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JOURNALISTS GET TO SEE WORK PERFORMED ON NASA-JPL'S MARS 2020 ROVER

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BALANCING ACT

Dorothy Wong puts respect for nature to work on Altadena Town Council

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FLAVOR MEETS BEAUTY

Cos&Pi offers tasty and aesthetically pleasing breakfasts & lunches

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Opinion.................................................................. 3 Letters....................................................... 5

Hutchinson Report....................................... 6

News....................................................................... 7 ‘The Cool Factor’ Journalists get to see work performed on NASAJPL’s Mars 2020 Rover.

— Jana J. Monji

War Interrupted Local leaders condemn airstrike that killed Quds general as Iran strikes back and groups call for peace.

— André Coleman

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Balancing Act Cyclist Dorothy Wong puts her respect for nature to work as a member of the Altadena Town Council.

— Christopher Nyerges

Dining................................................................... 11 Arts & Culture....................................................... 14 Trax......................................................... 15

Calendar....................................................17

Classifieds............................................................ 18 8 days................................................................... 22 ABOUT THE COVER: Photo by Jana J. Monji

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There are several Democratic presidential candidates who support Medicare for All who also happen to be viable general election candidates (unlike Bernie Sanders, who has no realistic chance of being elected president). If you actually want to see Medicare for All implemented, vote for Elizabeth Warren. Sen. Warren can win, whereas Bernie Sanders is a sure loser.

Until these myopic, naive Bernie Bros. can provide a satisfactory explanation as to how Sanders would be able to successfully handle the following issues which would certainly be highlighted by the GOP in a general election, their irrational insistence that Democrats vote for non-Democrat Bernie Sanders should fall on deaf ears.

1. Bernie Sanders is on the record repeatedly having unreservedly and uncritically lauded lavish public praise on a number of anti-American communist dictators, like Daniel Ortega and Fidel Castro for instance. (Have you ever watched Bernie’s infamous videotaped interviews on these subjects from Aug. 8, 1985 and from June 13, 1988? You should.) In fact, Bernie Sanders is the only prominent American politician to express more love and respect for totalitarian communist tyrants than Donald Trump does!

2. Then of course there was how Bernie Sanders’ still inadequately explained 1988 marital honeymoon in the Soviet Union, where upon returning to Vermont the Marxist socialist Sanders predictably and pathetically voiced his unabashed praise for the Soviet system. One would think that a reasonably intelligent man who is at least nominally Jewish would know better than to openly and unapologetically congratulate an anti-Semitic totalitarian regime for making their trains run on time! But no, Bernie is not nearly as intelligent as advertised. And furthermore, could you ever possibly imagine saying to your fiancé, “We’ll be spending our honeymoon in North Korea with the Dear Leader.” I didn’t think so.

3. Less well known is the fact that in 1963 Bernie Sanders lived and worked for several months on a Stalinist commune near Haifa in Northern Israel that explicitly saw the Soviet Union as its political role model. Sanders’ communal Israeli kibbutz actually flew the red Soviet flag over its compound, the very same red Soviet flag prominently displayed in Bernie Sanders’ office when he was mayor of Burlington, Vermont during the 1980s.

4. And then there’s that bizarre, incredibly disturbing “rape fantasy” article that Sanders wrote which was published in 1972 when Sanders was a 30-year-old far-Left Marxist gubernatorial candidate in Vermont. Where does one even begin in attempting to explain just how awfully atrocious Bernie Sanders’ views were on the subject of rape? Well, how about this quote from Sanders’ asinine article: “A man goes home and masturbates his typical fantasy. A woman on her knees, a woman tied up, a woman abused. A woman enjoys intercourse with her man – as she fantasizes being raped by three men simultaneously ...”

Why would you vote for someone like that to be president of the United States? We already have someone like that as president! We certainly do not need to replace one foolish, misogynistic, geriatric Russophile with another. There are more qualified, much less crazy Democratic candidates to choose from.

Get a clue, Bernie Bros. Sen. Sanders is a sure loser in a general election, which is why (in addition to the 78-year-old’s recent heart attack) Bernie Sanders should drop out of the presidential race immediately.

Losing in 2020 is not an option. Democrats must nominate a candidate who can actually win.

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Communist Dictators: Slate, slate.com/news-and-politics/2019/02/bernie-sandersmaduro-castro-latin-americasocialism.html; Newsweek, newsweek.com/bernie-sanders-2020-cuba-castro-reaganresurfaced-interview-1339527.

USSR Honeymoon: Politico, politico.com/story/2019/05/17/ bernie-sanders-mysterysoviet-video-revealed-1330347; Mother Jones, motherjones. com/politics/2019/05/what-welearned-from-watching-longlost-footage-of-bernie-sandersin-the-ussr.

Bernie’s Kibbutz: nytimes. com/2016/02/06/us/politics/ bernie-sanders-kibbutz.html Rape Fantasy: NPR, npr.org/sections/itsallpolitics/2015/05/29/410606045/ the-bernie-sanders-rapefantasy-essay-explained; VOX, https://www.vox. com/2015/5/28/8682503/bernie-sanders-rape-fantasy; NY Times, nytimes.com/politics/ first-draft/2015/05/29/berniesanders-disowns-1972-articleon-womens-fantasies-of-rape.

(Sanders is quoted telling the NY Times, “It was a poorly written article dealing with gender stereotypes of the period, in the sense that a lot of men have the feel to be all powerful and controlling,’’ Mr. Sanders said in an interview after a town hall event in Muscatine, Iowa.

“Women have the feeling they have to be dependent. It was very poorly written in a way I certainly would not write it now. But if you read it, what you find is that is a bad situation for both people: women shouldn’t be dependent. Men should not be oppressors. We want a society where people are equal. That was what it was about.’’)

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•HUTCHINSON REPORT•

BY EARL OFARI HUTCHINSON

HONESTY TAKES A HOLIDAY

REGARDLESS OF WHAT HE SAYS, PRESIDENT TRUMP IS NO FAN OF MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. On the Martin Luther King Holiday, expect President Trump to make more blatantly false declarations about how much he liked and admired Dr. King.

Here’s what Trump has said publicly: King is “a man I have studied, watched and admired for my entire life.” On King Day in January 2017, during a perfunctory photo-op with King’s son, MLK III, he called Dr. King “a great man” When the president tried a photo-op at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of the Civil Rights Museum in Jackson, Mississippi nearly 12 months later, there was a storm of outrage. Trump had gotten the message and opted instead to say a few words at a private event far from the main ceremony.

During the 2016 presidential campaign Trump showed how much he “admired” King, starting in the city that King put on history’s map in 1963.

That city was Birmingham, Alabama. For weeks King led protests, marches and boycotts there, hammering away at the city’s cast-iron Jim Crow laws.

The snarling police dogs, water hoses and bloodthirsty, club-welding racist officers assailing demonstrators made global headlines. This was the event that pushed the Kennedy administration to step up its efforts to get Congress to pass his Civil Rights Bill.

During a rally in Birmingham in 2017, Trump egged on a mostly white crowd that had physically and verbally assaulted a black protester. Trump then followed that up with a tweet about what proved to be phony black crime figures that were so racist that even some staunch conservatives cringed at the ploy.

Trump’s unapologetic race baiting has become a big part of what launched him to the front of the GOP presidential pack, and it is what keeps him there. But really, the only difference in what Trump has done with naked race baiting and what legions of other GOP federal, state and local candidates and officials have done is the president’s in-your-face approach to most things, including race. The others are more subtle and sneaky, using hot-button code words and phrases designed to stoke racial fears and keep them in office.

Trump harnessed the same deep racial fears that King targeted for extinction in Birmingham during the campaign of 1963 — white fears about the direction of the country and the possibility of losing political power. In the years after King’s death, GOP politicians developed an array of code words and phrases, such as “law and order,” “crime in the streets,” “welfare cheats,” “affirmative action hires,” “bloated government spending,” and so on, in order to pander to those fears and keep them alive.

Once in office, Trump wasted no time in trying to wreck former President Obama’s civil rights and economic fairness initiatives — from scrapping his executive orders and appointing unreconstructed bigots to the federal bench and government agencies to efforts to demolish the Affordable Care Act, Trump has ruthlessly attacked nearly all of Obama’s judicial, legislative and organizational victories.

Trump would present a thorny challenge to King if he were alive. For starters, King would be forced to spend much time leading mass protests against Trump’s race-baiting maneuvers. He would also have to lobby and cajole Democrats and congressional leaders to protect civil rights as well as vital health, education and job programs, all of which are presently under assault by Trump.

King would loudly speak out on the continuing ills of poverty, wealth inequality and Trump’s attempt to roll back the civil rights and economic victories that he and other civil rights leaders laid down their lives to win.

Every action that King took to counter Trump’s assaults, Trump would lambaste him with a barrage of tweets. And I guarantee none of them would be hailing him as a “great man.”

That’s why I’ll be gagging when Trump once again lies about loving King.

(For more on King Day celebrations, please visit page 13.) n Earl Ofari Hutchinson is an author and political analyst. His latest book is “Fifty Years Later: Why the Murder of Dr. King Still Hurts” (Middle Passage Press). He is a weekly co-host of “The Al Sharpton Show” on Radio One, and host of the weekly “Hutchinson Report” on KPFK 90.7 FM Los Angeles and the Pacifica Network.

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‘ THE COOL FACTOR’ JOURNALISTS GET TO SEE WORK PERFORMED ON NASA-JPL’S MARS 2020 ROVER

BY JANA J. MONJI

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hile some were dressing as Santa Claus or in their favorite ugly Christmas sweater, a handful of journalists were donning their own space-age attire in order to watch technicians in Jet Propulsion Laboratory’s “clean room” apply the finishing touches to NASA’s Mars 2020 rover.

After a brief introduction by Deputy Project Manager Matt Wallace in the gallery of the Spacecraft Assembly Facility (SAF), and Dave Gruel, Mars 2020 assembly, test and launch operations manager, we handed over our cameras, walked on sticky tape, wiped our faces, then donned surgical masks and white suits before taking an air bath and finally popping into the clean room to meet “the crew” of Mars 2020.

The SAF was built in 1961 and became the place where the first probes to the moon, Mars and Venus were assembled. In 2019, the world celebrated the 50th anniversary of the lunar landing, which was made possible by the pathfinders for the Apollo missions: the nine Ranger missions. According to JPL historian Erik Conway, “The whole idea of a clean room for spacecraft assembly comes out of the Ranger program.”

Two of the people I spoke with had rich family legacies at JPL. Said James S. Howard, the assembly and test launch operations quality assurance lead on Mars 2020, “I started here when I was 19 years old, but my aunt and uncle worked here about 40 years.” Through them, Howard said he considers himself a secondgeneration JPLer. He was able to visit Cape Canaveral at age 9 to see a night launch. During his 35 years at JPL, Howard was able to go again when he was 30, “remembering when I made that promise to myself as a child” that he would grow up to work there. Indeed, while others were celebrating the New Year, Howard was finding a new home in Florida, where he will be living for the next seven months, or until Mars 2020 leaves Earth.

Ray Baker, flight system manager for Mars 2020, explained that when the time

comes the space agency’s latest rover will be loaded onto a C-17 military aircraft and then flown to Cape Canaveral in Florida. Unlike Howard, Baker won’t be stationed there, but will visit to help the team.

Like Howard, Mechanical Engineer Michelle Colizzi has a lot of NASA family behind her. “I come from a family of engineers,” Colizzi explained. “My grandfather and both his brothers, my aunt and her late husband, they worked here.” Her family also has a Mars connection.

“My grandfather worked on Pathfinder, the first Mars rover,” she said proudly.

Search for Life After landing on July 4, 1997, Mars Pathfinder began collecting what would amount to 2.3 billion bits of information before its last data transmission on Sept.

27, 1997. That included more than 16,500 images from the lander and 550 images from the rover Sojourner, named for the Civil War-era civil rights icon Sojourner Truth. Pathfinder conducted more than 15 chemical analyses of rocks and soil and returned extensive data regarding winds and other weather factors.

“Findings from the investigations carried out by scientific instruments on both the lander and the rover suggest that Mars was at one time in its past warm and wet, with water existing in its liquid state and a thicker atmosphere.” NASA has reported.

The twin rovers Spirit and Opportunity, which landed on Mars in 2004, discovered further evidence that there was once running water on what appears to be a dry and barren planet.

Landing in 2012, the much larger rover Curiosity discovered Gale Crater contained a lake billions of years ago and that it had an environment that could have supported microbial life.

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WAR INTERRUPTED LOCAL LEADERS CONDEMN AIRSTRIKE THAT KILLED QUDS GENERAL AS IRAN STRIKES BACK AND GROUPS CALL FOR PEACE

BY ANDRÉ COLEMAN

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fter a weekend of anti-war protests sparked by an air strike ordered by President Donald Trump that killed Iranian Gen. Qasem Soleimani near Baghdad International Airport, local leaders were united in believing that some sort of retaliation Iran was inevitable.

