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CALTRANS AND METRO PLANNING HIGHER BARRIERS ALONG GOLD LINE EXTENSION IN PASADENA The $11 million project could take years to finish

The existing barriers between the 210 Freeway and the Gold Line tracks will be replaced with 56-inch Type 60 CalTrans barriers. - Photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News

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welve miles of concrete barriers (considering east and westbound) of light rail track along the 210 Freeway will soon be facing a major makeover.

Gold Line service was impacted by multiple 210

Freeway car crashes in April 2018, January 2018, December 2016, and March 2016. In an effort to enhance safety and prevent vehicles from landing on the Gold Line tracks, Metro has a project in the works that will increase the height of the existing walls that separate the trains from the 210 Freeway.

According to the proposal, Metro has had meetings with Caltrans to discuss the issue. Metro’s preliminary engineering states that there is a need to replace the existing 32-inch high Type 50 barriers which do

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In an attempt to solve a common problem with an uncommon solution, the City of Pasadena has gotten one step closer to creating an ordinance that would allow for the conversion of hotels and motels to affordable housing.

Last week, the Planning

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT The Peach Cafe: Purveyor of Homestyle Cuisine in Monrovia

Commission provided the Department of Planning and Community Development with valuable input as their staff work to prepare a text amendment to the city’s zoning code.

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not provide “adequate protection to reduce the risk of vehicles breaching the median barrier and colliding with one of our trains or injure Metro Patrons on station platforms,” Metro engineers stated in a recent meeting.

The plan is to install a taller 56-inch high, Type 60 G Caltrans barrier. This improved barrier will provide the highest level available of crash test worthiness. It’s all in the planning stages, according to Metro spokesman Dave

The digital times – they are a changin’ Terry MILLER tmiller@beaconmedianews.com

The planning commission seemed to favor a more streamlined conversion process out of necessity. – Photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News

To paraphrase the immortal words of Bob Dylan, the digital times they are indeed a changing.

There has been a lot of hysteria in the Facebook and

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Google mega-worlds recently particularly now, as just more than a week ago Thursday, after months of apologies, scandals, and congressional hearings, Facebook took a massive stock market hit when shares fell 19 percent.

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Are You Making These Mistakes With Your Diabetes?

By Dr. Tamika Henry, MD, MBA

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of 3 months, you know that you’re blood sugar drops around 2:00pm, you can be prepared for when you aren’t in your normal enviroment.

If you wanted to take this one step further, you could write down what you eat along with your test numbers - that way you start to get a better idea of how your body responses to the food you eat.

Which leads us to mistake #2...

Mistake #2: Avoiding Carbs Altogether Alright, time for from Dr. Tamika straight talk: not all carbs are bad for you! In fact, there are some carbs, like Barley, can actually help stablize your blood sugar levels for hours after eating them.

However, don’t take this to mean that you can chow down on just any carb. No, you need to become familiar with the Glycemic Index, a website that lists the Glycemic Index of most food stuffs so you can determine is something is going to throw off your blood sugar or not.

You can learn more about the Glycemic Index and how they test foods at www.glycemicindex.com.

You know, they say life doesn’t come with a manual.

And while that’s true, I think it is one of the greatest frustations on the part of the general public that diseases don’t come with manuals either!

If you’re suffering from high blood pressure, hormone imbalance, or even diabetes, you have to rely on your doctor to give you the best instructions on how to deal with that issue - there is no Diabetes For Dummies that can help you with all of the different ascepts of your disease because you are unique and so, your issues are going to be unique as well.

That said, I have found that there are some common mistakes, or missteps, that a lot of diabetics make that could help lessen their symptoms. So today I want to go over a few of them with you and give you so tips on how to avoid them.

Mistake #1: Not Keeping A Blood Sugar Log This is the biggest mistake most patients make - or the even bigger one of thinking they can fudge the numbers.

Listen, there is a reason why you need to be testing your blood sugar twice a day. Your doctor needs to know the trends you experience so they can adjust your treatment. If you aren’t keeping a log and are just making it up, you have a ever low chance of actually having your treatment plan work.

Oh, and about fudging the numbers, your A1C will tell your doctor what your average blood sugar level has been over the past 3 months, so they’ll know something is off.

But beyond keeping a log for your doctor benefit, it’s also important for you to know. If, over the course

Mistake #3: Not Pairing A Carb With A Protein Again, this has to deal with the types of food you are eating but any carb, when eating alone, is going to convert into sugar much faster than if you eat with a protein. So make sure that you consume your carbs with some form of protein in order to slow down the conversion process.

One of my favorite snacks I tell patients to eat is Apple Slices and Cashew Butter - not only is it tastier than peanut butter but it also tends to have less “filler” ingredients. Go organic if you can, that would be every better.

Mistake #4: Skipping A Meal DON’T DO THIS! Even for a someone with diabetes, skipping a meal is a bad idea but for if you have diabetes, you are going to throw off your entire day but not eating at the right time.

You need to make sure that you are eating small, regular meals through out the day. I know some of patients think this is a pain - there is too much to do in the day for them to be taking breaks every 3-4 hours to eat something. But trust me, getting on a regular eating schedule is one of the best things you can do to lessen symptoms and to help you lose weight!

That’s right, eating smaller meals more frequently can actually help you lose weight because you will keep your metabolism going. That will level out your blood sugar levels as well as burn fat.

It’s not an excuse to skip execrise but over time, sticking to a regular eating schedule can help you ditch the extra weight and keep you feeling alert without that sugar crash that so often follows meal time for diabetics.

Mistake #5: Not Execrising You knew I was going to bring this up - execrise is a huge part of keeping your diabetes in check. BUT, the good news is that you don’t have to spend hours at the gym.

The best exercise for diabetics is actually HITT execrises - or High-intensity interval training. Here’s just a sample workout for you to see how it works: First: get the okay from your doctor. Anyone with a health condition, including diabetes, should

get clearance from his or her medical provider before diving into a high intensity program.

Build a base. Get your cardio fitness and muscular endurance up by performing aerobic exercise (walking, walk/jog, stationary bike, swimming) at least three days per week and strength train twice weekly.

Go gradually. When you first start intervals, ease in. Take off on a walking route that has a hill you can climb a few times. Then, pick up the walking pace for 30 seconds. Next, increase to a jog. This will help you progress nicely. You can also do intervals on a stationary bike, treadmill, elliptical, or in the pool.

Time the interval. Now that you’re ready for higher intensity intervals, you should push yourself out of your comfort zone for 30 to 60 seconds. This should feel like a level of 7 to 8 on an exertion scale (one being lying on the couch; 10 being you can’t go any harder), advises Little. This will look different for everyone. It may look like a slow jog for some and a sprint for others. It all depends on your fitness level.

Rest right. You need to catch your breath, but you don’t want to stand still. Try a slow walk if you’ve been speed walking or running; walk on flat ground if you’ve been hoofing it uphill; pedal slowly on a bike or elliptical; or tread water if you’re in the pool.

In the beginning, your break might be three to four times longer than the “on” interval, says Little. As you progress, you’ll likely be able to alternate one minute of high intensity with one minute of recovery time. Complete four to five rounds of pickup and rest.

Now, What If I Told You That By Using These Techinques Plus A Few More, You Could Actually REVERSE YOUR DIABTES? Would you be intersted in learning more? I bet you would. And, I have a very special offer just for readers of this newspaper.

I’m holding a series of dinner talks on How To Reverse Your Diabetes Naturally. Normally, I charge admission to these talks, but, if you RSVP within the next 5 days, you can come for FREE! You can come, bring a spouse or loved one, and enjoy a delicious meal while learning more in-depth how you can use these techniques to naturally reverse your diabetes.

If any of what I have shared in this article today has opened your eyes, I promise it is nothing compared to what you are going to learn at my dinner talk.

All you need to do is call the number below and let us know which date and location you want to attend. It’s that simple! But do it now because I only have room for 20 people per dinner talk and they fill up fast.

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The Arcadia Weekly has been adjudicated as a newspaper of general circulation in court case number GS 004333 for the City of Arcadia, County of Los Angeles, State of California.

