San Gabriel Valley's Best for 2023 - Readers Choice

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Covina -SouthernCaliforniahas foundatrulyspecialhomeimprovementcompany.AmericanWindow CompanyofCovina,CAhasbeen recognizedfortheiroutstandingservice andqualityyearafteryear.Thefamily ownedandoperatedcompanyhasbeen providinghomeownersandbuilders withqualitywindowsandtopnotch servicesince1999.Theyhavebeen votedtheBestWindowCompanymany timesoverthepast20plusyearsin businessinnotone,butmultiple SouthernCalifornianewspapers.They arealsorankedinthetop5%while beingpresentedwiththeprestigious SuperServiceAwardfromAngie’sList.

Life-longCovinaresidents,thePiantanida'shaveadheredtoabusinessplan dedicatedtoexcellentcustomerservice andhighlycompetitivepricesonthe brandsmosthouseholdsknowand trust.Theypromotewhattheybelieve tobethecustomer’sbestoptions,even whenitmightnotbethemostprofitableoption.Theteamisnotdrivenby commissions,ratherthenthecustomer’sultimatesatisfaction.Itisthis philosophythathasallowedAmerican WindwCompanytoprospereven throughthetroublesofatougheconomy.Thecompanyemployshighly experiencedanddedicatedteammemberswhoarecommittedtocompany growthandcustomersatisfaction.

Avastproductlineandlargeshowroomallowsbothnewandrepeat customerstochoosetheexactproduct tosuittheirindividualneedsand budget.Theirlargeshowroomhouses productlinesconsistingofwindows, patiodoors,andwindowcoverings fromselectreputablequalitymanufacturers,andnearlyeveryoneoftheir productsisAmericanmade.Theyare proudtooffermanyglasspackagesthat areupto50%moreefficientthanthose offeredbymanyoftheircompetitors. Thecompany’slocalsuccessand growthhasallowedthemtoexpandto nearlyallofSouthernCalifornia,and occasionallyneighboringstates,providingproductsandservicestobuilders,homeowners,investorsandeven militaryprojectsofgreatscales.From projectdesigntoproductinstallation, AmericanWindowCompanyteam membersshowanattentiontodetail thatextendsallthewaytothecustomer'shomes.Thesearejustsomeof thequalitiesthatmakeAmerican WindowCompanystandhighabove thecompetitionandsoverydeserving ofthemanyawardsoverthepast20 plusyears.

READERS’CHOICEAWARDS

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READERS’CHOIC BESTWINNER

PEOPLE

Accountant ..........................................Thomas Giannini & Associates Tax Services

Accident Attor ney ..................................Ellis and Ellis, Attor neys atLaw

DUIAttorney ......................................Ellis and Ellis, Attor neys atLaw

Employment Attor ney............................Havens Malczynski Grigolla,LLP

Family Law Attor ney (Tie) ......................Ellisand Ellis, Attor neys atLaw

FamilyLawAttorney(Tie) ......................HavensMalczynskiGrigolla,LLP

GeneralAttorney ...................................EllisandEllis,AttorneysatLaw

ImmigrationAttorney.............................JoseJordan&Associates,APLC

LivingTrustAttorney .............................EllisandEllis,AttorneysatLaw

PersonalInjuryAttorney ........................EllisandEllis,AttorneysatLaw

Caterer Domenico’sItalianKitchenGlendora

Chef ........................................................PhilipBradley

FinancialAdvisor/Planner LaubachFinancialGroupAmeripriseFinancialServices,LLC

HairStylistorBarber .............................RosaMunoz,RosasHairDesign

InsuranceAgent FarmersInsurance-MichaelReynaga

LocalActor ............................................GavinBrown

MortgageBroker ...................................PrimeLending-JannaHirth

Photographer .........................................GabyChungPhotography

Plumber ..................................................ChadDelk

PrivateInvestigator ...............................CrystalClearBookkeeping Notary&LiveScanLLC

RealEstateAgent

JasonandBriannaLorge/TeamLorge RealEstateGroup:KellerWilliamsRealty

SmallBusinessConsultant ...................BonillaPartners

Tailor(Tie) ...............................................ViaVerdeCleaners

Tailor(Tie) ...............................................SanDimasTailor

TaxPreparer ThomasGiannini&AssociatesTaxServices

TravelAgent(Tie) ...................................AMTAmericanExpressTravel

TravelAgent(Tie) ...................................MonicaSaito

TravelAgent(Tie) ...................................EricSlatkin

TravelAgent(Tie) ...................................CarouselRestaurantGlendale

TravelAgent(Tie) ...................................UnikkeTravel

TravelAgent(Tie) ...................................CatherineAdde@TravelStore Pasadena

TravelAgent(Tie) ...................................ColleenGraves

MYHOMEGOODS&SERVICES

AirConditioning/HeatingCompany(Tie) ...O’MahonyAirConditioning &Heating,Inc.

AirConditioning/HeatingCompany(Tie) ...ComfortClimateControl

ApplianceRepair ...................................CovinaAppliance

ApplianceStore(Chain) Howard’sApplianceTV&Mattress

ApplianceStore(Local) .........................AzusaSalesHomeAppliance

BathroomRemodeling(Tie) ..................ConstructionHardwareCo

BathroomRemodeling(Tie) ..................ACPlumbing

BuildingMaterials ..................................TheHomeDepot

CarpetCleaning .....................................HigginsCarpetCare

Carpet/FlooringStore............................GlendoraFloorStore

Contractor .............................................. ReedConstruction&Development

DoorCompany ......................................MancinoDoor&Window,Inc.

Electrician ..............................................BlackbirdElectric

Fences/Gates(Tie) ................................StumpFence

Fences/Gates(Tie) ................................FoldingGateSystems

FramingStore ........................................LincoCustomPictureFraming

FurnitureStoreChain ............................PotteryBarn

FurnitureStoreIndependent(Tie) .........MaricelasFurniture

FurnitureStoreIndependent(Tie) Jerome’sFurniture & FurnitureStoreIndependent(Tie) .........Divine’sFurnitureS

FurnitureStoreIndependent(Tie) .........FishbecksPatioCe

e Inc Mattr Store nter

GarageDoorCompany .........................SuperiorGarageDoor Inc

Glass&MirrorCompany .......................GlendoraGlass&Mirror Handyman .............................................. Handyman&RemodelingUnlimited,Inc.

HardwareStore ......................................MissionAceHardware

HomeImprovementStore .....................TheHomeDepot

HomeInspectionCompany EliteGroupInspectionProfessionals

HomeRemodeling .................................VistaPaintCorporationFullerton HVACContractor(Tie) ...........................O’MahonyAirConditioning &Heating,Inc.

HVACContractor(Tie) ...........................Air-TroInc

KitchenRemodeling(Tie) Handyman&RemodelingUnlimited,Inc.

KitchenRemodeling(Tie) AC&R Construction,Plumbing &Electrical

KitchenRemodeling(Tie) ......................TurnKeyRemodel

KitchenRemodeling(Tie) ......................BohlerBuildersGroup

KitchenRemodeling(Tie) ......................DanzoGroup,Inc.

LandscapingService .............................Haney’sLandscapeMaintenance

MattressStore .......................................BedtimeMattress&More

Nursery/GardenCenter .......................ArmstrongGardenCenters

OutdoorLiving OutdoorElegancePatioDesignCenter

PaintStore .............................................Dunn-EdwardsPaints

PaintingContractor ...............................VistaPaintCorporationFullerton

PestControlCompany ..........................JanusPestManagement,Inc.

PlumbingCompany ...............................TheDrainDoctorCovina

Pool&SpaBuilder(Tie) ........................SCPOOLS

Pool&SpaBuilder(Tie) ........................PoolConceptsofCaInc

Pool&SpaBuilder(Tie) ........................Pool&ElectricalProducts

Pool&SpaServices ..............................Johnny’sPool&SpaService

Pool&SpaStore ...................................Johnny’sPool&SpaService Roofing...................................................DowdRoofingCo.

RooterCompany ...................................WesternRooter&Plumbing

SolarCompany ......................................SolarOptimum

SteamCleaner(Tie) ...............................StanleySteemer

SteamCleaner(Tie) ...............................Chem-DryoftheFoothills

HEALTH&WELLNESSGOODS&SERVICES

Acupuncture(Tie) ..................................Dr.LauraSciurbaL.Ac AcupunctureandHerbs

Acupuncture(Tie) ..................................LifeFitnessCenter&Medical Group:AsimusDanielMMD

Acupuncture(Tie) ..................................Dr.Ya-WenChengAcupuncture &Chiropractic

AssistedLiving ......................................VillaGardens

Audiologist .............................................WhittierHearingCenter

BarreFitnessClasses ...........................AthleticsForAll

BootCamp .............................................BulldogGym,Inc.

CancerTreatmentCenter ......................CityofHopeMedicalCenter

READERS’CHOICE BESTWINNERS

HEALTH&WELLNESSGOODS&SERVICES

Cannabis Store Catalyst Cannabis

CBD Retailer/Store ................................Advocate CBD

Chiropractor Foothill Family ChiropracticAfshin

Cosmetic Surgeon (Tie)

Kaivan-Mehr

Sasaki Advanced Aesthetic Medical Center: Gordon H Sasaki, MD,FACS

CosmeticSurgeon(Tie) .........................MartinO’Toole,MD,FACS

CounselingCompany NataliaSalinasM.S.W.,L.C.S.W.,S.A.P.

CrossFit .................................................CrossFit

DaySpa..................................................PeachesandCreamMedSpa

Dentist ....................................................Kids&FamilyDentalCare

Dermatologist ........................................WollDermatology

EyewearStore .......................................LindenOptometry,AProf.Corp.

Health/FitnessClub ...............................AthleticsForAll

HearingAidCompany SonusHearingCareProfessionals

Hospital ..................................................HuntingtonHospital

HospitalGroup ......................................EmanateHealthHospitalGroup

Hypnotherapist TedA.Moreno,CertifiedHypnotherapist

KneeCenter ........................................... CongressMedicalAssociates,Pasadena

LasikCenter(Tie) ...................................NVisionLaserEyeCenter

LasikCenter(Tie) ...................................NVISIONCenter

LasikCenter(Tie) ...................................EmpireLaserEyeCenter

LasikCenter(Tie) IQLaserVision-RowlandHeights

Massage ................................................MassageEnvy

MedicalGroup .......................................EmanateHealthMedicalGroup

MedicalSpa(Tie) ...................................MedspaDeluxeLA

MedicalSpa(Tie)

SasakiAdvancedAestheticMedical Center:GordonH.Sasaki,MD,FACS

MedicalSpa(Tie) ...................................RadianceMedicalSpa

MedicalSupplyStore(Tie) ....................ChapCare

MedicalSupplyStore(Tie) ....................ConvalescentAidSociety

MobilitySupplyStore (scooters,wheelchairs,etc) ..................ConvalescentAidSociety

Nutritionist .............................................Spin360CoreFitness

Optometrist ............................................LindenOptometry,AProf.Corp.

