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Search Warrant Served at High Ranking Pasadena Police Officer’s Home in Sierra Madre BY TERRY MILLER

ast week, representatives of the federal Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) contacted Pasadena Police Chief Phillip Sanchez to inform him of an ongoing ATF investigation involving alleged actions of an officer with the Pasadena Police Department. The ATF told Chief Sanchez its investigation was unrelated to the officer’s duties with the department. Early Thursday morning ATF agents executed a search warrant at the officer’s home in Sierra Madre. The officer cooperated with ATF agents during their search of the home. Per Pasadena Police Department Police Dept. policy, Chief Sanchez placed the officer on paid administrative leave and initiated an Internal Affairs review. The officer’s status is paid administrative leave subject to the outcome and review of the Internal Affairs findings and the results of the ATF investigation. At this time, the officer has not been arrested, nor are there any charges that have been filed to initiate an arrest. The officer, like all people subject to an investigation, is presumed innocent until otherwise proven guilty. The ATF continues to investigate. The City, the Police Chief and SEE PAGE 6

Chief Sanchez has placed a high ranking officer on leave as is dept. policy following an ATF investigation.

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Man Faces 35 Years for Shooting at Pasadena Police Officer

On Friday, April 8, 2016 at approximately 9:15 a.m., Pasadena Police Officers Elhosseiny and Sailor attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle occupied by three individuals. The driver initially failed to comply, then brought the car to

an abrupt stop in the area of Buckeye Street and Los Robles Avenue. The front passenger, later identified as Francisco Flores, quickly exited the vehicle and ran. Officer Elhosseiny exited the marked police vehicle and chased suspect Flores as he

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ran. While running, suspect Flores looked back at Officer Elhosseiny, pointed a gun at the officer and fired two rounds, fortunately missing Officer Elhosseiny. Officer Elhosseiny returned fire SEE PAGE 6

In preparation for the upcoming 2017 PUSD School Board Elections, to be held March 7, Pasadena Independent reached out to this year’s candidates and asked them to complete a five-part questionnaire.

Each candidate received the same five questions. This is part three in an ongoing series. District 1 Candidate: Kimberly Kenne Education: Georgetown University, Bachelor of Sci-

ence in business administration (major: finance, minor: computer science). Please describe your relationship/history with the City of Pasadena:

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Local, County Officials Outraged at Result of State Parole Violation(s) By Terry Miller

For voting for us two years in a row

In the aftermath of the shooting death of Officer Keith Boyer, a 27-year veteran of the Whittier Police Department, a motion by Supervisor Kathryn Barger, co-authored by Supervisor Janice Hahn, calls for a full investigation into the suspect’s involvement with the state parole system and county probation supervision. “Along with numerous elected officials and public safety leaders across the state, I am very concerned about the safety of our law enforcement community in light of legislative and voterapproved changes to our criminal justice system,” said Supervisor Barger who noted that in October, Sergeant Steve Owen in the Antelope Valley was also murdered by someone with a lengthy criminal history. The man who murdered Officer Keith Boyer Monday is 6 feet, 3 inches, with face and neck tattoos honoring his gang affiliation. Michael Christopher Mejia was jailed repeatedly and released even though he consistently violated his probation. Mejia served nearly two years for grand theft auto and attempting to steal a car. He also served three years for robbery. Between Proposition 47 which reduced drug and some property crimes from felonies to misdemeanors, AB 109 which transferred state prisoners to county probation supervision, and Proposition 57 which will

Officer Keith Boyer.

grant early release to prisoners with serious and violent criminal backgrounds, police officers and sheriff deputies face additional and considerable threats on the job. “The County must do everything in its power to provide the highest level of public safety to our residents and our law enforcement officers who put their lives on the line every day,” Barger added. “My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Officer Boyer and the Whittier Police Department.”

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Four Sierra Madre Firefighter Honored With Emergency Medical Services Authority Clinical Excellence Award

The annual EMS Awards honor and recognize exceptional acts and service by individuals working or volunteering in California's emergency medical system. On November 8th 2016 the Emergency Medical Services Authority announced the 2016 EMS Award Recipients; four Sierra Madre Firefighters and Paramedics were recipients of the Clinical Excellence Award. The Clinical Excellence Award recognizes an EMT who provides noteworthy patient care and treatment during the course of their duties. Clinical Excellence Awards are presented to the recipients' at their home stations. The Sierra Madre Fire Department will present the following individuals with awards

at the City Council Meeting on Tuesday, February 28th 2017. Paramedic Daniel Are llano Paramedic Phillip Tibbs Engineer Ted Walters Firefighter Ashot Kglyan The four Sierra Madre Fire Department members received the Clinical Excellence Award for belaying down a steep cliff to rescue two stranded individuals who were in imminent danger on July 17, 2015. The two individuals had been hiking Mount Wilson Trail when they went over the side, falling 50 feet and 100 feet. Both individuals were rescued and treated by Sierra Madre Fire Department personnel with the assistance of the Sierra Madre Search and Rescue.

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The City of Monrovia is in the process of updating its website, but in the interim there are ways using the current website to find out about what is happening in town. Perhaps the best source of information is the weekly City Manager’s Update. This is revised weekly, usually on Tuesday or Wednesday. To find it on the website, go first to the homepage http:// www.cityofmonrovia.org/ , look under Key Links on the left hand side of the page and scroll down to City Manager’s Update. Click and you are there. To get a copy of the Neighborhood Watch Report from the police Department (this comes out twice a week, again, go first to the department’s homepage: http://www. cityofmonrovia.org/police and scroll down to Semi-Weekly Report, click and you have the report. The police department’s home page also has lots of information on crime prevention and an on-line reporting system. There is also a fascinating link to a crime mapping web site to which the city supplies crime data. You can actually see the types of crimes committed in your part of the city. Other links on the police department website can give you crime prevention information, a link to learn how to get Nixle alerts on your cell phone about local emergency situations, and another for information on the local

gang injunction. There is information of a parallel nature on fire issues that can be reached via their home page; http://www.cityofmonrovia.org/fire. This site gives access to fire prevention tips as well as information on ways to become involved including the Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT). If you are more interested in what is happening at the Library try going to their site: http:// www.cityofmonrovia.org/ library (by now you should be spotting a trend). Here you will find everything happening at the Library from senior reading programs to children’s story times. You can even access the card catalog on line via this page. If all this is not enough, the Library even has its own blog: http:// m o n rov i a p u b l i c l i b ra r y. blogspot.com Obviously for recreation activities you would go to http://www.cityofmonrovia.org/recreation for up to date information on the programs offered by the city. And no list would be complete (not that this in any way) without the link to Monrovia Renewal updates: www.cityofmonrovia.org/monroviarenewal. Here you can even sign up to get this automatically. Many of these sites will also give you information on how to receive automatic updates from those entities in which you are most interested.

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POLICE BLOTTERS ARCADIA Feb. 14 Just before 10:46 a.m., an officer responded to the Arcadia Police Department front counter regarding a fraud report. The owner of Healthverve Food Manufacturing USA Inc., 118 East Saint Joseph Street, discovered a check written for more than $10,000.00 had been fraudulently issued to a company accountant. The 25-year-old female accountant from Rancho Cucamonga denied having any involvement in the deposit. The investigation is ongoing.