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More than 12,000 firefighters remain on the lines of 17 large wildfires burning across California. To date, these fires have burned almost 240,000 acres and damaged or destroyed over 1,000 structures. An additional 25,000 homes continue to be threatened by these fires, and more than 52,000 residents have been evacuated.

Firefighters Monrovia, Arcadia, and Pasadena have been called to assist their fellow brothers and sisters in attacking these terrible fires that have already claimed six lives.

Hot and dry conditions persist across the state. In Northern California, poor overnight humidity recovery continues, winds are expected to range between four to 10 mph through the end of the week, and temperatures will remain

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the state are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow. - Photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News

above 90 F. Southern California temperatures will remain above normal, with potential for isolated thunderstorms in some parts of the region.

With the extreme fire conditions, don’t wait to evacuate. Prepare now and go early when asked to do so. If you see fire approaching, don’t wait to be told to leave. To learn more on evacuating, visit readyforwildfire.org/Go-Evacuation-Guide.

As of Aug. 1 the Carr Fire in Shasta County has burned 115,538 acres and is 35 percent contained.

It has destroyed 1,018 residences, 12 commercial structures, 435 outbuildings and damaged 181 residences, six commercial structures, and 61 outbuildings damaged. There remain 2,546 structures threatened. Evacuations and road closures remain in place.

Pasadena 2019 Tournament of Roses® Royal Court Applications Available Applications for the 2019 Tournament of Roses Royal Court are now available on the Tournament of Roses website. The Tournament of Roses invites young women to become a part of history, make lifelong friends, and become an inspiration for others.

All are encouraged to apply and participate in one of the initial interview sessions at Tournament House on Saturday, Sept. 8 or Monday, Sept.

10. Participants are selected based upon a combination of qualities, including public speaking ability, youth leadership, academic achievement, and community and school involvement.

All individuals who participate in the initial interview sessions will receive a ticket for two people to attend the Royal Ball, a semi-formal dance hosted by the Tournament of Roses at the Pasadena Convention Center on Sept. 14.

The Royal Court application, eligibility requirements, and additional information can be found at tournamentofroses.com.

The grand finale for the Royal Court will be riding on the Royal Court float in the 130th Rose Parade® presented by Honda and attending the 105th Rose Bowl Game® presented by Northwestern Mutual, both on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019.

City of Sierra Madre Reduces CalPERS Pension Obligations by 42% CalPERS pension obligations have increased dramatically for local governments in California in recent years. The rapid growth in unfunded pension liabilities has caused many local governments to increase taxes or slash services which are vital to communities. Sierra Madre has chosen a more responsible path to managing its pension obligations, by reducing government spending, while protecting core municipal services.

Sierra Madre used a large one-time payment to CalPERS which resulted in $7 million in savings.

When combined with the establishment of an investment fund aimed at the stabilization of pension obligations, Sierra Madre was able to reduce its overall pension payment and liability by more than 40%.

These are the foundation of the City’s prudent financial management strategy referred to as Pension Stabilization.

“In Sierra Madre, unlike many other municipalities, we focused on solving the pension crisis without asking tax payers for additional funding.” Explained City Manager Gabe Engeland at this past Tuesdays July 24th City Council Meeting.

“Instead, we reduced spending, while protecting services, and addressed our pension obligations through a mix of additional payments and changes to our investment strategy.”

This approach has stabilized and reduced the City’s CalPERS obligation by 42% ($12M) saving $7 million over the amortization period, an annual operational savings of more than $300,000.

For More information, please contact Sierra Madre City Hall at (626) 355 -7135 or visit CityofSierraMadre.com/Transparency to view the CalPERS Obligation Stabilization presentation given to the Sierra Madre City Council.

Learn About Herbalism in an Introductory Class in Arcadia An introductory class for all who are interested in learning about the folkloric and traditional use of plants as medicine will be held on Saturday, Aug. 18 at the Arboretum from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

In discussion with instructor Irena Stathis, the class will explore the topics of sustainability, quality, practical application, and forms of extraction. Participants will get to know some of Stathis’ favorite plants through their senses, by touch, taste, smell, and an inner listening.

Historically, humans

have always lived deeply connected with their environment and the plants and other beings that inhabit it.

These interwoven relationships developed over time and traditional practices were passed down orally and through actual experience to future generations.

There are two aspects or lines of knowledge of herbalism. The first encompasses the wisdom of nurturers, crafters, and elders who provide a basis of healthful living for their families and communities through the use of plants in food, crafts, and daily rituals. The second

one is that of the healer or shaman who deals with the mystical, hidden, and magic realm of healing with plants. In some traditions, knowledge is transmitted by means of story, some through experimentation, and others through a direct receiving in dreams or visions from the plants themselves.

In this class, participants will draw from both lines, blending the tangible with the intuitive in their approach. Participants will discover a variety of ways to include herbs in their daily lives and will leave with an

informed confidence to do so.

The class is $25 for Arboretum members, and $35 for non-members (includes

Arboretum admission).

To register please call the Education Department at (626) 821-4623 or pay at the class.

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Pasadena PD Plans DUI Enforcement Operations Officers from the Pasadena Police Department’s DUI Enforcement Team will be deploying this weekend to stop and arrest alcohol and drug-impaired drivers in the department’s ongoing traffic safety campaign. DUI Saturation Patrols will deploy Aug. 3 between the hours of 6 p.m. and 2 a.m. in areas with high frequencies of DUI collisions and/or arrests.

High visibility enforcement using both DUI checkpoints and DUI saturation patrols has proven to lower the number of persons killed and injured in alcohol or drug impaired crashes. Research shows that crashes involving an impaired driver can be reduced by up to 20 percent when well-publicized proactive DUI operations are conducted routinely.

In California, alcohol involved collisions led to 1,155 deaths and nearly 24,000 injuries in 2014 because someone failed to designate a sober driver. Over the course of the past three years officers have investigated 184 DUI collisions which have claimed three lives and resulted in another 90 injuries.

Officers will be looking for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment. When possible, specially trained officers will be available to

evaluate those suspected of drug-impaired driving, which now accounts for a growing number of impaired driving crashes.

In recent years, California has seen a disturbing increase in drug-impaired driving crashes.

Pasadena PD supports the new effort from the Office of Traffic Safety that aims to educate all drivers that “DUI Doesn’t Just Mean Booze.” If you take prescription drugs, particularly those with a driving or operating machinery warning on the label, you might be impaired enough to get a DUI. Marijuana can also be impairing, especially in combination with alcohol or other drugs, and can result in a DUI. Studies of California drivers have shown that 30 percent of drivers in fatal crashes had one or more drugs in their systems. A study of active drivers showed more tested positive for drugs that may impair driving (14 percent) than did for alcohol (7.3 percent). Of the drugs, marijuana was most prevalent, at 7.4 percent, slightly more than alcohol.

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Sotero.

“It’s a massive project, and many things need to be considered … the Gold Line Extension is shaped like [an] “s” curve and this poses

visibility issues that need to be addressed for safety,” Sotero told Pasadena Independent.

The study and design will need board approval and is estimated to cost around $11 million. Nearly all of

the limited project information available is in a staff presentation. The designs are expected to be complete

by June 2019. The project includes new stronger barriers, plus an “intrusion detection system.”

Remember to have a designated driver to avoid getting a DUI. - Courtesy photo

‘Crisis Text Line’ Services Now Available in Pasadena The Pasadena Public Health Department (PPHD) has partnered with the Crisis Text Line to bring awareness around emotional well-being and mental health. Crisis Text Line is a national notfor-profit agency providing free, 24/7 crisis support via text messages. Trained counselors help bring individuals experiencing crisis to a calmer state of mind and help create a plan to stay safe and healthy.

Crisis Text Line has processed over 72 million messages to

date, dealing with issues such as depression, anxiety, and thoughts of suicide.

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 18.3 percent of adults in the U.S. lived with a mental health illness in 2016. However, less than half of those individuals received treatment.

Those experiencing crisis are encouraged to text LA to 741741 or reach a crisis counselor through Facebook Messenger at facebook.com/ crisistextline.

Counselors

are available 24/7 and will respond quickly to help the individual texting out of their moment of crisis and to start creating a safety plan. This service is free and confidential. For more information regarding Crisis Text Line, visit crisistextline.org.

