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Union Embezzlement Investigation in Pasadena Results in Resignations

Almost $65,000 in expenditures questioned Story & Photos Terry MILLER tmiller@beaconmedianews.com

s a result of a local newspaper story last week, Pasadena City Hall and its executives are reeling from what appears to be yet another embezzle-

ment scandal. While not quite as dramatic as the big scandal of a few years ago, these allegations state that five former board members of one of the city’s bargaining units may have been involved in questionable SEE EMBEZZLEMENT PAGE 11

City Manager Steve Mermell said it is prudent to place these city employees on administrative leave until additional information can be obtained and the matter investigated by the city. - Photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News

Fugitive Shot at Parsons Parking Lot in Pasadena Staff Writer editorial@beaconmedianews.com

Numerous police officers with a federal task force shot and wounded a fugitive in Parsons parking structure Tuesday evening. A regional U.S. Marshals task force from Glendale was tracking a man wanted on a warrant near 100 W. Walnut St.

when the officers pinned the suspect’s car. Authorities described the suspect as a “known felon” according to KTLA news reports Tuesday night. “Once the officials located the man driving near a company parking structure, they boxed SEE FUGITIVE SHOT PAGE 10

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Community is Key at Copper Moose Fitness

Pasadena Police Officers Receiving Pay Raise Over Next Three Years One Arroyo Foundation to spearhead fundraising campaign; ArtCenter master plan receives final green light

Pasadena cops want your help to ID four suspects Staff Writer editorial@beaconmedianews.com

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Following a three-week summer hiatus, the Pasadena City Council got right back to

work and tackled a comprehensive agenda that included everything from a new contract for the city’s police SEE POLICE RAISE PAGE 10

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

On Aug. 19 at about 7:09 p.m., Pasadena police officers responded to a call of a home invasion robbery in the 2800 block of Thorndike Road.

Officers arrived on scene and contacted the juvenile victim at his residence, and learned four unknown suspects had fled the location on foot. The investigation revealed the SEE HOME INVASION PAGE 11

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Debbie Korbel – Studio Visit Page 13

Pasadena Home Invasion Suspects Torment Teen

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Charter Oak Can’t Hold on Against Pasadena’s Muir Mustangs

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Cat and Dog Wellness Clinic Comes To Monrovia Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA hosting public event at Foothill Unity Center

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Are Fluffy and Fido due for their annual vaccines? The Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA will hold a mobile vaccine and microchip clinic for dogs and cats on Aug. 30 at the Foothill Unity Center in Monrovia, 790 W. Chestnut Ave., from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The following services will be available: - Rabies Vaccine is $8 for dogs and cats three months and older. - Five-in-one (DHLPP) vaccine is $15 for dogs six to eight weeks and older. - Bordetella vaccine is $15 for dogs eight weeks

and older. - Four-in-one (FVRCP) vaccine is $15 for cats six to eight weeks and older. - Microchip is $20 for dogs and cats of any age. Dog licenses for Altadena, Arcadia, Bradbury, La Cañada Flintridge, La Crescenta, Monrovia, Pasadena, San Marino, Sierra Madre, and South Pasadena will also be available for purchase. “Our goal is to help families keep their pets healthy, says Julie Bank, President & CEO of the Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA. “We hold clinics

around the community so people can easily access affordable wellness services for their pets.” All dogs must be on leash and cats must be in carriers. The event is open to residents of any city. The Pasadena Humane Society offers a low-cost, walk-in wellness clinic every Wednesday and Saturday at its Pasadena facility, located at 361 S. Raymond Ave. Clinic hours are 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. For more information, visit pasadenahumane.org.

Come and get your furry friend vaccinated at the Wellness Clinic hosted by the SPCA and Pasadena Humane Society. – Courtesy photo

Planned Parenthood Pasadena Fall Benefit Coming Planned Parenthood Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley (PPPSGV) announces that its annual Fall Benefit will take place on Saturday, Sept. 29 at the Langham Huntington Hotel. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. A PPPSGV tradition since the 1960s, the Fall Benefit is the organization’s signature fundraiser and welcomes 400 of the region’s top philanthropists and community leaders each year. This year marks the organization’s 85th anniversary. The Fall Benefit will be a celebration of PPPSGV’s long standing dedication to Pasadena and its surrounding communities. The main purpose of the event is to raise essential funds to support PPPSGV’s four health centers located

in Pasadena, Eagle Rock, Alhambra, and Glendora. Each year, PPPSGV sees more than 60,000 patient visits, and provides 11,000 opportunities for sex and relationship education local schools and colleges. For 24 communities in Northeast Los Angeles and the greater SGV, PPPSGV is the most trusted, sought-after provider of comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care, particularly for patients who are young, lowincome, and/or uninsured. This year’s Fall Benefit will feature emcee Cristela Alonzo and speaker Dr. Leah Torres. Ms. Alonzo was the first Latina to create, produce, and star in her own network sitcom, “Cristela.” She was also one of ABC’s

favorite guest hosts on their daytime talk show, “The View.” Dr. Leah Torres is an OB/GYN based in Salt Lake City. In addition to her generalist practice, she has built an online social media following primarily on her discussions surrounding abortion care. Dr. Torres works tirelessly to dispel myths about abortion and reproductive health,

frequently engaging with people who hold opposing viewpoints and focusing on sharing scientific facts. Major Fall Benefit corporate sponsors this year include: ClarkLiving, Gluck Building Company, Huntington Hospital, and Kaiser Permanente. Ticket and patron packages and sponsor-

Free Compost Giveaway in Sierra Madre The City of Sierra Madre, in conjunction with Athens Services, provides a bi-annual service of giving away compost. The give-away will be held on Saturday, Sept. 22 from 9 a.m. to noon at the west end parking lot of Sierra Vista Park, 611 E Sierra Madre Blvd. Athens’ compost is a blend of organic materials including a mix of green waste, wood waste, and food scraps.* Their compost is OMRI Listed and licensed by the California Department of Food and Agriculture.

(*May contain small particles of glass.) Remember the following when you go to pick-up your compost: -Sierra Madre residents only. Identification or bill will be required. -Take shovels, dolly, and sturdy containers; this is a self-service event. -No plastic bags allowed. -While supplies last (30-gallon limit first hour). -No container larger than 32 gallons due to safety and weight concerns. -Drive up only.

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ship opportunities are still available, with individual tickets starting at $300. To buy tickets, please visit weareplannedparenthood. org or contact Angela Shen at ashen@pppsgv.org. Read More at, PasadenaIndependent.com

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The League for Children Raises Funds for Child Abuse Prevention Philanthropist Gloria Holden to be honored The League for Children will host its annual gala on Sept. 29 at the Bel-Air Country Club in Los Angeles to benefit Children’s Bureau’s work to prevent child abuse. The gala theme is “A Night of Moulin Rouge”

and more than 200 guests are expected to attend the evening featuring a threecourse dinner, an exciting silent auction and live entertainment to dance the night away. This year’s event will

honor Los Angeles philanthropist Gloria Ann Holden. Mrs. Holden has supported Children’s Bureau for more than two decades by donating her time and resources as well as serving on The League for Children’s

Historic Moment in Pasadena Last Thursday The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® and our community partners—the Pasadena Community Coalition, the Armenian Community Coalition, the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) and the Organization of Chinese Americans – Greater Los Angeles (OCAGLA)—hosted an open house in honor of Gerald Freeny, the first African-American President of the Tournament of Roses. Read More at, PasadenaIndependent.com

Don Fedde, Past President 1990; Gerald Freeny, President 2018-19. - – Photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News

leadership board year after year. Her contributions have helped transform the lives of thousands of children and their families in the greater Los Angeles area. “I am honored to be a part of such an important

cause. The time we invest to change these children’s life trajectories is invaluable,” says Mrs. Holden. Over the past 30 years, The League for Children, Children’s Bureau’s longest standing auxiliary, has

raised more than $3 million in charitable funds to benefit Children’s Bureau. The event is expected to raise over $100,000 for the agency’s work to prevent child abuse. For information or tickets, visit all4kids.org.