Shortly after 11:54 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 500 block of West Huntington Drive regarding a possible marijuana grow house. The owner of the property discovered his renters had converted the residence into a marijuana grow house. The suspects are a 29-yearold female and 24-year-old male, both from Arcadia. The suspects are outstanding at the time of this report. At about 12:40 a.m., officers responded to Cheesecake Factory, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a theft report. The suspect was seen stealing cash from the tip jar and fleeing on foot. Officers located the suspect and arrested him. The 19-year-old male from San Gabriel was transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. At approximately 10:44 p.m., an officer responded to the intersection of El Monte Avenue and Palm Drive 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 27-year-old female from Alhambra, a 26-yearold male from El Monte, and a 29-year-old female from El Monte were in possession of the stolen package, property, and tracking device. The suspects was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Feb. 15

Around 9:18 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 100 block of Alta Street regarding an attempted residential burglary report. The officer discovered an unknown suspect attempted to enter the garage by prying the aluminum door. No suspects were seen, no witnesses were located, and no loss was reported. Feb. 16

At about 1:31 a.m., an officer conducted an enforcement stop on a vehicle in the area of Huntington Drive and Santa Anita Avenue for having tinted front windows. Upon contacting the driver, the officer watched as the passenger attempted to conceal a small bag of methamphetamine inside the car. The passenger, a 50-year-old female from Pico Rivera was also found with drug paraphernalia. The driver, a 43-year-old male from Lake Elsinore, was driving without a license. Both suspects were arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Just before 7:29 a.m., officers responded to an apartment complex in the 100 block of South Santa Anita Avenue regarding a trespassing report. Officers located the suspect loitering on the property and a records check revealed the 29-year-old male from Los Angeles had five out-

standing misdemeanor warrants. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Shortly after 1:13 p.m., officers responded to the area of Las Tunas Drive and El Monte Avenue regarding a suspicious circumstances report. An investigation revealed a sex registrant new to the city had offered a ride to two juvenile females, a violation of his parole. The 55-year-old male from Arcadia was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

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Feb. 18 At 8:15 a.m., the victim parked their vehicle in their apartment complex parking lot in the 900 block of West Walnut in the evening. They returned to the lot in the morning and the vehicle had been stolen. The keys were in the vehicle. The vehicle is a 2015 Lexus IS 250. The investigation is continuing.

At 12:54 p.m., a victim of domestic violence went to her friend’s home and told the friend that her boyfriend had beaten her. The incident occurred in the 200 block of West Colorado and the victim had visible injuries; she was taken to a hospital for medical treatment. Officers went to the boyfriend’s residence and interviewed him. He was then arrested for domestic violence. At 3:44 p.m., employees at a business in the 1100 block of East Huntington witnessed a male Hispanic suspect with a tattoo on his neck enter a locked vehicle in the business parking lot. The suspect fled in a gold, 4-door sedan, possibly a Honda or Toyota. The investigation is continuing.

At 3:50 p.m., two suspicious vehicles were reported in the 700 block of East Royal Oaks, possibly involved in drug activity. Officers arrived and located the two vehicles. One vehicle was found to be a reported stolen vehicle from Upland. The vehicle was recovered and the investigation is continuing. At 5:11 p.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the 1200 block of Sherman. The victim reported his green, 2000 Honda Civic had been stolen sometime between 12 p.m. and 5:10 p.m. The investigation is continuing.

At 6:25 p.m., officers responded to a robbery at a business in the 100 block of West Huntington. A male suspect entered the location wearing a grey and green hooded sweatshirt and revealed a black handgun in his waistband. He demanded money from the cash register, which the employee gave to him, placing it in a Walmart bag. The suspect then fled the location. The investigation is continuing. At 8:11 p.m., a business in the 500 block of West Huntington reported a theft that had just occurred. The suspect concealed items on his person and exited the store. An officer responded and detained the suspect nearby. The stolen property was recovered and the suspect was arrested.

At 10:51 p.m., a vehicle that was reported stolen earlier in the day from the 900 block of West Walnut was recovered in Upland by the Upland Police Department. A Monrovia officer responded to Upland to process the vehicle for fingerprints. The investigation is continuing.

Feb. 19 At 7:46 a.m., a battery incident was reported in the 500 block of Cloverleaf Drive. The investigation revealed that a boyfriend and girlfriend were in a verbal argument that turned physical. The female struck her live-in boyfriend with a broom. The male complained of pain to his hand. The female was arrested for domestic battery. At 3:51 p.m., the victim driver was traveling west on Huntington and came to a stop at Mayflower. The suspect rear-ended the victim’s vehicle and then fled the area. The victim and a passenger complained of neck pain. The investigation is continuing.

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Feb. 14 Pasadena Police officers responded to the 900 block of north Hill Avenue regarding a large tree that had fallen. Pasadena Fire was also on scene. In the late afternoon, according to residents, the tree fell, crushing a vehicle and damaging some property. Fortunately, no one was injured. Feb. 15

At about 1:34 p.m., Pasadena Police officers investigated a robbery in the 700 block of North Lake Avenue. Officers learned that the victim was seated inside a fast food restaurant when he was approached by the suspect (Black male, 50s). The suspect demanded money from the victim, but the victim refused to surrender his cash. The suspect took a fighting stance and restated his demands. Fearing for his safety, the victim complied with the demands. The suspect then fled the area. Our investigation is ongoing.

Feb. 16 On Jan. 9, Randy Broadnax (Black male, 5’ 4,” 170 lbs., Pasadena resident) and two other local gang members were arrested for possession of five guns near the Kings Villages apartment complex. Broadnax posted bond within hours of his arrest and was released. PPD officers later learned that Broadnax was not on probation. After learning that Broadnax had been arrest for the weapons (guns) violation, the Probation Office issued a no bail-warrant. On Feb. 16, FAU Detectives developed information that Broadnax was staying in Upland. FAU detectives went to Upland and saw Broadnax. He complied with the detectives’ orders to surrender and was arrested without incident. Feb. 17

At about 6:43 a.m., Pasadena Police officers responded to the 100 block of South Daisy Avenue regarding a disturbance. First responders arrived quickly and talked with the victim (Hispanic female, 42, Pasadena resident) who reported that she was at home with her five-year-old child when she heard a knock at the front door. Without warning or provocation, the victim was attacked by the suspect (Black male, 46, homeless) when she answered the door. The suspect forced his way into the residence and continued his assault. The victim escaped (with her child) and called 9-1-1. The location was contained with the assistance of the police helicopter and the suspect was arrested without incident. The victim sustained an injury to the forehead and was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. The child was not injured. The suspect was booked at the PPD jail for kidnapping, burglary, and assault.

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Remaining Dates in the Masters Series Winter Term at Pasadena Senior Center Four classes remain for the winter term of The Masters Series at the Pasadena Senior Center, 85 E. Holly St., with the theme Art Illuminating Light: Ideologies and Illustrations. The series, which embraces lifelong learning, is open to members of the Pasadena Senior Center. Sign up for individual classes at $15 each at the Welcome Desk. For more information call (626) 685-6756. Artistic workshops feature professional actors who will perform dynamic scenes from contemporary and classic plays; academic workshops will provide theoretical tools for discussing and analyzing the themes of the artistic

workshops. The Play’s the Thing – Tuesdays, March 7 and March 14 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Director, playwright and award-winning novelist Beverly Olevin will lead two more interactive workshops featuring professional actors performing dynamic scenes from contemporary and classic plays. Workshop topics will include plays touched with satire and fun, plays driven by moral and scientific issues, plays of intrigue with a bit of deception, plays adapted from novels or plays to film and plays about the theatrical arts. Specific themes will be discussed, and there will be a focus on the role theater has played throughout

history and the basic human need to share and learn from our stories. The Mind of Leonardo da Vinci – Tuesday, Feb. 28 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Impact of Reality Television on the American Media Industry – Tuesday, March 11 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Dr. Max Dawson, director of national television and video at Frank N. Magid Associates, will offer insight into the world of reality TV and its impact on the American media industry. For more information about the Pasadena Senior Center visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org or call (626) 795-4331.