To inquire about social and mental health programs at PPHD, such as youth mental health, LGBTQI2-S outreach, senior mental health, and substance abuse services, call (626) 744-6339.

ARCADIA July 22 Shortly before 3:07 a.m., an officer responded to 24 Hour Fitness, 125 North First Avenue, regarding a vehicle burglary report. An investigation revealed an unknown suspect smashed the front passenger window and stole the victim’s backpack and wallet. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located.

July 23 Just after 12:21 a.m., an officer responded to the intersection of Huntington Drive and Holly Avenue regarding an injury traffic collision between two vehicles. Upon contacting one of the drivers, the officer detected a strong odor of alcohol. A series of tests revealed the driver had a blood alcohol content of .15%. The driver of the other vehicle sustained mild injuries. The 24-year-old male from Maywood was arrested .

July 24 At about 1:00 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 300 block of West Camino Real Avenue regarding a burglary report. The officer discovered the suspect(s) smashed the rear window sometime between July 3rd and July 24th and fled with an unknown amount of property.

No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located.

Just before 1:59 p.m., officers responded to the 1700 block of South Tenth Avenue regarding a burglary report.

The reporting party witnessed the suspect exit the underconstruction location carrying two full trash bags. The officer discovered the suspect had cut the gate and stolen various items from the location. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male in his 40’s, with dark skin, black hair, and a black mustache.

At approximately 7:09 p.m., an officer responded to Victoria’s Secret, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a burglary report. Surveillance footage revealed two suspects

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stole 70 pairs of underwear valued at $1,155.00. Suspect 1 is described as a Hispanic male in his late 20’s, average build, and wearing a white Tshirt with a lanyard around his neck. Suspect 2 is described as a Hispanic female.

July 25 Shortly after 1:52 p.m., an officer responded to Arcadia Par 3 Golf Course, 620 East Live Oak Avenue, regarding a vehicle burglary report. An investigation revealed two suspects were seen breaking into three vehicles. They fled with designer sunglasses, shoes, and change. The suspects are described as a Hispanic male and female, both seen riding bicycles.

Before 8:56 p.m., an officer responded to Dianne’s Blues Café, 16 East Huntington Drive, regarding a battery report. The restaurant manager confronted the suspect who was seen drinking an alcoholic beverage behind the business.

The suspect responded by throwing the canned beverage at the victim. The suspect, a 48-year-old male from Diamond Bar, was located, arrested.

July 26 Around 3:54 p.m., an officer responded to Go-Go Liquor, 914 West Duarte Road, regarding a vehicle burglary report. Surveillance footage revealed two male suspects smashed the window of the victim’s vehicle and stole approximately $4,500 worth of tobacco products. Both suspects are believed to be in their 30’, they had medium builds, and were both approximately 5’8”. They were seen fleeing in a blue sedan with dealer plates.

At about 5:21 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 100 block of La Sierra Avenue regarding a burglary alarm activation. An investigation revealed a female suspect smashed a front door window with her hand causing a laceration. A records check revealed she also had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. The 32-year-old female

from Rancho Dominguez was arrested.

July 27 Just before 9:36 p.m., an officer responded to Macy’s, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a theft report. A loss prevention employee witnessed the suspect select nearly $5,440.00 worth of merchandise before he exited the store, failing to make payment. He entered a large, tan sedan and fled. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, 6’ tall, 200 pounds, with short, black, curly hair.

MONROVIA July 19 At 10:30 a.m., a caller reported a homeless male subject lying across a sidewalk in the 100 block of West Foothill.

Officers responded to determine if the subject needed medical care, but found him to be heavily intoxicated and unable to care for his own safety.

He was arrested and held for a sobering period.

At 9:02 p.m., security for a store in the 500 block of West Huntington called to report they were detaining four subjects for shoplifting. Officers arrived, and after conducting an investigation, they arrested and took the four subjects into custody. The stolen property was returned to the store.

July 20 At 10:01 a.m., security for a store in the 1600 block of South Mountain called to report a female subject had just fled their store with power tools and had not paid for the merchandise. They advised she entered a black vehicle driven by a male subject. Officers arrived and stopped the vehicle as it was leaving the parking lot. After investigating, both subjects were arrested and the stolen property was returned.

July 21 At 1:26 a.m., an officer was patrolling the 1500 block of South Mayflower when he

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saw a bicyclist commit a violation of the rules of the road. He stopped the bicyclist and discovered he was in possession of a pipe that had been used to smoke methamphetamine.

The rider was arrested.

At 2:03 a.m., a caller reported a motorist had just collided into a curb in the 300 block of West Central. Officers responded and contacted the driver. The driver was intoxicated, and after field sobriety tests were conducted, he was arrested for DUI. At 10:42 p.m., a resident in the 200 block of West Central reported she was having a dispute with her neighbor.

Officers arrived and contacted both subjects. After investigating, it was discovered one subject forced her way into the other’s home and made criminal threats while brandishing a knife. The suspect was arrested.

July 22 At 3:16 a.m., a resident in the 2000 block of South Myrtle reported a motorist had just collided into a curb in front of her house. Officers arrived and contacted the driver, who was found to be intoxicated. Field sobriety tests were conducted and the driver was arrested for DUI. At 8:53 a.m., a resident in the 200 block of South Ivy walked outside their home and discovered their vehicle had been stolen sometime during the night. While conducting the investigation, officers received notice that another police agency found the vehicle completely stripped.

At 9:29 p.m., security for a grocery store in the 100

block of West Foothill reported they were detaining a male subject who they observed shoplifting from the store. As they were detaining him, the subject began hitting them and forced the stolen property from their hands as he attempted to escape detention.

Officers arrived, and after an investigation, arrested the subject.

July 23 At 8:09 p.m., a caller reported a male subject was standing in front of a residence in the 600 block of East Colorado, possibly selling narcotics. Officers arrived and the subject attempted to run from them, but was detained.

A computer check revealed he had multiple warrants for his arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody.

July 25 At 4:06 p.m., the house sitter for a home in the 300 block of Oakcliff arrived and found the house had been burglarized while the residents were on vacation. Officers arrived and discovered the suspects entered through an unlocked rear door. It is unknown what was taken.

SIERRA MADRE July 26 At about 8 p.m. a resident in the 700 block of East Grandview Avenue reported that an unknown suspect(s) removed an electronic tablet from his sealed Amazon package that was delivered to his residence.

After removing the device the suspect(s) resealed the package with clear tape.

July 24 July 27 At 7:47 p.m., a caller reported a homeless female subject lying on the sidewalk in the 900 block of West Duarte, possibly in need of medical care. When officers arrived, they contacted the subject and found her to be heavily intoxicated. She was arrested and taken into custody, but resisted officers. In the jail she bit one of the officers while handcuffs were being removed.

At 9:27 p.m., a female subject entered the police lobby and advised she had just been battered by her husband inside their home in the 1800 block of Eighth Avenue. Monrovia Paramedics were called and provided assistance for her injuries. She was given information for victim’s assistance. Officers were unable to contact the male subject.

At Mountain Trail and Highland Avenue, officers conducted a traffic stop at about 1:26 a.m. for a vehicle code violation. Upon contacting the driver, it was discovered that the driver was driving with a driver’s permit and unaccompanied by an appropriate passenger. The driver was cited, and the legal guardian of the driver was cited. The vehicle was then released to a licensed driver (legal guardian).

July 28 A welfare check was requested by a resident for a driver of a vehicle slumped over the steering wheel parked in the 500 block of West Sierra Madre Boulevard. Officers determined that he was under the influence of alcohol. The driver was arrested.

Local Agent Will Buy Your Home for Cash Every month, thousands of homeowners are faced with the stressful dilemma of whether to buy first or sell first. You see, if you buy before selling, you could run the risk of owning two homes.

Or, just as bad, if you sell first, you could end up homeless. It’s what insiders in the industry call the Real Estate Catch 22, and it’s an extremely anxious position to be in.

This financial and emotional tightrope is one you usually have to walk alone because most agents have no way of helping you with this predicament. But one local realtor is using a unique

Guaranteed Sale Program which solves this dilemma. This program guarantees the sale of your present home before you take possession of your new one.

