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PASADENA’S DESIDERIO NEIGHBORHOOD PARK PROJECT WILL PROCEED AS PLANNED
Colorado Street Bridge emergency fencing to be completed by Sept. 27 the matter for design review. The District 6 gherrera@beaconmedianews.com representative, who called for the vote on ollowing weeks Aug. 27 when dozens of tense public of protesters and local opposition, the media packed the council Desiderio Neigh- chambers, fell just one borhood Park project will vote shy at council’s latest proceed as planned after meeting – the request to Councilmember Steve reconsider the park design Madison was unable to was unable to pass by a rally five votes from his colleagues to re-agendize SEE DESIDERIO PARK PAGE 11
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In response to a 14-hour standoff between a would-be jumper and first responders on Sept. 2, the city has decided to install 10-foot-tall emergency fencing along the entire length of the Colorado Street Bridge. - Photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News
FORMER PASADENA MAYOR HONORED BY SINGPOLI GROUP Business leaders gathered for Innovate Pasadena Leadership Circle event Staff WRITER editorial@beaconmedianews.com
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Former Pasadena Mayor Bill Bogaard was honored by real estate investment and services firm Singpoli Group with a plaque recognizing Bogaard’s support of innovation and economic development throughout
Leadership Pasadena Welcomes the Class of 2019 Staff WRITER editorial@beaconmedianews.com
Leadership Pasadena (LP) welcomed 22 members of the new class of 2019
at an all-day training and evening reception at Carnegie Observatory in Pasadena. “The leadership at Carnegie Observatory are
the most gracious hosts,” declared Leadership Pasadena’s Cindy Bengtson, “helping throughout the SEE LEADERSHIP PAGE 10
the City of Pasadena at the firm’s Hotel Constance during a private event held by Innovate Pasadena on the evening of Sept. 13. More than 150 people were in attendance at the exclusive, invitation-only event, SEE FORMER PASADENA MAYOR HONORED PAGE 10
Man Charged With Murder in Pasadena Staff WRITER editorial@beaconmedianews.com
A 66-year-old man is charged with fatally stabbing a man and wounding another man outside a Pasadena bar on Sept. 12, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office
announced. Jose Antonio Santiago has been charged with two felony counts in case GA104289: one count of murder and one count of attempted murder.
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Governor Jerry Brown signed SB 972, suicide prevention legislation authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino. “I would like to thank Governor Brown for signing SB 972 and his support on this important issue. As a father and a legislator, the safety of our children continues to be a priority. My hope is to foster an open dialogue about suicide and to help prevent these horrific tragedies. If one life can be saved through this bill then all of our efforts will have been worth it,” commented Senator Portantino.
Senator Portantino is a strong advocate for suicide prevention and mental health policy. SB 972 requires public, charter, and private schools that serve pupils from seventh – 12th and higher education to print the National Suicide Prevention Hotline telephone number on student identification cards. Adolescent suicide and selfinflicted injury are a serious social and public health concern. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide is the second leading cause of death among young people
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ages 15-24. SB 972 is supported by the American Academy of Pediatrics California, American Foundation for
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Leagues’ State Public Affairs Committee, Pal Alto MidPeninsula Junior League, California School Boards Association, California School Nurses Organization, California State PTA, County Behavioral Health Directors Association, Disability Rights California (DRC), Hathaway–Sycamores, Hacienda La Puente Unified School District, High School Parent Engagement Group, Mental Health America of California (MHAC), Pacific Clinics, and Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) Administrators of California.
Read-Aloud Workshop at Arcadia Public Library The Arcadia Public Library’s Children’s Department is offering a free, two-part workshop on reading aloud to children from 7 to 8 p.m., on Sept. 20 and 27. This series will cover the importance of reading aloud, useful tips and techniques, and strategies for selecting read aloud materials. Parents, grandparents, caregivers, and educators are welcome. For more information, call (626) 821-5566 or visit the Arcadia Public Library’s website at ArcadiaCA.gov/ library. The Arcadia Public Library is located at 20 W. Duarte Rd., Arcadia. The Library is open Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. and Friday
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The Swinging 8 Balls and The Sundowners kept festival goers on the dance floor in between enjoying the amber nectar from the gods. – Photos by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News
Third Annual Monrovia Station Beer Wine & Music Festival With plenty of craft beer, wine sampling and live music, the San Gabriel Valley community celebrated the third annual Monrovia Station Beer, Wine & Music Festival last Saturday. The event benefits the Monrovia Chamber of Commerce and the Boys & Girls Club of the Foothills. More than 30 craft beers and wines were offered, coming directly to you from California’s best artisanal makers and the original Wine of the Month Club.
Monrovia’s 38 Degrees lined up some of the area’s best local breweries including Hop Secret. There was delicious food and great music from the Swinging 8 Balls and The Sundowners. Ted Jorgensen, a local beer enthusiast who came all the way from Altadena said this beer fest was “one of the best damn beer festivals ever held locally.” He added that his preference in brews - IPA’s –“were in abundance.”
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Al Parker’s Modernist Artworks Displayed in Sierra Madre Sierra Madre City Hall presents a collection of work from artist and illustrator, Al Parker (1906 – 1985). The collection can be viewed at 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. during regular business hours in the main lobby at City Hall through Nov. 26. A founder of the modern glamour aesthetic, Alfred Charles Parker defined the progressive look and feel of published imagery at a time of sweeping change. His innovative,
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Who Wants to be Pampered in Pasadena? To celebrate its first store in Pasadena, mattress retailer Mattress Firm is giving back to the community in more ways than one. Take a moment to say “ahhh” by stepping back from all of the hustle and bustle and enjoy a
little pampering like complimentary neck and shoulder massages. Visit Mattress Firm, located at 455 S. Lake Ave. #14, on Saturday, Sept. 29 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to rest, recharge and help the community all at
once. Attendees who donate new shoes for the company’s Shoe Drive for Foster Kids will receive a chair massage and/or a mini makeover, from My Beauty Mark Makeup Academy, along with delicious sips and snacks.
Senior Health Fair at Arcadia Community Center Arcadia Senior Services in partnership with Methodist Hospital is having its annual Health Fair, “Catch the Wellness Wave” on Sept. 21. It will take place at the Arcadia Community Center, located at 365 Campus Drive. There will be information booths and health screenings from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Two health screenings
need appointments; a $7 carotid artery screening and a free hearing test. These appointments can be made by calling Arcadia Senior Services (626) 574-5130. Additional free screenings are blood pressure, bone density, pulmonary function test, and more. There will be healthy food samples, vendors,
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ARCADIA Sept.9 Just after 3 p.m., an officer responded to the 900 block of West Fairview Avenue regarding a vehicle burglary report. An unknown suspect entered the vehicle that was parked along the roadway by unknown means and stole several pieces of property that were inside. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located. Sept. 10 At around 3 a.m., officers responded to the parking structure of 24 Hour Fitness, 125 N. First Ave., regarding a GPS tracker notification. Arcadia PD detectives had previously deployed a decoy vehicle with property containing a tracking device to combat the increase in vehicle burglaries around the city. An investigation revealed the suspects smashed the windows to the vehicle and fled the scene with the stolen property. Officers located the suspects in their vehicle with the stolen property. The 27-year-old male and 28-year-old female, both from El Monte, were arrested. Sept. 11 Just after 11 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near the intersection of Huntington Drive and Golden West Avenue for having expired registration. The license plate falsely displayed a current year tab. The officer contacted the driver and an investigation revealed he was in possession of cocaine. The 62-year-old male from El Monte was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Sept. 12 Just before 11 a.m., an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 700 block of Arcadia Avenue regarding a burglary report. An investigation revealed the unknown suspect(s) removed the screen to an open master bedroom window while the residents were in the living room. The
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crime blotters suspect(s) made entry, stole approximately $1,000 in cash and fled the scene through a back door without being detected. Just after 10 p.m., an officer was dispatched to Starbucks, 5 W. Live Oak Ave., regarding multiple reports of a drunk driver. The officer located the suspect vehicle, which was still running, illegally parked in a handicapped parking stall. Upon contacting the driver, the officer detected a strong odor of alcohol emitting from the driver. Through a series of tests, the officer determined the 61-year-old male from Temple City was driving under the influence of an alcoholic beverage. The suspect was arrested. Sept. 13 At approximately 4:30 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 1500 block of Christine Lane regarding a burglary. An investigation revealed unknown suspect(s) entered the home by kicking in and removing the pedestrian door of the garage. The suspect(s) entered the home, stole jewelry and fled the scene undetected.
Arcadia City Jail for booking. At about 12:30 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Peck Road and Clark Street for having expired registration. Upon contacting the driver, the officer discovered the 40-year-old male from Azusa was driving with a suspended license. He was cited and released in the field. The vehicle was left legally parked. Sept. 15 Just before 6:30 p.m., officers responded to Burlington Coat Factory, 1201 S. Baldwin Ave., regarding the report of a vehicle burglary. While conducting an investigation, a suspicious subject ran from the officers after they attempted to speak with him. The suspect was ultimately detained and it was discovered that he was in possession of burglary tools, a stun gun, methamphetamine, heroin, and drug paraphernalia. The 45-year-old male from Stevensville, Montana was arrested.
