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Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by Jo Anne Disney and Devette Johnson National

History tells us that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is “considered the formative ﬁgure in the modern ﬁght for civil rights, and his legacy looms large in the work of all those who follow him in his cause.”

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He was born Michael King, Jr. on January 15, 1929. His father, Michael King, Sr. was a pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church in 1931. He was a successful minister and “adopted the name Martin Luther King, Sr. in honor of the German Protestant religious leader Martin Luther.” Later Michael Jr. followed his father’s lead and became Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King was a very educated man. In 1948, he earned a sociology degree from Morehouse College and attend the Crozer Theological Seminary. He was valedictorian of his class in 1951 as well as student body president. Also, he earned a fellowship for graduate study and out of several colleges, including Yale and Edinburgh in Scotland, he chose Boston University. While he was working on his doctorate, Dr. King met

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the love of his life, Coretta Scott and they were married in June, 1953. “In 1954, while still working on his dissertation, King became pastor of the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church of Montgomery, Alabama. He completed his Ph.D. and was awarded his degree in 1955.” Amazingly, Dr. King was on 25

years old. Examples of civil rights are As we hear civil rights freedom of speech, press, being blasted all over the and assembly; the right to news and social media, what vote; freedom from involunis it? According to Cornell tary servitude; and the right University Law School “A to equality in public places. civil right is an enforceable Discrimination occurs when right or privilege, which if the civil rights of an indiinterfered with by another vidual are denied or intergives rise to an action for fered with because of their injury. Remembering Dr. Martin L. King Jr. continued on page 6

DMV Reminds Motorists of New 2016 Laws by DMVca.gov California / Sacramento

Sacramento - With the New Year just around the corner, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) wants to inform the public of several new laws or changes to existing law that, unless otherwise noted, take effect on January 1, 2016. The following are summaries of some transportation-related laws coming into effect. Driving Under the Influence (SB 61, Hill): This law extends the existing Ignition Interlock Device (IID) pilot project to July 1, 2017 for, Alameda, Los Angeles, Sacramento, and Tulare counties. The IID pilot project requires a person convicted of a DUI to install an IID for five months upon a first offense, 12 months for a second offense, 24 months for a third offense, and 36 months for a fourth or subse-

quent offense. The project was originally set to end on January 1, 2016. Traffic Amnesty (SB 405, Hertzberg): Among other things, this law amends the criteria for a person to be eligible for the traffic citation amnesty program. The traffic amnesty program was approved through the 2015/16 Budget Act. A person is eligible for the traffic amnesty program if he or she has not made any payments after September 30, 2015, to a collection program for fines or bail already due. The law also indicates that payment of bail, fines, penalties, fees, or a civil assessment is not required in order for the court to remove the civil assessment of up to $300 against any defendant who fails, after notice and without good cause, to appear in court.

Earbuds or Headsets (SB 491, Transportation Committee): This law, among other things, makes it unlawful to wear a headset covering, earplugs in, or ear-

phones covering, resting on, or inserted in, both ears, while operating a motor vehicle or a bicycle. This prohibition does not apply to persons operating authorized emergency vehicles, construc-

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Around Town by Mavis Hansen Rain, Rain, go away, little Johnny wants to play! Well, it is true that no one likes to get soaking wet when you have to leave home, but, weren’t we glad to see our lawns and gardens get plenty of water? And a free car wash in the bargain! Now that the holidays are behind us and times seem to be back to daily routines, work, school and community activities, many of the clubs, groups and organizations are starting off the New Year with great programs, activities and events. San Gabriel Valley District of Women’s Clubs held their ﬁrst meeting of 2016 on January 8th at the Covina Women’s Club, 128 San Jose Ave., Covina. Annual Reports were turned in from the 27 clubs within the San Gabriel Valley District, including Arts, Communications and Public Relations, Community Improvement Projects, Conservation, Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention, Education, Fundraising, Home Life, International Outreach, Leadership and L.E.A.D.S., Legislation and Public Policy, Membership, Public Issues and Women’s History and Resource Center. All reports will be judged by panels of impartial judges not involved in or members of any of the involved clubs. Awards of First, Second, Third and Honorable Mention will be presented at the San Gabriel Valley District 60th Annual Convention to be held on April 2223, 2016, at the Radisson Ontario Airport Hotel, 2200 Holt Boulevard, Ontario. The Sierra Mar District and the Valley Sunset District of Business and Professional Women will hold a joint Winter Conference on Saturday, January 21, 2016 in a conference room at Almansor Court, 700 South Almansor Street, Alhambra. Registration will begin at 8:30 AM and the meeting will convene at 9:00 AM. The joint conference will be called to order by Sierra Mar District President Mavis Hansen. Opening ceremonies will include introduction of Valley Sunset District President Margaret Prickett and State Greetings from Maryann Wesson, State Personal Development Chairman and Community Involvement Chairman. Maryann Wesson will also be the morning speaker, presenting: “Lean In, Women, Work and the Will to Lead.” Following lunch, State Vice

