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In recent weeks, The Monrovia Weekly has received several phone calls and emails regarding the current status of only four members attending council meetings as a result of Councilman Shaw’s active duty deployment. The Monrovia Weekly requested a copy of a letter from Dr. Jules Bagneris, III which is addressed to Mayor Lutz and council after a concerned individual raised some
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Taste of Arcadia Slated for September 19
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Pasadena officials have expressed great interest in allowing an NFL team to use the Rose Bowl as a temporary home until residents living around the famous Rose Bowl said “NO Way” in a big way. The Linda Vista/Annandale Association board last week unanimously voted to oppose even a temporary home for an NFL team at the Rose Bowl. According to the Homeowners’ association there are already too many events, too much traffic and overuse of the Rose Bowl .
The Taste of Arcadia has become one of the most popular and well-attended events of the post Labor Day season at the Arboretum where one can sample fine food and wines from area restaurants while enjoying dancing and the ever-popular scantily clad Brazillian dancers – Photo by Terry Miller
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At the sun sets at the Los Angeles County Fair, workers are rushing to prepare for this weekend’s oening of the most exciting fair of the 89 year history. – Photo by Terry Miller
In anticipation of the arrival of students yesterday August 31, administrators, teachers, facilities and clerical employees of the Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) were readying campuses, attendance and data systems, and instructional materials for the first day of the new school year. An estimated 18,690 students headed to PUSD schools for the start of the 2011-2012 academic year this week. “I am pleased to welcome students, families and employees back to school, and look forward to working with them to
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District officials razed the former Maranatha High School and Sierra Madre middle school in the summer of 2010, anticipating constructing a multi-building campus to accommodate the ever growing student population in Sierra Madre. However State cutbacks and politics have not exactly helped move things along depending upon who you talk to. The main delay has allegedly been the California State Board of Architectural Review which PUSD expects final approval this week. This in turn will allow PUSD to put the project out for bid and hopefully start construction realistically in Mid year 2012 according to
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Back to School Time 89th L.A. County Fair Kicks Off an Exciting Month of Events Sept. 3 – Oct. 2 in San Gabriel Valley Beacon Media was treated to a Media night Tuesday at the Pomona County Fairplex where we got a sneak preview of the coming attractions and a chance to sample some extraordinary foods that will be available including one of our favorites, an Argentinian Gourmet Food Truck – Piaggio. Some of our party enjoyed the pulled pork sliders while those noncarnivores enjoyed the incredible Empanadas with a unique side dressing that’ll knock your socks off. But we digress: The 89th anniversary opening of L.A. County Fair
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Back to School Time in San Gabriel Valley Continued from page 1 as some schools registered gains, others held steady, and some lost ground. District and school officials are now examining closely the factors that led to a decline in test scores as well as those that contributed to an increase in achievement. The effects of sustained budget cuts to public schools will be more ev-
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to declining enrollment Reduced custodian hours will impact daily maintenance of classrooms, schools and offices Administrative support for teachers new to the district, school or grade level as a result of layoffs and reassignments is cut Clerical support at schools and district offices is reduced
Professional development for teachers and other staff is reduced PUSD’s summer school for students struggling in core academic areas was cancelled once again All employees are furloughed again this year For more information about PUSD and its schools, visit www.pusd.us
Assembly Rules Committee “Fails Math Test” Stanford Non-profit Refutes Recent Budget Numbers and Provides Smoking Gun that shows Portantino 37th Not First! Stanford University students do the math that Rules Committee can’t seem to get right. Independent research proves State Assembly manipulated budget numbers to show Assemblymember Anthony Portantino in bad light. According to the Stanford research, Portantino spends 37th on the list of spenders, not first as erroneously reported by the Assembly Rules Committee on Friday. At a Monday morning press conference, Dakin Sloss from California Common Sense, a Stanford University non-profit, joined Assembly Member Anthony Portantino to expose the misleading budget figures released by the Assembly Rules Committee late Friday evening. “Friday’s action makes it clear that Assembly leaders continue to mislead the public on how the Assembly
spends taxpayer money. The figures released by Assembly leaders make it impossible to determine what lawmaker’s real budgets are and what lawmakers are spending. It’s a very sad day in the Capitol when the public is treated with this kind of disrespect,” commented Assembly Member Portantino. In a startling revelation, the Stanford Research team presented a very compelling case that the reworked numbers falsely portray who’s spending what in the State Assembly. The researchers worked from Assembly payroll data which proves that staff members and consequently budgets received wholesale changes in order to artificially manipulate spending patterns. Some Assembly member budgets were manipulated to be lower than actual payroll data
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shows. The Stanford students completed their analysis with the following statement: “One thing is clear: the Rules Committee has presented expenditure data in a way, which is inconsistent with the payroll data already available,” said CA Common Sense member Dakin Sloss. “The various discrepancies mentioned before, in
conjunction with the fact that Assembly Member Portantino’s personal staff salaries are now presented as larger than those of other members, raises suspicions that the expenditure data may have been released less for transparency’s sake and more as a vendetta against the seeker of transparency.”
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An emotion filled meeting was held Thursday at Pasadena Fire Station 33 in response to the slaying of Marvin Laguan, 18 who was killed on Mar Vista Avenue Monday led to a standing room only crowd in a tiny sweltering community room of the firehouse. The meeting which was filled to capacity and spilled out into the hall was hosted by Pasadena District 5 City Councilman Victor Gordo. Police Chief Philip Sanchez, firefighters and other officers were on hand to aswer the many questions audience members had. “The gentleman( Languan) had gang associations, but we are not saying this was gang related,” Lt. Tracy Ibarra told the audience. .
Laguan was allegedly shot in the neck and died at Huntington Hospital. Gordo said “This is simply not acceptable that this happens in our community to anybody.” Despite the recent shooting Pasadena police Lt. Rodney Wallace called the neighborhood a relatively “quiet area.” Pasadena police Chief Phillip Sanchez asked the 75 people to help the dept. apprehend the individuals responsible for this crime. “There may have been some people who have seen some activity, they have not come forward,” he said. As of press time no one has been booked for the murder.
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summer play spot, under a huge spreading tree at the edge of the yard. The tree provided hours of lovely cool shade on hot days as I played with my dolls, old tin cups and treasured pieces of broken dishes. It was too hot to serve tea this day--much better relaxing in the swing, kicking little clouds of dust as I pushed at the ground with my bare feet. The summer air was hot and heavy. The stillness was broken only by the buzzing of insects, the occasional bawling of a cow and the rrut-a-tut, rruta-tut of the rope swing passing back and forth, back and forth across the tree branch. I kept the swing moving slowly--just enough to stir the air around my body. Because of the scorching Dog Day heat, Daddy had come in early from the
fields and was by the barn cooling down the horses. Suddenly he dropped his bucket and started toward me, moving in a quick but quiet kind of way. He motioned for me to stay put. I knew from the look on his face and the way he was moving that I must do as he said. I froze. Carefully, but quickly, he grabbed me and pulled me from the swing. Then, just as carefully and quickly, he grabbed a black snake that was winding its way from the branch down around the rope. He caught it just behind the head, yanked it from the rope and snapped it in the air. When he held it up afterwards, it was longer than he was tall! I did not play house or swing again for several days
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Brief Talk on Early History of Arcadia 10th Anniversary Gala for Arcadia Historical Museum Hosted by their Unified School District Foundation, October 9, 2011 “Invitations are in the mail,” said chair of the event, former four-time first lady and long-time community volunteer Ruth Gilb. This event has been on the city calendar for one year. “Residents of Arcadia should be very proud of this outstanding museum. Visitors come from far and near to visit our exhibits.” Curator Dana Dunn has brought remarkable talent and artists to the museum along with her expertise. The gala dinner party
will begin with a hosted wine reception and hors d’oeuvres at the museum, followed by a gourmet dinner at the community center. Save the date. Cards and invitations were sent to museum supporters; however, the public is encouraged to support this historic event. Become a part of history by being a founding partner in the building of the museum[s newly proposed education center. For further information, call (626) 355-6945.
The next Brown Bag Lunch Talk is scheduled for September 15 from noon-12:30 p.m., featuring former Arcadia High School Principal and Superintendent of Arcadia School District Elbert Sounders and former Arcadia High School Principal Richard Cordano. They will give a short talk on the history of the early stages of Arcadia Unified School District. Bring your lunch and listen to the guest speakers who will present snippets about local history,
people, places and events. The Brown Bag Lunch talks take place the third Thursday of the month on the museum’s outdoor patio. Dress appropriately according to weather conditions. For more information, call (574-5440, visit the web site at http://museum. ci.arcadia.ca.us or follow us on Facebook. The Arcadia Historical Museum is located at 380 W. Huntington Dr. behind the community center and is open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4: p.m.
Country western B.B.Q. and dance hosted by Arcadia Woman's Club Country western B.B.Q. and dance hosted by Arcadia Woman’s Club Sunday, August 21st was a great success. The “Late Bloomers Band,”
led by Dan Ames, a local favorite, was back by popular demand. Stonefire Grill catered the dinner of tri tip, chicken, pasta and Greek salad, yum yum
good; lots of two stepping and live dancing. Barbara and Gary Kovacic (mayor) had a table of 10, The Arcadia Masonic Lodge had a table, also A.C.A. and
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New Police Chief Robert Guthrie will be the guest speaker at 8 a.m., Thursday, September 1 at Arcadia Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Government Affairs Forum in the Chamber conference room
388 W. Huntington Dr. Also speaking at the Forum, in addition to the regular monthly reports from city, county and state government officials and the Metro Gold Line Foothill extension, will be Ar-
chie Davenport, who will provide information about The Better Coalition, representing businesses and cities that oppose the banning of Styrofoan at the county, state and federal level.
Tech Trek ‘Campers' Featured at Arcadia AAUW Meeting Brimming with enthusiasm after an exhilarating week in August at Tech Trek Science/Math Camp on the Whittier Collect campus, eight local middle-school girls will bring the highlights of their week to the opening meeting of the Arcadia branch
of the American Association of University Women (AAUW). Arcadia AAUW is sponsor for the Tech Trek “campers.” AAUW members will have the pleasure of hearing from the girls firsthand about their dorm life on a college campus, the classes
they attended, their handson science experiments and the field trips they took to JPL and other technology centers. The eight girls participating in Tech Trek this year are from school districts in Arcadia, El Monte and Temple City.
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The Social Whirl Jewelry, Vintage Clothes and Treasures Sale Sept, 16-17 The Arcadia Welfare & Thrift Shop is a non-profit agency organized in 1932. Sales from the Thrift Shop support the Welfare Department, which provides temporary assistance for Arcadia residents from all walks of life who have financial, family and personal problems. Assistance given includes canned goods, clothing, household items, financial assistance in emergency situations. Your donations help us help others. This of us when you clean out closets or your garage. Our Thrift Shop depends on your donations of good quality, saleable items.
