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25-year Arcadia resident and community leader Sho Tay recently declared his candidacy for election to the Arcadia City Council, pitting him against a field of seven other candidates vying for three potentially open seats. With an April 13 election date a little over two months away, Tay's announcement for city council has already garnered an impressive array of supporters including endorsements from no less than eight former mayors. All former mayors of the City of Arcadia, Ed Butterworth, Jack Saelid, Floretta Lauber, Barbara Kuhn, Jim Helms, George W. Fasching, Gail Marshall a nd Bob Ma rgett have all offered their endorsement. In addition to these endorsements, Tay argues
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Arcadia’s Playhouse Gold Line Takes its Billboard Final Bow After more than 90 the Pasadena PlayUnveiled years house closed its doors SunWith the October 2009 passage of Metro’s 2009 Long Range Transportation Plan, the Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension is slated to receive critical funds to break ground on construction of the line’s next phase (Phase 2A) from Pasadena to Azusa in June 2010. The more than $800 million allocation represents an important early win for Measure R funds that will translate into new jobs, increased economic investment and new public transit options in the region. Foothill Extension Construction Authority Board members joined a coalition of city elected and business leaders to commemorate this achievement and the coming of the Foothill Extension Phase 2A project. Officials unveiled the fourth of six station signs in the
day night Feb. 7 following a final performance of Camelot. The closure was a result of the theatre's need to “explore viable options of financial reorganization, including bankruptcy, to determine a responsible solution for its ongoing operations”. The entire staff of 37 was laid off last Thursday. E xecut ive Di rector Stephen Eich, and Creat ive Director Sheldon Epps hugged on stage at a bittersweet moment in the history of the Playhouse. “We firmly believe it would be irresponsible to continue to operate in the same financial patterns of the past,” Stephen Eich, the executive director of the playhouse, said in a st atement , adding t hat the theater will explore bankruptcy and financial reorganization.
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Arcadia High School Government Team Wins State Championship
By Susan Motander
that his years of extensive leadership and continued to contribution to many Arcadia organizations and act ivit ies makes him a “logical pick to take on the challenges and idiosyncrasies of local government.”
The Monrovia Historical Museum is hosting its annual tribute to Black History Month. A special reception will be held on Sunday, February 14 from 1 to 5 p.m. This year the exhibit if the cooperative effort between the museum and the Monrovia-Duarte Black Alumni Association. According to Mark Still, the curator of the museum, said the Association was assisting the museum by putting together artists and artistic displays. He said “It is a joy to add the Black Alumni Association to our growing list of community friends.” Jimmy O’Ballens, a member of the association
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Candidate Sho Tay, pictured here with former Arcadia Mayor Floretta Lauber
By Nuria Mathog
Last Friday, Arcadia High’s student government team took first place in the 2010 California “We the People” tournament, securing the state championship for the first time in thirteen years. The team will advance to the national competition in Washington D.C. this April.
For the thirty seniors on the team, colloquially known on campus as “Gov Team,” the Sacramento victory was far more than a trophy and a gold medal— it was the culmination of countless hours of hard work and effort. After qualifying at the regional level in midDecember, the team had been diligently rehearsing for the state competition,
often devoting as many as twenty hours a week to independent preparation. In addition to in-class study and unit meetings outside of school, members participated in weekly practice sessions at the Arcadia City Council Chamber, where they received constructive feedback from local lawyers. Continued on Page 8
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An acquaintance of mine said to me, “You certainly do a lot of hugging.” She neither meant that as a simple statement nor as a compliment. She meant it as a dig. That's her style. I think her digs often express a bit of unacknowledged jealously on her part. I've never seen her hug anyone, which means, of course, I've never seen anyone hug her. I find that sad. I love a good hug, but I'm not indiscriminate. I don't hug strangers, people I've only barely met or people who smell bad. If you are on the list of people I like, you are fair game.
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A hug is something you get back at the very instant you give it. I read recently that a hug is a perfect gift. A hug relieves tension, improves blood flow, reduces stress, is non-polluting, helps self-esteem, generates good will, no batteries required, absolutely no cost, non-taxable, silent performance, extremely personal and is fully returnable. I know that was a long sentence, but wasn't it power packed? Being a hugger and a reader, I bought a new bookmark with a poem on it credited to Jill Wolf. I bet I would like Jill. She writes:
A hug’s a way to share the joy And sad times we go through. Or just a way for friends to say They like you ‘cause you’re you. Hugs are meant for anyone For whom we really care, From your grandma to your neighbor, Or a cuddly teddy bear. A hug is an amazing thing It’s just the perfect way To show the love we’re feeling But can’t find the words to say. It’s funny how a little hug Makes everyone feel good; In every place and language, It’s always understood.
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Valentine’s Day is February 14th. It’s a wonderful time to send someone a very meaningful greeting! Too often people are so busy with their daily lives that they treat this as just another day. I will always remember when I was one of those thoughtless people on Valentine’s Day many years ago. My wife and I were typical young married people struggling financially. Since she was a stay at home Mom, raising our three wonderful children and caring for our new home, money was very tight. It was the turn of the New Year and we were still paying off some of the expenses from the past Christmas. My lovely “Household Economist” suggested that we postpone all unnecessary expenses during the New Year. Her proposal included gifts for each other for Valentine’s Day, Birthdays and Anniversary celebrations, until we caught up on our finances! Wow, this seemed like a great idea until fateful Valentine’s Day arrived. Arriving home from work on that memorable Valentine's Day, as I asked, “What’s for dinner” I noticed that the usual joyous glimmer from Patricia's eyes was gone. I could see that she was trying to hide disappointment from her face as I sat down to dinner. Next to my dinner plate was a homemade Valentine’s Day Card. Oh my, I thought, this is Valentine’s Day and I had completely forgotten. This homemade painful but thoughtful Valentine read as follows: Happy Valentine’s Day to You ... My Loving Sweetheart, My Love for you is forever, as it’s been from the start. The True Love, that we share, is such a magnificent thing; It’s not candy or flowers or what money can bring. It’s Our Love ...with feelings so deep, that they can never be measured; Expressed in special looks and thoughtful acts, that are so treasured. It is a touch on the hand, or a glint in your eye; It is the curl of your lip and your smile as you pass by. It is the unspoken joy that you reflect, as you tend to me with care; Sharing all of our life experiences with thoughtfulness beyond compare. It is those tender feelings that you express in everything you do; And those daily prayers, said for me ... so faithfully and true. Be My Valentine as this is how my True Love for you, is expressed; Only God could have picked you for me, and He sent me His BEST! - Patricia No I never put off or forgot another Valentine’s Day Remembrance ...as that was lesson enough to realize that “A Special Occasion” like Valentine's Day is a wonderful way to tell that someone ...how much you care. This beautiful holiday, Valentine's Day, is not just for lovers. It is a time for you and me, to send a personal Love Note to all of those whose friendship we treasure. What a great time to tell them that you were thinking of them very specially. Send your comments to wallygoodlife@att.net
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Sho Tay Gains Critical Endorsements in Run for Seat on Arcadia City Council Continued from the First Page
Currently, Tay is President Elect of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, Chairperson Membership Development/Director of Arcadia Rotary International, Director on the major gift committee for the building of a new education center for the Arcadia Museum, Director and Past President, Arcadia-Chinese Association, Finance Chairperson- Boy Scouts of America Lucky Baldwin District, Director, Arcadia Red Cross. Tay is also currently on the Board of Trustees for the Los Angeles County Arboretum, and serves on the Arbore-
tum's Baldwin House restoration committee. And, for the second time, Mr. Tay was installed on January 9th as Lodge Master of the Arcadia Masonic Lodge No. 278. Sho Tay was a reserve police officer with the Alhambra Police Department. Professionally, he is an absentee owner of the La Puente Shooting Range, and is an investor in various real estate holdings. Tay's position on Arcadia's infrastructure is opt imist ic, a nd spea ks highly of Arcadia's community and public safety services, especially the police department and Fire Department, who despite
On Saturday Feb. 13, local and not-so-local anarchists and the anarchocurious will convene, network, and make friends at Memorial Park in Sierra Madre. There will be workshops, discussions, food, fun, literature, and performances. The organizing group's hope is for monthly or periodic anarchist events to pop up in as many different cities and regions as possible. Please bring a dish to share as well as any Attorney at Law picn ic -wa re you t h i n k necessary. A premier law firm Real estate & biz litigation This event is open to those who do not identify Wills, trusts, probate, & conservatorship specifically with Anarchism. Organizers do ask Free consultations for Arcadia residents that attendees be respectSaturday appts available ful of the event, its guests, and topics discussed. Vacco_CoreMedia 504x6_5BW_35%_22710:Vacco Core Media 1/23/10 5:18 PM Page 1
budgetary constraints and voluntary pay freezes, “remain vigorously proactive in curtailing crime in and around the city's boundaries”. Sho and his wife Sherry have two children, Sloane and Sharlotte. Both were born at Arcadia Methodist Hospital and both graduated from Arcadia High School. Tay says that the cornerstone of his campaign will be balancing the city's budget through “strategic and well thought out spending”. He is a proponent of what he calls “controlled growth” within a city which has often struggled to remain a “Community of Homes”.
