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Diet Averted: Pasadena Terminates Orange Grove Complete Streets Project gherrera@beaconmedianews.com

There are many popular diets out there today, but there’s one particular diet that many Pasadena residents could not wait to abandon: the infamous “Road Diet.” At their latest regular meeting, the Pasadena City Council gave the people what they wanted and unanimously approved City Manager Steve Mermell’s recommendation to remove the project from the capital improvement program (CIP). Officially named the Orange Grove Complete Streets Project, Pasadena’s highly-unpopular Road Diet was originally adopted into the “future projects list”

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of the CIP in FY2012 as an offspring of the general plan mobility element, which aims to promote multimodal transportation and pedestrian/cyclist safety throughout the city. The project, which was unfunded but estimated to cost $2.3 million, according to Mermell, would have converted a 1.8-mile stretch of Orange Grove Boulevard (between Allen Avenue and Sierra Madre Villa Avenue) from a vehicular-oriented setup, to a “complete street.” Proposed changes would have included the elimination of two vehicular traffic lanes (one in each direction) – a change the city hoped would help “manage vehicle

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n Wednesday, Oct. 17 Dr. Lucy Jones, Representatives Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Judy Chu (D-CA), participated in a press conference at the California Institute of Technology with seismologists and officials from Caltech, USGS and the California Office of Emergency Services to announce the

roll-out of ShakeAlert, the West Coast earthquake early warning system, and its key role in protecting public safety and infrastructure. Years in the planning stages, Caltech officials were delighted to announce Wednesday the beginning of the new technology. ShakeAlert, an innovative technology designed to alert people about a significant earthquake before shaking arrives, was developed by the U.S. GeologSEE SHAKEALERT PAGE 10

Lucy Jones, research associate in geophysics at Caltech and founder and chief scientist at the Dr. Lucy Jones Center for Science and Society. - Photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News

Hahamongna Sediment Removal Plan Strongly Opposed by Pasadenans Terry MILLER

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At the Arroyo Seco Quarterly Meeting on Oct. 10, Tim Brick, managing director of Arroyo Seco Foundation, made a vivid presentation on

the history of Hahamongna Watershed Park, this being the 25 year anniversary of its establishment. Brick spoke about the early planning for the park and the

What Hahamongna used to look like. – Courtesy photo / Arroyo Seco Foundation

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L. A. County Arboretum’s ‘Moonlight Forest’ Brings People Together

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Beacon Media News was among more than 1,000 creators, influencers and digital marketers who recently gathered at the Fifth Annual VidSummit for a four day conference with over 62 sessions led by experts in the industry focusing on the most up-to-date method on succeeding on digital marketing platforms such as Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, according to VidSummit. Beacon Media News, a consultative multimedia organization, is the publisher of Arcadia Weekly, Monrovia Weekly, Pasadena Independent, and Sierra Madre Weekly (AMPS), and offers digital marketing services that include web advertisements, email marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), social media optimiza-

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City of Pasadena authorities executed a search warrant at the Rose Buds Dispensary, located at 1291 E. Walnut St. on Oct. 11. After several months of cease and desist letters and numerous violations, a criminal search was conducted resulting in the arrest of three adults. Over twenty-five pounds of marijuana was seized at a value of $115,000 and over $3,000 in cash was collected. Since June 2018, the city has been trying to get the owners/operators of this business to comply although several months of inspections, citations, cease and desist orders, and warrants proved ineffective. As the result, Pasadena Police officers conducted the criminal search. Pasadena Police, City Planning and Code Compliance personnel, the

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Monrovia Adds 396 New Library Card Holders Twenty-five pounds of marijuana were seized. - Courtesy photo

city prosecutor and city attorney representatives were involved in the overall investigation. Charges against the three arrested will be filed next week and there is the potential for additional arrests related to the illegal operations at the dispensary. “This is the first of many criminal investigations

we will be conducting at illegal dispensaries in an ongoing effort to maintain our legal responsibilities and in the interest of public safety. We hope to bring some peace of mind to the neighboring businesses and residents who have been reporting illegal activity at this dispensary,” states City Manager Steve Mermell.

September was National Library Card Sign-Up Month, and the Monrovia Library had a successful month. The library added a total of 396 new library card members to the Monrovia

Public Library family, all of whom now have access to 24/7 e-books and digital magazines, over 110,000 items in the Library collection, and fun programs for all ages.

Are You Wondering About Arcadia’s Famous Windmill? Terry MILLER tmiller@beaconmedianews.com

Chief Ortiz reminds everyone that the police are “legally and morally responsible to ensure firearms do not get into the hands of our most precious members of our community, which are our children.” - Courtesy photo / City of Sierra Madre

Felony Arrest for Child Endangerment in Sierra Madre 22 weapons confiscated - parents arrested for felony child endangerment While responding to a call for domestic disturbance, the Sierra Madre Police Department took possession of 22 firearms and made an arrest for child endangerment and unlawful storage of a handgun. Sierra Madre Police Chief Joe Ortiz stated “the children were removed from the home and placed in the custody of the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services, due to the general living conditions and safety concerns

found in the residence, including leaving a loaded handgun on a dresser in the children’s bedroom.” In the morning hours of Oct. 8 the Sierra Madre Police Department went to a residence in the 500 block of North Michillinda Avenue, in regards to a domestic disturbance involving a husband and wife. While officers were completing their investigation, they learned the wife had allegedly injured the husband during the incident. The

wife was arrested for suspicion of domestic violence. While still at the scene, officers saw a loaded handgun lying on a dresser in a bedroom belonging to the couple's children. The husband was arrested for alleged child endangerment and unlawful storage of a handgun. Read More at, PasadenaIndependent.com under News

We are too. Thanks to the tireless efforts of Mr. George Fasching, the famous windmill atop Denny’s will fly again soon. Just, when? We’re not yet sure. On Wednesday afternoon, June 29 last year, the idea of getting the iconic windmill turning again became a reality, only to be destroyed in a freak incident a few months later on Dec 29, 2017. On that Friday morning the iconic landmark fell off and one blade sliced through Denny’s restaurant around 8 a.m. The humble, albeit wellknown, man who worked diligently behind the scenes with a letter writing campaign wants no notoriety about getting the windmill turning again, but we can tell you he

specializes in keeping Arcadia’s horseless carriages clean and shiny. On that particular Friday, he was devastated when he saw what happened. So were we. George Fasching never gave up hope that the windmill would turn again and right now the restoration is underway. We’ll keep you posted on developments as they become clear. But as anyone who knows George Fasching, nothing will stop this man from helping the community of Arcadia. Read more at “Denny’s Windmill Turns Once Again After 40 Year Hiatus” on ArcadiaWeekly.com. When will the windmill turn again? - Photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News

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The Honda was ripped apart as a result of the crash. - Courtesy photo / KTLA

Two-Car Collision Rips Car in Half in Pasadena On Monday Oct. 15, at about 3:02 a.m., Police and Fire Department personnel responded to the intersection of Colorado Boulevard and Wilson Avenue regarding a two car collision. A black 2015 Dodge Charger being driven by a 26 year-old Pasadena woman collided with a green 1995 Honda Civic being driven by a 43 year-old woman, also from Pasadena. Preliminary investigation suggests the Dodge Charger was travelling south on Wilson Avenue at a high rate of speed when the driver of the vehicle ran a red signal. The Charger collided with the Honda Civic,

which was travelling west on Colorado Boulevard. Debris from the collision damaged buildings on the southwest corner of Colorado Boulevard and Wilson Avenue, and the speed at which the Charger was travelling caused it to strike a wooden pole on the west side of Wilson Avenue south of Colorado Boulevard. The Charger came to rest on the east side of Wilson Avenue just north of Green Street. Both women involved in the collision were transported to a local hospital with moderate injuries and were admitted in stable condition. The driver of the Dodge Charger is believed to have

been under the influence of an alcoholic beverage at the time of the incident. She is not being identified, as the Police Department's investigation is ongoing. This collision underscores the dangers associated with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to call Pasadena Police at (626)744-4241, report information anonymously by calling "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), by downloading the "P3 Tips" mobile app on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website lacrimestoppers .org.

