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opinion ....................................................................3 Letters ........................................................5

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news ........................................................................7 Addicted to Guns Gun-dealing cop wants probation for selling weapons online; federal prosecutors say he should serve hard time.

— André Coleman

Glacial Cavity Search JPL-NASA report details gigantic cavity in Antarctica’s Thwaites Glacier.

— Jana J. Monji and Carl Kozlowski

feature .....................................................................9 The Emotional Lives of Animals Grief, friendship, gratitude, wonder and other things we animals experience.

— Dr. Marc Bekoff

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Restaurant Review ...................................... 11 Home .......................................................13

Bulletin ..................................................... 14 Advice ...................................................... 16

Arts ........................................................................ 19 Into the Night .............................................21 Trax..........................................................22

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CITY OF RAISES

Statement by leaders of Pasadena nonprofi t organizations in support of a $15-by-2020 minimum wage

Pasadena is a city of contrasts.

It is a wealthy city but also one of the most unequal cities in California. Thousands of residents struggle to meet their basic needs.

Pasadena is also a generous city. It is home to an extraordinary number of nonprofit organizations that serve our most vulnerable populations — low-income families, the homeless, people without health insurance, people with disabilities and special needs, and people seeking to improve their lives by gaining job skills.

As leaders of Pasadena’s nonprofit sector, we believe that raising the minimum wage is an essential public policy solution that will address one of our community’s greatest obstacles to justice.

Many Pasadenans work at two jobs to make ends meet. In some families, two parents work three or four jobs and still struggle to put a roof over their children’s heads and provide them with food, clothing and other necessities.

About one-fi fth of Pasadena households — roughly 10,000 households — get by on incomes below $25,000. In the past five years, the median rent for a two-bedroom apartment has increased from $2,200 to $2,900. Among renters who earn less than $15 per hour, 31 percent pay over one-half of their earnings in rent and 62 percent pay more than the recommended 30 percent level.

In 2016, the Pasadena City Council voted unanimously to gradually raise the minimum wage in five annual steps, reaching $15 hour by July 1, 2020. But unlike the city of Los Angeles and LA County laws, the Pasadena ordinance requires the City Council to vote in February 2019 whether to continue with the last two raise steps on the path to $15.

A diverse coalition of religious, nonprofit, community, civic, labor, and other organizations has come together to help ensure that the Pasadena City Council keeps its promise.

The minimum wage law has been a significant benefit to tens of thousands of Pasadena families. We have heard many low-income workers describe how the additional income has improved their families’ lives, making it easier for them to afford basic necessities such as rent, food, clothing and health care.

Their lives will be even better, however, if the City Council votes to continue increasing the minimum wage to $14.25 per hour on July 1, 2019 and $15 per hour on July 1, 2020. Among other benefits, lifting families out of poverty improves the health and student achievement among children from low-income families.

We want to keep Pasadena on a level playing field with its neighbors in Los Angeles and Altadena. The Pasadena City Council should not dismantle that regional compact.

As executives at nonprofit organizations, we reject the argument that an increased minimum wage will be unduly

burdensome to nonprofits.

Rather, our continued ability to meet many Pasadenans’ needs depends on our ability to recruit and retain the best staff — something we can only do with fair wages.

There is no logic and no justice in paying an office worker, janitor, or youth outreach employee who works for a nonprofit organization less than someone holding the same job working at a forprofit company or a government agency. They have the same skills. They all have to support their families.

We are deeply grateful for the donations of money and volunteer time that our organizations depend on every day. Yet, our organizations simply cannot serve all the people who need our help.

We cannot and should not rely primarily on charity to address these needs.

Our goal should be justice, not charity. Justice is served when, through public policy, all people are able to help themselves and their children achieve a decent life.

Raising the minimum wage will serve not only low-wage workers; it will also boost our local economy. Wage earners, local businesses, nonprofits and city government would all benefit from this significant economic growth.

We urge our mayor and City Council to vote to increase the minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2020 and, thereafter, increase with the rate of inflation.

If the City Council fails to keep its promise, it is essentially cutting the wages and incomes of the families who work hard but have a hard time making ends meet in this expensive city. We want Pasadena not only to be the “City of Roses,” but also the “City of Raises.”

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BY TERRY TORNEK

‘TWO CITIES’ REVISITED MAYOR TAKES EXCEPTION TO SOME OF THE WAYS PASADENA IS CHARACTERIZED IN REPORT

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wo academics have written and now twice rewritten a study, “Pasadena’s Tale of Two Cities,” describing Pasadena as “one of California’s most unequal cities … now characterized by a widening income gulf, low wages for many, and high rents.” While this description is partly true, I feel compelled to comment on its distortions by their further statement that:.

“This harsh reality is not simply the result of inevitable market forces. Decisions made in City Hall — particularly about jobs and housing — contribute to Pasadena’s widening income gap and the hardships encountered by a significant number of families.”

I am not an academic. I am a part-time elected official who has formerly served the city as planning director, planning commissioner and City Council member, as well as a long-time volunteer with an agency devoted to providing affordable housing, so I have some experience in these matters.

Pasadena’s “wide economic divide” is a fact. However, I would describe it as economic diversity, offering opportunity for mobility and social cohesion, not an embarrassment. Another academic who did a study of our minimum wage policy explains: “As is the case for many affluent cities, a local low-wage labor force provides services that mainly cater to the more affluent residents.”

Indeed, “Pasadena’s Tale of Two Cities” documents that low-wage earners are concentrated in food services, hotels and health care, job sectors that are growing in Pasadena, which was never a high-wage manufacturing center.

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BY ROBIN SALZER

WE ARE NOT THE ENEMY

LOCAL RESTAURATEUR PLEADS WITH COUNCIL TO BE FAIR TO EVERYONE INVOLVED IN WAGE DEBATE

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n Monday, Feb. 11, the Pasadena City Council will review the Pasadena Minimum Wage Ordinance, which was voted into law in February 2016. The council will hear compassionate arguments pro and con regarding a proposed “pause” in enacting a $15 per hour minimum wage.

Do we follow the lead of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and reach $15 in 2020, or do we follow the lead of Gov. Jerry Brown, who crafted the state minimum wage ordinance to reach $15 in 2022?

Maybe Governor Brown knew a little bit more than some of us about the impacts and adjustments that would have to be made to handle a 40 percent increase in the minimum wage. Maybe that is why a large majority of cities in California, including Glendale, La Cañada Flintridge, Arcadia, South Pasadena, Alhambra, San Marino, Temple City, San Gabriel and Monterey Park have decided to follow the state minimum wage timeline. The Long Beach City Council, only months after passing a new wage ordinance, voted to slow the minimum wage increases to match the state’s timeline. Maybe they also knew a little bit more than some of us, or maybe they just wanted to align themselves with the state out of “fairness” and to give a level playing field to their city’s small business community. You will hear the word “fairness” often in this discussion from both sides of the issue. But what really is fair and how will it be achieved at the City Council meeting on Monday?

There will probably be 50 to 60 public comment cards and three or four surveys submitted to the council for its attention and review. Surveys can be selective, jaded, tone deaf and, as many of us in Pasadena may have read last week in many local news publications, they can be branded fraudulent or sent out representing a wrong source.

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times used his charity work to further his illegal firearms conduct.

In regards to his charity-related fundraising efforts, defendant controlled a Chase Bank account in the name of ‘Gourdikian, dba Gourdikian Blue Smoke.’”

Fundraisers were held under the name Blue Smoke to raise funds for organizations such as the Police Athletic League.

“A review of the bank account shows that defendant co-mingled fundraising/donations with the proceeds of his firearms sales and utilized the account to purchase firearms,” the court document states.

Agents with the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives served a search warrant on Gourdikian at his Sierra Madre home in Februrary 2017 and seized 57 weapons.

Gourdikian was placed on paid administrative leave the night before the search, and collected his regular salary, accumulating more than $191,000 while he sat at home until resigning following his indictment in March 2018.

According to the document, federal agents learned that Gourdikian is financially secure. His net worth exceeds $2 million.

Despite pleading guilty, Gourdikian, who served 26 years with the Pasadena department, still qualifies for a pension.

A poll taken by the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce shows 40 percent of their members contend increases in the minimum wage have forced them to decrease their workforce.

The poll comes as the City Council prepares to deliberate the impact of the minimum wage after hearing presentations from two consultants who came up with different results in studying the city’s minimum wage. The wage is scheduled to rise to $15 an hour next year.

The ordinance includes a mandated “pause” in the increase for the City Council to examine the ordinance before increasing the wage to $14.25 an hour on July 1 and $15 an hour on July 1, 2020.

“When we took action, obviously the state’s action had not taken place. The question now is does it make sense to be on our own track,” said Councilman Andy Wilson. State law implements the $15 an hour wage in 2022. “Certainly it’s putting some stress on labor-intensive business, but it’s putting more money in people’s pockets.”

Wilson said he is eager to hear from local residents on the issue.

“It should be an interesting discussion,” Wilson said.

The chamber polled nearly 2,000 members and received 416 responses.

Full-service restaurants accounted for fewer than 20 percent of respondents, according to the chamber. Restaurant owners have been driving the push to adopt the state schedule.

“Our poll results bear out what the data collected by the city’s consultants also shows, that employment opportunities and payroll costs have remained the same since 2015,” said chamber President and CEO Paul Little. “What that means is that employers, especially those with low-wage and low-skilled jobs, are cutting back on hours for their employees so they can stay in business.”

The poll also revealed that 54 percent of business owners raised prices, 41 percent did not hire new employees, 38 percent did not hire temporary or seasonal youth employees, 32 percent demanded a higher skill level from minimum-wage employees, and 9 percent of businesses relocated outside of Pasadena.

If the council adopts the state’s schedule, wages will be frozen for two years while the state wage increases to $14 an hour. Currently the state’s minimum wage is $12 an hour.

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ADDICTED TO GUNS GUN-DEALING COP WANTS PROBATION FOR SELLING WEAPONS ONLINE; FEDERAL PROSECUTORS SAY HE SHOULD SERVE HARD TIME

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roceeds from Pasadena Police Department fundraisers ended up in a private bank account and were used by a former Pasadena police officer to buy weapons online, which he later sold illegally, according to court documents obtained by the Pasadena Weekly.

The Weekly has also learned that one of the guns sold online by disgraced former Lt. Vasken Gourdikian was recovered at the scene of a narcotics arrest.

Gourdikian has pleaded guilty to lying on a federal form and selling guns without a license. He is scheduled to appear in court for sentencing on Monday.

As part of a plea agreement, his attorney is requesting a sentence of 30 months in which Gourdikian would not serve time behind bars but instead receive a fine, stay at home and wear an ankle monitor.

Although Gourdikian pleaded guilty to two violations, US District Court Judge Stephen V. Wilson does not have to accept his plea. Had Gourdikian’s case gone to trial, he could have received a 15-year prison sentence if found guilty.

In the sentencing documents, the United States Attorney’s Office is asking the court to send Gourdikian to prison for 30 months.

As explained in the sentencing declaration, Gourdikian “at

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JPL-NASA REPORT DETAILS GIGANTIC CAVITY IN ANTARCTICA’S THWAITES GLACIER

BY CARL KOZLOWSKI AND JANA J. MONJI

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President Donald Trump unleashed yet another in a string of colorfully misguided tweets deriding global warming on Jan. 28, saying in part: “… windchill temperatures are reaching minus 60 degrees, the coldest ever recorded…

What the hell is going on with Global Warming? Please come back fast, we need you!”

Just two days later, JPL-NASA announced troubling global warming news in Antarctica: a huge cavity two-thirds the size of Manhattan and almost 1,000 feet tall is growing inside the Thwaites Glacier in West Antarctica.

The glacier was named after Fredrik T. Thwaites (1883-1961), a glacial geologist, geomorphologist and a professor emeritus at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Thwaites Glacier drains into West Antarctica’s Amundsen Sea. “We have suspected for years that Thwaites was not tightly attached to the bedrock beneath it,” said Eric Rignot of UC Irvine, and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena. Yet the size of the newfound hole surprised researchers and suggests that 14 billion tons of ice has melted away — most of it in the last three years. “[The size of] a cavity under a glacier plays an important role in melting,” said the study’s lead author, Pietro Milillo of JPL. “As more heat and water get under the glacier, it melts faster.”

The Thwaites Glacier is nearly the size of Florida and researchers estimate that its meltdown is responsible for approximately 4 percent of global sea level rise. The glacier holds enough ice to raise the world ocean a little over 2 feet and if it affects neighboring glaciers, sea levels could rise an additional 8 feet if all the ice were lost.

The cavity was revealed by ice-penetrating radar in NASA’s Operation IceBridge, an airborne campaign that began in 2010 and studies connections between the Earth’s polar regions and the global climate. The researchers also used data from a constellation of Italian and German spaceborne synthetic aperture radars. These very high-resolution data are processed by a technique called radar interferometry to reveal how the ground surface below has moved between images.

The US National Science Foundation and British National Environmental Research Council are mounting a five-year field project to answer the most critical questions about Thwaites. n

‘I’M NOT RUNNING’

SCHIFF WON’T SEEK PRESIDENCY IN 2020

BY ANDRÉ COLEMAN

One of President Trump’s most prominent critics on Capitol Hill, US Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank), announced on Monday that he will not seek the presidency in 2020.

Adam Schiff Contests in New Hampshire and Iowa kick off the presidential primary calendar and a visit to either state during an election season sparks speculations about a politician’s intentions, including those of Schiff, who currently heads the House Intelligence Committee.

The Democratic field is expected to include at least a dozen candidates. So far Sens. Elizabeth Warren (Massachusetts), Kamala Harris (California), Cory Booker (New Jersey) and Kirsten Gillibrand (New York) have thrown their hats into the ring.

House members Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (Hawaii) and Rep. John Delaney (Maryland), along with former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro, are also running.

Warren has already visited New Hampshire. Harris has a campaign stop planned there later this month.

On Monday, during the Politics and Eggs event at Beford Village Inn, NPR reported that Schiff spoke about the dangers of authoritarianism and the impact of social media on politics.

Schiff and Trump have waged a war of words since Trump won the presidency in 2016. But Schiff also announced at the breakfast, “I’m not running.”

On the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential race, Schiff’s committee this week announced it will question Trump’s former lawyer and “fixer” Michael Cohen. Schiff said one focus of the inquiry will be the Trump organization’s effort to build a Trump Tower in Moscow.

“What we want to know from Michael Cohen is what can you tell us about that deal?” Schiff said. “You have admitted and pled guilty to making false statements about that deal. What can you tell us about other potential financial entanglements?”

Cohen’s closed-door testimony before Schiff’s committee is scheduled for Feb. 28.

Schiff also said he plans to take whatever action is needed, including issuing subpoenas, to ensure that Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report on Russian election interference is made public.

“This is too big to be buried. This is of too great of consequence to the country to be swept under the rug,” Schiff added. “We are going to use every capability we have to make sure that the public gets to see the product of Mr. Mueller’s work.” n 8 PASADENA WEEKLY | 02.07.19

Despite assertions by city officials that Gourdikian did not attempt to sell weapons while performing duties on behalf of the department, the Pasadena Weekly discovered that not only did Gourdikian attempt to make a sale while representing the department, but officials in the department were aware of it.

According to information obtained by this newspaper, in 2014 Gourdikian’s attempted to sell a weapon at a Blue Smoke fundraiser held at Phoenicia Restaurant in Glendale on Central Avenue led to a formal complaint being filed and an investigation being launched.

The complaint surfaced when internal affairs investigators began questioning partygoers about gambling during the event. During the course of that in-house probe, police detectives were made aware that Gourdikian attempted to sell a 1911 Colt pistol designed for military use.

It is not known if anything came from the gambling complaint. Gourdikian was promoted to lieutenant in 2016 and then named department spokesman later that year.

The federal court documents confirmed new details about the case: • Gourdikian sold 141 firearms from March 15, 2014 to Feb. 9, 2017. He admits to 108 unlawful sales.

• Gourdikian claims he has “an escalating addiction to collecting firearms,” and claims he should be afforded supervised release and counseling for his addiction.

• Gourdikian not only sold a shotgun to an undercover agent for $700, but another weapon he sold showed up at a narcotics crime scene less than three months after Gourdikian purchased the weapon on Feb. 27, 2016. No further details were provided on the May 6, 2016 drug investigation.

• Gourdikian sold at least one weapon on Calguns. net, a website for gun enthusiasts, for which former Pasadena Police Chief Phillip Sanchez signed a waiver. Sanchez signed several waivers that allowed Gourdikian to purchase weapons without waiting 10 days for gun stores to complete a mandatory background check. Gourdikian signed the waiver under a promise not to sell the weapon. Most California police departments provide similar waivers to their officers.

• In the aforementioned instance, Gourdikian purchased a Glock 43 in 2015 and sold it a week later online. Gourdikian purchased eight additional weapons that day, and picked up the remaining eight after the 10-day waiting period was over. He sold all of the weapons by June 5.

“BNIB [brand new in box], please use PM [private message] function. Bad timing must sell. Will drive a reasonable distance from Los Angeles County, buyer pays the ppt [private party transfer],” the ad for the Glock stated.

Prosecutors would not comment on the sentencing documents when contacted by the Pasadena Weekly.

“We won’t be offering any comment until the matter is settled,” said Thom Mrozek, director of media relations for the United States Attorney’s Office.

In June 2017, The Pasadena Weekly was the first media outlet to report that Gourdikian had sold dozens of firearms on the website Calguns.net without a federal firearms license.

In a number of those transactions, Gourdikian sold off-roster weapons — guns which only police officers can purchase.

Gourdikian regularly listed weapons for sale on Calguns.net, sometimes making sales just days apart. Several listings were posted during business hours, but it was not immediately known if any of the listings were created from the Pasadena Police Department or if he was working on those days.

He used his city email address to sign up for the Calguns website.

Many of the weapons were listed as brand new in the box. On several of the listings, the posts were updated after the transaction was finalized, making it almost impossible to track the amount of money Gourdikian made on the website.

Off-roster weapons can only be purchased by police officers. In order to sell an off-roster weapon, an officer must have a federal firearms license. Private transactions of weapons are allowed, but if the seller is operating as a dealer, or regularly selling weapons to make a profit, then the seller must have a federal license.

One week after Gourdikian resigned, Sanchez left the department.

“Mr. Gourdikian used his positon as a law enforcement officer to purchase firearms generally not available to the public so he could turn around and illegally sell them for profit,” said US Attorney Nick Hanna. “His actions clearly violated federal law and introduced unauthorized firearms into the community. By his participating in these illegal acts, Gourdikian compromised public safety and violated the public’s trust.”

ATF officials first began investigating Gourdikian shortly after one of the firearms showed up at a crime scene.

“It is ATF’s duty and obligation to conduct criminal investigations whenever presented with credible evidence of violations of federal firearms laws,” said Bill McMullen, special agent in charge of the ATF’s Los Angeles Field Division. “Through analysis conducted by ATF’s Crime Gun Intelligence Center, it was discovered that one of the firearms sold by Gourdikian was recovered at a crime scene two months after its purchase, increasing the risk to the public and law enforcement personnel.”

According to the sentencing document, “Gourdikian, like every other member of the public, was required to follow the law, but he knowingly decided to violate it. And his conduct does not justify his requested probationary sentence.” n

THE COUNT

As of Monday, 3,097 days after the war in Afghanistan ended …

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American military service members (0 more than last week) were reported killed in Afghanistan since the war began in 2001, according to The Associated Press.

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years is how long a Charlotte, North Carolina man who recruited for ISIS will serve in prison.

According to CNN, prosecutors hoped Erick Hendricks would spend 30 years behind bars.

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Egyptian policemen were wounded in an ambush when a gunman attacked a checkpoint, according to Reuters.

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passengers riding on a bus were wounded when a gunman opened fire in Baghdad. According to Reuters, no group has claimed responsibility for the attack.

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THE EMOTIONAL LIVES OF ANIMALS GRIEF, FRIENDSHIP, GRATITUDE, WONDER AND OTHER THINGS WE ANIMALS EXPERIENCE

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cientific research shows that many animals are very intelligent and have sensory and motor abilities that dwarf ours. Dogs are able to detect diseases such as cancer and diabetes and warn humans of impending heart attacks and strokes. Elephants, whales, hippopotamuses, giraffes, and alligators use low-frequency sounds to communicate over long distances, often miles. And bats, dolphins, whales, frogs, and various rodents use high-frequency sounds to find food, communicate with others, and navigate..