All donations are tax deductible. Items most desired include clothing, shoes and jewelry, furniture, lamps, fixtures, rugs, books, toys, sporting equipment, collectibles, antiques, decorative items and appliances in working and useable conditions. The Jewelry, Vintage Clothes and Treasures Sale will be held Friday and Saturday, September 16-17 at Arcadia Welfare & Thrift Shop. 323 N. First Ave., Arcadia. Friday hours are 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Saturday hours are 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. For free pick up of donated items, call (626) 447-2881.
Konnichiwa Japan Families are invited to explore the beauty of Japanese history and culture at Arcadia Historical Museum on Saturday, September 24, 12:30 p.m. There will be hands-on activities that include making a miniature kokeshi doll, exploring bento culture by creating food art, dying a handkerchief or bandanna using the Shibori tech-
nique and other fun activities. Arcadia Historical Museum is located at 380 W. Huntington Dr., immediately behind the Community Center, is open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is always free. For more information, call (626) 574-5440 or visit the web site http://museum.ci.arcadia.ca.us or follow us on Facebook.
Oct. 2 A.S.I.D. Homes Tour designed Jennifer Bevan Montoya (Below) One of the Oct. 2nd A.S.I.D. Tour homes, Ramiro Road, San Marino; designer Jennifer Bevan Montoya, ASID, CID, Jennifer Bevan Interiors (626) 799-9924. Selected by the City of San Marino as a “representation of fine architecture of the city” for its centennial in 2013, this gracious home contains many architectural details and features identical to those found in homes by architect Wallace Neff. It is surmised that the local contractor, who built the house for himself, served as a contractor for Neff. The soaring, dramatic beamed ceiling in the living room was restored, along with the entry beans, by local artist Randall Stokey. The entry lantern is original; the living room fixture was added to enhance the ceiling.
(Below) Ramiro Road Kitchen: the designer created an open kitchen by knocking out the walls of three separate rooms. The expansive light-filled space is flanked by a cozy, yet sophisticated family room and breakfast area. Original, glass front cabinets provide extra storage in the breakfast area, which features a handsome cove ceiling original to the house. Special dry wall detail was added in the kitchen. For information about the tour, call (626) 799-8447 or (626) 792-8080.
questions from the audience, as well as read some passages. The book is available at Arcadia’s The Book Rack, 204 S. First Ave., as well as on Kindle., The Nook, at Vroman’s Book Store and at CliffFalls.com. Drama students from Arcadia High School will present dramatic interpretations of two short scenes from the story about a former child TV star running from his past and the pressure of expectations who is invited to a mega-church where the spotlight and demands present another challenge. Free refreshments will be provided by Togo’s sandwich shop in Arcadia
Champagne Membership Brunch Sept. 21 at Arcadia Woman's Club Historic Clubhouse, 324 S. First Ave. President Barbara Lampman and Membership Chair Mary Foley invite the women in the area who would like to learn more about the 97-yearold Arcadia Woman’s Club, to be their guests for a delicious brunch on Wednesday,
September 21st, 11:30 a.m. A pre-luncheon champagne and mimosa reception will be enjoyed as members greet and meet. Call (626) 446-0857. Reservations are a must.
Thursday, September 22, 6 to 9 p.m. • Santa Anita Park Join us trackside under the stars for our only major fundraiser of the year! Silent and live auctions, dinner, live music and more — including the presentation of our 2011 Golden Plate awards.
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Local Novelist at ‘One Community, One Book' Oct. 2 A panel of Arcadia religious leaders and young community residents will discuss pressures to meet expectations and the religious themes of a new novel written by a local author who will be the featured guest at the second annual Arcadia’s Best Foundation “One Community, One Book” program at 2 p.m., Sunday, October 2, in Jordan/Fellowship Hall of the Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 400 W. Duarte Rd., Arcadia. Residents are encouraged to read the provocative and inspirational novel Cliff Falls by C.B. Shiepe, who will be interviewed and answer
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Free Event! Brasil Brazil on September in South Pasadena A free “Back to School Labor Day Concert Celebration,” featuring the dynamic Latin jazz rhythms of Brasil Brazil, will be presented by the South Pasadena Arts Council (SPARC) in partnership with the South Pasadena Public Library on Thursday, September 1, 6:308:30 p.m., on the El Centro Street side of the library grounds near Diamond Avenue, adjacent to Farmers’ Market. Brasil Brazil, the critically acclaimed Brazilian vocal duo of Ana Gazzola and Sonia Santos, will perform popular Brazilian music in a variety of styles with an uplifting Carnaval beat. “Gazzola and Santos have developed a musical for-
mula based on a slick, well crafted display of movement and music,” wrote jazz expert Don Hackman in the Los Angeles Times, with a “vocal togetherness’ that is ‘as brightly colored as their outfits.” So bring a chair or a blanket, grab some food at the Farmer’s Market and come enjoy the Latin sounds of Brasil Brazil. The concert is supported in part by the South Pasadena Public Library, The South Pasadena Arts Council, the South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce and Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich. (The non-profit Pasadena Arts Council serves as SPARC’s fiscal sponsor.)
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Assembly Rules Committee “Fails Math Test” Stanford Non-profit Refutes Recent Budget Continued from page 2 Either way, the Assembly Rules Committee has failed to fulfill its obligation to reliably disclose information about how the Assembly spends our taxpayer money and should do so promptly and accurately.” “The conclusions of the Stanford students are particularly alarming for me personally and for the State of California,” added Portantino. “The Stanford researches have spent the weekend cross-referencing the mis-
leading numbers released by the Rules Committee and the data available on the Assembly’s own web page and their conclusions are startling. They have completely exposed the clumsy attempt to falsely portray me in a bad light and exposed petty politics at its worst. The actions of the Assembly leaders not only undermine the public’s trust, they raise serious constitutional questions.” “I am asking the legislature to join me in requesting a
complete and thorough audit of the State Assembly’s budget and expenditures. I am calling on both houses of the Legislature to immediately adopt AB 1129 to make the State Legislature compliant with the same public records disclosure that every other state agency does in our great state. The games must end and the public must have access to accurate and comprehensive information.”
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Emergency Preparedness BY AMY LEONG Reaching out to the community, Red Cross stands fully prepared and ready to go in any situation. This time, destination Arcadia High School. Last Thursday, August 25, members from the local Arcadia Red Cross Chapter helped to prepare emergency kits for each classroom on Arcadia High
School’s campus. Totaling about 80 bags to fill, diligent members wasted no time to check supplies at their assigned stations. With about 4-7 items to put in at each station, the members were truly hard at work. Each bag was filled with numerous items, including bandages, cold packs, band aids, flash-
lights, playing cards, water, and more. Making sure to check each bag thoroughly, the 5 hours spent at Arcadia High helping Assistant Principal Mr. John Finn was all worth it, as we not only gained safety for our classrooms, but also a deeper appreciation for emergency preparedness.
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Detectives Arrest Father For Child's Death Continued from page 1 of crimes to heart and it is satisfying knowing that the person responsible for murdering this little girl is in custody,” stated Chief of Police Phillip L. Sanchez.
Suspect Jackson was booked on murder and remains in custody on $1,000.000 bail. Anyone who may have additional informa-
tion regarding this crime is asked to call the Pasadena Police Department at (626)744-4241.
The Hilarious ‘Flower Drum Song’ comes to the Historic San Gabriel Mission Playhouse The San Gabriel Valley Music Theatre and their Award Winning Creative Team which brought last year’s smash hit Miss Saigon to the San Gabriel Valley are mounting one of the most beloved musicals of all time, Rodgers and Hammersteins’ Flower Drum Song, over the weekend of October 1 and 2, 2011. Taking place at the Historic 1,400 seat San Gabriel Mission Playhouse, this opulent production is directed by Ray A. Rochelle, and will feature a stellar cast of performers accompanied by a live twenty-piece lavish orchestra conducted by Maestro Richard Allen. Producer Bobby Hundley says, “Flower Drum Song remains one of the most popular musicals of all time not only because of the fantastic score and terrific characters but it was such a progressive work for its day. In a fitting tribute, SGVMT will be honoring Hollywood Screen Legend Nancy Kwan at a dinner and performance in her honor for paving the way for Asian artists into the mainstream Hollywood and Broadway limelight. We’re honored to be associated
with Ms. Kwan and have the chance to bring this beautiful and funny masterpiece to our community.” Nancy Kwan was the original Linda Low in the film version of Flower Drum Song and recently released a powerful, feature documentary about her life entitled: Ka Shen’s Journey. SGVMT will be hosting a VIP dinner
and performance package; hosted by restaurant Mission 261 in conjunction with the October 1 and 2 Flower Drum Song performances. Flower Drum Song features such hits as “I Enjoy Being A Girl” “A Hundred Million Miracles” “Grant Avenue” and “Love Look Away” while telling the tale of Mei-Li, who flees Mao’s
communist China after the murder of her father and finds herself in San Francisco’s Chinatown. This naïve young refugee is befriended by Wang, who is struggling to keep the Chinese opera tradition alive despite his son’s determination to turn the old opera house into a swingin’ Western-style nightclub. A unique blending of American razz-ma-tazz and stylized Chinese opera traditions creates a beautifully theatrical tapestry. The wonderful score, by turns lushly romantic and showbiz-brassy, retains all of its luster in this lovely new version of an American classic. Mei-Li’s gradual assimilation is informed by her realization that the old and new can coexist when there is respect for both. For more information regarding tickets to this fantastic Broadway musical or our special Gala Dinner, please call 626-282-1440 or visit us online at: www.sgvmusictheatre.org. Tickets start as low as $20. This production is generously sponsored by the Hilton San Gabriel and Wells Fargo.