Capital Improvement Plans For Monrovia Library Under Discussion At a recent City Council Study Session, the group looked at several potentially significant capital improvement plans for the Monrovia Public Library and the park in which it sits. These plans were the cumulative result of the new Library Strategic Plan and the recent Homeless Response Plan. According to the city staff report, the driving force behind the design concepts was an attempt to help the library remain relevant. The key elements of the proposed enhancements are as follows:

-Developing unique spaces, especially for children, at the library. -Enclosing part of the outdoor park space to take back the space for use by the library. -Addressing security concerns at the library. -Endangered the landscaping throughout the park. -Installing a “Portland Loo” restroom near the playground area. -Developing a memorial walk on the library grounds. -Connecting the existing historical features within the

park. In the children’s area of the library there are several distinct suggestions. These include: -Expanding the programming area for the children by incorporating part of the park on the south end of the library building by installing new fencing in the park and adding a new access to the children’s area via a south entry to the library. Read More at, MonroviaWeekly.com

ARCADIA Aug. 16 Around 1:40 p.m., an officer responded to the 00 block of West Santa Anita Terrace regarding a stolen vehicle report. Sometime between 12:15 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Aug. 16, an unknown suspect stole the victim’s Honda Civic. The vehicle was located in El Monte a short time later. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located. At about 11:42 p.m., an officer responded to Sharetea, 55 E. Duarte Road, regarding a burglary report. The officer determined unknown suspects smashed one of the windows, ransacked the location, and fled with $200 from the register. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located.

revealed unknown suspects entered an unlocked vehicle, used the garage opener to enter the home, searched through the garage, and fled with the garage opener. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located. At approximately 6:51 p.m., officers responded to Nordstrom, 400 S. Baldwin Ave., regarding a battery report. A bystander witnessed and reported a male subject slapping a female victim across her face. As officers arrived on scene, both subjects entered the same vehicle and fled. A records check revealed the vehicle is registered to a 31-year-old male from Monrovia. The investigation is ongoing.

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Aug. 17 Just before 2:31 p.m., an officer responded to Victoria’s Secret, 400 S. Baldwin Ave., regarding a grand theft report. Surveillance footage revealed the suspect concealed more than $1,100 worth of track pants in a shopping bag and fled without paying. The suspect is described as a black male with dark hair in a bun, and was seen wearing a floral shirt. The investigation is ongoing. Aug. 18 Shortly after 9:29 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 1600 block of Elevado Avenue regarding a burglary report. An investigation

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At 1:10 a.m., an officer was driving north on Shamrock Avenue, near Royal Oaks Drive, when he heard what he thought were shots fired. Other police units arrived in the area to investigate, and dispatch received several calls reporting shots fired. The officers checked the area and the surrounding blocks extensively for anyone or anything suspicious, but did not locate anything. One caller reported hearing something on the side of her residence in the 600 block of Royal Oaks Drive. Officers searched the premises of that location and the surrounding residences, but nothing was located. No other calls were received.

At 2:30 a.m., an officer observed a vehicle commit a traffic violation near the intersection of Peck Road and Longden Avenue. He stopped the vehicle, and after receiving information on the driver and passengers, one of the passengers was found to have warrants for his arrest. The passengers were asked to exit the vehicle, and a consent search revealed the female driver was in possession of methamphetamine. The driver and passenger were both arrested and taken into custody for the charges. At 11:55 a.m., loss prevention personnel from a business in the 1600 block of South Mountain Avenue called police to report an incident of power tools being taken by a male suspect who fled the location in a burgundy sedan. The investigation is continuing. At 2:29 p.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 700 block of West Huntington Drive. The victim reported that sometime between noon and 2 p.m., someone smashed the passenger window of her vehicle and took a small amount of cash from inside. The investigation is continuing. At 8:56 p.m., an officer on patrol in the 300 block of West Duarte Road observed a bicyclist commit a traffic violation and stopped him. A computer check revealed he had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. The subject was arrested for the warrant.

Aug. 14 At 5:15 a.m., a police volunteer was notified by a passerby regarding broken glass in front of a business in the 400 block of South Myrtle Avenue. The volunteer notified dispatch and officers responded. They cleared the business and it was obvious things were missing. A responsible party was notified of the burglary . At 9:43 a.m., a hysterical female subject came into the police department lobby reporting her adult niece had been kidnapped and was being held for ransom. The woman’s brother was in front of the police station on a cell phone, talking with the suspect. The suspect had called the victims and told them he had kidnapped their relative and would not release her until they withdrew money for him. The victims said they heard a female screaming in the background and they believed their relative had been kidnapped. The victims kept the suspects on the phone while detectives tried to help coordinate where to meet him. Eventually, with the assistance of the San Diego Police Department, the female was located safe and sound, and the entire incident was determined to be a phone scam. The suspect had disconnected while the victims were trying to stall him, probably realizing it was taking too long to get his money. At 11:27 a.m., officers responded to the 500 block of West Maple Avenue on the report of a man with a gun inside a residence with possible hostages. A second call was made

to the police department by the mother of the disturbing subject, who was at the location. She stated her son has mental issues, was in possession of a knife and was threatening them. The mother and two 15-year-old boys had locked themselves in a bedroom. Police personnel were able to get the family members out of the house safely and officers talked the subject out of the house, where he was safely detained without further incident. They detained him for a 72-hour mental evaluation and he was taken to a hospital. Aug. 15 At 2:12 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Foothill Boulevard on the report of a male subject yelling to the front of his residence. Officers arrived and contacted the subject near the area and determined he was intoxicated. He also had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. He was arrested for the warrant and public intoxication.

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in his car in the 300 block of West Sierra Madre Boulevard. Upon further investigation of the male, it was determined that he had an outstanding felony warrant from an outside agency. The subject was arrested and transported to the Pasadena Jail. Aug. 17 In the 600 block of Edgeview Drive, between Aug. 16 at 3:30 p.m. and Aug. 17 at 7:30 a.m., a case of vandalism was reported where an unknown suspect(s) in an attempt to get inside the victim’s vehicle, damaged the driver’s side door keyhole. At 11:27 p.m. Officers responded to 500 block of Manzanita Avenue regarding subjects talking loudly in the backyard of a residence. Upon further investigation, it was determined that several individuals present at the gathering were under age and drinking alcohol. The home owner, and parent of the teenager hosting the gathering, was made responsible. Aug. 18

Aug. 15 Between 1:45 p.m. and 2:15 p.m. in the 600 block of East Grandview Avenue, unknown suspect(s) cut a padlock and stole a hedge trimmer from the victim’s secured work truck. The hedge trimmer was valued at about $500. Aug. 16 At about 9:04 a.m., officers responded to a call for service regarding a male sleeping

At approximately 2:28 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle code violation. Upon further investigation it was revealed that the driver was driving on a suspended license. A search of the vehicle revealed narcotics and drug paraphernalia. A female passenger was cited and released in the field for possession of a glass smoking pipe. The driver was arrested and transported to Pasadena Jail where he was booked, cited and released for possession of a controlled substance.

*Disclaimer: All blotters are submitted directly from the Police Departments. If you have any questions are concerns regarding a blotter, please contact the department directly.