Many animals also display wide-ranging emotions, including joy, happiness, empathy, compassion, grief, and even resentment and embarrassment. It’s not surprising that animals — especially, but not only, mammals — share many emotions with us because we also share brain structures, located in the limbic system, that are the seat of our emotions. In many ways, human emotions are the gifts of our animal ancestors.

Many animals display profound grief at the loss or absence of a relative or companion.

Sea lion mothers wail when watching their babies being eaten by killer whales. People have reported dolphins struggling to save a dead calf by pushing its body to the surface of the water.

Chimpanzees and elephants grieve the loss of family and friends, and gorillas hold wakes for the dead.

I once happened upon what seemed to be a magpie funeral service. A magpie had been hit by a car. Four of his flock mates stood around him silently and pecked gently at his body. One, then another, flew off and brought back pine needles and twigs and laid them by his body. They all stood vigil for a time, nodded their heads, and flew off.

I also watched a red fox bury her mate after a cougar had killed him. She gently laid dirt and twigs over his body, stopped, looked to make sure he was all covered, patted down the dirt and twigs with her forepaws, stood silently for a moment, then trotted off, tail down and ears laid back against her head. After publishing my stories I got emails from people all over the world who had seen similar behavior in various birds and mammals.

EMPATHIC ELEPHANTS A few years ago while I was watching elephants in the Samburu National Reserve in Northern Kenya with elephant researcher Iain Douglas-Hamilton, I noticed a teenaged female, Babyl, who walked very slowly and had difficulty taking each step. I learned she’d been crippled for years, but the other members of her herd never left her behind. They’d walk a while, then stop and look around to see where she was. If Babyl lagged, some would wait for her. If she’d been left alone, she would have fallen prey to a lion or other predator. Sometimes the matriarch would even feed Babyl. Babyl’s friends had nothing to gain by helping her, as she could do nothing for them. Nonetheless, they adjusted their behavior to allow Babyl to remain with the group.

SHIRLEY AND JENNY Elephants have strong feelings. They also have great memory. They live in matriarchal societies in which strong social bonds among individuals endure for decades.

Shirley and Jenny, two female elephants, were reunited after living apart for 22 years.

They were brought separately to the Elephant Sanctuary in Hohenwald, Tenn., to live out their lives in peace, absent the abuse they had suffered in the entertainment industry. When Shirley was introduced to Jenny, there was an urgency in Jenny’s behavior. She wanted to get into the same stall with Shirley. They roared at each other, the traditional elephant greeting among friends when they reunite.

Rather than being cautious and uncertain about one another, they touched

through the bars separating them and remained in close contact. Their keepers were intrigued by how outgoing the elephants were. A search of records showed that Shirley and Jenny had lived together in a circus 22 years before, when Jenny was a calf and Shirley was in her 20s.

They still remembered one another when they were inadvertently reunited.

WATERFALL DANCES Do animals marvel at their surroundings, have a sense of awe when they see a rainbow, or wonder where lightning comes from? Sometimes a chimpanzee, usually an adult male, will dance at a waterfall with total abandon. World-famous primatologist Jane Goodall, grand marshal of the 2013 Rose Parade, describes a chimpanzee approaching a waterfall with slightly bristled hair, a sign of heightened arousal: “As he gets closer, and the roar of the falling water gets louder, his pace quickens, his hair becomes fully erect, and upon reaching the stream he may perform a magnificent display close to the foot of the falls. Standing upright, he sways rhythmically from foot to foot, stamping in the shallow, rushing water, picking up and hurling great rocks. Sometimes he climbs up the slender vines that hang down from the trees high above and swings out into the spray of the falling water. This ‘waterfall dance’ may last 10 or 15 minutes.” After a waterfall display the performer may sit on a rock, his eyes following the falling water. Chimpanzees also dance at the onset of heavy rains and during violent gusts of wind.

A GRATEFUL WHALE In December 2005, a 50-foot, 50-ton, female humpback whale got tangled in crab lines and was in danger of drowning. After a team of divers freed her, she nuzzled each of her rescuers in turn and flapped around in what one whale expert said was “a rare and remarkable encounter.”

James Moskito, one of the rescuers, recalled, “It felt to me like it was thanking us, knowing it was free and that we had helped it.” He said the whale “stopped about a foot away from me, pushed me around a little bit and had some fun.”

BEES AND MATH We now know that bees are able to solve complex mathematical problems more rapidly than computers — specifically, what’s called “the traveling salesman problem” — despite having a brain about the size of a grass seed. They save time and energy by finding the most efficient route between flowers. They do this daily, while it can take a computer days to solve the same problem.

SNIFFING OUT DISEASE As we know, dogs have a keen sense of smell. They sniff here and there trying to figure who’s been around and also are notorious for sticking their noses in places they shouldn’t.

Compared to humans, dogs have about 25 times the area of nasal olfactory epithelium (which carries receptor cells) and many thousands more cells in the olfactory region of their brain. Dogs can differentiate dilutions of 1 part per billion, follow faint odor trails, and are 10,000 times more sensitive than humans to certain odors.

Dogs appear to be able to detect different cancers — ovarian, lung, bladder, prostate, and breast — and diabetes, perhaps by assessing a person’s breath. Consider a collie named Tinker and his human companion, Paul Jackson, who has Type 2 diabetes. Paul’s family noticed that whenever he was about to have an attack, Tinker would get CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

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agiitated agitated. d Paul says, says “He “He would lick my face face, or cry gently gently, or bark even. And then we noticed that this behavior was happening while I was having a hypoglycemic attack so we just put two and two together.” More research is needed, but initial studies by the Pine Street Foundation and others on using dogs for diagnosis are promising.

NO BIRDBRAIN Crows from the remote Pacific island of New Caledonia demonstrate incredible high-level skills when they make and use tools. They get much of their food using tools, and they do this better than chimpanzees. With no prior training they can make hooks from straight pieces of wire to obtain out-of-reach food. They can add features to improve a tool, a skill supposedly unique to humans. For example, they make three different types of tools from the long, barbed leaves of the screw pine tree. They also modify tools for the situation at hand, a type of invention not seen in other animals. These birds can learn to pull a string to retrieve a short stick, use the stick to pull out a longer one, then use the long stick to draw out a piece of meat. One crow, named Sam, spent less than two minutes inspecting the task and solved it without error.

LOVE DOGS As we all know, dogs are “man’s best friend.” They can also be best friends to one another.

Tika and her longtime mate, Kobuk, had raised eight litters of puppies together and were enjoying their retirement years in the home of my friend, Anne. Even as longtime mates, Kobuk often bossed Tika around, taking her favorite sleeping spot or toy.

Late in life, Tika developed a malignant tumor and had to have her leg amputated. She had trouble getting around and, as she was recovering from the surgery, Kobuk wouldn’t leave Tika’s side. Kobuk stopped shoving her aside or minding if she was allowed to get on the bed without him. About two weeks after Tika’s surgery, Kobuk woke Anne in the middle of the night. He ran over to Tika. Anne got Tika up and took both dogs outside, but they just lay down on the grass. Tika was whining softly, and Anne saw that Tika’s belly was badly swollen. Anne rushed her to the emergency animal clinic in Boulder, where she had life-saving surgery.

If Kobuk hadn’t fetched Anne, Tika almost certainly would have died. Tika recovered, and as her health improved after the amputation and operation, Kobuk became the bossy dog he’d always been, even as Tika walked around on three legs. But Anne had witnessed their true relationship. Kobuk and Tika, like a true old married couple, would always be there for each other, even if their personalities would never change.

JETHRO AND THE BUNNY After I picked Jethro from the Boulder Humane Society and brought him to my mountain home, I knew he was a very special dog. He never chased the rabbits, squirrels, chipmunks, or deer who regularly visited. He often tried to approach them as if they were friends.

One day Jethro came to my front door, stared into my eyes, belched, and dropped a small, furry, saliva-covered ball out of his mouth. I wondered what in the world he’d brought back and discovered the wet ball of fur was a very young bunny.

Jethro continued to make direct eye contact with me as if he were saying, “Do something.”

I picked up the bunny, placed her in a box, gave her water and celery, and figured she wouldn’t survive the night, despite our efforts to keep her alive.

I was wrong. Jethro remained by her side and refused walks and meals until I pulled him away so he could heed nature’s call. When I eventually released the bunny, Jethro followed her trail and continued to do so for months.

Over the years Jethro approached rabbits as if they should be his friends, but they usually fled.

IMPROBABLE FRIENDS Fish are often difficult to identify with or feel for. They don’t have expressive faces and don’t seem to tell us much behaviorally. Nonetheless, Chino, a golden retriever who lived with Mary and Dan Heath in Medford, Oregon, and Falstaff, a 15-inch koi, had regular meetings for six years at the edge of the pond where Falstaff lived. Each day when Chino arrived, Falstaff swam to the surface, greeted him, and nibbled on Chino’s paws. Falstaff did this repeatedly

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as Chino stared down with a curious and puzzled look on her face. Their close friendship was extraordinary and charming. When the Heaths moved, they went as far as to build a new fishpond so that Falstaff could join them.

AN EMBARRASSED CHIMP Embarrassment is difficult to observe. By definition, it’s a feeling that one tries to hide.

But Goodall, a lifelong advocate for the protection of endangered species, believes she has observed what could be called embarrassment in chimpanzees.

Fifi was a female chimpanzee whom Jane knew for more than 40 years. When Fifi’s oldest child, Freud, was 5 1/2 years old, his uncle, Fifi’s brother Figan, was the alpha male of their chimpanzee community. Freud always followed Figan as if he worshiped the big male.

Once, as Fifi groomed Figan, Freud climbed up the thin stem of a wild plantain. When he reached the leafy crown, he began swaying wildly back and forth. Had he been a human child, we would have said he was showing off. Suddenly the stem broke and Freud tumbled into the long grass. He was not hurt. He landed close to Jane, and as his head emerged from the grass she saw him look over at Figan. Had he noticed? If he had, he paid no attention but went on being groomed. Freud very quietly climbed another tree and began to feed.

Harvard University psychologist Marc Hauser observed what could be called embarrassment in a male rhesus monkey. After mating with a female, the male strutted away and accidentally fell into a ditch. He stood up and quickly looked around. After sensing that no other monkeys saw him tumble, he marched off, back high, head and tail up, as if nothing had happened.

ANIMAL RESCUES Stories about animals rescuing members of their own and other species, including humans, abound. They show how individuals of different species display compassion and empathy for those in need.

In Torquay, Australia, after a mother kangaroo was struck by a car, a dog discovered a baby joey in her pouch and took it to his owner who cared for the youngster. The 10-year-old dog and 4-month-old joey eventually became best friends.

On a beach in New Zealand, a dolphin came to the rescue of two pygmy sperm whales stranded behind a sand bar. After people tried in vain to get the whales into deeper water, the dolphin appeared and the two whales followed it back into the ocean.

Dogs are also known for helping those in need. A lost pit bull mutt broke up an attempted mugging of a woman leaving a playground with her son in Port Charlotte, Florida. An animal control officer said it was clear the dog was trying to defend the woman, whom he didn’t know.

And outside of Buenos Aires, Argentina, a dog rescued an abandoned baby by placing him safely among her own newborn puppies.

RAVEN JUSTICE? In his book “Mind of the Raven,” biologist and raven expert Bernd Heinrich observed that ravens remember an individual who consistently raids their caches if they catch them in the act. Sometimes a raven will join in an attack on an intruder even if he didn’t see the cache being raided.

Is this moral? Heinrich seems to think it is. He says of this behavior, “It was a moral raven seeking the human equivalent of justice, because it defended the group’s interest at a potential cost to itself.”

In subsequent experiments, Heinrich confirmed that group interests could drive what an individual raven decides to do. Ravens and many other animals live by social norms that favor fairness and justice.

Many people already know or have heard of such stories emanating from the animal kingdom. What’s important to remember is the animals that we catch, cage, torture, kill and eat are smarter and more emotional and sensitive than we might have ever imagined, quite capable of such things as loving, sharing and helping us, themselves and other sentient beings just when we most need their assistance. ■ A version of this story, posted at alternet.com, first appeared in Yes! Magazine.

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BY EVELYN GARCIA Del Frisco’s Grille Del Frisco’s Grille in Pasadena has rounded up the very best of its dinner menu for a special Valentine’s Day version for lovebirds to enjoy. To start, they are offering their cheesesteak egg rolls ($15), made with sweet and spicy chili sauce and honey, ahi tacos ($18), and artichoke beignets ($15), made with fontina, parmesan and sweet basil dressing, amongst other delicacies. The Grille Salad ($9) made the list alongside their sweet corn bisque ($9), although a celebration calls for steak and that’s just what Del Frisco’s is best known for. Their entrees feature their bone-in filet ($59), filet mignon ($41), as well as a prime beef short rib stroganoff ($33) served with pappardelle noodles, sour cream and tobacco onions. Steak and pasta — need I say more? On the curated menu are two Valentine’s Day signatures only available on Feb. 14: Forty-five day dry-aged prime strip ($68), and broiled twin lobster tails with miso butter ($68). Del Frisco’s sides and six beloved desserts round out the menu, showing us that sometimes, even on special occasions, more is more.

Fleming’s Steakhouse For those who want a complete package for dinner and even a surprise to take home, Fleming’s can’t be beat. Located on the corner of Marengo Avenue and Colorado Boulevard, the steakhouse is serving a special three-course prix fixe menu for $75 from Feb. 7-14. This includes a caviar amuse-bouche and a choice of mushroom bisque or beet salad made with red onion, pistachios, Campari tomatoes, goat cheese, and a honey-lime vinaigrette to start. The main course is filet mignon with sauteed mushrooms, paired with a choice of colossal shrimp or North Atlantic lobster tail for an additional $20. Every course on the menu can be paired with suggested wine pairings listed, and a white chocolate bread pudding tops the meal off. Celebrating big? Don’t have time to shop? Fleming’s is also offering a “Wine, Dine, and Sparkle”

package which includes a three-course menu for two, a bottle of champagne, and a gift from a luxury Fifth Avenue jeweler, selected by the couple. This sparkly package ranges from $350 to $1,000.

The Oak and Vine If a quiet, lavish dinner isn’t your cup of tea, The Oak and Vine has a solution: the perfect cocktail and live music for a cozy date night. Located across the street from The Americana in Glendale, this bar and kitchen hits all the marks for an intimate, yet fun night.

A build your own cheese and charcuterie board (what dreams are made of), delicious shared plates like grilled peppers stuffed with prosciutto and provolone ($8), grilled chicken sausage with Dijon aioli ($10), traditional mac and cheese with gouda ($12), and a smoked salmon crostini ($10). Oak and Vine also offers a small but mighty menu of entrees featuring salads ($12-$14), sandwiches ($12-$14), and pizzas ($10-$16). The cocktails all look amazing, but I’d recommend the Playa Rosa ($12) made with mezcal, chareu, grapefruit sherbet and lemon or the Breakfast of Champions ($13), made with Maker's Mark and infused with maple and cinnamon, macadamia nut liqueur and walnut bitters. Above all else, the best part about Oak and Vine is their happy hour every day from 5-8 p.m. offering of more than 10 different food options, with live music upstairs. It’s the ideal environment for Valentine’s Day, or any date night for that matter.

The Mixx Perhaps you and your partner prefer night life, or maybe you’re celebrating with friends and avoiding the romantic love fest that is Valentine’s Day. Either way, The Mixx is the perfect spot for a night out. With comfortable seats and tables to dine, as well as a large, beautifully lit bar, there’s room for everyone to feel welcome. They have live music several nights out of the week, and Valentine’s Valentines Day is no exception. Singer Marv Robinson will be performing, and the

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ALEXANDER’S STEAKHOUSE 111 North Los Robles Ave. Pasadena, (626) 486-1111 alexanderssteakhouse.com $$$$ Alexander’s Steakhouse welcomes you to experience American steakhouse cuisine with an innovative and elegant global inspiration. Our menu features Certified Angus Beef from the Mid-West, corn-fed and dry-aged for 28 days for unparalleled flavor. We serve the finest and most luxurious ingredients available including authentic Japanese wagyu beef.

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-yearold 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.

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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.

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.

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HIKARI SUSHI 2064 Verdugo Blvd. Montrose 818-957-1800 Hikarisushiglendale.com $$ Hikari Sushi in Montrose is open for business to serve you fresh sushi, with a variety of rolls.

We are the first All You Can Eat Sushi Restaurant in the City of Glendale. Please join us! We are looking forward to serving you!

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!

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.

SHANDONG DUMPLINGS 80 N. Fair Oaks Ave. Pasadena 626-578-9777 227 W. Valley Blvd, 168 A, San Gabriel 626-308-3777 $ Shandong Dumplings is your Reader Recommended Winner for BEST DUMPLINGS in the 2018 Reader’s Poll! We have been a cornerstone in the greater Pasadena community and are well known for our outstanding cuisine, excellent service and friendly staff. Recognized for our modern interpretation of classic dishes and insistence on using only the highest quality, freshest ingredients. Open for Lunch and Dinner daily and until 2am Wed-Sat. 12 PASADENA WEEKLY | 02.07.19

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!!!!!

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.

The same quality service that has made us #1.

THE MIXX PASADENA 443 E Colorado Blvd. Pasadena (626) 500-0021 themixxpasadena.com $$ The Mixx Pasadena is a modern bar/lounge/ restaurant with live entertainment 5 days a week. Our menu hits the spot whether you’re in the mood for a savory munchie, a full lunch/ dinner, or a decadent dessert. Come to The Mixx to unwind for happy hour or a lively hangout…we’re the perfect spot!!

WE OLIVE 32 E Colorado Blvd Pasadena, CA 91105 626-787-1000 weolive.com/Pasadena $$ We Olive Pasadena features an array of olive oils, vinaigrettes, dips, and other one of a kind flavors and offers complimentary Olive Oil tastings.

We now serve lunch & dinner! Enjoy the summer evenings on our We Olive Patio! Happy Hour M – F 3:30 – 7pm! Enjoy cheese and charcuterie and California small patch wine. Shopping for a gift? Check out our wide selection of customized gourmet gifts. Located in Old Pasadena right next to free 90 minute parking.

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.

The Mixx is featuring a special four-course dinner with a champagne toast and a rose stem for all the ladies for $65 a person. One thing is guaranteed at The Mixx, and that is their guests will have a good time.

Pinocchio's Pizza A hidden gem I discovered recently is Pinocchio’s Pizza on North Lake Avenue in Pasadena. While not a bar or cocktail lounge, it’s a great place for couples to dine without breaking the bank. The Italian restaurant is lined with large, low booths in the center of the room closest to the bar area and offers happy hour every day from 3-6 p.m., and then all night in the bar from 6 p.m. to close. It’s almost too good to be true.

Food on the happy hour menu is all under $7 and serves a 10-inch cheese pizza ($6.50), bruschetta ($5), and bacon mac and cheese ($6.50), to name a few.

Beer is $4 off all pitchers. They serve $4 house red and white wines, and a $5 margarita and $4 sangria. For the main course, Pinocchio’s offers over 10 different unique pizza flavors, in personal, small, medium and large sizes. The Mexicali ($11.99-$20.99) is a colorful assortment of grilled chicken, corn, tomatoes, onions, bacon, avocado, topped with chipotle sauce and cilantro. My personal favorite dish is the chicken spinach lasagna ($11.49) made with a white sauce, and of course, layers and layers of pasta.

Edwin Mills by Equator Alas, while Valentine’s Day dinners are all the rage and love-struck men and women do what they can to nab last-minute reservations, not everyone can or even want to celebrate for dinner. I, for one, am all for breakfast, especially if that means avoiding some of the large crowds and reservation hoopla by postponing Del Frisco’s Grille 55 S. Lake Ave. Ste 150, Pasadena (626) 765-9913 delfriscosgrille.com/pasadena Fleming’s Steakhouse 179 E. Colorado Blvd,, Pasadena (626) 639-0490 fleminssteahouse.com The Oak and Vine 117 E. Harvard St., Glendale (818) 507-7011 theoakandvine.com The Mixx 443 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena

the celebrations for the weekend. Edwin Mills by Equator is the perfect hideaway on Mills Place, close to Colorado Boulevard. While Edwin Mills does have amazing food, the overall experience at their weekend brunch is unparalleled. They offer bottomless mimosas for $15, or for $18 guests can try their unique flavors like pomegranate strawberry, strawberry lemonade, apple and lychee. Their menu offers a wide range of options for everyone including their take on steak and eggs ($16), buttermilk pancakes ($11), and shakshuka eggs ($13) baked in a spicy tomato sauce with feta cheese and sourdough.