And they were correct. On Tuesday, Iran struck back in the form of missile attacks on two American military bases in Iraq which caused damage but resulted in no fatalities.

On Wednesday morning, Trump, flanked by Vice President Mike Pence and American military leaders, went on national television to say “Iran appears to be standing down,” and that the US will impose additional sanctions against on the country.

“These powerful sanctions will remain until Iran changes its behavior,” Trump said. “In recent months alone, Iran has seized ships in international waters, fired an unprovoked strike on Saudi Arabia and shot down two American drones.”

“I think it was a mistake,” Pasadena resident Nat Nehdar said of the president’s decision to authorize the missile attack on Jan. 3 that killed Soleimani, leader of Iran’s elite Quds Forces, which are answerable only to the theocratic country’s all-powerful Ayatollah.

“I don’t think it will achieve anything,” said Nehdar, a native of Iran who serves as vice chair of Pasadena’s Human Relations Commission. Nehdar said at the time that it was a virtual certainty that Iran would retaliate somehow, lest they appear weak in the eyes of the West and the Middle East.

“There is the potential for war,” Nehdar said. “It all depends on what Iran does.”

US Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Pasadena), chair of the House Intelligence Committee, said the air strike ordered by the president has increased, not lessened the chances of war with Iran.

“Soleimani was responsible for unthinkable violence and the world is better off without him,” said Schiff, who recently led part of the impeachment effort against Trump.

“But Congress didn’t authorize (it) and the American people don’t want a war with Iran,” Schiff said. “All

steps must now be taken to protect our forces against almost inevitable escalation and increased risk.”

Meanwhile, the US State Department has urged all US citizens to leave Iran, as the US implemented plans to deploy thousands of additional troops to the Middle East.

“I can’t talk too much about the nature of the threats,” US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told CNN on Jan. 3. “But the American people should know that the president’s decision to remove Soleimani from the battlefield saved American lives.”

In response to any possible threat, police agencies around the country have gone on heightened alert.

Pasadena Police Chief John Perez said there are currently no credible threats posed to Pasadena as a result of the attack.

“Its obviously something for us to stay on top of. We are tracking it, but there are no threats,” Perez said.

“Right now it’s a matter of staying aware. If you see something, say something. It works.”

On Saturday, The New York Times reported, the Department of Homeland Security updated its National Terrorism Advisory System, stating Iran “is capable, at a minimum, of carrying out attacks with temporary disruptive effects against critical infrastructure in the United States.” According to The Times, “The system’s bulletins, which are shared among law enforcement across the country, also reiterated that there was no current, specific, credible threat against the United States.”

Act Now to Stop War and End Racism and Code Pink began calling for nationwide protests on Tuesday, New Year’s Eve, ahead of the drone strike that killed Soleimani Protests against growing hostility between Iran and the United States were initially planned in 10 to 15 cities and the number grew to 30 by Thursday, Jan. 2.

When the general was killed near the Baghdad airport early Friday, the number of participating cities more than doubled, The Times reported. As of Saturday, Jan. 4, more than 80 protests were organized, said Medea Benjamin, a director of Venice-based Code Pink.

“One thing that’s very different this time is that more

young people and people of color came out to protest,” Benjamin told the newspaper.

Democrats in Congress claim they were not informed of the Baghdad bombings before they happened and have been calling on the White House to brief them on the situation.

Critics claim that Trump is attacking a foreign government in order to stave off an impeachment trial, much as it appeared President Bill Clinton had done in 1998 when he bombed Sudan and Afghanistan prior to a House impeachment vote.

“The president does not have the authority for a war with Iran,” said Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D- New York). According to Schumer, the president needs congressional approval for a large increase in troops “and potential hostility over a longer time.”

“This action may well have brought our nation closer to another endless war — exactly the kind of endless war the President promised he would not drag us into,” Schumer said.

During his campaign and well before he entered politics, Trump called on the US to leave the Middle East. During the campaign, he said the region was a “total and complete mess.”

In 2013, he tweeted: “Our troops are being killed by the Afghanis we train and we waste billions there.

Nonsense! Rebuild the USA.” That same year, he said the US should “stay the hell out” of the Syrian war.

In 2012, he said then-President Barack Obama would go to war with Iran to get re-elected.

“The Middle east is never going to settle down,” said Nehdar. “Sanctions have really hurt the economy, the sanctions won’t bring them to the table to talk peace.

Obama’s nuclear treaty was effective and when Trump took over he wanted to erase everything Obama did and look what he created; Soleimani has become a martyr.” n

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Curiosity. Jerezo, according to information provided by NASA,was once the site of an ancient delta and possesses a landscape shaped by water. Mars 2020’s mission “is to look for actual signs of past life, or biosignatures, capturing samples of rocks and soil that could be retrieved by future missions and returned to Earth for in-depth study,” according to NASA. Since beginning operations, Curiosity has been utilizing 17 cameras, according to NASA. Mars 2020 has 23 cameras, most of them color, as well as two microphones to capture not only the first sounds of a Mars landing, but also Martian wind.

Mars 2020 will also be equipped with a small drone helicopter, the Mars Helicopter Scout (MHS), which is expected to fly five times during its 30-day test campaign. If all goes well, NASA will be able to build on the design of the MHS for future Mars missions.

The Cool Factor This rover doesn’t rely on Mission Control to do “fine tune adjustments.” Rather, Colizzi explained, it has “terrain relative navigation that makes quick image comparisons” to make landing decisions. The MHS, which will provide overhead images with approximately ten times the resolution of orbital images, providing the 8 PASADENA WEEKLY | 01.09.20

best routes for Mars 2020, was not mounted and on display, but Howard has seen it tested, noting that it will be mounted underneath the rover and protected by a heat shield.

Colizzi will also be traveling cross-country with her husband and dog for seven months of work in Florida. Her family of engineers is intensely interested in all the developments, as well as a visit to Disney World.

The launch of Mars 2020 will be made on an Atlas rocket between July 17 and August 5th. Then there will be a long pause as the rover journeys to Mars, with landing planned for Feb. 18, 2021.

When Mars 2020 finally lands, Howard said, “I’ll be holding my breath like everyone else, hoping for the best.” Then we’ll know if a helicopter will fly on Mars that we have come a step closer to having someone suiting up as an astronaut to travel there and explore the Red Planet.

Howard noted that while “every day is an adventure” at JPL, with Mars 2020 “the cool factor for this project is through the roof.” n For more information about Curiosity and Mars 2020, visit mars.nasa.gov/msl/home and mars. nasa.gov/mars2020.

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CYCLIST DOROTHY WONG PUTS HER RESPECT FOR NATURE TO WORK AS A MEMBER OF THE ALTADENA TOWN COUNCIL

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ltadena Town Council member Dorothy Wong grew up in Aiea, high above the ocean in the Ko'olau Mountains, in Oahu.

“In Hawaii,” Wong says, “the mountains are respected. They’re regarded as gods.”

As a Girl Scout, Wong hiked the mountains and learned to respect the power of the ocean, pointing out that everything in nature was part of a greater story.

“In Hawaii, through traditional education, lore and daily life, we were reminded of the power of the mountains as sacred, and the ocean as respected places. Of course, many people who don't respect it can die. This is all part of the Hawaiian lore … and the land is respected as resources for the people,” said Wong, referencing massive protests since 2015 in efforts to stop construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope, TMT, a project spearheaded and managed by Caltech on Mauna Kea. “The irony of it all is modern times-tourism and big city life have led the way to today's renaissance with activism to protect Mauna Kea,” Wong explains.

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As a teen, Wong came to the mainland for school, hoping to be involved in media and music as a career and in 1983 enrolled in Loyola Marymount University in West Los Angeles, majoring in communications. During college, she worked multiple jobs, getting around via public transit and bicycle until she could afford a car. She also worked on a documentary film project about orcas in captivity, then moved into TV work full time as a production supervisor-associate. She often bicycled from Burbank to her job in Hollywood, leaving her car at home.

“Bicycling was a great therapy to get outside,” she says, as her job required her to sit for hours in the studio. A cameraman once told her that she’d probably like mountain bikes. Wong purchased her first mountain bike in 1995 and never looked back.

She spent the next 15 years organizing numerous events and racing her bicycle, winning multiple national awards.

“My love of athleticism played right into this,” explains Wong, who adds, “It changed my life when I became a pro-mountain biker.”

By 2005, says Wong, “I thought, what’s next?” and she learned about the League of American Bicyclists (formerly known as the Wheelmen).

She became certified as a League Cycling Instructor (LCI) while living in Washington, DC. “I became an advocate for bicycling safety,” said Wong, who notes that she’s seen many friends injured or killed in collisions that could have been prevented with safer streets.

Because of her certification, she came to work for the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) as a bicycle safety advocate. She currently teaches bicycle safety to adults in the San Gabriel Valley, spending about 60 days out of the year teaching bicycle safety.

Changing Things Wong points out that she learned about working for change when she became a board member with the La Jolla-based California Bicycle Coalition, CalBike, and she was more involved in legislation advocacy.

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a coalition of organizations whose goal is protecting public lands and connecting underserved populations to nature.

“I learned how to lobby for the causes I believe in, thanks to these organizations, and then I met Tim Brick of the Arroyo Seco Foundation,” she recalls of Brick, a longtime local activist and Pasadena's former representative to the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) board of directors. Brick was also chair of the Pasadena Bicycle Advisory Committee, which was established to implement the city's bicycle plan. Brick was also a member of the Hahamongna Implementation Task Force, which set up the organizational structures to develop Hahamongna Watershed Park, then became executive director of Hahamongna Operating Co., a public venture established to develop the 1,300 acre park in the Arroyo Seco.

It was then that Wong says she realized that it’s the politicians who have the power to change things. “I’ve always wanted to know why things are the way they are,” states Wong, who is now in her second two-year term on the Altadena Town Council.

“Remember, you can’t get anything done without getting the community behind you.

What’s wrong with politics today is that they don’t get the community behind them first. For me, it’s necessary for my work to be a good community organizer. As a bicyclist who gets marginalized, I have to stand up for bicyclists who get hit or killed.”

The Magic's Gone Wong started a traffic safety and mobility committee of the Town Council in order to prioritize safe routes to schools and to get people thinking about human powered ways to get around town.

“For me, the bicycle really tied into so many things that there is a need to advocate for, like being healthier, going to work, not having to use a car, and being a part of the environmental solution,” she says.

Wong points out that her discovery of the Arroyo Seco began as a bicyclist, and through the bicycle she discovered Altadena, the San Gabriel Mountains and Hahamongna Watershed Park.

She’s been actively involved with Brick’s foundation in efforts to reduce the scale of LA County’s “Big Dig” sentiment removal project at Devil's Gate Dam, located in Hahamongna Watershed Park and reduce the number of trees that are still slated to be cut down.

“Trees benefit the health of our bodies and our environment in many ways, and it doesn’t matter if the tree is native or non-native. It’s best to be mindful of what we are doing with all these projects locally, and look at how they benefit us today and in our life. Some of the projects might seem to be mindful, but they destroy so much now for the presumed longterm benefit, and too many of these agencies are doing their own thing.”

With so many trees gone in Hahamongna, “the magic is gone, and I don’t go there as much anymore,” she says. “I went there to feel the magic, which is something innate in all of us, that desire to feel close to nature. We need to restore balance, and it doesn’t necessarily have to be all native, because the bees go to the mustard too, and the birds make nests in the eucalyptus and ash trees. Plus, have you heard the sounds of a rich forest? That’s not there anymore since they took all the trees out.

“It’s really important in all these things that we work together and be mindful of each other, take time to breathe, and not rush too quickly. If we really look at things a little deeper, then I know we can come up with sustainable solutions,” Wong says.

“Much of that information comes directly from the observation and study of nature, and from the Indigenous peoples’ understanding of nature. That’s the balance that I want to bring back,” she states. n

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BONNIE B’S SMOKIN BBQ 1280 N. Lake Ave., Pasadena, (626) 794-0132 bonniebssmokin.com $$ From Tulsa Oklahoma to Southern Cal. with a touch of New Orleans soul comes Bonnie B’s Bar B Que Heaven. Our 45-year-old traditional recipes are made with love. Try our new sweet pea’s double Fried burger made with our own sauces, soul bowl and homemade peach cobbler. Voted best BBQ & Soul food in Pasadena for our ribs, collard greens and Slim's Mac & Cheese. We are thankful and appreciate Pasadena.

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f this time of year is anything for you like it is for me, the tail end of the year is filled with more family gatherings and eating than usual in addition to holiday dinners. In early December there is tree decorating, holiday movie watching, and braving the insanity of gift shopping for friends and family. At the end of the month is the annual week of vacation I take off of work — the week between Christmas and New Year, during which each day feels longer than the last and I lose track of what day is as quickly as I lose motivation to do anything at all.