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FRIday - AUGUST 24 DSB Blues Dance at Do Something Blue, Aug. 24 from 8:30 p.m. – 1 a.m. (740 E. Green St., Pasadena, CA 91106). Enjoy a night of social dancing, blues music, and enter a raffle for passes to Do Something Blue or Third Saturday Swing. The cover charge is $10 if you pay in cash (no bills larger than $20 accepted) or $11 if you use credit. The cover charge includes dance lessons from 8:30 – 9:15 p.m. For more information, visit facebook.com/DoSomethingBlue. - PASADENA

Street Food Cinema Screening Aug. 25 at 8:30 p.m.

Friday Paint Night with Will Loya at Craft Sierra Madre, Aug. 24 from 7 - 9 p.m. (49 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA 91024). De-stress and unwind while you learn to paint still life portraits inspired by Frida Kahlo. Tickets are $55 and all materials will be provided. Registration is required and can be done at craftsierramadre.com/book-online. For more information, call (626) 921-0330 or visit craftsierramadre.com. – SIERRA MADRE Couples Romantic Date Night at Sauté Culinary Academy, Aug. 24 from 7 – 10 p.m. (150 E. Colorado Blvd., Monrovia, CA 91016). Spend an evening with your partner learning to cook Thai food. Tickets are $75 per person. For more information, visit sauteacademy. com. - MONROVIA

SATURday - AUGUST 25 Brick Fest Live Lego Fan Experience at the Pasadena Convention Center, Aug. 25 – 26 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (300 E. Green St., Pasadena, CA 91101). This event is filled with hands-on attractions and activities engineered to inspire, educate, and entertain. A VIP day pass is $39.50, a day pass is $27, and an afternoon pass is $19. Children two-years-old and younger enter for no charge. For more information, visit eventbrite. com or visitpasadena.com. – PASADENA

Put on your dancing shoes for a night of jazz and Latin tunes. - Courtesy photo / John Henderson (CC BY 2.0)

Street Food Cinema Screening at Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, Aug. 25 at 8:30 p.m. (301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, CA 91007). This will be an outdoor screening of the comedy “Bridesmaids” with live music before the showing by the band Curtsy. Advanced tickets in the reserved section are $19 for adults and $11 for children six to 12-years-old, advanced general tickets are $14 for adults and $6 for children. For more information, visit streetfoodcinema.com. – ARCADIA

The 16th annual American Lebanese Cultural Festival at Santa Anita Park, Aug. 25 noon – midnight (285 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007). Experience Lebanese food, live music from featured singers Massani and Fidel Fayad, cultural booths, and enter a raffle for a chance to win a 2018 Mercedes-Benz. This event is free but parking is $10 through Gate #6. For more information, call (310) 275-6634. - ARCADIA Tea and Verse at The Four Seasons Tea Room, Aug. 25 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. (75 N. Baldwin Ave., Sierra Madre, CA 91024). Enjoy vibrant poetry and lively discussion with performances and readings by Until, Jasmine Colbert, Totress Beasley, and more. Tickets are $35 which includes the price of the tea service, tax, and gratuity can be purchased through eventbrite.com. For more information, please contact Jasmine Colbert at jncolbert2016@gmail.com. – SIERRA MADRE

Sunday - AUGUST 26 Summer Concert at Library Park, Aug. 26 from 7 – 8:30 p.m. (321 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016). Pack your lawn chairs and blankets for a night of ‘70s and ‘80s rock music courtesy of Yachty by Nature. This event is free for the public. For more information, visit cityofmonrovia.org. MONROVIA

MONday - AUGUST 27 Leah Zeger at the Scott Pavilion, Aug. 27 at 6 p.m. (85 E. Holly St., Pasadena, CA 91103). Enjoy the lively jazz tunes of Leah Zegar inside this air-conditioned venue. The event is free. For more information, visit pasadenaseniorcenter.org. – PASADENA Comedy Night Hosted by Melissa McQueen at Barney’s Beanery, Aug. 27 from 9:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. (99 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91105). This comedy show hosts a line-up of world-class comedians each week. Admission is free. For more information, visit barneysbeanery.com. PASADENA

TUEsday - AUGUST 28 Loteria at Mt. Lowe Brewing Co., Aug. 28 from 6 – 7 p.m. (150 E. Saint Joseph St., Arcadia, CA

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91006). Invite your friends for a night beer and games of loteria. Admission is free. For more information, visit mtlowebrewing.com. - ARCADIA Trivia Tuesday at One Colorado, Aug. 28 at 7 p.m. (41 Hugus Alley, Pasadena, CA 91103). Rally your friends, brainstorm a goofy team name, and enjoy some drinks, Ping-Pong and the DJ at 6 p.m. followed by pop-culture trivia. The event is free but space is limited so reserve your spot through eventbrite.com. For more information, visit onecolorado.com. - PASADENA

WEDNESday - AUGUST 29 A Snail’s Pace Running Club Fun Run at A Snail’s Pace Running Shop, Aug. 28 at 6 p.m. (750 Myrtle Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016). These weekly runs vary from three to six miles depending on the pace and size of the group so you will always have someone to run with. Admission is free. For more information, visit asnailspace.net. – MONROVIA

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Random Acts of Music at the Arcadia Public Library, Aug. 29 from 7 – 8 p.m. (20 W. Duarte Road, Arcadia, CA 91006). This is an interactive program offered by the Pasadena Symphony and POPS to break down the barriers between musicians, classical concert halls, and the public. These performances are free. For more information, visit arcadiaca.gov. - ARCADIA

thursday - AUGUST 30 Beer and Board Games at Myrtle Tree Garden Café & Market, Aug. 30 from 6 - 10 p.m. (407 S. Myrtle, Monrovia, CA 91016). Gather your friends for happy hour and some competition. Myrtle Tree has a wide selection of board games, or you can pack your own, and $5 for select beers and glasses of wine until 7:30 p.m. Admission inside is free. For more information, visit myrtletreecafe. com/events. - MONROVIA

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“An Afternoon with John Walz and Friends” is the first concert of the 2018/19 season. Courtesy photo / Pittance Chamber Music

Pittance Chamber Music Announces Fifth Anniversary Season First concert will be “An Afternoon with John Walz and Friends” Pittance Chamber Music, known for featuring the extraordinary resident artists of the Los Angeles Opera pit and stage, announces its fifth anniversary season with three exciting programs taking place in Barrett Hall at the Pasadena Conservatory of Music. The season consists of “An Afternoon with John Walz and Friends” on Sept. 30 at 3p.m.; “Piano Quartets with Robert Thies” on Jan. 20, 2019, at 3 p.m.; and “Evensong with Joshua Wheeker” on March 31, 2019, at 7:30 p.m. “An Afternoon with John Walz and Friends” is the first concert of the 2018/19 season and celebrates cellist John Walz’ illustrious and wide-ranging career as a soloist and chamber music performer, and his over 30-year tenure as principal cellist with the Los Angeles Opera Orchestra. Walz will be joined by his colleagues from the orchestra’s cello section for two magnificent works, Bach's “Chaconne in D minor,” and Wagner's “Feierliches Stück (Celebratory Piece)” from the opera “Lohengrin.” Rossini's virtuosic “Duo for Cello and Double Bass” will feature Walz and the orchestra's Principal Bass, Nathan Farrington.