An old school breakfast plate ($11) and braised short rib chilaquiles ($15) all satisfy anyone’s cravings for a celebratory, boozy brunch.

Colette For another amazing breakfast experience, look no further than Colette in Sierra Madre, off of Michillinda Avenue. The quaint breakfast eatery sold me on photos alone, like every other active Yelp user, and it also happens to be an ideal location for a casual Valentine’s brunch. They have a large outdoor patio and, with the obscene amount of rain we’ve experienced by Southern California’s standards, that is where you’ll find me basking in the sun next weekend. Colette boasts an egg omelette with hash browns and choice of ingredients ($14), and egg Benedict ($13), veggie Benedict ($15), bacon and egg sandwich ($13), and, of course, avocado toast ($14) served with poached eggs, cherry tomatoes, lettuce, bacon, on rye. Salads, sandwiches and burgers can also be ordered on their brunch menu, and they serve espresso and Americanos ($3), cappuccinos and lattes ($4), and drop coffee ($2).

(626) 500-0021 themixxpasadena.com/test Pinnochio’s Pizza 1449 N. Lake Ave., Pasadena (626) 791-7591 pinocchios-pizza.net Edwin Mills by Equator Mill Place, Pasadena (626) 564-8656 edwinmills.com Colette 975 N. Michillinda Ave., Pasadena (626) 836-0111 collettepasadena.com

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ADDRESS ALHAMBRA 130 North 3rd Street #A 817 North Monterey Street #1 905 South 2nd Street #H 1705 Garvey Ave. #3 ALTADENA 212 West Harriet Street 2174 Mar Vista Ave. 112 Laurel Drive 181 Wapello Street 2279 Casitas Ave. ARCADIA 520 Coyle Ave. 1645 Elevado Ave. 703 East Camino Real Ave. 5527 Cochin Ave. EAGLE ROCK 1713 Hill Drive GLENDALE 2655 Risa Drive

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BDRMS.SQ. FT.YR. BUILTPREV. PRICE PREV. SOLD

1/25/19

$615,000

3

1,508

1999

$287,000

1/23/19

$585,000

3

1,575

1975

$408,000

3/27/02 8/2/04

1/24/19

$525,000

3

1,479

1989

$428,000

7/15/05

1/23/19

$452,000

2

1,162

1980

$280,000

7/19/04

1/24/19

$775,000

3

1,264

1928

$357,000

7/6/10

1/25/19

$760,000

3

1,685

1949

$575,000

10/8/03

1/23/19

$745,000

2

1,676

1941

$125,000

6/1/86

1/23/19

$709,000

3

1,111

1953

$560,000

7/23/13

1/25/19

$605,000

4

1,796

1905

1/22/19

$2,080,000

3

1,438

1950

$890,000

9/10/15

1/23/19

$1,450,000

4

2,587

1951

$1,360,000

1/8/16

1/24/19

$1,351,000

4

2,099 1925

$1,300,000

12/7/16

1/24/19

$585,000

3

1,583

1/24/19

$910,000

3

2,065 1948

$295,000

4/16/99

1/25/19

$1,250,000

4

3,069

1958

$900,000

10/15/14

1/25/19

$315,000

1

629

1973

$100,000

4/30/01

1/25/19

$950,000

2

1,322

1946

$218,000

4/17/03

500 South Hill Ave.

1/23/19

$2,020,000

6

3,576

1926

1621 Pleasant Way

1/24/19

$1,199,000

4

3,150

1987

$1,048,000

5/24/18

2160 Loma Vista Street

1/25/19

$1,110,000

3

2,196

1930

244 South Marengo Ave.

1/25/19

$870,000

3

1,741

1978

$825,000

2/27/18

322 Allendale Road #B

1/23/19

$850,000

3

1,671

2003

$616,000

8/4/10

2245 East Woodlyn Road

1/23/19

$800,000

3

1,264

1951

$192,000

1/1/87

1794 Atchison Street

1/23/19

$735,000

2

912

1928

$175,000

11/1/88

1676 Kenneth Way

1/23/19

$720,000

2

1,260

1939

2154 Garfias Drive

1/25/19

$640,000

2

1,109

1927

$319,000

8/18/16

2481 Loma Vista Street

1/25/19

$600,000

3

1,432

1965

511 South El Molino Ave. #3

1/23/19

$590,000

2

1,112

1988

$608,000

5/19/17

1,280

1984

365 Burchett Street #106

1950

LA CAÑADA 4545 Daleridge Road

PASADENA

500 East Del Mar Boulevard #29

1/24/19 $570,000 2

3787 Mohawk Street

1/25/19

$550,000

2

785

1940

$200,000

10/4/07

246 Alpine Street #11

1/25/19

$550,000

2

1,169

1987

$444,000

6/17/16

125 Lowell Ave.

1/22/19

$1,415,000

3

2,782

1948

$1,275,000

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By Carl Kozlowski

ALL-AMERICAN CLASSIC Azusa Pacific University Theatre Department presents Thornton Wilder’s ‘Our Town’ Acclaimed playwright Edward Albee once described Thornton Wilder’s “Our Town” as “the greatest American play ever written,” and Azusa Pacific University (APU) will demonstrate why he said that when it presents a production of the renowned work from Feb. 21 to March 3.

The story follows everyday happenings in the small town of Grover’s Corner. Narrated by a stage manager and performed with minimal props and sets, Wilder’s play is regarded as a priceless contribution to the American stage.

Purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended. The production will be performed in the intimate 75-seat Black Box Theater. The facility is located on APU’s West Campus, in the Mary Hill Center. Free parking is available in Lot F. APU is located at 901 E. Alosta Ave., Azusa.

“Our Town” is recommended for ages 10 and up.

Tickets are $20 and $17 for seniors, APU students and alumni.

For more information, call (626) 815-5494 or visit apu.edu/theater.

HUNGRY AS A HORSE? Santa Anita Park hosts chili cook-off Feb. 23 Santa Anita Park will host its Fourth Annual Chili CookOff on Feb. 23, featuring craft beers, wine, thrilling races and some of the most delicious chili recipes in Southern California.

Event sales will benefit the Foothill Unity Center, one of the San Gabriel Valley’s top food pantries.

The cook-off features a battle of the spiciest, best-tasting chili recipes in Southern California. Teams from all over are vying for attendee votes to call themselves the chili champs in this competition.

Admission packages are $20 through Feb. 8, and go up to $30 afterwards. They include 10 two-ounce containers of chili, including one audience choice vote for best chili, one craft beer or wine, a $5 betting voucher, club house admission, access to trackside seating, a racing program and a wagering tip sheet.

Santa Anita Park is located at 285 E. Huntington Drive, Arcadia. Call (626) 5747223 or visit santaanita.com.

PARALLEL PARTIES LA’s Chinatown and Alhambra celebrate Chinese New Year Saturday The two biggest parties in the Los Angeles Chinese community will ring in the Year of the Pig on Saturday.

The main event is LA’s 120th annual Golden Dragon Parade and Festival. Presented by the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, the parade entertains thousands of attendees both along the parade route and watching on local television each year, making it the premiere cultural event in the Southern California Asian-American community.

Since the mid-1980s, the Golden Dragon Parade has expanded to include almost two dozen floats, multiple marching bands, various dignitaries, entertainers, local business leaders and cultural groups. The parade theme emphasizes ethnic diversity, Chinese culture and exposure to ChineseAmerican businesses, while remaining a rich and diverse experience for Angelenos of all ages and backgrounds.

The main event is the Golden Dragon Parade, which runs from 1 to 3 p.m. from Hill and Ord streets to Broadway and Cesar Chavez Avenue. Call (213) 6170396 or visit lagoldendragonparade.com.

Alhambra hosts the largest San Gabriel Valley event with the Alhambra Lunar New Year Festival, also on Feb. 9, featuring more than 250 food and craft booths, lion dances, kung fu demonstrations and other performances across two stages.

The event takes place on Valley Boulevard in Alhambra, between Almansor Street and Garfield Avenue. Visit alhambralunarnewyear.com. ■

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THIS VALENTINE’S DAY, REMEMBER YOUR MATE’S EMOTIONAL HEALTH IS CRUCIAL TO YOUR OWN Dear Patti, My wife, Charlotte, keeps saying she wants to “spice up” our relationship. She suggested that we go on a weekly date night. I guess I’ve been putting it off, but now Valentine’s Day is coming up and Charlotte expects it to be this big kickstart for new regularly scheduled dates.

I’ve never been a big fan of Valentine’s Day. To me, it feels unnatural, superfi cial and commercial. There’s too much pressure, and it seems like more of an obligation than something I look forward to. One day a year is bad enough, and now Charlotte wants to replicate it every week.

I love her, but it feels contrived to force romance onto a calendar.

How am I supposed to date my own wife?

— Jordan Dear Jordan, While going out on a romantic date is not the answer to all the problems that can arise in a marriage, it may be helpful in your situation, especially if your wife is responding so positively to the idea.

Jordan, imagine the scenario that a single man sees a beautiful woman, gets up the courage to ask her out, and she accepts. The combination of excitement, anticipation, and amorous, adoring attitude of that man is what your wife is looking for.

These feelings are not “contrived” but rather allowed to flow because you have taken the time to make it feel special.

It’s important not to come across with a blasé attitude or treat these dates like chores or tasks. No matter how elaborate or creative you are in your planning, your wife won’t fi nd the experience to be genuinely intimate if she senses you’re only doing this as a duty.

If it has been a while since the two of you have felt close, the idea of renewing your early courtship rituals may seem forced at fi rst. In reality, though, those rituals are life-giving to the marriage.

Write down a list of activities you think would be naturally fun and enjoyable for both of you. And remember — creating memorable dates that make the two of you smile doesn’t have to be expensive or complex. When out on date night, never talk about anything you wouldn’t talk about on a fi rst date. First-date couples, for instance, usually don’t talk about unpaid bills or their badly behaved children. You shouldn’t either.

Converse about issues of the moment, such as the meal you’re being served or the movie you just saw, your feelings about each other, and your goals and dreams.

Dates don’t have to be weekly, but in order to be most effective they should be at least twice a month. This is an opportunity, not an obligation. Enjoy it!

In addition to your romantic evenings, surprise her with a random gift every four to six weeks. Doing it more often may be viewed as a ritual and could lose impact; giving less frequently, however, might be perceived as less enthusiastic. Strive for variety: a handwritten poem, a new vacuum cleaner, a certificate to a spa.

Greeting cards that personally resonate with her are good, too, such as a photo card of horses if that’s her favorite animal, or maybe a card picturing a jazz musician after you’ve taken her to a jazz club. If your wife sees something she loves, like a piece of jewelry or a book, go back and get it when you’re alone and surprise her with it a month later.

Remember the romantic gestures you used to do when you were fi rst together, like bringing her coffee in bed or holding hands while driving? Reinstate those actions and think up new ones.

Lastly, treat your wife’s self-esteem like a rare, fragile treasure. Be quick to support and believe in her, especially when she’s having trouble believing in herself.

Even if you can get away with it, never put her down. That is like slashing a rare painting that you just bought for a million dollars. In truth, you have entrusted your life to her and that’s worth a whole lot more. Remember, her emotional health is crucial to yours.

Happy Valentine’s Day! ■ Patti Carmalt-Vener, a faculty member with the Southern California Society for Intensive Short Term Psychotherapy, has been a psychotherapist in private practice for 23 years and has an office in Pasadena.

Contact her at (626) 584-8582 or email pcarmalt@aol.com. Visit her website, patticarmalt-vener.com.

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FILM RE-REMAKE

The Pasadena Senior Center, 85 E. Holly St., Pasadena, screens free films at 1 p.m. on select Fridays. Friday’s film is the newest version of “A Star Is Born” (2018), starring Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga. Call (626) 795-4331 or visit pasadenaseniorcenter.org.

ALTADENA HISTORY

The Altadena Library, 600 E. Mariposa St., Altadena presents author Jeffrey C. Stewart and historian Michelle Zack discussing “Crucible of Art: Altadena as a Special Place in Black History,” a discussion highlighting the works of famed Altadenans Octavia Butler and Charles White and the philosophical ideas of Alain Locke, from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday. Free.

Call (626) 798-0833 or visit altadenalibrary.org.

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‘SCREAMING RELEVANCE’ PREVIEWS OF A NOISE WITHIN’S TAKE ON SHAKESPEARE’S ‘OTHELLO’ BEGIN SUNDAY

BY BLISS BOWEN

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hat happens when you love or trust the wrong person? What are the consequences when a good man makes bad choices?

And when you talk and talk and talk and still can’t communicate, what do you do?

Those serpentine questions writhe within Shakespeare’s “Othello,” currently in rehearsal at A Noise Within. While preserving the tragedy’s textual integrity, the production challenges common preconceptions of the titular, romantically insecure Moorish general of the Venetian army; his young wife, Desdemona; and Iago, the longtime military aide whose venomous manipulations cause Othello to kill what he loves.

“There’s a level of isolation and loneliness” grounding the intense connection between Othello and Desdemona, says Wayne Carr, the classically trained actor portraying Othello. It’s an astute insight into

characters others consider blessed by fortune. That includes “honest Iago,” played by Michael Manuel, who turns on Othello after the latter denies him an expected promotion. Director Jessica Kubzansky acknowledges that some scholars have called Iago “a motive-less malignancy,” but she rejects that characterization.

“The story that I see in the text is about the terrible power of love when it’s thwarted,” she explains. “When Othello says at the end that he has ‘loved not wisely but too well,’ most people assume he is talking about Desdemona — but I think he is equally talking about his brother, Iago, because they [fought] in the wars together. They have had each other’s backs.”

Desdemona is traditionally depicted as submissive, yet she defies her politically powerful father to elope with Othello. Actress Angela Gulner approvingly calls her “a rebel.”

Just Gentlemen (fredcichy. com) play music of the 1990s, 2000s, alternative rock and pop covers at 10 p.m. Saturday at Kings Row Gastropub, 20 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. No cover. Call (626) 793-3010 or visit kingsrowpub.com.

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or visit edwinmills.com.

Judy Wexler (judywexler. com) sings jazz at 7 p.m.

Tuesday at Edwin Mills

by Equator, 22 Mills Place, Pasadena. No cover. Call (626) 564-8656

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‘SCREAMING RELEVANCE’ CONTINUED FROM PAGE 19 “She has very strong moral values and really knows who she is and is very smart,” notes Gulner, who will also portray Medea in A Noise Within’s spring staging of Mary Zimmerman’s “Argonautika.” “I think she sees herself as a full equal to Othello. She worships the ground he walks on, and he worships the ground she walks on.

It begins as a very equally yoked relationship. …

“There are arguments to be made about Desdemona being very naïve, and I do think she is a privileged white woman, and she hasn’t experienced nearly as much of the world as, say, [Iago’s wife] Emilia has.

But her choice to love so fully and with all of her being I think makes her strong, as opposed to weak. It just happens that Iago knows how to abuse people’s strengths and is able to take advantage of that.”

Therein lies the tragedy. The interracial relationship between Othello and Desdemona no longer shocks audiences as it did when Paul Robeson and Peggy Ashcroft portrayed the couple in 1930. But perceptions linger that the jealous Othello reinforces “angry black man” stereotypes, and it consequently remains one of the most mettle-testing and simultaneously most controversial roles for actors in the Shakespearean canon.

“It’s not as shocking, not as dangerous here, in this particular place we live in,” Maryland native Carr says of Othello and Desdemona’s relationship, adding that in certain parts of the country their relationship would still trigger looks and comments. “But we’re seeing a lot more racial activity, a lot more hate groups developing, in our world today.

“The potential that we have with this play is to show people how far we have come and yet how far we haven’t come. We’re babies in our evolution. We’re slowly healing. We’re slowly fixing things. There are still residual issues we have. Life is a process. That’s what I’m learning from the play, and it’s a wonderful thing.”

“Othello” has received myriad theatrical and cinematic treatments since it was written in (presumably) 1603. That includes inspired offshoots such as actor/ playwright Keith Hamilton Cobb’s solo play “American Moor,” which addresses race — and artistic autonomy — in America via the conceit of an African-American actor auditioning for “Othello” for an offstage, white director. (Cobb will perform “American Moor” on the 20 PASADENA WEEKLY | 02.07.19

“Othello” set on March 27.)

“To be completely honest, a lot of my black actor friends who enjoy performing Shakespeare don’t necessarily like ‘Othello,’” Carr states. “Because everybody goes, ‘Oh, you do Shakespeare? You should play Othello, that’s the black role.’” He admits that he was very judgmental toward Othello, until he had the opportunity to play him. Now, he’s more compassionate.

“I’m realizing more and more that he’s just like me and every other person that I know,” he says. “We have our flaws. We have our issues. And he, in a lot of cases, is trying to better himself. Here’s this grown man who hasn’t been in many relationships, he’s finally getting married, and it’s so foreign it makes him almost childlike. [Laughs] He doesn’t know how to deal with it.

Whereas war and fighting, he understands that negotiation and push-pull.”

Racism and sexism are “in the backbone” of the play, Gulner says, while lauding its complicated portrait of humanity and the possibilities opened up by the production’s multicultural cast. Issues of privilege — racial, economic or gender-based — are inescapable. Kubzansky says the play feels “shockingly contemporary,” which explains her decision to present it in modern dress and settings, with Venice standing in for Washington, DC, and Cypress representing Afghanistan.

“There’s no point in doing theater that doesn’t speak to us today,” she says. “I want everybody who shows up to see the play to see their world.”

“There’s a lot of political conversation to be had around this play. One of its primary refrains is about reputation, and how easily a man’s reputation is lost. In a world where a false tweet can change the way a person is perceived forever, and in the ‘post-truth’ country that we live in right now, the ways in which falsehoods get perpetrated is so powerful that it just feels like this is talking about right now. There isn’t a section of this play that doesn’t have screaming relevance to our world right this second.” n “Othello” begins previews at A Noise Within, 3352 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, then officially opens 8 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 16, and runs through April 28; $25-$91. Info: (626) 356-3100. Anoisewithin.org

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PASADENA, SOUTH PASADENA & ALTADENA 1881 Bar 1881 E. Washington Blvd., Pasadena (626) 314-2077 facebook.com/1881bar Fridays—Live jazz Saturdays—Gypsie jazz Wednesdays—Reggae The Blue Guitar Arroyo Seco Golf Course 1055 Lohman Lane, South Pasadena (323) 769-3500 blueguitar.club Thursday— The Boulevard Bar 3199 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena (626) 356-9304 blvdbar.com Fridays—Drag performances hosted by Tia Wanna every Friday Cabrera’s Mexican Cuisine 655 N. Lake Ave., Pasadena (626) 795-0230 cabreras.com Thursdays—Live jazz Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays—Karaoke

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t’s Grammy week, aka that annual season of simultaneous aggravation (freeway traffic) and appreciation (multiple concert choices) that comes with living in a music mecca. The bad news (for fans) is that at press time charismatic Pink Martini vocalist Storm Large’s Valentine’s Day “Storm at Large” show sold out at Boston Court. The good news is that there are alternatives this week for those needing a fix of strong women artists with distinctive voices and songs. (For fashionminded music fans, there’s also the Grammy Museum’s “Diamond in a Rhinestone World” exhibit of country icon Dolly Parton’s costumes.)

Last fall Norah Jones and fellow jazz- and country-loving singer-songwriters Sasha Dobson and Catherine Popper revived their side project, Puss N Boots, with an East Coast tour they’re now bringing West. As with Jones’ numerous other projects, their music is melodic and tasteful; the trio’s 2014 Blue Note album “No Fools, No Fun” showcased their penchant for spare arrangements.

The trio brings its shimmering harmonies to the Lodge Room, 104 N. Ave 56, Highland Park, at 7 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 9; $25. pussnbootsmusic.com, lodgeroomhlp.com That same night, singer-

songwriter Caroline Spence will return to Hotel Café, this time on the main stage with Ron Pope. In the few years since the Nashville-based Springsteen fan played Altadena’s Coffee Gallery Backstage, she’s racked up accolades and signed a label deal with Rounder. That she’s handily carrying on the legacies of inspirations like Patty Griffin and Emmylou Harris is certified

by Harris’ appearance on the title track of Spence’s third album, “Mint Condition,” due May 3.

