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Thursday, May 20 - May 26, 2010 Volume XV, No. XXXI

THIS WEEK

Pasadena Council Condemns Arizona Immigration Law The Pasadena Cit y Council on Monday passed two motions condemning Arizona’s notorious new immigration law and calling on Congress for comprehensive immigration reform.

The first motion denou nc e d t he bi l l a nd suppor ted a resolut ion of Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon urging the U.S.

Congress and President Barack Obama to act on c o m p r e he n s i ve i m m i gration reform. A copy of t he P a s a de n a C i t y Council resolution will be sent to Congressman Adam Schiff. This motion was approved by 5-2 vote, with Councilwoman Margaret McAustin and Councilman Terry

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MAFA Recognizes Scott Ochoa at Black Tie Event

By Terry Miller Santa A nita parent compa ny M I Develop ment s a n nou nced t h is week that Ron Charles,

president of Santa Anita Park since November 2005, will leave his position effective May 20 of this year.

MID Chairman

Frank Stronach said “Ron Charles did a great job at Santa Anita Park during very difficult times for the horse racing industry. I wish him all the best for

the future and I know that Ron will continue to play an important role in improving the future of the California horse racing

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The Monrovia Association of Fine Arts (MAFA) presented this years’ Renaissance Award to Scott Ochoa. The Renaissance Award is given every year to honor and recognize a special member of the community whose contributions to their fellow citizens leads to the cultural enrichment of the community as a whole and to someone who perhaps wears the coolest shoes ever. City Manager Scott Ochoa sported a classic pair of black and white

Spats that were indeed the talk of the evening.

MAFA members and guests attended the nonblack tie, black tie event Saturday evening May 15, in celebrating the accomplishments and inspiring leadership of Scott Ochoa, and others who contribute to the arts community in so many ways.

Additional recognition and honors went to Penny Arroyo, MAFA’s energetic Hearts-In-TheArts winner for her tireless

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Supporters Push Dreier for Legislation Mester to Leave Pasadena Symphony

By Bill Peters Protecting San Gabriel Mountains In an abrupt announce-

A stack of 400 letters from local residents who a re a sk ing Rep. Dav id Dreier (R-San Dimas) to introduce legislation to protect the San Gabriel Mountains was delivered to the Congressman’s office last Wednesday.

To date, more than 1,500 letters and postcards have been sent to Rep. Dreier asking him to introduce a bill to help preserve the San Gabriel Mountains with proposed Wilderness and Wild and Scenic River protections. But the clock

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(l-r) San Gabriel Mountains Forever volunteers Lynn Curry, Tom Helliwell and Stan Springer delivering 400 letters to the office of Rep. David Dreier. The letters urge the Congressman to introduce legislation that would add Wilderness and Wild and Scenic River protections for the San Gabriel Mountains.

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ment, the Pasadena Symphony Association’s 25year love-fest with its Music Director Jorge Mester has come to an end. Mester is virtually walking out on the Association. The final concert of the season, to be held this Saturday, will be his last. According to the Association, it could not reach agreement with Mester on revised contract terms, as they put it, “necessary for the continued success” of the recovery plan which has been underway since financial crises hit the 82

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Music Director Jorge Mester announced that this will be his last season with the Pasadena Symphony.

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Creative Puns for “Educated Minds” Dorothy's Place These came to me from somewhere out there in Netland. Since my readers are on the brighter side, I think you will enjoy.

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T he rou ndest knight at King Arthur’s round table was Sir Cumference. He acquired his size from too much pi..

2. I thought I saw an eye doctor on an Alaskan island, but it turned out to be an optical Aleutian.

3. She was only a whiskey maker, but he loved her still.

4. A rubber band pistol was confiscated from algebra class because it was a weapon of math disruption.

5. No matter how much you push the envelope, it’ll still be stationery.

6. A dog gave birth to puppies near the road and was cited for littering.

7. A grenade thrown into a kitchen in France would result in Linoleum Blownapart.

8. Two silk worms had a race. They ended up in a tie.

10. Two hats were hanging on a hat rack in the hallway. One hat said to the other, “You stay here; I’ll go on a head.”

11. I wondered why the baseball kept getting bigger. Then it hit me.

12. A sign on the lawn at a drug rehab center said: ‘Keep off the Grass.’

13. A small boy swallowed some coi ns a nd was taken to a hospitsl.

When his grandmother telephoned to ask how he was, a nurse said, “No change yet.”

14. The short fortuneteller who escaped from prison was a small medium at large.

15. T he ma n who survived mustard gas and pepper spray is now a seasoned veteran.

16. When cannibals ate a missionary, they got a taste of religion.

17. Don’t join dangerous cults: Practice safe sects!

Here are some alternate meanings for common words to fill my space:

The Blur Between Right and Wrong

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By Dorothy Denne Coffee, n. The person upon whom one coughs.

Flabbergasted, adj.

Appalled by discovering how much weight one has gained.

Abdicate, v. To give up all hope of ever having a flat stomach.

Esplanade, v. To attempt an explanation while drunk.

Gargoyle, n. Oliveflavored mouthwash.

Balderdash, n. A rapidly receding hairline.

Testicle, n. A humorous question on an exam.

Rectitude, n. The formal , dignified bearing adopted by proctologists.

By Wally Hage The Column this week is dedicated to sharing “Another View” of the State of our Nation! The Blur Between Right and Wrong is ever increasing in every aspect of our lives. It is pandemic from the White House down. The lies of politicians’ and their misconduct are overlooked with their feeble excuses, “I didn’t know.” Flagrant cheating and tax evasion as well as other grievous behavior by top leaders in office is dismissed with comments by the offender, that “He didn’t realize the problem.” Sexual misconduct is overlooked as being a private matter! Outrageous back room dealings and vote buying to push questionable legislation into law is acceptable in the eyes of our President.

No wonder his approval ratings are at an all time record low of 22% in favor of his accomplishments.

Criticism of the President and his ruling party is called racism. The voice of the so-called “Tea Party” objectors is squelched with unwarranted references to them as “Terrorist’s and other unthinkable references such as Clue Klux Clan behavior. The rallying voice of Americans who happen to disagree peacefully is considered detrimental and racist. Why has politics at any cost become more important than honesty in representing the voices of Americans?

Illegal Immigration is totally unacceptable to the well being of America. Yet we do not refer to this Violation of Federal Law as ... A CRIME. Instead we allow it to continue with all sorts of foolish explanations and justifications. Millions of illegal aliens reside criminally in this country costing honest tax paying citizens untold tax dollar burdens. The protection of our borders and dealing appropriately with the criminals who enter our country illegally has not been given a top priority for solving this criminal behavior. The President sees the Arizona legislation on apprehending illegal immigrants as acrimony and racism from the GOP.

Many factions and the media condemn Arizona legislators for taking the initiative to appropriately “Begin” a process to enforce the Law of the Land.

Amnesty is another maneuver that has never worked for the good of our Country and surely is a political ploy to increase the number of voters sympathetic to a specific political party.

I am appalled at the political position taken by Cardinal Mahony, Archbishop of Los Angeles, and a top catholic voice in the USA. His religious stand of overlooking the CRIME of Illegal entry into the United State in favor of protecting the civil rights of the criminal offenders is inconceivable.

Could this also be a political decision rather than a Godly decision concerning Right or Wrong conduct. Now...

Is this racial profiling or is this justifiably enforcing the Law? All we hear is what is next if the Arizona legal stance is allowed to continue.

