Mid Valley News August 10, 2016

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new transit buses during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Saturday, July 23 at the El Monte Metrolink Station.

The clean-burning compressed natural gas buses will begin service Aug. 1 for a fare $.50 and will provide local transit service Monday through Saturday within El Monte’s five color-coded routes (Red, Blue, Yellow, Green and Orange Routes).

The new buses will replace the current buses which have been in service since 2003.

El Monte city council and staff officials welcomed local residents to the ribboncutting ceremony by offering free trolley tokens and a chance to explore the new buses up close.

“In 2015, over half a million passengers were transported via El Monte’s local

transit system,” said Elaine Jeng, El Monte’s Director of Public Works and Utilities.

“El Monte is growing and it is our job to ensure that

residents have reliable and efficient options to navigate our beautiful city.”

The 32’ El Dorado National EZ Rider

II transit buses seat 29 passengers, accommodate two wheelchairs and have room for additional passengers

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Innovative Kranz Student Builds Bicycle Built for Four

by Michele Earle El Monte

If you look around the streets El Monte you might catch a glimpse of classic Volkswagen Bus pedaling down the street. The replica of the VW bus is actually a bicycle built for 4 created by Kranz Intermediate School student, Elemy Vite.

Elemy is part of Kranz Intermediate’s Project Lead the Way program and completed her VW Bus project in Tim Otter’s Wood Shop class.

“I really like classic cars so I wanted to do something that looked like a classic,” said Elemy. “I worked on the VW Bus for a long time, about six months, and it was Photo courtesy. Elemy Vite, a student at Kranz Intermediate School proudly stands by her classic a lot of hard work but worth Volkswagen Bus bicycle she made in her woodshop class as part of Kranz’s Project Lead the Way it. I’m really happy with program. how it turned out.” prouder of Elemy’s dedicanovative project she Bicycle Built for Four continued on page 11 Mr. Otters couldn’t be tion and skills and the increated.

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Metro News A revised spending plan [pdf] for a potential November sales tax ballot measure was released Friday by Metro and would accelerate more projects, allow more transit projects to become rail, include more overall projects and increase funding that goes to local cities and unincorporated areas for their own transportation improvements.

The potential ballot measure — now called the Los Angeles County Traffic Improvement Plan — would ask voters to consider a new half-cent sales tax in Los Angeles County and continuation of the existing Measure R half-cent sales tax in perpetuity or until voters decide to end the taxes. The idea is to create a sustained funding stream for mobility projects crucial to the region’s mobility, economy and quality of life.

[Note: of the three sales tax increases approved by L.A. County voters for Metro, two continue until voters decide to end them whereas Measure R is currently set to expire in mid-2039].

The new plan is in response to the vast amount of feedback heard from the public and elected officials, cities and stakeholders on the draft spending plan for the 40-year ballot measure plan that was released in March. The most frequently heard sentiment: people wanted more from the spending plan.

The Metro Board of Directors is scheduled at its June 23 meeting to consider whether to put the ballot measure before voters.

The revised plan includes

a full list of programs and projects, including funding amounts and target groundbreaking and completion dates.

The revised plan is above along with a project map and the two pages that show the sequencing of projects.

The revised plan would: •Accelerate nine projects, including improvements for the Orange Line, both phases of a potential light rail line between downtown Los Angeles and Artesia, the widening of the 5 freeway between the 605 and the 710, a northern extension of the Crenshaw/LAX Line, the Green Line extension to Torrance, the Green Line extension to the Norwalk Metrolink station, road improvements in the Malibu/ Las Virgenes area and a potential bus rapid transit on Lincoln Boulevard.

•Increase funding to upgrade projects. Under the new plan, the Eastside Gold Line Extension could be built to both South El Monte and Whittier and in later years of the plan, the Vermont Corridor project could potentially be a subway, a Lincoln Boulevard transit project could be light rail and the North Hollywoodto-Pasadena transit project could also be light rail.

•Increase money directly returned to cities and unincorporated areas from 16 percent to 17 percent from 2018 until 2040 when the amount is raised to 20 percent. Also, the amount of funding that would go to Metrolink would increase by one percent in 2040 and thereafter.

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Politics: Drop by Drop ANTHONY R. FELLOW, Ph.D., Professor of Communications, Director of The Florence Program Department of Communications, College of Communications, California State University, Fullerton 800 State College Blvd., Fullerton, CA 92831 One of the biggest losers this election season, which has gone on and on and on, is the national news media. Early in the campaign season CNN and Fox News made my head spin as they paraded out one “A-Team” or “Panel of Experts” after another. It was obvious this “speculative journalism,” as I call it, did nothing to objectively inform readers. The last straw was seeing CNN reporter John Hart fall head over heels in love with his new super charged graphic in which he could press the button to zoom in or zoom out and speculate on how many electoral votes one or the other candidate could achieve.

Fox was no better. Megyn Kelly, for one, was hoping to trip up one or another candidate to be the headline

for the next day’s news.

Another Fox reporter, Brit Hume, babbled on national television that “Trump is an idiot.” I sat stunned and wondered how far journalism has soured. This is the same Brit Hume, by the way, who infuriated President Bill Clinton when Hume questioned the qualifications of Ruth Bader Gingsburg to the U.S. Supreme Court.

The Washington Post, once the pillar of American journalism, didn’t leave any doubt who it is supporting this election. One of its Sunday editorials bashing one of the presidential candidates. That’s fine on the editorial pages, but it went well beyond vindictive showing how bloated its journalistic soul has become.

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I do believe that most people are able; To push themselves away from the table.

It doesn’t matter if you just love the stuff; Remember, one helping is more than enough.

Most of us should stand at a mirror and look; And it sure wouldn’t hurt to read the good book.

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When eating, enjoy every bite, and make it last; Otherwise, you’ll find yourself eating too fast.

I’d say nobody sets out to be fat or real thin; Yet, most people don’t like the shape they are in.

Metro CEO Phil Washington. Courtesy Photo by Juan Ocampo.

covered the presidency, I have been saddened by the state of modern American journalism. We’ve had some wild journalism in American history. When he entered New York to take on Joseph Pulitzer, William Randolph Hearst, who would run for the presidency despite little experience in politics, turned journalism on its head, and made millions doing it.

However, we have had some of the best examples of

It’s been said that old habits are hard to break; It’s something that we should do for our own sake.

You can believe it or not, but overeating is truly a sin; And most heavy people would like to be a little thin.

Overeaters Anonymous doesn’t cost a penny; I know it can and will help just like it has for many.

There’s going to be twelve steps that you must climb; You’ll be happy as it’ll change your body and mind.

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San Gabriel Valley’s 626 Night Market

by Devette Johnson and Glen Maldonado Arcadia / Santa Anita Park

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- Working Disco Mirror ball - Central air conditioning come, with tables and chairs - Very clean men, women, and disabled restrooms - Small Kitchen, electric stove and large sink - Walk in - refrigerator - Bar with beverage cooler and ice - maker - Bartender and Security comes with rental - Parking in front and two lots in back

The 626 Market returns to Arcadia for it’s 5th season.

Asian inspired exotic foods and food trucks, imaginative and unique arts and crafts.

626 Night Market offers an extraordinary experience for someone who visits for the first time. There were hundreds of unique vendors, attractions, games and musical artists. This is original and largest Asian-themed night market in the United States.

Parking was a little messy, but parking is free and they do offer VIP parking a lot closer. They place the entrance to the back of the event making you walk a bit.

We could not believe that they had live lobster at the market. We stood in line for fresh lobster nachos and balls. The lobster balls were about the size of half dollar, moist and tender and served up with a light butter sauce. As we walked around the food festival we looked for more exotic foods to sample. We could smell one of the truly unique foods at the festival and it could be smelled all around the festival. It is called the “Stinky Tofu.” It is a fermented tofu.

Some people say it smells like stinky feet or bad body odor or something worse.

We were told it is delicious, if you can get passed the odor. Sorry we couldn’t get passed the smell. Every year the food vendors come up with some specialty items and this year was no different. One vendor was selling

Photo courtesy by Glen Maldonado

Photo courtesy by Devette Johnson

They featured Nimoyaki cones with ice cream. The Nimoyaki is baked in a fish shape and stuff with ice cream and sprinkles. It is great and original. One of the popular spots from last year returned, Mu’s Lobster Roll and Mac & Cheese.

They are known for their 100% fruit juice and served in mason jars with multiple flavors to pick from.

Food wasn’t the only highlight of the festival. The market also featured a huge stage, which showcased multiple talented bands.

They played several genres of music. The layout of the vendor changed from last year. They had all the art and crafts and other vendors together, which made it easier

fresh juice in a glass bottle shaped like a light bulb.

There was also a churro shaped like a pile of dog poop. We didn’t get a chance to try them but we will at the next event.

Hugo Foods had quite a line but they featured some foods that caught our eye.

They featured oyster pancakes, chicken sausage, pop cakes, crab cakes, crispy chicken, and sausage. The chicken was delicious. We were ready for more dessert so we went next door to Lee’s Taiwanese Cuisine. 626 Night Market continued on page 9

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Above: Courtesy photo by Glen Maldonado. Photo below courtesy by Devette Johnson

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Rosemead San Gabriel Temple City Rosemead San Gabriel Temple City

‘Time Jockey’ Final Resting Place

by Joe Castillo

Joaquin .... The legend of Joaquin Murrieta, the ‘Robin Hood of El Dorado’, is filled with adventures and tales, truth and fiction, rebellion and patriotism.

The legend still lives not so much because of Joaquin’s actions while alive but because of his demise in death. Chased by Captain Harry Love and the California Rangers, Joaquin and his band of men, were caught and killed east of Fresno in the Arroyo Cantua in July 1852. Joaquin’s head was cut off, bagged and placed into an alcoholfilled jar to be displayed statewide as a show of law and order in the new and untamed state of California.

The first location Joaquin’s head was displayed was at the Stockton House on August 12th. The Stockton House was built in 1850 and was the first important hotel built in the City of Stockton. Joaquin’s head was moved from exhibition hall to exhibition hall and for 54 years it traveled throughout the state. Finally in 1906, at Dr. Jordan’s Museum of Anatomy located on Market Street in San Francisco, Joaquin arrived and was displayed along with Dr. Jordan’s other human body artifacts.

On April 18th, at 5:12 AM, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck San Francisco. The area was jolted and fires erupted throughout the city.

