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CO$TLY GRIDLOCK ON PASADENA STREETS

Pasadena – Gold Line Grade Separation Plan could cost $105 million Terry MILLER tmiller@beaconmedianews.com

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e’ve all been there. Completely at a standstill in our cars, waiting for the lights to change or a Gold Line train to pass on California and Del Mar. It’s frustrating, and never ending, or so it seems.

Metro is working on the early phases of SEE COSTLY GRIDLOCK PAGE 12 With California’s love affair with cars, it’s hardly surprising that there are traffic jams. – Photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News

Join Pasadena’s Mayor and Light a Christmas Tree Staff WRITER editorial@beaconmedianews.com

Join Pasadena Mayor Terry Tornek for a city holiday tradition: the Mayor’s Annual Tree Lighting Celebration, Friday, Dec. 7 from 5 - 7 p.m. at City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Ave. SEE CHRITSMAS TREE PAGE 12

START ME UP: THE ROLLING STONES 'NO FILTER' TOUR HEADED TO THE ROSE BOWL

Pasadena Council Concerned of Imminent County Control of PUSD Despite recent passage of tax measure increase Terry MILLER tmiller@beaconmedianews.com

During a three-hour council meeting Monday, members had more questions than answers regarding how the tax revenue

funds will be used in future to help infuse life back into Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) without allowing the very real possibility of a County takeover.

City Manager Steve

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The Rolling Stones announced Monday they will bring their hugely successful No Filter tour to stadiums in 13 cities across America in 2019 with a stop in Pasadena on May 11, 2019 at The Rose Bowl Stadium. The tour follows

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Rose Bowl officials announced that the Rolling Stones will be playing the Bowl in May while unveiling their highly visible logo in front of the stadium.- Photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

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SPORTSThe 41st Annual

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The holidays can be fun but they often cause us much stress. – Courtesy photo

Managing Holiday Stress at Arcadia Public Library Do you love the holiday season but are sometimes left feeling stressed? Arcadia Public Library is hosting a hands-on workshop on Dec. 5 from 7 to 8 p.m. with instructor Jingjing Zhu who will teach the basic techniques of meditation and mindfulness practice to help you more effectively handle holiday stress. This workshop is free and no registration is required.

For more information, call (626) 821-5569 or visit the Arcadia Public Library’s website at ArcadiaCA. gov/library. The Arcadia Public Library is located at 20 W. Duarte Road. The Library is open Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. You can also follow the Library on Facebook and Twitter.

A group photo of the Brighter Side Singers. – Courtesy photo / TCHS Brighter Side Singers

Adopt A Family in Pasadena This Holiday Season Hillsides hopes to provide gifts and meals for 100 families in need Last year, a few months before the holidays, Miguel* lost his mother and sister in a car accident. He and his wife Maria* took in his sister’s two boys to raise.

Around the same time, Maria learned she was pregnant with her fourth child.

Miguel and Maria felt overwhelmed. Hillsides staff gave the family tools to reduce daily struggles and to help Miguel work through his grief. When the couple was told that their family had been selected to be part of Hillsides holiday Adopt a Family Program, they worried it was too good to be true. They wrote down a list of needed items – pajamas, underwear, sweaters, shoes, blankets, baby items, and a few toys for the children – not really believing their wishes would be answered.

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up their gifts, the veil of sadness and desperation that had descended on them lifted. The family felt safe, secure, and full of hope knowing that someone cared about them.

Many of the nearly 17,000 children, youth, and families Hillsides serves

struggle during the holidays.

Without assistance, they would not be able to afford holiday gifts or meals.

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including the Brighter Side Singers’ show choir presentation of “Sing Joy!” Traditional carols are on the program along with show choir selections featuring music from the film “White Christmas.”

Always in demand, the busy Singers have recently performed at Temple City’s Fall Festival, Disney’s Halloween Harmonies, PCC Chamber Choir Festival, and others. Upcoming are the Holiday Concert at the SG Mission Playhouse on Dec. 18, and the musical “Mary Poppins,” March 15-17, 2019.

Membership in the California Retired Teachers’ Association (CalRTA) is open to all retired educators, as well as to current educators and to any others interested in joining.

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The Brighter Side Singers of TCHS under Director Matt Byers will bring festive holiday music to members of the California Retired Teachers’ Association #71 (CalRTA); at their Friday, Dec. 14 luncheon meeting.

The meeting will take place at the Monrovia Community Center on 119 W. Palm Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016, rather than at the Arcadia location, and at 11 a.m. rather than at 11:30 a.m. Some parking is available at the Community Center, but more ample parking is available on the street. Carpooling is encouraged. The cost of the luncheon for members and guests is $13. For reservations, please call John Gera at (626) 286-0714. The cost of the luncheon for those who pay at the door is $14.

Be sure to arrive early.

The earlier time was selected to round out a full meeting schedule,

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Rose Bowl Turkey Trot Supports PUSD Health & Wellness The Rose Bowl will be hosting the inaugural Rose Bowl Turkey Trot 2018 on Thursday, Nov. 22, where there will be a timed race around the stadium grounds and Brookside Golf Course in the Arroyo Seco.

Participants can run, walk or trot at the 5K Turkey Trot and support the Rose Bowl Legacy Foundation and PUSD’s Health and Wellness programs.

The starting line and registration table will be located at North Lot K, which is at the corner of West Drive and Seco Street.

Additionally, parking will be located at Lot K. Registration and check-in will begin at 8 a.m. and the race will begin at 9 a.m.

The turkey trot is open to all ages where there will be prizes for top finishes in the adults and kids categories.

The top finishes in the adults’ category will be awarded with medals, a complimentary 8-by-8inch Brick in the Rose Plaza in front of the Stadium and a replica brick

Fraudsters are claiming to represent organizations that benefit police, firefighters or other public safety personnel - Courtesy photo

Sierra Madre PD Warns Residents of Charity Scam Image used for illustration purposes. – Courtesy photo

for the home or office.

And the Bricks are fully customizable and include a logo of one’s favorite Pac-12 or Big Ten school, or the rose logo.

Additionally, top finishers in the kids’ category will win a medal and a Rose Bowl Kids Club Membership.

Other prizes include medals and a private tour of the stadium for up to 15

people with photo opportunities.

The registration also supports the 501c3 Rose Bowl Legacy Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports the preservation, protection and enhancement of the Rose Bowl Stadium’s future as a National Historic Landmark.

Tickets are on sale now at rosebowlstadium.com

Sierra Madre PD is warning locals of the latest fraud alert warning for Los Angeles County residents. Scammers are masquerading as charity groups claiming to raise money for first responders, according to Steven Wang of the L.A. County District Attorney’s (DA) Office.

According to the DA, people who want to help firstresponders should beware of crooks using a uniform to con others.

In the Police and Firefighter

Charity Scam, fraudsters claim to represent organizations that benefit police, firefighters or other public safety personnel.

But some charities spend most of their donations on administrative costs or don’t use the funds the way they promised.