Well, what is next if we do not prosecute the unlawful entry into our country. Crime and Drugs are already a problem nurtured in part by criminal illegal aliens. Since the Federal Government has not actively corrected the problem of allowing the existing millions to reside in this country illegally, it is past time for the states to take serious action against illegal immigrants and make it a top immigration priority. Arizona should be commended not boycotted for this long overdue legislative start. Let’s work at supporting this type of legislation by refining it in such a way that we can realize the benefit of prosecution like

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By Susan Motander This is Civics 101.

According to the Constitution of the State of California, judges are elected for a term of six years.

However, most judges are first appointed by the governor to fill the incomplete term of another judge.

When that term concludes, the appointed judge must run for reelection.

There are more than 400 Judges on the Superior Court for Los Angeles County. Logic tells us that more than a hundred should appear on the ballot every two years, but there are only six offices on which voters are being asked to make decisions.

This is because, when no one files against a sitting judge, or if only one candidate files for the office, or no one files to indicate a “write in” campaign is being considered, the judge is deemed elected and the

name does not appear on the ballot. This is what happens in the majority of cases.

This year, there are three “open” seats, i.e. seats for which no sitting judge is filling for reelection. There are also three sitting judges who have drawn challenges. Interestingly all three judges who are being challenged are women.

For more information about the judicial elections, please refer to the Op Ed piece written by a sitting judge who did not draw a challenge and is therefore deemed to have been reelected. It is interesting to note that judges are not allowed to endorse any but judicial candidates or to comment on any propositions which do not have a direct effect upon the judiciary.

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Big Fun at Sierra Madre Little League Closing Day Sierra Madre Little League invites everyone in the community to attend Closing Day in Sierra Vista Park on Saturday, May 22.

The day starts with a pancake breakfast and two farm prep (6 & 7 year olds) games, with the popular carnival starting at 10:00 a.m.

The carnival includes obstacle courses, a rock wall, a giant slide, a bounce house, milk bottle toss, football toss, speed gun and face painting. And the world famous Heasley Diner will be open all day for hamburgers, hot dogs and pizza.

After all the games on Heasley Field, a league photo will be taken, followed by Closing Ceremonies and the traditional league slide show and baseball movie. Families are invited to bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnic items to the outfield, where the slide show and movie will be shown.

The day’s schedule for Heasley Field and Sierra Vista Park: 8:15A Lugnuts v. Bats/Diner Opens 8:30A Pancake Breakfast Start 9:00A River Dogs v. Iron Birds (T-Ball Field) 9:30A Scrappers v. River Bandits 10:00A Carnival Opens (goes until 6:00P!) 11:00A Farm All-Star Game

Grasshoppers v. Rock Hounds (T-Ball Field) 1:00P Coaches Softball Game 2:45P Minors Playoff/Final 5:00P Majors Playoff/Final 7:15P League Photo 7:30P Closing Ceremonies (with tribute to longtime announcer Tom Canterbury) 8:15P SMLL Slide Show/Movie For more information, call SMLL president Pete Siberell at (626) 355-6746.

By Jeff Corriveau

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Foothill Extension Expects June Groundbreaking The 11.4-mile line between Pasadena and Azusa becomes the >rst new rail project funded by Measure R in an agreement between Metro and the Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority. This >rst phase extends the current Gold Line from the Sierra Madre Villa Station.

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Staged Reading with Fully-Staged Songs of New Dramedy “Just Passing�

Sierra Madre Playhouse has graciously allowed local playwright Candyce Columbus (of Monrovia) to present a benefit staged reading with fully-staged songs of new her “dramedy� Just Passing 6:30 p.m., Sunday, May 30 at the Playhouse. Directed by Ken Salzman with music direction by Manuel Saldana the show features lyrics by Columbus, additional lyrics by Esther Posner and music by Wes Hambright.

Set in 1999 at Heavenly Crossing Funeral Home somewhere in the Midwest the show finds the Virtuosi siblings preparing for the “viewing� of their recently departed 84-year-old mother, Ruth.

Each sibling carries unique baggage from growing up with Ruth. Oldest sister Virginia is a closet smoker. Middle child Leo who gave up smoking and drinking at the advice of his doctor, now turns to sweets and savory snacks for solace. “Baby� of the family Victoria, an aspiring actress who has returned home from Sunny California for the funeral, is never without her handy little flask.

Flashing back to father Joey’s “viewing� in 1971 when leisure suits, crushed velvet bellbottoms and earth tones were “in� provides some insight to the family dynamics. Among numerous visitors to Heavenly Crossing are members of Joey’s mixed-league bowling team, including the mysterious “woman.�

Everyone is on their best “misbehavior� including Aunt Rita who no longer has any sharp knives in her drawer and bumbling Pastor Paul Cloomsey, a recent replacement for the retired minister of the Dearfield

“Just Passing� is the latest work from Monrovia playwright Candyce Columbus Baptist Church. Pastor Paul only met Ruth once and bases his eulogy on a brief reading of her poems.

The talented cast in alphabetic order includes: Dan Bullard (Mortician/ Larry Virtuosi/Pastor Paul), Columbus (Victoria), Elyse Cook (Virginia), Kimberly Emerson (Betty Viruosi/ Bowler 3), Sandra Hakman (Ruth), Mary House (Christina Sheffield/Bowler 2), David McGee (Leo), Jane Park (Rita Sheffield), Derek Rue (Jack Chevalier), Saldana (Timmy Sheffield/ Bowler 4), Lydia Bangtson Schwam (The Woman) and Barry Schwam (Uncle Mike). Rosemary Hygate serves as narrator.

Designed to raise money to stage a full production the suggested donation for each reading is $15. Call 626-932-1906 to make reservations and for more information.

Audience members are invited to a small reception following the performance.

Sierra Madre Playhouse is located at 87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.

Plenty of free parking is available behind the theater.

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By Fran Syverson Can he really make it rain? - this handsome dude who happens to drop by a farmhouse one day just as the Currys are standing at their windows, scanning the skies for even the barest hint of clouds. He says he can. Says he’s done it before, in the midst of terrible droughts, worse’n this ‘un. ‘Course it takes a hundred bucks to do it, but dang it, it’d be worth it, wouldn’t it?

But what the guy who calls himself Starbuck has walked in on is far more than the driest summer in memor y. It’s a family tussle, the fellers at odds with each other. Pop, Noah and Jim have just welcomed their spinsterish sister Lizzie back from a trip to visit relatives—a trip, they’d hoped, that might brighten her prospects of finding a husband. Lizzie’s a wholesome woman, a good cook, and she’s been a fine homemaker for the men of the family ever since their mother died.

But she’s plain.

Older brother Noah, played with convincing harshness by Tyler Wright, doesn’t mind calling a spade a spade, nor does he hesitate to tell Lizzie to face facts—she’s plain and she’s never going to get married. Easy-going Pop ( Jack Chansler) is kinder. Pshaw, she’ll find the right guy— some guy, anyhow—someday. Matthew Grondin as the frisky younger brother Jim tries to keep Lizzie’s hopes up, even though she herself despairs.

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Mester to Leave Pasadena Symphony Harmony Prevails at Pasadena’s Continued from the First Page

year-old orchestra in 2008.

The announcement says that an agreement on revised contract terms could not be reached. Mester had previously agreed to lower his conducting contract fees for the current season in response to the recovery and sustainability effort. The Association the announcement makes it clear, though, that they continued to press for further reductions on matters throughout their budget and that included Mester’s fees. That has prompted Mester to leave.

