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Fiesta Parade Floats has the highest award win rate in the Rose Parade industry.

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Fiesta Floats in Irwindale Getting Ready for the Big Day Each year, thousands of Monrovians get a behind the scenes look at the Rose Parade’s foremost float builder just a few miles to the east neighboring Irwindale.

Tuesday, Monrovia Weekly got a firsthand look at the preparations for the big day.

Led by a talented team of Rose Parade veterans that includes President, Tim Estes, Vice President and Floral Director, Jim Hynd, and backed by a group of world-renowned float designers and artists, Fiesta Parade Floats maintains the highest award win rate in the Rose Parade industry.

Old Town Report

BY PAM FITZPATRICK

Well, here we are - it’s almost Christmas, and look what we’ve done: nine Santa Breakfasts with hundreds of free toys given away; a very

In addition to the award recipients, Fiesta Parade Floats delighted parade goers with its entries for the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, “Ebola First Responders”; Northwestern SEE PAGE 11

Theft of Package in Monrovia Leads to a High-Speed Chase

BY SUSAN MOTANDER

successful free Gift Wrap Station thanks to our young volunteers from Community SEE PAGE 11

After a chase through rush hour traffic through several San Gabriel communities, one suspect was arrested in the theft of pack-

ages from a Monrovia home.

According to Monrovia Police Captain Alan Sanvictores, one suspect is still at large, but is expected to be

apprehended soon.

The incident began on Monday morning shortly SEE PAGE 11

local news Christmas 2016 and New Year’s 2017 Closures and Reminders 2 |DECEMBER 22, 2016 - DECEMBER 28, 2016

Due to Christmas Day and New Year’s Day both falling on a Sunday during the current Holiday Season, Pasadena City Hall and most City services will be closed on Monday, Dec. 26 in observance of Christmas Day and

Monday, Jan. 2, 2017 in observance of New Year’s Day. Specific reminders, closures and exceptions are noted below.

Remember, both the Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game will be held on Mon-

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day, Jan. 2, 2017.

Pasadena’s Fire and Police departments will be staffed during the holidays for all patrol, jail, fire, paramedic and other emergency services. For life-threatening emergencies, always call

911. For other incidents, “If You See Something, Say Something!” by calling police at (626) 744-4241. Be prepared to speak calmly, know your location and listen carefully to all questions asked. Celebrate responsibly and always designate a driver.

The City Council has finished its 2016 public meeting schedule. Its first regularly scheduled meeting in 2017 begins at 6:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 9, in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Ave. Pasadena residents and businesses with any power emergencies should call the Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) Department at (626) 744-4673. For water-related emergencies call (626) 744-4138. PWP’s regular Customer Service Call Center will be closed for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, but customers can still pay their bills by phone at (626) 744-4005 or on the Web at www.PWPweb.com.

Pasadena’s Citizen Service Center, (626) 7447311, www.cityofpasadena. net/citizen-service-center is closed Dec. 25 to 26, but will offer special extending operating hours during the holidays to take your calls, including from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Dec. 27- Dec. 30; 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dec. 31; 5 p.m. to midnight, Jan. 1, 2017 and midnight to 2 p.m., Jan. 2, 2017.

In addition, a toll-free “Visitor Hotline” at (877) 793-9911 operated by the Pasadena Convention and Visitors Bureau, www.visitpasadena.com, will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 29 and Friday, Dec. 30; and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 31, and Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017.

All motorists must obey all temporary “No Parking”

All motorists must obey all temporary “No Parking” signs posted for the Rose Parade and Rose Bowl.

- File photo by Tery Miller

signs posted for the Rose Parade and Rose Bowl. Vehicles will be towed at owners’ expense, no exceptions.

Public access maps are at the city’s website, www. cityofpasadena.net.

Refuse will not be collected Monday, Dec. 26 and all refuse pick up will be delayed one day with pick up also on Saturday, Dec. 31.

The following week, refuse will not be collected Monday Jan. 2 and all refuse pick up will be delayed one day with pick up also on Saturday Jan. 7.

Curbside Christmas tree recycling is Jan. 3 to Jan. 13, 2017. Christmas tree recycling drop off is from Dec. 27 to Jan. 5, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Eaton Blanche Park, 3100 E. Del Mar Blvd. and Robinson Park, 1081 N. Fair Oaks Ave. On Dec. 25 and Jan. 1, 2017, Pasadena Transit and Dial-A-Ride services will not operate, but will resume regular service the following days. On Jan. 2, 2017, Pasadena Transit Routes 10, 20, 31/32 and 40 will detour around the parade route until 1:30 p.m. while Route 51/52 will be on detour around the parade route and during the Rose Bowl Game. Notifications will

be posted at all bus stops on the affected routes and on all buses. Please check www.pasadenatransit.net or call (626) 744-4055 for more information regarding detours.

Unless otherwise posted as “No Parking” or restricted due to special events, all parking meters are free and time limits will not be enforced on Christmas Day. All parking meter enforcement resumes on Dec. 26. Likewise, all parking meters are free and time limits will not be enforced on Jan. 1 and Jan. 2, 2017.

Parking meter enforcement resumes on Jan. 3. Violations for “No Parking,” red curb violations, blocking fire hydrants or bus stops will be enforced on both holidays and cars are subject to being ticketed and towed.

Pasadena’s Holiday Overnight Parking Citation Moratorium occurs from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m., Dec. 23, 2016 through Jan. 3, 2017.

Vehicles legally parked on the street—and not in violation of temporary No Parking restrictions on certain streets—will not be cited for overnight parking. Overnight parking citations will resume beginning 2 a.m., Jan. 4, 2017.

Robbery Incident in Arcadia On Sunday Dec. 18 at about 8:05 a.m., Arcadia police officers were dispatched to the 400 block of W. Naomi Ave. for a robbery that just occurred. An Asian woman in her 60s, from Hacienda Heights, was walking in the area when she saw the suspect exit his vehicle wearing a mask. The victim tried to run away, but she fell. The suspect picked up the victim’s purse and returned to his vehicle. The suspect vehi-

cle left westbound on Naomi Avenue. The victim was not injured.

The suspect was described as a male, Hispanic, between 30 - 40 years-old, heavyset, 5-foot-10, and he was wearing a black longsleeved shirt, dark pants, and a black mask. The suspect vehicle was described as an older, white, small SUV, and it had tinted windows.

This incident is being investigated by Arcadia Po-

lice Department Detectives.

Anyone with information on this incident is encouraged to contact the Arcadia Police Department at (626) 5745151, case #1606640. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call “Crime Stoppers” by dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477), or use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 mobile app” on Google play or the App Store, or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.

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POLICE BLOTTERS MONROVIA Dec. 16 At 11:10 a.m., a bear was reported in the 100 block of N. Lincoln. The bear had wandered into a back yard.

The bear had previously been tagged and it appeared injured. Pasadena Humane and the Department of Fish and Wildlife were notified. The bear was tranquilized and taken into Azusa Canyon.

At 4:25 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 1400 block of Magnolia Avenue on the report of several subjects arguing and causing a disturbance. Officers arrived and were told that a male adult had been arguing with residents. The subject left the area prior to police arrival. The officers located the subject and determined he could not care for himself due to his level of intoxication. He was arrested and held for a sobering period.

At 9:56 p.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the 500 block of W. Huntington.

The victim parked her vehicle at the location and went into work. When she returned, she found her vehicle was missing. The investigation is continuing.

At 10:08 p.m., an officer stopped a bicyclist in the 500 block of W. Huntington for a vehicle code violation. The subject would not comply with the officer's repeated commands to remove his hands from his pockets. Officers gained control of the subject's hands and detained him.

The subject was found to be in possession of burglary tools.

He was arrested and taken into custody for resisting and delaying a peace officer and possession of burglary tools.

Dec. 17

At 2:14 a.m., an officer observed a vehicle commit a vehicle code violation in the 400 block of S. Myrtle and stopped the vehicle. While speaking to the driver, the officer noted obvious signs of alcohol intoxication. The driver was arrested for DUI and held for a sobering period.

Dec. 18

At 1:04 a.m., police responded to the report of a domestic disturbance in the 1100 block of S. Myrtle. The caller reported that she heard what sounded like a male hitting a female at the location.

An officer arrived and contacted a male and female that are married and have a child together. The child was sleep-

ing at the time of this incident.

After speaking with subjects, it was determined that the male subject was the aggressor in the incident. He was arrested for domestic violence and taken into custody.