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Debt Load Pulls Curtains Closed at Pasadena Playhouse Continued from the First Page
Epps invited the entire cast and crew on stage for their final curtain call after what was perhaps one of the most poignant speeches of Epps' career. Epps told the crowd that although sadness was involved in the evening’s events, he sees the Playhouse closing as merely an intermission. He assured the 600 plus theatre-goers that there will be a second act.
“Tonight we are closing this theater,” Executive Director Stephen Eich said last night, “but we are absolutely optimistic that it will in fact reopen.” He concluded. At the end of their remarks, Epps and Eich were joined onstage by “Camelot” cast members, Playhouse staff, and Board members who toget her took a final bow. The playhouse, which was established in 1917, has closed and filed for
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bankruptcy before only to reopen years later, has been the creative stomping ground for some of the world's finest thespians and a staging ground for numerous successful productions, which is reflected in seasons featuring Tony and Pulitzer award-winning plays. Highlights since 2005 include the launch of the nat ional tour of Purlie (with the Goodman Theatre), the world premiere of Sister Act the Musical (with the Alliance Theatre, which is now in its eighth month in the West End), the world premiere of Ray Charles Live! (Scheduled to open on Broadway in 2010), and the world premiere of Looped starring Valerie Harper (scheduled to open on Broadway this spring). Few final decisions have been made about the
Playhouse’s future. “Pasadena Playhouse is vital to our cultural community and for the state of California,” said Michele Dedeaux Engemann, Pasadena Playhouse Board Chair. “In an effort to solve the financial realities of the theatre, the Board concurs that the difficult financial circumstances of the Playhouse require an aggressive recovery strategy. We wholeheartedly support this decision.” Despite aggressive efforts, including staff and budget cut s, Pa sadena Playhouse has been unable to solve its financial predicament. The inability to identify a major donor to name the auditorium, the absence of significant corporate underwriting and a faltering economy have all contributed to the theatre's dire financial situation.
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Local Jazz Pianist Bill Cunliffe Named Grammy Winner By Bill Peters
The world may watch pops stars at the Grammys from Staples Center Sunday, but there is plenty to be proud about in the world of jazz and classical music. A famed jazz pianist that has local roots was presented a Grammy for his arrangement in an album that was a tribute to pianist Oscar Peterson. Bi l l Cu n l i f fe wa s awarded the 2009 Grammy in the Best Instrumental Arrangement category for his track “West Side Story Medley” in the album “Resonance Big Band Plays Tribute to Oscar Peterson”. Cunliffe is active locally. In addition to his performances at the Theater@Boston Cour t , he is t he Composer-in-Residence at All Saints Episcopal Church in Pasadena. This is not Cun-
liffe’s first award for his efforts, but probably the best known. He has picked up many awards for his piano jazz efforts. Cunliffe also regularly performs with the Hamilton-Clayton Jazz group that were named Grammy winners in 2007
for their Telarc recording and often are featured at the Hollywood Bowl. Hamilton is a resident of South Pasadena, Clayton lives in Altadena. Other past local Grammy winners include the Southwest Chamber Music that took home Grammys two years in a row in the Chamber Music category. This year, the Best Classical Album was awarded to the San Francisco Symphony, Michael Tilson Thomas, conductor, for its recording of Mahler’s Symphony No. 8. The Best Chamber Music Performance Grammy was awarded to the Emerson String Quartet for its album “Intimate Letters”. The Emerson String Quartet is a regular favorite at the Coleman Chamber Concerts, one of Pasadena’s oldest classical music organizations.
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Seen at the piano is Dustin Yeung of Temple City. Yeung performed Bach’s Short Prelude in D-minor and Burgmuller’s “Lullaby” at a piano recital at Arcadia Public Library. He is a student of May and Eugene Kuo Piano Studio, also of Temple City. - Photo by Sunny Yeung
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The keyboard students of Eugene and May Kuo, their parents and friends gathered at the Cay Mortenson Auditorium at the Arcadia Public Library for the 20th time on Saturday to demonstrate their progress as pianists. Each year since 1990 the Kuo's have brought their budding musicians to the Arcadia Public Library from their Temple City studio. Music was performed by 54 students in a program of classical style numbers ranging from the simple, such as Johannes Brahms' “Lullaby” as performed by Anthony Lu, to the quirky, Bela Bartok “Bagpipes” from his Petite Suite No.
5, a short piece performed by Terrance Yuen. The well-dressed students each entered the stage, bowed stiffly, and moved quickly to the piano bench where many of the performers were young enough not to have their legs reach the piano pedals. Extent of pianistic progress seemed correlated to age. Students participating in Performance 1 early in the afternoon recital were Kevin Liu, Anthony Liu, Bryan Huang, Cynthia Lu, Heidi Yen, Sissi Yu, Roger Kao, Ryan Kao, Aaron Liu, Kenny Bai, Diana Zhang, Alvin Chan, Brian Lo, Jack Zhou, Joshua Li, Jaqueline Shang, Dustan Yeung, Bridget Yu, Amber Wang, Wendy Lee, Selena Wong, Ailin Kang, Gabrielle Guo,
Megan Hong, Calvin Tan, Agatha Lo, Vincent Liu and Richard Lu. In Performance 2, recital students were Matthew Snyder, Jacqueline Li, Anie Liu, Amie Chen, Daphne Zhu, Melissa Jian, Jiani Wu, Kaylynn Chen, David Jin, Darren Sun, Faith Chen, Gavin Tsang, Kimberly Ho, Shirley Zhou, Grace Wong, Irene Chen, Jeanne Kuang, Robert Xue, Randy Huang, Terrance Yuen, Yi-Sheng Zhu, Vivian Huang, Isabel Jin, Wendy Wang, Betty Song and Terri Qiao. “They (the Kuo's) are really good instructors, Dustin Yeung's mother, Sunny, said. Her son, Dustin, admirably performed Bach's Short Prelude in D-minor and Burgmuller's “Lullaby”.
