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Judge allows racial profiling claim to stand in Ballew case

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

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news ........................................................................7 Give and Take Judge dismisses some claims in Ballew lawsuit against city but allows racial profiling allegation to go to trial.

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History Class Documentary on John Muir High premieres April 26.

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‘Dear Sugar’ ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding’s’ Nia Vardalos stars in ‘Tiny Beautiful Things’ at the Pasadena Playhouse.

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life ......................................................................... 11 Restaurant Review ...................................... 11 Bulletin .....................................................13

Advice ...................................................... 14

Arts ........................................................................ 15 Into the Night ............................................. 17 Trax.......................................................... 17

Calendar....................................................18 Film..........................................................20

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Re: “Trash Attack,” March 28 We know plastic pollution is an environmental hazard.

A recent change in international policies around recycling has elevated the issue, causing garbage to pile up in our communities. From this front page story in Pasadena Weekly: “... the recycling industry nationwide is struggling, in large part due to China and other Asian nations, which have set stringent guidelines for accepting used paper and plastic from markets and municipalities in the United States. These new rules have forced towns and cities across the country to either shutter recycling programs or place limits on the types of materials they receive. In many cases, the programs that have survived now face steep price increases.”

California needs a clear pathway for reducing plastic pollution.

We need to pass Assembly Bill 1080: https://a80.asmdc.org/…/lorenagonzalez-leads-effort-combat… ~ ASSEMBLY MEMBER LORENA GONZALEZ 80TH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT SAN DIEGO

MAJOR CHANGE NEEDED Your recent cover story (“Trash Attack: Garbage Piles Up as the Recycling Market Breaks Down,” March 28) highlights the need for major changes to our waste recycling and disposal practices. Now that sending recyclable materials like plastic to China is no longer an option for most communities, we must deal with our waste by first reducing what we produce and use, and by recycling the rest. California state legislators have proposed a set of laws, Assembly Bill 1080 and Senate Bill 54, to require that 75 percent of single-use packaging and products be reduced, recycled or composted by 2030. These bills also encourage California manufacturing to reuse recycled materials.

It’s already widely accepted

by Californians that we need to protect our coast from plastic pollution to safeguard both public and environmental health. However, inland communities like Pasadena also need significant policy changes, like those in SB 54 and AB 1080, to help reduce the burden of plastic and other single-use items.

All communities, both coastal and inland, need this legislation; otherwise our residents will continue to pay ever-increasing costs for garbage clean up and waste disposal, and trash will continue to plague our neighborhoods and our environment. ~ EMILY PARKER COASTAL AND MARINE SCIENTIST HEAL THE BAY

INNOVATE, NOT DEVASTATE It adds further insult to ecological injury that Roundup (glyphosate) defoliant has been, and might continue to be used, by Los Angeles County’s Department of Public Works (DPW) within Hahamongna Watershed Park’s devastated basin. The park’s name includes the word “Watershed” for a reason... It indicates that the entire basin functions as a watershed to slow the rare outflows of

freshwater from the Upper Arroyo Seco and recapture that water into an important aquifer used by surrounding communities.

The black willow and other riparian trees, shrubs and wildflowers that once graced the park’s living basin — a popular pastoral destination for hikers, dog walkers and horse riders — has been bulldozed out of existence along with its resident wildlife, from butterflies to burrowing owls; from ducks to bobcats. The area will be further excavated and apparently “treated” to prevent life from returning. Spraying Roundup or Roundup “cocktails” (that contain multiple toxic defoliants), will expose remaining adjacent vegetation, visitors, and wildlife to the hazards of these chemicals... while potentially contaminating surface water when it does flow through our arid region.

Shame on the county DPW for its expedited, unnecessary destruction of over 50 acres of HWP’s living basin, along with its intention to perpetuate that devastation by poisoning the parkland’s heart into the future. As plans stand, the DPW will succeed in turning a once biodiverse habitat where endangered species, such as Least Bell’s Vireo, had returned to nest, into a barren, blighted county maintenance yard into the foreseeable future.

I again urge the Board of Supervisors to stop this travesty and restore the basin to its natural state. Mother Nature has been involved in “quality control” and “product development” a few million years longer than the DPW. It is time to let nature recapture clean freshwater and revegetate Hahamongna Watershed Park.

Seek alternatives to the DPW’s plans outside that insular, arrogant agency; redesign the park after the beautiful bioswales and naturalized flood control basins one can see in other countries, such as France. Implement innovation, not devastation and defoliant applications. ~ LORI L. PAUL VIA EMAIL

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BY LAUREN HOLLAND

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EVERYONE KNOWS WHEN YOU TEXT, DRIVE, ENDANGER OTHERS AND BREAK THE LAW

t night, it’s not the faint glow of the phone screen that betrays you. It’s the same thing that gives you away during the day… the loss of lane control, variable speed reductions and increases, and failure to behave appropriately at signalized intersections. It’s the head-bobbing as you look up for a second then down in your lap for up to 23 seconds, then back up for one second, continuing this deadly dance for what feels like forever as others look on in horror.

I also stare at you in incredulity and utter disdain. But you … you don’t even notice that people all around you are disgusted by your selfish driving while texting and obvious disregard for their personal safety.

I recently had the extreme displeasure of sharing the road with literally dozens of you at the same time. I survived the experience, but that fact should not be considered an endorsement of your asinine and highly dangerous driving habits.

I had this “Captain Obvious” experience as I drove from Oakland to San Diego. The reason I was in the Bay Area was for my great nephew’s 16th birthday. Zachary Michael Cruz was not at his own birthday party, but it was very important that I be there to support his father at this milestone event.

Zachary was killed in a Berkeley crosswalk by a distracted driver just over 10 years ago. Three days after his dad’s birthday, and two-weeks before his own sixth birthday. Since Zachary’s death, more than 45,000 pedestrians have died on American roadways.

As if that is not a sobering enough statistic, according to Safer America, worldwide “nearly 1.25 million people die in road crashes each year, or on average 3,287 deaths a day. An additional 20 to 50 million are injured or disabled.” In the US, “every day, about nine people are killed and more than 1,000 injured in crashes involving a distracted driver.” That figure is based on people who admit to driving distracted, so I suspect this statistic is somewhat understated.

So, with these verifiable facts, I am generally dumbfounded when everywhere I look, I see dumb people driving cars with their eyes glued to a “smartphone” screen. The irony is crushing!

A 2016 Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) study, (“Driver Crash Risk Factors and Prevalence Evaluation Using Naturalistic Driving Data”) estimates that 36 percent of crashes could be avoided if distraction was not present. Cell phone use leads to visual-manual distraction, requiring drivers to take their eyes off the road, and cognitive distraction, requiring drivers to focus their attention on tasks not related to driving. These tasks include dialing, talking, texting, reaching for the phone and browsing.

I’m not even talking about the people who use hands-free or onboard devices to communicate while driving. Asking Siri to text your mom, or give you directions to the nearest gas station is one thing. In fact, VTTI studies have found that in some circumstances talking on hands-free devices while driving can actually keep drivers more alert and help avoid drowsy-driver accidents.

But taking selfies from the driver’s seat or using a handholding a phone to flag me into the lane in front of you is another thing entirely. Both of these things actually happened during my recent California road trip.

I was never able to make eye contact with the selfie driver, because she never pulled her head out of her own ass long enough to look around at her surroundings. The twentysomething phone-flagger did look up and saw me.

I stared at her in disbelief and mouthed “Put that effi ng thing down!” clearly referring to her cell phone, on which she had been texting madly mere seconds before using it to let me know it was “safe” for me to pull in front of her. She shook her head at me and continued texting as she passed.

In case you haven’t figured it out yet, texting drivers make me really angry. If it were only their own lives they were putting at risk I’d say, “Let Darwin do his thing.” But they put the lives of everyone around them at risk — and for what?

When you are driving, there is absolutely nothing more important for you to do than pay attention to the task of driving. When you are text-driving, you are breaking the law. You are NOT good at it, and you are beyond obvious. If you are lucky enough to not kill yourself or someone else, and if you decide to pull your head out of your behind and look around, you might notice people in your general vicinity looking at you like you are a self-absorbed, uncaring and unfeeling jerk.

And you know what, Captain Obvious? They’d be right!

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PASADENA MAYOR TORNEK SAYS HE WILL SEEK A SECOND TERM; NAJARIAN MOVES INTO MAYOR’S SEAT IN GLENDALE

DOCUMENTARY ON JOHN MUIR HIGH PREMIERES APRIL 26

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AMERICANS DIE IN AFGHANISTAN FIVE US SERVICE MEMBERS KILLED IN FOUR WEEKS

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RESIDENTS SPLIT ON WHAT TO DO WITH JULIA MORGAN YWCA

GIVE AND TAKE

JUDGE DISMISSES SOME CLAIMS IN BALLEW LAWSUIT AGAINST CITY BUT ALLOWS RACIAL PROFILING ALLEGATION TO GO TO TRIAL

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federal judge refused to dismiss a claim of racial profiling against the city of Pasadena in a lawsuit stemming from the violent arrest of an Altadena motorist in late 2017.

Christopher Ballew, who is African American, is suing the city of Pasadena and the Police Department for excessive force, false arrest, falsification of reports, delay or denial of medical care and excessive bail in relation to the incident.

A former John Muir High School basketball standout, Ballew, 23, was arrested at a gas station in Altadena on Nov. 9, 2017 by officers Zachary Lujan and Lerry Esparza for allegedly resisting arrest and assaulting a police officer after being stopped for driving without a front license plate and excessive window tint on his late-model Mercedes sedan.

In the course of the altercation, Ballew was struck on the

head several times with fists and on the legs with a metal baton.

His head was also rammed into the asphalt. He suffered a broken leg bone and multiple contusions during the arrest, a portion of which was captured by a passerby on a cell phone and later posted to Facebook.

After the incident had become public, Pasadena City Manager Steve Mermell released footage captured by the body cameras worn by the officers.

Ballew was released on $50,000 bail. However, the LA County District Attorney’s Office later declined to charge Ballew with any crimes.

“Regardless of whether the stop was lawful, if the plaintiff can show that they were subjected to unequal treatment based upon their race or ethnicity during the course of an otherwise legal

Local residents weighed in Monday with differing ideas on how best to use the historic but long-vacant former YWCA building located in the city’s Civic Center.

Housing advocates called on the city to use the building — designed by Julian Morgan, California’s first licensed female architect, in 1921 and constructed in 1923 — for affordable and homeless housing, but several preservationists were against that plan.

“I’m not thrilled with the idea that the YWCA would be used as homeless housing,” said local activist Jonathon Edewards. “It’s the Civic Center. It’s City Hall. I personally think this historic building in the Civic Center is not the right choice for homeless housing.”

City Clerk Mark Jomsky received nearly a dozen letters in support of using the building for housing homeless women. The city spent $8 million to purchase the building through eminent domain in 2010. Since then, plans included turning the structure into a boutique hotel, but that idea fell through in 2017.

“The mixed use of social enterprise and housing for women who are homeless is the perfect solution for the Pasadena YWCA,” wrote Jackie Knowles, founding program director of the Women’s Room, which serves San Gabriel Valley women who are alone and homeless, or at risk of being homeless.

The structure is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The property has also been designated as a historic monument by city officials. The building has been vacant since 1997.

Two consultants told the City Council on Monday that it will cost more to rehabilitate the structure than projected revenues from several reuse options will support.

Consultants from OLIN Partnership and Kosmont Companies were hired by the city to examine preservation, design plans and evaluate possible reuses of the property, respectively. Consultants with Kosmont concluded that reuse as a hotel is possible, but it would rely on aggressive revenue projections and offsite parking.

Consultants also studied using the building to house city offices, but that would cost 20 to 50 percent more than current leasing costs per square foot and would cost the city about $23 million, assuming all off-site city offices were relocated to the building.

Using the building for affordable housing would require $20 to $35 million in public funds.

— André Coleman

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DOCUMENTARY ON JOHN MUIR HIGH PREMIERES APRIL 26

GIVE AND TAKE CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7

BY ANDRÉ COLEMAN

The award-winning documentary “Can We All Get Along?

The Segregation of John Muir High School” will premiere at 7:30 p.m. on April 26 at the high school, 1905 Lincoln Ave., Pasadena.

Pablo Miralles The film, which won top honors at both the Accolades Global Film Competition in San Diego and the Best Shorts Competition in La Jolla, traces the history of the school, from integration through desegregation and back to a segregated present.

“It’s important for me that the film premieres at John Muir High School, because it was completely supported by the community,” said producer and director Pablo Miralles.

Miralles attended John Muir from 1979 to 1982.

More than six years in the making, Miralles questions what has happened to his once diverse alma mater and whether or not to send his own son to the school in the 50-minute film.

Miralles also explores the history of Pasadena’s schools, including the 1970 federal court order that created the first desegregation plan west of the Mississippi.

The film weaves stories from alumni, administrators and civic leaders about the school’s multicultural heritage. Miralles also illustrates the challenges and failures of California and the federal government in promoting well-funded and diverse public education.

Things started coming to a head in 1963 when La Cañada Flintridge opened its own high school after African-American families began moving into Northwest Pasadena and sending their children to John Muir High. At the time, more than 800 white children were pulled out of the PUSD and placed in La Cañada High School.

The district attempted to stop the white flight by building Blair High School for white families still living in Pasadena who didn’t want their kids going to Muir, which by that time was 60 percent black. Soon, Blair and Pasadena high schools were overcrowded by white children whose families did not want to send them to the “minority school.”

In 1970, US District Judge Manuel Real sided with families suing the Pasadena Unified School District, who claimed the district was maintaining a racially segregated school system. Real found that the district was guilty of committing “intentional segregative acts,” and ordered busing to balance the racial makeup of each school.

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PASADENA MAYOR TORNEK SAYS HE WILL SEEK A SECOND TERM; NAJARIAN MOVES INTO MAYOR’S SEAT IN GLENDALE

BY ANDRÉ COLEMAN

Pasadena Mayor Terry Tornek recently announced he has filed a candidate intention statement indicating he will seek Terry Tornek re-election in 2020.

“During my term as mayor I have achieved many of the goals that I set in my 2015 campaign, but there is much more to do.” Tornek said in a prepared statement.

Tornek in the November election led the campaigns for Measures I, which increased the city’s sales tax three-quarters of a cent, and Measure J, which allowed the city to share up to one-third of the revenue raised by Measure I with the Pasadena Unified School District.

During Tornek’s term in office the city also increased the minimum wage, which will reach $15 on July 1, 2020, and supported plans by State Sen. Anthony Portantino, D-Pasadena, and Assemblyman Chris Holden, D-Pasadena, that put an end to the 710 Freeway extension.

In his statement, Tornek said there is still work to be done.

“We need to build on these successes; continue to maintain fiscal discipline, reduce the homeless population, implement the projects in the Arroyo Seco and plan for the recapture of the land in the 710 ditch. Also, having obtained a $105 million commitment to grade-separate the Gold Line at California Boulevard, we must continue to make improvements to our traffic circulation.”

