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PASADENANS PREVAIL IN THE FIGHT FOR A

$15 MI NI MU M WAGE

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ollowing a boisterous meeting that involved dueling economist and plenty of crowd participation, the Pasadena City Council voted 7-1 to approve continuing a minimum wage increase that will reach $15 an hour by 2020.

The council previously approved the stepped minimum wage increase in 2016 but stipulated that they “pause” the advancement during the third year of the gradual increase in order to study the effects it had on the local economy.

As part of the planned increases, minimum hourly wages will go up a dollar this year to $14.25 before reaching $15 an hour next year. This puts Pasadena in line with Los Angeles and Altadena while staying 18 months ahead of the state’s minimum wage increase timeline.

SEE MINIMUM WAGE PAGE 13

Pete Gallanis, center, owner of Cameron’s Seafood Restaurant in Pasadena, talks with fellow restaurateurs about the council vote Monday night.

– Photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News

Pasadena Chamber; Restaurant Owners Reflect on Minimum Wage Increase Terry MILLER tmiller@beaconmedianews.com

A rather contentious, long-winded, as well as marijuana infused council meeting Monday didn’t stop councilmembers from raising the minimum wage despite huge opposition from the business community. However, many, including POP and the 2019 Rose Queen, vehemently stood their ground for the $15

minimum wage increase.

Expounding the curriculum vitae of the city’s consultants who were handsomely rewarded for their sometimes conflicting studies, City Manager Steve Mermell only seemed to add insult to the already injured restaurant industry in Pasadena.

The two consultants, economists Michael Reich and Edward Leamer, offered SEE REFLECT PAGE 12

Pasadena Entertains 128 Applications for Pot Shops – Only 6 Will Be Granted City hires firm to examine applications at a cost of $250K Terry MILLER tmiller@beaconmedianews.com

The application window for the city's commercial cannabis program is officially closed with a total of 128 applications being received, according to City Manager Steve Mermell in last week’s

city manager’s newsletter.

Screening of applications has commenced and is anticipated to take approximately two to three months to complete with the assistance from an industry leader in providing cannabis management services to SEE POT SHOPS PAGE 13

Pasadena Councilman Gordo, Target of Recall Petition Terry MILLER tmiller@beaconmedianews.com

A recall petition has been filed by the owner of Golden State Collective, a marijuana dispensary targeted by a recent raid and arrest.

The owner of the unsanctioned dispensary has his crosshairs on Gordo: “Victor Gordo puts SEE GORDO PAGE 13

Pasadena Councilman Victor Gordo. - Photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News

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Sierra Madre Search and Rescue Puts 2018 Year in Review to Prepare for 2019 Table of Contents News & Community. . 3-4, 12-13 Crime Blotters . . . .

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Sixty-seven years after its founding, Sierra Madre Search and Rescue (SMS&R) continues to stand ready to serve any members of the community that find themselves in the wilderness and in need of help. In order to do this, members take part in a constant cycle of reviewing their work and training for the future. As the new year turns over SMS&R is looking back at 2018 and preparing for 2019.

In 2018 SMS&R responded to 85 operations and assisted 98 subjects. 46 of these operations were searches and 39 of the operations were rescues. The majority of the subjects the team assisted were hikers, but in 2018 they also aided four

mountain bikers, three dogs, and two Alzheimer’s patients.

In 2018 the team responded in mutual aide to other search and rescue teams 17 times. Some of these calls were in neighboring Altadena, but other calls took the team as far away as Santa Barbara and Alpine County. The team also provided medical support for three trail races, and conducted seven wilderness safety classes for Boy Scout troops and other community groups.

Every operation the team responded to was reviewed and critiqued as part of the team’s continual efforts to provide quality aide to those in need. After every operation the participating members

take time to review the event before they head back home.

At monthly team meetings the entire team also invests the time to critique every operation. Sometimes small details are honed through critiques. After rescuing a subject who became stuck on a steep slope when wandering off trail, the team noted that the rescue at this location was best executed with a 300 foot rope. It is now standard practice to take a 300 foot rope with one of the first crews in the field when responding to this location.

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Sierra Madre Search and Rescue volunteers securing a patient during a winter operation. – Courtesy photo / Sierra Madre Search and Rescue

Pasadena’s Tournament House Offers Free Public Tours See the renovated Rose Bowl Game Room Guided tours inside Tournament House, the iconic Southern California landmark, are open to the public. Tours are now offered, at no cost, every Thursday at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Tournament of Roses volunteers from the Heritage Committee, knowledgeable of the organization’s history and details of the house, conduct the tours.

The Rose Bowl Game Room renovation at Tournament House is complete and open to the public for viewing. Highlights include: two new Hall of Fame touch screens, video playback of Rose Bowl Game history,

depictions of Offensive and Defensive Player of the Game, a celebration of the 100-year anniversary of the 1919 Rose Bowl Game, the B-2 flyover, and more.

Tournament House serves as the official headquarters of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses, its staff and the 935 volunteer members who work year-round to organize the annual Rose Parade.

Located in Pasadena, the house was once the home of chewing gum mogul William Wrigley Jr. and his wife, Ada. After Ada’s death in 1958, the Wrigley family presented the property to the City of Pasadena, with

The Tournament House was built in 1906 in the Italian Renaissance style by architect G. Lawrence Stimson and his father. – Courtesy photo

the request that it become the base of operations for the Tournament of Roses.

The Wrigley family enjoyed the Rose Parade as it unfolded just beyond their front yard.

Surrounding Tournament House are the Wrigley Gardens, which feature a floral display of roses, camellias and annuals. The gardens feature the AllAmerica Rose Selections (AARS) award-winning Tournament of Roses rose developed especially for the Tournament of Roses Centennial in 1989.

Groups of 10 or more may call (626) 449-4100 for tour reservations.

Digital Storytelling Workshop at Arcadia Public Library Learn the art of telling your story and recording it digitally in this informal, in-depth, hands-on workshop at the Arcadia Public Library.

Taught by professionals from the StoryCenter in Berkeley, Calif., participants will create their own deeply personal, elegantly presented two to four minute video during this two-day workshop.

The workshop is scheduled for Friday, March 1,

and Saturday, March 2, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The workshop is free, but enrollment is limited. While the workshop will be held at the Arcadia Public Library, enrollment is online at storycenter.org/arcadia.

For more information, please call (626) 821-4364, or visit the Arcadia Public Library’s website at ArcadiaCA.gov/library.

The Arcadia Public Library is located at 20 W. Duarte Road in Arcadia.

The StoryCenter also offers a webinar on the introduction to digital storytelling. –Courtesy photo / StoryCenter

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Three Arrested During Pasadena PD DUI Saturation Patrol On the evening of Friday, Feb. 8, 2019, the Pasadena Police Department conducted a citywide DUI saturation patrol program. Specially trained Officers were on the lookout for alcohol or drug impaired drivers.

79 vehicle enforcement stops were made throughout the operation, which ran from 6 p.m. on Feb. 8th to 2 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019. Two people were arrested on suspicion of DUI, and another adult motorist was arrested and cited in the field for driving without a driver's license. 33 citations were issued for traffic violations during the operation.

Individuals caught driving impaired and charged with DUI can expect the impact of a DUI arrest to be approximately $13,500.

This includes fines, fees, DUI classes, license suspension, other expenses, and possible jail time.

“The number of DUI arrests this evening suggests that people are listening to DUI education and preven-

tion efforts and are using taxi or ride share services”, said Traffic Section Lieutenant Mark Goodman. Lieutenant Goodman said that he often discusses DUI prevention with community members who tell him they regularly plan ahead or designate a driver when visiting restaurants or other establishments that serve alcohol.

“Planning ahead is the key to staying safe when out on the town,” said Goodman.

The Pasadena Police Department reminds drivers that “DUI doesn’t just mean booze.” Prescription drugs, particularly those with a driving or operating machinery warning on the label, can impair and result in a DUI. Marijuana can also be impairing, especially in combination with alcohol or other drugs.

Funding for this DUI Saturation Patrol was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Arcadia Seniors Learn About the Advances in Ophthalmology Arcadia Senior Services in partnership with Methodist Hospital is having a free informative health lecture on, “Recent Advances in Ophthalmology.” It will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 26 at 1:30 p.m., in the Arcadia Community Center (365 Campus Drive).

Dr. Elson Lai will

If you are confused by recent advances in ophthalmology this lecture might help. – Courtesy photo

discuss the most common issues medical doctors see in the eye: macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma, diabetes and dry eye.

The program is for individuals age 50 and over. If you are interested in attending or for additional information, call Arcadia Senior Services at (626) 574-5130.

Ride Through Old Town Monrovia in a Valentine's Day Carriage Old Town Monrovia is your one-stop for Valentine’s Day. Start the night off with dinner at one of the amazing restaurants, and then stroll down the tree-lined streets to a romantic horse drawn carriage ride. Make plans to snuggle up to the one you love this Valentine’s Day during on a romantic carriage ride

Recycle Used Oil & Filters!

Do you change your car’s motor oil? Did you know that used motor oil and oil filters are recyclable?

Used oil can be re-refined or processed into new motor oil. Currently only 46% of used motor oil is being recycled, which means 20 million gallons may be illegally entering California’s waterways via stormwater systems, posing a great risk to the environment. One gallon of used oil can contaminate a million gallons of drinking water; polluting our waterways and threatening fish and aquatic life. Prevent pollution; recycle used motor oil and filters!

Local Certified Collection Centers that accept Used Motor Oil and Filters*: ARCADIA

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BMW of Monrovia 1425 S. Mountain Ave. (626) 358-4269

Metro Infiniti 821 E. Central Ave. (626) 303-1000

Pick-a-Part Auto* 3333 S. Peck Rd. (626) 445-2922

Jiffy Lube 5 W. Huntington Dr. (626) 848-0796

Oil Stop* 746 E. Huntington Dr. (626) 357-6711

O’Reilly Autoparts* 723 E. Huntington Dr. (626) 303-2637

Sierra Autocars, Inc.* 1450 S. Shamrock Ave. * Accepts used oil filters (626) 359-8291

Homer’s Auto Service* 148 Lemon Ave. (626)358-6259

Pep Boys* 201 W. Huntington Dr. (626) 303-3906

Sierra Vehicle Preparation Center 1450 S. Shamrock Ave. (626) 359-8291

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ARCADIA Feb. 3 Shortly before 2:00 a.m., an officer responded to the 1500 block of East Clark regarding a vehicle burglary report. The officer discovered an unknown suspect broke the passenger window of the vehicle and stole a purse and gift cards. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located.