Others may not be legitimate charities at all.

Just because an organization has “police” or “firefighter” in its name, doesn’t mean that it actually will use the money to assist these public servants.

The DA offered the following tips: - Research the organization; confirm a California charity’s status at rct.doj. ca.gov.

- Reputable charities tell how money is spent and if the donation is tax deductible.

- Don’t give donations in cash, by wire or as gift cards.

To watch an informative video, visit da.co.la.ca.us/ inside-LADA/investigatepolice-firefighter-charitiesbefore-donating.

MONROVIA Nov. 9 At 2:22 a.m., an officer was patrolling the 400 block of West Foothill when he saw a vehicle parked behind a business occupied by a male subject. He contacted the subject and found him to be heavily intoxicated and unable to care for his own safety.

The subject was arrested.

At 7:38 a.m., a resident in the 200 block of North Ivy walked outside his home to go to work and discovered someone had stolen the tailgate off his Toyota truck sometime during the night. At 10:55 a.m., another resident in the 300 block of North Alta Vista discovered his Toyota truck tailgate had also been stolen. These investigations are continuing.

At 10:58 p.m., an officer was patrolling the 3300 block of South Peck when he saw a male subject loitering around a closed business. He contacted the subject and found him to be in possession of methamphetamine and a pipe that had been used to smoke the substance. The subject was arrested.

Nov. 10 At 1:22 a.m., a resident in the 700 block of West Duarte left their leaf blower on their front lawn while they took other tools to their backyard. When they returned to the front yard, the leaf blower was gone.

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At 8:30 a.m., a motorist reported she had just collided with a small deer in the 200 block of West Hillcrest after it ran in front of her car, unexpectedly. Officers responded, along with the Pasadena Humane Society. The Humane Society was not able to save the deer.

of West Huntington when he saw a motorist in front of him swerving. The vehicle hit the center divider several times, so the officer stopped the vehicle. The driver was found to be heavily intoxicated. After field sobriety tests were conducted, the driver was arrested for DUI.

At 10:33 a.m., a customer of a grocery store in the 600 block of West Huntington was finished shopping and discovered someone had stolen her wallet from her purse while it was in the shopping cart. She went home, unable to pay for her groceries, and was notified by her credit card company that someone had fraudulently used her card at a nearby store.

At 5 p.m., a resident in the 300 block of South Fifth called for police assistance due to a family disturbance in his house. When officers arrived, one of the subjects, the caller’s wife, had already left the house. While the officers were speaking with the caller, the wife returned home in her car. Officers contacted her and found she was heavily intoxicated. After field sobriety tests were conducted, she was arrested for DUI.

At 9:32 p.m., a resident in the 200 block of East Lime reported there was a male subject in her front yard who had a restraining order against him to stay away from the house. Officers arrived and located the male, who was immediately arrested.

Nov. 11 At 12:51 a.m., a resident in the 800 block of South Magnolia reported a female subject attempted to enter his parked vehicle. Officers arrived and located the subject. She was found to be heavily intoxicated, did not know where she was and was unable to care for her own safety. A computer check revealed she also had a warrant for her arrest.

At 1:43 a.m., an officer was patrolling the 300 block

Nov. 12 At 9:15 a.m., an employee of a preschool in the 1200 block of South Magnolia arrived at work and discovered someone had burglarized the school sometime over the weekend. A laptop and a box containing cash were taken.

At 10:08 a.m., security for a store in the 1600 block of South Mountain reported a male and female subject left their store without paying for merchandise they had taken.

Officers responded and apprehended the male subject near the store still holding the stolen property. The female subject was stopped by store security and an officer, but she refused to cooperate.

She punched at the police officer before being handcuffed.

Both subjects were taken into custody and the stolen property was returned to the store.

At 11:48 p.m., an officer was patrolling the 500 block of West Huntington when he saw a motorist commit a driving violation. The officer stopped the driver and found him to be in possession of methamphetamine, so he was arrested.

Nov. 13 At 12:45 p.m., security for a store in the 700 block of East Huntington reported they had just discovered that three male subjects had entered their store three days prior and had stolen $5,000 worth of men’s cologne.

At 2:19 p.m., a resident in the 1200 block of Sherman reported their daughter was on the property after having been warned several times to stay off the property. Officers responded and located the subject. She was taken into custody for trespassing.

Nov. 14 At 2:30 a.m., a resident in the 700 block of East Lime reported a male subject who was not wearing any pants was knocking on his front door. When officers arrived, they located the subject in the front yard of the home.

The subject was intoxicated and unable to care for his own safety, so he was arrested.

At 7:42 a.m., a caller reported a solo motorist collided into four mailboxes while reversing in the 100 block

of Hidden Valley. There was damage to the vehicle and the mailboxes. A citation was issued for the driving violation.

At 4:39 p.m., a resident in the 200 block of East Colorado discovered a package that had just been delivered was stolen from her front porch At 5:36 p.m., an employee of a restaurant in the 400 block of West Huntington reported someone had stolen his bicycle from outside the business sometime during the day while he was inside working.

At 6:49 p.m., a resident in the 200 block of South Shamrock reported someone was attempting to break into their home through a bedroom window, which activated the house alarm. Officers arrived and found the bedroom window was forced open, however the suspect did not gain entry. Officers searched the area for the suspect, but could not locate him.

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Nov. 13 A resident came to the police station at about 12:07 p.m. to report that an unknown person(s) had tampered with his vehicle parked in the 300 block of West Sierra Madre Boulevard and maliciously placed a black banana underneath his vehicles windshield wiper. The resident believes that the suspect(s) actions are racially motivated and hateful in nature.

At 9:55 p.m. a man came into the lobby to report criminal threats via text and email against himself and his family.

Nov. 14 Officers responded to a call at 3:45 p.m. in the 100 block of North Canon, where a suspect forcefully removed a juvenile victim’s cell phone from her hands causing her to fear for her safety.

Nov. 15 Officers responded to a non-injury traffic collision at about 7:33 p.m. at the intersection of Sierra Madre Boulevard and Lima Street.

Nov. 12 Nov. 18 At about 3:15 p.m., officers received a radio call of a group of suspicious juveniles in the area of 100 Grove Lane, Sierra Madre. When contacted the juveniles are found to be in possession of lighters, rolling papers, and a marijuana joint. The items were taken for property destruction and the parents of each juvenile were notified.

At approximately 9:52 a.m. a resident in the vicinity of Carter Avenue and Lima Street observed a vehicle with a smashed driver’s side window. Officers responded and located the driver who reported that a sports equipment bag with tennis gear was missing. A case of, “If you see something, say something.”

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

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Did You Know a U.S. President Received a Raccoon as a Thanksgiving Gift?