President Marjory Hopper will introduce the afternoon speaker, Maureen Rodriguez and her program, “Identity Theft and Fraud.” The conference is scheduled to adjourn at 4:00 P.M. Reservations are a must to Membership Chairman Mary Jo Kolakoski at 626-444-5717. DVAC (Domestic Violence Action Coalition) will hold their ﬁrst meeting of this year on Monday, January 18, 2016, 12:00 Noon, at the Covina Women’s Club, 128 San Jose, Covina. If you are interested in helping women victims, survivors and their children and/or the shelters for these women and children you are invited to attend a meeting as a guest/interested community member. There is no charge to attend a meeting and see if you would like to be involved. Reservations are not required. The East Los AngelesMontebello Business and Professional Women have selected Stephanie Ruiz as its “Young Careerist for 2016.” Ms. Ruiz is a coordinator for the DISCOVERY Program at MERCI, which provides services for adults with developmental disabilities, with medically fragile conditions and severe behavioral challenges, in the San Gabriel Valley. Ms. Ruiz was born and raised in Los Angeles, California and received her B.A. in Social Work from California State University, Los Angeles. She has spent three years working with homeless youth, emotionally disturbed teen girls and individuals with developmental disabilities. The Young Careerist/ Professional Program of BPW recognizes an exceptional professional between the ages of 21 and 35 each year. The Young Careerist Award will be presented to Stephanie Ruiz at the dinner meeting of the East Los Angeles-Montebello BPW on Wednesday, January 27, 2016, at Polly’s Pies Restaurant, 1322 W. Beverly Boulevard, Montebello. Social time begins at 4:30 p.m. and dinner to be ordered from the menu at 5:00 p.m. Business and Professional meetings are open to the public and a warm welcome is extended to anyone interested in attending. There is no charge for the program and dinner cost is what is ordered from the menu. For reservations and/or additional information on the Young Careerist Program, phone: 626-307-5650 or Email: lindalwilson@juno.com. Enjoy each day! See you soon, someplace AROUND TOWN

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Student's Corner She Came In Peace On January 8, 2015 at a Donald Trump support rally in South Carolina, Rose Hamid stood amongst a crowd of Trump’s supporters. Rose Hamid is a Muslim woman, and as she wore a hijab and a shirt saying, “Salam I come in peace,” she observed the fervor of Republican ralliers. Rose attended the rally in hopes that people would change their prejudices against Muslims through ﬁrst-hand interactions with her. According to her interview with Buzzfeed, Hamid explained that the

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people she had been able to speak to were delightfully surprised. Many exclaimed that they were surprised to how friendly this woman was. Then, the rally began. When Trump started talking about the Muslim community, people around Hamid started chanting his name to call his attention. Security guards had to ask Hamid to leave, as her presence caused tension and possible chaos. Looking into this event, one should take into account the woman’s intentions. They were, undoubtedly,

pure and good. The surprising amount of prejudice that continues to inﬁltrate our current news continues to bafﬂe me. As the world continues to become more interactive with one another, and as persons migrate from California to the New York Islands, you would hope that diversity is slowly, but surely, coming. Hamid’s courageous attempt at understanding and empathy should be regarded as an act of peace, like she wrote on her shirt. Truly, it is heartbreaking to see the good be forced to go.

Webb'S Rules LIVE A HAPPIER LIFE by Eugene R. Webb

Here’s some suggestions to live a happier life; If married take good care of your husband or wife. Remember others birthdays with their names in a book; Then at least once a week pick it up and take a look. Here’s a wonderful habit that you should learn; Always save at least ten percent of what you earn. Try not to ever make that same mistake twice; It sure won’t make you happy and it’s not very nice.

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Hide an extra back door key somewhere and about; Just in case you should have locked yourself out. Also keep an extra car key in your wallet or in a purse; Locking yourself out of the car can be the worst. Be sure to drink eight glasses of water every day; At least it’s a good habit that I heard a doctor say. Don’t ever quit a job until you have found a new one; No money coming in, is certainly not very much fun. Take a brisk twenty to thirty minute walk every day; It doesn’t matter what you think, alcohol is not okay. Make it a habit to do really nice things for friends; Only lend the books that you never plan to see again. Give at least a year to read the Bible, it’s good to do; However, it just might scare the hell out of you. Do your best to show respect for all living things; Think and pray for others, with happiness it brings.