At approximately 11:15 a.m., an officer responded to the Arcadia Police Department front counter regarding a fraud report. The suspect posed as a loan company, contacted the victim, and convinced him to purchase gift cards in exchange for a deposit to his checking account. The victim complied and when the suspects cancelled the deposit, the victim discovered he had been scammed. The total loss was $1,900. The investigation is ongoing.

Feb. 4 Just after 9:02 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 1200 block of Rodeo Road regarding a burglary in progress. Surveillance footage confirmed two suspects attempted to enter the home, however, they fled when they saw the victim’s sleeping inside. The suspects are described as two black males, thin to medium builds, wearing hooded sweatshirts.

The investigation is ongoing.

Feb. 5 At approximately 1:47 a.m., officers responded to CVS, 1401 South Baldwin, regarding a robbery report.

Store employees witnessed two suspects working in concert to steal numerous bottles of probiotics. An employee confronted one of the suspects and resulted in the suspect throwing a stolen scale at the employee. Both suspects fled. One suspect is described as a white male in his 40’s with short curly brown hair. The second suspect is described as a white male in his 30’s, approximately 6-feet tall, wearing a blue visor, grey

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sweatshirt, and blue jeans.

The investigation is ongoing.

Around 12:21 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 1100 block of West Duarte Road regarding a vandalism report. The victim discovered an unknown suspect spray painted graffiti on their garage door sometime between Feb. 1 and Feb. 2. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located.

Just before 8:39 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 800 block of Fairview regarding a grand theft report. An investigation revealed the victim had her $12,200 bracelet stolen after she left it on a shared bathroom counter. The investigation is ongoing.

Feb. 6 At about 10:25 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 100 block of West Las Tunas Drive regarding an attempted vehicle theft report. The officer determined an unknown suspect damaged the vehicle in an attempt to steal it. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located.

Shortly after 11:25 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 600 block of Walnut regarding a burglary report. Sometime between Jan. 17 and Feb. 6, unknown suspect(s) smashed a rear window, ransacked the home, and fled undetected.

Feb.7 Before 2:00 p.m., an officer responded to the 200 block of West Huntington Drive regarding a theft from vehicle report. The victim discovered an unknown suspect entered her unlocked vehicle and stole her aftermarket radio. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located.

Around 8:23 p.m., an officer responded to LA Fitness, 1325 South Baldwin, regarding an armed robbery report.

An investigation revealed the suspect approached the victim as he was sitting in his car, displayed a handgun, and demanded money. The victim

gave the suspect his designer watch and wallet. The suspect fled in a silver Hyundai sedan. The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 6-feet tall, medium build, wearing a black ski mask, black gloves, and a black jacket. The suspect had a silver handgun. The investigation is ongoing.

Feb. 8 At about 10:22 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 300 block of California regarding a fraud report. The officer discovered an unknown suspect charged approximately $1,734 to a fraudulent account using the victim’s name. The victim does not know how the suspect obtained his personal information or the identity of the suspect.

Just before 3:51 p.m., an officer responded to Posey, 5635 Peck Road, regarding a vehicle burglary report. A witness reportedly saw the suspect break the victim’s car window with his elbow and steal her jacket. The suspect fled in a black Lexus sedan.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic male with a shaved head, approximately 5-foot10, thick build, seen wearing a grey sweatshirt and black sweatpants. The investigation is ongoing.

Shortly after 6:55 p.m., an officer responded to Lens Crafters, 400 South Baldwin, regarding a grand theft report. An investigation revealed two female suspects concealed approximately $3,000 worth of glasses before exiting the store, failing to make payment. The suspects are described as two black females, both with large builds, seen wearing hooded sweatshirts and carrying large handbags. The investigation is ongoing.

At approximately 10:29 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 2600 block of Foss regarding a burglary report. The officer discovered unknown suspect(s) entered through an unlocked door and stole $5,000 in cash and $7,000 in jewelry. The investigation is ongoing.

MONROVIA Jan. 31 At 11:49 a.m., an unknown male subject entered a business in the 900 block of West Foothill and tried to make a purchase. The clerk recognized the subject as someone who has previously stolen merchandise from the business. The clerk told him he was not welcome. The subject then threatened the clerk by saying he would return and shoot the place up. At this time the male subject is unknown.

At 2:27 p.m., a mother reported that her son battered her in the 400 block of East Lemon. Officers arrived and conducted an investigation. The son was arrested for battery, and during the booking process, was found to be in possession of prescription medication that did not belong to him. Possession of a controlled substance was added to his charges.

Feb. 1 At 8:28 a.m., an officer was dispatched on the report of a battery incident in the 300 block of West Huntington.

A male and a female subject were arguing over parking in a business parking lot. The argument continued into a local business and the female swung her fist at the male.

The male reacted by punching the female and knocking her down. Officers arrived and completed an investigation.

The female subject was taken to a local hospital.

Feb. 2 At 2:08 a.m., a caller reported that a vehicle had collided into multiple parked cars and then pulled over and parked along the curb, near the intersection of Cypress and Magnolia. Officers arrived and checked the area.

The driver was located a block away and was found to be intoxicated. Officers conducted an investigation, and the driver was arrested for DUI. Feb. 3 At 3:21 a.m., a caller reported hearing a loud argu-

ment in the 700 block of West Duarte. Officers arrived and made contact with a male and female subject who lived together. The female had scratched the male and left visible injuries. She was arrested and taken into custody.

Feb. 4 At 1:07 p.m., a vehicle was reported near the area of Myrtle and Huntington being driven with two flat tires. A second caller reported being side-swiped by a vehicle that was not stopping. Officers arrived and located the vehicle near Myrtle and Palm. They initiated a traffic stop. A witness was able to positively identify the driver of the vehicle. An investigation was conducted and the driver was arrested for DUI. At 12:47 p.m., a female subject reported she had just received a call from an unknown number while in the 800 block of South Mountain.

A male subject told her he kidnapped her daughter and was holding her for ransom, unless she paid him money.

Officers found the 15-yearold daughter at home, and she knew nothing about the call. The call was found to have originated in another country and was a fraudulent scam to extort money from the family.

Feb. 6 At 1:40 p.m., a caller reported a male subject was yelling at people in the 100 block of West Foothill. Officers made contact with the subject and determined he was intoxicated and unable to care for himself.

A computer check revealed he also had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. The subject was arrested.

At 5:02 p.m., a traffic collision was reported at Shamrock and Foothill. A white tractor trailer turned south on Shamrock from eastbound Foothill. As the trailer portion was completing the turn, it hit the light standard, knocking it down to the ground. The caller did not get a plate. It is unknown if the driver even knew what happened.

SIERRA MADRE Feb. 8 Between Feb. 8, 2019 at about 7 p.m. and Feb. 9, 2019 at about 8:50 a.m., officers responding to a neighbor’s call of a vehicle that had the rear window smashed discovered that unknown person(s) smashed the window removing personal items. This occurred in the 100 block of Esperanza.

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Feb. 5 At 9:01 a.m., officers responded to the intersection of Fifth and Huntington for an injury traffic accident involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. As the pedestrian was walking across the sidewalk, he was struck by a vehicle turning left. The driver didn’t see him. Officers arrived to investigate the collision and the pedestrian was transported to the hospital with injuries.

At 10:07 a.m., a resident in the 100 block of Peppertree Lane reported that mail was stolen from mailboxes on the street. When the officer arrived, it was discovered that there were numerous possible victims. A mail tampering report was taken and the investigation is continuing.

At 11:44 a.m. a resident in the 00 block of Esperanza, reported that her vehicle that was parked in her assigned parking space and had its rear window smashed by unknown person(s) with an unknown object.

At 3:14 p.m. officers responded to a call of a fight inprogress between two males at the intersection of Michillinda and Sierra Madre. Officers attempted to contact one of the subjects. The male subject ignored the officer’s verbal commands and was uncooperative.

As the officers attempted to place the subject in handcuffs, the subject resisted, requiring the officers to deploy a taser before placing the subject in handcuffs. Officers transported the male subject to a local hospital for medical clearance, then to the Pasadena Jail.

*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 the Environmental Cost of Roses?

According to a recent article in Vox, “when we talk about flowers and sustainability, the biggest issue is how flowers get from their point of origin to retailers across the country.”

Most roses are flown in from Latin America. However, these flights and the greenhouse gases they emit have consequences for our environment. The International Council on Clean Transportation calculated the impact and “estimated that those three weeks of flower delivery flights burn approximately 114 million liters of fuel, emitting approximately 360,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.” Those roses are then loaded onto refrigerated delivery trucks - which burn 25 percent more fuel on average - that drive all over the country emitting more greenhouse gases.

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FRIday - FEBRUARY 15 Rose Bowl Wine & Paint Night Fundraiser at Rose Bowl Stadium, from 7-10 p.m. ( 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena, CA 91103). You and your sweetheart or friends will paint in the South Press Box overlooking the iconic Rose Bowl and enjoy unlimited pours from San Antonio Winery.

Tickets include canvas and painting supplies for two persons, as well as complimentary wine.

The general ticket package for two is $150. For more information, visit RoseBowlStadium.com.

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Together in Music: Arpa, Cuatro y Maracas Feb. 17 FROM 1-3 p.m.

The Soul of Ragtime: A Concert Series at Vroman’s Courtyard, at 6 p.m. (695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91101). The Vignes Rooftop Revival will bring their jazz styling influenced by Brazilian samba, Eastern European folk melodies, and bluegrass to the Playhouse District.

This concert is part of a free series. For more information, visit PlayhouseDistrict.org.

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SATURday - FEBRUARY 16 Together in Music began as an idea that grew out of necessity by violinist and

World Pangolin Day at Pacific Plate Brewing Co., from 4-8 p.m. (1999 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016). Join Global Conservation Force as they are joined by local comedians and raise funds to save pangolins from wildlife trafficking and poachers. Admission is free. For more information, visit @PacificPlateBrewing on Facebook.

– MONROVIA Valentine’s Ballroom Party at Sonata Room, from 7:30-11 p.m. (210 N. First Ave., Arcadia, CA 91006). There will be a salsa lesson at 7:30 p.m. followed by DJ Brandon playing the best dance music ranging from cha-cha and foxtrot to two-step and the hustle. Admission is $14 at the door. For more information, visit SonataRoom. com.

- ARCADIA Black History Parade & Festival at Robinson Park Recreation Center from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (festival: 1081 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena, CA 91103).