Mester has served as Music Director for the orchestra for 25 years. That quarter of a century building block was knocked asunder today with notification sent out to its membership and the press that Mester refused to buckle under to financial terms the Association demanded as part of their continuing recovery effort, a program that became necessary three years ago after the recession curtailed contributions from members and businesses.

At that time it was revealed that in addition to dimin-

ishing contributions the endowment fund had lost money on its investments and had been plundered for day-to-day operations as well. That crisis struck the orchestra in October 2008.

Subsequently, Paul Jan Zdunek, who had served as an outside management consultant, was brought aboard as CEO. He announced his Recovery Plan in January of 2009. Since then, Zdunek has consistently claimed success in turning the Association’s financial circumstances around. But, today’s announcement indicates that The Recovery Plan for a Sustainable Future, as he termed it, is nowhere near complete.

“The Recovery Plan’s fiscally responsible and sustainable success necessitates everyone’s participation and demands that the Association address each and every line item in the organization’s $3.2 million-dollar budget,” Melinda Shea, President of the Pasadena Symphony Association’s Board of Directors, is quoted in the press release.

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Who has more fun— The Pasadena Crown will be special guests “The City Chorus will recapture Edge”, the 2009 District the audience or the men on the glories of barbershop champions from the Santa stage? Just in case you would four-part harmony when Fe Springs/Brea chapter, and like to join in, the Crown City it presents “Remember Pasadena-based “Impact” Chorus is sending an invitaWhen…” a whimsical look at with chorus members Sean tion, not just to the show on the past, 2:00 p.m. Saturday, Chasworth, tenor; Phil Ay- May 22, but to sing with them May 22 at Pasadena High don, lead; Randy Thorpe, as well. bass; and John Minsker, “We sing a lot of BarSchool auditorium.

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The Pasadena Crown right,” Minsker says, “we an American institution, the singing and the music con- City Chorus is steeped in lo- were named Far Western tinues to thrive nationally in cal history. Schaumann says District Chapter of the year,” quartets and choruses under that the chorus has been in among other awards the the jurisdiction of the Barber- existence for over 100 years. group has received. “Come “Back at the turn of the 20th- join us some Thursday night shop Harmony Society.

Right here in our back- century, the chorus would at 7:00 p.m. in the Band and yard the Pasadena Crown fill the Pasadena Civic Audi- Orchestra room at the rear City Chorus is thriving. As torium two nights running,” of Wilson Middle School Auditorium, 300 S. Madre a chorus of about 50 men, he says.

Moreover, champion- St., Pasadena”. the group has won several But, right now the show awards from the Far Western ship quartets from the San District of the Society includ- Gabriel Valley have been is the thing.

The Pasadena Crown ing Chapter of the Year in presented since the mid2005 and awards every year 1950s. Among these champi- City Chorus, 2:00 p.m. Saturons were The West Coasters day, May 22 at the Pasadena since.

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The Pops had been performing in a summer series at Descanso Gardens in La Cañada Flintridge, and Pasadena took them in at a time when its fortunes were also fading. The melding of the management and artistic styles, which were so notably different, would seem to create difficulties both financially and artistically for both orchestras.

All seemed well as the two conductors, Mester and Rachael Worby, kept their approaches–and their programs–separate. Now, though, both orchestras will be seriously re-defining themselves as the Pops orchestra moves from Descanso, with an audience of 1,500 per performance, to Lot H near the Rose Bowl, that will accommodate several thousand. At the same time, the Pasadena Symphony will downsize from the 3,000 seat Civic Auditorium to the 1,200 seat Ambassador Auditorium next season, although the Classic Series will have two performances for each concert. Another new issue created by Mester’s departure will be a conductor Graduates from USC and UCLA search.

Among the financial challenges that face the Association will be expenditures on an outdoor bandshell for the Pops and other accoutrements needed to put on the newly placed summer series. Questions remain as to whether the new Rose Bowl venue may have left the classical music side slighted.

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Council agreed to send a unambiguous statement to congressional leaders to take up the issue of comprehensive immigration reform.

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One of them, Iris B., is a living testament to the power of cancer research.

In 2008, she was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Referred by a physician friend to his colleague Dr. Leslie Popplewell at City of Hope, Iris was enrolled in a clinical trial that combined a new FDA-approved drug, Vorinostat, with Rituximab (retuxin). After almost nine months of treatment, her lymph nodes had shrunk to near-normal size, and a PET scan showed no sign of lymphoma in her system.

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The co-chair of this year’s event, Jenny Pappano, is an eighteen-year cancer survivor who has been touched by all of the areas funded by relay proceeds: research, education, advocacy, and patient/family services.

In 1992, Jenny was diagnosed with breast cancer that had spread to her lymph nodes. After surgery, she was treated with Tamoxifen, a drug developed t hrough research funded by the American Cancer Society. During her recovery, she often called the ACS 1-800 number for information and advice.

The ACS Look Good, Feel Better program taught her beauty and makeup techniques to help cope with the loss of her hair and eyebrows. Through the ACS Reach for Recovery program, she learned exercises to help her regain full mobility in her arm.

Years after that victory, a tragedy brought Jenny to Relay for Life of Monrovia: her husband succumbed to pancreatic cancer. The following month, she signed up for her first relay, walking in his name.

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Spring 2010 Sake Tasting The Sake Institute of America, Japon Bistro and Japan Prestige Sake International presents the kick-off of this years’ Sake Season with the unveiling of the long awaited “Spring Nama Collection”. The “Spring Name Collection” features Star Rabbit, Moon Rabbit, Otokoyama, Urakasumi & Gokyo paired with a Chefs’ Choice menu. (Chefs’ Choice of any of the following: Alaskan Snow Crab Tempura, Stuffed Mushrooms, Eggrolls, Dumplings, Skewers, Salmon Cerviche,

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Visions of Japan Flood the Senses at Japon Bistro

By Peter Dills O ver t he l a s t f ive y e a r s I h ave b e c o me f r iend s w it h C la rence ”Koji” Wong, the owner of Japon Bistro in Pasadena.

I have been an observer, taster, fan, advisor, and sometime troubled spirit as I watched a proud man be seared by the realities of the restaurant business.

What I have seen over the years is a sense of unwavering vision in a man that reminds me of our ancestors and the difficulties and determination that eventually made this country great. So, it has been this man and his devotion and unrelenting determination to give Pasadena his vision of a restaurant that has left an impression on this restaurant critic. Japon Bistro is the Japanese Menu at its best, with a Sushi Bar and main dining room that will appeal to the senses of even the most discriminating diner. At Japon Bistro you will encounter a sense of pride that is inspiring. The type of pride of personal responsibility and freshness of product that is achieved the old fashion way. I believe freshness has to be the fundamental element in any great Sushi restaurant and they insure it here. Koji personally drives down to the LA Fish Market at least four times a week to select and buy the fish for the restaurant. You say, impossible, not in this day and age! Koji has the pictures to prove it. Would you rather taste fish from a man that drives down to the docks and takes his time to select the fish he serves his customers, or from a place that has fish delivered to it? I say, Keep

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Over the years Koji has remained steadfast to not become a two for one sushi restaurant and lose the freshness and quality that is his pride. I must admit, a few years ago when business was struggling, I even suggested to Koji, that he go that path, and adapt to the market structure, but Koji was resolute, “No two for one Sushi.” I knew t hat he was drawing a line in the sand. Pride can be a great thing, a needed thing, but could he make his vision last long enough to catch on? I had my doubts!

