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news ........................................................................7 Ways and Means Pasadena Congresswoman Judy Chu speaks about Big Pharma, war, the census, holding kids in cages and President Trump.

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Costly Cocktails Police arrest five in connection with alleged scheme to steal elderly cancer patient’s money after getting him drunk.

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A Literary Palette Career illustrator Tony Gleeson spotlights his other love — writing crime novels — Sunday at Battery Books & Music.

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SOUNDING THE ALARM

ALEX HERNANDEZ AND CHANTELLE HERSHBERGER GO ON TRIAL IN WHAT THEY VIEW AS A FIGHT AGAINST FASCISM Donald Trump, the candidate who called Mexican immigrants “rapists” on the campaign trail, is now the leader of a regime running concentration camps at the border. This past weekend, ICE agents were to conduct raids in nine cities, including Los Angeles, making good on Trump’s threat to detain and deport millions of immigrants.

The vicious attack on immigrants is the spearhead of a larger fascist program by the Trump/Pence regime to radically remake society: civil liberties are stripped away and group after group is demonized on a road that leads to unspeakable horrors.

Millions of people want this to stop. But stopping Trump and Pence will take more than wishing something would change, or voicing our outrage on social media. People will have to step outside of their comfort zones.

They will have to put something on the line.

Alex Hernandez and Chantelle Hershberger are two people who did just that. On two separate mornings in 2017, they stepped out onto the 101 Freeway, holding signs and blocking traffic to

inspire people to take to the streets in nonviolent protest against the Trump/Pence regime.

Chantelle moved to Los Angeles from Ohio just before Trump’s election. It bothered her that after each outrage and protest, people just seemed to go home and normalize what the regime was doing. When asked about why she joined the freeway action, she said, “It’s one thing to talk about how wrong it is that a white supremacist is in the White House, and to even recognize the danger that ensues when you have the president backing these angry mobs of white supremacist militias. But it’s another thing when you understand that this is vital to consolidating fascism.

You need to incite fear among the masses. So then I had to decide.

What was I going to do about it?”

Alex grew up in South Central Los Angeles and saw firsthand the widespread violence of the police against black and brown people.

After Trump’s election, he saw the extreme danger of a fascist regime at the helm of the most powerful country and military in the world. He took part in the freeway action because of what

was going on in society at the time. “A year and a half ago, think of what the Trump/Pence regime was doing... threatening North Korea with nuclear war, banning Muslims, restricting trans people from the military. We did this to sound the alarm against fascism.

Those were not normal times. And now, look at all the children in concentration camps, and lawyers for the Justice Department saying that migrant children don’t need toothbrushes, beds, anything sanitary... All these things have consequences. This is the logic that leads to genocide.”

Last month, prosecutors lost their case against Alex and Chantelle when the trial ended in a hung jury. They tried to frame their case as a simple traffic violation, despite the fact that the charges were brought by the highly political Major Crimes/AntiTerrorist Division of the LAPD, a division with a sordid history of spying on activist groups.

Alex and Chantelle spoke in court about why they risked their lives to block the freeway, and moved several jurors to refuse to convict. But immediately after a mistrial was announced, the

Chantelle and Alex flank Damon Alimouri, one of their defense attorneys, in front of the Metro Court in downtown LA.

prosecution vowed to retry the case. By doing this, they join nationwide efforts to criminalize protest in the wake of Trump’s election and become enforcers of the fascist suppression of dissent.

Through aggressive policing and prosecution, and anti-protest bills either passed or proposed in 35 states, a fundamental right is under serious threat. We should never forget Trump’s statement from the campaign trail that he longed for the days when protesters were carried out on stretchers.

These courageous activists stood up against a fascist regime before many people recognized that it was fascism.

Videos of the freeway actions went viral, showing millions of people the kind of resistance that was needed. Supporting Alex and Chantelle and the rest of the freeway protesters, calling the City Attorney Mike Feuer’s office and signing this petition to demand that they drop the charges, and filling the courtroom when their trial starts on July 25, goes a long way in refusing to accept a fascist America.

Many supporters of Alex and Chantelle have chosen to stand on the right side of history. We invite you to join us. ■ Coco Das is a member of the editorial collective of refusefascism.org. A related event featuring Pasadena activist and constitutional lawyer Stephen Rohde and the Rev. Cecil “Chip” Murray, among others, is at 5 p.m. Sunday at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 3300 Wilshire Blvd., LA. For information, call (323) 946-1742.

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BY ROBERT M. NELSON

THE RACE TO SPACE

THE APOLLO 11 MOON LANDING WAS A VICTORY FOR DEMOCRATIC SOCIALISM This is the week that we celebrate the first human landing on the moon. Credit will be taken by many different interests for their role in this great human achievement.

Curiously, the Apollo moon landing of a half-century ago has great relevance to today’s hotly contested Democratic primary race. NASA’s landing on the moon was a demonstration of successful application of Democratic Socialism — a much discussed matter in Democratic circles these days.

Curiously, this democratic socialist concept of NASA had its origins under Republican President Dwight Eisenhower.

The 1950s were a period of vast global expansion by the United States — the only World War II power left unscathed by the fighting. After the war we captured the majority of the Nazi rocket scientists, including Wernher von Braun who oversaw the development and manufacture of the infamous V-2 rockets at Peenemunde, the secret Nazi rocket-testing site. There von Braun supervised concentration camp prisoners who produced the rockets that flew across the English Channel to attack our British allies.

Von Braun’s team of German rocket scientists were brought to the US and re-established at a secret Army base near Huntsville, Alabama. Concurrently, the Soviet Union, our World War II ally, developed its own atomic and thermonuclear weapons. The arms race was on.

Military thinking at the time held that new delivery systems had to be developed to deliver nuclear weapons. World War II’s Army Air Corps, re-constituted as the US Air Force, first developed the B-36, then the B-47, and finally the B-52 intercontinental bombers as nuclear weapon delivery systems. The ultimate goal was to deliver the weapons by ballistic missiles from North America to potential adversaries in Europe and Asia, in particular the Soviet Union and the Peoples Republic of China.

The task of developing effective intercontinental ballistic missile delivery systems was pursued competitively between the US Air Force with its Navaho rocket, the Navy with its Vanguard, and the Army with its Redstone missile system.

Each agency attempted to launch an Earth-orbiting satellite — a clear indication of ballistic launch capability. Each military branch failed repeatedly. The competitive approach failed.

In 1956, the Soviet Union successfully launched Sputnik — the first Earthorbiting spacecraft. A short week later they successfully launched Sputnik II, which carried Laika, a dog, thereby demonstrating the successful creation of habitability in space.

President Eisenhower recognized that the three competing military branches had failed in launching an Earth-orbiting spacecraft. He then led the development of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). A democratically elected Congress passed the legislation. The taxpayers made a social investment of capital to carry out a national objective, making NASA a Democratic Socialist success.

After NASA’s establishment, the Soviet Union continued to have leadership in the space race but NASA was slowly gaining.

The Cuban missile crisis of 1962 brought the world close to nuclear disaster.

Earth teetered on the brink of nuclear war. In the end, the USSR agreed to withdraw its short-range missiles from Cuba. Shortly thereafter, US missiles threatening the Soviet Union were withdrawn from our NATO ally Turkey. The nuclear superpowers had stepped back from the brink, but the danger of nuclear brinkmanship remained.

To reorient the dangerous competition for nuclear weapon superiority, President Kennedy proposed a national goal of landing humans on the moon. Although the Soviet Union never formally accepted the competition, it carried out a competitive lunar effort.

Kennedy entrusted the Apollo program to NASA, the same democratic socialist enterprise that had orbited Explorer I, America’s first Earth-orbiting spacecraft, which was developed at Pasadena’s NASA facility, Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

Fifty years ago this week we celebrate the Apollo 11 spacecraft landing on the moon and returning to Earth. Let’s also remember this week that Wall Street did not put humans on the moon. That was accomplished by a democratic socialist endeavor called NASA, which was established under a Republican president. ■ Robert M. Nelson is an astrophysicist at the Planetary Science Institute. He is a US delegate to the International Astronomical Union, a member of the American Astronomical Society, the American Geophysical Union, and a NASA selected member of the Cassini Saturn Orbiter Mission. He is also a Delegate to the California Democratic Party State Central Committee, and a member of the California Democratic Party Executive Board.

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Since 2012, Chu has been representing Pasadena and the West San Gabriel Valley that with redistricting that year became the 27th District.

Currently, the 66-year-old lawmaker serves on the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, which has filed a lawsuit to obtain President Trump’s long-sought tax documents. The Ways and Means Committee also has jurisdiction over legislation pertaining to Social Security and Medicare.

On that committee, Chu is a member of its subcommittees on Health and Human Resources, Worker and Family Support, and Oversight, giving her responsibility for issues related to health care reform and safety net programs.

In April, Chu and Republican Congressman Devin Nunes (R-Fresno) teamed up on a rare piece of bipartisan legislation: the Sunshine for Samples Act. This bill would amend the Sunshine Act to require drug manufacturers to publicly make available the number and value of free drug samples given to health care providers and charities annually.

Chu also serves on the House Small Business Committee, which has oversight of the Small Business Administration, and is the chair of the Subcommittee on Investigations, Oversight and Regulations.

She has also worked to bring two full-service small business development centers to the San Gabriel Valley — one located at

Pasadena City Councilman John Kennedy, in what he is calling an effort to bring “prepared, competent, relevant and sane leadership to the White House,” will welcome Democratic presidential frontrunner Joe Biden to his home Joe Biden on Friday, July 19, for a lunchtime fundraiser.

“I have known Joe Biden for over 30 years,” said Kennedy, who represents Pasadena’s District 3. “So it is with an abundance of history and respect … as well as personal affection that I am hosting Vice President Biden at an intimate lunch gathering.”

Biden is currently the frontrunner in the crowded field of Democratic candidates. His poll numbers have taken a hit in the weeks since fellow candidate and California Sen. Kamala Harris criticized his opposition to 1970s-era school busing policies as a US senator and his comments on working with segregationist senate colleagues, for which he subsequently apologized.

Those expected to attend the event at Kennedy’s home include his sister Lena L. Kennedy and District 6 City Councilman Steve Madison.

On June 29, Harris spoke at a private fundraiser at the West Pasadena home of Tamerlin Godley, who is running for Madison’s District 6 council seat.

Biden’s visit to Pasadena follows those of several other Democratic presidential candidates in recent weeks. On May 30, New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand spoke at the Women’s City Club of Pasadena. On May 31, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders held a political rally at the Pasadena Convention Center and he, Harris, former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro and Washington Gov. Jay Inslee participated in the first presidential forum focused on immigration at the Pasadena Hilton.

Fellow presidential candidate Mayor Pete Buttigieg of South Bend, Indiana is also reportedly finalizing plans to stump in Pasadena.

Candidates are making sure to show up in California because the state has moved its primary election date up from June to March 3, also known as Super Tuesday. The earlier date — after only Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and South Carolina — will ensure that California voters and the state’s nearly 500 delegates play a decisive role in determining the eventual nominee.

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PASADENA CONGRESSWOMAN JUDY CHU ON BIG PHARMA, WAR, THE CENSUS, HOLDING KIDS IN CAGES AND PRESIDENT TRUMP

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S Rep. Judy Chu (D-Pasadena) has been a San Gabriel Valley political leader since the mid-1980s.

In 1985, Chu was elected to the Garvey School District Board of Education. From there, she won a seat on the Monterey Park City Council, where she served as mayor three times.

By the turn of the century, Chu entered state politics, winning a seat in the state Assembly in 2001.

After terming out of that office, with her husband Mike Eng, who had taken over his wife’s seat on the Monterey Park City Council and then won her Assembly seat, Chu was elected to the State Board of Equalization in 2006.

In 2009, the former junior college psychology professor became the first Chinese-American woman elected to Congress when she won the special election that year for the then-32nd Congressional District after then-Congresswoman and now-LA County Supervisor Hilda Solis was appointed Secretary of Labor

by President Barack Obama.

In a packed field, Chu finished first with 32 percent of the vote, easily defeating Republican rival Betty Chu in the runoff election, capturing 62 percent of the vote in that race.

Since then, Chu has won re-election five times with at least 60 percent of the vote in four of those contests. Three of those victories have come against perennial Republican candidate Jack Orswell.

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POLICE ARREST FIVE IN CONNECTION WITH ALLEGED SCHEME TO STEAL ELDERLY CANCER PATIENT’S MONEY AFTER GETTING HIM DRUNK

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Pasadena police have arrested five people on suspicion of stealing $24,000 from a recovering alcoholic and cancer patient after allegedly getting him intoxicated.

Carolyn Shields, 61, was arrested on July 10 at her East Holly Street apartment in Pasadena after police officers serving a search warrant found evidence allegedly linking her to fraudulent online purchases made with the victim’s credit card. Shields was being held on $50,000 bail, according to police spokesman Lt. Jason Clawson.

Arrested June 26 on suspicion of elder financial abuse and grand theft were Billy Burton, 63, Griselda “Gracie” Patterson, 48, and her daughter Adriana Patterson, 22, all of Los Angeles. Antwan Havard, 25 and also of Los Angeles, was also arrested on suspicion of elder financial abuse and grand theft.

The group allegedly stole more than $24,000 from a 73-year-old victim over a more than three-month period. The victim’s name was being withheld by police.

Authorities say the group also unsuccessfully attempted to bilk the unidentified man out of an additional $54,000.

“The Pasadena Police Department takes seriously any and all allegations of elder financial abuse,” said Detective Victor Cass in a prepared statement. Cass led the investigation and the arrest of the five suspects.

“These kinds of crimes target our community’s most trusting and vulnerable senior population,” Cass said.