The parade will begin at Metropolitan Baptist Church at 2283 N. Fair Oaks Ave. Celebrate black history, culture and achievements with food, music, vendors, live entertainment and activities. Admission is free and open to the public.

For more information, visit CityOfPasadena.net.

– PASADENA Lunar New Year Celebration at Santa Anita Park, Feb. 16-17 from 11 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (285 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007). Get in the spirit of the Lunar New Year and experience authentic Chinese cultural shows, musical acts and more. General admission is $5. For more information, visit SantaAnita.com.

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Sunday - FEBRUARY 17 The Greatest Showman: A Sing-Along at IFGF, Feb. 17 at 3 p.m. (147 W. Palm Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016). Enjoying singing along to the music of Pasek and Paul as the students of Centre

founder, Isabel Escalante. Her family and friends, like many others in Venezuela, have seen firsthand the negative impact of the growing food and medicine shortages. - Courtesy photo / Facebook, @togetherinmusicforvenezuela

Together in Music: Arpa, Cuatro y Maracas at Chamo Venezuelan Cuisine, from 1-3 p.m. (950 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91106). Together in Music strives to collect monetary donations, non-perishable food, medicine, and baby formula to send directly to the neediest communities as you enjoy an afternoon of traditional Venezuelan music while eating traditional Venezuelan dishes. Admission is free. For more information, visit @togetherinmusicforvenezuela on Facebook.

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– MONROVIA Green Street Jazz at Myrtle Tree Café, Feb. 17 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. (405 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016). This jazz quartet will be swinging the night away with jazz and Latin tunes as the food, wine and beer flow. There is no cover charge for this event. For more information, visit @myrtletreecafe on Facebook.

– MONROVIA Green Life Food Festival 2019 at Shumei America National Center, Feb. 17 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

(2430 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107).

This event, focusing on raising awareness by connecting growers and consumers with a variety of farming techniques emphasizing natural agriculture, will feature food, organic wine tastings, a microbiotic cooking class, agricultural workshops and classes with advocates of sustainable and regenerative practices. Tickets are $7. For more information, visit Eventbrite.com.

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MONday - FEBRUARY 18 Live Music with Sarah Lightman at Mt. Lowe

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Brewing Co., Feb. 18 from 7-9 p.m. (150 E. Saint Joseph St., Arcadia, CA 91006). Sarah just performed on the main stage this year at NAMM 2019 and she will be dropping a new album in the near future. Admission is free but drinks are not. For more information, visit @mtlowebrewing on Facebook.

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friends while enjoying adult refreshments included in the cost. Tickets are $45. For more information, visit @traciloving418 on Facebook.

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Be Free Stories at Ambrose Café, Feb. 21 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (509 E. Walnut Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101). Enjoy coffee and stories for New Abbey Noho pastors and poet Trisa Easell as they share stories to help people understand those who are different from themselves. There is no charge for admission. For more information, visit @BeFreeStories on Facebook.

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Craig Robinson at The Ice House, Feb. 19 at 8 p.m. (24 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA 91106).

Robinson has made his mark in shows like “The Office” and films like” Hot Tub Time Machine,” “This is the End,” and “Pineapple Express.” General admission is $20 and VIP is $27. For more information, visit IceHouseComedy.com.

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WEDNESday - FEBRUARY 20 Happy Hour Paint Class at Paint ‘n Play Art Studio, Feb. 20 from 7:30-10 p.m. (418 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016). Paint alongside

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Orchestra Vertical Concert at Arcadia Performing Arts Center, Feb. 21 from 7-9 p.m. (188 Campus Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007). Enjoy an evening of musical entertainment, delicious food and a silent auction to benefit Arcadia High School’s orchestras. Reserved seating is $55 and premium seating is $65. For more information, visit ArcadiaMusic.org.

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(Left to Right) Angela Gulner, Wayne T. Carr, Tania Verafield, and Michael Manuel. - Photo by Daniel Reichart/ A Noise Within

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Monrovia’s Mt Sierra Spotlights Local Artist in First Art Show Mt Sierra College students will be hosting an Art Show on Friday, March 15 from 6-9 p.m. and Saturday, March 16 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Everyone is invited to Mt Sierra College’s inaugural Art Show. This year’s theme is “My Inspiration” and patrons can meet with Mt

Sierra students and local artists.

Before the Art Show, on Thursday, March 14 Mt Sierra will partner with City of Hope for a blood drive from noon to 6 p.m.

Appointments are recommended but walk-ins are welcome. To sign up online visit iDonateBlood4Hope.

org and use the search code “MSCM” or call City of Hope at (626) 218-7171.

All blood donors must have a valid photo ID to donate and will receive a City of Hope Gift.

Join the community for these free events at 800 Royal Oaks Drive, Suite 101, in Monrovia.

Pasadena’s Lineage Performing Arts Center Partners with A Noise Within A Noise Within (ANW), California’s acclaimed classical repertory theatre, is proud to announce the launch of its new cultural initiative, Noise Now, with its inaugural event on Monday, Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. Noise Now will present Lineage Performing Arts Center’s Ceiling In The Floor on its main stage along with the opening of the art exhibit, “Cosmotarrayas,” by Los Angeles artist Carolina Caycedo in ANW’s lobby. Noise Now will partner with local arts organizations, artists, and the community to attract new audiences and better represent the diverse population living in Greater Los Angeles. A Noise Within has hired Jonathan MuñozProulx as the nonprofit arts organization’s first Director of Cultural Programming to lead the initiative.

“With Noise Now, we aim

to illuminate and activate underrepresented populations, communities of color, young people, and all others not equitably represented at the theatre,” said ANW Artistic Producing Directors Geoff Elliott and Julia Rodriguez-Elliott. “Through partnerships with local organizations, Noise Now will go beyond our traditional programming and open up our campus to dance, contemporary theatre, art exhibits, music, and more.

These performances and presentations will activate non-traditional or underutilized spaces throughout the A Noise Within campus.”

Noise Now’s first partnership will be with Lineage Performing Arts Center (LPAC), also based in Pasadena, for Noise Now’s Feb. 25 launch event. LPAC will present a life inspired

dance-theater piece on ANW’s main stage titled, Ceiling In The Floor, directed

by Marisa Echeverria and choreographed by LPAC Artistic Director Hilary Thomas. Ceiling In The Floor explores the true story of a friendship bound up in art, music, and mental illness. Through journal entries, songs, dances, letters, and a manual for suicide risk assessment, we learn about Hilary and Brandon’s devoted friendship, their mutual love of music, and their struggles to grow together and apart as they balance the pressures of college, life, and Brandon’s increasingly apparent manic depression. The performance will be followed by a question and answer session with mental health professionals, Artistic Director Hilary Thomas, and members of the Lineage Dance Company.

Les Misérables Will Have Arcadia Singing Based on the novel by Victor Hugo, the story of “Les Misérables” is one of love, courage, and redemption.

Prisoner-on-parole, 24601, Jean Valjean, runs from the ruthless Inspector Javert on a journey beyond the barricades, at the center of the June Rebellion.

Set in early 19th-century France, “Les Misérables” is the story of French peasant Valjean and his desire for redemption after serving 19 years in jail for having stolen a loaf of bread for his sister's starving child. Valjean decides to break his parole and start his life anew after a bishop inspires him by a tremendous act of mercy, but he is relentlessly tracked down by Javert.

Along the way, Valjean and a slew of characters are swept into a revolutionary period

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in France, where a group of young idealists attempt to overthrow the government at a street barricade.

With music by ClaudeMichel Schönberg and lyrics

by Herbert Kretzmer, Musical Director Stephen Pu, Director Steven Volpe and Choreographer Jean Michelle Sayeg will bring this revolutionary tale to the Arcadia Performing Arts Center from March 14-16.

There will be a 7 p.m. show on all three days with an extra performance on March 16 at 1 p.m. General admission is $15 while VIP seating costs $30. Students and seniors can purchase tickets for $10.

The Arcadia Performing Arts Center is located at 188 Campus Drive. For more information, call (626) 821-1781 or visit ArcadiaPAF. org.

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‘Ragtime: The Musical’ Goes on Stage at the Pasadena Playhouse May s. ruiz MayChu@att.net

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he Pasadena Playhouse is presenting one of its most lavish productions yet – ‘Ragtime: The Musical.’ Directed by David Lee, with choreography by Mark Esposito and musical direction by Darryl Archibald, it is on stage from Tuesday, February 5 through Sunday, March 3, 2019.

Danny Feldman, The Playhouse’s indefatigable Producing Artistic Director, chats with us during the busiest day of rehearsal week, and tells us why he chose ‘Ragtime.’

“This 1997 musical was based on an E.L. Doctorow book written in the mid1970s. It premiered in Los Angeles, at the Shubert

Theatre, before it was on Broadway. I saw ‘Ragtime’ 21 years ago and it was one of the most incredible shows I’d ever seen. I fell in love with it!”

“About a year and a half ago, when I was planning this slot, I knew I wanted to do a big, splashy musical for my second season and I kept coming back to it,” continues Feldman. “The show deals with America at a decisive moment in our history, right after the turn of the century up until World War I. It was a time when America was going through radical change – when we were trying to figure out who we were, striving to get along with one another, and considering what kind of country we wanted to be.

“Then I realized we were in another one of these moments. We’re again asking ourselves ‘What

“Ragtime” ensemble. – Courtesy photo / Nick Agro

is America about?,’ ‘How are we moving forward?’

There’s a great deal of clash and conflict right now.

‘Ragtime: The Musical’ explores that conflict – not today’s, but that at the turn of the century, yet there are

so many parallels to it.

“As serious as I make it sound, though, it’s also wildly entertaining. It’s a brilliantly constructed show full of sentiment and laughs; it hits you in the heart and the gut all

at once. It is, ultimately, an American story that’s uplifting and hopeful. I think it has the power to move people deeply.

“To me, the reason theatre looks back at history isn’t to shame anyone, but

to learn from things we’ve done in the past,” Feldman explains. “Because, whether we like it or not, that’s part of who we are as a people.

There are moments that are uncomfortable. But the goal, particularly with ‘Ragtime,’ is not to dwell in it for the sake of dwelling in it. It’s to show, in many ways, how far we have come and how far we have yet to go. Our job as a theatre, and mine as an Artistic Director, isn’t to prescribe that for people but to put the work out there and let people take from it what they will.”

If audiences, after watching ‘Ragtime’ at the Pasadena Playhouse, examine their own failings and resolve to be better human beings, then theatre will have served a higher purpose than merely entertained. And that would, indeed, be a noble feat.