Alas, now that it’s a new year and a new decade, it’s still the same old me. Still hanging out with family (I know what you’re thinking) and still happily eating my way through the weekend.

I decided to go to breakfast with my sister and brother in law at Cos&Pi in South Pasadena, forgoing any plans for food-related

resolutions until further notice.

We set out for Cos&Pi around 9:30 a.m., excited since I’d only heard great things about it. Pictures on Yelp showcase their beautiful array of toasts, which look so colorful and pretty, they don't appear to be edible. Great looking croissants, baked treats and coffee all won me over to visit Cos&Pi, but the aesthetic of their breakfast dishes certainly didn’t hurt either.

Cos&Pi is located off of Pasadena Avenue in South Pasadena.

Since we had never been, we had some difficulty finding where it was exactly, then even more trouble finding parking, which took upwards of 10 minutes. I drove by twice without realizing it, and when I finally located them found that there was no street parking available. It wasn’t until I called the restaurant that I discovered

CAMERON’S SEAFOOD 1978 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 793-3474 Camerons4fish.com $$ Since 1984, Cameron’s Seafood has been serving its freshest seafood, and has become a landmark in Pasadena. Cameron’s brings the ocean home with their fresh catch being cooked over mesquite wood grills that burn all day long.Enjoy the very best Seafood, Steaks, Salad & Pasta! Voted Best Seafood in Pasadena Weekly for 27 years! Now you can order on-line: camerons4fish.com.

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EL PORTAL 695 E. Green St., Pasadena (626)795-8553 Elportalrestaurant.com $$ Pasadena Weekly readers have been rewarding El Portal with the title of Best Mexican Food in the city for years. This charming little hacienda with brick walls, festive colors, fine art and a California elegant courtyard brings the authentic cuisine of Mexico and the Yucatan region to your table.

HILL STREET CAFÉ 1004 Foothill Blvd., La Canada Flintridge 818-952-1019 hillstreetcafelacanada.com $$ Hill Street Café is celebrating over 25 years of serving the community quality meals made of quality ingridients. we want to thank all of you who stuck with us during the remodeling process and we want to welcome back everyone else. in our recent remodel, we have added an outdoor patio, a bar and more dining area, we have created a relaxed ambience with a touch of modern but still retaining our extensive menu, our friendly service and most important a family atmosphere.

KABUKI JAPANESE RESTAURANTS 88 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, (626) 568-9310 3539 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, (626) 351-8963 kabukirestaurants.com $$ When you walk into a Kabuki you won’t be overwhelmed with Asian decor and music. What you will encounter is a casual atmosphere with today’s hottest music playing, people smiling and our friendly staff welcoming you through the doors. Look for the Red Mask. Come eat, drink and have fun!

TOPS WALNUT 1792 E. Walnut St., Pasadena (626) 584-0244 topsburger.com $ At TOPS on Walnut & Allen, we maintain the original taste from 60 years ago. My father wanted to create food as close to homemade as possible. Our primary goal and focus is on taste, quality, freshness, cleanliness in our service and experienced staff. Most of our staff have been with us for more than twenty years. We invite you to come to TOPS on the corner of Walnut & Allen and taste the difference! Meet our staff and experience what quality service should be.

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MARGARITA’S 155 S. Rosemead Blvd., Pasadena (626) 449-4193 margaritaspasadena.com $$ At Margaritas Mexican Restaurant, our family has been sharing our authentic Mexican dishes with the wonderful people of Pasadena since 1977. Guests enter our warm, inviting space and leave as family -- with plenty of burritos, tortas, tostadas, fajitas, and more to be had in between!

Our dishes incorporate and pay homage to the rich flavors of bustling mercados, corner taquerias, and seaside palapas. So visit us, eat to your heart's content at our mouthwatering lunch buffet, sip on a refreshing margarita, and feel at home.

NEW DELHI PALACE 950 E. Colorado Blvd # 205 Pasadena 626-405-0666 newdelhipalacepasadena.com $ Pasadena's premier restaurant featuring delectable and affordable cuisine embodying the spirit and essence of India.

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Join us for our incredible lunch buffet Monday through Friday for only $10.99.

Monday-Sun 11:30-2:30 & 5:30-10pm Always in the Winner's Circle for Best of Pasadena!

TOM'S FAMOUS FAMILY RESTAURANT 1130 E. Walnut St. Pasadena 626-577-7717 tomsfamous.com $ Please come and enjoy homemade breakfast lunch and dinner all made from scratch and FRESH. Nothing is ever served or made from a can. We pride ourselves as being the cleanest store with the best quality food and BEST service in town. Thank you PASADENA!!!!!

ZELO GOURMET PIZZAS 328 E. Foothill Blvd.Arcadia 626-358-8298 myzelopizza.info $$ It’s the cornmeal crust that makes this pizzeria stand out from the rest. This locally owned establishment’s signature dish is the fresh, corn, balsamic-marinated, oven-roasted red onion pie. Zelo Pizzeria has expanded the dining room to better serve you, so come in and give Zelo Pizzeria a try.

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they have a small parking lot directly behind for customers to park in. Finally, it was time to eat.

Upon entering there were only a couple of vacant tables that could seat the three of us (self seating), so I rushed over to snag one since the small space was pretty full. It was like we called in a crowd, because not five minutes after our arrival, the line to order was almost out the door. My sister and I ordered and paid, then made our way back to our table where our food was brought to us.

Each time I dine with my sister and brother in law I know I’m going to get a great idea of the variety a restaurant has to offer and get a small taste of almost everything I’d like. We started with the wild berry toast ($5), which is made with homemade raspberry jam and topped with an edible flower. It was delicious, and while $5 seems pricey for a slab of toast — the jam made me forget all about how much I paid for it. My brother in law ordered the Bacon, sausage, egg and cheese croissant ($12), which was as hefty as it sounds, and was topped with garlic aioli — creating a harmonious blend of meats and cheese.

I’ve mentioned this before, but he can eat two full meals (which he often does in one sitting) and be just content, yet he said this one sandwich was satisfactory. We can all take his word for it.

My only minor issue with the sandwich options and Cos&Pi overall is the lack of meat and dairy alternatives for those with dietary restrictions given the nature of the restaurant itself. All of their menu (the seven beautiful toasts particularly) screams trendy, hip brunch spot. But lthe offerings lack vegan meat, or turkey or chicken options for breakfast — something even chains like Denny’s and IHOP offer. None of their main “breakfast” dishes are listed as vegan friendly (algthough

there is a vegan toast), and all but two of the items contain meat. While everything sounds and is delicious, there is room for variety. Until then, vegans and those sensitive to dairy and gluten don’t have a ton to work with for brunch if they’re not in the mood for toast.

For my own dish, I went with the buttermilk waffle ($12), which reminded me of another Pasadena breakfast favorite — The Pan, where I last ordered the chicken and waffle with berry butter. I knew instantly I had to try the waffle at Cos&Pi because it comes with (you guessed it) berry compote. I’m not sure if it’s a trend, or if waffles have been best complemented with berry jams and butters forever, but either way I certainly had been missing out. While Cos&Pi’s wasn’t served with any protein, it was still delicious since their berry compote, just like the raspberry jam, was made in house.

To drink each of us ordered coffee: An iced Americano with almond milk ($3), a cappuccino ($3.50), and a regular coffee ($3). Cos&Pi also serves lunch all day consisting of burgers, sandwiches and salad, and has an array of beers and wine. If you’re the mimosa type, they have a “Mimosasaurus,” a giant mimosa and the only drink which lists its measurements (750 ml of bubbly and 480 ml of orange juice for $20). That alone should be more than enough for a midday brunch — or perhaps not. I don’t judge.

Despite Cos&Pi’s room for variety, there truly is something for everyone, whether it’s breakfast or lunch (they close at 3 p.m. weekdays and 4 p.m. on weekends). While seating is limited during weekend rush hour, get there early for the guaranteed picture perfect meals, great coffee and amazing staff.

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KEEPING THE DREAM ALIVE Local events honoring MLK start Saturday

Although America will be celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 20, local schools and organizations will be marking the occasion with events leading up to the national holiday.

One of a number of events sponsored by the Pasadena Martin Luther King Community Coalition begins at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Jackie Robinson Center, 1020 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena, beginning with the program “Rekindling the Light of Peace,” which is being hosted by the city Human Relations Commission and features music and poetry readings.

The MLK Community Coalition was started in 1985 at a meeting convened at Scott United Methodist Church which brought together activists to address some of the spiritual, educational, economic, employment and health problems facing the community. Over the past 26 years, the coalition has sponsored the Martin Luther King Essay Contest, encouraging students in the Pasadena Unified School District and local private schools to write about different aspects of King’s legacy.

The coalition introduced the art contest in 2003 to include the growing pool of talented student visual artists. Since then, the combined entries from both the essay and art contests have numbered well into the thousands. To date, more than 20,000 students have entered the essay contest and 2,585 young visual artists have submitted entries for the art contest All students who enter the contests receive certificates for their participation. Also, thousands of dollars have been awarded to students from elementary, middle, and high schools — all monetary awards coming from donations by individuals and local organizations.

At 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14, another MLK Community Coalition event, this one at Longfellow Elementary School, 1065 E. Washington Blvd., Pasadena, features visual arts projects by local students which will be on display in an event that also includes essay readings by winners and finalists.

The coalition’s “A Day On, Not Off” event will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 18, at John Muir High School, with student volunteers beautifying the campus.

Volunteers plant flowers and grass, clean up, and help with maintenance tasks. Lunch is included.

At 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19, Metropolitan Baptist Church, 2283 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena will hold an interdenominational ministerial service in King’s honor.

Finally, at 8 a.m. Monday, Jan. 20, the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Celebration will be held in Robinson Park All Purpose Room, 1081 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena. The event starts with a continental breakfast.

King visited Pasadena three times, speaking at Caltech in 1958 and Friendship Baptist Church twice. In one of those visits in 1960, his sermon, “The Three Dimensions of a Meaningful Life,” addressed topics ranging from his trip to India and the Montgomery bus boycotts to the foundations of a meaningful life.

When he returned to Pasadena in 1965, he was the height of his popularity and the civil rights movement was growing. By this time, King was a Nobel Peace Prize winner, Time magazine’s Man of the Year and had delivered his famous “I Have a Dream Speech.”

The crowd was so large that police had to set up a barricade around the church to protect the civil rights leader.

King was assassinated on April 4, 1968 by a lone gunman in Memphis, Tennessee.

James Earl Ray was convicted of the murder and was sentenced to 99 years in prison.

Ray died in 1998 at the age of 70 after serving 29 years of his sentence.

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HAPPY NEW YEAR AGAIN...

AND AGAIN, AND AGAIN

FESTIVALS, CONCERTS AND PARADE PLANNED TO CELEBRATE NOWRUZ AND THE LUNAR NEW YEAR

BY JANA J. MONJI AND KEVIN UHRICH

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he Tournament of Roses Association, with the help of the city and hundreds of volunteers, on New Year’s Day completed its 131st Rose Parade and the 106th playing of the Rose Bowl College Football Game.

But while that sounds like a lot of years, and it is, it’s really nothing compared to other New Year traditions around the world that have been celebrated not decades but millennia.

Because in the early 1870s it adopted the Gregorian calendar, which is followed by most of the Western world, Japan broke from its East Asia neighbors and began celebrating New Year on Jan. 1. But in China, which celebrates according to the Lunar Calendar, New Year’s Day could fall on any number of days in mid-January through February, and this year the Year of the Rat, according to the 12-character Chinese Zodiac, starts on Jan. 25, continuing through Feb. 8.

On Sunday Jan. 5, the Japanese American National Museum (100 N. Central Ave., Los Angeles; (213) 625-0414; janm.org) in Los Angeles hosted the O-Shōgatsu Family Festival, which included performances by Kodama Taiko, a performance by TaikoProject, lucky New Year foods like mochi, candy sculptures, face painting and Year of the Rat crafts.

Current exhibits include “Under a Mushroom Cloud: Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and the Atomic Bomb” which ends on June 7 and “Fighting for Democracy: Who is the ‘We’ in ‘We, the People?’” which ends on that day. The traveling exhibit, “Perseverance: Japanese Tattoo Tradition in the Modern World” is also on display.

The USC Pacific Asia Museum (46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena; (626) 449-2742; pacificasiamuseum.usc.edu ) will be hosting its annual Lunar New Year Festival beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, the day the Lunar New Year actually begins for much of the world. This event is free with live performances, art-making workshops and food trucks.