Burton and the elder Patterson remain in custody in Los Angeles County Jail on $70,000 and $50,000 bail, respectively. Adriana Patterson and Havard have posted bail. Those four individuals are due in Pasadena Superior Court on Aug. 8. A court date for Shields was not immediately available.

Police say Burton, Havard and the Pattersons would consume alcohol with the victim until he was intoxicated. The suspects would then walk him into his banks and convince tellers to remove large amounts of cash or issue cashier’s checks on his behalf. They then allegedly used the victim’s credit card to make online purchases and rent motel rooms.

The suspects were arrested after Cass received a call from the Pasadena Federal Credit Union, where the transactions occurred.

After reviewing surveillance video, online purchase receipts, bank records and interviewing witnesses, Cass notified the credit union to contact him when the suspects returned.

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CITY ANNOUNCES MODIFICATIONS TO TENANT PROTECTION ORDINANCE

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Modifications to the city’s tenant protection ordinance (TPO), designed to provide greater protections for local William Huang renters facing eviction, went into effect late last week, according to a statement issued by city officials.

The ordinance, which was adopted in 2004 and amended in 2017, requires landlords to provide relocation benefits to qualified tenants facing eviction.

“This is important to those Pasadena renters who are feeling vulnerable to eviction,” said city Housing Director William Huang. “It doesn’t necessarily keep folks in their apartments, but it provides those who are eligible a reasonable relocation payment.”

Under the modifications, the ordinance now covers tenants if they are evicted 18 months after the property changes owners.

Pasadena rents are among the highest in the state, with some one-bedroom apartments renting at nearly $3,000 a month.

State laws allow landlords to raise rents as much as they want. In some situations, landlords have raised the rent by hundreds of dollars. Local housing advocates, including the Pasadena Tenant Justice Coalition, have been pushing for rent control, but so far the City Council has had no public discussions on the issue.

The ordinance also requires landlords to pay relocation benefits to displaced tenants if the building is demolished, converted to condominiums, or permanently removed from the rental market.

Tenants evicted so landlords or their family members can take occupancy of the unit are also eligible for relocation fees, as are tenants forced to move under orders by the government to vacate and tenants evicted from housing owned by educational institutions under certain situations.

Multifamily rental properties with two or more units on a single parcel are subject to the ordinance. Single-family homes and condominium units are exempt.

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Pasadena City College and the other at the University of Laverne. She reintroduced House Resolution 448, the Women’s Health Protection Act, which would protect a woman’s right to safe and legal abortion.

Most recently she inspected conditions at migrant camps located in Texas along the border with Mexico.

“We saw children locked up behind steel doors,” Chu said. “There was a toddler that looked miserable. When we waved to him he pressed his face against the door, hoping to get out. It broke my heart.”

Pasadena Weekly recently caught up with Chu, who spoke about conditions in those camps, and other issues facing the nation.

PW: You just visited the migrant detention centers in Texas. What did you see there?

Chu: I was appalled and disgusted. It was a congressional delegation. We went to El Paso and we talked to a group of women in cinder block cells who immediately had tears streaming down their faces. They were miserable and had no idea when they were getting out. They have been separated from their children. One woman had epilepsy. There is no running water, and some of them had been asking for medication. There is no running water, and they were told to drink out of the toilet bowl.

Then we went to the Clint Border Patrol Station, where they house the unaccompanied minors. There were 106 kids there. At one point 700 kids were there.

There is also a warehouse where there were 100 to 200 kids at one time. Imagine a giant steel garden shed that has no air conditioning, in an area where it’s is over 100 degrees. We could only be in there for a short period of time.

What can be done about this?

A judge dictates what should go on in this facility.

He has ordered they come up with a solution. I am pressing on with demands for change. I did not vote for the bill that passed. I have great concerns about accountability. The second version did not have standard of care that was in the first version; it didn’t include anything about hygiene and nutrition, It should have a provision that money should only go to the intended target and a 90-day limit for the minors to remain in these places. Congressmen should be able to go in unannounced, so the centers cannot be sterilized. They tried to do that with us.

Where do you stand on impeachment?

I believe the president committed impeachable actions. I want to make sure the American public is with us on this. If we start the process, then all of America will be focused on it. What America needs to know is the ultimate goal cannot be accomplished with Republicans in charge. Unless there was enough pressure on Republicans we could have a frustrated public and a president who claims he has triumphed. I think Mueller’s testimony will be very, very important. For the people to hear from him, even if it’s just his account of what’s in the report, that is very, very valuable.

What are your thoughts on the first two debates?

The debates were fascinating. I would say in the first

debates Elizabeth Warren and Julian Castro stood out, and in the second one Kamala Harris and Pete Buttigieg stood out.

Is the country ready for a woman president?

Why not? I think we have many excellent qualified candidates.

How much damage would a citizenship question on the census do? (Editor’s note: The president dropped his effort to get the question on the census and has now ordered all federal agencies to compile information on illegal immigrants living in the country.)

I think they have already done damage because they have put this issue out there. Some people may think this question is on the census, even if it’s not, and avoid the census. Pasadena is in serious danger of an under count. We have to make sure there is a complete count. That is very important.

How important is the health care issue?

This is the number one issue for Americans.

We have worked overtime to make our health care system affordable and to make sure it is for everybody. We should move closer to a universal system. I have cosponsored Medicare for all.

I’m for a public option that could compete with private plans. People would flock to it. I am a huge proponent of lowering prescription drug prices. A month’s supply of insulin in my district costs $665.

Yet, in Australia, it’s $28. Why is it if you cross the border it is one-tenth of the cost? Countless constituents are considering going to Canada and Mexico for medicine. It’s outrageous that Americans are in this position. I co-authored a Ways and Means bill, Sunshine for Samples, to address this issue and to put transparency on the costs of drug samples. Companies spend more on drug samples and commercials than they do on research and development. Samples of oxycontin may have led to the opioid crisis.

Are we headed for another war in the Middle East?

I am very worried and concerned the president will drag us into another war. He got us out of the nuclear deal and now Iran is building up its arsenal.

It’s a very troubling situation. I am opposed to him using the 2001 authorization (for use of military force) as his excuse to go to war. Every president has to have approval by Congress. He has to have a new authorization by Congress.

Is there anything you want to say to your Pasadena constituents?

I have been fighting to get a veterans health care clinic in the San Gabriel Valley for seven years.

Finally we got one opened on May 20, in Arcadia.

Previously vets had to take long trips to Los Angeles, West Los Angeles or Loma Linda to get medical care.

It is a full service facility and a bigger one is going to open in three to five years. We are going to have the grand opening on Aug. 2. If anyone wants details on the facility, they can call my office. n

THE COUNT

As of Monday, 4,156 days after the war in Afghanistan ended …

4,423

American military service members (0 more than last week) have been reported killed in action since the War on Terror began in 2001, according to The Associated Press.

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children of ISIS extremists have been deported from Iraq, according to the Iraqi foreign ministry. Most of the children are from Eastern European countries, as well as Tajikistan, Russia and Turkey.

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suicide blasts killed 2 people and injured 20 others in a bombing near a Shiite mosque in Baghdad on Monday, according to Reuters.

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ISIS militants were killed in airstrikes carried out by the Turkish government in Iraq on Monday, according to CNN.

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CAREER ILL ILLUSTRATOR LUSTRATOR TONY GLEESON SPOTLIGHTS HIS OTHER LOVE — WRITING CRIME NOVELS — SUNDAY AT BATTERY BOOKS & MUSIC

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ony Gleeson has built a nearly 50-year career in illustration and graphic design for major book publishers, including Doubleday’s science fiction division, and countless publications, such as the Los Angeles Times.

He’s also created numerous cover images for the Pasadena Weekly.

Yet, he’s also managed the incredible feat of maintaining another thriving career as the author of a murder mystery series centered on the procedural investigations of a group of police in the Personal Crimes Unit of a fictional West Coast metropolis.

While his seven novels have fi rst been published in England as part of the Linford Mystery Library series, he’s had three of the books republished in the US by Wildside Press. The latest, combining two novels following the adventures of Detective Frank Vandegraf called “It’s Her Fault” and “The Other Frank,” will be the focus of a discussion and signing event Sunday at The Battery Books & Music store in Pasadena.

“I’ve been doing a lot of writing for many years, mainly nonfiction, but I had several different kinds of fiction pieces I put together and this happens to be what someone was interested in a few years ago,” explains Gleeson. “The fi rst murder mystery I’d written, ‘Night Music,’ started with the idea of what would you do if you had eight people die in one night and how would you connect it.

“This publisher in the UK was particularly interested in that, so I started writing more of them and they’ve bought nine,” he continues. “It was the luck of the draw. Somebody suggested I try this particular agent in England and he was the guy who liked it. That fi rst book was published at the end of 2015. I haven’t been over there, but I’m doing the best I can to promote the American editions here. It’s a good gig, because I like the

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stories I’m coming up with and the characters and world I’ve created.”

Gleeson’s novels center on five detectives in the PCU division, rotating each as the lead characters in the books. Gleeson notes that the different personalities of each character give each book a different flavor, as Frank Vandegraf is stoic but has a sense of humor that gives his adventures a lighter quality. Other characters are “very serious and dedicated and their books are darker and more serious.”

“It’s Her Fault” fi nds Vandegraf investigating the death of an eccentric university professor who had claimed his wife was trying to kill him, even as she went into hiding after claiming he threatened to kill her. When the detective finds a mysterious note lying on his chest that says “It’s her fault,” he doubles down on his efforts to locate the missing wife, his prime suspect — but when he does, the case takes a bizarre turn.

In “The Other Frank,” Vandegraf hears of the unexpected death of his exwife and travels to the tiny rural town of Easton to face the demons of his past.

But it’s no respite from the challenging urban crimes of his regular job, and no sooner has he arrived than two bizarre, violent deaths occur, leading him to feel irresistibly drawn to help unravel a web of mystery and intrigue. However, he’s out of his jurisdiction, obstructed by officials, and amidst folk hiding their own secrets.

“I’m defi nitely influenced by Evan Hunter, who was a very prolific writer who wrote 55 procedural mysteries under the name Ed McBain and was an incredible storyteller in a book series called ‘The 87th Precinct’,” says Gleeson. “He had a lot of humanity in his books and defi nitely influenced how I approach these procedurals.

“I also love Donald Westlake, who influenced the more amusing parts of my stories, when I want to be funny or have a whole lot of stuff going on in them,” he adds. “I think of Westlake things, which are really funny or really dark, but could make your laugh your ass off. I’m not concerned with being really trendy or getting dark and noir just to do it. There’s enough dark stuff in police work without pushing it.”

A native of upstate New York, Gleeson recalls “confounding my parents and teachers that I didn’t want to be a doctor or lawyer, and they thought I was crazy.” Although they suggested he write and draw as a hobby, he stuck to his guns and wound up studying at the ArtCenter College of Design.

He moved back to New York City after graduating, launching a career as a graphic designer and meeting his wife before convincing her to flee the Big Apple’s harsh winters in favor of the California sun. He’s created an eclectic body of work ever since.

“I’ve been a staff artist at other studios, and run my own — done design, concept work and all sorts of stuff,” he says. “I worked in fi lms, TV, done toys, worked on theme parks and designed movie posters. I’ve done catalog drawings until I wanted to scream. There are only so many chairs you can draw for a newspaper. Anything I can do I did it, and here I am today still doing it.”

Sunday’s event will team Gleeson with his friend and fellow author Odie Hawkins, the self-described “father of the Pan-African occult genre” who has written 37 novels of his own. The two recently teamed up at a Redondo Beach bookstore appearance to discuss Gleeson’s novels, and he hopes that they will be able to do many more events together.

“I’m really excited by where it’s going,” says Gleeson. “I’d love to get them in the hands of a lot of people and see if they agree with me. I’m just a storyteller and I like bringing these regular characters to life. They’ve become people.

“When you really invest the time in creating characters and situations, they take on a life of their own,” he adds. “I love this side of what I’m doing. I get approached like a different person doing this and that’s really cool to me. Nobody asks me to do the covers on my books and I’m delighted to see what somebody else does with them. I just really enjoy it.” ■ Tony Gleeson will discuss his novels “It’s Her Fault” and “The Other Frank” with Odie Hawkins and sign the books at 7 p.m. Sunday at The Battery Books & Music, 26 S. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena. Admission is free.

Call (626) 376-9913 or visit thebatterybooksmusic.business.site.

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outhern California foodies have until July 26 to experience some of the LA area’s most in-demand spots. Thanks to specially priced dineLA Restaurant Week menus, and the online reservation platform Open Table, some top-tier, four-star restaurants open their doors and books giving Angelenos a more accessible route to the culinary world.

While Pasadena already has a host of affordable dining spots (looking at you Maquina Taco, 1274 N. Lake Ave., No. 1, Pasadena; (626) 365-1893; maquinataco.com; no alcohol/ major cards accepted)), a number of local restaurants with more dollar icons next to their Yelp listings become an option during this celebration of culinary culture. Here are some of the Pasadena favorites you should check out before the deals disappear and you are stuck counting down the days until the winter dineLA event.

Alexander’s Steakhouse It is hard for me to not bring up Alexander’s. They have a spot on my best happy hour list for much the same reason as they are getting a shout out here. Pasadena is fortunate enough to have one of the three Alexander’s locations. For context on just what a culinary heavyweight the Japanese influenced steakhouse is, its Silicon Valley counterpart has a Michelin star. The Pasadena location opened in 2015 after the committee that awards Michelin

stars stopped awarding them to Los Angeles-based restaurants.