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Just after 9 p.m., officers were dispatched to a residential complex in the 1100 block of Fairview Avenue regarding the report of a battery. An investigation revealed an argument occurred between two residents. A male adult struck another male adult in his face with his fist, causing his tooth to be knocked out and lacerations to his mouth. The 29-year-old male from Arcadia was arrested. Sept. 14 Just after 10 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 500 block of Santa Cruz Road regarding the report of a reported stolen vehicle in the area. Officers located the vehicle and the driver. The driver was found to be in possession of a BB gun, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. He also had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. The 45-yearold male from Rialto was arrested and transported to the
At 12:49 a.m., a resident in the 400 block of Monrovista reported her ex-boyfriend was continuously driving by her house honking his horn. Officers responded to the area and located the driver, who was found to be heavily intoxicated. Field sobriety tests were conducted, and the subject was arrested for DUI. At 8:46 a.m., the owner of a business in the 1000 block of South Mountain arrived to work and discovered the warehouse and been burglarized sometime during the night and his black Volkswagen had been stolen from inside the building. At 12:15 p.m., a resident in the 800 block of West Duarte was checking his bank account statement and saw several charges that he did not make. All of the charges were from online purchases.
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Sept. 9 At 9:06 a.m., an employee of a store in the 1600 block of South Mountain reported three male subjects had just run out of the store with power tools and did not pay for them. One of the subjects yelled at employees that he would shoot them if they tried to stop them. Officers searched the area for the suspects, but were unable to locate them. At 1:15 p.m., a caller reported a male and female subject yelling at each other in the 1700 block of South Myrtle. Officers arrived and contacted both subjects. A computer check revealed one of them had a warrant for his arrest, so he was taken into custody. At 11:42 p.m., an officer was patrolling the 2500 block of South Myrtle when he saw a motorist speeding. As he attempted to catch up to the vehicle, he saw the vehicle drive through two solid red lights. He stopped the vehicle and contacted the driver, who was found to be heavily intoxicated. After field sobriety tests were conducted, the driver was arrested for DUI. Sept. 10 At 12:02 a.m., a caller reported a male subject lying in the street in the 200 block of South Encinitas. Officers responded and contacted the subject. He was heavily intoxicated and unable to care for his own safety, so officers took him into custody. At 4:31 p.m., a resident in the 800 block of West Chestnut walked outside his home and attempted to start his vehicle, but it wouldn’t start. He lifted the hood and discovered
someone had stolen the car battery. Another resident in the same block reported their car battery was also stolen. At 9:08 p.m., an employee of a business in the 800 block of East Huntington reported the business had just been robbed. Two male subjects entered the business brandishing handguns and demanded cash, while a third subject remained outside as a lookout. The employees handed over cash and the suspects fled the area. Officers responded and searched for the suspects, but could not locate them. At 11:01 p.m., a resident in the 100 block of North Canyon reported seeing a male subject attempting to gain entry into a locked vehicle. When officers arrived, they watched the suspect gain entry. The suspect was rummaging through the inside of the vehicle as officers contacted him. The vehicle did not belong to him, so he was arrested. Sept. 11 At 7:16 p.m., a resident in the 400 block of South Fifth walked outside his home and attempted to start his vehicle, but it wouldn’t start. He looked inside the engine compartment and discovered someone had stolen his car battery. Sept. 12 At 11:07 a.m., a resident in the 200 block of North Shamrock reported her roommate had just hit her. They had been arguing about the victim taking a plant with her as she was moving out. Officers responded and after an investigation, took the suspect into custody.
At 6:05 p.m., a caller reported a motorist had just collided into the side of a house in the 300 block of North Canyon. Officers responded, along with Monrovia Paramedics, and contacted the driver. The driver had suffered a heart attack while driving. He did not have any injuries from the collision. He was transported to a nearby hospital.
SIERRA MADRE Sept. 12 A man was contacted at about 7:14 p.m. due to drinking in public and being intoxicated in the 00 block of West Sierra Madre Boulevard. The man was subsequently arrested for public intoxication and for an additional outside warrant. Sept.14 Between 4:58 a.m. and 5:17 a.m., an unknown male subject entered the driveway in the 200 block of Grove Street. The male subject was seen on video surveillance cameras attempting to open the driver’s side door by pulling on the door handle. The suspect then fled the scene on a bicycle. At 3:03 p.m. officers responded to a traffic collision where the vehicle crashed into a brick mailbox at a residence in the 100 block South Rancho Road due to a medical emergency. Sept. 16 At approximately 5:10 a.m., video cameras showed an unknown male subject walk up the driveway in the 2000 block of Liliano Drive and enter an unlocked vehicle. The suspect then fled the scene.
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Did You Know the Rose Parade Has a ‘Twisted Sister?’ If pristine floral floats and wellrehearsed drill teams sounds like a snoozefest, Pasadena hosts another parade every year that’s been described as the Rose Parade’s “twisted sister.” The Doo Dah Parade is a celebration of all things weird, whimsical, and profane. It
looks like it belongs more in Portland, Ore. than Pasadena. Want to see drag queens on Harleys? How about a functional car that’s also a swimming pool? A marching grill team? An eight-person bicycle? Yes? Then the Doo Dah is the parade for you.
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FRIday - SEPTEMBER 21 The Mellow D’z at Nano Café, Sept. 21 from 7 – 10 p.m. (322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA 91024). Go for dinner and stay to dance along to live music from the last 40 years. Admission is free but dinner is not. For more information on Nano Café visit thenanocafe.com. For more information on the event, visit their events page on Facebook page at @ TheNanoCafe. – SIERRA MADRE
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Bon Jovi Tribute by Wanted at The Rose Sept. 21 at 10pm
Star Party Gala with Steve Tyrell at Arcadia Performing Arts Foundation, Sept. 22 at 5 p.m. (188 Campus Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007). Grammy Award-winning jazz legend Steve Tyrell will headline this gala. There will be appetizers, a four-course dinner, and a silent auction as well. Tickets range from $20 to $300. For more information, visit arcadiapaf. org. – ARCADIA The Nerd Side of Life at the Pasadena Convention Center, Sept. 22 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (300 E. Green St., Pasadena, CA 91101). Nerds and cosplayers alike will have a chance to enjoy: karaoke, photo meet-ups, cosplay contests, photo shoots, 120 vendors and artists, panels, special guests, a gaming tournament, a zombie shooting gallery, and live music. General admission is $18 when purchased online prior to event day and $20 when purchased at the door. For more information, visit visitpasadena.com. – PASADENA Big Night Out Masquerade at Liongate Manor, Sept. 22 from 5 – 10 p.m. (555 S. San Rafael, Pasadena, CA 91105). This themed masquerade soiree will feature: an opportunity to bid on premier auction items, live music, ambient performances, delicious bites, signature cocktails, fun photo ops, and an opportunity to bring awareness to Thrive Tribe Foundation’s ongoing mission to end the stigma and transmission of HIV. Individual tickets range from $100 to $200. For more information, visit bignightoutla.org. - PASADENA
SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 23 Mid-Autumn Festival at The Langham Huntington, Sept. 23 from 5 – 9 p.m. (1401 S. Oak Knoll Ave., Pasadena, CA 91106). This night market-style dining celebration will include live music and family-friendly interactive food stations like dim sum, noodles, tea, mooncakes and more, all served under a canopy of brightly-colored lanterns. Tickets are $88 for adults and $38 for children three to 12-yearsold. For more information, visit langhamhotels.com. – PASADENA Tyler Preston, Korpus Kristy, and Paul Inman’s Delivery at Adams’ Pack Station, Sept. 23 from noon – 5 p.m. (Chantry Flat, Sierra Madre, CA 91024). Hike up in the morning, enjoy these acoustic intimate performances and enjoy a burger (veggie if you prefer), grilled hot dogs, Panini sandwiches, and drinks. Admission is free but parking is $10 on Sundays.
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Bon Jovi Tribute by Wanted at The Rose – Pasadena, Sept. 21 at 10 p.m. (245 E. Green VIEW FULL LIST OF EVENTS St., Pasadena, CA 91101). Wanted creates a fun concert environment in the style, vibe ON Our Website and atmosphere of the spectacle that is known as a live Bon Jovi show. Tickets are $19.50 plus applicable fees. For more information, visit wheremusicmeetsthesoul. com. - Calendar by Fabiola Diaz, - PASADENA editorial@beaconmedianews.com
For more information, visit adamspackstation. com. – SIERRA MADRE Jazz and Blues at Myrtle Tree Garden Café & Market, Sept. 23 from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. (407 S. Myrtle, CA 91016). Standard Fare provides cool jazz and blues tunes while you enjoy four types of wine and three types of cheese. This event is $12 per person or $20 for couples. For more information, visit myrtletreecafe.com or the Café’s Facebook page. – MONROVIA Paint Nite at Vertical Wine Bistro, Sept. 23 from 5 – 8 p.m. (70 N. Raymond Ave., Pasadena, CA 91103). Grab your friends and spend two hours drinking, laughing, and flexing your creative muscles. Tickets are $45 per person which includes supplies. Food and drinks can be purchased during the event itself. For more information, visit paintnite.com. - PASADENA
CA 91007). There will be no shortage of food, beer and wine to sample as you meet with local vendors. General admission is $50 and VIP admission is $75. For more information, visit arcadiacachamber.org. – ARCADIA Off the Page at the Sierra Madre Playhouse, Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. (87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA 91024). Enjoy a staged reading of “Butterflies are Free” by Leonard Gershe. This series is free to the public. For more information, visit sierramadreplayhouse. org. – SIERRA MADRE
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Vegetarian Cuisine at Sauté Culinary Academy, Sept. 25 from 6 – 9 p.m. (150 E. Colorado Blvd., Monrovia, CA 91016). This class focuses exclusively on techniques and principles for cooking vegetarian meals. Tickets are $75 per person. For more information, visit sauteacademy.com. – MONROVIA
Taste of Arcadia at Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, Sept. 24 from 5:30 – 9 p.m. (301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia,
Cocktail and Food Pairing at 38 Degrees Ale House & Grill, Sept. 25 from 7 – 10 p.m. (110 E. Colorado Blvd., Monrovia, CA 91016). This five-course meal curated by Chef James Boyle
will be paired with specialty cocktails from cocktail director Johan Dardon. Tickets are $55 but seating is limited. Call (626) 4085544 to make reservations or to get more information. - MONROVIA
WEDNESday - SEPTEMBER 26 Jazz on the Green at Castle Green, Sept. 26 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. (99 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena, CA 91105). Spend the evening dancing to live jazz by LosAKAtombros, eating, drinking, and making new friends. Tickets are $95. For more information, visit friendsindeedpas.org.