Newcomers and Friends of San Gabriel Valley Invites Local Residents to March Events Are you interested in meeting new people, making new friends, exploring well-known landmarks, and enjoying new activities? Newcomers and Friends of San Gabriel Valley, a social club, invites local residents to attend their March meeting. On March 1, at 10 a.m., Newcomers and Friends of SGV’s “meet-and-greet” coffee will be held at the Fireside Room, Santa Anita

Church, 226 W. Colorado Blvd., in Arcadia. This general meeting is a great way to meet the members of Newcomers and Friends and learn about the club's wide variety of fun, daytime, weekday activities. Anyone interested in joining is welcome to attend. Another March activity for members includes a tour of the College of Agriculture at Cal Poly Pomona. Additional Newcomers

and Friends’ mostly-daytime weekday activities include a book club, bridge, crafters, games (Bunco, Rummikub, etc.), hiking, Hump Day happy hour, day trips, lunch bunch, Mah Jongg, movies, golf, and wine tasting. To learn more about Newcomers and Friends of San Gabriel Valley, contact them via email at sgvnewcomers@gmail.com or visit them online at http://www. sgvnewcomers.com

Applications are now available for the San Gabriel Valley Alumnae Panhellenic Association’s Scholarships. The SGVAPA is affiliated with the National Panhellenic Conference and seeks to promote inter-fraternity friendship and collaboration. The $1,000 and $2000

scholarships are available for outstanding young sorority women who are permanent residents of the San Gabriel Valley. They must be a Sophomore or Junior in the fall of 2017, with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Membership in good standing of a National Pan-

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GROUND BREAKING FORECLOSURE RULING! The California Supreme Court ruled on February 18, 2016 that a homeowner has the right to challenge his lender's authority to foreclose based upon void assignments of the loan to third parties. The high court expressly upheld an earlier California Appellate opinion called Glaski v Bank of America. This decision could set aside many foreclosures and/or obtain monetary damages, settle lawsuits with modifications and prevent foreclosures from happening in the first place.

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I have lived in Altadena for the last 23 years. My children attended these PUSD schools: Burbank Elementary, Longfellow Elementary, Eliot Middle School, and Blair. I have served on the PUSD School Board since 2011. What are the PUSD’s greatest strengths? Our dedicated staff and the diverse and multi-faceted communities of Pasadena, Altadena, and Sierra Madre. What qualities distinguish you from the other candidates? My personal experience as a parent in our district and knowledge and experience as a board member. District 3 Candidate: Michelle Richardson Bailey Education: Pasadena schools, some college, business/trade schools. Please describe your relationship/history with the City of Pasadena: I began serving the community as a volunteer at the age of 17 in the following capacities: - YWCA Camp Counse-

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- San Gabriel Valley Fair Housing Council. - Human Relations Commission (advisor to the youth component of the commission). - Northwest Commission (mayor appointee). - Rose Bowl Local Hiring Advisory Committee. - Heritage Square Senior Housing Project (North Fair Oaks and Orange Grove) – committee to select the developer, architect, and on the Design Review Subcommittee.

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What are the PUSD’s greatest strengths? The fact that program choices are offered and in terms of addressing equity, PUSD is beginning to consider providing resources to the students who are not making progress. What qualities distinguish you from the other candidates? As the only African American in the race, I would bring the unrepresented minority perspective. Additionally, a life-long resident, I am a 14-year employee of PUSD with over 30 years of community service. Through the years at PUSD I have served or am currently serving on various PUSD committees: - Equity and Access Committee. - Branding Advisory Committee. - School Site Council. - PTSA. - LCAP. - AB86 subcommittee (in support of adult education), laying the groundwork for the school to community college pipeline. *Visit PasadenaIndependent.com for full story!

and struck Flores once ending the foot chase. Flores was transported to a local hospital and eventually recovered from his injury. Pursuant to our Department’s policy for Officer Involved Shootings (OIS), the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide/OIS Bureau responded and conducted the criminal investigation. LASD Detectives Duncan and Valento were the lead investigators. At the conclusion of the lengthy investigation, the case was presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office who filed several charges, including attempted murder of a police officer. Suspect Flores,

who was out on bond for a criminal charge of possession of a firearm (January 29, 2016) at the time of this assault, was a local gang member. On Feb. 21, Francisco Flores (Hispanic male, 23 years of age) plead guilty to the following charges: PC245(d)(2) – Assault on a Peace Officer with a firearm. PC 12022.53(c) - Discharge of a firearm in commission of a felony. PC 11370.1 - Possession of methamphetamine while armed with a handgun and gang allegations. Francisco Flores will be sentenced to 35 years on March 17.

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the City Manager wish to emphasize that they take the matter with the utmost seriousness. The City and its representatives will continue to cooperate fully with the ATF investigators on this case.

Let’s Give A Helping Hand By: Kenneth Canzoneri D.D.S.

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Calendar Thursday (Feb. 23) Steven Graves Band at The Coffee Gallery Backstage (Feb. 23 @ 8 p.m., 2029 N. Lake Ave., Altadena) Authentic, heartfelt and masterful songwriting and orchestration are some of the acronyms that have described Steven Graves and his new release Captain Soul. With this new album this folk rocker leans a bit more into the edge of rock and roll with engaging insightful lyrics and catchy grooves that may remind the listener of many of the classic rock albums of the 60s, 70s, and early 80s but with an updated and fresh spin. Tickets are $18. Phone for reservations at (626) 798-6236. -ALTADENA

Sex… Drugs… and Rentals! (Feb. 23 @ 6:30 p.m., First Church of Nazarene (Gilmore Hall) 3700 E. Sierra Madre Blvd., Pasadena) Join HOA board member like yourself for the annual Beven & Brock free legal seminar and vendor expo. Topics include Senate Bill 918, marijuana, maintainance, the new fair housing mandate, and rentals in your area! -PASADENA Friday (Feb. 24)

Caltech Presents ‘Company’ (Feb. 24 @ 7:30 p.m., Ramo Auditorium, 1200 E. California Blvd., Pasadena) Theater Arts Caltech, a diverse group of Caltech undergrads/ grads/staff/alums, JPL and associated community members, dives headfirst into the Sondheim revival with a contemporary spin on the 1970 musical Company, directed by Brian Brophy. General admission is $18. -PASADENA Karen Lovely, The Dreamboats at the Arcadia Blues Club (Feb. 24 @ 7 p.m., 16 E. Huntington Drive, Arcadia) The Arcadia Blues Club (ABC) is dedicated to bringing you the finest blues music in the southland. When you visit ABC, you can expect to hear only top-notch players with years of playing experience! Tickets are available on Eventbrite. -ARCADIA Metalachi at The Rose (Feb. 24 @ 7 p.m., 245 E. Green St.,

Pasadena) The world’s first and only heavy metal, mariachi band is the headliner for this night of music at The Rose, with opening sets by Ninos De La Tierra and Sanctuary Sun. All seats must arrive by 7 p.m. Tickets are available at roseconcerts.com. -PASADENA Saturday (Feb. 25)

Mardi Gras at Santa Anita Park (Feb. 25 @ 12 p.m., Santa Anita Park, 285 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia) It might not be the French Quarter, but The Great Race Place is THE place to get a good oldfashioned Mardi Gras celebration outside of Louisiana. Join the festivities with live music and grub on authentic Cajun eats during an exciting day of Thoroughbred racing. The $28 Mardi Gras Package includes: a Cajun Meal(menu available online), one craft beer (12oz), club house admission, a racing program, a tip sheet, and trackside seating. Packages can be purchased at santaanita.com for only $28. -ARCADIA

Feng Shui and Interior Design Presentation (Feb. 25 @ 2 p.m., Rosemead Library, 8800 Valley Blvd. Rosemead) It is one thing to live in a beautiful home, but it is quite another to live in a home that also supports your physical and spiritual well-being. Using feng shui principles, Master Jenny Liu will explain how to mindfully design the energies around you with purpose and intent. Learn how to use the Five Element Theory to select colors, patterns, materials, motifs, themes, and accessories that inspire and attract what you want into your life. This event is free and open to the public. -ROSEMEAD One Book One City Grand Finale (Feb. 25 @ 7 p.m., Sierra Madre Elementary School Auditorium, Sierra Madre) Meet Nathalia Holt, best-selling author of Rise of the Rocket Girls. This is a Sierra Madre Library event. For more information visit www. cityofsierramadre.com/services/library. -SIERRA MADRE Guitar Shorty at the Arcadia Blues Club (Feb. 25 @ 7 p.m., 16 E. Huntington Drive, Arca-

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Tribute to George Harrison at The Coffee Gallery Backstage Feb. 25 @7 p.m.