Three-thousand people died in the destruction and ensuing fire. One of the causalities was Joaquin’s head lost in the destruction and rubble which was once San Francisco. Joaquin’s head was finally safe and no longer in search of a home; it was buried along with the other unnamed victims and priceless memories of the San Francisco earthquake. It is said that Bill Henderson, who was the California Ranger who shot the fatal bullet which fell Joaquin, was quoted to be haunted by Joaquin’s ghost chasing him as a headless horseman in search for his missing head. The ghost of Joaquin chased Henderson until his final days but the legend continued for another 54 years and not even a major earthquake could put an end to the ‘headless horseman’ haunting as it still continues in 2016…..

Rosita…. Joaquin’s legend transverses the line between a patriot and an outlaw but his background

story may be the foundation which turned Joaquin’s life around. Joaquin’s story began with the Gold Rush when along with many other immigrants he traveled to the mother lode area of the gold rush country to seek riches. He brought his wife Rosita with him and worked a claim along the American River to make a meager living from gold mining. But the American gold seekers did not take very kindly to immigrants working claims and perhaps becoming rich right in their own backyards. They harassed Joaquin and Rosita, making their lives miserable and threatened their very own well-being. Finally, the threats and attacks accelerated leaving Joaquin seriously injured and Rosita dead. In mourning, Joaquin buried Rosita in the foothills around the town of Murphy’s and placed a wooden marker at her grave site. In 1949, in a rubbish pile near Murphy’s Creek, a wooden headstone was unearthed. The marker was found south of the creek on the property of Arthur Klump, between Murphy’s and Altaville. Three different sources identified the year as either 1949, 1950 or 1959 but the actual marker was recovered and was inscribed with ‘Rest in Peace. Mrs. J. Murietta.

Died 1852. Finis’. The headstone is now displayed in Oldtimer’s Museum in Murphy’s, another remnant of the legend of Joaquin. ….

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Temple City Exchange Students First Day Down Under

by Hailey Fawk Temple City

After the six of us said goodbye to our families, it began to finally register that we were actually going to Australia. Once we arrived at LAX, we got checked in and through security so quickly that we had hours to spare. During our free time, we played card games, got food, and talked excitedly about finally seeing our host families in person. Then, we began boarding and our fifteen-hour trek to our new homes for a month was finally here.

The flight itself was great, especially the food and movies. Five of us were able to sleep on the plane. Taylor McKendrick, unfortunately, only slept one hour. Then,

we began to descend to the Sydney airport and got to see a breathtaking Australian sunrise to start our day.

Getting through baggage claim, customs, and declarations only took us about half an hour, much to everyone’s relief. We were picked up

by Tina Tallack and Paul Smithers, and then drove about an hour and a half to get to Yvonne Whalan’s house. The drive there was nice, but none of us could get over the fact that the driver was on the right side of the bus!

Once we arrived at Yvonne’s house, we went through the rules, got public transportation cards, and had awesome lunch.

As we waited for our host families to pick us up, we played card games, jumped on a trampoline, and saw baby sheep. It was even more fun when the six Japanese exchange students arrived and we played a game of ultimate spoons. One by one, our host families joined us. Since then, we have all been settling in and are anxiously awaiting the rest of the month!

We would like to thank the City of Temple City and our Sister City Association for making this trip possible.

Look out for more articles to come covering our amazing trip this month. G’day mates!

Courtesy photo by Jerry Jambazian

New Program Makes Metro Reduced Fare College Passes Easier to Purchase

by Kim Upton San Gabriel Valley

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) Board of Directors today unanimously approved a two-year pilot program for a new Universal College Student Fare Program (U-Pass) that will make participating in the college pass program much easier and will allow full and part-time students from all college districts in the service area to participate.

The program will launch in time for the 2016 fall term.

“These reforms to the Universal Student Pass Pilot Program are a win-win,

giving students access to the program include the safe, efficient and affordable Los Angeles Community transportation while also College District (LACCD), giving Metro a great opCalifornia State Universiportunity to grow ridership,” ties (CSU), University of said L.A. County SuperviCalifornia (UC), private sor and Metro Board Chair universities and vocational Mark Ridley-Thomas. “If colleges. students get hooked, there’s The goal of the program potential for them to beis to make reduced fares come life-long riders, which more accessible to students would then benefit schools by allowing them to register by relieving parking issues. for participation when they I anticipate that schools will sign up for classes. Metro also step up to the plate by will use new technology in increasing the subsidy and the form of a Transit Access making the pass even more Pass (TAP) chip sticker that attractive.”

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What's in the Stars??

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Aries

Stay on the path of truth and integrity. When you live in the light instead of the shadows, you have nothing to fear.

Taurus

It is possible to stay grounded throughout the process. Establishing simple routines can make all the difference in the world.

Gemini

Never mind playing peacekeeper; you’ll just wind up frustrated. Pull away for the day and brainstorm ways to get the team back in working order.

Cancer

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ACROSS 1. Clown act 6. Down in the dumps 9. Tandoori bread 13. Tropical juice flavor 14. Freud’s concern 15. “Turkish March,” a.k.a.

“Turkish ____” 16. Anchor just clear of bottom 17. Lincoln lumber 18. Like Hannibal Lecter’s victims 19. Attend a departure 21. *____ Gun Kelly 23. *Modern evidence, missing from Gangster Era 24. Diplomat’s forte 25. Parishioner’s seat 28. Make a sketch 30. Tugboat’s act 35. Greenish blue 37. *Bootlegging to Prohibition Era gangsters 39. Gossipmonger’s information 40. “Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer” storyteller Ives 41. James Patterson’s “____ Came a Spider” 43. “____ ____ good example” 44. ____ of demands, pl.

46. *Ronnie Kray to Reggie Kray 47. Small paving stone 48. Choose not to do 50. *Butch Cassidy’s home state 52. Site of Summer Olympics 53. Like a billionaire’s pocket 55. Witness 57. *James Colosimo, a.k.a. ____ Jim 61. *Protagonist in movie “Black Mass” 64. Inuit skin boat 65. E.T.’s ride 67. Welding’s hazardous output 69. African people 70. Soda-pop container 71. Novelist Wharton 72. Obscenity 73. Word between dogs 74. Tie again

DOWN 1. ___ Khan 2. Common allergens 3. Container weight 4. Like a Harvard building?

5. *Alleged mastermind of St. Valentine’s Day massacre 6. Selfie subject 7. “Four score and seven years ____” 8. Truth without proof 9. Biblical captain 10. Opposed to 11. Port in Yemen 12. “____ the wiser” 15. Chancellor, in Europe 20. Ruling in Islamic law 22. Aptitude test 24. Be sick 25. *a.k.a. the King of Cocaine 26. Attach oars to a boat, e.g.

27. Meat in a casing 29. *Popular gun used by Dillinger and others 31. One weak and lacking confidence 32. Independent African ruler 33. *a.k.a. The Teflon Don 34. Muse of love poetry 36. ____phobia, fear of heights 38. Make with needles 42. Grind teeth 45. Puzzle with numbers 49. X 51. Young cow 54. Derive 56. Musician’s exercise 57. Gives a nickname 58. Muslim holy man 59. Hokkaido native 60. Actor LeBlanc 61. Refuses to 62. Do like exhaust pipe 63. Himalayan cryptid 66. U.S. aviation authority 68. Female pronoun

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Libra

Tuck a book in your bag and have dinner at the bar. You could meet a fascinating stranger or just revel in your own company.

Scorpio

No need to taskmaster yourself. Turn on some jams, light a scented candle, even take your laptop to a café to get ‘er done.

Sagittarius

Your gift of gab and your charm are heightened making this an ideal day to pitch or present.

But don’t waste your energy on plans that aren’t profitable.

Capricorn

Give people permission to critique your plans and ideas.

Their input will only make your vision stronger.

Aquarius

Break out your journal and scrawl away. As your hand moves across the page, you could write out the very answer you’ve been seeking.

Pisces

Give yourself room to roam this morning especially if you are feeling creatively blocked.

Move energy with some vigorous cardio or a vibrant walk through nature.

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Joe T.’s Scoreboard

By Joe Torosian

Looking for something interesting?

Think about this regarding the retirement announcement

by New York Yankees designated hitter Alex Rodriguez (known as “A-Rod”) He made his MLB debut on July 8, 1994.

—Bill Clinton was still in his first term as President of the United States.

—Cell phones were still big and, in most cases, were only used in emergencies.

—Tommy Lasorda was still managing the Los Angeles Dodgers —There was no NFL Network, no MLB Network, the internet was in its infancy, there was no Pokemon Go, and it was a pre-911 world.

—Finally, think about this: The most recent high school graduating classes (Class of 2016) were born in 1998.

Four years after A-Rod started playing in the Big Leagues.

How about college graduates (based on going from high school directly to four-year Col-lege)? They were born in 1994, the year 18-year old Alex Rodriguez joined the Seattle Mariners.

It boggles the mind when you stop and think about it.

There’s all sorts of drama attached to Rodriguez from performance enhancing drugs, to who he was dating, to injuries, and year-long suspensions but these are his numbers: 696 home runs, 2,084 runs batted in, 3,114 hits, a .295 batting average, and on on-base-percentage of .380.

Want some irony?

At the time Alex Rodriguez first came to the majors any player retiring in 1994 with his kind of numbers probably would have been given a parade, a postage stamp with his name on it, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom, along with his picture on a Wheaties box.

Rodriguez has played so long and has been caught up in a sporting world that has changed so much, his retirement announcement was no big deal.

Ho-hum. Just another day when a ball player calls it quits.

Will he go to Cooperstown (baseball’s hall of fame)? Probably, but not for a long, long time. ***El Monte alum and former Boston Red Sox infielder Doug Griffin passed away Wednesday, July 28, in Clovis, California after battling a lengthy illness. He was 69 years old.

Griffin won a Gold Glove in 1972, and played 603 games over seven seasons for the Red Sox at second base -- the sixth most in team history. He hit .248 with seven home runs, 161 RBIs and 207 runs scored

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throughout his Red Sox career.

He helped Boston reach the World Series in 1975, serving as the team’s everyday sec-ond baseman prior to the Red Sox acquiring Denny Doyle from the California Angels a day before the then-June 15 Trade Deadline.

Born in South Gate and was selected by the Angels out of EMHS in the 21st round of the 1965 Draft. Griffin made his Major League debut in 1970 and played 18 games for California before being traded to the Red Sox after the season.

Griffin finished fourth in the American League Rookie of the Year Award voting in 1971, when he hit .244 with 23 doubles and 51 runs scored.

He set multiple career highs of-fensively during his Gold Glove-winning season, with 122 hits, 35 RBIs and 45 walks. ***MidBits (same as Tidbits) *** “I appreciate the fans here and everything they do.