OralSurgeon ..........................................Dr.OmarFaridi

Orthodontist ...........................................RayOrthodonticsofMontebello

PediatricDentist ....................................WeCKidsDental

Pediatrician ............................................BeverlyPediatricMedicalGroup

PersonalTrainer .....................................TheExerciseCoach

Pharmacy ...............................................SierraPharmacy

PhysicalTherapyCenter .......................CasaColinaHospitalandCenters forHealthcare

PilatesStudio.........................................ClubPilates

PlasticSurgeon

PLACES

ActiveAdultLivingCommunity(Tie).....Hillcrest

ActiveAdultLivingCommunity(Tie).....VillaGardens

Airport ....................................................OntarioInternationalAirport

AmusementPark ...................................DisneylandPark

ApartmentCommunity CalPolyPomonaUniversityVillage

ArtGallery ..............................................NortonSimonMuseum

BanquetFacility .....................................ViaVerdeCountryClub

Bingo(Tie) .............................................. BishopAmatMemorialHighSchool

Bingo(Tie) .............................................. St.JohnTheBaptistCatholicChurch

BoatingExcursion .................................DuffyBoatRentals

BowlingAlley .........................................ChaparralLanes

Casino(Tie) ............................................MorongoCasinoResort&Spa

Casino(Tie) ............................................Yaamava’Resort&Casino

Cigar/VaporBar .....................................VaporDevils-VapeandCBD

CoffeeShop ...........................................ClassicCoffee

ComedyClub .........................................TheIceHouse

CountryClub ..........................................ViaVerdeCountryClub

Craft/Microbrewery ...............................InnovationBrewWorks

EscapeRooms(includingvirtual) .........Trapped!EscapeRoom

Farmers’Market ....................................MonroviaStreetFair&Market

FriendlyCityorDowntown CityofGlendora/GlendoraVillage

GolfCourse ............................................ViaVerdeCountryClub

Hotel(Tie) TheLanghamHuntington,Pasadena Hotel(Tie) KelloggWestConferenceCenterandHotel

IceRink ..................................................PasadenaIceSkatingCenter

KidsCamp .............................................TomSawyerCamps

KidsEntertainment ................................KidspaceChildren’sMuseum

Live/PerformingArtsTheatre ................TopBillingEntertainment

MovieTheater ........................................AMCGlendora12 Museum .................................................NortonSimonMuseum

NightSpot/LiveEntertainment(Tie) ...TheIceHouse

NightSpot/LiveEntertainment(Tie) ...LincolnHouse

OutdoorEntertainment..........................ViaVerdeCountryClub

PaintNight(Tie) .....................................Memo’sCanvas

PaintNight(Tie) .....................................PurpleEasel

Poker ......................................................CommerceCasino

PropertyManagement ..........................SouthlandProperties Resort(Tie).............................................DisneylandPark Resort(Tie).............................................PacificPalmsResort

RetirementCommunity .........................VillaGardens

SchoolDistrict .......................................GlendoraUnifiedSchoolDistrict

SportsBar ..............................................Clearman’sGalley

WeekendGetaway(Tie) KelloggWestConferenceCenterandHotel

WeekendGetaway(Tie) ........................Solvang,CA

SasakiAdvancedAestheticMedical Center:GordonH.Sasaki,MD,FACS

Podiatrist................................................ChapCare

PrimaryCarePhysician .........................ChapCare

SeniorAssistedLivingCenter ...............VillaGardens

SeniorIn-HomeCare .............................VisitingAngelsSeniorHomeCare

SkinCare(Tie)........................................ClaremontWellnessSpa

SkinCare(Tie)........................................MagsCathey

SkinCare(Tie)........................................PeachesandCreamMedSpa

UrgentCareFacility ...............................Optum-UrgentCare

WeightLossCenter ...............................AthleticsForAll

YogaStudio ...........................................WarriorSoulFitness

WineTasting ..........................................CocoVinoLosAngeles

Winery(Local) ........................................SanAntonioWinery Worship HolyNameofMaryCatholicChurch

FOOD&DRINK

AmericanCuisine ..................................Clearman’sNorthWoodsInn ArgentineanCuisine ..............................Rika’sEmpanadas

BagelShop ............................................EinsteinBros.Bagels

Bakery ....................................................Crust&CrumbleBakery

Barbecue ...............................................CanyonCityBarbeque

BrazilianCuisine FogodeChãoBrazilianSteakhouse

READERS’CHOIC BESTWINNER

FOOD&DRINK

Breakfast ................................................ Village Eatery

Brunch ..........................................Luca Bella Fine Foods

Buffet ..........................................Golden Corral Buffet & Grill

Burger (Chain) In-N-Out Burger

Burger (Local) Grand Burger, Glendora

Cajun/Creole The Boiling Crab

Chicken(Tie) ..........................................Chick-fil-A

Chicken(Tie) ..........................................CanyonCityBarbeque

ChineseCuisine .....................................RedLanternChineseCuisine

Deli .........................................................CapriDeli

Dessert(Tie) ...........................................MoreSweets

Dessert(Tie) ...........................................Porto’sBakeryandCafe

Diner .......................................................CanyonCityBarbeque

DonutShop ............................................TheDonutMan

FamilyRestaurant .................................CanyonCityBarbeque

FastFood ...............................................In-N-OutBurger

FineDining .............................................Clearman’sNorthWoodsInn

FrenchCuisine .......................................EntreNousFrenchBistro

FrozenYogurt/IceCream ......................ScoopsOnTap

GastroPub .............................................Bread&Barley

GreekCuisine(Tie) ................................TheDiplomatJunior

GreekCuisine(Tie) ................................Georgie’sMediterraneanCuisine

HappyHour ............................................MarieCallender’s

HawaiianCuisine ...................................OnoHawaiianBBQ

HealthFoodCuisine ..............................TrueFoodKitchen

HotDog ..................................................DogHaus

IndianCuisine ........................................MintLeafIndian

ItalianCuisine ........................................SpaghettiEddie’sCucinaItaliana

JapaneseCuisine ..................................ShogunRestaurant

KoreanCuisine ......................................GenKoreanBBQHouse

Margarita ................................................Max’sMexicanCuisine

Martini ....................................................Clearman’sSteak‘NStein

MediterraneanCuisine ..........................Georgie’sMediterraneanCuisine

MexicanRestaurant(Chain) ..................CasaDelRey

MexicanRestaurant(Local) ..................Max’sMexicanCuisine

MiddleEasternCuisine .........................SaharaRestaurant

NewRestaurant .....................................Domenico’s

OceanViewRestaurant(Tie) .................Parker’sLighthouse

OceanViewRestaurant(Tie) .................CaptainKidd’sFishMarket& Restaurant

OutdoorDining(Tie) ..............................InnovationBrewWorks

OutdoorDining(Tie) ..............................FoothillRestaurant

Pizza .......................................................Domenico’s

PokeRestaurant ....................................AlohausPokeBar

PortugueseCuisine(Tie) .......................Nuno’sBistro&Bar

PortugueseCuisine(Tie) .......................EuroCafe

RomanticRestaurant ............................Clearman’sSteak‘NStein

SandwichShop .....................................PlazaProduce

SeafoodRestaurant ..............................Clearman’sNorthWoodsInn

SpanishCuisine .....................................VivaMadrid

SpanishCuisine(Tie) .............................dosbesos

SteakHouse ..........................................Clearman’sNorthWoodsInn

Sushi ......................................................ezzesushi

ThaiCuisine ...........................................ThaiDermCuisine

VegetarianVegan ...................................OneVegWorld

VietnameseCuisine ...............................GoldenDeliSanGabriel

ORGANIZATIONS&SHOWS

ChamberofCommerce .........................GlendoraChamber o MorningRadioShow(Tie) .....................104.3Valentinein the MorningRadioShow(Tie) .....................KFI-AMLosAngele

MorningTVNews ..................................KTLA5

Non-ProfitOrganization ........................PasadenaCasting

OneManShow(Tie) ..............................DuffyHudson

OneManShow(Tie) ..............................SteveTrevino

OneManShow(Tie) ..............................ScotNery-Comedian,Juggler& Contortionist

OneManShow(Tie) ..............................EZLiving

OneManShow(Tie) ..............................TaylorHughes

OneManShow(Tie) ..............................JeffDunham

OneManShow(Tie) ..............................JimmyFallon

TVComedy ............................................YoungSheldon

TVDramaSeries ....................................Yellowstone

Workplace ..............................................AlhambraUnifiedSchoolDistrict

EDUCATION

CareerCollege/NursingSchool ..........AzusaPacificUniversity

CareerCollege/TradeSchool ..............PasadenaCityCollege

CatholicSchool .....................................StLucy’sPrioryHighSchool

CharterSchool .......................................SanJoseCharterAcademy

ChristianSchool ....................................FoothillChristianSchool

CollegeExtensionProgram ..................CollegeofProfessionaland GlobalEducation(CPGE)

CommunityCollege ...............................CitrusCollege

CosmetologySchool .............................CitrusCollege

DanceStudio/School ..........................TopBillingEntertainment PerformanceAcademy

Four-YearCollege/University ................CalPolyPomona

Graduate/MBASchool ..........................UniversityofSouthernCalifornia MartialArts ............................................RedDragonKarate MusicSchool .........................................TopBillingEntertainment PerformanceAcademy

OnlineSchool ........................................SouthlandsChristianSchools Preschool ...............................................St.EdmundsNurserySchool

PrivateElementarySchool ....................FoothillChristianSchool

PublicElementarySchool MargaretR.SellersElementarySchool

PublicHighSchool ................................GlendoraHighSchool

Tutoring ..................................................Mathnasium

NON-HOMEGOODS&SERVICES

AccountingService ...............................CrystalClearBookkeepingNotary &LiveScanLLC

Automotive:Accessories&Parts .........AutoZoneAutoParts

Automotive:BodyShop ........................Accautocollision

Automotive:MotorcycleRepair&Service ...MotorhelmetsMotorcycleStore, Tires,RepairServiceFullerton OrangeCounty

Automotive:Repair&Service(Chain) ..CrownCityTire&AutoRepair

Automotive:Repair&Service(Local) ...BrianWoodAutomotive

Automotive:Tires&Rims ......................TuckerTireCoInc

Automotive:TowCompany ...................Jan’sTowingInc

Beauty:BarberShop TropicanaGolfClub&Barbershop

Beauty:HairSalon .................................Rosa’sHairDesign

Beauty:NailSalon .................................DivineNailsSpa

Beauty:Threading/Eyebrows ..............AaynaEyebrowThreadingSalon

C er r es Club

READERS’CHOICE BESTWINNERS

NON-HOMEGOODS&SERVICES

Bicycle Shop Incycle Bicycles

Book Store Vroman’s Bookstore

Bridal Shop Saint Clark Bridal Suite

Camera Store Powell Camera Shop

Car Wash Bonita Car Wash

Cemetery Oakdale Mortuary & MemorialPark

Clothing:Children’s(Tie) .......................OnTheAvenueBoutique

Clothing:Children’s(Tie) .......................KidtoKidPasadena

Clothing:Children’s(Tie) .......................Carter’s-Curbsideavailable

Clothing:Children’s(Tie) .......................JanieandJack

Clothing:FormalWear(Tie) ..................AndrewsInc.

Clothing:FormalWear(Tie) ..................AlwaysBeeFancy

Clothing:Men’s ......................................AndrewsInc.

Clothing:ShoeStore .............................DSWDesignerShoeWarehouse

Clothing:Women’s ................................Fiorina

ComputerRepair ...................................DLLTechs

DayCareCenter ....................................BrunoFamilyDaycare,Glendora

Dealership:Motorcycle(StreetBikes)(Tie) ...Bert’sMegaMall

Dealership:Motorcycle(StreetBikes)(Tie) ...Harley-Davidson®ofGlendale

Dealership:Motorcycle(StreetBikes)(Tie) ...CycleDepotMotorcycles

Dealership:MotorcycleOff-Road-ATV/UTV ...Bert’sMegaMall

Dealership:NewCar..............................ReynoldsBuickGMC

Dealership:NewTruck ..........................ReynoldsBuickGMC

Dealership:RV’s(NeworUsed) ............GiantRV

Dealership:UsedCars&Trucks ...........ColleyFord

DiveShop(Scuba,etc)(Tie) ..................zendiveco.

DiveShop(Scuba,etc)(Tie) ..................OceanSafariScuba

DryCleaner ............................................Boy’sCleanersEast

EscrowCompany ..................................AuthenticEscrow

EventTicketAgency..............................SharpSeating

FinancialPlanningCompany ................ LaubachFinancialGroupAmeripriseFinancialServices,LLC

Financial:AutoLoans ............................LogixFederalCreditUnion

Financial:Bank(Chain)..........................LogixFederalCreditUnion

Financial:Bank(Local) ..........................LogixFederalCreditUnion

Financial:CreditUnion(Chain) .............LogixFederalCreditUnion

Financial:CreditUnion(Local) ..............LosAngelesFederalCreditUnion

Financial:HomeLoans ..........................LoansbyBryce

Financial:RefinancingCompany ..........LogixFederalCreditUnion

FloralShop.............................................GlendoraFlorist

Grocery/Food:Health/Organic .............RanchoVasquezInc

Grocery/Food:LocalorChain ..............StaterBros.Markets

Grocery/Food:SpecialtyStore .............TraderJoe’s

Health/NutritionStore(Tie) ...................WholeFoodsMarket

Health/NutritionStore(Tie) ...................TraderJoe’s

InsuranceCompany ..............................FarmersInsurance

JewelryStore .........................................Y2KJewelers

LeatherRepair/Upholstery(Tie) ..........LanzettiCustomUpholstery

LeatherRepair/Upholstery(Tie) ..........TopangaShoeRepair

LeatherRepair/Upholstery(Tie) ..........SanchezUpholstery

LegalServices .......................................EllisandEllis,AttorneysatLaw

LimousineService(Tie) .........................LosAngelesLimousineService

LimousineService(Tie) .........................Ladylucklimo

LimousineService(Tie) .........................Blacklane

LimousineService(Tie) .........................ByrdLimousine

Mailing&Packaging ..............................TheUPSStore

MealDeliveryService(Tie) ....................MealsbyMel

MealDeliveryService(Tie) ....................ImperfectFoods

MealDeliveryService(Tie) ....................Ubereats

MealDeliveryService(Tie) ....................Doordash

MealDeliveryService(Tie) ....................LyteBiteGlendora

MealDeliveryService(Tie) ....................DreamDinners

MealDeliveryService(Tie) ....................NakedHollistics

MealDeliveryService(Tie) ....................EastSideEats

MealDeliveryService(Tie) ....................UnitedStatesPostalService

MealDeliveryService(Tie) ....................FreshRoast

Mobile/CellPhoneRepairShop iTechXpressPhone&ComputerRepair

Mobile/CellPhoneRetailStore .............T-Mobile

Mortuary/FuneralHome ........................RoseHillsMortuary

MovingCompany .................................. PinkTransfer,Inc.Moving&Storage

NewHomeDeveloper ...........................CrestwoodCommunities

NoveltyStore:Antiques/Collectibles ....OurVintageGarage

NoveltyStore:CoinShop GoldKnoxJewelry&CoinExchange

NoveltyStore:Gift/BoutiqueShop .......Periwinkle

NoveltyStore:GoldStore GoldKnoxJewelry&CoinExchange

NoveltyStore:PawnShop(Tie) ............MainePawnShop

NoveltyStore:PawnShop(Tie) ............Wimpey’sPawnShop

NoveltyStore:PawnShop(Tie) ............PawnshopSkateCo.