With that context in mind, Alexander’s Restaurant Week menu does come at the highest cost of any on my list at $119, but for a six-course meal that features a beef tataki appetizer, along with a sweet braised pork belly doused in a pork aioli, garlic soy, and pickled daikon. Following the appetizers come the organic greens served with crab, lobster jelly, avocado and honey yuzu vinaigrette dressing. The next two courses are the shrimp chawanmushi and six-ounce New York strip of American Wagyu beef served in a bordelaise reduction with an herb salad accompaniment. The six courses are rounded out by a pistachio cake dessert served with matcha ice cream and a vegetable pistachio crumble. I know Alexander’s Restaurant Week offering hits the wallet harder than some of the other choices, but it is an opening to the upper echelon of the culinary world. Treat yourself to a lengthy, multicourse journey through some truly masterful flavors.

Alexander’s Steakhouse, 111 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena; (626) 486-1111; alexanderssteakhouse.com; alcohol served/major cards accepted.

Bone Kettle Bone Kettle’s Indonesian-inspired, bone-fueled menu was worthy of a visit from the late Jonathan Gold in 2017 when it first opened. Gold had some words of advice for the Old Pasadena spot

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

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

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

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

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

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

The same quality service that has made us #1.

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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.

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

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

then in its infancy, understandably working the finer details of the menu. Gold praised the citrus brined chicken wings, calling them “heartier, stickier than the traditional double-cooked Indonesian bird.”

Perhaps in a show of respect to Gold who was the arbiter of Los Angeles dining, the wings found their way to Bone Kettle’s lunch menu. For $20 Bone Kettle is offering a two-course lunch. The first course is a choice of the Gold-approved chicken wings or the spicy papaya salad made with bay scallops, finely shredded green papaya, mangoes, tomatoes, chili, cilantro, green beans and rounded out for texture with peanuts. For an entree they are offering diners a chance to experience their titular bone infusions with either the top sirloin or the ginger seared chicken, both accompanied by bone broth and noodles. They also have a vegan entree option — the crispy tempeh served with its own vegan broth and noodles.

Bone Kettle, 67 N. Raymond Ave., Pasadena; (626) 795-5702; bonekettle.com; alcohol served/major cards accepted.

Beer & Claw Beer & Claw has earned my respect. Tucked away in Mills Alley, just off Green Street, the crustacean & cocktail-centric restaurant offers the shelled seafood options that we love to crack open, harkening back to our hunter gatherer roots. But unlike some similarly centric restaurants, they do it sans the plastic bibs and tablecloths like some of their counterparts. For Restaurant Week they are putting it all out there.

Their pre-fixe three-course dinner and cocktail menu will run $59, and is packed full of seafood as well as non-oceanic options. For appetizers there’s a five oyster platter, loaded pork belly fries, a watermelon ahi salad, crab wontons, and a few more to choose from. For entrees you can select one of six options that include a ribeye and a cajun seafood platter. The standout of the entrees is the LobstaMozz, a decadent cheesy

lobster shell covered in mozzarella and spices.

Videos and pictures of the Lobstamozz have gone viral across food blogs this week, and for good reason; it must be seen to be believed. Their dinner menu wraps up with one of four dessert options: the honey bourbon strawberry shortcake is a summer dream with fresh whipped cream and honey bourbon drizzle. It is the refreshing ending that you deserve after burning calories cracking into those lobster shells.

Beer & Claw, 61 S. Fair Oaks Ave., No. 130, Pasadena; (626) 460-8511; beerandclaw.com; alcohol served/major cards accepted.

Parkway Grill The Pasadena pillar offers a two course lunch menu and a three-course dinner menu. Featuring ingredients from its own organic garden, Parkway Grill creates really special dishes with a fresh, seasonal twist. They’ve been doing things right for over 35 years and if you haven’t had a chance to visit yet, take this one. The lunch menu entrees feature choices of some classics: pan fried chicken, a shrimp and vegetable pasta dish, and an open faced ribeye sandwich with onion rings. Dinner selections include a whitefish beurre blanc, filet mignonette, and a half-chicken with lemon sauce.

Each dish is enhanced by the freshest local fare, straight from the on-premises garden and plated in the exhibition kitchen, which has one of the first mesquite and oak wood burning ovens in LA. Every detail of Parkway Grill is special and I have no doubt your visit will be as well.

Pro tip: Don’t miss the bar. It’s original, transported from Chicago when Parkway opened. Among various features and accolades for the vast collection of wines and spirits, the bartenders have over 92 collective years of Parkway Grill service.

Parkway Grill, 510 S. Arroyo Parkway, Pasadena; (626) 795-1001; theparkwaygrill. com; alcohol served/major cards accepted.

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Dear Patti, I’m 18 and have to take the DMV road test in order to get my driver’s license. I passed the written exam but when I took the actual driving test last month I failed. It only took 25 minutes but it seemed like forever. I thought I was fully prepared. I’ve taken a driver’s prep course of over 50 hours with 10 hours of night driving. As my family will attest, I’m a very good driver. I was just so nervous at the possibility of not getting my driver’s license that I didn’t pass, and as the appointment time for the re-test gets closer, I’m getting more and more apprehensive. I’m very independent and hate the idea of not being able to get around on my own. If I’m calm and focused and still unsuccessful, then maybe I need to practice more and take the test again, but if I fail because of my nerves I’m afraid it’s because of a destructive pattern.

Do you have any suggestions on how to keep my composure?

— Hannah Dear Hannah, You’re not alone in your angst about test-taking. Whether it’s a job interview, a school exam or an athletic competition, anxiety can occur when someone has a driving need to perform but becomes so afraid of failure that all their knowledge, experience and confidence flies out the window. Concentration can also be impacted by extreme stress, or following a traumatic event. Let’s say, for example, you and I visited a hospital emergency room and encountered a woman who’d just been in an accident. Imagine asking her to study trigonometry on the spot; while remembering her phone number and address might be challenging enough.

When your anxiety level is so high that cognitive disruption (unclear thinking) occurs, it’s important to understand the causes. Let’s start with thinking of your body as a radio with three channels. One is a channel to all your thoughts, another channel is to your physical and emotional feelings in your body, and the third is all of your senses (smell, taste, sight, touch and hearing) that connect you to the outside world. Since it’s difficult to listen to three radio stations simultaneously, it’s important to focus on what each separate channel is communicating.

First, let’s concentrate on your thoughts. Explore your worst fears; i.e., you don’t want to lose your independence. Face these thoughts, explore possible alternatives, and then turn that channel off. Don’t allow yourself to ruminate, especially during the test. Every time these frightening thoughts return, dismiss them by saying “I don’t need to scare myself.” Concentrate on how to demonstrate your driving skills and knowledge of traffic laws and stay focused in present time.

I’d recommend driving to the DMV road test site a few days before the exam.

Sit in your car in the parking lot and focus on the second channel, your physical and emotional feelings. Imagine yourself getting in line to take the test. Do you have physical anxiety symptoms such as knots or butterflies in your stomach, racing heartbeat, shallow breathing or tense muscles? Are you experiencing feelings such as sadness or anger? If so, pay attention to these feelings and focus on your symptoms until they go away. Lie back, stretch out, close your eyes and breathe in and out, deeply and slowly. Count backwards from 10 to one, feeling the tension gently leave your body with each breath as you relax your feet and legs, your torso, your arms and hands and, lastly, your neck and head. When you’re completely relaxed, open your eyes and, again, imagine yourself taking the test. Repeat this relaxation exercise each time the anxiety returns until you’ve desensitized your fears and can easily visualize yourself confidently taking the test. Even under stress, you’ll be able to recall the knowledge and skills you know you have.

Get a good night’s sleep the night before the exam. Don’t go on an empty stomach. Eat a light but healthy meal beforehand. Arrive early with your thoughts free of fear and worry, your body calm and relaxed. Stay focused on the third channel — giving full attention to your senses; stay in the present, and focus on the task at hand. How exciting for you to be taking this positive step toward independence and adulthood. Good luck 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

LOST NO MORE House passes Schiff amendment to add names of ‘The Lost 74’ to Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Seventy-four sailors who lost their lives on the USS Frank E. Evans during the Vietnam War will have their names added to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC. “The Lost 74 died aboard the USS Frank E. Evans during the Vietnam War, and today the House took an important step to ensure their sacrifice is not forgotten,” said Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank).

Schiff announced on Friday that by a 220-197 vote the House of Representatives passed an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) instructing the Department of Defense to add the names of the memorial.

On June 3, 1969 the American destroyer was struck by the HMAS Melbourne, an Australian aircraft carrier in the South China Sea, during a joint Southeast Asia Treaty Organization exercise called “Sea Spirit” at the time of the collision.

Despite operating in Vietnamese waters immediately before deployment to the joint exercise, and a scheduled return to activities supporting the war effort after the exercise, it was determined that since the incident occurred outside the geographical limit for the combat zone the sailors who lost their lives were ineligible for inclusion on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

That conclusion did not acknowledge that at the time of the incident, the crew of the USS Evans was instrumental in advancing American military objectives in Vietnam and had participated in conflict just days before the collision.

MEANINGFUL CELEBRATION Sri Lanka Day Expo festival of lights pays tribute to memory of bomb victims

The Sri Lanka Foundation of Los Angeles is in full swing preparing for the 13th annual Sri Lanka Day Expo Saturday, with this year’s main stage located in Centennial Square in front of Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Avenue.

This year’s event will feature a display of 5,000 handmade Sri Lankan lanterns lit up in memory of the victims who died in the bombings in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday, April 21.

There will be a full day’s worth of activities at the free event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, among them traditional stage performances that include a variety of dance and music styles rooted in the country’s ethnic and topographical diversity. The majority of dances are performed with live drumming. There will be up country and low country dances in addition to a tamil classic dance harvest dance.

The highlight of the day will take place at 6:30 p.m., when the Parade of Lanka makes its way along the world famous Rose Parade route along Colorado Boulevard, including a fire dance, whip crackers, stick dance, up stick dance, bamboo sieve dance and a kawadi dance.

CUTTING-EDGE MUSICAL Debatable Productions presents classic musical ‘Sweeney Todd’ at Boston Court Friday through Sunday

The classic modern musical “Sweeney Todd” will be presented Friday through Sunday at the Boston Court Pasadena theater at 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena. With music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Hugh Wheeler, the play debuted on Broadway in 1973 and recounts the infamous story of Benjamin Barker, aka Sweeney Todd, who sets up a barber shop in London which is the basis for a sinister partnership with his fellow tenant, Mrs. Lovett as he kills his customers to provide meat for her pies.

Showtimes are at 7 p.m. Friday, and 1 and 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Visit debtableproductions.com. n

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eslie Norris Townsend had been a longtime veteran standup comic when she decided to try out some new jokes at an open mic near her Ohio home a decade ago. Nearly every comic around her that night was performing dirty material, a fact that surprised her, considering the fact she knew that clean comedy was infinitely more valuable to a comedy career. .

But that dispiriting evening inspired her to take a stand against the tide of onstage filth. She soon created the Clean Comedy Challenge (CCC), a twice-annual, three-day series of shows and seminars in which more than twodozen comics compete each night to take home a top prize of $1,000, while also engaging in seminars with veteran comics and writers during the day.

The result has been a big success, with the CCC bringing clean, clever comedy to numerous cities nationwide.

Its third go-round at the Ice House in Pasadena takes place Tuesday through next Thursday, with national headliner Bob Zany and former “Tonight Show” head writer Jimmy Brogan amid the judges and lecturers.

“We ask people all over the country who have a desire to do standup to apply, whether it’s a club comic who wants to learn how to work clean, Christian comics wanting to learn how to be user-friendly in secular environments and work cruise ships and clubs ,” says Townsend, who notes that the Ice House was the first club ever to hire her officially as a comedian. “Clean comedy is the way to go to make a living. Corpora-

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Rotary Club of Altadena Summer Concert Series features Floyd and the Flyboys, playing soul, R&B and roots rock, starting at 7 p.m. Saturday in Farnsworth Park, 568 E. Mount Curve Ave., Altadena. Free. Call (626) 798-6335 or visit altadenarotary.com.

FUN WITH SINGLES

The Old Pasadena Summer Cinema series presents “Singles” (1992) at 8:30 p.m.

Saturday in Central Park, 141 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena. It’s the grunge-era tale of 20-somethings living in an apartment building in Seattle and searching for love. Free.

Visit oldpasadena.org/summercinema.

JAZZ AT VROMAN’S

Pasadena Playhouse District Summer Jazz Series presents bebop jazz with Tony Inzalaco from 5 to 7 p.m.

Sunday in Vroman’s Courtyard, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena.

Free. Visit playhousedistrict.org.

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First Methodist Church of Pasadena, 500 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena presents “Newsies, The Musical,” opening at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and continuing at 7:30 p.m. through July 27. It’s based on the 1992 film about a New York City newsboy strike in 1899.

Admission is free. Call (626) 796-0157 or visit fumcpasadena.org.

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tions want squeaky clean acts and for them to be politically correct also.”

The CCC mainly attracts participants through announcements each January or February on its website, cleancomedychallenge.com. There are no auditions involved, and the first 25 people to apply and pay the fee ($400 for full participation in seminars and performing) are accepted.

Participants perform three-minute sets each night, in shows that are judged by veteran comics, including Brogan and Zany, among others. The final night, on July 25, climaxes with the judges’ choice of winner for each of the three nights facing off alongside the audience-voted favorite.

The daytime seminars include a jokewriting session led by legendary comedy writer Gene Perret, who spent decades as Bob Hope’s head writer before launching his own successful line of comedyteaching books. Other seminars cover career promotion and how to get booked in various formats of shows, in addition to the comics receiving in-depth critiques by the guest judges. Each evening features all 25 comics performing a different threeminute set in front of a different panel of judges.

“This allows everybody who has the desire to do comedy a shot at either realizing a dream, continuing a dream or possibly beginning the moment of a dream,” says Townsend. “It’s very exciting because everybody looks at comedy and thinks, ‘I can do that.’ It puts some meat on the bones because it’s not easy and this gives them three nights in a row to do stage time.