In 1926, President Calvin Coolidge received a live raccoon as a Thanksgiving gift. Vinnie Joyce, the Mississippi man who sent him the gift, called the raccoon “toothsome” as it was meant to be part of that year’s dinner. However, the Coolidge family adopted the raccoon and named it Rebecca. President Coolidge was later asked if the raccoon was edible, to which the president responded by saying that it might be for some but not for him. The new pet joined the “Pennsylvania Avenue Zoo” that included a black bear from Mexico, a wallaby, a pair of lion cubs named Tax Reduction and Budget Bureau, and a pygmy hippo named Billy gifted to the Coolidges by Harvey Firestone.

Mrs. Coolidge and Rebecca the raccoon at the Easter egg rolling in 1927.

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FRIday - NOVEMBER 23 Winterfest at Santa Anita Park, Nov. 23 from 3 - 10 p.m. (285 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007). Ride on a horse-drawn carriage, go ice skating, eat and drink seasonal favorites, and listen to live music. General admission is $5 but there are packages available for purchase online. For more information, visit SantaAnita.com.

- ARCADIA

Football and Tacos at VFW Post 2070 NOV 26 @ 5 - 7:30pm

Social Dance Party at Dance Street Studio, Nov. 23 from 8:30 - 10 p.m. (780 S. Arroyo Parkway, Pasadena, CA 91105). Everyone (regardless of skill level) is welcome to enjoy a night of dancing tango, waltz, salsa, swing, foxtrot and more as the DJ mixes traditional and popular songs that cater to all ages. This event is free by registering through Eventbrite. For more information, visit DanceStreetCA.com or call (626) 791-7746.

- PASADENA

Football and Tacos at VFW Auxiliary Post 2070, Nov. 26 from 5 - 7:30 p.m. (825 S. Magnolia St., Monrovia, CA 91016). Eat some tacos and help raise funds for veterans’ programs. Cost will vary depending on how many tacos you can eat. For more information, visit @MonroviaVFW.CA on Facebook and click on their events page.

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SATURday - NOVEMBER 24 Winter Village in Downtown Sierra Madre, Nov. 24 from noon to 9 p.m. (W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA 91024). There will be a real snow hill, rides on carriages, music, and shopping. Admission is free. For more information, visit @sierramadrechamber91024 on Facebook and click on their events page.

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“A Christmas Story” at the Sierra Madre Playhouse, Nov. 24 at 8 p.m. (87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA 91024). Experience the heartwarming story of Ralphie and his Midwestern family at Christmastime. Tickets range from $25 to $45. For more information, visit SierraMadrePlayhouse.com.

- SIERRA MADRE Eighties Night at the Buccaneer, Nov. 24 at 9 p.m. (70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA 91024). Gather your friends and dance the night away or play a round of pool. Admission is free but drinks are not. For more information, call (626) 355-9045.

- SIERRA MADRE Corazon de Mariachi at Ixtapa Lounge, Nov. 24 from 8:15 - 10:15 p.m. (119 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91105). Invite your friends for a mariachi dinner show. Tickets are $28 and include a three course dinner and one ticket to the live mariachi show. For more information, visit FeverUp.com.

- PASADENA Masquerade Ball at the Pasadena Masonic Hall, Nov. 24 from 7:30 - 11:59 p.m. (200 S. Euclid, Pasadena, CA 91101). Don a mask and your best Victorian style outfit and spend a night dancing waltzes, polkas, and quadrilles.

Tickets are $38. For more information, visit VictorianDance.org.

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4 - 7 p.m. (1401 S. Oak Knoll Ave., Pasadena, CA 91106). Enjoy festive activities for the entire family including a visit from Santa, a tree lighting and cookie decorating. You can purchase a $15 ticket that does not include food or beverages or you can purchase a $45 ticket that includes food and beverage. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit Eventbrite.com.

- PASADENA Ragtime at Myrtle Tree Garden Cafe & Market, Nov. 25 from 1 - 4 p.m. (405 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016). This monthly event features performers from all over Southern California. There is no cover charge for this event.

For more information, visit @myrtletreecafe on Facebook and click on their events page.

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MONday - NOVEMBER 26 Independent Film Night at Dave & Buster’s Arcadia, Nov. 26 from 7:30 - 11:30 p.m. (400 S. Baldwin Ave., #930U, Arcadia, CA 91007).

Kelly Perine (“One on One”) and Rene Moran (“Switched at Birth”) will be available for a Q&A following the screening of this month’s film. Registration for this event is free. For

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more information, visit Eventbrite.com.

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TUEsday - NOVEMBER 27 Songwriter Serenade at Matt Denny’s Ale House, Nov. 27 from 7 - 9:30 p.m. (145 E. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007). Jeannie Willets, Diana Green, Jimi Yamagishi, Tyler Alexis, and Durbeyfield will all perform original songs. Admission is free but food and drinks are not. For more information, visit JCHyke.com.

- ARCADIA Blues Channel at The Mixx, Nov. 27 from 8 p.m. - midnight (443 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91101). Spend an evening among friends with music, food and drinks. Admission is free but the food and drinks are not.

For more information, visit TheMixxPasadena. com.

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from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. (150 E. Saint Joseph St., Arcadia, CA 91006). Decompress with some beer and friendly competition. Admission is free but the beer is not. For more information, visit MtLoweBrewing.com.

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thursday - NOVEMBER 29 Mario Kart Tournament at Mt. Lowe Brewing Co., Nov. 29 from 7 - 9 p.m. (150 E. Saint Joseph St., Arcadia, CA 91006). Invite your friends for some beers and a race on the Rainbow Road. There is a $10 fee to enter the tournament which includes a pint. For more information, visit MtLoweBrewing.com.

- ARCADIA Music at Old Towne Pub Pasadena, Nov. 29 from 8 - 11:59 p.m. (66 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena, CA 91103). Angel Siniestro, Invader, Fallen Suns, and War Imposed will perform their music. There is a $7 cover charge for this 21 and older event. For more information, visit @ADHDstreetteam on Facebook and click on their events page. - PASADENA

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Steve Byrne Performs at The Ice House in Pasadena

Listen to Vivaldis’ “Gloriana” and more Italian classics. - Courtesy photo / Angeles Chorale

Experience an Italian Christmas in Pasadena “Our 44th season ‘Travelogue: Musical Postcards from Around the World’ is an exciting one that celebrates music from all around the globe. The repertoire is sure to please all musical tastes and audiences of all ages,” says Executive Director Laura Mason.

The Angeles Chorale’s concert season will take you on a musical journey through Italy, France and Argentina without leaving Pasadena. This diverse and exciting repertoire of music begins with “Christmas in Italy” on Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Pasadena (500 E. Colorado Blvd.). Artistic Director/Conductor John Sutton promises, “you will

be surprised and moved this season.”

The concert begins with Antonio Vivaldi’s rich and moving “Gloria.” Next, the Chorale will take you on a musical journey with John Rutter’s jubilant “Gloria.” A perfect contrast to Vivaldi, this contemporary piece was composed in 1974.

The triumphant “Adestes Fideles” will begin the second half of the concert.