Pasadena’s Secret Garden, Storrier Sterns Japanese Garden Isabelle Cruz, Editorial Intern editorial@beaconmedianews.com

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n the ‘30s, Japanesestyle anything was the in vogue. From gardens to teahouses, significant players of Pasadena Arts, Charles and Ellamae Storrier Sterns yearned for their own Japanese-style garden in their Pasadena estate.

Charles and Ellamae decided to make this vision come to life when they enlisted landscape designer and craftsman Kinzuchi Fuji from Japan. Designing and planning took place from 1935 to 1940. Charles and Ellamae invested $150,000 overall. The teahouse is called Niko-an, meaning Abode at two ponds. Fuji had the tea house built in Japan then disassembled to be sent over and reassembled on the Pasadena estate.

The design was inspired by appreciation and assimilation of Japanese concepts and aesthetics. Many Japanese gardens were built across the states, however, Storrier Sterns Japanese Garden is one of the only private gardens still intact.

The features of the garden mirror many Japanese-style gardens. With over two acres of garden space, visitors can spot two large interconnected irregular shaped ponds, four original bridges, a winding dry riverbed, gathering points and various paths made of

Avenue Q the Musical will be held at the Caltech Theater in Pasadena. – Courtesy photo/ Colorado Boulevard

Koi pond and teahouse. Photo by Isabelle Cruz / Beacon Media News

rocks and stones from the entrance. There is also a 25-foot hill with a cascading waterfall near the log waiting house and koi pond. Along checkpoints of these paths, visitors can also find stone statues and lanterns.

After the death of Charles and Ellamae, their Pasadena estate, along with their Japanese garden was sold to Gamelia Haddad Poulsen at an auction. She was bidding for two chairs and noticed no one was bidding on the estate. In the end, she won ownership of the estate.

In 1981, a fire destroyed Niko-an and slowly, parts of the original Storrier Sterns estate were being sold and broken up.

In 2005, current owners of Storrier Sterns Japanese Garden, Jim and Connie Haddad hired landscape architect and designer, Dr. Takeo Uesugi to rebuild Niko-an. On Feb. 15, 2005,

Storrier Sterns Japanese Garden was registered as a historic landmark on Register for Historic Places. The entire restoration process took place from 2007 to 2013.

Today, the garden is being adorn and tended by residents, members, volunteers or event scouts looking for a beautiful location for photography. The garden is open to the public. Admission for ‘Open Day’ last Sunday with a reservation online is $9.50; at the gate, admission is $12.

Admission for all other ‘Open Days’ is $7.50 online and $10 at the gate. Children 12 and under are free. Members receive free admission for two to every ‘Open Day’.

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Avenue Q Coming to Caltech Theater in Pasadena Avenue Q is a comingof-age parable, satirizing the issues and anxieties associated with entering adulthood.

The musical makes great use of puppets, animated by puppeteers alongside human actors. Directed by Dr. Teagan Wall (CNS ’15), Q brings her back to Caltech to “work with the wonderful nerds she loves.” When asked what Avenue Q still offers our audiences after fifteen years in circulation, Wall said: “This show explores question of identity, purpose, bias, and belonging without getting preachy or condescending. It punches up and tackles major social issues in a way that is entertaining, while providing a much needed reminder to stop taking life so seriously.”

The music and lyrics were written by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx and book by Jeff

Whitty. The show won Best Musical, Book, and Score at the 2004 Tony Awards. The show was directed by Jason Moore with puppets designed and built by original cast member Rick Lyon. Caltech Theater puppets designed and built locally by Roberto Ferreira.

Brenda Varda returns to Caltech as Musical Director.

Caltech Theater, under the direction of Brian Brophy, has continued the legacy of musical theater begun by his predecessor Shirley Marneus.

With the strong support of the undergrads/ grads/ Caltech staff/ faculty and members of JPL and the Caltech Community, Caltech Theater has produced “I Love You You’re Perfect Now Change” (2010), “A Funny Thing Happened at the Forum” (2011), “Little Shop of Horrors” (2013),

“Rent” (2014), an original adaptation of Alice through the Looking Glass (“Alice Through the Wormhole” 2015), the original musical “Boldly Go!” (2016), and “To Sondheim’s Company” (2017). Avenue Q joins this string of classic musical theater gems over the past ten years. With all of its quirky, edgy and thought-provoking messages, Q features Caltech undergrads, grads, Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)/Caltech community.

Avenue Q opens on Feb. 22 and closes March 3. Shows run on Fridays/Saturdays 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. The event will be held at Ramo Auditorium on the Caltech Campus. For more information please contact Brian Brophy at brophy@ caltech.edu or Cindy De Mesa at (626) 395-3295.

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Monrovia High’s Suit Bots Advance to Next Level Competition will be held March 9 Susan motander motander@yahoo.com

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he Suit Bots, one of Monrovia High School’s robotics teams, emerged as the top ranked team in the Lucky Baldwin League of First, the not-for-profit foundation that works to inspire students in science and technology. The Suit Bots earned the Byson Cup for their achievement.

They are advanced to the next round of competition after competing in

the Inter-League Tournament, held last Saturday at Monrovia High School.

The top ranking teams from Saturday’s competition will now go to the Regional Championship on March 9, also to be held at MHS. The competition will be held in the event center (new gym) at the school (845 W. Colorado Blvd.). It is open to the public with parking in the student lot off Madison.

The mission of First “is to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders and innovators, by

engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering, and technology skills, that inspire innovation, and that foster wellrounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication, and leadership.” According to the founder of the organization, Dean Kamen, its vision is: “To transform our culture by creating a world where science and technology are celebrated and where young people dream of becoming science and technology leaders.”

Monrovia High’s Suit Bots, the winning robotics team. – Courtesy photo / Monrovia High School

Author Katie Martin to be Keynote speaker for Arcadia Innovation Summit Arcadia Unified School District is very excited to announce that author and student advocate Katie Martin, Ph.D., will be a keynote speaker at the 5th Annual Arcadia Innovation Summit on June 21, 2019.

Martin strives to create classrooms that empower students to share their work, as opposed to preparing them for a test, so that all children can thrive in a changing world. Her book, “Learner-Centered Innovation: Spark Curios-

ity, Ignite Passion, and Unleash Genius”, explores questions such as: What if learners were valued for their diverse talents and not just our traditional model of ‘smart’?; What if I could create new and better experiences for those I serve?; What if I could inspire students to learn, to discover their passions and to share their ideas with the world?

She has spent the past five years helping redefine educators’ roles. Using her

Dr. Katie Martin, speaker at Arcadia’s Innovation Summit.

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experience as a middle school English language arts teacher, instructional coach, and lead in her district’s new teacher mentoring program, she now works with districts and school leaders to create the conditions that support deeper learning for all students.

Martin holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in middle school education, and her doctoral studies focused on new teacher induction.

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leader, teacher, and speaker, Martin’s experience continues to guide her belief that if we want to change how students learn, we must change how educators learn. You can learn more about her at katielmartin.com, and you can register for the Arcadia Innovation Summit, free of charge, at arcadiainnovationsummit.com. Arcadia Unified is thrilled Katie will be sharing her expertise with educators from all over California.

Pasadena’s Judson International School Presents ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ Nothing could be better with the rainy weather we’ve been having than going to see a fun, upbeat musical like “Singin’ in the Rain”. On Valentines

weekend, Judson International School will present this beloved musical at Porticos Theater, directed

by Maren Plog. Show times are Feb. 14-16 at 7:30 p.m.

and Feb. 16 at 2:30 p.m.

Tickets are available online at Brown Paper Tickets.

Judson’s show has a cast of 28 students ranging from 6th to 12th grade.

Director Maren Plog said of the show, “You won't want miss this classic romantic musical comedy filled with catchy songs, tap dancing, and plenty of laughter set

in 1920's Hollywood during the dawn of the ‘talkies’!”

This show was Judson’s fifth musical and part of a very successful musical theater. Principal Diana

Bjoraker commented, “This show is a fine example of the excellent quality and breadth of education offered by Judson International School.”

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Valentine’s Day is for Friends Too Danelle Woodman, Editorial Intern editorial@beaconmedianews.com

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n the official St. Valentine’s Day website, the holiday is explained as a day to honor the saint and celebrate loved ones in our lives. It’s a day to express our love and gratitude to significant others, parents, teachers, and friends. In an effort to gain a perspective of celebrating friendships on Valentine’s Day I asked several of my peers, both women and men, about their own experiences celebrating Valentine’s Day with their friends.

“There’s an expectation that you go out with your significant other on Valentine’s Day, so anything other than that by definition is a cop-out,” Nick R. said in an interview. He explained that the role Valentine’s Day plays for single people can pose a problem but that it

Danelle and Sarah. - Photo by Alejandro Barrera

Undefined: Journey for Identity and Self-Love Sandi Khine sandiwkhine@gmail.com

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ll our lives, we are often told that we are our own unique individuals with our very own identities and experiences that make us who we are. However, it can be difficult to imagine that other people might know what goes on in our own lives, and we might never be able to even imagine what goes on in theirs. Listening to other people’s stories, though, is a great way to start learning about those around you, as we may find out that we all have a

lot more in common than we think.

Undefined, an original identity monologue series event created by Arcadia High School (AHS) junior Filbert Aung, aims to highlight the development of the cultural, religious, gender, and sexual identities in adolescents, particularly in AHS students.

He had “always wondered what aspects make up a person, the ways their culture, environment, upbringing shaped into the person that they are,” leading to a “year-long journey of getting this event out there and finding people to talk about their identities.”

should not keep people from celebrating the holiday however they choose.

My friend Abby added that Valentine’s Day is just a holiday, whereas the relationships we have with people who are not our significant others are just as meaningful - woman or man. She said, “Even if you’re with someone, you don’t need a day to tell them you love them.” Valentine’s Day has often focused our attention on what we do not have, when in reality the holiday allows us the opportunity to reflect on what we do have.

Since becoming friends, Sarah and I have realized the importance to celebrating each other in our busy lives, even on holidays that are meant for couples. “Even if it started as a day for couples, it has changed through the years where we celebrate love and happiness,” Sarah said. “It’s meant to bring positivity. When you’re excluded, you feel negative about it. The culture shift allows us to celebrate the love we have—romantic or not.”