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Museum Exhibit Uncovers Local Tuskegee Airman
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The Chamberlain West Hollywood epitomizes boutique hotel charm. It is tucked in a quiet, shady neighborhood, yet is only a tiny walk from an exciting main street full of shopping, food and nightlife. It is uniquely designed and small, with only 114 rooms. And it features a friendly staff, a quaint restaurant, and a rooftop pool. I began a recent midweek getaway to the Chamberlain by checking into a beautifully appointed thirdfloor suite, overlooking West Hollywood and Santa Monica and Sunset Boulevards. Upon entering the 350-sq.-ft. room I was instantly struck by its hip, spacious layout. In front of me I found a large, sunken living area with a comfortable sofa and two big soft chairs, looking at a 24-inch, wall-mounted flat screen TV and a gas log fireplace. Next to this I found a dining table with chairs; an oversized work desk, with high-speed Internet; and a small fridge, stocked with beverages. At the far end of the room a balcony looks toward the city and the ocean and at
a nd a loca l contempo rary art curator, has been working extensively with the museum in gathering informat ion about a nd photographs of, local black dignitaries. Among other families represented will be the Fishers, the Adams and the Bradburys. “In our research, we’ve uncovered the service record of Leroy Chriss,” O’Ballens said. He explained that Chriss, a Monrovian whose mother was an Adams, was one of the famous Tuskegee Airmen, the famed black unit of WWII pilots. A sked why he had worked on the displays, O’Ballens explained that he had returned to Monrovia after living all over the United States. Of his own return, O’Ballens stated “There is a strong affection for Monrovia from most people who have ever lived here.” The exhibit will remain on display throughout the month. The museum is open every Thursday and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m.
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the other end a king bed with high thread-count Italian linens looks to another large, wall-mounted flat screen TV. And next to the sleeping area is a gorgeous, marble-lined bathroom with a walk-in shower, closet, and sink counter with numerous beauty supplies at your fingertips. The room was so inviting that before unpacking and exploring the hotel, I hopped in the shower and soaked beneath the giant rainforest showerhead mounted in the ceiling. I then donned one of the robes provided by the hotel and fell asleep on the couch in front of the fireplace. When I awoke I took the elevator to level four, where I discovered the rooftop pool area. Surrounded by cabanas, lounge chairs and vegetation, the pool area evokes the feel of a hidden garden with European styling and Hollywood celebrity. When I arrived on the scene, the sun was descending behind a few sky scrapers creating an orange hue, through which I
could see the ocean to the southwest and the white dome of Griffith Observatory to the northeast. After relaxing with a martini on the roof, a friend joined me for dinner at the hotel’s signature American Bistro. Located on the ground floor, next to the lobby, the restaurant boasts a huge wine selection and specializes in modern American and California cuisine, with an emphasis on fresh local ingredients. While dining in the cozy restaurant, we sat beside a 20foot wall of floor-to-ceiling windows and enjoyed Californian merlot, a fish cake appetizer, a pea tendril salad, with goat cheese, spiced red yam, and shaved baguette pear vinaigrette. For a main course we shared braised short ribs with sun choke veloute, and giant shrimps with mashed potatoes.
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The team is subdivided into six five-person units, each specializing in a distinct field of constitutional study: the philosophical origins of American government, the founding fathers, constitutional amendments, constitutional influence on American institutions, the Bill of Rights, and contemporary challenges to constitutional democracy. Founded in 1987, the “We the People” program was created by the Center for Civic Education to promote civic responsibility among American students. Arcadia High began competing the following year, and has consistently ranked among the top five state finalists ever since. To date, Gov Team has won the state championship four times. In 1997, the team placed second nationally, and in 1993, it took the national title. The competition follows a congressional hearing format: each unit presents a four-minute opening statement and responds to eleven minutes of follow-up queries by an expert panel of lawyers, civic educators, and constitutional scholars. Unlike other academic tournaments, contestants are not graded on their speaking abilities, but rather on the depth of their reasoning skills, historical knowledge,
and constitutional application. Kevin Fox, who has coached Gov Team for the last eleven years, attributes the success of this year’s team to a collective willingness to do what was necessary. “Being a citizen is a choice,” he explained. “I offered advice and materials, and they chose to listen. To see a group of thirty individuals come together for a common cause was a very rewarding experience. ” Senior Lauren Hanna credited her time on Gov Team with transforming her into a more confident, opinionated, and rational person. “I grew so close to my team members, and for the first time, it became fun to spend long hours studying,” she said. “It has been an honor to get to work with such an intelligent and dedicated group of people,” added team member Derek Ha. “I am very happy to share this moment with Mr. Fox and my teammates.” Their dedication has certainly paid off. When the final results were announced on Friday, Arcadia High outranked eleven other teams, including ten-time state champion Amador Valley High School, which held the title for the past three years. This year, A mador Valley placed second in
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While residents are trying to dig out from last weekend's storm, officials have issued evacuation orders for 541 homes on the hillsides of La Canada Flintridge and La Crescenta once again as new storms and mudslide threats make their way into the area. Last Saturday, residents in La Canada awoke to a massive sea of mud which destroyed cars and homes, particularly along or
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Decision 2010: Meet the Arcadia City Council Candidates Sho Tay
Peter Amundson
Jason J. Lee
Paul Cheng
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My wife and I have lived in Arcadia for 25 years; our two children were born and raised in our beautiful city. I firmly believe that strong family values build the foundation of a great community such as ours. With 30 years of successful business background and expertise, I am uniquely qualified to serve the city. My experience will be especially valuable for the city budget and improve efficiency in city services. I am committed to provide safer streets and neighborhoods, improve traffic in school areas, and monitor sensible growth for our city while safekeeping our rich history. I plan to work closely with our schools to provide greater educational opportunities for our children. We need to protect our seniors and I plan to attend to their needs. I strive to promote Community Unity, an inspiration where our youth, seniors, and community members of all ethnic backgrounds come together to create a better future. I pledge to be your voice and bring a fresh image to our City Government with integrity, dedication, compassion and transparency. I am proud to be a part of the Board of Trustees for the Los Angeles County Arboretum, the President Elect for Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, the Arcadia Rotary Club Membership Director and recipient of t he 2 0 0 9 “Com mu n it y Service Award”, the 20082 0 0 9 A rcad ia Ch inese Association President and currently Arcadia Chinese Association Director, Master of the Arcadia Masonic Lodge, Arcadia Red Cross Director, Baldwin Adobe Restoration Committee member (BARC), and Boy Scouts of America, Lucky Baldwin District Finance Chair I am not just another candidate, but an experienced community leader who serves all the citizens of Arcadia.
I am passionate about my hometown. I was born and raised in Arcadia. There is something special about being able to represent and serve the town I was born and raised in. I went to local schools and I am a graduate of UCLA, with a Political Science degree, specializing in state and local government. Businessweek magazine named Arcadia the best place in California to raise children. For over 25 years I have been a volunteer working with the youth of our community. I believe that our youth is our greatest asset. I am married and have three wonderful children. I want the best for t hem and t heir future. That is why I chose to stay and raise my family here. I am a successful business owner, President of a company built around service with integrity, two traits I strive to bring with me to City Hall. In all aspects of my life I use principle-centered leadership, not being influenced by special interests, personnel ego or by pressure to get along. I believe in traditional American values and fiscal responsibility. I oppose increased taxes and irresponsible spending. I ask tough questions and know it’s your money not mine. I am running for reelect ion, as I love t his great City. I desire to preser ve a nd i mprove it. I have enough experience now to get things done, but I am still fresh enough to be in independent thinker. Public Safety comes first with me. We have cut crime 6.4% over the last 5 years, we have added officers to the Arcadia Police force, and I want to add more. I have pushed code enforcement and being proactive in addressing public safety issues. A rca d ia i s a g rea t cit y; I have worked to make it so and will continue to do so.