They’re a lot of fun. Right now, they are very happy to see us and hopefully we can keep it that way.”—Los Angeles Rams head coach Jeff Fisher. *** The Associated Press, which has been ranking the best teams in college football since 1936, put together an all-time top 20 based on among other things, poll appear-ances and number one rankings. They also gave a big bonus to AP championships. Here’s the alltime top five. 1. Ohio State. 2.

Oklahoma. 3. Notre Dame. 4.

Alabama. 5. USC. *** Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw is starting to play catch. He is eligible to come back from the disabled list on August 27th.

Happy Birthday this week to: 8/12: Legendary Herald Examiner/Southern California sportswriter Doug Krikorian turns 73.

8/13: Former Temple City baseball player Benji Sanderson turns 23.

8/13: El Monte National/ Rosemead alum Angelo Pettinato turns 28.

8/14: Former Arcadia football player/Current film-maker Lionce Haggerty turns 23.

8/15: El Monte alum Sheryl Engelfried turns young.

8/16: Former Temple City linebacker Chris Reed turns 21.

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Temple City ASA 14 U AllStar Girls’ Run Ends in Nationals

by Tim Peterson Temple City

The TC ASA 14 U All-Star Girls. Photo courtesy of TC ASA

The Temple City ASA 14 U All-Star Girls run ended last weekend at the Nationals in La Habra. The girls took third place in the State Tournament out of 21 teams in Lancaster to advance to the Nationals.

The incredible run started when the girls placed second in District in La Habra and then claimed first place in the French Valley Wine Country Classic prior to the State Tourney.

Roster of Players: Jessica Pegg – P/1B

Skylar Sarreal – 3B Megan Morales – P/1B Mya Saucedo – C Amaya Salas – 2B Natalie Castro – SS/CF Alejandra Arellano – SS/ CF Yvette Arellano – LF Victoria Isaac – LF/SS Desiree Diaz – LF Miranda Garcia –RF Lia Castellanos – CF Stats 3rd Place in the State Tournament July 1 through July 3 – Lancaster 2nd Place in the District tournament June 17 through

June 19 – La Habra 1st Place in the French Valley Wine Country Classic Tournament “I am so proud of all the girls. With all the hard work and dedication, every tournament they got stronger and more competitive.

Qualifying for Nationals was way beyond everyone’s expectations of this team. They played hard. I am lucky to have had this opportunity to coach such a great group of softball players,” said Head Coach Scott Mesias.

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The Temple City National Little All Stars displaying all their championship banners during their incredible summer run. Photo courtesy of Dawn Duhamel

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The Peterson Principle

By Tim Peterson

Overheard at USC practice on Saturday by another reporter. “This is nothing like camp at UCLA. There’s just no energy at UCLA. Here you can feel the excitement. Over there, nobody cares.”

Before I get hit with a ton of nasty messages and emails from the Bruin faithful, let me emphasize that I didn’t say that. It was from the mouth of another reporter. I’m not even sure who it was. But, yes he did say it.

I can’t speak for UCLA but on Saturday at Howard Jones Field on the campus of USC, there was indeed a ton of energy. Players and coaches don’t walk to the next drill or station, they sprint. There’s not a whistle indicating that a particular drill is over, there’s a loud, booming blow horn. A great catch or play is not met with a pat on the back or polite applause, there’s hoots, hollers and plenty of chest bumps.

There’s seemingly competition at every position.

Nothing is set in stone, which makes everybody work that much harder.

Sam Darnold and Max Browne are battling it out to start at quarterback.

Former Glendora star Matt Fink also took some reps Saturday. Ronald Jones, Justin Davis, and Dominic Davis are all working hard to get the nod at running back. JuJu Smith-Schuster is the man at wide receiver, but Steven Mitchell, De’Quan Hampton, Isaac Whitney, Tyler Vaughns and Trevon Sidney (both from Bishop Amat) are looking to get in the mix as well. And the list goes on.

“USC definitely doesn’t have a problem with talent.

They have two of everything,” said Fox Sports host Colin Cowherd who was on hand to observe the Trojans. “I think they can win the PAC 12. They’re young. There’s a big difference between a 20 and 22-year old kid, but they absolutely have real players.”

With a schedule that many consider to be the toughest in the nation, the Trojans better be ready. It gets tough right out of the gate when they travel to Texas September 3 to take on the defending champion Alabama Crimson Tide.

There’s good news and bad news about that season opener. The bad news is of course- it’s Alabama.

But the good news is if the Trojans can win that game, they will be immediately vaulted into the list

of title contenders and their confidence will be off the charts. I mean, if you can beat Alabama, you can beat anybody.

Speaking of Cowherd, he proved Saturday that nobody is immune from the policies that are laid out at a USC Trojans practice.

The media (photographers and reporters alike) are confined to a 20-yard space on the East sideline just inside the gates at Howard Jones Field. When Cowherd first entered the practice facility he said his greetings and then made his way past the barriers and towards the other field.

He was quickly reminded of the restrictions and sent back. It doesn’t matter if you’re making millions of dollars on a nationally syndicated radio talk show or working for gas money at an internet blog. Everybody stays behind the ropes.

That's my principle.

Tim can be reached at: tim@midvalleysports.com and on Twitter @tspeterson40.

Local Logging Time at USC

by Joe Torosian Los Angeles

The USC Trojans were back at it at Howard Jones Field Saturday in preparation for the 2016 campaign.

The Trojans have a few holes to fill due to graduation but there were some familiar faces to the San Gabriel Valley fans making plays and looking to fill those holes.

One hoping to make his mark is former Glendora High School quarterback, Matt Fink. The freshman signal caller has looked solid this summer and some football sites list him has number three on the team’s depth chart. The Mid Valley News has learned that there is a strong possibility he could be red-shirted this season.

USC opens its 2016 season on September 3 against Alabama.

Former Glendora quarterback, Matt Fink is now at USC. Photo

by Duane Barker

Empire Wrestling Federation TV Taping in Baldwin Park

by Lucia Flores Baldwin Park

Local lucha libre fans were given quite a treat on July 23rd, as Empire Wrestling Federation (EWF) headed to Baldwin Park for a special show that was featured in an international television taping of the program “Job Swap.”

The night at Esther Snyder Community Center started off with a bout between Power Ninja and Red Thunder. After a flurry of moves, Power Ninja came out victorious.

The next bout was a match between fan favorite Super Beetle and the vil-

lainous Archimedes. Beetle entered the ring with his signature dance moves, much to the delight of the cheering crowd. After a hard-fought battle, Super Beetle was awarded the victory.

Up next was Jorel Nelson versus Tarasso. The two wrestlers put on quite a show, with Nelson getting the win.

Next up was the co-main event. The match was part of a special TV taping of “Job Swap.” As part of the TV show, two wrestlers from EWF switched places

with two wrestlers from Switzerland. Scorpion Sky and Uptown Andy Brown traded jobs with The Fabulous Suppiger Brothers, Martin and Thomas. The Suppiger Brothers took on Anthony Idol and Mega King. As cameras rolled, they did a great job in executing the wrestling moves they had days to prepare for. In the end, the team of Anthony Idol and Mega King was disqualified, as Idol delivered an unjustly low blow.

The fifth match of the night definitely did not disappoint, as the audience was treated to some highflying action from Adrian Quest as he took on Richie Slade. In the end, Quest was too much for Slade and gained the victory by submission.

The final match of the night was the Battle Royal.

The exciting main event featured participants battling it out, struggling to avoid going over the top rope. In the end, Mega King reigned supreme as he emerged the victor of the night.

For more information on EWF and upcoming events, visit www.empirewrestlingfederation.com.

Courtesy photo by Lucia Flores

August 10, 2016

NOTICE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

NOTICE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. 2016181769. ORIGINAL FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LAS ISLAS MARIAS 4 2713 DURFEE AVE. EL MONTE, CA 91732 LA COUNTY

File No. 2016170852. ORIGINAL FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GALAXY SPORT BAR 656 S. SUNSET AVE. WEST COVINA, CA 91790 LA COUNTY

Registered Owner(s): KARLA JANETE HERNANDEZ 1810 1/2 W. OLYMPIC BLVD. MONTEBELLO, CA 90640

Registered Owner(s): CJIMA GROUP, LLC 656 S. SUNSET AVE. WEST COVINA, CA 91790 This business is conducted by A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP Registrant has not commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name on CJMA GROUP, LLC; Managing Member.

This business is conducted by A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP Registrant has not commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name on CJMA GROUP, LLC; AN INDIVIDUAL.

Sunday Service

Valle Lindo School District Notice of Free/Reduced Lunch and Breakfast

School Year 2016/2017 Public Media Release for Free and Reduced-Price Meals Valle Lindo School District is announcing its policy for providing free and reduced-price meals for children served under the National School Lunch Program and/or School Breakfast Program. Each school and/or the district/agency’s central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party on request.

Meal applications will be sent to all households with a letter informing parents or guardians of the availability of free and reduced-price meals. To apply, complete one application for all children in the household and submit to the school for processing. Additional copies are available at the school office. Households may submit an Application at any time during the school year. Information provided on the Application will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility and may be verified at any time during the school year by school officials.

Children are eligible for free or reduced-price meals if their household income is less than or equal to the Income Eligibility Guidelines identified below, which will be used to determine eligibility for meal benefits. These guidelines are effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.

Free Eligibility Scale for Lunch, Breakfast, and Milk Household size

Year

Month

Twice Per Month $ 644

Reduced-Price Eligibility Scale for Lunch and Breakfast

Every Two Weeks

Week

$ 594

$ 297

Month

Twice Per Month

Every Two Weeks

Week

$ 21,978

$ 1,832

$ 916

$ 846

$ 423

Year

1

$ 15,444

$ 1,287

2

20,826

1,736

868

801

401

29,637

2,470

1,235

1,140

570

3

26,208

2,184

1,092

1,008

504

37,296

3,108

1,554

1,435

718

4

31,590

2,633

1,317

1,215

608

44,955

3,747

1,874

1,730

865

5

36,972

3,081

1,541

1,422

711

52,614

4,385

2,193

2,024

1,012

6

42,354

3,530

1,765

1,629

815

60,273

5,023

2,512

2,319

1,160

7

47,749

3,980

1,990

1,837

919

67,951

5,663

2,832

2,614

1,307

8

53,157

4,430

2,215

2,045

1,023

75,647

6,304

3,152

2,910

1,455

104

$ 7,696

321

$ 296

$ 148

For each additional family member, add: $ 5,408

$

451

$ 226

$ 208

$

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642

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Valle Lindo School District will notify the household of their children’s eligibility for free meals if any household member receives CalFresh, California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs), or Food Distribution Program Indian Reservations (FDPIR) benefits. Households will also be notified of any child’s eligibility for free meals if the individual child is categorized as foster, homeless, migrant, runaway, enrolled in an eligible Head Start, or enrolled in an eligible pre-kindergarten class. An Application is not required if a household receives the eligibility notice from school officials. Households should contact the school immediately regarding any child in the household not included on the eligibility notice. The household must notify school officials if they choose to decline meal benefits.