Join the Rotary Club of Pasadena in Saving Hundreds of ‘Caring Little Hearts’ On Valentine’s Day alex CORDERO corderoalex82@yahoo.com

Ye-In Kim speaks on her faith in “God Bless You.” –Courtesy photo/ AUSD

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he Rotary Club of Pasadena has joined forces with the Rotary Club of Madras South in India to form a fundraising event called ‘Caring Little Hearts’ and raise money to be able to provide surgeries for children in India with congenital heart disease.

This Valentine’s day you have to opportunity to save a life of a child by donating a total of $88 to provide the heart surgery she or he needs to

– Photo by Alex Cordero

survive. This year why not donate the money you would spend on overpriced Valentine’s Day cards, flowers and chocolates and help save

actual little human being hearts.

Congenital heart disease may involve several problems with the structure of the heart.

From defective vessels, leaky valves and sometimes even a hole in the heart, without the necessary treatment in which most cases require surgery a young child may not have long to live.

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Valentine’s Day Events Couples Night at Sauté Culinary Academy, Feb. 14 7-10 p.m. (150 E. Colorado Blvd., Monrovia, CA 91016). During this special Valentine’s Day dinner you and your partner will learn all about Mediterranean cuisine. Tickets are $85. For more information, visit SauteAcademy.com.

– MONROVIA Super Valentine’s Cosplay Karaoke Party at Dave & Buster’s, Feb. 14 7:30 p.m.-12:45 a.m. (400 S. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, CA 91007). You can be single or in a relationship but either way you’re sure to enjoy a free unlimited game card on all non-ticketed games, a private after party in the sky lounge, a rooftop DJ, and a Smash Bros. Gaming Tournament. Tickets are

$10. For more information, visit Eventbrite.com.

– ARCADIA Marv Robinson at The Mixx, Feb. 14 from 8-11 p.m.

(443 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91101). Enjoy a 4-course dinner with champagne and one rose stem as Robinson sets the mood with his voice. The price is $65 per person. For more information, visit TheMixxPasadena.com.

– PASADENA Valentine’s Day Speed Dating at Pacific Plate Brewing Co., Feb. 14 from 6-9 p.m. (1999 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016). Why sit at home this Valentine’s Day when you could enjoy speed dating

featuring food by Evil Cooks, a special beer release, and pint specials for all participants. Admission is free but food and drinks are not. For more information, visit @PacificPlateBrewing on Facebook.

– MONROVIA Valentine’s Day Dinner, Wine & Jazz at The Saltner Wine and Cicchetti, Feb. 14 from 4-10 p.m. (108 E. Colorado Blvd., Monrovia, CA 91016). There will be two seatings, one at 6 and the other at 8:30 p.m., for this four-course dinner paired with wine and live jazz.

This dinner is $65 per person. Call (626) 385-6111 to make reservations and visit @thesaltner on Facebook for more information.

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The meeting will cover what the state and utility companies are doing to prepare for wildfires and what homeowners can do to protect their homes. - File photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News

Pasadena Wildfire Town Hall Meeting Slated for Feb. 21 Legislators representing communities at risk of wildfires along the San Gabriel Foothills from La Cañada to Upland will host a wildfire town hall in Pasadena on Thursday, Feb. 21 from 5-7:30 p.m. in the Pasadena High School gymnasium.

“We live in an area that is beautiful yet prone to wildfires which poses a risk to our property and well-being,” said Assemblymember Chris Holden. “The good news is that we can take steps at the individual and state level to help prevent wildfires that will save lives and our communities.”

The town hall is spearheaded by Assemblymember Holden, chair of Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee, and will be joined by Assemblymembers Laura Friedman, Blanca Rubio, Ed Chau, and State Senator Anthony

Portantino. They will bring expert panelists to discuss how residents can protect their homes from wildfires, what wildfire prevention measures the utilities are implementing, and how the State of California is preparing for and responding to catastrophic wildfires.

“With climate change, it’s no longer a question of if but when the next disaster will strike in our region,” said Assemblymember Friedman, chair of the Assembly Natural Resources Committee. “How communities plan and prepare is critical and can save lives.”

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opinions of the impact of the city’s 2016 minimum wage ordinance. Both these reports have been on the city’s website for some time; however the regurgitated diatribes did little to appease the average restaurant owner who faces massive operating cuts.

“I think we made it pretty clear there would be employment and opportunity costs to raising the minimum wage at the accelerated Pasadena rate. The city’s own economic consultants’ data showed there have been job losses as a result of the 2016 increase and we risk the loss of more than 1,000 jobs in the next two years and the potential of business closures is real and immediate. Even with these facts before them, and the testimony of leaders in the business community and adversely affected business operators in the home healthcare, hospitality and nonprofit sectors, the City Council chose to move ahead. I hope our locally owned small businesses can adapt and survive.

Unfortunately, as we heard last night, the only way for them to have a future here is reimage service delivery, which means a dramatic loss of jobs for Pasadena and Pasadena residents,” Paul Little, executive

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director of Pasadena Chamber of Commerce, told Pasadena Independent.

Robin Salzar, owner of Robins Woodfire Grill in Pasadena, has been deeply committed to helping his fellow restauranteurs battle the minimum wage increase.

In a written statement, Salzar told Pasadena Independent that: “The discussions were very passionate on both sides.

Peter Dreier, Ed Washatka and POP did a very good job in pushing their agenda and I think that Paul Little and the Chamber of Commerce were superb in presenting the real deal numbers that are affecting our small businesses and our employees. Both of these

efforts were arguably for nil as I believe that most of the council members already had made their decision long before the meeting.

“Whatever was paid to the two economists was a total waste of Pasadena tax payer money. Same data but different results. Dr. Reich was obnoxious and denigrating towards Dr. Leamer, the other economist, and presented a self-admitted incomplete survey that lacked the number of hours that were reduced in the workforce.”

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POT SHOPS Continued From Page 1

In addition to the city’s reward, you can also earn reward money from Crime Stoppers. - Courtesy photo / PPOA

Pasadena Announces $5K Reward for Information in Unsolved Homicides The City of Pasadena will be offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction in any existing unsolved Pasadena murder case.

In the past 10 years,

there have been 53 homicides in Pasadena and seven remain unsolved. In order to claim a reward, you must provide information to the Pasadena Police Department which leads to the apprehension and convic-

tion of the party responsible for the homicide.

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his personal profits ahead of the people of Pasadena,” it reads. “He is unresponsive to calls and correspondence, and inaccessible to community members and constituents. He misses

Council meetings. Gordo avoids police brutality issues because the police officers’ union is his largest financial contributor. Gordo’s conflict of interest as a rental property landlord impedes addressing homelessness or consid-

eration of rent control and just cause, despite local support evidenced by Pasadena’s Yes on measure 10 vote in November 2018.”

This is a developing story and we’ll have a more detailed report from both sides next week.

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The meeting was attended by several activist groups on both sides of the issue, although the crowd and commenters were decidedly for continuing with the increase, requiring the city to fill two overflow rooms to contain the audience once the council chambers were at maximum capacity.

“I'd like to make it that everyone has the right to be heard and it's very

important that we conduct ourselves in a way that respect of other people’s point of view,” Mayor Terry Tornek announced before the item was taken up for consideration. “I understand that there's intense feeling on this, but we really can't tolerate harassment.”

The city hired two economists to compile separate reports on the impact the minimum wage increase had on Pasadena, but as councilmembers noted their presentations

revealed to be nearly “antithetical” to one another.

The first economist, Dr. Edward Leamer concluded that based on the limited available data, there may be up to 20 percent job cuts in the most affected industries but emphasized that the conclusions to draw are murky.

municipalities, according to Friday’s report.

Pasadena officials have been weary of the idea, despite the legalization, about pot shops within city limits.

In fact in Monday’s council meeting, scores of people stood up for the medical marijuana outlets in Pasadena which have recently been targeted and busted as illegal dispensaries, such as Golden State Collective.

The unmistakable smell of cannabis permeated council as citizen after citizen took to the podium in support of the mom and pop pot shops that have been “targeted” by Pasadena authorities. Each asked council to reconsider their tactics and allow the small businessman to conduct legal marijuana sales.

However, with this new alleged flurry of cash from applicants for these permits perhaps officials are taking the high road especially when they consider the collection of tax possibilities once these, hmm, high-end establishments become the

Scores of residents appealed to council Monday to rethink their pot dispensary policy. – Photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News

norm for the city.

The complicated and lengthy permitting process the city initiated was designed to weed-out potential fly-by-night operations and hopefully attract more of the boutique kind of establishment that one might find in an expensive mall environment.

Applications were priced at $13,654 by the city. The total collected - less-refunds to applicants whose documentation was incomplete and could not be accepted - is estimated at $1.7 million.

The next step is a review of the applications which, the city manager’s report

said will be scored against the established review criteria.

According to Mermell, the city has retained HdL Companies, “an industry leader in providing cannabis management services to municipalities, to review the applications.”

The company has been paid $250,000 to review the applications, according to Lisa Derderian, Pasadena public information officer.

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Margaritas Delights With Family-Style Mexican Cuisine Brianna CHU briannahhchu@gmail.com

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he bright red, Spanish-style exterior of Margaritas Mexican Restaurant is probably a familiar sight to some, especially since it first opened in Pasadena 42 years ago, in 1977. One of a dying breed of restaurants, it remains firmly within family hands: owner Ruby Bugarin took over Margaritas in 2006 with her brother as partner when her dad retired. While Bugarin worked outside the industry for a while, she returned to her roots to carry on the family legacy.

Margaritas is more than just a family-owned business, though; their staff have been working with Bugarin’s family for years, too. Their manager, for instance, has been working at Margaritas for about 30 years - Bugarin still remembers him picking her up from elementary school when her dad was busy at the restaurant!

It is no wonder that Bugarin is most proud of Margaritas’ family atmosphere - and not just within staff, but amongst their patrons, too! Margaritas is a comfortable, sit-in as long as you want because you’re family, kind of restaurant. Some of their long standing diners volunteer to decorate the restaurant for all the major holidays, simply because they want to share their festive spirit with the restaurant. The Margaritas family cherishes seeing its regulars, and has even watched multiple generations of families come

Cheese and chicken enchiladas, rice and beans - all homemade. - Photo by Brianna Chu / Beacon Media News

through their doors.

And there is so much to return for: Margaritas prides itself on fresh, home-style, from-scratch food. They are well-known for their lunch buffet, which features many items not available on the normal menu. The most set item in the buffet is their soup of the day rota, including traditional staples like chicken pozole and menudo.

Their normal menu is extensive, as well. Their combination plates, like tacos or

enchiladas with rice and beans are best sellers. One of Bugarin’s personal favorites?