I am qualified to serve on the City Council through education and professional experience. A former BBC Radio Program Producer based in London, I covered important world events. I have internalized the qualities of impartiality, objectivity and fairness. Now I spend half of my time attending hearings and trying cases in the court. I can easily transition to the City Council. I will apply my analytical skills as a mediator & facilitator to solve complex problems. I will also utilize my business management skills to manage the city’s resources. Steeped in both Confucianism and Christianity, I stand for harmony and co-prosperity among all Arcadians. A strong believer of Aristotle’s Golden Mean, I am a consensus builder in the community. If elected, I will quickly respond to my fellow residents’ questions and complaints and take actions to address them. I will vote on resolutions with compassion and fairness. I will serve Arcadians with passion, with pride, with honor, and with dedication. B.A. in English Literature; M.A. in Journalism; Juris Doctorate Member of U.S. Army L.A. Advisory Board, L.A. County Sheriff's Department Chinese Advisory Board, Arcadia Rotary Club, Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, Arcadia Historical Society. Director, Arcadia Chinese Association My goals include Keeping Crime Rate & Taxes Low, Increasing Police Presence and Patrols, Recruiting More Volunteers and Re-Organize Neighborhood Watch Program, Ensuring that Police & Fire Departments Are Adequately Funded, Cutting NonEssential Spending, Balance the Budget and Maintain Adequate Reserves, Keeping Quality of Life & Property Value High, Improving Facilities for Seniors & Youth, Being Pro-Business; Creating More Jobs and Generating More Revenue, Favoring Well-Planned & Controlled Development and Working Closely with School District to Resolve AHS’ Over-Crowdedness.
We have all worked hard to make Arcadia one of the best cities in California to raise a family. However, the city is in crisis. In the past 10 years we have seen: Increased violent crime against our citizens; A proliferation of massage parlors throughout t he cit y; Two st rip clubs open off of Peck Road; Overcrowding in our schools; Traffic congestion that rivals morning traffic; A project and subsequent lawsuit (Westfield v. Caruso) that ripped our city apart; and Increased deficit spending . Focus on the bottom l i ne. We a re spend i ng more than we earn. We must immediately execute decisions that will save us money. It will be tough (and unpopular) but we must hire and appoint the right auditors to come and cut our growing deficit. We must also stop dolling out contracts based on relationships but do so based on price. Crime is on the rise in Arcadia. We must look into installing cameras in high crime areas . Renegotiate with Caruso and Westfield. Westfield needs help with the old Robinson’s May unit and wants to add restaura nt s to t he expa nded mall. Caruso will need us if the racetrack project will continue. Now is the time to negotiate with both to get needed benefits for our city. Our immigrant population is soaring. Stressing the importance of citizenship is paramount. A s t he only ca ndidate to have worked as a Deputy City Attorney, Prosecutor, and Mediator, I feel building consensus through creative solutions and leadership is vital to our city. As one who loves this city, I believe it is time to return to the core values and support the institutions that have made this a remarkable place to live, work, and raise a family. Challenging times call all of us to public service.
I have ser ved fou r terms on the Arcadia City Council and three terms as Mayor. I also served as Mayor and Councilman in the City of Duarte before moving to Arcadia. My primary qualification is experience! Arcadia is facing tough times, along with our nation as a whole. Because we are such a well-run city, we have weathered the storm very well. But if we are to continue to function as well as we have, we need an experienced hand at the helm. Arcadia is arguably the best run city in California. There’s an old saying that has a lot of truth to it, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” I want to continue to provide the experienced, steady guidance to our city that I have provided since 1984. The cit y’s reser ves when I took office totaled $12.5 million. Since then we have built the community center, a new police station, a new library, two new fire stations and remodeled the third, seven water reservoirs, seven water wells, and are under construction on a city/ school joint use gymnasium. In spite of this renewal of almost our entire infrastructure, our reserves now total $91.3 million! My commitment to our community is unrivaled: President, Arcadia Education Foundation; President, Arcadia Rotary Club; Board, Arcadia Chamber of Commerce; Board, Arcadia Public Library Foundation; Chairman, Lucky Baldwin District, Boy Scouts of America; President, Arcadia High School Drill Team Booster Club; and on and on. Our budget is balanced, our reserves are strong, our streets are safe, our fire department is one of only 51 in the nation with a “Class 1” rating, the city is beautiful, our recreation opportunities are outstanding, and our library is the best in the area. I hope you will return me to office.
I am writing to ask for your support as I begin my campaign for the Arcadia City Council. There are six candidates running for three seats and the April 13election could significantly impact Arcadia’s future. I have worked hard to make Arcadia a better place for all residents. I have stressed the principles of fiscal responsibility, effective leadership, teamwork, and personal vision to help change the way Arcadia does business. As a Mayor and City Council Member, I dedicated myself to making a difference. Arcadia’s accomplishments during my eight-year term included a new police station built on time and on budget, new fire station headquarters, new Ruth and Charles Gilb Historical Museum, larger more visible street signs, balanced budgets and substantial reserves, master plans for streets, library, trees, parks, water system and capital projects, new youth facilities (track and field, skate park, etc.) and enhanced cooperation between City and School District But I will not rest on past accomplishments. Future challenges include budget shortfalls, race track development, labor contracts including police and fire, programs for our seniors and youth and compatible commercial and residential development. I want to bring my financial experience, leadership, and dedication back to the Arcadia City Council. I want what you want sound fiscal policy; efficient government, excellent police, fire and paramedic protection, safe and secure neighborhoods, innovative programs for seniors and youth, future development consistent with our quality of life and a strong sense of community There will be many important issues confronting Arcadia in the future. Arcadia deserves an experienced, financially trained, independent and hard working City Council Member to make the right decisions. I promise to be positive, to keep an open mind and be an independent thinker.
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city of Arcadia at the future station site in anticipation of the project’s June 2010 ground breaking. The station is slated to be located at the northwest corner of N. 1st Avenue and Santa Clara Street. Mayor John Wuo, Mayor Pro Tem Peter Amund-
son, Councilmember Roger Chandler, Councilmember Robert C. Harbicht, Arcadia Chamber of Commerce President Kevin Zimmerman, Foothill Extension Construction Authority CEO Habib Balian and the Authority staff were among the guests at the ceremony Wednesday morning.
The Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority completed Phase 1 of the line in 2003 connecting downtown Los Angeles to Pasadena and is currently preparing to begin construction on Phase 2A, which will take the train from its current Pasadena terminus to the City of Azusa.
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Improper Preparation, Form or Equipment Can Lead to Cycling Shin Splints Shin splints most often are associated with running, but they're not unheard of in cyclists. They're more than likely caused by overpronation (turning inward) of your foot. You may need orthotics to help correct your pronation. You also should stretch your calves well before mounting your bicycle. Bicyclists also can experience knee pain. If your knee swells, “clicks,” or “pops,” you've more than likely irritated your knee cartilage, causing its deterioration. Check our seat to make sure it's at the appropriate height and angle for you. Watch how much you stand up on your pedals when you're climbing steep hills; this can lead to knee problems. Double check your shoes: If your foot's side-to-side motion is limited, you could experience knee pain if your pedals, feet and knees are not aligned. Do the balls of your feet give you pain? The bones beneath the balls of your feet (also known as sesamoids) can become inflamed or even rupture while cycling. Be sure your shoes fit properly. A podiatrist also may prescribe orthotics. Feeling numb? If so, that's not boredom but likely the small ner ves that lie between the toes can become pinched while cycling. You'll know if this has happened to your feet because of the numbness, tingling, and sharp shoot-
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ing pains that may result. Loosen your toe straps or shoe laces go a bit while riding and, when you return home, double check how well your shoes fit; you may need wider shoes. A cyclist also can find him or herself suffering from Achilles tendonitis. Back of your calf (right above the back of your ankle) sore? This could be caused by a seat that's too high or too short for your, not warming up enough or improper pedaling. Treat your Achilles tendon with ice, rest, and aspirin. If your tendonitis persists, see your podiatrist or other health care professional.
Prevent Pains by Foll o w i n g t h e s e Fe w Steps: 1. If you already have problems with your feet, you may want to place orthotics in your cycling shoes. Spend the money and purchase shoes specific to and designed for cycling. 2. You also should do some stretching prior to cycling. Stretch your quadriceps, calves, hamstrings and gluteal muscles. As you start your ride, start slow (warm up) and increase your pedal rate appropriately.