“Each night ballots are tallied and three rise to the top, and there’s a cumulative score because each night we have different judges and so you have different eyes looking at the jokes,” she continues. “The ultimate goal is to pick someone who has

originality, joke writing skills, stage presence and the overall star quality which is hard to define.”

As the head writer for Jay Leno’s “The Tonight Show” from 1992 to 2000, Jimmy Brogan experienced the importance of clean yet funny comedy firsthand on a nightly basis. He has been a regular presence at the three Ice House editions of the CCC, serving as both a judge and seminar lecturer in addition to providing one on one critiques with the performers.

“In past years, I sat down with Jan Smith the former comedy booker there, and went through everyone’s act and gave them feedback,” explains Brogan. “Some performers are new to comedy and some have been around and are looking to make it bigger. I saw one woman named Angie Stokes from Anchorage who came back to do it again, and she was phenomenal in year two after just trying it out the year before.

“I always tell the comics that dirty comedy turns out not to be the choice that makes you feel good and that clean comedy is the choice that in the long run will make you more money because you can work any kind of event or TV show,” he adds. “It opens more doors than dirty. “ “A lot of times this attracts a person who has it on their bucket list to do a pro comedy club, and being around better comics, you learn,” adds Townsend. “The challenge is when you add a contest element to it, it steps it up another notch. People bring their A -game, edit their jokes, and do a three-minute set.” n The Clean Comedy Challenge takes place at 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, and 7:30 p.m. next Thursday, July 25, at the Ice House, 24 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena. Tickets are $10 per show. Visit icehousecomedy.com.

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Friday—John York Saturday—The Mighty Echoes Sunday—Matinee show w/Quartermaster; evening show w/The Beatunes Beatles tribute

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Der Wolfskopf 72 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena (626) 219-6054 derwolfskopf.com Fridays—“Night Court” features Deejay Kind Cromang spinning vinyl soul, funk, disco and boogie

1881 Bar 1881 E. Washington Blvd., Pasadena (626) 314-2077 facebook.com/1881bar Fridays—Live jazz Saturdays—Gypsie jazz Wednesdays—Reggae The Blue Guitar Arroyo Seco Golf Course 1055 Lohman Lane, South Pasadena (323) 769-3500 blueguitar.club Thursday—Louie Cruz Beltran

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The Boulevard Bar 3199 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena (626) 356-9304 blvdbar.com Fridays—Drag performances hosted by Tia Wanna every Friday Cabrera’s Mexican Cuisine 655 N. Lake Ave., Pasadena (626) 795-0230 cabreras.com Thursdays—Live jazz Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays—Karaoke Coffee Gallery Backstage 2029 N. Lake Ave., Altadena (626) 798-6236 coffeegallery.com Thursday—Honeysuckle Trio w/Bart Ludwig

Edwin Mills by Equator 22 Mills Place, Pasadena (626) 564-8656 edwinmills.com Friday—Kindal Tate Saturday—Leila Avila Tuesday—Taji Wednesday—Julie Kelly El Portal Restaurant 695 E. Green St., Pasadena (626) 795-8553 elportalrestaurant.com Fridays—Mariachi México Saturdays—Alanniz Sundays—Mariachi Bella Ice House 24 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena (626) 577-1894 icehousecomedy.com Thursday—Billy & Percy’s Big Night Out; Laugh Lounge Friday—Carlos Mencia; Deathsquad; Jerry Garcia and Friends Saturday—Jeff Hodge and Friends; Carlos Mencia; Sunday—Cool Beans Comedy w/Taylor Tomlinson and Erica Rhodes; Dave McNary’s All Star Variety Show; Cool Beans U Alumni Show

‘UNHEARD LA’ PRESENTS ‘LETTERS TO OUR CITY’ AT THE CRAWFORD FAMILY FORUM WEDNESDAY NIGHT

hen the producers of KPCC’s “Unheard LA” recently invited Monterey Park resident Mike Sonksen to host an event in their space, he had no shortage of fellow artists and storytellers to call to join a celebration of LA’s diverse communities and pockets of wonder.

He says he and the show’s team were “already on the same wavelength” so things gelled quickly for the show, which takes place at the Crawford Family Forum Wednesday night.

The “good friends and great wordsmiths” who will join Sonksen onstage include two of his former high school students, literary siblings Dante and Monique Mitchell, as well as fellow poet/tour guide Armond Kinard, L.A. Taco editor Daniel Hernandez, NAACP Image Award-nominated novelist and lawyer Natashia Deón, author/actor/activist traci kato-kiriyama, Monrovia poet Luivette Resto, “StoryPhile” host Lee Boek, freelance writer Esther Tseng, and Highland Park poets Sara Borjas and Rocío Carlos. Terry Robinson, aka hip-hopper Hymnal, will perform his surrealist poetry, and Sonksen also invited El Monte-based saxophonist Adrian Ramon, a longtime collaborator 16 PASADENA WEEKLY | 07.18.19

with whom he plans to perform a piece.

They named the event “Letters to Our City,” he says, “because the city is ours.”

It also links thematically to “Letters to My City,” a book of poems and essays that Sonksen, a third-generation Angeleno, published earlier this year. It’s an open-hearted love song to his native city, with poems like “Garvey Avenue From Alhambra to El Monte,” “Ode to the Los Angeles River,” “Arrival Stories,” and “Los Angeles: The Land of 1000 Dances” that delight in the history and surprises found in neighborhoods, streets, and individual citizens across LA. Homage is paid to literary inspirations like Chester Himes and Luis J. Rodriguez, and “LA Authors,” one of Sonksen’s signature poems, reappears in slightly altered form from what was seen in his 2006 collection “I Am Alive in Los Angeles!”

That earlier book’s titular poem also gets updated, as “I Am Still Alive in Los Angeles!,” with shout-outs to “millennials on bicycles” and “angels in a city singing/ synchronicity from Central to Century City.” “Elegy to Rootdown & Firecracker,” a key essay, passionately evokes

the late-’90s club scene, when the Rootdown, Firecracker and the Chocolate Bar fostered the synergistic spirit of the “Millennial Los Angeles hip-hop, funk, soul underground.”

“People, music, vibes, beats, bass, life,” he writes. “A generation of us can testify, it’s been an amazing ride.”

In the intervening years, Sonksen has become a husband, parent and professor, and he now writes journalistic essays as often as poems. “Letters to My City” reflects his life and worldview now, and the “Letters to Our City” event represents the community that inspired his personal and literary evolution.

“The book is about living your values or living your ethics,” he says.

“Everybody’s sharing the city together, [and] everyone’s story matters.” n Unheard LA presents “Letters to Our City” with host Mike Sonksen and fellow wordsmiths 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, at the Crawford Family Forum, 474 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena; $12. Tickets and other info: kpcc.ticketleap.com/ letters-to-our-city--presented-by-unheard-la/. To learn more about Sonksen, go to theaccomplices.org/portfolio/ letters-to-my-city-by-mike-sonksen/

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TERESA JAMES AND SPECIAL GUEST JOEY DELGADO PLAY THE LAST SHOW AT BIG MAMA’S RIB SHACK SATURDAY NIGHT

TERESA JAMES AND HER BAND THE RHYTHM TRAMPS, A SEASONED GROUP OF TOP AREA SESSION AND TOURING MUSICIANS, WILL BE JOINED BY JOEY DELGADO OF THE DELGADO BROTHERS IN PLAYING THE FINAL SHOW AT BIG MAM’S RIB SHACK IN PASADENA SATURDAY NIGHT. James’ 2008 album “The Bottom Line” earned her the nomination for Contemporary Female Artist of the Year by the Blues Foundation. In all, she has released eight CDs, the most recent being “Come on Home,” which has placed near the top of the Roots Radio charts.

James has performed alongside top artists, including Levon Helm, Delbert McClinton, Eric Burdon, Tommy Castro and Kirk Whalum. Her voice has been featured on many of their albums. Visit teresajames.com.

Joey Delgado is the guitar ace with the legendary East LA Latin blues band the Delgado Brothers. That band is a past winner of the prestigious International Blues Competition and is known for its upbeat live performances, blending blues, roots rock and cultural awareness.

Visit delgadobrothers.com. — John Sollenberger Music starts at 8 p.m. Saturday at Big Mama’s Rib Shack, 1453 N. Lake Ave., Pasadena.

Tickets are $12 to $20. Visit pasadenablues.com.

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BLACK PUMAS, Black Pumas (ATO): HHHH

Charismatic frontman Eric Burton and producer/ ex-Grupo Fantasma guitarist Adrian Quesada, plus guest players, put a cosmic spin on matters of the heart with tracks like “Black Moon Rising,” the hypnotic “Sweet Conversations” and “Confines” (“We all shine then burn over/ Like the stars in the night/ So cast a dream and watch it glide”).

Valley native Burton, who busked in Santa Monica before landing in Austin in 2015, is reminiscent of D’Angelo and Terence Trent D’Arby, gritty yet sweet, and while Quesada’s lyrics can be obtuse his fretwork and production are spot-on in evoking the mystique as well as the open-hearted passion of ’60s-’70s soul. theblackpumas.com

JENNY TOLMAN, There Goes the Neighborhood (Old Sol): HHH

The native Nashvillean is strongly reminiscent of Brandy Clark throughout her cheerful, twanging album debut. Tolman’s soft vocal tone magnifies her generosity of spirit even when she’s nailing characters with sharp details on snappy songs like “Work It” (“I’m just a coupon clipper with a push-up bra”), “High Class White Trash” and the amusing title track. Her melodic style and playful metaphors evoke traditional country, although “My Welcome Mat” stands as a contemporary anthem of tolerance (“In my living room ain’t no one out of place”).

RIYL Clark, Kacey Musgraves and Elizabeth Cook. jennytolman.com

GEORGIA ANNE MULDROW, Vweto II (Mello Music): HH½

Kings Row Gastropub 20 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 793-3010 kingsrowpub.com Thursday—Thirsty Thursday w/Nigel Oxide Friday—Dub Saturday—Steel Rod Sunday—Reggae Sunday w/My Reggae Band; Shake Up Sundays w/Liela Avila

T. Boyle’s Tavern 37 N. Catalina Ave., Pasadena (626) 578-0957 tboylestavern.com Sunday—Action Trivia Tuesday—Action Trivia

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

Arcadia Blues Club 16 E. Huntington Drive, Arcadia (626) 447-9349 arcadiabluesclub.com Saturday—Rod Piazza’s Wizards of the West Coast Harp

Old Towne Pub 66 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena (626) 577-6583 theoldtownepub.com Live music most nignts of the week Pasadena Ballroom Dance Association 73 N. Hill Ave., Pasadena (626) 799-5689 pasadenaballroomdance.com Saturday—Saturday Swing Dance features The New Recsssionaires Plate 38 2361 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 793-7100 plate38.com Fridays & Saturdays—Live music on select Fridays & Saturdays The Mixx 443 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 500-0021 themixxclub.com Thursday—Jump City Classic Rock Band Friday—Jazz Zone Saturday—Angela O’Neil & The Outrageous 8 Tuesday—Elizabeth Hangan Blues Jam Wednesday—Jazz Jam; Wednesday Karaoke The Rose Paseo Colorado

245 E. Green St., Pasadena (888) 645-5006 wheremusicmeetsthesoul.com Friday—Ted Nugent Saturday—Marilyn’s New Wave Summer Bash Sunday—Soulful Sunday Brunch

The Buccaneer 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre (626) 355-9045 https://www.facebook.com/Buccaneer-847437898642883/ Wednesday—Wednesday Night Platter Party: Bring your fave vinyl to be spun on turntable First Cabin 46 E. Huntington Drive, Arcadia (626) 446-2575 Fridays-Saturdays—Pat O’Brien & the Priests of Love exalt the blues and classic rock The Granada 17 S. First St., Alhambra (626) 227-2572 thegranadala.com Thursday—Deejay Zonik; Deejay Eddiefresh; Deejay Vince; Deejay Marco; Deejay Mayimbe Friday—Live music w/Son Mayor; Deejay Picoso; Deejay Marco; Deejay Miro Saturday—Live music w/ Tabaco Y Ron; Super Deejay Robby; Deejay Marco; Deejay Miro J.C. Hyke Songwriter Serenade Matt Denny’s Ale House Restaurant 145 E. Huntington Drive, Arcadia (626) 462-0250 mattdennys.com, jchyke.com

Tuesday—Janet Croteau; Tyler Alexis; Joan Enguita; Pat Quinn Pizza Place California 303 S. Mission Drive, San Gabriel (626) 570-9622 facebook.com/pizzaplaceca Sundays—Open mic the first three Sundays of every month Villa Catrina 251 N. Santa Anita Ave., Arcadia (626) 294-1973 villacatrina.com Thursdays—Comedy open mic every first and third Thursday of the month Wednesdays—Karaoke w/Deejay Zary

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

The category-defying singer/composer/producer veers from the more melodic songcraft of last year’s “Overload” with this experimental collection of spacey instrumentals, a sequel to her 2011 album. Sticky beats and textures make its 16 tracks aurally intriguing from a production standpoint; much of their chill allure lies in tracing and decipering interlaced funk, hip-hop, jazz and R&B elements. But it’s a rather esoteric exercise, and not recommended for anyone operating heavy machinery. Apropos of the gravity referenced in the Swahili title, it gets pretty heavy. georgiaannemuldrow.bandcamp.com/album/ vweto-ii

MANX MARRINER MAINLINE, Hell Bound for Heaven (Stony Plain): HHHH

A gut-satisfying from veteran guitarist Harry Manx and MoneyJunk frontman Steve Marriner, who intersperse heartfelt originals with blues and gospel chestnuts by Charlie Patton and the Staple Singers.