NoveltyStore:ThriftStore .....................NewUntoOthersThriftStore

OfficeCleaning ......................................TriMaidsInc

Pet-DogWalker ...................................CrazyDogLadies

PetBoarding(Tie) ..................................IDigMyDog

PetBoarding(Tie) ..................................HeavenlyPetResort

PetClinic/Veterinary(Tie) ......................ElwoodAnimalClinic

PetClinic/Veterinary(Tie) ......................CovinaAnimalHospital

PetGroomer(Tie) SierraMadrePetGrooming&Spa

PetGroomer(Tie) ..................................YeehawPetspaw

PetSitting ..............................................CrazyDogLadies

PetStore ................................................PetSmart

PetTrainer ..............................................SitMeansSitSanGabrielValley

RealEstateCompany ............................TeamLorgeRealEstateGroup: KellerWilliamsRealty

RecyclingCenter ...................................AllanCompanyRecyclingCenter

RestorationServices

(Water/FireDamage)(Tie) .....................WFGVenturesInc

RestorationServices

(Water/FireDamage)(Tie) ..................... SERVPROofGlendora/SanDimas

RetailMall/ShoppingCenter .................TheShopsatSantaAnita

RetailOutletMall/ShoppingCenter(Tie) ...TheOpenBoxOutlet

RetailOutletMall/ShoppingCenter(Tie) ...CitadelOutlets

Ride-Share(Tie) .....................................ServiceLyft

Ride-ShareService(Tie) ........................Uber

SecurityCompany .................................CPISecurityCorp.

SportingGoodsStore ...........................DICK’SSportingGoods

StorageFacility ......................................ArroyoParkwaySelfStorage

SurfShop(Tie) .......................................Jackssurf

SurfShop(Tie) .......................................HarborSurfSealBeach

TattooShop/Parlor ................................CrypticTattoo

TravelAgency AAAAutomobileClubofSoCalTravel Vacuum&SewingMachineStore .........PasadenaVacuumandSewing

Videography/Videographer(Tie) ...........GabyChungPhotography

Videography/Videographer(Tie) ...........WalterPawlukProductionsWeddingVideographyPasadena

Videography/Videographer(Tie) ...........RebekahWallacePhotography

WebsiteDeveloper ................................DLLStudios

WigStore ...............................................Don’sWigs

WineStore .............................................CocoVinoLosAngeles

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803N.GlendoraAvenue

Covina,CA91724

(626)967-4043

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Covina,CA

(626)332-1142

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Azusa,CA91702

626-914-1841

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North Woods Inns arelocatedat7247RosemeadBlvd.,SanGabriel,CA91775,(626)286-3579;540N.Azusa Ave.,Covina,CA91722,(626)331-7444;14305FirestoneBlvd.,LaMirada,CA90638,(714)994-4590,(714) 739-0331. Clearman’s Boat/The Galley islocatedat7215N.RosemeadBlvd.,SanGabriel,CA91775,(626) 286-3075. Clearman’s Steak ‘N Stein islocatedat9545E.WhittierBlvd.,PicoRivera,CA90660,(562) 699-8823,(562)699-6204.

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ThePasadenabranchislocatedat180S.LakeAve.,andisopenfrom9a.m.to6p.m.MondaythroughFriday,and9a.m.to2p.m.Saturday. Formoreinformation,visitwww.lfcu.comorcall(800)328-5328.

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SanJoseCharterAcademyiscelebratingits25thyearasapremiercharterschoolinWestCovina. OpeningitsdoorinSeptember1998,thecharterschoolhasprovidedaworld-classeducationto studentsformorethantwodecades.SJCAhasanenrollmentof1256studentsandserviceschildren fromTKthrough8thgrades.

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Monrovia,CA91016

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ThankYouSanGabrielValleyNewsGroup“Readers”.We sincerelyappreciateyourvotesrecognizingourdealershipas theBestNewCar,NewTruckandFavoriteUsedCarDealership. Wearehonored,andwouldliketoinviteyouandyourfamilyto stopinatthedealershipduringourThankYou“READERS”

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Glendora,CA91741

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FromAllofusatJohnny’s,ThankYoufor makingouryearthatmuchmorespecial.Weare thankfulforthishonorandyourvotes,andwish everyoneahappyandfunfilledsummer.

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Whittier,California90603

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10643ValleyBlvd.SuiteB

ElMonte,CA

(626)628-2424

www.weckidsdental.com

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Pomona,CA91768

(909)869-2288

www.cpp.edu/cpge

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1017WFoothillBoulevard

Azusa,CA

(626)815-1632

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ComfortClimateControlisafamilyownedAirConditioning,Heating,andIndoorComfortSpecialistprovidingqualityserviceacrosstheSan GabrielValley.Forthelast38years,MarkandConnieRamirezandtheirteamofprofessionalshavecombinedprofessionalism,knowledge andhonestytoprovideexceptionalservicetotheircustomers.

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500N.LoraineAvenue

Glendora,CA91741

(626)852-4574

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2023BestWorkplaceAlhambraUSD:

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“We’rethrilledthatAlhambraUSDhasbeenrecognizedas2023BestWorkplace,”saidSuperintendentDeniseJaramillo.“AtAUSD, weembraceacultureofinclusionandbelonging,hireexceptionalemployeeswhobecomegreatcolleagues,andtreatallemployeesand pointsofviewwithrespect.Ourmentoringprocessandprofessionaldevelopmentopportunitiesaredesignedtobuildourleadershipbench andourextraordinarybenefitspackagesupportsemployeesthroughouttheircareersandretirement.”

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523W.ArrowHighway

SanDimas,CA

(909)971-9801

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540SGlenwoodAvenue

Glendora,CA

626-857-1070

www.dowdroofing.com

DowdRoofingCo.isaproudmemberofWesternStates RoofingContractorsAssociation,andwithover41yearsof experience,youcanrelyonus!

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CityofIndustry

(626)810-4455

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Glendora,CA91741

(626)963-5731

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842E.VillaStreet,Pasadena

626.463.5300

villagardens.org

It’sisabigyearforVillaGardens.Thecommunityiscelebrating90yearsasPasadena’spremier destinationforseniorliving.VillaGardensishometopeoplefromallwalksoflife whobringtheirzestandenthusiasmtothisbeautifulcommunity.

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136E.SantaClaraStreet#1

Arcadia,CA91006

(626)448-6455

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WesternSupremeRooter isafullserviceplumbing companytoprovidetopquality andforwardthinkingservice,with integrity,respectandwithasmile.

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BISHOPAMATMEMORIALHIGHSCHOOL

14301FairgroveAve.,LaPuente

(626)962-2495

www.bishopamat.org

Lookingforanexceptionalhighschooleducationwith asupportivecommunity?BishopAmatoffersrigorous academics,extracurricularactivities,andawelcomingcampus.

LocatedinLaPuente,California,BishopAmatisaCatholic, co-educationalhighschoolthathasbeeneducatingstudentsfor over60years.Ourrigorousacademiccurriculumisdesignedto preparestudentsforcollegeandbeyond,withafocusoncritical thinking,problem-solving,andcollaboration.

Butwedon’tjustfocusonacademicsatBishopAmat.From athleticstoperformingartstoacademicclubs,thereissomething foreverystudent.Inaddition,BishopAmatencouragesstudents toliveouttheirfaiththroughChristianService,providing opportunitiesforstudentstogivebacktotheircommunityandmakeapositiveimpactintheworld.

Ourcampusisawelcomingandsupportivecommunity,wherestudentscanfeelsafeandsupportedastheynavigatethechallengesofhigh school.Ourfacultyandstaffarededicatedtohelpingstudentssucceed,bothacademicallyandpersonally,andweworkhardtoensurethatevery studentfeelsseenandheard.

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Ifyou’reinterestedinlearningmore,visitourwebsitebishopamat.org.AtAmatwearemorethanacampus,we’reafamily,andwelookforwardto makingBishopAmatyourhome.

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BESTMORTGAGEBROKER FAVORITEREFINANCINGCOMPANY JANNAHIRTH-PRIMELENDING

626-533-8081

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Jannahasbeenahomeloanprofessionalforover 20years.SheiscurrentlyaLoanOfficerwiththe PrimeLending,aPlainsCapitalCompanybranch locatedinbeautifuldowntownGlendora.Sheisproud tohavebeennamedtheSanGabrielValley’sBest MortgageLenderfornineyearsrunning!

Jannahasapassionforhercommunityandis activelyinvolvedinGlendoraandthesurrounding communities.Connectingwithhercommunityand helpingitgrowandthrivearedirectlylinkedtoher passionforhelpinglocalfamiliesbecomehomeowners andstrengtheningtheirowncommunityroots.

“Ilovemyjobandbeingabletohelppotentialor existinghomeownersastheywalktheirindividual pathstowardsthedreamofhomeownership.Iamnot hereforjustonetransaction,butfortherestofyour life,”Hirthexplained.

Jannaworksdiligentlybyprovidingawidearray ofresidentialmortgageloanproductstoherclients;

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AheartfeltThankYoutothereadersoftheSanGabrielValley Tribune,PasadenaStarNewsandWhittierDailyNewsfor votingO’MahonyAirConditioning&HeatingIncBESTAir ConditioningandHeatingandBESTHVACContractorintheSan GabrielValleyforthesecondyearinarow!WeareaFamilyowned andoperatedsmallbusinessproudlyservingyouwithover35 yearsofexperience.Fullylicensed,bondedandinsured,we provideexpertService,Repair,PreventativeMaintenanceand Installationstoourcommunitywithahometowntouch.Ourfamily oftechniciansstrivetobring100%toourvaluedclientsoftheSan GabrielValley.

It has has truly truly been been an honor honor to to serve this this community community over these many years manyyears.

Chris O’Mahony and Team ChrisO’MahonyandTeam

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Air-Troisfamily-ownedandfamily-run.We’veservedtheSanGabriel Valleyforover50years.Weofferthelatestheatpumptechnology, digitalWiFisystemcontrolsandaircleaningandsterilization equipment.Ourtechniciansinstallandservicehigh-techsolutionslike variablespeedequipmentandductlessmini-splitsystems.We’realso expertsonolderhomesandolderfurnacesandairconditioners,and wecankeepthemworkingsafely,reliablyandefficiently.Wespecialize inplannedmaintenance.Thathelpsourcustomersavoidcostlyand inconvenientbreakdownsduringheatwavesandcoldsnaps.

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SOUTHLANDPROPERTIES

211N.GlendoraAve,Glendora 626-914-6999

www.SouthlandProperties.net

SouthlandPropertiesRealEstateServicesisthe#1Independent OfficeintheSanGabrielValley&theInlandEmpireforover 35years.SouthlandPropertieshasagentsspecializinginallaspects ofrealestatewhetheritisresidentialproperty,investmentproperty, commercialproperty,propertymanagementornotaryservices. Wearea“fullservice”brokerage.

Whatmakesouragentsspecialistheirhonestyandcommitmenttotheir clientsandtheirinvolvementinservingthecommunity.Ourgoalismaking surethatourclientsarealwayshappyandhavetheleastamountofstress throughoutthepurchaseorsellingprocess.Theagentsarealsobusy volunteeringformanyorganizationsthroughoutourcommunitysuchas, theGlendoraEducationFoundation,MakeAWishFoundation,MealsOn Wheels,FortheBoysFoundation,Kiwannianes,CommunityEmergency ResponseTeam,GlendoraPublicLibraryFriendsFoundation,Eye-Das Foundation-fortheVisualImpaired,andmanymore.