Koji wasn’t standing still though for he re-invented the restaurant by adding an extensive Sake selection to pair along with his Japon Bistros menu.

If names such as Nigori, Dalginjo, Junmai, confuse you, don’t worry, Japon Bistro has expanded their selection of Sake to a place that owner Koji Wong has

created the Sake Institute of America right in the restaurant. Who said going back to school wasn’t fun! What exactly does that mean for you and me? An incredible selection of sake’s for sure, but also the knowledge that is generously offered. Japon Bistro offers a way to ease into this new sensation.

Yes, Sake Parings, that are available throughout

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Sparkling Sake, and of R e g u l a r me nu i n course you can order from cludes many of the names their regular Sake menu. that you are familiar with: L et’s t a l k about food, Sashimi and Sushi, rib Bistro Mini Crab Cakes eye steaks, tempura and ($8), my recent selection, a variety of noodles.

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Azusa Rejects Vulcan Expansion Following six hours of public comment and presentations by staff, city consultants, and Vulcan representatives on the project, the Azusa City Council voted to not approve a Revised Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and Reclamation Plan for Vulcan’s 270 acre Property. Mayor Joe Rocha and Council members Robert Gonzales and Uriel Macias cast the deciding vote.

One of the main stickling points for the majority of the council boiled down to doubts that Vulcan could succeed in the superior reclamation plan it promised utilizing a questionable micro-benching technique.

Two-foot micro-benches would replace the 40-foot Mayan steps approved under the current plan. The smaller benches would be planted with seeds of native vegetation to reclaim the mined areas “We’ve heard the word superior tossed around on the reclamation that would happen,” said Rocha. “Yet, on the [staff] report, the project area primarily composed of rock, steep topography and thin soil is generally not susceptible to growth… For vegetation cover, standards are 40%. If you go to any school, 40% is an F… For me 40% is not superior reclamation,” said Rocha.

Rocha also questioned Vulcan’s motives for wanting to move its mining operations from the approved

eastern portion of its property with 106.5 million tons of aggregate to the west with 105.6 million tons.

“This has bothered me.

Why would you want to transfer to an area that will give you one millions tons less? In addition you will be spending $40 million to micro-bench the entire area, plus a $1.5 million payment in addition to $500,000 a year, in addition to $75,000 in scholarships. At this point, to me, it makes no sense why you would spend all that extra money when according to the records it’s not going to work,” said Rocha.

“We thank the Mayor and his two colleagues for their thoughtful consideration of the documents before them, said Duarte City Manager Darrell George.

“We concur with their hopes for a better plan for the entire San Gabriel Valley.”

However, Councilman Uriel Macias did join Councilmen Keith Hanks, and Angel Carrillo in approving the Environmental Impact Report on the plan submitted by Vulcan Materials Company to expand its mining operations to 80 pristine acres above Duarte.

C ou nc i l ma n Keit h Hanks was the most outspoken in favor of approving the entire package, warning that if the Council did not approve the plan Vulcan would continue to mine the east side and cut a “V trench” on a currently untouched mountain “that will

be visible from Mountain Cove” and be reclaimed with the larger benching.

“That is the project alternative. That is a much worse visual impact that we will ever see than going to the west and that will be our legacy to Azusa if we say no.”

But “no” a majority of the council said with only Carrillo and Hanks voting to approve the plan.

Prior to the vote, Councilman Macias asked David Donaldson, representing the Vulcan corporate office from Birmingham, Alabama if the Council were to deny the plan would Vulcan be willing to “sit down with us and work on a better plan” that would include “better conditions of approval, better defined financial safeguards, environmental safeguards that are important to us and to our neighbors.” Donaldson answered yes.

Vulcan has a permit from the City of Azusa to mine 190 acres of its 270acre property. It is seeking approval to move its mining operations from the currently approved 80 acres on the east side of its property to 80 acres on the west above Duarte.

In 2008, the Duarte City Council established a $700,000 fund entitled the “Fight Against Vulcan Expansion” fund (FAVE) in response to the anticipated expansion plans by Vulcan and its potential adverse impact on Duarte residents.

Supporters Push Dreier for Legislation Protecting San Gabriel Mountains Continued from the First Page is ticking for legislation to be passed this Congressional session. After legislation is introduced, it requires a Congressional hearing and reviews.

San Gabriel Mountains Forever, a diverse partnership of business owners, residents, faith and community leaders, conservation groups and others have been working to build grassroots support for protect this majestic and heavily visited “backyard” of urban Los Angeles. So far, nine cities have passed resolutions or signed letters of support, and many organizations and individuals are backing the plan.

The goal is to complete the system of existing wilderness in the San Gabriel Mountains and to add new protections for its most critical waterways. San Gabriel Mountains Forever is working to add about 30,000 acres to three existing federal Wilderness areas: Sheep Mountain, Cucamonga and San Gabriel. It is also seeking Wild and Scenic River protections for portions of the San Gabriel River (east, west and north forks), San Antonio Creek

and Middle Fork Lytle Creek.

The San Gabriel range is the landmark feature of the Angeles National Forest. The forest is an irreplaceable natural resource that gives Los Angeles County 70% of its open space and more than onethird of its drinking water. It is also one of the most visited national forests in the country, with millions of annual visitors who hike, fish, hunt, camp, picnic and sightsee among the ruggedly scenic peaks that soar skyward more than 10,000 feet.

Wilderness and Wild and Scenic River protections will protect crucial watersheds, preserve the mountains’ unspoiled beauty, protect species habitat for many rare and endangered species, and conserve outstanding features like the 75-foot San Antonio Falls and some of the best native trout fishing in Southern California.

According to a poll last August, this proposal is strongly supported by 75% of voters in local communities. Congressman Dreier indicated last fall that he would introduce legislation.

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Monrovia Fine Arts Recognizes Scott Ochoa at Black Tie Event Continued from the First Page

efforts as the Recreation Coordinator for City of Monrovia in the Department of Community Services. The reception was held at the Paint-n-Play Art Studio & Gallery at 418 South Myrtle Avenue in Old Town Monrovia. During the Black Tie Event or BTE, where there are no actual black ties were required, there was a a silent art auction, a karaoke singer, a raffle, door prizes, hors d’oeurves, and cocktails galore.

The “Black Tie” Event is the major annual fundraiser for Monrovia Association of Fine Arts. It helps to raise funds

to help MAFA provide programs and sponsor events such as the Palette Grants, Arts Walks, Galleries and the October Art Festival. The Monrovia Association of Fine Arts is an all-volunteer organization with goals to enhance the lives of those within the community through interaction with the arts and to increase the opportunities of the children through art education. The Monrovia Association of Fine Arts is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization. For more info, please call (626) 802-7873 or visit the website www.monroviafinearts.org.

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Magna Voids Contracts with Oak Tree and Caruso Affiliated Continued from the First Page industry.”

Trading praise with the mogul, Ron Charles said, “Frank Stronach has made a huge commitment to the horse racing industry over the years and in particular, to the California race tracks, Santa Anita Park and Golden Gate Fields. I have great respect for Frank and I will contribute however I can to help Frank put California horse racing back on a sound footing. However, I am also looking forward to taking some time off.”

Following Mr. Charles’ departure, George Haines will continue to be the General Manager of Santa Anita Park and Robert Hartman will continue to be the General Manager of Golden Gate Fields.

T he move by M r.

Cha rles comes du r i ng an extremely uncertain time for Arcadia’s Santa Anita Park, which made headlines this week amid rumors that the non-profit Oak Tree racing Association may pull up its stakes and head south to Hollywood Park.