As he did during his first campaign, Tornek plans to walk every neighborhood in Pasadena, personally connecting with residents to listen to their concerns.

“I have begun the process of speaking to residents all across the city about the things they value about Pasadena,” Tornek said. “I will always place the quality of life in our neighborhoods first.”

Tornek was first elected to the City Council in 2009, and re-elected in 2013. He was elected Mayor in April, 2015 when he beat former District 1 Councilman Jacque Robinson in a runoff election. He is the city’s second elected mayor.

Serious issues could loom in a second term, including laws forcing the city to build at the same rate as the state and increasing housing costs that have forced some to call for rent control. Last year, movements in Pasadena and nearby Glendale failed.

In Glendale, with a five-person council in which members rotate into the mayor’s seat for one-year terms, Councilman Ara Najarian was selected by his peers to serve as mayor for a fourth time.

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traffic stop, that would be sufficient to demonstrate a violation of the Equal Protection Clause,” wrote US District Judge Fernando M. Olguin.

As part of the Fourteenth Amendment, the Equal Protection Clause mandates all citizens have the guaranteed right to equal protection under the law.

The Fourteenth Amendment, which also grants citizenship to people born in this country or naturalized here, is one of three amendments adopted after the Civil War. The Thirteenth and Fifteenth amendments, respectively, abolished slavery and gave African Americans the right to vote.

In his ruling, Olguin also refused to throw out Ballew’s claims of excessive force being used and officers filing falsified reports, a decision which will allow jurors to decide the allegations.

The judge threw out Ballew’s delay in medical care claim, but left the door open for it to be reintroduced with more information.

In a prepared statement, one of the city’s attorneys said the defense would press on despite the judge’s refusal to dismiss the charges.

“We accept the court’s order on our motion to dismiss, which addressed the initial allegations raised by Mr. Ballew. While we disagree with some aspects of the ruling, we will continue to strongly defend the case to protect the public’s taxpayer dollars, as the matter moves forward,” said Justin Sarno, an attorney representing the city and the officers in the litigation.

Esparza and Lujan were n Altadena, an unincorporated part of Los Angeles County, when the incident occurred.

The Altadena Town Council was so upset by the incident that officials there sent a letter to Mayor Terry Tornek demanding that Lujan and Esparza not be allowed to patrol the area, despite decades of cooperation between the neighboring areas.

“I have yet to talk to one person who has seen the video who does not believe there was excessive use of force on the part of the police officers,” Altadena Town Council Chariman Okorie Ezieme told the Pasadena Weekly.

The 16-member Town Council, which meets monthly, unanimously voted to send the letter after its January 2018 session. Several local residents also provided input at that meeting.

Ballew’s attorney claims the officers were using common vehicle violations to detain, search and catalogue young African-American men as gang members or associates when they stopped Ballew.

“This is my neighborhood, this is where I live.

I know it. Chris Ballew could be my neighbor. The Ballews are nice middle class people. Chris Ballew is not a thug or a criminal. He is a nice kid,” said civil rights attorney John Burton.

According to Burton, Lujan and Esparza were looking for African-American gang members

and stopped Ballew and then became aggressive with him because he is African American and the officers assumed he was in a gang.

After police stopped Ballew in the parking lot of a gas station, they made contact with him as he walked toward the cashier.

A scuffle ensued after they walked Ballew back to his vehicle and attempted to handcuff him. Lujan repeatedly hurled profanities at the Altadena resident, demanding Ballew give him his “f---ing hands.”

Ballew repeatedly requested the officers call their commanding officer.

“Shut the f–-k up,” Lujan screamed at Ballew after pushing his face into the parking lot asphalt.

Esparza also repeatedly told him to “stop acting like a dummy.”

Moments later, Ballew managed to make it to his feet and was struck twice by the baton. Ballew reached for the baton and began struggling with Esparza for the weapon.

As a scuffle ensued, Lujan hit Ballew and Esparza drew his service revolver while Ballew was close to his partner. Esparza did not fire and instead holstered the handgun.

By then, Ballew had been knocked to the ground

by Lujan and had dropped the baton. At that point, Lujan jumped on Ballew’s back and started punching him on the side of his head.

After holstering his weapon, Esparza picked up the retractable metal baton and struck Ballew three times in the legs and ankles while his partner slammed Ballew’s head into the asphalt.

Ballew suffered facial abrasions and a fractured fibula during the encounter.

Robert Fonzi, a former San Bernardino undersheriff hired as a use-of-force expert by the city, concluded that the two Pasadena police officers used reasonable force.

Lujan and Esparza are lateral transfer hires from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and the Bakersfield Police Department, respectively, hired by the city despite repeated problems of “maintaining internal cultures that sanction misconduct, including excessive force, false arrests and frame ups and fabricated police reports, especially directed against African Americans,” according to Burton.

“They didn’t need sensitivity training. They needed discipline,” Burton told the Pasadena Weekly.

After the incident, the officers remained on duty for more than three months, despite outrage expressed by local community members before then-Police Chief Phillip Sanchez reassigned them to desk duty.

Sanchez left the department a week later.

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THE COUNT

As of Monday, 4058 days after the war in Afghanistan ended …

2,245

American military service members (5 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 ago US coalition forces entered Baghdad under orders by President George W. Bush. US planes dropped about 200,000 leaflets warning civilians to stay in their homes.

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American service members died in Afghanistan and 3 others were wounded after their military convoy was struck by a suicide bomber on Monday, according to CNN. 2 additional US servicemen were killed in Afghanistan last month.

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people died in Syria on Tuesday when a car bomb exploded.

According to Reuters, most of the victims were civilians. No one has claimed responsibility for the attack.

— Compiled by André Coleman

' Dear Sugar’ ‘MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING’S’ NIA VARDALOS STARS IN ‘TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS’ AT THE PASADENA PLAYHOUSE

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hen life seemed to be disintegrating in every conceivable way and my emotional antenna were fried from loss overload, a friend recommended Cheryl Strayed’s 2012 book “Tiny Beautiful Things,” likening it to a beacon of sanity in maddening darkness.

Soon enough, I became attuned to a virtual underground network of readers who’d bonded over the hilarious, heartbreaking “Dear Sugar” advice columns collected in Strayed’s book — about sexless marriages, modern dating etiquette, miscarriages, independence, faith, writing, death, abusive relatives, and much more, advice she’d dished out for the Rumpus website from 2009 through 2012 and expanded with new material in “Tiny Beautiful Things.”

That community loomed large in the conscience of “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” writeractress Nia Vardalos while adapting Strayed’s work into an ensemble piece for the stage, after director friend Thomas Kail suggested “Tiny Beautiful Things” could be raw material for a play.

It was 2013; Vardalos was promoting her book “Instant Mom,” and Kail was still in rehearsals for “Hamilton.” Reading Sugar’s “epistolary exchanges” during a flight from New York to her Los Angeles home, Vardalos says she knew by the time she landed that she needed to adapt it.

“Tiny Beautiful Things” the play, co-conceived by Vardalos, Vail and Marshall Heyman, premiered in 2017 at the Public Theater in New York. The Pasadena Playhouse’s production, directed by Sherri Eden Barber from Kail’s original direction, opens this week.

Sugar leaps off the page (or computer screen) like a big sister or mentor who knocks you sideways with her compassionate, don’t-bullshit-me wisdom. From the book: “Dear Sugar, I’m getting married in a few months. Why do I feel totally aggressive and angry?”

“Dear Aggressive, My guess is you’re the bride and that you feel aggressive and angry because you’re in wedding planning hell and you’re caught up in all the expectations, outdated fairy tales, overpriced products, and irrational beliefs that one adheres to when one believes it possible to flawlessly orchestrate the behaviors, conversations, drinking habits, and attire of a large group of in-laws, out-laws, friends, strangers, and co-workers while simultaneously having a meaningful and intimate exchange with your sweetheart in front of an audience. It is not.

Yours, Sugar.”

“I was so drawn to it,” Vardalos says. “The material terrifies me; it’s very much outside my comfort zone. Cheryl talks about subjects that are painful. I didn’t necessarily go into that darkness willingly. I just realized I had to be a grownup and try something different, and I’m so happy I did. It changed me, in ALL ways. It made me seek honesty in my friendships, in every aspect of my life.”

For Vardalos, the challenge was to preserve the “humanity” of the letter writers and the tart lucidity of Strayed’s prose — the healing laughter as well as the tears — while constructing a narrative arc; she says she kept telling herself to just “woman up and do it” and not be scared of offending the beloved Sugar’s readership. After connecting via Twitter, she and Strayed met in LA after Strayed arrived from Portland to view the first cut of Reese Witherspoon’s film version of her 2012 bestseller “Wild.”

“We met, shook hands over tea, hugged, and made a deal. Made a deal!” Vardalos marvels.

“And I started writing that day. When I finally met Reese Witherspoon about a year later, after I went to the ‘Wild’ premiere, I said, ‘Thank you so much for treating Cheryl so well, because if you had been a Hollywood asshole, she might not have come to tea with me.’”

Vardalos says she not only connected with Strayed as a fellow writer, but also as “a woman, a mom, a person from Minneapolis and I’m from Winnipeg — sister cities. We are very much sympatico. She’s that person who just makes you feel — I call her blonde Oprah.”

Strayed jokes that Vardalos told her adapting the book was “the meanest thing she’s ever done because she had to say no to all these columns that she loved. But I get it. I don’t think it would have been a good idea to have the play be just like Sugar’s greatest hits. It’s not an album compilation.”

During preproduction and filming of her film “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2,” Vardalos flew back and forth to New York to revise and workshop the play. She “combined, cut, trimmed, added” and conflated passages and themes from approximately 15 “Dear Sugar” letters, “added narrative, wrote within Cheryl’s writing, and arced a story that takes place in one night. Three actors play all the letter writers, so approximately 80 characters.”

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you write? Why did you reveal the sexual abuse in your past? How did that feel?”

“I wanted to know if she was writing anonymously because she found it was freeing, and she said no, writing anonymously was never a draw for her. She was trying to see if the words could be read without any subjectification from the reader, without any prior knowledge of who was writing; the words could just be read as a healing balm or salve,” Vardalos recalls. “That was illuminating because I realized, that’s my way into the play.”

Having never written or even read many advice columns, “Dear Sugar” was “an experiment of form” for Strayed because she discarded the tradition of columnist as morally superior authority. Instead, she explains, she basically said to readers, “I’m down here with you and I’m going to use story to help illuminate your problems and I’m going to tell stories from my life,” making the column an advice-memoir-personal essay hybrid.

“As a reader, books and stories and poems and essays and plays and all those literary forms have saved me, brought me out of a dark time, given me clarity, or hope when I needed it. So I know the power of story,” says Strayed, who wrapped her “Dear Sugars” podcast with Steve Almond in December, along with their “Sweet Spot” column for The New York Times, to work on individual projects (including a memoir Strayed says will be followed by a novel).

“I’ve had all the rejection and all the hardships that every writer has, but I’ve also had a lot of wonderful things happen to me over the last seven years, and exciting things like going to the Oscars. But nothing, nothing, nothing compares to this experience I’ve had of meeting, at this point now, hundreds of thousands of people who’ve looked into my eyes and said, ‘Thank you, you changed my life’ [with ‘Tiny Beautiful Things’ and ‘Wild’]. That is the high mark for me when it comes to achievement. That’s what I dreamed of doing as a writer. Sometimes, sadly, people think of the arts as useless — like, ‘Oh, I could be a doctor, saving lives’ — but what I’ve really come to believe is artists are saving lives, we just do it in a different way.”

Vardalos says she and Kail were keen to extend that connection with Sugar’s readers: “When the book was published, people shared it; on the Rumpus, a community shared. So our goal, our absolute goal, was to create an experience where people could sit in the dark and go through something together. When the show kept selling out, and people would come back with friends who had not seen it, that’s when I realized that the goal had been achieved.”

She says they were additionally excited to realize that all of the letter writer roles were non-gender specific, enabling them to expand the play’s dimensions by casting “disregarding ethnicity, age, sexual orientation,” as Kail did with “Hamilton.’” At least 20 other productions have licensed the play across the United States, with actors of varying ethnicities portraying Sugar, and it’s being translated into Spanish for productions in Mexico and Uruguay.

Vardalos is appearing in only the Pasadena Playhouse’s production, so she can stay close to home with her daughter. (Due to scheduling conflicts, she will NOT give matinee performances April 13, 20-21, 27-28, May 4 or 5; Sameerah Luqmaan-Harris will portray Sugar for matinees and May 5’s evening performance.)

But Vardalos is savoring the opportunity that “Tiny Beautiful Things” presented for her to “create a role that could go on and on and on,” and to actively address “the dearth of material for women 40 and up.”

“In my ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2’ it was the joy of my life to make 72-year-old Lainie Kazan the lead of the film,” she says with a hearty laugh. “Why not? I am constantly trying to create 1) ensemble pieces, and 2) [roles] for women where we’re not just mothers and maids and prostitutes. We can be all those things, and we’re good at all of it, but let’s be something else.” ■ “Tiny Beautiful Things” runs through May 5 at the Pasadena Playhouse, 39 S. El Molino Ave., Pasadena; $25. Info: (626) 356-7529. Pasadenaplayhouse.org 10 PASADENA WEEKLY | 04.11.19

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BONNIE B’S SMOKIN BBQ 1280 N. Lake Ave., Pasadena, (626) 794-0132 bonniebssmokin.com $$ From Tulsa Oklahoma to Southern Cal. with a touch of New Orleans soul comes Bonnie B’s Bar B Que Heaven. Our 45-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.

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s fate would have it, as I was waiting for my order at Hot Wings Cafe in Old Pasadena for my last column I noticed the annual Best of Pasadena edition of this very publication had been left on the seat by someone before me. I flipped through the pages with a new perspective, one taking into account where readers and locals are eating.

Inspired by what I read about two local Best of Pasadena winners, this week I took a trip over to North Lake Avenue to explore a pair of very different kinds of restaurants that warrant another shout out.

One is Mely’s Pupuseria & Restaurant, which took home a Reader Recommended award in the Best Central American Food category.

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EL PORTAL 695 E. Green St., Pasadena (626)795-8553 Elportalrestaurant.com $$ Pasadena Weekly readers have been rewarding El Portal with the title of Best Mexican Food in the city for years.

This charming little hacienda with brick walls, festive colors, fine art and a California elegant courtyard brings the authentic cuisine of Mexico and the Yucatan region to your table.

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

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.

GEMS ON LAKE 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!!!!!

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.

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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!!

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.

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

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a Reader Recommended pick in both the Best Barbecue and Best Soul Food categories.

Whereas both eateries serve entirely different cuisines and styles, there are a few common threads — they both offer not only delicious food but also some of the best values and lowest prices I have encountered within our city limits.