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ARCADIA Oct. 7 Just after 6:30 a.m., an officer observed a vehicle illegally parked in a handicapped parking stall while patrolling the parking lot of the Extended Stay Hotel, 401 E. Santa Clara St. Further investigation revealed the vehicle displayed a fraudulent 2018 registration sticker, had expired registration, outstanding parking tickets and no proof of insurance. The owner of the vehicle was contacted and issued a citation for the violations. His vehicle was impounded. Oct. 8 Just after noon, an officer was dispatched to Lens Crafters, 400 S. Baldwin Ave., regarding a theft report. It was discovered that the suspect had stolen four pairs of glasses. Video footage revealed that after the suspect tried on a pair of glasses he would place them into his front pocket. After a salesperson approached him, he walked out of the store and exited the mall. Oct. 9 At approximately 3 p.m., officers responded to LA Fitness, 1325 S. Baldwin Ave., regarding an activation of an Arcadia Police Department GPS tracker. Arcadia PD detectives had previously deployed decoy bicycles containing tracking devices to combat the increase in bicycle thefts around the city. The suspect was located with the bicycle. He was also found to be in possession of bolt cutters, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. The 27-year-old male from El Monte was arrested. Oct. 10 At approximately 4:30 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 700 block of Arcadia Avenue regarding a burglary report. The suspect forcefully entered the apartment, ransacked the interior, damaged property

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crime blotters and stole items before fleeing the scene. Another victim reported that the same suspect had vandalized her vehicle with a butcher knife. An officer located the suspect walking with two long boxes containing butcher knives. The 27-year-old male from Rancho Cucamonga was arrested.

subject became irate when his girlfriend asked him to leave. He threw a nightstand at her, injuring her arms and legs. The suspect, a 29-yearold male from Arcadia, was located, arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

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Oct. 11 Oct. 4 Just after noon, officers were dispatched to a residence in the 2400 block of Doolittle Avenue regarding a domestic dispute. A female and male were involved in an argument over lunch. The female left the room to lay down when the male followed her, climbed on top of her and choked her. The 19-year-old male from Arcadia was arrested. Just before 9 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the area of North Santa Anita Avenue and East Foothill Boulevard regarding the report of a vehicle swerving in lanes of traffic. The officer located the vehicle with loud music blaring, the engine running, and the driver asleep. Upon contacting the driver, the officer detected a strong odor of alcohol emitting from him. Through a series of tests, the officer determined the 26-year-old male from Pasadena was driving under the influence of an alcoholic beverage with a suspended license. He was arrested.. Oct. 13 At approximately 1:18 a.m., officers responded to the front counter of the Arcadia Police Department regarding the report of a battery. The female victim drove to the suspect’s place of work to pick him up. They began to argue about their relationship when the male subject punched the female in her mouth causing her to bleed. The investigation is ongoing. Just after 11 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 100 block of East Saint Joseph Avenue regarding the report of a domestic disturbance. The male

At 4:25 p.m., a caller reported a collision between two vehicles at the intersection of Shamrock and Foothill. One of the motorists drove away from the accident scene without stopping. Officers searched the area for the hit and run suspect vehicle, but could not locate it. No injuries were reported. This investigation is continuing. At 9:26 p.m., Special Enforcement Team officers were patrolling the 2600 block of South Peck when they saw a bicyclist commit a Vehicle Code violation. The bicyclist was stopped and found to be in possession of methamphetamine. He was taken into custody. A computer check revealed the subject also had a warrant for his arrest. Oct. 5 At 11:14 p.m., a resident in the 100 block of Montana reported he could hear a woman screaming for help and believed it was possibly his neighbor. Officers arrived and located the female subject. She had been involved in an argument with her live-in boyfriend. An investigation revealed the male subject had hit the woman several times. Monrovia paramedics provided medical care and the suspect was arrested. Oct. 6 At 2:30 a.m., an officer was patrolling the 2200 block of South Myrtle when he saw a motorist commit a driving violation. The vehicle was stopped and the driver was found to be intoxicated. After field sobriety tests were

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conducted, the driver was arrested for DUI. Oct. 7 At 11:25 a.m., an officer was patrolling the 700 block of West Olive and saw a male subject in the skate park smoking. He stopped and contacted the subject. The substance he was smoking was found to be marijuana. A citation was issued for the violation. At 11:16 p.m., a resident in the 700 block of California reported he could hear a woman yelling for help because her husband was hitting her. The caller believed it was his neighbor yelling. Officers responded and located the woman who needed help. An investigation revealed her husband had hit her. The suspect was arrested. Oct. 8

Oct. 9 At 6:28 p.m., a caller reported her vehicle had just been stolen from the 300 block of South California while she was at work. She believed it was a family member who took it without permission. Officers responded to the house of the family member and located the vehicle. Just as they arrived, they saw a male subject run from the home. The subject was not located. This investigation is continuing. Oct. 10 At 9:34 a.m., a grand theft was reported at a business parking lot in the 1500 block of South Primrose. The victim returned to her parked vehicle and found someone had removed the catalytic converter. This investigation is continuing.

At 5:02 p.m., a caller in the 1300 block of South Fifth reported she was having a dispute with her boyfriend after trying to drop him off at his uncle’s house. He became angry with her, pulled her out of the car and began hitting her. She said he left the area when she started calling the police. Officers searched the area for the suspect, but could not locate him. This investigation is continuing.

At 3:17 p.m., several callers reported a male subject walking in traffic in the 800 block of South Mayflower. Officers arrived and saw the subject standing in front of cars that were swerving around him. They contacted the subject, who immediately began resisting the officers as they attempted to remove him from the street for his safety. He was arrested and taken into custody.

At 7:58 p.m., an employee of a store in the 400 block of West Foothill reported a male subject was in their store, heavily intoxicated and yelling. Officers arrived and located the subject. He was found to be too intoxicated to care for his own safety or that of others, so he was arrested and taken into custody.

At 4:58 p.m., a caller reported she was driving in the 800 block of East Duarte when another motorist struck her vehicle and drove away without stopping. The caller was not injured. Several callers reported the suspect vehicle had collided into three more vehicles, one block from the original colli-

sion. Several occupants and drivers were transported to a nearby hospital for non-lifethreatening injuries.

SIERRA MADRE Oct. 8 Officers responded at about 9:15 a.m. to a possible domestic dispute between a male and female in the 500 block of Michillinda Avenue. Following interviews, both parties were arrested and transported to the Pasadena Jail for booking. Oct. 9 At about 11:35 a.m. an officer was dispatched to the Sierra Madre Police Department lobby regarding a rear tailgate that was stolen from the victim’s pickup truck, sometime between 9 p.m. on Oct. 8 and 11 a.m. on Oct. 9. There were no witnesses to this crime. Oct. 10 An officer was dispatched to the East Montecito Avenue public parking lot for a noninjury collision. The driver of a utility truck collided with a light pole. Oct. 11 Between 5:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., an attempted residential burglary occurred in the 300 block of West Sierra Madre Boulevard. Further investigation revealed that an unknown suspect(s) used an unknown tool and attempted to open the front door. The unknown suspect(s) did not enter the location and no property was taken.