Expect to hear that and hopefully the Joshua Tree-inspired “Angels or Los Angeles” Saturday.

7 and 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, at Hotel Café, 1623 ½ Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood; limited tickets available at the door. Info: (323) 461-2040. carolinespencemusic. com, hotelcafe.com Sunday afternoon will find busy actress and self-described “Americana rock ‘n’ roll queen” Emily Zuzik celebrating her birthday with a concert-like set at the Old Oak Cellars wine-tasting space in Pasadena. Opening for Songwriter Serenade showcase originator J.C. Hyke, Zuzik will be accompanied by invaluable bassist/producer Ted Russell Kamp and guitarist Dan Wistrom.

Expect funny stories about motherhood and strong new tunes from

the album Zuzik’s been recording at Kamp’s Highland Park studio.

Zuzik performs at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, at Old Oak Cellars, 2620 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena; $20 advance/$25 at the door. emilyzuzik.com, inwineinc.com/cellarsessions/ Another soulful LA artist, Jennah Bell, has been heeding the “less is more” maxim, keeping live dates rare and focusing on marketing. She is gearing up for a European promotional tour, but if hopping a plane for London doesn’t fit in your travel plans, check out the mix of folky balladry and R&B groovers on her debut album “Anchors & Elephants,” due Feb. 22.

Last but not least, spitfire country artist and SiriusXM Outlaw Country host Elizabeth Cook’s acoustic tour with Foo Fighter Chris Shiflett and hit songwriter Kendell Marvel hits the Resident next Wednesday. Expect twang, irreverence, and fringe.

At the Resident, 428 S. Hewitt St., downtown LA, at 8 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 13; $20. Info: (213) 628-7503. Elizabeth-cook. com, residentdtla.com n At the Resident, 428 S. Hewitt St., downtown LA, at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13; $20. Info: (213) 628-7503. Elizabeth-cook. com, residentdtla.com

Coffee Gallery Backstage 2029 N. Lake Ave., Altadena (626) 798-6236 coffeegallery.com Thursday—The Salty Suites w/David Starr Friday—Coco Dolenz Sunday—The Miskey Mountain Boys Wednesday—The Roadhouse Series: Americana Women

72 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena (626) 219-6054 derwolfskopf.com Fridays—“Night Court” features Deejay Kind Cromang spinning vinyl soul, funk, disco and boogie Edwin Mills by Equator 22 Mills Place, Pasadena (626) 564-8656 edwinmills.com Friday—David Sierra Trio Saturday—Bri Sarikcioglu Tuesday—Judy Wexler Wednesday—Mandy Kemp El Portal Restaurant 695 E. Green St., Pasadena (626) 795-8553 elportalrestaurant.com Fridays—Mariachi México Saturdays—Alanniz Sundays—Mariachi Bella Ice House 24 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena (626) 577-1894 icehousecomedy.com Thursday—Laugh Lounge Friday—Hollywood Comes to Pasadena; The Good, The Bad and The Funny w/Fernando Flores; Comedy Madness w/Mike Quu Saturday—Pauly Shore; Cool Beans Comedy; Sunday—Comic Cure Class Clowns; Hypnotist Mark Sweet Wednesday—Wednesday Night Live w/Rudy Moreno Kings Row Gastropub 20 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 793-3010 kingsrowpub.com Thursday—Thirsty Thursday Friday—Vibe Band Saturday—Just Gentlemen Sunday—Reggae Sunday w/My Reggae Band; Shake Up Sundays w/Jessica Ash

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COCO DOLENZ VISITS COFFEE GALLERY BACKSTAGE FRIDAY

Coco Dolenz, sister of Micky Dolenz of The Monkees, makes a return visit to Coffee Gallery Backstage Friday with a sample of her cabaret show “Songs on My Music Stand.”

The stop in Altadena comes in between Coco’s shows with Mickey’s solo act and those with Micky and fellow former Monkee Mike Nesmith, who tour the country performing the music of their former band.

Coco boasts her own unique style, a composite of music from the Great American Songbook, blues and jazz. She’s been performing professionally for more than three decades.

Coco is joined Friday by pianist, singer and songwriter Alex Jules, and guitarist Peter Andrews.

Visit cocodolenz.com. — John Sollenberger Music starts at 8 p.m. Friday at Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N. Lake Ave., Altadena.

Tickets are $20. Call (626) 798-6236 for tickets and visit coffeegallery.com for information.

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BETTER OBLIVION COMMUNITY CENTER, Better Oblivion Community Center (Dead Oceans): HHH

An unexpected folk-pop collaboration from Conor Oberst and Phoebe Bridgers that, not unexpectedly, has the comfortable appeal of friends sitting around making music. “Exception to the Rule” and “Sleepwalkin’” rattle with nervous energy but the strongest tracks are the most relaxed, and benefit from the duo’s easy vocal chemistry and lyrical focus. Highlights: the melodic “Service Road,” “My City” (“Risk it all on the game of chance/ Chasing love like an ambulance”), “Dylan Thomas” (“The truth is anybody’s guess/ These talking heads are saying/ ‘The king is only playing/ A game of four-dimensional chess’”).

Betteroblivioncommunitycenter.org

SALIF KEITA, Un Autre Blanc (Naïve): HHH½

A purportedly final album from the legendary Malian artist before he retires to focus on his Foundation for Albinism. Musically, it smoothly blends West African folk melodies and percussion with pop production and guests like Angelique Kidjo. Less soulful and contemplative than 2002’s “Moffou” or 2009’s “La Différence,” it’s pleasing in the way of a social community dance, with mellow rhythms and Keita’s expressively “golden” voice — like velvet rolled in fine sand — bringing people together. Highlights: the hopeful “Syrie,” “Ngamale (featuring Ladysmith Black Mambazo).” salifkeita. net, salifkeita.us

MEOWMEOWZ! Retro ‘80s Thrift Shop 2423 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 798-6969 facebook.com/meowmeowz Fridays and Saturdays—Live music every Friday and Saturday; all ages welcome

tboylestavern.com Sunday—Geeks Who Drink Trivia Tuesday—Geeks Who Drink Trivia

Old Towne Pub 66 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena (626) 577-6583 theoldtownepub.com Live music most nignts of the week

Arcadia Blues Club 16 E. Huntington Drive, Arcadia (626) 447-9349 arcadiabluesclub.com Friday—Jason Robert Band; JJ Gunn Saturday—Albert Cummings; JJ Gunn

Pasadena Ballroom Dance Association 73 N. Hill Ave., Pasadena (626) 799-5689 pasadenaballroomdance.com Saturday—Saturday Swing Dance features Lil’ Mo & the Dynaflos Plate 38 2361 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 793-7100 plate38.com Fridays & Saturdays—Live music on select Fridays & Saturdays The Mixx 443 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 500-0021 themixxpasadena.com Thursday—Louis Van Taylor Band Friday—Jazz Zone Tuesday—The Healers The Rose Paseo Colorado 245 E. Green St., Pasadena (888) 645-5006 wheremusicmeetsthesoul.com Thursday—Ozzmania Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath tribute Friday—The English Beat Saturday—The Smithereens w/Marshall Crenshaw Sunday— Soulful Sunday Brunch T. Boyle’s Tavern 37 N. Catalina Ave., Pasadena (626) 578-0957

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The Buccaneer 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre (626) 355-9045 https://www.facebook.com/Buccaneer-847437898642883/ Wednesday—Wednesday Night Platter Party: Bring your fave vinyl to be spun on turntable First Cabin 46 E. Huntington Drive, Arcadia (626) 446-2575 Fridays-Saturdays—Pat O’Brien & the Priests of Love exalt the blues and classic rock The Granada 17 S. First St., Alhambra (626) 227-2572 thegranadala.com Thursday—Deejay Zonik; Deejay Marco Friday—Live music w/Son Y Clave; Top Social Salsa Competition; Deejay Vince; Deejay Picoso; Deejay Miro Saturday—Live music w/Granada All Star Orquestra; Deejay Jojo; Deejay Vince; Deejay Miro Sunday—Cuban Timba Salsa Party w/Deejay Warapo J.C. Hyke Songwriter Serenade Matt Denny’s Ale House 145 E. Huntington Drive, Arcadia (626) 462-0250 mattdennys.com, jchyke.com Tuesday—Lovefest 2 w/The Tall Men Group Pizza Place California 303 S. Mission Drive, San Gabriel

(626) 570-9622 facebook.com/pizzaplaceca Sundays—Open mic the first three Sundays of every month Villa Catrina 251 N. Santa Anita Ave., Arcadia (626) 294-1973 villacatrina.com Thursdays—Comedy open mic every first and third Thursday of the month Wednesdays—Karaoke w/Deejay Zary

WEST OF PASADENA Colombo’s Restaurant 1833 Colorado Blvd., Eagle Rock (323) 254-9138 colombosrestaurant.com Thursday—Trifecta Friday—Steve Thompson Monday—Eric Ekstrand Trio Tuesday—Tom Armbruster Wednesday—Jimmy Spencer & Karen Hernandez Days Inn Lounge 450 Pioneer Drive, Glendale (323) 259-5900 tommydodson.com Fridays—Tommy Dodson and friends present Cabaret Fridays The Oak and Vine 117 E. Harvard St., Glendale (818) 507-7011 theoakandvine.com Live music most nights of the week Winchester Room 6522 San Fernando Road, Glendale (818) 241-5475 thewinchesterroom.com Friday—Karaoke Saturday—Karaoke n

MERCURY REV, Bobbie Gentry’s ‘The Delta Sweete’ Revisited (Partisan/Bella Union): HHH½

Recorded in the wake of her career-defining classic “Ode to Billie Joe,” Bobbie Gentry’s 1968 album “The Delta Sweete” was similarly informed by her Mississippi upbringing. Mercury Rev’s inspired reprisal of that swampy song cycle honors it with spacious, often psychedelic arrangements that reinforce its rustic settings while complementing diverse vocalists (including Phoebe Bridgers, Rachel Goswell and Lucinda Williams). Not all possess Gentry’s husky warmth, but most mix sensuality with stylistic polish — notably Norah Jones’ enticing reading of “Okolona River Bottom Band,” Hope Sandoval’s dreamy transformation of Jimmy Reed’s “Big Boss Man,” and Margo Price’s delivery of “Sermon” like a sinner who’s heard “the shufflin’ of angel’s feet.” mercuryrev.com

THE DIP, The Dip Delivers (self-released): HHHH

“Truth in advertising” could well be the subtitle here, as the Seattle-based soul septet make good on the promise of their singles and live shows.

Hooky tracks like previously issued groover “Sure Don’t Miss You,” the funky single “Advertising,” “She Gave Me the Keys,” the encouraging “Atlas” and sinuous instrumental “Sea Snake” charm with sparkling arrangements (electric guitars, horns, percussion) and — particularly in the case of “Keys” — infectiously upbeat spirit. RIYL to dance like you’re at a ’60s sock hop or need a musical pick-me-up. thedipmusic.com 22 PASADENA WEEKLY | 02.07.19

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THE SMITHEREENS ROCK ’80S STYLE AT THE ROSE The Smithereens, a band that climbed the charts with a number of hard-rocking songs, relive the glory days of the 1980s and ’90s Saturday at The Rose.

Formed in 1980 in New Jersey, The Smithereens gained fame with various songs throughout the ensuing two decades, including “Blood and Roses,” “A Girl Like You” and “Behind the Wall of Sleep.” Over the years, they’ve continued to perform and record, boasting a huge list of albums and singles.

Saturday night, original members Dennis Diken on drums, Jim Babjak on guitar and bassist Mike Mesaros are joined on lead vocals by special guest, Marshall Crenshaw. Original lead vocalist and founding member Pat DiNizio passed away in 2017.

Visit officialsmithereens.com. — John Sollenberger Doors open at 6 p.m. and music starts at 7 p.m. Saturday at The Rose, 245 E. Green St., Pasadena. Tickets are $28 to $58. Call (888) 645-5006 or visit wheremusicmeetsthesoul.com.

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Matthew Grondin and Philip Proctor in The Cripple of Inishmaan

More Wicked Than Violent

ANTAEUS THEATRE BRINGS OSCAR-WINNING SCREENWRITER MARTIN MCDONAGH’S EARLY STAGE WORK TO LIFE WITH ‘THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN’

BY CARL KOZLOWSKI British writer Martin McDonagh made a stunning worldwide splash in 2018 when he won the Best Original Screenplay Oscar for his unlikely hit “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.” That tale of a mother’s quest to find her teen daughter’s killer and the many devastating events along the way managed to find some dark laughs along with stunning moments of violence and superbly written dialogue, a combination that made millions sit up and take notice.

But before McDonagh moved into the film world (he’s also made the indie gems “In Bruges” and “Seven Psychopaths”), he was an acclaimed playwright in his native land. Now that “Billboards” has earned him worldwide repute, theaters around the globe are rediscovering his stage works— a trend that Glendale’s Antaeus Theatre is building off with its current production of McDonagh’s “The Cripple of Inishmaan,” running through March 11.

Inspired by the real-life filming of the documentary “Man of Aran” — director Robert J. Flaherty’s seminal 1934 documentary about the primitive way of life on the barren, limestone islands in Galway Bay — McDonagh’s dark comedy is set on the small Aran Island community of Inishmaan. There, the inhabitants are excited to learn of a Hollywood film crew’s arrival in neighboring Inishmore

to shoot the film. “Cripple” Billy Claven, eager to escape the gossip, poverty and boredom of Inishmaan, vies for a part in the film, and to everyone’s surprise, the orphan and outcast gets his chance.

“He had a reputation for quite a long time as a playwright before he did film, and they all had a sense of wickedness and humor or violence and humor in them,” says Stephen Robman, who directs this production. “This has far less violence than others where a hand gets severed or someone gets burned onstage. This is wicked more than violent and the humor is the preponderant tone in the play. Some of the others are so downright cruel they’re rough to sit through.

“Since we live in Los Angeles, the engine of the plot is even more fun than it might be in Kansas City,” Robman adds. “McDonagh uses the presence of the crew being there while they’re unbeknownst to the characters as a plot device that energizes the younger people in the play as an escape from this island of rock and mud. The crippled boy in town wants to be part of it and the town laughs at him, because they feel what use is there for a crippled boy? But he has the last laugh.”

The play continues Antaeus’ tradition of partner-casting all their productions, with two actors alternating

performance dates in each of the leading roles. The reason for the practice is that Antaeus was formed and is still driven by many regularly working TV and film actors in its repertory cast, and having every role ready to be performed by two different people each night helps everyone involved to be able to take a night off from a play to finish a night shoot.

“Theaters always have understudies but because these actors are so in demand for high-paying film and TV jobs, this was set up to guarantee their hard work learning the play is rewarded instead of understudies risking never getting on,” says Robman, who has directed one other play for the 21-yearold actors’ ensemble. “That way the commitment to do the work is paid off by knowing you’ll perform. You could say you’re doing double the work as director. It’s not quite double but you also have to deal with the extra wrangling of personalities. I tell each of the two actors in any role ‘you can do whatever you want different from your partner, as long as it’s not so different I have to relight the scene.’” n “The Cripple of Inishmaan” runs through Mar. 11 at Antaeus Theatre Company, 110 E. Broadway, Glendale. Tickets are $35. Call (818) 506-1983 or visitantaeus.org.

The Blue Guitar Arroyo Seco Golf Course 1055 Lohman Lane, South Pasadena blueguitar.club The club at Arroyo Seco Golf Course presents the Mark Goldenberg Trio at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 general admission, $17 for table seating, available on the website.

Cancer Support Community 76 E. Del Mar Blvd., Ste. 215 Pasadena (626) 796-1083 cscpasadena.org Cissy Brady-Roger discusses ways for cancer patients to hold it together while their worlds are falling apart, including challenges to belief systems and values, and to explore ways to recover stability and grow through a crisis. It runs from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Free, but call for reservations.

The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino (626) 405-2100 huntington.org A Curator Tour of the exhibition “Rituals of Labor and Engagement” features Jennifer Watts, curator of photography and visual culture at the Huntington, and Pilar Tompkins Rivas, director of the Vincent Price Art Museum, starting at 5 p.m. Admission is $20, or $15 for members. Visit huntington.org/calendar to register.

Lake Avenue Church 393 N. Lake Ave., Pasadena (626) 844-4721 lakeave.org A Goldline Noon Concert features the Kairos Piano Trio performing classical and popular piano trio music, with pianist Duane Funderburk, violinist Carrie Rehkopf, cellist John Michel and dancers from the church, from $12:05 to 12:45 p.m. Free.

Pasadena Public Library, Central Branch 285 E. Walnut St., Pasadena (626) 744-4066 pasadenapubliclibrary.net Paddy Hirsch discusses and signs “The Devil’s Half Mile” at 7 p.m.

Pasadena Senior Center 85 E. Holly St., Pasadena (626) 795-4331 pasadenaseniorcenter.org Representatives of Huntington Hospital discuss ways to keep your heart healthy at 10 a.m. Cultural Thursday features Tom Laskey and Sandy Mansson starring in A.R. Gurney’s play, “Love Letters,” starting at 2 p.m. The Rediscovering Hope support group for those grieving the death of a loved one meets at 3 p.m. Thursday and Feb. 28. Thursday is the deadline for reservations for the center’s Valentine’s Day luncheon, scheduled for noon to 2 p.m. Saturday. It includes a festive luncheon and dancing to the music of the Great American Swing Band. Cost is $12 or $10 for members.

Vroman’s Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 449-5320 vromansbookstore.com A group event features writers presenting and signing “A People’s Future of the United States: Speculative Fiction from 25 Extraordinary Writers” at 7 p.m.

Women’s City Club of Pasadena 160 N. Oakland Ave., Pasadena (626) 796-0560 womenscityclubofpasadena.com The club’s “She Means Business” Happy Hour and member mixer offers an opportunity for guests to get to know members and introduce friends and associates to the club, starting at 5:30 p.m. the first Thursday of each month. Tickets are $15 for members, $20 for non-members. Call or visit the website to RSVP.

FRIDAY Norton Simon Museum 411 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 449-6840 nortonsimon.org

A film, “Orpheus” (1950), by Jean Cocteau, runs from 6 to 7:35 p.m., included in Norton Simon admission of $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, free for students, those 18 and under and members.

Parson’s Nose Theater 95 N. Marengo Ave., Pasadena (626) 403-7667 parsonsnose.com Parson’s Nose Theater presents a preview of “The Servant of Two Masters” at 8 p.m. Friday, with regular performances opening at 8 p.m. Saturday and continuing at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays through March 10. The play,

by Carlo Goldini, known as “The Italian Molière,” is the farcical tale of Truffaldino, who takes on two masters in 1750 Venizia. The tale is filled with passion, murder and disguise. Tickets are $20 to $35.

Pasadena Senior Center 85 E. Holly St., Pasadena (626) 795-4331 pasadenaseniorcenter.org Free films screen at 1 p.m. on select Fridays.

Friday’s film is “A Star is Born” (2018).

Sierra Madre Playhouse Event Vroman’s Hastings Ranch 3729 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena (626) 355-4318 sierramadreplayhouse.org In advance of the Feb. 23 opening of “Tuesdays with Morrie,” the Playhouse hosts Friday for Friends, a pre-Valentine’s Day party celebrating the wisdom and joy of friendship. Guests can meet the cast and creative team of the production while enjoying refreshments starting at 6 p.m. at the bookstore. Free.

USC Pacific Asia Museum 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena (626) 449-2742 pacificasiamuseum.usc.edu The exhibition “Tsuruya Kōkei: Modern Kabuki Prints Revised & Revisited” celebrates the 30th anniversary of the contemporary artist’s first solo show held at the museum in 1989. He is celebrated as one of Japan’s leading contemporary print artists. It goes on view Friday and continues through July 14. In a related event, Conversations @ PAM features Kōkei discussing his creative inspirations and process, in conversation with exhibition curator Dr. Kendall Brown, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Admission is included regular museum admission of $10 general admission, $7 for students and seniors, free for children younger than 12, USC staff and students.