Then, “Gesu Bambino” and Lara Hoggard’s treatment of “Personent Hodie” both regale the reason for the season. In addition, the Chorale will bring you Erik Esenvalds’ powerful “Only in Sleep” which explores the wonderment of childhood and Randall Thomp-

son’s hauntingly beautiful “Alleluia.” And back as an audience favorite, the singalong tradition continues.

Sutton says, “we will light a candle to hope, peace, faith, and love… everything our world needs right now.” The Angeles Chorale will dazzle you. “’Christmas in Italy’ gets to the heart of choral music,” says Sutton, “it lifts audiences to our truest calling as human beings…to love one another.”

Tickets are $30 if purchased in advance online or $35 at the door.

Group and family discounts are available. For more information, visit angeleschorale.org or call (818) 591-1735.

Theatre 360’s Moana Jr. Sheds Light on the Power of Theatre The 2016 Disney animation of Moana is well known for its brave protagonist Moana, who conquers obstacles on her journey and discovers her own identity along the way. Recently, Theatre 360, an award winning children’s theatre located in Pasadena, has been invited to participate in the Disney Theatrical Pilot Productions Program to put on the musical Moana Jr. With a wonderful cast full of students ranging from ages 7 to 16, it just so happens 11-year-old Karina Alvarez, who is cast as Moana, has a paralleled journey similar to that of the character she is playing.

It was not too long ago when Alvarez and her family had been through their own journey of tough circumstances where they had to put on a brave face. Just last year, in September 2017,

Karina Alvarez, who plays Moana, is rehearsing a scene from the play. - Courtesy photo / Facebook, @Theatre360

Alvarez, her younger sister and father were caught in the devastating hurricane Maria that had hit Puerto Rico.

Disney’s Moana Jr. at Theatre 360 is showing on Dec. 7, 8, 9, 14, 15 and 16.

Theatre 360 is located at 75 N. Marengo Ave. Pasadena, CA 91101.

Pre-sale tickets sold online only. Box Office will open 30 minutes before

show and will stay open until 15 minutes after curtain.

Contact (626)577-5922 or buy tickets online at theatre360.org or brownpapertickets.com/ event/3635639.

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Steve Byrne has risen through the ranks of the comedy world to become one of the industry’s most innovative and sought-after performers. He has evolved throughout the years into an extremely versatile entertainer that delivers on a day-today basis. Byrne will perform one show at The Ice House in Pasadena on Nov. 30 at 8 p.m. Tickets for this special event start at $20 and can be purchased through icehousecomedy.com.

Hailing from Pittsburgh, Byrne was born to a Korean mother and an Irish father. His unique background gave him the base comedic material for his first television show,

“Sullivan & Son,” which aired for three seasons on TBS. He began his career slugging it out in the comedy clubs of New York City and making the esteemed Comedy Cellar his home club all the while. In 2006, after winning TBS’ cutthroat competition, the “Standup or Sitdown Comedy Challenge,” Byrne was hurtled into a brilliant television and film career.

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Myrtle Tree Café hosts many musical events, like this jazz quartet. - Courtesy photo / Facebook, @myrtletreecafe

Ragtime at Monrovia’s Myrtle Tree Café The Rose Leaf Ragtime Club meets on the last Sunday of every month at The Myrtle Tree Cafe, 405 S. Myrtle Ave., in Monrovia from 1-4:30 p.m. to share their musical talents with the community.

Piano (or other instrument) players and listeners are all welcome during the meet-up. The next meeting

there will take place on Sunday, Nov. 25. Parking is on-street, but most parking places are unlimited and free on Sundays. It’s a busy part of Old Town Monrovia, so allow a few extra minutes to find a parking place. Suggested donation for non-performers is $5 for adults and $2 for children.

Myrtle Tree Café offers coffee, beer, wine and a variety of sandwiches, paninis and pastries.

For further info, call Ron at (818) 439-9048 or Hal at (626) 359-8648.

For further info on Myrtle Tree Café, call (626) 388-5024 or visit their website at myrtletreecafe.com.

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Due to high demand, there will be two opportunities to attend the concert this year. - Courtesy photo / Pasadena Symphony

Pasadena's Cherished Holiday Concert Returns With The Pasadena Symphony The Pasadena Symphony’s annual Holiday Candlelight concert returns to All Saints Church on Saturday, Dec. 15. Having sold out for the past seven years, the symphony will offer two performances to meet community demand at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. The architecturally exquisite and acoustically sonorous All Saints Church, Pasadena’s equivalent of a European cathedral, provides the perfect setting to hear your holiday favorites - all performed by candlelight.

Audiences are going to love each and every moment of this cherished holiday tradition.

New this year, Pasadena Symphony Music Director David Lockington will take the rostrum as conductor, leading an array of choruses including the Los Angeles

Children’s Chorus, the Donald Brinegar Singers and the L.A. Bronze Handbell Ensemble, set against the backdrop of the Pasadena Symphony. Special guest Valarie Pettiford will accompany the orchestra as vocalist.

A true triple-threat, the Tonynominated actor, dancer and singer has appeared on Broadway and the West End in “Fosse,” “West Side Story” and “Chicago” among others and has numerous television credits under her belt including “The Blacklist,” “Blackish,” “True Blood” and “Treme.”

This year’s program has something for everyone to ring in the holiday season, from traditional holiday classics to popular standards.

Hear “Carol of the Bells,” “Baby It’s Cold Outside,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little

Christmas,” “Hallelujah!” and many more favorites. The venue will again offer fully assigned individual seating throughout All Saints’ glorious interior, ensuring that the audience can enjoy their experience with ease and have a well-deserved break from the hustle and bustle of the season.

Tickets to Holiday Candlelight with the Pasadena Symphony are limited and will sell out.

Seats start at $20 and may be purchased either at pasadenasymphony-pops.org or by calling the box office at (626) 793-7172.

Parking structures are nearby at the Westin Hotel (enter on Los Robles, south of Walnut) or at 330 E. Union. Metered parking is also available on Euclid and nearby streets.

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DOO DAH DELIGHTS THE MASSES AT THE 41ST OCCASIONAL PARADE pated events in East Pasadena.

An eccentric display put on by some of the city’s most free-spirited people, the 41st Annual Parade was truly a sight to see.

With an audience of hundreds standing up and sitting comfortably along the sidewalks of Colorado Boulevard, the parade

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appy Doo Dah!” That is what the parade goers, locals and marchers chanted in the morning hours leading up to one of the most antici-

started with the local band, the Pasadena Scots, playing the ones and twos on their drums and bagpipes. Soon to follow were a number of entries ranging from political satire and environmental groups to zombies and a dog mimicking Kate Winslet and SEE DOO DAH PAGE 13

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The Mayor lights the City’s Official Tree at 6 p.m., so come early for parking and stroll over to historic City Hall.

Also, Santa Claus promises to make a special appearance and will be available for a photo opportunity with your children and the young at heart. Festive photo stops will also be available during the event to capture the spirit of the season. Bring your own cameras to snap a special holiday picture.