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FRIday - OCTOBER 19 “The Woman in Black” at the Pasadena Playhouse, at 8 p.m. (39 S. El Molino Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101). A man obsessed, believing his family has been cursed by a ghostly woman in black, tells his terrifying story to exorcise the fear that grips his soul. Tickets start at $25. For more information, visit PasadenaPlayhouse.org. - PASADENA

Taste of Old Town Monrovia oct. 21 from 5 - 8pm

“A Picture of Dorian Gray” at A Noise Within, at 8 p.m. (3352 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107). Entranced by the beauty of his own portrait, Dorian Gray sells his soul to preserve his youth and pays a price. Tickets start at $25. For more information, visit ANoiseWithin.org. – PASADENA “Mark Twain and Friends: A River Journey” at The Parson’s Theater, at 8 p.m. (95 N. Marengo Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101). Mark Twain returns from the beyond to remind audience members of Huck, Pap, The Blue Jay Woman, Bixby the steamboat pilot, and why he is America’s greatest storyteller. Tickets are “pay what you will” for this special preview and range from $5 to $25. For more information, visit ParsonsNose.com. – PASADENA Steel Magnolias at the Sierra Madre Playhouse, at 7:30 p.m. (87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA 91024). CSArts-SGV School of Theatre presents its first production of the season. Tickets are $20 online ($25 at the door) for adults and $15 online and at the door for students. For more information, visit the box office at SGV.CSArts.net. – SIERRA MADRE

In addition to all the food, there will also be strolling magicians and a photo booth. - Courtesy photo / Facebook, @ATasteOfOldTownMonrovia

Taste of Old Town Monrovia in Old Town Monrovia, Oct. 21 from 5 – 8 p.m. (Myrtle Avenue between Lime Avenue and Colorado Boulevard, Monrovia, CA 91016). Sixty local merchants and restaurants will participate in a festival of food, music and spirits. Tickets are $55 online until Oct. 20 or $75 at the door. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit Eventbrite.com. – MONROVIA

SATURday - OCTOBER 20 Hot Wing & Beer Festival at Santa Anita Park, from noon – 4 p.m. (285 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007). Spice it up with a cadre of creative chicken wings, and then cool yourself down with a craft brew. Tickets are $40. For more information, visit SantaAnita.com. - ARCADIA L.A. Virtuosi Orchestra at the Arcadia Performing Arts Center, from 7 – 8:30 p.m. (188 Campus Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007). Maestro Carlo Ponti will conduct thrilling symphonic works by Samuel Barber and Gustav Holst. Tickets begin at $20. For more information, visit ArcadiaPAF.org. – ARCADIA Harvest Fest at St. Rita School, Oct. 19 and 20 from 6 – 9:30 p.m. (322 N. Baldwin Ave., Sierra Madre, CA 91024). Expect a plethora of food, carnival rides, live music and a beer garden where you can watch the games on TV. Admission is free but food, beverages and rides are not. For more information, visit St-RitaSchool.org. – SIERRA MADRE Fall Festival at Victory Park, from 2 – 6 p.m. (2575 Paloma St., Pasadena, CA 91107). There will be pony rides, a petting zoo, a trackless train, games, crafts, rides, live entertainment and a costume contest. Admission is free but fees will apply for rides and games. For more information, visit ww5.CityOfPasadena.net. – PASADENA

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Mozart Requiem at the Ambassador Auditorium, Oct. 20 at 8 p.m. (131 S. St. John Ave., Pasadena, CA 91105). Tender melodies, powerful choruses, exquisite arias — Mozart’s hauntingly beautiful “Requiem” gets the Pasadena Symphony’s season off to a grand start. Tickets start at $35. For more information, visit pasadenasymphony-pops.org. - PASADENA

Women’s March LA, will be the Keynote Speaker as YWCA Pasadena honors Al Otro Lado, a direct legal services nonprofit organization serving indigent deportees, immigrants, and refugees; and to Jasmine Richards, founder of Black Lives Matter Pasadena. Tickets are $100 for individuals. For more information, visit YWCA-Pasadena.org. - PASADENA

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Haunted Arroyo at Kidspace Children’s Museum, from 5 – 8 p.m. (480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91103). Light yourself up with glow in the dark paint, make a spooky potion, stop at the slime station in the Busy Bee Learning Store, create glowing lanterns and join the Monster Mash dance party. Tickets are $14 and $10 for members. For more information, visit KidspaceMuseum.org. – PASADENA

Paint Nite at El Torito, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. (3333 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107). Spend the evening drinking, painting, and laughing with friends. Tickets are $45. For more information, visit PaintNite.com. - PASADENA

MONday - OCTOBER 22 Women for Racial Justice Breakfast at the Pasadena Hilton Hotel, from 8 – 10 a.m. (168 S. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101). Emiliana Guereca, founder of

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WEDNESday - OCTOBER 24 Midweek Munchies hosted by The Food Truck Collective – West Coast, Oct. 24 from 6 - 9:30 p.m. (590 S. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena, CA 91105). Find a new favorite food truck while you play games and listen to music. Admission is free but the food is not. For more information, visit the Collective’s Facebook

events page at @foodtruckcollective.westcoast. – PASADENA Wines for Millennials at Vendome Wine & Spirits, Oct. 24 from 5:30 – 8 p.m. (103 E. Santa Clara St., Arcadia, CA 91006). Find a new favorite red and white wine. The cost for this event is $15. For more information, visit vendomearcadia.com. - ARCADIA

thursday - OCTOBER 25 Mario Kart Tournament at Mt. Lowe Brewing Co., Oct. 25 from 7 – 9 p.m. (150 E. Saint Joseph St., Arcadia, CA 91006). Test your skill on the Rainbow Road during this fun tournament. Tickets to enter the tournament are $10 and include one pint. For more information, visit Eventbrite.com. – ARCADIA Fall Follies at the Pasadena Playhouse, Oct. 25 from 7 – 9 p.m. (39 S. El Molino Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101). This is your chance to hear the Pasadena Master Chorale as they perform music from Broadway, cabaret, and more. Tickets range from $35 to $75. For more information, visit PasadenaMasterChorale. org. – PASADENA

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L. A. County Arboretum’s ‘Moonlight Forest’ Brings People Together in San Gabriel Valley May s. ruiz MayChu@att.net

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e transported to an enchanted evening wonderland when the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden (The Arboretum) in Arcadia displays hundreds of magnificent lanterns depicting exotic animals, shimmering flowers, whimsical pandas, soaring dragons, and other themes to create a mesmerizing ‘Moonlight Forest.’ The Lantern Art Festival celebrates the time-honored tradition of lantern-making and features Chinese performing arts and crafts. It goes on from October 26, 2018 through January 6, 2019, 5:30 to 10 pm. Richard Schulhof,

CEO of The Arboretum explains, “Our vision for the Lantern Art Festival is to commemorate this wonderful traditional art form from China and set the lanterns amidst the landscape of the L.A. County Arboretum. It’s nature meeting art and culture, and bringing together the different communities in Los Angeles. “‘Moonlight Forest’ is the culmination of a year’s planning and preparation. Last October, Tianyu Arts & Culture Inc. contacted me to discuss a possible collaboration. I familiarized myself with the art form and the company’s work by visiting the different lantern festivals they were holding in Charlotte, Virginia Beach, and Las Vegas. I learned that lantern art utilized traditional materials that

A ‘Moonlight Forest’ display at The Arboretum. – Courtesy photo / Tianyu Arts & Culture, Inc.

were used 500 years ago. The advent of new materials and construction methods allowed for an elaboration of this traditional art form and the lanterns you currently see represent that.” “The center for this craft is a town named Zigong in Sichuan, where this art form

is still practiced today,” informs Schulhof. “Tianyu Arts & Culture creates festivals all over the world – Europe, Australia, and North America. It’s quite surprising that there has never been one of this scale in the San Gabriel Valley. And given the confluence of

cultures here, particularly East Asian, it’s only fitting and natural to bring the lantern art festival to The Arboretum. “The lanterns reflect three themes: Chinese culture – iconic images and traditional themes like the harvest moon feast; nature – animals and plants; and children – fairy tales and fables to delight kids and the child in all of us. “Every year, 400,000 people visit The Arboretum. What they see during the day doesn’t even compare to what they’ll see at night during our ‘Moonlight Forest.’ The Lantern Art Festival, with its more than 60 exhibits and over 500 lanterns, gloriously demonstrates the artistry, craft, and skill of Sichuan artisans and will surely add some

magic to the visitor experience.” Schulhof is familiar with Sichuan province where this craft originated. Back in 1997, when he served as Executive Director of Descanso Gardens, he was in Sichuan collecting camellias. But because he was in the countryside, he didn’t see any lanterns. Starting next week, and ten weeks thereafter, the lanterns that eluded Schulhof in Sichuan two decades ago will be the magnificent centerpiece at The Arboretum’s ‘Moonlight Festival.’ And he is hoping that not only do they bring delight and joy to those who behold their splendor, but also bring together the various communities in the San Gabriel Valley in one magical celebration.