thursday - SEPTEMBER 27 – PASADENA Mario Kart Tournament at Mt. Lowe Brewing Co., Sept. 27 from 7 – 9 p.m. (150 E. Saint Joseph St., Arcadia, CA 91006). Gather your friends and challenge them to take on Rainbow Road. There is a $10 entry fee that includes a pint of your choice. For more information, visit mtlowebrewing.com. - ARCADIA
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Visit Favorite Movie and TV Show Sets on the Pasadena Film Tour Filming locations of shows such as “Beverly Hills 90210” and movies like “Back to the Future,”“Legally Blonde” and “La La Land,” may be part of this fun excursion alex CORDERO corderoalex82@yahoo.com
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ave you ever fantasized about visiting the place where a popular television show or famous movie was filmed? My Valley Pass, a network guide that headlines entertainment, is proudly presenting Pasadena Film Tour on Sept. 24. The special three hour driving tour will be featuring iconic locations in the City of Roses where TV shows and movies have been filmed. The tour will be guided by Jared Cowan, a film enthusiast, photographer and camera operator. Filming locations of shows such as “Beverly Hills 90210” and movies like “Back to the Future,” “Legally Blonde” and “La La Land,” just to name a few, may be part of this fun excursion. One of the places that you might get to see is the Gamble House. This place
The Gamble House was the exterior location of Doc Brown’s mansion. - Photo by Alex Cordero / Beacon Media News
was the exterior location of Doc Brown’s mansion in the film “Back to the Future.” However, the interior scenes were filmed in a different house called the Blacker House. Both houses designed by the same architects, Charles and Henry Greene. Other houses featured throughout the movie were also filmed not far from one another in the City of Pasadena. Recreating environments
to match the description of what is taking place in a movie is all part of the fun that comes with film making. For example, a movie may display taking place in Boston, Massachusetts when in reality the filming took place in Pasadena, California. The movie “Legally Blonde” displays scenes taking place at Harvard University but in fact some of the scenes were actually filmed in Pasadena. Places like Rose City High
Touch-a-Truck Returns to Delight Children in Arcadia Southern California Children’s Museum’s (SCCM) signature Touch-aTruck event is back. This year, it’s happening on Saturday, Sept. 29, at Santa Anita Park. The event will go from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (with a horn free hour from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.). SCCM’s Touch-a- Truck event is a hands-on learning experience for children to explore a variety of large trucks, heavy machinery, recreational vehicles, emergency vehicles, and more. The event is part of SCCM’s broader goal to provide playbased activities designed to foster excitement and spark a real sense of wonder in all children. Tickets for the event are $5 per individual or $15 for a family of four. Children under the age of one enter for no cost. Tickets can be purchased at ticketpeak.
com/res/socalkids. For more information on the event or to learn more about Southern California Children’s Museum, visit socalkids.org. If your child has ever wanted to climb a bulldozer this is the event for them. – Courtesy photo / SCCM
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Come to Die in Pasadena Arriving at their death is promised to be an “absolute hoot” A Noise Within (ANW), the acclaimed classical repertory theatre, presents Tom Stoppard’s “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead,” the Tony Award-winning play that first brought Stoppard to the attention of an international audience – a position he has held in the half century since its premiere in 1967. ANW Producing Artistic Director Geoff Elliott directs. “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are
Dead” performs from Oct. 7 to Nov. 18. Hamlet is turned topsy-turvy in this brilliant comedy that thrusts Shakespeare’s two minor characters to the frontlines with no rules except one: they are destined to die. Read More at, PasadenaIndependent.com
School, All Saints Church and the Pasadena Central Library were transformed to appear to be Harvard University in the movie. The same concept applies to the filming of the famous television show of the nineties called “Beverly Hills 90210.” Read More at, PasadenaIndependent.com
Beginners and experts alike can enjoy this ancient craft in the setting of a beautiful Japanese garden. – Courtesy photo
Learn to Make Origami at Storrier Stearns Japanese Garden in Pasadena The Storrier Stearns Japanese Garden will hold its annual Pasadena Origami Festival on Sept. 30 from 12 – 4 p.m. as part of this month's Open Day Last Sunday. Traditional Japanese origami has been practiced since the Edo period (1603–1867) and now beginners and experts alike can enjoy this ancient craft in the setting of a beautiful Japanese garden. In a garden turned into an outdoor paper folding classroom, a community of children and adults will have the guidance of experts to help them transform the flat squares of origami paper, provided by the garden, into delicate sculptures to treasure or give as gifts. Experienced paper folders from the Pacific
Ocean Paperfolders (POP) as well as the garden's own Origami Club teacher, Nick Cavallo-will show participants, step by step, how to make fanciful forms such as Japanese peace cranes, flowers, boxes, frogs, and even heart-shaped greeting cards. There will also be lectures and book-signings that will include storigami with origami artist and children's book author Joel Stern, “New Expressions in Origami Art” with Meher McArthur, “The Complete Story of Sadako Sasaki” with animator and arts activist Sue DiCicco. Japanese tea will be served and Japanese snacks, origami books, and origami paper will be for sale. Picnics are welcome. Reservations are required.
Dorian Gray Hopes to Entrance Pasadena Audiences A Noise Within (ANW), the acclaimed classical repertory theatre presents “A Picture of Dorian Gray,” based on the novella by Oscar Wilde and adapted and directed by Michael Michetti. “A Picture of Dorian Gray” performs Sept. 23 – Nov. 16. Entranced by the beauty of his own portrait, Dorian Gray sells his soul to preserve his youth and pays a price. This haunting and seductive adaptation lets Wilde’s language and wit sparkle, but strips bare the themes of hedonism and the insatiable pursuit of pleasure. “As Gray descends into debauchery, those around him are drawn to their own ruin like moths to a flame,” says Geoff Elliott, co-produc-
Entranced by the beauty of his own portrait, Dorian Gray sells his soul to preserve his youth and pays a price. - Courtesy photo
ing artistic director at ANW. Michetti’s adaptation, first produced at Boston Court Pasadena in 2006.
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Arcadia Resident Exhibits Photography at Gilb Museum The photography of Arcadia resident Jenny Fung will be on exhibit at the Gilb Museum of Arcadia History through Saturday, Dec. 29. This exhibit focuses on the abstract concepts of linear images of Arcadia and how they bring profound introspection and meaning.
For more information, call (626) 574-5440 or visit the Gilb Museum’s webpage arcadiaca. gov/government/city-departments/museum. The Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage is located at 380 W. Huntington Drive in Arcadia. The Museum is open Tuesdays through Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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Fuller’s 13-acre campus includes 267 multifamily residential units and 300,000 square feet of office, administrative and classroom space as well as a separate library building and considerable open space. - Courtesy photo
POP Demands That Development of Fuller Include Affordable Housing for Pasadenans Pasadenans Organizing for Progress (POP) sent a letter on Sept. 16 to Pasadena city officials as well as the Fuller Theological Seminary president and board of trustees demanding that future development of the Fuller campus – which the school is abandoning to move to Pomona – incorporate strict guidelines that require significant affordable housing and other community benefits. The letter called on Fuller to temporarily cease its efforts to sell its land
holdings in Pasadena, so the city and POP can discuss a “community benefits agreement” (CBA) that will govern future development of the site. POP sent the letter to Mayor Terry Tornek, members of the City Council, Pasadena Planning Director David Reyes, Fuller President Mark Labberton, members of the City Planning Commission, the entire Fuller Board of Trustees, and CBRE (the real estate broker that is soliciting development proposals on Fuller’s behalf). CBA’s are used in many
other cities to make sure that developers address community needs. The Fuller campus, located in downtown Pasadena, is one of the largest development sites in the city. Its 13-acre campus includes 267 multifamily residential units and 300,000 square feet of office, administrative and classroom space as well as a separate library building and considerable open space. Read More at, PasadenaIndependent.com
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including local business leaders, entrepreneurs and investors who support Innovate Pasadena’s efforts to create a vibrant ecosystem of technology, design, and innovation in the greater Pasadena region. The event was hosted by Innovate Pasadena to engage current and prospective members of the organization’s Leadership Circle, comprised of individuals whose philanthropic commitment to Innovate Pasadena fuels a wide array of programming focused on knowledge sharing, regional promotion and community building. The reception was held at the recently expanded Hotel Constance on the
Bill Bogaard’s support of innovation and economic development throughout the City of Pasadena has been invaluable. – Photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News
third-floor terrace, which features lounge seating, a sparkling swimming pool and stunning views of the San Gabriel Mountains. Executive Chef Claud Beltran presided over hors d’oeuvres, a carving station, dinner buffet, and full bar. Formal remarks were
kicked off by Mark Breitenberg, vice president of Innovate Pasadena, in a meeting room located adjacent to the terrace. Read More at, PasadenaIndependent.com
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day to insure the maximum learning experience for our class.” The history of 20th century astronomy is inextricably linked to the Carnegie observatories. From the revelation of the universe’s expansion to the discovery of
dark energy, Carnegie observatories’ scientists have transformed humankind’s understanding of the cosmos. Leadership Pasadena is proud to begin its 2019 program at Carnegie. The Class of 2019 includes Ava Alexandar, Barbara Avouac, Alexander Boekelheide, Becca
Channell, Neal Cheng, Ali Everett, Nick Everett, James Farr, Scott Feldmann, Tina Fox,, Ervin Galvan, Maribell Gonzalez Anthony James, Marleni Jimenez, Alexandra Katsas, Bonnie Martinez, Kaya Plansker, Dioni Rovello, Rebecca Takahashi, JenniferTorres Siders, Heather Wall and Katarina Yang.