If your home doesn’t sell in 120 days, they will buy it from you themselves for the previously agreed price ensuring that you never get caught in the Real Estate Catch 22. Before you hire any professional, you should research the market to find out who can do the best job for you. When interviewing agents, find out what kind of guarantee they are willing to give you with respect to the selling of your home. Unfortunately, you’ll find PAID ADVERTISEMENT

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To help you learn more about this program and how it can make your move less stressful, a FREE special report has been prepared entitled “How to Avoid Getting Stuck with Two Homes”. To order a FREE Special Report, call tollfree 1-888-300-4632 and enter 1022. You can call any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Get your free special report NOW to find out how to guarantee the cash sale of your home.

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FRIday - AUGUST 3 Happy Hour Paint Class at Paint n’ Play Studio, from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. (418 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016). Sip on some wine and create your own masterpiece. Tickets are $45 and include drinks, canvas, paints, brushes and a smock. For more information, visit paintnplayartstudio.com.

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August 5 @ 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Friends of the Sierra Madre Library Book Sale at the Sierra Madre Public Library, from 3 – 7 p.m.

(440 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA 91024). A variety of paperbacks, reference sets, atlases, dictionaries, and school supplies will be on sale starting for as little as 25 cents. For more information, visit cityofsierramadre.com/services/ library or call (626) 355-7186.

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SATURday - AUGUST 4The Pasadena POPS at the LA County Arboretum, at 7:30 p.m. (301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, CA 91007). The POPS present the Classical Mystery Tour, bringing the timeless hits of The Beatles to life with a live symphony orchestra. Tickets start at $25. For more information, visit pasadenasymphony-pops.org.

– ARCADIA Pirate Theme Family Swim Night at Waterworks Aquatics Sierra Madre, from 5:15 – 7:15 p.m. (611 E. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA 91024).

This event is an open swim session for families to enjoy full access to the heated pools. Participants must be registered and paid for by 1 p.m. on the Friday before the event. The costs for this event are as follows: $8 for each child, $5 for each adult swimmer, with a $30 maximum charge per family. For more information, visit waterworksswim. com/Sierra_Madre/family_swim.

– SIERRA MADRE Eat|See|Hear Outdoor Movie: Groundhog Day at Centennial Square, Aug. 4 from 5:30 – 11 p.m.

(100 Garfield Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101). Pack your chairs, cushions, and blankets and watch “Groundhog Day” starring Bill Murray, listen to The Sound of Ghosts (a six-piece collected of musicians from LA), and enjoy a variety of foods from food trucks at the event. General Admission is $14 for adults and $12 for children 12-years-old and younger. For more information, visit eatseehear.com.

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CatCon is sure to please all cat-lovers. - Courtesy photo

CatCon 2018 at the Pasadena Convention Center, Aug. 5 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (300 E. Greent St., Pasadena, CA 91101). CatCon is where pop culture and cat culture converge, showcasing some of the world’s top cat-centric merchandise, conversations with those at the epicenter of the cat world, the adoption lounge, workshops, and talent like Ian Somerhalder of “The Vampire Diaries.” General admission for adults is $35 and $15 for children between the ages of five and 12; meet and greets range from an additional $25 - $100.

For more information, visit catconworldwide.com.

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Kids’ Chocolate Party at Sauté Culinary Academy, Aug. 4 from 9:30 – 11 a.m. (150 E. Colorado Blvd., Monrovia, CA 91016). Kids will be traveling to chocolate heaven with chocolate, chocolate, and more chocolate. Tickets are $30 per child. For more information, visit sauteacademy.com.

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Live Music at the Scott Pavilion, Aug. 6 at 6 p.m.

(85 E. Holly St., Pasadena, CA 91103). Janet Klein and Her Parlor Boys will play old time jazz, ragtime, blues, and novelty songs from the 1910s, ‘20s, and ‘30s. This concert is free. For more information, visit oldpasadena.org, pasadenaseniorcenter.org or call (626) 795-4331.

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Summer Concert at Library Park, Aug. 5 from 7 – 8:30 p.m. (321 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016). Pack your lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the country and folk music of the Just Dave Band. This event is free to the public. For more

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National Night Out at Library Park, Aug. 7 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. (321 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016). The Monrovia Police Department will host the National Night Out program, which is a community-building initiative that promotes

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police and community partnerships with a sense of neighborhood camaraderie, with live music, food, and raffles. Admission is free. For more information, visit cityofmonrovia.org.

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WEDNESday - AUGUST 8 Let’s Raise Some Dough at PizzaRev, Aug. 8 from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. (3455 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107). Craft your own personal pizza and mention Union Station at the register and 20 percent of all purchases will support Union Station Homeless Services and their work. Pizzas range in cost but average around $8.99. For more information, visit unionstationhs.org/events. – PASADENA Swing Dance Night at Myrtle Tree Café and Bar, Aug. 8 from 7:30 – 11 p.m. (407 S. Myrtle, Monrovia, CA 91016). Take a break from your busy week to swing dance. There will be beginner lessons from 7:30 – 8 p.m. with social dancing following. Admission is $5 and there will be specials on tapas and

wine. For more information, visit myrtletreecafe. com.

– MONROVIA Trivia Night at Mt. Lowe Brewing Co., Aug. 8 from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. (150 E. Saint Joseph St., Arcadia, CA 91006). Test your knowledge with friends at Arcadia’s first microbrewery. Admission is free. For more information, visit mtlowebrewing.com or call (626) 244-7593.

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thursday - AUGUST 9 Summer Concert & Movie Series at City Hall’s west lawn, Aug. 9 from 6:30 - 10 p.m. (240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007). Pack a picnic and enjoy the last night in this series of free concerts and movies. Cash Up Front, and Johnny Cash tribute band, will play and “Lego Ninjago” will be shown. This event is free for the public. For more information, call the Recreation and Community Services Department at (626) 574-5113.

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Although no sites have been formally identified, the city hopes that the conversion of some “nuisance properties” into affordable housing might provide a dual benefit. - Photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News

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housing for the homeless through the repurposing of hotels and motels in the city,” said Andre Sahakian, case manager.

Although no specific sites have been formally identified for potential conversion, David Reyes, director of planning and community development, hinted to the commission that opportunity might have played a role in the genesis of this move.

“This was specifically initiated by the city manager,” said Reyes, “my guess is it was in response to potentially being able to purchase some properties.”

William Huang, director of housing, also revealed to the commission that his department has been “working with a non-profit developer to look at a couple of properties,” but assured them that nothing is under contract yet.

Although staff’s report noted that “all sites throughout the city that have an existing hotel or motel, including those that are legally non-conforming, would be eligible for conversion to affordable housing,” it is highly unlikely that a majority of the city’s 65 existing hotels/motels would be targeted for conversion, especially large, successful luxury hotels.

The more realistic targets will likely be those locations which “are not well maintained and have nuisance activity occurring.” Thus, there seems to be a strong sense that these conversions might effectively kill two birds with one stone – while Pasadena stands to gain much-needed affordable units, staff also hopes that “as a result of the change in use and better management, nuisance properties can be abated and undesirable activity will decrease.”

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According to the Columbia Journalism Review “About $119 billion was wiped away, representing the biggest single-day loss in stock market history.” “The cost of years of privacy missteps finally caught up with Facebook this week,” Craig Timberg and Elizabeth Dwoskin wrote in The Washington Post. “The steepness of the decline suggests investors are reevaluating the viability of Facebook’s core business collecting extensive data on users so that they can better target them with advertising - in a world in which public pressure is mounting for stricter privacy protections.”

Since the 2016 election, Facebook has been compelled to deal with everything from fake news to Russian political ads to the mishandling of user data. In the spring, the Cambridge Analytica scandal brought attention to consumer privacy. In May, the European Union implemented strict privacy laws to take some control back from technology companies.

Facebook executives warned that spending on security would cut into profits.”

There are, however, alternatives to the corporate giants and if you’re willing to

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do a little research and talk to some brilliant Pasadena minds about Blockchain, then there is still hope for all of us.