At 7:55 a.m., a residential burglary was reported in the 500 block of Valmont. The resident was out of town, but was alerted by his security alarm that there was movement on his property. The resident called his neighbor to have him check his yard, but did not call police. The neighbor checked and discovered a rear slider had been smashed, so the neighbor called police.

Officers arrived and checked the residence, but the suspects had fled the location.

The loss was cash from a small safe. The investigation is continuing.

At 9:15 p.m., police dispatch received a call regarding a subject who was causing a disturbance at a business in the 400 block of W. Huntington. Officers arrived and located the subject in the business parking lot. The subject was found to be extremely intoxicated and unable to care for himself and his own safety.

The subject was arrested for being drunk in public and held for a sobering period.

Dec. 19

At 1:29 a.m., officers saw a subject lying down on the sidewalk at Myrtle and Foothill. They stopped to check on the welfare of the subject.

The officers determined the subject was too intoxicated to care for his own safety. The subject was arrested for being drunk in public and was held for a sobering period.

At 3:55 a.m., officers observed a vehicle commit a vehicle code violation at Huntington and Primrose, and they stopped the vehicle.

While speaking to the driver, the officer noted symptoms of alcohol intoxication. After investigation, the driver was arrested for DUI, held for a sobering period and later released with a citation to appear in court.

Dec. 14

At about 10:53 a.m. a physical altercation occurred between two male subjects in the 100 block of W. Carter Ave. The victim placed the suspect under a private person arrest and the suspect was arrested for PC 242, Battery and transported to the Pasadena Jail.

Case forwarded the DA’s office for filing consideration.

A theft of a package occurred from the front porch

of a residence in the 500 block of Foothill Ave. sometime between the hours of 3:16 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Dec. 13.

SIERRA MADRE Dec. 15

At about 3:15 a.m. a resident in the 1000 block of Vista Ave. Reported seeing a male suspect rummaging through his unlocked vehicle. The victim last saw the suspect running south on Oakwood Ave. in the city of Arcadia.

SMPD officers responded to an alarm activation in the 600 block of E. Orange Grove Ave. The suspect(s) broke the bedroom’s sliding glass door and made entry into the house. The victim reported it appears that jewelry was taken from the home.

Dec. 16

In the 500 block of Foothill Ave., the victim reported a case of fraud by an unknown suspect(s) who used the victim’s identity without permission to charge a large sum of money via the internet from the victim’s savings account.

Residents walked into a burglary in progress in the 100 block of Oak Meadow Road. The homeowner confronted one suspect as the suspect exited a bedroom.

As the suspect ran from the house the homeowner saw three more males. The description of the suspects is four males, short with slim builds, wearing gray hooded shirts with hoods covering their faces. The suspects left in a light blue or silver newer model BMW with dark colored rims.

Dec. 17

At about 10:16 a.m. an officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Ramona for a theft of a package report. The victim reported that on Dec. 16 a package was delivered between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. by USPS. At about 10 a.m. this date, a neighbor from the 500 block of Ramona came to the victim’s house to give her an empty box that she found in her driveway. Case closed pending additional leads to further this investigation Dec. 18

Officers responded to a fight taking place in the 00 block of W. Sierra Madre Blvd.

On arrival, the intoxicated male became combative and uncooperative with officers.

The suspect was arrested and

transported to a local hospital for medical clearance. The suspect was issued a citation for drunk in public and released from the hospital.

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Dec. 12 Shortly before 10:34 p.m., officers responded to the 200 block of W. Duarte Road regarding a vehicle that had crashed into the garage of a residence. Upon contacting the driver, the officer noticed signs of drug use. The suspect refused to provide a blood sample, however, due to the past history and objective symptoms of drug use, the officer concluded the 48-yearold female from Hesperia was likely driving under the influence of a drug. The suspect was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Dec. 13

Around 1:50 a.m., officers responded to a solo vehicle traffic collision near the intersection of Las Tunas Drive and Live Oak Avenue. An investigation revealed the driver of the vehicle lost control, collided into a retaining wall, and overturned the vehicle. Three of the occupants were killed upon the arrival of officers and one occupant was transported to Huntington Memorial Hospital for treatment.

Just after 3:09 p.m., an officer responded to Sephora at the Santa Anita Mall, 400 S. Baldwin Ave. regarding a robbery report. The officer determined two female suspects concealed numerous items of merchandise in their shopping bags before exiting the store, failing to make payment.

Upon exiting the store, the suspects used force to steal the items and flee. Both suspects fled in their vehicle but were located a short time later. Additional stolen merchandise was located inside the vehicle.

The 22-year-old female from Clovis and 21-year-old female from Fresno were arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

At about 10:33 p.m., an officer responded to the 500 block of Santa Rosa Road regarding an activation of an Arcadia Police Department GPS tracker. Arcadia PD detectives had previously deployed decoy packages containing bait property and tracking devices to combat the increase in package thefts from residential areas. An investigation revealed a 31-year-old male from Pasadena and a 31-year-

old female from Fullerton were in possession of the stolen package, property, tracking device, drug paraphernalia, stolen mail, credit cards, checks, as well as personal information of more than 60 victims. The suspects arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Just after 11:38 p.m., officers responded to the Santa Anita Mall, 400 S. Baldwin Ave., regarding the activation of a GPS tracker attached to a bicycle. The officer discovered the 31-year-old male from Monrovia was in possession of the stolen bike. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Dec. 14

Around 10 a.m., an officer conducted an enforcement stop on a vehicle in the area of Holly Avenue and Camino Real Avenue for failing to stop at a stop sign. Upon contacting the driver, the officer noticed a meth pipe inside the vehicle in plain sight. A records check of the driver also revealed he was driving with a suspended license. The 50-year-old male from San Gabriel was cited and released in the field. The vehicle was impounded for 30 days.

Just before 9:46 p.m., officers responded to the 1000 block of S. Baldwin Ave. regarding an injury-related hit and run collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian. An investigation revealed the pedestrian was hit by a 51-yearold male from Pasadena who was driving under the influence of an alcoholic beverage.

He was arrested at his home and was transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

The victim passed away after being transported to Huntington Memorial Hospital.

Dec. 15

At approximately 11:16 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 1300 block of Greenfield Ave. regarding a burglary report. The officer discovered an unknown suspect shattered a rear sliding glass door, ransacked the location, and fled undetected.

No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located. The investigation is ongoing.

Around 12:39 p.m., an officer responded to Embassy Suites, 211 E. Huntington Drive, regarding a subject attempting to rent a room with a fraudulent credit card. The officer determined the suspect obtained the victim’s credit card information without her permission and charged unauthorized transactions to the

credit card. The investigation is ongoing.

Shortly after 2:39 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 1700 block of Orangewood Lane regarding a burglary report. An investigation revealed unknown suspect(s) smashed a rear sliding glass door, ransacked the residence, and fled with two envelopes containing $100 cash. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located. The investigation is ongoing.

At about 7:34 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 200 block of S. Third Ave. regarding a burglary report. The victim and her daughter returned to their residence and encountered the suspect in the kitchen.

Surveillance footage revealed the suspect is a white or Hispanic male, 25 to 30-yearsold, approximately 5-foot-10, roughly 190 pounds, with a dark colored mustache. He was wearing a light colored ski mask, dark colored gloves, and a dark colored backpack. The investigation is ongoing. The loss is unknown at this time.

Dec. 16

Just before 10:02 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 1600 block of Oakwood Ave. regarding a commercial burglary report. The residence is under construction and, sometime during the previous evening, an unknown suspect forced open a pedestrian door and fled with an unknown amount of property. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located.

At approximately 11:08 a.m., an officer responded to the intersection of Holly Avenue and Camino Real Avenue regarding the activation of a GPS tracking device. An investigation revealed a 37-yearold male from Pasadena and a 21-year-old female from Baldwin Park were in possession of the stolen package and its contents. The suspects were arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Shortly after 6:56 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 400 block of Cambridge Ave. regarding an attempted residential burglary report. Surveillance footage revealed three suspects were scared off when they opened a rear door and the alarm siren activated. The suspects fled to an awaiting dark colored Chevrolet Tahoe. All three suspects were wearing hooded sweatshirts and gloves. The investigation is ongoing.

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Lois Fairthorne 1927 - 2016 Lois Fairthorne working for many of Arcadia, CA years at the first passed away on Nov. window in the Turf 27, 2016 at the age of Club at Santa Anita 89. She is survived by Racetrack. She was her husband Mitchell well respected and P. Sobo, her daughappreciated by her ter, Jeanine Mamary friends and clients Ball, and her son, Miand remembered chael John Mamary. for her sharp mind, Her eldest son, Skip quick wit, and stylLee Nyman, pre-deish beauty. ceased her in 2000.