Monday (Feb. 27) Flying Over the Hump in World War II (Feb. 27 @ 7 p.m., Cromwell Public Library, 1890 Huntington Drive, San Marino) The San Marino Historical Society presents quarterly history talks focusing on topics especially selected for residents of San Marino. On February 27 at 7:00 p.m., all are welcome to experience World War II from one who was there. Jeff Arnett will talk about his service in Asia including a three week flight form the United States to India, his service in Burma and China, and crossing the famous and dangerous “Hump.” -SAN MARINO Tuesday (Feb. 28)

David Harvey Presents at The Coffee Gallery Backstage (Feb. 28 @ 7 p.m., 2029 N. Lake Ave., Altadena) Featuring Christiane Cargill Kinney, Frequencies, Arielle Silver, And “A Word” with Dylan Brody! No reservations necessary. Come in for just $10. -ALTADENA

(Feb. 25 @ 7 p.m., 2029 N. Lake Ave., Altadena) At The Coffee Gallery Backstage, we bring you a night to Remember George Harrison on the occasion of what would have been his 74th birthday.The show will feature the fabulous Dave Humphries and The Hollywood Project. Tickets are $20. Phone for reservations at (626) 798-6236. -ALTADENA

Port Chuck at The Rose (Feb. 28 @ 7 p.m., 245 E. Green St., Pasadena) Soap fans: get ready to rock with four of your favorite heartthrobs from daytime TV come together to rock The Rose, with an opening set by Kathryn Dean. All stars appeared on General Hospital, as well as other daytime soaps. All seats must arrive by 7 p.m. Tickets are available at roseconcerts. com. -PASADENA Wednesday (March 1)

dia) The Arcadia Blues Club (ABC) is dedicated to bringing you the finest blues music in the southland. When you visit ABC, you can expect to hear only top-notch players with years of playing experience! Tickets are available on Eventbrite. -ARCADIA Sunday (Feb. 26)

String Revolution at The Coffee Gallery Backstage (Feb. 26 @ 7 p.m., 2029 N. Lake Ave., Altadena) The String Revolution is comprised of four professional guitar players who are not only stellar guitarists, but also create

distinctive sounds with their guitars: mimicking percussion, special effects, melodic grooves, bass lines, and more. Their knowledge of a wide range of musical styles, guitar techniques, and a clear dedication and passion for the project brought The String Revolution together. These musicians are at the top of their game, embarking on a debut recording followed by worldwide touring. Tickets are $15. Phone for reservations at (626) 798-6236. -ALTADENA Pasadena Pro Musica Concert (Feb. 26 @ 4 p.m., Neighborhood Unitarian Universalist

Church, 301 N. Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena) Continuing their 53rd season, Pasadena Pro Musica, led by Music Director Stephen Grimm, will perform works by Handel, Mozart, Schubert & Beethoven. As part of the fifth annual Pasadena Schubertiade, PPM Chorus and Orchestra, along with an array of brilliant soloists, will present familiar and rarely performed works by Handel, Schubert, Mozart and Beethoven. Advance sale tickets are $15, tickets at the door are $20. Tickets are available for purchase at pasadenapromusica. org. -PASADENA

Joe Rogan at Ice House Comedy (March 1 @ 10 p.m., Ice House Comedy, 24 N. Mentor Ave. Pasadena) A standup comedian for more than 20 years, Joe Rogan sells out theaters internationally with his inquisitive and intense comedic style. Rogan is host of “The Joe Rogan Experience,” a twice-weekly long form conversation with guests that is one of the most popular comedy podcasts on iTunes. Fans can watch the podcast on Ustream and the podcast can also be heard on Sirius XM’s “The Virus” channel. Tickets are available at icehousecomedy.com. -PASADENA

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Play Review: A Noise Within Reimagines ‘King Lear’ With Modern Decoration By Christian Romo

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The Latest From The Pasadena Playhouse! The Pasadena Playhouse (Danny Feldman, Producing Artistic Director) recently announced that they will present “Four by Tenn: A Tennessee Williams Reading Series” in celebration of Tennessee Williams. The series will feature four of Williams’ best known plays to be performed each Monday for four weeks beginning February 27 at The Pasadena Playhouse (39 S. El Molino Avenue, Pasadena). Actors Alison Pill and Thomas Sadoski of HBO’s The Newsroom and director Jessica Kubzansky, Co-Artistic Director of Boston Court will launch the series with

Night of the Iguana (full series schedule listed below). FOUR BY TENN: A TENNESSEE WILLIAMS READING SERIES SCHEDULE: Monday, Feb. 27, 8 p.m. “Night of the Iguana” Directed by Jessica Kubzansky Featuring Alison Pill and Thomas Sadoski Monday, March 6, 8 p.m. “A Streetcar Named Desire” Directed by John Sloan Performed by members of Antaeus Theatre Company Monday, March 13, 8 p.m. “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof”

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Performed in association with East West Players Monday, March 20, 8 p.m. “The Eccentricities of a Nightingale” Directed by Diane Rodriguez Performed by members of HERO Theatre “God Looked Away” plays now through March 19. Tickets “God Looked Away” may be purchased at The Pasadena Playhouse Box Office, 39 S El Molino Avenue, online at PasadenaPlayhouse.org or by phone at 626-356-7529.

ith storm clouds threatening outside the theater and a layer of fog creeping within, “King Lear” had an ominous opening Thursday night at A Noise Within. “Lear,” one of Shakespeare’s darkest and most famous tragedies, tells the story of a British monarch who watches his kingdom and his sanity simultaneously crumble into madness. When dividing his kingdom amongst his three daughters, he gives equal power to two, Goneril and Regan, who falsely profess their love to him, and banishes his favorite daughter, Cordelia, who refuses to provide any more respect than she has already shown. As Lear’s memory deteriorates, Goneril and Regan separately plot to take over the kingdom, while Cordelia tries to help her father as the newly married queen of France. Geoff Elliott takes on the role of Lear with a fascinating patience. His eye twitches and nervous walk mimic those of an elderly man, while his wavering voice and sudden angry outbursts might play as real for anyone who has dealt

with a stubborn friend or family member. More impressively, his lunatic dances during the storm scene in the fourth act provided a happy distraction to an otherwise depressing plot. The real comic relief, however, comes from the fool, played by Kasey Mahaffy, whose sing-song wisdom and numerous sex jokes endeared him as the audience’s most beloved character. The concrete backdrop and stone tables served as the only consistent set pieces, highlighting the grey of both the sky and the story. The costumes showed decades of inspiration, from 20th-century ball gowns to modern fascist attire, demonstrating a flexibility that never quite merged as a unit. Projections were used to show the violence of a storm and a battle, but the stage was otherwise bare for the majority of the show. The only visual element that popped by itself was the makeup smeared all over Tom O’Bedlam, played by Rafael Goldstein, that made the disguised beggar a fitting companion to Lear’s mania. Every other piece, from the cool lighting to the droning audio, served mostly to focus atten-

tion on the performers. Beyond re-imagining a classic work, ANW teamed with the California Wellness Foundation to highlight the issue of advanced memory loss through Shakespeare’s most famous demented hero. Many scholars interpret Lear as suffering from Alzheimer’s or dementia, and the production raises awareness of Lear’s condition with projections of PET scans during his most troubled monologues. An essay in the program from Lou-Ellen Barkan, president of CaringKind, a New Yorkbased caregiving association for Alzheimer’s patients, connects Lear with the troubles of caring for her patients. The effort spent in recognizing a worthy cause makes Lear a more sympathetic production than has been done before. Though the visual interpretation is modern, the dialogue remains faithful to the original script, so a quick review of the plot will be necessary for anyone who last read the play in high school. The show runs for two and a half hours including an intermission, and tickets can be found at the A Noise Within box office or at anoisewithin.org.