Households that did not receive the eligibility notice from school officials and would like to apply for meal benefits must submit a complete free and reduced-price application for Valle Lindo School District to determine a child’s eligibility.

Households receiving CalFresh, CalWORKs, or FDPIR benefits must include the following on their meal application: 1. Names of all enrolled children 2. One case number from any household member 3. Signature of an adult household member Households with foster, homeless, migrant, or runaway children must include: 1. Names of all enrolled children 2. Indication of individual child’s categorical eligibility status 3. Signature of an adult household member Households who may qualify for free or reduced-price meals based on income must include: 1. Names of all household members (children and adults) 2. Amount, frequency, and source of current income for each household member 3. The last 4 digits of the Social Security number (SSN) of the adult household member who signs the application or check the box if the adult does not have a SSN 4. Signature of an adult household member Foster children are eligible for free meals and may be included as a household member of a foster family if the foster family chooses to also apply for the non-foster children. Including foster children as a household member may help the non-foster children in the household qualify for free or reduced-price meal benefits. If the foster family is not eligible for meal benefits, this does not prevent foster children from receiving free meal benefits.

Children in households participating in Women, Infants and Children (WIC) may be eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Contact school officials for further information or complete an application for processing.

Under the provisions of Valle Lindo School District Free and Reduced-Price Meal Policy Statement, the designated determining official(s) will review meal Applications and determine eligibility. Parents or guardians dissatisfied with the eligibility determination may discuss the decision with the determining official on an informal basis. Parents or guardians may also make a formal request for an appeal hearing of the decision and may do so orally or in writing with Mary Louise Labrucherie, Superintendent. Contact the hearing official at (626) 580-0610 ext. 101 for information regarding the hearing procedures.

If a household member becomes unemployed or if the household size changes, the family should contact the school.

Such changes may make the household eligible for free or reduced-price meals if the household income falls at or below the levels shown above.

For up to 30 operating days into the new school year, eligibility from the previous school year will continue within the same school/agency. When the carry-over period ends, unless the household is notified that their children are directly certified or the household submits an application that is approved, the children must pay full price for school meals and the school will not send a reminder or a notice of expired eligibility.

Nondiscrimination Statement In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the agency (state or local) where they applied for benefits.

Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form (AD-3027), found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call 866-632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture (2) fax: (202) 690-7442 (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410

Notice – In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 Days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered Owner. A new fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. Effective January 1, 2014, The Fictitious Business Name statement must be accompanied by the affidavit of identity form.

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 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

Dean C. Logan, Los Angeles County Clerk.

By: Brandy Piggue, Deputy Published The Notice: 7/27/16, 8/3/16, 8/10/16, 8/17/16 MID VALLEY NEWS

Notice – In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 Days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered Owner. A new fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. Effective January 1, 2014, The Fictitious Business Name statement must be accompanied by the affidavit of identity form.

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 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

Dean C. Logan, Los Angeles County Clerk.

By: Brandy Piggue, Deputy Published The Notice: 7/20/16, 7/27/16 8/3/16, 8/10/16 MID VALLEY NEWS

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

POMONA COURTHOUSE 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA POMONA, CA 91766

POMONA COURTHOUSE 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA POMONA, CA 91766

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

CASE NUMBER: KS019953 PETITION OF FOR CHANGE OF NAME

CASE NUMBER: KS019952 PETITION OF VIANCA DIANE ESPINOZA FOR CHANGE OF NAME

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Precious Joy Villegas filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Vianca Diane Espinoza filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

2. Present Name:

Proposed Name: VANESSA MARIE VELASCO

2. Present Name: VIANCA DIANE ESPINOZA Proposed Name: VIANCA DIANE VELASCO

3. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

3. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: August 5, 2016 Time: 8:30 AM Dept: O

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: July 18, 2016 Time: 8:30 AM Dept: J

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county.

Published The Notice: 8.3.16, 8.10.16 8.17.16, 8.24.16 MID VALLEY NEWS

Published The Notice: 7.20.16, 7.27.16 8.3.16, 8.10.16 MID VALLEY NEWS

VANESSA MARIE VELASCO-ESPINOZA

VANESSA MARIE VELASCO-ESPINOZA

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for you to find, the only drawback is that the isles get very busy quick.

Overall, the 626 Night Market offers a great blend of food and entertainment for the whole family. We recommend going later in the evening because it’s cooler but that also means everyone else will be going at that time, too. So if you can deal with the heat go when it opens at 4pm. There is still time to visit the 626 Night Market as they will be back September 2-4th and we hope to see you there.

Above: Courtesy photo by Devette Johnson.

Photos below courtesy by Glen Maldonado

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Slash Into Halloween

ORDINANCE NO. 2892

ORDINANCE NO. 2892 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL MONTE, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM AND APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 04-14 AND ZONE CHANGE NO. 04-14 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 11640-11710, 11730, 11740 VALLEY BOULEVARD AND 3147 BASEBALL AVENUE, EL MONTE, CALIFORNIA

by City of San Gabriel City of San Gabriel

The City Council of the City of El Monte, County of Los Angeles, State of California, does hereby find, determine and ordain as follows: SECTION 1 – PROPOSED PROJECT. On December 18, 2014, Mr. Wynn Hui of New S.W.S Southland Real Estate, LLC, 915 W. Foothill Boulevard, Arcadia, CA 91007, filed an application for General Plan Amendment No. 04-14, Zone Change No. 04-14, Tentative Tract Map No. 73060 and Design Review No. 08-14, for the construction of a mixed-use development including 76 townhome units and 31,240 square feet of commercial/retail space on property located at 11640-11710 Valley Boulevard (the “Project” and “Project Site”). The City of El Monte (the “City” also initiated an expansion of the General Plan Amendment and Zone Change application to include additional properties at 11730 Valley Boulevard, 11740 Valley Boulevard and 3147 Baseball Avenue (the “Expanded Area”). Refer to Exhibit “A” map of Project Site and Expanded Area.

SECTION 2 – SUBJECT PROPERTIES.

That

the

Project

Site

and

Expanded Area are located at: 11640-11710, 11730 and 11740 Valley Boulevard; and 3147 Baseball Avenue and described as follows, to wit: APNs: 8566-021-011 through 015; 8566-021-010; 8565-014-012 and 8565-014-029.

SECTION 3 – SITE AND SURROUNDINGS.

That the properties are currently

located within the C-3 (Regional Commercial) and R-3 (Multifamily Residential) zoning districts. Surrounding properties have similar land uses, with the zoning designations and land uses of the surrounding properties as follows: North: C-3; Retail-Commercial Shopping Center / Used Auto Dealership South: R-1A & R-3; Single-Family and Multiple-Family Residential West:

C-3D; Fast Food Restaurant

East:

C-3 & R-3; Commercial/Office Building and Residential Duplex

SECTION 4 – GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING. That the General Plan Land 1 Use Designations are Regional Commercial, General Commercial and Medium Density Residential. The 2011 El Monte General Plan (the “General Plan”) recommends a range of land uses and development types that create a vibrant mixed-income and multi-use environment. The Project is consistent with the goals of the General Plan, as amended.

The Zone Change and General Plan Amendment are permitted on the subject property upon the adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration. The Zone Change will change the zone from C-3 (Regional Commercial) and R-3 (Multifamily Residential) to MMU (Mixed/Multi-Use). The General Plan Amendment will change the Land Use Designations from Regional Commercial, General Commercial and Medium Density Residential to Mixed/Multi-Use. SECTION 5 – ENVIRONMENTAL.

That in accordance with the criteria and

authority contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970 and the CEQA Guidelines as amended, staff has conducted the appropriate environmental analysis and based on that analysis; the City has determined to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) in accordance with the requirements of the State CEQA Guidelines. Mitigation measures have been included and incorporated in Exhibit B of this Ordinance.

SECTION 6 – PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING. That

pursuant

to

due

notice as required by law, a full and fair public hearing was held by the Planning Commission on June 14, 2016. At that meeting, Planning Commission Resolution No. 3441 was adopted recommending approval to the City Council for General Plan Amendment No. 04-14, Zone Change No. 04-14, Tentative Tract Map No. 73060 and Design Review No. 08-14. The Planning Commission staff report dated June 14, 2016 and Resolution No. 3441 are incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION 7 – CITY COUNCIL HEARING. That pursuant to due notice as required by law, a full and fair public hearing was held before this City Council on July 19, 2016, to consider a proposed Ordinance for the adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, General Plan Amendment No. 04-14 and Zone Change No. 04-14, at which time all interested persons were given full opportunity to be heard and present evidence.

SECTION 8 – CITY COUNCIL EVALUATION. That the City Council has 2 evaluated and considered the public comments received at the public hearings and the recommendation of the Planning Commission and staff, and does hereby acknowledge the receipt of the Planning Commission staff report dated June 14, 2016 and Planning Commission Resolution No. 3441.

SECTION 9 - GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FINDINGS. A. That the proposed amendment is internally consistent with the General Plan.

Findings of Fact: The Project includes a General Plan Amendment in order to change the land use designation of the Project Site and Expanded Area from Regional Commercial and Medium Density Residential to Mixed/Multi Use; a Zone Change to change the zoning designations from C-3 (General Commercial) and R-3 (Multifamily Residential) to Mixed/Multi-Use. The proposed amendment to the General Plan supports many goals and policies of the General Plan, which support approval of the Project, as demonstrated through a General Plan consistency analysis. The proposed Project supports a wide range of retail and commercial uses to serve the community and the region (General Plan, Page LU-7). The proposed commercial/retail use would be an allowable use under the Mixed/Multi Use land use designation and would serve the surrounding residential community and the region. The Project provides compatible residential and commercial development that is sensitively integrated with existing development and neighborhoods and minimizes impacts on surrounding land uses;

Freddy. Jason. Michael.