Manx threads Marriner’s swampy title track with his mohan veena, a 20-stringed Indian lap slide instrument whose ethereal tones enhance the song’s account of spiritual search and reckoning behind Marriner’s gritty vocal. Other highlights include the Canadian duo’s moving ballad “Rise and Fall in Love” and a take on Rev. Gary Davis’ “Death Don’t Have No Mercy in This Land” that’s heavy on slide, vibe, and feel. stonyplainrecords.com, harrymanx.com, Moneyjunkband.com

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QUARTERMASTER PERFORMS ITS PIRATE-THEMED SHOW SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT COFFEE GALLERY BACKSTAGE LA-BASED QUARTERMASTER BAND GOES FULL-ON OLD SCHOOL SUNDAY AT COFFEE GALLERY BACKSTAGE, PERFORMING UPDATED PIRATE SONGS IN SMOOTH-SAILING, THREE-PART HARMONIES. The blend of voices meshes seamlessly with the traditional instruments the group uses. Expect to hear rowdy songs of booze, sex at sea, vintage sea shanties and general drinking and carousing tunes — bawdy stuff about men at sea, delivered with a pirate’s swagger.

Quartermaster is headed by veteran, vintage music authority James Britton Hendricks, who plays bouzouki and English concertina. The rest of the crew consists of Daniel Rover Singer, Tom Ervin, Mike Fillman, Edward Chamourian, Michael Puente, Cal Smith and Michael Hruska. Visit facebook.com/pg/quartermasterband. — John Sollenberger Music starts at 2 p.m. Sunday at Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N. Lake Ave., Altadena. Tickets are $20. Call (626) 798-6236 or visit coffeegallery.com.

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THURSDAY The Blue Guitar Arroyo Seco Golf Course 1055 Lohman Lane, South Pasadena blueguitar.club The club presents Latin jazz, R&B and salsa with Louie Cruz Beltran at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20.

Cancer Support Community 76 E. Del Mar Blvd., Ste. 215, Pasadena (626) 796-1083, cscpasadena.org A series of programs on complimentary and natural remedies for cancer patients and survivors runs from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Thursday and Aug. 15 and Sept. 19. Free, but call for reservations.

Descanso Gardens 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge (818) 949-4200, descansogardens.org Descanso’s annual Music on the Main live jazz series features Molly Miller with jazz and pop originals and indie pop from 6 to 7:30 p.m., included in Descanso admission of $9 general admission, $6 for students and seniors, $4 for children 5 to 12, free for those 4 and younger.

Pasadena Senior Center 85 E. Holly St., Pasadena (626) 795-4331, pasadenaseniorcenter.org A discussion of hoarding disorder by Mary DeVan starts at 10 a.m.

Fly Me to the Moon PLAY AMONG THE STARS AT SPECIAL EVENTS MARKING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF LUNAR LANDING

BY JANA J. MONJI Commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing by communing with the stars at a special party, entering a special dome for an immersive Apollo 11 experience, watching “Apollo 11: First Steps” in IMAX, entering a portable planetarium, or treating your kids to a story time about moon babies.

Travel the long and winding road to Mount Wilson Observatory, either for the regular Saturday and Sunday public tours (11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.) for $15, or buy $100 tickets to an exclusive nighttime party from 7:30 p.m. to midnight July 19.

The Observatory will open an experimental Cosmic Sound series with Jeff Talman’s “Of Sound Before the Stars” inside the dome of the 100-inch telescope. Talman will introduce his compositions and talk about its creation; music derived from the cosmic microwave background (CMB), or the faint sound of cosmic background radiation that fills all space. In 2018, two of Talman’s musical installations premiered at Mount Wilson as part of a celebration of observatory creator George Ellery Hale’s sesquicentennial.

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Cafe, located above the large parking lot at the entrance to the observatory.

Participation in both requires climbing stairs and children under the age of 6 are not permitted.

Also on at 1 p.m. Friday, Kidspace Children’s Museum’s Busy Bee Book event features Karen Jameson reading and signing her new picture book, “Moon Babies!” Admission to Kidspace (480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena) is $14.

Visit kidspacemuseum.org or call (626) 449-9144 for more information.

On Saturday, July 20, Jet Propulsion Laboratory will be transporting a portable planetarium to the California Science Center (700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles) as part of the free one-day event “Looking Back, Leaping Forward.”

A team from USC will have an artificial intelligence system featuring an Apollo 15 astronaut. Other activities include learning about meteorites, gravity and landing an Apollo lunar module. The center’s collection includes an Apollo-Soyuz command module, spacesuits from the Mercury and Apollo eras and a lunar sample. Beginning on July 15, tickets to see the special IMAX science center edition of Todd Douglas Miller’s “Apollo 11” documentary can be purchased for $6.75 to $8.95. For more information, visit CaliforniaScienceCenter.org or call

San Gabriel Valley Orchid Hobbyists Meeting Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia sgvoh.org The meeting features Fred Clarke discussing “Becoming an 80 Percentile Grower” at 7 p.m., free and open to the public.

Vroman’s Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 449-5320, vromansbookstore.com Andrea Dunlop, in conversation with Julia Whelan, discusses and signs “We Came Here to Forget” at 7 p.m.

FRIDAY (323) 724-3623.

Closer to home, enter the 40,000 square-feet lunar dome at the Rose Bowl and be one of the first to experience “Apollo 11 — The Immersive Live Show.” Although the story about a fictional mission control engineer remembering his experience to explain its significance to his teenage granddaughter could be tightened up and scientists and science geeks might cringe at the reasoning given for space exploration, the 360-degree projections provide stunning visuals. Your seat quakes as the Saturn V rocket launches and the show features a slightly smaller version of the lunar landing module, which you can take selfies of after the show. The noon July 20 performance includes a conversation between LA Times columnist Patt Morrison and former NASA astronaut, engineer and educator Dr. Bonnie Dunbar. Also scheduled to speak is Frank Slazer, vice president of strategy and business development for space programs at Aerojet Rocketdyne, and George Torres, former vice president of communications at Boeing and author of “Space Shuttle: The Quest Continues” and “Space Shuttle: A Quantum Leap.” n For tickets or more information, visit Apollo11show.com or call (833) 527-6556.

Flintridge Bookstore & Coffeehouse 1010 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada Flintridge (818) 790-0717, flintridgebooks.com Bruce Craven, author of “Win or Die: Leadership Secrets from ‘Game of Thrones,” at 6 p.m.

Lake Avenue Church 393 N. Lake Ave., Pasadena (626) 844-4721, lakeave.org A concert of music for two pianos features Jamie Rankin and Duane Funderburk and the Lake Avenue Orchestra, conducted by John Sutton. Guest soprano Jane Thorngren is joined by Pastor Greg Waybright in a variety of vocal duets, including sacred music, music from Broadway and works by Bach, Irving Berlin, George Gershwin, Brahms and Mozart. It runs from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Free.

Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia (626) 821-3222, arboretum.org Arboretum Summer Nights features live music Friday and July 26, Aug. 9 and 18. Friday’s show features Streetlight Cadence performing alternative folk pop. Admission is included in Arboretum admission of $8 general public, $4 for kids 5 to 12, free for members and those younger than 5.

Norton Simon Museum 411 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 449-6840, nortonsimon.org The exhibition “Air Land Sea,” a lithographic suite by William Crutchfield, offers a rare look at the work created by Crutchfield and printed at the Tamarind Lithographic Workshop in 1970. It features trains, ships and airplanes all portrayed as overbuilt, fantastical and models of modernity.

It goes on view Friday and continues through Nov. 4. The film “Chocolat” (1988) is the story of an affluent white woman who returns to her childhood home in Cameroon after living in France and reconnects with the African servant she bonded with in the former French colony in the 1950s. It starts at 5:50 p.m., included in Norton Simon admission of $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, free for students, those 18 and under and members.

Old Pasadena Summer Cinema One Colorado 41 Hugus Alley, Pasadena oldpasadena.org/summercinema Friday’s free film is “Enchanted” (2007) at 8:30 p.m.

Pasadena Senior Center 85 E. Holly St., Pasadena (626) 795-4331, pasadenaseniorcenter.org A free health fair offers glucose, blood pressure and hearing screenings, counseling and health and community resources from 9 to 11 a.m. Call (626) 685-6732 for information. Free films screen at 1 p.m. on select Fridays. This Friday’s film is “Chicago” (2002).

Vroman’s Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 449-5320, vromansbookstore.com Guillaume Serina discusses and signs “An Impossible Dream: Reagan, Gorbachev and a World without the Bomb” at 7 p.m.

SATURDAY Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia (626) 821-3222, arboretum.org An event celebrating plumeria, the flowers used in Hawaiian leis, offers information about them in guided tours of the Arboretum’s grove, a sale featuring hundreds of the plants and workshops on the basics of growing and caring for them from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is included in Arboretum admission of $9 for adults, $6 for students and seniors, $4 for children 5 to 12, free for those younger than 5.

Norton Simon Museum 411 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 449-6840, nortonsimon.org A guided tour visits works of Southeast Asian art from 1 to 2 p.m. A concert, “Ragas and Rhythmic Patterns: An Exploration,” features the husband and wife duo of Kamaljeet Ahluwalia on santoor and Jas Ahluwalia on tabla from 6 to 7 p.m. Both events are included in Norton Simon admission of $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, free for students, those 18 and under and members.

Old Pasadena Summer Cinema Central Park 141 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena oldpasadena.org/summercinema The free series presents “Singles” (1992) 8:30 p.m.

Old Pasadena Summer Cinema One Colorado 41 Hugus Alley, Pasadena oldpasadena.org/summercinema The free series presents “Coco” (2017) at 8:30 p.m.

Pasadena Public Library, La Pintoresca Branch 1355 N. Raymond Ave., Pasadena (626) 744-7268 pasadenapubliclibrary.net Guests are invited to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo moon landing by looking through a solar telescope and other astronomy activities from 3:30 to 5 p.m.

Pasadena Public Library, Linda Vista Branch 1281 Bryant St., Pasadena (626) 744-7278 pasadenapubliclibrary.net Pasadena historian Young Phong discusses the history of the Linda Vista area at 11 a.m.

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pasadenaseniorcenter.org Transition Pasadena’s Repair Café visits the center, repairing appliances, electronics, clothing, toys and a host of other items, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event also includes a seed and seedling swap, a gardening adviser, a market offering numerous free items and live music. Email contact@repair-cafe-pasadena. org for information.

Rotary Club of Altadena Summer Concert Series Farnsworth Park 568 E. Mount Curve Ave., Altadena (626) 798-6335, altadenarotary.com The summer series features Floyd and the Flyboys playing soul, R&B and roots rock at 7 p.m. Free.

Sri Lanka Day Expo Centennial Square 100 N. Garfield Ave., Pasadena srilankafoundation.org The annual event lights up Centennial Square with 5,000 handmade Sri Lankan lanterns. Festivities include traditional dance and music performances, authentic food and the Parade of Lanka along Colorado Boulevard, which includes fire dance, whip crackers, stick dance and other entertainment. The day ends with traditional songs performed by various Sri Lankan bands. The event begins at 10 a.m. The parade starts at 6:30 p.m. Free.

The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino (626) 405-2100, huntington.org A concert featuring the traditional Chinese stringed instrument the guqin is performed by Jiazhen Zhao of the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing at 2:30 p.m. Cost is $10 in advance. Visit huntington.org/calendar for tickets.

Wicked Lit Staged Readings Pasadena Public Library, Central Branch 285 E. Walnut St., Pasadena unboundproductions.org Wicked Lit performs staged readings of works adapted from classic literature at 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Selections include the traditional tale “Jack O’ the Lantern,” adapted by Susannah Myrvold, “Hell Screen” by Ryunosuke Akutagawa, “The Bell,” adapted by Angie Hobin from Mark Twain’s “The Thumbprint and What Became of It,” and Johann Ludwig Tieck’s “Wake Not the Dead,” adapted by Paul Millet. Free, but RSVP on the website.

SUNDAY Foothill Unity Center Health & Wellness Fair 790 W. Chestnut Ave., Monrovia foothillunitycenter.org Nonprofit organization Foothill Unity Center hosts the fair, featuring healthy food demonstrations, consultations with doctors and specialists, medical screenings, vision tests, EKGs and other services, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free.

Pasadena Playhouse District Summer Jazz Series Vroman’s Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena playhousedistrict.org The Playhouse District presents free jazz concerts from 5 to 7 p.m. Sundays in Vroman’s courtyard. Sunday’s concert features bebop jazz with Tony Inzalaco.

Pasadena Scottish Pipes and Drums PCC Westerbeck Recital Hall 1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena pasadenascots.com/events The 2018 World Pipe Band Championship-winning Scottish pipe and drum band performs favorite Scottish tunes from 3 to 5 p.m.

Sunday. Tickets are $25 general admission, $10 for children 5 to 12, free for children younger than 3. Visit brownpapertickets.com/ event/4262632 for tickets.

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.

Vroman’s Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 449-5320, vromansbookstore.com Local Author Day features Jeffrey Kwitny, author of “Desolation Lake,” Tom King, author of “Amelia Earhart Unrescued,” and Richard Tarlow, author of “Murder and the Marine” discussing and signing their books at 4 p.m.

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MONDAY Altadena Historical Society Altadena Community Center 730 E. Altadena Drive, Altadena (626) 797-8016, altadenahistoricalsociety.org Historian Paul Ayers presents a program on “Owen Brown: Altadena’s First Celebrity,” recounting the histories of Owen and his brother Jason, sons of abolitionist John Brown, who participated in the raid on the federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry, Virginia in 1859. The two found their way to Pasadena after many years in hiding, and received a rock-star welcome here. The program starts at 7 p.m. Free.

Pasadena Senior Center Concert Series 85 E. Holly St., Pasadena (626) 795-4331, pasadenaseniorcenter.org The center’s summer concert series opens with the Pasadena Summer Youth Chamber Orchestra performing classical favorites at 6 p.m. Free.