Paseo Colorado hosts the annual business expo and mini-taste of September 29th The annual Pasadena Chamber of Commerce Business Showcase and Mini-Taste of Pasadena will be held at Paseo Colorado on Thursday, September 29th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Vendors and exhibitors will set up in the public area of the outdoor mall. New Chamber member restaurants are invited to provide free food samples to visitors. The annual showcase and expo is an inexpensive way for businesses to promote their products and services to the Pasadena community. The showcase is also a great business-to-business networking event. The Foothill Workforce Investment Board is a major sponsor of the event. The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce Business Showcase, and Mini-Taste of Pasa-
dena will be held at the Paseo Colorado at 260 East Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena. This year’s event will feature exhibits by a wide variety of Pasadena area businesses. Exhibitor parking will be validated, visitors get 90 minutes of free parking. Participation is open to anyone and Pasadena Chamber membership is not required, though Chamber membership means discounted fees for Showcase participation. To promote their distinctive menus, several new member restaurants will provide samples of their fare for those in attendance. Businesses pay for exhibition space, but the public is invited to attend for free. In conjunction with the event, El Cholo and Noor Restaurant and Ballroom will
host happy hours for those attending the event at their restaurants on the second floor at Paseo Colorado. Our Business Showcase is the Chamber’s largest networking event. Dozens of businesses take advantage of the opportunity to present their products and services to other businesses and those from the public who attend. We are hopeful the new location will make the event more accessible to the general public, as well. Those who would like to be exhibitors or who would like more information about the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce Business Showcase can call the Chamber office at (626) 795-3355 or visit the web site at www.pasadena-chamber.org or email leanne@pasadena-chamber.org.
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A paddock guard at Santa Anita for a half-century, John Shear gained national accolades for his selfless bravery early this year when, at age 90, he saved a young girl from serious injury while doing his job. Shear will be the featured subject on the next installment of HRTV’s award-winning “Inside Information” documentary series, set for Sunday, Sept. 4 at 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT. The show will provide a retrospective look at his unforgettable act in shielding the young girl from a loose horse in the Santa Anita paddock in March, as well as a deeper look at the determined, hard-working English-born gentleman who grew up to love horses, and how they have brought him face-toface with some of the most
famous, and infamous, people in history. The show will include never-before-seen footage of the fateful March afternoon when Shear risked his own life, and suffered critical injuries that kept him in the hospital for more than a month. In addition, it will include a candid conversation with the affable, understated Shear, about his life, difficult in his younger years, and the many people he’s met along the way. Shear is an institution at the renowned Southern California track, and interviews with John’s son, Mike, his wife Diane, and Santa Anita officials provide a testament to his love for Santa Anita, and his resolute determination to man his usual paddock post for the track’s Winter/ Spring meeting on Dec. 26
Shooting Investigation August 27, 2011 at approximately 12:50 a.m., patrol officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop in the area of Los Robles Avenue and Buckeye Street. The driver/suspect fled from the officers and an officer involved shooting ultimately occurred. Officers conducted a yard to yard search in the area and a suspect
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Had A Bear Scare Recently? Learn the Facts. BY SUSAN MOTANDER In response to an increased number of bear reports and interactions in the city, Monrovia has invited a wildlife biologist from the California Department of Fish and Game to speak to the community according to Lt. Zeke Cerecerez of Monrovia Police Department. On Wednesday, September 7, at 6:30 p.m. Rebecca Barossa will make a presentation to concerned citizens at the Monrovia Community
Center. Cerecerez said that after a power point presentation on dealing with bears in the wilderness/urban interface area, Barossa will accept questions from those in attendance. There will also be members of MPD and the City’s Animal Control force to answer additional questions. For further information, contact MPD on its business line, 256-8000.
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Some Questions Come to Surface in Citizen's Letter Continued from page 1 additional questions in the hopes of getting some clarifification from officials about the ‘vacant’ council seat caused by Clarene Shaw’s military deployment. Mayor Lutz will address the letter Tuesday evening at City Council. “TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California 91016 FR: Dr. Jules S. Bagneris, III. Re: The City Council Seat Vacancy I hereby request that an item be placed on the agenda for the September 6, 2011 Monrovia City Council meeting to determine whether the City Council seat held vacant since July 6, 2011 is to be filled by an appointment or special election as referenced by state law. I believe a decision of this magnitude requires those with decisionmaking authority to allow the electorate as well as all stakeholders in the community to be invited to share their views at a public meeting. The City Council has not taken official action regarding this matter at a public meeting. Thank you in advance for your speedy reply to this request. FR: Dr. Jules S. Bagneris, III. cc: City Manager, City Clerk, City Treasurer Responsible journalism requires that we double check facts alleged in any letters we receive. The above letter has some omissions and possible errors in facts as stated according to our research. First, the writer has contacted at least one member of the City Council seeking to be “appointed” to Clarence Shaw’s “vacant” seat. Clarence Shaw’s seat is not ‘vacant.’ At his request it is being held for him until he completes his active duty service with the United States Army. Clarence Shaw’s seat is not vacant according to City Manager Scott Ochoa; it is being ‘held’ for him. Ochoa said, “This is Clarence Shaw’s request. It is his seat.” The Reverent Bagneris
wrote that the City Council was in “violation of state law” by not appointed someone or holding a special election to fill the ‘Vacant’ seat. In fact, the city would be in violation of Section 395.8 of the Military and Veterans Code of the State of California, if it made such an appointment. 395.8. states “Any officer, elective or otherwise, who leaves or shall have left the service of any city in order to enter upon active service with the armed forces of the United States shall be reinstated and restored to his office upon his discharge or release from such active service with the armed forces; provided, such discharge or release is prior to the expiration of the term for
the armed forces, whichever event first occurs.” The important and applicable words are that the office “shall not be considered vacant” and “may appoint.” According to Ochoa, it was Shaw’s request that his office not be considered vacant and in respect of that request and his service to this community and the country, the seat is being held open for him. When considered vacant, the office of an elected official must be filled by an appointment or the holding of a special election to fill the vacancy. According the City Attorney Craig Steele, “This office is not vacant.” He went on to explain that to be considered ‘vacant’ the office holder must have resigned, or be considered incapacitated (that incapacity can be up to and including death). “ I gave and entire brief to the council before the council meeting at which Shaw announced his activation,” Steele said. Shaw was in attendance when the Mayor publicly accepted his announcement and said that his seat would be held for him. Ochoa also pointed out that with current technology and considering that Shaw is still within the boundaries of the United States, he can reach other members of the City Council and his constituents can reach him. Ochoa said that should the need arise, the city planned to investigate technological means of holding a meeting with Shaw in his current location. “I don’t anticipate the need for such a meeting, but we can work it out if necessary.” All e-mails received by the City Council and weekly reports of the City Manager are sent to Shaw. He also has the ability to retrieve those messages immediately and, when his commitments to his military duty allow, to check with City Hall for phone messages left for him. “It is not as if we cannot reach him,” said Ochoa. The number for Monrovia City Hall is (626) 932-5550. Callers who wish to reach Shaw need to ask for his voice mail. The simplier method it
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Continued from page 1 is on tap for this Saturday, September 3 through Sunday, October 2. The largest county fair in the nation promises 23 days of fun for all by offering an eclectic mix of world-class concerts, educational, diverse and interactive exhibits, mouth-watering food, unique shopping, exciting horse racing, a thrilling carnival and a complete collection of arts, crafts and agriculture .The fun includes L.A. County Fair ‘s End of Summer Concert Series presented by Toyota which has 19 nights of grandstand entertainment—an eclectic concert lineup and three nights of monster trucks, high flying FMX competition and a wild demolition derby. Highlight acts include OneRepublic, En Vogue & Salt-N-Pepa, Xtreme Muzik the Tour starring Big & Rich and Gretchen Wilson, Gloria Trevi, The Beach Boys and Earth, Wind & Fire among others. “Live Healthy” returns following a banner debut in 2010. This year the exhibition, featuring more than 50 actual human bodies and organs,
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San Gabriel Mission to Celebrate 240th Birthday with Fiesta BY MICHELLE R. BROWN The historic San Gabriel Mission will celebrate its 240th birthday with the annual Fiesta on Labor Day Weekend. The Fiesta will begin with the Ringing of the Bells Ceremony at 6 p.m. Friday Sept. 2, and the activities will carry on throughout the weekend to Sunday, Sept. 4. The Fiesta will feature a Blessing of the Fiesta Grounds, Children and Pet’s Costume Contest, Blessing of the Animals, Re-enactments, History Reception, Birthday Cake Celebration, Founders’ Memorial Mass, Royal Court Contest, and more. The GabrielenoTongva American Indians will join re-enactors of Fr. Junipero Serra, Klaus “Adobe Man” Duebbert, a blacksmith, a wool spinner, soldiers, and others in
the mission gardens from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday. Twins Elizabeth and Julie Sanchez, will be performing native Mexican and Spanish dances along with their teacher of 11 years Carolina Russek. Ms. Russek has been teaching dance at the mission for 13 years, and the girls began taking lessons from her when they were in second grade. Also at the Fiesta will be the Royal Court Contest, with new Queen Krystal Gil (age 16) and Princesses Melanie Ramirez (16) and Claudia Gonzalez (17). The Court represents the Mission throughout the year at Church, civic, and social events. The fiesta will include religious, historical and cultural events, small and large rides, game booths,
bingo, international foods, entertainment in the evenings, and prize drawings totaling over $10,000. Guests are invited to purchase ride coupons on pre-sale after Sunday Masses in August and in the Parish Office during the week. The pre-sale price is 25 percent off the Fiesta price; $15 for 24 coupons, and the price of rides varies from 2-4 coupons. The Fiesta will be open Friday from 6 p.m. – midnight, and Saturday and Sunday from noon to midnight. The Mission Museum and gardens will be open free of cost from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. that weekend. For more information, call the Mission Rectory Office at (626)-457-3035 or visit www.sangabrielmission.net.
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Carell Movie More Sweet Than Cynical (Crazy, Stupid, Love) MOVIE REVIEW BY MICHAEL J. GONZALEZ Steve Carell certainly didn’t need my $11.50 this past weekend. His latest film, Crazy, Stupid, Love has grossed almost seventymillion dollars in five weeks at the box office, a respectable figure, considering its modest production budget.
I had been avoiding this film because romantic comedies in general don’t usually appeal to me. Movies like The Break-up, Sideways, or Garden State that are considered dramatic comedies don’t come around too often. But, while Love still treads the
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CALENDAR Featured Event Pacific Asia Museum hosts Gaden Jangtse Monks The Gaden Jangtse Buddhist Monks will reside at Pasadena’s Pacific Asia Museum from Friday Sept. 7 to Tuesday Sept. 11. On Wednesday, admission is free for a 10 a.m. Opening Blessing and mandala lecture by Geshe Tenzin Sherab. There will be a series of other events including the creation of a sand mandala and a butter sculpture (floral form). For more info visit www.pacificasiamuseum.org or call (626)-449-2742 ext. 22.