Alpha Token has developed a unique web browser for those of us who want to take back the Net. Alpha Token Foundation – which is a “leading innovator, supporter, and preserver of digital democracy – is about to open Pasadena’s eyes to building and fostering a decentralized socio-economic ecosystem that provides people with an alternative choice of value to the centralized internet and socioeconomic order,” according to their promotional material.

To that end, Alpha Token

Foundation is holding a truly exclusive event in early August to help Pasadena innovators and entrepreneurs showcase their talents, initiative designs, and share experiences; a kind of a “digital mixer/block party” if you will.

The event, dubbed “Alpha Muse” will take place Aug. 9 which is to celebrate Pasadena’s creativity and will be the culmination of the Alpha Muse Contest where the community votes for their favorite via the Alpha Browser App. Read More at, PasadenaIndependent.com

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Arcadia Blues Club Hosts ‘6 String Showdown’ This summer, the Long Beach Blues Society in conjunction with the New Blues Festival and Bobby Bluehouse’s Arcadia Blues Club is presenting the “6 String Showdown (6SS),” a head-to-head series of regional blues guitar competitions to crown Southern California's best blues guitar player on the main stage of this year’s New Blues Festival at El Dorado Park in Long Beach on Sunday, Sept. 2.

Forty-two competitors kicked off the event and now the 6SS is down to twentytwo after Ewen Williams and Jesse Godoy emerged victorious from the OC Regionals at Campus Jax on July 21 in front of a sold out room.

The remaining twentytwo guitarists facing off at the Arcadia Blues Club on Aug. 4, will represent the San Gabriel Valley’s best

Wear your fashionable feline-themed attire. – Courtesy photo / CatCon

CatCon Comes to Pasadena Guitarists face off in the “6 String Showdown” to play the main stage at the New Blues Festival. – Courtesy photo

in the 6SS semifinals, and include our own Jessica Kaczmarek, Michael Gion, Bobby Starfire, Andres Acuna, Seth Loveless, Kimberly Allison, Val Rael, Michael Voll, Anthony Cullins, John Nevolo, Edgard Paivia, Burton Zimmer, Eric Shen Randy Blair, Steven Taylor, Christopher James, Carl Holten, Brad Marsh,

Teddy Lee Hooker, and more.

Tickets are available at Eventbrite.

Four semi-finalists face off on the Golden Groove Stage at New Blues Festival on Saturday, Sept. 1. Two finalists go head-to-head on the New Blues Festival main stage, Sunday, Sept. 2. More information is available at 6stringshowdown.com.

Altadena’s Summer Reading Program Screens ‘Wizard of Oz’ This summer, reading took bibliophiles everywhere with Altadena Library District’s Summer Reading program, but everyone knows “there is no place like home.” Take one final summer journey with your friends Dorothy and Toto to the Emerald City at Altadena Library’s free outdoor screening of “The Wizard of Oz” on Saturday, Aug. 18 in the Main Library parking lot..

“It has been a joy this summer to see community members of all ages enjoy our Summer Reading

programs and let ‘reading take them everywhere,’” says Acting District Director Ryan Roy. “We look forward to celebrating the end of an exciting summer with this opportunity for the community to convene and delight in a family classic together!”

Doors open at 6 p.m., guests are invited to start setting up their picnic area. While music and animated shorts play in the background, families with children can engage in Oz-themed crafts and adults can meet the Haiku Guys +

Gals (thehaikuguys.com), a group of poets that use their typewriters to create personalized haikus for guests on the spot. Guests are invited to take their own picnic food; popcorn and treats from food truck Kona Ice will be available for sale.

Summer Reading winners from every age group will be announced and celebrated, and the movie will begin at 7:45 p.m. as the sun sets.

Admission is free. Street parking is free. Outside food and drinks are welcome, but alcoholic beverages are not permitted.

The biggest experience in the world dedicated to cat culture and pop culture returns CatCon, the biggest catcentric, pop culture event in the world dedicated to all things feline is back for a fourth time, on Aug. 4 and Aug. 5, at Pasadena Convention Center.

CatCon is the ultimate platform for cat lovers around the world. The convention welcomes more than 170 exhibitors, anticipates over 16,000 attendees. Through its highly-anticipated talent roster with names that include Lil BUB, Ian Somerhalder (“Vampire Diaries” and Netflix’s upcoming

“V-Wars”), Georgia Hardstark (“My Favorite Murder”), Moshow the Cat Rapper, The New York Times best-selling author Gwen Cooper, Cats of Instagram, and up and comers Merlin Ragdoll, Waverly McTinybeans, Sir Thomas Trueheart, and many more, CatCon has an engaged social media reach of over 58 million.

Part expo, part symposium, CatCon informs, educates, and entertains thousands of feline fans with the latest in groundbreaking and innovative products and ideas for cats and their people.

To date, the annual two-day immersive experience has seen nearly 45,000 attendees, helped 327 cats find their forever homes, donated over $143,000 to cat organizations, and was named by The Wall Street Journal in “Beyond Comic-Con: 5 Other Cons You Should Know.”

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‘Won’t You Be My Neighbor’ and a Cup of Coffee Kathleen Z SNIDER, GUEST CONTRIBUTOR

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on’t You Be My Neighbor,” have you seen the documentary about Fred Rogers, Mr. Rogers to most?

If you haven’t, DO. He was a man of ‘radical kindness,’ a phrase that comes up often when remembering him.

The first time I encountered “Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood” was with my own children.

My first thoughts? The sets were a bit cheesy, the puppets

were simple and unsophisticated perhaps a little frayed and who was this man who wanted to be my neighbor changing into his Perry Como sweater and Top-Sider tennis shoes?

By the end of the first episode I saw his gift, felt it even. Yes, he tackled hard issues, went toe to toe with the darkness in the world but he also brought the light, all the while respecting children in a way that no other person or program on television had. Mr. Rogers never shied away from difficulties facing

children or their joys.

I learned how crayons were made, how emotions were not to be feared, and how he liked me just the way I am.

“Love is the root of everything. All learning, all relationships. Love or the lack of it.” Mr. Rogers was right about that.

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Celebrate the creative spirit that makes Pasadena so charming!

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monrovia Literacy Van Makes Appearances before ‘back to school’ The Monrovia Reads Literacy Van will be making two appearances this week. On Aug. 4 the van will be at Huntington Oaks Shopping Center (south side of Huntington Drive between Monterey and Mayflower avenues) with its usual activities including story time and the ability for those attending to obtain a library card and check out books.

The van will also attend the Foothill Unity Center’s annual back to school event

at Santa Anita Racetrack. When school resumes, the van will return to its regular schedule of visiting each of the elementary schools Monday through Friday afternoons.

The van is a joint project of Monrovia Reads and the City of Monrovia. An old Monrovia Transit Van was given a complete makeover with the generous assistance to Monrovia Reads from the Library Foundation, Foothill Credit Union, and the New Car Deals Association.

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Pasadena’s Pacific Oaks College Expands Transfer Pathway Pacific Oaks College recently announced its commitment and support of a transfer pathway between the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities (AICCU) and the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office.

The pathway is designed for college students graduating with an Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) or an Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) from a California community college and wishing to transfer to a fouryear independent, nonprofit

institution like Pacific Oaks College. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed by the AICCU President Kristen Soares and California Community College’s Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley to further strengthen the commitment of California’s independent nonprofit higher education sector toward the access and success of students and affordability of quality education across the state.

This pathway is the AICCU sector’s adoption of the Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) pathway between

the California Community Colleges and the California State University (CSU) system. Much like the current CSU ADT pathway, Pacific Oaks College will commit to guaranteeing admission for ADT students who apply, as well as accepting a minimum of 60 units transferred, and assure these students start at Pacific Oaks College with a junior standing.

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Make Back to School Season the Greenest Ever Earn an A+ in sustainability this school year As millions prepare to head back to school, Waste Management of Southern California is offering parents, students, and educators practical tips to make this school year more sustainable by reducing, reusing, and recycling right in and out of the classroom.

“Back to school season is the perfect time to incorporate eco-friendly practices into our daily routine that can have a lasting positive impact on the environment,” said Eloisa Orozco, spokesperson for Waste Management of Southern California. “By committing to reduce, reuse, and recycle right, we can all do our part to make this school year the greenest ever.”