Answers to questions about what’s going on with Santa Anita and the Oak Tree Racing Association’s upcoming fall meet, like so much else in the sport, depend largely on just whom you ask.

Oak Tree is the nonprofit racing association that has leased Santa Anita for fall racing since 1969. It also was host to the 2008 and 2009 Breeders’ Cup World Championships.

But the longstanding relationship between Oak

Tree and Santa Anita may be coming to an end, as Oak Tree may be making a move to Hollywood Park.

After two successful Breeders’ Cup event s, Santa Anita was under consideration as permanent host site of the prestigious racing event.

In keeping with traditions of the sport, an online horseracing news sou rce even publ ished odds regarding the future of the track. Bill Christine, who covered horse racing for 24 years for the Los Angeles Times, wrote Tuesday on horseraceinsider.com that it is “time to bet the future book on the Oak Tree Sweepstakes, also known as the Magna Handicap or The Great Chilling worth-Stronach Match Race.”

According to Christ ine, what will happen between Oak Tree and Santa Anita come fall is anything but certain.

Christine: “I called Tijuana to get the odds: T H AT O a k Tr e e , recently evicted at Sant a A n it a by it s Fr a n k Stronach-led landlord, MI Developments, will move its fall meet to Hollywood Park, and the Breeders’ Cup will run its 2011 races there. 20-1 TH AT Santa Anita and Stronach will seize Oak Tree’s dates and become the host for the 2011 Breeders’ Cup. 25-1 T H AT O a k Tr e e will move its dates to Del Mar, and the Breeders’ Cup, needing a wider turf course than Del Mar’s, w i l l a n nou nce t hat it s 2011 races will be run at Belmont Park. 30-1”

Any takers?

Matters are further complicated by uncertainty surrounding the longterm future of Hollywood Park, as plans made by the Hollywood Park Land Co. to demolish the Inglewood t rack a nd develop t he 238-acre site are moving ahead. Though, according to one representative of the company, those plans are on hold, somewhat ironically, until the economy improves enough to justify the demolition. Until then, the representative said, racing will continue on a meet-to-meet basis.

Hence the relatively favorable odds that Oak Tree will end up running in Inglewood this fall.

Just weeks after Oak Tree thought their lease had been renewed, MI Developments terminated the lease that allows the Oak Tree Racing Association to operate at Santa Anita Park.

M I Development s CEO Dennis Mills spoke with Beacon Media Monday afternoon.

“We wa nt to ma ke Santa Anita work, but we have a real challenge to keep the business sustainable. We are starting from scratch,” he said, referring to the negotiations slated to begin this week.

Arguing that the current business model at Santa Anita needs to be significantly improved, Mills said that he hoped the parties involved could roll up their sleeves and come t o a new a g ree ment.

Mills asserted that the business of horse racing in general needs to be reevaluated and revamped.

A s ked why he be lieved horse racing industry was suffering, Mills cited casinos, satellite wagering, online betting and a dwindling horse population were contributing factors. Mills said that since January, there are 600 less racehorses on the circuit.

On the other side of the sandbags, Oak Tree Director and Executive Vice-President Sherwood Ch i l l i ng wor t h sa id he agreed with many of Mills’ assertions, but challenged the lack of horses, saying that there are a large number of two-year-olds now entering into the fold.

It’s no sec ret t h a t Santa Anita and its recently-restructured parent company are in need of new and larger sources of revenue, and Santa Anita is one place they are looking.

“Under U. S. ba n kruptcy law, you have the opportunity to give the asset a fresh start,” Mills said, “We want to give this asset (Santa Anita) a totally clean slate.”

P r ior t o A pr i l 3 0 , Santa Anita was owned

by Magna Entertainment Corp., which had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization in March 2009. As part of that reorganization, Santa Anita track was transferred to MEC’s parent company, MI Developments. Both companies are owned by Frank Stronach.

After the reorganizat ion M I Development s had essentially 15 days to revise its lease agreements.

While Oak Tree could potentially lose the lease, Chillingworth said he is

hoping for a positive outcome. “We hope [MID] will negotiate with us in good faith,” he said.

According to Mills, t here a re a number of t hings to be discussed in hopes of maximizing profits for the track. He has proposed that racetracks consider fewer racing dates or running more races at night.

According to Chillingworth, the negotiations may last well into midJune. If the lease is not renegotiated, then Oak Tree would have to find another track, likely Hollywood Park or Del Mar. Perhaps hinting at the former, Chillingworth said he believes that the poor state of the Southern California real estate market meant racing would likely continue at Hollywood Park for a few more years.

Arcadia City Councilmen Bob Harbicht and Mickey Segal have written a letter requesting a meet ing wit h St ronach “as soon as possible” to discuss the city’s concerns about actions taken by MI Deevelopments, the parent company of Santa Anita Racetrack . The council is particularly concerned w it h C a na d ia n mog u l Frank Stronach’s dealings with developer Rick Caruso, who plans to build an 800,000 foot shopping mall in the park’s south parking lot.

Last month, Mills said that this deal too would be “re-examined” in an effort to extract more profits.

Caruso has said that he, much like t he A rcadia City Council, hopes to meet with MID officials soon.

Man Arrested, Released in Connection with Maggie Clark’s Death The man who allegedly caused the accident that took the life of 44-yearold Mayflower Elementary School teacher Maggie Clark earlier this month wa s relea sed Monday.

Prosecutors chose not to file charges against him according to officials involved with the case as toxicology reports were not back in time for arraignment.

California Highway Patrol arrested Jeremy Cook, 33, and held him on $75000 bail until Monday when he was released.

The Blur Between Right and Wrong Continued from Page 2 we do in every other crime situation.

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By Judge Bruce F. Marrs When I was a Commissioner in the Santa Anita Municipal Court, my friends and neighbors would regularly ask for my opinion on Judicial Elections. I have always been glad to share my opinions. Those who know me well tell you that I have always had an opinion on everything. Now as a Judge, I am paid to have opinions and make decision.

This is in essence my tout sheet for the June primary elections for Judge. Please bear in mind, that those judges who did not draw a challenge do not even appear on the ballot. In the interest of impartiality I have given not only my own opinion, but also the County Bar Association’s assessment of the candidates as well as the Los Angeles Times’ Endorsements. After each name is the listing title the candidates themselves supplied. The Bar Association gives one of four ratings: Extremely Well Qualified, Well Qualified, Qualified or Not Qulaified. Please do not be misled by these. *The Times Endorsements are noted with an asterisk.* My choices are in bold face.

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Edward J. Nison (Criminal Homicide Prosecutor) - Qualified Kim Smith (Criminal Prosecutor) - Not Qualified Mark K. Ameli (Arbitrator/Mediator/Litigator) - Qualified Kendall C. (Ken) Reed (Attorney/Arbitrator/Meditor) - Not Qualified Chris Garcia (Criminal Prodecutor) - Qualified C. Edward Mack (Criminal Trial Attorney) - Qualified Elizabeth Moreno (Arbitrator/Mediator) - Qualified Randy Hammock (Superior Court Referee)* - Qualified This is a giantic field and there is no huge stand out. I do not personally know any of these individuals. The Times has endorsed Hammock because as a referee, he has already shown that he can handle a courtroom and as a referee in juvenile dependency court he fills a much needed role. He has also indicated that he is willing to continue in this position. Dependency Court has those cases involving unfit parents and/or children at risk in their own homes. It is not a position most people can handle well.