Vroman’s Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 449-5320, vromansbookstore.com Clare Di Liscia discusses and signs “Neliem” at 7 p.m.

TUESDAY Descanso Gardens 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge (818) 949-4200, descansogardens.org Descanso’s annual World Rhythms world music series closes with Dance India, featuring dance from the temples of India and from Bollywood cinema, from 6 to 7 p.m., included in Descanso admission of $9 general admission, $6 for students and seniors, $4 for children 5 to 12, free for those 4 and younger.

WEDNESDAY First Methodist Church of Pasadena 500 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 796-0157, fumcpasadena.org The church presents “Newsies, The Musical,” opening at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and continuing at 7:30 p.m. through July 27. It’s based on the 1992 film about a New York City newsboy strike in 1899. Admission is free. An optional dinner is available at 6 p.m. each night for $13 per person. Advance reservations are required for dinner.

Noor 300 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena noorevents.om/open-house Guests are invited to visit Noor’s open house to tour its event spaces and meet the sales and event management team from 6 to 9 p.m. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and beverages are included. Free, but visit the website to RSVP. One Colorado 41 Hugus Alley, Pasadena (626) 564-1066, onecolorado.com Sushi Roku hosts July Wine Wednesdays. Wednesday features a sake seminar and tasting at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $15. Guests receive a ticket redeemable at the restaurant for $15 off a bottle of sake for their dinner. Live music is by Jessica Childress. The music is free.

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 “Touching Home” (2008).

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.

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DISNEY UNLEASHES ITS CGI REBOOT OF ANIMATED ‘LION KING’

Friday July 19 to Thursday July 25 Note: Times are p.m., and daily, unless otherwise indicated. All times are subject to change without notice.

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Back to the Future Tues. only, 7:30 p.m.

Booksmart Fri.-Thurs., 12 noon, 2:45, 5:15, 7:50, 10:20 p.m.

Dark Phoenix Fri.-Thurs., 3:30, 10:15 p.m.

Godzilla: King of the Monsters Fri.-Thurs., 12:40, 3:45, 7, 10 p.m.

The Hustle Fri.-Thurs., 4:45, 10:10 p.m.

John Wick: Chapter 3 — Parabellum Fri.Thurs., 12:50, 4, 7:10, 9:50 p.m.

PokÈmon Detective Pikachu Fri.-Thurs., 11:45 a.m., 2:10, 7:20 p.m.

The Secret Life of Pets 2 Fri.-Thurs., 12:15, 2:30, 5, 7:30, 9:45 p.m.

Shaft Fri.-Thurs., 12:30, 7:40 p.m.

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The Lion King Fri.-Wed., 11:45 a.m., 12:15, 12:45, 3, 3:30, 4, 6:15, 6:45, 7:15, 9:30, 10, 10:30 p.m.; Thurs. 12 noon, 3:15, 6:30, 9:45 p.m.

Spider-Man: Far From Home Fri.-Sat., 12:30, 3:50, 7, 10:15 p.m.; Sun.-Wed., 12:30, 3:45, 7, 10:15 p.m.

Toy Story 4 Fri.-Wed., 1, 3:40, 6:30, 9:15 p.m.

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here is no greater king in the family-film world these days than Disney, as the entertainment behemoth has snapped up everything from Marvel superhero films to the Muppets, and from the “Star Wars” universe to 20th Century Fox in recent years.

Add in Pixar, ABC TV, ESPN and the nationwide Radio Disney network and there doesn’t seem to be a single overlooked opportunity to shake down families for their money.

But two years ago, they indeed opened another vault by deciding to bring their line-drawn animated classics to CGI or actual real life when a live-action reboot of “Beauty and the Beast” brought in well over a billion dollars worldwide. Since then, they’ve followed suit with this summer’s smash live-action take on “Aladdin” and flew to just middling success with “Dumbo,” but now they’re poised to make their biggest hit yet in the new genre with this weekend’s release of the CGI version of “The Lion King.”

Directed by Jon Favreau, who scored hugely with his 2016 live-action/CGI hybrid of “The Jungle Book,” this “Lion” appears to bring its African setting to stunning life despite the fact it’s entirely crafted on computer screens. The new version opens with an African woman’s voice singing the classic opening song “Circle of Life” in place of its songwriter Elton John’s version in the original, but it’s effective in making it clear that this version strives to be more realistic on the voiceover level as well.

The story follows young lion cub Simba (Donald Glover), who is announced as the future heir to the throne of his father Mufasa, and wants to grow up fast.

He takes the advice of his evil uncle Scar (Chiwetel Ejiofor) and visits the elephant graveyard over the horizon with his best friend and future mate Nala (Beyonce), despite his father telling him it’s a forbidden zone.

Mufasa has to save the young pair from an attack by hyenas, yet later Simba follows Scar’s bad advice 20 PASADENA WEEKLY | 07.18.19

again and practices his roar in a canyon that echoes.

The noise prompts a stampede of cows being chased by evil hyenas again, and when Mufasa is endangered while trying to save his son, Scar causes his death in a vicious betrayal and then convinces Simba that he’s at fault instead.

Simba runs away in shame for many years, teaming up with a new duo of irresponsible friends named Pumbaa (Seth Rogen) and Timon (Billy Eichner), who try to convince him that the happiest way to live is by shirking all responsibilities. But when Nala finds him years later while seeking help to rid the kingdom of Scar, Simba is forced to take a stand that carries a great deal of consequences.

The film follows the storyline of the 1994 original closely, but with an extra half-hour in its running time the story adds depth to the characters and provides the time needed to make its impressive action sequences achieve maximum impact. In fact, the one warning parents of young children should take heed is that the battles between the lions and the chase scenes with the hyenas in frenzied pursuit of the film’s young heroes might prove to be too much for younger children.

Yet, there’s plenty of great comic relief with Rogen and Eichner perfectly filling in the roles of the mischievous Pumbaa and Timon,and John Oliver taking on the wise bird Zazu. In a perfect nod to the original cartoon, James Earl Jones reprises the role of Mufasa and gives him perhaps even more regal class and fury than he managed to perform a quarter-century ago.

It’s almost impossible to find anything wrong with the film, continuing the Disney brand’s tradition of technical perfection matched with a heartfelt tale. They may have a glut of product in the marketplace, but they take the time to make their films at the highest possible level and audiences are ultimately the winners. n

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The Lion King: The IMAX 2D Experience Fri.-Sun., 10 a.m., 1, 4, 7, 10 p.m.; Mon.-Thurs., 10:30 a.m., 1:30, 4:30, 7:30, 10:30 p.m.

Manny Pacquiao vs. Keith Thurman Sat. only, 6 p.m.

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Once Upon a Time in... Hollywood Thurs. only, 4, 7:45, 11:30 p.m.

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Glory 30th Anniversary (1989) Presented by TCM Sun. 1 p.m.; Wed. 4, 7 p.m.

Is It Wrong... Arrow of the Orion Tues. only, 7:30 p.m.

The LEGO Movie Tues.-Wed., 10 a.m.

The Lion King Fri. 9:35 a.m., 10:40 a.m., 12:20, 12:40, 1:40, 3:20, 3:40, 4:40, 6:20, 6:40, 7:40, 9:20, 9:40, 10:30 p.m.; Sat. 9:40 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 12:20, 12:40, 2:15, 3:20, 3:40, 5:15, 6:20, 6:40, 8:15, 9:20, 9:40, 11:05 p.m.; Sun. 9:20 a.m., 10:40 a.m., 12:20, 12:40, 1:40, 3:20, 3:40, 4:40, 6:20, 6:40, 7:40, 9:20, 9:40, 10:30 p.m.; Mon. 10:35 a.m., 12:20, 12:40, 1:40, 3:20, 3:40, 4:40, 6:20, 6:40, 7:40, 9:20, 9:40, 10:35 p.m.; Tues.-Thurs., 10:40 a.m., 12:20, 12:40, 1:40, 3:20, 3:40, 4:40, 6:20, 6:40, 7:40, 9:20, 9:40, 10:40 p.m.

The Lion King 3D Fri. 9:20 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 2:15, 5:15, 8:15, 11:05 p.m.; Sat. 9:20 a.m., 10:40 a.m., 1:40, 4:40, 7:40, 10:30 p.m.; Sun. 9:40 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 2:15, 5:15, 8:15, 11:05 p.m.; Mon.-Thurs., 9:50 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 2:15, 5:15, 8:15, 11:05 p.m.

The Lion King: An IMAX 3D Experience Fri.Thurs., 4 p.m.

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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: 8/23/19.

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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.

NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR MD 500 MAIN ROTOR TRANSMISSION EXCHANGE

A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 30, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the Public Works Fair Oaks Conference Room, Pasadena City Hall 100 N. Garfi eld Ave, Floor S039 Pasadena, California. This meeting is to answer any questions regarding the project plans and specifi cations.

ATTENDANCE IS NOT MANDATORY

Bids will be received electronically through Planet Bids (www.planetbids.com). A bid received after the time set for the bid opening shall not be considered. Bidders are required to submit (upload) all items listed in the BIDDER’S CHECKLIST including acknowledgement of all addendums. Bids will be received prior to 3:00PM, July 30, 2019, and will be opened online at that time.

The bids shall be clearly titled: MD 500 MAIN ROTOR TRANSMISSION EXCHANGE Copies of the Specifi cations may be obtained by mail or in person from the Purchasing Division, 100 N. Garfi eld Ave., Room S-349, Pasadena, CA 91109, Telephone No. (626) 744-6755.

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

Steve Mermell City Manager DATED: July 18, 2019 Pasadena Weekly

NOTICE INVITING BIDS for MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE IMPROVEMENTS 2020 In the City of Pasadena, California Sealed bids will be received until 2:00 p.m., August 9, 2019, by the City Clerk of Pasadena, 100 N. Garfi eld Ave. 2nd Floor Room 228, Pasadena, for MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE IMPROVEMENTS 2020, in the City of Pasadena, California.

Plans and Specifi cations are available on the City website at: https:// www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=14770. The Pasadena Supplements and Modifi cations to the Standard Specifi cations for Public Works Construction (ìGreenbookî) is available, if needed, online at: https://ww5.cityofpasadena.net/ public - wor k s / w p - c on t e n t /up loads/sites/52/2016/10/Supplements-and-Modifi cations-to-theGreen-Book-2006-Edition.pdf From time to time, the City finds it necessary to issue addendum(a) to bid specifi cations after those bid specifi cations 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 notifi cations to those parties who do not directly register as a plan holder on the City’s database. It is the responsibility of all perspective bidders to register on the City’s database to ensure receipt of any addendum(a) prior to bid submittals. Additionally, information on any addendum(a) issued for any bid specifi cations for any project will be available on the City website at: https:// www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=14770 The

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

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

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

by Section 10164 or 20103.5 of the Public Contract Code, provided the contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 at the time the contract is awarded.

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

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

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

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

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

Refer to the Specifi cations for complete details and bid requirements.

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

STEVE MERMELL City Manager Dated: July 11, 2019 (Authorized

by City Attorney) Publish: July 18 & 25, 2019 Pasadena Weekly

CITY OF PASADENA NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP PROJECT TITLE: Holly Street Bridge Seismic Retrofi t Project APPLICANT NAME: City of Pasadena PROJECT SITE ADDRESS: Holly Street Bridge over Arroyo Seco Flood Control Channel (southeast of Linda Vista Avenue) ZONING DISTRICT: ROW, OSOpen Space, RM-Multi-Family Residential, and RS-Single-Family Residential GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: Low Density Residential, Medium Density Residential, Open Space PROJECT DESCRIPTION:. The City of Pasadena, in coordination with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), proposes to rehabilitate and seismically retrofi t the existing two-lane Holly Street Bridge (No. 53C1041) over the Arroyo Seco Channel, the Arroyo Seco Trail (a Class 1 multi-use trail), and North Arroyo Boulevard.

The seismic retrofi t would occur on the Holly Street Bridge southeast of Linda Vista Avenue, and entirely within the City of Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California. The existing bridge was constructed in 1925 and is 45.3-feet wide by 400.0-feet long. The bridge is a concrete arch-deck span constructed from cast-in-place concrete. According to the Caltrans Bridge Inspection Report (BIR), the bridge currently (July 2016) holds a sufficiency rating of 39.4 and is classified as Structurally Deficient.

The proposed Project would provide needed rehabilitation and a seismic retrofi t to the existing bridge. Bridge retrofi t and rehabilitation would include a deck and barrier replacement, luminaire replacement, archway stiffening, joint strengthening, column strengthening, pier cap strengthening, retrofi t foundation hold-downs, concrete spall repair, crack sealing, and a bonded grout treatment. Construction is estimated to last for approximately 18 months, and the Holly Street Bridge would be closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic for approximately 9 months. The City plans to offer a detour route using Linda Vista Avenue, San Rafael Avenue, Colorado Boulevard, and Orange Grove Boulevard.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: An Initial Study was prepared and concluded that the Proposed Project could have a significant effect on the environment; however, with inclusion of mitigation measures, these potential impacts would be reduced to a less than significant level. Therefore, the City has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration.

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: The project site is not listed on any hazardous materials or waste databases pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code.

PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD: Comments on the Initial Study and proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration may be received in writing between July 17, 2019 and August

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15, 2019. Written comments should be sent to James Tong, Engineer, 100 North Garfi eld Avenue, N306, Pasadena, CA 91101 or to JTong@cityofpasadena.net.

If you wish to challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised through the public comment period described above. The Initial Study and proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration may be viewed on the City’s environmental notices webpage at http://ww5.cityofpasadena.net/ planning/holly-street-bridge-seismic-retrofi t. The documents are also available during regular business hours at the City of Pasadena Public Works Division, 100 North Garfi eld Avenue, N306, Pasadena, CA 91101, and at the Pasadena Central Library, 285 E. Walnut Avenue, Pasadena CA 91101.