SATURDAY All Saints Church 132 N. Euclid Ave., Pasadena (626) 796-1172 allsaints-pas.org Rev. Angel Kyodo Williams, Zen Buddhist priest, author of “Being Black: Zen and the Art of Living with Fearlessness and Grace,” leads a workshop titled “Radical Dharma” from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Cost is $100. Scholarships are available by calling Ana Camacho at (626) 583-2737 or emailing acamacho@allsaints-pas.org.

Altadena Library 600 E. Mariposa St., Altadena (626) 798-0833 altadenalibrary.org The library and Altadena Heritage present Jeffrey C. Stewart, 2018 National Book Award winner, and historian Michelle Zack discussing “Crucible of Art: Altadena as a Special Place in Black History,” as they highlight the works of famed AfricanAmerican Altadenans Octavia Butler and Charles White and the philosophical ideas of Alain Locke, about whom Stewart wrote his book, “The New Negro: The Life of Alain Locke.” It runs from 2 to 4 p.m. Free.

Altadena Village Makers Pop-Up Valentine Gift Boutique 2545 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Altadena altadenavillagemakers@gmail.com facebook.com/altadena-village-makers Altadena Village Makers, a local group of artists creating unique, hand-made items, hosts the pop-up boutique, offering a variety of Valentine’s Day-related gifts from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. All vendors offer gift wrapping. The boutique is located next to Venice Pizza.

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“The percentage of low-income households remains the same, while the percentage of households with incomes over $200,000 increased. This trend results in a hollowed out middle class.”

In fact, their study shows that the percentage of households with incomes over $200,000 increased by only 1.5 percent and the percentage of those earning between $25,000 and $200,000 decreased from 69.8 percent to 68 percent. So it is inaccurate to say that the middle class is “hollowed out.” Besides, why are gains in income that move middle-class households up the income ladder characterized as a bad thing for them, or for the city?

But the most outlandish conclusions of this study are related to housing.

Housing prices, both homes and rentals, are certainly increasing at a rapid rate.

This is a regional phenomenon.

“Pasadena’s Tale of Two Cities” posits that “The housing developments approved by the city have exacerbated the situation” because they are market rate/expensive.

How? Their postulate is that “As the city adds more high-end housing, landlords in the existing rental units raise rents to get closer to the rents in the pricy new apartments.”

Really? There is less support for this trickle-up theory than there is for the counter theory that adding more supply will exert downward pressure on rents (“fi ltering”), which the authors dismiss.

Worse, this study discounts Pasadena’s 17-year-old Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, which requires that 15 percent of new units be allocated to low- or moderate-income households. This ordinance has in fact produced 577 new affordable units. They describe a “huge Loophole” which allows developers to pay a small in-lieu fee rather than providing the units on site. This “small fee” is actually hundreds of thousands of dollars per project and it has yielded up to $5 million in a single year, which has been invested in producing other affordable units throughout the city.

Pasadena is an affluent city with a diverse population. This diversity is a strength and demonstrates that a non-homogeneous community can succeed. We must overcome very real problems that confront many mid-sized American cities, including rising rents, homelessness, violence and under-resourced public schools. However, the representation that Pasadena is Dickensian community with an uncaring government is intellectually dishonest and simply not true. ■ Terry Tornek is mayor of Pasadena.

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Do these surveys show what the real impact of the last three yearly wage increases has had on businesses with shorter hours of operation, cutbacks on staff scheduling and layoffs, and loss of new hires. No, they don’t.

The questions often asked by the surveyors, though not necessarily misleading, are often broad-brushed, soliciting a yes or no answer without delving into the pertinent ramifications that their answers may produce. The same survey template that might be used in Seattle or San Francisco might not work in Pasadena. In a city that has arguably more restaurants and nonprofits per capita than any city in the United States, how could it work? It wouldn’t be an apple to apples comparison. No matter how hard you may try to make it work, one size doesn’t fit all. What won’t be represented in most of these surveys are the real examples of what the small businesses have had to do to protect their employees and to sustain their businesses.

At Robin’s Woodfi re BBQ, the restaurant that I own, we are now closed four days a week and open only on weekends. We cut back our staff by attrition from 30 to 22.

Nobody got laid off. Our fulltime staff schedules were protected by staff members working off premise at festivals and catering. The front of the house staff was given a month notice of schedule reductions so they could pick up replacement hours at other restaurants where they worked. Almost every server also worked at another restaurant. We did not hire any new employees to replace those who left due to moving out of the area or because of school obligations. In total, we reduced our work schedule approximately 300 hours per week. Nobody at Robin’s makes the minimum wage except for tipped employees. We also pay the higher mandated minimum wage for 26-plus employees even though at 21 employees we are in the lower tier wage scale.

This example of sustaining a business and protecting employees is being repeated by almost every restaurant that I know of in Pasadena, and they will share their story.

The bottom line is we have less employees working fewer hours. Numbers don’t lie.

What is fair? I ask the City Council to not have any preconceived notions regarding their ultimate vote pertaining to the wage review and to truly understand that we are not the enemy. There is no enemy in this issue, just a difference of opinion based on opinions on one side and facts on the other. ■ Robin Salzer is a small business owner, a former City Council candidate, a former city commissioner, and founder of the Pasadena Hot Meal Program.

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Caltech’s Beckman Auditorium Michigan Avenue south of Del Mar Boulevard, Pasadena (626) 395-4652 events.caltech.edu The high-definition film “The Great Feast” explores how the arrival of spring sunshine triggers an explosion of life in Alaska’s coastal waters, as humpback whales and their calves arrive from Hawaii to spend the summer feasting and resident sea lions take full advantage of the bounty, avoiding killer whales before the harsh winter returns. The film starts at 3 p.m.

Michael Mazza, graduate student in chemistry, leads a post-screening discussion. Admission is $10.

Descanso Gardens 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge (818) 949-4200 descansogardens.org Descanso’s Night Garden program features various activities from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. once a month, times when the Gardens are normally closed, through the winter and spring. Saturday’s event, “Campfire Stories,” features live music by Rocky Neck Bluegrass, live insect viewing, crafting, star talks, a shadow puppet theater, tours, hot chocolate, grilled cheese and soup. Admission is $15, or $5 for members.

The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino (626) 405-2100 huntington.org The Huntington’s annual Camellia Show and Sale, co-sponsored by the Southern California Camellia Society, features hundreds of blooms, exhibits, expert tips and a chance to view the flowers growing in the Huntington’s gardens, from 1 to 5 p.m.

Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, included in regular Huntington admission of $29 for adults, $24 for seniors, $13 for youth. The exhibition “Celia Paul” showcases paintings by the contemporary British artist, curated by critic Hilton Als, on view Saturday through July 8.

Norton Simon Museum 411 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 449-6840 nortonsimon.org A guided tour visits works of German Modernism from 1 to 2 p.m. Family Day celebrates the Chinese New Year, celebrating the Year of the Pig, as guests view “The Varaha: the Boar Avatar of Vishnu,” then create a popsicle stick puppet of animals they identify with, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. A lecture, “From Carpaccio’s “Saint Ursula to Titian’s ‘Lady in White:’ The Feminine Mystique in Renaissance Venice” by Patricia Fortini Brown, professor emerita of art and archaeology at Princeton University, explores the question of whether women are wives, virgins or courtesans, starting at 4 p.m. All three are included in Norton Simon admission of $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, free for students, those 18 and under and members.

Pasadena Public Library, Linda Vista Branch 1281 Bryant St., Pasadena (626) 744-7278 pasadenapubliclibrary.net Crafters of all ages are invited to decorate a ceramic vase, with all materials provided, starting at 11 a.m.

Call to sign up.

Vroman’s Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 449-5320 vromansbookstore.com Gil Garcetti discusses and signs “Protea: The Magic and the Mystery” at 3 p.m.

SUNDAY All Saints Church 132 N. Euclid Ave., Pasadena (626) 796-1172 allsaints-pas.org Rev. Angel Kyodo Williams preaches at the 9 and 11:15 a.m. services and speaks at 10:15 a.m. in the Rector’s Forum. Jazz Vespers features pianist Russell Ferrante, performing with saxophonist Bob Mintzer, bassist David Hughes and drummer Steve Schaeffer at 5 p.m. Christina Honchell offers a meditation. Email jazz@allsaints-pas.org for information.

Cellar Sessions Old Oak Cellars Winery

2620 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena inwineinc.com The monthly Americana concert features J.C. Hyke and Emily Zuzik, starting with a wine tasting at 3 p.m. and followed by music at 3:45 p.m. Cost is $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Five dollars from the sale of each bottle of wine goes to the Music Cares charity, benefiting musicians in need.

Coleman Chamber Music Concert Caltech’s Beckman Auditorium Michigan Avenue south of Del Mar Boulevard, Pasadena (626) 395-4652 events.caltech.edu The Berlin Philharmonic Wind Quartet performs works by Mozart, Hindemith, Tomasi and Taffanel at 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 to $55.

La Cañada Presbyterian Church 626 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada Flintridge lacanadapc.org Violinist Jacqueline Suzuki and pianist Brendan White perform works by Beethoven, Liszt, Fauré, Messiaen and Debussy from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Free, but a $15 donation is suggested.

Musical Theatre Guild Alex Theatre 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale (818) 243-2539 musicaltheatreguild.com The Musical Theatre Guild presents “Minnie’s Boys,” a musical celebration of Minnie Marx, a super mom, the mother of and the driving force behind the Marx Brothers. She was a vaudeville performer herself, and she coaxed, pushed, pulled and prodded her sons into their famous alter-egos. The score is by Larry Grossman and Hal Hackady. It starts at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $45.

Soulful Sunday Brunch The Rose 245 E. Green St., Pasadena (888) 645-5006 wheremusicmeetsthesoul.com Enjoy a live Motown-style band, gospel choir and mouthwatering brunch from $29 to $58. The $18.50 general admission does not include brunch.

Brunch starts at 10 a.m. and music starts at 11 a.m.

South Pasadena Library Restoration Concert South Pasadena Library Community Room (626) 799-6333 southpasadenaca.gov The Alma Nova Duo performs works by Schubert, da Falla, Piazzolla and Imamovic at 4 p.m. Admission is $20.

Vroman’s Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 449-5320 vromansbookstore.com Independent Writers of Southern California (iwosc. org) presents IWOSC Reads Its Own, as 15 authors read from their works, both published and unpublished, including hilarious monologues, true stories, poetry and other works, starting at 2 p.m.

MONDAY Descanso Gardens 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge (818) 949-4200 descansogardens.org The exhibition “Unusual Views” features works representing new ways of looking at nature in a variety of genres and styles of artwork by more than 82 artists, on view in the Sturt Haaga Gallery from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., starting Monday and continuing through June 9. Admission is included in regular Descanso admission of $9 for adults, $6 for seniors, $4 for children 5 to 12, free for ages 4 and younger.

Pasadena Public Library, Central Branch 285 E. Walnut St., Pasadena (626) 744-4066 pasadenapubliclibrary.net In a STEAM event for teens and adults, guests are invited to give virtual reality a try, using Oculus Rift Touch to walk on Mars, visit the International Space Station or try guided meditation, from 6 to 8 p.m.

TUESDAY Camerata Pacifica The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botani-

cal Gardens 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino (805) 884-8410 cameratapacifica.org The chamber ensemble performs two piano sonatas

by Beethoven and a string quartet by Steve Reich, “Different Trains,” starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $58.

Pasadena Senior Center 85 E. Holly St., Pasadena (626) 795-4331 pasadenaseniorcenter.org Room to Rent: Home Share Workshop for homeowners thinking about renting out a room offers advice on all aspects of the subject at 11 a.m. Seeking a Room: Home Share Workshop for those looking to rent a room starts at 1 p.m. Call to RSVP for both home-sharing workshops. The winter term of the Masters Series with the theme “Exploring Motion Pictures” continues from 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through March 5. Tuesday’s discussion is “Politics and Popular Culture in the Movies”

by Dana Marterella, English instructor at Glendale Community College. Cost is $15 per session.

Vroman’s Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 449-5320 vromansbookstore.com Elizabeth Letts discusses and signs “Finding Dorothy” at 7 p.m.

WEDNESDAY Arcadia Woman’s Club Bingo Fundraiser 324 S. First Ave., Arcadia (626) 287-0232 arcadiawomansclub.org A casual, light-hearted bingo fundraiser to benefit club activities starts at 6 p.m. and us open to the public. Cost is $30 for adults, $35 at the door or $20 for children younger than 12. A no-host beer and wine bar is included, and admission includes sheets for 10 bingo games, dinner, dessert and soft drinks. Call or email Dianne Chapman at dcc6825@aol.com or call or email Cheryl Alberg, (626) 287-2831 or caja2@aol.com.

Book Club of California Discussion Women’s City Club of Pasadena 160 N. Oakland Ave., Pasadena (415) 781-7532 bccbooks.org Photographer and author Jonas Kulikauskas discusses the book, “Yosemite People,” examining the people of the area rather than the nature there.

The discussion also includes a small exhibition of photographs. It runs from 5:30 to 7 p.m., free and open to the public.

Ernest C. Watson Lecture Caltech’s Beckman Auditorium Michigan Avenue south of Del Mar Boulevard, Pasadena (626) 395-4652 events.caltech.edu Elliot Meyerowitz, professor of biology at Caltech, discusses “Plant Growth: How Stem Cells Make Stems” starting at 8 p.m. Free.

The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino (626) 405-2100 huntington.org Robert C. Ritchie, senior research associate at the Huntington, presents a three-part lecture series, “The Art of Early America,” exploring American art from pre-Columbian times to 1800. It runs from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, and Feb. 20 and 27. Cost for the series is $90, $75 for members. Visit huntington.org/calendar to register. William Deverell, professor of history at USC, discusses the regional dimensions of American entrepreneurialism in “The Entrepreneurial Frontier: The West and American Innovation” at 7:30 p.m. Free. No reservations required.

Jericho Road Pasadena Nonprofit Workshop Western Justice Center 55 S. Grand Ave., Pasadena (626) 714-7234 jrpasadena.org Local nonprofit organization Jericho Road Pasadena presents a workshop, “Fundamentals of Nonprofit Governance,” with topics including board basics, the role of the board, an overview of the social

ONGOING Circus Vargas, 777 N. Front St., Burbank presents “The Greatest of Ease,” featuring acrobats, daredevils and trapeze artists in celebration of its 50th anniversary, in homage to the golden era of circus in America. Performances began Jan. 18, continuing through Feb. 3. Times vary. Tickets are $15 to $72, available at circusvargas.com.

Forest Lawn Museum, 1712 S. Glendale Ave., Glendale, presents the exhibition “Women of Vision: National Geographic Photographers on Assignment,” featuring works by 11 inspiring female photojournalists, underscoring the momentous work they have done in bringing narratives from all over the world to the pages of National Geographic. It opened Dec. 11 and remains on view through April 7. Call (323) 340-4545 or visit forestlawn.com.

Norton Simon Museum, 411 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, presents the exhibition “Once Upon a Tapestry: Woven Tales of Helen and Dido.” It

features exquisite tapestries and rare cartoons illustrating two iconic love stories found in the classical epic poems from the “Iliad” and the “Aenid.” It went on view Dec. 7, continuing through May 27. The museum presents an installation of Titian’s “Lady in White,” c. 1561, on loan from the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister in Dresden. The identity of the subject of the painting has eluded scholars for centuries, and has been a highlight of Dresden’s art collection for more than 250 years. It opened Dec. 19 and remains on view through March 25. Call (626) 449-6840 or visit nortonsimon.org.

S[p]ace Gallery, 39 E. Walnut St., Pasadena, presents the exhibition, “The Universe is in Us,” curated by Mark Todd and featuring works of eight artists exploring a mixed media approach, including collage, sculpture, painting and drawing. It opened Dec. 8 and continues through March 31. Visit space.ayzenberg.com.

All Hail the Queen ARETHA FRANKLIN MUSICAL DOCUMENTARY ‘AMAZING GRACE’ OPENS 27H ANNUAL PAN AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL TONIGHT

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The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, may have passed away in 2018, but her legend lives on in a screening of her classic music documentary “Amazing Grace” tonight as the opening night selection of the 27th Annual Pan African Film and Arts Festival. The screening will be presented at the Directors Guild of America Theater Complex, 7920 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles. The red carpet starts at 6 p.m., with the screening at 7:30 p.m.

The film covers the 1972 events in which Franklin brought producer Jerry Wexler, her backup singers, the Rev. James Cleveland, and the legendary Atlantic Records rhythm section to the New Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Watts to record a gospel music double-album before an enthusiastic live audience. The album, “Amazing Grace,” went on to become the top-selling gospel record of all time, Franklin’s most successful album, and one of her most beloved works.

Few realized the performance was filmed, and legal issues prevented its release from ever occurring until tonight’s screening.

This epic opportunity kicks off the 11-day festival, which will otherwise be held at the Cinemark Rave 15 Theatres and Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza in Los Angeles through Feb. 18. The festival features an impressive slate of over 170 new black films from the US and around the world and exhibits more than 100 fine artists and unique craftspeople.

The Cinemark Rave 15 Theatres are located at 3650 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Los Angeles. Call (310) 337-4737 or visit paff.org. sector, and responsibilities of board members. It runs from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost is $45 per person.

Norton Simon Museum 411 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 449-6840 nortonsimon.org Middle School Arts Lab invites those 11 to 14 to view Jan van der Heyden’s “Library Interior with Still Life,” discuss what the objects might tell us about the person to whom the space belongs, what it might feel like to be in it and then create a 3-D model of a space designed by and for them, from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m., included in Norton Simon admission of $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, free for students, those 18 and under and members.

Pasadena Public Library, Central Branch 285 E. Walnut St., Pasadena (626) 744-4066 pasadenapubliclibrary.net Free films screen at 1 p.m. Wednesdays. Wednesday’s film is “Same Time, Next Year” (2004).

Pasadena Public Library, San Rafael Branch

1240 Nithsdale Road, Pasadena (626) 744-7270 pasadenapubliclibrary.net Families are invited to the Wacko Magic Show at 11 a.m.

The Rose 245 E. Green St., Pasadena (888) 645-5006 wheremusicmeetsthesoul.com Make your own music with karaoke in the Lobby Lounge at The Rose Wednesday through Saturday night.

Wine & Song Americana Singer/Songwriter Music Series Arroyo Seco Golf Course 1055 Lohman Lane, South Pasadena blueguitar.club Brad Colerick’s weekly singer-songwriter series features Furious Seasons and Cynthia Carle at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12 general admission, $17 for table seating, available on the website. n

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IPIC THEATERS AT ONE COLORADO PASADENA 42 Miller Alley, (626) 639-2260.

Alita: Battle Angel Thurs. only, 1, 4, 7:15, 10:15 p.m.

Cold Pursuit Fri.-Sat., 1:45, 4:45, 7:45, 10:45 p.m.;Sun. 1, 3:55, 7, 10 p.m.;Mon. 1:45, 4:45, 7:45, 10:45 p.m.;Tues. 1, 4, 7:15, 10 p.m.

Glass Fri.-Sat., 12:35, 3:40, 6:45, 9:50 p.m.;Sun. 12:25, 3:35, 6:45, 9:50 p.m.;Mon. 12:35, 3:40, 6:45, 9:50 p.m.;Tues. 12:45, 3:50, 6:45, 10:15 p.m.

Happy Death Day 2U Wed. 2:15, 5:10, 8, 10:45 p.m.;Thurs. 2:15, 5:15, 8, 10:45 p.m.

Isn’t It Romantic Wed. 1:45, 4:15, 7, 9:30 p.m.;Thurs. 1:35, 4:15, 7, 9:30 p.m.

Joni 75: A Birthday Celebration Sun. only, 3 p.m.

Josh Groban: Bridges From Madison Square Garden Tues. only, 7 p.m.

The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part Fri.-Sat., 1, 1:15, 4, 4:15, 7:15, 10:15 p.m.;Sun. 12:20, 1:15, 4:15, 7:15, 10 p.m.;Mon. 1:15, 4, 4:15, 7:15, 10:15 p.m.;Tues. 1, 1:15, 4, 4:15, 7:15, 10, 10:15 p.m.;Wed. 1, 3:45, 6:45, 9:45 p.m.;Thurs. 2, 4:45, 7:45, 10:30 p.m.