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Soussan (Suzanne) Bruguera (Superior Court Judge)* - Well Qualified Douglas W. Wietzman (Public Rights Attorney) - Not Qualified Judge Bruguera is a good and experienced jurist and there is no reason to replace her.

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Marvin G. Fischler (attorney/Mediator/Arbitrator) - Qualified Laura A. Matz (Superior Court Judge)* - Well Qualified Again the sitting judge has shown that she can do this job and there is no reason to oust her.

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R. Stephen Bolinger ( Juvenile Advocate Attorney) - Well Qualified Valerie Salkin (Gang Prosecutor) - Qualified Tony De Los Reyes (Attorney/Hearing Officer)* - Well Qualified This is a tough one as I do not have a great deal of knowledge about any of these individuals. I chose not to make a recommendation as I do not have enough information.

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Alan Schneider (Gang Homicide Prosecutor)* - Well Qualified Pattricia M. Vienna (Attorney at Law) - Not Qualified Tom Griego (Criminal Prosecutor) - Not Qualified William Mitchell Margolin (Consumer Trial Attorney) - Qualified I have met Schneider and was impressed with him and feel that he will become a good judge. He is also the only one in the field who was rated as well qualified.

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Jim Garbo Baklayan (Civil Litigation Attorney) - Not Qualified Maren Elizabeth Nelson (Superior Court Judge)* - Extremely Well Qualified Judge Nelso had the bad luck to draw one of the high profile divorce cases, Kim Basinger and Alex Baldwin. This may be why she drew a challenge. Yes, I might have handled some things differently, but I was not in the courtroom. In a divorce, there is an adage that if no one is pleased with the whole ruling, it is probably fair.

Again, there is no real reason to replace her.

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POLICE BLOTTERS Monrovia PD Dur ing the last seven day period, the Police Department handled 523 ser vice events, resulting in 10 6 i nve s t i ga t i o n s.

Following are the last week’s highlighted issues and events: Residential Burglary O n M ay 6 a t 3:3 8 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 700 block of West Chestnut on the report of a burglary. The reporting party stated that his government-issued laptop and identification were stolen from his residence while he was upst a irs in t he shower. The suspect entered the house through a window. Investigation continuing.

D r i v i n g Un d e r t h e In f luence - Suspect Arrested O n M ay 8 a t 2:2 7 a.m., an officer was driving east on Duarte Road and noticed a vehicle in front of him swerving on the roadway. He stopped the driver, who appeared to be u nder t he i nf luence. The driver was so intoxicated she could not remember where she was.

The driver was arrested and taken into custody.

D r i v i n g Un d e r t h e In f luence - Suspect Arrested O n M ay 8 a t 2:2 6 a.m., an officer was driving east on Duarte Road a nd not iced a veh icle on the roadway with no headlights during darkness. A traffic stop was conducted. T he dr iver wa s det er m i ned t o be driving while under the influence. The driver was

arrested and taken into custody.

Commercial Burglary O n M ay 8 a t 4:15 a.m., officers responded to a business in the 400 block of West Foot hill regarding a burglary in progress. A witness heard glass breaking and noticed a male subject inside a business. The witness called police, but the suspect had f led prior to of f icers a r r iv i ng. Du r ing the investigation, the officers determined the suspect had picked up the cover of a water meter and broke the glass front door to the business. The suspect checked the register, which was empty, and f led. The investigation is continuing.

Commercial Burglary O n M ay 8 a t 9 :2 7 a.m., an officer responded to a business in the 400 block of West Foothill. A suspect used a piece of concrete to sma sh t he front window of the busine s s a nd m a ke ent r y.

The suspect rummaged through the counter area.

It is unknown if any property was taken. Investigation continuing.

D r i v i n g Un d e r t h e In f luence - Suspect Arrested O n M ay 9 a t 2: 0 3 a.m., an officer observed a vehicle fail to stop for a f lashing red at Ivy and Foothill and stopped the d r iver. Du r i ng t he i n vest igat ion, it wa s de termined the driver was under the inf luence and was arrested.

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C ol l i sion - S u spec t Arrested On May 9 at 3 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the 100 block of East Pomona regarding a traffic collision. During the investigation, the driver wa s det er m i ned t o be under t he inf luence of alcohol and prescription medication. The driver was arrested.

Assault On May 10 at 10:45 a.m., an officer was dispa t c hed t o a ho s pit a l where he contacted the victim of an assault. The male subject had a broken nose as a result of a fight which he said occurred in Monrovia. The subject told him he had been at a party in Monrovia on Almond on Saturday night. He said he got into a mutual fight with another subject. On Monday, he went to the hospital because he was having difficulty breathing. The subject was uncooperative and stated he did not want anything done. He refused to make a report and would not sign a refusal to prosecute.

Ga ng Injunct ion / Warrant Arrests On May 11 at 3:03 p.m., officers responded to a business in the 300 block of West Huntington. Three male subjects in a white Nissan were reportedly drinking and u r i nat i ng i n t he pa rki ng lot . W hen of f icers arrived, one of the subjects was recognized as a gang member who has b e e n s e r ve d w it h t he gang injunction. Another subject, a gang member who had not been served with the injunction, was arrested for a warrant.

The third subject, who is an adult now, had a juvenile, no-bail warrant.

All three subjects were arrested and taken into custody.

f led the residence. An a rea sea rch wa s conducted, but the suspect was not located.

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3. A robber y oc cur red at t he 7-Eleven s t or e lo c a t e d a t 10 0 3 Sout h Ba ldw in a round 2:50 a.m. A male African-American, wearing a black hooded sweat sh i r t , t h reatened t he store clerk by showing him a gun tucked in the waistband. The suspect took cash from the register and f led the scene.

For the period o f S u n d a y, M a y 9 , t h r o u g h S a t u r d a y, M a y 15 , t h e P o l i c e Department responde d t o 97 8 c a l l s f o r service of which 134 required for mal in vestigations. The following is a summary repor t of the major incidents handled by the Department during this period.

Sunday, May 9: 1. Unit s responded to 214 North Santa Anita around 6:14 a.m. in reference to a robbery that just occurred. Two male H i s pa n ic s u s pe c t s , i n t heir 20’s, approached three male victims in the R E I pa rk ing lot. T he v ict i m s were pu nched by one suspect and the second suspect bra ndished a knife and dem a nded money. T he suspects took cash and a wallet and f led on foot.

An area check was conducted and the suspects were later apprehended and taken into custody.

2. Around 6:28 p.m., off icers were ca lled to t he 8 0 0 block of West Hu nt i ng t on reg a rd i ng a d ist u rba nce. I nves t ig a t ion revea led t h a t dur ing a n a rg ument w it h a n ex- boy f r iend , t he v ict i m wa s t h reat ened with a knife. The 27-yea r - old C auca sia n su spect t hen st ole t he victim’s cell phone and

Monday, May 10:

4. Shor t ly before 5:00 p.m., a traffic stop w a s conduc t ed i n t he 300 block of West Hunt i n g t on for a n e qu ip ment violation. Four occupants were contacted and record checks indicated that a 29 -year-old female Hispanic passenger had 3 out st a nd i ng warrants totaling almost $50,000. A search of her purse incident to arrest revea led a bagg ie of lea f y subst a nce resembl i ng ma r ijua na. She was taken into custody without incident.