Leatherface. Krampus. This is a list of fear-inducing characters, brought to life at Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights 2016starting September 16. Walk through the gore and terror of the cannibalists, Leatherface, and his brother, Chop Top, at the “Texas Chainsaw Massacre: Blood Brothers” maze. After, experience both sleep-induced nightmares and terrifying realities in the dark corners where Freddy Krueger of “Nightmare on Elm Street” and Jason

Voorhees of “Friday the 13th”roam. Inspired by the 2003 spin-off film “Freddy vs. Jason,” these two serial killers are ready to slit your throat- or, well, make you jump out of your skin and into the crisp Los Angeles night. Then, wander off into the darkness of Halloween and stay alert for Michael Myers, as his eerie mask pops out at you from every corner. Ice the night off by visiting Universal’s all-new maze based on the blockbuster “Krampus,” where naughty overpowers nice while fear overpowers your senses. Additionally, add to the thrill by visiting the

Walking Dead maze attraction, a permanent feature at USH. Make your way to Universal Studios Hollywood this Halloween season, and be slashed into pieces by the industry’s notorious personalities at Halloween Horror Nights.

TRUSTEE SALE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-16-701291-JB Order No.: 160025289-CA-VOI NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED TO THE COPY PROVI DED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR (Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code 2923.3) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/8/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by 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 C ode 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): DAISY BARDALES, A SINGLE WOMAN Recorded: 8/16/2005 as Instrument No. 05 1963642 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 8/31/2016 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $516,877.02 The purported property address is: 4003 PENN MAR AVENUE UNIT 6, EL MONTE, CA 91732 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 8549036-025 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property.

You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for

this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sa le date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www. qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-16-701291-JB . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the 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. 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.

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. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE .

Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 O r Login to: http:// www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp.

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to stand. The City funded seven buses for a total of $2.78 million through the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s 2013 Call for Projects and Prop A and C Local Return funds.

Transportation Deputy Javier Hernandez represented the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and spoke on behalf of County Supervisor Hilda Solis.

“These new buses are an example of how El Monte continues to invest in the needs of its community,” Hernandez said. “El Monte is a leader in L.A. County when it comes to transportation, making surrounding communities in the San Gabriel Valley stronger.”

El Monte began operating a local fixed-route transit on March 14, 1988 for a fare of $.25, initially running a three color-coded route system (Red, Blue, and Yellow routes). By 1990, the transit system expanded to five routes traveling throughout El Monte (Green and Orange routes).

The City’s local transit service provides courtesy stops at all MTA and Foothill bus stops along each route offered.

To learn more, visit http:// www.ci.el-monte.ca.us/ Government/PublicWorks/ Transportation.aspx.

A. That the proposed amendment is internally consistent with the General Plan.

B. That the proposed amendment would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the City.

Findings of Fact: The Project includes a General Plan Amendment in order to change the land use designation of the Project Site and Expanded Area from Regional Commercial and Medium Density Residential to Mixed/Multi Use; a Zone Change to change the zoning designations from C-3 (General Commercial) and R-3 (Multifamily Residential) to Mixed/Multi-Use. The proposed amendment to the General Plan supports many goals and policies of the General Plan, which support approval of the Project, as demonstrated through a General Plan consistency analysis. The proposed Project supports a wide range of retail and commercial uses to serve the community and the region (General Plan, Page LU-7). The proposed commercial/retail use would be an allowable use under the Mixed/Multi Use land use designation and would serve the surrounding residential community and the region. The Project provides compatible residential and commercial development that is sensitively integrated with existing development and neighborhoods and minimizes impacts on surrounding land uses; revitalizes and redevelops vacant parcels of land through sensitive integration of infill development and elimination of blight; supports the development of residential and commercial uses that strengthen the economy; provides an improved El Monte business environment that fosters opportunities for new businesses, expands housing opportunities, expands job opportunities, and increases City revenues. Therefore, the Project is consistent with the intent of the Vision El Monte General Plan.

Findings of Fact: The proposed Zone Change for the Project Site and Expanded Area will result in a new mixed-use/residential use on a currently vacant site, and the potential for future new mixed-use development, resulting in the revitalization of the area. The Project will provide a 76-unit housing development with retail commercial that is responsive to current and anticipated demands for housing and commercial needs for the area. By providing additional housing in an established commercial area, the development is expected to reduce the number and length of trips to goods and services while maximizing the City’s tax base by providing a new tax-generating use and increasing property tax revenues. In this way, the Project is working to improve the health, safety, and quality of life of the environment and community.

B. That the proposed amendment would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the City.

C. That the proposed amendment would maintain the appropriate balance of land uses within the City;

Findings of Fact: The proposed General Plan Amendment and Zone Change for the Project will result in a new high quality development on a currently vacant site, resulting in the revitalization of the area. The Project will provide a commercial/retail/residential development that is responsive to current and anticipated demands for housing opportunities on the Project Site; provides goods and services at a local site, thereby reducing the number and length of trips currently being made to shop for these same goods and services and preserving the resulting sales tax within the City; maximizes the City’s tax base by providing a new tax-generating use and by increasing property tax revenues; maximizes public transit access opportunities for the convenience of patrons and residents; and provides a commercial development that creates new jobs for City residents. In this way, the Project is working to improve the health, safety and quality of life of the environment and community.

Findings of Fact: The proposed Zone Change would introduce additional housing to the area that would support the development of a more balanced land use pattern in the area and City. The Project would provide residents in the area with a range of housing options and additional office/commercial space to support existing businesses and livability in the area. The City is in need of more housing options to serve the local community within a dense and walkable area. The Project 5would introduce new housing within an established commercial/downtown area within walking distance of major public transportation hubs; therefore, reducing the number and length of vehicle trips and increase the sales tax and property taxes within the City. As such, the proposed amendment maintains an appropriate balance of land uses in the City.

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The proposed buildings are designed to be compatible and complementary with surrounding buildings through reduced massing and high-quality building materials on all facades. The Project will be required to comply with all Conditions of Approval including reducing potential impacts between the Project and neighboring residential properties, and all Building & Safety, Engineering/Public Works and County Fire Department requirements. The permit and inspection process will ensure that the Project complies with local regulations and development codes.

The MND prepared for the Project determined that all potentially significant effects to the environment would be reduced to a less than significant level with mitigation incorporated.

C. That the proposed amendment would maintain the appropriate balance of land uses within the City.

3 Findings of Fact: The proposed amendments to the General Plan and Zoning Map for the Project Site would introduce a mix of commercial, retail and residential to the vacant site that would support the development of a more balanced land use pattern in the area and the City. The Project would provide residents in the area with a range of housing options and additional office/commercial space to support existing businesses and livability in the area. The City is in need of more housing options to serve the local community within a dense and walkable area. The Project would introduce new housing within an established commercial area within walking distance of major public transportation hubs; therefore, reducing the number and length of vehicle trips and increase the sales tax and property taxes within the City. The Project would provide residents in the area with desired shopping opportunities and a significant customer base to support existing businesses in the area; as such, the proposed amendment maintains an appropriate balance of land uses in the City.

The proposed amendments to the General Plan and Zoning Map for the Expanded Area will allow for additional mixed-use development in the area in the future, which will provide residents in the area with a range of housing options and additional office/commercial space to support existing businesses and livability in the area. The City is in need of more housing options to serve the local community within a dense and walkable area. The proposed General Plan Amendment and Zone Change would allow for new housing within an established commercial area within walking distance of major public transportation hubs; therefore, reducing the number and length of vehicle trips and increase the sales tax and property taxes within the City. Future mixed-use development in the Expanded Area would provide residents in the area with desired shopping opportunities and a significant customer base to support existing businesses in the area; as such, the proposed amendments maintain an appropriate balance of land uses in the City.

D. In the case of an amendment to the General Plan Land Use Map, the subject parcel(s) is physically suitable (including, but not limited to, access, provision of utilities, compatibility with adjoining land uses, and absence of physical constraints) for the requested land use designation(s) and the anticipated land use development(s).

Findings of Fact: The Project Site is on a currently vacant property that formerly housed an automobile dealership with open parking areas and concrete slabs. The site is rectangular shaped and generally level. The site is surrounded by commercial land uses to the north, east and west with single-family residential to the south.

Access to the site is provided via two (2) driveways off Valley Blvd. (public access) that are designed to minimize queuing and create efficient egress and ingress and an efficient internal circulation system. The Project will be required to meet all access and circulation requirements of the Public Works and Building Departments.

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The proposed buildings are designed to be compatible and complementary with surrounding buildings. Development of the Project Site and Expanded Area will be required to comply with all Conditions of Approval including reducing potential impacts between the Project and neighboring properties to less than significant levels, and all Building & Safety, Engineering/Public Works and County Fire Department requirements.

The permit and inspection process will ensure that the Project complies with local regulations and development codes.

D. In the case of an amendment to the Zoning Map, the subject parcel(s) is physically suitable (including, but not limited to, access, provision of utilities, compatibility with adjoining land uses, and absence of physical constraints) for the requested land use designation(s) and the anticipated land use development(s).

Findings of Fact: The Project Site is on a currently vacant property that formerly housed an automobile dealership with open parking areas and concrete slabs. The site is rectangular shaped and generally level. The site is surrounded by commercial land uses to the north, east and west with single-family residential to the south.

Access to the site is provided via two (2) driveways off Valley Blvd. (public access) that are designed to minimize queuing and create efficient egress and ingress and an efficient internal circulation system. The Project will be required to meet all access and circulation requirements of the Public Works and Building departments.

The proposed mixed-use building is designed to be compatible and complementary with surrounding buildings through reduced massing and high-quality building materials on all facades. The Initial Study/MND prepared for the Project assessed the adequacy of existing utilities to service the Project. Sufficient capacity remains in the existing sewer and storm drain. The Project will be required to comply with all Conditions of Approval reducing potential nuisance impacts between the Project and neighboring properties, and all Building & Safety, Engineering/Public Works and County Fire Department requirements. The permit and inspection process will ensure that the Project complies with local regulations and development codes.

The Expanded Area is occupied by commercial uses. The Initial Study/MND prepared for the proposed General Plan and Zoning Map Amendments assessed the adequacy of existing utilities to service the Expanded Area. Sufficient capacity remains in the existing sewer and storm drain.

Both the Project Site and Expanded Site are therefore physically suitable for the requested land use designation and the anticipated land use development.

SECTION 11 – ADOPTION OF MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION. That the City Council does hereby adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP). The MMRP is attached hereto as Exhibit “B”.

SECTION 12 – APPROVAL AND ADOPTION. That the City Council does hereby approve General Plan Amendment No. 04-14 and Zone Change No. 04-14, subject to all conditions and mitigation measures as set forth in the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.