Miss Bala Fri.-Sat., 2, 5, 8, 10:45 p.m.;Sun. 1:45, 4:45, 7:45, 10:30 p.m.;Mon. 2, 5, 8, 10:45 p.m.;Tues. 1:30, 4:30, 7:30, 10:30 p.m.

What Men Want Fri.-Sat., 1:30, 4:30, 7, 7:30, 10:15, 10:30 p.m.;Sun. 1:30, 4:30, 6:15, 7:30, 9:15, 10:30 p.m.;Mon. 1:30, 4:30, 7, 7:30, 10:15, 10:30 p.m.;Tues. 1:45, 4:45, 7:45, 10:45 p.m.;Wed. 1:20, 4:30, 7:30, 10:30 p.m.;Thurs.

1:25, 4:30, 7:30, 10:30 p.m.

LAEMMLE’S PLAYHOUSE 7 673 E Colorado Bl, (626) 844-6500.

2019 Oscar Nominated Shorts: Documentary Fri.-Thurs., 1, 4:15, 7:30 p.m.

Dirty Dancing Wed. only, 7 p.m.

Exhibition on Screen: Young Picasso Mon. 7:30 p.m.;Tues. 1 p.m.

Lords of Chaos Thurs. only, 7:30 p.m.

Pillow Talk Thurs. only, 5:10, 9:45 p.m.

Some Like It Hot Thurs. only, 7:20 p.m.

ARCLIGHT PASADENA 14 280 E Colorado Bl, (626) 568-8888.

Alita: Battle Angel Wed. 7, 9:30, 12 midnight;Thurs. 11 a.m., 1:45, 4:30, 7:15, 10 p.m.

Happy Death Day 2U Wed. 11:45 a.m., 2:45, 5:30, 8, 10:30 p.m.;Thurs. 11:45 a.m., 2:45, 5:30, 8:15, 10:45 p.m.

The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part Fri. 7 p.m.;Sat. 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m.;Sun. 2 p.m.

The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part 3D Fri. only, 3:15 p.m.

What Men Want Fri. only, 8:15 p.m.

When Harry Met Sally...Thurs. only, 7:30 p.m.

2:15, 4:40, 7:05, 9:30 p.m.

The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part Fri.-Sun., 11:15 a.m., 4:25, 7, 9:35 p.m.

The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part 3D Fri.Sun., 1:50 p.m.

The Prodigy Fri.-Sun., 10:30 a.m., 12:45, 3, 5:15, 7:30, 9:45 p.m.

What Men Want Fri.-Sun., 11 a.m., 1:45, 4:30, 7:15, 10 p.m.

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Alita: Battle Angel Wed. 7 p.m.;Thurs. 12:30, 6:45 p.m.

Alita: Battle Angel 3D Wed. 10:10 p.m.;Thurs.

3:40, 9:50 p.m.

Happy Death Day 2U Wed.-Thurs., 11:30 a.m., 2:10, 4:50, 7:30, 10:15 p.m.

Isn’t It Romantic Wed.-Thurs., 11:10 a.m., 1:30, 4, 6:45, 9:20 p.m.

The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part Fri. 11 a.m., 1:45, 7:15, 10 p.m.;Sat. 11 a.m., 1:45, 4:30, 7:15 p.m.;Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m., 1:45, 7:15, 10 p.m.

The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part 3D Fri. 4:30 p.m.;Sat. 10 p.m.;Sun.-Thurs., 4:30 p.m.

What Men Want Fri.-Thurs., 12:15, 3:15, 6:30, 9:30 p.m.

ARCADIA

AMC SANTA ANITA 16 Westfield Shoppingtown Mall,400 Baldwin Ave, (888) 262-4386.

Alita: Battle Angel — An IMAX 3D ExperienceWed. 7, 10 p.m.;Thurs. 10:30 a.m., 1:45, 4:45, 7:45, 10:45 p.m.

Alita: Battle Angel 3D Mon.-Tues., 7 p.m.;Wed. 7:30, 10:30 p.m.;Thurs. 11:45 a.m., 3, 6:30, 9:30 p.m.

BTS World Tour Love Yourself in Seoul Sat.-Sun., 10:40 a.m.

Dirty Dancing (1987) Event Sun. 4, 7 p.m.;Wed. 4, 7 p.m.

Happy Death Day 2U Wed.-Thurs., 11 a.m., 1:45, 4:30, 7:15, 10 p.m.

I Want to Eat Your Pancreas Sun. only, 12:55 p.m.

Isn’t It Romantic Wed.-Thurs., 11:45 a.m., 2:15, 5, 7:30, 10:15 p.m.

The Kid Who Would Be King Sat. only, 10:30 a.m.

The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part Mon. only, 4:25 p.m.

The Metropolitan Opera: Carmen Encore Sat. only, 12:55 p.m.

Miss Bala Tues. only, 7 p.m.

The Prodigy Fri.-Sun., 11:20 a.m., 1:45, 4:25, 6:50, 9:20 p.m.

ALHAMBRA

EDWARDS ALHAMBRA RENAISSANCE STADIUM 14 & IMAX 1 E. Main Street, (626) 300-0107.

Alita: Battle Angel Wed. 7, 10 p.m.;Thurs. 11 a.m., 1:55, 4:50, 7:45, 10:35 p.m.

Alita: Battle Angel — An IMAX 3D Experience Tues. 7 p.m.;Wed. 7:30, 10:30 p.m.;Thurs. 1, 4, 7, 10 p.m.

AquamanFri. only, 11:05 a.m., 10:05 p.m.

BTS World Tour Love Yourself in Seoul Sat.-Sun., 12:55 p.m.

Bumblebee Fri. only, 9:20 p.m.

Cold Pursuit Fri. 11:10 a.m., 2:05, 4:55, 7:45, 10:35 p.m.;Sat.-Thurs., 11:10 a.m., 1:55, 4:45, 7:35, 10:30 p.m.

Dirty Dancing (1987) Event Sun. 4 p.m.;Wed. 7 p.m.

Escape Room Fri. only, 2:30, 5:05, 7:35, 10:30 p.m.

Glass Fri. only, 12:45, 3:50, 7:05, 10:15 p.m.

Green Book Fri. only, 7:20, 10:10 p.m.

Happy Death Day 2U Wed.-Thurs., 11:15 a.m., 1:55, 4:35, 7:15, 9:55 p.m.

Isn’t It Romantic Wed.-Thurs., 12:15, 2:45, 5:15, 8, 10:30 p.m.

Josh Groban: Bridges From Madison Square Garden Tues. only, 7 p.m.

The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part Sat.-Sun., 11 a.m., 1:10, 1:40, 3:50, 4:20, 6:30, 7, 9:45 p.m.;Mon. 11 a.m., 1:40, 3:50, 4:20, 6:30, 7, 9:45 p.m.;Tues. 11:45 a.m., 2:25, 3:50, 5:05, 6:30, 7:45, 10:30 p.m.;Wed. 11:45 a.m., 2:25, 3:50, 5:10, 6:30, 8, 10:45 p.m.;Thurs. 11 a.m., 1:40, 3:50, 4:25, 6:30, 7:15, 10 p.m.

The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part — The IMAX 2D Experience Fri.-Mon., 12 noon, 2:40, 5:20, 8, 10:40 p.m.;Tues. 11 a.m., 1:40, 4:20, 10:30 p.m.;Wed. 11 a.m., 1:45, 4:30 p.m.

The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part 3D Fri. 11:20 a.m., 10:20 p.m.;Sat.-Sun., 10:30 a.m., 9:15 p.m.;Mon.-Thurs., 1:10, 9:15 p.m.

The Metropolitan Opera: Carmen Encore Sat. only, 12:55 p.m.

Miss Bala Fri. only, 11 a.m., 1:55, 4:35, 7:15, 9:55 p.m.

A Nightmare on Elm Street Tues. only, 7:30 p.m.

The Prodigy Fri. 11:30 a.m., 2, 4:40, 7:30, 10:15 p.m.;Sat.-Tues., 11:45 a.m., 2:15, 4:45, 7:15, 9:45 p.m.;Wed.-Thurs., 12 noon, 2:30, 5, 7:30, 10 p.m.

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Fri. only, 11:30 a.m., 2:05, 4:45, 7:25, 10:05 p.m.

They Shall Not Grow Old Fri. only, 11:25 a.m.

The Upside Fri. only, 12:10, 3:15, 6:25, 9:30 p.m.

What Men Want Fri. 11:05 a.m., 1:55, 3:45, 4:50, 6:45, 7:45, 9:40 p.m.;Sat.-Tues., 11:05 a.m., 2, 4:50, 7:45, 10:40 p.m.;Wed.-Thurs., 11 a.m., 1:55, 4:45, 7:40, 10:35 p.m. n

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Alita: Battle AngelWed. 7, 9:45 p.m.;Thurs.

11:15 a.m., 2, 4:45, 7:30, 10:15 p.m.

Happy Death Day 2U Wed.-Thurs., 11:50 a.m.,

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BY CARL KOZLOWSKI

BY CARL KOZLOWSKI

GLASS

Stars: Bruce Willis, Samuel L. Jackson, James McAvoy Length: 129 minutes Directed by: M. Night Shyamalan Rating: PG13 A hybrid sequel to both “Unbreakable” and “Split,” “Glass” fulfills fanboy fantasies. All three leads are terrific as mortal enemies Willis and Jackson have to contend with the unstoppable monster criminal The Horde, played by James McAvoy, in a battle of wits and later brawn while kept under the mysterious watch of a shady psychiatrist.

Grade: A

THE FAVOURITE

Stars: Olivia Colman, Emma Stone, Rachel Weisz Length: 119 minutes Directed by: Yorgos Lanthimos Rating: R This twisted, wildly original historical comedy makes England’s Queen Anne secretly gay, while following the battle of wits and bodies between her prime assistant and a ruthless maid who will stop at no trick to come out on top. The film looks gorgeous, is shockingly funny, and the three Oscar-nominated actresses are clearly having a blast. So will you. Grade: A

ROMA Liam Neeson in Cold Pursuit

‘Cold’ Blooded Thriller

LIAM NEESON’S LATEST ACTION OPUS ‘COLD PURSUIT’ DELIVERS ‘FARGO’-WORTHY DELIGHTS

T

hink of Hollywood’s action movie heroes throughout the first century of film and Liam Neeson likely wouldn’t have sprung to mind at all. He’s got the strong, silent type of the hero archetype down pat, but he had rarely if ever been known for taking part in car chases and gunfights.

That all changed in 2009 with the surprise smash hit “Taken,” in which he played a ruthless CIA agent who would stop at absolutely nothing to save his teenage daughter from the human traffickers who had kidnapped her while on vacation in Paris. Displaying an amazing ability to add punching, kicking, fast driving and gunplay to his sensitive-actor skill set, Neeson stepped into the action-hero void left by the fading fortunes of Bruce Willis, Sylvester Stallone and the fact that Arnold Schwarzenegger was then playing the Governator rather than the Terminator.

The fact that he used to be the lead in artier fare like “Schindler’s List” meant that he generally had deeper scripts than the typical action star. Yet, with a whopping 10 stunt-filled extravaganzas in the course of 10 years, his films were becoming rote, with last year’s “The Commuter” falling into laughable disarray by its finale.

Thankfully, Neeson had the sense to realize a course correction was needed, and he delivers a big one with his latest film, “Cold Pursuit.” Based on a 2014 Norwegian thriller called “In Order of Disappearance” — and directed by the same filmmaker, Hans Petter Moland — the film is a slyly wicked thriller in the vein of the Coen Brothers’ “Fargo” that is packed with clever twists, hilariously nicknamed characters and a totally cheer-worthy quest for justice.

The film follows Neeson as Nels Coxman (yes, there’s jokes about that too), a snowplow driver on the mountain roads an hour or two out of Denver. He lives a quiet, desolate existence in a nice

house with his wife Grace (a vastly underused Laura Dern) and early-20s son Kyle, who works at a small airport nearby.

When Kyle is mistakenly killed one night by a gang of thugs who thought he was involved with stealing 10 kilos of cocaine from a Denver-based drug lord nicknamed Trevor Calcote, aka “Viking” (Tom Bateman), Nels doesn’t take it lightly. Rather, he works his way up a list of guys with nicknames like Speedo, Limbo, Windex and Avalanche, killing each off in hilarious yet cold-blooded fashion.

At the same time, Viking believes that his men are being killed off by one of two rival Native American drug gangs, a female cop from the Marge Gunderson school of law enforcement is getting onto Nels’ trail, and a black hitman called “The Eskimo” whom Nels hires to off the Viking goes rogue. It’s a delicious stew of noir tropes turned upside down, and Moland and the reboot’s screenwriter Frank Baldwin dish it out at a surprisingly measured pace that throws off viewer expectations of relentless fury.

Perhaps the most fun aspect of the film is the way in which it is broken down into distinct segments, named after each villain as they go down — a stylistic move that gave the original film its title. And another impressive facet is the fact that Moland uses stylish cutaways to leave the most brutal moments to viewers’ imaginations — a move that also offers a few dark chuckles as wildly spraying blood spatter keeps ruining all manner of high-end furniture and clothing.

Coming after a January that served up relatively gentle fare, “Cold Pursuit” kicks February off with an impressive bang. Here’s hoping it’s a hit, so that similarly smart shoot-em-ups keep having their shot at the cinema. n

Stars: Yalitza Aparicio, Marina de Tavira, Diego Cortez Length: 135 minutes Directed by: Alfonso Cuaron Rating: R Nominated for ten Oscars and beloved by most critics, this slice of life look at a year in the life of a poor maid working for a wealthy family while facing the prospect of single motherhood is gorgeously shot. But aside from that, it’s slow as molasses and will bore most normal folks to tears. Grade: D

THE UPSIDE

Stars: Kevin Hart, Bryan Cranston, Nicole Kidman Length: 126 minutes Directed by: Neil Burger Rating: PG13 This incredibly inspiring dramedy kicks the new movie year off right, as Kevin Hart plays a struggling man whose life changes when he becomes the caretaker for a paralyzed millionaire with a death wish - and winds up restoring his will to live. Terrific performances, and filled with laughs and (no pun intended) heart. Grade: A

VICE

Stars: Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Steve Carell Length: 132 minutes Directed by: Robert Zemeckis Rating: R Bale is utterly amazing in this off-the-wall biopic of Dick Cheney, who manipulated his way into having more power than any Vice President in history. Writer-director McKay brought the 2008 financial meltdown to vibrant Oscar-winning life in "The Big Short" and makes this nearly as engaging. Grade: B

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PUBLIC NOTICES

The Polytechnic School

admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.

It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its education policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs. Publish: Pasadena Weekly Date:2/7/19

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME AMENDED Case No. 18BBCP00101

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of JUANITA MARIE ALVAREZ, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.)

Petitioner: Juanita Marie Alvarez filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) Juanita Marie Alvarez to MJ Alvarez Keay 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

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OF HEARING: Date: February 15, 2019. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: NCB-A. The address of the court is Burbank Courthouse, 300 East Olive Avenue 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: January 11, 2019.

Darrell Mavis, Judge of the Superior Court. PUBLISH: Pasadena Weekly 1/17/19, 1/24/19, 1/31/19, 2/7/19

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No 19GDCP00022

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of TIMOTHY MARLEN ROGERS, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.)

Petitioner: Timothy Marlen Rogers filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) Timothy Marlen Rogers to Toby Metta Rogers 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: 3/20/2019. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: D The address of the court is Glendale Courthouse, 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: January 23, 2019. Darrell Mavis, Judge of the Superior Court. PUBLISH: Pasadena Weekly 1/31/19, 2/7/19, 2/14/19, 2/21/19

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Introduced by: Councilmember Hampton

The People of the City of Pasadena ordain as follows:

ORDINANCE NO. 7337

SECTION 1. Title 13, Chapter 13.04, Section 13.04.100 of the Pasadena Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 14, CHAPTER 14.16 TO AMEND THE OCCUPANCY INSPECTION PROGRAM AND ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 14.17 ENTITLED “PRESALE SELFCERTIFICATION PROGRAM” The People of the City of Pasadena ordain as follows: SECTION 1. This ordinance, due to its length and corresponding publication costs, will be published by title and summary as permitted by Section 508 of the Charter of the City of Pasadena. The approved summary of this ordinance is as follows: “SUMMARY Ordinance No. 7337. The ordinance amends Pasadena Municipal Code Title 14, Chapter 14.16 to amend the Occupancy Inspection Program and adds a new Chapter 14.17 entitled “Presale Self-Certification Program.” Ordinance No. 7337 shall take effect upon its publication by title and summary. The full text of the ordinance is on file in the Clerk’s Office.”

SECTION 2. The City Clerk is hereby directed to cause a summary of this Ordinance to be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation published and circulated in the City within fi fteen (15) days after its passage, in accordance with Section 36933 of the Government Code; and shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance.

SECTION 3. This ordinance shall take effect upon publication. Signed and approved this 4th day of February, 2019.

Terry Tornek Mayor of the City of Pasadena I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing ordinance was adopted by the City Council of the City of Pasadena at its meeting held this 4th day of February, 2019, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Gordo, Hampton, Madison, Masuda, McAustin, Wilson, Vice Mayor Kennedy NOES: Mayor Tornek ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Date Published: February 7, 2019 Pasadena Weekly Mark Jomsky, CMC City Clerk Introduced by Councilmember Wilson ORDINANCE NO. 7338

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 13, CHAPTER 13.04, SECTION 13.04.100 AND CHAPTER 13.20, SECTION 13,20.270 TO AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL MANAGER OF THE WATER AND POWER DEPARTMENT TO REVISE SERVICE REGULATIONS FROM TIME TO TIME

“13.04.100óService regulations and charges.

A. The General Manager of the Water and Power Department shall, from time to time, approve service regulations and procedures relating to conditions of service, application, administration and interpretation of rates, or to any other provision of this chapter; provided, however, that any proposed new or revised charges or fees for reconnections and for various special services not otherwise provided for in this chapter shall be effective upon adoption thereof by resolution of the City Council. No later than 30 days prior to the effective date of any amendments to such regulations, the proposed amendments shall be posted on PWP’s website and the City Council shall be notifi ed in writing of such proposed amendments.

B. On failure to comply with the service regulations of the department, or to pay charges, or to comply with penalties imposed for such failure as herein provided, electric service may be turned off until the regulations, charges, or said penalties are complied with or payment is made of the amount due.”

SECTION 2. Title 13, Chapter 13.20, Section 13.20.270 of the Pasadena Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: “13.20.270óService regulations and charges.

A. The General Manager of the Water and Power Department shall, from time to time, approve service regulations and procedures relating to conditions of service, application, administration and interpretation of rates, or to any other provision of this chapter; provided, however, that any proposed new or revised charges or fees for reconnections and for various special services not otherwise provided for in this chapter shall be effective upon adoption thereof by resolution of the City Council.

No later than 30 days prior to the effective date of any amendments to such regulations, the proposed amendments shall be posted on PWP’s website and the City Council shall be notifi ed in writing of such proposed amendments.

B. On failure to comply with the service regulations of the department, or to pay charges, or to comply with penalties imposed for such failure as herein provided, water service may be discontinued until the regulations, charges, or said penalties are complied with or payment is made of the amount due.”

SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this ordinance and shall cause this ordinance to be published as required by the City Charter.

SECTION 4. This ordinance shall take effect upon its publication.

Signed and approved this 4th day of February, 2019.

Terry Tornek Mayor of the City of Pasadena I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance was adopted by the City

Council at its meeting held this 4th day of February, 2019, by the following votes: AYES: Councilmembers Gordo, Hampton, Madison, Masuda, McAustin, Wilson, Vice Mayor Kennedy, Mayor Tornek

at the public hearing described in this notice, or written correspondence delivered to the hearing body, at or prior to the public hearing.

For more information about the project and the related environmental documentation or to schedule an appointment:

NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Date Published: February 7, 2019 Pasadena Weekly Mark Jomsky, CMC City Clerk

Notice of Public Hearing to Amend Single-Family Residential Standards (Mansionization)

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The proposed project consists of Zoning Code amendments responding to community concerns related to single-family residential development perceived to be out of scale or character with existing neighborhoods. The proposed amendments would revise existing development standards related to single-family dwellings within the RS-1, RS-2, RS-4, and RS-6 zones.

PROJECT LOCATION: Citywide ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The Planning Commission will consider whether adoption of the proposed Zoning Code amendments are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Class 5 ß15305 Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations and Class 8 ß15308 - Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment. Class 5 consists of minor alterations in land use limitations in areas with an average slope of less than 20%, which do not result in any changes in land use or density.