Be sure to set aside some time for the museum’s special exhibit by Oscar Oiwa. It includes an immersive 360-degree Dreamscape Dome in which visitors can observe the magic made from 120 sharpie markers wielded to create inflatable artwork by four master of fine arts students at the direction of Oiwa and his assistant. The effect may have you painting all your walls white and taking a Sharpie to them.

Oiwa was born in São Paulo, Brazil and grew up speaking Portuguese and Japanese.

He also lived in Tokyo, working as an architect. It was there that he started painting and showing at small galleries. A naturalized US citizen, he currently lives in New York. At the exhibit there will be a mattress for people to lie on and enjoy the work, but space is limited and there may be a wait during peak periods, so plan ahead.

Those who love festivals and parades (and who doesn’t) will not be disappointed.

This Saturday, Jan 11, and Sunday, Jan. 12, ring in the Lunar New Year in Monterey Park, the first American city to become predominantly Asian, at the city’s annual twoday festival. The street fair takes up over five blocks of downtown Monterey Park with folk art, food and a carnival zone. The action begins Saturday morning with firecrackers and dragon and lion dances. Past festivals have attracted over 100,000 people so the city recommends utilizing the free parking shuttles at Mark Keppel High School, 501 E. Hellman Ave.) and El Repetto Elementary School (650 Grandridge Ave.).

On Jan. 25, enjoy the annual Alhambra Lunar New Year Festival. There will be more

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than 250 food and craft booths while lion dances, kung fu demonstrations and other performances on two stages set up on Valley Boulevard, between between Almansor Street and Garfield Avenue. The fun starts at 10 a.m. For more info, visit alhambralunarnewyear.com.

The following week, Feb. 1, check out the 121st Golden Dragon Parade as it makes its way up Hill Street and down Broadway in the heart of LA’s Chinatown. The parade is from 1 to 3 p.m.

In late March, at the time of the vernal equinox, comes Nowruz, a time of new beginnings that’s been celebrated for millennia. As Vox.com’s Caroline Framke explained a few years ago,”In Iran, the idea of ‘spring cleaning’ isn’t just a seasonal excuse to gut your closet; it’s the basis of a national holiday dating back millennia.

“Every year, millions celebrate Persian New Year, or Nowruz (prounced “no-rooz”),” Framke continued. “In Iran, the new year begins with the advent of spring, and most everyone in the country — not to mention the millions of Iranians and non-Iranians who celebrate the holiday elsewhere around the world — observe it by doing a deep clean of their homes, celebrating a season of new life, and wishing for good luck in the year ahead.”

As tweeter Reza H. Akbari explained, “Above all, Nowruz is a celebration of the possibility of new life. As is fitting for Persian and Zoroastrian culture, the ceremonies surrounding Nowruz center on community, family, and a deep respect for tradition. But Nowruz is less about a single day than a general celebration of being able to wipe away the dust, grime, and sadness of the old in order to start anew. It’s about closing the door on one chapter and turning the page to the next one with excitement instead of trepidation. It’s about the endless possibilities that come with a blank slate.”

At 8 p.m. on March 28 celebrate Nowruz and mark the beginning of spring and the rebirth of nature by washing away the past with Pacific Symphony under the direction of conductor Carl St. Clair at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts (South Coast Plaza, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa; (714) 556-2787; scfta.org). The program, which aims to unite cultures through the power of music, has yet to be announced. Tickets are $40.

Doors open at 7 p.m.

Other Nowruz-related events apparently had not yet been listed as of this writing in early January.

Back in Pasadena, in celebration of the Year of the Rat, there are no rats in the inflatable Dreamscape Dome at Pacific Asian Museum, but you’ll see black cats and the white rabbit. In the Asian Zodiac some cultures don’t recognize the cat as one of the signs and instead have a rabbit. In Japanese culture, it’s a rabbit on the moon making mochi, one of the traditional New Year foods. Oiwa said that the cat represents shadow and the rabbit represents light. That seems very yin-yang. When you find one, the other won’t be far away.

Characteristics of the the Rat, the first character of 12 in the Chinese Zodiac, are those of a hardworking, thrifty and optimistic creature and applied to humans born in the years 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996 and 2008.

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ALBUMS THAT SPOKE TO A HISTORICALLY TUMULTUOUS YEAR AND ITS PERSISTENT ANXIETIES, AND RETAINED THEIR POWER TO PROVOKE, SOOTHE, AND OTHERWISE MOVE LISTENERS BY 2019’S END ANGEL OLSEN, All Mirrors: The chameleonic rocker and producer

John Congleton expanded her instrumental palette (orchestral strings, more synths) and developed big, alluring atmospheres to reflect the drama of tracks such as “Lark” and “New Love Cassette.” Like life, it was stormy and cathartic.

mortality, grounding anthemic calls for justice (“Change,” “Stronger”) that reminded what a national treasure Staples is and how much we need righteous voices like hers.

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN, Western Stars: A career highlight from

MDOU MOCTAR, Ilana (The Creator): The Nigerian guitarist’s scintillating fretwork reinforced the bridge connecting desert blues and Western classic rock, pairing the music’s galvanizing rhythms with urgent songs decrying the violence, environmental devastation and industrial exploitation threatening West Africa.

CAOIMHÍN Ó RAGHALLAIGH & THOMAS BARTLETT, Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh & Thomas Bartlett: The Gloaming bandmates

MICHAEL KIWANUKA, Kiwanuka: Shadowed by 1960s soul and civil rights struggles, the UK soul-folk troubadour’s songs of existential restlessness and racism felt lived in this moment, accented with gospel, jazz and psychedelic rock, and ultimately reaffirmed belief in love and a higher power.

the Boss, who turned from Jersey shores to Joshua Tree and 1960s-’70s pop for inspiration. The melodies were some of his richest, embellished to satiny heights by a proper orchestra, and re-animated his cherished themes of hope and redemption.

turned introspective with these nine mostly improvised fiddle-and-piano instrumentals, as luminously beautiful as they were healing.

CARSIE BLANTON, Buck Up: The New Orleans songwriter seasoned compositional smarts with greasy grooves, pop hooks, jazz sensibility, and wise ass charm, and lightheartedly expressed (“American Kid,” “Bed”) the wearying anxiety so pervasive in 2019.

CHRISTIAN SCOTT ATUNDE ADJUAH, Ancestral Recall: A musically compelling offering grounded in West African rhythms that showcased the New Orleans jazz trumpeter’s curiosity about other instruments and, most crucially, cultural identity — a topic of intense discussion in 2019.

DAMON LOCKS’ BLACK MONUMENT ENSEMBLE, Where Future Unfolds: A musically layered, historically informed jazz-gospel-spoken word hybrid. The melodicism and conscience of tracks like “Sounds Like Now” (“Separate not equal/ Power to the government/ Never to the people”) deserved broader attention.

DURAND JONES & THE INDICATIONS, American Love Call: Gritty wakeup call “Morning in America” rightly drew attention to this quintet of Indiana University grads, whose ’60s-’70s soul-style arrangements sounded timeless yet topical whether protesting politics or crooning doo-wop harmonies.

THE MORNING YELLS, On the Lash: Refreshing pop sparkling with harmonies and reverbed guitar. Siblings Phil and Laura Stancil and band managed to evoke the Mamas & the Papas and 1960s-’70s Laurel Canyon singer-songwriters while representing LA’s contemporary music scene.

OUR NATIVE DAUGHTERS, Songs of Our Native Daughters: Individually acclaimed artists Rhiannon Giddens (who also garnered kudos for “There is No Other” with Italian multi-instrumentalist Francesco Turrisi), Amythyst Kiah, Leyla McCalla, and Birds of Chicago frontwoman Allison Russell explored slave narratives and contributed needed songs of racism, resistance and hope to Americana’s canon. A formidable summit.

RAPHAEL SAADIQ, Jimmy Lee: Digging into painful family history, the R&B crooner delivered a powerful statement of an album, named after his late brother, that was musically seductive and thematically timely with its themes of physical and psychological prisons, spirituality, and addiction.

SOLANGE, When I Get Home: Dreamier than 2016’s songwriting-focused “A Seat at the Table,” this sensual pastiche of ’70s R&B-inspired sounds and poetic fragments served notice (as if any was needed) of the younger Knowles sister’s range and socially conscious artistry.

JOE HENRY, The Gospel According to Water: A rare, illuminating work that contemplated home, love, mortality, spirit, gratitude, and the essence of art. Recorded over two days after the respected Pasadena songwriter/ producer’s cancer diagnosis, it brimmed with melodic beauty and lived wisdom.

STRAND OF OAKS, Eraserland: Bunkering in wintry isolation along the ocean-pummeled shores of Wildwood, South Jersey, yielded the kind of transporting, cathartic rock rarely heard anymore for frontman Timothy Showalter, who tapped My Morning Jacket guitarist Carl Broemel to help bring these soul-bracing songs to life.

J.S. ONDARA, Tales of America: An intriguing blend of formality and familiarity, this was a welcome surprise from a Kenya-raised, Minnesotabased folk artist whose life experience afforded him a unique view of America’s promise and divisions.

TANYA TUCKER, While I’m Livin’: More than just a comeback for the scrappy-as-ever “Delta Dawn” survivor, co-producers Shooter Jennings and Brandi Carlile honored Tucker with moving story songs and resilient anthems (“Wheels of Laredo,” “Hard Luck”) that resonated strongly with listeners.

THE HIGHWOMEN, The Highwomen: An inspired supergroup with a mission, Brandi Carlile, Natalie Hemby, Maren Morris and ringleader Amanda Shires honored the Highwaymen (Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson and Willie Nelson) with a sociopolitically conscious rewrite of Jimmy Webb’s title track, and shook up a woman-leery country music industry with this smartly written, harmony-gilded keeper.

LITTLE SIMZ, GREY Area: Calling herself “Picasso with the pen” (“Offence”), the UK rapper/actor spoke to the bewilderments of 21stcentury life (hence the title) with unsentimental delivery, perceptive intelligence, and support from chums such as Michael Kiwanuka and Little Dragon.

LIZZO, Cuz I Love You: 2019 was Lizzo’s year. This hooky testament to her earthy ebullience positioned her as a pop culture force of empowerment, as legions of fed-up women embraced “Juice” and the Missy Elliottguesting “Tempo” as anthems of sisterhood.

MAVIS STAPLES, We Get By: Teamed with insightful producer Ben Harper, the soul-gospel icon stared hard into the nation’s darkness. “Heavy on My Mind” and “Hard to Leave” disturbed with their acknowledgement of

TINARIWEN, Amadjar: The nomadic Malian collective that’s been calling for independence and popularizing their influential desert blues since the 1980s returned to the source for this smoldering set of songs lamenting exile and celebrating community, recorded outdoors in Mauritania’s desert.

WILLIAM TYLER, Goes West: Nick Drake’s influence remained, but the Tennessee-raised guitarist’s instrumental music feels more personal and sunnier since relocating to LA, and welcome uplift arose from the pushpull dynamic between his acoustic figures and intuitive electric guitarist Meg Duffy.

JIMMIE VAUGHAN, Baby, Please Come Home: While younger artists like Gary Clark Jr. and Baby Rose stood on the blues to advance elsewhere, this veteran Texas guitarist’s first album in eight years demonstrated how much vitality remains in the genre.

YOLA, Walk Through Fire: A spirit-lifting, hummable soul-country gem that mined triumph from adversity and established the UK dynamo as a thrilling voice to be reckoned with, with significant support from guitarist/ producer Dan Auerbach.

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Thursday Jan. 9 through Wednesday Jan. 15 PLEASE NOTE: Deadline for Calendar submissions is noon Wednesday of the week before the issue publishes. Send to acoleman@timespublications.com

THURSDAY Arroyo Seco Golf Course 1055 Lohman Lane, South Pasadena (323) 769-3500 deepmix.thunderpix.com Check out the Matt Gordy Sextet at 9 p.m. Boston native Matt Gordy is a drummer, percussionist, pianist, composer and arranger who has performed with Joni Mitchell, Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Jr., Brian Wilson, Aretha Franklin, Mose Allison, Mark Murphy, Donna Summer and The Moody Blues. Tickets are $17.

Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino (626) 405-2100 | huntington.org The Garden Talk & Plant Sale begins at 2:30 p.m. Rose hybridizer Tom Carruth, the E. L. and Ruth B. Shannon Curator of the Rose Collections at The Huntington, will discuss how he developed his newest floribunda, “Huntington’s 100th,” named in honor of the institution’s centennial celebration.

Pasadena Public Library 285 E. Walnut Ave., Pasadena (626) 744-4066 cityofpasadena.net/library Celebrate the birthday of beloved animator Hayao Miyazaki of Studio Ghibli at 6:30 p.m. The event includes a showing of Miyazaki’s critically acclaimed film “Spirited Away.”