Bonnie B’s is a very traditional soul food barbecue joint. It feels like a family that threw one of the best neighborhood cookouts took that idea straight to a storefront. They make their own lemonade and tea, fry up catfish on weekends, and justifiably brag about their ribs.

While I was there, I had an opportunity to speak to a few employees about their recommendations in order to get the full experience. Almost as if it was rehearsed or taught in a training manual, they all at separate times shot me a smirk and without hesitation mentioned their “fall-off-the-bone” spare ribs. I took their suggestions, and for $15.99 I got five spare ribs and two-sides. One of the hardest choices I had to make was narrowing down which of the two classic soul-food sides I would try. Slim’s Mac and Cheese was a definite. When there is a dish that has a namesake next to it, you know it is going to be great. Deciding between the potato salad, candied yams, okra and tomato over rice, and baked beans was tough. But in the end, I ended up pairing my ribs with yams.

The knowing glances were correct; there is a reason their ribs come so universally recommended. The meat hangs on the bone just enough and are not slathered in sauce to make up for a lack of flavor. They’re smoky, tender and taste like they were made with care. Slim’s mac was flavorful and just the type of homestyle backyard mac and cheese you would want to pair with some classic barbecue.

Bonnie B’s is classic Southern barbecue, and they offer far more than just ribs. There’s also smoked chicken (half for $12.99) with two sides, smoked salmon with two sides ($15.99), and two chicken hot links, bread and two sides ($8.75). They also offer a flavorful fried chicken sandwich with homemade sauce. If you crave a Southern classic,

they also have smoked bologna ($7.75).

Like Bonnie B’s, there is a lot to love about Mely’s — the traditional Salvadoran desserts, the ensalada de fruta, the breakfast options. But what really makes Mely’s stand out are the pupusas. If you have never had a pupusa, please allow me to be your guide to these beautiful, stuffed, pancake-sized orbs of heaven. Pupusas are a traditional street food in El Salvador, made with a yellow corn flour called masa harina. They are typically stuffed with a variety of meats, beans and cheeses, and usually served with a cabbage slaw known as curtido.

Mely’s has 15 varieties of pupusas, and I tried a dozen of them to make it seem as if I had some semblance of self-control. That’s because, well, to be honest, a quinoa/vegetable mix did not seem the most effective use of my limited stomach space.

Quick note: nearly all of the pupusas, save one or two, come stuffed with cheese. I mean when you cut into, or bite into one, the cheese comes pouring out. Which, don’t get me wrong, lots of hot, melty cheese is a great thing, but it does make the pocket of goodness a bit rich. So, to counter that richness, you are going to pile on the curtido, cabbage slaw with a vinegar brine to it that brightens each bite.

While I absolutely would (and likely will) order every one of the 12 pupusas over again, for the sake of brevity, I will list off the heavy hitters. First up, the carne asada y queso ($3.25) packed the most flavor, as the tender, tasty asada, creamy cheese and masa casing all complemented one another the way a good trio should. On the vegetable side, the spinach, zucchini and cheese ($2.99) can best be compared to an improved take on a vegetable pizza — the wildcard that I did not expect to become one of my favorites. Possibly the most traditional and my honorable mention for “papusa that stole my heart,” the chicharron y frijoles ($2.75) is the perfect embodiment of Central American flavors, and what I imagine is the item that inspired readers to nominate Mely’s in the Best of Pasadena contest.

So, on your next trip up North Lake, do yourself a favor and check out these two Best of Pasadena favorites. You’ll be glad you did.

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FRESH VISION USC Pacific Asia Museum appoints Bethany Montagano as new director Pasadena resident Bethany Montagano has been named the new director of the USC Pacific Asia Museum.

A former senior curator at the Skirball Cultural Center, Montagano succeeds former director Christina Yu after a year-long search in which Selma Holo served as interim director. Yu accepted a position at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.

Montagano landed the position after the search committee selected among four main candidates, with her educational background playing a key part in her selection. She spent years living in Osaka, Japan, while working toward her Asian studies bachelor’s degree, two masters degrees and a PhD in American history.

Professionally, her background includes stints at the National Museum of the American Indian and the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, DC, which are both part of the Smithsonian Institution.

She then made the leap to the Skirball and is now charged with making the Pacific Asia Museum reflect both the university it’s run by and the local community.

Located at 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena, the museum’s collection is comprised of more than 15,000 objects dating back more than 4,000 years.

Call (626) 449-2742 or visit pacificasiamuseum.usc.edu.

MATURE MERRIMENT Pasadena Senior Center offers another week of events and talks The Pasadena Senior Center offers a full array of cultural and informational events each week, with this week’s calendar featuring one of this year’s crop of Best Picture Oscar nominees. Their weekly film series screens films at 1 p.m. and features “Bohemian Rhapsody,” the PG-13-rated biopic of Freddie Mercury, the lead singer of the legendary rock band Queen, leading up to their famous performance at Live Aid. The film was nominated for Best Picture and won four other Oscars, including Best Actor for Rami Malek’s performance as Mercury.

The center’s “Cultural Thursday” series focuses on “Great American Songwriters” at 2 p.m. today, continuing with a focus on Dorothy Fields and other women who wrote hit songs, including “Lovely to Look At,” “ On the Sunny Side of the Street,” “ A Fine Romance,” “You Ought to Be in Pictures,” and many more.

Join pianist Bob Lipson and commentator/performer Saul H. Jacobs for this fun, interactive program.

Finally, the center’s latest “LA Opera Talk” focuses on “El Gato Montes: The Wild Cat” at 1 p.m. Monday. An LA Opera community educator will take participants through Gluck’s groundbreaking masterpiece, which bridges the musical worlds of Handel and Mozart with its ornate vocal lines and flowing melodies.

The Pasadena Senior Center is located at 85 E. Holly St. Call (626) 7954331 or visit pasadenaseniorcenter.org.

REACHING OUT Tournament of Roses hosts youth empowerment forum May 11 The Pasadena Tournament of Roses announced today the launch of “#ThisGen2019: A Youth Empowerment Forum” which will take place on May 11 at the Pasadena Convention Center. The inaugural event is designed to bring together high school and college-aged students to learn and discuss topics related to career, networking and personal development. #ThisGen2019 will feature leaders from the business, entertainment and sports industry, all with various career backgrounds and achievements.

Registration for the half-day event is now open and available online at tournamentofroses.com/events/thisgen/. Early registration for #ThisGen2019 is available through April 15 and will cost $10. After April 15, participants can register for $15. #ThisGen2019 will run from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and include two panels, a breakout session with lunch, and a keynote speaker. Contact events@ tournamentofroses.com. n

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WALLS OF RESISTANCE A THERAPIST MUST CONFRONT DEFENSIVE RESPONSES AGAINST EMOTIONAL INTIMACY

Dear Patti, My teenage son Gavin has been going through a rough emotional time over a relationship breakup and feeling depressed. He requested to start individual psychotherapy sessions about a month ago and this is his first time in any type of counseling. After a few sessions, the psychotherapist made requests of my son, such as asking him to take off his sunglasses, throw away his chewing gum, stop shaking his leg and foot or remove the pillow he’d picked up and placed on his lap. Gavin seems to like and trust this therapist and while I’m sure she has her reasons, could you shed some light on the therapeutic rationale? I’d appreciate it. I don’t want to interfere in any way. I just want to understand — Claudia Dear Claudia, When your son first walked into his therapist’s office, chances are he had a healthy desire to open up and pay attention to his feelings, even if painful or difficult. When patients reach out for professional counseling to help them face and resolve their problems, it’s because they realize that the cost of suppressing and avoiding hidden impulses or disowned emotions is no longer worth the adverse results they’re having — such as mood disorders, anxiety and relationship conflicts.

Unfortunately, once a patient is actually in therapy, an unhealthy part of the self that is afraid to be open and is vulnerable, due to emotional trauma from the past, invariably emerges. This harmful aspect of the personality surfaces in two ways: (1) by trying to keep intense feelings pushed down due to a powerful fear of them and (2) by preventing the therapist from becoming too close because of a fear of intimacy. These two walls of resistance — the one between the patient and his feelings and the one between the therapist and patient — trigger defensive maneuvers that the therapist needs to discourage.

A major role and responsibility of your son’s therapist is to challenge and push through the emotional barrier between Gavin and his buried emotions and support him to become stronger in his ability to experience feelings. One common way to ward off feelings is to discharge them before they get very strong. Your son’s therapist is confronting the defense of discharge by asking him to remove his chewing gum or by gently asking him to not shake his leg and observe what feeling is trying to come up.

It’s also a professional counselor’s job to help patients overcome their fears of intimacy by confronting any emotional walls that obstruct the therapist-patient relationship. Once Gavin is able to tolerate closeness without automatically putting up these barriers, it will become easier for him to go out into the real world and create close relationships. His therapist is confronting defensive responses against emotional intimacy by pointing out that Gavin placed a physical barrier between them (the pillow) and asking her to remove her sunglasses to confront her avoidance of eye contact.

A skilled and competent therapist is able to recognize and identify each patient’s particular road map of defensive maneuvers, very different from patient to patient. For example, one person might avoid feelings by clamming up and not talking. When the therapist urges the patient to be more verbal, the patient’s flow of words allows her to get in touch with deep emotions. Another patient might engage in rapid talking and, when coached to slow down and not talk so much, will start to experience emotions she was previously unaware of.

A therapist might point out specific defenses by saying, “Do you notice you repeatedly look away when feelings of sadness come up?” or “Can you see how you begin to speak rapidly when discussing how, as a child, you rarely saw your father?”

Verbal and nonverbal “cues” can convey a lot to a therapist. Patients, for instance, may use a lot of minimizing words when speaking (i.e., “I’m kind of angry” instead of “I’m angry” or “I guess I’m lonely” instead of “I’m lonely”). Another example of defending intense feelings is by expressing the exact opposite emotion (i.e., laughing or smiling when sad, folding hands calmly and setting them limply in one’s lap when furious). Another defense is constricting and tensing muscles (like tightly crossing arms and legs) when strong feelings arise.

In summary, the therapist’s requests are designed to help Gavin face his deepest feelings, establish a comfort level when intimate with another, so as to work together — without barriers — to make his symptoms disappear. n 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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Hagen Jazz (jimhagenmusic. com), featuring guitarist Jim Hagen, bassist Roger Brooks and drummer Chuck Standish, performs at 8 p.m. Friday at Chevy Chase Country Club, 3067 E. Chevy Chase Drive, Glendale. Admission is free and open to the public. Call (818) 246-5566 or visit chevychasecc.com.

JAZZ FIX II

The Caltech Jazz Band presents its annual festival from 1 to 6 p.m.

Saturday at Caltech’s Gates Annex Patio, 1200 E. California Blvd., Pasadena. Performers include the Jimmy Branly Trio, featuring Andy Langham and Edwin Livingston, plus the Amanda Hamilton Group. Free and open to the public. Call (626) 395-3295 or visit events.caltech.edu.

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THE 10TH ANNUAL TCM CLASSIC FILM FESTIVAL PAYS TRIBUTE TO CINEMATIC ROMANCE THIS WEEKEND IN HOLLYWOOD

BY CARL KOZLOWSKI

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urner Classic Movies (TCM) has proven to be a phenomenon over the past 25 years, winning the hearts of film buffs everywhere by showing countless classic movies uncut and without airing ads.

For the past 10 years, they’ve added to the magic by hosting the TCM Classic Film Festival from the heart of Hollywood, bringing together an eclectic array of films with appearances by legendary actors and filmmakers.

The cable network will be celebrating both anniversaries this weekend as the 2019 edition of the festival runs from Thursday through Sunday. With this year’s theme being “Follow Your Heart: Love at the Movies,” romantic dramas and comedies will compose most of the four days of cinematic classics – beginning with an epic screening of 1989’s “When Harry Met Sally,” complete with stars Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan, and director Rob Reiner in attendance on Thursday night.

“Love was a theme we hadn’t done yet in our first ten years, and ‘When Harry Met Sally’ is one of the best romantic comedies ever

made,” says Charlie Tabesh, programming director for both the network and the festival. “Other great events include a ‘Nashville’ reunion with Lily Tomlin and Jeff Goldblum as just two of the several cast members in attendance, and we’re also paying tribute to Twentieth Century Fox as it is in essence going away.”

Indeed, the focus on Fox comes at a sad moment for film lovers, as Disney just recently gobbled up its competitor in a corporate merger that further solidifies its global dominance and the death of creative options in Hollywood. While numerous Fox classics will be screened, the spotlight will shine brightest on a screening of the “special edition” of “Star Wars: A New Hope” on the TCL Chinese Theatre’s IMAX screen.

Other major events include a 30th anniversary screening of “Do the Right Thing” and a 70 mm screening of “The Sound of Music” hosted by the current master of musicals, director Rob Marshall of “Chicago” and “Mary Poppins Returns” fame. A screening of the classic 1941 biopic “Sergeant York” will feature two of the real-life York’s descenCONTINUED ON PAGE 16

The Society for the Activation of Social Space through Art and Sound (SASSAS) kicks off its 20th anniversary concert series with soundShoppe, a monthly, improvised noise jam led by Joe Potts, and a performance by the soundShoppe Orchestra from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock. Free, but RSVP at sassas.org.

FAMOUS POETS

Poets and old friends Erica Jong and Kim Dower discuss and sign their latest poetry selections, Jong’s “The World Begins with Yes” and Dower’s “Sunbathing on Tyrone Power’s Grave” at 7 p.m. Monday at Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. Call (626) 449-5320 or visit vromansbookstore.com.

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LOVE IN THE DARK CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 dants speaking about him and the film after a screening at a new yet historic venue for the fest: Legion Theatre at Post 43 of the American Legion. And 1960s-era femme fatale Angie Dickinson will appear with screenings of the original Frank Sinatra version of “Ocean’s 11” and noir classic “The Killers.”

“This year we’ve added the Post as a new venue, because it’s beautiful and tucked away, with a beautiful theater and a bar,” says Tabesh. “Most people will really love it.

Like the channel, the fest has sort of stayed true to its beginnings. It’s not just about the film, or the conversations. It’s almost a convention for classic movie fans to gather.

People get to know each other and reconnect each year. If you come from a small town you might be the only classic movie freak and you might feel a little lonely, but if you come to this you meet like minds and people really enjoy that.”

One of TCM’s top hosts, Alicia Malone, will be appearing at the festival, joining Tabesh and TCM’s main host, film critic Ben Mankiewicz, at the cinematic confab. A native of Australia, Malone moved to the US eight years ago and quickly made a mark as a film expert on CNN, “Access Hollywood,” E!, “Entertainment Tonight”, MTV, MSNBC and many other outlets before becoming host of the short-lived TCM-owned streaming platform FilmStruck and finally getting hired by TCM a year ago.