The seafood chile relleno.

I queued up behind Bugarin to indulge in their ridiculously good value lunch buffet - $11.49 per person! Customers can pile their plates with food from a wide array of hot items and some cold sides like mixed salad, fish ceviche, and fruit.

I started by making my own enchilada combination plate, heaping chicken and

favorite soup, the chicken and vegetable, it’s a fairly simple and nutritious dish that has a homey touch.

I loaded my next plate with three different meats.

The pork dish was comprised of the most succulent chunks of pork. It was bursting with tanginess, a touch of heat, and was satisfyingly savory.

The steak ranchero was slow cooked strips of beef with red and green bell peppers, flavorful without overpowering the beef itself. The

cheese enchiladas next to homemade rice and beans.

The tangy chicken enchiladas were stuffed to the brim with tender chicken meat and wrapped up in soft homemade corn tortillas covered in sauce and cheese.

Their cheese enchiladas were honestly just perfect - corn, cheese, red sauce, and more cheese. It’s just an addictive combination!

The soup of the day when I visited was a simple beef stew; much like Bugarin’s

chicken in tomato sauce was so tender, it was already falling off the bone in the serving tray.

Their corn tortillas were delicately crisp around the edges and firm yet soft on the inside, made fresh at their tortilla and taco station. The taco bar is stocked with pollo asado and carne asada for you to fill your tacos with, as well as other classic toppings like lettuce, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, etc. ...And it was at this point in my lunch - three plates and one bowl in - that I went back and had another plate of enchiladas, rice, and beans. I’m not kidding.

Since I had lunch with my mom, a notorious dessert fiend, we finished our lunch with a slice of Margaritas’ flan. The flan was luxuriously smooth and silky, topped with a drizzle of dulce de leche, whipped cream, and dusted with a sprinkle of cinnamon. It was smooth and creamy but not so sweet that it was difficult to eat.

It was easy to spend hours there for lunch, what with the Mexican music overhead, the comforting, delicious food, friendly staff, and sunshine pouring through their cerulean-framed skylight, lighting up the room’s golden walls. The food and decor make Margaritas an enchanting, delicious getaway to which I can’t wait to return.

Margaritas doesn’t take reservations for smaller parties - because, as Bugarin says, they don’t want to cut anyone’s meal short - but they’re open for lunch and dinner every day.

RESTAURANT DIRECTORY Colette Pasadena Colette Pasadena is your local neighborhood café that provides an experience that involves all your senses.

975 N. Michillinda Ave. Pasadena, CA 91107 (626) 836-0111 www.colettepasadena.com

Chef Carmen’s 3 C’s Chef Carmen specializes in more than three culinary styles including: soul food, American, Italian, Latin, Creole, and even Asian style Cuisines.

(626) 399-1590 www.chefcarmens3cs.com

The Saltner Wine & Cicchetti Established in 2016, The Saltner Wine & Cicchetti wine bar and restaurant provides customers with wine from around

the world. They also serves dishes made from scratch and the best ingredients.

(626) 385-6111 108 E. Colorado Blvd., Monrovia, CA 91016 www.thesaltner.com

Harlowe’s French Dip Their special French dip and ‘old school vibes’ brings customers to their popular gastropub. Happy hour Tuesday through Saturday 2-6 p.m.

43 Union St., Pasadena, CA 91103. (626) 535-0985 www.harlowesfrenchdip.com

Jameson Brown Coffee Roasters They roasts their coffee on site to provide customers with

high quality coffee and coffee drinks with selections from Africa, Central America, South American, Indonesian, and Decaf options.

260 Allen Ave, Pasadena, CA 91107. (626) 395-7585 facebook @jamesonbrowncoffeeroasters.

Domenico’s 3rd generation family restauran known for their pizza’s and mouthwatering Antipasto Salad with homemade Italian dressing. Domenico’s is one of Pasadena’s oldest restaurants 2411 E Washington Blvd Pasadena, CA 91104-2040 (626) 797-6459 www.originaldomenicos.com

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The Los Angeles Travel & Adventure Show is a great place to discover your next vacation. – Courtesy photo / LA Travel Show

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pring is around the corner and summer is just up the road.

In other words, it’s a great time to plan a vacation.

But if you are like most people, the mountainous minutia of organizing a big trip can be daunting.

This is where a large travel fair, with hundreds of travel professionals and exhibits can help. One of my favorites is the Los Angeles Travel & Adventure Show, which will be held this weekend, Feb. 16 & 17, at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

This year’s programming includes a variety of brand new interactive experiences, celebrity speakers, and firsttime exhibitors that will be sure to elevate and expand the range of opportunities available for anyone interested in seeing more of California and the world.

Thousands of destinations will be represented for guests to explore, with free

Los Angeles Travel & Adventure Show Comes to LA Convention Center on-site experiences including the Visit Billings, Montana Photo Booth, the Discover Yosemite Virtual Reality Activity Pavilion, a climbing wall, opportunities to win prizes and trips, and a heated dive pool where attendees can receive free scuba lessons.

I experienced the free scuba booth at the travel show a couple years ago and it was awesome. To take part, guests are encouraged to “bring their bathing suits and a sense of adventure,” and the dive team will supply the rest, including towels, wet suits, masks, air tanks and hair dryers. Once suited up, guests can hop into a 4-foot-deep pool, where they will receive free lessons from a certified dive instructor. All participants will get a free digital picture of their experience.

At Discover Yosemite’s Virtual Reality Activity Pavilion, guests can immerse themselves in the unbelievable and embark on a journey through the magical seasons of this wonderful California destination. This 360-degree virtual reality experience

will transport visitors to a wonderland, where they can ski, bike and paddle from adventure to adventure and if lucky, they might even see a flying dragon or a giant, roaming mammoth.

Some of the world’s top travel experts and celebrities, including Samantha Brown, Josh Gates, Pauline Frommer and Rick Steves will also be at the event to answer questions on all things travel. Guests will have the opportunity to interact one-on-one with many of these travel celebrities at the show.

“Part of what makes this show so engaging every year is the broad variety of cultural experience and expertise that come together in one room,” says Travel & Adventure Show CEO John Golicz.

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From Sierra Madre, With Love Songs: Zach and Bridget Husband-and-Wife Musicians Navigate LA’s Evolving Music Scene

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usiness and music seem an unromantic pairing, but for local band Zach & Bridget, they are two sides of the same coin.

Like the performers themselves, one cannot succeed without the other.

“When we're at our best is where I’m the content instigator and she's the editor,” says Zach Galanis of his wife and band partner, Bridget Schack.

Both are formally trained, and both have pulled double-duty with side jobs to augment their music. It is a tenuous but necessary balance when working in an unpredictable industry.

“In the past, we did home concert tours, sold a bunch of CDs and came home with a decent living,” explains Bridget. “Now everyone expects it to be online and I think there's good and bad in that; difficult financially, but the outreach it provides is amazing.” Whittling

Husband-and-wife duo and Sierra Madre locals Zach and Bridget (AKA the Graylings) find their musical footing in LA’s evolving music scene. - Photo courtesy Zach + Bridget / John Metcalf

through the glut of music also has its upsides, adds Zach.

“With the ubiquity of music there's a lot of emphasis of radio and good curators of music.

Spotify has a long way to go, but we're carving out a way to do it pleasurably.”

What is romantic amid all this shop talk is the pair themselves. Both Los Angeles transplants, they

met by chance—or divine appointment—while studying at Azusa Pacific University, and “fell in love almost immediately.”

Together, they’ve managed to escape breakups that

have marked the demise for so many other bands, choosing instead to glean from each other’s strengths.

“We come from different worlds. I was trained classically, never really been a writer; Zach is more reserved as a performer. I've helped him become freer on stage, and he’s helped me relax into expressing myself in songwriting,” says Bridget.

Their newest full-band project, under the moniker The Graylings, reveals elements of that journey.

“The Graylings is more flippant and fun, taking on modern issues and things we may disagree with others about. Sometimes

it’s easier to have those conversations in a song,” Zach says.

Still, love for one another is evident in how the couple talks about their music: one will often pause before answering, allowing the other to express an opinion first.

It is tough to silo that work into a specific genre, although many songs bear the folk-inflected imagery of “home”—in this case, Sierra Madre.

“The last two albums were made here. We even named the last one ‘10 Love Songs From Montecito,” notes Bridget—a homage to their favorite recording studio and adopted hometown.

Fortunately, you will be able to catch Zach and Bridget’s latest act at upcoming shows around LA— including their residency at RT Rogers Brewing in Sierra Madre— or you could even host a home show. The support will not go unrewarded.

“Good art is to see the world from someone else’s perspective. We're always trying to be more refined musicians, diligent about creating something heartfelt,” says Zach. “I hope we as musicians have a very long arc, playing together until we’re old and grey.”

For more information, contact Zach and Bridget at zachandbridget.com or thegraylingsmusic.com, or email zachandbridget@ gmail.com for booking.

You can follow them on Facebook and Instagram @zachandbridget.

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Adapting Social Media as a Business Tool Alexis PEREZ, Social Media Intern Social@beaconmedianews.com

In an era where social media is at its peak, businesses can benefit from integrating and continuing to implement social media into their work space. The addition of social media into an already dynamic sector can create a balance into traditional and new forms of communication between the consumer and the business. By finding a balance, communication will become effortless and the business will grow and attract loyal consumers.

An example in forming and establishing a strong relationship is what happens between the tech savvy individual and the business itself continuously growing as a network. The tech savvy individual will more likely be attracted to reading and gaining their information over a social media platform rather than other traditional forms.

This creates a market for businesses who can create their own particular social media pages in hopes of reaching larger amounts of people.

If we consider Facebook, one of the most well-known social media platforms, businesses can curate posts that fit into their specific target niche. Beacon Media News, a

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consultative multimedia organization that provides many services such as advertising, marketing, and editorial coverage has the social media sector figured out. Considering advertising as a whole, Beacon Media News does an amazing job in not only establishing a relationship between their readers and their organization, but in attracting the tech savvy individual through their social media platforms.

On Facebook, Beacon Media News caters posts ranging from various categories which can attract a broader range of interested readers. News related articles are easily accessed and readily available for the average Facebook user. They also have an e-edition of their newspaper, which is a unique twist on traditional and nontraditional media. Their most successful Facebook pages are Arcadia

Weekly, Monrovia Weekly, and Pasadena Independent with activity posted every week. The company keeps their consumers in mind, as they make posts relative to their audience by catering the information through a social media platform.