Old Pasadena Day of the Dead Weekend The Playhouse Celebrates Halloween Now in its fourth year, the Old Pasadena Day of the Dead Weekend celebrates the reverent yet vibrant Mexican holiday that honors loved ones who have passed. During the three-day event, 20 Old Pasadena businesses will create beautiful altars in their spaces for Tour of Altars, while three community altars will allow the public to leave remembrances of their own. The weekend also includes an evening salsa dance party and instruction, calavera face painting, and live music performed by Marimba Tropical. All events are free. Tour of Altars Visitors are invited to take a free self-guided tour, from Nov. 2-4, of both traditional and contemporary interpretations of altars lovingly created inside participating local businesses. The altars honor and celebrate the spirits of

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the dearly departed. A panel of judges will visit each altar and award monetary prizes in six categories. The Tour of Altars includes three community altars at three locations: - Big Bang Theory Way at 109 E. Union St. (Staged during the Salsa on the Alley event only.) - Indiana Colony at 59 E. Colorado Blvd.

- CTRL Collective at 45 S. Arroyo Parkway. Old Pasadena Day of the Dead is presented by Old Pasadena Management. For Visit oldpasadena.org or call (626) 356-9725. Read More at, PasadenaIndependent.com under Arts & Entertainment

Pasadena Museum of History Hosts the Colorful Women of Disney Animation Mindy Johnson, historian and author of the book “Ink and Paint: The Women of Walt Disney’s Animation,” will discuss the pioneering women behind the creative and technical advances in animated film at Walt Disney Studios, including the groundbreaking artist Mary Blair, who is featured in Pasadena Museum of History’s current exhibition “Something Revealed; California Women Artists Emerge, 1860-1960.” The program will take place on Oct. 23 at 6:30

p.m., located at 470 W. Walnut St., in Pasadena. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. so that ticketholders may view the exhibition galleries prior to the lecture. In addition to their work at Disney, many of these women were also talented artists in other mediums and left important artistic legacies that Johnson will explore. Original clips and artwork from the Disney archives, along with images and works of fine art that were discovered through recent research

will be featured. Copies of “Ink and Paint” will be available for purchase in the Museum Store. Tickets include lecture and gallery admission and cost $10 for museum members and $12 for general admission. Tickets are available online at inkandpaint.bpt.me or by calling 1 (800) 838-3006. Advance tickets are required due to limited seating. For additional information, visit pasadenahistory.org or call (626) 577-1660.

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ondon’s second longest-running West End play ‘The Woman in Black’ will premiere on the West Coast at the Pasadena Playhouse from October 17 to November 11, just in time for Halloween. With all the stage wizardry that has led audiences in London to shriek in fear for over 28 years, it promises to live up to its reputation as one of the most terrifying theatre events ever mounted. Adapted by Stephen Mallatratt from a novel by Susan Hill, the play is directed by Robin Herford, who has also helmed all its productions in Tokyo, India, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, and New Zealand. He is recreating his original staging for the first time in the United States with Bradley Armacost as Arthur Kipps and Adam Wesley Brown as The Actor. Hill’s Gothic ghost story is set in an isolated windswept mansion which has secrets hidden behind its shuttered windows. There, a young lawyer encounters horrific visions in the house set amidst the eerie marshes and howling winds of England’s forbidding North Coast. Years later, he tells his frightening tale to exorcise the terror that grips his soul. Mallatratt’s adapta-

Bradley Armacost and Adam Wesley Brown in Susan Hill’s ‘The Woman in Black’ at the Cleveland Playhouse. – Courtesy photo / Roger Mastroianni

tion is a play within a play, with Kipps rehearsing with an actor to perform the story for his family and friends, thereby making him relive the haunting of Eel Marsh House. It all begins innocently enough, but as he reaches further into his darkest memories, he quickly finds that there is no turning back. With just two actors, ‘The Woman in Black’ gives audiences an evening of unremitting drama and sheer theatricality as they are transported into a chilling and ghostly world. Armacost says, “It’s truly an honor to be involved in this production. We were very fortunate to be working with Robin who has been touring this play and has directed it for 30 years. While he has shared some short cuts on how to interpret it, he’s given us a free hand in making it our own. Every so often during rehearsal, in his very British way, he would say, ‘You

might try ….’” Asked what he finds compelling about ‘The Woman in Black,’ Armacost replies, “This is for someone who enjoys mystery and likes crossword and jigsaw puzzles; it’s a thinking person’s frightening tale. It’s not a life transforming play, it’s just a communal experience where the person next to you jumps and you do the same. Then you share a laugh together. And in times like these, when even the news is sometimes frightening, it’s fun to just be able to say ‘for the next two hours I will listen to this story and be like a kid again.’ “And, for me, it’s a delight to be a part of this clever production. The play, which only has two chairs and one doorway, holds the audience captive. It’s remarkable how something so seemingly uncomplicated has managed to frighten audiences for over a quarter century.”

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Life Sentence for Man Convicted of 1988 Pasadena Murder A 56-year-old man was sentenced on Oct. 11 to 32 years to life in state prison for the murder of a jewelry salesman at a Pasadena gas station more than three decades ago, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced. Deputy District Attorney Ryan Erlich said Albert Ahmad Clark (aka Al Clark) was found guilty on Nov. 13, 2017, of one count of first-degree murder with an allegation that he personally used a handgun in the commission of the crime. On Feb. 27, 1988, the 39-year-old victim, Leroy Galloway, was selling jewelry

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out of his van while parked at a gas station on Lake Avenue and Orange Grove Boulevard, the prosecutor said.

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commitment to protect its natural resources and treat it as a nature preserve. Laura Garrett, president of the Pasadena Audubon Society, made a report on the status of the election, emphasizing the negative health aspects of the Flood Control District's sediment removal program. Garrett introduced Mitchell Tsai, the attorney for the lawsuit sponsored by the Pasadena Audubon Society and the Arroyo Seco Foundation, about the key issues involved in the lawsuit and what legal and regulatory steps are still available to

critics of the massive sediment removal program. The new district ranger of the Angeles National Forest, Jamahl Butler, reported on new developments in the forest, including the finalization of the plan for the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument, the reopening of the Gabrielino National Trail in the Arroyo Seco, and the reorganization of the forest service structure . As of the start of November, LA County Flood Control is scheduled to “unleash about 425 diesel dump trucks into Hahamongna Watershed Park where bulldozers will uproot approximately 50 acres of

natural habitat,” according to opponents. After neglecting the area behind Devil's Gate Dam for several decades, the county has come up with what opponents call “a draconian proposal which is actively opposed by the Pasadena area community.” For more information on how to help thwart the county plan, go to savehahamongna. org and arroyoseco.org/index. htm Read More at, PasadenaIndependent.com under NEWS

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ical Survey, UC Berkeley, California Institute of Technology, University of Washington and University of Oregon in partnership with the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services. Even with just a few seconds of warning, trains can be slowed or stopped, a surgery can be paused, and a person can brace themselves or quickly take shelter. Since 2014, Rep. Schiff and his colleagues in Congress have been working to provide the sustained funding needed to build out ShakeAlert and get it up and running. They have secured over $45 million dollars for the system so far, with more expected this year. For the past few years, researchers and emergency service authorities have been beta testing the system,

ensuring its accuracy and reliability. There is now more than half the number of sensors installed that are needed for a fully-operational system along the West Coast. Businesses, schools and local governments can now work with ShakeAlert partners to distribute the alerts for members of their organizations. Fifty pilot projects are now up and running for public transportation systems, schools, hospitals, utilities, and more. ShakeAlert is becoming available to the general public, and soon individuals will be able to receive alerts through their phones, a system that California will begin testing this winter. Millions of Californians will take an important step toward earthquake safety this Thursday, Oct. 18, at 10:18 a.m. during the 10th annual Great California

ShakeOut drill, by practicing how to “drop, cover, and hold on” when the ground shakes. Most Californians live within 30 miles of an active fault. Scientists say there is a 99 percent chance of a magnitude 6.7 or greater earthquake striking our state within the next 30 years. “Knowing what to do when the ground shakes should be instinctive for everyone who lives in California,” said California Earthquake Authority (CEA) CEO Glenn Pomeroy. “This simple drill will save lives the next time California is hit by a powerful earthquake.”