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to two of my all-time favorites – ‘Magnificent Obsession’ and ‘Gentlemen Prefer Blondes,’” says Malone. “’Obsession’ is one of my favorite Douglas Sirk films, and ‘Blondes’ is one of the films I saw aa a kid that led to my love and obsession for classics. Seeing Jane Russell and Marilyn Monroe in all their glory led to my exploring and learning more about film.”

Ultimately, Malone finds that there’s a truly special mystique in presenting classic Hollywood films right in the heart of Tinseltown itself. And just like Tabesh notes, the wonder of the weekend comes from seeing cinephiles form lasting friendships that foster the filmloving community for future generations to enjoy the hallmarks of moviedom.

“The mission is still the same at TCM after all these years: invite new classic film fans in and maintain long-term ones,” says Malone.

“We have a great network of kindred spirits who love these films with a passion and love hearing stories. I think it’s so special that on the closing night of the 10th film fest we’re marking the 25th anniversary of the channel.

I’m looking forward to the closing night party toasting both achievements. “ n The TCM Classic Film Fest takes place from today through Sunday at various venues in Hollywood. Festival passes range from $250 to $2,149. Individual tickets for screenings are $20, with the closing-night screening of “Gone With The Wind” costing $30. Visit filmfestival.tcm.com/ attend.

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GLEN HANSARD, This Wild Willing (Anti): HHHH

The Oscar-winning songwriter’s restlessness compels him to freshen his compositional approach — and keeps him interesting, even through missteps. This pronounced turn from the rock and soul of last year’s “Between Two Shores” combines electronica, African percussion and Middle Eastern instruments to otherworldly effect — notably during “Fools Game,” with Aida Shahghasemi’s closing vocal enveloping the song like silky balm.

The cinematic build of “Good Life of Song” inspires uilleann pipe dreams, while “Brother’s Keeper” and the Celtic-flavored “Mary” recall the melodic folk storytelling of 2015’s “Didn’t He Ramble.” The theatrical orchestration of “Don’t Settle” matches Hansard’s full-throated delivery, but elsewhere the titular wildness emerges not from his trademark yowl but the ambitious, improvisation-birthed music. glenhansard.com

AHMED AG KAEDY, Akaline Kidal (Sahel Sounds): HHHH

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ean Watkins keeps busy.

His Nickel Creek bandmates, fiddle-playing sister Sara Watkins and MacArthur genius award-winning mandolinist Chris Thile, regularly garner attention for their solo projects, but Sean Watkins seems quite content juggling various projects from a support position, even though he has five solo albums and numerous tours to his credit. Add all the fiddle and bluegrass tunes he grew up hearing and playing in San Diego County, and he has a supersized song bag to pull from.

It’s been a long, twisty road since Watkins reaped awards with Nickel Creek at a mid-1990s bluegrass festival at Santa Anita Race Track, and longer still since they played their first gig at a pizza parlor in San Diego when Watkins was 12. Part of his appeal is his calm, grounding presence — the kind that comes with the freedom of knowing you can basically do what you want because you’ve

already proved yourself in myriad ensembles for a few generations of audiences. Onstage, the beefy guitarist is a strong, conversationally understated player who gives his strings a workout — check out the scratches on his Gibson LG2 acoustic, a gift from Jackson Browne.

(You can drop names like Browne’s in interviews, and not sound like you’re namedropping, when you’ve been performing for three decades and can play their instrument even better than they can.)

Road miles and years have deepened Watkins’ voice somewhat, but he still sounds like the boy next door, assuming the boy next door can sound sweet yet earthy, high-lonesome style. Listen to the harmonic construction, instrumental sophistication and above all the engaging melodies of his songs and his youthful bluegrass foundation can still be discerned, although he isn’t constrained by genre distinctions.

Guessing what he might share

with the audience at his York Manor show next Thursday is part of the night’s attraction. Nickel Creek chestnuts? A favorite by Works Progress Administration bandmate Glen Phillips? The gospel call “Tribulations” from 2016’s “What to Fear”? Something more pop-leaning from his 2006 release “Blinders On” or his Fiction Family collaborations with Switchfoot frontman Jon Foreman?

A free-spirited jam on a Bob Dylan classic a la Watkins Family Hour?

The range of possibilities is eclectic and broad. n Kensington & the Bluegrass Situation present Sean Watkins & Friends, plus Matt the Electrician and Motor Sales at York Manor, 4908 York Blvd., Highland Park, 7-11:30 p.m. Thursday, April 18; $12 adv/$15 at thedoor. Info: (323) 543-1338. Tickets available at eventbrite.com/e/sean-watkinsfriends-matt-the-electrician-motor-salestickets-59142525887?aff=eblast&mc_ eid=7c15c03dd5&mc_cid=b626eb05a6.

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Guitarist Ag Kaedy and his Amanar bandmates fled their northern Mali hometown of Kidal when it was overtaken by extremist invaders in 2012; he’s since lived in exile in Bamako. Recorded last year on an eight-track cassette recorder in Portland, Oregon, these 12 solo acoustic tracks have the piercing immediacy of heartbreak, as Ag Kaedy sings (in Tuareg) and plays guitar like a man haunted, bound to hope for what he knows cannot be recovered. There’s political import in songs like the hypnotically subdued title track (“It’s become like the ruins of a civilization”), composed in Tuareg folk tradition, but the beautiful humanity of his message strives for healing. Highlights: “Imetawan,” “Tikaras,” “Azaman.” amanardekidal.bandcamp. com/album/akaline-kidal

LEE FIELDS & THE EXPRESSIONS, It Rains Love (Big Crown): HHH

Over five decades the veteran singer’s fine-grained rasp and passion for classic soul have remained abiding constants. Love, faith, and hard times are recurrent themes here, and he alludes to forebears (“Can I get a witness over there?”) during the fake news-decrying “Wake Up.” “Love Prisoner” and “A Promise is a Promise” dig into funkier grooves, and Fields testifies like a revival preacher over dirty drums and organ for “God is Real,” but this smooth, smartly charted set mostly sings the praises of honest romance. leefieldsandtheexpressions.com

BIBIO, Ribbons (Warp): HHH

Sixteen tracks of folk prettiness from prolific British multi-instrumentalist/producer Stephen Wilkinson, informed by 1960s-’70s British, Irish and American folk and pop. “Pretty Ribbons and Lovely Flowers,” which gives the album its title, is an odd mash of metallic chirps and disembodied vocals, while “Curls” and “Ode to a Nuthatch” evoke sweet meadows; fingerpicked guitar patterns cascading through “Erdaydidder-Erdiddar” devolve into electronic weirdness. More noteworthy: the bucolic “The Art of Living,” “Patchouli May,” the then-andnow R&B grooves of “Before” and “Old Graffiti.” bibio.co

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Monster Mash MONSTERPALOOZA HORROR CONVENTION RETURNS TO PASADENA FOR THE FOURTH TIME

BY CARL KOZLOWSKI Halloween may traditionally be the scariest day of the year for Americans, but local horror fans have a second chance to be terrified annually thanks to Monsterpalooza, a convention that fills the Pasadena Convention Center with three days of frightening fun. This weekend marks the fourth time the event has been staged in the Crown City, and by the looks of things, it could be its most impressive edition yet.

Founded and overseen by Eliot Brodsky, a New York City-based lifelong fan of all things scary, Monsterpalooza will feature more than 200 vendors spotlighting their skills in monster makeup and character effects, alongside collectible collections from dealers, to an eager crowd of thousands of attendees. Brodsky decided to launch the convention 12 years ago, building on his extensive network of contacts he established as the owner of a movie prop house.

In addition to the vendors and creature displays, Brodsky also promises over 70 cult-favorite horror actors and makeup artists signing autographs or doing classes and demonstrations, special previews of upcoming horror films and a memorabilia museum. He keeps it fresh for himself as well as his fans by telling the featured artists to bring personal works that they’ve never displayed before.

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their home studios, and they love to show them off here,” Brodsky told the Pasadena Weekly in 2017. “My enjoyment comes from challenging myself each year to show off a whole gamut of things you don’t normally see.”

Each day has major events, with Friday kicking off with a 7 to 8 p.m. talk by veteran horror-industry expert Sandy Collora, who will be discussing how horror aficionados can maximize their social media use to create successful careers selling films, art, action figures and games in the genre.

Then from 8 to 9 p.m., the “Godz and Monsters” panel features four veteran creature creators discussing their latest works and the key elements used to make them.

Saturday spotlights the 2018 smash hit reboot of “Halloween” by bringing in James Jude Courtney, who played the masked killer Michael Myers, as well as its makeup effects designer Christopher Nelson, from 1:15 to 2 p.m.

That panel is followed by a talk featuring writer-director Michael Dougherty of “Godzilla: King of the Monsters,” which is expected to be the year’s most popular creature feature.

Saturday night welcomes fans to enjoy the official Monsterpalooza Afterlife Party, featuring legendary effects master Tom Savini as its special guest. There will also be two bars and live music by Monte

Revolta and his Band of the Living Dead, with all the fun starting at 7:30 p.m.

Sunday might be the most actionpacked day of all, starting with a “40 Years of ‘Alien’” presentation from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. featuring the “untold story” of the origin of Ridley Scott’s “Alien” horror series. The talk will shine a light on how Greek and Egyptian mythologies, underground comics, the art of Francis Bacon and the dark imaginations of screenwriter Dan O’Bannon and creature designer H.R. Giger came together to craft a classic that has spawned nine films and counting.

From there, Savini (“Dawn of the Dead,” “Friday the 13th” and “Creepshow”) will have a career-spanning discussion from 1:15 to 2 p.m.

Cult favorite actor Bruce Campbell, of “Evil Dead,” “Ash vs. Evil Dead” and “Bubba Ho-Tep” fame, will do a fan Q&A from 4 to 5 p.m. Sunday, and finally the fun wraps up with “The Movies That Made Me,” featuring cult legend director Joe Dante (“Gremlins”) and “Saw” series cocreator Leigh Whannell. n Monsterpalooza runs from 6 to 11 p.m. Friday and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E. Green St., Pasadena. Tickets are $30 Fri., $35 Sat. (available only at door), $30 ($35 at the door) Sun. Visit monsterpalooza.com or write therubberroom101@aol.com.

The Blue Guitar Arroyo Seco Golf Course 1055 Lohman Lane, South Pasadena blueguitar.club The club at Arroyo Seco Golf Course presents AltaMusica featuring Robert Kyle and Chad Edwards at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12 general admission, $17 for table seating, available on the website.

“The Chekhov Comedies” Short Plays Brand Park 1601 W. Mountain St., Glendale deanproductionstheatre.com Dean Productions presents “The Chekhov Comedies,” five short plays by author Anton Chekhov, featuring an all-female cast playing 25 different characters, opening at 7:30 p.m. and continuing at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays through April 27, with an added performance at 7:30 p.m. this Wednesday. The pieces are “An Unwilling Martyr,” “The Wedding,” “The Bear,” “The Proposal” and “The Anniversary.” Admission is free, but visit the website for reservations.

HireLive Career Fair Hilton Pasadena 168 S. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena hirelive.com The job fair, free to job-seekers, features a wide range of occupations, including inside and outside sales reps, technical sales, account executives, mortgage brokers, sales trainers, telesales, merchandisers and many others. It runs from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Applicants should bring 10 to 15 resumes and dress business professional.

Pasadena Public Library, Hastings Branch 3325 E. Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena (626) 744-7262, pasadenapubliclibrary.net Families are invited to celebrate National Poetry Month at 4 p.m. by creating their own poetry or making a black-out collage poem to hang on the library’s Poet-Tree.

Pasadena Public Library, La Pintoresca Branch 1355 N. Raymond Ave., Pasadena (626) 744-7268, pasadenapubliclibrary.net High school students and their parents are invited to a career exploration workshop, learning about various career pathways and what degree of education is required for each, from 3 to 5 p.m.

Pasadena Senior Center 85 E. Holly St., Pasadena (626) 795-4331, pasadenaseniorcenter.org A representative of the California DMV Senior Driver Ombudsman Program discusses resources to help drivers maintain their driving independence and drive safely, starting at 10 a.m. Cultural Thursday explores great American songwriters, highlighting Dorothy Fields and others, who wrote songs such as “Lovely to Look At” and “On the Sunny Side of the Street,” with a discussion and performance by commentator/performer Saul H. Jacobs and pianist Bob Lipson, starting at 2 p.m.

Vroman’s Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 449-5320, vromansbookstore.com Ridley Pearson discusses and signs “Super Sons: The Polarshield Project” at 6:30 p.m.

FRIDAY Clazzical Notes Lineage Performing Arts Center First United Methodist Church 500 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 833-2750, clazzicalnotes.org The concert “Inspiration and Hope” features songs of positive inspiration from different musical genres, starting at 7 p.m. Performers are Nia Allen, gospel vocalist, David Joyce, jazz and pop vocalist and pianist and Artyom Manukian, cellist. Tiffany Owens hosts. They perform songs from various composers, from Bacharach to Billy Holiday. Admission is a $10 suggested donation at the door.

Hagen Jazz Concert Chevy Chase Country Club 3067 E. Chevy Chase Drive, Glendale (818) 246-5566, chevychasecc.com Hagen Jazz (jimhagenmusic.com), featuring guitarist Jim Hagen, bassist Roger Brooks and drummer

Chuck Standish, performs at 8 p.m. Free and open to the public.

Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino (213) 622-7001, laco.org The orchestra’s In Focus series presents “The Spirit of Impressionism,” curated by Concertmaster Margaret Batjer, with musicians from the orchestra. The program includes impressionistic music including Ravel’s “Sonata for Violin and Cello,” Kodály’s “Duo for Violin and Cello” and Debussy’s “String Quartet.”

It starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $49 and up.

Monsterpalooza Pasadena Convention Center 300 E. Green St., Pasadena monsterpalooza.com/spring Horror aficionados and creative professionals who bring scary creatures to life will be on hand, with more than 250 exhibitions, as well as live makeup demonstrations, celebrity meet-and-greets and a Monster Museum exhibition. The show runs from 6 to 11 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission is $30 for each day, or $75 for all three days, in advance. Day-of admission is $35 each day. Visit the website for a full listing of activities.

Pasadena Senior Center 85 E. Holly St., Pasadena (626) 795-4331, pasadenaseniorcenter.org Free Friday movie matinees start at 1 p.m. on select Fridays. Friday’s film is “Bohemian Rhapsody” (2018).

SATURDAY All Saints Church Legal Aid Clinic Jackie Robinson Center 1020 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena (626) 583-2734, allsaints-pas.org A free legal aid clinic runs from 9:30 a.m. to noon, offering help with housing, public benefits, bankruptcy and consumer debt issues, open to all community members. Attendees should bring any and all paperwork related to their cases. Call or email Ada Ramirez at aramirez@allsaings-pas. org for information. Those unable to attend can call Public Counsel at (213) 385-2977.

Caltech Jazz Festival Caltech’s Gates Annex Patio 1200 E. California Blvd., Pasadena (626) 395-3295, events.caltech.edu The Caltech Jazz Band presents its annual festival, from 1 to 6 p.m. Performers include the Jimmy Branly Trio featuring Andy Langham and Edwin Livingston, plus the Amanda Hamilton Group. Free and open to the public.