Tuesday, May 11: 5. An auto burglary occur red in t he 30 0 block of West Huntington bet ween 7:15 a.m. and 7:29 a.m. Unknown su spect (s) ent ered t he u n loc ked veh ic le a nd stole a laptop computer and GPS unit for a reported loss of $1,550.

6. Around 9:00 a.m., a resident ia l bu rg la r y o c c u r r e d i n t he 16 0 0 block of Sout h Tent h.

A neighbor observed a male Hispanic suspect,

i n h i s 2 0’s , leave t he scene on foot. Investigation revealed that the f ront door wa s forced open, rooms ransacked, a nd expensive jewel r y a nd watches were sto len.

Wednesday, May 12: 7. Three DUI arrests were made on this date.

A 31- y e a r - o l d f e m a l e Hispanic driver was taken into custody around 1:27 a.m. at Huntington and Holly; a 61-year-old female Caucasian driver was arrested about 2:28 a .m. a t C olor a do a nd Santa Maria; a 55 -yearold male Hispanic was a r r e s t e d a r ou nd 9 : 2 5 p.m. a t H ig h la nd a nd Foothill.

8. Between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., a resident ia l burgla r y occur red i n t h e 17 0 0 b l o c k o f South Third. Unknown suspect(s) broke a front do o r w i ndow t o g a i n access i nto t he house.

The suspect(s) then stole Rolex watches, gaming station, digital camera, and cash.

Thursday, May 13: 9. A n en forcement stop was conducted on a bicyclist riding on the public sidewa lk in t he 0 0 block of East Foot h i l l at 7:51 a .m. T he 19 -yea r - old m a le H i s pa nic was a rrested for a $35,0 0 0 out st a nd i ng warrant and possession of marijuana.

10. A rou nd 1:3 6 p.m., units responded to StorAmerica, 5630 Peck,

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POLICE BLOTTERS Continued from the Previous Page r e g a r d i n g a c o m me r cial burglary that took place bet ween Apr il 5 and April 24. Unknown suspect(s) cut t he padlock f rom t he v ict im’s storage unit and stole a va r iet y of jewelr y a nd pocket knives for a reported loss of $3,000.

Friday, May 14: 11. A residential burglar y occurred around noon in the 600 block of Arbolada. An Anokia E st ates secu r it y g ua rd heard an audible alarm a nd l a t e r s aw a m a le African-American, 30’s, 5’9”, 180 pounds, jump f r om a ba c k y a r d a nd f led onto Ba ldw in. A side door to t he home w a s fo r c e d o p e n a nd some closet doors a nd drawers were found open. The suspect was not locat ed du r i ng a n area search, and it is unknown at this time if any property was taken.

12 . A r ou nd 9 :41 p.m., dispatch received

a call regarding several subjects possibly removing parts from a stolen Honda veh icle. Un it s responded to the 11600 block of Clark and found the front seats, speakers, and radio were missing f rom t he veh icle. Off icers later d iscovered the stolen front electric seats near a camper, and a 40 -year-old male Cauca sia n wa s cont a ct ed.

He i nd i c a t e d t h a t h e lived in t he camper at the location but did not know how the seats got there. The stolen speakers and radio were found inside the camper, along with glass-smoking pipes a nd mu l t i p l e b a g g i e s of a wh it e c r y st a l l i ne s ub s t a nc e r e s e mbl i n g methamphetamine. The man was taken into custody for receiving stolen property, possession of a controlled substance, possession of paraphernalia, and out standing misdemeanor warrants.

Saturday, May 15: 13 . Un it s respond ed to the County Park a r o u n d 11:17 a . m . i n

reference to suspicious persons by a stolen vehicle. Upon arrival, officers observed two men in the stolen vehicle and a high risk traffic stop wa s made at Hu nt i ngt on a nd S a nt a A n it a .

A 43 -year-old Hispanic was arrested for vehicle t hef t a nd for a $ 5 0 0 0 out st a nd i ng wa r ra nt ; a 48 -year-old Hispanic was arrested for vehicle theft, false identification to peace officer, and a no bail warrant from the U.S. Marshals Service.

14. Loss prevention personnel from Macy’s adv ised t hat t hey had det a i ned a woma n for t heft around 9:50 p.m.

T he suspect selected clot h i ng items a nd a f r y i n g p a n , h id t he m in a shopping bag, and lef t t he s t or e w it hout making payment. A private person’s arrest was made, and a 49 -year-old Viet na mese wa s t a ken into custody for g rand theft.

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D ur ing the week of Sunday, May 9th, to Saturday May 15th, the Sierra Madre Police Department responded to approximately 233 calls for service.

Saturday, May 15th: 9:09 AM- Petty Theft, 200 block East Alegria Ave. A resident reported a fou r foot t a l l A sia n statue was stolen from her backyard. The crime occurred between 8:00 p.m., Friday, May 14, 2010 and 9:00 a.m., Saturday, May 15, 2010. The statue was valued at $300.00.

1:54 PM – Theft from an Unlocked Vehicle, 611 East Sierra Madre Blvd. A wallet was stolen from an unlocked car parked at Sierra Vista Park. The crime occurred between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., Saturday, 5/15/2010. The wallet was valued at $40.00.

Pasadena police officers found the wallet and its content s st rew n across the westbound lanes of Sierra Madre Blvd. west of Michillinda Ave.

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18 May 20 - May 26, 2010 City OF Arcadia Notices NOTICE INVITING BIDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Arcadia is accepting bids to provide paramedic supplies. Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “Quote PA1011-012, Bid for Paramedic Supplies” and shall be sent to the City Clerk of the City of Arcadia, 240 W. Huntington Drive, P.O. Box 60021, Arcadia, California, 91066-6021. Bids are due no later than 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at which time said bids shall be publicly opened.

Copies of the bid may be obtained in the Purchasing Office of the City of Arcadia, 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California, 91007.

Said specifications and bid forms are hereby referred to and incorporated herein and made a part by reference and all quotations must comply therewith.

The City of Arcadia reserves the right to accept in whole or part or reject any and all proposals and to waive any informalities in the bid process, and all bids are binding for a period of ninety (90) days after the bid opening and may be retained by the City for examination and comparison, as specified in the quotation request documents. The award of this contract shall be made by the Arcadia City Council.

CITY OF ARCADIA PURCHASING OFFICE Dated: May 11, 2010 Publish: May 17 and 20, 2010 Other Public Notices NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 10-0015285 Title Order No. 10-8066250 APN No. 8505-014-022 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/28/2007. 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.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed

trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by LORENZO RODRIGUEZ, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE & SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 08/28/2007 and recorded 08/31/07, as Instrument No. 20072037154, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 06/03/2010 at 1:00PM, At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona, Los Angeles, CA at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, 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 and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any of the real property described above is purported to be: 601-603 NORTH LIME, MONROVIA, CA, 91016. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $574,499.28. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks 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. Said sale will be made, in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebted-ness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. If required by the provisions of section 2923.5 of the California Civil Code, the declaration from the mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent is attached to the Notice of Trustee’s Sale duly recorded with the appropriate County Recorder’s Office. DATED: 05/06/2010 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-0194 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone/Sale Information: (800) 281 8219 By: Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. FEI # 1006.96459 5/06, 5/13, 5/20/2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 100013364 Title Order No. 10-8-060973 APN No. 8505-004-016 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT

UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 01/18/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by TOM BLANK, AN UNMARRIED MAN, AND CINDY CRAWFORD, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, ALL AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 01/18/2008 and recorded 01/30/08, as Instrument No. 20080180047, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 06/03/2010 at 1:00PM, At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona, Los Angeles, CA at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, 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 and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any of the real property described above is purported to be: 416 S ALTA VISTA AVE, MONROVIA, CA, 910162704. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $641,908.96. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks 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. Said sale will be made, in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebted-ness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. If required by the provisions of section 2923.5 of the California Civil Code, the declaration from the mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent is attached to the Notice of Trustee’s Sale duly recorded with the appropriate County Recorder’s Office. DATED: 05/04/2010 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-0194 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone/Sale

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Gerald T. Bensene, aka Gerald Thomas Bensene Case Number GP014964: To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Gerald T. Bensene, aka Gerald Thomas Bensene.