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Chaka will perform on New Year’s Day but said she still did not know what she would do. - Photo by Teryy Miller / Beacon Media News

CHAKA KHAN NAMED ROSE PARADE GRAND MARSHAL Singer, songwriter, and 10-time Grammy winner Chaka Khan was announced today as the 2019 Grand Marshal by Tournament of Roses President Gerald Freeny. She will ride in the 130th Rose Parade presented by Honda, themed “The Melody of Life” and join in the pre-game celebration of the 105th Rose Bowl Game presented by Northwestern Mutual, both held on Jan. 1, 2019. As an added bonus for millions of viewers around the world, Chaka is scheduled to perform in the parade’s Opening Spectacular. Chaka is one of the most celebrated musicians with a rich musical legacy. As a

singer, songwriter, actor, author, philanthropist, and entrepreneur, Chaka has influenced generations of entertainers. She has the rare ability to sing in seven music genres, including R&B, pop, rock, gospel, country, world music and classical. Affectionately known around the world as Chaka, she is respected by millions of fans as well as her peers for her timeless, classic and unmatched signature music style and ability. Throughout her legendary career, Chaka has released 22 albums and ten Number 1 Billboard magazine charted songs. However, the song that propelled her to stardom

speeds, enhance pedestrian crossings, and provide space for bicycles,” per staff’s report. In place of the two vehicular lanes, the Road Diet would have installed a bike lane in each direction and a central turn lane/median at intersections. Some curbs would have also been extended at the intersections, in an effort to shorten the crossing distances for pedestrians. When the department of transportation began to conduct public outreach efforts, the backlash came fast and furious – backlash which boiled over at a highly-contentious community meeting held at the PCC community center on March 22. According to city staff’s report, “a significant number” of residents “voiced concern about the proposed reconfiguration, many of whom live adjacent to the Orange Grove corridor.” Residents feared that the proposed changes to Orange Grove, which serves as one of Pasadena’s most prominent arterial east-west corridors, would spread congestion to the adjacent neighborhoods and effectively increase travel

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times for the city’s commuters, a point echoed by Council Member Victor Gordo, who requested that the matter be placed on the agenda during council’s Sept. 17 meeting. “I do think that reshaping a segment of our city in the way that this proposal sought has many unintended but foreseeable consequences,” said Gordo, “I believe that traffic is like water and will find the path of least resistance … it’s very foreseeable that the traffic we displace from Orange Grove will find its way to the surrounding neighborhoods and we can’t allow that to happen.” In addition to disagreeing with the merits of the proposed changes, the

District 5 council member also took issue with the overall process, specifically the prominent sentiment amongst residents that communication was not as effective and transparent as it should have been. “People didn’t feel listened to,” continued Gordo, “people in our community felt, no pun intended, ‘run over’ by this … [It’s] the quickest way for our constituents to collectively lose trust in our local government.” Read More at, PasadenaIndependent.com under NEWS

was the 1984 chart-topping, Grammy award-winning song, “I Feel For You,” written and first performed by Prince. Despite her busy schedule, Chaka has always made time to support and uplift her community. In 1999 she established the Chaka Khan Foundation which educates, inspires and empowers children to achieve their full potential. Through the Chaka Believes Program, the foundation gives children in Los Angeles who are at risk, either through poverty or through health issues like autism, the ability to achieve their dreams and give back to the community.

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Pasadena Christian School Holds High School Fair

According to their website, Digital Promise works “to improve learning opportunities for all and close the Digital Learning Gap.” – Courtesy photo / Digital Promise

AUSD Accepted Into National Network of Innovative School Districts AUSD will partner with other leading educators, entrepreneurs, and researchers from across the country Arcadia Unified School District (AUSD) was accepted into the League of Innovative Schools, a national coalition of forward-thinking school districts organized by Digital Promise, a nonprofit organization with the mission to accelerate innovation in education and improve the opportunity to learn for all through technology and research. AUSD was selected from a competitive national pool of applicants based on its leadership, evidence of results, innovative vision for learning, and commitment to collaboration. “It’s an honor and testament to our innovative teachers and staff that we are able to join such a distinguished group of schools and districts across the country,” said AUSD Superintendent Dr. David Vannasdall. “We have long believed in sharing best practices and collaborating with others to benefit not only our

students in Arcadia but students across the globe. It’s the reason we started the Arcadia Innovation Summit four years ago and why we encourage our teachers to be on Twitter and social media.” The League of Innovative Schools, launched in late 2011, accepts new members through an open application process once per year. With the new members, the League now includes 102 school districts in 33 states. The full list of members can be found at digitalpromise. org/districts. “My teachers, counselors, and staff have been utilizing innovative practices for years and continue to push the envelope to ensure they are connecting with students and that the students are connecting to their learning,” said Arcadia High School Principal Dr. Brent Forsee whose high school was just ranked in the top 1 percent of public high schools in the country by Niche.com. “We have teachers

utilizing flexible seating, project-based learning, blended learning courses in several content areas, utilizing restorative practices, and they have created an environment where learning takes place all throughout the campus not just inside the classroom. This type of teaching takes place at every school in our district, and I’m always so inspired by all of the creative educators throughout Arcadia Unified,” added Dr. Forsee. "As we expand our efforts to identify, build, and scale the innovative work of our League districts, I am excited to welcome a new cohort of districts who deepen the diversity, populations, and contexts of the network and move us further in advancing equity and excellence for every learner,” said Kimberly Smith, executive director of the League of Innovative Schools. The League officially welcomed new members at its fall 2018 meeting on Oct. 10 in Park City, Utah.

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Pasadena Christian School will hold its 26th Annual High School Fair on Monday, Nov. 5 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and the public is invited. This fair will feature enrollment information from area public, parochial and private high schools. This is an excellent opportunity for sixth through eighth grade students and their families to research their high school options. The free event will be held in the David Memorial Auditorium, 1492 N. Garfield Ave., in Pasadena. For more information call (626) 791-1214 extension 297. Representatives from Alverno Heights Academy, Arroyo Pacific Academy, Bishop Alemany, Blair High School, Bosco Technical, Bridges Academy, California School of the Arts - SGV, CantwellSacred Heart of Mary, Flintridge Preparatory School, Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy, The Frostig Center, The Hillside School, Idyllwild Arts, Immaculate Heart High School, I-Poly, John Muir High School, Judson

The California School of the Arts – San Gabriel Valley will be one of many high schools represented at the fair. – Courtesy photo / Facebook, @sgv.csarts

International, La Salle High School, Loyola High School, Maranatha High School, Mayfield Senior School, Oakwood School, Pasadena High School, Pasadena Waldorf, Polytechnic, Ramona Convent, Rio Lindo Adventist

Academy, Santa Catalina School, Sequoyah School, Southwestern Academy, St. Francis High School, Village Christian, Villanova Preparatory School, The Webb Schools, and Westridge will be in attendance.

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mericans are getting better at what they put into their bodies. Though not new, the organic food movement has picked up speed in the last few generations, taking plenty of processed and genetically modified foods with it. Still, notwithstanding manifold media attempts to encourage this shift in U.S. eating habits, many people—especially those in cities—remain disconnected from the true source of their food supply. Part of the challenge centers on access. While more farmers markets than ever are bringing local produce to the city, some have wondered how food systems might further benefit if farms could exist within the city itself. It’s a concept that Farmscape, a Bay Area-based startup with a Los Angeles arm, has spent

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the last ten years developing. “For me, the business started out being about the food, but has transformed over the years into being more about the relationships

that you form with people around the food,” explains Dan Allen, Farmscape CEO. “Farmscape specializes in creating highly productive urban farms that double as beautiful and dynamic land-

scapes.” Using a team of landscape architects, farmers, foremen and more, Farmscape designs, installs and maintains these urban farms in spaces where soil is scarce. They’ve created farms in Pasadena residences, on top of SoCal apartment buildings and even behind AT&T Park in San Francisco. But how much space does it really take to get started? Farmscape is located at 5619 Monte Vista St. in Los Angeles. For more information about how you can start urban farming, contact Farmscape at farmscapegardens.com | (323) 454-2888 and follow along on Facebook and Instagram @farmscape. Read More at, ArcadiaWeekly.com, MonroviaWeekly.com, PasadenaIndependent.com Under Business