This year more than ever, please find it in your hearts to help fill one of the Pasadena Fire Department’s paramedic ambulances by bringing a new, unwrapped toy or sports equipment as gifts to less-fortunate boys or girls as part of the annual Spark of Love Toy Drive.

Also, tweet your best tree lighting and Santa photos to @PasadenaGov with the hashtag TreeLighting2018 and they’ll share as many as possible.

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trying to address this issue, which according to many experts in the field, should have been addressed when the Gold Line construction took place.

Dr. Ted Jorgenson, a renowned specialist in traffic gridlock in major cities said, “I cannot believe they are now planning to rip apart the crossings and create a bridge over troubled water.”

There are two possibilities, the first seems

unlikely, either a tunnel or an overpass.

This segment of the Gold Line grade separation intersects California Boulevard, an eastwest arterial street with high traffic volumes, resulting in substantial delay and congestion.

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Leonardo DiCaprio’s famous, “I’m Flying” scene from the film Titanic. While many of the paraders were there to strut their wackiest outfits, others participated to share messages of what they believe is wrong with today’s world.

Through all of the beads and tortillas thrown throughout the streets, Doo Dah Queen Jennipha Nielsen made an appearance and excited the crowds as

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she galloped up and down Colorado Boulevard, on her peacock feather-dressed horse and glittery purple bodysuit.

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Mermell said the District is “unlikely” to produce a satisfactory budget plan for the County by the required date, Dec. 13, “thus triggering intervention by LACOE (Los Angeles County Office of Education).”

Councilman Tyron Hampton, District 1, said potential county takeover of PUSD was “ridiculous” and hopes the city can find a way to help the district off life support, perhaps with these new tax measures overwhelmingly approved

by Pasadena voters on Nov.

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However, as Mayor Tornek pointed out, that money would not be available until July 2019.

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No Filter dates this past year that have taken Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts and Ronnie Wood back out on the road amassing rave reviews as they played to sold out stadiums throughout the UK and Europe. American Express Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public, beginning

Wednesday, Nov. 28 at 10 a.m. PST through Thursday, Nov. 29 at 10 p.m. PST. Mick Jagger has said, “It’s a thrill when we play stadiums in the States – the energy is always amazing!”

Keith Richards added, “I've always loved playing the states. It’s a great crowd."

The Rolling Stones No Filter set list has the legendary band treating generations of fans to classic Stones

hits such as “Sympathy For The Devil,” “Paint It Black,” “Brown Sugar,” “Miss You,” as well as special gems from their celebrated catalog.

Tickets for these dates will go on sale Friday, Nov. 30 at 10 a.m. For ticketing information please visit rollingstones.com.

AEG Presents’ Concerts West is the promoter of The Rolling Stones No Filter U.S. tour.

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asadena is full of experiences worth waiting for.

Take Union Street Sandwich Company, for instance: slinging stellar sandwiches since 2015 under the careful guidance of owner Stacy Ober. Yet even with Ober’s 30-plus years of culinary experience, she took her time to ensure the shop would succeed.

“It was never my dream to own a restaurant, other than the far-off fantasy that many talk about, like moving to a seaside village and selling blueberry muffins,” said Ober.

“Opening USSC was the idea of a dear friend—and grew into a leap of faith.”

“I waited three months prior to signing the lease to sit inside the space. I studied

what the customers bought.

I watched patterns of traffic.

And then I asked friends and colleagues in the business to talk me out of this crazy proposition!” she joked. But all those observations paid off, as Ober collected small but significant ways to improve the shop.

“Since we eat with our eyes and nose, my menu is focused on eating food that makes us feel good; emotionally and physically,” she explained.

“What distinguishes Union Street Sandwich Co. from other sandwich shops is we’re actually cooking here. With the exception of our imported Italian meats, all of our meats are organic and roasted daily on-site.”

Ober dipped into her own home-life for inspiration too—the brisket (which is sublime) and even biscotti are from her childhood recipe box.

“We are not fast food.

We’re a place to hang out, take a break from work, eat something delicious and healthy and just relax. We want to visit with you,” said Ober.

“I have communal tables, a large, squishy chair from home, and wonderful outdoor seating with big umbrellas.

I want customers to feel like they're at my home or in my backyard.”

Union Street Sandwich Company is located at 109 E. Union St. in Pasadena. For more information, contact the Union Street Sandwich Company team at unionsandwich.com | (626) 639-3575 | unionsandwich@gmail.com and follow along on Facebook and Instagram @unionsandwich.

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Leadership Pasadena (LP) announced the appointment of Mary Spellman to the Board of Directors to chair LP’s strategic planning efforts.

“Mary has a strong academic and professional background in education evaluation, planning and operations. She has a BA in Anthropology, masters in College Student Counseling and Personnel Services and her Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership. Mary is the Executive Director of the Fletcher Jones Foundation, one of the largest donors to higher educations in the country, with assets of over $139,000,000. The foundation has donated over $221,000,000 since it began,” according to Board Chair Josh Driskell.

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new brewpub is coming to Myrtle Avenue in Monrovia, Basin 141. With the opening of this location soon, Basin 141 officially becomes a “chain” as this is their second site. Their open location is on Honolulu Avenue in Montrose, but the new Monrovia location is set to open at the southeast corner of Lime and Myrtle avenues.

The projected opening date is Nov. 26, but it had been Nov. 19 (not their fault, the Health Department changed

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create a desirable setting for this estate property. 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms are complimented by a first floor with an open floor plan and a lovely double staircase.

The resort like back yard has a pool, built in BBQ and mountain views. This property needs repairs and is the perfect opportunity to personalize and create your dream home!

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living 5 bd, and 5 baths with designer color schemes and lighting, hardwood floors and crown molding throughout, porcelain & marble bathrooms, Kitchen Aid stainless-steel appliances with a professional gas cooktop and double ovens, paired with quartz countertops and tile backsplashes. The master suite and bath shouts “classic craftsmanship” with dual sinks, beveled mirrors, a private soaking tub, and a large walk-in closet. Packed with the latest technology, Cat 5 & 6 computer wiring, phone & cable jacks, a security system, fire sprinklers, Wi-Fi thermostat, Low-E windows, and so much more.

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With luck they will open on Nov. 26. Keep your eye on that corner just up the street from Movie Studio Grill.

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PASADENA: This charming cottage will warm your heart with its brick detailing. The house is 2,390 sf on a 6,994 sf lot and features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. The backyard is waiting for the family fun to begin with its sparkling pool and hot tub. $1,048,000

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MUSD Adds Spanish Dual Immersion Program at Second Elementary School Monrovia Unified School District (MUSD) will expand its highly popular Spanish dual-language program to Wild Rose Elementary in August of 2019 for transitional-kindergarteners and kindergarteners. Parents can attend one of two Program Showcase sessions discussing the new option on Wednesday, Dec. 5 at 8:30 a.m. or 6 p.m. at Wild Rose Elementary School Cafeteria, 232 Jasmine Ave. Both sessions will be presented in English and Spanish; child care will be available.