SouthlandPropertiesisproudforreceivingthe“Reader’sChoiceAward” foroneoftheBestRealEstateCompanyandPropertyManagementin theSanGabrielValley.

BESTFRIENDLYCITY BESTDOWNTOWN CITYOFGLENDORA

116E.FoothillBoulevard

Glendora,CA

(626)914-8292

www.CityofGlendora.org

www.GlendoraVillage.com

VotedtheBestFriendlyCityandBestDowntownformorethanadecade(2012–2023),theCityofGlendoraishonoredandthankfulto everyreaderwhotookthetimetovoteforGlendoraastheBestintheSanGabrielValley.

Nestledatthebaseofthefoothills,wherethe210and57freewaysmeet,theCityofGlendoraisoneofSouthernCalifornia'smostattractive residentialcommunities,withafriendlyenvironmentandoneofthelowestcrimeratesinLosAngelesCounty.Weinviteyoutoexplore GlendoraandfindoutforyourselfwhatmakesGlendoraworthyofbeingvotedtheBestFriendlyCityandBestDowntownfor12straight years.

StrollintothecharmingdowntownGlendoraVillage,wherethestreetsarelinedwithgumdroptreesandthesidewalksarebuzzingwith happychatterandsmilingfaces.TheGlendoraVillageisknownasacentraldestinationwherethecommunitygathersforcommunityevents suchastheHalloweenWalk,HolidayStrollandWineWalk.Asidefromspecialevents,theGlendoraVillageisafriendlyvenueoffering numerousretailstores,avarietyofrestaurants,salons,spas,andawidearrayofpersonalandprofessionalservices.In2021theCity installedpermanentparkletsenablingrestaurantstocontinueservingoutdoorsinanexpandeddiningsetting.InlateSpring/earlySummerof 2023,theCitywillbeunveilingadditionalimprovementstotheGlendoraVillageincludingoutdoorgamesandloungingareascompletewitha firepit,plentyofseatingandshade.

ThecharmandfriendlinessarenotlimitedtotheGlendoraVillage alone,thereisplentytodothroughouttheCity.Glendoraoffers lushparksandtrails,comprehensivecommunityservicesincluding activeseniorandteencentersthatofferactivitiesandfieldtrips;an informativeandbusylibraryandalocaltransportationdivision providingreliabletransportationforseniorsandteens.

Forthoselookingtoimprovetheirswing,GlendoraishometoGlen OaksGolfandLearningCenter,aTopTracerRange.Lookingto catchdinnerandamovie?Neednewappliances,petsupplies,a book,somenewhomeimprovementsordécor,somenewclothes, maybeevenanewcar?Almostanythingyouneedcanbefoundat theMarketPlace/DiamondRidgeandGlendoraAutoCenters, locatedoffLoneHillandGladstone.

Forover100years,theCityofGlendorahasexemplifiedastrongsenseofcommunityandafriendlyatmosphere.Visitourwebsites www.CityofGlendora.organdwww.GlendoraVillage.comtodiscoverthemanyactivities,events,diningandshoppingopportunitiesavailable. WelookforwardtoseeingyouintheCityofGlendora,the“PrideoftheFoothills.”

FAVORITENURSINGSCHOOL FAVORITETUTORING

AMERICANCAREERCOLLEGE ORANGECOUNTYCAMPUS

1200NorthMagnoliaAve.

Anaheim,CA92801

www.americancareercollege.edu

AmericanCareerCollege-OrangeCountyisproudtoacceptthe distinctions“FavoriteCareerCollege,”“FavoriteNursingSchool,” and“FavoriteTutoring”fromvotersintheSanGabrielValleycommunity!*

Forover45years,AmericanCareerCollegehascommittedtoprovidingqualitytrainingtoover60,000graduatesandcurrentstudents forcareersinhealthcare.Offering12programs,includingDentalAssisting,MedicalAssistant,OccupationalTherapyAssistant,Nursing, RespiratoryTherapy,Radiography,andmore,ACCstudentscanchoosefromawiderangeofdiplomaanddegreeoptionstomeettheir educationalgoals.

AtACC,wearededicatedtohelpingourstudentseverystepoftheway,includingaftergraduation.OurCareerServicesdepartmentoffers thecoachingandtrainingneededtostandoutandbeACC-Readyforopportunitiesinhealthcare.Financialaidand scholarshipsarealsoavailableforthosewhoqualify!

Tolearnmore,checkoutourwebsiteatamericancareercollege.edu.

*Asvotedbythereadersofthe2023SanGabrielValleyTribuneReadersChoiceAwards.

Programsvarybylengthandcampus.ACCprovidescareerguidanceandassistancebutcannotguaranteeemployment.DuetothecurrentCOVID-19outbreak, theCollegehasmovedsomeoftheon-groundcoursesintoadistanceeducationmodality.However,assoonastheCOVID-19circumstanceschange,studentswill beexpectedtoreturnoncampustocompletetheirprogramonsiteintheregularlearningmodalityasapprovedbyABHESandoutlinedinthecollegecatalog.

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We’recommittedtofindingthebestpossibleresolutiontoyourlegalproblem,whetheryou’rechargedwithDUIoranyotheroffense.

Beitamisdemeanororafelony,ourteamofformerprosecutors,formerstateandfederallawenforcementagents,investigators,and forensicexpertshavetheexperiencetohelpyousuccessfullynavigatethecriminaljusticesystem.

500NCitrusAve,Covina,CA91723

626-889-7110

www.ellisattorneys.com

Weareahusbandandwifeledteamwhowanttocreateabetterexperienceforourclients. Wedounderstandtheshortcomingsofalotofattorneys.Wedonottreatourclientsas dollarsigns.Wewilltreatyouasfamily.Yourproblemsbecomeourproblemsandwewilldo anythingandeverythingtofixthem.Wewillfighttowinyourcasebecausewedocareabout you.Whenyouplaceyourcaseinourhands,knowtheyarethehandsofattorneyswithboth experienceandheart,asenseofaggressionandthatofjustice.Ourfirmisaboutourclients, andwhenyouwalkthroughourdoorswewilldoeverythinginourpowertomakeyoufeel welcome,everythinginourpowertolistentoyourproblem,andeverythinginourpowerto makesureweresolveit.

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Automotive: Repair & Service (Local) Michael’s Auto Repair

Automotive: Repair & Service (Local) Tony’s Auto Repair

Breakfast Fonda Don Chon

Brunch Clearman’s Steak ‘N Stein

Burger (Local) Clearman’s Galley

Career College / Nursing School ...American Career College

Career College / Nursing School Mt San Antonio College (Mt SAC)

Career College / Nursing School Rio Hondo College

Career College / Trade School ...American Career College

Career College / Trade School Mt San Antonio College (Mt SAC) e / Trade School Rio Hondo College Bish Amat Memorial High School o ol

Charter School Califor nia School of the ArtsSan Gabriel Valley

Chiropractor Glendora Chiropractic Center

Christian School Arcadia Christian School

Christian School Clairbour n School

College Extension Program Mt San Antonio College (Mt SAC)

Community College Mt San Antonio College (Mt SAC)

Community College Rio Hondo College

Dealership: Used Cars & Trucks Reynolds Buick GMC

Dentist Roger W. Anderson, DDS

DUI Attorney 1-800-NoCuffs

DUI Attor ney Scott Warmuth Law Offices

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WELCOMETOAVOLIO’S

Since1979,wehavebeenservingauthenticItalianmealstoour loyalcustomersinCovinaanditssurroundingareas.Whatstarted outasadreamofonedayowninghisownbusiness,Italianborn PietroAvoliosetouttoopenhisownrestaurant,alongsidehisCuban bornwifeJuanita.Bothimmigratedtothestatesandhadsearched fortheAmericandream.WithlimitedknowledgeoftheEnglish languageatfirst,theyperseveredandbuiltasuccessfulrestaurant thatiswellknownintheareaandthroughoutgenerations.Their daughterDarlenenowproudlycontinuesthetraditionofkeeping Avolio’saliveandplanstoremodelthebuildingverysoon.

OURMENU

Weprideourselvesinservingfreshandqualityingredients.We makeallofoursauceshomemadeincludingmarinara,alfredo,vodka andourpizzasauce,aswellasourfreshlymadedough.Ourpizzas areheartyandloadedwithcheeseandtoppings.Weareknownfor ourhomemadelasagnas,chickenparmigianaanddeliciousgarlic bread.Wealsooffersalads,hotsandwichesandawidevarietyof pastadishesandentrees.Dineinwithus,carryoutorletusdeliver yourfavoritemealtoyourdoorstep.

FAVORITECHRISTIANSCHOOL(NON-CATHOLIC)

FAVORITEPRESCHOOL

ARCADIACHRISTIANSCHOOL

1900S.SantaAnitaAve.,Arcadia,CA91006 626-574-8229

www.arcadiachristianschool.org

ThankyouforvotingArcadiaChristianSchoolasthe FAVORITEOTHERCHRISTIANSCHOOL(Non-Catholic) &FAVORITEPRESCHOOLinSanGabrielValley.Youwill findwearepassionateaboutdevelopingastrongspiritual foundationineachofourstudents,aswellasprovidingeach childwithaChristianClassicalacademicexperience.Ifpart ofyourfamily’smissionistotrainyourchildrenuptohavea strongbiblicalworldviewfoundationandtohavefamilyvalues equaltoyours,thenIstronglyencourageyoutoconsider ArcadiaChristianSchool.Wewouldbehonoredtopartner withyouasyouseekGod’sbestdirectionforyourchildren’s educationandfuture.ForourHomeschoolfamilies,checkout ourACSPrivateSatelliteProgram!Tofindoutmoreaboutthe “2025HeartheRoar”visionusetheQRCode. Teachingourstudentsnotwhattothink,buthowtothink! Faith,Character.Heart.Service.

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FAVORITECAREERCOLLEGETRADESCHOOL

FAVORITECOLLEGENURSINGSCHOOL

FAVORITEONLINESCHOOL RÍOHONDOCOLLEGE

3600WorkmanMillRoad,Whittier 562-692-0921

www.riohondo.edu

RíoHondoCollegehasmanagedtoprovideourstudentsand communitywithunparalleledacademics,enrichmentprograms andsupport.Weareproudoftheworkthathasbeenaccomplished, whichdemonstratestheresilienceanddeterminationofourstudents andstaff.

We’veexpandedmanyaspectsofourCollege–fromathleticsto videogamedesignandmicrobrewingtomorefinancialsupportfor socio-economicallydisadvantagedstudents,first-generationcollege studentsandlocalhighschoolstudents.Thepassionforimprovement driveseveryoneatRíoHondo.Wecommitourselvestoinnovateinthe waysweteach,learn,buildourselvesupandemboldenourcommunity.

RíoHondoCollegeisdistinguishingitselfasapremiercommunity collegeinSouthernCaliforniabyprovidingcountlessresourcestoguide ourstudentstowardfour-yearuniversitiesandtheirpreferredcareer paths.Webelievetheroadtosuccessstartswithasmallstepthatcan ultimatelyleadtoanexpansivejourneyandbrightfuture.

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FAVORITEREALESTATEAGENTS

HILLTOPREALESTATE

223N.GlendoraAvenue

GlendoraCA91741

(626)335-8118

www.hilltoprealestate.com

ThankyouforvotingforHillTopRealEstate,FavoriteRealEstateCompanyforthesecondyearinarow!Wearesoproudofwhatthis

officeisdoingandthatwehavebeenafixtureintheGlendoraVillageforwhatisour30thyear!Withover35agents,representingsellers andbuyersfromNapaallthewaytotheSoCalcoast,wearebringingsmalltowncharmandpersonalservicetoareasalloverCalifornia.

Thisyearalsomarksourexpansiontothebeachcommunities,withouradditionalofficein HuntingtonBeach,whichismanagedbytheCirsonTeam.Wearesoexcitedtobeapartofthe beachcommunitiesandexpandourcoverageevenfurther.

Withmanyservicesin-house,includingrealestate,escrow,renovations,andinvestments,HillTop RealEstatecantakecareofallofyourrealestateneedsfromstarttofinish,anddoitwhilegiving youthebestpersonalserviceavailable.Ourstrongnetworkgetsyoutopdollarforyourhome, accesstooff-marketproperties,andevencashoffersforpropertiesinneedofextensiverenovations.

Welookforwardtoseeingyouatallofourgreatofficeevents,celebrating30yearsofdedicatedservice,andbeingyourFAVORITEreal estateoffice!

FAVORITESCHOOLDISTRICT BONITAUNIFIEDSCHOOLDISTRICT

115W.AllenAvenue

SanDimas,CA

(909)971-8200

do.bonita.k12.ca.us

BonitaUnifiedSchoolDistrictishonoredtobevotedtheSanGabrielValley’sFavoriteSchoolDistrict,recognizingoureffortstofostera high-performing,supportivelearningenvironmentthatempowerseverystudenttoachievetheirfullpotential.