A petition for probate has been filed by Christine A. Lehner in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles.

The petition for probate requests that Christine A. Lehner 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.)

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: May 21, 2010 at 8:30 A.M. in Dept A located at 300 East Walnut Street, Pasadena, CA 91101.

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 four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above.

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 the 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: Jonathan D. Primuth, Law Office of Jonathan D. Primuth, 790 E. Colorado Blvd., Suite 790, Pasadena, CA 91101.

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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. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 12/16/2005 as Instrument No. 05 3098796 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: LINDA LEE FISHER, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 06/02/2010 TIME OF SALE: 1:00 PM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE POMONA SUPERIOR COURTS BUILDING, 350 WEST MISSION BLVD., POMONA, CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2605 S MYRTLE AVE, MONROVIA, CALIFORNIA 91016 APN#: 8510-020-007 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any , shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust.

The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $291,729.35.

The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: FORECLOSURE EXPEDITORS/ INITIATORS, LLC 505 NORTH TUSTIN AVENUE, SUITE 212 SANTA ANA, CA 92705 714-277-4845 www.usa-foreclosure. com NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NDEx West, L.L.C. as Trustee /Dated: 05/11/2010 FEI # 1039.01729 5/13, 5/20, 5/27/2010 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File No. 7662.20618 Title Order No. 4064478

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MIN No. APN 5383-024-001 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/01/04. 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 §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 satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust.

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. Trustor(s): Binh Si Banh Recorded: 04/07/04, as Instrument No. 04-0827317, of Official Records of Los Angeles County, California. Date of Sale: 06/03/10 at 1:00 PM Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA The purported property address is: 1801 S BALDWIN AVE, ARCADIA, CA 91007 Assessors Parcel No. 5383-024-001 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 $358,087.60. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid, plus interest. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the beneficiary, the Trustor or the trustee.

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Date: May 7, 2010 NORTHWEST TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC., as Trustee David Ochoa, Authorized Signatory 505 N. Tustin Avenue, Suite 243, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Sale Info website: www.USAForeclosure.com Automated Sales Line: 714-277-4845 Reinstatement and Pay-Off Requests: (866) 387-NWTS THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. FEI# 1002.131012 05/13, 05/20, 05/27/2010.

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$758,000

medITerranean vIlla

$1,490,000

Recently remodeled 4bdrm 3bth w/3994 of living space, manicured grounds, spacious patio/balcony, Koi ponds, custom two car garage, entry way, grand living room, detailed FP, formal dining, gourmet kitchen, cherry cabinetry, travertine tiled floors, custom granite counter tops, 3 master suites and so much more! (H140)

CenTUrY 21 lUdeCke InC (626) 445-0123

s. el monTe

$1,099,000

Ideal small manufacturing, light industrial use property, great for owner/user. Two 3000 square foot buildings which are currently leased. Owner could occupy one while leasing the other. Large 22651 lot affords storage at the rear of the property. Make offers SUBJECT TO INSPECTION. Great location central to freeway access. (C2416)

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Beautiful 3bdrm 3bth home w/2158 living space, family room, CA & Heat, high ceilings, open floor plan, gourmet kitchen, granite counter tops, hardwood flooring, move- in ready and Temple City Schools. (B6033)

TradITIonal one level

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spanIsh revIval

4 Bedroom

monrovIa BUnGalow

Character and charm north of Foothill corner lot. With in walking distance to all of Monrovia’s hot spots. Surrounded by fruit trees, this great home features 5 bedrooms, formal dining area, hardwood floors, recently updated kitchen, separate laundry room and a lot of original built in cabinets for storage. Great opportunity to add some finishing touches of your own to make this a great home. (M270)

$528,000

Completely remodeled 1588 sq. ft., 4 bedroom, 2 bath, central heat and air, private yard and patio, chefs kitchen, Spanish style floors. Turnkey!! (P142)

Original architectural splendor located in Alhambra with high wood beamed vaulted ceilings in the living room, Mission tile fireplace, mahogany plank flooring, French doors with beveled glass, leaded glass chandelier in dining room, many upgrades throughout. State of art kitchen, copper sink, patio with decorative fireplace, beautiful yard. 6000 sq.ft. lot. (M1633)

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$659,000

$1,848,000

This gorgeous Art Deco, custom built home with lots of privacy and seclusion features panoramic city lights views. Lots of glass, living room, dining room and family room all over look the breathtaking views. 4 fireplaces, multiple balconies, Mstr suite, bonus room, beautiful gourmet kitchen with granite counters, wine seller, 2 laundry areas, 3 car garage. (LOT)

CenTUrY 21 earll, lTd. 626-301-1888

Situated on a very large corner lot this Altadena home with it’s lush entry, 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, master retreat, formal living and dining rooms, 2 fireplaces, guest quarters, remodeled kitchen, family room, hardwood floors, large swimming pool & spa with automatic pool cover. (G2440)

$849,000

vIews, vIews, vIews

$ 4 8 9 ,0 0 0

This home features 4 bed/3.5 ba, Custom Fireplaces, French Doors, Imported Stained Glass Windows, Custom Lighting, huge Mstr Suite w/ Retreat & Private Bar, Gorgeous Custom Kitchen and beautiful backyard. Located in a beautiful gated comm. with Pool & Spa. (RIM)

CenTUrY 21 earll, lTd. (626) 301-1888

$679,000

Located in N/E Monrovia with 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, walk-in pantry, hardwood flooring, breakfast counter/bar, formal dining room, detached two car garage, laundry room, lovely patio and backyard. (O1013)

$425,000

Welcome to Monrovia! This charming 1925 bungalow is new from top to bottom, while preserving its character. (5-510)

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$423,000

Hard to find 4 bedroom, located in Duarte with fireplace in living room, 1.5 baths, kitchen/family room combo, inside laundry area, new windows, Laminet flooring in dining area, sliding glass doors in master bedroom opening to private patio & bonus room, two car attached garage. (F3109)

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$420,000

hUrrY! don’T delaY! $315,000 Great Townhome located in La Cuesta Encantada Community. Open

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CenTUrY 21 earll, lTd. 626-301-1888

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new lIsTInG!

This well maintained 4 bed/3 ba features new double-pane windows, new doors and tile floors on first floor. Decorative staircase railing & Security door. Beautiful landscaped yard and private backyard. Good location in quiet neighborhood. (MAS)

LR/w fireplace, dining area, kitchen w/ tile flooring, master BR w/ vaulted ceilings. Private patio area backs up to canyon, w/canyon view. This is one of a very few 3 bedroom condo’s in the La Cuesta.

Association amenities include sparkling pool and club house. 2 car attached garage. Don’t delay, at this price this one will go fast!!! (V368)

$245,000

Great starter for this 2bdrm 1bth home. Large lot Ideal for expansion or RV parking, two car detached garage, long driveway, seller very motivated. (L14030)

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