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Contributions – Courtesy photo she married George in her memory may Mamary and raised the Lois had a long enjoy- be directed to the "Peter three children in Monrovia, able career in the thor- Becker Memorial Fund" for CA. She enjoyed keeping a oughbred racing industry, the benefit of students at beautiful home, entertain- becoming one of the first Monrovia High School to ing, was a great seamstress, women inducted into the help them better their lives and wonderful cook.

Mutual Clerks Union, and and graduate high school.

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From Dec. 29 - Jan. 1, the Pasadena Convention & Visitors Bureau will enlist volunteers from the community to provide information about the Rose Parade, Rose Bowl Game, pre- and post-parade and game activities, parking, accommodations, dining, directions, and other holiday-related events.

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DUI Driver’s License Checkpoint Monrovia Police Department will be conducting a DUI/CDL checkpoint on Friday night, Dec. 30. Vehicles entering the checkpoint will be stopped. Drivers will then be evaluated for being under the influence of alcohol and checked for having a valid driver’s license.

Over the course of the past three years, DUI collisions have resulted in 30 injury crashes, harming 41 of our citizens and neighbors of Monrovia.

In California, this deadly

crime led to countless deaths because someone failed to designate a sober driver. Alcohol and drug-impaired deaths still make up the largest category of overall vehicle fatalities, with 29 percent of all deaths being caused by a drunk driver.

Monrovia Police reminds everyone that they can assist in preventing this crime from ever occurring. If you are planning a gathering or celebration with alcohol included, or if you are out on the town, plan ahead and designate a

non-drinking sober driver. A DUI and drug-impaired arrest can cost up to $10,000 or more for the first offense, including time in jail, the loss or your driver’s license and higher insurance rates.

These enforcement efforts are funded by a grant from the State of California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Remember, everyone is encouraged to do your part to keep our roadways safe. Report drunk drivers – call 911.

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2017 Rose Queen Victoria Castellanos and this year’s Tournament of Roses Royal Court will help kick off more than a week of activities in Pasadena when they cut the ribbon for the Pasadena Convention & Visitors Bureau’s 33rd Annual Visitor Hotline at 10 a.m. on Dec. 29.

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Send your letters to tmiller@beaconmedianews.com Reader Expresses Love for Restaurant Featured in ‘Dining Delights’ Segment (12/15/16 Issue) I LOVE this restaurant.

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They are healthy meals. The owners are knowledgeable in providing the best solutions if you have a particular item or diet you are trying to stay on.

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Mary Beth Hayes is a warm and engaging community oriented individual and has been the consummate professional as Arcadia’s Director of Library and Museum Services. I will personally miss seeing and talking with “Mary Beth”, but am very happy that she will soon be enjoying a well deserved retirement and new chapter in her life.

- Gene Glasco Via Arcadia Weekly

Local Residents Congratulate Beacon Media on 20th Anniversary

CONGRATULATIONS! Arcadia Weekly is a local gem! We are so fortunate to have a local paper with such high standards and great variety. Terry Miller offers so much with his photos and stories. Sorry to see Dorothy Denne retire. I could always count on a laugh in reading her column!

My only complaint is not being able to find an issue

every week, especially at the Arcadia Post Office. Years ago we used to be able to pay for and receive a copy each week. Do you think that can be offered again?

Wishing you many more years of success!! Thank you.

- Sincerely, Marie “Ree” Oliva Via Arcadia Weekly Von Raess and team Beacon thank you for your vision and the hard work that you put in to provide the great coverage on the San Gabriel Valley.

The journey has been great keep it up for we need you.

- Ralph R Walker Via Monrovia Weekly

Letter to Editor: Reader Thanks Pasadena Independent

Dear Editor, Gus Herrera’s article on “Council Members Question City’s Ability to do Business Locally” appears to be the only press coverage of these important issues raised by John Kennedy and Tyrone Hampton. Thanks for your paper’s attention to this issue.

Happy holidays, -Dale Gronemeier Pasadena

Letter to Editor: Reader Replies to ‘Monrovia Kid With a Big Heart Creates Homemade ...’

(12/15/16 Issue)

One of my favorite Bible passages is Isaiah 11:6, which tells about wolves and leopards living in peace with sheep and goats. The passage ends with: “. . . and a

little child shall lead them.”

It’s an enchanting allegory, of course, and only gives us an illusion of an earthly paradise that will never come to pass. Yet, how meaningful it is that “a little child shall lead them.”

May there always be, in every age, a child like Hannah! A child who will free us from our cold cells of selfishness, and lead us into a path of warm generosity.

Thank you, Hannah, for leading us so well!

-David Quintero Monrovia

Reader Thanks Arcadia Fire Dept.

I would like the readers of Arcadia Weekly to know just how moved I am about a recent incident with the Arcadia Fire Department.

I volunteer at City Of Hope in the Pediatric Oncology ward and on Wednesday, December the 14thI had just started my shift and man was I surprised.

I was about to enter a patients room from a left approach when 4 Firemen and a dressed-up Santa entered from the right. I paused as they entered and circled the boy’s bed and began singing Christmas songs to him.

Then, after presenting him with a Christmas gift a picture was taken with the fireman, Santa-(a Arcadia Fireman) and the patient.

To see the joy expressed in the face of this cancer patient for this wonderful gesture caused my eyes to well-up. And, the Firemen did this to each of the stricken children that morning. They do this each year-not on the “clock”, but as volunteers!

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This decision will hopefully provide our firm with even more legal leverage to not only set aside many foreclosures and /or obtain money damages, but settle lawsuits with modifications and prevent foreclosures from happening in the first place.

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Calendar Thursday (Dec. 22) Gingerbread Jamboree (Dec. 22 @ 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., Sierra Madre Memorial Park, 222 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.)

Build a Graham Cracker Gingerbread House with friends and family to kick off your holiday school break.

Don’t forget your library card, there will be a pop-up library full of vacation reading selections.

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Staged Reading: Charles Dickens’ Christmas Tree (Dec. 22 @ 7 p.m., Pasadena Central Library, 285 E. Walnut St.) Unbound Productions, creators of the acclaimed immersive theatre events Wicked Lit and History Lit, brings the Christmas spirit of Charles Dickens to the Pasadena Central Library! Explore three rarely seen holiday gems from the great author in this script-inhand staged reading: Prince Bull, The Child’s Story, and A Christmas Tree - in the bill of one-acts plays titled Charles Dickens’ Christmas Tree.

There will be a Q&A with the director, playwright and cast immediately following each reading.

-PASADENA Holiday Guitar Concert (Dec. 22 @ 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Rosemead Library, 8800 Valley Blvd.) Get into the holiday spirit. Join guitar instructor, Andrew Serra, and his talented students from the Garvey Community Center as they entertain you with some holiday musical favorites arranged for the guitar! This event is for all ages.

For more information please call (626) 573-5220.

-ROSEMEAD Friday (Dec. 23)

The Nutcracker (Dec. 23 @ 1 p.m., San Gabriel Mission House 320 S. Mission Drive)

Pasadena Dance Theatre presents the holiday classic ‘The Nutcracker’ at the historic San Gabriel Mission Playhouse. More than 80 dancers magically bring to life Clara’s Christmas Eve dream of a dashing Nutcracker Prince, a devious Mouse King and an ethereal Sugar Plum Fairy. PDT Artistic Director Cynthia Young’s choreography to Tchaikovsky’s memorable musical score dazzles audiences of all ages. Cost is $20 - $65. For more information call (626) 683-3459.

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EDITOR’S PICK OF THE WEEK Opening Day Craft Beer and Cider Festival Dec.26 @ 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Jo Koy Returns to The Ice House; Special Event (Dec.23 @ 10 p.m., The Ice House Comedy Club, 24 N. Mentor Ave.) Jo Koy’s infectiously explosive energy on stage, insightful jokes and family inspired humor cross all boundaries and led Daily Variety to name him one of the “10 Comics to Watch”. He has appeared on the Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Last Call with Carson Daly and more. Come and find out why this young, multiple award winner is the next big thing in comedy. Cost is $30.

For more information, go to icehousecomedy.com/event. cfm -PASADENA

Events Sunday (Dec. 25) Christmas at the Station (Dec.25 @ 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Union Station Homeless Services Adult Center, 412 S. Raymond Ave.) For 45 years, Union Station Homeless Services has hosted Christmas at the Station. This beloved tradition has been a staple event for the community during the holiday season.