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Innovate Pasadena Transforms City Into Melting Pot of Innovation Pasadena’s Connect Week 2018, happening from Oct. 20-28, encourages individuals of all ages to sharpen their ingenuity by attending a variety of interesting events focused on topics like artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality, coding, programming, STEAM, robotics, entrepreneurship and more. For the past five years, the Connect Week series has generated hundreds of events garnering more than 45,000 guests to engage and celebrate all things innova-

tive through seminars, tech crawls, interactive events, keynote speaking seminars and more. This year, Innovate Pasadena has curated a series of 100-plus events that highlight Pasadena’s passion as a city driving creativity and breakthroughs in technology, design, astronomy, biotech, art, STEAM education and so much more. Read More at, PasadenaIndependent.com Under Business

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Beautiful 4 bedroom, 2 bath home in Redlands. Kitchen with granite counters and tile flooring, recessed lighting, stainless steel appliances. Wood laminate flooring, bay window, corner nook. Large bedroom closets. Dual pane windows and air condition. Backyard spacious and private. Perfect for entertaining. Two car garage. (S11)

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all is here and that means pumpkins, turkeys and trees full of beautiful colors. And in the tiny town of Oak Glen, about 75 miles east of Pasadena, the season is also time for apple harvesting, festivals, hayrides, jamborees, hiking and more. Located in the San Bernardino Mountains, next to Yucaipa, Oak Glen is the apple capital of Southern California. The area has been growing the fruit and other crops for more than 150 years. And not only is the place great for fresh fruit and family fun, but it also makes a great escape from the heat of Los Angeles County. Because it sits 5,400 feet above sea level, the town is usually about 15 degrees cooler than the cities below. A friend and I recently snuck away to Oak Glen and had a great time browsing around old stores, apple orchards, small petting zoo and a pumpkin patch. The town

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Pumpkins, Pirates and Apples in Oak Glen, California can be experienced via a five-mile loop of more than 30 ranches, farms and businesses that encircle it. Our getaway began at the Parrish Pioneer Apple Ranch (parrishranch.com) where we walked around a general store full of unique items, including apple butters, jams, jellies and ciders, wines, local recipe books, hot sauces, peanut brittle, fresh-made food and much more. While here we relaxed with a cold apple cider and watched children dance to the music of a country singer. After the show we bought a large pumpkin from the store’s patch. We then walked across the street and found a farm teaming with cute little goats and sheep and furry llamas, grazing on a hillside. Near them was a pen full of roosters, peacocks and a large turkey. Next to the birds we wondered around the Parrish House, an actual 1876 farmhouse that is now an antique store/gift shop. The house is surrounded by an old west saloon and cemetery built for cowboy stunt shows, fake gun fights and currently a live

pirate show. The free pirate show features costumed swashbucklers telling tall tales and interacting with the audience. This is a fun show for kids and their parents. After the show we had a couple burgers and an incredible slice of homemade apple pie at Angus McCurdy’s restaurant and bakery. After lunch, we drove up Oak Glen Road, past wooded hills, apple orchards and New England-type landscape, to Oak Tree Village (oaktreevillage.info), a 14-acre outdoor complex of shops, restaurants, old west “gun fights,” and other family fun. Highlights in the village include the fresh baked five-pound mile high apple pie and hand dipped Caramel Apple at the Village Candy Kitchen; and a chance to feed animals in the animal park and fish for trout in the trout pond. Continuing our whirlwind tour of town we drove to Los Rios Rancho (losriosrancho.com), southern California’s largest historic apple ranch. Growing 20 differ-

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ent varieties of apples, the farm is a popular “u-pick” spot, where the public can pick the fruit off the tree themselves. Current apple varieties include Fuji, Gravenstein, Gala, Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Jonagold, Macintosh, Mutsu, Red Delicious, and Spartan. Besides apples, the farm grows pumpkins,

berries and corn and boasts a general store with deli and bakery. It also hosts barbecues, country concerts, hayrides and jamborees, with pirate shows, gospel singers, mountain music and more. The place also sits next to an incredible nature trail. Oak Glen is located about eight miles north of I-10 Freeway near

Yucaipa. Apple Season runs through Thanksgiving weekend. For more info, visit oakglen.net. Read More at, ArcadiaWeekly.com, MonroviaWeekly.com, PasadenaIndependent.com under Lifestyle

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Celebrity Weddings by Celebrity Cruises Provides an Incredible Destination Wedding Experience Jesse A. Cisneros, Valentine’s Day is 4 months away and with love ALWAYS in the air, engagements and wedding planning often follow. What does this have to do with cruising you may be wondering? Celebrity Cruises & Protravel Sierra Madre offers incredible weddings at sea and they are like no other destination wedding. So, if you have upcoming nuptials, vow renewals to celebrate, or want to give some advice to a friend who is looking for a special, unique way to celebrate wedded bliss, read on. Easy and Convenient Way to Plan a Destination Wedding Destination weddings are a fun way to tie the knot, especially for couples who love to travel, but they can also be a stressful endeavor to take on. When planning a destination wedding, you can’t just easily pop into different venues to tour them or meet with caterers

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and DJs to make sure your personalities fit. Not to mention you need to spend money to fly to the destination to plan it, which can add a substantial amount to your budget. If you try to do all the planning remotely, you’ll likely feel stressed if everything is going to turn out how you expect it to be. There are many more options, too, to make the occasion special, including scattered rose petals in your stateroom, sparkling wine and chocolate covered strawberries, and gourmet breakfast in your stateroom the morning after the

proposal. Ready to start planning your dream wedding or proposal? Contact us at info.sierramadre@protravelinc.com or call us at (626) 796-4448 and one of our Destination Wedding Specialist would be more than happy in making your dream a reality! Read More at, ArcadiaWeekly.com, MonroviaWeekly.com, PasadenaIndependent.com under Opinion

In 2015, the Monrovia Coalition to Reduce Teen Smoking conducted a tobacco purchase survey, which revealed that 11 out of 26 Monrovia retailers (42.3%) were willing to sell tobacco products to minors. Further, in 2017, five out of the 12 Monrovia stores (41.7%) that sell electronic smoking devices were willing to sell them to 16 and 17-year-old Monrovians. Although it has been illegal to sell tobacco products to minors, retailers in Monrovia continue to do so. To address this issue, our coalition moved to educate youth, families and businesses about youth access to deadly tobacco products. However, education has not been effective. Local regulation and enforcement of tobacco laws are proven to be the most effective means. Many other cities including Duarte and Temple City have successfully used Tobacco Retail License (TRL) policies to reduce youth access to tobacco. A local TRL policy provides for regular compliance checks to ensure retailers are not selling tobacco to minors... Read complete letter at, MonroviaWeekly. com under Opinion - Youth Member Monrovia Coalition Reduce Teen Smoking MONROVIA

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Reader Responds to ‘No Taxation Without Clarification?’ Dear Editor (Left to Right) Samara and her brother Mowgli. – Courtesy photo / Lifeline for Pets

Beloved “Jungle Book” Character & Sister Meet seven-month-old Mowgli and Samara. Mowgli is the all black male and Samara is his sweet faced sister. Mowgli is a huge cuddler while Samara is a bit more cautious and very elegant. Samara's coat has the ticking like an Abyssinian. They are currently being housed at Whiskers to Tails, and you may call (626) 795-4134

for a meet and greet. See more pictures of them, their videos, and adoption info at lifelineforpets.org. Adopt both to get the "twofur" discount. They will be spayed/ neutered, current on vaccines, and microchipped. Good News: Larkin and Chelsea have been adopted.