In tribute to the Los Angeles Opera's GRAMMY-winning recording of John Corigliano's “The Ghosts of Versailles,” Walz and Pacific Trio pianist Edith Orloff will perform Corigliano's other-worldly “Phantasmagoria on Themes” from “The Ghosts of Versailles.” Finally, members of the Pacific Trio, violinist Roger Wilkie and Orloff, will join Walz for one of their signature pieces, the ever-popular “Suite from Porgy and Bess” by George Gershwin. Among the most extraordinary musicians in the world are those you seldom see – the musicians of the Los Angeles Opera Orchestra. Founder and Artistic Director Lisa Sutton, who also happens to be the assistant concertmaster of the Los Angeles Opera Orchestra, formed Pittance Chamber Music in 2013 to shine the spotlight on these remarkable yet invisible artists, bringing them from the pit to the stage to perform in small ensembles, hence the name Pittance. Pittance Chamber Music utilizes a roster of artists drawn from a large pool of talent including members of the Los Angeles Opera Orchestra as well as Los Angeles Opera resident vocalists, resulting in a unique variety of

repertoire not often heard together in one program. The second concert of the new season, “Piano Quartets with Robert Thies,” features internationally-acclaimed concert pianist Robert Thies and members of the Los Angeles Opera Orchestra in a program including piano quartets by Mozart and Fauré, and Beethoven’s dynamic “String Trio in C minor, Op. 9, No. 3.” “Evensong with Joshua Wheeker” is the third program, an evening offering of beloved works by Ralph Vaughan Williams and Johannes Brahms, with members of the Los Angeles Opera Orchestra and pianist Paul Floyd. Wheeker is a Domingo-Colburn-Stein Young Artist at the Los Angeles Opera. Single tickets are $35, $20 for seniors; $10 for student rush (at the door only) and series subscription tickets to all three concerts are $90 and $50 for seniors. Tickets are available online at PittanceChamberMusic. org or at the venue on the day of the concert if tickets remain. The Pasadena Conservatory of Music is located at 100 N. Hill Ave in Pasadena, California 91106.

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Debbie Korbel – Studio Visit

recently had the opportunity to visit the sculpture studio of Debbie Korbel which is located within the massive 44,000-squarefoot Hawthorne Arts Complex. Debbie is one of about 60-plus artists (painters, sculptors, ceramicist, photographers, resin and fiber artists) that maintain a working studio at the art mega-space. Entering her 400-squarefoot studio you will get a good glimpse into what goes on in her mind—there is an “organized explosion” of colors, textures, shapes and thoughtprovoking ideas. Sculpture, both cast and assemblage, in various stages of completion cover the floors, walls, worktables and pedestals. The works range in size from six inches square to well over six feet (wingspan and/or height). The artist’s assemblage sculp-

ture involves the collection of found objects that are repurposed in the creation of new composite sculptures. The assemblages are put together by drilling, screwing, welding, tying, and/or cementing the components over the course of weeks or months. At times Korbel has a preconceived idea about what she wants to create, however, her work can also be driven by song lyrics, one of her poems or an existing reference. The process is iterative and involves repeated arrangement, deconstruction and reassembly of the sculpture over weeks or months to balance her concept with the physical representation of that idea in a finished sculpture. “Metamorphosis,” an anthropomorphized butterfly, is about passion and the emotions of love evolving and

changing over time. The face is sculpted and cast in resin. The wings were created from such disparate elements such as moose antlers, fan spokes, a section from a wine rack, radiator cooling fins and driftwood which are highlighted with paint in rich iridescent hues. Her color palate and balance are exquisite, the pigments flow from one into another with ease. The “butterfly man’s” eyes are set back and are red with longing for someone. The lyrics on his right wing read: “I see your lips moving but I can’t hear a sound, I am lost in the cathedral of your eyes.” Read More at, ArcadiaWeekly.com, MonroviaWeekly.com, PasadenaIndependent.com

Metamorphosis: Moose antlers, rake, fan, radiator components, wood, plastic, ceramic, steel, wire and other found materials, 82” x 65.” – Courtesy photo / Jeff Davis + Debbie Korbel

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The season’s broad range of cultural and educational programming includes legacy, international, classical, family, dance, and more. – Courtesy photo / Arcadia Performing Arts Center

Arcadia Performing Arts Center Announces Season 7 New membership program and “concerts with a cause” raise funds for arts education dia’s first Classical Series and professional theatre company, STEAM festival, Americana festival, Lunar New Year festival, and a job training program. The Center’s full 20182019 Season 7 lineup includes: - Star Party Gala: Steve Tyrell. - Los Angeles Virtuosi Orchestra ft. Chanteurs and Arcadia Choral Society. - “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” - Charity Dance Show ft. Orchesis. Read More at, ArcadiaWeekly.com,

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Join Lifestyle Realty for a fun and exciting Hawaiian night at the Doubletree Hotel located at 924 W. Huntington Dr. in Monrovia on Aug. 30 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Enjoy Hawaiian Music, Learn to hula dance. Hang out with Fritz Coleman (KNBC weatherman) and Scott Shimamoto (Ice House). “Chill out” with Hawaiian food and drinks and help your community. All donations will benefit Foothill Unity Center’s Capital Campaign. The event is free but you should reserve your tickets at ticketor.com/lifestylerealtors. The Center is celebrating its 38th year of offering help in the form of food, healthcare,

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department, to the future of the Arroyo Seco. As part of the evening’s consent calendar, council swiftly approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Pasadena Police Officers Association (PPOA) after their latest agreement expired on June 30. Although the negotiations were quite lengthy, running from Feb. 14 until Aug. 3, Pasadena’s men and women in uniform should be pleased with the results, which include an 8.5-percent base pay increase for each rank over the three-year term of the contract. According to city staff’s report, the MOU will also include several other “modest economic enhancements” to help the Pasadena Police Department (PPD) remain competitive in the labor market, such as increased special assignment pays, uniform allowances, and pay for third-party funded movie details. Beginning July 2019, the new contract will also provide on-call pay for officers and corporals who attend subpoenaed court sessions during off-duty hours. Lastly, “in an effort to attract and retain qualified recruits,” Pasadena’s police officer salary scale will be modified in order to increase the entry rate by 7.5 percent. The city is hoping that this new MOU will not only help the police department recruit new officers, but, just as importantly, retain experienced personnel and incen-

In an effort to attract new recruits, the Pasadena Police Department will increase the entry rate on the officer salary scale by 7.5 percent. - Photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News

tivize them to “seek career growth” within the PPD. Following the approval of the evening’s consent calendar, council heard the final report from the Arroyo Advisory Group (AAG), a task force formed in early 2017 to develop strategies for the enhancement and maintenance of the Arroyo Seco. The AAG co-chairs, former Pasadena Mayor Bill Bogaard and Doug Kranwinkle, revealed to the council that they are in the process of creating a new 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (One Arroyo Foundation) that will oversee fundraising efforts. Although the AAG report “recognized that the ‘One Arroyo’ vision will take time

to realize, likely a generation or longer,” depending on the identification of new funding sources, the City Council and AAG’s leadership are optimistic about their chances. According to AAG’s fundraising assessment study, which was carried out by Dr. James Erickson (a retired professor with over 50 years of experience in advising charitable institutions), it was determined “that there is capacity for a $7 million private fundraising campaign.”