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The Impact of Local Charter Schools By Mary McNulty

ith the Vice President, Mike Pence casting the deciding vote, Betsy DeVos was recently confirmed as President Trump’s Secretary of Education. One of the chal-

lenges the nominee faced is her outspoken support for charter schools. The local school districts in and around Pasadena have a number of approved charter schools serving an ethnically diverse population. Par-

ents and students have the ability to choose a school that covers elementary or high. Charter Schools Are Often Small With Low Student Teacher Ratios One of the advantages to many local charter schools

is the size and the student/ teacher ratio. A great example is Rosebud Academy located in the Pasadena Unified School District. Working with kindergarten through grade 8, the student population is less than 200. The student teacher ratio is low at 1 to 14 and the academic achievements are high. Academics are the primary focus. The mission of the Rosebud Academy is to create critical thinkers. “Getting students to become critical thinkers involves strengthening the four language skills: reading comprehension, writing, listening, and speaking.” Parents approve of the family oriented nature of the school and firmly believe it has contributed to its success. One parent commentedLove this school! It's not only an institution of academic excellence, but it's also well organized and family oriented. Just as I was beginning to worry that the academic expectations might be too demanding for my kindergarten child, she exceeded my expectation with the help of Rosebud's organized curriculum and caring teachers. I am very thankful that our family is a part of this academic community.

Charter School Can Provide an Alternative for Those Having Difficulty Face it, many students have difficulty performing well in the traditional school environment. Charter schools can fill the gap. An excellent example is Learning Works. The school’s population is 90% low income and school scores fall well below the average—Science at 5% vs 50% statewide-English 7% vs 48% statewide and even worse Math at 0% vs 37% statewide. In addition, the school faces the challenge of inexperienced teachers. Roughly a third of the teachers have less than three years in the classroom. Statewide the average is just 9%. The good news is the number of counselors far exceeds the state average. There are 188 students per Counselor. At the state level, the number is an unbelievable 830 students. According to the website, the mission of the Learning Works Charter School (LW) is to provide a personalized, rigorous academic program and relevant life skills to traditionally under-served students in grades 7-12. Our students are not "at-risk", but rather "in-crisis"; many have been through the legal system, have dropped out at some point, are living in poverty, have children, or are any

combination of these. Parent reviews tend to support the school and the ability to help those who desire a second opportunity. One parent commented with her family’s success story below: I believe Learning Works is a great program for those kids that cannot attend regular school and are dropouts. The people there especially the founder makes these kids feel important and it give them a second chance. I sent my step son there after he came to live with us at the age of 19 hadn't finish even ninth grade within one year he received all his credits and graduated. Charter Schools Operate at Both Ends of the Academic Spectrum Charter schools provide the educational resources necessary for the star student or those who have fallen behind academically. It is important to do the proper research. Insure the school still has a valid charter. Many have been revoked or are under investigation. Verify the school offers the proper resources—English learners etc. Get involved- charter school often offer an opportunity for increased family input.

Arcadia Student Music Group Pulls Heart Strings By Katie Wen, AUSD Digital Communications Intern

Los Angeles is known for its legendary concert venues and talented musicians who have rocked the city throughout the years, but a recent show by a group of students may be unlike any other this area has ever seen. Students ranging from 8th to 11th grade warmed the hearts and minds of homeless adults and their families with their violins, guitars, and cups at a recent show. The Stringers, a music group founded by Arcadia High School brothers Frank and Jeffrey Lee, recently performed for the Union Station Homeless Services Adult Center, while also donating items to the center. The show made a profound impact on both the appreciative audience and the performers. "The performance inspired me and taught me the meaning of a simple gesture of kindness, and what it can bring to a community," Stringers member Christine Liu said. Formed in 2012, The

Stringers is a group of students who love string music and hope to bring musical joy to underprivileged communities such as at-risk youth and residents in senior homes. Its founders, Frank and Jeffrey Lee, first formed The Stringers as a way to share their love of music with others before expanding it to include more members. The current team of The Stringers includes Regina Wang, Frank Lee, Andrew Muliadi, Daniel Ho, Victoria Wang, Christine Liu, Aaron Liu, Jeffrey Lee, Billy Huang, and Leander Lu. All members are students of the Arcadia Unified School District. The performance at Union Station included a variety of songs, starting with the “Cup Song,” performed by the group’s choir members Victoria, Daniel, Frank, Christine, Aaron, Regina, and Andrew. The performance also included “La Rejouissance,” “Arrival of the Queen of Sheba,” “Amazing Grace” and “Let it Go,” just to name a few.

Along with performance, the Stringers compiled donations from various groups and donated ten large boxes of cold weather items like blankets, ponchos, umbrellas, jackets, new socks, and some new/lightly used clothes to the center. The Stringers have been performing these free concerts for the past four years. Recently, they also played at the California Mission Inn, Leven Oaks, and the El Monte Library. "We had a lot of compliments for The Stringers during the program. The pleasant sounds spread throughout the library. I am very impressed with the group and the obvious care that this group has for each other. I could tell how involved the parents are too, and that says a lot,” Jeff Jarrett the Director of El Monte Library said. For more information on The Stringers, and dates for future performances, please visit www.Stringers. weesan.com.

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‘Caring for Keepsakes’ Theme of March Meeting for Pasadena Daughters of the American Revolution Denise Levenick will demonstrate and discuss how to create a home archive of heirloom photos, documents and other family treasures at the next meeting of the Martin Severance Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution on Saturday, March 4, at 9 a.m. at the Women’s City Club of Pasadena, 160 N. Oakland Ave. Topics during the presentation titled “Caring for Keepsakes” will include basic archival care of heirloom photo albums, loose photographs, Bibles, clocks,

jewelry and more; how to set up a home archive for research and sharing; how to prevent damage by silverfish, mold and acid migration; proper materials and containers for storage and more. Levenick is a member of the Martin Severance Chapter and a renowned expert on family archives, from provenance to preservation. A continental breakfast will be available. The cost of attending the event is $15 and reservations are required by emailing mar-

tin.severance.dar@gmail. com. Established in 1914 in memory of a veteran of the American Revolution, the Martin Severance Chapter of DAR is a non-profit, nonpolitical organization that supports local libraries and homeless veterans, sponsors annual Constitution Week commemorations at Pasadena Central Library and an American History essay contest at local high schools and much more. For more information visit www.pasadena.californiadar.org.

Fifth Annual Pasadena Schubertiade from Pasadena Pro Musica Continuing their 53rd season, Pasadena Pro Musica, led by Music Director Stephen Grimm, will perform works by Handel, Mozart, Schubert & Beethoven. As part of the fifth annual Pasadena Schubertiade, PPM Chorus and Orches-

tra, along with an array of brilliant soloists, will present familiar and rarely performed works by these four great composers: G.F. Handel - Dixit Dominus. F. Schubert - Mirjam's Siegesgesang.

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L. van Beethoven - Elegischer Gesang, Op. 118. This event will take place on Sunday, Feb. 26 at 4 p.m., at Neighborhood Unitarian Universal-

ist Church, 301 N. Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena. Advance Sale Tickets are $15; tickets at the door are $20. $5 student rush tickets will be sold 10 minutes before each performance, subject to seating availability.

Cash only and a valid student ID are required. For more information and to purchase advance sale tickets, please visit www.pasadenapromusica.org or call (626) 6282144.