PUBLIC WORKSHOP: During the public review period, the City will be hosting a Public Workshop to provide additional information and answer any questions on the project in general, or regarding the findings and conclusion provided in the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration. The Public Workshop will be held on July 31, 2019 from 5:30pm to 7pm at the La Casita del Arroyo 177 South Arroyo Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91103).

will conduct a Public Lien Sale of the personal property described below at 9:00AM on the 26th day of July, 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: Offi ce & home furniture, area rugs/ carpet, tools, tool boxes, clothing, shoes, mattress, bedframe, bedding, cabinets, boxes, sealed boxes, bags, bikes, toys, artifi cial trees, flowers, music albums, CD’s, DVD’s, 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, offi ce equipment and supplies, computer equipment/ parts/soft-ware & 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, offi ce supplies ,other commercial, personal and household items, stored by the following persons: NAME OF ACCOUNT Nancy Denise Middleton

APPROVALS NEEDED: The Pasadena City Council will consider the proposed project and any public comments received during the public review period and make a decision if the City should adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and advance to the Final Design phase. This decision is expected to occur at a regularly scheduled City Council Public Hearing in the Fall of 2019. City Council Hearings are held in the Pasadena City Hall Council Chamber S249 (100 North Garfi eld Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101).

For additional information contact: James Tong, Engineer, (626) 7443971.

Published: July 18, 2019 Pasadena Weekly

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, ALLEN AVENUE SELF STORAGE PASADENA, 234 N. ALLEN AVE PASADENA CA 91106, County Of Los Angeles, State Of California, Above Address Will Sell, To Satisfy Lien Of The Owner, At Public Sale. Auction To Be Conducted Through Online Auction Services of WWW.LOCKERFOX.COM, with bids opening On Or After July 18th, 2019 And Ending On Or After July 25th, 2019 12:00pm.

The Personal Goods Stored Therein by the Following May Include, but are not limited to: MISC. HOUSEHOLD GOODS, PERSONAL ITEMS, FURNITURE, CLOTHING AND/OR BUSINESS ITEMS ETCÖ Aunjel Adams Purchases Must Be Made in Cash and Paid at the time of Sale. All Goods are Sold as is and must be Removed within 72 Hours of the time of Purchase. Allen Ave Self Storage-Pasadena Reserves the Right to Retract Bids. Sale is Subject to Adjournment.

Pasadena Weekly 7/11/19, 7/18/19

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,

Auctioneer’s Name: Jim O’ Brien Auctioneer’s Telephone#: (951) 681-4113 Bond#: 10067768 Publish Pasadena Weekly 7/11/19, 7/18/19

PROBATE NOTICES NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: LILA FLUSFEDER CASE NO. 19STPB04881

To all heirs, benefi ciaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of LILA FLUSFEDER. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by STEVEN C. GOLDBERG, ALAN JAY in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that STEVEN C. GOLDBERG AND ALAN JAY 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: 08/02/19 at 8:30AM in Dept. 67, ROOM 614 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

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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.

In Pro Per Petitioner STEVEN C. GOLDBERG 3680 GIDDINGS RANCH RD. ALTADENA CA 91001 7/4, 7/11, 7/18/19 CNS-3268778# PASADENA WEEKLY

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF GERALDINE ANNE BERLEN Case No. 19STPB05997

To all heirs, benefi ciaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of GERALDINE ANNE BERLEN A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Rosanne Berlen in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Rosanne Berlen be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held on July 30, 2019 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 29 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: DONALD J HROMADKA ESQ SBN 53784 HROMADKA & GAULKE 11661 SAN VICENTE BLVD STE 410

LOS ANGELES CA 90049-5112 CN962122 BERLEN Jul 11,18,25, 2019

TRUSTEE SALES NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-19853361-BF Order No.: DS7300-19001454

YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/23/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee.

The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor (s): Linda J Simpson, as Trustee of the Linda J Simpson 2002 Revocable Trust Recorded: 1/30/2006 as Instrument No. 06 0217572 of Official Records in the offi ce of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 7/25/2019 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $205,030.26 The purported property address is: 2969 N MOUNT CURVE AVE, ALTADENA, CA 910011768 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 5842-002-028 Legal Description: Please be advised that the legal description set forth on the Deed of Trust is in error. The legal description of the property secured by the Deed of Trust is more properly set forth and made part of Exhibit “A” as attached hereto. A portion of Lot 2 of Tract No 813 in the City of Altadena, as per Map recorded in Book 17 Page 182 of Maps, in the Office of the County Reorder of said County, shown as a strip marked ‘Not a part of this Tract’ lying between Block ‘G’ and ‘J’ on the Map of Tract No 6954, recorded in Book 75 Page 54 et seq of said Map records, described as follows All that Portion of said Strip, 60 feet wide, lying between the Northwesterly prolongation of the East and West lines respectively of Lot 17 in Block ‘G’ of said Tract 6954.

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, benefi ciary, 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: CA19-853361-BF. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be refl ected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 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-19-853361-BF IDSPub #0154023 7/4/2019 7/11/2019 7/18/2019

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-19852822-CL Order No.: DS7300-19001307

YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/17/2007. 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 remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably

estimated to be set forth below.

The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): Kimberly J. Bulgarelli and Timothy D. Bulgarelli, wife and husband as joint tenants Recorded: 8/28/2007 as Instrument No. 20072006203 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 8/1/2019 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $204,415.46 The purported property address is: 454 N CRAIG AVE, PASADENA, CA 91107 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 5744-022-010 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, benefi ciary, 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: CA19-852822-CL. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be refl ected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 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-19-852822CL IDSPub #0154496 7/11/2019 7/18/2019 7/25/2019

T.S. No. 078422-CA APN: 5709-023-025 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER:

YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/13/2005. 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 On 8/7/2019 at 10:30 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 12/22/2005, as Instrument No. 05 3154108, , of Offi cial Records in the offi ce of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: ROBERT HAEFLIGER, A SINGLE MAN WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 343 AVENUE 64 PASADENA, CA 91105 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $443,270.53 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

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

paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s offi ce 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, benefi ciary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (844) 4777869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 078422-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be refl ected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (844) 4777869 CLEAR RECON CORP 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 92117

FICT. BUSINESS NAMES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019171319

Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TOZ CONSTRUCTION. 3865 Fairmeade Rd. Pasadena, CA 91107, 728 Glenmore Blvd.

Glendale, CA 91206. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Helix Construction LLC, 3865 Fairmeade Rd. Pasadena, CA 91107. State of Incorporation or LLC: California. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fi ctitious business name or names listed above on: 05/2019.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Alan Lee. TITLE: Member, Corp or LLC Name: Helix Construction LLC. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 18, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the offi ce of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fi ctitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 6/27/19, 7/4/19, 7/11/19, 7/18/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019170154

Type of Filing: Amended. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MAREMEL INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION THROUGH TECHNOLOGY, MAREMEL LEARNING NETWORK, MAREMEL INSTITUTE, MAREMEL MEDIA. 407 Concord Ave. Monrovia, CA 91016, PO Box 682 Monrovia, CA 91017. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Maremel Institute LLC, 407 Concord Ave. Monrovia, CA 91016. State of Incorporation or LLC: California.

THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Limited Liability Company.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fi ctitious business name or names listed above on: 05/2006. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Gigi L. Johnson. TITLE: President, Corp or LLC Name: Maremel Institute LLC. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 17, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the offi ce of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fi ctitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 6/27/19, 7/4/19, 7/11/19, 7/18/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019150470

Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BEST WESTERN PASADENA ROYALE INN AND SUITES. 3600 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Grand Park Inn, Inc., 3600 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107. State of Incorporation or LLC: California.

THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fi ctitious business name or names listed above on: 02/1999.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Erika Hsu. TITLE: Secretary, Corp or LLC Name: Grand Park Inn, Inc. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: May 30, 2019.

NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the offi ce of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fi ctitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 6/27/19, 7/4/19, 7/11/19, 7/18/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019158609

Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: THETECHYNANA; 1290 Wynn Road Pasadena, CA 91107. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Katherine K. Warren, 1290 Wynn Road 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: 06/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Katherine K. Warren. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 10, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement gener-

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

Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 6/27/19, 7/4/19, 7/11/19, 7/18/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019173638

Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: R. CORDOVA ART; 8840 Huntington Dr., Apt. 2 San Gabriel, CA 91775, PO Box 2011 Arcadia, CA 91077. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Rachel Cordova Gallonio, 8840 Huntington Dr., Apt. 2 San Gabriel, CA 91775. 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/: Rachel Cordova Gallonio. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 20, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the offi ce of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 6/27/19, 7/4/19, 7/11/19, 7/18/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019151187

Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: WATERLILY121; 4355 Hammel St. Los Angeles, CA 90022. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Lillian Michelle Samaniego Martinez, 4355 Hammel St. Los Angeles, CA 90022. 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/: Lillian Michelle Samaniego Martinez. TITLE: Owner.

This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: May 31, 2019.

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

Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 6/27/19, 7/4/19, 7/11/19, 7/18/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019163816

Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GREEN GROWS LANDSCAPING; 5763 W. 74th Street Los Angeles, CA 90045, PO Box 2832 Culver City, CA 90231.

COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Delia Martin, 5763 W. 74th Street Los Angeles, CA 90045. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 06/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Delia Martin. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 14, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the offi ce of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code).

Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 6/27/19, 7/4/19, 7/11/19, 7/18/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019172524

Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LIVE & CREATE; 4755 Templeton St., #2210 Los Angeles, CA 90032. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Claudia Monique Rossi, 4755 Templeton St., #2210 Los Angeles, CA 90032. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 06/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Claudia Monique Rossi. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 19, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the offi ce of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code).

Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 6/27/19, 7/4/19, 7/11/19, 7/18/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019147340

Type of Filing: Amended. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PACIFIC CONSTRUCTION SERVICES; 22628 Figueroa St., #28 Carson, CA 90745.

COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Mario Sandoval Lagunas, 2660 E. 22st Place Carson, CA 90810, Mario Alejandro Sandoval-Aguilar, 22628 Figueroa St., #28 Carson, CA 90745. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a General Partnership. The regis-

trant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 04/2016. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Mario Alejandro Sandoval-Aguilar. TITLE: Partner.

This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: May 28, 2019.

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

Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 6/27/19, 7/4/19, 7/11/19, 7/18/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019171311

Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SUNNY SPOT/THE LITTLE FRIEND. 822 Washington Blvd. Marina del Rey, CA 90292.

COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) 822 W Washington LP, 822 Washington Blvd.

Marina del Rey, CA 90292. State of Incorporation or LLC: California.

THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Limited Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fi ctitious business name or names listed above on: 04/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ David Reiss. TITLE: General Partner, Corp or LLC Name: 822 W Washington LP. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 18, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the offi ce of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fi ctitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 6/27/19, 7/4/19, 7/11/19, 7/18/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019177191

Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LAWN RESTORATION SERVICES; 2656 Van Buren Place Los Angeles, CA 90007, PO Box 7748 Los Angeles, CA 90007. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Paul C. Bukowski, 2656 Van Buren Place Los Angeles, CA 90007. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 06/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Paul C. Bukowski. TITLE: Owner.

This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 25, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the offi ce of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b)

of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code).

Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 6/27/19, 7/4/19, 7/11/19, 7/18/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019158564

Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HARLEMAN LENDING TEAM, LOWEST RATE MORTGAGE LENDING; 309 East Silva Street Long Beach, CA 90805. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Michael Harleman, 309 East Silva Street 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: 06/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Michael Harleman. TITLE: Owner.

This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 10, 2019.

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

Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 6/27/19, 7/4/19, 7/11/19, 7/18/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019177573

Type of Filing: Amended. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CAF… SANTO. 221 S. Spruce St. Montebello, CA 90640.

COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) CafÈ Santo Inc., 221 S. Spruce St. Montebello, CA 90640. State of Incorporation or LLC: California. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fi ctitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Guadalupe P. Castaneda. TITLE: CEO, Corp or LLC Name: CafÈ Santo Inc. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 25, 2019.

NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the offi ce of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fi ctitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 7/4/19, 7/11/19, 7/18/19, 7/25/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019178772

Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: {SYNDICATE}. 18 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Unit A Sierra Madre, CA 91024, 433 Highland Pl Monrovia, CA 91016. COUNTY: Los Angeles. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: 201800810521.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Straightedge Coffee, LLC, 433 Highland Pl Monrovia, CA 91016. 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/ Alexander Novack. TITLE: President, Corp or LLC Name: Straightedge Coffee, LLC. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 26, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 7/4/19, 7/11/19, 7/18/19, 7/25/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019174917

Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LSUN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT; 1215 Medford Rd. Pasadena, CA 91107. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Li Sun, 1215 Medford Rd. 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/: Li Sun. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 21, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 7/4/19, 7/11/19, 7/18/19, 7/25/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019177026

Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SAVICK STRAD PAD; 9620 Wornom Ave. Sunland, CA 91040, PO Box 4202 Sunland, CA 91041. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Arlene Mutterstein, Joe Savickas, 9620 Wornom Ave. Sunland, CA 91040.

THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED

BY Copartners. The registrant commenced to transact business under

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lation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 7/4/19, 7/11/19, 7/18/19, 7/25/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019181571

the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 06/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Arlene Mutterstein. TITLE: Owner.