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Healthcare Professionals Job Fair & Career Event The Pasadena Convention Center will host a job fair on Friday, Sept. 7 from 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. for networking with a variety of local healthcare employers looking to fill open positions. Free educational classes are also offered from 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. covering the topics of professional development, management training, and more. There will also be games, prizes, and giveaways. For more info visit www.advanceweb.com Sierra Madre Neighborhood Meeting A neighborhood meeting to receive public input for a proposed senior assisted living facility will be held on Wednesday, September 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the Sierra Madre Recreation Center. Members of the public are invited to view the proposed plans and talk with representatives of the developer and City staff. A presentation on the proposed project will begin
at 7:15 p.m. The Recreation Center is located at 611 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. For more info call (626)355-7138. Disaster Preparedness Presentation On Thursday, September 8 at 10:30 a.m., the American Red Cross will host a free emergency preparedness presentation for Monrovia residents at the Monrovia Community Center. Information will be given on building survival kits, creating disaster plans, survival tips, and the impacts of natural disasters. For more info call (626)256-8246. Bargain Book Table at Sierra Madre Library The Sierra Madre Library will have a Bargain Book Table Sale Tuesday, Sept. 6 through Saturday, Sept. 10 during the library’s open hours. The table is replenished daily and books are $1 each. For more info visit www.sierramadre.lib. ca.us or call (626)-355-7186. Nutrition and Healthy Living Workshop The Rosemead Library will offer a free Nutri-
tion and Healthy Living Workshop on Thursday, September 1 at 6 p.m. presented by Valley Health and Wellness Center. Rosemead Library is located at 8800 Valley Blvd., Rosemead. For more info call (626)-573-5220. Lunchtime Movies in Temple City Temple City will host a free movie viewing the first and third Thursday of each month beginning Thursday, September 1 at 12:30 p.m. The movies are for adults age 55+, and the September 1 movie will be “The King’s Speech,” an amazing story about the Duke of York and his quest to overcome a debilitating speech impediment. The movie will take place at Live Oak Park Community Center. For more info, call (626)-285-2171 ext. 2358. Community Movie Night There will be a free movie night at Otis Gordon Sports Park in Duarte. The movie will be Toy Story 3 and will start at 7:30 p.m. There will also be free food from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
The Park is located at 2351 Central Ave., Duarte. For more info call (626)-3595671 ext. 316. Friends of the Parks Annual Rummage Sale The El Monte Friends of the Parks will hold their Annual Rummage Sale on Friday, September 2 and Saturday, September 3 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. at 3210 Merced Avenue, El Monte. For more info call (626)-580-2001.
SPECIAL EVENTS San Gabriel Bell Applications
Applications are open for the San Gabriel Bell Awards. The program recognizes and honors completed projects that enhance the architectural and economic vitality of the residential and business communities. Applications are due by Friday, September 9. Nomination forms can be picked up at the Community Development Department at City Hall, or via www.sangabrielcity. com. Rosemead’s 2nd Annual Run for the Memorial The City of Rosemead will host their 2nd Annual Run
for the Memorial, a 5k run and a 1 mile run/walk on Saturday, September 10 at 8 a.m. The event will start at the UFC Gym, located at 8920 Glendon Way and end at Rosemead City Hall, 8838 E. Valley Blvd. The early registration deadline is September 1, and early registrants will not only have to pay $30 for the 5k and $15 for the 1 mile walk/run rather than $40 for the 5k or $25 for the walk/run, but they will also receive a goody bag with an event T-shirt and other donated items. Proceeds from the event will help fund a 10th Anniversary September 11 Memorial at Rosemead City Hall. For more info or to register, visit www.cityofrosemead. org or call (626)-569-2160. LOCAL GOVERNMENT City Council Meetings Azusa – 7:30 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of each month in the Civic
Auditorium, located at 213 E. Foothill Blvd. Duarte – 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month in the Community Center located at 1600 Huntington Dr. El Monte – First and third Tuesdays of each month at City Hall East, located at 11333 Valley Blvd. Call (626)-580-2001 for times and more info. Rosemead – 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month in the City Hall Council Chambers, located at 8838 E. Valley Blvd.
San Gabriel – 7:30 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of each month in the Council Chambers, located at 425 S. Mission Dr. Temple City – First and third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Civic Center, located at 5938 Kauffman Avenue.
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Jolson at the Winter Garden AL JOLSON, once dubbed as The World’s Greatest Entertainer, will return to North Hollywood at the historic El Portal Theatre in the person of critically acclaimed Broadway actor, MIKE BURSTYN (Winner of Two Israeli “Oscars”; Broadway: Barnum; Off-Broadway: Lansky) starring in the titular role as Al Jolson. The Los Angeles Premiere of the new musical, JOLSON AT THE WINTER GARDEN, will be backed by a live on stage band and three backup singers. The musical is a recreation of Al Jolson’s famous Sunday concerts at the noted New York Broadway theatre, the Winter Garden. A Limited Engagement of the new musical will be presented at the El Portal Theatre; 5269 Lankershim Boulevard; North Hollywood, CA 91601 from September 6 – 18, 2011 on Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. In addition, Matinee performances will be given at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. The Official Opening Night is Thursday, September 8, 2011. Tickets are $35, $50 and $60. For tickets and further information please call the Box Office at 877-SEEPLAY (877-733-7529) or buy online at www.ElPortal-
Theatre.com. Group Rates are available; please call to inquire. The view a clip from the show, please visit, http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=jUWuPMT-7vk. Born in New York to a famed family of Yiddishlanguage actors, the late Pesach Burstein and Lillian Lux, Burstyn first walked on stage at the age of three. He has enjoyed a unique international career entertaining audiences on stage, screen and television, in nightclubs and on concert stages throughout the world. The documentary, The Komediant, about Burstyn and his family, won the Israeli “Oscar.” In February and March 2011, Burstyn, who co-wrote and created his new musical, JOLSON AT THE WINTER GARDEN, debuted it at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre in Jupiter, FL to critical acclaim. He recently appeared Off-Broadway and in Los Angeles as Mayer Lansky in Lansky, which garnered him his second New York Outer Critics Circle Award nomination. He received his second New York Drama Desk Award nomination and rave reviews for his OffBroadway performance in On Second Avenue. He recently completed a sold-out concert tour of
Israel celebrating his 50th Anniversary in Show Business, and he co-starred with Valerie Harper in the National Tour of The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife. He won his New York Drama Desk Award nomination for his portrayal of Mayer Rothschild in the critically acclaimed Off-Broadway Revival of The Rothschilds. Burstyn starred on Broadway as P.T. Barnum in the Tony Award winning musical, Barnum (a role he recreated in the Dutch language production in The Netherlands). Other Broadway credits include: The Megilla, Ain’t Broadway Grand and Inquest, in which he was hissed and booed eight times a week as Roy Cohn. Off-Broadway he has appeared as host-narrator for the 92nd Street Y’s “Lyrics & Lyricists” series, he inaugurated New York City Center’s popular Encores series in Fiorello, and he starred in The Fishkin Touch, in Murray Schisgal’s Circus Life and in the revival of Neil Simon’s The Prisoner of Second Avenue. He has appeared as Tevye in Fiddler On The Roof at Salt Lake City’s Pioneer Theatre and at
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Sierra Madre School Upper Campus Opens School Year in Portables – Construction of Campus Not Yet Gone to Bid Continued from page 1 school board member Ed Honowitz. It could take 18 -24 months. All the facts and figures are available on the state website: www.appps.dgs. ca.gov/tracker. It seems clear to even the novice reader of such complex documents that the $3,100,000.00 application # 113588 was approved on 6/21/2011 and yet the state says it is now up to the architect and PUSD to go forward with the bidding process for the construction phase. The whole process of state cutbacks and state authorizations has been “ Frustrating” according to Honowitz who spoke with Sierra Madre Weekly on Monday. Honowitz is Vice president of the PUSD School Board who oversees Sierra Madre
Schools. While PUSD School officials have publicly blamed the state’s Division of the State Architect, which approves all public school construction the problem also appears to be with paperwork to and from the state from the Architects hired by PUSD. According to PUSD “The demolition of the existing campus is moving swiftly and cleanly. Almost 100% of the wood coming from the roofs and supports of the existing building is being sent to be recycled. We have only done a small amount of asphalt and concrete demolition to this point however the plan is to recycle as much of that as we can (to CMB) also. We have received backcheck comments and notes
from the Division of the State Architect for the Upper campus drawing set. Working with the Architect, it is our goal to submit plans to DSA for the Lower campus this Friday, August 20th. Turnaround time for DSA right now is approximately four months. We are what is considered a “shovel ready” project, which means we are ready to go to bid as soon as approved and stamped plans are in place. This should afford us some level of priority in review.” Sierra Madre Weekly repeatedly tried to contact the Architect for the Upper Campus Project but our calls were not returned from Pasadena Unified’s architect for the project, Fred Wesley of Pasadena-based PBWS Architects.
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Continued from page 9 to send messages via e-mail sent to the City of Monrovia, Attn: Clarence Shaw. Bagneris also made the statement to members of City Staff and at least one member of the City Council that by leaving Shaw’s seat “vacant” his “constituents” were not being represented. “There are no specific district seats for which a candidate runs and is elected. Our Council is elected by the entire population of the city. No member of the council represents a specific portion or section of the city,” Ochoa said. “Every Council
Member is elected by and represents the entire community,” he concluded. We asked Dr. Bagneris, who is a doctor of philosophy in pastoral ministry, if he would run for Mr. Shaw’s seat should it come available/ He told us “I do not expect that an election will be necessary. I do expect the council to make an interim appointment with the advice and consent of Councilman Clarence Shaw.” Bagneris cited Government Code 36512 regarding city council seats, although
the Brown Act also prohibits discussion or decisions if not posted on the agenda. For your perusal, we submit government code: 36512 for you: “ (a) If a vacancy occurs in an appointive office provided for in this chapter, the council shall fill the vacancy by appointment. A person appointed to fill a vacancy holds office for the unexpired term of the former incumbent. (b) If a vacancy occurs in
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114 days from the call of the special election. (2) Requires that a special election be held to fill a city council vacancy and the office of mayor designated pursuant to Section 34902 when petitions bearing a specified number of verified signatures are filed. The ordinance shall provide that the special election shall be held on the next regularly established election date not less than 114 days from the filing of the petition. A governing body that has enacted such an ordinance may also call a special election pursuant to subdivision (b) without waiting for the filing of a petition. (3) Provides that a person appointed to fill a vacancy on the city council holds office only until the date of a special election which shall immediately be called to fill the remainder of the term. The special election may be held on the date of the next regularly
established election or regularly scheduled municipal election to be held throughout the city not less than 114 days from the call of the special election. (d) (1) Notwithstanding subdivision (b) and Section 34902, an appointment shall not be made to fill a vacancy on a city council if the appointment would result in a majority of the members serving on the council having been appointed. The vacancy shall be filled in the manner provided by this subdivision. (2) The city council may call an election to fill the vacancy, to be held on the next regularly established election date not less than 114 days after the call. (3) If the city council does not call an election pursuant to paragraph (2), the vacancy shall be filled at the next regularly established election date.” Mayor Lutz will address the issue Tuesday September 6 at the regularly scheduled council meeting.