Guidedbyourcorevaluesofequity,masteryandafocusonresults,BonitaUnifiedoffersacomprehensiveeducationalexperiencethat includestop-tieracademicsandaward-winningathletics,artsandactivities.Ouruniversaltransitionalkindergartenprogramjumpstarts learningwithdevelopmentallyappropriate,differentiatedinstructioninhighlyengagingenvironments,andourexemplaryresearch-based readingprogramensuresgrade-levelreadingbythirdgrade.BonitaUnified’sacademicsupportservices–whichincluderobustsummer schoolprogramsandinterventioninstructionatalleducationallevels–ensureeverystudenthastheresourcestosucceed.

Visualandperformingartsinstructionbeginsinelementaryschool,inspiringstudentstoexploretheircreativityinband,choir,dance,drama, graphicdesign,studioartandmore.Ourathleticsprogramsbuildskillsindiscipline,collaborationandresilience–allvitalforacademicand professionalsuccess.BonitaUnifiedstudent-athleteshavegoneontoearnleague,CIF,stateandnationalchampionships,receivecollege scholarshipsandplayattheprofessionallevel.

Throughourcollege-prepandcareertechnicaleducationprograms,studentsgaintheopportunitytoearncollegecreditanddeveloprelevant professionalexperiencetojumpstarttheircareers.Theseeffortsaresupportedbyahighlyqualified,passionateteamofteachersandstaff, whocommitthemselvestohelpingeveryBonitaUnifiedstudentlivetheirpurpose.Toenrollinouraward-winningschooldistrict,visit do.bonita.k12.ca.us.

MONSTROUSPIZZA

557NAzusaAvenue

Covina,CA91722

626-339-2100

eatmpizza.com

MonstrousPizzaisatruesuccessstoryofhardwork,passion,andaloveforpizza.Theowners,whostartedworkingtogetherat Domino's,havenowestablishedtheirownthrivingpizzarestaurantthatisknownforservingthefreshestpizzaandwingsintown.

Theowners,whoshareacommonpassionforpizza-making,decidedtotaketheirexpertiseandknowledgetothenextlevelbyopening theirownrestaurant.Theirgoalwastocreatearestaurantthatnotonlyservesdeliciouspizzabutalsohasawelcomingatmospherewhere customersfeellikefamily.

AtMonstrousPizza,theownerstakegreatprideinusingonlythefreshestandhighest-qualityingredients.Fromthedoughtothesauceto thetoppings,everythingismadefreshdailytoensurethatcustomersreceivethebestpossiblepizzaexperience.

Theirmenufeaturesavarietyofdeliciouspizzas,wings,pastadishes,salads(andmuchmore)thatcatertoalltastesandpreferences.From classicpepperonitomoreexoticoptionsliketheVegeMediterraneanpizza,thereissomethingforeveryone.Theirwingsareequally deliciousandcomeinavarietyofflavorslikehot,BBQ,andgarlicparmesan.

ThesuccessofMonstrousPizzaisatestamenttotheowners'hardwork,dedication,andpassionforpizza-making.Theyhavebuiltaloyal followingofcustomerswhoappreciatethequalityandtasteoftheirpizza,aswellasthewarmandwelcomingatmosphereoftheir restaurant.

Toalloftheircustomers,theownerssayaheartfelt"Thankyou"forchoosingMonstrousPizzaastheirfavoritepizzarestaurant.Theylook forwardtocontinuingtoservetheirdeliciouspizzaandwingstotheirloyalcustomersformanyyearstocome.Bigshoutouttothewhole teamatMonstrousPizza,includingco-owners-Dustin&Rigo!

ST.PHILIPTHEAPOSTLESCHOOL

ACatholic,ParishSchool,GradesTK-8

Ourcurriculumisdesignedtomeetthespiritual, intellectual,emotional,andphysicalneedsofeach student.

AllgradesreceiveinstructioninSpanish,music,art, library,technology,PE.,andSTEM-basedscience.

10-15studentsperadultineveryclassroomgradesTK-5.

1363CordovaStreet,Pasadena,CA91106|(626)795-9691|school.stphiliptheapostle.org

Educating,inspiring,andnurturingGod’schildrenforover90years.

ROBERTHALL&ASSOCIATES

300W.GlenoaksBlvd,Suite200

Glendale,CA

(818)242-4888

www.roberthalltaxes.com

ThankyouforvotingRobertHall&AssociatesasSanGabrielValley'sFavoriteAccountingFirmfor2023!

Thisrecognitionisatestamenttoourcommitmentto providinghigh-qualitytaxservicestobusinessesand individualsalikesinceourinceptionin1971.Founder RobertHallenvisionedanaccountingfirmthatwouldcater totheuniqueneedsofeverybusiness,andhisvisionhas ledtothefirm'ssuccesstoday.

Withover10,000taxreturnshandledannually,wehave becomeoneofthemosttrustedtaxfirmsinthecountry. Ourdedicationtoprovidingexcellentcustomerservicehas alsoearnedusGlendale'sBestAccountingFirmaward year-over-year!

Additionally,wewerealsofeaturedinarecentWallStreet Journalarticle,wherewesharedourexpertiseonhowto navigatethecomplexworldoftaxes.Itisclearthatour commitmenttoourclients'successandsatisfactionhas earnedusthisrecognitionandpraise!

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AUTRYMUSEUMOFTHEAMERICANWEST 4700WesternHeritageWay LosAngeles,CA90027-1462

AutryMuseum @TheAutry

IntheTedandMarianCraverImaginationGallery LearnmoreattheAutry.org/Imagined-Wests

ImaginedWestsissupportedbyTheAhmansonFoundation,JackieandGeneAutry, BankofAmerica,DavidCartwright,MarilynB.andCalvinBGross, theNationalEndowmentfortheHumanities,thePlummerFamily,LoisRice, StanleyB.Schneider,andPamellaandJohnnyZamrzla.

*Anyviews,findings,conclusions,orrecommendationsexpressedinthisexhibitiondonot necessarilyrepresentthoseoftheNationalEndowmentfortheHumanities.

FAVORITESCHOOLDISTRICT

MONTEBELLOUNIFIEDSCHOOLDISTRICT

123S.MontebelloBoulevard

Montebello,CA

(323)887-7900

https://www.montebello.k12.ca.us/

The Montebello Unified School District ishonoredandexcitedtohaveearnedtheprestigiousrecognitionas San Gabriel Valley’s Favorite School District SchoolDistrict!

Guidedbyourmissionof Empowering Students to Achieve Academic Excellence as Model Citizens,wetakeprideinprovidingasafeand rigorouslearningenvironmentthatpreparesourstudentstobecomestellarcitizensandfutureleaders.

Weproudlyofferaward-winningprogramsandlearningopportunitiesthat include:Preschoolforstudentsagesbirthto4;DualImmersionLanguage AcademiesinSpanishandMandarin;AcceleratedLearningLabstoaddress COVIDlearninglossinreading,resultingintwoyearsofreadinggrowthinsix months;EngagingBeforeandAfterSchoolprograms;RobustHighSchool CareerTechnicalEducationthatleadtoindustrycertifications;Costsaving DualEnrollmentwherestudentsgainanadvantagebyearningtheir Associatesdegreewhileinhighschool;RigorousAPandgiftededucation classes,AwardwinningVisualandPerformingArtsprograms; Comprehensivementalhealthservices;andCompetitiveCIFLeague Championshipathleticteams,includingnewgirlsbeachvolleyballandgirls flagfootballteams.

OurhighlyqualifiedanddedicatedteamsofTeachers,Classifiedstaff,and Administratorsworktirelesslytoensuretheachievementofeverystudent.To findoutmoreaboutouraward-winningDistrictortoenrollyourstudent, pleasevisitusatwww.montebello.k12.ca.us.

FAVORITEMUSEUM AUTRYMUSEUMOFTHEAMERICANWEST

4700WesternHeritageWay,LosAngeles 323.667.2000

theautry.org

TheAutryisamuseumdedicatedtoexploringandsharingthestories,experiences,and perceptionsofthediversepeoplesoftheAmericanWest,connectingthepasttothe presenttoinspireoursharedfuture.

LocatedinbeautifulGriffithPark,andonlineatTheAutry.org, theAutryfeaturesworld-classgalleriesfilledwithartandartifacts fromacrosstheAmericanWest,includingNativeAmericancultural materials,filmmemorabilia,historicfirearms,paintings,andmore. Themuseumalsopresentsawiderangeofexhibitionsandpublic programs—includinglectures,film,theatre,festivals,familyevents, andmusic—andperformsscholarship,research,andeducational outreach.

TheAutry’scollectionofmorethan600,000piecesofartand artifactsincludestheSouthwestMuseumoftheAmericanIndian Collection,oneofthelargestandmostsignificantintheUnited States.TheAutry’sexhibitions,suchastheannualMastersofthe AmericanWest,ArtoftheWest,ImaginedWests,HumanNature, andmanymorebringtogetherthestoriesofallpeoplesofthe AmericanWest,connectingthepastwiththepresenttoinspire oursharedfuture.

KIRKWARNERINSURANCEAGENCY

137N.GlendoraAvenue

Glendora,CA91741

(626)963-3244

KirkWarner.com

Thankyoutoallofyouwhotookthetimeandsubmittedouragencyname totheSanGabrielValleyTribune–Wevaluethehonorandappreciate yoursupport.WehavebeenservingtheSanGabrielValleysince1986.We startedasafamilybusinessandremainsotoday–twogenerationsandwe shouldbeabletoaddathirdsoon.

Ourgoalistomakesurethatourclientshavethebesthealthcoverage possible,atthebestratethatwecanfind.Andthegoodnewsis,thereis nocosttoyouforourservices.Welistentoyouandtrytofindthebestplan thatfitsyourneeds.

Attheendoftheday,whatbringsusthemostjoyishelpingpeople.Over theyears,wehavebeenblessedtohavemanywonderfulclientsandserving themiswhatmakesourbusinessfun.

2023Marksour37thyearservingtheSanGabrielValley.

AZUSAUNIFIEDSCHOOLDISTRICT

546S.CitrusAvenue

Azusa,CA91702

(626)967-6211

www.azusa.org

TheAzusaUnifiedSchoolDistrict(AUSD)ishonoredtobevotedtheFavoriteSchoolDistrictintheSanGabrielValley.Focusedon graduatingstudentswhoareproblemsolvers,criticalthinkers,effectivecommunicators,andpositivecontributorstosociety,AUSDprovidestheacademicandsocial-emotionalsupportstudentsneedtobesuccessful.

OurEarlyChildhoodEducationprogramsofferSTEM,DualLanguageImmersionandareavailableforstudentsasyoungasthreeyearsold. AUSDstudentsexpresstheircreativity,developartisticskills,andanappreciationforcultureanddiversitythroughourvisualand performingartsinstruction,whichbeginsinelementaryschool.Beginningin4thgrade,studentscanjoinband,choir,orchestra,and mariachi!

AUSDmiddleandhighschoolstudentsparticipateincompetitivesports, promotingteamworkanddisciplinewhilebuildingathleticskills.Collegeand CareerreadyprogrammingatthehighschoollevelincludesCareerand TechnicalEducation,DualEnrollment,andInternationalBaccalaureate. Studentsdevelopdepthandbreadthofknowledge,earncollegecredit duringtheregularschooldayandexplorecareerpathwaysinthemedical field,automotivedesign,engineering,computerscience,andmediaarts.

AUSDprovidesacademicandsocial-emotionalsupportforallstudents, includingthroughon-campuswell-beingcentersatthesecondarylevel,virtual tutoringavailable24/7,andfreebeforeandafter-schoolcareforstudentsin gradesTK-8.JointheAUSDcommunity;enrollnowatazusa.org.

FAVORITEREALESTATEAGENT KEVINFINLEY CENTURY21CITRUSREALTY

1100ViaVerde,SanDimas,CA

(626)343-7706|CalBre#01939269

www.century21.com/real-estate-agent/profile/kevin-finley-P25369567

facebook.com/KevinFinleyHomes/ instagram.com/kevinfinley/

KevinFinleyisanativeSouthernCalifornian,bornandraisedintheSanGabrielValley.KevinbecameaRealEstateAgentover10years ago.Inthattimehehasbeeninthetop1%ofrealestateagents.Mr.FinleyholdstheprestigiousGRIdesignationandisalsoacertified probatespecialist.HehasbeenrecognizedasthetopagentinthecityofCovinaandhasbeenawardedtheCentury21Centurionaward severalyearsinarow.In2018,2019,and2022hehelpedmorebuyerspurchaseahomethananyotheragentinhisofficeofover200 agents.Ontopofallhisaccomplishmentsheprovidesthebestservicetoallhisclients,andhegoesaboveandbeyond.Mr.FinleycomeshighlyrecommendedbyhispastclientsastheyhavelefthundredsofgreatreviewsonZillow,Google,Yelp,QualityService,andsoon.Heis veryhands-onthroughouttheentirebuyingandsellingprocess,andheisavailabletoansweranyquestionsorconcerns7daysaweek.He putstheneedsofhisclientsfirst.Hehasareputationforgettingthehomesoldfastand abovethelistprice.