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PUSD Expands ‘PCC Northwest’

PCC to offer all-day college courses at John Muir High School starting this fall In a bold move designed to bring services directly to the heart of one of its most supportive communities, this fall Pasadena City College (PCC) will establish a satellite campus at John Muir High School in Northwest Pasadena. The agreement with the Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD), which received final approval by the PCC Board of Trustees, gives the college permission to establish full-time operations in Building D on Muir’s campus. The 53,000-square-foot facility will allow the college to offer courses, academic support, and career guidance directly in Northwest Pasadena – bringing college that much closer to local residents. Known as “PCC Northwest,” the agreement grants the college its fourth campus in the district, with the Muir property joining facilities on Foothill Boule-

vard, Rosemead Boulevard, and the flagship campus on Colorado Boulevard. “I’m so pleased that our college will be offering quality programs and services to our local neighborhoods – really, right in our backyard,” said PCC Trustee Berlinda Brown, whose district includes Northwest Pasadena. “The value of a college education is really immeasurable, and it can impact families and communities for generations after a student has finished his or her studies. To make this available to residents of Northwest Pasadena is truly a dream come true.” “A college education can be the gateway to a goodpaying job,” said Dr. Anthony R. Fellow, president of PCC’s Board of Trustees. “We’re thrilled to be bringing this benefit to another corner of our district.” In just a few months, PCC

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plans to offer continuing education courses through its noncredit division at the Muir site, in response to public demand identified during a recent survey of the area. Respondents to that survey indicated that they would most benefit from self-enrichment and training courses that could lead to better jobs. The college had already been offering similar evening classes for the past two years. “We want to be sure this expanded facility is meeting our community’s needs,” said Dr. Rajen Vurdien, PCC’s superintendent/president. “We have heard what our residents are looking for and we’re planning accordingly. We are working on some very exciting courses for the fall.” Read More at, PasadenaIndependent.com

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BUSINESS Cannabis Tax Revenue Increases Community is Key at in Second Quarter of 2018

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Copper Moose Fitness has positioned itself as Pasadena’s “Family Gym,” with a pretty refreshing philosophy to match. According to its owners, Joseph and April Hawthorne, fitness doesn’t require youth, special equipment or complex routines—it just requires you. “So many people have an injury, ache or pain and need guidance to know what’s best to help them still live an active and healthy life,” said Joseph Hawthorne, head coach. “Copper Moose Fitness was born out of a necessity to fill this void and give people a safe and fun environment to become the strongest and best version of themselves.” Hawthorne himself grappled with injuries. Long hours in the Arizona sun running his landscaping business deteriorated his body and relationships—and when he finally took a year off for physical therapy, he discovered his calling. “I fell in love with the human body and commit-

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ted to going back to school. I knew there were so many other people out there who were just like me—people who wanted to feel better, to feel human again,” he said. “I decided that I wanted to bridge the gap from where physical therapy left off and life began. After more school, too many certifications to count, a long internship at a renowned gym in Arizona and becoming the head trainer, it was time to start my own gym in Pasadena and impact more lives.” Copper Moose Fitness (named affectionately after

its owner’s two Labrador rescues) offers three training programs: Custom Fit, RAWFIT and PACFIT. Custom Fit assesses the whole body and creates a strength and conditioning program with an edge. “It’s very similar to oneto-one training, but with a few others in the room to keep the energy and motivation alive,” Hawthorne explained. Read More at, ArcadiaWeekly.com, MonroviaWeekly.com, PasadenaIndependent.com

Rise shows compliance trend growing The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) recently released revenue numbers for cannabis sales for the second quarter of 2018. Tax revenue from the cannabis industry totaled $74,240,257 from April 1, 2018, through June 30, 2018, which includes state cultivation, excise, and sales taxes. It does not include tax revenue collected by each jurisdiction. California’s excise tax on cannabis generated $43,490,668 in revenue during

the second quarter of calendar year 2018. The cultivation tax generated $4,482,119, and the sales tax generated $26,267,470 in revenue. Medicinal cannabis is exempt from sales tax if the purchaser holds a valid medical marijuana identification card. To better serve taxpayers, CDTFA has opened a new satellite location to accommodate tax and fee payers in and around Humboldt County, created a cannabis external tax advisory group, introduced a

new pilot project in which the Statewide Compliance and Outreach Program (SCOP) teams visit known cannabis retailers to educate and assist them in complying with their tax obligations, and implemented improved procedures and security measures for financial transactions. Read More at, ArcadiaWeekly.com, MonroviaWeekly.com, PasadenaIndependent.com

Monrovia and Pasadena Orchard Supply Stores Slated for Closure The big box stores such as Home Depot and, of course, Amazon had a huge impact on the company’s decision to shutter the popular stores. Orchard Supply Hardware stores nationwide will permanently close by the end of this year. Officials

say liquidation will begin Thursday. There are nearly 100 stores in California, along with 4,000 employees. Orchard Supply is owned by Lowe's. "While it was a necessary business decision to exit

Orchard Supply Hardware, decisions that impact our people are never easy," said Lowe's CEO. Pasadena Orchard Hardware store is located at 3425. E Colorado Blvd. The Monrovia store is on Huntington. These two local stores will be impacted.

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Basking in Summer’s Glorious Sun in St Andrews, Scotland nation. Its history is as remarkable, bloody, and controversial as its occupants. It served as the palace of the bishops and archbishops as well as a prison and murder site for protestants during the Scottish Reformation. The rare bright and warm day was the perfect antidote to what I learned about the castle. I headed out to St Andrews Cathedral but its history isn’t any cheerier than the castle’s as their pasts are intricately linked. Today the nave and the tower are all that are left standing of what was once a magnificent symbol of Catholicism. Tourists looking to find a destination that doesn’t recall depressing times would do well to head to St Andrews Botanic Garden, as I did. Located on the southern edge of town, at Kinnes Burn, it is sometimes referred to as St Andrews’ hidden gem. And for good reason. The modest entrance to the garden is in sharp contrast to that of The Huntington’s in San Marino, which has a tall, imposing gate that suggests what to

expect within. Visitors to St Andrews Botanic Garden, however, will be pleasantly surprised to discover an 18-acre paradise. It is a wonderland of native and exotic plants laid out in zones of woodland, meadow, shrubbery herbaceous bedding, ponds, a rockery, and a butterfly house. In the greenhouses, I was thrilled to find myself surrounded by familiar plants – the very same ones in my backyard. There were anthuriums and lilies, cacti and aloe veras, birds of paradise and sago palms. I marveled at the ponds with small waterfalls, walked on the impressive expanse of green meadow, and climbed up a rockery. This is a side of St Andrews I had never seen before and it offered me a vastly different perspective. St Andrews doesn’t only have centuries-old, stoneclad structures; it also has abundant, green flora. The town isn’t all about honoring and preserving the past, but also about building and tending the future. The image that conjures is as heartwarming as it is astonishing.

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To quote the hotel’s website, “the Tides Inn is an affordable Pismo Beach hotel perched on the bluffs of Pismo Beach, featuring sweeping ocean views of California's golden coastline. Centrally located off of Highway 101, we offer a convenient, budget-friendly destination for everyone traveling to the coast.” Our room was clean, cozy, and efficient. It came with two queen beds, free Internet, coffee maker, mini-fridge and a couple lawn chairs outside the door, overlooking the

property’s green lawn. The room’s best feature was its proximity to the ocean. At the end of the next street over from the hotel is a set of stairs leading down the rocky bluff to the beach. Once acquainted with the room, we took a stroll down the steps and relaxed on the Pismo Beach sand. Read More at, ArcadiaWeekly.com, MonroviaWeekly.com, PasadenaIndependent.com

Celestino Ristorante Celebrates Summer Sicilian Style Over twenty years ago, the Drago Brothers set out to show Los Angeles what true Italian and Sicilian food consists of and have since made a name for themselves as powerhouses of fine Italian cuisine in Los Angeles. For over two decades, Celestino Ristorante has been Pasadena’s mainstay for fans of authentic Italian cuisine, changing its menu with the seasons to reflect authentic flavors made with the best seafood, house-made pastas, organic meats, and the freshest produce Southern