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A New Musical Starring: MIKE BURSTYN Two Weeks Only: September 6 – 18 Continued from page 13 the Westchester Broadway Theatre; as Nathan Detroit in Guys & Dolls with Vic Damone; in 1040, a new musical by Jerry Bock (Fiddler On The Roof) and Jerry Sterner (Other People’s Money) at the University of Houston; as Kurt Weill in Berlin To Broadway at the Coconut Grove Playhouse (Carbonell Award nomination); in Hatikva, his tribute to Israel’s 50th Anniversary and in the National Tour of the Broadway musical, Those Were The Days. In his heyday, American singer, comedian and actor Al Jolson, was dubbed as “The World’s Greatest Entertainer.” During his lifetime from May 26, 1886 – October 23, 1950, he had lived in various areas throughout the Southland, and had homes in Toluca Lake, Encino, Beverly Hills and spent a short stint in the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. He also served as Mayor of Encino at one time. Jolson was born in the Russian Empire, now part of Lithuania. He emigrated to America with his Jewish parents at the age of five. He popularized a good many songs and was known for his brash and extroverted performing style. During the 1930s
he was America’s highest paid and most famous entertainer. Between the years of 1911 – 1928, Jolson performed in nine sold-out Winter Garden shows in New York in a row on Broadway. During the course of his career, he made more than 80 hit records and embarked on 16 national and international tours. He is perhaps best remembered as the star of the first full-length talking movie, The Jazz Singer, which was made in 1927. In the 1930s he appeared in a number of successful musical films. In 1946, actor Larry Parks portrayed Al Jolson with songs dubbed in with Jolson’s real voice in the Academy Awardâ winning film, The Jolson Story. A sequel to that film, Jolson Sings Again, made its debut in 1949, garnering three Academy Awardâ nominations. Al Jolson became the first star to entertain troops oversees during World War II, as well as in 1950 when he became the first star to perform for servicemen in Korea, logging in 42 shows in 16 days. He died only weeks after returning to the United States while playing cards in his suite at the St. Francis Ho-
tel in San Francisco, where he collapsed and died of a massive heart attack at the age of 64. His last words were: “Boys, I’m going.” He is interred at Hillside Memorial Park Cemetery in Culver City, CA, where his widow commissioned architect Paul Williams to create a six-pillar marble structure mausoleum, next to a bronze statue of Jolson, resting on one knee, with arms outstretched, as if he were ready to break into another verse of his signature song, My Mammy. El Portal Theatre; 5269 Lankershim Boulevard; North Hollywood, CA 91601. A Limited Engagement of the new musical will be presented at the El Portal Theatre from September 6 – 18, 2011 on Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. In addition, Matinees performances will be given at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. The Official Opening Night is Thursday, September 8, 2011. Tickets are $35, $50 and $60. For tickets and further information please call the Box Office at 877-SEEPLAY (877-733-7529) or buy online at www.ElPortalTheatre.com
Taste of Arcadia Slated for September 19 Continued from page 1
The annual Taste of Arcadia draws thousnads of area residents and VIPs to enjoy an evening of fine foods and wines under the stars. – Photo by Terry Miller
area. Taste of Arcadia has an expanded layout design and even more culinary offerings this year from restaurants, live entertainment from Cold Duck, dancing under the stars . The event takes place at the LA County Arboretum with the spectacular San Gabriel mountains as a backdrop . “Westfield Santa Anita, is proud to be the Gold Sponsor of such a great community event”, says David Burke, Gen-
eral Manager. Along with Silver Sponsor, Methodist Hospital, here’s what some of guests had to say about The Taste of Arcadia: “Taste of Arcadia has grown to be a true Signature Event for Arcadia and a not to be missed evening .” “Wow, the food and wine are delicious”, “Can’t wait until next year”, and “I had a great time!” were just some of the enthusiastic responses heard as guests were leaving Taste of Arcadia last September. One of the
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POLICE BLOTTERS Arcadia PD
For the period of Sunday, August 21, through Saturday, August 27, the Police Department responded to 885 calls for service of which 117 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of the major incidents handled by the Department during this period. Sunday, August 21: At about 1:30 p.m., officers responded to the area of El Monte Avenue and Woodruff Avenue regarding a vandalism report. Suspect(s) spray painted multiple locations, including a utility box and several walls in the area with black spray paint. Shortly before 10:30 p.m., officers observed a suspicious Chevrolet Suburban with an attached trailer leaving the parking lot of Hometown Rentals, 102 West Las Tunas Drive. A check of the business revealed an open and unsecured gate. The vehicle and its three occupants, including a 33-year-old Hispanic female, a 37-year-old Hispanic male, and a 16-year-old Hispanic male were detained, and a record check of the suspects revealed an outstanding warrant for one of the passengers. The trailer also contained a large, gas-driven trenching machine, which had been stolen from the premises. Arrests were made for commercial burglary, grand theft, and the outstanding warrant. Monday, August 22: At approximately 3:00 p.m., a grand theft occurred at the Westfield Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue. While the victims were shopping, their grey, black and red Quasar Mountain bicycle and blue Cannondale F-4 Mountain bicycle were stolen from the parking lot. Shortly before 6:00 p.m., loss prevention personnel from Macy’s at the Westfield Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, detained two females for theft. The suspects removed shoes from their boxes to make fraudulent returns and concealed additional merchandise underneath their clothing. Both females of unknown race, ages 54 and 38, were arrested for commercial burglary. Officers determined the suspects entered the store with the intent to steal. Tuesday, August 23: At about 11:11 p.m., officers responded to the area of Santa Anita Avenue and Morlan Place regarding an attempted robbery. The suspect was described as a Black male, with grey dread locks, wearing a painter’s outfit, and armed with a knife and hammer. A subject that matched the description was located and detained. An investigation revealed the reporting party and suspect, who were both transients, had a disagreement over a place to sleep. The reporting party, a 38-year-old Black male, was arrested for falsely reporting an emergency.
At approximately 6:25 p.m., loss prevention personnel from Sephora at the Westfield Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, detained a female for theft. The suspect took merchandise, concealed it in a red bag, and walked out of the store without paying. Merchandise from four additional stores was also located in the bag. The 39-year-old Hispanic female was arrested for commercial burglary. Wednesday, August 24: At about 6:23 p.m., units were dispatched to the Arcadia Retirement Hotel, 753 W. Duarte Road, regarding a suicidal adult male. It was determined the 66-year-old male of unknown race was suffering from depression and was a danger to himself. He was transported to a local area hospital for psychiatric evaluation and treatment. Between 9:15 p.m. and 11:28 p.m., an auto theft occurred in the 100 block of North First Avenue. Suspect(s) stole a green, 2000 Dodge Durango SUV from the parking lot of the location. Thursday, August 25: Shortly before 6:00 a.m., officers responded to the 1100 block of Volante Drive regarding a suspicious circumstance. The reporting party had heard a loud “bang” and thought someone had entered his home. An area check revealed several unlocked vehicles had been entered into and ransacked, however no loss was reported. At about 3:19 p.m., units were dispatched to the Tierra Verde Park located at Camino Real Avenue and Second Avenue, regarding a suspicious Black male subject who was seen climbing trees. Officers located and detained the suspect. The 26-year-old Black male was placed under arrest for being under the influence of a controlled substance and possession of paraphernalia. Friday, August 26: Shortly after 2:00 p.m. in the 1200 block of Short Street, a resident observed a heavy-set adult male in a brown, possibly a Dodge Caravan, stop in front of the mail boxes near her home. A female subject exited the vehicle and opened each mail box. A short time later, the resident observed the same vehicle stop in front of her residence, at which time the female subject exited the vehicle and removed the mail from her mail box, and the neighbor’s mail box. Around 1:10 p.m., officers responded to the Westfield Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a commercial burglary at Victoria’s Secret. The loss prevention manager noticed a significant quantity of bras missing from the display table. After verifying the merchandise had not been sold, he viewed the store’s surveillance video which revealed two suspects quickly concealing
bras inside a plastic bag. Both suspects exited the store with a total of 61 bras. Saturday, August 27: Officers responded to the area of westbound Huntington Drive and Sunset Boulevard around 6:16 a.m. regarding a solo vehicle hit and run traffic collision. Officers observed a male subject running in and out of traffic lanes in the area of Huntington Drive and Old Ranch Road. Officers followed the subject on foot and detained him after he slipped and fell in the center median. The 27 year-old Asian male was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and hit and run. He was cited and released for both violations. At about 9:30 p.m., units were dispatched to the Westfield Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin, regarding a sexual battery re-
port that had just occurred in the Macy’s parking lot. While the victim was entering her vehicle, an adult Hispanic male grabbed her buttocks and proceeded to run south through the parking lot towards Huntington Drive. Officers quickly located and detained the suspect, whom the victim positively identified. Meanwhile, officers responded to the mall regarding a second battery report, possibly committed by the detained suspect. The second victim advised that at approximately 9:30 p.m., she was placing items into her car trunk in the Macy’s parking lot, when she felt an unknown subject approach her from behind and grab her around the waist. The subject grabbed and squeezed her buttocks while making a derogatory statement, and fled on foot through the parking lot. This victim was unable to make a positive identification. A private person’s arrest was made, and the 45-yearold Hispanic male was taken into custody for sexual battery.
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During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 579 service events, resulting in 99 investigations. Following are the last week’s highlighted issues and events: Family Disturbance / Mental Evaluation On August 20 at 7:04 p.m., po-
lice responded to a family disturbance in the 900 block of West Olive Avenue. A mother and her 17-year-old son became involved in an argument. During the argument, the son expressed a desire to hurt himself. The son had been drinking alcohol and the mother reported that he had recently been depressed. The son was taken to a hospital and held for mental evaluation. Driving Under the Influence / Hit and Run Traffic Collision With Injury - Two Suspects Arrested On August 21 at 1:56 a.m., a male and two female subjects were riding in a Toyota truck in the 700 block of Ridge-
side Drive, returning home from a party. The male driver and female front passenger began to argue, and the female grabbed the steering wheel from the driver, causing him to crash into a parked car. The driver fled the area, but was located by an officer. The driver and female passenger were intoxicated. The driver was arrested for driving under the influence and felony hit and run with injury. The front female passenger was arrested for public intoxication and for interfering with the driver of the vehicle. The second female passenger was taken to a hospital for back pain. Driving Under the Influence - Suspect Arrested On August 21 at 12:06 a.m., an officer on patrol came across a vehicle parked partially in the street at Walker and El Norte with its engine running and the driver sleeping behind the wheel. The driver was determined to be driving under the influence and was arrested. Commercial Burglary On August 22 at 4:11 a.m., officers responded to a business in the 900 block of West Huntington on an alarm activation. Upon arrival, they discovered a smashed window. A responsible party arrived and reported that several cell phones and one computer monitor were taken. Investigation continuing. Commercial Burglary On August 22 at 11:39 a.m., an officer responded to a business in the 1500 block of South California regarding a burglary. Unknown suspect(s) cut the chain link fence around an outside yard and made entry into a secured area where merchandise is kept. Investigation continuing.