Go green this school year with these tips from Waste Management: - Ditch those disposable bags and pack lunches in reusable containers to reduce waste.

- Make the grade by purchasing school supplies

Go green this school year with tips from Waste Management.

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made from recycled materials to help keep the cycle of recycle going.

- As you make room in the closet for all the latest back to school fashions, consider donating unused items to a local charity to help others and promote the reuse of materials.

- Upgrading to the latest computer, tablet, or phone?

Recycle your old device

properly or consider donating it to a local nonprofit. Electronics require special handling and should never be placed in the trash or recycling.

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The Peach Cafe: Purveyor of Homestyle Cuisine in Monrovia

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yrtle Avenue in Monrovia is known for its bustling atmosphere, particularly on Friday nights—but homey gems live on the offshoots.

That’s where The Peach Cafe comes in.

Run by Chef Chris Gattan and Jennifer Gattan, The Peach Cafe opens its doors on Colorado Boulevard at 7:30 a.m. for early breakfasters and gourmet coffee grabs, shuttering at 3 p.m. after the lunch rush.

The spot has been around

the neighborhood since 2005 but entered a new era four years ago when acquired by the Gattans.

“What makes the Peach Cafe unique to the area is the variety,” said the chef.

“From our full espresso bar, custom-made coffee, mimosa flights and micheladas to pancakes, waffles, half-pound angus burgers, and our flavorful weekend specials, we provide our customers with tons of options.”

Originally learning to cook from his mom and grandmother, Gattan graduated from culinary school in 2002 and went

on to work across the food industry before launching his own upscale catering company for Hollywood elites. During that time, Jennifer gave birth to two daughters—and Gattan decided the time had come to work closer to home.

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Arcadia Association of Realtors Says Home Sales Stumbled in June The median price hit a new high for the second straight month California’s median home price edged higher to another peak in June as year-over-year home sales lost steam for the second straight month,

the Arcadia Association of REALTORS® said recently.

Closed escrow sales of existing, single-family detached homes in California totaled a season-

ally adjusted annualized rate of 410,800 units in June, according to information collected by the California Association of REALTORS® from more

than 90 local REALTOR® associations and MLSs statewide. The statewide annualized sales figure represents what would be the total number of homes

sold during 2018 if sales maintained the June pace throughout the year. It is adjusted to account for seasonal factors that typically influence home sales.

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Monrovia Animal Medical Center Uses App to Share Medical Information It was not long ago that all exchanges between pet parents and local veterinarians - appointments, prescriptions, medical records - were handled in-person, during business hours, and on paper.

Dr. Nicole Gueniat of Monrovia Animal Medical Center knew she had to find

a modern solution that met the expectations of her clients today. “It’s essential if you want to stay in the now,” said Dr. Gueniat.

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enice: It’s called ‘City of Bridges,’ ‘City of Canals,’ ‘City of Masks,’ and ‘City of Gondolas.’ But however many different ways we want to think of it, there is the one descriptor we can universally agree on – Venice is quite unlike any other city in the world.

Built on more than a hundred islands in a lagoon on the Adriatic Sea, Venice floats on the water. It has no roads to speak of, only canals and bridges, and the mode of transportation is either the water bus or water taxi. Its main thoroughfare, the Grand

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Behold the Magnificence of Venice Canal, is lined with magnificent Renaissance and Gothic palaces.

A small city with about 60,000 inhabitants, Venice attracts millions of tourists to make it fill past capacity.

The thought it may one day be underwater is one reason most of us want to go there.

But whatever motive urges us, we will never be disappointed. Venice offers the most breathtaking vista of historic structures and a rich culture uniquely its own.

This “guide” focuses on the structures found within Piazza San Marco, which Napoleon legendarily referred to as “the drawing room of Europe.” St. Mark’s Square, the piazza’s English name, is the symbol of Venice and is the only real

Venice, with the city’s red-tiled rooftops, viewed from the Clock Tower. - Photo by May S. Ruiz / Beacon Media News

‘square’ in the city – all the others are called ‘campi.’

St. Mark’s Basilica, which is located at the eastern end of the Square, was originally the chapel of the Doge. Its opulence, marked by gold ground mosaics, made it a

status symbol of Venetian wealth and power in the 11th century.

To the right of St. Mark’s Basilica is the Procuratie Vecchie, which extends almost 500 feet and with a portico of 50 arches. Connected to

The Campanile is the most recognizable representation of Venice. Standing at 323 feet tall, it is the tallest structure and was used as a lighthouse or a look-out tower.

Our short tour of Venice gave us a glimpse of the city’s long history and glorious past.

It was a reminder that the city isn’t stagnant but is at once timeless and ageless. And although it no longer has the power and sovereignty it once boasted of, its grace and beauty will forever hold us captive.

This resplendent city on the water – with its fascinating bridges and canals, magnificent palaces and structures – continues to charm, to enchant, and to entice people the world over into its warm embrace.

the Procuratie are the Museo Correr, the Museo del Risorgimento, Museo Archeologico, and the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana.

The Doge’s Palace stands where the Grand Canal flows into the lagoon. The extravagance and opulence found inside exemplify Venice’s wealth and supremacy.

On the north side of St. Mark’s Square is the Clocktower which served as a landmark visible from the lagoon. Above the arch is a large enameled clockface showing the hours, the moon phases, a sundial, and signs of the zodiac. On top of it is a small balcony with the three Magi; and above are the Moors, the two bronze figures which strike the hours by hammering on the bell.

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By attending this event you will be supporting Flintridge Center’s mission to break the cycle of violence and poverty in the San Gabriel Valley.

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Reader is Reminded of Great Inventions Your article in the July 26 issue of Monrovia Weekly, “Cool Down With Some Hot Ragtime in Monrovia” brought to mind a story which a ragtime musician once told me, of how the wrist watch was actually invented by Alexander the Great.

It happened, he said, when Alexander planned to conquer a city, and ordered four of his generals to launch a simultaneous attack from all four corners of the city at a specified time.

One of his generals asked him how they would know the exact moment to attack since they had no way to communicate with each other.

Alexander then told them to wrap a wet cloth around their wrists in the morning, and to attack when the sun had dried the cloth.

“So,” my musician friend told me, “ever since then, that device came to be known as 'Alexander’s Rag Time Band.'”

- David Q. MONROVIA

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Readers Reminds Community About Black Women’s Equal Pay Day Did you know that a black woman has to work for 565 days to make the same amount a man makes in 365 days?

That’s right; a black woman on average needs to work an extra eight months and seven days to equal the average pay a white man earned the year before. That is why #BlackWomensEqualPayDay is Aug. 7 this year. Despite the California Equal Pay Act, black California women earn 62 cents to the dollar even after controlling for education, years of experience, and location (US Census Bureau, 2017).

According to a 2016 report from the National Center for Education Statistics, black women have become one of the most educated slices of the American population.

Black women are paid less no matter how much education they have. That works out to $840,040 in lost wages by the end of their careers.

Locally, at two of Pasadena’s revered educational

institutions, Fuller Seminary and Pasadena City College, it is important to highlight the invisible plight of black women. On Nov. 9, 2017, the PCC Courier published the article “PCC Perpetuates Erasure of Black Leadership” which highlighted the erasure of black leadership (including black women), lack of promotional opportunities, and [an] overall decline in black student/employee representation at PCC. At Fuller Seminary, during the June 2018 Baccalaureate Commencement, black women and allies stood up in powerful silent protest to the #BlackExodus of Fuller faculty, staff, and students.

Men, women, of all colors, races, and creeds must join forces to realize this is an injustice. As we approach Aug. 7, talk about it freely, take dedicated action, ask your employers to recognize and address the unequal pay, - it is important for everyone to bring awareness and action for equal pay for black women.

- Kelly Lewis ALTADENA

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What is the meaning of the word Pasadena?

The area was part of Rancho el Rincon de San Pasqual, a northeast section of the San Gabriel Mission (1771). The city was founded in 1874 by Thomas B. Elliott as Indiana Colony; the name Pasadena, a Chippewa word meaning “crown of the valley,” was adopted in 1875.

Hence forth the name Crown City was also used to describe Pasadena.