Vroman’s Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 449-5320 vromansbookstore.com Cecil Castellucci discusses and signs “The Plain Janes” at 7 p.m. When artsy misfit Jane Beckles is forced to leave her beloved city life behind for the boring suburb of Kent Waters she thinks her life is over.

FRIDAY The Coffee Gallery Backstage 2029 N. Lake Ave., Altadena (626) 798-6236 | coffeegallery.com The Susie Glaze New Folk Ensemble presents the return of their concert series the Woodshed Sessions at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20.

Pasadena Conservatory of Music 100 N. Hill Ave., Pasadena (626) 683-3355 pasadenaconservatory.org Pasadena Conservatory of Music (PCM) presents student recitals in Barrett Hall and the PCM Auditorium throughout the school year. These recitals offer students the opportunity

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Pasadena Hilton 168 S. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena (303) 980-1511 Bob Larson: The Real Exorcist kicks off at 7 p.m. Larson is the world’s foremost expert on cults, the occult and supernatural phenomena. He has ministered in more than 100 countries and has appeared on network TV shows such as “Oprah,” “The O’Reilly Factor,” “Inside Edition” and “Entertainment Tonight.”

Pasadena Senior Center 85 E. Holly St., Pasadena (626) 795-4331 pasadenaseniorcenter.org Check out “Fiddler on the Roof” as part of the Friday Matinee Series at 1 p.m.

(626) 744-4066 cityofpasadena.net/library/branches/ central-library Pasadena Weekly Columnist Ellen Snortland and Shakespeare Club Historian Candy Campbell present Women Win the Vote Celebration at 2 p.m. The event honors the100th anniversary of ratification of the 19th Amendment, giving women the right to vote in 1920.

The Rose 245 E. Green St., Pasadena (888) 645-5006 wheremusicmeetsthesoul.com Danny Seraphine’s “Take Me Back to Chicago Tour,” featuring members of the band Chicago, rocks the joint at 9 p.m. Tickets are $24 - $48.

The Rose 245 E. Green St., Pasadena (888) 645-5006 War performs at 9 p.m. The group, which began in 1969, has had monster hits with “Why Can’t We Be Friends,” “Slippin’ Into Darkness,” “The World Is A Ghetto,” “The Cisco Kid” and “Spill the Wine.” Tickets are $48-$78.

Vroman’s Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 449-5320 vromansbookstore.com Stephen W. Martin signs “The Trouble with Time” at 10:30 a.m.

Max and her dog, Boomer, are in trouble. Big trouble. Max has accidentally smashed an heirloom vase: the only treasure her great-great-greatgreat-great-great-grandma managed to save when her houseboat sank 234 years ago. Max can come clean — or she can build a time machine!

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Coffee Gallery Backstage 2029 N. Lake Ave., Altadena (626) 798-6236 | coffeegallery.com The Limeliters and the Honey-Lulus perform at 3 p.m. Tickets are $20.

Armory Center for the Arts 145 N. Raymond Ave., Pasadena (626) 792-5101 armoryarts.org Join Reflections on Calafia from Indigenous Perspectives at 11 a.m.

The discussion will center around the present, past and future narratives surrounding California.

Madeline Garden Bistro and Venue 1030 E. Green St., Pasadena (626) 795-5599 “The Phantom of the Opera”-themed Winter Masquerade Ball starts at 6 p.m. The $60 admission includes themed cocktails, a dessert bar and live performances. Costumes are mandatory.

Norton Simon Museum 411 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 449-6840 Enjoy the lecture on Pierre Bonnard and The Theater of Everyday at 4 p.m.

Known for his nudes and interiors, Bonnard spent his early years walking the streets of Paris, sketch pad in hand, capturing the bustling pace and energy of the city. He later referred to this subject as “the theater of the everyday,” an approach to art-making that revels in the crowd and the spontaneous encounter. This lecture considers Bonnard’s early prints and paintings in light of the passive, quick-moving observation that generated them, highlighting their unique perspectives, empathy and humor Pasadena Public Library 285 E. Walnut St. Pasadena

Caltech Beckman Auditorium 332 S. Michigan Ave., Pasadena (626) 793-4191 colemanchambermusic.org Concert Italiano kicks off at 3:30 p.m. Rinaldo Alessanrini founded his ensemble, Concerto Italiano, in 1984.

Today it is recognized as a unique force in the interpretation of the Baroque music of the 17th and 18th centuries.

Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino (626) 405-2100 | huntington.org.

Huntington Library continues its 100th anniversary with the exhibition “Nineteen Nineteen” from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The exhibit explores the facility’s founding through the lens of a single tumultuous year.

Marengo Elementary School 1400 Marengo Ave., South Pasadena (626) 441-5850 marengo.spusd.net The Marengo Lunar New Year Festival kicks off at 2 p.m. As the school

celebrates the Year of the Rat with live music, cultural performances, carnival games and more.

Pasadena Central Library 285 E. Walnut Ave., Pasadena (626) 797-1994 tuesdaymusicaleofpasadena.blogspot. com The Second Sunday Concert includes works by Romberg, Rogers and Hammerstein, Verdi and Bernstein at 2:30 p.m.

Rose Bowl 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena (323) 560-7469 rosebowlstadium.com Check out the wares at the R.G. Canning Flea Market beginning at 5 a.m. This flea market has been held at the iconic stadium for more than 45 years. Admission is $9 to $20.

MONDAY Armory Center for the Arts 145 N. Raymond Ave., Pasadena (626) 792-5101 armoryarts.org The 10-week course the Art of Comics and Graphic Novels kicks off at 4 p.m. This course will help you make the most of every page as an artist and storyteller as you create your own eight-page risographed minicomic. Both beginning and advanced students will study character design, story structure, storyboarding, page layout, panel transitions, the marriage of text and image, the history of comics and genre. Enrollment is $180-$200.

Coffee Gallery Backstage 2029 N. Lake Ave., Altadena (626) 798-6236 coffeegallery.com Andrew Molina performs at 8 p.m.

Molina is a 27-year old ukulele virtuoso from Hawaii who has performed in Tahiti, United Kingdom, Ireland, Scotland, Austria and China. Tickets are $20.

Colombo’s Restaurant 1833 Colorado Blvd., Eagle Rock (323) 254-8138 Colombosrestaurant.com The Eric Eckstrand Trio performs at 7 p.m.

Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Garden 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino (626) 405-2100 huntington.org The Japanese Teahouse Tour starts at 11:30 a.m. Learn more about the history of the traditions behind Japanese tea houses.

TUESDAY Armory Center for the Arts 145 N. Raymond Ave., Pasadena

(626) 792-5101 | armoryarts.org Experience the animation process from start to finish at 4 p.m. This 10-week course will take you from character design to storyboards to creating a final animation work with sound. Using claymation, cut paper, collage, drawing, and pixilation.

Experiment with historic animation methods such as zoetropes and flip books to animate images. Learn about the exciting history of animation.

Beginning and advanced students welcome. Tickets are $180 to $200.

The Mixx Pasadena 443 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 500-0021 themixxclub.com Deep Blue Blues Jam Session kicks off at 8 p.m. This group knows how to jam. Call for details.

Vroman’s Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 449-5320 Kwei Quartey discusses and signs “The Missing American” at 7 p.m.

When her dreams of rising through the Accra police ranks like her late father crash around her, 26-yearold Emma Djan is unsure what will become of her career. Through a sympathetic former colleague, Emma gets an interview with a private detective agency that takes on cases of missing persons, theft and infidelity.

It’s not the future she imagined, but its her best option.

WEDNESDAY Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Garden 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino (626) 405-2100 huntington.org Enjoy traditional Chinese music every Wednesday afternoon in the Garden of Flowing Fragrance. General admission. (Canceled in the event of rain.)

Pasadena Presbyterian Church 585 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 793-2191 ppcmusic.org Aniela Perry is a Los Angeles-based multi-instrumentalist, singer, composer and educator. A classically trained cellist, she also plays and composes in a wide array of musical genres including rock and experimental.

Pasadena Public Library 285 E. Walnut Ave., Pasadena (626) 744-4066 cityofpasadena.net/library/branches/ central-library Pasadena Public Library presents Wednesday Films featuring “Little Mo” (1978). n 01.09.20 | PASADENA WEEKLY 17

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Refer to the Specifications for complete details and bidding requirements. The Specification and this Notice shall be considered a part of any contract made pursuant thereunder.

Bid security in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid price in the form of cash, a certified or cashier’s check, money order, or surety bond must accompany the proposal.

The Contractor must have a CLASS A (Contractor’s license) license from the State of California OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday,to 9am-5pm bid on this Specification.

ADDRESS: 50 S. DeLacey Avenue, to the pasadenaweekly.com Specifications for | Classifieds/Legals: Suite 200, Pasadena, CA 91105 Refer complete details and bid requireLegal Notices NOTICE OF $20,000 REWARD OFFERED BY THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles has reinstated the $20,000 reward offered in exchange for information leading to the apprehension and/or conviction of the person or persons responsible for the heinous murder of 28-year-old Robert Calderon, who was found lying on the parkway, suffering from gunshot wounds on the 600 block on North Mentor Avenue in Pasadena on December 18, 2015, at approximately 10:45 p.m. Si no entiende esta noticia o necesita mas informacion, favor de llamar al (213) 974-1579. Any person having any information related to this crime is requested to call Detective Jordan Ling with the Pasadena Police Department at (626) 744-4081 and refer to Report No. 15017526. The terms of the reward provide that: The information given that leads to the determination of the identity, the apprehension and conviction of any person or persons must be given no later than January 19, 2020. All reward claims must be in writing and shall be received no later than March 19, 2020. The total County payment of any and all rewards shall in no event exceed $20,000 and no claim shall be paid prior to conviction unless the Board of Supervisors makes a finding of impossibility of conviction due to the death or incapacity of the person or persons responsible for the crime or crimes. The County reward may be apportioned between various persons and/or paid for the conviction of various persons as the circumstances fairly dictate. Any claims for the reward funds should be filed no later than March 19, 2020, with the Executive Office of the Board of Supervisors, 500 West Temple Street, Room 383 Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, Los Angeles, California 90012, Attention: Robert Calderon Reward Fund. For further information, please call (213) 974-1579.

CN965548 03509 Nov 7,14,21,28, Dec 5,12,19,26, 2019, Jan 2,9, 2020 #25547 NOTICE INVITING BIDS FURNISH LABOR AND MATERIALS FOR WATER MAIN LINE STOPPING SERVICES Three (3) copies of sealed bids will be received prior to 1/23/2020 11:00 AM by the City Clerk, 100 North Garfield Avenue, Rm S228, Pasadena, CA 91101, and will be opened at that time and place.

The bids shall be clearly titled: WATER MAIN LINE STOPPING SERVICES The bids shall be clearly titled.

Copies of the Specifications may be obtained by mail or in person from the Purchasing Division, 100 North Garfield Avenue, Rm 348, Pasadena, CA 91101, Telephone No. (626) 744-6755.

Refer to the Specifications for complete details and bidding requirements. The Specification and this Notice shall be considered a part of any contract made pursuant thereunder.

Bid security in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid price in the form of cash, a certified or cashier’s check, money order, or surety bond must accompany the proposal.

The Contractor must have a CLASS A (Contractor’s license) license from the State of California to bid on this Specification.

Refer to the Specifications for complete details and bid requirements. The Specifications and this Notice shall be considered a part of any contract made pursuant thereto.

ments. The Specifications and this Notice shall be considered a part of any contract made pursuant thereto.