3. Finally, make sure the seat is at the correct height for you. You will know it's at the proper location when you sit in and when your knees are flexed slightly (on the down stroke) and your hips are situated over your knees.
Dr. Alireza Khosroabady is a Fellowship trained foot and ankle specialist graduated from New York College of Podiatric Medicine. His practice, the Foot & Ankle Alliance, is located at 20 E. Huntington Dr. in Arcadia and is online at footanklealliance.com.
Racial Disparities in Liver Cancer Survivorship Continue Despite Equal Treatment African-American Patients Fare Worst in Prognosis City of Hope researchers found that even when liver cancer patients received comparable levels of treatment, African-American patients have worse
survival rates than patients of other races. Joseph Kim, M.D., assistant professor of surgery, City of Hope, led two analyses of data – one of more than 20,000 patients diagnosed with liver cancer from 1973 to 2004, and the second of more than 4,000 patients whose cancer was treated through
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More than 130 community residents, civic and business leaders attended a dinner at the Monrovian Restaurant to help kick off the 2010 support campaign to raise $150,000 to fund the Santa Anita Family YMCA’s Financial Assistance Program. Funds raised in the annual campaign help the YMCA provide programs and services for youths, teens, families and seniors regardless of their ability to pay full fee. “The need keeps growing. Last year the SAFYMCA awarded more than $120,000 in financial assistance to deserving kids and families,” said returning campaign co-chair, board member, and Monrovia chiropractor, Todd Adamson. “These tough economic times are taking a toll on families in our community. Kids are especially at risk. Thanks to our generous donors, the YMCA can be there for them to provide a place where they can enjoy being a kid, swim, camp, play a sport, or get help with their homework,” said Adamson. Duarte City Councilwoman, Tzeitel ParasCaracci is co-chair of this year’s support campaign with Adamson. Together they will head up a support campaign team of 90 community volunteers in an effort to meet the fund-raising goal. “I have a heart for the YMCA because I’ve seen the difference it can make in the life of a child who experiences the joy of summer camp for the first time. Or a troubled teen whose life is transformed because of the programs and support system they receive from our Youth Alliance program,” said Paras-Caracci. In 2009, the Financial Assistance Program enabled 2,698 kids to experience the joys of the outdoors, learn valuable lessons and participate in Day Camp and After School programs. A total of 1,822 youth participated in YMCA youth sports and mentoring programs. Some 1,110 families were awarded scholarships to support their participation in YMCA values-based programs and health and fitness memberships. And 1,697 senior improved their health through fitness classes.
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Visibly Awesome Within my very first few months of treating patients with Invisalign, something happened that I’d never forget. I saw someone’s life change and I had a front row seat. I think of Diana every single time we begin Invisalign Care. And there are numerous reasons. Forget t hat I never really liked Ort hodontics when I was a student and therefore never saw straightening teeth as part of my clinical future. But I’ll be the first guy to admit receiving orthodontic care changed my life. Back in The Day, I just didn’t see me on the giving side of the proposition. I actually used to cover my mouth with my hand when I was speaking. If early patients didn’t have ca n i ne - t y pe recept ion, hearing Bolton was easier for them than understanding me. So I started my practice here in Temple City as the expressive dentist equivalent of a flabby personal trainer or a food critic who counted catsup as a vegetable. By the time Invisalign came along (Originally
the work of two MBA candidates at Stanford) I was way more than seriously curious about all the new clinical advances in dentistry. The office was loaded with cameras and computers and lasers…and I still felt a little threatened by the dental engineering also known as Orthodontics. Finally, I figured if two non-DDS types had dreamed up the system, there might actually be something to it. I gained certification as soon as GPs became eligible for training. I met Diana at a Pasadena Chamber breakfast. I love Chamber functions because the folks who attend are such dedicated networkers they don’t even run away screaming when you tell ’em you’re a dentist. D i a n a won a f r e e TCDC Zoom! Teeth Whitening in the raffle held at the end of every monthly breakfast. After a while, she made the drive down Baldwin and within an hour or so had a smile about 5 shades lighter. After folks visit us and walk away with whiter teeth I’m more likely emboldened to ask a few questions. One question is, “Do you have any other concerns about your smile?” This time the answer was, “I know darn
well you’re looking at it.” Diana had had great wh it en i ng resu lt s a nd everything was looking good…with the exception of one badly discolored upper front tooth that was also sticking out at an angle not much unlike Sarah Brightman taking a curtain call in front of the rest of the lined-up cast of The
Phantom. Dia na helped head up a local non-profit, her children were all grown up, her family had always come first; you’ll never meet a warmer person. On Zoom! Day, plus 10 minutes, Diana shared she’d hated that tooth for at least 40 years. She never smiled without posturing to hide the tooth, hated having her picture taken, and subconsciously screened her mouth from sight, using her hand as a prop. Hmmm, been there. Diana had heard all about Orthodontics but didn’t want braces. “What if we st raightened t hat tooth without using braces? Would you be inter-
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T he Nat iona l Ca ncer Institute (NCI) has honored Leslie Bernstein, Ph.D., director of City of Hope’s Division of Cancer Etiology, with its Rosalind E. Franklin Award. The award recognizes the commitment of women to cancer research.
Bernstein was honored at the NCI annual retreat in Bethesda, Md. In addition to receiving the award, Bernstein delivered a lecture on reducing breast cancer risk through biology and epidemiology. “Dr. Bernstein not only has contributed important
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“Our hypothesis was that differences in access to care may have led to the drastic differences in survivorship, but we still found disparate outcomes by race even with equal treatment,” said Kim. The American Cancer Society estimates that more than 22,000 people were diagnosed with liver cancer in the past year and more than 18,000 died from t he disease. K im found that overall survival rates for liver cancer patients have improved over the years, which may be attributable to advances in surgical technique, newly developed targeted therapies and increased use of liver transplantation to treat early stage tumors. S t udy f i nd i ng s re vealed that African-American patients had a 15 percent increased risk of death compared to Caucasian patients. Asian-American patients had a 13 percent reduced risk of death compared to Caucasian patients. Data confirmed that socioeconomic status and race were factors in access to appropriate care and resulting survival rates. K im a lso a na ly zed more than 4,000 records of liver cancer patients who received liver transplants as treatment to assess how races fared with comparable care. African-Americans had the worst posttransplantation outcomes, with a median survival of 30.5 months. Caucasian pat ient s had a media n survival of 63.8 months, Asian-Americans had 69.7 months and Hispanics had 82.4 months. “It is clear that access, while still an important factor, is not the primary factor in the outcome disparities we see among the different racial and ethnic groups,” said Kim. “What we are learning is that in addition to providing the best treatment, we also need to pay more attention to post-treatment variables in our overall survivorship care.” Kim is continuing research into the disparities with a study to determine the role of genetic factors in the different outcomes.