Dual immersion provides native English speakers and

English learners the opportunity to develop biliteracy and bilingualism through standards-based curriculum.

Research shows dual-immersion students gain significant understanding of cultures associated with the language, show overall cognitive advances and earn stronger grades. The program has been shown to narrow the achievement gap between English learners and their peers.

Situated in the eastern side of the district, Wild Rose joins Monroe as the second elementary school within Monrovia Unified to offer the cutting-edge

MUSD also offers Mandarin dual immersion at Plymouth. – Courtesy photo / MUSD

program. Parents interested in the Spanish dual-language program for their students can enroll at either Wild Rose or Monroe, depending on where they reside within the district.

If a family resides within the boundaries for Mayflower or Monroe, enrollment into the dual-language program will be at Monroe. Wild Rose would be the dual-language enrollment option for those who live within the boundaries of Wild Rose or Bradoaks.

Families living within the Plymouth boundaries can choose to enroll at either Wild Rose or Monroe. The

parent meeting will explain how enrollment will be determined and engage the community regarding the enrollment process. Additionally, a map of school boundaries is available on the district website, monroviaschools.net.

For more information, parents are encouraged to visit monroviaschools.net or call the district office at (626) 471-2000.

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AUSD Encourages Students to Get Ready for PSAT Exams PSAT Deadline is Dec. 3 This practice SAT test is available for all seventh and eighth graders. The cost is $20 and the date is the morning of Jan. 17, which is a collaboration day. This is an AVID fundraiser for AUSD Dana Middle School to help pay for the costs for their field trips, like the ones to USC, UCLA, and

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one Kettle, an Indonesian fusion restaurant on North Raymond Avenue, has recently joined the numerous food establishments dotting the streets in Old Pasadena. It is co-owned by the Tjahyadi Brothers, Eric and Executive Chef Erwin, who immigrated to the San Gabriel Valley from Indonesia with their parents over two decades ago.

After 20 years, Chef Erwin went back to Indonesia on a quest of self-discovery.

Through his travels in his birthplace, he reconnected with his childhood as he once more smelled the fragrance of spices that flavored the complex dishes he grew up

with.

That reminder of his heritage inspired Chef Erwin to open a restaurant which deliciously blends heirloom recipes from his mother’s and grandmother’s cookbooks with local California ingredients and French classical techniques.

Brianna’s review of a recent Tasting Dinner speaks to Chef Erwin’s love of food and culinary mastery.

You can expect an Indonesian and Southeast Asian food experience when coming to the Bone Kettle, a small, family-owned restaurant and bar with a modern and chic atmosphere. It’s only about a year and a half old, and full of surprising contrasts. While it has a young and modern feel not only in its decor, but also by its playlist - when we came in, there was relaxed electronic music softly playing - the

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restaurant feels homey and comfortable, too, as the head chef’s father served us plates that his son had just made, explaining to us what the dish was.

One of the restaurant’s

favorites, the oxtail dumpling, is understandably popular.

The dumpling was served in deeply savory and rich but also slightly acidic sauce, complementing the succulent oxtail dumpling, whose

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filling dripped with au jus and marinade.

The fried chicken wings with Thai chilis and a sweet sauce are another of the Bone Kettle’s popular dishes, for a reason - the wing was perfectly crispy, the sweetness from the sauce woken up by the kick of the Thai chili, and the chicken was juicy and perfectly cooked.

The restaurant's famous bone broth is incredibly rich but eminently drinkable. Every sip is clearly imbued with the incredible flavor of bone marrow. This is not a broth that is merely a vessel for other ingredients - it has its own flavor that demands attention.

When servers circled back with second rounds of bone broth, hands from all tables immediately reached towards the tray for seconds.

As the restaurant is sandwiched between a burger

joint and a barbecue place, some might think that the Bone Kettle would struggle to compete with such classic American favorites. However, I'd argue that the Bone Kettle is perfectly situated to exemplify the diversity of flavors in Southern California. It’s the kind of place where I'd want to take my girlfriends to on a weekend for some good food, and catch up on our weeks. I can’t wait to go back and see what other delights are on the full menu!

Brianna Chu, a guest opinion writer for Beacon Media, was born and raised in Pasadena. She loves to cook and to eat, is a lifelong viewer of Food Network, and enthusiastically introduced the tradition of Thanksgiving dinners to her British and European friends while earning her degree at the University of St Andrews.

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he Pie Hole in Old Pasadena serves up the kinds of pies that are not found at regular cafés, diners, or restaurants. That’s because the items on its menu were created by Becky Grasley who uses recipes that have been passed on from one generation to the next.

It was in October 2011 that Grasley fulfilled her life-long dream of opening her first pie shop. With co-founder Sean Brennan, whose restaurant experience balanced her pie-making skills, she established their first café at the Arts District in Los Angeles known as Bloom Square. They named it The Pie Hole and it became an instant hit. To date, there are ten locations – eight in the Los Angeles area and two in Tokyo, Japan.

Besides signature pot pies, individual pot pies, and hand pies, the café offers galettes, breakfast quiches, and salads. Just in time for pie season, they’ve also introduced the aptly named Pie Holes, snack-able delectations that are great for eating on the go. Hot and iced coffee – either espresso or their own specialty blend, specialty and seasonal specialty lattes – are wonderful accompaniments to all the food items.

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The Pie Hole’s chicken pot pie with a side of salad and a slice of salted caramel pecan. – Photo by May S. Ruiz / Beacon Media News

Brianna’s review below provides highlights about the food and ambience.

Tucked into the back corner of Indiana Colony’s marketplace space, The Pie Hole sits amidst the company of a juice bar, an ice cream vendor, and a tea and herbselling stall. It seems geared towards attracting young adults who want the ready availability of caffeine, food, and WiFi of a Starbucks, but with a hipper vibe. The staff were friendly and helpful, and we received our food shortly after ordering.

The Pie Hole's chicken pot pie is a twist on the classic - with the cornbread incorporated into their filling and the inclusion of red bell peppers in lieu of the staple carrots and peas.

Their shepherd’s pie is more traditional, complete with a topping of mashed potatoes.

Perhaps it was just a fluke of the batches, but we found the shepherd’s pie a tad too salty

for our palate, and the salted caramel pecan pie fell a little on the sweet side for May. However, the banana cream pie was everything I hoped for; a big plus for me was that the pudding tasted homemade, without the slight aftertaste of the store-bought variety. The banana slices were visible and texturally present in the pie, and the shards of toffee on top provided a welcome pop of sweetness and textural contrast. The consistent high point, for me, was the pie crusts - which were buttery, flaky, and everything I've come to expect in a good pie crust.

The newly-introduced pie holes were the perfect snack-size proportions. Both the caramel apple and blueberry were excellent. All in all, I would consider returning; and in fall, an afternoon outing in Old Pasadena definitely benefits from a good slice of pie.