DATED: January 9, 2020 STEVE MERMELL City Manager Published : January 9, 2020 Pasadena Weekly

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF SUZANNE W. PORTER CASE NO. 19STPB11711 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of SUZANNE W. PORTER. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Agnes Whelton in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: Agnes Whelton be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: January 17, 2020 Time: 8:30 AM, Dept.: 4, Room: 217, Location: 111 North Hill Street Los Angeles, CA 90012.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: Agnes Whelton 3345 W. King Drive Anthem, Arizona 85086 (623) 221-1881 PASADENA WEEKLY 12/26/19, 01/02/20, 01/09/20

18 PASADENA WEEKLY | 01.09.20 DATED: January 9, 2020 STEVE MERMELL City Manager Published : January 9, 2020 Pasadena Weekly

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MARY ALICE TAYLOR Case No. 19STPB11755

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of MARY ALICE TAYLOR A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Victoria TaylorMcKinley in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Victoria TaylorMcKinley be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on January 21, 2020 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 2D located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, C A 90012.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for petitioner: BRENDAN P BRADY ESQ SBN 106771 LAW OFFICES OF BRADY & FORD 1900 WEST MOUNTAIN STREET GLENDALE CA 91201 CN966776 TAYLOR Dec 26, 2019, Jan 2,9, 2020

Name Change ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 19GDCP00434 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of MU DING by parents, Daniel Ding and Jihong Dai, for Change of Name.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: MU DING by parents, Daniel Ding and Jihong Da filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) Mu Ding to Merida Ding 2.) THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 01/13/2020. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: E. The address of the court is, 600 East Broadway Glendale, CA 91206. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Pasadena Weekly. Original filed: October 29, 2019. Darrell Mavis, Judge of the Superior Court. PUBLISH: Pasadena Weekly 12/19/19, 1/26 /1 9 , 01 /0 2 /2 0, 0 1 /0 9/2 0 #2 68 7 1

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 19GDCP00434 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of MU DING by parents, Daniel Ding and Jihong Dai, for Change of Name.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: MU DING by parents, Daniel Ding and Jihong Da filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) Mu Ding to Merida Ding 2.) THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petiContact Ann 626-584-1500 tion for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 01/13/2020. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: E. The address of the court is, 600 East Broadway Glendale, CA 91206. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Pasadena Weekly. Original filed: October 29, 2019. Darrell Mavis, Judge of the Superior Court. PUBLISH: Pasadena Weekly 12/19/19, 1 /2 6/1 9 , 01 /0 2 /20 , 0 1 /0 9 /2 0 # 2 6 87 1 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 19NWCP00447 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of DEANNE NICK SAMARIN, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: Deanne Nick Samarin filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) Deanne Nick Samarin to Dunya Nick Samarin 2.) THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 02/05/20 Time: 1:30 PM. Dept.: C Room: 312. The address of the court is 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Room 101 Norwalk, CA 90650. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Pasadena Weekly. Original filed: December 2, 2019. Judge Margaret M. Bernal, Judge of the Superior Court. PUBLISH: Pasadena Weekly 01/2/20, 01/9/20, 01/16/20, 01/23/20 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 19BBCP00409 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of KIM TONG HO, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: Kim Tong Ho filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.)

Kim Tong Ho to Kim Ing Tong 2.)

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 01/31/2020.

Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: A The address of the court is 300 East Olive Avenue, Room 225 Burbank, CA 91502. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Pasadena Weekly. Original filed: December 18, 2019. Darrell Mavis, Judge of the Superior Court. PUBLISH: Pasadena Weekly 01/02/20, 01/9/20, 01/16/20, 01/23/20

Kim Tong Ho to Kim Ing Tong 2.)

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for SUMMONS (Family Law) change of name should not be CITACIÓN (Derecho familiar) granted. Any person objecting to CASE NUMBER the name changes described (NÚMERO DE CASO): above must file a written objection 19PDFL01584 that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days NOTICE TO RESPONDENT before the matter is scheduled to (Name) AVISO AL DEMANDADO be heard and must appear at the (Nombre): GUSTAVO ANDRES hearing to show cause why the GUTIERREZ GONZALES petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, You are being sued. Lo están dethe court may grant the petition mandando. without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 01/31/2020.

Petitioner's name is Nombre del Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: A The addemandante: ADRIANA MARdress of the court is 300 East ext.

100 or annt@pasadenaweekly.com | Deadline: Monday 11am for Thursday CELA MAYORGA ESGUERRA Olive Avenue, Room 225 Burbank, CA 91502. A copy of this OrYou have 30 calendar days after der to Show Cause shall be pubthis Summons and Petition are lished at least once each week for Summons served on you to file a Response four successive weeks prior to the (form FL-120 or FL-123) at the date set for hearing on the petiSUMMONS (Family Law) court and have a copy served on tion in the following newspaper of CITACIÓN (Derecho familiar) the petitioner. A letter or phone general circulation, printed in this CASE NUMBER call will not protect you. county: Pasadena Weekly. Origin(NÚMERO DE CASO): al filed: December 18, 2019. Dar19PDFL01584 If you do not file your Response rell Mavis, Judge of the Superior on time, the court may make orCourt. PUBLISH: Pasadena NOTICE TO RESPONDENT ders affecting your marriage or doWeekly 01/02/20, 01/9/20, (Name) AVISO AL DEMANDADO 01/16/20, 01/23/20 mestic partnership, your property, (Nombre): GUSTAVO ANDRES and custody of your children. You GUTIERREZ GONZALES may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs. If you You are being sued. Lo están decannot pay the filing fee, ask the mandando. clerk for a fee waiver form.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR Petitioner's name is Nombre del If you want legal advice, contact a CHANGE OF NAME Case No. demandante: ADRIANA MARlawyer immediately. You can get 19GDCP00526 CELA MAYORGA ESGUERRA information about finding lawyers SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIat the California Courts Online FORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS You have 30 calendar days after S e l f H e l p C e n t e r ANGELES. Petition of UNJOO this Summons and Petition are (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), at CHOI, for Change of Name. TO Legal Notices served on you to file a Response the California Legal Services Web ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) (form FL-120 or FL-123) at the site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), Petitioner: Unjoo Choi filed a petiOF NOMINEES FOR PUBLIC OFFICE court andNOTICE have a copy served on or by contacting your local county tion with this court for a decree the petitioner. A letterCITY or phone OF PASADENA bar association. changing names as follows: a.) call will not protect you.

Tiene 30 días corridos después Unjoo Choi to Dexter Choi 2.) THE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that following dethe haber recibido persons la entregahave legal COURT ORDERS that all perIf you do not file your Response de esta Citación y Peticióntopara been nominated for make the offices hereinafter mentioned be sons interested in this matter apon time, the court may orpresentar una Respuesta (formupear before this court at the hearat the consolidated Municipal Election to be held filledaffecting ders your marriage orPrimary dolario FL-120 ó FL-123) ante la ing indicated below to show in the City of Pasadena on Tuesday, March 3, 2020: mestic partnership, your property, corte y efectuar la entrega legal cause, if any, why the petition for and custody of your children. You de una copia al demandante. Una change of name should not be may be ordered to pay support carta o llamada telefónica no granted. Any person objecting to and attorney fees and costs.

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Terry Tornek Si desea obtener asesoramiento dress of the court is 600 East Tiene 30 días corridos después Mayor of Pasadena legal, póngase en contacto de inBroadway Glendale, CA 91206. A de haber recibido la entrega legal mediato con un abogado. Puede copy of this Order to Show Cause de esta Citación y Petición para obtener información para enconshall be published at least once presentar una Respuesta (formutrar a un abogado en el Centro de each week for four successive City Council – District (FulllaTerm) Vote for One lario FL-120 ó FL-123)1ante Ayuda de las Cortes de California weeks prior to the date set for corte y efectuar la entrega legal (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en el sitio hearing on the petition in the folde una Hampton copia al demandante. Una Tyron Web de los Servicios Legales de lowing newspaper of general circarta o llamada telefónica no Pasadena City Councilmember C a l i f o r n i a culation, printed in this county: basta para protegerlo. (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org) o Pasadena Weekly. Original filed: Si no presenta su Respuesta a poniéndose en contacto con el December 31, 2019. Darrell Council tCity iemp o , l a c–o District r t e p u e2d e(Full d a rTerm) Vote for One col egio de abogados de su Mavis, Judge of the Superior órdenes condado.

Court. PUBLISH: Pasadena que afecten su matrimonio o Felicia Williams Weekly 01/09/20, 01/16/20, pareja de hecho, sus bienes y la Government Finance Consultant NOTICE: The restraining orders 01/23/20, 01/30/20 #27378 custodia de sus hijos. La corte on page 2 are effective against también le puede ordenar que both spouses or domestic partKevin manutención, Litwin pague y honorarios ners until the petition is dismissed, yBusinessman/State costos legales. Si Commissioner no puede a judgment is entered, or the court pagar la cuota de presentación, makes further orders. These orpida al Keane secretario un formulario de Tricia ders are enforceable anywhere in ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR exención de cuotas.

Deputy Planning Director California by any law enforcement CHANGE OF NAME Case No. Si desea obtener asesoramiento officer who has received or seen a 19STCP05669 legal, póngase en contacto de incopy of them.

Bo Patatian SUPERIOR COURT OF CALImediato con un abogado. Puede AVISO: Las órdenes de restricción FORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS Education Administrator/Commissioner obtener información para enconque figuran en la página 2 valen ANGELES. Petition of HUGO trar a un abogado en el Centro de para ambos cónyuges o pareja de SOTO, for Change of Name. TO Ayuda de las Cortes de California City Council – District 4 (Full Term) Vote for One hecho hasta que se despida la ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en el sitio petición, se emita un fallo o la Petitioner: Hugo Soto filed a petiWeb deWheeler los Servicios Legales de Kevin corte dé otras órdenes. Cualquier tion with this court for a decree C a l i f o r n i a autoridad de la ley que haya reciProfessor/Neighborhood Realtor changing names as follows: a.) (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org) o bido o visto una copia de estas Hugo Soto to Hugo Soto-Martinez poniéndose en contacto con el órdenes puede hacerlas acatar en 2.) THE COURT ORDERS that all Gene colegi Masuda o de abogados de su cualquier lugar de California. persons interested in this matter condado.

Pasadena City Councilmember, District 4 appear before this court at the NOTE: If a judgment or support hearing indicated below to show NOTICE: The restraining orders Joe Baghdadlian order is entered, the court may orcause, if any, why the petition for on page 2 are effective against der you to pay all or part of the Small Business Owner change of name should not be both spouses or domestic partfees and costs that the court granted. Any person objecting to ners until the petition is dismissed, waived for yourself or for the oththe name changes described Charlotte Bland a judgment “Char” is entered, or the court er party. If this happens, the party above must file a written objection makes further orders. These orBusinesswoman ordered to pay fees shall be given that includes the reasons for the ders are enforceable anywhere in notice and an opportunity to reobjection at least two court days California by any law enforcement City Council – District 6 (Full Term) Vote for One quest a hearing to set aside the before the matter is scheduled to officer who has received or seen a order to pay waived court fees. be heard and must appear at the copy of them.

AVISO: Si se emite un fallo u orhearing to show cause why the Steve Madison AVISO: Las órdenes de restricción den de manutención, la corte petition should not be granted. If Pasadena que figuran City en laCouncilmember página 2 valen puede ordenar que usted pague no written objection is timely filed, para ambos cónyuges o pareja de parte de, o todas las cuotas y costhe court may grant the petition hecho hasta que se despida la Ryan Bell tos de la corte previamente exwithout a hearing. NOTICE OF petición, emita un fallo o la Nonprofitse Manager entas a petición de usted o de la HEARING: Date: 03/10/2020. corte dé otras órdenes. Cualquier otra parte. Si esto ocurre, la parte Time: 10:30 AM. Dept.: 44, Room: autoridad de la ley que haya reciordenada a pagar estas cuotas 418. The address of the court is Tamerlin Godley bido o visto una copia de estas debe recibir aviso y la oportunid111 North Hill Street Los Angeles, Attorneypuede hacerlas acatar en órdenes ad de solicitar una audiencia para CA 90012. A copy of this Order to cualquier lugar de California. anular la orden de pagar las Show Cause shall be published at All inquiries pertaining to the above-referenced election should cuotas exentas. least once each week for four sucNOTE: If a judgment or support directed to the City Clerk, City of Pasadena, 100 North Garbe cessive weeks prior to the date set order is entered, the court may or1. The California name and 91109, address (626) of the field Avenue, Room S228, Pasadena, for hearing on the petition in the der you to pay all or part of the court are (El nombre y dirección following newspaper of general 744-4124. fees and costs that the court de la corte son): 300 E. Walnut circulation, printed in this county: waived for yourself or for the othStreet Pasadena, CA 91101.

Pasadena Weekly. Original filed: er party. If this happens, the party North East Judicial District (PasDecember 31, 2019. Judge Edordered to pay fees be given Mark Jomsky, Cityshall Clerk adena Courthouse) ward B. Moreton Jr., Judge of the notice and an opportunity to rePublish: January 2, 2020, January 9,The 2020 2. name, address, and teleSuperior Court. PUBLISH: Pasquest a hearing to set aside the phone number of the petitioner's adena Weekly 01/09/20, 01/16/20, order to pay waived court fees. attorney, or the petitioner without 01/23/20, 01/30/20 Pasadena Weekly AVISO: Si se emite un fallo u oran attorney, are (El nombre, den de manutención, la corte dirección y número de teléfono del puede ordenar que usted pague abogado del demandante, o del parte de, o todas las cuotas y cosdemandante si no tiene abogado, tos de la corte previamente exson): Adriana Marcela Mayorga entas a petición de usted o de la Esguerra “IN PRO PER” (424) otra parte. Si esto ocurre, la parte 205-9336, 605 Fairview Ave. Arordenada a pagar estas cuotas cadia, CA 91007-6742 debe recibir aviso y la oportunidad de solicitar una audiencia para Date (Fecha): August 23, 2019 anular la orden de pagar las cuotas exentas.

1. The name and address of the court are (El nombre y dirección de la corte son): 300 E. Walnut Street Pasadena, CA 91101.