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Oversight Committee Urges Further Transparency at Stem Cell Institute The committee charged with reviewing the financial practices of the State’s $6 billion publiclyfunded stem cell program today urged the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) to take steps to further improve transparency and accountability. Chaired by State Controller John Chiang, the Citizens Financial Accountability Oversight Committee (CFAOC) unanimously voted to endorse recommendations of the Little Hoover Commission to make the institute’s financial practices and performance more open to the public. “Californians overwhelmingly voted in 2004 to provide billions of public dollars to find cures for chronic, debilitating and deadly diseases that affect millions of Americans each year,� Chiang said. “To ensure that taxpayer dollars are spent lawfully, wisely and successfully, the stem cell program must pursue the highest standards of
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women’s health, including the Nurse’s Health Study at Harvard University and the Breakthrough Generations Breast Cancer Program in the U.K. Bernstein also serves as president for the Society of Epidemiologic Research. The award is sponsored by the National Institutes of Health Women Scientist Advisors. Named after a pioneering female scientist instrumental to the discovery of the DNA double helix, the award highlights prominent women who have distinguished themselves in the investigation of cancer and its origins and treatment. Bernstein is the ninth researcher to receive the award since it was established last de-
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Police Blotters Arcadia PD For the period of Sunday, January 17, through Saturday, January 23, the Police Department responded to 832 calls for service of which 132 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of the major incidents handled by the Department during this period. Sunday, January 17: 1. Loss prevention personnel from JC Penney advised that they had detained four male Hispanic juveniles for theft around 4:10 p.m. The juveniles selected merchandise, went into the fitting rooms, cut tags off with razor blades that they each had in their possession, and concealed the stolen goods on their persons. Private persons’ arrests were made, and three 14-year-olds and one 12-year-old were taken into custody for commercial burglary and possession of dirk/dagger. 2. Shortly after 7:30 p.m., units responded to El Monte and Duarte in reference to a traffic collision. A 31-year-old male Hispanic driver lost control of his vehicle and struck a parked car. It was determined during a field sobriety test that he was operating the vehicle while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage, and record checks indicated that he was an unlicensed driver with outstanding warrants totaling over $45,500. The driver was arrested for DUI, unlicensed driver, and outstanding warrants. Monday, January 18: 3. A victim came to the station around 2:00 p.m. to file a fraud report. He noticed a discrepancy in his checking account and contacted his bank. He was then informed that his new checks were mistakenly mailed to a location in Inglewood, and on January 13 unknown suspect(s) fraudulently cashed checks totaling $9,600. 4. Officers were patrolling the Extended Stay parking lot, 401 East Santa Clara, around 4:10 p.m. and noticed a vehicle with a forged registration sticker. Investigation led officers to a motel room and a 64-year-old male Caucasian was contacted. The man admitted to making the sticker and bragged about the high quality of the forgery, and a record check also revealed that he had several outstanding warrants totaling $40,396. He was arrested at the scene without incident. Tuesday, January 19: 5. A traffic stop was initiated around 2:00 p.m. for a moving violation at Colorado and Second, and a 22-year-old female Caucasian driver was contacted. A record check revealed that she had a suspended license and a consensual search was conducted. Marijuana was found in her car and a baggie of methamphetamine was found hidden on her person. The woman was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana, and unlicensed driver. 6. Between 12:45 p.m. and 1:56 p.m., a residential burglary occurred in the 2400 block of Lenta. Unknown suspect(s) entered the home by prying open a sliding glass door. Once inside, the suspect(s) ransacked rooms and stole jewelry and cash. Wednesday, January 20: 7. A residential burglary occurred between 12:15 p.m. and 2:29 p.m. in the 600 block of West Lemon. Unknown sus-
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pects pried open a door to gain entrance into the home. The suspects then took a safe containing jewelry, cash, and multiple rifles and handguns. 8. Around 3:30 p.m., a strong-arm robbery occurred at the 99 Ranch Market parking lot located at 1300 South Golden West. A female victim was walking to her car when she was grabbed from behind and thrown to the ground by a male suspect. Once she was on the ground, a second male suspect kicked her in the face and took her purse. The purse was later recovered in the 300 block of Fairview with cash and cell phone missing. Thursday, January 21: 9. A private person’s arrest was made at 7-Eleven, 1003 South Baldwin, and a 20-year-old male employee was taken into custody for sexual battery around 12:40 a.m. A female victim claimed that the suspect grabbed and touched her inappropriately. 10. Between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., an auto burglary occurred at 171 East Live Oak. Unknown suspect(s) smashed a car window and stole a purse. Friday, January 22: 11. Shortly after midnight, a traffic stop was conducted for an equipment violation at Arcadia and Golden West. A 25-year-old male Caucasian driver was contacted and a record check revealed that he had a no bail warrant for a parole violation. When officers confronted the suspect, he sped away from the scene and a pursuit ensued. The suspect subsequently crashed into a tree at La Cadena and Arcadia and fled on foot. A perimeter was established and the suspect was later found hiding in a dumpster in the 400 block of Fairview and was arrested. 12. Units responded to 99 Ranch Market, 1300 South Golden West, regarding a strong-arm robbery that occurred around 6:19 p.m. The victim was walking in the parking lot when a male Hispanic passenger, in a burgundy four-door sedan, reached out the car window and pulled her purse from her arm. Saturday, January 23: 13. Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle going eastbound on westbound Huntington around 2:00 a.m. Two 16-year-old Hispanic juveniles were contacted and investigation revealed that the driver did not have permission to drive the vehicle and did not have a license. The driver was taken into custody for vehicle theft, unlicensed driver, and curfew violation, and the passenger was charged with curfew violation. The juveniles were later cited and released to a parent and a guardian. 14. Around 6:30 p.m., JC Penney loss prevention personnel detained three male Hispanic juveniles for theft. The juveniles hid stolen merchandise on their persons and left the store without making payment. Private persons’ arrests were made, and the juveniles, ages 14, 13, and 10, were taken into custody for commercial burglary. The 13-year-old also had wire cutters/pliers and a smoking-pipe in his possession. For the period of Sunday, January 24, through Saturday, January 30, the Police Department responded to 826 calls for service of which 148 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of the major incidents handled by the Department during this period. Sunday, January 24:
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Hispanic passenger, in a moving burgundy vehicle, grabbed her purse and the car sped away. The victim was dragged about 30 feet before she was able to let go of her purse. An area check was conducted, but the suspects were not found. Wednesday, January 27: 7. Between 5:00 p.m. on January 26 and 7:50 on January 27, a burglary occurred at a construction site in the 200 block of Genoa. Unknown suspects entered the location through an unsecured window and stole construction tools and equipment. 8. A residential burglary occurred in the 00 block of Diamond between 9:00 p.m. on January 25 and 8:00 p.m. on January 27. The victim returned home to find that a locked drawer was pried open and a large amount of cash was stolen. Thursday, January 28: 9. Around 10:00 a.m., a victim came to the station to file a fraud report. Unknown suspect(s) used the victim’s checking account information and made fraudulent bill payments totaling over $2,310. 10. Units responded to Tapioca Express, 160 East Duarte, around 6:49 p.m. regarding a verbal argument between a man and a woman sitting in a parked vehicle. The subjects were contacted and record checks revealed that the 18-year-old male Asian had an outstanding warrant and was arrested. The 18-year-old female Asian was also arrested for possession of marijuana, but she was later cited and released. Friday, January 29: 11. About 1:44 p.m., officers were dispatched to T-Mobile, 8986 Rosemead, in reference to a man in possession of a possible stolen cell phone. Investigation revealed that a 25-year-old male African-American had a cell phone that was stolen from a Verizon kiosk located at Westfield Mall. A record check also indicated that he had two outstanding warrants. A private person’s arrest was made, and the suspect was taken into custody for receiving stolen property and outstanding warrants. 12. Shortly after 11:30 p.m., units responded to Sunset and Huntington regarding an injury traffic collision. An intoxicated driver in a BMW failed to stop for a red light and collided with a Honda in the intersection. The impact caused the Honda to spin out of control and hit a light pole. Both occupants in the Honda were injured and were transported to a hospital for medical treatment. A 21-year-old male Asian was arrested at the scene for DUI. Saturday, January 30: 13. Officers were sent to Motel 6 around 1:14 a.m. in reference to a possible fight in one of the rooms. Investigation revealed that the incident was unfounded; however, a 22-year-old male Caucasian was arrested for a no bail warrant. 14. While on routine patrol around 1:48 p.m., an automated license plate reader alerted officers to a stolen Mercedes Benz. A high risk traffic stop was initiated at First and Las Flores and two male Asian occupants were detained. Investigation revealed that the passenger was only getting a ride home and was released; a 48-year-old driver was taken into custody for vehicle theft.
Monrovia PD During the last seven day period, the Police Department handled 552 service events, resulting in 107 investigations.