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The proposed mixed-use building is designed to be compatible and complementary with surrounding buildings through reduced massing and high-quality building materials on all facades. The Initial Study/MND prepared for the Project assessed the adequacy of existing utilities to service the Project. Sufficient capacity remains in the existing sewer and storm drain. The Project will be required to comply with all Conditions of Approval reducing potential nuisance impacts between the Project and neighboring properties, and all Building & Safety, Engineering/Public Works and County Fire Department requirements. The permit and inspection process will ensure that the Project complies with local regulations and development codes.

The Expanded Area is occupied by commercial uses. The Initial Study/MND prepared for the proposed General Plan and Zoning Map Amendments assessed the adequacy of existing utilities to service the Expanded Area. Sufficient capacity remains in the existing sewer and storm drain.

Both the Project Site and Expanded Site are therefore physically suitable for the 4 requested land use designation and the anticipated land use development.

SECTION 10 – ZONE CHANGE FINDINGS. That all necessary findings for the granting of a Zone Change pursuant to Chapter 17.26 of the EMMC can be made in a positive manner.

A. That the proposed amendment is internally consistent with the General Plan.

Findings of Fact: The Project is a request to change the existing Zoning designation from C-3 (GeneralCommercial) and R-3 (Multifamily Residential) to MMU (Mixed/Multi-Use) for the properties at 11640-11710, 11730 and 11740 Valley Boulevard and 3147 Baseball Avenue (APN Nos. 8566-021-011 through 8566-021-015 and 8566-021-010, 8565-014012 and 8566-014-029) consistent with the proposed General Plan Land Use designation of Mixed/Multi-Use (MMU). The Project’s uses are consistent with the proposed General Plan designation, the proposed amendment to the zoning designations will support the goals and policies of the General Plan. The General Plan designation allows a range of land uses and development types that create a vibrant mixed-income and multiuse environment. Retail, civic facilities, office, entertainment, transit, hotels, high density residential uses, daycare centers and cultural facilities are allowable uses. The proposed zoning amendment to MMU will allow a mixture of residential uses with commercial uses. By changing the zone to MMU, the Project will be internally consistent with the proposed General Plan designation. The Project provides compatible residential and commercial development that is sensitively integrated with existing surrounding development and neighborhoods and minimizes impacts on surrounding land uses; revitalizes and redevelops commercial areas through sensitive integration of infill development.

B. That the proposed amendment would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the City.

Findings of Fact: The proposed Zone Change for the Project Site and Expanded Area will result in a new mixed-use/residential use on a currently vacant site, and the potential for future new mixed-use development, resulting in the revitalization of the area. The Project will provide a 76-unit housing development with retail commercial that is responsive to current and anticipated demands for housing and commercial needs for the area. By providing additional housing in an established commercial area, the development is expected to reduce the number and length of trips to goods and services while maximizing the City’s tax base by providing a new tax-generating use and increasing property tax revenues. In this way, the Project is working to improve the health, safety, and quality of life of the environment and community.

The proposed buildings are designed to be compatible and complementary with

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“Elemy had great foresight in creating her VW Bus,” said Otters. “From the concept of the project to the end result she kept going with it and worked through different challenges that arose each day. I’m very proud of her determination and willingness to work hard to complete such a large project.”

Made of wood and fiberglass, the VW Bus Bike was transformed from a simple wood frame to the amazing completed version by carrying out a variety of steps during the six months Elemy worked on it.

Helping with the construction of the bus was fellow student, Andy Pena who joined Elemy during class and before and after school to complete the highly detailed bus.

“I built the wood frame and then had to add concrete tubes to the corners, trowel fiberglass and drywall and there was a lot of sanding. It seems like I was sanding forever!” said Elemy. “We did a lot of testing along the way for different things like wheel placement, weight, and other stuff and I learned a lot as I went along. I’m really glad I did it.”

Inside the bus and providing the pedal power are two bikes that Mr. Otter’s picked up at a thrift store.

Elemy welded and bonded the bikes together, making a frame for the interior of the bus. Additionally, she made a trailer to pull behind so that the VW Bus can transport four people.

“This was a really fun project. I really like riding in it and can’t wait to take friends for a ride.”

Industrial Arts is thriving at Kranz Intermediate under Mr. Otter’s direction. His students have made innovative and beautiful projects such as jewelry boxes, wardrobes, model cars and more.

“Vocational arts crosses all the curricular areas,” said Otters. “While working on their vocational and industrial arts projects students conduct research, use critical thinking skills, write, use mathematical computations, and utilize technology. I encourage my students to use the skills they learn in class to fix things around their house.”

Elemy hopes to continue taking Project Lead the Way classes in high school and continue building her skills in vocational and industrial arts.

SECTION 1. The recitals above are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION 2. Section 17.04.020 (Definitions) of Chapter 17.04 (Definitions) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the El Monte Municipal Code is amended by the deletions of the definitions pertaining to “medical marijuana,” “medical marijuana cooperative or collective,” ”medical marijuana cultivation,” and “medical marijuana dispensary.”

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ORDINANCE NO. 2890

ORDINANCE NO. 2890 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL MONTE AMENDING PORTIONS OF TITLE 5 (BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS) AND TITLE 17 (ZONING) TO REINFORCE PROHIBITIONS ON CANNABIS DISPENSARIES, CANNABIS COOPERATIVES/ COLLECTIVES, AND CANNABIS CULTIVATION AND MAKE OTHER CONFORMING AMENDMENTS PURSUANT TO THE MEDICAL MARIJUANA REGULATION AND SAFETY ACT WHEREAS, Federal Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S. C., § 801 et seq.) classifies marijuana as a Schedule 1 Drug (other Schedule 1 examples include heroin and LSD), which makes it unlawful under federal law for any person to cultivate, manufacture, distribute or dispense, or possess with intent to manufacture, distribute, or dispense marijuana; and WHEREAS, on August 29, 2013, the United States Department of Justice issued a letter stating that, notwithstanding the federal classification of marijuana as a Schedule 1 controlled substance, one can reasonably expect the federal government to defer to state and local marijuana regulations that are strict and robust; and WHEREAS, in 1996, the California Legislature approved Proposition 215, also known as the Compassionate Use Act (the “CUA”), which was codified under Health and Safety Code Section 11262.5 et sec., and was intended to enable persons who are in need of medical marijuana for specified medical purposes, such as cancer, anorexia, AIDS, chronic pain, glaucoma and arthritis, to obtain and use marijuana under limited circumstances and where recommended by a physician; and WHEREAS, the CUA provides that “nothing in this section shall be construed or supersede legislation prohibiting persons from engaging in conduct that endangers others, or to condone the diversion of marijuana for non-medical purposes”; and WHEREAS, in 2004, the California Legislature enacted the Medical Marijuana Program Act (Health & Saf. Code, § 11362.7 et seq.)(the “MMP”), which clarified the scope of the CUA, created a state-approved voluntary medical marijuana identification card program, and authorized cities to adopt and enforce rules and regulations consistent with the MMP; and WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 2650 (2010) and Assembly Bill 1300 (2011) amended the MMP to expressly recognize the authority of counties and cities to “[a]dopt local ordinances that regulate the location, operation, or establishment of a medical marijuana cooperative or collective” and to civilly and criminally enforce such ordinances; and WHEREAS, California courts have found that neither the CUA nor the MMP provide medical marijuana patients with an unfettered right to obtain, cultivate, or dispense marijuana for medical purposes; and WHEREAS, in 2013, the California Supreme Court in the case of City of Riverside v. Inland Empire Patients Health and Wellness Center (2013) 56 Cal.4th 729, found the CUA and MMP do not preempt a city’s local regulatory authority and confirmed a city’s ability to prohibit medical marijuana dispensaries within its boundaries; and WHEREAS, in 2013, the California Third District Appellate Court held that state law does “not preempt a city’s police power to prohibit the cultivation of all marijuana within the city”; and WHEREAS, in September 2015, the California State Legislature enacted, and Governor Brown signed into law three (3) bills – Assembly Bill 243, Assembly Bill 266, and Senate Bill 643 – which together comprise the Medical Marijuana Regulation and Safety Act (“MMRSA”); and 1 WHEREAS, MMRSA creates a comprehensive dual state licensing system for the cultivation, manufacture, retail, sale, transport, distribution, delivery, and testing of medical cannabis; and WHEREAS, MMRSA contains new statutory provisions that: 

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expressly provide that MMRSA does not supersede or limit local authority for local law enforcement activity, enforcement of local ordinances, or enforcement of local permit or licensing requirements regarding marijuana (Bus. & Prof. Code, § 19315(a)); and expressly provide that MMRSA does not limit the authority or remedies of a local government under any provision of law regarding marijuana, including, but not limited to, a local government’s right to make and enforce within its limits all police regulations not in conflict with its general laws (Bus. & Prof.

Code, § 19316(c)); and

WHEREAS, pursuant to California Constitution Article XI, Section 7, the City has the authority to enact local planning and land use regulations to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the City’s residents through its police power; and WHEREAS, the Attorney General's August 2008 Guidelines for the Security and Non-Diversion of Marijuana Grown for Medical Use recognizes that the cultivation or other concentration of marijuana in any location or premises without adequate security increases the risk that nearby homes or businesses may be negatively impacted by nuisance activity such as loitering or crime; and WHEREAS, the strong smell of marijuana may alert persons to the location of the valuable plants, and create a risk of burglary, robbery or armed robbery; and WHEREAS, the indoor cultivation of marijuana has potential adverse effects to the structural integrity of the building, and the use of high wattage grow lights and excessive use of electricity increases the risk of fire which presents a clear and present danger to the building and its occupants; and WHEREAS, several California cities have reported negative impacts of marijuana (cannabis) dispensaries and cultivation, including, but not limited to, offensive odors, illegal sales and distribution of marijuana, trespassing, theft, violent robberies and robbery attempts, fire hazards, and problems associated with mold, fungus, and pests; and WHEREAS, based on the experiences of other cities, these negative effects on the public health, safety, and welfare are likely to occur in the City if marijuana (cannabis) dispensaries and cultivation are permitted; and WHEREAS, the limited immunity from specified state marijuana laws provided by the CUA, MMP, and MMRSA do not confer a land use right or the right to create or maintain a public nuisance; and WHEREAS, the existing bans on cannabis dispensaries and cultivation in the City were established though City Council Ordinance No. 2838 (Code Amendment No. 743); and WHEREAS, after receiving presentations from City staff regarding new state legislation for medical marijuana and potential regulatory strategies for medical marijuana on February 16, 2016 and April 5, 2016, the City Council directed staff to reinforce the existing bans in the El Monte Municipal Code on cannabis dispensaries and cultivation through a code amendment to comport with MMRSA while imposing a temporary moratorium on the balance of “commercial cannabis activities” in order to allow staff time to study the impact of such sensitive uses on the City; and

WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing on May 26, 2016, at which evidence, both written and oral, was presented, and 2 recommended approval of the proposed Ordinance, as memorialized in Planning Commission Resolution No. 3439; and

SECTION 3. Section 17.04.020 (Definitions) of Chapter 17.04 (Definitions) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the El Monte Municipal Code is amended by the addition of the following definitions:

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“Cannabis” shall have the same meaning as set forth in California Business and Professions Code Section 19300.5(f), as the same may be amended from time to time.