This wonderful community event provides thousands of holiday meals and hope for all who attend, including homeless men, women, children, seniors, very lowincome families, and those with no place to go during the holidays. The impact of this event in the community is huge. For more information call (626) 2404550.

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Saturday (Dec. 24)

Holiday Storytime (Dec.24 @ 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Temple City Library, 5939 Golden West Ave.) Join the library for holiday stories and songs.

After storytime, children will have a chance to take a picture with Santa Claus and receive a book and special candy treats. The library will print a photo for you to take home. For children ages 0 - 12 and their families. Parents, please be aware that refreshments will be served at this program. A list of ingredients will be available.

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Opening Day Craft Beer and Cider Festival (Dec.26 @ 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., 285 W. Huntington Drive) Cheers, live racing is back! Celebrate the return of another winter meet with the best brews and ciders in So Cal right on the Santa Anita Park homestretch. Don’t miss the Opening Day Beer and Cider festival, with apron side seating, ice cold beverages and world class Thoroughbred racing. Get a bite to eat at gourmet food trucks, explore the park and ring in the New Year right. - ARCADIA

Viewing Stones Show (Dec. 26 @ 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens, 1151 Oxford Road) The California Aiseki Kai presents its 27th annual show featuring outstanding examples of suiseki and other viewing stones.

Practiced in Asia for centuries and gaining popularity around the world, the art of viewing stones invites contemplation of the subtle, often fanciful forms that have been shaped by nature, the elements, and time. For more information go to huntington.org -SAN MARINO Tuesday (Dec. 27)

Kwanzaa Celebration (Dec.27 @ 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., La Pintoresca Branch Library, 1355 N. Raymond Ave.) It is a celebration of family, community and cul-

ture. Enjoy music, stories and tasty dishes prepared by members of the Pasadena Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. For more information, please contact Pat Smith at (626) 744-7268 or psmith@cityofpasadena. net -PASADENA Holiday Karaoke SingAlong(Dec.27 @ 4:30 p.m.

- 5:30 p.m., Temple City Library, 5939 Golden West Ave.) Show off your singing skills and have a joyful time jamming to holiday songs.

Hot chocolate and refreshments will be served. This event is free and open for families. For more information please call (626) 2852136.

-TEMPLE CITY Wednesday (Dec. 28)

Winter Relay Fest (Dec.28 @ 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Monrovia Public Library, 321 S. Myrtle Ave.) Sleigh this holiday season by brushing up on your cookie decorating, gift wrapping, tree ornamenting, hot cocoa making skills. Enjoy an evening of winter celebration unlike any other. For more information please call (626) 256-8274.

-MONROVIA Covered California (Dec. 28 @ 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., San Gabriel Library, 500 S. Del Mar Ave.) Covered California is California’s official health care marketplace. It is also where individuals, families and small businesses can find low cost health insurance. At this event, the library will have representatives from Covered California available to answer your questions. For more information please call (626) 287-0761.

-SAN GABRIEL

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id you miss Art Basel in Miami again this year!? Not planning to fly 7,000 miles to Hong Kong in March for the next global art festival?

Fear not, the LA Art Season opening is just around the corner in January. Everyone will be jetting to LA to escape the cold of New York, London, Paris and Beijing to enjoy our blustery winter weather and art fairs. Below is a summary of the upcoming opportunities – take advantage!

Photo LA 2017 (Jan. 12 – Jan. 15), will celebrate it’s 26th season year and will kick off with an Opening Gala honoring Weston Naef, curator of emeritus of the Getty Museum’s Department of Photographs who founded their world renowned collection.

The exposition will be a global showcase ranging from 19th century masterpieces to contemporary cutting edge photography. To foster dialogue there will be a number of lectures, special installations, round table discussions and docent tours by distinguished photographers and artists.

Don’t miss “Classic Photo LA” – a collection of classic images produced by world-famous photographers including: Ansel Adams, Annie Leibovitz, Diane Arbus, W. Eugene Smith, Weegee and Robert Capa to name just a few.

Photo LA is located in downtown at the REEF/LA Mart – just a hop, skip and a jump away from The LA Art Show, Broad Museum, MOCA, Geffen Contemporary and the Arts District. So, plan to spend the whole day! For more information visit http://www. photola.com.

The LA Art Show 2017 (Jan. 12 – Jan. 15) will feature modern and contemporary art from more than 90 galleries and over 20 countries this year, including China, France, Japan, Mexico, the United Kingdom, South Korea and Czechoslovakia to name

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Phillip K. Smith III, Bent Parallel, 2014, Glass, aluminum, LED lighting and electronics, 96” x 258” x 106’’.

- Courtesty the artist and Royal Projects. Photographer: Lance Gerber

a few. The show will take up 150,000 square feet at the downtown LA Convention Center and expects to draw over 70,000 visitors. Wear your tennis shoes, it’s a lot of walking! The work of DOMA, a South American art collective will be featured this year.

They will present a sculptural installation as a commentary on their Latin Roots and the idealization of the “L.A. Dream”, as well as participate in the Dialogs LA Panel series to discuss the work. More information can be found at http://laartshow.com.

Two weeks later, we have Art Los Angeles Contemporary (Jan. 26 – Jan. 29, 2017).

This year there will be over 60 local and international galleries, in addition to an expanded program of lectures and collaborations with local artists.

The fair is located at Barker Hanger at the Santa Monica Airport; come early because parking because nearby parking can fill up quickly. More information at https://artlosangelesfair.com The stARTup Art Fair Los Angeles (Jan. 27 – Jan. 29, 2017) is taking place at the Highlands Gardens Hotel Hollywood. The art world is changing, and many artists are finding themselves working outside of the traditional gallery system. The mission

of stARTup Art Fair is to provide a professional exhibition venue for independent artists --artists who do not have a formal agreement with a commercial gallery. The intimate, boutique fair provides artists and art enthusiasts with direct access to the art world, fostering new relationships and creating an unparalleled exhibition platform. For more information: https://www. startupartfair.com While LA will have tons of art fairs during January, don’t forget to trek down to the OC and check out what’s going on at the Laguna Art Museum.

They currently have a trio of outstanding shows running through Jan. 15, 2017. The exhibits include: Phillip K. Smith III’s “Bent Parallel”, Kristen Leachman’s “Xylem Rays” and Anna Althea Hills “Miss Hills of Laguna Beach”.

Smith’s Bent Parallel is composed of two large intersecting color filled walls that hinge at an obtuse angle. The massive sculpture measures 96” x 258” x 106” and pulls you into its center . The work is constructed from glass, aluminum, LED lights and custom electronics that shift the wall colors subtly as you stand before them. One can’t help notice themselves in the reflection. Unlike a pure mirror, the reflection seems to

come from the interior of the work. Of course you can’t help taking a selfie or two to share.

When looking at the photo you’ll notice that the colors that your eyes see are not the same as the camera lens.

On the other end of the art spectrum the museum exhibits over 60 stunning landscape paintings by Laguna Beach artist Anna Althea Hills (1882–1930). Hills was one of the artists who helped put Laguna Beach on the map as a premier art colony during the first decades of the twentieth century. Hills’ work is primarily in oil, using both a brush and a palette knife. Her palette knife work is highly distinctive, creating an impressionistic feel to most of her paintings. My favorites where the colorful hillsides and oceanscapes, some of which almost take on a photo-real quality at times.

Last, but not least, Kristin Leachman’s “Xylem Rays” which depicts in detail the interior tissues of trees that transports water from the roots to the leaves. The paintings are incredibly detailed and magnified as if viewed under a microscope. From afar the works look like a cross-section corrugated, scrunched cardboard and at times swirling eddies in a river.

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The Pasadena Playhouse Launches New Play Development Program Playworks Performances will begin Feb. 8, 2017 for a six-week development production The Pasadena Playhouse announced recently that their first development production, under the theater’s new play development program PlayWorks, will be Dotson Rader’s “God Looked Away” starring Academy Award- and twotime Tony Award-winner Al Pacino (Scent of a Woman) as ‘Tennessee Williams’ and co-starring two-time Tony Award-winner Judith Light (Transparent) as Williams’ close friend ‘Estelle’ and Miles Gaston Villanueva (CBS’s The Young and the Restless) as ‘Baby.’ Robert Allan Ackerman, who directed Pacino on Broadway in Salome, will stage the new work and develop “God Looked Away” with Rader at The Pasadena Playhouse (39 S. El Molino Avenue, Pasadena) beginning Feb. 8 - March 19, 2017.