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Domestic Violence On January 28 at 3:42 p.m., a female subject came into the Police Department lobby to report her husband for domestic violence. She stated that her husband arrived home on January 24 in the evening and accused her of having an affair. He began pushing and shoving her, eventually throwing her to the ground. During the incident, she sustained several bruises. She left the residence, which is located in the 1300 block of California, and was fearful to report the incident, but finally decided to make a report. She had visible bruising consistent with an injury that occurred several days prior. A wanted person was issued for the husband's arrest.
Grand Theft Auto February 1 at 9:44 a.m., an officer responded to the 400 block of East Duarte Road regarding a stolen vehicle report. He arrived and the victim reported his 1985 Ford truck had been stolen. The truck had been stored in the yard of the location. Investigation continuing.
Assault with a Deadly Weapon On January 28 at approximately 9:15 p.m., officers responded to calls of shots heard in the area of Magnolia and Genoa. Officers found one adult male with gunshot wounds in the leg and hip. He was taken to a hospital and is expected to recover. It appears the suspects thought the victim was affiliated with a local gang, as they made derogatory remarks to him. The male suspects were driving a dark four-door vehicle with tinted windows. Investigation continuing. Burglary / Conspiracy Suspects Arrested On January 29 at 7:11 p.m., loss prevention from a business in the 500 block of West Huntington called stating a subject had just stolen items from the store and was running west. A loss prevention officer was following the suspect. Officers arrived and detained the suspect. His female accomplice was detained at the store. Video and witness statements revealed that they had worked together to remove tags off items and take them from the store without paying. A large quantity of new clothing with the sensor tags cut off, the instruments to cut the tags off, and a large quantity of return cards and store receipts were located in the suspect's vehicle. The suspects were arrested and taken into custody. Battery - Suspect Arrested On January 30 at 9:33 p.m., several adult women told two children to be quiet during a movie at the theater in the 400 block of South Myrtle. The children were approximately 10 to 12 years old. The mother of the children was in the theater, but was sitting apart from them. After the movie, the mother of the children approached the women and yelled at them. The women tried to walk away from the irate mother, but she pursued them, grabbing one by the hair and striking her. Two of the other women attempted to intervene and were also struck by the mother. Officers arrived and took statements. The theater surveillance system caught the actions of the irate mother on video. The victims desired prosecution and signed citizen arrest forms. The irate mother was cited to court and released. Driving Under the Influence / Traffic Collision Suspect Arrested On January 30 at 3:53 a.m., police received a call reporting a car had struck an electrical pole at Poppy and Norumbega, and the driver was attempting to drive away. Officers arrived and detained the driver. The pole had extreme damage, so Edison was contacted to respond. The driver was determined to be driving under the influence and had been texting on his
Burglary - Suspect Arrested On February 1 at 10:51 a.m., an officer was dispatched to a business in the 1600 block of South Mountain regarding a theft. He arrived and, through investigation, determined the subject had entered the store with the intent to steal merchandise. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody. Outside Agency Assist On February 1 at 11:59 a.m., an outside police agency advised they were conducting surveillance in Monrovia. They attempted to stop a vehicle leaving the location. The vehicle did not yield and they advised they were in pursuit. Monrovia officers responded to assist. The vehicle was last seen northbound Cloverleaf from Hillcrest, but they lost sight of it. Air support was requested and the Foothill Air Support Team responded. A Monrovia officer located the vehicle, and the vehicle and surrounding area were checked for the suspect, but he was not located. The vehicle was impounded. Later, the officers requested assistance in stopping another vehicle, which the suspect's wife was in. The suspect has a half-million-dollar arrest warrant for identity theft. Domestic Violence Suspect Arrested On February 2 at 2:19 p.m., dispatch received a call from a female subject who was speaking in a whisper. She reported she had been the victim of domestic violence and the suspect was hiding in her mother's home. She gave an address in the 900 block of Olive. When asked the name of the suspect, she hung up. Officers went to the location and knocked on the door. When the door was opened, the officers were allowed in the location. There were three subjects in the house, one got up and went to a room and locked the door, refusing to come out. He eventually opened the door and was later determined to be the suspect of a domestic violence incident who had a warrant out for his arrest. He was taken into custody. Vehicle Burglary On February 2 at 10:40 p.m., a resident in the 400 block of Montana heard his dog barking. He looked outside and saw a vehicle stopped in the street next to his parked car. Two male subjects were in the vehicle, which fled eastbound on Montana. The victim went to his car and found it had been burglarized. His GPS unit had been stolen. Investigation continuing. Vehicle Burglary On February 3 at 7:47 a.m., officers went to the 200 block of Montana regarding a vehicle burglary. The victim reported he had parked his vehicle in the evening, secured it and set the alarm. He returned to it the next morning and saw a window broken and his GPS unit missing from the dash. Investigation continuing. Grand Theft Auto On February 3 at 2:20 p.m., the victim of a vehicle theft came into the lobby to report his 2002 motorcycle had been stolen approximately two weeks prior. He recently moved into his residence in the 200 block of West Lime, and the motorcycle had been stored in the yard. Investigation continuing.
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Large high density lot! Room to build second home or 2-3 plex ( buyer must check with city of monrovia to verify ). Nice 1910 California bungalow home with 3bdrms (2bdrm + 1 den) 1bth, will maintained, fenced front & back yard, 2car garage, excellent location. Sold as is due to short sale. (C824)
CenTury 21 eArll, lTd.
(626) 358-1858
$498,000
This home is located in a quiet residential area of monrovia and features a wonderful floorplan, living room, family room & central air. Also features a very private back yard. (LEA)
This 2 bedroom, 2 bath home features a large living room with fireplace, nice size kitchen and sunroom. Inside laundry. Located on a cul-de-sac and priced to sell! (SAN)
CenTury21 AdAmS & BArneS
(626) 301-1888
lovelY 3 bedrooM hoMe
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Legals City OF Arcadia Notices CITY OF ARCADIA NOTICE INVITING BIDS The City of Arcadia (Owner) will receive sealed bids for the SECOND AVENUE ACCESSIBILITY Project. The Project, which involves the removal and replacement of existing sidewalk and curb ramps and the construction of new curb ramps, driveway approaches, sidewalk and restoration of landscape and irrigation repair, must be completed within 30 calendar days, as provided in the Bid and Contract Documents. Bidders are strongly encouraged to review the Bid Documents (including the more detailed Notice Inviting Bids included therein) for more complete information regarding the Project and
submission of bids. Bids must be submitted to the Owner on the Owner’s Contract Bid Forms. Prospective Bidders may obtain Bid Documents only from the DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT/ ENGINEERING DIVISION at the following address: 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA. 91066-6021, (626) 574-5411. Please contact the DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT/ENGINEERING DIVISION for more information, including availability of Bid Documents and mailing costs. Each prospective bidder is responsible for fully acquainting himself with the conditions of the Project Site, as well as those relating to the construction and labor of the Project. Prospective bidders may visit the Project Site without making arrangements through the Assistant Engineer. All Bids must be addressed, sealed in an envelope and received by the
Classified Advertising Employment Beacon Media, publisher of San Gabriel Valley’s fastest growing group of newspapers, currently has the following position available: Advertising Sales Rep. You must have excellent
Starting a new business? File your DBA with us at filedba.com office of the CITY CLERK no later than 11:00 a.m. on February 25, 2010. All Bids will be publicly opened, examined and read aloud at the CITY CLERK’S OFFICE at that time. Bids shall be valid for 60 days after the bid opening date. Bids must be accompanied by cash, a certified or cashier’s check, or a Bid Bond in favor of the Owner in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the submitted Total Bid Price. Prior to award of the Contract, the successful bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the Total Bid Price, on the forms provided and in the manner described in the Bid Documents. Contractor shall comply with PCC §
4108 with respect to subcontractor bond requirements.
make them available to any interested party upon request.