The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino (626) 405-2100, huntington.org Family Day celebrates the Earth, as guests learn about plants and pollination, investigate the ecosystems in the gardens and enjoy an all-ages concert, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is included in regular Huntington admission of $29 for adults, $24 for seniors, $13 for youth 4 to 11, free for children younger than 4.

Los Angeles Clarinet Choir South Pasadena Library Community Room 1115 El Centro St., South Pasadena losangelesclarinetchoir.com The ensemble of 15 clarinetists, under the direction of Margaret Thornhill and Victoria Ramos Dresel, performs a concert of works by British, American, Japanese, French and Russian composers, including the premiere of Mark Mellits’ “Standing at the Gates of Orange Wheat.” It starts at 3 p.m. Free.

Norton Simon Museum 411 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 449-6840, nortonsimon.org A guided tour visits the painting “The Gaze” from 1 to 2 p.m. Conservator Hannah Riley discusses “Conservation of the Dido Tapestry: A New Chapter” from 4 to 5 p.m. Both are included in Norton Simon admission of $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, free for students, those 18 and under and members.

Return to Presence: An Evening with Eckhart Tolle and Marianne Williamson Pasadena Civic Auditorium 300 E. Green St., Pasadena (626) 793-2122, pasadenacivic.visitpasadena.com Eckhart Tolle and Marianne Williamson share insight

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into becoming a compassionate, conscious force for change, starting at 7 p.m. Tami Simon moderates. Tickets are $100 to $230.

SPARC Fundraiser South Pasadena Masonic Lodge 1126 Fair Oaks Ave., South Pasadena, sopasartscouncil.org The South Pasadena Arts Council (SPARC) hosts a fundraiser, “A Night of 100 Artists,” a sideshow-themed party, starting at 7 p.m.

It includes an artwork drawing, with works contributed by 100 local, national and international artists, psychic Sansa Asylum, magic

by Michaelann Awesome, mystical readings by a carnival fortune teller, a silent auction, a taco bar and margaritas, beer, wine and soft drinks. Tickets are $100 for one person, which includes entry into the art drawing, $125 for two people, including the drawing, or $25 for admittance for one without the drawing.

Third Coast Percussion Concert Caltech’s Beckman Auditorium Michigan Avenue south of Del Mar Boulevard, Pasadena (626) 395-4652, events.caltech.edu Third Coast Percussion presents “Lyrical Geometry,” starting at 8 p.m. The ensemble consists of Grammy-winning, classically trained percussionists from Chicago. The group is known for its virtuosic, energetic performances that celebrate the depth of musical possibilities in percussion. Tickets are $10 to $43.

131 S. St. John Ave., Pasadena (310) 571-5296 losangelesyouthorchestra.org The orchestra performs works by Brahms, Russell Steinberg, Haydn and Isaac Albeniz, starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults in advance, $25 at the door and $5 for children. Email layoticketinfo@gmail.com for tickets and information.

Pasadena Senior Center 85 E. Holly St., Pasadena (626) 795-4331, pasadenaseniorcenter.org An LA Opera community educator discusses Gluck’s masterpiece “El Gato Montes: The Wild Cat” at 1 p.m.

Vroman’s Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 449-5320, vromansbookstore.com Erica Jong and Kim Dower discuss and sign their latest poetry selections, Jong’s “The World Begins with Yes” and Dower’s “Sunbathing on Tyrone Power’s Grave” at 7 p.m.

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One Colorado 41 Hugus Alley, Pasadena (626) 564-1066, onecolorado.com Trivia Tuesdays start with deejays at 6:30 p.m. followed by trivia contests at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through April. Free.

Pasadena Public Library, Hastings Branch 3325 E. Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena (626) 744-7262, pasadenapubliclibrary.net Author Nita Sweeney discusses her book, “Depression Hates a Moving Target: How Running with My Dog Brought Me Back from the Brink,” at 7 p.m.

Vroman’s Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 449-5320, vromansbookstore.com Dena Moes, in conversation with Bella Mahaya Carter discusses and signs “Buddha Sat Right Here: A Family Odyssey through India and Nepal” at 7 p.m.

All Saints Church 132 N. Euclid Ave., Pasadena (626) 796-1172, allsaints-pas.org Holy Week at All Saints begins with a grand procession around City Hall followed by a dramatic retelling of the Gospel starting at 9 a.m., during church services.

Art of the Garden Tour Various locations, Foothill Communities (626) 355-8350, creativeartsgroup.org Sierra Madre’s art education organization Creative Arts Group hosts its annual fundraiser tour of home gardens in Sierra Madre, Pasadena, Altadena and San Marino from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The tour features gardens created by top landscape architects in the area. Tickets are $30 in advance, or $35 the day of the tour at the Creative Arts Group, 108 N. Baldwin Ave., Sierra Madre.

Cellar Sessions Concert Old Oak Cellars winery 2620 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena cellarsessions.thundertix.com The concert presents Different Mothers, featuring Jeff Kossack and Jimmy Yessian, starting with a wine tasting at 3 p.m. followed by music at 3:45 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door.

Pasadena Education Network Fundraiser Private residence, Pasadena (866) 216-7334, penfamilies.org PEN hosts its annual wine, beer and spirits tasting from 5 to 8 p.m. The event includes food provided by fine area restaurants.

Music is by the John Muir High School Jazz Band, a silent auction is included and recognition of outstanding school volunteers is scheduled. Tickets are $75 for wine tasting only, or $100 for wine, beer and spirits tasting. Location is provided with purchase.

San Gabriel Mission Playhouse 320 S. Mission Drive, San Gabriel (626) 308-2865, missionplayhouse.org The Silent Sundays film series presents the 1929 silent Alfred Hitchcock thriller “Blackmail,” starting at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 and up.

SASSAS Concert Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock 2225 Colorado Blvd., Eagle Rock sassas.org The Society for the Activation of Social Space through Art and Sound (SASSAS) kicks off its 20th anniversary concert series, with soundShoppe, a monthly, improvised noise jam led by Joe Potts, and a performance by the soundShoppe Orchestra. It runs from 1 to 4 p.m. Free, but RSVP on the website.

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.

MONDAY Book Discussion at Caltech Caltech’s Dabney Lounge 1200 E. California Blvd., Pasadena (626) 395-1242, caltech.edu/campus-life-events Jessica Shattuck discusses her best-selling book “Ordinary and Extraordinary Germans: Complicity and Resistance During WWII” at 7 p.m. Free.

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WEDNESDAY Crowell Public Library 1890 Huntington Drive, San Marino (626) 300-0777, crowellpubliclibrary.org The music discussion series, “Jazz & Swing from A to Z: The Story of America’s Music,” led by USC Professor Emeritus of Jazz Studies Dr. Thom Mason, runs from 12:30 to 2 p.m. and continues Wednesdays through May 8. Wednesday’s session is “The Ella Fitzgerald Story.” Free.

The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino (626) 405-2100, huntington.org A Cheng Foundation Lecture, “Off the Beaten Tracks: Little-Known Facts and Well-Known Fiction about Chinese Railroad Workers,” features Sue Fawn Chung, professor emerita at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, starting at 7:30 p.m. Free. No reservations required.

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 “Resurrection” (1980). In a STEAM activity for teens and adults, guests can learn the basics of creating a graphic for a stamp, then make a wax seal stamp for rubber stamps to keep for themselves, from 5 to 6 p.m. Visit pasadenapubliclibrary.net/steam to sign up.

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.

Vroman’s Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 449-5320 vromansbookstore.com Maria Zizka discusses and signs “The Newlywed Table: A Cookbook to Start Your Life Together” at 7 p.m.

Wine & Song Americana Singer/Songwriter Music Series Arroyo Seco Golf Course 1055 Lohman Lane, South Pasadena blueguitar.club Brad Colerick’s weekly music series features Raye Zaragoza and Justin Levinson at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12 general admission, $17 for table seating. n

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Dumbo Fri.-Wed., 12:30, 3:30, 6:30, 9:15 p.m.

Little Fri.-Wed., 1:15, 4, 7, 9:45 p.m.

The Missing Link Fri.-Sun., 2:30, 5:15, 8, 10:50 p.m.; Mon.-Wed., 2:30, 5:15, 8, 10:45 p.m.

Monty Python’s Life of Brian Thurs. only, 7 p.m.

Pet Sematary Fri.-Sun., 2, 4:50, 7:45, 10:30 p.m.; Mon.-Wed., 2, 4:50, 7:45, 10:35 p.m.

Shazam! Fri.-Sun., 1, 4:15, 7:30, 10:40 p.m.; Mon.-Wed., 1, 4:15, 7:30, 10:45 p.m.

Us Fri.-Wed., 12:45, 3:45, 6:45, 10 p.m.

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Ben Hur Wed. only, 6 p.m.

The Bikes of Wrath Tues. only, 7:30 p.m.

Caravaggio: The Soul and the Blood Mon. 7:30 p.m.; Tues. 1 p.m.

I Am Cuba Sat.-Sun., 10 a.m.; Thurs. 7:30 p.m.

The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob Wed. only, 7 p.m.

Monty Python’s Life of Brian Thurs. only, 7:30 p.m.

Penguin Highway Mon. only, 7 p.m.

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n a cinematic world of seemingly endless sequels, superhero movies and reboots, it may seem like almost nothing emerging from Hollywood is original anymore.

But the new movie “Little” is one of the most creatively clueless, utterly bankrupt ideas to come out of Tinseltown yet.

Ripping off one of the most beloved childhood comedies of all time, 1988’s Tom Hanks classic “Big,” “Little” follows the story of what happens when a high-powered African-American female executive named Jordan Sanders turns back to her nerdy-looking 14-year-old self (played by Marsai Martin). Rather than becoming big after making a wish, Jordan is forced into waking up as a child after upsetting a child magician, who wishes Jordan would turn young so that she can beat her up.

The movie opens with its only funny scene, a flashback to 25 years before, when the younger Jordan has an embarrassing mishap caused by a girl bully at a school talent show. Her parents cheer her up by saying that her brains will ensure she’s a winner as an adult, and Jordan vows quietly that she’ll be a bully to everyone around her.

And so it is that we are introduced to adult Jordan, who runs an app creation company with a staff she terrifies with her insane fits of rage. In fact, she’s a shrill witch to everyone around her from the moment she wakes up, particularly to her assistant April (Issa Rae).

She’s also engaged in an utterly stupid fling with a boytoy named Trevor (Luke James), who has no apparent purpose to his existence other than coming over to tear his clothes off nightly while dancing and flipping his way through her apartment en route to a booty call. Jordan’s high-strung, anger-fueled life is made more complicated when her top client Connor (Mikey Day) gives her just two days to come up with a new app that will wow him or lose his business entirely — a challenge made infinitely harder when she wakes up at age 14 the next morning.

When Jordan’s contentious neighbor sees her younger self entering her apartment, she calls in a DCFS agent (Rachel Dratch) to see what’s going on. April pretends to be Jordan’s mom and is ordered to enroll her in school, taking her back to the middle school she suffered at as a child, while she also takes over the day-to-day operations at the app company with Jordan instructing her via phone calls and texts.

In other hands, this might be a funny lark of a movie.

But writer-director Tina Gordon Chism — whose prior films “Peeples” and “What Men Want” both earned solid B’s from me — has created an embarrassing train wreck here.

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April comes off like a well-rounded, believable human being, and Issa Rae portrays her with a genuine charm that far surpasses anyone and anything else in the movie.

Regina Hall’s screaming fits are totally one-note, but thankfully she disappears for most of the movie after the first half hour, leaving the utterly annoying Martin to take over in full spoiled-brat mode.

Everyone else in “Little” is written and performed like utter caricatures, as if amping up their histrionics will somehow make it more, rather than less, enjoyable. Story logic is utterly lacking as well, with what seems like at least five days and nights of events occurring in the film before Connor returns a day early to see the app he’s demanded. That means Connor showed up a day later, yet multiple days of events have clearly happened in the interim. If the filmmakers can’t even get a basic thing like the timeframe of their story to make sense, why should we as viewers not feel utterly insulted and reward them with our money?

But beyond the lack of logic, the annoying performances, and the unfunny dialogue and situations, there’s a gross and creepy aspect to part of “Little.” Trevor sneaks into Jordan’s apartment for one of his booty calls while unaware that the 14-year-old version and April are there instead.

He obliviously strips down more than usual despite the fact he’d have to be blind not to see that two people he’s not intending to dance for are his audience. When he realizes a child is watching him, he assumes young Jordan is adult Jordan’s secret daughter and he instantly vows to be a “good daddy” and win over older Jordan so they can be a family. He keeps coming back with toys for young Jordan and their hugs — with young Jordan trying to convey romantic feelings to him by accident — creates a creepy, pseudo-pedophilic vibe that’s hard to shake.

“Big” was rooted in the universal desire of children to be adults and have their way in life, and had a sympathetic loner of a kid making that leap. “Little” just has an awful person who stays awful as a child, only redeeming herself at the last possible moment for the sake of reaching an ending.

You might ask, could this really be so bad? Well, I’ll leave you with this: the large audience I saw this with at a free preview screening on Monday audibly laughed maybe five times in its 109-minute runtime, and literally no one applauded at the end of the screening. That is a first in my 10 years of reviewing over 100 movies a year. You’ve been warned. n

“LITTLE” : F

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Hellboy Fri. 11:30 a.m., 2, 4:30, 7, 9:30, 12 midnight; Sun. 11:30 a.m., 2, 4:30, 7, 9:30 p.m.

Little Fri. 11:15 a.m., 12:15, 2:50, 5:10, 7:30, 9:50, 12:10 a.m.; Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 11:15 a.m., 12:15, 2:50, 5:10, 7:30, 9:50 p.m.

Missing Link Fri. 11 a.m., 12:30, 5, 7:15, 9:25 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m., 12:30, 5, 7:15, 9:25 p.m.

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Little Fri. 7:10 p.m.; Sat. 4:40, 7:10, 9:40 p.m.; Sun. 4:40, 7:05, 9:40 p.m.

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Hellboy Fri.-Thurs., 12:30, 4, 7:20, 10:20 p.m.

Little Fri. 11:30 a.m., 2:15, 5, 7:45, 10:30 p.m.; Tues.-Thurs., 11:30 a.m., 2:15, 5, 7:45, 10:30 p.m.

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Dumbo Sat. only, 10 a.m.

Noah Sat. only, 12:55 p.m.

Pilgrim’s Progress Thurs. only, 7 p.m.

RiffTrax Live: Octaman Thurs. only, 8 p.m.

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The Goonies Sat. 2 p.m.; Mon. 7 p.m.