California has to offer. Showcasing the verdant flavors of summer, Owner and Executive Chef Calogero Drago does not disappoint with Celestino Ristorante’s new Sicilian summer menu, guaranteed to satiate all your summer cravings and tantalize your palate all month long. “People look for vegetables and lighter dishes when it gets hot outside,” says Chef Drago. “Summer in Italy means lots of greens, fava beans, Swiss chard, peas, and arugula. That is what inspired me. I created a

very simple, clean menu, with lots of olive oil and summer vegetables.” There is no need to book a pricey flight when your Italian escapade is waiting right in the heart of Pasadena, with an al fresco garden patio awaiting your arrival for a lovely Italian summer night. Read More at, ArcadiaWeekly.com, MonroviaWeekly.com, PasadenaIndependent.com

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Send your letters to tmiller@beaconmedianews.com - Please be brief. Reader responds to “Is Media Really ‘Enemy…” Dear Editor, It is commendable that hundreds of American newspaper editors are vigorously defending their integrity against Donald Trump’s calumny as “enemies of the people.” We can be sure, however, that Mr. Trump will waste no time before unleashing his usual avalanche of invectives to convince his base that the freedom of the press that is enshrined in our Constitution is nothing but a conspiracy of “fake news,” launched by evil journalists bent on tormenting him with their relentless “witch hunts.” Trump will have them believe that what he says is the truth … anything else is false, because he says it’s false. End of discussion. After all, in Trump’s America, he can depend on ignorance to support his unscrupulous power. -David Q. MONROVIA

Reader Responds to ‘Old Town Report: Monrovia Pioneer Pam Fitzpatrick Dies’ My condolences to the family of Pam Fitzpatrick; the community of Monrovia has lost the “Voice of Myrtle.” Pam always kept the community informed about the various business changes taking place in Old Town Monrovia. Despite the fiasco of the 2003 election, Pam took the high ground and endorsed Becky Shevlin for City Council seat. Pam attended city council meetings voicing her concerns and updating the community on what was going on in Old Town Monrovia. And when not attending city council meetings her voice could be found in the Monrovia Weekly newspaper under the banner of “The Monrovia Old Town Report.” I could hear Pam’s voice saying, “Come visit Old Town Monrovia, it’s a lot going on.” - Ralph W. MONROVIA

Reader Responds to ‘Old Town Report: Monrovia Pioneer Pam Fitzpatrick Dies’ Thank you so much for the beautiful tribute to my Aunt Pam. She not only inspired our city, but her family also. - Brooke R. MONROVIA

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unwelcoming experience at Walmart While driving to the local Walmart in Covina last Saturday, I was listening to a radio station’s discussion of the one year anniversary of the Charlottesville “Unite the Right” rally that left one counter-protestor, Heather Heyer, dead and scores injured. I walked into Walmart thinking America is a nation torn apart by racism. Waiting in line to check out, I noticed the cashier, Helen, was wearing a Confederate flag pin on her Walmart official vest. The flag was about the size of a quarter dollar. “No you don’t,” I shouted. “You’ve got to be kidding. You are wearing a Confederate flag pin on your Walmart vest?” To which Helen replied in a rather brazen tone, “Yes, it’s my pride and my heritage!” “Heritage of hate, rape, and murder of men, women, and children … and the last time I checked there’s only one American flag and it’s NOT the one you are wearing,” I pointed out. I asked several cashiers to find a manager. The assistant manager didn’t even know what a Confederate flag was and the second assistant manager apparently did not know what the store policy dress code is. In shock, I returned home and called ABC TV. They wanted a picture of Helen and the flag … sorry no news. I returned to Walmart Sunday to speak with the store manager, Lakeisha White, who was aware of the incident the preceding day. White said she didn’t know what Walmart’s policy was on dress code but said that the cashier, Helen, “has her rights.” I left the store in disgust that someone would wear a symbol of such hatred. -Ralph Walker, Monrovia KGEM Host MONROVIA

Reader Responds to “Summer in Town: Meeting at Monrovian…” Lest my nose begins to grow, I could never repeat the famous words spoken by Will Rogers and say that “I’ve never met a man I didn’t like.” What I can say with absolute sincerity, however, is that I’ve never met a Greek man (or woman) I didn’t like. And some primary examples of those fine people are the folks who own and manage the Monrovian, which my wife and I have patronized for many years. It’s so comforting to enter

their restaurant where we are greeted as friends – with warm smiles, cheerful salutations ... and of course, delicious food. So yes, we are loyal patrons of the Monrovian. Those Greek managers and their staff, all of whom we like so much, are like strong magnets that draw us there at least twice each week. - David Q. MONROVIA

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Monrovia TownePlace Suites Project General Plan Amendment No. GPA2018-0002 (Resolution 2018-46), Zoning Amendment No. ZA2018-0001(Ordinance No. 2018-09), Conditional Use Permit No. CUP2018-0009, Conditional Use Permit No. CUP2018-0011 Minor Exception No. ME2018-0006, Tentative Parcel Map No. 78325 (Resolution 2018-47), and Mitigated Negative Declaration (Resolution 2018-45)

REQUEST: Theraldson Hospitality Development has initiated an application to develop a vacant 1.71-acre (gross) site with a five-story (65 ft. tall), 109-room TownePlace Suites Hotel by Marriott. The Project would include an on-site surface parking lot with 109 spaces. The property is located within the City’s General Plan South Myrtle Avenue Corridor – Cross Roads District and is zoned BE (Business Enterprise). The development application consists of an amendment to the City's General Plan Land Use Element (GPA2018-0002) to 1) add hotel uses as an allowable land use within the O/RD/LM (Office, Research and Development, and Light Manufacturing) Land Use Designation in the South Myrtle Avenue Corridor - Crossroads District, 2) increase the maximum allowable height of structures within the South Myrtle Avenue Corridor - Crossroads District from four to five stories, 3) amend the land use designation of the Project Site from BE (Business Enterprise) to O/RD/ LM, 4) amend the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) for the O/ RD/LM Land Use District in the South Myrtle Avenue Corridor - Crossroads District from 0.75 to 2.0, and 5) amend the text to correct typographical errors. The application also includes an amendment to the City’s Official Zoning Map to change the zoning designation of the Project Site from BE (Business Enterprise) to O/ RD/LM (Office, Research and Development, and Light Manufacturing) and an amendment to Title 17 (Zoning) of Monrovia Municipal Code Section 17.08.010 (Permitted Uses in Each Zone) of Chapter 17.08 (Permitted Uses) to allow hotels on parcels that are zoned O/RD/ LM and located within the South Myrtle Avenue Corridor - Crossroads District as identified in the General Plan upon the approval of a Conditional Use Permit (ZA2018-0001). The application includes a Tentative Parcel Map for consolidation of six lots into one (TPM 78325), a Conditional Use Permit to construct the development (CUP2018-0009), a Conditional Use Permit for the hotel operation (CUP2018-0011), and a Minor Exception request for the project to count 23 compact parking stalls toward the total parking requirement (ME2018-0006). PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION: On August 15, 2018, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the proposed project to the City Council ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Mitigated Negative Declaration (see below) APPLICANT:

Tharaldson Investments 4255 Dean Martin Drive, Suite J Las Vegas, Nevada 89103

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 102 West Huntington Drive (APNs: 8505801-901, 902, 903, 904, 905, 906) HEARING BODY: Monrovia City Council DATE AND HOUR OF HEARING: Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at 7:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as possible PLACE OF HEARING: Monrovia City Hall, Council Chambers, 415 South Ivy Avenue Monrovia, California PROPOSED PROJECT AREA MAP:

Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) the City has conducted an Initial Study that shows that the proposed project will not have a significant effect on the environment with the imposition of the proposed mitigation measures. The adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration is therefore proposed. The public comment period for the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration was July 16, 2018 – August 15, 2018. The City collected written comments on the proposed MND and accepted oral public comment at the Public Hearing held by the Planning Commission on August 15, 2018. The Initial Study and the draft Mitigated Negative Declaration are on file and available for review in the offices of the Planning Division at the address below and online at www.cityofmonrovia.org/planning (Development Spotlight). The purpose of the public hearing is to afford the public an opportunity to be heard concerning the proposed application. If you challenge this application in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Division at, or prior to, the public hearing. For further information regarding this application, please contact the Planning Division at (626) 932-5565. Staff Report pertaining to this item will be available on Thursday, August 30, 2018, after 4 p.m. at: Monrovia City Hall 415 South Ivy Avenue Monrovia, CA 91016 Este aviso es para informarle sobre una junta pública acerca de la propiedad indicada mas arriba. Si necesita información adicional en español, favor de ponerse en contacto con el Departamento de Planificación al número (626) 9325565. Sheri Bermejo Planning Division Manager PLEASE PUBLISH ON AUGUST 23, 2018 MONROVIA WEEKLY

Avalon Monrovia Specific Plan Tentative Parcel Map No. 82128, Conditional Use Permit CUP2018-0010 (Resolution 201843), Avalon Monrovia Specific Plan (Resolution 2018-44), Zoning Ordinance Text and Map Amendment (Ordinance No. 2018-08), Mitigated Negative Declaration (Resolution 2018-42)

REQUEST:

Develop a 2.06 acre site with a mixed use development composed of a 5-story, 6 level (rooftop terrace) building containing 154 apartment units with 2 private courtyards, a clubhouse and fitness area and 3,440 square feet of groundfloor commercial space (facing Myrtle Avenue), and a 5-story, 6-level, 286 space parking structure. A density bonus with development standard concessions has been applied pursuant to the State Density Bonus Law and 13 of the units will be reserved for very low income residents. The concessions requested pursuant to the State Density Bonus Law include building height and building size by exceeding the floor area ratio (FAR). The proposed project includes the adoption of the Avalon Monrovia Specific Plan, a Zoning Map amendment changing the ORDLM (Office/ Research and Development/Light Manufacturing) and M (Manufacturing) designations to SP (Specific Plan), an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to add Avalon Monrovia Specific Plan to Section 17.04.035 of the Monrovia Mu-

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nicipal Code, a Conditional Use Permit to construct the development and a Tentative Parcel Map to merge 6 parcels and a portion of an alley into a single development site.

however, the personal rep-resentative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or con-sented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested PLANNING COMMISSION person files an objection to the petiDECISION: On August 15, 2018 the Planning Commission tion and shows good cause why the recommended approval of the proposed project court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will to the City Council. be held on Sept. 7, 2018 at 8:30 AM development site. in Dept. No. 4 located at 111 N. Hill ENVIRONMENTAL St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. DETERMINATION: Mitigated Negative Declaration (see below) PLANNING COMMISSION IF YOU OBJECT to the grantDECISION: On August 15, 2018 the Planning Commission recommended approval ing of the petition, you should apof the proposed project to the City Council. pear at the hearing and state ayour APPLICANT: Avalon Bay Communities objections or file written objections 2050 Main Street, Suite 1200 ENVIRONMENTAL with the court before the hearing. DETERMINATION: Mitigated Negative Declaration (see below) Irvine, CA 92614 Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. APPLICANT: Avalon Bay Communities IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or PROPERTY ADDRESS: 815 and 825 South Myrtle Avenue and 2050 Main Street, Suite 1200 a contingent creditor of the dece126 West Walnut Avenue (APNs 8508Irvine, CA 92614 dent, you must file your claim with 006-037, 038, 039, 040, 054, and 055) the court and mail a copy to the PROPERTY ADDRESS: 815 and 825 South Myrtle Avenue and 126 West Walnut Avenue (APNs personal representative appointed 8508-006-037, 038, 039, 040, 054, and 055) by the court within the later of either HEARING BODY: Monrovia City Council (1) four months from the date of first HEARING BODY: Monrovia City Council issuance of letters to a general perDATE AND HOUR OF HEARING: Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at sonal representa-tive, as defined DATE AND HOUR OF HEARING: Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at 7:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as in section 58(b) of the California 7:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as possible possible Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal dePLACE OF HEARING: Monrovia City Monrovia Hall, Council City Chambers, 415 South Chambers, Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, PLACE OF HEARING: Hall, Council livery to you of a notice under secCalifornia 415 South Ivy Avenue tion 9052 of the Cali-fornia Probate Code. Monrovia, California Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your PROPOSED PROJECT AREA MAP: rights as a creditor. You may want PROPOSED PROJECT AREA MAP: 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: MELANIE J BROWN ESQ SBN 273866 CALLISTER BROBERG & BECKER ALC 700 N BRAND BLVD Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) the City has conducted an Initial Study that Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) the STE 560 shows that the proposed project will not have a significant effect on the environment with the imposition of City has conducted an The Initial Study shows that the Declaration proposed the proposed mitigation measures. adoption of that the Mitigated Negative is therefore GLENDALE CA 91203-1238 CN952218 ZIMMER project will not have a significant effect on the environment with the proposed. Aug 16,20,23, 2018 imposition of the proposed mitigation measures. The adoption of the ARCADIA WEEKLY The public comment period for the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration was July 16, 2018 to August

Mitigated Negative Declaration is therefore proposed.

15, 2018. The City collected written comments on the proposed MND and accepted oral public comment at the Public Hearing held by the Planning Commission on August 15, 2018. The Initial Study and the draft Mitigated Negative Declaration are on for file and for review in the offices of the Planning The public comment period the available proposed Mitigated Negative NOTICE Division at the address below and online at www.cityofmonrovia.org/planning (Development Spotlight). Declaration was July 16, 2018 to August 15, 2018. The City col-

OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF lected written comments on the proposed MND and accepted oral MEL LIU The purpose of the public hearing is to afford the public an opportunity to be heard concerning the public comment at the Public Hearing held by the Planning Commisproposed application. If you challenge this application in court, you may be limited to raising only those Case No. 18STPB07732 To all heirs, beneficiaries, sion on August 15, 2018. The Initial Study and the draft Mitigated creditors, contingent creditors, and Negative Declaration are on file and available for review in the ofpersons who may otherwise be fices of the Planning Division at the address below and online at interested in the will or estate, or www.cityofmonrovia.org/planning (Development Spotlight). both, of MEL LIU The purpose of the public hearing is to afford the public an opportunity to be heard concerning the proposed application. If you challenge this application in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Division at, or prior to, the public hearing. For further information regarding this application, please contact the Planning Division at (626) 932-5565. Staff Report pertaining to this item will be available on Thursday, August 30, 2018, after 4 p.m. at: Monrovia City Hall 415 South Ivy Avenue Monrovia, CA 91016 Este aviso es para informarle sobre una junta pública acerca de la propiedad indicada mas arriba. Si necesita información adicional en español, favor de ponerse en contacto con el Departamento de Planificación al número (626) 9325565. Sheri Bermejo Planning Division Manager PLEASE PUBLISH ON AUGUST 23, 2018 MONROVIA WEEKLY

Probate Notices NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF PATRICIA MAE ZIMMER Case No. 18STPB07381

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of PATRICIA MAE ZIMMER A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Michael Alma Miller in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGE-LES. THE PETITION FOR PRO-

BATE requests that Michael Alma Miller be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions,