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PASADENANS IT’S TIME TO UPDATE YOUR VOTER REGISTRATION INFO Pasadena residents are reminded that Tuesday, Sept. 25, is National Voter Registration Day. Residents may register to vote or update voter registration information at one of eight locations in the city where volunteers
will be ready to assist with completion of the forms. “National Voter Registration Day highlights the importance of registering to vote or updating registration information in time for Election Day (Nov. 5),” states
Pasadena City Clerk Mark Jomsky. “We encourage all eligible residents to register to vote.” Read More at, PasadenaIndependent.com
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Santiago was scheduled for arraignment on Sept. 17 in Department D of the Los Angeles County Superior Court, Pasadena Branch. The felony complaint includes allegations that the defendant personally used a knife and inflicted
great bodily injury. Deputy District Attorney Christopher Stogel is assigned to the case. Prosecutors said Santiago allegedly stabbed Jerry Chan, 42, and Dan Trevino, 32, in the 2600 block of East Colorado Boulevard. Chan was
fatally stabbed and Trevino was stabbed in the leg. The defendant was arrested soon after the attack. If convicted as charged, he faces a maximum possible sentence of life in state prison. The case is being investigated by the Pasadena Police Department.
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count of 4-4. Councilmembers Victor Gordo, Gene Masuda, and Andy Wilson supported Madison’s motion, while Councilmembers Margaret McAustin, Tyron Hampton, Vice-Mayor John Kennedy, and Mayor Terry Tornek all voted in opposition. Despite the fact that the item was intended to be a simple call-up vote and was not slated for a full-blown discussion, council’s deliberation, which included lengthy public testimony from several unsettled residents, ran close to two hours. As has become evident over the past few months, the Desiderio Park issue was far from a simple matter – what began as a controversy regarding the location of a proposed restroom grew into a larger case of public safety
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when residents began to question the city’s decision to place a children’s play space underneath the Colorado Street Bridge. “Tonight, the question is, can I beg, borrow, and steal the votes of four of my colleagues to join me,” began Madison, “there are clearly enough substantial issues here that make it more than reasonable for us to take another look … we find ourselves with a design that places a tot lot and a parking lot right in the direct danger zone of those suicides … I respectfully ask
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How Can You Help the Arcadia Educational Foundation? The Arcadia Educational Foundation (AEF) is a nonprofit organization that was founded in 1981 in response to substantially reduced federal and state funding for California public schools. The AEF’s purpose is to raise funds for the Arcadia Unified School District. The Foundation is administered by parent and community member trustees who represent the interests of each of Arcadia’s 10 public schools. AEF runs the annual summer school program and offers $25,000 in teacher grants each year. It also funds the District-wide phone and text communication system so that school officials can communicate with parents
in a timely and convenient manner. In recent years AEF has also funded teacher positions due to state-wide budget cuts. AEF is interested in your opinions and has an AEF Donor Survey you can take. You can also help AEF raise money for Arcadia schools by shopping on Amazon through AEF’s Amazon affiliate program. A percentage of your Amazon purchases will go to AEF simply by clicking on the amazon logo on their website (arcadiaedfoundation.org/ amazon-affiliate). AEF has helped to ensure, through its fundraising efforts like this affiliate program, that the Arcadia Unified School District is among the finest
in the state of California. The Foundation is currently seeking to enlist new trustees from the Arcadia community. Participation as a trustee is open to Arcadia Unified School District-area residents. The primary responsibility of a trustee is to implement the fundraising activities of the Foundation. Trustees are also expected to attend monthly board meetings, represent the Foundation in the community, and actively participate on a committee. Any resident who would like to be considered for a trustee position should contact the Foundation at (626) 447-2165 and leave details for the secretary to contact you.
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f course, your college application essay is not enough to get accepted. Just look at Harvard’s 2018 admission statistics: out of 39,506 applicants, only 2,000 got accepted. Clearly, not only your application essay is at play here. College admission is a holistic process that involves a lot more than meets the eye. While Pasadena students are waiting for feedback from colleges, as college admission deadlines vary from Aug. 18 to the middle of September, I would like to talk about the reasons why the college application essay is not enough, and what admission officers are looking for in college applicants. Disclaimer: despite what you might think, admission officers do read all college application essays. They are required to do so, as they need
to take notes, which later serve as an important factor in their final decision. But apparently, reading an essay is not enough, and there are some additional aspects that can influence the final decision substantially. Let’s take a look at them. 1. Meeting the Academic Threshold Acceptance rates highly depend on which courses the student has taken during high school and other educationrelated activities. They show how well a student will perform at college. Anthony Ferguson Jr., admission counselor from Drake University says that students, who explore different classes, activities, and opportunities, immediately grab his attention. Grades and academic performance are among the most important criteria for college admission officers. But before taking a final decision, admission officers also want to know that students have a strong foundation to cope
with difficult college assignments and have the ability to handle difficult college courses. Admission officers say that they seldom make a positive decision in favor of a student that isn’t ready to handle the academic workload at college. This factor, of course, depends on a college, but most higher education institutions want to see students capable of managing the academic threshold. 2. Statements in the Essay May Not Reflect the Reality You might have a very strong and persuasive college application essay. And college admission officers may be rooting for you until they find out that the statements in your essay do not correspond to the reality. Read More at, ArcadiaWeekly.com, MonroviaWeekly.com, PasadenaIndependent.com
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Bygone Magic Awaits in Pasadena’s Lower Arroyo
Step back in time in Pasadena’s Lower Arroyo emily g. peters emilygpeters@gmail.com
N Wine, Women & Wow, will be presenting a series of educational workshops at the Women’s City Club of Pasadena. - Photo by Alex Cordero / Beacon Media News
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hen you start thinking about the ways you manage your finances are you finding trustworthy resources to make your money work for you? Many of us perhaps wouldn’t even know where to start, or even how to start making better choices when it comes to investing in our future. On Sept. 22, a local networking organization in the City of Pasadena, called Wine, Women & Wow, will be presenting a series of educational workshops at the WCC (Women’s City Club of Pasadena) to help the community with some tips on how to have better money practices. Listening to money advice from an expert in any opportunity is something anyone can benefit from during this innovative economy that may have a lot of us asking, “How can we better secure our financial future?” The two hour workshop will be presented by Diane Sexton, a retired vice president of one of the largest savings and loan companies in the country. A few weeks ago while having tea at the WCC I had the pleasure of meeting Diane Sexton. During our brief encounter we discovered we both were working for major finance companies during the 2008 stock market
crash. Do you remember where your money ended up during this time? And if something like that were to happen again, do you have solid preparations set in place for your finances to survive an economic downfall? It is questions like these that ignited Diane Sexton to want to help by educating her community on how to make money work for them by sharing easy to understand, informative insights on better ways to manage their finances. Diane Sexton started her career as a teller and soared to the position of national manager of the company’s Field Marketing department. In other words, it is safe to say she may know a thing or two when it comes to giving sound money advice from a professional perspective. If you recently encountered unexpected success, if you happen to be the primary source of income for your family or simply someone willing to learn a thing or two about making money work for you, then this is a great opportunity to learn a few tips on how to secure your monetary destiny. The workshop will be at the Women’s City Club of Pasadena on Sept. 22 and from 10 a.m. to noon. There will be a continental breakfast and several free drawings to add some fun to this important and educational presentation. Please visit winewomenwow.com/calendar to RSVP and save your seat.