“God Looked Away” is an eye-opening glimpse into a turbulent period in the life and career of one of America’s most mysterious, iconic artists: playwright-screenwriter-novelist Tennessee Williams.

Academy Award- and two-time Tony Award-winner Al Pacino.

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God Looked Away, A PlayWorks Development Production, will begin on Feb. 8 - March 19, 2017 at The Pasadena Playhouse, 39 S. El Molino Ave. in Pasadena. Performance schedule is Wednesday - Friday at 8 p.m.; Saturday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; and Sunday at 2 p.m.

Note: The Sunday matinee performance on Feb. 26 will play at 1 p.m. There will be Tuesday performances on Feb. 14 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 28 at 8 p.m. Tickets are available at PasadenaPlayhouse. org, by phone at (626)3567529 and at The Pasadena Playhouse Box Office (39 S. El Molino Avenue). This development production has mature content.

The previously announced 2016-2017 season production “Shout Sister Shout!” which was scheduled to play Jan. 31 2017 – Feb. 26, 2017, will move to a later date in the season.

More information to be announced.

The Pasadena Playhouse’s mission is to enhance the lives of our community through theatrical productions, community programs and education.

The Pasadena Playhouse State Theater of California will celebrate its Centennial Anniversary in 2017.

“God Looked Away” is presented by special arrangement with Eric Falkenstein.

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Entitlements have been approved to move forward with the Lumber Yard project.

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Planning Commission Approves Entitlements The Monrovia Planning Commission approved the entitlements necessary for the Lumber Yard at Myrtle Avenue artisan food / beverage village to move forward.

As you may recall, the Lumber Yard project is located in the Station Square area (located on Pomona Avenue just east of Primrose Avenue) and is anticipated to

have around 23,000 square feet of specialty restaurant / retail uses, all surrounding a courtyard area to create a special entertainment / food venue adjacent to the City’s Gold Line stop. An artist rendering of the project has been included as an attachment to this email below for your reference.

There were a num-

ber of difficult factors that had to be assessed and addressed in order to secure approvals for what could be one of the most fantastic food hall concepts in Los Angeles County, and the approval could not have occurred without their dedicated work.

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Monrovia Continues the Examination of Its History

By Susan Motander

The Monrovia City Council released the second installment of its contributions to the ongoing organization and digitalizing of the photos and documents in the collections of the City’s two recognized Historians. In addition, the Monrovia’s Legacy Project (Project), through the Monrovia Historical Society (Society), that has undertaken the Project, has recorded several oral histories.

Sandy Burud, one of the three principal volunteers working on the project, reported the progress made on the Project so far. More than 500 photographs have been digitalized, preserved and cataloged along with 3,000 negatives. 30 hours of oral histories regarding significant Monrovia stories have been recorded, along with the Cemetery Tour of City Historian Steve Baker. Baker has also given several Historic Tours of the Community and these too have been recorded.

Each year, Baker prepares histories of each of the houses on the Monrovia Historical Preservation Group’s annual tour. The notes research and ultimate reports prepared by Baker of 130 houses has also been preserved, digitalized and cata-

loged. His reports are substantially more detailed than the brief histories that appear in the booklet distributed on the tour.

Myron Hotchkiss, the city’s original Historian, had transcribed the Monrovia Planet and Messenger, and the Monrovia News newspaper news articles from these papers. They were the original newspapers in the city dating from the 1880s.

He had also collected all the available City Directories form the early 1900s. Burud reported that the Project had also preserved, digitalized and cataloged all of these.

According to her report, these efforts are not the only work of the project. Volunteers have been restoring many of the photographs in both Baker and Hotchkiss’ collections. The Project has also revitalized the dormant Monrovia Historical Society and through it, begun the process of saving the Anderson House Museum (with the inactivity of the Society, the house had fallen into disrepair).

All of this is the first phase of three the Project has undertaken. The volunteers working on the project (it began with just Burud, Baker

and Louise Roberts, to include individuals volunteering their time and talent with photography, photographic restoration and more) will continue their collection, preservation and cataloging activities. According to Burud, since the Project began, additional materials have been donated including a photographic record on the Monrovia Airport. She also reported that suggestions have been made regarding other sources such as the city’s vault where the handwriting early city council minutes can be found.

The Project will also begin the process of moving the data collected and cataloged to a program that will be more easily accessible via the internet to interested parties. This step will make the information more easily accessible. The step will also include archiving the materials and data. This Phase should continue through December of next year. This is merely a brief synopsis of the report Burud gave to the council on Tuesday. To view the entire report, check the on line archives of the city council meeting at KGEM via Youtube at https://www.youtube. com/user/kgemtv

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after 8 a.m. when a “bait” package the police had equipped with a tracking device “started moving” according to the captain. The police have deployed these “baited” packages in the city as part of its campaign to thwart thefts in this holiday season.

When Monrovia police attempted, in a routine “traffic stop,” to apprehend the suspects the vehicle in which the suspects (and the “bait”) were traveling, the vehicle, took off at a high speed along Foothill Boulevard and down Mountain toward the 210 Freeway.

According to Sanvictores, the Monrovia offices involved in the chase, decided to ask for helicopter support in following the suspects. It

was deemed safer to suspect the high-speed chase because of the danger to the public (it was rush hour, and the suspect was going onto the freeway endangering more people).

The pursuit continued through several cities ending in Baldwin Park. Along the way other agencies assisted Monrovia police with the pursuit on the ground.

Ultimately, the vehicle was tracked to Baldwin Park where the vehicle came to a stop at a residence in that community. The suspects were pursued on foot by officer from Monrovia P.D. as well as those from Irwindale and Baldwin Park police.

One suspect was taken into custody at that time. Police expect to have the other

in custody soon. Sanvictores said that the department’s tracking device was successfully recovered from the suspect vehicle.

Monrovia Police Chief Jim Hunt has repeated reminded people to have packages held from them at the Monrovia Post office if possible or have them sent to a neighbor that would receive them. Unattended packages left at a house are easy targets for theft, especially at this time of year. The theft of the “bait” package is proof of that.

Several local communities are deploying such “bait” packages this year.

"It is an attempt to prevent crime by keeping "Grinch" from stealing someone's holiday gifts," Hunt said.

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Services; dozens of Carriage Rides; free Kid’s Craft tables; free Photos with Santa, and happy Holiday Decorations from top to bottom and side to side. We’re almost there, friends, and now comes a little time off, some homemade food that I, personally, don’t have to “home make” – some friends, some family, and a glass of wine or maybe two.

Oh, I do love this season…

Speaking of Santa Breakfasts, I was pleased to see my realtor pal, Dan Bacani and his wife, Lena with their two darling kiddies seated at one of the tables at the Peach Café last week.

As I was being Santa’s Elf and passing out the gifts to the little ones, Dan called

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Mutual, “Celebrating Greatness”; and The Tournament of Roses, “Royal Court.”

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me back to the table and commented on the toy Parking Garage I had presented to his son, Dylan. “This is a hint, right?” was his comment. Yes, Dan, that was more than a hint…find us a way to get more parking in Old Town! I do have a hidden stash of parking that I should share more often with folks around town: the Colorado Commons parking structure is open to the public (entrance on west Colorado) with lots of free parking if you don’t mind going up a level or two or three. There is an elevator, so once you get used to the structure, it’s not half bad. But there are some days that I would just rather complain…

This week we had our last “official” New Year’s Eve Committee meeting of 2016, but I guarantee you there will be many phone calls and texts before the big event: the 6th Annual New Year’s Eve on Myrtle.

On New Year’s Eve day, Myrtle will be closed at 10 a.m. from Olive to Lemon, but the restaurants will still be open (of course!) and so will several of the retail shops, including my own (Dollmakers’ Kattywompus), Candy Connection, and Six2Six (I think). The Family Friendly area of the event, including a cool Kid’s Zone with bouncies and rides, games, books, crafts, and a button machine will open at 6 p.m. The Kid’s Zone will be open later this year (un-

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til 10 p.m.) and the entire event will continue to 1 a.m.

And you can’t miss the Ball Raising at Midnight – it’s really quite spectacular.

I’m disappointed that “1776”, the restaurant that used to be Salad Bistro, doesn’t look like it will be open until after the first of the year. It opened briefly, then closed for what is probably some remodeling and rebranding inside. I was just getting used to losing George Denoyan, the owner of the Salad Bistro, and had talked myself into looking forward to trying the new place, when the brown paper went up on the windows and I can’t even spy inside. I do see a “Now Hiring” sign posted, so if you’re looking for a job, working at an Old Town gastro pub could have its benefits (and applying would give you a reason to open the door and peak inside!)