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Tzuen Hong Fang, Guardian of Jaden Liu in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Tzeun Hong Fang be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the dece-dent. 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 Sept. 17, 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 ap-pointed 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 Califor-nia Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney 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 invento-ry 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: MEGAN E WAUGH ESQ SBN 294391 SCHOMER LAW GROUP APC 222 N PACIFIC COAST HWY STE 130 EL SEGUNDO CA 90245 CN952399 LIU Aug 23,27,30, 2018 ARCADIA WEEKLY

Public Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Division 6 of the Commercial Code) Escrow No. 324239-BY (1) Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named Seller(s) that a bulk sale is about to be made on personal property hereinafter described. (2) The name and business addresses of the seller are: HAPPY IN HAWAII LLC, 400 S Baldwin Ave. Ste 2200, Arcadia, CA 91007 (3) The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: Same as above (4) The names and business address of the Buyer(s) are YELLOW MONKEY INC. 400 S Baldwin Ave. Ste 2200, Arcadia, CA 91007 (5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are all fixture and equipment of that certain business located at: 400 S Baldwin Ave. Ste 2200, Arcadia, CA 91007. (6) The business name used by the seller(s) at said location is: MONKEY BAR. (7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is 09/11/18 at the office of Jade Escrow, Inc., 9604 Las Tunas Drive Temple City, CA 91780, Escrow No. 324239-BY, Escrow Officer: Betty Sit. (8) Claims may be filed with Same as "7" above. (9) The last date for filing claims is 09/10/18. (10) This Bulk Sale is subject to Section 6106.2 of the Uniform Commercial Code. (11) As listed by the Seller, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer are: none. Dated: August 20, 2018 TRANSFEREES: YELLOW MONKEY INC., a California Corporation By: S/ KAI LIN, President 8/23/18 CNS-3166569# ARCADIA WEEKLY

Trustee Notices TSG No.: 160328546 TS No.: L549972 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN: 5779-010-073 Property Address: 138 EL DORADO STREET #D ARCADIA, CA 91006 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/11/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 09/20/2018 at 10:00 A.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 12/15/2006, as Instrument No. 06 2796614, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of California. Executed by: HUGO YIN, A SINGLE MAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766 All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 5779-010-073 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 138 EL DORADO STREET #D, ARCADIA, CA 91006 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is

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$650,125.57. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916)939-0772 or visit this Internet Web http://search.nationwideposting.com/propertySearchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case L549972 Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: First American Title Insurance Company 4795 Regent Blvd, Mail Code 1011-F Irving, TX 75063 First American Title Insurance Company MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)939-0772 NPP0337703 To: ARCADIA WEEKLY 08/09/2018, 08/16/2018, 08/23/2018 ARCADIA WEEKLY NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Recording requested by: TS No. CA-18-813988NJ Order No.: 8732708 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/21/2014. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the accrued principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the trustee for the total

amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): MICHAEL DENNIS TREROTOLA, AN UNMARRIED MAN Recorded: 2/27/2014 as Instrument No. 20140202348 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 10/2/2018 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766 Amount of accrued balance and other charges: $411,220.45 The purported property address is: 119 Norumbega Drive, Monrovia, CA 91016 Assessor's Parcel No. : 8518-005-023 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the trustee: CA-18-813988-NJ. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the mortgagor, the mortgagee, or the mortgagee's attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right's against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-18-813988-NJ IDSPub #0143191 8/16/2018 8/23/2018 8/30/2018 MONROVIA WEEKLY

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Arcadia football’s 50-point second quarter propels it to a big win over La Salle in their season opener at Salter Stadium. –Photo by Aaron Valdez / Beacon Media News

Arcadia Snags Huge Victory in Season Opener

f there is any team that knows how to start a season on the right foot, the Arcadia football team certainly knows how to get it done as the Apaches rolled to a 64-0 win over La Salle in the inaugural game of the 2018 season. Prior to kickoff, spectators were presented with a ceremony that honored brothers J.D. and Ziska, who died just seven months apart between 2017 and 2018. The duo both played

quarterback for Arcadia around the turn of the millennium and were all-leaguers that led the Apaches to several league titles. Following the ceremony, the game began as the first quarter saw a scoreless stalemate between Arcadia and La Salle. However, the Apaches caught fire in the second, opening up a massive 50-0 lead to take into the break. In the second half, Arcadia continued to

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dominate on all fronts. Junior quarterback Dylan Guerra was subbed off in the third after posting 289 yards, including two touchdown passes in the first half. It was a solid first outing for Guerra as many questions were surrounding the Apaches as to who was going to be their next quarterback. Arcadia will next travel to Cathedral High School on Friday for a highly anticipated game against the Phantoms.

We are only one week into the high school football season but the Muir Mustangs are already turning heads as they traveled out to the opposite end of the San Gabriel Valley (SGV) and defeated Charter Oak 35-24 on Friday. Charter Oak has always been renowned as one of SGV’s longtime powerhouses. However, Muir went into its season opener showing it’s not a team to be taken lightly. Despite falling behind by a touchdown in the first quarter, the Mustangs quickly recovered to get themselves back in the game. Mustangs’ quarterback Brian Love led the charge, throwing for 275 yards (15 of 22) with a couple of

The Muir Mustangs picked up a statement win over SGV powerhouse Charter Oak on Friday. – Courtesy photo / Twitter, @JohnMuirHS

touchdown passes. Love was complimented by an impressive performance by running back Jahlique Stephens, who burned the Charter Oak defense all game as he recorded 12 carries for 125 yards to go along with two touchdowns. Muir’s defense also made critical plays to prevent

the Chargers from building momentum. Linebacker Adrian Zepeda had a big hand in disrupting Charter Oaks’ offense, picking up eight tackles. The Mustangs will not return to the gridiron until Aug. 31 when they head up north to take on Stellar Prep from Oakland.

Monrovia volleyball extended its win streak to three games after defeating Burbank on Tuesday. – Photo by Aaron Valdez / Beacon Media News

Monrovia Blitzes Burbank En Route To Third Straight Victory The Monrovia girls’ volleyball team is off to its best start in years as it opens the season 3-0 after defeating Burbank in straight sets on Tuesday. “It’s really important to start off the season strong, especially against tough competition,” said Monrovia Head Coach Ashlee Sinic. “We want to make a statement especially for CIF that we deserve a higher ranking than what we had last year and do

our best to beat teams that are in higher divisions than us.” So far the Wildcats have done just that, making light work of Westridge, Glendora, and now Burbank to maintain an unblemished record. During this three-game win streak, Monrovia has only dropped one set, which was in its 3-1 victory over Glendora last Thursday. In Tuesday’s game against Burbank, the Wildcats did well to control the tempo and build healthy leads in order to comfortably close out each set. And though each set was more competitive than the last, Monrovia’s scrappy play style and team chemistry ultimately led to set wins of 25-12, 25-18 and 25-21. Sinic said that she is still experimenting with lineups, rotations, and offensive schemes considering the season is still young. However, she also said the players have

responded well and have found ways to adjust, especially some of the underclassmen. “The younger girls got some time today, which was great, and they integrated themselves into the team in a way that allowed the starters to feel comfortable with them,” Sinic said. Despite the recent success, the Wildcats will quickly need to refocus for their biggest test up to date as they travel to Arcadia for a marquee match-up against the Apaches on Thursday. This will be a rematch of last season’s firstround game between the two sides in which Arcadia eliminated Monrovia from the CIF playoffs. “It’s important we continue to grow and continue to rely on our leadership and our seniors to make sure that the rest of our girls are feeling comfortable,” Sinic said.

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