Monrovia City Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Angela COPELAND,

MONROVIA PLANNING COMMISSION 415 South Ivy Avenue Monrovia, CA 91016

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This Notice is to inform you of a public hearing to determine whether or not the following request should be granted under Title 16 and/or 17 of the Monrovia Municipal Code:

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC APPLICATION: Conditional Use HEARING Permit CUP2018-13 and Amendment of Conditional Use Permit CUP96-09

MONROVIA PLANNING COMMISSION When Are We Going REQUEST: Applicant 415 South Ivy Avenue isMonrovia, requesting approval of Conditional Use CA 91016 Permit (CUP2018-13) and an amendment to Conditional Use Permit to Close Down the This Notice is to inform you of a public hearing to determine whether or not the following(Type request should (CUP96-09) for the service and sales of alcoholic beverages under Title 16 and/or 17 of the Monrovia Municipal Code: Open Office? be granted 47 ABC License) in conjunction with in-theater dining within an exist-

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APPLICATION: ing theater

Conditional Use Permit CUP2018-13 Amendment of Conditional Use (Studio Movie Grill).

This property isand located in the HCD

Permit CUP96-09 zone and Area PD-5 (Planned DeDowntown) hear from job seekers (Historic Commercial velopment Area 5).

REQUEST: Applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit (CUP2018every day. They’ve been 13) and an amendment to Conditional Use Permit (CUP96-09) for the searching for a new job service and sales of alcoholic beverages (Type 47 ABC License) in for ages. When they finally ENVIRONMENTAL conjunction with in-theater dining within an existing theater (Studio Movie DETERMINATION: Grill).

Categorical Exemption (Class 1) This property is located in the HCD (Historic Commercial land it, they have a concern Downtown) zone and Area PD-5 (Planned Development Area 5). that’s not about money; it’s APPLICANT: Studio Movie Grill; c/o Steve Rawlings ENVIRONMENTAL their office setup.

DETERMINATION: Categorical Exemption (Class 1) For years, open style PROPERTY ADDRESS: 408-410 South Myrtle Avenue APPLICANT: Studio Movie Grill; c/o Steve Rawlings offices have been all the rage.

DATE AND HOUR OF HEARING: Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at Whether it’s shared cubicles PROPERTY ADDRESS: 408-410 South Myrtle Avenue or a big open room, compa- 7:30 PM DATE AND HOUR OF HEARING: Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at 7:30 PM nies are still hanging onto this PLACE OF HEARING: Monrovia City Hall, Council Cham-Monrovia, PLACE OF HEARING: Monrovia City Hall, Council Chambers, 415 South Ivy Avenue, concept. Many managers say bers, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California California the environment will foster AREA MAP: collaboration and connection.

AREA MAP: The problem is collaboration and connection don’t seem to be an issue with those who have offices.

In reality, companies are trying to save money on real estate and the employees are the ones who pay the price.

Study after study has confirmed that an open office environment reduces productivity. The BBC found that 70 you challenge thisinapplication you may bethose limited raispercent of U.S. companies are If you If challenge this application court, you mayin becourt, limited to raising only issuestoyou or someone else raised at thethose public issues hearing described in this notice,else or inraised written correspondence ing only you or someone at the public delivered hear- to the using open offices. Yet, they Planning Division at, or prior to, the public hearing.

This application will not alter the zoning status ing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered of your decrease productivity by at property. For further information regarding this application, please contact the Planning Division at (626) to the Planning Division at, or prior to, the public hearing. This ap932-5565. least 15 percent. In fact, studies plication will not alter the zoning status of your property. For further show that open office environStaff Report pertainingregarding to this item will be available on Thursday, August 9, 2018the afterPlanning 4 p.m. at: information this application, please contact ments also increase sick days Division at (626) 932-5565. Monrovia City Hall 415 South Ivy Avenue at a company. These offices are Monrovia, CA 91016 costing the company valuable Staff Report pertaining to this item will be available on Thursday, Este aviso es para informarle sobre una junta pública acerca de la propiedad indicada más arriba. time and money.

August 9, 2018 after 4 p.m. at: Si necesita información Monrovia City adicional Hall en español, favor de ponerse en contacto con el Departamento de Planificación al número 932-5565.

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Si necesita información adicional en español, favor de ponerse en contacto con el Departamento de Planificación al número (626) 9325565.

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Arcadia City Notices

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held for the project described below. The project includes the following: A. Categorical Exemption per Section 15332 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) – In-Fill Development; and

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B. Tentative Tract Map No. TTM 18-01 (73913), Multiple Family Architectural Design Review No. MFADR 16-17, and Healthy Protected Tree Removal Permit No. TRH 18-12

Project Location: 1027 Arcadia Avenue APN: 5783-0030-012

Project Description: A proposal for a six (6) unit, multi-family residential condominium development requiring approval of a Tentative Tract Map and Multiple Family Architectural Design Review. To accommodate the proposal, two healthy, protected Chinese Elm trees are proposed to be removed.

Contact Information:

Project Planner: Jordan Chamberlin, Associate Planner JChamberlin@ArcadiaCA.gov (626) 821-4334

Applicant: Thomas Song, Designer

City of Arcadia Planning Services 240 W. Huntington Drive P.O. Box 60021 Arcadia, CA 91066

Hearing Date and Time: Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.

Place of Hearing: Arcadia City Council Chambers 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA

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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 2355, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE SEABISCUIT PACIFICA SPECIFIC PLAN (“SP-SP”), REZONING THE PROPERTIES AT 100 AND 180 W. HUNTINGTON DRIVE FROM “GENERAL COMMERCIAL WITH DOWNTOWN OVERLAY” TO “SEABISCUIT PACIFICA SPECIFIC PLAN” AND A HEIGHT OVERLAY OF H8 AT 180 W. HUNTINGTON DRIVE AND MAKE REVISIONS TO THE ZONING MAP TO REFLECT THE ZONE CHANGES FOR ALL THE PROPERTIES THAT WILL BE LOCATED UNDER THE APPROVED SPECIFIC PLAN AREA AT 130 W. HUNTINGTON DRIVE Pursuant to Government Code Section 36933 (c), the following constitutes a summary of Ordinance No. 2355 introduced by the Arcadia City Council on July 7, 2018 and adopted on July 17, 2018 at its meeting held in the City Council Chambers, 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California.

Ordinance No. 2355 approved an Amendment to the Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan (SP-SP) to rezone the properties at 100 and 180 W. Huntington Drive from “General Commercial with a Downtown Overlay” to “Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan” with a Height Overlay of H8 (up to 95 feet in height) at 180 W. Huntington Drive. The approval also included revisions to the Zoning Map to reflect the Zone Changes for all the properties that will be located under the approved Specific Plan area at 130 W. Huntington Drive.

A certified copy of the full text of the Ordinance is available for review in the City Clerk’s Office at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California.

This Ordinance shall be in full force and effective thirty-one (31) days after its adoption, and published and posted as required by law.

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AYES: NOES: ABSENT:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held for the project described below. The project includes the following:

Project Location 6th Ave

A. A Categorical Exemption from CEQA Pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines pertaining to the use of an existing facility; and Live Oak Ave

Project Location: 615 E. Live Oak Avenue APN: 5791-024-057 Contact Information: Project Planner: Peter Sun, Associate Planner PSun@ArcadiaCA.gov (626) 574-5444 City of Arcadia Planning Services 240 W. Huntington Drive P.O. Box 60021 Arcadia, CA 91066

B. Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 18-02 and Architectural Design Review No. ADR 18-08 Project Description: A request to approve a Conditional Use Permit (CUP 18-02) for a new preschool within an existing 3,275 sq. ft. commercial building at 615 E. Live Oak Avenue. The preschool will have up to 60 children between the ages of 18 months to five (5) years old, and up to seven (7) employees.

The proposed business hours are from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM from Monday through Friday. The existing parking lot will be improved with playground structures, and the parking lot will be reconfigured to provide 14 parking spaces, which complies per code.

Applicant: Ranum Magellan and David Van Iwaarden, Business Owners Hearing Date and Time: Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.