“Caregiver” or “primary caregiver” shall have the same meaning as set forth in California Business and Professions Code Section 11362.7, as may be amended from time to time.

“Commercial cannabis activity” shall have the same meaning as set forth in California Business and Professions Code Section 19300.5(k), as the same may be amended from time to time, and shall include, but not be limited to the cultivation, possession, manufacture, processing, storing, laboratory testing, labeling, transporting, distribution, or sale of medical cannabis or a medical cannabis product.

“Cooperative” or “collective” shall mean two or more persons collectively or cooperatively cultivating, using, transporting, possessing, administering, delivering, or making available cannabis, with or without compensation.

“Cultivation” or “Cultivate” shall have the same meaning as set forth in California Business and Professions Code Section 19300.5(l), as the same may be amended from time to time.

“Delivery” shall have the same meaning as set forth in California Business and Professions Code Section 19300.5(m), as the same may be amended from time to time.

“Dispensary” shall have the same meaning as set forth in California Business and Professions Code Section 19300.5(n), as may be amended from time to time. For purposes of this Division 18, and Section 22-64, “dispensary” shall also include a cooperative/collective.

“Distribution” shall have the same meaning as set forth in California Business and Professions Code Section 19300.5(p), as may be amended from time to time.

“Manufacturing” shall mean and refer to the activities of “manufacturers” at “manufacturing sites,” as such terms are defined in California Business and Professions Code Section 19300.5(y) and 19300.5(af), respectively.

“Medical cannabis,” “medical cannabis product,” and “cannabis product” shall have the same meaning as set forth in California Business and Professions Code Section 19300.5(ag), as may be amended from time to time.

3 “Medical Marijuana Regulation and Safety Act” or “MMRSA” shall mean and refer to California Assembly Bill 243, California Assembly Bill 266, and California Senate Bill 643, as may be amended from time to time.

“Qualifying patient” or “qualified patient” shall have the same meaning as set forth in California Business and Professions Code Section 11362.7, as may be amended from time to time.

SECTION 4. Chapter 5.17 (Medical Marijuana Dispensaries) of Title 5 (Business Licenses and Regulations) of the El Monte Municipal Code is hereby renamed as follows: Chapter 5.17 – Prohibited Cannabis Activities SECTION 5. Section 5.17.010 (Medical Marijuana Dispensaries, Collectives and Cooperatives Prohibited) of Chapter 5.17 (Prohibited Cannabis Activities) of Title 5 (Business Licenses and Regulations) of the El Monte Municipal Code is amended in its entirety to read as follows:

No business license or business permit shall be issued for any commercial enterprise pertaining to cannabis, medical cannabis, medical cannabis products, or cannabis products, as defined in Section 17.04.020.

SECTION 6. Chapter 5.17 (Prohibited Cannabis Activities) of Title 5 (Business Licenses and Regulations) of the El Monte Municipal Code is amended by the deletion of Section 5.17.060 (Definitions) and Section 5.17.070.

“Caregiver” or “primary caregiver” shall have the same meaning as set forth in

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Section 17.06.160 – Cannabis Dispensaries and Cannabis Deliveries Prohibited in All Zones A. Cannabis dispensaries, cannabis cultivation, cooperatives, and collectives, as defined in Section 17.04.020 of this code, are unlawful in all zones throughout the City and no conditional use permit or other discretionary land use approval shall be issued therefore.

B. To the extent not prohibited under Subsection A of this Section 17.06.160, cultivation by a qualified patient and/or a primary caregiver, is unlawful in all zones in the City.

SECTION 8. CEQA. This Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly. Alternatively, the approval of this Ordinance is not a project under CEQA Regulation Section 15061(b)(3) because it has no potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.

SECTION 9. Inconsistent Provisions. Any provision of the El Monte Municipal Code or appendices thereto inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, to the extent of such inconsistencies and no further, is hereby repealed or modified to the extent necessary to implement the provisions of this Ordinance.

SECTION 10. Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance, or any part thereof is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, 4 such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance or any part thereof. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.

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SECTION 11. Construction.

The City Council intends this Ordinance to supplement, not to duplicate or contradict, applicable state and federal law and this Ordinance shall be construed in light of that intent. To the extent the provisions of the El Monte Municipal Code as amended by this Ordinance are substantially the same as the provisions of that Code as it read prior to the adoption of this Ordinance, those amended provisions shall be construed as continuations of the earlier provisions and not as new enactments.

SECTION 12. Publication and Effective Date. The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the passage of this Ordinance. The City Clerk shall cause the same to be published once in a newspaper of general circulation within fifteen (15) days after its adoption. This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after adoption.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of El Monte at the regular meeting of this 2nd day of August, 2016.

Andre Quintero, Mayor City of El Monte

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SECTION 2. Section 17.04.020 (Definitions) of Chapter 17.04 (Definitions) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the El Monte Municipal Code is amended by the deletions of the definitions pertaining to “medical marijuana,” “medical marijuana cooperative or collective,” ”medical marijuana cultivation,” and “medical marijuana dispensary.”

“Cannabis” shall have the same meaning as set forth in California Business and Professions Code Section 19300.5(f), as the same may be amended from time to time.

will be placed directly on student IDs and will stay with the students throughout their college careers.

Schools will pay a reduced per-boarding fare for actual boardings used and allow students to re-enroll every term.

To grow the availability of the program, the number of units required to participate is being reduced from 12 units to eight, allowing part-time students to participate for the first time.

Today’s action is the result of efforts by L.A. County Supervisor and Metro Board Chair Ridley-Thomas, who urged the Board to explore the feasibility of such a program. Twenty students and schools spoke to the Board today in favor of the pilot program.

There are 1.4 million public college students in L.A. County and currently only 14,000 students (1 percent) participate in reduced fare programs.

For more information on the program go to metro. net/riding/colleges

SECTION 7. Section 17.06.160 (Medical Marijuana Dispensaries, Cooperatives and Cultivation Prohibited in All Zones) of Chapter 17.06 (General Regulations) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the El Monte Municipal Code is amended in its entirety to read as follows:

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL MONTE, CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 3. Section 17.04.020 (Definitions) of Chapter 17.04 (Definitions) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the El Monte Municipal Code is amended by the addition of the following definitions:

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WHEREAS, the City Council public hearing was noticed in accordance with the requirements set forth in Government Code Sections 65090 and 65091.

SECTION 1. The recitals above are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference.

August 10, 2016

Jonathan Hawes, City Clerk City of El Monte

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Ordinance: 1. New single-story dwellings, provided the property will only have one (1) dwelling; 2. Demolition of existing structures;

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3. One-story additions to existing dwellings;

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5. Permits for other non-discretionary items such as fences, paving, windows,

interior remodeling and swimming pools.

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The City shall not consider modifications and/or variances sought as part of any application for a permitted use(s) under this Section 2(C) and such permitted uses must comply with applicable City development standards and other applicable laws and regulations.

SECTION 3. Findings and Purpose. This Interim Urgency Ordinance is adopted as an urgency measure pursuant to Government Code Section 65858 and is for the immediate preservation of the public health, safety, and welfare. This Interim Urgency Ordinance is deemed necessary based upon the recitals set forth above and for the following reasons: 2 A. The City’s RHOD encompasses an area of the City comprised of structures with both cultural and historical significance for the City, as identified in the General Plan’s Housing Element and Cultural Resources Element, due to its unique architecture dating back to the early 20th century and equestrian and agricultural heritage.

B. Certain new development activities threaten the ongoing viability and unique cultural and historical character of the RHOD. C. The temporary prohibition of certain development activities in the City’s RHOD will preserve the cultural and historical character of this district while allowing City staff to study such development activities in order to develop permanent regulations and standards that will foster development growth while maintaining the unique character of this region.

INTERIMINTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2893 NO. 2893 AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL MONTE EXTENDING THE TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE APPROVAL OF APPLICATIONS FOR CERTAIN DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES WITHIN R-1B (ONEFAMILY DWELLING) AND R-1C (ONE-FAMILY DWELLING) ZONED PROPERTIES WITHIN THE CITY’S RURBAN HOMESTEAD OVERLAY DISTRICT FOR A PERIOD OF TWENTY-TWO MONTHS AND FIFTEEN DAYS THROUGH JUNE 20, 2018 WHEREAS, pursuant to California Constitution Article XI, Section 7, the City of El Monte (the “City”) has the authority to enact local planning and land use regulations to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of their residents through its police power; and WHEREAS, the City’s police power provides the right to adopt and enforce zoning regulations; and WHEREAS, the City’s Rurban Homestead Overlay District (“RHOD”) encompasses an area of the City comprised of structures with both cultural and historical significance for the City, as specifically identified in its General Plan; and WHEREAS, the moratorium specifically applies to properties zoned R-1B (OneFamily Dwelling) and R-1C (One-Family Dwelling) and located within the RHOD Overlay in the northeast portion of the City (the “Moratorium Area”, see Exhibit “A” – Map of Moratorium Area); and WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Section 65858, the City Council adopted Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 2887 on June 21, 2016 to temporarily prohibit certain development activities that threaten the viability of the treasured cultural and historical character of the RHOD, as outlined therein; and WHEREAS, the moratorium approved under Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 2887 shall expire on August 5, 2016 unless extended by City Council Ordinance, in accordance with Government Code Section 65858; and

D. On the basis of the foregoing findings, all evidence on the record, including, but not limited to the concomitant report from staff, the City Council finds that this moratorium is justified under Government Code Section 65858.

SECTION 4. Exemptions.

A. This Interim Urgency Ordinance shall not apply to any work of repair, preservation or rehabilitation of an existing structure or existing improvement on any of the lands in the Moratorium Area.

B. This Interim Urgency Ordinance shall not apply to or affect any Development Project or application for the issuance of any Development Project Permit or building or demolition permit for any lands in the Moratorium Area which as of the effective date of this Urgency Ordinance has received final land use approval from the City Council, or final land use approval by the Planning Commission from which no timely appeal to the City Council has been filed.