With all this talk of our New Year’s Eve event, I don’t want to forget the “After Christmas Sales” in Old Town. Dec. 26 is the beginning of the yearly “slim down” mode in town. No, I don’t mean, “diet,” (we don’t believe in diets in Old Town), I mean “inventory reduction.” It’s a tax thing – and also it’s an inventory counting thing for me. The less stuff left at the end of the year, the less stuff has to be counted! So do us all a favor and shop Old Town the last week of December!

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Arcadia Unified Named to Prestigious AP® District Honor Roll Only 22 school districts in California honored

For voting for us two years in a row

The Arcadia Unified School District is one of just 22 school districts in California being honored by the College Board with placement on the seventh Annual AP® District Honor Roll. To receive this national recognition, the Arcadia Unified School District had to, since 2014, increase the number of students participating in AP courses while also increasing or maintaining the percentage of students earning AP Exam scores of 3 or higher. Reaching these impressive milestones demonstrates that Arcadia Unified is successfully identifying motivated and academically prepared students who are ready for AP courses.

"Three years ago we made a drastic change to our Advanced Placement program at Arcadia High School by allowing all students to enroll in AP and Honors courses," said Arcadia Unified School District Superintendent Dr. David Vannasdall.

"This is a great validation of

Arcadia Unified is one of only two districts in Los Angeles County to be named to the prestigious AP District Honor Roll.

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that transition, and we have opened up many more opportunities for success for our students. I'm very proud of the work of our AP teachers and staff, along with the astonishing pass rate of our students."

Arcadia High School has a very robust AP and Honors program which offers students 20 AP courses along with eight Honors courses.

Since transitioning to this "open access" format in the 2014-2015 school year, Arcadia High School has seen a significant increase in the number of students who are enrolling in AP and Honors courses, and the pass rate on the AP Exams has also increased. In 2016, 2,266 AP Exams were taken by 1,182 students with a remarkable 83.9 percent pass rate.

National data from 2016 show that among African American, Hispanic, and Native American students with a high degree of readiness for AP, only about half are participating. The Arcadia Unified School District is committed to expanding the availability of AP courses among prepared and motivated students of all backgrounds.

"Congratulations to all the teachers and administrators in the Arcadia Unified School District who have worked so tirelessly to both expand access to AP and also to help students succeed on the AP Exams," said Trevor Packer, the College Board's head of AP and Instruction.

"These teachers and administrators are delivering real opportunity at Arcadia High and classrooms, and students are rising to the challenge."

In 2016, more than 4,000 colleges and universities around the world received AP scores for college credit, advanced placement, or both, and/or consideration in the admission pro-

cess.

Inclusion on the seventh Annual AP District Honor Roll is based on a review of three years of AP data, from 2014 to 2016, looking across 37 AP Exams, including world language and culture.

The following criteria were used.

Districts must: - Increase participation/ access to AP by at least 4 percent in large districts, at least 6 percent in medium districts, and at least 11 percent in small districts; - Increase or maintain the percentage of exams taken by black/African American, Hispanic/ Latino, and American Indian/Alaska Native students who scored three plus on at least one AP Exam; and - Improve or maintain performance levels when comparing the 2016 percentage of students scoring a three or higher to the 2014 percentage, unless the district has already attained a performance level at which more than 70 percent of its AP students earn a three or higher.

When these outcomes have been achieved among an AP student population in which 30 percent or more are underrepresented minority students (black/African American, Hispanic/ Latino, and American Indian/Alaska Native) and/or 30 percent or more are low-income students (students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch), a symbol has been affixed to the district name to highlight this work.

Arcadia Unified is one of only two districts in Los Angeles County, Lynwood Unified School District is the other, to be named to the prestigious AP District Honor Roll. Arcadia Unified was also named to the AP District Honor Roll in 2010.

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ld Town Pasadena’s Amara Chocolate & Coffee has a mission: to put smiles on the faces of their community, one cup of chocolate at a time.

This intimate cafe has spent the last five years establishing itself as a neighborhood favorite, especially popular for its vegan churros and delicious dipping sauces.

Chocoholics can enjoy premium, handcrafted bonbons or try one of their sipping chocolates, like the “Raymond” with salted caramel marshmallows. Caffeine addicts will find an array of signature coffees spiced with cinnamon, ginger and even chile pasilla. And you’d be crazy to skip out without tasting one—or two or three—of their gluten-free arepas (crispy corn flatbreads) or cachapas (savory crepes).

So how did Pasadena get so lucky to claim Amara for its own? Venezuelan husband-and-wife owners Amara Barroeta, a food engineer and TV host, and Alex Strubinger, an orthopedic surgeon, originally envi-

sioned opening the cafe in their hometown of Caracas.

Yet when Barroeta came to UCLA to study marketing and business, they had a change of heart.

“While at UCLA, I used Pasadena as a case study for some of my final projects,” said Barroeta. “I realized it was the perfect location for the cafe.”

Their decision was a timely one. Mounting political tensions in Venezuela had contributed to a small but growing Venezuelan population in Los Angeles – and the couple immediately saw a purpose for their love of food and community.

“Many of us felt homesick, and needed a common place to keep the memories, friends, and culture of our country alive,” said Barroeta. “(The café) serves as both an incubator of ideas rooted in our Venezuelan culinary values and as a representation of what real Venezuelans are— hardworking and welcoming—not just catastrophic headlines.”

That warm welcome is palpable at Amara. The

1) People come from all over the Southland to try Amara Chocolate & Coffee’s popular Spanish-style churros with special dipping sauces. 2) Amara’s rare Criollo dark cocoa blend took the Bronze Medal for Best Hot Chocolate at the 2015 International Chocolate Awards.

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stuffiness sometimes associated with gourmet products is completely absent from the cafe, without sacrificing any of the quality. Barroeta, a spokesperson for Got Milk’s 2016 - 2017 campaign, is a staunch advocate of food made with integrity and without secrets. “There is no mystery in our kitchen,” she said. “Everything is made daily in a simple way, so people know what’s in every bite.”

Though great coffee has become a commodity in Los Angeles, it’s clear the community sees Amara as something special. The cafe has won awards not just internationally, but has clinched Pasadena Weekly’s Best Dessert, Best South American Food and Best Independent Coffee House the last three years running. The recognition bodes well for the cafe’s vision for growth.

“We’re currently creat-

ing partnerships with other cafes, restaurants and businesses who’ll serve our award-winning hot chocolate,” said Barroeta. “We want to become a Pasadena institution for chocolate, coffee and South American food.”

Yet beyond hopes of expansion as a brand, impacting their cafe patrons lives for the better remains their highest priority. “Our community will always come first,” said Barroeta. “We

even have little kids being brought by their parents to have their first piece of chocolate. That's just magic.”

For churros, chocolate, coffee and other delights, visit Amara Chocolate & Coffee at 55 S. Raymond Ave. in Old Town Pasadena. Learn more about their products and services at www.amarachocolate.com, (626)744-1765 and follow them on Facebook @AmaraChurros and Instagram @AmaraChocolate.

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Spice Your Life and Go Further With This Hamburger receipe and photos By Jason Yassine

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his particular burger is filled with fresh and organic vegetables. It includes unique ingredients that help make this meal special. The caramelized onions exude an exceptionally sweet taste. The fresh cabbage mix enhances the tanginess of the burger along with the other flavors. In addition, the crispy golden fries compliment the overall burger with its crunchy texture. It is a healthy homemade alternative to an everyday restaurant burger.

Makes: Four burgers Ingredients: - (2) Organic medium sized potatoes - Oil for deep-frying - (1.5) lbs. of extra lean ground beef - (0.5) tsp. of salt, (0.25) tsp. ground pepper, (0.5) tsp. cinnamon, and (0.5) tsp. seven spice for the ground beef - (1) Organic large-sized tomato - (2) Organic avocado - (3) Organic onions and (5) tbsp. oil for caramelization - (0.5) Bag organic cabbage mix; (0.5) tsp. salt, (1) lemon, and (1) tsp. mayonnaise - (4) Slices Mozzarella cheese - Ketchup and Dijon mustard - (4) Hamburger buns Preparation:

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1 – Wash, peel, and cut potatoes vertically. Heat oil in a deep fryer to 350 degrees. Gently add the potatoes into hot oil for approximately nine minutes. Stir occasionally until golden brown. Remove potatoes from oil and place them on a paper towel.