Hellboy Fri. 10:30 a.m., 1:25, 4:20, 7:20, 10:20 p.m.; Sat. 10:30 a.m., 1:30, 4:30, 7:30, 10:30 p.m.; Sun. 11:30 a.m., 2:30, 5:30, 8:30, 11:30 p.m.; Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m., 1:55, 4:50, 7:45, 10:35 p.m.

Little Fri.-Sun., 10:45 a.m., 1:30, 4:15, 7:05, 10 p.m.; Mon.-Thurs., 11:05 a.m., 1:50, 4:35, 7:25, 10:15 p.m.

Missing Link Fri.-Thurs., 11:25 a.m., 2, 7:10, 9:45 p.m.

Missing Link 3D Fri.-Thurs., 4:35 p.m.

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Pilgrim’s Progress Thurs. only, 7 p.m.

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PUBLIC NOTICES ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No.19GDCP00032

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of BENJAMIN LEVI JONES-NORMAN, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: Benjamin Levi Jones-Norman filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.)

Benjamin Levi Jones-Norman to Benjamin Levi Lin 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: 4/10/19. 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: January 28, 2019. Darrell Mavis, Judge of the Superior Court. PUBLISH: Pasadena Weekly 3/21/19, 3/28/19, 4/4/19, 4/11/19

NOTICE INVITING BIDS for GYM FLOOR REPLACEMENT AT VILLA PARKE & VICTORY PARK In the City of Pasadena, California

Sealed bids will be received until 2:00 p.m., April 24, 2019, by the City Clerk of Pasadena, 100 N. Garfield Ave. 2nd Floor Room 228, Pasadena, for GYM FLOOR REPLACEMENT AT VILLA PARKE & VICTORY PARK, in the City of Pasadena, California.

A copy of the RFP is available on the City website at: https://www.planetbids.com/ portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=14770.

The Pasadena Supplements and Modifications to the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (ìGreenbookî) is available, if needed, online at: h t t p s : // w w 5 . c i t y o f p a s a d e n a . n e t / public-works/ wp-content /uploads/ sites/52/2016/10/Supplements-and-Modifications-to-the-Green-Book-2006-Edition.pdf 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 April 11, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Villa Parke Community Center located at 363 E. Villa Street, Pasadena, California. 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 sign-in 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 verified by the attendance sheet.

Each Bidder must hold an active Class A or B or C15 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 qualified 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 qualified 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 certified 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 five 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: October 31, 2018 (Authorized by City Attorney) Publish: April 4, 2019 & April 11, 2019 Pasadena Weekly

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No.19CHCP00116

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of JOSE RICARDO SALAZAR, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: Jose Ricardo Salazar filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) Jose Ricardo Salazar to Richard Castillo Salazar 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: 6/4/19. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: F49. The address of the court is 9425 Penfield Avenue Chatsworth, CA 91311. 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: November 28, 2017.

David B Gelfound, Judge of the Superior Court. PUBLISH: Pasadena Weekly 4/4/19, 4/11/19, 4/18/19, 4/25/19

NOTICE INVITING BIDS for HAMILTON PARK VARIOUS PROJECTS - PHASE II In the City of Pasadena, California

Sealed bids will be received until 2:00 p.m., May 3, 2019 by the City Clerk of Pasadena, 100 N. Garfield Ave. 2nd Floor Room 228, Pasadena, for Hamilton Park Various Projects Phase II, 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.

The Pasadena Supplements and Modifications to the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (ìGreenbookî) is available, if needed, online at: h t t p s : // w w 5 . c i t y o f p a s a d e n a . n e t / public-works/ wp-content /uploads/ sites/52/2016/10/Supplements-and-Modifications-to-the-Green-Book-2006-Edition.pdf 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 April 17, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Hamilton Park located at 3680 Cartwright Street, Pasadena, California. 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 sign-in 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 verified by the attendance sheet.

Deadline for Bidder Request for Information and/or Equal Substitution Request must be submitted to the Agency Representative by April 24, 2019, 2:00 p.m.. All RFIs and/or Substitution request must be submitted via e-mail to Wes Perreyclear, email: wperreyclear@cityofpasadena.net Each Bidder must hold an active Class A or B 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 qualified 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 qualified 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 certified 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 five 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 and Contract Drawings for complete details and bid requirements. Specifications and this notice shall be considered a part of any contract made pursuant thereto.

Project Description: This project provides for renovations of existing ballfield, tennis courts and basketball courts and playing surfaces. Baseball backstop work includes renovating the existing backstop, chain link fencing, and outfield playing surface. Tennis court work includes renovate existing fencing and separate court play along with upgrading light fixtures. Basketball courts will receive new back boards.

STEVE MERMELL City Manager Dated: April 8, 2019 (Authorized by City Attorney) Publish: April 11, 2019 & April 18, 2019 Pasadena Weekly

NOTICE INVITING BIDS for PARKING STRUCTURES HANDRAIL IMPROVEMENTS In the City of Pasadena, California Sealed bids will be received until 2:00 p.m.,

April 30, 2019, by the City Clerk of Pasadena, 100 N. Garfield Ave. 2nd Floor Room 228, Pasadena, for PARKING STRUCTURES HANDRAIL IMPROVEMENTS, in the City of Pasadena, California.

STEVE MERMELL City Manager

cause this ordinance to be published by title and summary.

Dated: February 27, 2019 (Authorized by City Attorney)

SECTION 3. This ordinance shall take effect 30 days after publication. Signed and approved this 8th day of April, 2019.

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

The Pasadena Supplements and Modifications to the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (ìGreenbookî) is available, if needed, online at: h t t p s : // w w 5 . c i t y o f p a s a d e n a . n e t / public-works/ wp-content /uploads/ sites/52/2016/10/Supplements-and-Modifications-to-the-Green-Book-2006-Edition.pdf

Publish: April 11, 2019 & April 18, 2019 Pasadena Weekly

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 April 18, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Marengo Parking Garage located at 155 E Green Street, Pasadena, California. This meeting is to answer any questions regarding the project plans and specifications.

ATTENDANCE IS NOT MANDATORY Each Bidder must hold an active Class A,B, or C-60 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 qualified 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 qualified 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 certified 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 five 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.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

In accordance with Section 903 of the City Charter, notice is hereby given that a public hearing on the City of Pasadenaís Operating Budget and on the Capital Improvement Program Budget for Fiscal Year 2020, which will be held at the time and place listed below: DATE: TIME: PLACE:

April 29, 2019 7:00 P.M. City of Pasadena Council Chambers 100 No. Garfield Ave., S249 Pasadena, CA 91109

The Capital Improvement Program comprises Fiscal Years 2020 through 2024 and contains proposed projects which include municipal buildings and facilities; streets and streetscapes; street lighting; street lighting and electrical system undergrounding; transportation; parking facilities; sewers and storm drains; Rose Bowl improvements; parks and landscaping; Arroyo projects; Pasadena Center improvements; water system; electric system; and technology projects.

All interested citizens will have an opportunity to give written and oral comment at the time and place indicated above. Copies of the Recommended Fiscal Year 2020 Operating Budget and the Recommended Fiscal Year 2020 2024 Capital Improvement Program Budget will be available for public inspection at the City Clerkís Office, 100 No. Garfield Ave., Room S228, Pasadena, CA 91109, during regular business hours, and at the Central Branch of the Public Library and on the Cityís website. Written comments may be sent to the City Clerk at the aforementioned address prior to the public hearing.

No person shall, on the grounds of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age or disability be excluded from participation in or be subjected to discrimination in any program or activity funded, in whole or in part, by public funds.

Mark Jomsky City Clerk Published on: April 11, 2019 Pasadena Weekly Introduced by: Councilmember Hampton ORDINANCE NO. 7343

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 17 (ZONING CODE), CHAPTERS 17.50, 17.60, AND 17.80 TO UPDATE DEFINITIONS AND REGULATIONS FOR SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES The People of the City of Pasadena ordain as follows: SECTION 1. This ordinance, due to its length and corresponding cost of publication will be published by title and summary as permitted by Section 508 of the Pasadena City Charter. The approved summary of this ordinance is as follows:

“SUMMARY Ordinance No. 7343 will amend Sections 17.50.295, 17.60.030, and 17.80.020 of the Pasadena Zoning Code to update the City’s zoning regulations for sexually oriented businesses to prevent the negative secondary effects associated with such enterprises.

The ordinance amends definitions and regulations in these sections to align with recent amendments to corresponding licensing regulations and to conform to court decisions since the regulations were originally adopted.

Ordinance No. 7343 is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety, and shall take effect 30 days after publication.”

SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this ordinance and shall

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 8th day of April, 2019, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Gordo, Hampton, Madison, Masuda, McAustin, Wilson, Vice Mayor Kenney, Mayor Tornek NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Date Published: April 11, 2019 Pasadena Weekly Mark Jomsky, CMC City Clerk

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No.19BBCP00121

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of BRAD ALAN BEN-HAIN, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: Brad Alan Ben-Hain filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) Brad Alan Ben-Hain to Brad Alan Benhain 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: 5/17/19. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: A. The address of the court is 300 East Olive 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: April 5, 2019. Darrell Mavis, Judge of the Superior Court. PUBLISH: Pasadena Weekly 4/11/19, 4/18/19, 4/25/19, 5/2/19

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No.19STCP00723

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of HYON CHONG CHO, for Change of Name.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.)

Petitioner: Hyon Chong Cho filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) Hyon Chong Cho to Jenny Choi 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: 5/7/19. Time: 10:30 AM. Dept.: 44. ROOM: 418. The address of the court is 111 North Hill Street Los Angeles, CA 90012. 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: March 11, 2019. Judge Edward B. Moreton Jr., Judge of the Superior Court. PUBLISH: Pasadena Weekly 4/11/19, 4/18/19, 4/25/19, 5/2/19

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No.19GDCP00129

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of JEE

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YONG SONG, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: Jee Yong Song filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) Jee Yong Song to Jeeyong Song 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: 6/19/19. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: E. The address of the court is 600 East Broadway, Glendale, CA 91020. 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: April 9, 2019. Darrell Mavis, Judge of the Superior Court. PUBLISH: Pasadena Weekly 4/11/19, 4/18/19, 4/25/19, 5/2/19

BULK SALES NOTICES 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, PSA SELF STORAGE 8000 ARTSON ST. ROSEMEAD 91770 & PSA SELF STORAGE 600 SOUTH GARFIELD AVE. ALHAMBRA 91801 County Of Los Angeles, State Of California Will Sell By Competitive Bidding The Following Units at the two sites listed below: Auction to Be Conducted through Online Auction Services of WWW.LOCKERFOX.COM, with bids opening on or after 12:00pm, APRIL 5TH 2019 and closing on or after 12:00pm, APRIL 12th 2019.

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/FIXTURES. PSA ROSEMEAD, 8000 ARTSON ST. ROSEMEAD, CA 91770 CHARLOTTE SPADARO TRACEY VIERA PAULA CORTES MADELINE ARMOUR SHANNON GREEN GEORGE DIAZ PSA ALHAMBRA, 600 SOUTH GARFIELD AVE. ALHAMBRA, CA 91801 ARTHER ESTEVEZ Purchases Must Be Made in Cash and Paid at the time of Sale. All Goods are Sold as is and must be Removed within 24 Hours of the time of Purchase. PSA Self StorageRosemead Reserves the Right to Retract Bids. Sale is Subject to Adjournment.

Pasadena Weekly 4/4/19, 4/11/19

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 April 16, 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: Kris Suthayabhorn Auction by StorageTreasures.com 800-213-4183 Pasadena Weekly 4/4/19, 4/11/19

NOTICE OF PUBLIC LIEN SALE

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 9:00AM on the 26th day of April, 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, office supplies ,other commercial, personal and household items, stored by the following persons: NAME OF ACCOUNT Linda Ann Barney Ridgway John P. Simon Joseph S. Giordano Lysette L. Morales Cynthia A. Sanchez Monique Sturdivant Auctioneerís Name: Jim Oí Brien Auctioneerís Telephone#: (951) 681-4113 Bond#: 10067768 Publish Pasadena Weekly 4/11/19, 4/18/19

SUMMONS SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) Case Number (N˙mero del Caso): 30-2018-01030747 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): ATLANTIC FUNDING YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO EST¡ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): Dinesh Shah, Suniti Shah.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.There are other legal requirements.

You may want to call an attorney right away.

If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association.

Tiene 30 DÕAS DE CALENDARIO despuÈs de que le entreguen esta citaciÛn y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefÛnica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y m·s informaciÛn en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede m·s cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentaciÛn, pida al secretario de la corte que le dÈ un formulario de exenciÛn de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podr· quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin m·s advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisiÛn a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/ espanol/) o poniÈndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales.

The name and address of the court is (El nombre y direcciÛn de la corte es): Superior Court of the State of California, County of Orange, Central Justice Center, 700 Civic Center Drive, Santa Ana, CA 92701.

The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la direcciÛn y el n˙mero de telÈfono del abogado del de-

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mandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Stacy Joel Safion Esq., State Bar No. 167481, 30011 Ivy Glen Drive Suite 121 Laguna Niguel, CA 92677; Tel: 949.347.0300.

DATE (Fecha): March 26, 2019; David H. Yamasaki, Clerk (Secretario) PUBLISH: Pasadena Weekly 4/4/19, 4/11/19, 4/18/19, 4/25/19

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) Case Number (N˙mero del Caso): 30-2018-01030747 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): GLOBAL FUNDING YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO EST¡ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): Dinesh Shah, Suniti Shah.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.There are other legal requirements.

You may want to call an attorney right away.

If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association.

Tiene 30 DÕAS DE CALENDARIO despuÈs de que le entreguen esta citaciÛn y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefÛnica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y m·s informaciÛn en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede m·s cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentaciÛn, pida al secretario de la corte que le dÈ un formulario de exenciÛn de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podr· quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin m·s advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisiÛn a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/ espanol/) o poniÈndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales.

The name and address of the court is (El nombre y direcciÛn de la corte es): Superior Court of the State of California, County of Orange, Central Justice Center, 700 Civic Center Drive, Santa Ana, CA 92701.

The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la direcciÛn y el n˙mero de telÈfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Stacy Joel Safion Esq., State Bar No. 167481, 30011 Ivy Glen Drive Suite 121 Laguna Niguel, CA 92677; Tel: 949.347.0300.

DATE (Fecha): March 26, 2019; David H. Yamasaki, Clerk (Secretario) PUBLISH: Pasadena Weekly 4/4/19, 4/11/19, 4/18/19, 4/25/19

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) Case Number (N˙mero del Caso): 30-2018-01030747 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): TRISTAR RECONVEYANCE YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO EST¡ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): Dinesh Shah, Suniti Shah.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written

response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.There are other legal requirements.

You may want to call an attorney right away.

If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association.

Tiene 30 DÕAS DE CALENDARIO despuÈs de que le entreguen esta citaciÛn y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefÛnica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y m·s informaciÛn en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede m·s cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentaciÛn, pida al secretario de la corte que le dÈ un formulario de exenciÛn de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podr· quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin m·s advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisiÛn a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/ espanol/) o poniÈndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales.