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've never been a big "light show" guy. But this changed last year when I experienced the all-new “Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” at Universal Studios Hollywood. This is the most amazing and realistic, virtual reality-type light display I've ever seen.

To celebrate the holiday season, the theme park has transformed "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter" attraction, including the "Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey" thrill ride, Hogwarts Castle and the surrounding Hogsmeade Village into a Christmas wonderland with snow, characters, decorations and a mesmerizing array of projection lights and images.

The adventure begins each night through Jan. 6, 2019 in Hogsmeade Village, where Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is illuminated with colorful imagery and impressive dimensional animations that dance across Hogwarts castle in tandem to a musical arrangement from the Harry Potter movies. The images are huge and incredibly real, with so much definition and vividness that I thought I was watching a giant television screen.

To make the light parade even more rewarding, I suggest going on the "Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey" ride to start your day at Universal Studios. Opened last year, the attraction is inspired by J.K. Rowling's world-famous stories and characters that were brought to life in eight Warner Bros.

films.

"The Wizarding World of Harry Potter" has been masterfully recreated with impeccable detail as a realworld interpretation.

“Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” runs each night through Jan. 6, 2018. Universal Studios is located at 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608. The Studio Tour is included with all theme park admission. For more information on current pricing, specials and hours, visit: universalstudioshollywood.com.

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Reader Responds to “Pasadena Planned Parenthood Starts Offering Syphilis Treatment” (Nov. 15 issue) Dear Editor, If a company treats you badly in the interview process that may be how they plan to treat you as an employee. - Courtesy photo

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Interviewing is Not Hazing Angela COPELAND, angela@copelandcoaching.com

W

hen I was in college, I never joined a sorority. But, like you, I’ve heard some of the horror stories about what it can sometimes be like to become part of Greek life. For some (but not all) student led organizations hazing rituals are just a part of life. Looking back, it seems like they’re a silly college-aged tradition that have been left in the past.

Somehow, these rituals are following us into adulthood.

They’re showing up in the most unexpected place: the job interview.

Some employers put candidates through stress interviews. They ask inappropriate or irrelevant questions in an effort to get a reaction from the job seeker. They’re interested

to see how you might react under stress. The answer often matters less than the reaction. I recently heard from a job seeker who was cursed at during a job interview in a confrontational way – in front of a group.

The hiring manager was trying to get a reaction out of him.

Other employers are asking candidates to do homework, lots of homework. It may come in the form of creating plans that the company may use.

It may involve taking tests.

Many of these tools are meant to help identify the most capable candidates but it often discounts the work experience a candidate has in favor of how well they perform under pressure on a particular day.

In other situations, employers may put the candidate through physical stress.

Perhaps they’re booked with back to back

travel and interviews with no time for bathroom breaks or rest.

The most surprising interview trend I’ve seen lately that falls into this category is company-wide voting. Did you know that if you interview at a company, there’s a chance that the company’s employees will vote on whether or not they liked you, just after you leave the building? It might be one thing to ask folks if they have concerns with a candidate, and if they do what those concerns are, but in some organizations employees are given a simple yes or no choice. If anyone votes against a candidate, there’s a decent chance they will be kicked out of the process.

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

A 96 percent increase in early syphilis diagnoses since 2011 can only be described as a scandal of the highest magnitude.

That statistical tsunami clearly represents a lack of competent teaching.

No one can deny that our society has been programmed since its beginning to enforce a puritanical way of conduct. But let’s face it – we’re now in the 21st century, and none of the enticements or exhortations we’ve tried to get

young people to abstain from sex is working.

In my opinion, there are only three ways to prevent STI [sic] from spreading: education, education and education.

Let’s leave churches and parochial schools to teach (or not teach) about sex in any way they choose.

But a public school curriculum should include sex education with a realistic approach.

Parents who are fearful that their children will lose their innocence by learning about sex shouldn’t worry.

After all, isn’t it better that their offspring learn from a qualified teacher in a classroom, rather than from their peers who are also ignorant in that important subject?

-David Q.

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Reader Expresses Gratitude Dear Editor, I am Rukan Saif. Your team recently published an article of mine regarding my poetry and public speaking workshop at the Temple City Library.

I wanted to express my heartiest thanks for publishing it. I really appreciated knowing you took the time to even consider my article, and I am very humbled.

Please let me know if you ever need an extra pair of hands (or eyes) in your Teen-Section.

Thank you!

Kind regards, Rukan S.

Merry Molly "Man saves love-starved street youngster and changes her life." That would be a “purrfect” headline for Molly. Molly was just a kitten herself when she was abandoned and left to fend for herself. She had at least one and maybe two litters of kittens before she was scooped up and brought to safety. This 18-month-old orange tabby girl is young, curious, and playful.

She is happy and very friendly with perhaps a slight preference for men - since it was a man who rescued her. She is lovey-dovey but usually on her terms, and likes head and neck scratches.

This deserving girl needs a forever home where she can really blossom. Call (626) 449-1717 to arrange a meet and greet after filling out the adoption application at lifelineforpets.org/catadoption-application.html. See more pictures

of Molly and her video at lifelineforpets.org/ young-cats.html.

Good news: Lola and Ava have been adopted.

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Campus & Community Forums for PCC’s Superintendent-President Search The candidates are: Pasadena City College invites the public to attend on-campus, open forums for the final candidates for the next superintendent-president of PCC. Attendees will be able to provide feedback on the candidates through a questionnaire that will be handed out at the end of each forum.

Erika A. Endrijonas, Ph.D. Los Angeles Valley College

Kimberlee S. Messina, Ed.D. Foothill College

J. Arturo Reyes, Ed.D. Mendocino College

The forum schedule is as follows: • Tuesday, Nov. 27, noon – All College Forum with Messina • Tuesday, Nov. 27, 5:30 p.m. – Community Forum with Messina • Wednesday, Nov. 28, noon – All College Forum with Reyes • Wednesday, Nov. 28, 5:30 p.m. – Community Forum with Reyes • Thursday, Nov. 29, noon – All College Forum with Endrijonas • Tuesday, Nov. 29, 5:30 p.m. – Community Forum with Endrijonas All forums take place in PCC’s Creveling Lounge Pasadena City College is located at 1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91106 For more information on the candidates, visit www.pasadena.edu/presidential-search PCC’s Creveling Lounge is wheelchair accessible. Reasonable accommodate services are available if requested by 4 p.m. of the Thursday before the event. Please contact Mary Thompson at 626-585-7202 if you need assistance to participate in this public forum as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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Go to filedba.com Public Notices ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Flavia Gabriela Jonarta FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 18BBCP00045 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 300 East Olive, Burbank, Ca 91502, North Central District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Flavia Gabriela Jonarta filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. Flavia Gabriela Jonarta to Proposed name Gabriela Yonarta 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reason for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 12/21/2018 Time: 8:30AM Dept: NCB-B Room: The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the day set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Arcadia Weekly DATED: November 7, 2018 Darrel Mavis JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. November 15, 22, 29, December 6, 2018 ARCADIA WEEKLY ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Hazel Chan FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 18GDCP00050 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 600 East Broadway, Glendale, CA 91206, East District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Hazel Chan filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. Hazel Chan to Proposed name Lingfei Chen 2.