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educational assistance and classroom renovation.” For their volunteers, that means equipping classrooms with donated computers, books, school supplies and craft materials. Though these materials may seems like a given, for many children they’re still precious commodities. In California alone, 2 million children live in poverty—the highest child poverty rate in the nation. TLC actively fundraises and applies for grants designed explicitly to assist students in need. In 2016, Treasure Little Children was awarded the Yes, Virginia grant, a fund established in 1994 to help nonprofits provide toys, books, gifts and events to uplift and enrich the lives of local schoolchildren. One of TLC’s most successful events is their annual holiday party, where they invite community children and their families for a day of food, fun and a visit from Santa himself. For TLC’s executive director Jules Marcogliese the growth has been slow, steady and satisfying. “Our first party was for the homeless and those in transitional housing at Union Station in Pasadena. I think we had around 35 children in those days,” said Marcogliese. “This past year's event had over 540 register and outgrew the space at the Pasadena Humane Society.” Yet their efforts are about meeting not just material but emotional needs. The organization recognizes the risk of disadvantaged children falling into crime, addiction and gang violence, their frustration potentially emerging as future bitterness towards society. “The TLC founda-

tion provides the means and resources in an attempt to soften this bitterness by any means possible,” Marcogliese shared from their “Goals and Purposes” statement. “We strive to provide customized help according to the needs of the individual or the family.” TLC also looks to prepare young students for success in college by easing their future financial burden. “We try to provide as many $1,000 scholarships as possible, usually governed by the amount of money we are able to raise throughout the year,” said Marcogliese. “Last year we gave out eight scholarships to Pasadena City College.” And as a fully volunteer-led program with no administrative expenses, every dollar raised goes directly back to the kids—allowing donors to feel confident their cash is making the greatest impact possible. Like any non-for-profit organization, involvement from others is crucial. TLC enjoys support from some prominent grants from Disney, Smart and Final and Yes, Virginia, but success is found at the granular level, too. “We raise money by word of mouth and donations from friends,” explained Marcogliese, “but we can always use volunteers and help in fundraising.” For those in Arcadia and beyond, consider that an open invitation. Treasure Little Children is located at 330 Warren Way in Arcadia. Learn how you can help underserved students in your own community at www.treasurelittlechildren.org | (626) 574-9409 | info@treasurelittlechildren.org and follow them on Facebook @treasurelittlechildren.

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columns Probate Notices NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: LOUISE H. PRESTON AKA LOUISE HORNBUCKLE PRESTON CASE NO. 17STPB01216

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the lost WILL or estate, or both of LOUISE H. PRESTON AKA LOUISE HORNBUCKLE PRESTON. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by FRANCIS B. CASSIDY in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that FRANCIS B. CASSIDY be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's lost WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The lost 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: 03/13/17 at 8:30AM in Dept. 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 JAMES R. HELMS, JR. HELMS & MYERS 150 N SANTA ANITA AVE #685 ARCADIA CA 91006 2/20, 2/23, 2/27/17 CNS-2978379# MONROVIA WEEKLY

Trustee Notices T.S. No. 049952-CA APN: 8518-043-036 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 4/28/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 3/16/2017 at 9:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP., as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 5/9/2008, as Instrument No. 20080827039, and later modified by a Loan Modification Agreement recorded on 01/04/16, as Instrument 20160002654, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: PAMELA L. WALTON, AN MARRIED WOMAN AND FRANK N. LOZANO, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS 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: VINEYARD BALLROOM, DOUBLETREE HOTEL LOS ANGELES - NORWALK, 13111 SYCAMORE DRIVE, NORWALK, CA 90650 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: 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: 121 NORTH MOUNTAIN AVENUE # A MONROVIA, CALIFORNIA 91016 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be 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: $219,731.38 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 (800) 280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.AUCTION.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 049952-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: (800) 280-2832 CLEAR RECON CORP. 4375 Jutland Drive Suite 200 San Diego, California 92117 STOX 889528 / 049952-CA, Monrovia Weekly, 02-09-2017,02-16-2017,02-23-2017 MONROVIA WEEKLY NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST Loan No.: 2663 / WIA Marketing, LLC RESS Order No.: 76059 A.P. NUMBER 8519-005-023 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/15/2015, UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on 03/16/2017, at 10:00AM of said day, Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766, Newport Home Loan, Inc., a California corporation, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to the power of sale conferred in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Wia Marketing, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company recorded on 06/25/2015, in Book n/a of Official Records of LOS ANGELES County, at page n/a, Recorder's Instrument No. 20150761077, by reason of a breach or default in payment or performance of the obligations secured thereby, including that breach or default, Notice of which was recorded 11/10/2016 as Recorder's Instrument No. 20161405497, in Book n/a, at page n/a, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, lawful money of the United States, evidenced by a Cashier's Check drawn on a state or national bank, or the equivalent thereof drawn on any other financial institution specified in section 5102 of the California Financial Code, authorized to do business in the State of California, ALL PAYABLE AT THE TIME OF SALE, all right, title and interest held by it as Trustee, in that real property situated in said County and State, described as follows: Lot 2 and portion of Lot 7, Block A, Keefer Subdivision of Lots 74 and 75 Santa Anita Rancho, per Map Book 34, page 6, Miscellaneous Records The street address or other common designation of the real property hereinabove described is pur-

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ported to be: 140 East Hillcrest Boulevard, MONROVIA, CA 91016. The undersigned disclaims all liability for any incorrectness in said street address or other common designation. Said sale will be made without warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, or other encumbrances, to satisfy the unpaid obligations secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest and other sums as provided therein; plus advances, if any, thereunder and interest thereon; and plus fees, charges, and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of said obligations at the time of initial publication of this Notice is $1,121,919.48. In the event that the deed of trust described in this Notice of Trustee's Sale is secured by real property containing from one to four single-family residences, the following notices are provided pursuant to the provisions of Civil Code section 2924f: 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's sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 76059. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not be immediately reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Dated: 02/13/2017 Newport Home Loan, Inc., a California corporation, as Trustee By: RESS Financial Corporation, a California corporation, Its Agent By: Bruce R. Beasley, President 1780 Town and Country Drive, Suite 105, Norco, CA 92860-3618 (SEAL) Tel.: (951) 270-0164 or (800)343-7377 FAX: (951)270-2673 Trustee's Sale Information: (916) 939-0772 or www.nationwideposting.com NPP0302087 To: MONROVIA WEEKLY 02/23/2017, 03/02/2017, 03/09/2017 MONROVIA WEEKLY

Public Notices NOTICE OF LIEN SALE DRY DOCK STORAGE 3131 SOUTH PECK ROAD MONROVIA, CA 91016 The contents of the storage units below consists mainly of household and or office goods. The contents of: Gabriel Hyatt MS329 Linda Anderson MS123 Jeanine Demarks MS48 will be sold on Friday March 3, 2017 at 10:00 am For additional information contact Dry Dock Storage at the above address or call (626) 445-8762 9am-5pm daily Publish February 16 & 23, 2017 MONROVIA WEEKLY CASE NUMBER: ST-14-CV-284 SUMMONS IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS DIVISION OF ST. THOMAS/ ST. JOHN ACTION FOR QUIET TITLE, DECLARATORY JUDGMENT, ADVERSE POSSESSION, and STATURE OF LIMITATIONS TRACY M. KEATING, SLOAN M. KEATING, EDWARD HREBEK and JOYCE HREBEK Plaintiffs v. VILOS, INC., STEPHEN W. SOLOMON, and the Estates of SOL MERKER and TILLIE MERKER, their heirs, successors, representatives and assigns, and all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in Parcels Nos. 16A4 Remainder, 16A-4A-5 Estate Mandahl, St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands, Defendants TO: THE ESTATE OF TILLIE MERKER, her heirs, successors, representatives and assigns, and all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, estate, lien, or interest in Parcel Nos. 16A-4 Remainder, 16A-4A and 16A-5 Estate Mandahl, No 16A Coral Bay Quarter, St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands, Defendant Within the time limited by las (see note below) you are hereby required to appear before this Court and answer to a complaint filed against you in this action and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment by default will be taken against you as demanded in the complaint, for ACTION FOR DEBTQUIET TITLE, DE-