The name and address of the court is (El nombre y direcciÛn de la corte es): Superior Court of the State of California, County of Orange, Central Justice Center, 700 Civic Center Drive, Santa Ana, CA 92701.

The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la direcciÛn y el n˙mero de telÈfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Stacy Joel Safion Esq., State Bar No. 167481, 30011 Ivy Glen Drive Suite 121 Laguna Niguel, CA 92677; Tel: 949.347.0300.

DATE (Fecha): March 26, 2019; David H. Yamasaki, Clerk (Secretario) PUBLISH: Pasadena Weekly 4/4/19, 4/11/19, 4/18/19, 4/25/19

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) Case Number (N˙mero del Caso): 30-2018-01030747 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): ZION FUNDING YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO EST¡ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): Dinesh Shah, Suniti Shah.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.There are other legal requirements.

You may want to call an attorney right away.

If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association.

Tiene 30 DÕAS DE CALENDARIO despuÈs

de que le entreguen esta citaciÛn y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefÛnica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y m·s informaciÛn en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede m·s cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentaciÛn, pida al secretario de la corte que le dÈ un formulario de exenciÛn de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podr· quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin m·s advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisiÛn a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/ espanol/) o poniÈndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales.

The name and address of the court is (El nombre y direcciÛn de la corte es): Superior Court of the State of California, County of Orange, Central Justice Center, 700 Civic Center Drive, Santa Ana, CA 92701.

The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la direcciÛn y el n˙mero de telÈfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Stacy Joel Safion Esq., State Bar No. 167481, 30011 Ivy Glen Drive Suite 121 Laguna Niguel, CA 92677; Tel: 949.347.0300.

DATE (Fecha): March 26, 2019; David H. Yamasaki, Clerk (Secretario) PUBLISH: Pasadena Weekly 4/4/19, 4/11/19, 4/18/19, 4/25/19

PROBATE NOTICES NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ROMAN REQUENA CASE NO. 18STPB10911

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of ROMAN REQUENA. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed

by CRYSTAL GAIL-WILSON CANON in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that CRYSTAL GAIL-WILSON CANON be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 04/26/19 at 8:30AM in Dept. 2D 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 SILVIO NARDONI - SBN 048395 LAW OFFICE OF SILVIO NARDONI 130 S. JACKSON STREET GLENDALE CA 91205 4/4, 4/11, 4/18/19 CNS-3237683# PASADENA WEEKLY

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: EDNA M. MCNEIL CASE NO. 19STPB02936

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of EDNA M. MCNEIL. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed

by JANICE CARTER in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that JANICE CARTER be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 04/29/19 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 JENNIFER N. SAWDAY - SBN 228320 TREDWAY, LUMSDAINE & DOYLE, LLP 3900 KILROY AIRPORT WAY, STE. 240 LONG BEACH CA 90806 4/4, 4/11, 4/18/19 CNS-3238217# PASADENA WEEKLY

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: WILLIAM D. SIRKEL AKA WILLIAM SIRKEL AND WILLIAM DAVID SIRKEL CASE NO. 19STPB02156

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the NONDOMICILIARY WILL or estate, or both of WILLIAM D. SIRKEL AKA WILLIAM SIRKEL AND WILLIAM DAVID SIRKEL. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed

by SHERYL ANN PATTON in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that SHERYL ANN PATTON be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

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

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 05/13/19 at 8:30AM in Dept. 67 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the peti-

tion, 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 HEATHER L. CAMPOPIANO, ESQ. - SBN 201068 THE CAMPOPIANO LAW OFFICES, P.C. 725 COLLEGE AVENUE, SUITE 400 SANTA ROSA CA 95404 4/11, 4/18, 4/25/19 CNS-3240716# PASADENA WEEKLY

TRUSTEE SALES T.S. No.: 2016-02853-CA A.P.N.:5731-009-068 Property Address: 780 North El Molino Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91104 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE ß 2923.3(a) and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED

NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACI”N DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 03/22/2006. 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. Trustor: Jesus Ortis, A Single Man Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Deed of Trust Recorded 03/31/2006 as Instrument No. 06 0690884 in book —-, page—- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 05/01/2019 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766 Estimated amount of unpaid balance, reasonably estimated costs and other charges: $ 832,316.49 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE THE TRUSTEE 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, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust.

Street Address or other common designation of real property: 780 North El Molino Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91104 A.P.N.: 5731-009-068 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any

liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above.

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 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: $ 832,316.49.

Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidderís 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 of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE 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 this 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 (866)-9608299 or visit this Internet Web site http:// www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/ DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2016-02853-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

Date: March 15, 2019 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 237 Ventura, CA 93003 Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx Trustee Sale Assistant WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Pasadena Weekly 3/28/19, 4/4/19, 4/11/19 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Recording requested by: TS No. CA-18-845157-NJ Order No.: 180557982-CA-VOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/1/2008. 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. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or

warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the accrued 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 BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): GLORIA SIMS, A SINGLE WOMAN Recorded: 12/8/2008 as Instrument No. 20082154150 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 4/30/2019 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 accrued balance and other charges: $307,280.81 The purported property address is: 544 PEPPER STREET, PASADENA, CA 91103 Assessor’s Parcel No. : 5727-007-008 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 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-18-845157-NJ. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the mortgagor, the mortgagee, or the mortgagee’s attorney.

If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-18-845157-NJ IDSPub #0151483 3/28/2019 4/4/2019 4/11/2019 T.S. No.: 2017-01825-CA A.P.N.:5741-006-010 Property Address: 1129 & 1131 NORTH SIERRA BONITA AVENUE, Pasadena, CA 91104 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE ß 2923.3(a) and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE

INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED

NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACI”N DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 04/26/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Maria S Martinez, a widow Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Deed of Trust Recorded 05/02/2005 as Instrument No. 05 1014585 in book —-, page—- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 05/21/2019 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766 Estimated amount of unpaid balance, reasonably estimated costs and other charges: $ 259,264.84 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE THE TRUSTEE 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, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust.

Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1129 & 1131 NORTH SIERRA BONITA AVENUE, Pasadena, CA 91104 A.P.N.: 5741-006-010 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above.

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 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: $ 259,264.84.

Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidderís 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 of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE 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 this 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 (866)-9608299 or visit this Internet Web site http:// www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/ DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2017-01825-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

Date: April 3, 2019 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 237 Ventura, CA 93003 Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx Trustee Sale Assistant WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Pasadena Weekly 4/11/19, 4/18/19, 4/25/19

FICT. BUSINESS NAMES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019065321

Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: THE NINI BLANKET. 11428 Dona Pegita Drive Studio City, CA 91604. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Planaw, LLC, 11428 Dona Pegita Drive Studio City, CA 91604. 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/ Leah L. Warson. TITLE: Managing Member, Corp or LLC Name: Planaw, LLC. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: March 13, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 3/21/19, 3/28/19, 4/4/19, 4/11/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019054760

Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: UNISON SUPPLY. 15715 E. Valley Blvd.

Industry, CA 91744. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Unison Supply, Inc., 15715 E. Valley Blvd. Industry, CA 91744. 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: 03/2018. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Vanessa R. Acosta Kalta. TITLE: President, Corp or LLC Name: Unison Supply, Inc. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: March 4, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 3/21/19, 3/28/19, 4/4/19, 4/11/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019064058

Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LOVE LILLY LOU; 118 S. Avenue 50 Unit #501 Los Angeles, CA 90042. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Lillian Louisa Russell, 118 S. Avenue 50 Unit #501 Los Angeles, CA 90042. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 3/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Lillian Louisa Russell. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: March 12, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 3/21/19, 3/28/19, 4/4/19, 4/11/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019067137

Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GB NOTARY; 1317 North Brand Blvd. 7 Glendale, CA 91202. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Galina Babadzhanyan, 1317 North Brand Blvd. Unit 7 Glendale, CA 91202. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 3/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Galina Babadzhanyan. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: March 14, 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: 3/21/19, 3/28/19, 4/4/19, 4/11/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019053156

Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: WHOLE SELF SYSTEMS; 301 N. Sycamore Ave., #11 Los Angeles, CA 90036. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Melissa Center, 301 N. Sycamore Ave., #11 Los Angeles, CA 90036, Rutdow Jiraprapasuke, 4114 Lauderdale Ave. La Crescenta, CA 91214. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Melissa Center. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: March 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: 3/21/19, 3/28/19, 4/4/19, 4/11/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.201902583

Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CHIRON SOLUTIONS; 841 E. Mountain St. Pasadena, CA 91104. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Alexander Angel Buitron, 841 E. Mountain St. Pasadena, CA 91104THIS 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/: Alexander Angel Buitron. TITLE: Owner. This state-

ment was filed with the LA County Clerk on: March 11, 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: 3/21/19, 3/28/19, 4/4/19, 4/11/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019065897

Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MDB EVENTS; 11130 Otsego St., Apt. 401 North Hollywood, CA 91601. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Lamonica Burns, 11130 Otsego St., Apt. 401 North Hollywood, CA 91601. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 3/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Lamonica Burns. TITLE: Owner.

This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: March 14, 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: 3/21/19, 3/28/19, 4/4/19, 4/11/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019065037

Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: THE ART OF ROOM DESIGN; 831 Foothill Blvd.

La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Maria M. Videla, 831 Foothill Blvd. La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 8/2013. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Maria M. Videla. TITLE: Owner.

This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: March 13, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 3/21/19, 3/28/19, 4/4/19, 4/11/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019049720

Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: QUALITY PAINTERS; 403 West Ave., J8 Lancaster, CA 93534. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Luis Eduardo Fraga, 403 West Ave., J8 Lancaster, CA 93534. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 1/1999. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Luis Eduardo Fraga.

TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: February 27, 2019.

NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Sec-

tion 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 3/21/19, 3/28/19, 4/4/19, 4/11/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019054597

Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MARTI CHOCOLATT, MARTI; 561 East Green Street Pasadena, CA 91101. PO Box 1222 South Pasadena, CA 91030. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Maria Hegina R. Tibay, 718 N. Monterey St., #204 Alhambra, CA 91801. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 3/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Maria Hegina R. Tibay. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: March 4, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code).

Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 3/21/19, 3/28/19, 4/4/19, 4/11/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019062990

Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FAITH KEEPERS, FAITH KEEPERS CARE GIVING; 1107 Fair Oaks Avenue #323 South Pasadena, CA 91030, PO Box 1448 Sierra Madre, CA 91025. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Catherine A Baca, 1107 Fair Oaks Avenue #323 South Pasadena, CA 91030. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 3/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Catherine A Baca. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: March 11, 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: 3/21/19, 3/28/19, 4/4/19, 4/11/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019072321

Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MONKEY CLAPPING MEDIA. 1404 Prospect Ave., #F San Gabriel, CA 91776, 119 S. California St., #27 San Gabriel, CA 91776.

COUNTY: Los Angeles. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: C4232904.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Monkey Clapping Media Inc., 119 S. California St., #27 San Gabriel, CA 91776. 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/ Xian Cao. TITLE: CEO, Corp or LLC Name: Monkey Clapping Media Inc. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: March 20, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly.

Dates: 3/28/19, 4/4/19, 4/11/19, 4/18/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019071049

Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: INGRIDWDESIGNS; 1232 Vista Court Glendale, CA 91205. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Ingrid Wilcox, 1232 Vista Court Glendale, CA 91205.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019073067

THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 08/2018. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Ingrid Wilcox. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: March 19, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly.

Dates: 3/28/19, 4/4/19, 4/11/19, 4/18/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019062843

Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PORCH AND PLACE; 620 Blake Street Pasadena, CA 91103. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Joycelynn Al Ling Tan, 620 Blake Street Pasadena, CA 91103.

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/: Joycelynn Al Ling Tan. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: March 11, 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: 3/28/19, 4/4/19, 4/11/19, 4/18/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019071132

Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DOODLEBUG; 4937 Lynn Street Los Angeles, CA 90042, 613 Cabrillo Villas Los Angeles, CA 90042. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Jonathan Rinella, 904 N. First Street D Alhambra, CA 91801.

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/: Jonathan Rinella.

TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: March 19, 2019.

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

Dates: 3/28/19, 4/4/19, 4/11/19, 4/18/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019066863

Type of Filing: Amended. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LARRY THORNTON & ASSOCIATES, THORNTON & ASSOCIATES; 741 W. Woodbury Road Altadena, CA 91001. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Larry Thornton, 741 W. Woodbury Road 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: 4/2016. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Larry Thornton. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: March 14, 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

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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: 3/28/19, 4/4/19, 4/11/19, 4/18/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019067605

Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PASCA; 1739 Locust Street Pasadena, CA 91106. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Ka Yaw Tan, 1739 Locust 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/: Ka Yaw Tan. TITLE: Owner.

This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: March 15, 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: 3/28/19, 4/4/19, 4/11/19, 4/18/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019066970

Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ALWAYS BLOOMING; 315 South Catalina Avenue Unit #2 Pasadena, CA 91106. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Alexandra Sabrina Gervasi, 315 South Catalina Avenue Unit #2 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:

3/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Alexandra Sabrina Gervasi. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: March 14, 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: 3/28/19, 4/4/19, 4/11/19, 4/18/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019073999

Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ARROYO SECO FILMS; 418 Bamboo Ln. Los Angeles, CA 90012, 1062 W. Edgeware Rd. Los Angeles, CA 90026. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Pablo Miralles, 1062 W. Edgeware Rd. Los Angeles, CA 90026. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 1/2009. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Alexandra Pablo Miralles. TITLE: Owner.

This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: March 21, 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: 3/28/19, 4/4/19, 4/11/19, 4/18/19

Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SOMA ACUPUNCTURE AND WELLNESS; 1800 Fair Oaks Ave., Suite A South Pasadena, CA 91030. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Sarika C. Quach, 120 E. Chevy Chase Glendale, CA 91205.

THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 3/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Sarika C. Quach. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: March 20, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 3/28/19, 4/4/19, 4/11/19, 4/18/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019069295

Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BACKSTREETBEATS; 1706 Wagner Street Pasadena, CA 91106, PO Box 90243 Pasadena, CA 91106. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Bryan Warren Riley, 1706 Wagner 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: 3/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Bryan Warren Riley. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: March 18, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 3/28/19, 4/4/19, 4/11/19, 4/18/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019073650

Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GLENDALE URGENCY CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC; 319 South Brand Blvd. Glendale, CA 91204.

COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED O3346 Stephens Circle Glendale, CA 91208. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 01/1994. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Samir F. Daher. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: March 21, 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: 3/28/19, 4/4/19, 4/11/19, 4/18/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019076699

Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: NCL & ASSOCIATES LLC, NCL PROPERTIES, CAREER HUNTERS, COLLECTABLE DREAMS, KNOWLEDGE IS POWER, LITTLE SEA STARS, NCL AQUACULTURE, NCL CUBED, NCL LIMO AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, NCL TALENT. 2222 Foothill Blvd., Suite E554 La Canada, CA 91011. COUNTY: Los Angeles. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: 200119110080. REGISTERED OWNER(S) NCL & Associates LLC, 2222 Foothill Blvd., Suite E554 La Canada, CA 91011. 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: 07/2001. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Marco C. Latino. TITLE: President, Corp or LLC Name: NCL & Associates LLC. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: March 26, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 3/28/19, 4/4/19, 4/11/19, 4/18/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019077050

Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: KATEDECOR; 2487 Highland Ave. Altadena, CA 91001. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Kate Sullivan, 2487 Highland 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: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Kate Sullivan. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: March 26, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code).

Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 3/28/19, 4/4/19, 4/11/19, 4/18/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019070782

Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HAPPY LAMB HOT POT. 45 S. Fair Oaks, Pasadena CA 91105. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) New Pot Pasadena LLC, 45 S. Fair Oaks, 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 fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Jiang Chen. TITLE: Manager, Corp or LLC Name: New Pot Pasadena LLC. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: March 19, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly.

Dates: 4/4/19, 4/11/19, 4/18/19, 4/25/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019083409

Type of Filing: Amended. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HESEN & HASLAM, THE RETIREMENT INCOME SPECIALISTS. 21031 Ventura Blvd., Ste 424 Woodland Hills, CA 91364. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Hesen & Haslam, LLC, 21031 Ventura Blvd., Ste 424 Woodland Hills, CA 91364. 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: 4/2014. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Mitchell Hesen. TITLE: Partner-CEO, Corp or LLC Name: Hesen & Haslam, LLC. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: March 28, 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: 4/4/19, 4/11/19, 4/18/19, 4/25/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019070313

Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EMA GROUP; 4940 Long Beach Blvd., Suite B Long Beach, CA 90805. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Matthew Amezcua, 4940 Long Beach Blvd., Suite B Long Beach, CA 90805. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 3/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Matthew Amezcua. TITLE: Owner.

This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: March 19, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 4/4/19, 4/11/19, 4/18/19, 4/25/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019074167

Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DABBLE DESIGNS, BOW AND ARROWS COLLECTIONS; 1902 Delford Avenue Duarte, CA 91010, PO Box 905 Duarte, CA 91009.

COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Kathleen Fisher, 1902 Delford Avenue Duarte, CA 91010. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 2/2008. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Kathleen Fisher. TITLE: Owner.

This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: March 21, 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: 4/4/19, 4/11/19, 4/18/19, 4/25/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019082922

Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FLEX MOBILE NOTARY; 43733 7th St. E Lancaster, CA 93535. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Mikia Wiyann Lucien, 43733 7th St. E Lancaster, CA 93535. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 3/2019.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Mikia Wiyann Lucien. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: March 28, 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: 4/4/19, 4/11/19, 4/18/19, 4/25/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019061335

Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AVILA RECYCLING; 5631 Leeds St. South Gate, CA 90280. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Iquibalan Avila, 3107 Cudhay St. Huntington Park, CA 90255.

THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 3/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Iquibalan Avila. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: March 8, 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: 4/4/19, 4/11/19, 4/18/19, 4/25/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019078393

Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: INVINCIBILITY UNLIMITED; 568 N. Billow Dr. San Dimas, CA 91773, PO Box 141 San Dimas, CA 91773. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Vicente S. Hernandez, 568 N. Billow Dr. San Dimas, CA 91773.

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/: Vicente S. Hernandez. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: March 27, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the

residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 4/4/19, 4/11/19, 4/18/19, 4/25/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019084706

Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EDDIE RAY PAINTING; 1211 W. Alameda Ave. Burbank, CA 91506. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Edward Raymond Bushey, 1211 W. Alameda Ave. 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/: Edward Raymond Bushey. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: March 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: 4/4/19, 4/11/19, 4/18/19, 4/25/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019076965

Type of Filing: Amended. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FAR EAST MASSAGE; 187 N. Hill Avenue Pasadena, CA 91106, 843 E. Leslie Drive San Gabriel, CA 91775. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) John Grote, 843 E. Leslie Drive San Gabriel, CA 91775, Gaoyan Deng, 843 E. Leslie Drive San Gabriel, CA 91775. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 10/2018. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Gaoyan Deng. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: March 26, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 4/4/19, 4/11/19, 4/18/19, 4/25/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019076960

Type of Filing: Amended. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DREAM SPA MASSAGE; 2044 E. Colorado Blvd., Ste. 3 Pasadena, CA 91107, 843 E. Leslie Drive San Gabriel, CA 91775. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Gaoyan Deng, 843 E. Leslie Drive San Gabriel, CA 91775, John Grote, 843 E. Leslie Drive San Gabriel, CA 91775. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 2/2017. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Gaoyan Deng. TITLE: Owner.

This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: March 26, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 4/4/19, 4/11/19, 4/18/19, 4/25/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019089995

Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: THE LOST PARROT CAFE. 1929 Huntington

Drive South Pasadena, CA 91030. COUNTY: Los Angeles.. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Prietto Catering, Inc., 1929 Huntington Drive 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: 5/2018. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Barbara Prietto. TITLE: Secretary, Corp or LLC Name: Prietto Catering, Inc. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: April 4, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code).

Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 4/11/19, 4/18/19, 4/25/19, 5/2/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019091450

Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HEALING PLATE; 5012 Ocean View Blvd. La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Audrey Tuna, 5012 Ocean View Blvd. La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011. 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/: Andrey Tuna. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: April 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: 4/11/19, 4/18/19, 4/25/19, 5/2/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019085982

Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: VITA NOVA TRAVEL, VITA NOVA TRAVEL CONSULTING, VITA NOVA HOME, VITA NOVA LIFESTYLE. 115 W. California Blvd., Suite 1140 Pasadena, CA 91105. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Jeanne Siciliano Norton, 277 W. Green St., Unit 301 Pasadena, CA 91105. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 3/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Jeanne Siciliano Norton. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: April 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: 4/11/19, 4/18/19, 4/25/19, 5/2/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019065300

Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ARTS FROM THE HEART BY GAYLE JENKINS. 4450 Commonwealth Ave. La Canada, CA 91011. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Gayle Ann Jenkins, 4450 Commonwealth Ave. La Canada, CA 91011. 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/: Gayle Ann Jenkins.

TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: March 13, 2019.

NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name State-

ment 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: 4/11/19, 4/18/19, 4/25/19, 5/2/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019082698

Type of Filing: Amended. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ZAPDABA. 333 W. California Blvd., #201 Pasadena, CA 91105. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Peter Mead, 333 W. California Blvd., #201 Pasadena, CA 91105. 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/: Peter Mead. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: March 28, 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: 4/11/19, 4/18/19, 4/25/19, 5/2/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019089698

Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JOHN MCDONALD PRODUCTIONS. 1800 Bushnell Avenue South Pasadena, CA 91030.

COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) John McDonald, 1800 Bushnell Avenue South Pasadena, CA 91030.

THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 4/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: John McDonald. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: April 4, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly.

Dates: 4/11/19, 4/18/19, 4/25/19, 5/2/19

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO:2019083917

FILE NO: 2018-132459 DATE FILED: 05/30/2018. Name of Business(es) POP THE BRIDAL EVENT, JOBYNAĂ­S BRIDAL & TUX, WEDDING FASHION EXPERT, 224 S. Brand Blvd. Glendale, CA 91204. REGISTERED OWNER(S): AK & IM, LLC, 224 S. Brand Blvd. Glendale, CA 91204. Business was conducted by a Limited Liability Company. 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) AK & IM, LLC TITLE: Managing Member. 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: March 29, 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: 4/11/19, 4/18/19, 4/25/19, 5/2/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019083907

Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: WEDDING FASHION EXPERT. 224 S. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA 91204. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

Articles of Incorporation or Organization

Number: 201907810167. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Nak Enterprises LLC., 224 S. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA 91204. State of Incorporation or LLC: California. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Limited Liability 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/ Nayri Kalay Jian. TITLE: Managing Member, Corp or LLC Name: Nak Enterprises LLC. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: March 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: 4/11/19, 4/18/19, 4/25/19, 5/2/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019085104

Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SPECIFY CONSULTING. 1008 Roble Place Montebello, CA 91640. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Richard Ortiz-Reyes, 1008 Roble Place Montebello, CA 90640, Jeffrey Scott Miller, 1136 S. Shenandoah Street Apt. 302 Los Angeles, CA 90035. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 3/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Jeffrey Scott Miller. TITLE: Partner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: April 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: 4/11/19, 4/18/19, 4/25/19, 5/2/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019076905

Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ALLIANCE TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS. 202 Mero Lane La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011, 2222 Foothill Blvd., E155 La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Sonia Sorensen, 202 Mero Lane La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 3/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Sonia Sorensen. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: March 26, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 4/11/19, 4/18/19, 4/25/19, 5/2/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019075037

Type of Filing: Amended. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: UMBRELLA THERAPEUTIC SERVICES. 107 S. Fair Oaks Ave., #326 Pasadena, CA 91105, 7784 Birchleaf Ave. Pico Rivera, CA 90660.

COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Stacy Sasada, 107 S. Fair Oaks Ave., #326 Pasadena, CA 91105. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 3/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Stacy Sasada. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: March 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: 4/11/19, 4/18/19, 4/25/19, 5/2/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019087208

Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ALM CONSULTING; 2630 Lambert Dr. Pasadena, CA 91107. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Peter Miranda, 2630 Lambert Dr. 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/: Peter Miranda. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: April 2, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code).

Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 4/11/19, 4/18/19, 4/25/19, 5/2/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019068721

Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TITTOĂ­S CATERING & EVENT PLANNER; 8658 Norris Avenue Sun Valley, CA 91352.

COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Gevargiz Simon, 8658 Norris Avenue Sun Valley, CA 91352. 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/: Gevargiz Simon. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: March 15, 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: 4/11/19, 4/18/19, 4/25/19, 5/2/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019094644

Type of Filing: Amended. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: UNITED REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT, UNITED 550, REALTORS, UNITED 550 REAL ESTATE, UNITED PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CORP., INC. 811 W. San Marino Ave. Alhambra, CA 91801. COUNTY: Los Angeles. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: 4155681. REGISTERED OWNER(S) United Property Management Corp, Inc., 1929 Huntington Drive 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: 10/2018. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Wei Wang. TITLE: CEO, Corp or LLC Name: United Property Management Corp, Inc. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: April 9, 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: 4/11/19, 4/18/19, 4/25/19, 5/2/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019091729

Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MAID RIGHT OF SANTA CLARITA. 29460 Mammoth Ln. Santa Clarita, CA 91387. COUNTY: Los Angeles. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: 4226419. REGISTERED OWNER(S) B&P Home Services Inc., 29460 Mammoth Ln Canyon Country, CA 91387. 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: 12/2018. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Patricia Ortiz. TITLE: President, Corp or LLC Name: B&P Home Services Inc. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: April 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: 4/11/19, 4/18/19, 4/25/19, 5/2/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019085827

Type of Filing: Amended. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TJ TAX AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES. 10505 Valley Blvd., Ste. 316 El Monte, CA 91731. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) TJ JZ Inc., 10505 Valley Blvd., Ste. 316 El Monte, CA 91731. 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: 3/2019.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Fenglian Zhu. TITLE: CEO, Corp or LLC Name: TJ JZ Inc, Inc. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: April 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: 4/11/19, 4/18/19, 4/25/19, 5/2/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019077659

Type of Filing: Amended. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ADVANCED HOMECARE, ADVANCED CPAP AND SUPPLIES, ADVANCED SLEEP APNEA SERVICES. 1210 E. 223rd St. Suite 325 Carson, CA 90745. 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 fictitious business name or names listed above on: 1/2019.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ 1/2019. TITLE: President, Corp or LLC Name: Advanced DME Services, Inc. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: March 27, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code).

Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 4/11/19, 4/18/19, 4/25/19, 5/2/19

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8 THURSDAY 04.11.19

Dean Productions’ “The Chekhov Comedies” short play production opens at 7:30 p.m. at Brand Park, 1601 W. Mountain St., Glendale, featuring an all-female cast playing 25 different characters, continuing through April 27, with an added performance at 7:30 p.m. this Wednesday. The pieces are “An Unwilling Martyr,” “The Wedding,” “The Bear,” “The Proposal” and “The Anniversary.” Admission is free, but visit deanproductionstheatre.com for reservations.

FRIDAY 04.12.19 The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra In Focus series presents “The Spirit of Impressionism,” curated by Concertmaster Margaret Batjer, with musicians from the orchestra performing. The program includes impressionistic music by Ravel, Kodály and Debussy, starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Huntington, 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino.

Tickets are $49 and up. Call (213) 622-7001 or visit laco.org.

SATURDAY 04.13.19 Third Coast Percussion, consisting of Grammy-winning, classically trained percussionists from Chicago, is known for its virtuosic, energetic performances that celebrate the depth of musical possibilities in percussion, performing at 8 p.m. in Caltech’s Beckman Auditorium, Michigan Avenue south of Del Mar Boulevard, Pasadena. Tickets are $10 to $43. Call (626) 395-4652 or visit events. caltech.edu.

SUNDAY 04.14.19 A Cellar Sessions Concert presents Different Mothers, featuring Jeff Kossack and Jimmy Yessian, starting with a wine tasting at 3 p.m. followed by music at 3:45 p.m. at Old Oak Cellars, 2620 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Visit cellarsessions.thundertix.com.

MONDAY 04.15.19 Los Angeles Youth Orchestra performs works by Brahms, Russell Steinberg, Haydn and Isaac Albeniz, starting at 7:30 p.m. at Ambassador Auditorium, 131 S. St. John Ave., Pasadena.Tickets are $20 for adults in advance, $25 at the door and $5 for children. Call (310) 571-5296, email layoticketinfo@gmail.com or visit losangelesyouthorchestra.org for tickets and information.

TUESDAY 04.16.19 J.C. Hyke’s Songwriter Serenade features McMains, T.J. Sullivan, Kate Copeland and Dave Bernal at 7 p.m. at Matt Denny’s Ale House, 145 E. Huntington Drive, Arcadia.

No cover. Visit jchyke.com.

WEDNESDAY 04.17.19 Brad Colerick’s weekly Wine & Song music series features Raye Zaragoza and Justin Levinson at 7 p.m. at Arroyo Seco Golf Course, 1055 Lohman Lane, South Pasadena. Tickets are $12 general admission, $17 for table seating. Visit blueguitar.club for tickets and information.

THURSDAY 04.18.19 Rockabilly guitar ace Albert Lee delivers the goods at The Rose, 245 E. Green St., Pasadena. Doors open at 6 p.m. and music starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $24 to $44. Call (888) 645-5006 or visit wheremusicmeetsthesoul.com

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CHOICE EVENTS FOR THE WEEK OF 04.11–04.18

BY JOHN SOLLENBERGER Raye Zaragoza

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