It seems to me that there is still no clarification on Measures I and J. Only that the additional revenue from measure I will continue to fill the City’s general fund for unspecified uses. That the current city budget process isn’t working because the present city council has approved past and current budgets while all these regional sales tax measures were being passed by voters and Pasadena did get some of their share of that money as well. Measure I wants us to

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believe that the additional sales tax money, only for the city of Pasadena, will solve all our financial problems because it will be a continuing source of revenue, ending when the people vote it down in the future? When have you ever seen a tax measure in the city taken away? Maybe a bond issue for a stated time and purpose and interest rate. Our measure I is totally open ended and unspecified as to what it will fix? Only a promise... Read complete letter at, PasadenaIndependent.com under Opinion -Richard L PASADENA

Reader Shares Views on Parking Signs in Sierra Madre Dear Editor, I was [given a] ticket on 9/25 - number [redacted]. I am a new Sierra Madre homeowner and frankly never notice any [sign] giving notice that overnight parking is prohibited. No wonder I enter the city from San Carlos and at Orange Grove the SM city starts that onne [sic] take read [sic] risk crossing that very fast street and to the left the trees cut off the view of oncoming fast moving cars. Little wonder, after crossing this street I never noticed that small no overnight parking sign. I have done some research and noticed there are no warning sign[s]

coming in to the city on streets; Fairview or west Montecito. I note there all kinds on parking signs on every street but non that give legal notice of no overnight parking. How can the city legally enforce a parking code [when] there is almost no city wide notice, no legal notice as is the case on my street [redacted]? Do I have the legal right to appear before a judge and state my case that [the] law is not enforceable give[n] the lack of legal notice? I am not opposed to “no overnight parking” but the city must give proper legal notice. I bet there is some legal notice required that has not been legally met. - Jie Ding SIERRA MADRE

Readers Responds to Oct. 11 Crime Blotters Dear Editor, Aren’t we Monrovians lucky to have gladiators in our town who don’t hold grudges against their opponents? It must be our friendly atmosphere. I’m sure the two men fighting outside a tavern celebrated their reconciliation with a drink after they gave each other a fat lip. Anyway, I’m glad that I’m not a brawler. The last time I engaged in a fist fight, I was twelve years old and my adversary was ten. And boy, oh boy! She really beat the hell out of me. - David Quintero MONROVIA

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ave you ever had someone tell you that it’s a good idea to get your foot in the door at a company? The theory is that if you get your foot in the door, you can work your way up over time. I understand the reasoning. It’s a career outlook that has been around for a long time. But, in today’s career environment, this approach can backfire. Many companies no longer prioritize promoting from within. Employees switch jobs so quickly that employers are typically focused on new talent coming in. And, there’s a tendency for the company to want you to show up with all of the right experience. They’re less interested to train you, or to move you into a new department. They want you to be productive on day one, so they can get the most out of you before you leave two years later. This isn’t the rule, and it doesn’t apply to all industries. However, this new outlook brings

up something interesting. In the past, job seekers may have been willing to take a lower paycheck now in hopes of getting a substantial raise at a later time. But, on average, companies now only give employees two to four percent raises each year. This means that you should try to start off where you want to be. If you’re underpaid today, you’ll be underpaid next year and the year after. As the economy has tightened and the unemployment rate has fallen, wages have not grown as much as economists predicted. Hopefully, higher wages are just around the next corner. But, there’s something to keep in mind. As long as companies can pay less, they will. When you are evaluating a job offer, don’t assume you’ll have to take a pay cut. Don’t assume the new company won’t pay you more than you currently make. Do your research. There are a number of online sources where you can find salaries for an industry, a region, and even at specific companies by titles. Check

out sites like Glassdoor. com, Indeed.com, and Salary.com to find out what your role pays in today’s market. If you accept a job that pays less than market value, you’re doing a disservice. You’re doing a disservice to yourself and to everyone else in your industry. Accepting a job at less than the market rate is a signal to the company that it’s okay to underpay workers. It’s a signal that you aren’t valued as an employee. It says that you’re okay making less. And, it undercuts your competition. So, what should you do? First, do your research. Find out what the going rate is for your job. Then, don’t just interview for one job at a time; try to interview for multiple jobs so you’ll have more than one choice and competitive offers. The sooner we each stop taking less than we’re worth, the sooner we will all benefit.

Angela Copeland is a Career Coach and Founder of Copeland Coaching CopelandCoaching.com or on Twitter at @CopelandCoach.

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of ELSIE D. ROGERS. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by TAYLOR BARR in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that TAYLOR BARR 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: 11/08/18 at 8:30AM in Dept. 4 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner JOHN C. LANSING - SBN 257182 TAYLOR SUMMERS TOROSSIAN & LANSING LLP 301 E COLORADO BOULEVARD, SUITE 450 PASADENA CA 91101 10/15, 10/18, 10/22/18 CNS-3183012# 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 Wednesday October 31, 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 1:30 pm Salazar, Jaime R. Tutone, Gary Huerta, Miguel A. Mendes, Andre M. Colombo Jr., Frank S. Rondares. Anita Lewis, Grant A. Sauls, Calvin Vega, Kathryn A.

Gibson, Danielle A. All sales are subject to prior cancellation. All terms, rules and regulations are available at time of sale. Dated this 11th, of October and 18th, of October 2018 by StorAmerica, 2250 Central Ave Duarte, Ca. 91010 office (626) 930-0036 Fax (626) 930-1396 10/11, 10/18/18 CNS-3181410# ARCADIA WEEKLY

HOLLY AVE 370 CAMPUS DR ARCADIA CA 91007 2040012A ARCADIA GARDENS HOTEL 720 W CAMINO REAL AVE ARCADIA CA 91007 DEAN C. LOGAN Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk County of Los Angeles 10/18/18 CNS-3183564# 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 Wednesday October 31, 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 2:30 pm Purcell, John E. Villegas, Virginia M. Dunne, guy Evans, Geoffrey Mckay, Daniel J. Mckay, Daniel J. Bowers, Richard K. Valdez, Patricia D. Hurley, Shawna L. Acosta, Wendy Montenegro, Christian Caldera Pena, Antonio Perez, Linda E. All sales are subject to prior cancellation. All terms, rules and regulations are available at time of sale. Dated this 11th, of October and 18th, of October 2018 by StorAmerica – Arcadia, 5630 Peck Rd., Arcadia, CA. 91006 (626) 303-3000 10/11, 10/18/18 CNS-3181411# ARCADIA WEEKLY

NOTICE OF POLLING PLACES AND DESIGNATION OF CENTRAL TALLY LOCATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk's office located at 12400 Imperial Highway, Norwalk, California 90650 has designated polling places and will be the central tally location for the GENERAL ELECTION scheduled to be held on NOVEMBER 6, 2018. The Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk's facility and polling places shall be open between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on NOVEMBER 6, 2018. Persons requiring multilingual assistance in Armenian, Cambodian/Khmer, Chinese, Farsi, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Tagalog/Filipino, Thai or Vietnamese regarding information in the notice may call (800) 481-8683. POLLING PLACES 1940002A CALVARY GRACE CHURCH 2520 PECK RD MONROVIA CA 91016 1940011A CALVARY GRACE CHURCH 2520 PECK RD MONROVIA CA 91016 4400003A FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 101 E FOOTHILL BLVD MONROVIA CA 91016 4400004A FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 101 E FOOTHILL BLVD MONROVIA CA 91016 4400007A FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 101 E FOOTHILL BLVD MONROVIA CA 91016 4400008A MARYKNOLL SISTER CONVENT 300 NORUMBEGA DR MONROVIA CA 91016 4400009A RESIDENCE 324 N MAGNOLIA AVE MONROVIA CA 91016 4400013A MONROVIA HIGH SCHOOL 845 W COLORADO BLVD MONROVIA CA 91016 4400015A MONROVIA COMMUNITY CENTER 119 W PALM AVE MONROVIA CA 91016 4400017A MIMIS CAFE 500 W HUNTINGTON DR MONROVIA CA 91016 4400030A CALVARY CHURCH OF MONROVIA 1307 S MYRTLE AVE MONROVIA CA 91016 4400061A MONROVIA COMMUNITY CENTER 119 W PALM AVE MONROVIA CA 91016 4400063A SIERRA AUTOCARS CHEVROLET 1450 S SHAMROCK AVE MONROVIA CA 91016 4400065A WHISPERING FOUNTAIN 1024 ROYAL OAKS DR MONROVIA CA 91016 4400066A MONROVIA HISTORICAL MUSEUM 742 E LEMON AVE MONROVIA CA 91016 4400067A CALVARY GRACE CHURCH 2520 PECK RD MONROVIA CA 91016 DEAN C. LOGAN Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk County of Los Angeles 10/18/18 CNS-3183535# MONROVIA WEEKLY