2 – Mix ground beef with salt, pepper, cinnamon, and seven spice seasoning into a large bowl. Divide ground beef into four sections. Take each section and roll it into the palm of your hands. Then press each ball to flatten the beef. Alternatively, you can use a hamburger press.

Place the flattened ground beef on the grill. Leave the patties grilling for preferred cooking time.

3 - While ground beef is cooking slice the tomato, avocado, and onions. Slice each onion into halves then slice lengthwise. Heat oil in a large skillet on medium high, then pour onions and cook until caramelized and golden brown.

4 – Wash and drain the organic cabbage then add lemon, salt, and mayonnaise.

5 – Grill the hamburger buns until warm.

Assembling: Take one side of the bun and spread the spicy Dijon mustard. Next, lay the golden brown fries with one slice of cheese on top. Place the cooked patty along with the tomatoes, avocado, and caramelized onions over the cheese. Top off the burger with the cabbage mix and add ketchup.

Rating: Now it’s your turn, every week I rate the recipes, but now it’s your turn to rate me – Leave your rating in the comment box online! (Article in “Dining Delights” section).

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7 Feng Shui Tips to Turn Your House Into a Home

By Robyn Dutton

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house is made of walls and beams; a home is made of love and dreams.” These wise words spoken by Ralph Waldo Emerson accurately describe the difference that a few simple personal touches and décor pieces can make in a living space. The right furniture, layout and colors can create a warm and cozy environment in one of the most important places you will spend your time. Home is where you eat, play, relax and sleep. It’s more than just a place to hang your hat, so using feng shui as your guide, boost the vibes of your pad.

Feng Shui, pronounced fung shway, is an ancient Chinese method of examining how energy flows through a space and how that flow can create harmony and health. Simply put, it’s making your home as zen as possible.

1 - Declutter Go through your space and get rid of anything that no longer serves you. Marie Kondo wisely urges you to

Plants provide both aesthetics and functionality to a space.

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ask yourself a key question when deciding whether to keep an item. “Does it bring you joy?” She further divulges into this concept in her book The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up, a number one New York Times best-selling guide to simplifying your home and life. Without coming off too

as we spend one-third of our lives in our beds. The ideal bed location is where your head is against a wall and on the opposite side of the room as the door. You should have a clear view of the door and the rest of the room. Buenas noches!

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2 - Plants help you grow Plants and water are said to be symbols that represent wealth and finance.

Not to mention, they also purify the air, help deter illness and reduce stress. As you water and nourish the plants, you are also nourishing yourself.

3 - Essential oils are essential Use essential oils to clear negative energy and appeal to your chakras. Find a guide to using these oils here.

4 - The bedroom is where the magic happens A properly placed bed is integral to good feng shui,

a space with a lot of windows, be sure to utilize that opportunity for sunlight by avoiding excessively covering the windows. Just like plants, humans thrive with sunlight both psychically and emotionally. For when you must draw curtains to provide shade, opt for fabric curtains over wood or plastic ones.

6 - Get creative Whether it’s a chalkboard wall or bulletin board, have a place to put to-do lists, draw or write quotes.

A creative outlet is beneficial for you and guests have an opportunity to interact when they come over.

7 - Close the doors Keep your bathroom door closed when not using it. For when you do use it, brighten this room up as much as possible with candles and matching towels.

Now you’ve got the basics, so run with it! Feng Shui is all about doing what feels good for you so most of all, make sure your space reflects you as a person and is a sanctuary where you can create lasting memories.

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BY Emmy Hernandez Certified Financial Planner® Practitioner, Attorney at Law

Q:

Dear Emmy, how will Trump’s presidency affect our financial lives?

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That is the question on everybody’s mind big league. Time magazine recently named Donald Trump “2016 Person of the Year” and stated: “Whatever happens next, it will never be like it was before.” That’s a bit hyperbolic, but the point is – no one can say for certain.

I can, however, briefly recap the 30 days since the election: The market is up.

The Dow industrials, S&P 500 and small-cap focused Russell 2000 have risen to all-time highs. United States Steel Corp. stock rose 80 percent. Literally as I write this, the chyron across CNBC’s screen says: “Stocks in uncharted territory,” “Dow at all-time high,” “10 out of 11 market sectors rise,” healthcare being the oddman out.

Stock market investors seem to be pleased by this bull market. Tangibly, however, very little has changed in the economic or regulatory arena since Nov. 8.

Tax rates remain the same.

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S&P Biotech index quickly dropped 4.4 percent and closed down by 2.6 percent. The day before, Trump tweeted that Boeing’s Air Force One contract should be canceled. Keyboards across the country went into overdrive. Boeing’s stock price dropped 1 percent by 9:30 a.m. At the end of the trading day, Boeing erased the loss and even rose a fraction of a point.

Elections bring change.

In the financial industry, this change is being examined with caution, conflict and some concurrence. Even if the incoming administration were wholly transparent, unknowns will rise to the surface as they always do. Our job is to recognize them and to attempt to plan accordingly.

Current performance cannot ensure future results. There’s no guarantee that any economic strategy will meet its intended objective. Yet, we must continue our resolve to work towards future improvement.

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Corporate earnings are generally unchanged. Janet Yellen still chairs the Fed. One major exception is OPEC’s decision to reduce their collective oil output in hopes of elevating the price per barrel.

The market’s rise may be due to perceptions that ‘things are about to change’ more than any actual nutand-bolts changes to date.

Trumps soon-to-be presidency is apparently seen as a boon for industrial production. But this has yet to actually happen.

Donaldjtrump.com currently proclaims “The Trump Plan will lower the business tax rate from 35 percent to 15 percent”. Businesses applaud this. However, some economists remind us that increased corporate profit doesn’t necessarily lead to Main Street growth or lift the national economy dramatically.

Donald Trump told Time: "I'm going to bring down drug prices". That issue hit the newsstands on Wednesday, Dec. 7 and the

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Technically, he is considered special needs, but in all actuality, he is fine on three legs, is otherwise healthy and needs no meds.

We call him "Easy Stryder.”

His foster home ends soon, so this sweet boy is looking for his forever home, where he will be treasured and safe, for the rest of his life.

There are more pictures of him, and his latest video, online at www.lifelineforpets. org.

Lifeline for Pets is a small no-kill rescue. Some cats are shown most Sunday afternoons at Petsmart, 3347 E. Foothill Blvd. in Pasadena, 12:30 p.m.- 3:30 p.m. Note: Lifeline will resume showing on Jan. 8, but can still do a Meet and Greet.

Call (626) 676-9505 or visit www.lifelineforpets.org for adoption info. Adoption fee is $100, which includes spay, microchip, exam and vaccine. The cats are negative FELV/FIV unless otherwise indicated.

Sorry, Lifeline is not accepting cats at this time.

Good news: Buzz and Bo Peep have been adopted!

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Not even a loss to their cross-town rivals could spoil the party at Marshall.

As the first opponent at the brand new $11.5 million Marshall Sports Complex, the Blair Vikings (5-1) defeated the Marshall Eagles (5-7), 80-60, Friday night in Pasadena. Blair junior Dezmond Washington (23) led all players with 18 points on 8 of 14 shooting, barreling through the Eagles defense and shutting down their inside scoring.

“I let my defense convert into my offense,” said Washington, whose pressure helped the Vikings force sixteen steals. “We work on trap a lot,” he said, “we know our roles and we all played it.”

Blair turned turnovers into transition threes, shooting 10 of 26 from beyond the three-point line while maintaining a double-digit lead throughout most of the game. Vikings head coach Alon Margalit praised his team’s defensive energy leading to offense: “We just work so

hard throughout the year,” he said. “We’re the better conditioned team more often than not.”

Despite the loss, Marshall coach Steven Tolbert was happy with his team’s effort against a tough opponent. “I think we fought hard the whole game… that’s all we can ask for in a game like that.” Eagles senior Duguesdin Paul (2) led the team with 13 points and 7 rebounds, adding four steals to his team’s defensive effort.

A 10-0 run in the second quarter brought the Eagles within four points of tying, but the Vikings immediately took control with a 7-0 run of their own, never again letting the Eagles within single digits.

“We didn’t want to give up 60 points this game,” said Margalit. “We want to pride ourselves in playing a complete game, 32 minutes.”

Marshall Fundamental hosted a grand party for the grand opening of their sports complex. The home students celebrated

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the event by trading chants and cheers across the gym with Blair students, a goodnatured competition that highlighted the spirit of the event. “I loved being part of something special like this,” said Tolbert. “You gotta love this cross-town rivalry, for sure.”