New forms of communication are making headway in an era revolving around technology. In order to compete successfully, businesses would benefit from adapting and adjusting to these nontraditional forms. Social media can be used as a tool that will not only improve interaction between consumers and the business, but along the way, will steadily increase the business’s visibility and awareness. All in all, finding a balance with social media will create a smooth road for companies to continue to grow their business.

Building a Business as a Latino Entrepreneur Claudia Ramos, graphic designer and illustrator from North Hollywood, Calif., dreams of turning her side business, Claudia Ramos Designs, into a full-time gig.

Her dreams are specific, she’d like to see her work and that of other Latina artists sold in her very own shop. Ramos, who was born in El Salvador, currently works for Hasbro as a fashion graphic designer by day and (after her seven-yearold daughter goes to bed) on her side business by night.

Starting a business from scratch In 2013, the company where Ramos worked, American Greetings, closed its LA office. It was a turning point for her as she considered her next steps.

“I thought, ‘Oh, my gosh.

What am I going to do?’” she said. Ramos quickly realized that she could rely on her creativity, on which she’d capitalized since she was a young girl.

Ramos began challenging herself. “A friend asked me to illustrate a save-the-date postcard for her wedding, and I said, ‘Okay…’”

Soon after, Ramos’ designs were featured in a wedding magazine, and she opened her Etsy shop.

“It all started using my own money,” she said. “It’s all been out of my own pocket.

I’ve never reached out for anyone to sponsor me or reached out to a bank for a loan.”

Ramos’ entrepreneurial spirit is common among the Latino population in the United States. Her Latino counterparts, who make up a full 18 percent of the U.S. population, reached a population of nearly 58 million in 2016, according to Pew Research Center.

While the 2018 Stanford Graduate School of Business Latino Entrepreneurship Gap reported that just six percent of all businesses were owned

by Latinos in 1996. Today, that number has more than doubled to nearly 13 percent.

Despite these figures, most Latino-owned businesses remain small, with 98 percent reporting less than $1 million in revenue per year.

As a whole, national banks fund Latino businesses less often than for entrepreneurs from other ethnic groups. According to the 2017 Stanford Graduate School of Business State of Latino Entrepreneurship Report, only 12 percent of Latino firms who employ more than one person received bank loans, compared to 18 percent of white-owned firms, 15 percent of Asianowned firms and 14 percent of black-owned firms.

Pasadena’s Action Arts Movement Lab Takes Dance to Professional Heights Action Arts Movement Lab, a partner school of Dance Conservatory of Pasadena, is a new 501(c) (3) non-profit organization that focuses its classes and program content on all forms of contemporary dance, physical narrative and musical theater.

While Dance Conservatory of Pasadena continues its tradition and commitment to classical and contemporary ballet

techniques, Action Arts will focus its programming on a contemporary/ commercial training and career track. It will also provide the necessary and essential building blocks for students and aspiring artists interested in pursuing careers in dance theater, musical theater, cinema and cirque.

Action Arts can also function as a black box performance space that

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is ideal for the creation, rehearsal and presentation of all forms of physical theater and dramatic arts.

In addition to weekly classes and programs, Action Arts artistic staff and invited guest artists will host master classes, workshops and intensives throughout the year.

For more information please visit ActionArtsMovement.org or call (626) 696-3711.

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St. Andrew’s Catholic Church is a Pasadena Architectural Gem St. Andrew’s was founded in 1886, it is the oldest Catholic parish in Pasadena and one of the oldest in Los Angeles County. Its Romanesque Revival campanile bell tower is visible for miles and is one of the landmarks of Pasadena. The current church, built in 1927, was modeled after the Basilica of St. Sabina in Rome. The current home of St. Andrew’s Church, at an estimated cost of $1,000,000, is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful and important churches in Southern California. The architect, Ross Montgomery, and the church’s pastor, Monsignor McCarthy, both traveled to

Italy to study early Byzantine architecture to find inspiration for the new church in Pasadena. Montgomery and McCarthy found their principal inspiration at St. Sabina’s, a basilica in Rome built in 432 A.D., on which they modeled St. Andrew’s.

In 1930, the Los Angeles Times wrote of the church: “Pasadena... has received a new distinction that, a century hence, may be regarded as greater than all that has gone before. For in the heart of Pasadena, at Raymond Avenue and Chestnut Street, like a jeweled crown on the head of a Byzantine queen, rises beautiful St. Andrew’s Catholic Church.

St. Andrew’s Catholic Church 311 N. Raymond Ave., Pasadena, CA. 91103 (626) 792-4183

Church Directory Annunciation Catholic Church 1307 E Longden Ave, Arcadia, CA 91006 (626) 447-6202 Emmanuel Assembly of God 23 W Foothill Blvd, Arcadia, CA 91006 (626) 355-2328 Holy Angels Catholic Church 370 Campus Dr, Arcadia, CA 91007 (626) 447-1671 Our Savior Lutheran Church 512 W Duarte Rd, Arcadia, CA 91007 (626) 447-7690

The Santa Anita Church 226 Colorado St, Arcadia, CA 91007 (626) 662-2058

Impact Harvest Church 140 W Lime Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016 (626) 415-7078

All Nations Seventh-day Adventist Church 1948 Peck Rd, Monrovia, CA 91016 (626) 357-7514

Life Church Inc 140 E Palm Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016 (626) 357-8100

Calvary Chapel Monrovia 1307 S Myrtle Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016 (626) 359-5116 Community Baptist Church 1002 S Ivy Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016 (626) 357-3895 Hope Unlimited Church 4847, 1900 Walker Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016 (626) 574-5044

St Luke’s Episcopal Church 122 S California Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016 (626) 357-7071 All Saints Episcopal Church 132 N Euclid Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101 (626) 796-1172 Calvary Chapel Pasadena 2200 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107 (626) 584-9992

Dream Church, Community Church at Holliston UMC 1305 E Colorado Blvd Pasadena, CA 91106 (626) 793-0880

Pasadena Seventh-day Adventist Church 1280 E Washington Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91104 (626) 798-0544

Epicentre Church 1603 E Howard St, Pasadena, CA 91104 (626) 585-1595

Prism Church 61 N Hill Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106 (626) 793-0248

Hrock Church 131 S St John Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105 (626) 794-1199

Saint Gregory Armenian Apostolic Church of Pasadena 2215 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107 (626) 449-1523

Lake Avenue Church 393 N Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101 (626) 844-4700 Pasadena Presbyterian 585 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91101 (626) 793-2191

Sovereign Grace Church-Pasadena 1530 E Elizabeth St, Pasadena, CA 91104 (626) 398-2418

Unity of Pasadena 3053 E Del Mar Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107 (626) 577-4207 Westminster Presbyterian Church 1757 N Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104 (626) 794-7141 St. Rita Catholic Church 318 N Baldwin Ave, Sierra Madre, CA 91024 (626) 355-1292 Foothills Neighborhood Church 160 N Cañon Ave, Sierra Madre, CA 91024 (626) 243-4720

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held for the project described below. The project includes the following: A. Categorical Exemption per Section 15315 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) – Minor Land Divisions; and 1222

Project Location: 1222 Temple City Blvd.

APN: 5383-001-012

Contact Information: Project Planner: Luis Torrico, Senior Planner ltorrico@ArcadiaCA.gov (626) 574-5442 City of Arcadia Planning Services 240 W. Huntington Drive P.O. Box 60021 Arcadia, CA 91066

B. Tentative Parcel Map No. TTM 18-05 (73061) Project Description: A Tentative Tract Map to subdivide the airspace for the ten residential condominium units that was approved by the Planning Commission on July 14, 2015 and that is currently under construction.

Applicant: Sijin Wang on behalf of the property owner, Cat King, LLC Hearing Date and Time: Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.

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

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Probate Notices NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF KIERA NICHOLLE HEATH Case No. 19STPB01221

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 February 27, 2019 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 10:00 am Williams, Jaundene U. Mejia, Andrew C. Sanchez, Adriana Villalobos, Antonio C. Ocasio, Gerardo Acosta, Wendy Martinez, Dennis Hernandez Jr., David J. Stevens, Danielle A. Martin, Rebekah s.

Perello, Elsa M. Luvisi, Paul G. Viramontes, Saul Lien sale pursuant to Civil Code Section 3071 of State of California, the following vehicles to be sold: Richard L.CASTANEDA

VIN# JKAZXCC135A031473 LIC:CA17U0359 2005 KAWASAKI Richard L.CASTANEDA VIN# JKAZXDP14XA039391 LIC:CA15E9745 2009 KAWASAKI All sales are subject to prior cancellation.

All terms, rules and regulations are available at time of sale. Dated this 7th, of February and 14th, of February 2019 by StorAmerica – Arcadia, 5630 Peck Rd., Arcadia, CA. 91006 (626) 303-3000 2/7, 2/14/19 CNS-3219676# 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 February 27, 2019 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 Guardado, Ruben J. Hollins, Julie L. Bell, Emory Wilson Espinoza, Diane Gavitte, Tiffany D. Steele, Celeste All sales are subject to prior cancellation.

All terms, rules and regulations are available at time of sale. Dated this 7th, of February and 14th, of February 2019 by StorAmerica, 2250 Central Ave Duarte, Ca. 91010 office (626) 930-0036 Fax (626) 930-1396 2/7, 2/14/19 CNS-3219680# ARCADIA WEEKLY NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with the provisions of the California Commercial Code and California Civil Code, there being due and unpaid storage for which Live Oak Community Park is entitled to a lien as Warehouseman on the mobilehome hereinafter described and due notice having been given to all parties claiming an interest therein and the time specified in such notice for payment of such having expired, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the mobilehome hereinafter described will be sold to the highest bidder at public sale at Live Oak Community Park, 4343 E. Live Oak Avenue, Space No. C-12, City of Arcadia, County of Los Angeles, California, 91006 on the 12th day of March 2019, at 10:00 o'clock A.M. The mobilehome to be sold in accordance with this notice is described as follows: Manufacturer: Unknown Make: Golst BTM Model Year: 1958 VIN No: 41X150 License No: DZ2128

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE AND OF INTENTION TO TRANSFER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE (UCC Sec. 6101 et seq. and B & P 24073 et seq.)

Escrow No. CEG103362-BW NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage license is about to be made.