NOTICE OF POLLING PLACES AND DESIGNATION OF CENTRAL TALLY LOCATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk's office located at 12400 Imperial Highway, Norwalk, California 90650 has designated polling places and will be the central tally location for the GENERAL ELECTION scheduled to be held on NOVEMBER 6, 2018. The Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk's facility and polling places shall be open between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on NOVEMBER 6, 2018. Persons requiring multilingual assistance in Armenian, Cambodian/Khmer, Chinese, Farsi, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Tagalog/Filipino, Thai or Vietnamese regarding information in the notice may call (800) 481-8683. POLLING PLACES 0350005A FIRE STATION #107 79 W ORANGE GROVE AVE ARCADIA CA 91006 0350007A FIRE STATION #107 79 W ORANGE GROVE AVE ARCADIA CA 91006 0350008A HIGHLAND OAKS ELEMENTARY 10 VIRGINIA DR ARCADIA CA 91006 0350016A THE HILLS CHURCH 805 N 001ST AVE ARCADIA CA 91006 0350038A ARCADIA CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 2607 S SANTA ANITA AVE ARCADIA CA 91006 0350042A FIRE STATION #105 710 S SANTA ANITA AVE ARCADIA CA 91006 0350048A ARCADIA ASSOC OF REALTORS 601 S 001ST AVE ARCADIA CA 91006 0350050A EVANGELICAL FORMOSAN CHURCH 225 E LIVE OAK AVE ARCADIA CA 91006 0350054A CHURCH OF THE TRANSFIGURATION 1881 S 001ST AVE ARCADIA CA 91006 0350058D CHURCH OF THE TRANSFIGURATION 1881 S 001ST AVE ARCADIA CA 91006 0350062B THE HILLS CHURCH 805 N 001ST AVE ARCADIA CA 91006 0350104A RESIDENCE 911 MAGNIS ST ARCADIA CA 91006 1940005A VILLAGE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 2733 S 010TH AVE ARCADIA CA 91006 1940007A VILLAGE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 2733 S 010TH AVE ARCADIA CA 91006 1940010A RIO HONDO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 11425 WILDFLOWER RD ARCADIA CA 91006 1940013A RIO HONDO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 11425 WILDFLOWER RD ARCADIA CA 91006 0350009A LA CO ARBORETUM BOTANIC GRDN 301 N BALDWIN AVE ARCADIA CA 91007 0350012A SANTA ANITA CHURCH 226 W COLORADO BLVD ARCADIA CA 91007 0350017A LA CO ARBORETUM BOTANIC GRDN 301 N BALDWIN AVE ARCADIA CA 91007 0350023A ARCADIA COMMUNITY CENTER 365 CAMPUS DR ARCADIA CA 91007 0350024A ARCADIA COMMUNITY CENTER 365 CAMPUS DR ARCADIA CA 91007 0350027A ARCADIA COMMUNITY CENTER 365 CAMPUS DR ARCADIA CA 91007 0350029B ARCADIA GARDENS HOTEL 720 W CAMINO REAL AVE ARCADIA CA 91007 0350030A HOLY ANGELS CHR/ENT HOLLY AVE 370 CAMPUS DR ARCADIA CA 91007 0350045A HOLY ANGELS CHR/ENT HOLLY AVE 370 CAMPUS DR ARCADIA CA 91007 0350047A SANTA ANITA CHURCH 226 W COLORADO BLVD ARCADIA CA 91007 0350102A HOLY ANGELS CHR/ENT

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Division 6 of the Commercial Code) Escrow No. 324493-BY (1) Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named Seller(s) that a bulk sale is about to be made on personal property hereinafter described. (2) The name and business addresses of the seller are: JIBIN WANG, 1236 S. Golden West Ave., Arcadia, CA 91007 (3) The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: Same as above (4) The names and business address of the Buyer(s) are: PAPER CRANE SHABU SHABU INC., 1236 S. Golden West Ave., Arcadia, CA 91007. (5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are all fixture and equipment of that certain business located at: 1236 S. Golden West Ave., Arcadia, CA 91007. (6) The business name used by the seller(s) at said location is: NOODLE WANG. (7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is 11/5/18 at the office of Jade Escrow, Inc., 9604 Las Tunas Drive Temple City, CA 91780, Escrow No. 324493-BY, Escrow Officer: Betty Sit (8) Claims may be filed with Same as "7" above. (9) The last date for filing claims is 11/2/18. (10) This Bulk Sale is subject to Section 6106.2 of the Uniform Commercial Code. (11) As listed by the Seller, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer are: none Dated: October 10, 2018 TRANSFEREES: PAPER CRANE SHABU SHABU INC., a California Corporation By: S/ SHIJIN YANG, Secretary 10/18/18 CNS-3184006# ARCADIA WEEKLY

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The Arcadia cross country team is ranked No. 6 in Division I and will be looking to make a big push ahead of League Finals on Nov. 1. – Courtesy photo / Chris Lee

Surging Arcadia Apaches Seek to Take League Finals by Storm Step by step and mile by mile, the Arcadia cross country team this season has continued to grow its rich traditions and lustrous legacy as it preps for a grand showing at the Pacific League Finals. Head Coach Chris Lee has had his runners dialed in from the start as their efforts this season have garnered them a No. 6 ranking in CIF Division I. While this recognition does seem like a lot to live up to, Lee believes this makes his team work even harder. “I don’t think it puts any pressure on us,” Lee said. “That’s been our goal, to make the state meet and the fact that we’re ranked,

it doesn’t really faze us, it doesn’t put any added pressure on us but makes us want to keep performing.” After having a fairweather performance at the Clovis Invitational in Fresno on Oct. 6, the Apaches bounced back at their Pacific League meet last Thursday, taking second place behind only No. 5 ranked Crescenta Valley. On the girls’ side, Joyce Wu won her first two league meets, which greatly boost her chances of qualifying for the state meet. For the boys, Jacob Hsu, Tianyuan Pei, Jack Ruan, Alec Fernandez, Soichiro Nagao,

Ryan Chan, Eduardo Cruz and Drake Maloney have been the backbone of the team as they continue to log in strong times for Arcadia. “There’s a really good team dynamic and it’s probably the best team dynamic I’ve been a part of,” Lee said. “These guys are really close to one another, they run for each other and they really like each other.” Qualifying for the state meet this season will end a two-year drought, but the Apaches will have to first compete in the Mt. Sac Invitational on Saturday and the League Finals on Nov. 1.

This last game of the season between Pasadena and Muir might not have had many implications in the Pacific League standings, but a showdown between cross-town rivals is always one worth watching. It hasn’t been the best year for both Pasadena and Muir girls volleyball as the Bulldogs finished fifth in the Pacific League at 6-8 while the Mustangs finished last at 0-14. However, it’s safe to say that each team wanted to go out on a high note by winning their final game of the season last Thursday. The last meeting between the two sides was

fashion with the Bulldogs getting another sweep over their bitter rivals with set scores of 25-13, 25-11 and 25-19. Both Pasadena and Muir will not qualify for CIF playoffs as Burroughs and Arcadia finished tied for first at 13-1 while Crescenta Valley and Burbank finished tied for third at 9-5. Pasadena and Muir capped

on Sept. 18 where Pasadena got the better of Muir with a comfortable 3-0 sweep. Much to the chagrin of Muir, the second match-up panned out in much similar

off their seasons with a game against each other in which the Bulldogs took 3-0 on Oct. 11. – Photo by Aaron Valdez / Beacon Media News

Monrovia Falls into Even Deeper Hole with League Loss to Temple City Rio Hondo League play has not been kind to the Monrovia boys’ water polo team as its latest 11-9 loss to Temple City on Tuesday greatly lessened the team’s chances of making the playoffs. The Wildcats put together a solid first half of the season, winning 11 of 16 nonleague matches. However, Monrovia’s crusade for a dream 2018 campaign took a nosedive when the team dropped its four games of league action. Despite grinding out a 13-12 win over San Marino last week, the losing skid proved too much for the Wildcats to overcome. Tuesday’s loss to Temple City dropped their record to 1-5, ruining any chance of at least being a .500 team with only two games left

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on the schedule. On a good note, Monrovia did have five different players score against Temple City, including four goals from junior Richie Martinez and two from junior Tyler Regan.

The Wildcats will host La Cañada in their penultimate game of the season on Tuesday and then will head out to South Pasadena for the Rio Hondo League finale on Wednesday.

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