Dozensofattorneys,CPAsandfinancialadvisersconsistentlyrefertoMr.Finleyasanexpert knowinghistrackrecordandamazingnegotiatingskills.Mr.Finleycreditshissuccesstobeing amanofhiswordandmakingsurehisclientsinterestcomesfirstandforemost.Withthe highestlevelofcustomersatisfactionintheindustry.

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tobeproblemsolvers, criticalthinkers, effectivecommunicators,and positivecontributorstosociety.

Freebeforeand afterschoolcare(TK-8)

Dual-Language Immersion(PreK-12)

AdvancedPlacement(AP), DualEnrollment,EarlyCollege Program(ECP),andInternational Baccalaureate(IB)Diploma Programme

CareerandTechnical Education(CTE)Pathwaysin AutomotiveDesign,Engineering, ComputerScience,Health Science,andGraphicArts.

K-12STEMAcademy

Band,Choir,Orchestra, andMariachi

Arts-FocusedElementarySchool

CompetitiveMiddleand HighSchoolAthletics

1401HighlandAvenue

Duarte,CA

(657)321-4000

sgv.csarts.net withinandoutsidetheSanGabrielValley.CSArts-SGVisaplaceforaspiringyoung artiststorefinetheirskillsandflourishinoneofthefourschoolsofstudyoffered, including:Dance,Fine&MediaArts,MusicandTheatre.Inadditiontopre-professional artstraining,theschooloffersarigorouscollege-preparatoryacademicprogramthat includesadual-enrollmentprogramwithCitrusCollegeandawidevarietyofAdvanced Placementcourses.NicherankedCSArts-SGVtheNo.1BestCharterHighSchoolin LosAngelesCountyfor2023.Visitsgv.csarts.nettolearnmore.

CaliforniaSchooloftheArts–SanGabrielValley(CSArts-SGV)providesanunparalleledartsandacademiceducationinacreative, challengingandnurturingenvironmenttoadiversestudentbodypassionateaboutthearts,preparingthemtoreachtheirhighestpotential.Servingapproximately1,200studentsingradesseventhrough12,thepubliccharterschooldrawsstudentsfrommorethan80cities

FAVORITECOMMUNITYCOLLEGE

FAVORITECOLLEGEEXTENSIONPROGRAM

FAVORITEONLINESCHOOL

FAVORITECAREERCOLLEGE/NURSINGSCHOOL

MT.SANANTONIOCOLLEGE(MT.SAC)

www.mtsac.edu

Mt.SACAdaptstoHelpStudentsThrivePostPandemic

WhileMt.SanAntonioCollegeisknownforitsstellaracademicprogramsandworld-classfacilities,in recentyears,thecommunitycollegemightbebetterknownforitssupportservices,designedtohelp studentssucceedregardlessoftheCOVID-19pandemic.

“Aschallengingasthepandemichasbeen,wefoundthereweresomesilverlinings,”said Dr.WilliamT.Scroggins,presidentandCEOofMt.SAC.“Thepandemicgaveourteamanopportunitytobe creativeandtrynewthings.Alongtheway,wemadesomeadvancementsanddiscoveredsomeinnovationsthat willhelpourstudentsforyearstocome.”

Asidefromtransitioningthousandsofclassesonline,thecollegealsoexpandeditsstudentsupportprograms,sothatissuesoutsideofschoolwould belesslikelytoderailstudentlearningandachievement.Forexample,Mt.SACexpandeditsbasicneedsprogram,growingitsfoodpantryandfinding itapermanenthome.Mentalhealthservicesmultipliedforstudentsaswellasemployees.Technologysupportprograms,suchaslaptoploans,were quicklydeveloped,launchedandrecalibratedalongtheway.

ThreeyearsaftertheemergenceofCOVID-19,stateandfederalofficialsareslowlyendingtheCOVID-19stateofemergencyasthesituationshifts fromapandemictoanendemic.However,atMt.

SACthecollegecontinuesitscommitmenttoitsexpandedwraparoundservicestosupportstudents.

“Whiletheemergencyisending,ourcollegeandourcommunityisn’tthesame,”Scrogginsexplained.

“Mt.SACisensuringourservicesreflectthenewneedsofourcommunity.”

FAVORITEACCIDENTATTORNEY, FAVORITEDUIATTORNEY, FAVORITEPERSONALINJURYATTORNEY, FAVORITEIMMIGRATIONATTORNEY, FAVORITEEMPLOYMENTATTORNEY THELAWOFFICESOFSCOTT WARMUTHAPCWARMUTHLAW

17700CastletonSt.#168,CityofIndustry,CA91748

801EValleyBlvd.SanGabriel,CA91776

626-282-6868

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160N.OaklandAvenue

Pasadena,CA (626)441-6333

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PasadenaHeritageisanhistoricpreservationorganization,foundedin1977,anditsworkhasbeenwidelyeffectiveinpreservingand protectingPasadena’shistoricarchitectureandculturalresources.Itsprograms,includingtours,lectures,workshopsandmore,haveinspired thousandstoappreciateoursharedhistoryandsupportpreservation.

Nowlocatedinthehistoric1905BlinnHouse,PasadenaHeritagecontinuesitsworktoeducateandadvocate forhistoricplacesandspacesthroughoutthecity.ItisthrilledtoannouncethereturnofitsColoradoStreet BridgePartyonSaturdayevening,July15,2023.Allareinvitedtoattendthe“BestPartyinTown”in celebrationofthemagnificent,historicColoradoStreetBridgewithmusic,dancing,deliciousfood,specialty cocktails,vintagecars,children’sactivitiesandmore!Thisisapartyoftheagesforallagesandtheentire community!

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PasadenaHeritage'shistoricBlinnHouse.PhotoscourtesyofTavoOlmosandDennisHill.

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126N.GlendoraAvenue., Glendora,CA91741

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FavoriteSeniorLiving:WhittierPlace

WewanttoexpressourappreciationandthankthereadersoftheSan GabrielValleyTribune,PasadenaStar-News,andtheWhittierDaily NewsforvotingtheWatermarkcommunityWhittierPlaceasFavorite SeniorLivingintheSanGabrielValley2023Readers’ChoiceAwards.

AtWhittierPlace,everydetailmatters,withgracioushospitality infusedintoallaspectsofourextraordinaryseniorliving.Enjoythe serenityofourSouthernCaliforniaparadiseandvibrancyofourcloseknitcommunityjustashortdrivetodowntownLosAngeles,Orange County,andthebeautifulPacificOcean.

Weprovideinnovativesignatureprograms,suchasWatermark University,ThriveMemoryCare,GourmetBitesCuisine,Extraordinary Outings,andEngageVR ®,thatboostcognition,engagement, connection,andmakeourreimaginedseniorlivingatruestandout. Ourstellarservicesandamenitiespromoteanactive,carefree lifestyle.Youcanimproveyourstrengthandflexibilityin Chair Aerobics ,developyoureyeforfloraldesign,elevateyourculinary techniquesatacookingclass,orcreateyournextmasterpiecewith watercolors.Thechoicesareyours,theopportunitiesendlessto pursueyourpassionsandnourishyourmind,body,andspirit.

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OPTIONSFORLEARNING

885S.VillageOaksDrive

Covina,CA

(626)699-8070

OptionsForLearning.org

OptionsforLearninghasbeenservingchildrenandfamiliessince1981.Asanonprofitchildcare andearlylearningagency,theyhavebeenattheforefrontofhelpingfamiliesbreakthecycleof povertyandimprovetheirlivesbyprovidingtoolstocreateapositivefoundationforschool,socialand lifesuccess.

OptionsforLearningprovidesfree,low-cost,andaffordablechildcare, earlylearning,andbefore-andafter-schoolprogramsthatpreparechildren ages0-14forthechallengesoftomorrow.Theagency's850+ professionalsdeliverqualityprogramsdesignedtoprovidepersonalized attentionforstudentsinanenriching,caringenvironment.Havinggrown fromasingleschool-ageprogramtoahighlyrecognizedagencythattoday servesnearly9,000children,ourorganizationhasconsistentlyrankedasa topchildcareandschool-ageprogramproviderinCalifornia.Weoperate atmorethan90locationsthroughoutSanGabrielValley,Whittier,Pomona Valley,andNortheastLosAngeles.

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May21,2019,ThePress-Telegram. PhotobyBrittanyMurray,Press-Telegram/SCNG.

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FAVORITENON-PROFITORGANIZATION ALHAMBRAEDUCATIONFOUNDATION

1603ChestnutStreet

Alhambra,CA91803

ThemissionoftheAlhambraEducationFoundation(AEF)istosupportandenhance theeducationalprogramsforallschoolsandstudentsintheAlhambraUnifiedSchool District(AUSD).AEFisgovernedbyaBoardofDirectorsconsistingofdedicatedparents, communitymembers,educators,andbusinessprofessionals.SinceAEFwasestablished in1993asafundraisingpartnerofAUSD,over$3.3millionhasbeen donatedtovariousdistrictprogramsincludingTeacher Mini-Grants,StudentLeadershipSeminars,AuthorsFestival, technologypurchases,andAutomatedExternalDefibrillatorsfor allsites.Theyhavealsodistributedalmost40,000bookstoTK3rd-gradestudentsinpartnershipwithReadingIsFundamental (RIF)since2005.AEFalsorunstheK-8SummerAcademywhich offersproficiencyandenrichmentcoursesforstudentsinafunand engagingenvironment.TheirWASCandNCAAAccreditedHigh SchoolSummerSchoolprogramallowsstudentsingrades9-12to earncreditsandgetahead.

AEFworksverycloselywithAUSDtoprovidefiscalresources thatmakeadifferenceforallchildren.Whetheritisakindergartener takinghomehisorherfirstbookfortheirhomelibrary,providing musicopportunities,supportingcollegeandcareercounselingor havingtheAllDistrictBandmarchinthe2020RoseParade,AEF continuestoprovidefundingthatwillchangeandenrichthelives andexperiencesofAUSDstudents.Itsgoalistoensurethatevery studentintheAlhambraUSDhastheopportunity,education,andtoolstheyneedtosucceedinschoolandinlife.

FAVORITESCHOOLDISTRICT FAVORITEHIGHSCHOOL ELMONTEUNIONHIGHSCHOOLDISTRICT ROSEMEADHIGHSCHOOL

3537JohnsonAvenue,ElMonte,CA91731 (626)444-9005

www.emuhsd.org

TheElMonteUnionHighSchoolDistrictandRosemeadHigh Schoolareproudtobevotedinthetopthreefavoriteschool districtsandhighschoolsintheSanGabrielValleyReaders’Choice Awards.EMUHSDoffersoutstandingacademic,artsandathletic programs,state-of-the-artfacilitiesandinnovativetechnology thatenhancelearningexperiencesandempowersstudentstobe successfulincollegeandcareer.Thisdistinguishedaccolade reflectstheDistrict’sunwaveringcommitmenttofostering excellenceineducation.

FONDADONCHON

618ShoppersLane,Covina

(626)332-4712

fondadonchon.com

Mr. AsuncionHernandezlearnedeverythingheknowstodayfromhisgrandmotherinJaliscoMexico.Inthe70'shecametotheUnited Stateswithnomoneybutalotofdreams.Hehadittoughlikeeveryoneelse,butbeingthehardworkingmanthatheis,heneverlost hopeonthosedreamsofhavinghisownplace.

In2007,hepartneredwithhisson-in-lawandtogethertheyformedthebest1-2punch.DonChonbeingthemasterinculinaryarts,and Jimmybeingthebackboneoftheoperation,theybroughttoShoppersLaneinCovinaapieceofJaliscoinJanuaryof2009.