CLARATORY JUDGMENT, ADVERSE POSSESSION, and STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS Within my hand and the Seal of this Court this 9th day of February, 2017 ESTRELLA GEORGE Acting Clerk of the Court By; Jeanette M. Smith Deputty Clerk Matther J. Duensing, Esp Law Offices of Duensing & Casner P.O Box 6785 St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands 00804 340) 774-6011 Publish February 16, 23, March 2, 9, 2017 ARCADIA WEEKLY NOTICE OF POLLING PLACES AND DESIGNATION OF TALLY CENTER LOCATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk's office located at 12400 Imperial Highway, Norwalk, California 90650 has designated polling places and will be the central tally location for the CONSOLIDATED MUNICIPAL AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS scheduled to be held on MARCH 7, 2017. The Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk's facility and polling places shall be open between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on MARCH 7, 2017. Persons requiring multilingual assistance in Chinese, Hindi, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog/Filipino, Thai or Vietnamese regarding information in the notice may call (800) 481-8683. POLLING PLACES 4400003A RESIDENCE 324 N MAGNOLIA AVE MONROVIA 91016 4400007A BROOKDALE MONROVIA 201 E FOOTHILL BLVD MONROVIA 91016 4400013A MONROVIA HIGH SCHOOL 845 W COLORADO BLVD MONROVIA 91016 4400015A MONROVIA COMMUNITY CENTER 119 W PALM AVE MONROVIA 91016 4400063A SIERRA AUTOCARS CHEVROLET 1450 S SHAMROCK AVE MONROVIA 91016 4400065A MARY WILCOX YOUTH CENTER 843 E OLIVE AVE MONROVIA 91016 DEAN C. LOGAN Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk County of Los Angeles 2/23/17 CNS-2976856# MONROVIA WEEKLY NOTICE OF POLLING PLACES AND DESIGNATION OF TALLY CENTER LOCATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk's office located at 12400 Imperial Highway, Norwalk, California 90650 has designated polling places and will be the central tally location for the CONSOLIDATED MUNICIPAL AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS scheduled to be held on MARCH 7, 2017. The Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk's facility and polling places shall be open between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on MARCH 7, 2017. Persons requiring multilingual assistance in Chinese, Hindi, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog/Filipino, Thai or Vietnamese regarding information in the notice may call (800) 481-8683. POLLING PLACES 0350001A FOOTHILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL 171 E SYCAMORE AVE ARCADIA 91006 0350007A FIRE STATION #107 79 W ORANGE GROVE AVE ARCADIA 91006 0350038A ARCADIA CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 2607 S SANTA ANITA AVE ARCADIA 91006 0350058A RESIDENCE 911 MAGNIS ST ARCADIA 91006 1940005A VILLAGE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 2733 S 010TH AVE ARCADIA 91006 7050068A RIO HONDO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 11425 WILDFLOWER RD ARCADIA 91006 0350024A ARCADIA COMMUNITY CENTER 365 CAMPUS DR ARCADIA 91007 0350030A ARCADIA RETIREMENT VILLAGE 607 W DUARTE RD ARCADIA 91007 DEAN C. LOGAN Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk County of Los Angeles 2/23/17 CNS-2976764# ARCADIA WEEKLY ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Emily Anne Johnson FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: SS027010 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 1725 Main St, Santa Monica, Ca 90401, West Judicial District District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Emily Anne Johnson filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. Emily Anne Johnson to Proposed name Eminy Anne Harrison 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: 4/7/17 Time: 8:30AM Dept: K Room A203: 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: MONROVIA WEEKLY DATED: February 17, 2017 Gerald Rosenberg JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. February 23, March 2, 9, 16 2017 MONROVIA WEEKLY

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Christopher ‘Chris’ Williams Christopher ‘Chris’ Williams, 69, of Ames, passed away Tuesday February 14, 2017, at his home.

hris was born October 15, 1947, the son of Wallace E. and Phyllis K. (Hassall) Williams. He graduated from Monrovia High School and attended the College of Idaho. On December 10, 2012, Chris was united in marriage to Donnette Scheevel with his mother Phyllis and her father Donovan attending. He worked for McFarland Clinic and had owned and managed a coffee shop and restaurants. Chris volunteered with the Story County Sheriff’s Office and enjoyed music and collecting telephones. Chris is survived by his wife, Donnette of Ames; his cousin, Clara Jane James of Nevada City, CA; his nieces: Lisa (Kevin) Brown and Katie (Ryan) Harmons; a great-niece, Lyla and many loving pets. He was preced-

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Blair Advances to First Semis since 1983 By Christian Romo

t has been thirty-four years since Blair made it this far in the playoffs, and now the Vikings are two wins away from their first CIF title. With four players scoring in double figures, the Vikings (23-6) beat the Jurupa Valley Jaguars (17-11), 79-61, Tuesday night in the CIF Division 4AA quarterfinals at Blair High School. Junior Dezmond Washington (23) led the Vikings with 17 points and 11 rebounds, adding two steals and two blocks to a crowded scorebook. “I came out with the mindset of, ‘I’m just going to attack, I’m not going to shoot and settle,’” said Washington, the team’s leading scorer throughout the playoffs. After the Jaguars erased an early deficit, Blair senior

Jack Dakan (5) exploded off the bench, shooting 4 of 5 in the first half and finishing the game with 13 points. “That’s what I’ve been doing all year, sparking off the bench. I know my role,” he said. Dakan shook up the crowd in the third quarter starting a fast-break alley-oop off a steal, serving a dunk to Washington off the backboard. “We’ve been doing that in practice,” Dakan said, “he let me know he was behind me, so I just threw it up there.” Washington, however, didn’t think it was so easy: “I knew he was going to throw it off the backboard, I just wasn’t expecting it so soon!” Blair held the Jaguars to single-digit scoring in the first and second quarters, setting the tone with a dominant defense, according to Vikings coach Alon Margalit. “They’re

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a driving, slashing athletic team, and we really wanted to put a focus on keeping them out of the key and winning the loose ball and rebound game,” said Margalit. The Vikings loosened up allowing 43 second-half points, but responded with a shooting barrage of their own to match the

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Jaguars. Junior Gabriel Snow (24) started the third quarter with three straight baskets, scoring 12 of his 16 points on 5 of 6 shooting in the second half. “We bonded well, came out intense, and maintained it throughout the whole game,” said Snow. Sophomore Dallas

Murray (21) one-upped Snow, shooting 6 of 6 in the second half and matching Washington’s game-high seventeen points. “We preach to our guys to be unselfish and move the basketball,” said Margalit. “Any night, six or seven guys can beat you.” Blair last played in the semifinals in 1983 where they eventually lost in the championship round to Santa Clara, but the 2017 Vikings have fans hoping they can hang the school’s first banner. “The whole school is excited. We’ve never had crowd support like this, it’s a fun time right now,” said Margalit. The Vikings go on the road to Riverside for their semifinal matchup against Woodcrest Christian Friday night at 7 P.M. PHS 47-44 Corona Del Mar

Maranatha Breaks 2-2 Tie in Penalty Kick Shootout

Pasadena (23-5) held off a late rally by the host Sea Kings to advance to the CIF Division 1A semifinals. The Bulldogs will host Peninsula Friday night at 7 P.M, hoping to advance to their first CIF finals since 2012. Maranatha 56-55 Tahquitz A go-ahead layup from junior Chris Austin (11) sent the Minutemen (16-9) to the CIF Division 1AA semifinals for the second time in three years. They will host Cantwell Sacred-Heart in a rematch of the preseason Rose City Roundball Classic, where the Minutemen beat the Cardinals 56-47. La Salle 52-71 Oxnard Polytechnic 31-54 Shalhevet Sherman Indian 65-52 AGBU

Courtesy of wearemaranatha.com via PRESSBOXAPP.NET The Lady Minutemen played an amazing game tonight as they took on Cathedral City at Home in their second round of CIF. The first goal came from Cathedral in the 10th

minute but was answered back 10 minutes later by a goal from Senior #9 Katy Coats on a breakaway finish to the bottom left corner. Cathedral scored again just 5 minutes into the sec-

ond half to take the lead 2-1 with plenty of time left to play. The Minutemen answered back when Coats scored off a free-kick to tie the game 2-2 and force an overtime. The girls contin-

ued to play two-10 minute halves, where the game would end automatically for whichever team scored first. Despite the countless battles and attempts from both teams, there were no

goals and the game was sent into penalty kicks. Coats stepped in to play keeper and managed to stop 2 penalty kicks while making her own alongside half the team who made

their kicks as well. The girls won the game with penalty kicks tallied at 8-7 Maranatha. The girls will take on Crean Lutheran @ Home @ 5pm on Friday 2/24 in the quarterfinals of CIF.