ostalgia is a kind of magic, rekindling everything from faded music genres to baby names. So predictable is society’s need to revisit the past that what was fashionable decades ago regularly resurfaces every twenty years or so. But what happens when nostalgia goes further into our human history—all in an attempt to revive something thousands of years old? Meet Pasadena Roving Archers (PRA). Wholly operated by volunteers, this nonprofit is devoted to mastering (and celebrating) the art of the bow and arrow to keep the sport alive for modern-day archers. “I started arching in 2015 when zombies were a big thing, kind of as a joking challenge for myself, like, ‘I'm gonna need skills for the zombie apocalypse,’” said Lauren Kubota, director of public relations for PRA and a
Founded in 1935 and operated solely by volunteers, Pasadena Roving Archers is keeping the art of archery alive in the Lower Arroyo. - Photos by Emily G. Peters / Beacon Media News
fine archer in her own right. “I came across Roving Archers and found it was the only place that did a free introductory course for first-time archers. The club also runs a returning archers program for those who want to try, but not purchase a ton of equipment. A volunteer helped me enroll in some of the classes—and I went almost every single weekend after that.” The club meets in Pasadena’s Lower Arroyo at an archery range that’s open to the public, yet maintained by the Pasadena Roving Archers as part of the city’s recreation program. Free beginner classes every Saturday and frequent tournaments have
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attracted up to 300 fulltime members and 10,000 participating archers every year—with the club’s brand of archery an especial draw. “Roving archery is a little more like golf: you move from target lane to target lane with changes in scenery, target type and elevation. Our club is one of the oldest clubs that helped develop the sport of roving archery, and for more experienced archers, we’re one of the few roving ranges that’s public in the area,” explained Kubota. She also lauded the club’s commitment to grooming archers in a community environment. “The primary appeal of our club is that we run educa-
tion programs for beginners— not just first-time classes, but classes every step of the way to up your game. Very few archery clubs do that,” she said. “We have a huge community of archers who pass down their knowledge of equipment, competition rules and norms of the sport—it’s almost like a secret code.” The nonprofit’s history is almost as storied as the sport it teaches. Read More at, ArcadiaWeekly.com, MonroviaWeekly.com, PasadenaIndependent.com
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’ve seen many castles and fortresses on my travels, but none stick in my head like the fortified Old Town of Dubrovnik, Croatia. If I didn’t actually walk upon its marble streets and touch its historic stone wall for myself, I’d swear it was a modern recreation of another time. Founded by the Romans in the seventh century, Dubrovnik’s walled village is located on a rocky cliff overlooking the Dalmatian Coast of the Adriatic Sea, in the Southeastern part of Croatia. The city was known as Ragusa until the end of WWI, when it took its present name. My first glance of the UNESCO World Heritage Site came from the deck of a cruise ship, which approached from the Mediterranean Sea. From this vantage point I got a panoramic view of the giant stone wall surrounding the city. Jetting 100 feet high from the rocks that line the coast, the 20-feet-thick wall stretches more than 6,350 feet long as it wraps around mediaeval ramparts, draw
Day Tripping Through Dubrovnik, Croatia bridges, and other castle features. For those wanting a cool, birds-eye view, it is possible to walk along the wall to get a memorable look at the “Pearl of the Adriatic” and its nearby islands. The barrier took nearly 500 years to complete and was built to protect the town and its prized location from ambitious invaders. Today it is considered one of Europe’s finest surviving fortress walls. It’s easy to understand why George Bernard Shaw once said "if you want to see heaven on earth, come to Dubrovnik.” After docking in the modern Port of Dubrovnik, I took a bus to edge of Old Town, where I found an exciting seaside atmosphere. There were kids eating ice cream on green lawns overlooking the water, shops full of tourists and pubs pouring beer. On one side I watched colorful fishing boats bob in the harbor beneath the fortress wall, and on the other side, I noticed hotels blending in with regular homes. To enter Old Town I walked through the main Pile Gate, where I discovered a medieval world of densely packed brick build-
ings with arched doorways, marble inlays and red tiled roofs. Many of the buildings are mixed-used with private residences set atop quaint shops and charming outdoor cafes. The town is dissected by a large and shiny limestone main street, which branches into a network of narrow, sloping alleys and steep stairways, teeming with plants. The bustling, cream-colored main street brightly reflects the sun’s rays during the day and turns them into a sandy glowing hue at night. The landscape is also speckled with Baroque churches, monasteries and palaces, Renaissance fountains and facades, all intertwined with gleaming wide marble-paved squares and those steep cobbled streets, all of which have also remained unchanged for centuries. Old Town is also home to an 800-year-old Gothic church and Europe’s oldest pharmacy. Read More at, ArcadiaWeekly.com, MonroviaWeekly.com, PasadenaIndependent.com
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e know that Californians have developed sophisticated palates when sushi and sashimi restaurants are as ubiquitous as eateries serving standard American fare. In the San Gabriel Valley, Japanese food is so mainstream that ramen noodle joints can be found at every strip mall. So how did ramen and sushi become something akin to staple dining options? Well, we can say that we owe our appreciation for raw seafood to a very enterprising immigrant who introduced sushi to Los Angeles. Noritoshi Kanai, the former chairman of Los Angeles Mutual Trading Co., Inc. (Mutual Trading), may have singlehandedly been responsible for bringing sushi to our local dining scene. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that sushi eating in this country is intrinsically linked with the company. Mutual Trading’s Executive Vice President Atsuko Kanai, relates, “Mr. Kanai and his business consultant, a JewishAmerican gentleman named Harry Wolff, Jr., were trying to figure out what items they could next bring into the United States. They traveled all over Asia – the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore – but those trips yielded no viable leads. “One night, on a dare, Mr. Kanai took Mr. Wolff to a sushi shop behind their hotel in Ginza. To his surprise, the American ate every raw fish they were served. A week later,
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Mr. Kanai was presented a large bill from the sushi restaurant. Unbeknownst to him, Mr. Wolff had been visiting ‘his’ sushi man every evening before dinner to have his fill of sushi as appetizers. “Not only was Mr. Wolff sold on sushi’s fresh appeal, he also believed Japanese chefs were great entertainers as they prepared the food in front of diners. He thought they were worldly – it didn’t matter that they really couldn’t speak English well – they had great charm and showmanship. He thought it was a great concept to take back to the U.S.” That was how, in 1965, edomae-style sushi first landed on American soil. Thereafter, young and ambitious sushi chefs came in droves to the U.S., built a niche business, and found success. A shortage in fatty tuna (toro), an important component in the sushi trade, could very well have spelled disaster for any
Japanese restaurant. When this unfortunate episode occurred in the late 1960s and early 1970s the California Roll was created, using avocado as a substitute for the ‘toro.’ Today, even diners who can’t eat raw fish can order a California Roll and get the satisfaction of saying they enjoy eating sushi. That ramen, once synonymous with the lowly ‘cup o’ noodles’ and consumed mainly by cashstrapped, dorm-dwelling college students, has been elevated to a loftier status as seen by the current craze for tonkatsu ramen, is proof that Americans’ fondness for Japanese food isn’t waning any time soon. Sushi and sashimi, ramen and udon, with their distinctive flavors and style, have become profoundly appealing to a great many diners. That there is a Japanese culinary philosophy behind a serving of raw fish only makes eating sushi a sublimely pleasurable dining experience.
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONROVIA, CALIFORNIA does ordain as follows: SECTION 1. The 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 that would serve the guests, visitors, and employees at the hotel. The development application includes a request to amend the City’s Official Zoning Map changing the zoning designation of the project site from the BE (Business Enterprise) zone to the O/RD/ LM (Office, Research and Development, and Light Manufacturing) zone and to amend 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. SECTION 2. On August 15, 2018, the Planning Commission of the City of Monrovia conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the project, including this Ordinance No. 2018-09, which incorporates the amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map described above. At the hearing, all interested persons were given an opportunity to be heard. The Planning Commission received and considered the staff report and all the information, evidence, and testimony presented in connection with this project. Following the close of the public hearing, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. PCR2018-0008 recommending approval of this Ordinance No. 2018-09. SECTION 3. On September 4, 2018, the City Council of the City of Monrovia conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the project, including this Ordinance No. 2018-09. At the hearing, all interested persons were given an opportunity to be heard. The City Council received and considered the staff report and all the information, evidence, and testimony presented in connection with this project. SECTION 4. Environmental Review (a) Based on the information in the application and accompanying technical reports, an Initial Study was completed. The Initial Study indentified potentially significant effects; however, those impacts could be mitigated to a level of less than significant. Therefore, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and the City’s local CEQA Guidelines. (b) The City Council has adopted Resolution No. 201845 adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the project. (c) The City Council has independently considered and reviewed the information in the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program in its decision to adopt this Ordinance No. 2018-09. SECTION 5. The custodian of records for all materials that constitute the record of the proceedings upon which this decision is based is the City Clerk. Those documents are available for public review in the Office of the City Clerk located at 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California 91016. SECTION 6. All legal prerequisites to the adoption of the Ordinance have occurred. SECTION 7. This Ordinance is consistent with the objectives, principals, and standards included in the City’s General Plan. Allowing a hotel use on parcels zoned O/RD/LM (Office, Research and Development, Light Manufacturing) zone that are located within the South Myrtle Avenue Corridor - Cross Roads District, as identified in the City’s General Plan, would further the City’s mix of land uses through the addition of a commercial/hospitality use in an area that is predominantly characterized by office, residential, and commercial uses, which is a consistent with General Plan Land Use Element Goal 1 and Policy 1.9. Furthermore, the Ordinance will comply with Land Use Element Goal 7 (Policy 7.5), which encourages future commercial land uses along West Huntington Drive that are