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WefocusonourNewEstiloJalisco(JaliscoMexicanStyle)menu.ThemenuisinspiredfromDonChon's EstiloJaliscodishes,whicharetypicalinthestateofJaliscoMexico.WeservethebestMexicanbuffet from9amto3pmMon-SatandaSundayChampagneBrunchaswell.WealsoservetheSanGabriel Valley'sfavoritebreakfastfrom9amto3pmdaily.Ourtraditionalcookingdatesbacktoasmalltown calledCoatlancillo,whichislocatedintheoutskirtsofJaliscoMexico.Youwillfindthatsimilarseasoning andingredientshavemajordifferencesinthisregion,andthatJaliscopossessesitsownculinarycustoms. OurfoodtakesyourmindandtastebudsbackintimewhenGrandmawasinthekitchenservinguponeof thosefavoritedishes.Withoutadoubt,DonChon'sstyleofcookingrepresentsinallofitssplendorthe Mexicanculture.

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FAVORITEPUBLICHIGHSCHOOL WESTCOVINAHIGHSCHOOL

1609E.CameronAvenue,WestCovina,CA91791

626-859-2900

https://wchs.wcusd.org/ SocialMedia-Instagram&Facebook:@westcovinahighschool Twitter:@westcovinahs

WestCovinaHighSchool(WCHS)isadynamicanddiverselearning communitythatinspiresstudentstoachievetheirfullpotential.Witha commitmenttoacademicexcellence,ourdedicatedfacultyprovideasupportive environmentthatpreparesstudentsforcollegeandcareersuccess.AtWCHS, westrivetocreateacultureofinclusionandrespectwhereeverystudentcan thriveandmakeapositiveimpactintheworld.Avarietyofacademicpathways existforstudentsincluding27AdvancedPlacementcourses,APCapstone, DualCollegeEnrollment,AVID,CareerTechnicalEducation(CTE),andtheAir ForceJuniorROTC.WCHSoffersarobustFineArtsDepartmentwithdisciplines spanningthefullrangeofartisticexpressionsintheareasofarchitectural design,art,ceramics,culinaryarts,digitalmedia,photography,andmultimedia journalism.StudentscanapplyforadmissionintothePerformingArtsAcademy (PAA),providingtheopportunitytodevelopanunderstandingofthefourmajor performingartspillars(VocalMusic,InstrumentalMusic,Theater,andDance)

alongsideanin-depthstudyoftheirchosenconcentration.PAAstudentswillbeabletoshowcasetheirtalentsandcreativityinthenew PerformingArtsCenterlocatedontheWCHScampuswhichwillopenin2024.WCHSishometoover25varsitysports,40student-ledclubs andorganizations,ASB,LinkCrew,Renaissance,andotheropportunitiesforstudentstocompeteanddevelopleadershipskills.Thepeer counselingprogramandmentalwellnesscenterprovidesstudentssupportwhentheyareexperiencingchallenges.BecomeaBulldogand enrollintoWCHSforthe2023-24schoolyear!

FAVORITESCHOOLDISTRICT WESTCOVINAUNIFIEDSCHOOLDISTRICT

1717WMercedAvenue,WestCovina,CA91790

626-939-4600

https://www.wcusd.org/

TheWestCovinaUnifiedSchoolDistrict(WCUSD)offersinnovativeprogramsandstateof theartfacilitiestoensureeverystudenthasaccesstoaworld-classeducation.Moreover, theDistrictiscommittedtoensuringthecurriculumremainsrelevantandpromotes 21st-centurylearningtools.Wemeettheeducationalneedsofour studentsandensuretheyarepreparedforcollegeandcareersuccess byprovidingaccesstoavarietyofplacementoptions,flexiblecourse scheduling,smallclasssizes,andmoreattendancedays.Tosupport thefamiliesandstudentsinourcommunity,WCUSDoffersfree childcarebeforeandafterschool.TheDistricthasawidevarietyof programofferings,suchasMandarinandSpanishDualLanguage Immersion,TK-12InternationalBaccalaureateContinuum,elementary VisualandPerformingArtsprogram,speechanddebate(4-12),Mt.

SACEarlyCollegeAcademy,AVID,CiscoInformationTechnology Pathway,CareerTechnicalEducationpathways,27Advanced Placement(AP)courseofferings,APCapstone,PerformingArts Academy,AirForceJuniorROTC,Esports,FamilyResourceCenter, mentalwellnesscenters,andmuchmore!Inaddition,studentscan takeadvantageofnewstate-of-the-artfacilitiessuchastheWest CovinaHighSchool(WCHS)CareerTechnicalEducation/Science Building,WCUSDAquaticAquaticCenter&AthleticComplex, EdgewoodEventCenter/CTEBuilding,WCUSDPerformingArts Center,middleandhighschoolsciencelabs,andtheHollencrestGym andMusicBuilding.BecomepartoftheWCUSDfamilyandenrollforthe2023-24schoolyear.

FAVORITEDENTIST DR.ROGERANDERSON

3424NVerdugoRd Glendale,CA91208

DrAnderson’spatients,staff,and familyarethrilledhehasbeen chosenasFavoriteDentist—something theyeachfeelisawell-deservedhonor.

AlifelongresidentofthePasadenaarea, DrAndersonhasbeenpracticingformorethan30years.Heenjoysincorporatingthelatest techniquesintohispracticetobetterservehispatients,suchasimplantrestorations,digital technologies,andmercury-freefillings.DrAndersonisalsoanexpertwithINVISALIGN orthodontictreatment.Hisdedicatedandexperiencedhygienistsofferperiodontalgum therapyinadditiontoroutinecleanings.Hisverycoolandoriginalmid-centurybuilding isreallyfuntoexperience.Theofficeismodern,clean,andincorporatesthehighCDC standardsofinfectioncontrol,PPEforstaff,andsanitationprotectionforpatients.

DrAndersonsays,“Iwantourpatientstoknowofmyconcernforthem.Ienjoygetting toknowthemonapersonallevelandlearningabouttheirlives,interests,andprofessions. Iamhonoredtocarefortheirfamilymembersfrommultiplegenerations,aswellastheir relativesandfriends.”ManynewpatientsarereferredtoDrAndersoneachmonthbyhis ownpatientsaswellasbyotherdoctors.

DrAndersonisalongtimememberofthePasadenaTournamentofRosesandhas beenavolunteerdentistforAyuda,providingcarefortheunderservedinhiscommunity.

DrAndersonhasbeenaScoutmasterandisanEagleScouthimself.Heisapastdirector oftheLaCanadaFlintridgeEducationalFoundationandanactivememberandvolunteerat hischurch.Classiccars,golf,movies,cheeringontheDodgersandLakers,histwodogs, andtravelaresomeofDrAnderson’sinterests.Heandhiswife,Lisa,havefivechildrenand fourteengrandchildren.

333E.FoothillBlvd. Arcadia,CA91006 (626)841-2387

https://www.artdelreyrealtyinc.com

Today’srealestate marketischangingata rapidrate.Ithelpstohave yearsofrealexperienceand tobeabletointerruptthe onlinerealestateworldwith allthedatathatisavailable andputintoperspective. Astheoldestcontinuing operatingrealestatefirmin Arcadiawehavetheskills toserveourclientsmost effectively.

Ibelievethatdataisimportantbutnothingisbetterthan professionalinterpretation.RealEstateisallaboutrelationships andprofessionalism.

Ihaveover40yearsofexperienceasanagentandBroker. IlearnedthebusinessfrommyDad,ArtDelRey,ourfounder whomstartedthebusinessin1963.Artbuiltandwillcontinueto buildstrongrelationshipswithinourcommunityoverthepast 60yearsofservice.

Realestatecanbeverypersonalandlisteningtotheneedsof ourclientsisourtoppriority.Wefollowupwithourclients,before, duringandafterthedealisdone.

Beingaboutique,family-ownedbrokerage.Iammostprepared toquicklyreacttochangingmarketsandtiming.Withaprincipal involvedineverydeal,ourclientsareensuredthateachtransaction isimportant.

Beitsellingorbuying,yourchoiceinrepresentation,forpossibly thelargestfinancialdecisionmadeinyourlife,isvitallyimportant. Withthecombinationofourdedicatedprofessionals,andourcore valuesofserviceandrelationshipbuilding,IbelieveIcanprovide youthebestopportunitytoinsureasuccessfulandmeaning transaction.

FAVORITEREALESTATEAGENT MAUREENHANEY/COMPASS

2001EFinancialWay,Suite103

Glendora,CA91741

626.216.8067

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MaureenHaneyisoneofthedominantforcesanda“Best Agent”intoday’srealestatemarket.MaureenHaneyis knownamongstherclientsandpeersforherutmostintegrityand herstrongworkethic.Maureenisatrueprofessionalatheartwith over18yearsasatopproducingagentintheSanGabrielValley.

Withover25yearsofexperience,Maureenistrulyanexpertwhen itcomestorealestateinGlendoraandthesurroundingareas withintheSanGabrielValleyandFoothillcommunities.

Withexceptionalcomprehensiveskillsinallareasofbuyingand sellingandin-depthexperienceinnegotiatingthebestdealfor BuyersorSellers,shehasadeepunderstandingofcustomer satisfactionandclientconfidentiality.Maureenhasastronggrasp ontheimportanceoffindingthebestproperty,maximizingthe client’sinvestment,whilerespectingtheirvaluabletime.

Whetheryouareafirst-timehomebuyer,lookingtosell,orare lookingforaninvestmentproperty,Maureenandherteamare availabletohelpyouwithyourrealestateneeds.

MaureenHaneyandteamthankyouonceagainforyourvote!

2220E.Route66,Suite225 Glendora,CA (626)914-5881

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Dr.JeffWilliams,D.C.receivedhisDoctorof ChiropracticfromSouthernCaliforniaUniversity ofHealthSciencesin2009.Hereceiveda BachelorofScienceDegreefromtheUniversity ofLaVerne.

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FAVORITEREALESTATEAGENT NICKABBADESSA

RE/MAXMasters

909-292-7888

nick@soldbynick.com

www.SoldByNick.com

CABRE#01398872

Withtheutmostprofessionalism,resourcefulness,anddedication,NickAbbadessaaccomplishestruly elevatedachievementsforhisvaluedclients.Throughhiscomprehensiveknowledgeand19+yearsof experienceasaspecialistinthemarketingandacquisitionofrealestate,histrustedcounselandthorough representationarehighlyvalued.Heismeticulousinmonitoringthecurrenttrendsandtrulyenjoyssharing insightonthelocalrealestatemarket.

Nickelevatestherealestateexperiencebyofferinghisclientsasmart,solution-oriented,consultative approach.HeisaCertifiedLuxuryHomeMarketingspecialistandwhenrepresentingsellersdesignsand executesonanimpactfulpresentationthatheightenseachlisting’svisibilitytostandoutfromthecompetition byutilizingprofessionalphotographywithapresentationinprintandnumerouswebsites.Whenworkingwith buyers,hecarefullylistensanddiligentlyalignsandapplieshimselfsothathemaylocatearesidenceanda distinguishedsettingthatmeetstheirlifestylerequirements.

Nickexcelsatservingeachclientwithexceptionalfirst-classserviceandfull-serviceresourcesthatresult ineachclientaccomplishingtheirrealestategoals.Heandhisteamareverythoroughinprovidingconstantcommunicationandarealways extremelyattentive,accessible,andresponsivetoclients.

InrecognitionofNick’sdedicationtohisclientsandthevaluedrelationshipsdevelopedwiththem,hecontinuallyservesanenthusiasticreferral base.Whenmetwithatoughchallenge,heisaCertifiedRealEstateNegotiatorandismasterfulatfindingcreativeandequitablesolutions. ContactNicktoserveyouandyourpersonalrealestateinterests.

www.rosemead.k12.ca.us

TheRosemeadSchool Districtprovidesa challengingacademic environmentthatembraces thediversityofourstudents andencourageslifelong learning.Inpartnershipwith ourparentsandcommunity, ourmissionistonurture thewholechild,including theirintellectual,physical, emotional,andethical growth.OurMandarinDual LanguageImmersionprogramis oneofoursignatureprograms. Wearerecognizedforhigh studentacademicachievement andasaModelLeader InMe®andPBIS® schooldistrict.

440ERoute66

Glendora,CA

(626)755-0664

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GThankyouforvotingLoomisFinancialConsultingforReader'sChoiceforthefifth yearinarow!

Wearehonoredtoservethiscommunitybyprovidingfee-onlyfinancialguidanceto growingfamilies,careerchangers,andcouple'spreparingtoretire.

AtLoomisFinancial,ourfiduciaryapproachtointegratedfinancialplanningandwealth managementfocusesonthewholeperson,bringingcleardirectionthatleadstogreater financialconfidence,peaceofmindandwell-being.Throughtheplanningprocess,we'll helpyougrowyourwealthwitharesponsible,relationshipdrivenpathforwardby discussingkeyobservationsincashflow,makingspecificrecommendationsregarding investments,andaligningtheinterrelationshipsbetweenyourassetsandpersonal values.

Ourscopeiscomplexbutthegoalissimple,objectiveadvicefortheseasonsoflife.