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$748,000

Two Story New Custom Home. You will love the Top Quality Architectural Design. This home offers Huge Living room, Formal Dining Room, Fireplace, Top of the line Kitchen w/granite counters, center island and granite floors. 4 bedrooms includes Two Master Suites 1 with Jacuzzi Tub and walk in closets. 3 car garage.(R11640) Call Brendan Ramirez 626-353-2233

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EASTVALE

$510,800

CENTURY 21 LUDECKE INC 626-445-0123

$30,600

Usable 33.28 ac vacant land not to far from the Mojave River beautiful Desert view, near the city of Barstow. This property has been in the family for over 40 years. Buyer(s) should have the land survey, property sold as is. Bring your clients or investors and check with San Bernardino County. Call Gwen Highley 909615-2399. (H0)

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DIAMOND BAR

Jackie Adaimy CENTURY 21 Village Realty

$1,395,000

Located in tranquil Morgan Ranch Community with three levels. Featuring 5 bedrooms, 5 ½ bathrooms, living room, family room, formal dining room, kitchen with breakfast nook, breakfast bar, center island, dishwasher and plenty of cabinet space. Master suite with walk in closet, sitting area occupies entire area. Main floor with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and laundry room. Gazebo and built-in BBQ. Three car garage. (S2200) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451

LOS ANGELES $738,000 Excellent opportunity to own this one of a kind hard to find, duplex corner lot built in 2004, each unit has 4 bedroom 2 bath. Just a few minutes from down town LA, ideal for someone who wants live in one and rent the one. Call Brendan Ranurez 626-353-2233. (W1803) CENTURY 21 LUDECKE INC 626-445-0123

SAN LEANDRO

$869,798

Beautiful two story located in Heron Bay Community of San Leandro. Featuring 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths. Hardwood floors, living room and family room with fireplace kitchen with granite countertops and island, spacious walk-in closets, master suite, large windows, vaulted ceilings, oak cabinetry, attached double garage. (L2353) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451

GLENDORA

$530,000

Charming Glendora home with an open floor plan is turnkey and ready to move in. There is ample space for entertaining indoors and outdoors. Some of the many features include planked hardwood floors with 5 inch base molding, carpeted bedrooms, granite counter tops in kitchen with ample storage, cabinets and counter space. Three bedrooms, 2 baths. French doors open to spacious backyard with covered patio, BBQ area and fruit trees. Attached garage with laundry hookups. (B1430) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451

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Gorgeous 2 Story Beautiful Family Home !!! 5 bedroom and 3 baths (4 up 1 down). 3,168 Building SQFT, and lot area: 6,534 SQFT. Kitchen flows comfortably into the 2nd family room where you’ll find a cozy fireplace with built-in seating at the hearth. Formal Dining Area distinguished by classic chandelier which flows elegantly into the 1st Family Room Area. Utility/Wash Room with hook-ups Loft Area-could be used as office or sitting/reading area. Low Maintenance manicured landscaping with adult trees and shrubs, Automatic Sprinklers, Attached 3-car garage. Call Yolanda Padilla 323-770-7626. (T7183)

HINKLEY

GLENDORA

German Ghibaudo CENTURY 21 Ludecke Inc.

$3,000/MONTH

Beautiful Two Stories Single Family Home!!! Belonging to Awarding Wining Walnut School District. 4 Bed, 3 Bath w/t one bedroom and one bathroom located on main floor. Extra-large master suite with sitting or working area. Living room and dining room w/t high ceiling & new laminated wood flooring, new paints, bright and airy. Family room open to kitchen area with fireplace. Kitchen equipped with high quality cabinet and granite counter top. Double door main entrance and with fenced beautiful pool at the back. Laundry room comes w/t front end loaded modern washer and dryer. 2 cars attached garage. Turnkey Condition and Must See! Call Stephen Leung (626-664-4833 (C1420)

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CRESTLINE

$499,999

Six unit multiplex in Crestline. Ideal for business or family home with income. Three buildings. One owner’s unit 2 bedrooms, 1 bath has downstairs rental 2 bedrooms, 2 baths. Second building has three 1 bedroom, 1 bath units. Third unit 2 bedroom, 1 bath. Covered parking plus off street parking spaces. Walk to grocery store, park, library, restaurants and Lake. Great condition. Nothing else like this in the mountains. (R664) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451

MONROVIA

$29,000

EL MONTE $479,000 This is a Show and Sell. Everything is done. New Paint interior and exterior. New Kitchen Cabinets, Sink, Vanities in Baths, Plumbing Fixtures throughout as well as Lighting Fixtures, Electrical Outlets and Switches. New Carpeting and Linoleum. Large Backyard and room for RV Parking. Call Rick Birren 909-525-0015. (L11113)

EL MONTE

HINKLEY

SIERRA MADRE

CENTURY 21 LUDECKE, INC (626) 445-0123

$18,000

Fine Stationary & Gifts. Perfect business for an owner operator that loves design work for events and special occasions. Located in downtown Monrovia near north end of the strip. This is a high traffic retail street that have regular street fairs and parades.(M401)

Usable 20 ac vacant land near the Mojave River beautiful Desert view, near city of Barstow. This property has been in the family for over 100 years. Buyer(s) should have the land survey, property to be sold as is. Bring your clients or invertors and check with San Bernardino County. Call Gwen Highley 909-615-2399. (H0)

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MONTEREY PARK

$2,850/MONTH

This is a Truly Fantastic Home! 3 bed, 2.5 bath located on a quiet street w/t great neighborhood. Master bedroom w/t high ceiling & ample working area w/t Jacuzzitub, tub & separate shower stall. 2nd bedroom w/t ensuite half bath & new paints in all bedroom, a spacious & comfortable living room w/t fireplace & quality engineered hardwood flooring. Dining area open to an updated kitchen, granite counter top, stainless steel refrigerator & tile flooring. Updated light fixtures, recessed lighting, double paned windows, central a/c, heating & automatic sprinklers. Laundry room comes w/t washer & dryer. 2 car detached garage. Move-in ready. Call Stephen Leung (626-664-4833 (F2036)

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CENTURY 21 Ludecke, Inc. Arcadia 626.445.0123 c21ludecke.com CalBRE# : 01360316

ROSEMEAD

$2,250/MONTH

Lease this English Tudor Style Home is one three on a lot. Front house offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Living room, kitchen, large bonus room. Two car attached garage. CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451

SMARTER.BOLDER.FASTER

CENTURY 21 LUDECKE, INC (626) 445-0123

$3,800/MONTH

Fantastic location. Walking distance to town and short proximity to Pasadena. Large lot. Back unit. Large living area. Residential /Commercial. Mixed zoning. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Kitchen with Refrigerator and stove and eating area. Mountain views. New carpeting. Garage in back. Lots of parking in the back. Large backyard. (S505) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451

RIVERSIDE

$1,480/MONTH

2 story townhome located within a well maintained gated community!!! 3 bedroom, one and half bathroom, very Bright and airy. All bedrooms are on upper level. New Paints, main floor with spacious living, dining and kitchen. Washer & dryer hookup inside the unit. An additional approx. 300 sq ft private enclosed patio perfect for BBQ and outdoor activities, 2 cars parking. Community pool and park area. Call Stephen Leung (626-664-4833 (C1183)

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CENTURY 21 Village Realty Sierra Madre 626.355.1451 c21village.com CalBRE# : 01360317

$90,000

Clear Eye Care Optometry. UNION PLAZA Attractive optometry practice opportunity in a busy retail center with easy freeway access. The practice provides routine exams, contact lenses and eye glasses. Well-equipped facility with low maintenance and stable income. There is realistic growth potential by expanding to a full-time schedule for the owner. The seller can also provide a consultation period to buyer for a smooth transition if needed. Prize includes all inventories and equipment. Call Florence Lee 626-228-6497. (L10990)