C. This Interim Urgency Ordinance shall not apply to or effect any construction, improvement or use of land in the Moratorium Area for which a vested right for development and/or use has been acquired and perfected pursuant to state law prior to the adoption of this Interim Urgency Ordinance.

SECTION 5. Hardship Exemption.

A. The City Council has the authority but no obligation to grant exemptions from the provisions of this Interim Urgency Ordinance where it finds that strict adherence to the moratorium would result in extreme hardship to either the developer or property owner. The City Council may consider any factor relevant to this determination. A finding that the moratorium deprives the owner of all economically viable use of the property shall constitute extreme hardship.

B. Written requests for hardship exemptions shall be filed with the Economic Development Department and shall state the grounds for the exemption and provide supporting documentation. The City Council is not required to consider the request any sooner than thirty (30) days after such request has been submitted to the City. The City Council shall approve, approve with conditions, or deny each such request by resolution.

SECTION 6. No Regulatory Taking of any Interest in Property.

WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to extend the existing temporary moratorium established under Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 2887 for a period of twenty-two (22) months and fifteen (15) days, pursuant to Government Code Section 65858, as the conditions leading to the implementation of such moratorium persist; and

Nothing in this Interim Urgency Ordinance shall be interpreted to affect an unconstitutional taking of the property of any person. If the City Council determines based upon specific evidence in the record, that the application of one or more provisions of this Interim Urgency Ordinance to a proposed Development Project would 3 affect an unconstitutional taking of private property, the City Council shall disregard such provisions to the extent necessary to avoid such unconstitutional taking.

WHEREAS, the written report required under Government Code Section 65858(d) has been fulfilled by the staff report accompanying this Interim Urgency Ordinance in the August 2, 2016 City Council agenda for this item; and

SECTION 7. CEQA. This Interim Urgency Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) based on the following findings:

WHEREAS, the City Council public hearing for consideration of this item was noticed in accordance with the requirements set forth in Government Code Section 65090.

A. This Interim Urgency Ordinance is not a “project” within the meaning of Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines as it has no potential for resulting in a physical change in the environment, either directly or indirectly.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL MONTE, CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

B. This Interim Urgency Ordinance is not subject to CEQA under the general rule set forth in Section 15601(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines that CEQA only applies to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. For the reasons set forth in subparagraph (1), above, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this Urgency Ordinance will have a significant effect on the environment.

SECTION 1. Recitals. The recitals above are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION 2. Moratorium.

A. In accordance with Government Code Section 65858, and as initially adopted under Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 2887, the following activities shall be unlawful for the duration of this moratorium in the Moratorium Area as defined in the recitals above: 1. New Construction. Any new two-story dwelling, unless the El Monte Planning Commission and/or City Council 1has issued a discretionary approval that is valid and unexpired, prior to June 21, 2016, or the City’s Building Division has issued a permit for such construction prior to June 21, 2016.

2. Additions. A new second story to an existing two-story dwelling or an expansion of the second story of an existing two-story dwelling, unless the El Monte Planning Commission and/or City Council has issued a discretionary approval that is valid and unexpired, prior to June 21, 2016, or the City’s Building Division has issued a permit for such construction prior to June 21, 2016.

3. Subdivisions. Subdivisions pursuant to the Subdivision Map Act (Gov. Code, § 66410 et seq.) or Title 16 (Subdivisions) of the El Monte Municipal Code, unless the El Monte Planning Commission and/or City Council has issued a discretionary approval for the subdivision that is valid and unexpired, prior to June 21, 2016, or the City’s Building Division has issued a permit for such addition, prior to June 21, 2016.

4. Planned Residential Developments (PRDs). Any new PRDs, unless the El Monte Planning Commission and/or City Council has issued a discretionary approval that is valid and unexpired, prior to June 21, 2016, or the City’s Building Division has issued a permit for such construction prior to June 21, 2016.

5. New Dwellings on Properties. Any new dwellings on a parcel that would result in more than one dwelling on a parcel, unless the El Monte Planning Commission and/or City Council has issued a discretionary approval that is valid and unexpired, prior to June 21, 2016, or the City’s Building Division has issued a permit for such construction prior to June 21, 2016. One-story additions to an existing dwelling on a property developed with more than one dwelling may be permitted, provided the project complies with all other standards of the City’s Municipal Code, or the applicant has received approval for a Variance or Modification.

B. For so long as this Interim Urgency Ordinance shall remain in effect, the City shall not approve or adopt any zoning amendment or General Plan amendment requested by an applicant or owner of any of the lands within the Moratorium Area C. The following uses/activities are specifically exempt from this Interim Urgency Ordinance: 1. New single-story dwellings, provided the property will only have one (1) dwelling; 2. Demolition of existing structures; 3. One-story additions to existing dwellings; 4. Accessory structures; and 5. Permits for other non-discretionary items such as fences, paving, windows, interior remodeling and swimming pools.

The City shall not consider modifications and/or variances sought as part of any application for a permitted use(s) under this Section 2(C) and such permitted uses must comply with applicable City development standards and other applicable laws and regulations.

SECTION 8. Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Interim Urgency Ordinance, or any part thereof is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Interim Urgency Ordinance or any part thereof. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 9. Effective Date. This Interim Urgency Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon adoption if approved by at least four-fifths (4/5) vote of the City Council and shall have the effect of extending the moratorium originally enacted under Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 2887 for an additional period of twenty-two (22) months and fifteen (15) days from the date of adoption, pursuant to Government Code Section 65858.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of El Monte at the regular meeting of this 2nd day of August, 2016.

Andre Quintero, Mayor City of El Monte

ATTEST:

Jonathan Hawes, City Clerk City of El Monte

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stellar journalism in Edward R. Murrow and Walter Cronkite, the reasons many of us went into journalism.

Viewers never knew what political party Cronkite belonged. I fear we will never see the likes of these journalists again.

The biasness and cynicism of our journalists may have everlasting effects. Noted editor and reporter James Fallows wrote Breaking the News some years ago in which he took on the press for the cynical way in which it was covering politics. He predicted that if reporting did not change, we would see the end of democracy.

We may not be that far off.

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Entertainment Corner

Wingsband McCartney Tribute at The Hanger

by Sal Gomez Newport Beach CA

In a celebrated rarity within the tribute band community The Fab Four’s Ardy Sarraf brought his celebrated “Wingsband – A Tribute to Paul McCartney and Wings” into The Hanger inside the Orange County Fair this past weekend, a concert that pays tribute to the post Beatles musical career of the legendary “Paulie.” A musical revue unlike any other complete with a horn section that fills out many of those classic McCartney tunes. Ardy Sarraf is a

sight to behold in his role as MACCA and his band is not bad either. With the wonderful Christine Rosander as his Linda McCartney along with members of the Beatles tribute community, Wingsband fleshes out a plethora of McCartnery hits such as “Band on the Run,” “Live & Let Die,” “Silly Love Songs” and on and on. What’s equally amazing and completely satisfying is watching and listening to the depth and breath of how much time and effort Ardy

has put in to “selling” the part. Often uncanny in his portrayal of Mr. McCartney that I found myself often smiling at being sold on what I was watching. The only criticism is that Wingsband doesn’t perform more often but it is understandable knowing all the parts to this band are not always free to make that happen. But when it does come together it is definitely a treat to behold.

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Photo by Sal Gomez

Photo by Sal Gomez

Tech Bits

Samsung Galaxy Note 7

by Glen Maldonado National

Samsung has released their newest phone, the Galaxy Note 7. The Note is Samsung’s biggest phone in its arsenal of phones. It features a 5.7-inch screen.

Samsung kept most of the iconic features, like the curve glass that made the Galaxy S7 popular. The size of the note is less than .6 inches different of the Galaxy S7. It sounds like a small difference but you will feel it and see it when you are holding it. Both are also IP68 water resistant, meaning you can drop your phone in about 5 feet of water and be ok for about one hour.

Note 7 carries a new type of glass, Gorillas newest Glass 5, so this phone can survive better drops then the S7. The resolution is 2560 x 1440 with 518 pixels per inch with a super AMOLED display. The power in this phone is a Snapdragon 820 that a dual core processor running at 2.15GHz. The total amount of ram is 4gb, which is less than expected, but it is 2GB more than an iPhone 6s Plus.

The camera is improved and has upgraded its low light power. It records video in 4k at 30 frames and records 1080P at 60 frames. It also does a high frame recording at 720P and features video HDR. One of the biggest new features is the retina scan. With retina

scan you can unlock your phone with your eye; pretty cool. We are getting these futuristic Sci-Fi features.

The battery features a 3500mAH size, compared to Apples 2750mAH. Every Note 7 will come with a stylus pen so you can use it to write or sketch with and it

can be stored in the phone.

The biggest change brought to the Note 7 is the use of a new connector. Instead of going with the universal USB cord that every android phone has, Samsung decided to switch with the newer USB C cord. A newer cord that can handle more

power, meaning a faster charge.

Over all the Galaxy Note 7 is a strong phone and competition for the iPhone 6s Plus. With 60% increase in speed from its predecessor, the Galaxy Note 7 is the best big screen Android phone in the market.

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INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2893 cont.

EXHIBIT “A” MAP OF MORATORIUM AREA

Suicide Squad

by Glen Maldonado National

Suicide Squad is about a group of supervillains who are from the DC universe and are incarcerated in a swamp island prison in Louisiana. The US government, Amanda Waller (Viola Davis), thinks this group of expendable misfits can do good. So she assembles a task force of the worst of the worst, which consist of Deadshot (Will Smith), Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie), Captain Boomerang (Jai Courtney), Killer Croc (Adewale Akinnuoye), and some good guys. These criminals must unite to battle a mysterious and powerful entity, while the diabolical Joker (Jared Leto) launches an evil agenda of his own to get back his beloved Harley Quinn.

The movie is directed and written by David Ayer who is best know for directing “End of Watch” and “Fury.”

The movie delivers, it has a good pace and every character is developed at the end.

You get a great back-story on most of the main characters.

The Joker was one of the things people were scared to see in this movie as Heath Ledger did a great job portraying the Joker. However, Jared Leto’s rendition of the Joker is very good. His Joker is a complex gangster compared to any Joker we have seen before. He has a right hand man that helps him handle his affairs; it’s

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The story is good. The cast did a great job in acting, especially Viola Davis. The timing in the movie is great.

We get a good linear timeline. The story also leaves off where Batman V. Superman left off. So that means Superman’s death recently

happened and the world is mourning. The biggest thing I didn’t like is what happens to Slipknot. Also, I liked the soundtrack for the movie. “Suicide Squad” delivers a great story of an unlikely group of misfits and develops enough to get attached and I can’t wait for the sequel. Grade B Rated PG-13

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