Pursuant to B&P Code § 7028.15 and PCC § 3300, Contractors shall possess the following California Contractor’s license(s) in order to perform the Work: “A” or “C-8”. Subcontractors must possess the appro¬priate licenses for each specialty subcontracted.
Pursuant to PCC § 22300, the successful Contractor may substitute securities equivalent to monies withheld by the Owner.
or all Bids, to waive any informality or irregularity in any Bid received, and to be the sole judge of the merits of the respective Bids received. CITY OF ARCADIA Publish February 8 & 11, 2010
Owner reserves the right to reject any
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Bidders are advised that this Contract is a public work for purposes of the California Labor Code, which requires payment of prevailing wages. Owner has obtained from the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations the general prevailing rates, and will place them on file at the Owner’s office and
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fantastIC arCadIa home
$1,999,000
Stunning 4,300 sq. ft. Santa Anita Oaks estate situated on a 1/2 acre, features a gourmet kitchen, 5 bedrooms, 4-1/2 baths, Formal Living Room & Dinning Room, family room, pool & spa, 3car garage and much more! (ARB)
Century 21 earll, ltd. 626-301-1888
pasadena InCome property
$980,000
These 3units are located in a nice area, walking distance to PCC & 210 FWY, Front unit 2/1 + Huge Bonus Room that can be extra BR or Playroom, other 2 units have 1bdr 1bth. Has project for 6 condo units, total 8127 SF with elevator (permit expires - easy to resubmit). (S167)
Century 21 ludeCke InC (626) 445-0123
one of a kInd
$1,680,000
Located in Arcadia this 6 bedroom, 5 bath, 4667 sq.ft. home on a 13,572 sq.ft. lot, close to Baldwin Stocker school, two story, huge family room, living room with fireplace, den, kitchen with a center island, 3 car attached garage. Large landscaped yard. (L613)
Century 21 Village inC. • (626) 355-1451
beautIful home on large lot
$869,000
. Located in Sierra Madre this 1,986 sq.ft. one owner home is situated on a 11,800 sq.ft. lot and features 4 bedrooms, dining room, family room, nicely updated kitchen with built-ins, laundry room, central air & heat, 2 fireplaces, swimming pool and 2 baths. View of the mountains, double attached garage. (W315)
Century 21 vIllage InC. (626) 355-1451
Country lIvIng
$1,395,000
Close to Old Town Pasadena & L.A. Fantastic opportunity to live a t t h e e n d o f t h e c u l - d e - s a c i n t h e J o h n s t o n L a k e C o m m u n i t y. Features 4 bed/3 baths + bonus room w/bath in basement. Situated on 29,820 sq.ft. lot. Association pool, meadow & lake access. Spacious rooms w/good lay-out. expansion potentials. Don’t just drive-by this one! Must see the entire property to appreciate! (AVe)
Century 21 earll, ltd. (626) 301-1888
two on a lot
$769,000
2 on a lot in a secluded country like setting! Nestled in the foothills of Altadena above Christmas Tree Lane, this property boast a large newer rear house, custom built in 2006 w/ 3BR & 2134 Sq. Ft. of living space, hardwood floors, updated kitchen, granite counters & CA/Heat. 885 Sq. Ft. front house can be income property or Mother-in-law quarters w/ 2BR, 1BA and fireplace. This property is a must see! (S2857)
Century 21 adams & Barnes • (626) 358-1858
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$729,000
This 3bdrm 3bth home is located in the Arcadia School District. Features formal dining room, high ceiling spacious master suite, Good size yard and 2 car garage. This is a must see!! (G140)
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Investment opportunIty! $1,250,000 6 Unit, 2 story apartment complex. All 2 bed/1 ba, single level units with forced air heating; 2 rear units have fireplace in living room. Prime location near Arcadia schools, markets, shopping, restaurants, banks, etc. Not far from Santa Anita mall and Race track. (LAC) Century 21 earll, ltd. 626-301-1888
$685,000
Light infused 1979, 3 bedroom, 2 bath contemporary in Marlborough Terrace with open split level design. Formal Dining area, breakfast bar, family room, fireplace, FA/CA, Laundry room and 2 car garage. Upper terrace and large Lower patio, too. (O245)
Century 21 vIllage InC. (626) 355-1451
temple CIty turnkey
$658,000
Fabulous family home with Temple City schools. Many recent upgrades and improvements. Newly remodeled kitchen w/ granite counter tops. Dining room features built-in china cabinets w/ granite tops, a large family rm w/ new carpet and fireplace. Patio w/ in-ground heated spa & waterfall. 3BR, 2BA and LR w/ hardwood floors and another fireplace. Quiet neighborhood on a cul-de-sac. (N965)
Century 21 adams & Barnes • (626) 358-1858
beautIful home!
$629,000
This is a beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 2 level home. Open floor plan that is just ready for you to move right in. Located behind the gates of Mountain Cove. This home has more upgrades than you can imagine. Call for more details! (W21)
so Comfortable!
$598,500
Century 21 adams & Barnes • (626) 358-1858
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Quiet solitude awaits you in well built traditional ranch with open floor plan. Balanced room sizes with quality amenities, new fabricated granite counters and new tile in entertainers kitchen. (P538)
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fabulous townhome!
$598,000
This beautiful 3 bedroom, 3 bath newer home features living room and dining area, kitchen with granite counters and newer appliances, master suite w/retreat spa & two car garage with lots of storage. Washer/ dryer area is upstairs with a den/office/bonus area. Arcadia schools!!! (FAN)
Century 21 earll, ltd. 626-301-1888
great Curb appeal
$549,000
This home was built in 1951 and is located on a large lot on a quiet street in monrovia. With an ample 1,371 sq.Ft. Of living space plenty of parking with a covered carport and two car detached garage. Not a short sale or reo. Hurry this one won’t last! (P226)
Century 21 vIllage InC. (626) 355-1451
monrovIa
$365,000
This 2bdrm 1bth home is close to everything an situated on a large lot accessible from two sides, full RV parking behind the gated backyard, great candidate for add on/remodel possibilities (check with city). Hurry it won’t last. (R523)
ready to move In
$339,000
Century 21 ludeCke InC (626) 445-0123
Century 21 vIllage InC. (626) 355-1451
Situated on a large lot in La Verne this wonderful starter home has great curb appeal with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, great open kitchen with spacious pantry and a very large backyard with patio area. Two car detached garage. Not a Bank Owned or Fixer. (B1401)
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2 bedroom Condo
$210,000
This two level home features 2 spacious bedrooms, updated bathrooms and nice size patio. Freshly painted and move-in condition. Located near Citrus College and APU. Association Pool. (CeR)
Century 21 earll, ltd.
626-301-1888
lake elsInore
$200,000
Spacious newer home in desirable Canyon Hills community w/3b drms 2.5 bths, large living room, family room w/FP, open upgraded kitchen w/counter bar & eating area, large master suite, upstairs laundry, extra family room/loft upstairs, 2 car direct access garage, patio, large fenced back yard, views, and HOA swimming pools, club house, sport court and much more.(L32320)
Century 21 ludeCke InC (626) 445-0123
bank owned Condo
$157,000
Spacious condo in desirable area of Azusa. This condo features 3BR, 2BA. Large living room/ dining room w/ slider that open out to patio area. Kitchen has lots of cabinets & stone counters! This affordably priced starter is conveniently located in proximity to public transportation, shopping & educational facilities. Call today! (M697)
Century 21 adams& Barnes•(626) 358-1858
west CovIna
$59,000
Lovely well kept 3bdrm 2bth Mobile Home with wall to wall carpet, newly painted interior & exterior, den or study, CA & heat, large patio & covered sitting area, beautifully kept backyard, located in friendly village park w/pool, spa, club house and pet friendly. Washer & dryer are included in the sale. (V3033)
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