Class 8 consists of action taken by regulatory agencies, as authorized by state and local ordinance, to assure the maintenance, restoration, enhancement, or protection of the environment where the regulatory process involves procedures for protection of the environment.

APPROVALS NEEDED: The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing and consider the proposed CEQA exemption and code amendments on February 27, 2019.

The Planning Commission will forward its recommendation to the City Council. The City Council will make a final decision on the CEQA exemption and proposed amendments at a separately-noticed public hearing.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive input from the public and provide comments on proposed revisions to Section 17.22 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, pertaining to the RS-1, RS-2, RS-4, and RS-6 single-family residential zones.

Date: Wednesday, February 27, 2019 Time: 6:30 p.m.

Place: City Hall Council Chamber, Room S249 100 North Garfi eld Avenue PUBLIC INFORMATION: Any interested party or their representative may appear at the meeting and comment on the project. Written comments should be sent to Martin Potter, Associate Planner, at the address listed below. If you wish to challenge this matter in court you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised

Contact Person: Martin Potter, Associate Planner Phone: (626) 744-6710 E-mail: mpotter@cityofpasadena. net Website: cityofpasadena.net/planning Mailing Address: Planning & Community Development Department Planning Division, Community Planning Section 175 North Garfi eld Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101 ADA: In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, listening assistive devices are available with a 24-hour advance notice. Please call (626) 744-4009 or (626) 744-4371 (TDD) to request use of a listening device. Language translation services are available for this meeting by calling (626) 7444009 at least 48 hours in advance.

Published: 2/7/19, 2/14/19 Pasadena Weekly

NOTICE INVITING BIDS For Hale Building Interior Remodel 2nd Floor In the City of Pasadena, California

Sealed bids will be received until 2:00 p.m., March 13, 2019, by the City Clerk of Pasadena, 100 N. Garfi eld Ave. 2nd Floor Room 228, Pasadena, for HALE BUILDING INTERIOR REMODEL- 2ND FLOOR, in the City of Pasadena, California.

Plans and Specifications are available on the City website at: https:// www.planetbids.com/portal/portal. cfm?CompanyID=14770.

From time to time, the City finds it necessary to issue addendum(a) to bid specifications after those bid specifications have been released.

Only those parties that have registered with the City as a plan holder on a particular project will receive the addendum(a) for that project.

The City is not responsible for notifications to those parties who do not directly register as a plan holder on the Cityís database. It is the responsibility of all perspective bidders to register on the Cityís database to ensure receipt of any addendum(a) prior to bid submittals. Additionally, information on any addendum(a) issued for any bid specifications for any project will be available on the City website at: https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=14770 The City reserves the right to reject as nonresponsive any bid that fails to include the information required by any addendum(a) posted on the City website.

A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for February 27, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.

Hale Building (First Floor Lobby) 175 North Garfi eld Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101. This meeting is to answer any questions regarding the project plans and specifications.

ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY If Prospective Bidders do not attend the mandatory meeting and/or signin on the attendance sheet, their bid package will not be accepted and will be deemed un-responsive at the time of bid opening. Submitted package will be verifi ed by the attendance sheet.

Deadline for Bidder Request for In-

formation and/or Equal Substitution Request must be submitted to the Agency Representative by March 1, 2019, 4:00 p.m. All RFIs and/or Substitution request must be submitted via e-mail to James Tong, email: jtong@cityofpasadena.net.

Each Bidder must hold an active Class B and/or C-61/D-34 License at the time of bid submission, except as to joint venture Bidders, who shall be licensed as provided in Business and Professions Code ßß 7029.1 and 7028.15(c).

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 1770 to 1782 of the California Labor Code, the California Department of Industrial Relations has ascertained the general prevailing rate of wages in the county in which work is to be done. A copy of the general prevailing rate of wages is on file with the City Engineer and is available for inspection and reference during regular business hours.

A contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualifi ed to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of this public works project unless currently registered and qualifi ed to perform public work pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5. It is not a violation of Labor Code Section 1771.1 for an unregistered contractor to submit a bid that is authorized by Section 7029.1 of the Business and Professions Code or by Section 10164 or 20103.5 of the Public Contract Code, provided the contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 at the time the contract is awarded.

This Project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations.

The Contractor must post job site notices prescribed by regulation (See e.g. 8 Cal. Code Reg. Section 16451(d).

Contractors and Subcontractors must furnish electronic certifi ed payroll records directly to the California Labor Commissioner (aka Division of Labor Standards Enforcement).

All bids must be accompanied by bid security in the amount of fi ve percent (5%) of the bid price, in the form of cash, cashier’s check, money order, or surety bond.

Bids are to be signed and submitted in DUPLICATE. Bidder must submit bids with one ORIGINAL and one COPY, marked as such.

Refer to the Specifications for complete details and bid requirements.

Specifications and this notice shall be considered a part of any contract made pursuant thereto.

STEVE MERMELL City Manager Dated: November 26, 2018 (Authorized by City Attorney) Publish: February 7, 2019, February 14, 2019 Pasadena Weekly

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 19GDCP00042

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of CHUYUN TSAI, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: Chuyun Tsai filed a petition with this court for a decree changing

names as follows: a.) Chuyun Tsai to Chuyun Kuo 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: 4/11/19. 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: February 5, 2019. Darrell Mavis, Judge of the Superior Court.

PUBLISH: Pasadena Weekly 2/7/19, 2/14/19, 2/21/19, 2/28/19

Los Angeles, State Of California, Above Address Will Sell, To Satisfy Lien Of The Owner, At Public Sale.

Auction To Be Conducted Through Online Auction Services of WWW. LOCKERFOX.COM, with bids opening On Or After February 14th, 2019 And Ending On Or After February 21st, 2019 12:00pm.

BULK SALES NOTICES

Notice is hereby given per Section 21700 et seq. of the California Business & Professions Code that the Undersigned, ARROYO PARKWAY SELF STORAGE, located at 411 S. Arroyo Pkwy. Pasadena, County of Los Angeles, California, will conduct a public lien sale of the personal property described below at 12:00PM on the 22nd day of February, 2019. The Undersigned will accept cash bids to satisfy a lien for past due rent and incident incurred.

The items to be sold are generally described as follows: Office & home furniture, area rugs/ carpet, tools, tool boxes, clothing, shoes, mattress, bedframe, bedding, cabinets, boxes, sealed boxes, bags, bikes, toys, artificial trees, flowers, music albums, CDís, DVDís, videos, music instruments, artwork, pictures, luggage, household appliances, products and supplies, kitchen supplies, sewing machines and supplies, craft supplies, sporting and exercise equipment, stereo equipment, speakers, television, office equipment and supplies, computer equipment/parts/software & hardware, fax machines/ printers, communications and electronic equipment, books, file cabinets, maintenance and construction tools, dollies, storage containers, cabinets, miscellaneous decorations, hats, purses, shelves, promotional merchandise and products, other commercial, personal and household items, stored by the following persons:

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

Pursuant to Sections 21700-21716 of Calif. Business & Professions Code SPACE BANK MINI STORAGE will sell at public auction 10:00am on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at 3202 Foothill Blvd, Pasadena, CA the following personal property: Bran, L (K-242) Clothes, bikes, boxes, misc Clark, D (K-309) Bags, boxes, clothes, misc James Ratkovich & Assc. (I-29) Office furniture Lee, T (F-176) Furniture, garden tools, boxes McGill, L (A-36) Bikes, boxes, furniture Mejia, S (V-17) Furniture, bedding, clothes Muhammed, J (E-90) Boxes, audio electronics Spearman, C (J-69) Electronics, bags, bikes, clothes Valenzuela, D (K-277b) Bags, boxes, misc Young, S (G-23) Foot stool, chair, crate All sales are subject to prior cancellation. Sale terms, rules & regulations available at time of sale.

Pasadena Weekly 1/31/19, 2/7/19

NOTICE OF SALE ABANDONED PERSONAL PROPERTY

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to the California Self Storage Act. Items will be sold at www.storagetreasures.com by competitive bidding ending on February 19, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. Property has been stored and is located at A-1 Self Storage, 2300 Poplar Blvd., Alhambra, CA 91801 Sale subject to cancellation up to the time of sale, company reserves the right to refuse any online bids.

Property to be sold as follows: misc. household goods, computers, electronics, tools, personal items, furniture, clothing, office furniture & equipment, sporting goods, etc.; belonging to the following: Gladys Vasquez Gina Williams Christine Suro Auction by StorageTreasures.com 800-213-4183 Pasadena Weekly 2/7/19, 2/14/19

NOTICE OF SALE OF ABANDONED PROPERTY

Notice Is Hereby Given That Pursuant To Sections 21700-21716 Of The Business And Professions Code, Section 2328 Of The UCC, Section 535 Of The Penal Code And Provisions Of The Civil Code, ALLEN AVENUE SELF STORAGE PASADENA, 234 N. ALLEN AVE PASADENA CA 91106, County Of

The Personal Goods Stored Therein by the Following May Include, but are not limited to: MISC. HOUSEHOLD GOODS, PERSONAL ITEMS, FURNITURE, CLOTHING AND/OR BUSINESS ITEMS ETCÖ 565 612 035

Em Van Cartier Tiffany Walker Timothy Williams

Purchases Must Be Made in Cash and Paid at the time of Sale. All Goods are Sold as is and must be Removed within 72 Hours of the time of Purchase. Allen Ave Self Storage-Pasadena Reserves the Right to Retract Bids. Sale is Subject to Adjournment.

Pasadena Weekly 2/7/19, 2/14/19

NOTICE OF PUBLIC LIEN SALE

NAME OF ACCOUNT Ana L. Flores Nancy Middleton Monique Sturdivant Melvin G Songco Auctioneerís Name: Jim Oí Brien Auctioneerís Telephone#: (951) 681-4113 Bond#: 10067768 Publish Pasadena Weekly 2/7/19, 2/14/19

PROBATE NOTICES NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MARY R. KEITEL aka MARY REBECCA KEITEL Case No. 18STPB03689

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of MARY R. KEITEL aka MARY REBECCA KEITEL A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Calvin Sun and John N. Keitel in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Calvin Sun and John N. Keitel 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 on Feb. 14, 2019 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 5 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the 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: KAREN L HEFFEL ESQ SBN 263819 STONE DOYLE & HEFFEL 225 S LAKE AVE STE 300 PASADENA CA 91101 CN956863 KEITEL Jan 24,31, Feb 7, 2019

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: BEATRIZ RAMONA VANGELI CASE NO. 18STPB11355

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 02/19/19 at 8:30AM in Dept. 4 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the 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 ROBERT CIPRIANO - SBN 92554 LAW OFFICE OF ROBERT CIPRIANO 37 W. SIERRA MADRE BLVD. SIERRA MADRE CA 91024 1/24, 1/31, 2/7/19 CNS-3214509# PASADENA WEEKLY

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF PATRICIA HINDLEY HAYMOND Case No. 18STPB09812

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of PATRICIA HINDLEY HAYMOND A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Patricia N. Haymond in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Jeffrey Siegel be appointed as special administrator with general powers to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on March 14, 2019 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 79 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the 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: ANTHONY C GROSSMAN ESQ SBN 175408 SCHOFIELD & GROSSMAN

201 S LAKE AVE STE 403 PASADENA CA 91101 CN957068 HAYMOND Jan 31, Feb 7,14, 2019

NOTICE OF AMENDED PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF WILLIAM D. FENDER Case No. 18STPB11107

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of WILLIAM D. FENDER AN AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by James Daniel Fender in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Susan Hartley and Melinda Olsen be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE AMENDED 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 amended petition will be held on Feb. 25, 2019 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 67 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the 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: HOWARD R HAWKINS ESQ SBN 100875 LAW OFFICES OF HOWARD R HAWKINS 2146 BONITA AVE LA VERNE CA 91750 CN957089 FENDER Feb 7,14,21, 2019

TRUSTEE SALES T.S. No.: 18-00022 Title Order: 8744949 Loan No.: HM20170821000 APN: 5827-004038 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/24/2017.

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. On 2/14/2019 at 10:00 AM, Real Property Trustee, Inc., as duly appointed or substituted Trustee, under that certain Deed of Trust executed by DENNIS N PEREZ, UNMARRIED MAN, as Trustor, to secure obligations in favor of ANATOLY SHAMISOV, as Beneficiary, recorded on 9/1/2017

as Instrument No. 20170999518 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records of the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, 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 on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specifi ed 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 and pursuant to said Deed of Trust in and to the following described real property situated in the aforesaid County and State, to wit: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST. The property heretofore described is being sold ‘as is.î The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described herein is purported to be: 487 CROSBY STREET, ALTADENA, California 91001. A.P.N.: 5827-004-038. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or 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 the 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: $143,375.55 estimated, accrued interest and additional advances, fees, charges and expenses, 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 Trustee, or predecessor Trustee, has caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916) 939-0772 or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 18-00022.

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that

occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be refl ected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT if the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidderís sole and exclusive remedy shall be return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

Further, if the foreclosure sale is set aside for any reason, the purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid and shall have no further recourse or remedy against the Mortgagor, Mortgagee, or Trustee herein. If you have previously been discharged in bankruptcy, you may have been release of personal liability for this loan in which case this notice is intended to exercise the note holderís rights against the real property only. As required by law, you are notifi ed that a negative credit reporting may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligation. For Trusteeís Sale dates, bid and postponement information, please call (916) 939-0772 or visit www.nationwideposting. com For any other inquiries, including litigation or bankruptcy matters, please call or fax to (877) 770-2132.

Date: 1/14/2019 Real Property Trustee, Inc., as successor trustee P. O. Box 17064 Beverly Hills, California 90209 Mike Kemel, Trustee Sale Officer NPP0347243 To: PASADENA WEEKLY 01/24/2019, 01/31/2019, 02/07/2019 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-18-827259-CL Order No.: 730-1803782-70 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/21/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specifi ed in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale.

BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): David Tran and Betty Duong Recorded: 11/15/2004 as Instrument No. 04 2954271 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 2/21/2019 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $98,839.83 The purported property address is: 360 S EUCLID ST AVE UNIT 326, PASADENA, CA 91101 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 5722033-169 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

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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 916-9390772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan. com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-18-827259-CL. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be refl ected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 619645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan. com Reinstatement Line: (866) 6457711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-18-827259-CL IDSPub #0149453 1/31/2019 2/7/2019 2/14/2019 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-14-655057-HL Order No.: VTSG670159 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/12/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specifi ed in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to

be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale.

BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): TANYA LLANES TARVER, A SINGLE WOMAN Recorded: 10/25/2006 as Instrument No. 06 2367512 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 3/12/2019 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $2,557,233.28 The purported property address is: 1441S OAKLAND AVENUE, PASADENA, CA 91106 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 5325-001-056 5325001-053 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 916-9390772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan. com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-14-655057-HL. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be refl ected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 619645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan. com Reinstatement Line: (866) 6457711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-14-655057-HL IDSPub #0149724 1/31/2019 2/7/2019 2/14/2019

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TSG No.: 180296406 TS No.: CA1800283751 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN: 5729-009-016 Property Address: 255 ROBINSON ROAD PASADENA , CA 91104 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/23/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 02/26/2019 at 10:00 A.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 06/30/2008, as Instrument No. 20081157813, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of California. Executed by: PHILIP E KOEBEL, AN UNMARRIED MAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) 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: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 5729-009-016 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 255 ROBINSON ROAD, PASADENA , CA 91104 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, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created 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 $578,050.49. The benefi ciary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned 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 recorderís 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)9390772 or visit this Internet Web http://search.nationwideposting. com/propertySearchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA1800283751 Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be refl ected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgageeís attorney. Date: First American Title Insurance Company 4795 Regent Blvd, Mail Code 1011F Irving, TX 75063 First American Title Insurance Company MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)939-0772 NPP0347569 To: PASADENA WEEKLY 01/31/2019, 02/07/2019, 02/14/2019 T.S. No. 074767-CA APN: 5330013-027 NOTICE OF TRUSTEEíS SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/28/2015. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 3/14/2019 at 9:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 1/7/2016, as Instrument No. 20160016369, , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: EDWARD D. POLLOCK AND KATHY E. POLLOCK HUSBAND AND WIFE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIERíS 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: VINEYARD BALLROOM, DOUBLETREE HOTEL LOS ANGELES - NORWALK, 13111 SYCAMORE DRIVE, NORWALK, CA 90650 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: 2103 SAN PASQUAL ST PASADENA, CALIFORNIA 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 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: $393,324.70 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 (800) 280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.AUCTION.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 074767-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be refl ected 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: (800) 280-2832 CLEAR RECON CORP 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 92117 Stox 915790 Pasadena Weekly 1/31/19, 2/7/19, 2/14/19

FICT. BUSINESS NAMES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019002786

Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: OURMILY, ABA FORMS. 15315 Magnolia Blvd., Suite 428 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403. COUNTY: Los Angeles. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: 4177414. REGISTERED OWNER(S) ABA Ethics, 15315 Magnolia Blvd., Suite 428 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403. 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: 01/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Avishai Zacharia. TITLE: President, Corp or LLC Name: ABA Ethics. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: January 4, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of fi ve 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: 1/17/19, 1/24/19, 1/31/19, 2/7/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019005870

Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: INDEPENDENT BASEBALL RANGERS; 2117 Norwalk Ave. Eagle Rock, CA 90041. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Daniel P. Law, 2117 Norwalk Ave. Eagle Rock, 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: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Daniel P. Law. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: January 8, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of fi ve 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: 1/17/19, 1/24/19, 1/31/19, 2/7/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2018320701

Type of Filing: Amended The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: THE SONI LAW FIRM; 116 South Euclid Avenue Pasadena, CA 91101. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Surjit P. Soni, 116 South Euclid Avenue Pasadena, CA 91101. 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/: Surjit P. Soni.

TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 27, 2018. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the offi ce 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: 1/17/19, 1/24/19, 1/31/19, 2/7/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2018313753

Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HOUSE OF DEVON H.O.D.; 333 Washington Blvd., #40 Marina Del Rey, CA 90292. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Devon Steigerwald, 333 Washington Blvd., #40 Marina Del Rey, CA 90292. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 12/2018. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Devon Steigerwald.

TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on:

December 18, 2018. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the offi ce 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: 1/17/19, 1/24/19, 1/31/19, 2/7/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2018316519

Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LAYERS PROJECT; 214 S. Electric Avenue Monterey Park, CA 91754. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Alejandro Contreras, 214 S. Electric Avenue Monterey Park, CA 91754. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 12/2018. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Alejandro Contreras. TITLE: Owner.

This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 20, 2018. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of fi ve 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: 1/17/19, 1/24/19, 1/31/19, 2/7/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2018314364

Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SUNRISE HEALTHCARE ADVISORS; 8126 Enramada Ave. Whittier, CA 90605. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Monica Alfaro Welling, 8126 Enramada Ave. Whittier, CA 90605.

THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 12/2018.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Monica Alfaro Welling. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 18, 2018. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of fi ve 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: 1/17/19, 1/24/19, 1/31/19, 2/7/19

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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: 1/17/19, 1/24/19, 1/31/19, 2/7/19

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO:2019005309

FILE NO: 2018-147895 DATE FILED: 06/15/2018. Name of Business(es) 4 WELLNESS 3771 Glenfeliz Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90039. REGISTERED OWNER(S): Beatrice Caspari, 3771 Glenfeliz Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90039, Diana Osberg, 13529 Leadwell Street #6 Van Nuys, CA 91405. Business was conducted by Copartners. 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) Diana Osberg TITLE: Partner. 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: January 8, 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: C. Maffitt, Deputy Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 1/17/19, 1/24/19, 1/31/19, 2/7/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2018313303

Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: POVERTY PRESS, POVERTY THREADS; 3521 Vineland Ave. Baldwin Park, CA 91706. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Paul Andres Orozco, 3521 Vineland Ave. Baldwin Park, CA 91706. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name

FICTITIOU BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019012854

or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Paul Andres Orozco. TITLE: Owner.

This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 18, 2018. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of fi ve 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: 1/17/19, 1/24/19, 1/31/19, 2/7/19

LLC Name: EC Team Services Inc. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: January 9, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of fi ve 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: 1/17/19, 1/24/19, 1/31/19, 2/7/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019007308

Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: QUIN MACHINING OPERATIONS; 1447 Ω Virginia Avenue Baldwin Park, CA 91706.

COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Fernando Quintana Ramirez, 620 Rama Drive La Puente, CA 91746. 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/: Fernando Quintana Ramirez. TITLE: Owner.

This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: January 11, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement gener-

Type of Filing: Amended. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EVENT CONTROL TEAM SECURITY. 5150 Candlewood Street Suite #16B Lakewood, CA 90712. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) EC Team Services Inc., 5150 Candlewood Street Suite #16B Lakewood, CA 90712. 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: 01/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Robert Semaan. TITLE: CEO, Corp or

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019009719

ally expires at the end of fi ve 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: 1/17/19, 1/24/19, 1/31/19, 2/7/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019011954

Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: OPLEX ENTERTAINMENT; 1113 N. Avenue 64 Los Angeles, CA 90042. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Gil V Satrain and Ophelia P Sison, 1113 N. Avenue 64 Los Angeles, CA 90042.

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/: Gil V Satrain. TITLE: Owner.

This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: January 15, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of fi ve 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 pursu-

ant 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: 1/17/19, 1/24/19, 1/31/19, 2/7/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019012852

Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: STONEMAN APARTMENTS. 767 N. Hill Street 304 Los Angeles, CA 90012. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Golden Stoneman LLC, 767 N. Hill Street 304 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: 01/2019.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Elaine Leung. TITLE: Managing Member, Corp or LLC Name: Golden Stoneman LLC. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: January 15, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of fi ve 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

Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MADISON APARTMENTS. 767 N. Hill Street 304 Los Angeles, CA 90012. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Golden 180 Madison LLC, 767 N. Hill Street 304 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: 01/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Elaine Leung.

TITLE: Managing Member, Corp or LLC Name: Golden 180 Madison LLC. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: January 15, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of fi ve 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: 1/17/19, 1/24/19, 1/31/19, 2/7/19

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2019015648

FILE NO: 2017-039391 DATE FILED: 02/15/2017. Name of Business(es) VIRTUAL EYES, 780

Earlham St., Apt. 9 Pasadena, CA 91101. REGISTERED OWNER(S): Christopher Najmi, 780 Earlham St., Apt. 9 Pasadena, CA 91101.

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) Christopher Najmi 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: January 17, 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: Maxine Carrasco, Deputy Publish: Pasadena Weekly.

Dates: 1/24/19, 1/31/19, 2/7/19, 2/14/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019003727

Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SEVEN-STAR US. 2043 Shaded Wood Rd. Walnut, CA 91789.

COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) All Season Travel & Tour Inc., 15433 Fairfi eld Ranch Rd., Chino Hills, CA 91709. 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: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Shian Zhao. TITLE: CEO, Corp or LLC Name: All Season Travel & Tour Inc. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: January 7, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of fi ve 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: 1/24/19, 1/31/19, 2/7/19, 2/14/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019005694

Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: COATES FRIED CHICKEN AND BURGERS. 353 W. Bonita Avenue Claremont, CA 91711, 310 N. Indian Hill Blvd., #733 Claremont, CA 91711. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

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REGISTERED OWNER(S) GrizzlyĂ­s Biscuits and Donuts Claremont LLC, 310 N. Indian Hill Blvd., #733 Claremont, CA 91711. 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/ Matt Fong.

TITLE: President, Corp or LLC Name: GrizzlyĂ­s Biscuits and Donuts Claremont LLC. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: January 8, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of fi ve 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: 1/24/19, 1/31/19, 2/7/19, 2/14/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019005476

Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GEORGE CHEUNG DESIGN. 437 La Terraza St. South Pasadena, CA 91030. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Cheung Skelton Group, LLC, 437 La Terraza St. South Pasadena, CA 91030. 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: 12/2018.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Richard Skelton. TITLE: Member, Corp or LLC Name: Cheung Skelton Group, LLC. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: January 8, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of fi ve 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: 1/24/19, 1/31/19, 2/7/19, 2/14/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019012673

Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ERIN DOROTHY PHOTOS; 530 S. Lake Ave. 816 Pasadena, CA 91101. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Erin Dorthy Kaller, 77 S. Grand Oaks Ave. Pasadena, CA 91107. 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/: Erin Dorothy Kaller. TITLE: Owner.

This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: January 15, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of fi ve 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: 1/24/19, 1/31/19, 2/7/19, 2/14/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019016186

Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: THE PAINTED LADY POTTERY; 757 W. 1ST Claremont, CA 91711. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Katie Sandridge, 757 W. 1ST Claremont, CA 91711. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 12/2018. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Katie Sandridge.

TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: January 18, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of fi ve 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: 1/24/19, 1/31/19, 2/7/19, 2/14/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2018318985

Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BOGAEV MEDIA; 3947 Franklin St. La Crescenta, CA 91214. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Barbara Bogaev, 3947 Franklin St. La Crescenta, CA 91214. 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/: Barbara Bogaev.

TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 24, 2018. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of fi ve 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: 1/17/19, 1/24/19, 1/31/19, 2/7/19,

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019009178

Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: H & A CLEANING

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SERVICES; 5911 Reseda Blvd., #23 Tarzana, CA 91356. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Heidi Karina Anaya Hernandez, 5911 Reseda Blvd., #23 Tarzana, CA 91356. 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/: Heidi Karina Anaya Hernandez. TITLE: Owner.

This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: January 10, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of fi ve 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: 1/24/19, 1/31/19, 2/7/19, 2/14/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019015221

Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: RICE & BEANS CAKES; 5577 Pioneer Blvd., #12 Whittier, CA 90601. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Meena Chung, 5577 Pioneer Blvd., #12 Whittier, CA 90601. 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/: Meena Chung.

TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: January 17, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of fi ve 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: 1/24/19, 1/31/19, 2/7/19, 2/14/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019006961

Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JMA MANAGEMENT; 120 South Mentor Avenue Unit 101 Pasadena, CA 91106. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) James Manabu Abe, 120 South Mentor Avenue Unit 101 Pasadena, CA 91106. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 12/2018. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: James Manabu Abe. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: January 9, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of fi ve 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: 1/24/19, 1/31/19, 2/7/19, 2/14/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019009673

Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LDHPLUS, FRIDAY 4PM; 116 N. 4th St., #A Alhambra, CA 91801. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Chloe Yoon, 120 South Mentor Avenue Unit 101 Pasadena, CA 91106.

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/: Chloe Yoon. TITLE: Owner.

This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: January 11, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of fi ve 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: 1/24/19, 1/31/19, 2/7/19, 2/14/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019002129

Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MOMENT. 936 S. Olive Street #203 Los Angeles, CA 90015. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) MMNT LLC, 936 S. Olive Street #203 Los Angeles, CA 90015. 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: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Han Chang. TITLE: CEO, Corp or LLC Name: MMNT INC. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: January 3, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of fi ve 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: 1/24/19, 1/31/19, 2/7/19, 2/14/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019017610

Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: THE LAW OFFICES OF PATRICK M. KENNEDY; 211 S. Barrington Ave., Ste. 4 Los Angeles, CA 90049. COUNTY: Los

Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Patrick McNeely Kennedy, 211 S. Barrington Ave., Ste. 4 Los Angeles, CA 90049. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 1/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Patrick McNeely Kennedy. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: January 22, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of fi ve 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: 1/24/19, 1/31/19, 2/7/19, 2/14/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019011797

Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PERSONAL TOUCH LEGAL DOCUMENT SERVICE; 145 Harkness Ave., Apt. E Pasadena, CA 91106. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Dustyn Lamont Benedict, 145 Harkness Ave., Apt. E Pasadena, CA 91106THIS 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/: Dustyn Lamont Benedict. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: January 15, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of fi ve 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: 1/24/19, 1/31/19, 2/7/19, 2/14/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019016772

Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GIRLIEWORLD; 1006 Del Rey Ave. Pasadena, CA 91107. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Christine Frances Karas-Gough, 1006 Del Rey Ave. Pasadena, CA 91107.

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/: Christine Frances Karas-Gough.

TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: January 18, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of fi ve 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: 1/24/19, 1/31/19, 2/7/19, 2/14/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019010658

Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DESIGN WITH SKILL. 1441 Huntington Dr., #192 South Pasadena, CA 91030. COUNTY: Los Angeles. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: 4215159. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Hill Architects, PC, 1441 Huntington Dr., #192 South Pasadena, CA 91030. 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: 1/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Samantha Hill.

TITLE: CEO, Corp or LLC Name: Hill Architects, PC. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: January 14, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of fi ve 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: 1/24/19, 1/31/19, 2/7/19, 2/14/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019020516

Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MEKORMA, MEKORMA SOFTWARE. 8265 W. Sunset Blvd.

207B West Hollywood, CA 90046 . COUNTY: Mekorma. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: 3750447. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Mekorma Enterprises Colorado Inc., 8265 W. Sunset Blvd., 207B West Hollywood, CA 90046. State of Incorporation or LLC: CO. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/1998. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Scott Wiley. TITLE: Vice President, Corp or LLC Name: Mekorma Enterprises Colorado Inc. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: January 24, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of fi ve 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: 1/31/19, 2/7/19, 2/14/19, 2/21/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019015234

Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PRECISE PROS PLUMBING; 120 N. Lomita St. Burbank, CA 91506. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Ismael Acuna Jr., 120 N. Lomita St. Burbank, CA 91506. 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/: Ismael Acuna Jr.. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: January 17, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of fi ve 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: 1/31/19, 2/7/19, 2/14/19, 2/21/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019017639

Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LONG BEACH DUI ATTORNEY, LONG BEACH CRIMINAL LAWYER; 3780 Kilroy Airport Way Suite 200 Long Beach, CA 90806. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) David Jay Givot, 3780 Kilroy Airport Way Suite 200 Long Beach, CA 90806.

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/: David Jay Givot. TITLE: Owner.

This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: January 22, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of fi ve 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: 1/31/19, 2/7/19, 2/14/19, 2/21/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019021881

Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CITRUS PATHOLOGY MEDICAL GROUP; 1350 Fairlawn Way Pasadena, Ca 91105. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Kenneth Allen Frankel, 1350 Fairlawn Way Pasadena, CA 91105, David Chun, 400 Wallis Pasadena, CA 91106. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 09/2009.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Kenneth Allen Frankel. TITLE: General Partner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on:

January 25, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of fi ve 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: 1/31/19, 2/7/19, 2/14/19, 2/21/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019018827

Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BALLCHOICE. 340 S. Lemon Ave., #8899 Walnut, CA 91789. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Canopy Online Services LLC, 340 S. Lemon Ave., #8899 Walnut, CA 91789.

State of Incorporation or LLC: CA. 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/ Russell Chang. TITLE: CEO, Corp or LLC Name: Canopy Online Services LLC. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: January 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: 1/31/19, 2/7/19, 2/14/19, 2/21/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019024238

Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FRANK PRODUCTIONS; 810 South Flower St., Apt. 1112 Los Angeles, CA 90017. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Jakob Steven Frank, 810 South Flower St., Apt. 1112 Los Angeles, CA 90017.

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/: Jakob Steven Frank. TITLE: Owner.

This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: January 29, 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: 1/31/19, 2/7/19, 2/14/19, 2/21/19

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2019016656

FILE NO: 2015-283477 DATE FILED: 11/05/2015. Name of Business(es) MYNT TUTORING, 940 E. Union Street #102 Pasadena, CA 91106. REGISTERED OWNER(S): Marina Grijalva, 11500 Tennessee Avenue #318 Los Angeles, CA 90064. 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) Marina Grijalva 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: January 18, 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: Estrellieta Policarpio, Deputy Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 1/31/19, 2/7/19, 2/14/19, 2/21/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019028007

Type of Filing: Amended. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SYNCHRONIS. 730 S. Los Angeles Street, Suite 501 Los Angeles, CA 90014. COUNTY: Los Angeles. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: 4234754.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Sawano Architects, Inc., 730 S. Los Angeles Street, Suite 501 Los Angeles, CA 90014. 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: 01/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Albert Sawano. TITLE: CEO, Corp or LLC Name: Sawano Architects, Inc. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: February 1, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of fi ve 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: 2/7/19, 2/14/19, 2/21/19, 2/28/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019025640

Type of Filing: Amended. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ADVANCED HOMECARE. 1210 E. 223rd St., Suite 325 Carson, CA 90745, 27349 Jefferson Ave., Ste. 100 Temecula, CA 92590.

COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Advanced DME Services, Inc., 27349 Jefferson Ave., Ste. 100 Temecula, CA 92590.

State of Incorporation or LLC: California. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fi ctitious business name or names listed above on: 9/2016. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Weaster Chhun. TITLE: CFO, Corp or LLC Name: Advanced DME Services, Inc. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: January 30, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the offi ce 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 fi ctitious 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: 2/7/19, 2/14/19, 2/21/19, 2/28/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019024955

Type of Filing: Amended. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ZOBOT. 2275 Huntington Dr., 382 San Marino, CA 91108.

COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Zobot LLC, 2275 Huntington Dr., 382 San Marino, CA 91108. State of Incorporation or LLC: California. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fi ctitious business name or names listed above on: 3/2014.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Quenby L. Steinhoff. TITLE: Managing Member, Corp or LLC Name: Zobot LLC. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: January 29, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the offi ce 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 fi ctitious 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: 2/7/19, 2/14/19, 2/21/19, 2/28/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019006123

Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: VIVIA PRINT. 65 W. Del Mar Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91105.

COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Vivia Studios LLC, 65 W. Del Mar Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91105. State of Incorporation or LLC: California. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fi ctitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Ehsan Momenienjad. TITLE: President, Corp or LLC Name: Vivia Studios. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: January 8, 2019. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the offi ce 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 fi ctitious 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: 1/17/19, 1/24/19, 1/31/19, 2/7/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019019245

Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: THE SPECIAL OCCATION BOUTIQUE; 303 E. 11th Street Los Angeles, CA 90015, 1726 E. Villa Street Pasadena, CA 91106. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Beatriz E. Pelaez, 1726 E. Villa Street Pasadena, CA 91106.

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/: Beatriz E. Pelaez. TITLE: Owner.

This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: January 23, 2019. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the offi ce 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: 1/31/19, 2/7/19, 2/14/19, 2/21/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019028040

Type of Filing: Amended. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ARROYO CHOP HOUSE. 536 South Arroyo Parkway Pasadena, CA 91105. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Arroyo Partners, LLC, 100 E. Corson Street Suite 320 Pasadena, CA 91103. State of Incorporation or LLC: California. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fi ctitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Robert F. Smith. TITLE: Managing Member, Corp or LLC Name: Arroyo Partners, LLC. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: February 1, 2019. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the offi ce 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 fi ctitious 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: 2/7/19, 2/14/19, 2/21/19, 2/28/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019021735

Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CALIFORNIA CLAYWORKS; 1842 Burnell Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90065. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Zackary Leener, 1842 Burnell Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90065. 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/: Zackary Leener. TITLE: Owner.

This statement was filed with the

LA County Clerk on: January 25, 2019. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the offi ce 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: 2/7/19, 2/14/19, 2/21/19, 2/28/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019026739

Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HAPPY WOK; 19705 E. Colima Road #4 Rowland Heights, CA 91748, 2106 Countryman Lane La Canada, CA 91011. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Patrick Arevalo, 19705 E. Colima Road #4 Rowland Heights, CA 91748, Liezle Arevalo, 19705 E. Colima Road #4 Rowland Heights, CA 91748. 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/: Patrick Arevalo. TITLE: Husband.

This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: January 31, 2019. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the offi ce 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: 2/7/19, 2/14/19, 2/21/19, 2/28/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019017709

Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: V DRIP BY NATURALLOOKZ; 1100 S. Hill St., Apt. 614 Los Angeles, CA 90015. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Vickie Smith, 1100 S. Hill St., Apt. 614 Los Angeles, CA 90015. 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/: Vickie Smith. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: January 22, 2019. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the offi ce 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: 2/7/19, 2/14/19, 2/21/19, 2/28/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019017263

Type of Filing: Amended. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: D-MAR ENTERPRISES, PURPLE FLOUR; 3209 Community Ave. La Crescenta, CA 91214. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Mateo Patricio A.L. Matibag, 3209 Community Ave. La Crescenta, CA 91214. 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/: Mateo Patricio A.L. Matibag,. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: January 22, 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: 2/7/19, 2/14/19, 2/21/19, 2/28/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019015517

Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ALFREDOS PHOTOS; 14729 Victory Blvd. Van Nuys, CA 91411. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Alfredo Cuevas Jr, 16500 Halsted St. North Hills, CA 91343. 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/: Alfredo Cuevas Jr. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: January 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: 2/7/19, 2/14/19, 2/21/19, 2/28/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019030518

Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JOEP SPORCK COMPOSER; 2122 El Sereno Ave. Altadena, CA 91001. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Joseph Anna Maria Gertruda Sporck, 2122 El Sereno 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: 11/2018.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Joseph Anna Maria Gertruda Sporck. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County

Clerk on: February 5, 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: 2/7/19, 2/14/19, 2/21/19, 2/28/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019028069

ype of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TLC MOBILE PET GROOMING; 685 E. Orange Grove Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91104. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Ana Patricia Solis Arellano, 685 E. Orange Grove Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91104.

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/: Ana Patricia Solis Arellano. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: February 1, 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: 2/7/19, 2/14/19, 2/21/19, 2/28/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019028471

Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MARE NOSTRUM; 145 S. Holliston Ave., Unit C Pasadena, CA 91106, 967 Colorado Blvd., Unit #60983 Pasadena, CA 911160983. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Ugur Murat Yuksel, 145 S. Holliston Ave., Unit C Pasadena, CA 91106. 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/: Ugur Murat Yuksel. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: February 1, 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: 2/7/19, 2/14/19, 2/21/19, 2/28/19

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8 THURSDAY 02.07.19

The Blue Guitar at Arroyo Seco Golf Course, 1055 Lohman Lane, South Pasadena presents the Mark Goldenberg Trio at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 general admission, $17 for table seating, available at blueguitar.club.

FRIDAY 02.08.19 Parson’s Nose Theater, 95 N. Marengo Ave., Pasadena, presents a preview of “The Servant of Two Masters” at 8 p.m., with regular performances opening at 8 p.m. Saturday, continuing through March 10. The play, by Carlo Goldini is the farcical tale of Truffaldino, who takes on two masters in 1750 Venizia. Tickets are $20 to $35. Call (626) 403-7667 or visit parsonsnose.com.

SATURDAY 02.09.19 Descanso Gardens’ Night Garden program, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, features various activities from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. once a month through the winter and spring. Saturday’s event, “Campfire Stories,” features live music by Rocky Neck Bluegrass, crafting, star talks, a shadow puppet theater, tours and food. Admission is $15, $5 for members. Call (818) 949-4200 or visit descansogardens.org.

SUNDAY 02.10.19 The Musical Theatre Guild presents “Minnie’s Boys,” a musical celebration of Minnie Marx, a super mom, the mother of and the driving force behind the Marx Brothers. She coaxed, pushed, pulled and prodded her sons into their famous alter-egos. It starts at 7 p.m. at the Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale. Tickets are $45. Call (818) 243-2539 or visit alextheatre.org.

MONDAY 02.11.19 The Eric Ekstrand Trio performs jazz at 7 p.m. at Colombo’s Restaurant, 1833 Colorado Blvd., Eagle Rock. No cover. Call (323) 254-9138 or visit colombosrestaurant.com.

TUESDAY 02.12.19 The Camerata Pacifica chamber ensemble performs two piano sonatas by Beethoven and a string quartet by Steve Reich, “Different Trains,” starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens, 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino. Tickets are $58.

Call (805) 884-8410 or visit cameratapacifica.org.

WEDNESDAY 02.13.19 Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N. Lake Ave., Altadena, presents “Americana Women: A Return to the River,” featuring a large roster of performers in a tribute to the women of country music, starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20. Call (626) 798-6236 or visit coffeegallery.com.

THURSDAY 02.14.19 Singer, songwriter and guitarist Jane Fuller (janefuller.com) plays a Valentine’s Day show of romantic music, jazz and classical guitar, joined by guitarist Mike Gallegos, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Corfu Restaurant (facebook.com/Corfu-Restaurant-135589413326/), 48 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre. No cover. Call (626) 355-5993.

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CHOICE EVENTS FOR THE WEEK OF 02.07–02.14

BY JOHN SOLLENBERGER

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