72-Hour Hold / Mental Evaluation On August 23 at 8:44 a.m., a resident in the 1600 block of Pilgrim Way reported that her grandson was threatening suicide. When officers arrived, the subject became uncooperative and was combative. He struggled with officers as they attempted to take him into custody for his own safety. One officer sustained a minor injury during the incident. The subject was taken to a hospital, where he was held for 72-hour mental evaluation. Grand Theft Auto On August 23 at 2:49 p.m., a resident in the 900 block of South Ivy reported his vehicle had been stolen. He reported he had brought a male subject to his house to put some music together. The suspect told the victim he had left his wallet in the victim’s vehicle. The victim handed the subject the keys to his vehicle. The suspect entered the vehicle and drove away, heading west on Huntington toward the freeway. The victim’s vehicle is a silver, 2000 BMW 740i. Investigation continuing. Brandishing a Weapon On August 23 at 4:40 p.m., a subject/victim was sitting in his vehicle in a business parking lot in the 500 block of West Huntington. Another subject in a vehicle parked next to his displayed an offensive hand gesture after the victim asked him what was wrong. A female passenger in the vehicle brandished a gun and the suspects drove off. The victim followed the suspect vehicle and last saw it heading eastbound on Duarte at Myrtle. The suspect vehicle is described as an older model Izusu Rodeo. The investigation is continuing. Residential Burglary On August 24 at 4:52 a.m., an officer on patrol noticed a large hole in a fumigation tent on a residence in the 100 block of Stedman Place. The hole was directly outside a window; the window was wide open and a light was on. An officer watched the location for some time, but no one was located in or around the house. The location was checked for loss after it was safe to enter and it was discovered that a 42-inch television had been stolen from the residence. Investigation continuing.
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During the week of Sunday, August 21st, to Saturday August 27th, the Sierra Madre Police Department responded to approximately 239 calls for service. See crimereports.com for updated information. Sunday, August 21st: 3:57 AM- Disorderly Conduct/ Drunk in Public, 100 blk. N. Hermosa Ave. Officers arrested a 26-year old man for public intoxication and took him to Pasadena Police Department for booking. 5:06 PM- Petty Theft, 300 blk. W.
Sierra Madre Blvd. A suspect stole a locked blue/purple Trek Single Track 930 mountain bike from the sidewalk area between the morning of Saturday August 20th and the evening of Sunday August 21st. Tuesday, August 23rd: 8:28 AM- Petty Theft , 100 blk. E. Mira Monte Ave. Unknown suspect(s) entered an unlocked parked car between the evening of August 22nd and the morning of August 23rdand removed a Garmin GPS, 12 assorted gift cards, and $230.00 in cash. 1:29 PM- Information Report No Crime, Rancho Rd and Orange Grove Ave.This incident involves a passenger pointing a handgun at another car. Officer stopped the car and later determined that no gun was involved but a video camera was used. 1:54 PM- Use of Another’s Personal Identification to Obtain Credit/ Etc. This incident involves an unknown suspect(s) making six fraudulent charges to the victim’s debit card. Total loss value is $1,418. Wednesday, August 24th: 10:53 AM- Grand Theft Exceeding $950, 300 blk. Auburn Ave. Unknown suspect(s) entered an unlocked car between the evening of Monday August 21st and the morning of Tuesday August 22nd and removed a black gym bag that contained 100 music compact discs, an expired California Driver’s License and two yoga bands. Thursday, August 25th: 1:25 PM- Counterfeit/Forged Handwriting of Another, 100 blk. W. Sierra Madre Blvd. A 50-60 year old black male subject attempted to withdraw money, without permission, from another person’s Chase Bank account using a fraudulent California Driver’s license. The driver’s license had the personal information of another person. The suspect left the bank prior to the officer’s arrival. 3:22 PM- Use of Another’s Personal Identification to Obtain Credit/Etc, 400 blk. Mount Wilson TL. This incident involves an unknown suspect(s) trying to use a fraudulent check. 6:32 PM- Residential Burglary, 100 blk. Grove LN. Unknown subject(s) entered a locked residence from the west bedroom window and ransacked the house. The subject(s) entered the master bedroom and removed $11.00 from a Coach pouch. The suspect(s) left in an unknown direction. Saturday, August 27th: 1:28 AM- DUI Alcohol/Drugs, Michillinda Ave and Sears Way. An officer stopped a 45-year old South Pasadena motorist for a Vehicle Code violation and determined that the driver was under the influence of alcohol. The driver was arrested and transported to Pasadena Police Department for booking.
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Starting a new business? Fictitious Business Name Filings The following person(s) is (are) doing business as SOMERSET AND MAPLE, LLC, 112 E Chapman Avenue, Suite D , Orange, CA 92866. This business is conducted by a limited liability company (llc). Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: Somerset and Maple, LLC (CA), 112 E Chapman Avenue, Suite D , Orange, CA 92866; Shucri Yaghi, Manager. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on July 29, 2011. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly August 29, 2011, September 5, 2011, September 12, 2011, September 19, 2011
The Arcadia Fire Department responded to a variety of emergency calls during the week of August 21, 2011 through August 27, 2011. The following is a breakdown of incident types for this period: Incident Type Count Fires: 1 EMS/Rescues: 58 Hazardous Materials: 5 Good Intent Calls: 10 Service Calls: 9 False Alarms: 9 Total Incident Count: 92 Sunday, August 21 At 6:57 p.m., Engine 106 and Engine 107 responded to the report of a vehicle fire on the eastbound 210 Freeway. Engine 106 arrived on scene and found a disabled tractor-trailer with a vegetation fire adjacent to the vehicle between the street and the freeway sound wall. Fire crews extinguished, overhauled and investigated the fire. Compressed Air Foam was utilized to prevent reignition. The cause of the fire was determined to be a smoldering tire that separated from a vehicle and landed in the vegetation. Monday, August 22 At 8:11 a.m., Engine 107 responded to a natural gas leak in the 100 block of Olive Avenue in the City of Monrovia. Fire Crews discovered a broken natural gas line to the outside front of a large residential complex. Arcadia Fire Department personnel assisted in the evacuation of the structure and remained on scene until the leak was controlled by Southern California Gas Company. Tuesday, August 23
At 4:18 p.m., Engine 107, Rescue Ambulance 105, along with units from Pasadena Fire Department, responded to a traffic collision with reported injuries on the eastbound 210 Freeway at Santa Anita Avenue. Fire personnel evaluated one patient suffering from minor to moderate injuries. The patient received advanced life support measures at scene; including full spinal immobilization, oxygen therapy, intravenous access, and cardiac monitoring. The patient was transported to Arcadia Methodist Hospital Emergency Department for further evaluation and treatment. Wednesday, August 24 At 10:25 a.m., Engine 105 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to a medical assist in the 00 block of East Live Oak Avenue. Fire crews evaluated a male patient who was suffering from left-side weakness, poor facial symmetry and unequal grips. The patient received advanced life support measures on scene; including a 12-lead electrocardiogram, intravenous access, and oxygen therapy. The patient was enrolled in the Los Angeles County FastMag (Stroke) Study and transported to Arcadia Methodist Hospital for further evaluation and treatment. Thursday, August 25 At 8:03 a.m., Engine 106 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to a medical assist at the intersection of West Colorado Boulevard and Michillinda Avenue. Fire personnel evaluated a male patient who was suffering from an altered mental status. The
patient received advanced life support measures at the scene; including oxygen therapy, intravenous access, blood glucose monitoring and cardiac monitoring. The patient was transported to Arcadia Methodist Hospital for further evaluation and treatment. Friday, August 26 At 11:44 p.m., Truck 105, Engine 107, Battalion 105, with units from Monrovia Fire Department, responded to a vehicle collision with the report of persons trapped on the westbound 210 Freeway at Santa Anita Avenue. Fire crews evaluated a two-vehicle collision where all occupants had self-extricated. Fire paramedics assessed the vehicle occupants for injuries. All occupants refused additional treatment and ambulance transport. The scene was released to the California Highway Patrol. Saturday, August 27 At 10:55 a.m., Engine 105 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to a medical assist in the 300 block of South Santa Anita Avenue. Fire personnel evaluated a male patient who was suffering from an altered mental status. The patient received advanced life support at the scene; including oxygen therapy, cardiac monitoring, intravenous access, and blood glucose monitoring. The patient was determined to have low blood sugar. Fire paramedics administered dextrose to stabilize the patient. The patient was transported to Arcadia Methodist Hospital for further evaluation and treatment.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2011068215 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as STOP 4CLOSURE NETWORK, 65 Pine Avenue 728, Long Beach, CA 90802. This business is conducted by a limited liability company (llc). Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed herein. Signed: Vedra Holdings LLC (CA), 65 Pine Avenue 728, Long Beach, CA 90802; Don Gonzalez, Secretary. The statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on July 20, 2011. NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law (See Section 14400 et seq., Business and Professional Code). Pub. Monrovia Weekly August 1, 2011, August 8, 2011, August 15, 2011, August 22, 2011
Public Notices NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 110040463 Title Order No. 11-0032344 Investor/ Insurer No. 106775420 APN No. 5778-003-097 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/14/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by YUNG TAK OH, A SINGLE MAN, dated 10/14/2005 and recorded 10/21/05, as Instrument No. 05 2540974, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 09/08/2011 at 10:30AM, At the West side of the Los Angeles County Courthouse, directly facing Norwalk Blvd., 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 588 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE UNIT D, ARCADIA, CA, 91007. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $334,462.94. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 08/17/2011 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By:-- Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 4060852 08/18/2011, 08/25/2011, 09/01/2011
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA11-442681-VF Order #: 813530 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/30/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLA-
File your DBA with us at filedba.com NATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): LAURENCE RUBIN, AN UNMARRIED MAN Recorded: 12/11/2007 as Instrument No. 20072712970 in book XXX , page XXX of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 8/29/2011 at 10:30:00 AM Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $280,772.52 The purported property address is: 871 CINNAMON LN #69 DUARTE, CA 91010 Assessor’s Parcel No. 8531-022-091 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Bank of America 475 Crosspoint Parkway Getzville NY 14068 Pursuant to California Civil Code §2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [1] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [2] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-573-1965 or Login to: www.priorityposting. com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is inten ded to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. IDSPub #0007902 8/8/2011 8/15/2011 8/22/2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File No. 7777.16192 Title Order No. 110236258 MIN No. 100031800510504891 APN 8507-005-069 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/01/05. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in §5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. Trustor(s): TONY COCHA AND DIANA CALLE, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 04/12/05, as Instrument No. 05 0835892,of Official Records of LOS ANGELES County, California. Date of Sale: 09/07/11 at 1:00 PM Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA The purported property address is: 1608 SOUTH MAYFLOWER AVE NO. D, MONROVIA, CA 91016 Assessors Parcel No. 8507-005-069 The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $283,950.15. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid, plus interest. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the beneficiary, the Trustor or the trustee. Date: August 17, 2011 NORTHWEST TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC., as