Marshall’s visual arts department treated the crowd with a halftime spectacle, complete with lights, live music, costumes, and confetti. Amongst the student performances included scenes from the musicals Chicago and Hair, a live performance of the swing classic “Sing Sing Sing,” a mix-gender tribute to the Spice Girls, dance performances to Michael Jackson’s “Beat It” and Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies,” and a curtain-call of the dozens of cheerleaders, dancers, musicians, and performers who made it all possible.

The Vikings next host Montebello Tuesday at 6, while the Eagles head to Gabrielino Thursday at 4:45 p.m.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Sean Hwang and Janice Hwang FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: ES020351 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 600 E. Broadway, Glendale, Ca 91206, North Central District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Sean Hwang and Janice Hwang filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. Lewon Ashton Hwang to Proposed name Ashton LeWon Hwang 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. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reason for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 3/2/17 Time: 8:30AM Dept: E Room: 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: ARCADIA WEEKLY DATED: November 18, 2016 Darrell Mavis JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. December 8, 15, 22, 29, 2016 ARCADIA WEEKLY

Trustee Notices T. S. No: A549592 CA Unit Code: A FNMA Loan#: 1681973877 Loan No: 0028368648/ELLIOTT Min No: 10001570001041909-7 AP #1: 8518-003-029 205 A & B POPPY AVENUE, MONROVIA, CA 91016-2425 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T D SERVICE COMPANY, as duly appointed Trustee under the following described Deed of Trust WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (in the forms which are lawful tender in the United States) and/or the cashier's, certified or other checks specified in Civil Code Section 2924h (payable in full at the time of sale to T.D. Service Company) all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property hereinafter described: Trustor: DAVID R. ELLIOTT, KELLY ELLIOTT Recorded July 31, 2002 as Instr. No. 02 1785617 in Book --- Page --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County; CALIFORNIA , pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded September 1, 2016 as Instr. No. 20161048623 in Book --- Page --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County CALIFORNIA. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED JULY 23, 2002. 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. 205 A & B POPPY AVENUE, MONROVIA, CA 91016-2425 “(If a street address or common designation of property is shown above, no warranty is given as to its completeness or correctness)." Said Sale of property will be made in "as is" condition 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 as in said note provided, advances, if any, 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. Said sale will be held on: JANUARY 5, 2017, AT 9:00 A.M. **DOUBLETREE HOTEL LOS ANGELES-NORWALK VINEYARD BALLROOM, 13111 SYCAMORE DRIVE NORWALK, CA 90650 At the time of the initial publication of this notice, the total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the above described Deed of Trust and estimated costs, expenses, and advances is $237,449.09. 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.

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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 A549592 A. 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: November 29, 2016 T D SERVICE COMPANY as said Trustee MARLENE CLEGHORN, ASSISTANT SECRETARY T.D. SERVICE COMPANY 4000 W. Metropolitan Drive, Suite 400 Orange, CA 92868-0000 The Beneficiary may be attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for that purpose. If available, the expected opening bid and/or postponement information may be obtained by calling the following telephone number(s) on the day before the sale: 800.280.2832 or you may access sales information at www.auction.com, TAC# 5850 PUB: 12/08/16, 12/15/16, 12/22/16 MONROVIA WEEKLY T.S. No. 043366-CA APN: 5778-003-101 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to CA Civil Code 2923.3 IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 7/26/2005. 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 1/25/2017 at 10:30 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP., as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 8/1/2005, as Instrument No. 05 1820379, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: JENNIFER HUMPHREYS, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN

BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK 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 91766 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 de-

scribed as: MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 586 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE A ARCADIA, CA 91007 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $81,850.76 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. 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 (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING. COM, using the file number assigned to this case 043366-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. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (844) 477-7869 CLEAR RECON CORP. 4375 Jutland Drive Suite 200 San Diego, California 92117 STOX 886810 / 043366-CA 12-08-2016,12-152016,12-22-2016 ARCADIA WEEKLY

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Monrovia Tops PHS 3-0 in Battle of SGV’s Best Story by Christian Romo Photos by Jacob Bigley

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wo defending San Gabriel Valley league champions met for their annual matchup, and for the second time in three years, the Wildcats came out on top.

Scoring three goals in a fifteen-minute stretch, the Monrovia Wildcats (4-1-2) beat the Pasadena High Bulldogs (5-2), 3-0, Tuesday afternoon in Pasadena. Senior captain Jonathan Goettling (9) participated in all three goals, scoring one in the 73rd minute, assisting on another in the 71st, and indirectly setting up junior Keenan Mckelvey (15) to open the scoring in the middle of the second half.

“We utilized our speed well to beat ‘em on the attack, and that’s how we got most of our goals,” said Goettling. He put a shot on goal on a breakaway in the 58th minute, and a ricocheted save set up Mckelvey’s second goal of the season.

Sophomore David Johnson (10) converted a Goettling cross in the 71st minute on one of his game-high nine shots, sparking a recently struggling Wildcat offense for his fourth goal of the season. “The past couple of games, we weren’t playing that good,” said Johnson, “but today we played better as a team. We didn’t finish too many chances, but we got the job done.”

The Bulldogs outshot the Wildcats in the first half, but missed many opportunities to take an early lead. “They played well in the first half, and then they just collapsed,” said PHS head coach Cherif Zein of his team.

David Johnson (10) battles a Pasadena defender for possession.

Senior Danny Garcia (17) shot twice on goal, but his team only mustered eleven more shots throughout the match, and none on target. “We’re playing with players that aren’t regular players,” said Zein, who added that his team hopes to return five start-

ers in January.

The Wildcats took shape with quick passes in the midfield and speed attacking through the PHS back line. “Physicalitywise, everything looked magnificent,” said assistant coach Joel Cortez, who took over coach-

ing duties for the match.

“These kids, they kept on pushing on until the last minute of the game,” he said, adding that the win is “a huge boost” for their confidence.

The Wildcats will play their last preseason tournament next weekend,

facing off against Elsinore, Victor Valley, and West Covina in Duarte. The Bulldogs have a local matchup, hosting La Salle on Thursday at 3:30, before starting league play in January.

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[Correction: an article last week should have named PHS’s #11 as Edgardo Artero, not José Flores, as initially written]

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Retired Champion Jockey Garrett Gomez found dead in Tucson, AZ.

Monrovia vs PHS Continued from page 18

A dynamic force in Louie Gomez, Garthe saddle, retired jockey rett Gomez, who last Garrett Gomez, a tworode at Keeneland in time Eclipse Champion, October 2013, won was found dead Wednes3,769 career races day in Tucson, Az. at the and along with agent age of 44. According to Ron Anderson, set a several media reports, single-season record Gomez, who had been livin 2007 by winning ing primarily in his native 76 added-money Tucson for the past two races. The following years, was found at a casiyear, his mounts acno/hotel he had checked counted for a careerinto on tribal land near high $23,344,351— Tucson. just $10,000 short of A phenomenal talJerry Bailey’s all-time ent who was regarded single season record. as perhaps the strongest An avid golfer, finisher of his era, Gomez Gomez, who along was America’s leading with his second rider by money-won for wife Pam, owned a four consecutive years, home in nearby Dufrom 2006 through 2009. arte, devoted much He was voted America’s Retired Champion Jockey Garrett Gomez. of his time to the - Courtesy photo Eclipse Champion Jockey links when based in in 2007 and 2008 and Southern California was selected by a vote of Breeders’ Cup races, high- from the late 1990s until he jockeys nationwide as the lighted by a dramatic head stopped riding in 2013. winner of the Santa Anita victory in the 2010 Classic Gomez, who would have George Woolf Memorial Jock- at Churchill Downs aboard turned 45 on Jan. 1, is surey Award in 2011.

Claiborne Farm and Adele vived by four children, a son, Gomez, who dead heat- Dilschneider’s Blame, who Collin, and a daughter, Shelby, ed with Victor Espinoza as handed the legendary Ze- from his first marriage, and Santa Anita’s Winter Meet nyatta her lone career defeat. by a daughter, Amanda, and leader in 2006-07, won 13 The son of a jockey, son, Jared, from his second.

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Women 40 and Older Invited To Join Basketball Winter League

1) Keenan Mckelvey (15) sprints towards Pasadena High’s goalie.

2) Mckelvey’s (#15) ricocheted shot bounced over the defenders head for the first goal

Registration is open and all skill levels are invited for the Pasadena Senior Center 3-by-3 Basketball Winter League for women ages 40 and older.

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