North East Judicial District (Pasadena Courthouse) 2. The name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner's attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney, are (El nombre, dirección y número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante si no tiene abogado, son): Adriana Marcela Mayorga Esguerra “IN PRO PER” (424) 205-9336, 605 Fairview Ave. Arcadia, CA 91007-6742 Date (Fecha): August 23, 2019 Sherri R. Carter, Clerk, by (Secretario, por) Jorge Serrano, Deputy (Asistente) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served AVISO A LA PERSONA QUE RECIBIÓ LA ENTREGA: Esta entrega se realiza Pasadena Weekly 1/9/20, 1/16/20, 1/23/20, 1/30/20

Sherri R. Carter, Clerk, by (Secretario, por) Jorge Serrano, Deputy (Asistente) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served AVISO A LA PERSONA QUE RECIBIÓ LA ENTREGA: Esta entrega se realiza Pasadena Weekly 1/9/20, 1/16/20, 1/23/20, 1/30/20

and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form.

If you want legal advice, contact a Summons lawyer immediately.

You can get information about finding lawyers at the California Courts Online S e l f - H e l p C e n t e r (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), or by contacting your local county bar association.

Tiene 30 días corridos después de haber recibido la entrega legal de esta Citación y Petición para presentar una Respuesta (formulario FL-120 ó FL-123) ante la corte y efectuar la entrega legal de una copia al demandante. Una carta o llamada telefónica no basta para protegerlo.

Si no presenta su Respuesta a tiempo, la corte puede dar órdenes que afecten su matrimonio o pareja de hecho, sus bienes y la custodia de sus hijos. La corte también le puede ordenar que pague manutención, y honorarios y costos legales. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario un formulario de exención de cuotas.

Si desea obtener asesoramiento legal, póngase en contacto de inmediato con un abogado. Puede obtener información para encontrar a un abogado en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en el sitio Web de los Servicios Legales de C a l i f o r n i a (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org) o poniéndose en contacto con el co leg io de ab og ad os de su co nd a do.

NOTICE: The restraining orders on page 2 are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. These orders are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them.

AVISO: Las órdenes de restricción que figuran en la página 2 valen para ambos cónyuges o pareja de hecho hasta que se despida la petición, se emita un fallo o la corte dé otras órdenes. Cualquier autoridad de la ley que haya recibido o visto una copia de estas órdenes puede hacerlas acatar en cualquier lugar de California.

NOTE: If a judgment or support order is entered, the court may order you to pay all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for yourself or for the other party. If this happens, the party ordered to pay fees shall be given notice and an opportunity to request a hearing to set aside the order to pay waived court fees.

AVISO: Si se emite un fallo u orden de manutención, la corte puede ordenar que usted pague parte de, o todas las cuotas y costos de la corte previamente exentas a petición de usted o de la otra parte. Si esto ocurre, la parte ordenada a pagar estas cuotas debe recibir aviso y la oportunidad de solicitar una audiencia para anular la orden de pagar las cuotas exentas.

ordered to pay fees shall be given notice and an opportunity to request a hearing to set aside the order to pay waived court fees.

AVISO: Si se emite un fallo u orden de manutención, la corte puede ordenar que usted pague parte de, o todas las cuotas y costos de la corte previamente exentas a petición de usted o de la otra parte. Si esto ocurre, la parte ordenada a pagar estas cuotas debe recibir aviso y la oportunidad de solicitar una audiencia para anular la orden de pagar las cuotas exentas.

1. The name and address of the court are (El nombre y dirección de la corte son): 300 E. Walnut Street Pasadena, CA 91101.

North East Judicial District (Pasadena Courthouse) 2. The name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner's attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney, are (El nombre, dirección y número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante si no tiene abogado, son): Adriana Marcela Mayorga Esguerra “IN PRO PER” (424) 205-9336, 605 Fairview Ave. Arcadia, CA 91007-6742 Date (Fecha): August 23, 2019 Sherri R. Carter, Clerk, by (Secretario, por) Jorge Serrano, Deputy (Asistente) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served AVISO A LA PERSONA QUE RECIBIÓ LA ENTREGA: Esta entrega se realiza Pasadena Weekly 1/9/20, 1/16/20, 1/23/20, 1/30/20

Trustee Sale NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 19-0286 Loan No.: *******849 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/26/2004 AND MORE FULLY DESCRIBED BELOW. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States (payable to Attorney Lender Services, Inc.) will be held by the duly appointed Trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: GEORGE DONOYAN, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Trustee: ATTORNEY LENDER SERVICES, INC. Recorded 11/02/2004 as Instrument No. 04-2830784 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, Date of Sale: 01/30/2020 at 10:00AM Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $950,339.43 estimated - as of date of first publication of this Notice of Sale The purported property address is: 1844 EAST MENDOCINO ST ALTADENA, CA 91001 A.P.N.: 5846-023-055 The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell.

The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county wherein the real property is located and more than three (3) months have elapsed since such recordation. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Trustee's Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property.

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

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916) 939-0772 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit

described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: GEORGE DONOYAN, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARAT E PROPERTY Trustee: ATTORNEY LENDER SERVICES, INC. Recorded 11/02/2004 as Instrument No. 04-2830784 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, Date of Sale: 01/30/2020 at 10:00AM Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $950,339.43 estimated - as of date of first publication of this Notice of Sale The purported property address is: 1844 EAST MENDOCINO ST ALTADENA, CA 91001 A.P.N.: 5846-023-055 The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell.

The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county wherein the real property is located and more than three (3) months have elapsed since such recordation. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Trustee's Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property.

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

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916) 939-0772 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, 19-0286. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site.

The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 12/20/2019 ATTORNEY LENDER SERVICES, INC. KAREN TALAFUS, ASSISTANT SECRETARY 5120 E. LaPalma Avenue, #209 Anaheim, CA 92807 Telephone: 714695-6637 Sales Line: (916) 9390772 Sales Website: www.nationwideposting.com This office is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. NPP0365626 To: PASADENA WEEKLY 01/09/2020, 01/16/2020, 01/23/2020

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1. The name and address of the court are (El nombre y dirección de la corte son): 300 E. Walnut Street Pasadena, CA 91101.

North East Judicial District (Pasadena Courthouse) 2. The name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner's attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney, are (El nombre, dirección y número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante si no tiene abogado, son): Adriana Marcela Mayorga Esguerra “IN PRO PER” (424) 205-9336, 605 Fairview Ave. Arcadia, CA 91007-6742 Date (Fecha): August 23, 2019

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erty itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property.

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

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916) 939-0772 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, 19-0286. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site.

The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 12/20/2019 ATTORNEY LENDER SERVICES, INC. KAREN TALAFUS, ASSISTANT SECRETARY 5120 E. LaPalma Avenue, #209 Anaheim, CA 92807 Telephone: 714695-6637 Sales Line: (916) 9390772 Sales Website: www.nationwideposting.com This office is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. NPP0365626 To: WEEKLY PASADENA 01/09/2020, 01/16/2020, 01/23/2020

Trustee Sale No. 980592 Loan No. Title Order No. APN 5378001-013 TRA No. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/12/2018. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 01/30/2020 at 10:00AM, First American Title Insurance Company as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded on November 21, 2018 as Document Number 20181176200 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: Sologrodette Holdings, Inc., as Trustor, Orchard Funding, as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: THE WEST 30 FEET OF LOT 122 AND ALL OF LOT 123, EXCEPT THE WEST 10 FEET THEREOF, OF TRACT NO. 8616, IN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 112, PAGES 85 TO 88, INCLUSIVE OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. APN: 5378001-013 The property heretofore described is being sold "as is".

The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 3628 Grayburn Road, Pasadena, CA 91107. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $1,542,180.01 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale.

The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult

mon designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 3628 Grayburn Road, Pasadena, CA 91107. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other c ommon designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $1,542,180.01 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale.

The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may visit the website below using the file number assigned to this case. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. For information on sale dates please visit our website at: http://www.firstam.com/title/commercial/foreclosure/ DATE: 12/30/19 First American Title Insurance Company 4380 La Jolla Village Drive Suite 110 San Diego, CA 92122 (858) 410-2158 David Z. Bark, Foreclosure Trustee NPP0365653 To: PASADENA WEEKLY 01/09/2020, 01/16/2020, 01/23/2020 T.S. No. 083825-CA APN: 5827014-021 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/10/2017. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER O n 1 /2 2 / 2 0 2 0 a t 1 0 : 3 0 AM , CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 11/17/2017, as Instrument No. 20171328431, in Book , Page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: LOVELYN SAKINA MAHMOUD, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2373 GRANDEUR AVE ALTADENA, CA 91001-5533 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $353,666.32 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said

AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2373 GRANDEUR AVE ALTADENA, CA 91001-5533 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $353,666.32 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien.

If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 083825-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (844) 477-7869 CLEAR RECON CORP 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 92117 P a s a d e n a W e e k l y 1 2 / 2 6 / 1 9, 01/02/20, 01/09/20

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Fic. Business Name FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019318392 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SILVERFERN PRODUCTIONS, SUMMIT REHEARSAL STUDIOS, SILVERFERN STUDIOS, SUMMIT RECORDING STUDIOS, SUMMIT REHEARSAL & RECORDING STUDIOS, SUMMIT STUDIOS. 2014 L i n c o l n Av e . P a s a d e n a , CA 91103. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Cooper Silverfern Productions, 2014 Lincoln Ave. Pasadena, CA 91103. State of Incorporation or LLC: California. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 02/2018. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Kiersten E. Dilts. TITLE: CFO Corp or LLC Name: Silverfern Productions. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 10, 2019. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly.

Dates: 12/19/19, 12/26/19, 01/02/20, 01/09/20 #26751 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019330048 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: NEW HOPE STAFFING SERVICES. 17800 Castleton Street Suite 173 City of Industry, CA 91748 COUNTY: Los Angeles.

Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: C4532560. REGISTERED OWNER(S) MSC Healthcare Management Group Inc., 17800 Castleton Street Suite 173 City of Industry, CA 91748.

State of Incorporation or LLC: California. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Corporation.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Zhuojun Qiu Gellis. TITLE: CFO, Corp or LLC Name: MSC Healthcare Management Group Inc. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 27, 2019. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly.

Dates: 01/2/20, 01/9/20, 01/16/20, 01/23/20 #27253

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019313187 Type of Filing: Amended. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SYNOVATION HEALTH. 224 N. Fair Oaks Avenue Suite 300 Pasadena, CA 91103. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: 201616010046.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Olios Health LLC, 224 N. Fair Oaks Avenue Suite 300 Pasadena, CA 91103. State of Incorporation or LLC: California. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact WEEKLY business 01.09.20 | PASADENA under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/2015. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Clayton Alexander Varga. TITLE: Manager, Corp or LLC Name: Olios Health LLC. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 4, 2019. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly.

Dates: 01/2/20, 01/9/20, 01/16/20, 01/23/20 #27254

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ue Suite 300 Pasadena, CA 91103. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: 201616010046.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Olios Health LLC, 224 N. Fair Oaks Avenue Suite 300 Pasadena, CA Fic.State Business Name or 91103. of Incorporation LLC: California. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/2015. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Clayton Alexander Varga. TITLE: Manager, Corp or LLC Name: Olios Health LLC. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 4, 2019. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly.

Dates: 01/2/20, 01/9/20, 01/16/20, 01/23/20 #27254 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019331075 Type of Filing: Amended. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GIANT AUTO SALES. 1749 Potrero Grande Drive D1 Monterey Park, CA 91755. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: 201935410206.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Giant Auto Sales LLC, 1749 Potrero Grande Drive D1 Monterey Park, CA 91755. State of Incorporation or LLC: California. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Fred Chi. TITLE: President, Corp or LLC Name: Giant Auto Sales LLC. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 30, 2019. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 01/9/20, 01/16/20, 01/23/20, 01/30/20

which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly.

Dates: 12/26/19, 01/02/20, 01/09/20, 01/26/20 #27029 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019312485 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DESIGNED SPACES LA. 7954 Via Latina Burbank, CA 91504. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Designed Spaces LA LLC, 7954 Via Latina Burbank, CA 91504. State of Incorporation or LLC: California. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Suzanna Zurabyan.

TITLE: President. Corp or LLC Name: Designed Spaces LA LLC. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 3, 2019. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly.

Dates: 12/19/19, 12/26/19, 01/02/20, 01/09/20 #26873 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019310048 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CAR & SON CRAFT CHOCOLATE. 3060 E. Del Mar Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91107 COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Car & Sons Chocolate CO. LLC, 3060 E. Del Mar Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91107. State of Incorporation or LLC: California. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Haris Car. TITLE: CEO Corp or LLC Name: Car & Sons Chocolate CO. LLC. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: November 27, 2019. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly.