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reason for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 1/30/2019 Time: 8:30AM Dept: D Room: The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the day set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Arcadia Weekly DATED: NOV 15, 2018 Darrell Mavis JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. November 22, 2018, November 29, 2018, December 06, 2018, December 13, 2018 ARCADIA WEEKLY

Trustee Notices T.S. No. 18-52986 APN: 5770-025-005 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/9/2005. 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 a 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 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of 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 below. 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.

Trustor: DONALD D. MCINTIRE AND JUDITH MCINTIRE, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: Zieve, Brodnax & Steele, LLP Deed of Trust recorded 9/15/2005, as Instrument No. 05 2228633, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale:12/20/2018 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: Vineyard Ballroom, Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $1,829,063.67 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 owed.

Street Address or other common designation of real property: 344 WEST FOOTHILL BOULEVARD ARCADIA, California 91006 Described as follows: As more fully described on said Deed of Trust A.P.N #.: 5770-025-005 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. 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.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property.

You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale.

If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site www.auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case 18-52986. 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.

Dated: 11/8/2018 Zieve, Brodnax & Steele, LLP, as Trustee 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (714) 848-7920 For Sale Information: (800) 280-2832 www. auction.com _________________________________ Andrew Buckelew, Trustee Sale Assistant THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE EPP 27192 Pub Dates 11/15, 11/22, 11/29/2018 ARCADIA WEEKLY

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Former Teacher Sentenced For Inappropriately Touching Young Students former fourth-grade teacher at a Canoga Park elementary school was sentenced today to five years in state prison for inappropriately touching six students, the Los Angeles County

District Attorney’s Office announced.

Rene Tenas (dob 9/25/79) of Canyon Country pleaded no contest on Oct. 2 to two felony counts of lewd act upon a child.

Deputy District Attorney David Nary said Tenas also was ordered to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life.

On or between Aug. 1, 2016 and Jan. 31, 2017, the defendant inappropriately

touched the 9 and 10-year-old victims at Hart Street Elementary School, the prosecutor said.

The case was investigated by the Los Angeles Police Department.

Gang Member Found Guilty of Murder in Santa Clarita Park A 21-year-old man has been found guilty of the gang murder of a man at Begonias Lane Park in Santa Clarita last year, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced today.

A jury found Nicholas Colletta of Saugus guilty of one count each of first-degree murder with the allegation that the crime was committed for the benefit of a criminal street gang, possession of a firearm by a felon with three priors, unlawful possession of ammunition and carrying a loaded firearm.

Jurors also found true that the defendant personally and intentionally discharged a handgun and caused great

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bodily injury. The verdict was delivered on Nov. 16 but read today.

Co-defendant Jacqueline Arreola, 25, of Newhall pleaded no contest on April

3 to one count of accessory after the fact. She testified as a witness in Colletta’s trial.

Sentencing for Colletta is scheduled on Jan. 18 in Department F of the Los

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Angeles County Superior Court, San Fernando Branch.

Sentencing for Arreola is scheduled on Dec. 10.

Deputy District Attorneys Adan Montalban and Brenda Lee of the Hardcore Gang Division prosecuted case PA089346.

On July 11, 2017, Ivan Solis, 25, was shot to death at the park by Colletta after the defendant issued a gang challenge, prosecutors said.

Following the shooting, both defendants fled the scene in a vehicle, prosecutors added.

Colletta faces 50 years to life in state prison. Arreola will be sentenced to three years of formal probation and time served.

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Maranatha Slides Past Polytechnic to Kick Off Season Now that the weather is cooling down in sunny California, the winter season sports are getting underway as the Maranatha boys’ soccer team opened its campaign with a narrow 1-0 win over cross-town rival Polytechnic on Nov. 17.

It definitely appeared to be the first game of the season for these two Pasadena teams as they not only came out with a lot of energy but with a lot of rust as well.

Despite the somewhat sporadic play, the Minutemen were able to find the back of the net early on.

Forward Brenton Holstein took advantage of a defensive miscue from Polytechnic and fired a shot to give Maranatha the 1-0 lead.

The remainder of the

Brenton Holstein’s eight-minute strike helps Maranatha top Polytechnic in season opener. –Courtesy Photo

game saw much back-andforth action from both sides but Holstein’s lone goal proved to be all the Minutemen needed to secure their first victory of the season.

By the time this article is published, Maranatha will

have played against Woodcrest Christian on Tuesday night. Polytechnic, however, already defeated CantwellSacred Heart of Mary 4-0 on Monday and won’t play again until Nov. 28 when they take on Campbell Hall.

Monrovia girls’ soccer is off to an ideal 2-0 start in 2018 while the boys’ side has slightly struggled as they fall to 0-2. – Courtesy photo

Monrovia Soccer on Different Tracks to Open 2018 Campaign The Monrovia boys’ and girls’ soccer teams are on opposite ends of the spectrum to open the season as the girls are off to a 2-0 start while the boys have stumbled out of the gate and are 0-2.

The boys kicked off their season on Nov. 13 with a game against Duarte that didn’t exactly pan out the way the Wildcats would have liked. The defending Rio Hondo League champs struggled to keep pace with

a high-flying Falcons team that never surrendered the lead whiling cruising to a 3-1 win.

In the following game two days later, the boys looked to bounce back from its first setback of the season but the Whittier Cardinals had other plans in mind.

The Wildcats were kept on their back foot for a majority of the contest, eventually falling to Whittier 2-1.

Despite the boys’ rocky start, the girls have found

some success early this season, taking games over Westridge on Nov. 12 and Hoover on Nov. 15. The Wildcats managed to edge out Westridge 2-1 at home and handily defeated Hoover 5-1, including four goals in the second half alone.

These are encouraging signs for the girls’ team as they put together a forgettable performance last season, going 4-9-6 overall while finishing last place in league.

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(Left to Right) Nick Iverson, Max Blessinger, Miranda Lopez, Dawson Netz and Cole Dale.- Courtesy photo / Maranatha High School

Five Maranatha Minuteman Sign National Letters of Intent On Wednesday, Nov. 14, five outstanding Maranatha Minutemen solidified their athletic achievements when they each signed a National Letter of Intent during National Signing Day. These student athletes are senior Max Blessinger who will be playing baseball at Dallas Baptist University; senior Cole Dale who will be playing baseball at UC

San Diego; senior Nick Iverson who will be playing baseball at UC Davis; senior Miranda Lopez who will be playing softball at Eastern Kentucky University; and senior Dawson Netz who will be playing baseball at the University of Arizona.

The Maranatha High School community is proud of all that these young student athletes have accomplished.

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