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MONROVIA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING ZA2018-0001, A ZONING ORDINANCE AND MAP AMENDMENT AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP SET FORTH IN SECTION 17.04.040 TO CHANGE THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF THE PROJECT SITE (102 – 140 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE, APNs: 8508-010-901, 8508-010-902, 8508-010903, 8508-010-904, 8508-010-905, AND 8508-010-906) FROM BE (BUSINESS ENTERPRISE) TO THE O/RD/ LM (OFFICE, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, AND LIGHT MANUFACTURING) ZONE DESIGNATION AND AMENDING SECTION 17.08.010 (PERMITTED USES IN EACH ZONE) OF CHAPTER 17.08 (PERMITTED USES) OF TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE MONROVIA MUNICIPAL CODE 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
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONROVIA, CALIFORNIA does ordain as follows: SECTION 1. The Avalon Bay Communities, Inc. has initiated an application to develop a 2.06-acre (gross) site with a mixed-use, 5-story (6 level) development of 154 dwelling units, 3,440 square feet of commercial space, and a 286 space parking structure located at 815 and 825 South Myrtle Avenue and 126 West Walnut Avenue (APNs 8508-006-037, 8508-006-054, 8508-006-055, 8508006-038,8508-006-039 and 8508-006-040) and the vacation of a portion of an alley that crosses the development site. The project includes two private courtyards and a roof top terrace. The development application includes an amendment to the City's Official Zoning Map changing the ORDLM (Office/Research and Development/ Light Manufacturing) and M (Manufacturing) Zone designations to the SP (Specific Plan) Zone and a request to amend the text of RF the Zoning Ordinance to add Monrovia Avalon Specific Plan to SecReferenc RM CRS O/RD/ PQ Use RE RH NC RCM BE M e RM/RH RCC LM P tion 17.04.035 of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Monrovia Municipal Code RL for the subject property (Ordinance No. 2018-08), adopt Monrovia Commercial Avalon Specific Plan (SP2018-0002), approve a parcel map for conUses solidation of six lots and a portion of an alley into one (TPM 82128), Hotel/motel C C C*** and approve a conditional use permit to construct the development ***Hotel/Motel only permitted upon approval of a CUP on par(CUP2018-0010). cels that are located within the City of Monrovia General Plan South SECTION 2. On August 15, 2018, the Planning Commission EXHIBIT A Myrtle Avenue Corridor - Cross Roads District as identified in the of the City of Monrovia conducted a duly noticed public hearing on Land Use Element “Figure - South Myrtle Avenue Corridor Planthe project, including this Ordinance No. 2018-08, which incorpoZoning 1 Map Amendment ning Area.” rates the amendment to the Zoning Ordinance described above. At SECTION 10. Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivithe hearing, all interested persons were given an opportunity to be sion, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this ordinance or the heard. The Planning Commission received and considered the staff application thereof to any person or place, is for any reason held to report and all the information, evidence, and testimony presented in be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of comconnection with this project. Following the close of the public hearpetent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the ing, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. PCR2018remainder of this ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that 0005 recommending approval of this Ordinance No. 2018-08 to the it would have adopted this ordinance, and each and every section, City Council. subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereSECTION 3. On September 4, 2018, the City Council of the of, irrespective of the fact that any one8508-010-902 or more sections, subsecCity of Monrovia conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the tions, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof project, including this Ordinance No. 2018-08. At the hearing, all be declared invalid or unconstitutional. interested persons were given an opportunity to be heard. The City 8508-010-901 SECTION 11. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this Council received and considered the staff report and all the inforSECTION 1. ordinance and shall cause same to be published pursuant to state mation, evidence, and testimony presented in connection with this law within fifteen (15) days afterRF its passage, and this ordinance project. RM its passage. CRS O/RD/SECTION 4.PQEnvironmental Review shall become effectiveReferenc thirty (30) days after Use RE RH NC RCM BE M RM/RH LM P INTRODUCED this e4th dayRL of September, 2018. RCC PASSED, (a) Based on the information in the application and acAPPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 18th day of September, 2018. companying technical reports, an Initial Study was completed. The Commercial AYES: Councilmembers Alexander C. Blackburn, Gloria C. CrudiInitial Study indentified potentially significant effects however, those Uses ngton, Larry J. Spicer, Mayor Pro Tem Becky A. Shevlin, and impacts could be mitigated to a level of less than significant. ThereHotel/motel C Mayor C C*** Tom Adams.SECTION NOES:1. None fore, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and the City’s lo/s/ Alice D. Atkins, CMC,RFCityRMClerk cal CEQA Guidelines. Referenc CRS O/RD/ PQ Use RE RH NC RCM BE M LEGEND e RM/RH RCC P EXHIBIT ALM (b) The City Council has adopted Resolution No. 2018RL 42 adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation MoniCommercial Project Location: Assessor Parcel Numbers 8508Uses Zoning Amendment EXHIBIT A Map toring and Reporting Program for the project. 010-901, 8508-010-902, 8508-010-903, 8508-010Hotel/motel C C C*** Zoning Map Amendment (c) The City Council has independently considered and 904, 8508-010-905, and 8508-010-906. reviewed the information in the Mitigated Negative Declaration and The zoning of the subject parcels set forth below under Zoning Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program in its decision to adopt EXHIBIT A Amendment ZA2018-0001 - Zone Change are changed from BE this Ordinance No. 2018-08. Map Amendment (Business Enterprise) toZoning O/RD/LM (Office, Research and DevelopSECTION 5. The custodian of records for all materials that ment, and Light Manufacturing) constitute the record of the proceedings upon which this decision is based is the City Clerk. Those documents are available for public review in the Office of the City Clerk located at 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California 91016. SECTION 6. All legal prerequisites to the adoption of the Ordi8508-010-902 nance have occurred. SECTION 7. The Official Zoning Map for the City of Monrovia set forth in Title 17 (Zoning), Chapter 17.04 (General Provisions), 8508-010-902 8508-010-901 Section 17.04.040 (Official Zoning Map) of the Monrovia Municipal Code, is hereby amended by changing the zoning designation of the 8508-010-901 property that is identified in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, from the ORDLM (Office/Research and Development/Light Manufacturing) and M (Manufacturing) Zone designations to SP (Specific Plan). SECTION 8. Title 17 (Zoning), Chapter 17.04 (General Provisions), Section 17.04.035 (Relationship to Specific Plans), is hereby amended by adding the following at the end of the list of Specific Plans: “Avalon Monrovia Specific Plan.” LEGEND SECTION 9. Severability. If any section, subsection, subdiviLEGEND sion, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this ordinance or the Project Location: Assessor Parcel Numbers 8508application thereof to any person or place, is for any reason held to 010-901,Project 8508-010-902, 8508-010-903, 8508-010Location: Assessor Parcel Numbers 8508904, 8508-010-905, and 8508-010-906. be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of com010-901, 8508-010-902, 8508-010-903, 8508-010petent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the 904, 8508-010-905, and 8508-010-906. remainder of this ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that Publish Thursday, September 20, 2018 it would have adopted this ordinance, and each and every section, MONROVIA WEEKLY subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof ORDINANCE NO. 2018-08 be declared invalid or unconstitutional. SECTION 10. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MONROVIA, CALIordinance and shall cause same to be published pursuant to state FORNIA, ADOPTING ZA2018-0002, A ZONING ORDIlaw within fifteen (15) days after its passage, and this ordinance NANCE AND MAP AMENDMENT AMENDING THE OFFIshall become effective thirty (30) days after its passage. CIAL ZONING MAP SET FORTH IN SECTION 17.04.040 TO CHANGE ORDLM (OFFICE/RESEARCH AND DEINTRODUCED this 4th day of September, 2018. PASSED, APVELOPMENT/LIGHT MANUFACTURING) AND M (MANUPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 18th day of September, 2018. FACTURING) TO THE SP (SPECIFIC PLAN) ZONE DESAYES: Councilmembers Alexander C. Blackburn, Gloria C. CrudiIGNATION AND AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE ngton, Larry J. Spicer, Mayor Pro Tem Becky A. Shevlin, and Mayor TO ADD THE AVALON MONROVIA SPECIFIC PLAN TO Tom Adams. NOES: None SECTION 17.04.035 OF TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE MONROVIA MUNICIPAL CODE FOR THE PROPERTY /s/ Alice D. Atkins, CMC, City Clerk LOCATED AT 815 AND 825 SOUTH MYRTLE AVENUE AND 126 WEST WALNUT AVENUE (APN: 8508-006-037, EXHIBIT A 8508-006-054, 8508-006-055, 8508-006-038, 8508-0068508-010-906
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compatible with the newer, subregional commercial uses that have been recently developed in the area. A hotel use will serve to economically and visually revitalize the an area that currently contains vacant and underutilized land. SECTION 8. The Official Zoning Map for the City of Monrovia set forth in Title 17 (Zoning), Chapter 17.04 (General Provisions), Section 17.04.040 (Official Zoning Map) of the Monrovia Municipal Code, is hereby amended by changing the zoning designation of the property that is identified in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, to O/RD/LM (Office, Reasearch and Development, and Light Manufacturing). SECTION 9. The Permitted Uses chart in Section 17.08.010 of the Monrovia Municipal Code is hereby amended by amending the table designating the zones in which commercial uses can be conducted to add that Hotels are allowed to be conducted in the SECTION 1. Manufacturing zone, to read as follows:
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NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR Monrovia Renewal North Section Infrastructure Improvements Project Project No. MR-0012 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Monrovia, California (“City”) invites sealed Bids for the Project. The City will receive such Bids at the City Clerk’s office, City Hall, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California 91016 up to 2:00 p.m. on October 31, 2018, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. All Bids must be made on the form furnished by the City. Each Bid must be submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to the City Clerk with the Project name and identification number typed or clearly printed on the lower left corner of the envelope. Bids must remain valid and shall not be subject to withdrawal for sixty (60) Days after the Bid opening date. INCORPORATION OF STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS - The 2015 edition of “Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction” (“Standard Specifications”), as amended by the Contract Documents, is incorporated into the Contract Documents by reference. SCOPE OF WORK - The Project includes, without limitation, furnishing all necessary labor, materials, equipment and other incidental and appurtenant Work necessary to satisfactorily complete the Project, as more specifically described in the Contract Documents. This Work will be performed in strict conformance with the Contract Documents, permits from regulatory agencies with jurisdiction, and applicable regulations. The quantity of Work to be performed and materials to be furnished are approximations only, being given as a basis for the comparison of Bids. Actual quantities of Work to be performed may vary at the discretion of the City Engineer. The Project Includes: Demolition of: asphalt pavement, pulverization of pavement, saw cut concrete and asphalt, removal of: concrete curb and gutter, sidewalk, driveways, cross gutter, curb ramps, concrete retaining walls, pedestrian culvert walls, AC pavement, and cold mill of AC pavement Removal of: roofing, insect screen, sand blasting, existing epoxy sealant, wrought iron fence, chain link fence, and existing landscaping. Construction of: AC pavement, micro surfacing, mill and fill ac pavement, concrete curb and gutter, sidewalk, drive approach, curb ramp, cross gutter, longitudinal gutter, transitional curb, and parkway drain, adjust utilities, adjust manholes, local depressions, manholes, manhole pipe to pipe, sewer bypass and dewatering/ pumping, grinding asphalt paving, installation of: 1”, 1½”, water services, and abandoning existing water services, pre and post CCTV, inspection of sewer pipe lines, removing and replacing sewer line sections and wyes, installation of lateral connections, lateral reinstatement, CIPP lining of sewer lines, CIPP point and/or sectional repair of sewer lines, top hats, reconnect of sewer service laterals internally, manhole base repair/replacement, water mains and water services, hot taps, ductile iron pipe, roofing, wrought iron fencing, insect screen, epoxy injection and crack sealing, epoxy sealer, landscape planting and Irrigation, utility conduits and vaults, traffic control, SWPPP, erosion control, pedestrian and vehicular access, and public notification, mobilization, demobilization, bond and insurance. The Engineer’s Estimated for this project is $ 11,200,000.00. OBTAINING BID DOCUMENTS - Project Bid Documents, on a Digital Video Disc (DVD), may be picked up at the Public Works Department, 600 South Mountain Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016, (626) 932-5575, by paying a non-refundable fee of $32.00 per DVD. Bid Documents, on DVD, will be mailed by U.S. Mail for an additional charge of $15.00 per DVD or sent by an express delivery service using the bidder’s account number or the bidder must pay the City in advance for the express service delivery. The City cannot guarantee the timeliness of mail or express delivery. Please call (626) 932-5575 to order a DVD. The City must receive payment before the Contract Documents will be provided. FACSIMILE NUMBER AND EMAIL ADDRESS - Bidders shall supply the City Engineer with a facsimile number and email address to facilitate transmission of Addenda and other information related to
LEGALS these Contract Documents. If the Addenda and other information are emailed, the City shall also send all documents by facsimile or U.S. Mail. Failure to provide such a facsimile number and email address may result in late notification. The City does not guarantee that it will provide any information by facsimile, email, or both. A Bidder shall be responsible for all Addenda regardless of whether Bidder received any such fax or email, and a Bidder shall have no recourse due to not receiving such facsimile, email or both. MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING AND SITE VISIT - A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on October 9, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at City of Monrovia Public Works Building at 600 South Mountain Ave. Every potential Bidder is required to attend the pre-bid meeting. Failure of a Bidder to attend will render that Bidder’s Bid non-responsive. No allowances for cost adjustments will be made if a Bidder fails to adequately examine the Project site before submitting a Bid. REGISTRATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS - In accordance with Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, no contractor or subcontractor shall be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work, unless currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 [with limited exceptions for bid purposes only under Labor Code Section 1771.1(a)]. PREVAILING WAGES - In accordance with Labor Code Section 1770 et seq., the Project is a “public work”. The selected Bidder (Contractor) and any Subcontractors shall pay wages in accordance with the determination of the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”) regarding the prevailing rate of per diem wages. Copies of those rates are on file with the Director of Public Works, and are available to any interested party upon request. The Contractor shall post a copy of the DIR’s determination of the prevailing rate of per diem wages at each job site. This Project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR. BONDS - Each Bid must be accompanied by a cash deposit, cashier’s check, certified check, or Bidder’s Bond issued by a Surety insurer, made payable to the City and in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total Bid submitted. Personal or company checks are not acceptable. Upon Contract award, the Contractor shall provide faithful performance and payment Bonds, each in a sum equal to the Contract Price. All Bonds must be issued by a California admitted Surety insurer using the forms set forth in the Contract Documents, or in any other form approved by the City Attorney. Failure to enter into the Contract with the City, including the submission of all required Bonds and insurance coverage, within fifteen (15) Days after the date of the mailing of written notice of contract award to the Bidder, shall subject the Bid security to forfeiture to the extent provided by law. LICENSES - Each Bidder shall possess a valid Class “A” Contractor’s license issued by the California State Contractors License Board at the time of the Bid submission. The successful Contractor will be required to obtain a City business license. RETENTION SUBSTITUTION - Five percent (5%) of any progress payment will be withheld as retention. In accordance with Public Contract Code Section 22300, and at the request and expense of the Contractor, securities equivalent to the amount withheld may be deposited with the City or with a State or federally chartered bank as escrow agent, which shall then pay such moneys to the Contractor. Upon satisfactory completion of the Project, the securities shall be returned to the Contractor. Alternatively, the Contractor may request that the City make payments of earned retentions directly to an escrow agent at the Contractor’s expense. No such substitutions shall be accepted until all related documents are approved by the City Attorney. TRADE NAMES OR EQUALS - Requests to substitute an equivalent item for a brand or trade name item must be made by written request submitted no later than fourteen days (14) Days before the Bid submission deadline. Requests received after this time shall not be considered. Requests shall clearly describe the product for which approval is requested, including all data necessary to demonstrate acceptability. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES - Liquidated damages shall accrue in the amount of $2,500.00 for each Day that Work remains incomplete beyond the Project completion deadline specified in the Contract Documents. BIDDING PROCESS - The City reserves the right to reject any Bid or all Bids, and to waive any irregularities or informalities in any Bid or in the bidding, as deemed to be in its best interest. /s/ Alice D. Atkins, CMC, City Publish September 20 and September 27, 2018 MONROVIA WEEKLY
Probate Notices NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MICHAEL D. TREROTOLA aka MICHAEL DENNIS TREROTOLA Case No. 18STPB08446
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may other-
wise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of MICHAEL D. TREROTOLA aka MICHAEL DENNIS TREROTOLA A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Peter Trerotola and Amy Trerotola in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Peter Trerotola and Amy Trerotola be appointed as personal representative to admin-
BeaconMediaNews.com ister 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 Oct. 10, 2018 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 5 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: KEVIN STAPLETON ESQ SBN 80702 STAPLETON & STAPLETON 401 E ROWLAND AVE COVINA CA 91723 CN953113 TREROTOLA Sep 13,17,20, 2018 MONROVIA WEEKLY
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ADA YIN-MAN NG CHENG CASE NO. 18STPB08428
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of ADA YIN-MAN NG CHENG. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JONATHAN CHUNGYUE CHENG in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JONATHAN CHUNGYUE CHENG be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act . (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 10/19/18 at 8:30AM in Dept. 11 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 objec-
tions 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 GRACE LEA CHANG - SBN 151564 CHANG MATTERN LLP 301 E. COLORADO BLVD. STE 325 PASADENA CA 91101 9/13, 9/17, 9/20/18 CNS-3172821# MONROVIA WEEKLY
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF LINDA HUANG Case No. 18STPB07726
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of LINDA HUANG A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Jefferson Troeung in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Jefferson Troeung 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 Nov. 5, 2018 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 67 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal repre-sentative, 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: CATHERINE KEN ESQ SBN 186470 LAW OFFICES OF CATHERINE KEN APC 805 W DUARTE RD STE 104 ARCADIA CA 91007 CN952816 HUANG Sep 20,24,27, 2018 ARCADIA WEEKLY
Public Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Pursuant to the California Self Service Storage Facility Act (B&P Code 21700 ET seq.) the undersigned will sell at public auction on Saturday September 29, 2018 personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools and/or other household items located At: StorAmerica – Duarte 2250 Central Ave Duarte CA 91010 3:00 pm Periera, Fernando A. Ortiz, Anisa L. Clark, Taress Renfroe, Annora All sales are subject to prior cancellation. All terms, rules and regulations are available at time of sale. Dated this 13th, of September and 20th, of September 2018 by StorAmerica, 2250 Central Ave Duarte, Ca. 91010 office (626) 930-0036 Fax (626) 930-1396 9/13, 9/20/18 CNS-3172431# ARCADIA WEEKLY NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Pursuant to the California Self Service Storage Facility Act (B&P Code 21700 ET seq.) the undersigned will sell at public auction on Saturday September 29, 2018 Personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools and/or other household items located at: StorAmerica – Arcadia 5630 Peck Rd., Arcadia, CA 91006 4:00 pm Vela, Blanca E. Chavez, Joe A. Crane, Dareck M. Garcia, Maria I. Lewis, Sheena Gutierrez, Rick Landeros Jr., Anthony Lujan, Melanie A. Abplanalp, Matthew Garcia, Ricardo Perez, Edgar E. Sharp, Preston A. All sales are subject to prior cancellation. All terms, rules and regulations are available at time of sale. Dated this 13th, of September and 20th, of September 2018 by StorAmerica – Arcadia, 5630 Peck Rd., Arcadia, CA. 91006 (626) 303-3000 Fax (626) 303-6470 9/13, 9/20/18 CNS-3172440# ARCADIA WEEKLY