Dates: 12/19/19, 12/26/19, 01/02/20, 01/09/20 #26887

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019319864 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TOYON LANDSCAPING. 3865 Fairmeade Road Pasadena, CA 91107, 728 Glenmore Blvd. Glendale, CA 91206.

COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Helix Construction, 3865 Fairmeade Road Pasadena, CA 91107. State of Incorporation or LLC: California.

THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Alan Lee. TITLE: Member, Corp or LLC Name: Helix Construction. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 12, 2019. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new FictiPASADENA WEEKLY | 01.09.20 tious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly.

Dates: 12/26/19, 01/02/20, 01/09/20, 01/26/20 #27029

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019323892 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: YANASE USA. 361 East First Street Los Angeles, CA 90012. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Oliver Sports Council, LLC, The, 361 East First Street Los Angeles, CA 90012. State of Incorporation or LLC: California. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Jason Michael Gin. TITLE: Managing Member, Corp or LLC Name: Oliver Sports Council, LLC, The. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 18, 2019. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly.

Dates: 12/26/19, 01/02/20, 01/09/20, 01/26/20 #27028 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019323793 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: THE PRODUCTION ASYLUM, PRODUCTION ASYLUM; 466 Foothill Blvd., Suite 420 La Canada Altadena, CA 91001. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Muriel Katz, Janae Betty Davis, 466 Foothill Blvd., Suite 420 La Canada Altadena, CA 91001.

THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY Copartners. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 12/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Janae Betty Davis. TITLE: Partner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 17, 2019. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 01/02/20, 01 /9/20, 01/16/20, 01/23/20 #2 7196 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019322509 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FLAMING GRAIN; 6630 Whitsett Ave., Apt. 215 North Hollywood, CA 91606. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Samer Nimri, 6630 Whitsett Ave., Apt. 215 North Hollywood, CA 91606, Luis Ramos, 12042 Hamlin Street North Hollywood, CA 91606. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Samer Nimri. TITLE: Partner This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 16, 2019. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly.

Dates: 12/26/19, 01/02/20, 01/09/20, 01/16/20

accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly.

Dates: 12/26/19, 01/02/20, 01/09/20, 01/16/20

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME – FILE NO: 201912487 file no: 2019-169164 date filed: 06/17/2019. Name of Business(es) ATHENS DESIGNS MX, 7954 Via Latina Burbank, CA 91504. registered owner(s): Suzanna Zurabyan, 7954 Via Latina Burbank, CA 91504. Business was conducted by an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) registrants names/corp/llc (print) Suzanna Zurabyan title: Owner.

If corporation, also print corporate title of officer. If LLC, also print tile of officer or manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of los angeles County on the date indicated by the filed stamp in the upper right corner: December 3, 2019. i hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. dean c. logan, los angeles county clerk by: Victor Zavala, Deputy Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 12/19/19, 12/26/19, 01/02/20, 01/09/20 #26874 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019314478 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ROOM TO BLOOM PRESCHOOL; 1643 Indiana Ave. South Pasadena, CA 91030.

COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Celine Sue-Fhern Mih, 1643 Indiana Ave. South Pasadena, CA 91030. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Celine Sue-Fhern Mih. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 5, 2019. with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 01/02/20, 0 1/9/20, 01/16/20, 01/23/20 # 27238

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019322513 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BECKMANN ACOUSTICS; 8701 Delgany Ave., Unit 317 Playa del Rey, CA 90293.

COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Daniel F Beckmann, 8701 Delgany Ave., Unit 317 Playa del Rey, CA 90293. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 11/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Daniel F Beckmann. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 16, 2019.

NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 01/02/20, 01/9/20, 01/16/20, 01/23/20 #27229

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COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Daniel F Beckmann, 8701 Delgany Ave., Unit 317 Playa del Rey, CA 90293. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 11/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Daniel F Beckmann. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 16, 2019.

NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 01/02/20, 01/9/20, 01/16/20, 01/23/20 #27229 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019310824 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SAMLOR; 55 S. Madison Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101.

COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Areerat Hansanugrum, 20341 Haynes St. Winnetka, CA 91306. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 11/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Areerat Hansanugrum.

TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 2, 2019. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 01/02/20, 0 1/9/20, 01/16/20, 01/23 /2 0 # 27236

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME – FILE NO: 2019326581 file no: 2018-033921 date filed: 02/8/2018. Name of Business(es) FABULOUS FINISHING, 80 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., #366 Sierra Madre, CA 91024. registered owner(s): Scharene T. Crabtree, 1821 Alta Oaks Drive Arcadia, CA 91006. Business was conducted by an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) registrants names/corp/llc (print) Scharene T. Crabtree. title: Owner. If corporation, also print corporate title of officer. If LLC, also print tile of officer or manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of los angeles County on the date indicated by the filed stamp in the upper right corner: December 20, 2019. i hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. dean c. logan, los angeles county clerk by: Lilia Murguia, Deputy Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 01/02/20, 01/09/20, 01/16/20, 01/23/20

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019322675 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MILK CRATE DESIGNS + ARCHITECTURE; 300 Valley Blvd., Unit 41 Alhambra, CA 91803. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Ivan Velasquez Diaz, 300 Valley Blvd., Unit 41 Alhambra, CA 91803.

THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 10/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Ivan Velasquez Diaz. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 17, 2019. with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly.

Dates: 01/02/20, 01/9/20, 01/16/20, 01/23/20 #27246 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019330960 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SLEEPING BEAR CANDLE COMPANY; 4221 Los Feliz Blvd., #14 Los Angeles, CA 90027. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Michelle Cygan, 4221 Los Feliz Blvd., #14 Los Angeles, CA 90027. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 12/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Michelle Cygan.

TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 30, 2019. with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 01/02/20, 01/9/20, 01/16/20, 01/23/20 #27247 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019325539 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ENCORE PROPERTIES; 706 West Beach Ave. Inglewood, CA 90302. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Blanca D'Ahmad, 706 West Beach Ave. Inglewood, CA 90302.. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 11/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Blanca D'Ahmad.

TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 19, 2019. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 01/9/20, 01/16/20, 01/23/20, 01/30/20 #27406

pires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 01/9/20, 01/16/20, 01/23/20, 01/30/20 #27406 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019322312 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HOUSE OF CORDOVA; 4837 Yosemite Way Los Angeles, CA 90041. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Anna Chen-Cordova, 4837 Yosemite Way Los Angeles, CA 90041. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 12/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Anna Chen-Cordova. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 16, 2019. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly.

Dates: 12/19/19, 12/26/19, 01/02/20, 01/09/20 #26889 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019327381 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MACAME; 6545 Hazeltine Ave., #203 Van Nuys, CA 91401. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Maria Carolina Medina, 6545 Hazeltine Ave., #203 Van Nuys, CA 91401 3. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Maria Carolina Medina. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 23, 2019.

NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 01/02/20, 01/9/20, 01/16/20, 01/23/20 #27192

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ness as: MACAME; 6545 Hazeltine Ave., #203 Van Nuys, CA 91401. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Maria Carolina Medina, 6545 Hazeltine Ave., #203 Van Nuys, CA 91401 3. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCBusiness TEDFic. BY an Individual.Name The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Maria Carolina Medina. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 23, 2019.

NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 01/02/20, 01/9/20, 01/16/20, 01/23/20 #27192 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019329309 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EDUCATORS' WHEELHOUSE; 581 Stonehurst Dr. Altadena, CA 91001. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Jacqueline M Beaubien, 581 Stonehurst Dr. Altadena, CA 91001. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 12/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Jacqueline M Beaubien. TITLE: CEO. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 26, 2019. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly.

Dates: 01/02/20, 01/9/20, 01/16/20, 01/23/20 #27193

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019326553 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AWEN BIRTH; 1232 Moncado Drive Glendale, CA 91207. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Celene Carrara, 1232 Moncado Drive Glendale, CA 91207. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 01/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Celene R. Carrara.

TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 20, 2019. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 01/02/20, 0 1/9/20, 01 /16/20, 01/23 /2 0 #27 194

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019326770 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FILMENG CINEMATOGRAPHY; 721 El Centro St. South Pasadena, CA 91030. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Stanley Eng Jr., 721 El Centro St. South Pasadena, CA 91030. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Stanley Eng Jr. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 20, 2019. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly.

Dates: 01/02/20, 01/9/20, 01/16/20, 01/23/20 #27195

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2020004277 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ROYAL ELEGANZ ; 38740 Rosati Way Palmdale, CA 93552. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Gladina McDonald, Paul McDonald, 38740 Rosati Way Palmdale, CA 93552. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Married Couple.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Gladina McDonald. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: January 7, 2020. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 01/9/20, 01/16/20, 01/23/20, 01/30/20 #27397

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019330639 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ON POINT BARBER SHOP; 1328 North Lake Ave. Pasadena, CA 91104. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Roger Joel Rojas, 2743 James M Wood Blvd., Apt 3 Los Angeles, CA 90006. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Roger Joel Rojas. TITLE: Owner.

This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 27, 2019. with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019321095 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LAXRATZ; 20243 Leadwell St. Winnetka, CA 91306.

COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Liza Allen, 20243 Leadwell St. Winnetka, CA 91306. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 12/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Liza Allen. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 13, 2019. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly.

Dates: 12/19/19, 12/26/19, 01/02/20, 01/09/20 #26810 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME S T A T E M E N T F I L E N O . 2 0 1 9 3 1 9 3 6 4 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ILLUMINATED MERIDIANS. 759 E. California Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91106. COUNTY: Los Angeles. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: 201932510440. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Energy Lounge LLC, 759 E. California Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91106. State of Incorporation or LLC: California. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Arlene Ruano. TITLE: CEO, Corp or LLC Name: Energy Lounge LLC. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 11a, 2019. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from theHealth date on & which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly.

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or LLC Name: Energy Lounge LLC. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 11a, 2019. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly.

Dates: 01/9/20, 01/16/20, 01/23/20, 01/30/20 #27408

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019320536 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: VAST IMAGE MEDIA; 3010 Highview Ave. Altadena, CA 91001. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Patricia Cunliffe, 3010 Highview Ave. Altadena, CA 91001. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 12/2017. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Patricia Cunliffe.

TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 12, 2019. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 01/9/20, 01/16/20, 01/23/20, 01/30/20 #27409

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Check out Moonlight Forest at the LA County Arboretum, 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia.

The event is a fantasy of lights that takes you to new places. For more information, call ( 626) 821-3222 or visit arboretume.or

FRIDAY 01.10.20 WAR performs at 9 p.m. at The Rose, 245 E. Green St., Pasadena. Tickets are $28 to $48.

The band’s hits include “Why Can’t We Be Friends, “Slippin’ Into Darkness,” “The Cisco Kid” and “Spill the Wine.” Visit, wheremusicmeetsthesoul.com or call (888) 645-5006

SATURDAY 01.11.20 The Phantom of the Opera themed Winter Masquerade Ball starts at 6 p.m. At the Madeline Garden Bistro and Venue, 1030 E. Green St., Pasadena. Costumes are mandatory.

The event includes cocktails, dessert bar and live performances. For more information, call (626) 795-5599, or visit madelinegardenbistro.com. Tickets are $60.

SUNDAY 01.12.20 The Marengo Lunar New Year Festival kicks off at 2 p.m. At Marengo Elementary School, 1400 Marengo Ave., South Pasadena. Kick off the Year of the Rat in style with live music, carnival games and more. For information, visit marengo.spusd.net or call (626) 441-5850.

MONDAY 01.13.20 Andrew Molina performs at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N. Lake Ave., Altadena.

Molina is a 27-year old ukulele virtuoso from Hawaii who has performed in Tahiti, United Kingdom, Ireland, Scotland, Austria and China. Tickets are $20. For more information, visit coffeegallery.com

TUESDAY 01.14.20 Kwei Quartey discusses and signs the “Missing American” at 7 p.m. At Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. After the book’s hero Emma Djan’s dreams of becoming a police officer come up short she becomes a private investigator. Visit vromansbookstore.com or call (626) 449-5320

WEDNESDAY 01.15.20 Enjoy traditional Chinese music in the Garden of Flowing Fragrance at Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Garden, 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino. For more information, call (626) 405-2100 or visit huntington.org

THURSDAY 01.16.20 Maria Puga Lareo featuring the Bob Sheppard Quartet performs at 7 p.m. at Arroyo Seco Golf Course, 1055 Lohman Lane, South Pasadena. Lareo is a celebrated Agentinian vocalist who started her career in clubs theaters and jazz festivals in Buenos Aires. Tickets are $17. For more information, call (323) 769-3500 or visit deepmix.thundertix.com.

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CHOICE EVENTS FOR THE WEEK OF 01.09–01.16

BY ANDRÉ COLEMAN

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