Trustee Melissa Myers, Authorized Signatory 1241 E. Dyer Road, Suite 250, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Sale Info website: www.USA-Foreclosure. com or www.Auction.com Automated Sales Line: 714-277-4845 or 800-280-2832 Reinstatement and Pay-Off Requests: (866) 387-NWTS THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FEI # 1002.201639: 08/18/2011,08/25/2011,09/01/2011 Trustee Sale No. 1118 Loan No. HUNTINGTON Title Order No. 116000375 APN 5783-009-077 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/15/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 9/15/2011 at 10:30AM, Parker Foreclosure Services, LLC as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded on 03/14/2005 as Document number 05-0575201 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: Rick Starr an Unmarried Man, as Trustor, John Jurovic, an Unmarried Man, as to an undivided 50% interest and Maurice W. Black and Sandra Black, Husband and Wife, as to an undivided 50% interest as Tenants in Common, as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, 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 a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At: At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: Legal description As more fully described in said Deed of Trust. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 818 W. Huntington Drive 4, Arcadia, CA 91007-6621. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $124,103.26 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The Beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. 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. Date: 8/22/2011 Parker Foreclosure Services, LLC, PO Box 2940 Ventura, CA 93002-2940 (800) 570-3500 Donald D. Parker, President P871707 8/25, 9/1, 09/08/2011 Arcadia Weekly
Trustee Sale No. 805-055991 Loan No. 0596550319 Title Order No. 4136222 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05-07-2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 11-08-2011 at 10:30 AM, PLM LENDER SERVICES, INC. as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 05-24-2007, Book , Page , Instrument 20071263840 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: LILIA RODRIGUEZ, A SINGLE WOMAN, as Trustor, ‘’MERS’’ MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR EXCEL FUNDING AND THEIR SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, EXCEL FUNDING, A CORPORATION, as Lender, will sell at public auction the trustor’s interest in the property described below, to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. The sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE POMONA SUPERIOR COURTS BUILDING; 350 W. MISSION BLVD., POMONA, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $373,032.61 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property purported as: 5344 GARYPARK AVE , ARCADIA, CA 91006 APN Number: 8572-016-012 The
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Starting a new business? File your DBA with us at filedba.com undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. DATE: 08-19-2011 FOR TRUSTEE’S SALES INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL (714) 573-1965, OR VISIT WEBSITE: www.priorityposting.com PLM LENDER SERVICES, INC., AS TRUSTEE 46 N. Second Street Campbell, CA 95008 (408)370-4030 JOHN LOWRIE, FORECLOSURE TECHNICIAN PLM LENDER SERVICES, INC. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. P871353 8/25, 9/1, 09/08/2011 Arcadia Weekly NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 110043070 Title Order No. 11-0034301 Investor/ Insurer No. 137935979 APN No. 8509-021-006 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/23/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by JOSE L JIMENEZ, AKA JOSE LUIS JIMENEZ, AND ANA V JIMENEZ, AKA ANA VICTORIA JIMENEZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 05/23/2006 and recorded 05/31/06, as Instrument No. 06 1185834, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 09/15/2011 at 10:30AM, At the West side of the Los Angeles County Courthouse, directly facing Norwalk Blvd., 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2157 PECK RD, MONROVIA, CA, 910164766. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $423,505.10. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 08/19/2011 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 4062037 08/25/2011, 09/01/2011, 09/08/2011 Monrovia Weekly
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS #: CA-09247688-TC Order #: 090106569-CA-DCI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/18/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): RENE A. POLANCO, A SINGLE MAN AND FERNANDO TORRES, A SINGLE MAN AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 8/23/2006 as Instrument No. 06-1880478 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 9/19/2011 at 10:30 AM Place of Sale: At the West side of the Los Angeles County Courthouse, directly facing Norwalk Blvd., 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $991,682.26 The purported property address is: 1049 DON ALVARADO STREET ARCADIA, CA 91006 Assessor’s Parcel No. 5769-030-001 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or
other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to OneWest Bank, FSB 2900 Esperanza Crossing Austin TX 78758 Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: -- Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-730-2727 or Login to: www. lpsasap.com Reinstatement Line: (877) 9084357 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. ASAP# 4074796 08/25/2011, 09/01/2011, 09/08/2011 Arcadia Weekly
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MARY ELEANOR ZEIS VRACIN AKA ELEANOR Z. VRACIN CASE NO. GP016181 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of MARY ELEANOR ZEIS VRACIN AKA ELEANOR Z. VRACIN. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ANN M. VRACIN AKA ANN MARIE VRACIN SCAFFIDI in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ANN M. VRACIN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act . (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 09/16/11 at 8:30AM in Dept. A located at 300 E. WALNUT ST., PASADENA, CA 91101 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 four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner PHILLIP J. HOLMAN, ESQ. - SBN 093978 316 W FOOTHILL BLVD MONROVIA CA 91016 8/25, 8/29, 9/1/11 CNS-2161644# ARCADIA WEEKLY
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Case Number GP016176 Superior Court of the State of California For the County of Los Angeles, Northeast District In re the THE VIRGINIA NIXON RUSSELL 1994 TRUST, established April 19, 1994 by Virginia Nixon Russell, decedent Notice is hereby given to the creditors and contingent creditors of the above-named decedent, that
all persons having claims against the decedent are required to file them with the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, Northeast District, Probate Division, at 300 East Walnut Street, Pasadena, California 91101, and mail or deliver a copy to CitiGroup Trust - Delaware, N.A., Trustee of The Virginia Nixon Russell 1994 Trust dated April 19, 1994, wherein the decedent was a Trustor, in care of John A. Moe, II, of Luce, Forward, Hamilton & Scripps LLP, 601 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, California 90017, within the later of four months after August 25, 2011 (the date of the first publication of notice to creditors) or, if notice is mailed or personally delivered to you, 60 days after the date this notice is mailed or personally delivered to you. A claim form may be obtained from the court clerk. For your protection, you are encouraged to file your claim by certified mail, with return receipt requested. Dated: July 29, 2011 Respectfully submitted, LUCE, FORWARD, HAMILTON & SCRIPPS LLP By: /s/John A. Moe, II Attorneys for CitiGroup Trust - Delaware, N.A. 601 South Figueroa Street, Suite 3900 Los Angeles, California 90017 John A. Moe, II, State Bar No. 066893 Jeremy B. Crickard, State Bar No. 211190 LUCE, FORWARD, HAMILTON & SCRIPPS LLP 601 South Figueroa Street, Suite 3900 Los Angeles, California 90017 Telephone No.: 213.892.4905 Fax No.: 213.452.8029 E-Mail: jmoe@luce.com; jcrickard@luce.com Attorneys for CitiGroup Trust - Delaware, N.A. 8/25, 9/1, 9/8/11 CNS-2160669# ARCADIA WEEKLY
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-110865-CS Order # 110278068-CA-GSI Loan # 9800875388 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/23/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): SUMIAHTY SUMIAHTY , A SINGLE WOMAN Recorded: 7/26/2007 as Instrument No. 20071764793 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 9/21/2011 at 10:30 AM Place of Sale: At the West side of the Los Angeles County Courthouse, directly facing Norwalk Blvd., 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $447,773.27 The purported property address is: 305 WEST DUARTE ROAD E MONROVIA, CA 91016 Assessors Parcel No. 8507-004-096 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 8/29/2011 SUMMIT MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC 16745 W. Bernardo Drive, Suite 300 San Diego, CA 92127 (866) 248-2679 (For NON SALE information only) Sale Line: (714) 730-2727 or Login to: www.lpsasap.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 248-2679 If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ASAP# 4075255 09/01/2011, 09/08/2011, 09/15/2011 Monrovia Weekly NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-110868-CS Order # 110278071-CA-GSI Loan # 9800875073 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/20/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auc-
tion sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): MUKTI PAUL K. ALIKIN AND JEUH HWIE LIM , HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP Recorded: 8/31/2007 as Instrument No. 20072037776 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 9/21/2011 at 10:30 AM Place of Sale: At the West side of the Los Angeles County Courthouse, directly facing Norwalk Blvd., 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $571,124.25 The purported property address is: 615 S 2ND AVE ARCADIA, CA 91006 Assessors Parcel No. 5779-009-018 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 8/29/2011 SUMMIT MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC 16745 W. Bernardo Drive, Suite 300 San Diego, CA 92127 (866) 248-2679 (For NON SALE information only) Sale Line: (714) 730-2727 or Login to: www.lpsasap.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 248-2679 If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ASAP# 4075268 09/01/2011, 09/08/2011, 09/15/2011 Arcadia Weekly
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 080072045 Title Order No. 08-8-268574 Investor/ Insurer No. 401158791 APN No. 8503-011-010 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 01/26/2004. 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 RECONTRUST COMPANY, as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by JAMES C. ANDERSON AND ANGELA MERCEDES ANDERSON, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 01/26/2004 and recorded 02/10/04, as Instrument No. 04 0297680, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 09/26/2011 at 10:30AM, At the West side of the Los Angeles County Courthouse, directly facing Norwalk Blvd., 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 827 WEST HILLCREST BOULEVARD, MONROVIA, CA, 91016. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $454,306.00. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 10/16/2008 RECONTRUST COMPANY 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., SV2-202 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 4076201 09/01/2011, 09/08/2011, 09/15/2011 Monrovia Weekly