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

Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 7/4/19, 7/11/19, 7/18/19, 7/25/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019157493

Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EMPIRE LASHES & WAXING; 915 West Foothill Boulevard Suite J Claremont, CA 91711, 111 Castleton Dr. Claremont, CA 91711. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Mireya Doud Crisci, 111 Castleton Dr. Claremont, CA 91711. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Mireya Doud Crisci. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 7, 2019. NOTICE in

accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 7/4/19, 7/11/19, 7/18/19, 7/25/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019174931

Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BLUE AARDVARK MEDIA; 1362 W. Paseo Del Mar San Pedro, CA 90731, 1621 W. 25th St. #400 San Pedro, CA 90732. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Jeniffer Mcmullen, 1362 W. Paseo Del Mar San Pedro, CA 90731. 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/: Jeniffer Mcmullen. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 21, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of

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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: 7/4/19, 7/11/19, 7/18/19, 7/25/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019157219

Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GOSSI JEWELS; 10013 Rutledge Pl. Sun Valley, CA 91352.

COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Anoush Pogossian, 10013 Rutledge Pl. 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: 06/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Anoush Pogossian. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 7, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself autho-

rize 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: 7/4/19, 7/11/19, 7/18/19, 7/25/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019182165

Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ATP COMMERICIAL DEVELOPMENT. 177 E. Colorado Blvd., Suite 200 Pasadena, CA 91105. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: 2200643.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) American Team Realty Properties, Inc., 177 E. Colorado Blvd., Suite 200 Pasadena, CA 91105. 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: 05/2019.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Sandra Erika Alvarez. TITLE: President, Corp or LLC Name: American Team Realty Properties, Inc, LLC. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: July 1, 2019.

NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in vio-

Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: A-TEAM TAX AND ACCOUNTING, A-TEAM TAX & ACCOUNTING; 1950 Starvale Rd. Glendale, CA 91207. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Ani Yaralian, 1950 Starvale Rd. Glendale, CA 91207. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Ani Yaralian.

TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 28, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 7/4/19, 7/11/19, 7/18/19, 7/25/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019176566

Type of Filing: Amended. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PASADENA MOVING AND STORAGE. 1905 S. Mountain Ave. Monrovia, CA 91016. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Monterey Properties, Inc., 1905 S. Mountain Ave. Monrovia, CA 91016. State of Incorporation or LLC: California.

THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/1993.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Tom F. Schiffilea. TITLE: President, Corp or LLC Name: Monterey Properties, Inc. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 25, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in

subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 7/11/19, 7/18/19, 7/25/19, 8/1/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019175037

Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HOLLYWOOD SPECTACLES OPTICAL. 454 W. Colorado St. Glendale, CA 91205.

COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Hollyspectacles LLC, 454 W. Colorado St. Glendale, CA 91205. 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/ Sean Villacrucis. TITLE: Member, Corp or LLC Name: Hollyspectacles LLC. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 21, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 7/11/19, 7/18/19, 7/25/19, 8/1/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019184571

Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AVANT ALLERGY. 9808 Venice Blvd., #600 Culver City, CA 90232. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Sandra A. Ho, MD Professional Corporation, 9808 Venice Blvd., #600 Culver City, CA 90232. 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/ Sandra A Ho. TITLE: President, Corp or LLC Name: Sandra A. Ho, MD Professional Corporation.

This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: July 3, 2019.

NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the

office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 7/11/19, 7/18/19, 7/25/19, 8/1/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019185517

Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DEEP ROOT IRRIGATION PRODUCTS. 4909 Algoma Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90041. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Deep Root Irrigation Products, 4909 Algoma Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90041. 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: 05/2018.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Julian Koziak. TITLE: Managing Member, Corp or LLC Name: Deep Root Irrigation Products.

This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: July 3, 2019.

NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 7/11/19, 7/18/19, 7/25/19, 8/1/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019186039

Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CUSTOM SALON SOLUTIONS. 914 E. Walnut Ave. Burbank, CA 91501. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Elite Formulas, Inc., 914 E. Walnut Ave. Burbank, CA 91501. 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/ Dougla Denton. TITLE: President, Corp or LLC Name: Elite Formulas, Inc. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: July 5, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, ex-

cept, 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: 7/11/19, 7/18/19, 7/25/19, 8/1/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019170207

Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: RANCHO CONSUELO ALPACAS, RCJ ALPACAS; 1043 Heritage Oaks Dr. Arcadia, CA 91006, PO Box 1555 Sierra Madre, CA 91025. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Aleksandar Jakovljevic, 1043 Heritage Oaks Dr. Arcadia, CA 91006. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 06/2019.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Aleksandar Jakovljevic.

TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 17, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 7/11/19, 7/18/19, 7/25/19, 8/1/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019181951

Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PEACEFUL SPACES; 829 W. Mariposa St. Altadena, CA 91001, PO Box 92578 Pasadena, CA 91109. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Annie Walden, 829 W. Mariposa St. 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/: Annie Walden.

TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: July 1, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 7/11/19, 7/18/19, 7/25/19, 8/1/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019186688

Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GPK SALES; 324 S. Beverly Dr., Unit 187 Beverly Hills, CA 90212. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Sharline Liu, 324 S. Beverly Dr., Unit 187 Beverly Hills, CA 90212.

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/: Sharline Liu. TITLE: Owner.

This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: July 8, 2019.

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

Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 7/11/19, 7/18/19, 7/25/19, 8/1/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019188209

Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GO FOR BROKE STRATEGIES; 319 W. Mariposa St. Altadena, CA 91001-4723. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Kenneth K. Fujimoto, 319 W. Mariposa St. Altadena, CA 91001-4723. 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/: Kenneth K. Fujimoto.

TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: July 9, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 7/11/19, 7/18/19, 7/25/19, 8/1/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019176849

Type of Filing: Amended. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GENERAL CAMERA REPAIR; 2218 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Brian Greco, Sabrina Ann Coghlan, 1284 Westlyn Place Pasadena, CA 91104. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 03/1964.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Sabrina Ann Coghlan. TITLE: Part-

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

Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 7/11/19, 7/18/19, 7/25/19, 8/1/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019172938

Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LOVELY REBEL APPAREL; 25986 Sand Canyon Rd. Santa Clarita, CA 91387. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Rebecca Leavitt, 25986 Sand Canyon Rd. Santa Clarita, CA 91387.

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/: Rebecca Leavitt. TITLE: Owner.

This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 19, 2019.

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

Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 7/11/19, 7/18/19, 7/25/19, 8/1/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019183191

Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LEABANOS; 6720 E. Crescent Street Los Angeles, CA 90042. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Learie Bain, 554 E. Benwood Street Covina, CA 91722. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 07/2002. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Learie Bain. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: July 2, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq.,

business and professions code).

Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 7/11/19, 7/18/19, 7/25/19, 8/1/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019179921

Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SIGNS SUPPLIES; 4901 Patata St., Suite 104 Cudahy, CA 90201. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Jesus Martinez, 6921 Sherman Way Apt. A Bell, CA 90201, Fernando Espinoza, 4901 Patata St., Suite 104 Cudahy, CA 90201. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 06/2019.

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

Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 7/11/19, 7/18/19, 7/25/19, 8/1/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019185473

Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AMSCUD, AMSCUD WATERSPORTS; 2115 Sherwood Rd. San Marino, CA 91108. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Michael Pranolo, 2115 Sherwood Rd. San Marino, CA 91108. 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/: Michael Pranolo.

TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: July 3, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 7/11/19, 7/18/19, 7/25/19, 8/1/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019186292

Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LOLA DANGER REFILL SERVICE; 225 N. Rose Street #310 Burbank, CA 91505. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Tracy Larson, 225 N. Rose Street #310 Burbank, CA 91505. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or

names listed above on: 07/2019.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Tracy Larson. TITLE: Owner.

This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: July 5, 2019.

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

Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 7/11/19, 7/18/19, 7/25/19, 8/1/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019163823

Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GRACEKAYLA.COM; 1626 N. Altadena Dr. Pasadena, CA 91107. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Mike Kazandjian, 1626 N. Altadena 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/: Mike Kazandjian. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 14, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 7/11/19, 7/18/19, 7/25/19, 8/1/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019190955

Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ART FOR STUDIOS; 12235 Magnolia Blvd., Apt. 301 Valley Village, CA 91607. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Howard Warman, 12235 Magnolia Blvd., Apt. 301 Valley Village, CA 91607. 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/: Howard Warman.

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

statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 7/18/19, 7/25/19, 8/1/19, 8/8/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019190123

Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: THOMAS HOME INSPECTION; 25944 Coleridge Place Stevenson Place, CA 91381. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Victoria Thomas, 25944 Coleridge Place Stevenson Place, CA 91381. 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/: Victoria Thomas. TITLE: Owner.

This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: July 10, 2019.

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

Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 7/18/19, 7/25/19, 8/1/19, 8/8/19

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2019192371

FILE NO: 2018-084929 DATE FILED: 04/06/2018. Name of Business(es) QD PRINTS, 4040 W. Washington Blvd., #5 Los Angeles, CA 90018. REGISTERED OWNER(S): Scott Kwong, 2345 Brentford Rd., San Marino, CA 91108, Thu Thi An Nguyen, 1304 S. Del Mar Ave. San Gabriel, CA 91776. Business was conducted by a General Partnership. 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) Scott Kwong TITLE: Partner. If corporation, also print corporate title of officer. If LLC, also print tile of officer or manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on the date indicated by the filed stamp in the upper right corner: July 12, 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: Todd Tran, Deputy Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 7/18/19, 7/25/19, 8/1/19, 8/8/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019186548

Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LAUNDRY MUSIC, LAUNDRYMUSIC; 3108 Glendale Blvd., Suite 608 Los Angeles, CA 90039. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Andrew Bong Yiew Ho, Emily Shibata, 335 N. Isabel Street Apt. 4 Glendale, CA 91206. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 7/2019. I declare that all in-

formation in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Andew Bong Yiew Ho. TITLE: Husband. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: July 5, 2019 NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 7/18/19, 7/25/19, 8/1/19, 8/8/19

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2019176360

FILE NO: 2016-227567 DATE FILED: 09/14/2016. Name of Business(es) STARLIT SKY PUBLISHING, 680 E. Colorado Blvd., Suite 180 Pasadena, CA 91101.

REGISTERED OWNER(S): Joann Vuong, 1901 Vine St., #44 Alhambra, CA 91801. Business was conducted by an Individual.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

REGISTRANTS NAMES/CORP/ LLC (PRINT) Joann Vuong TITLE: Owner. If corporation, also print corporate title of officer. If LLC, also print tile of officer or manager.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on the date indicated by the filed stamp in the upper right corner: June 24, 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: Anna Movsisyan, Deputy Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 7/18/19, 7/25/19, 8/1/19, 8/8/19

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019192251

Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FINALEE FLORAL CAKES; 713 W. Duarte Rd., Unit G834 Arcadia, CA 91007. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Dorcas Tanwongprasert, 713 W. Duarte Rd., Unit G834 Arcadia, CA 91007. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 7/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Dorcas Tanwongprasert. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: July 12, 2019. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 7/18/19, 7/25/19, 8/1/19, 8/8/19

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THURSDAY 07.18.19 Descanso Gardens Music on the Main, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, presents Molly Miller with jazz and pop originals and indie pop from 6 to 7:30 p.m., included in Descanso admission of $9 general admission, $6 for students and seniors, $4 for children 5 to 12, free for those 4 and younger. Call (818) 949-4200 or visit descansogardens.org.

FRIDAY 07.19.19 Norton Simon Museum, 411 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, presents the exhibition, “Air Land Sea,” a lithographic suite by William Crutchfield, offering a rare look at the work created by Crutchfield and printed at the Tamarind Lithographic Workshop in 1970. It features trains, ships and airplanes, all portrayed as overbuilt and fantastical models of modernity. It goes on view Friday, continuing through Nov. 4. Call (626) 449-6840 or visit nortonsimon.org.

SATURDAY 07.20.19 Wicked Lit Staged Readings, Pasadena Public Library, Central Branch, 285 E. Walnut St., Pasadena, features works adapted from classic literature at 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Selections include “Jack O’ the Lantern,” “Hell Screen” “The Bell,” and “Wake Not the Dead.” Free, but visit unboundproductions.org to RSVP.

SUNDAY 07.21.19 Pasadena Scottish Pipes and Drums, the 2018 World Pipe Band Championshipwinning Scottish pipe and drum band, performs favorite Scottish tunes from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at PCC’s Westerbeck Recital Hall, 1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena.

Tickets are $25 general admission, $10 for children 5 to 12, free for children younger than 3. Visitbrownpapertickets.com/event/4262632 for tickets, and visit pasadenascots.com for information.

MONDAY 07.22.19 Altadena Historical Society presents a program on “Owen Brown: Altadena’s First Celebrity,” recounting the histories of Owen and his brother Jason, sons of abolitionist John Brown, who participated in the raid on the federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry, Virginia in 1859. The two found their way to Pasadena and received a rock-star welcome.

It starts at 7 p.m. at the Altadena Community Center, 730 E. Altadena Drive, Altadena. Free.

Call (626) 797-8016 or visit altadenahistoricalsociety.org

TUESDAY 07.23.19

J.C. Hyke’s Songwriter Serenade features Janet Croteau, Tyler Alexis, Joan Enguita and Pat Quinn at 7 p.m. at Matt Denny’s Ale House Restaurant, 145 E. Huntington Drive, Arcadia. No cover. Visit jchyke.com.

WEDNESDAY 07.24.19 One Colorado, 41 Hugus Alley, Pasadena, and Sushi Roku present July Wine Wednesdays. Wednesday features a sake seminar and tasting, starting at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $15. Guests receive a ticket redeemable at the restaurant for $15 off a bottle of sake for their dinner. Live music is by Jessica Childress. The music is free.

Call (626) 564-1066 or visit onecolorado.com.

THURSDAY 07.25.19 Music on the Green at The Alhambra, 1000 S. Fremont Ave., Alhambra, presents reggae with Desmond Bedlow from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Free. Call (626) 300-5000 or visit thealhambra.net.

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CHOICE EVENTS FOR THE WEEK OF 07.18–07.25

BY JOHN SOLLENBERGER

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