MICHAEL'SAUTOREPAIR

611ERoute66

Glendora,CA91741

(626)335-1830

www.MichaelsAutoRepairs.com

Thankyoutoallofyouwhotookthetimeandsubmittedyourvotetothe SanGabrielValleyTribune,onceagainchoosingMichael’sAutoRepairas thebestAutoRepair.Wevaluethehonorandappreciateyoursupport.

Wearefamilyowned,andhavebeenservingtheentireSanGabrielValley since1985.Overtheyears,wehavebeenblessedtohavemanyamazing clients,providingsuperiorserviceandsatisfactionforthemintheirvehicles. Thiscouldnotbedonewithoutourcertifiedemployees,highlyskilledand trainedinthelatesttechnology.Weworkhardtoprovideyouprofessionaland honestvehiclemaintenance,repairandcompletecarservice,atcompetitive pricing.

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PASADENASYMPHONYANDPOPS

150S.LosRoblesAve,Suite460 Pasadena,CA91101

(626)793-7172

www.pasadenasymphony-pops.org/

ThePasadenaSymphonyandPOPShasbeenpresentingorchestralmusicofthehighestqualitysince1928.Withanensemblemade upofHollywood'smosttalentedmusicianswithextensivecreditsinfilm,televisionandrecording,theartistsofthePasadenaSymphony aresomeofthemostheardintheworld.TheorchestraperformsasymphonicwinterseriesatAmbassadorAuditorium,knownas the"CarnegieHalloftheWest,"andthePOPSSummerConcertseriesattheLosAngelesArboretum&BotanicGarden.

ThelushsurroundingsoftheArboretumserveastheperfectbackdropforthePOPSSummerSeries,leadbymulti-platinum-selling,Emmy andGrammyAward-nominatedPrincipalPopsConductor,MichaelFeinstein.Feinsteinhasplannedasizzlinghotsummerofsixconcerts fromJune-SeptemberwithagreatmixofsoundfromHollywoodandLasVegastothemusicofQueen,EllaFitzgerald,TinaTurner,Marvin Gaye,SmokeyRobinsonandmore.PlusFeinsteinwillreturnassoloisttosingthebestofBroadway-alltoppedoffbyhispersonal“behindthe-music”storiesaboutwhatmakeseachsongsospecial.

Youwon'twanttomissthebestoutdoordinnerpartyintownwithreservedtableseatingorlawnseatingforthosewhowanttobringa blanket–eachoptioncarriesonthetraditionofpicnic-diningwithyourfamilyandfriendswiththeSanGabrielValley’spremierorchestra. Concertgoerscanbringtheirownfoodanddrink,orenjoygourmetboxdinners,foodtrucksandfull-servicebeveragecentersforan unforgettableeveningunderthestarsatwhatweliketocall"TheHollywoodBowlwithoutthehassle."

8400HuntingtonDrive, SanGabriel,CA91775

626-286-3108

info@clairbourn.org

ClairbournisaCAISandWASCaccreditedindependentschool forPreschoolthroughGrade8students.Weareproudofour rigorouscurriculum,inspiredteaching,characterbuilding,andour strongcommunity.ClairbournwasvotedBestPrivateSchoolin theSanGabrielValleysince2019!Wearecommittedto“Creating ScholarsandLeaderswithHeart,”andourgraduatesstandout becauseofthis. TolearnmoreabouthowClairbourncanprovide anexcellenteducationforyourchild,visitwww.clairbourn.orgor call626-286-3108.

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OurmissionatCastellanosFamilyPracticeistoprovidepersonalized,high-qualitycare.Wehavecreatedapracticethatwebelievein andchooseforourownfamilymembers.EachofourprovidersarecertifiedbytheAmericanBoardofFamilyMedicineandcomesto ourpracticewithyearsofexperienceintheirareaofspecialty.

Wearefirmbelieversincaringforwholehealth,andourall-starCareTeam

Memberswillseetoitthatallpatientsarehealthyandwell.Werecognizethat ourpatientsrelyonustoprovidethebestmedicalcareasafamilypractice medicalclinicinCovina,andarededicatedtodeliveringcompassionateand outstandingcaretoeachindividualwhowalksinourdoors.Wealsooffer TelehealthConsultationsonSaturdays.

CovinaUrgentCarewillberelocatingto228EBadilloStreetonceconstruction iscomplete.Inthemeantime,CastellanosFamilyPracticewillprovideurgent careservicesduringregularofficehours.

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Thankyoutoallofyouwholookthetimeandsubmittedyourvote forTony’sAutoRepairtotheSanGabrielValleyTribune.Wevalue thehonorandappreciateyoursupport.

WearefamilyownedandwehavebeenservingtheSanGabriel Valleysince1990.Overtheyears,wehavebeenblessedtohave manywonderfulclientsandservethemwiththebestpossibleservice andcompletesatisfaction.Weprovideprofessionalandhonest vehiclemaintenancerepairandcompleteservice,usingthetopqualitypartsandthelatesttechnology,atcompetitivepricing.Itis alsoourdailygoaltomanageourbusinesswithintegrityanduphold thehighestofethicalstandardsnotonlyforourcustomers,butalso forouremployees.

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3WaysToAvoidCallingAPlumberWhenYouThinkYouNeedOne

I’mtheowner/operatorofAcePelizonPlumbingandonbehalfofallofushereatAcePelizon,wearesohonoredtohavebeenvoted2023’s “FavoritePlumber”intheSanGabrielValley.Winninganawardlikethisistrulyateameffort.

WhentheysaidIcouldwrite300wordsaboutbeingvoted“FavoritePlumber,”IwonderedwhatIshouldwriteabout.Shoulditbeabouthow we’vebeenaround65years?Orhowourteamofemployeesarethebesttrainedandmostknowledgeableinthebusiness?Orabouthow wekeepourpriceslowandfair?

ButthenIrealizedIneededtowritesomethingusefulasawayofthankingpeopleforvotingforus.Ithoughtthebestwaywouldbetoshare someadvicethatcouldhelpyouavoidanunnecessarycalltotheplumber.Soheregoes….

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3.Lowerwaterpressurethanusualatafaucet?Itcouldbemineralbuild-up.Unscrewthe endonthefaucettapforcleaning.Soaktheaerator(lookslikeascreen)invinegar overnighttoloosenthebuild-up.Ifyoucan’tremovetheaeratororshowerhead,put vinegarinaplasticbag.Tiethebagaroundthefaucetsotheaeratororshowerhead sitsinthesolution.

Ofcourse,whenyoudoactuallyneedaplumber,Ihopeyou’llremembermyteamandme. We’reherewhenyouneedus.

Andthankyouagainforthehonorofbeingyour“FavoritePlumber.”

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ThankyouSanGabrielValleyforchoosingusasyourFAVORITE immigrationattorneys!

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IntegrativeUrgentCareisproudtoreceivetheReader'sChoice AwardastheFavoriteUrgentCareforthefifthconsecutiveyear.

Therehasbeenatremendousamountofchangeinourcollective livesandweappreciatebeingabletoprovidehealthcareservices toGlendoraandthesurroundingcommunity.Thispastyearwe haveadaptedfromdiagnosisandtreatmentofCOVIDbacktoa newnormal,evaluatingavarietyofillnessandinjuries.

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PUSDSchoolsCelebrateReaders’“Favorite”Distinction

Onemeasureofstrongschoolprogramsisthefeedbackofthe familiesandcommunityweserve.Thisyear,readersoftheSan GabrielValleyTribunerankedseveralPUSDschoolsastheirfavorite publicelementaryandhighschools—adistinctionforwhichweare deeplygrateful.

Moreimportantly,we’rehonoredtowatchPUSDstudentsgrow intoproductive,caringcitizenswhoarecreatingnewsolutions, championinginclusion,anddrivingpositivechangeintheworld.Your votegreatlyencouragesusinthatpursuit,validatingthehardworkof PUSDteachers,staff,andvolunteers.

Withprogramsasdiverseasthestudentsweserve,PUSDschools nurtureawiderangeoftalents,skillsandinterests,atallages. Fromdual-languageimmersiontoaward-winningSTEAMandarts programs,PUSDstudentsenjoypremiumresourcesandguidance designedtomagnifytheirindividualgiftsandequipthemforlifelong success.

OursincerethankstoSanGabrielValleyTribunereaders,and kudostoourfeaturedschoolsforawell-deservedrecognition.It’san honortoservetheSanGabrielValleycommunity.

FavoritePublicElementary Schools

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PasadenaHighSchool

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HighSchool

MarshallFundamentalSecondary School

BlairHighSchool

Thankyou, SanGabrielValley!

Theteachers,staffandfamiliesthatmakeupthePasadenaUnified SchoolDistrictarehonoredtobevoted 2023FavoritePublic Elementary&HighSchools byyou,SanGabrielValleyTribunereaders.

There’snogreatertestamenttoourmissionthanwatchingourstudentsgrowinto productive,caringcitizenswhoaresolvingproblemsanddrivingpositivechangein therealworld.Yourvotegreatlyencouragesusinthatpursuit.

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HelloEveryone!MynameisCindyCaravaandIamhonoredtobeyour FAVORITERealEstateAgentforthepast4years!Itissuchanhonortoreceive thisaward,asIamalife-longresidentoftheSanGabrielValley!Infact,Igrewup inLaCanada-FlintridgeandhavelivedalsoinPasadena,Arcadia,SierraMadre, andnowmakemyhomeinGlendora,CA,alongsidemyhusband,JackCarava, (ThoroughbredRaceHorse,JockeyAgent).

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Asafirsttimeseller,CindywasthebestrealtorIcouldhaveeverhopedfor. Shekeptmeuptodateonallitems,helpedfindmesomeonetomakeminor repairs(Johnwasamazing!),andreallyblewmymindathowcaringand supportivesheis.Mysituationwasabitcomplicatedandshewentaboveand beyondandpulledallherstrings,usedallherresources,andsimplyledmeto makethebestdecisionspossibleregardingthesaleofmyhouse.Cindymade mefeelsocomfortableatalltimes.Shetookthestressofthissituationfrom meandhonestlyIdidnotstressatall.Shespentsomuchofhertimehelping me.ShelistenedtomyconcernsandhadsolutionsforeverysinglequestionI had(andIhadalot!).Herexperience,personality,andoverallcaringnature madethisexperiencesopleasurable.IonlywishIhadmorehousesshecould sellforme.Ihearshe’sjustasgoodatrepresentingbuyersaswell;).She livesuptoallexpectationsandIwillabsolutelyONLYbeusingCindyasmy realtorforanyfuturerealestateneeds.

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ESTATE PLANNING: THE BASICS ESTATEPLANNING:THEBASICS

Manynewclientsfirstcomeintomyofficesayingthey“wantatrust.”Whatthose clientsdon’tknowisthatatrustisjustoneofthefouressentialestateplanning

documentsthatmostattorneysrecommendtoensurealloftheclient’s“basesarecovered.”Putsimply,thesefouressentialdocuments are:

1.RevocableLivingTrust:Atrusthelpsyourestateavoidprobatecourt,atime-consumingandlengthyprocess,andallowsyoutochoose yourbeneficiaries.

2.PouroverWill:Apouroverwillisacompaniondocumentthatworkswiththetrusttoensureyourwishesarefollowed.

3.DurablePowerofAttorney:Apowerofattorneyspecifieswhoyouwouldwanttomakefinancialandpropertydecisionsforyouif incapacitatedanddictateswhatpowersyougivetothatperson.

4.AdvanceHealthCareDirective:Ahealthcaredirectivespecifieswhoyouwouldwanttomakehealthandmedicaldecisionsforyouif incapacitatedandspecifieswhatpowersthatpersonhas(e.g.,Doyouwanttostayonlifesupport?Doyouwanttodonateorgans?). Ingatheringinformationforafirstmeeting,Iasknewclientstobringinformationonthefollowingtwoaspects:

1.People:Informationregardingthepeopleinvolvedwithyourestateplan—primarily,yourinformation,yourfamily’sinformation,your beneficiaries’information,andinformationregardingthepeoplewhowillbeincharge.

2.Things:Informationregardingtheassetsyouown,suchasrealproperty,bankaccounts,investmentaccounts,insurance,annuities, retirementaccounts,timeshares,andbusinessinterests.

Althoughestateplanningisbynomeanssimple,withthisbasicunderstandingoftheestateplanningdocuments,andtheinformationneeded tobegintheprocess,youarenowfaraheadoftheaveragenewestateplanningclient.

ThisarticleisprovidedforeducationalpurposesonlybasedonCalifornialaw.Thisarticledoesnotestablishanattorney-clientrelationship.Noneoftheinformationcontainedinthisarticleshouldbeacteduponwithoutfirstconsultingwithanattorney.

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