Place of Hearing:

Arcadia City Council Chambers 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA

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Publish August 2, 2018 ARCADIA 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: Catherine Macias MS348 will be sold on Friday August 17, 2018 at 10:00 am For additional information contact Dry Dock Storage at the above address or call (626) 445-8762 9am-5pm daily Publish August 2 & 9, 2018 MONROVIA WEEKLY

Probate Notices NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF YIXIA XIN aka YIXIA XIN LEE Case No. 18STPB05235

This Ordinance was introduced by the Council of the City of Arcadia on July 7, 2018 and adopted on July 17, 2018, by the following vote:

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of YIXIA XIN aka YIXIA XIN LEE A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Jay Hong-Jun Hu in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Jay Hong-Jun Hu be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important ac-

tions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on August 24, 2018 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 79 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing.

Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of ei-

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/s/ Lisa Mussenden Chief Deputy City Clerk/ Records Manager Publish August 2, 2018 ARCADIA WEEKLY ther (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representa-tive, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the 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: JEFFREY C CHIAO SBN 236781 LAW OFFICES OF JEFFREY C. CHIAO 150 N SANTA ANITA AVE STE 300 ARCADIA CA 91006 CN950378 XIN Jul 26,30, Aug 2, 2018 ARCADIA WEEKLY

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MADELYN L. BLOMQUIST CASE NO. 18STPB06626

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the lost WILL or estate, or both of MADELYN L. BLOMQUIST. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by MARCIA K BLOMQUIST in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that MARCIA K BLOMQUIST 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: 08/17/18 at 8:30AM in Dept. 4 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 RODNEY W. WICKERS, ESQ. SBN 74062 CHRISTINA M. WICKERS, ESQ. SBN 284613 LAW OFFICE OF RODNEY W. WICKERS 2790 SKYPARK DRIVE SUITE 209 TORRANCE CA 90505 7/26, 7/30, 8/2/18 CNS-3156368# MONROVIA WEEKLY

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ELOISA PANTOJA RAMIREZ Case No. 18STPB06798

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ELOISA PANTOJA RAMIREZ A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Raquel McMurtrey in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Raquel McMurtrey be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on August 23, 2018 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 4 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: GUY R BAYLEY SBN 165494 LAW OFFICES OF GUY R BAYLEY 547 S MARENGO AVE PASADENA, CA 91101 MONROVIA WEEKLY Jul 26, 30, August 2, 2018

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Earl Eager Albert October 8, 1945 - July 16, 2018

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arl Eager Albert of Temple City, Calif. passed away from complications of cancer on Monday, July 16.

He was 72 years of age. Earl was born in Glendale, Calif. on Oct. 8, 1945 to Richard and Mary-Jane Albert of Arcadia.

Earl attended Highland Oaks Elementary, First Avenue Junior High School and was a 1963 graduate of Arcadia High School. He played clarinet in Marching Band and was on his high school’s varsity golf team. Earl earned an Associate of Arts degree at PCC and continued his studies at the University of Colorado. In 1966 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy; attaining the rank of Petty Officer Second Class. SK2 Albert worked in the Supply Division on the Destroyer USS Agerholm DD 826 and USS Richmond K. Turner-DLG-20. The USS Agerholm was frequently deployed to the western Pacific where PO2 Albert and crew played an integral role in naval gunfire support, anti-

Earl’s remains will be interred in a military ceremony on July 31.

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submarine warfare, and search and rescue in Vietnam’s theatre of operations. After four years Earl separated from active duty and was given an honorable discharge.

Earl worked at Victor Leather Goods in Pasadena before taking a job with David Levy Printing Company in Los Angeles where he operated and maintained their offset and screen process printing presses for several years.

Earl was a great conversationalist and knowledgeable

on many diverse subjects. He was a kind, caring, and gentle man. His love and knowledge of music was extensive. He enjoyed improvising on bass guitar, especially with friends John and Gene. His ensemble “The Folkers” played a couple of warm-up sets at The Pasadena Ice House before the evening’s main billing; good memories that Earl was always proud of.

Earl leaves behind Charlotte, his wife of 46 years, stepson Benton Page, stepdaughter Kimberly Espinoza and husband Ricardo, granddaughter Alisha Espinoza, brother Richard Albert of Oakmont, nieces Miriam and Leah, neighbors Mike and Cindy Mitchell, and childhood friend Gene Glasco.

Earl’s remains will be interred in a military ceremony on July 31 at the Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, Calif.

The City of Arcadia will be adjourning their Aug. 7 city council meeting in memory of Earl Eager Albert.

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Monrovia Wildcats Set Their Sights on Upcoming Season

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n a sport that is arguably the epitome of the saying, “It’s easier said than done,” the Monrovia cross country team is in peak condition for their season this fall.

Led by head coach Nolan Shaheed, the Wildcats have their work cut out for them but are more than ready for the long haul.

Last season, Monrovia remained highly competitive throughout their 2017 campaign. However, once the final meets started rolling around, some the team’s top runners were riddled with injuries, hurting their chances to qualify for CIF. Shaheed, who is entering his eighth year as head coach at Monrovia, is still competing himself and holds a handful

of American and world records. When placed at the helm, Shaheed said he wanted to implement a culture of not only winning, but also academia into the cross country program.

“I want to develop these high schools kids into adults,” Shaheed said. “I have put a big emphasis on academics and I want to ensure that the kids get a great opportunity to make it in this world when they grow out of high school.”

This upcoming season, Shaheed is hopeful the Wildcats’ hard work during these dog days of summer can help them in the latter parts of year. The team will feature several key returners including captain Roberto Soto on the boys’ side and Alayna Peters on the girls’ side.

The Monrovia cross country team is riled up to start the 2018 season this fall. - Courtesy photo

Meet the Coach: Pasadena High School Baseball’s Michael Parisi If you’ve been following Pasadena baseball for quite a while, no introduction would be needed for recent hire Michael Parisi, who returned to the program for a second tenure as head coach.

Parisi logged in a successful eight-season spell during his first go-around as Pasadena’s head coach, leading the Bulldogs to a 117-96-1 record from 2008-2015.

After leaving Pasadena High School, he went on to coach city rival La Salle for two years. However, he was eventually let go despite leading the Lancers to a 40-21 record.

Parisi is a local product as he was born and raised in nearby Arcadia, Calif.

During his college years, he was an All-American at Southern California powerhouse Cal State Fullerton from 1992 to 1994. He also studied communications and eventually went on to graduate school at Azusa Pacific University.

Parisi was also selected 792nd overall by the California Angeles in the 1991 Amateur Entry Draft and 152nd overall by the Florida Marlins in the 1994 Amateur

After a fruitful season in 2017, the Arcadia girls’ tennis team returns to the court in preparation for the new year. - Courtesy photo

Arcadia Tennis Seeks Valiant Return To Postseason Michael Parisi returns to Pasadena High School for his second stint as the baseball team’s head coach. - Courtesy photo / Twitter @michael_parisi

Entry Draft. He then had stints in the minors with a handful of squads including the Elmira Pioneers, Kane County Cougars, and Brevard County Manatees.

Along with coaching the Bulldogs’ baseball team,

Parisi is also a teacher for Pasadena Unified School District. He will take charge of a Pasadena team that put together a 15-12 overall record last season but hasn’t seen the playoffs since 2015.

When it comes to high school sports in the fall, it’s safe to say that most fans are excited for the return of football.

And while the football scene at Arcadia High School is nothing to scoff at, it’s the girls’ tennis team that boasts a real chance to make a deep run in the playoffs this year.

Coming off a prosperous year that saw them making it to the fourth round of CIF, the Apaches are back and stronger than

ever. Head coach Bo Win Tin returns for another promising season at the Apaches’ helm where he and the team still have an axe to grind.

Last season, Arcadia was nearly unbeatable as the Apaches dominated their opponents with pure skill and grace. The team went 19-0-1 overall and was unblemished in Pacific League action at 10-0.

The only loss came against the almighty Corona del Mar in that

fateful CIF match up, which ultimately concluded the Apaches’ 2017 season. This year, Arcadia has quite a few tough matches up ahead including some against Rancho Cucamonga, Mira Costa, and West Ranch.

Arcadia’s first game of the season lands on Aug. 23 as the Apaches square off against West Ranch.

The Apaches will then open league play with a match against Hoover on Sept. 4.

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