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee’s Sale No. CA-UPB-11010830 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/25/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On September 21, 2011, at 10:30 AM, AT WEST SIDE TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY COURTHOUSE DIRECTLY FACING NORWALK BLVD., 12720 NORWALK BOULEVARD, in the City of NORWALK, County of LOS ANGELES, State of CALIFORNIA, ASSET FORECLOSURE SERVICES, a California corporation, as duly appointed Trustee under that certain Deed of Trust executed by UNITED BEAUTY COLLEGE, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, as Trustors, recorded on 9/19/2006, as Instrument No. 06 2077941, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA, under the power of sale therein contained, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Property is being sold “as is - where is”. TAX PARCEL NO. 8585-015-004 From information which the Trustee deems reliable, but for which Trustee makes no representation or warranty, the street address or other common designation of the above described property is purported to be 10229 LOWER AZUSA RD., TEMPLE CITY, CA 91780. THE BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT, IN ITS DISCRETION, TO EXERCISE ITS RIGHTS AND REMEDIES IN ANY MANNER PERMITTED UNDER SECTION 9604(1) OF THE CALIFORNIA COMMERCIAL CODE, OR ANY OTHER APPLICABLE SECTION, AS TO ALL OR SOME OF THE PERSONAL PROPERTY, FIXTURES AND OTHER GENERAL TANGIBLES AND INTANGIBLES MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE DEED OF TRUST. Said property is being sold for the purpose of paying the obligations secured by said Deed of Trust, including fees and expenses of sale. The total amount of the unpaid principal balance, interest thereon, together with reasonably estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Trustee’s Sale is $1,149,055.70. WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. SALE INFORMATION LINE: 714-730-2727 or www.fidelityasap. com Dated: 8/26/2011 ASSET FORECLOSURE SERVICES, INC., AS TRUSTEE By: Georgina Rodriguez, Trustee Sales Officer ASAP# 4078307 09/01/2011, 09/08/2011, 09/15/2011 Temple City Tribune
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee’s Sale No. CA-UPB-11010830 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/25/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On September 21, 2011, at 10:30 AM, AT WEST SIDE TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY COURTHOUSE DIRECTLY FACING NORWALK BLVD., 12720 NORWALK BOULEVARD, in the City of NORWALK, County of LOS ANGELES, State of CALIFORNIA, ASSET FORECLOSURE SERVICES, a California corporation, as duly appointed Trustee under that certain Deed of Trust executed by UNITED BEAUTY COLLEGE, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, as Trustors, recorded on 9/19/2006, as Instrument No. 06 2077941, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA, under the power of sale therein contained, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Property is being sold “as is - where is”. TAX PARCEL NO. 8585-015-004 From information which the Trustee deems reliable, but for which Trustee makes no representation or warranty, the street address or other common designation of the above described property is purported to be 10229 LOWER AZUSA RD., TEMPLE CITY, CA 91780. THE BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT, IN ITS DISCRETION, TO EXERCISE ITS RIGHTS AND REMEDIES IN ANY MANNER PERMITTED UNDER SECTION 9604(1) OF THE CALIFORNIA COMMERCIAL CODE, OR ANY OTHER APPLICABLE SECTION, AS TO ALL OR SOME OF THE PERSONAL PROPERTY, FIXTURES AND OTHER GENERAL TANGIBLES AND INTANGIBLES MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN THE DEED OF TRUST. Said property is being sold for the purpose of paying the obligations secured by said Deed of Trust, including fees and
expenses of sale. The total amount of the unpaid principal balance, interest thereon, together with reasonably estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Trustee’s Sale is $1,149,055.70. WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. SALE INFORMATION LINE: 714-730-2727 or www.fidelityasap. com Dated: 8/26/2011 ASSET FORECLOSURE SERVICES, INC., AS TRUSTEE By: Georgina Rodriguez, Trustee Sales Officer ASAP# 4078307 09/01/2011, 09/08/2011, 09/15/2011 Temple City Tribune NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee’s Sale No. 05-FWA-106768 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/27/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On September 22, 2011, at 10:30 AM, AT WEST SIDE TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY COURTHOUSE DIRECTLY FACING NORWALK BLVD., 12720 NORWALK BOULEVARD, in the City of NORWALK, County of LOS ANGELES, State of CALIFORNIA, REGIONAL SERVICE CORPORATION, a California corporation, as duly appointed Trustee under that certain Deed of Trust executed by FAHME OTHMAN, AN UNMARRIED MAN, as Trustors, recorded on 10/5/2006, as Instrument No. 06 2219671, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA, under the power of sale therein contained, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, for cash, or cashier’s check (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States) without warranty express or implied as to title, use, possession or encumbrances, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it as such Trustee, in and to the following described property situated in the aforesaid County and State, to-wit: TAX PARCEL NO. 8530-028-072 From information which the Trustee deems reliable, but for which Trustee makes no representation or warranty, the street address or other common designation of the above described property is purported to be 808 SEQUOIA CIRCLE, MONROVIA, CA 91016. Said property is being sold for the purpose of paying the obligations secured by said Deed of Trust, including fees and expenses of sale. The total amount of the unpaid principal balance, interest thereon, together with reasonably estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Trustee’s Sale is $584,207.48. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c), the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one or more of the following methods: by telephone, by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting or the borrower has surrendered the property to the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent and that the compliance with Civil Code Section 2923.5 was made at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of this Notice of Sale. Dated: 8/25/2011 REGIONAL SERVICE CORPORATION, Trustee By: MARILEE HAKKINEN, AUTHORIZED AGENT Agent for Trustee: AGENCY SALES AND POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 Telephone Number: (800) 5422550 Sale Information: (714) 730-2727 or http:// www.rtrustee.com ASAP# 4081015 09/01/2011, 09/08/2011, 09/15/2011 Monrovia Weekly NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: CAROL ANNE ROSATO CASE NO. BP128404 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and person who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: CAROL ANNE ROSATO. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by LISA ROSATO-DONAHUE in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that LISA ROSATO-DONAHUE 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 in this court as follows: September 29, 2011 at 8:30AM in Dept. 11 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. You appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or 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 four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date notice above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account provided in Probate Code section 1250. A request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner Robert W. Hunt (SBN 148826) 2200B Douglas Blvd., Ste. 150 Roseville, CA 95661 (916) 780-7008.
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$1,100,000
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$1,098,000
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Beautifully upgraded 4 bed/4 ba, living rm w/fireplace, library, formal dining room, spacious kitchen with granite counters. Family room w/hdwd floors, master suite w/large balcony, and three sided fireplace , downstairs bedrm with bath. Nicely landscaped yard and room for a pool. (ROS) CENTURY 21 Earll, Ltd. (626) 301-1888
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$849,000
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SIERRA MADRE
$874,000
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TEMPLE CITY
$795,000
Excellent opportunity for builder/developer, this property has a 15,786 sq. ft. developable lot on which you can have a 4 unit subdivision. The property consists of a single family residence and a guest house. It has El Monte Schools. Please do not disturb occupant. Property is zoned TCR2. This property has a five car garage. RV parking.(F5218)
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SIERRA MADRE
$675,000
Spacious single story 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, open kitchen next to living room/family room divided by a fireplace, dining area has a great view of the back yard, covered patio, play area, fruit trees, two car detached garage. (G116) CENTURY 21 Village Realty (626) 355-1451
MONROVIA
$757,777
Have a Business & Be your Own Boss with Income of Your Own! Why Pay Rent? Start Collecting it! You Have Hit the Jackpot $757,777! (was $825,000) Residential Income Property, Beautifully Landscaped, Very Large 4 units, each is about 800 SQFT, with 4+1 electric meters and 4 gas meters, excellent location, close to Old Town Monrovia, Public Transport, always rented, , updated, newer roof, new exterior paint, new paving, pride of ownership! (A207)
$598,000
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Commercial Building. 2375 sq.ft, on Las Tunas close to City Hall. Parking in front and rear access. 14 foot ceilings with lots of opportunity to convert into whatever business you would like. Lot size is 2,749 sq.ft. (L9670)
SANTA ANITA VILLAGE $650,000 This newly remodeled home in the Village of Arcadia features a new kitchen w/granite counters, new cabinets and built-in, living room w/fireplace and remodeled bathroom. Circular driveway and attached two car garage. (PAL)
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ARCADIA
$578,000
Beautiful 4bdrm 3 full baths, main floor bedroom, two fireplaces , 2nd floor loft can be den or family room, very quiet end unit, owner ready to sell due to job relocation. Arcadia schools walking distance.(F49) CENTURY 21 Ludecke Inc. (626) 445-0123
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$565,000
Come see what everyone has been waiting for in Sierra Madre! Spanish 2 bedroom, 1 bath home has been completely remodeled. Attached garage, new electrical, plumbing & roof, hardwood floors, granite counters, new appliances, large front & back yards. (B94)
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$425,000
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$349,000
Vacant flat lot in prime location across from Memorial Park, 9500 sq.ft. lot zoned for multiple units or build your dream home on this prime lot. Check with city for possibilities of building in this All American City. (M0)
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Amazing 3 bed/2 ba features a great kitchen w/new ss appliances, sink & granite counters. Formal dining opens to a nice patio, living room w/fireplace & large master bedroom. Double attached garage w/laundry and built-in sink and cabinets. (SUN) CENTURY 21 Earll, Ltd.
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$519,870
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$599,000
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This Great Income Property Is a Wonderful Opportunity! The Large Structure Has; Unit #A: 3Bed / 1.5Bath with a Two Car Garage and Has It’s Own Classic Fireplace, Units #B and #C Have: 2Bed / 1.5Bath with One Garage and One Carport Space, and Unit #D Has: 2Bed / 1.0Bath with a One Garage. Each unit has its own laundry area.(N1627)
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$749,000
Built in 2004 this gorgeous PUD with no shared walls is located at the rear of the complex. 4 beds, 4 baths, formal dining room, breakfast room, FA/ CA, hardwood floors, granite counters and its own yard. Unique & custom materials are highlighted by plentiful natural light. A must see! (E98)
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$449,000
Grab your paintbrush, and make your someday dreams come true in this wonderful home near Mayflower Village in Monrovia. Magnolia trees, green grass, patio picnics and summertime fun can be yours in this 2,288 sq.ft. 3 bed--3 bath home with sparkling pool. Second floor includes separate kitchen, living room, bedroom and bath, perfect for guests or renters. (P2163)
$288,000
This beauty is ready to go. 2 bdrms plus a legal addition that can be used as a large third bedroom or family room with fireplace. Remodeled bath, kitchen, granite counter tops, new appliances with eating area, with a newer roof, new windows, fresh paint inside and out, new lighting and electrical fixtures, 2 car garage w/workshop.(B14640) CENTURY 21 Ludecke Inc. (626) 445-0123
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$430,000
Two separate homes on large lot in El Monte. Front home features 3 bed/1 ba and the rear home has 2 bed/1 ba and newer laminate flooring. Both units have inside laundry rooms. (PIN) (626) 301-1888
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