The name(s) and address of the Seller(s)/ Licensee(s) are: HAOFENG INTERNATIONAL, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, 945 West Huntington Drive, Monrovia, CA 91016 Doing Business as: ZEN BUFFET All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the Seller(s)/ licensee(s) within the past three years, as stated by the Seller(s)/licensee(s), is/ are: NONE The name(s) and address of the Buyer(s)/ applicant(s) is/are: SILVER BEACH GRAND CORP., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, 7 West Foothill Boulevard, Arcadia, CA 91006 The assets being sold are generally described as: RESTAURANT and is/are located at: 945 West Huntington Drive, Monrovia, CA 91016-3111 The type of license to be transferred is/ are: ON-SALE BEER AND WINE-EATING PLACE, LICENSE #41-571887 now issued for the premises located at: Same as above The bulk sale and transfer of alcoholic beverage license(s) is/are intended to be consummated at the office of: Central Escrow Group, Inc., 515 West Garvey Ave., Suite 118, Monterey Park, CA 91754 and the anticipated date is 3/5/19.

The purchase price or consideration in connection with the sale of the business and transfer of the license, is the sum of $180,000.00, including inventory estimated at $N/A, which consists of the following: DESCRIPTION: AMOUNT: CHECK $180,000.00 It has been agreed between the seller(s)/ licensee(s) and the intended buyer(s)/ transferee(s), as required by Sec. 24073 of the Business and Professions Code, that the consideration for the transfer of the business and license is to be paid only after the transfer has been approved by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

Dated: February 6, 2019 Signature of Buyer/Applicant SILVER BEACH GRAND CORP. By: /s/ XINHONG MIAO, Secretary Signature of Seller/Licensee HAOFENG INTERNATIONAL, INC. By: /s/ XIA CUI, CEO 2/14/19 CNS-3221083# ARCADIA WEEKLY

Trustee Notices A.P.N.: 8507-005-075 Trustee Sale No.:2018-1204 Title Order No: 18202501 Reference No: C RALEIGH NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE UNDER A NOTICE OF A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT AND CLAIM OF LIEN. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT DATED 4/6/2018. 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. Notice is hereby given that on 2/28/2019 at 11:00 AM, S.B.S. Lien Services, As the duly appointed Trustee under and pursu-

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To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of KIERA NICHOLLE HEATH

A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Sheila Boostrom in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Sheila Boostrom be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)

The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on March 14, 2019 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 9 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 Cali-fornia 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 Re-quest 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: JAMES A GORTON ESQ SBN 102367 GORTON JANOSIK & POXON LLP 909 E GREEN ST PASADENA CA 91106 CN957712 HEATH Feb 14,18,21, 2019 ARCADIA WEEKLY

The parties believed to claim an interest in the above-referenced mobilehome are: Geoffrey Evans The amount of the warehouse lien as of January 25, 2019, is $4,399.56. The above sum will increase by the amount of $21.67 per day for each day after January 25, 2019, until the date of sale, as well as any additional lien sale costs incurred.

Said mobilehome will be sold "as is" and "where is," and without any covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, mobilehome park approval, encumbrances, or any other matter whatsoever, including, but not limited to, the implied warranty of merchantability. Purchase of the mobilehome does not include any right to the mobilehome space, any right to resell the home to remain on the space or to tenancy within Live Oak Community Park except as specifically agreed upon in writing by Live Oak Community Park. Absent a written agreement with Live Oak Community Park to the contrary , the home must be removed from the space. The purchaser of the home may be responsible to pay any and all unpaid taxes, fees, liens or other charges owed to the State of California and/or other governmental entities.

Please note that the sale may be cancelled at any time, up to and including the time of the sale.

Dated this 11th day of February 2019, at Cerritos, California.

LAW OFFICES OF LARRY W. WEAVER By: S/ Larry W. Weaver, Authorized Agent for Live Oak Community Park 17777 Center Court Drive, Suite 450, Cerritos, CA 90703 (562) 924-0900 2/14, 2/21/19 CNS-3222292# ARCADIA WEEKLY

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ant to Notice of Delinquent Assessment, recorded on 4/11/2018, as Document No. 20180348324, Book , Page , of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, The original owner: RUTH RALEIGH The purported new owner: RUTH RALEIGH WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by a cashier’s check drawn by a State or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or a savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state.): BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766 All right, title and interest under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment in the property situated in said County, as more fully described on the above referenced assessment lien. The street address and other common designation, if any of the real property described above is purported to be: 1610 S MAYFLOWER AVE # C MONROVIA CA 91016-4576.

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum due under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment, with interest thereon, as provided in said notice, advances, if any, estimated fees, charges, and expenses of the Trustee, to wit: $15,998.50 accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The claimant: FAIRFIELD VILLAGE TOWNHOMES NO 6 AKA FAIRFIELD VILLAGE VI HOA under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell Under Notice of Delinquent Assessment and Claim of lien. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. 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 FOR SALE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL (855)9869342, or visit this Internet Web site www. superiordefault.com using the file number assigned to this case 2018-1204. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site.

The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. THE PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD SUBJECT TO THE NINETY DAY RIGHT OF REDEMPTION CONTAINED IN CIVIL CODE SECTION 5715(b). PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE A DEBT COLLECTOR AND ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: 1/21/2019. S.B.S LIEN SERVICES, 31194 La Baya Drive, Suite 106, Westlake Village, California, 91362.

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If You Don’t Love Your Job, It’s Time to Breakup Angela COPELAND, angela@copelandcoaching.com

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t’s the month of love. Happy Valentine’s Day! Every year, I write a column about why it’s important to love your job. This year, let’s look at it another way. If you don’t love your job, it’s time to break it off.

It’s time to end that toxic eight hour a day relationship. You wouldn’t put up with it in a romantic partner. Why are you putting up with it at work?

I know, it’s hard to do. Your job has been so reliable. It’s stable. You don’t want to be left in the cold with no job.

But, are you really happy? Does your job put you first? Or, is your job like a partner who’s draining your mind and your wallet?

You spend too much time with your job not to love it. In fact, you may spend more time with your job than with your spouse.

If you’re having cold feet about your job, this is the time to make a change. And, by this is the time, I mean – right this minute! The job market is the best that it’s been in an entire generation. Economists say that it hasn’t been this great since the late 1960s. New jobs are showing up every day on the internet. They’re showing up every minute.

You’ve probably heard that old saying: “People don’t quit companies, they quit bosses.”

It’s true. If you don’t love your company or your boss, do yourself a favor. Look and see what’s new in your job field. You may be surprised.

Make a list of all the things you want in a job. What would make you really love your work? Do you want to work for a great boss?

On a great team? Do you want to work on a product that you can get behind? Are you looking for a company with integrity?

Write down your goal list and start looking for it. What you’re hoping for is out there.

Don’t stay committed to a company that’s not committed to you. Look for something better, something more fulfilling. Make your happiness at work a priority.

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Reader Responds to ‘Monrovia Community Garden…’

Dear Editor There’s no denying it, in our rush to take away more of our open space and replace it with apartment buildings, we are depriving ourselves of the spiritual tonic that can only be found by touching the earth.

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Us; Late and Soon,” the great William Wordsworth wrote: “Little we see in nature that is ours. We have given our hearts away … Great God! I’d rather be a Pagan suckled in a creed outworn” so that he might hear and see and touch elements of nature which ancient religions considered sacred.

How praiseworthy that Monrovia, in its Community Garden Project, will soon offer its citizens the opportunity to touch the earth, to nourish it, and to reap the benefits of their efforts in a harvest of

flowers and vegetables.

- David Q. MONROVIA

Common Sense Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as: - Knowing when to come in out of the rain.

- Why the early bird gets the worm.

- Life isn't always fair.

- And maybe it was my fault.

Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more than you can earn) and reliable strategies (adults, not children, are in charge).

His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well-intentioned but overbearing regulations were

set in place. Reports of a 6-year-old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended from school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition.

Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing

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Wilson Cuts Monrovia’s Playoff Run Short

Arcadia girls’ basketball wrapped up its whirlwind season as it was eliminated by Chino Hills in the second round of the CIF Division 2A playoffs on Saturday. –Courtesy photo / Twitter, @chchampsports

Arcadia’s Title Hopes Shattered with Defeat to Chino Hills

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ne of San Gabriel Valley’s most interesting stories in high school basketball came to an end on Saturday as Arcadia fell short to Chino Hills 37-33 in the second round of CIF Division 2A playoffs.

The stars had aligned this year for Apache basketball as the team put together one of its best seasons in school history.

Arcadia dominated the competition, accumulating a 25-4 overall record while taking the Pacific League crown with a 9-1 record.

This feat is all the more

impressive considering the Apaches did not finish above .500 in 2018. Despite their remarkable play this season, Arcadia dreams of winning a CIF title will have to be put on hold as they could not overcome a seasoned Huskies team in the second round.

Both Arcadia and Chino Hills comfortably prevailed over their opponents by double digits in their respective firstround match-ups. Unfortunately for the Apaches, they had met their match as the Huskies did a great job of slowing down Arcadia’s key players.

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Saikumar struggled to get it going, each scoring below their season average of 14.8 points a game. As a team, Arcadia tallied well below their season scoring average of 59.1, albeit, in a game that was very slowpaced.

The Apaches played from behind for the entire contest as their deficit grew larger and larger with each passing quarter.

While Chino Hills executed its game plan to near perfection, Arcadia can walk away from this one with their heads up high for showcasing class, grit and teamwork throughout the entire season.

The claws were out in this clash of the Wildcats, but it was ultimately Wilson (Hacienda Heights) that emerged victorious over Monrovia 2-0 in the second round of the boys’ soccer CIF Division 6 playoffs on Saturday.

Monrovia had put together a nice little run in this season’s playoffs before running out of gas against a Wilson squad that finished third in the Valle Vista League. Monrovia, who finished second in the Rio Hondo league with a 6-2-2 record, squeaked by Maranatha 1-0 in the Wildcard round on Feb. 5 before eliminating Environmental Charter 1-0 on Thursday.

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scoring 11 total goals while also allowing none to defeat California Academy and Ontario Christian. Wilson’s tough defense carried over into its match on Saturday as Monrovia could not get anything going up top.

It was evident Wilson had

control of the game, which resulted in them getting two all-important goals that sealed Monrovia’s fate. The Wildcats of Monrovia were eliminated in the second round once again as they fell short last season to Oak Hill 1-0.

Maranatha Outlasts Paloma Valley to Move on to Quarterfinals The Maranatha girls’ basketball team is firing on all cylinders as it secured a tight 50-47 victory over Paloma Valley in the CIF Division 4AA second round on Saturday.

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With the win, the Minutemen move to 19-7 on the season and will head to the quarterfinals to take on Sultana on Wednesday.

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