Trustee Notices T.S. No.: 2017-03554-CA A.P.N.:8572-022-016 Property Address: 5422 Marshburn Ave, Arcadia, CA 91006-5934 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含一个信息摘要 참고사항: 본 첨부 문서에 정보 요약서가 있습니다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/11/2007. 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. Trustor: Daniel Cuevas AND Karen Cuevas, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Deed of Trust Recorded 05/30/2007 as Instrument No. 20071298561 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 10/04/2018 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766 Estimated amount of unpaid balance, reasonably estimated costs and other charges: $ 511,882.65 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE:
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BeaconMediaNews.com All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 5422 Marshburn Ave, Arcadia, CA 91006-5934 A.P.N.: 8572-022-016 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust with interest 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: $ 511,882.65. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE 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 this 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 (866)-9608299 or visit this Internet Web site http:// www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/ DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices. aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2017-03554-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: August 20, 2018 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 237 Ventura, CA 93003 Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx _____________ Trustee Sale Assistant WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. APP1808-CA-3448548 9/6/2018, 9/13/2018, 9/20/2018 ARCADIA WEEKLY NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 TS No. CA-18-826397-RY Order No. : 180205495-CA-VOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/1/2006. 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. 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 remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor (s): SUSANA TAN AND EDDY TAN, WIFE AND HUSBAND AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 8/8/2006 as Instrument No. 06 1756439 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 10/23 /2018 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $794,369.54 The purported property address is: 2200 CIELO PLACE, ARCADIA, CA 91006 Assessor's Parcel No.: 5765032-002 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-18-826397-RY. 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 sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser's sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary's Agent, or the Beneficiary'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. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 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-18-826397-RY IDSPub #0144322 9/6/2018 9/13/2018 9/20/2018 ARCADIA WEEKLY
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Reader Responds to ‘Dia de la Independencia Mexicana’ Dear Editor, Mexicans, like Americans, come in different colors and despite their pigmentation are proud to be Mexican. Yes, Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, the Caucasian priest who launched the war of independence against Spain on Sept. 16, 1810 is honored as the Father of the Mexican Republic. Sadly, however, he was captured by the Spaniards and executed in 1811. Although courageous and charismatic, Hidalgo lacked military acumen, which explains why his success was short-lived. However, his successor Jose Maria Morelos (also a priest) who was half Black,
possessed an astonishing natural skill in leading the rebel army, which led to twelve decisive victories against Spain. And although he too was captured and executed on Dec. 22, 1815, his triumphs gathered enough momentum to gain Mexico’s independence in 1821. Morelos’ hope for an independent Mexico was the abolition of slavery and the elimination of race and ethnic divisions. He also wanted to end the privileges of the church and the elites who oppressed the poor. Morelos’ remains are buried in the Monument to Independence in Mexico City - a fitting resting place for such a great man. Viva Mexico! -David Monrovia
Reader Thanks Monrovia Weekly Editor for Coverage of Shiloh A.M.E. Zion Church Dear Editor: I just want to thank Monrovia Weekly and Terry Miller, in particular, for the wonderful article on the 132 year history of my church last week. The beautiful photograph on page one and the historical facts about the church captured the spirit of all who attend the church each week. From the bottom of my heart, the church and I sincerely thank you for your effort(s). Dorothy Dudley , Monrovia
When you’re having a tough day, just try to remember that jobs are like buses. Just wait. Another one is always coming, and you want to be sure you get on the right one.
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Job Offers Are Like Buses Angela COPELAND, angela@copelandcoaching.com
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he title of my column today may sound a bit confusing. It comes from one of my own mentors. Years ago, when I was finishing graduate school in California, I spent a significant amount of time searching for the right job. I would go to job fairs and networking events as if it were my fulltime job. I would interview for anything and everything. Occasionally, a job would pop up that would
seem almost right. It would have a great job description. The company seemed stable. The team seemed interesting. But, there was something about the hiring manager that was off – or perhaps the company wasn’t offering a competitive salary. I would meet with my mentor to tell him about all of the jobs I was considering, and to discuss the pros and cons of each. If a job seemed like the wrong fit, he would encourage me to walk away. The thought of turning down an offer without another in hand
was nerve-racking. My mentor would then remind me, “Jobs are like buses. Just wait; another one is always coming.” The keyword here is always. Read More at, ArcadiaWeekly.com, MonroviaWeekly.com, PasadenaIndependent.com
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Monrovia boys water polo battled tough but gave up a three-goal lead in its 7-6 triple overtime loss to Polytechnic on Monday. – Photo by Aaron Valdez / Beacon Media News
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hile Monday’s preseason game between Monrovia and Polytechnic didn’t hold many league or playoff implications, the intense atmosphere made every spectator think otherwise. The Wildcats held a 6-3 at the end of the third quarter but a shift in momentum helped the Panthers climb all the way back to take the game 7-6 in a triple overtime thriller. “We made minor mistakes but nothing too drastic,” said Monrovia Head Coach Kris Williams. “We played seven quarters of hard water polo, really aggressive, really getting at it, and it just so happens that the other team got the winning goal first.” Monrovia went into Monday’s game coming off a middle-of-the-road showing
at the Chino Hills Tournament over the weekend where the team went 2-2. Despite the Panthers striking first to go up 1-0, the Wildcats swiftly responded to level the game at the end of the first while going on to open 5-1 at the half. Offensively, senior Grant Pierce was Monrovia’s main catalyst, scoring two goals within the first half while finishing the game with a total of three. Richie Martinez was also in the mix as he netted the goal to put Monrovia up 5-2. In the third quarter, Monrovia and Polytechnic traded goals but it was clear as the water they swam in that the Panthers were not about to go down without a fight. The turning point of the game came in the fourth when Polytechnic managed to lace in back-to-back goals within
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a minute of each other to cut Monrovia’s lead to 6-5. This opened the floodgates for the Panthers as they fought tooth and nail to squeeze in the equalizer before the final buzzer. Lo and behold, the Panthers were successful and managed to sneak in a goal to pull the game even right before the final buzzer. During the extra periods, Monrovia and Polytechnic went back and forth in search of the game-winning goal. Michael Mendoza – Monrovia’s backup goalie who was subbed on in the first half to replace the injured Johnny Mattox – had himself a game for the ages. The junior recorded seven total saves while making key saves in overtime to keep the Wildcats in the game. Unfortunately for Monrovia, even that wasn’t enough to keep the Panthers at bay as they scored in triple overtime off a rebound that glanced off the post. This gave Polytechnic the win while Monrovia fell to a 9-5 record.
The Arcadia girls volleyball team is off and running in Pacific League play as it erased a 1-0 set deficit in its 3-1 win over the Crescenta Valley Falcons on Tuesday. As dominant as the Apaches have been half way through the season, they are not perfect and suffered their first loss at the hands of Ontario Christian at last week’s Ayala Tournament. Despite the small hiccup, Arcadia is right back on its feet and has started another win streak with this latest win over Crescenta Valley. The visiting Falcons took it to Arcadia in the early goings of the match. It seemed Arcadia had no answers for Crescenta Valley’s high-flying offense as it dropped the first set 25-15.
Arcadia finds its groove later than usual to overcome a lackluster start in its 3-1 win over Crescenta Valley on Tuesday. – Stock photo by Aaron Valdez / Beacon Media News
However, the Apaches bounced back in no time, taking the second set 25-9 and the third set 25-17. The fourth set featured a much tighter battle but the Apaches ultimately came out on top with
a 26-24 win. Arcadia will continue its four-game home stand as it squares off with Pasadena on Thursday in hopes of staying atop the Pacific League standings.
The Bulldogs celebrate their league-opening win over Glendale last week before taking on Crescenta Valley (4-0) on Friday. – Courtesy photo / Twitter, @PasHSFootball
Explosive First Half Propels Pasadena to League-Opening Victory After suffering a brutal 42-7 loss to San Marino in its first game of the season, the Bulldogs of Pasadena football have not looked back since. The team is currently riding a three-game winning streak, including a 14-12 win over Maranatha, a 30-28 win over Pioneer and most recently a huge 48-7 win
over Glendale in their Pacific League opener. Despite coming off its first season win last Friday, Glendale proved to be no match for a much more polished Pasadena squad that it hasn’t beat since 2013. The Bulldogs’ offense ran rampant on Glendale, exploding for 34 unanswered points in the first
half. Quarterback Andrea Solling was the ringleader in Pasadena’s onslaught as he threw 11 of 16 for 188 yards with four touchdowns and no interceptions. WB Jeremiah Hutchins also had himself a solid outing, meshing well with Solling while leading all receivers with four catches, 81 yards and two touchdowns. However, the most notable play of the night arguably came from Mekhi Fox when he returned a Glendale punt for 60 yards. The victory improved Pasadena’s overall record to 3-1, which is only one win behind Crescenta Valley (4-0) for best record in the Pacific League. Fittingly, Pasadena and Crescenta Valley will duke it out on Friday to decide who will retain sole possession of first place in the standings.
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