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He’s Back! CA Chrome Wins the San Pasqual by Annick J. Downhower Arcadia

Sporting new colors, California Chrome conﬁdently entered Santa Anita’s walking ring under cloudy skies on Saturday, January 9. The multiple Eclipse Awardwinning 5-year-old, who

barely missed becoming a Triple Crown champion, returned to California racing for the San Pasqual Stakes after a nine-month layoff. As spectators cheered, Chrome headed to the track with a

spring in his step and went on to defeat seven contenders under an excellent ride by jockey Victor Espinoza. Chrome was the 3 to 5 favorite and Espinoza kept him in a good spot for the 1 1/16 mile, 80th running of the San Pasqual. Longshot Alfa Bird led the way with Chrome content in a nearby second. Espinoza asked Chrome to take-off near the end of the backstretch and the team led from there. Track announcer Michael Wrona proclaimed victorious Chrome “a mature athlete who could take 2016 by storm.” The order of ﬁnish was California Chrome ﬁrst, Imperative second, and Hoppertunity third. Chrome’s new gray, red, and silver racing colors are the result of an ownership change in July 2015. After disagreements regarding Chrome’s race schedule, outspoken owner Steve Coburn sold his interest to Taylor Made Farm. Perry Martin still owns a majority share in the new California Chrome, LLC partnership. The Martins, who preferred to watch the race among the crowd, were ecstatic with the win, as was trainer Art Sherman. The San Pasqual trophy was presented to Chrome’s team by Hall of

Courtesy Photo California Chrome and jockey Victor Espinoza

Fame jockey Lafﬁt Pincay, Jr. Earlier in the day, the ﬁrst 4000 fans at Santa Anita collected a piece of racing history. A 16 x 20 poster portrait of Grand Slam Champion American Pharoah was given as part of the Vox Populi Award. The honor, established in 2010 by Penny Chenery, owner of legendary Secretariat, was awarded to American Pharoah due to his outstanding Triple Crown and Breeders’ Cup Classic wins. Fans

lined up as early as 9:30am for the opportunity to have the poster autographed by Chenery plus trainer Bob Baffert and jockey Victor Espinoza. When asked, Baffert said Pharoah is doing ﬁne at Coolmore Farm, with crowds coming for tours hoping to see the champ. Baffert remarked to Chenery that saying goodbye to American Pharoah after the Breeders’ Cup Classic was “the saddest day.”

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Native Elimination…. Father Junipero Serra is looked upon unfavorably by many Californian Indian tribes for his plan to establish a string of California Missions from San Diego to Sonoma accelerating the demise of California Native American Indians. Diseases, forced labor and murderous treatment by the Spanish colonizers were the primary causes of Native American population reductions. Even though records exist that Spanish soldiers were responsible for much of the abusive actions and murderous attacks, it was Father Serra who most of the outrage was directed towards. The Native Americans living inland in the Sierra Nevada mountain ranges and away from the Mission themselves were thought to be safe from the domination of the Spanish. But other treats to their way life still remained. When the European culture arrived in Alta California in 1769, it was estimated that 300,000 Native Americans were living in the northern California regions. By 1860, only 30,000 remained after the selective elimination of native tribesmen. The change occurred when John Sutter decided to establish a sawmill outside of Sacramento. In 1847, James Marshall, hired by Sutter to build the mill, used a local Maidu guide to ﬁnd a suitable site. The guide took Marshall to the location of the Maidu Indian Village, Collumah, along the American River. Marshall surveyed it and found it ideal as ample water, building materials, food sources and labor forces were located nearby. The labor was in the form of the Maidu tribesmen who made up more than half of Marshall’s work force. Some sources indicate that it was a Maidu worker who discovered gold at the Marshall Sawmill site but whether that is correct or not, it remains that the discovery of gold caused one of the greatest events in world, United States and California history. But it was also the beginning of the end for many Native Americans who made California their home. Thousands of gold seekers stampeded throughout the

Sierra foothills claiming lands that for centuries had been under the care of the Californian Native Americans. Many called for the relocation of local tribes to reservation sites which had been the government policy used on Eastern and Midwest Indians. But California politicians had another outrageous strategy, a strategy to exterminate the California Indian. In 1851, Governor Peter Burnett addressed the legislature in his annual speech and stated “that a war of extermination will continue to be waged between the two races until the Indian race is eliminated, is to be expected.” Within a few years, more than half of the Native Americans in California had indeed been eradicated. Bounties were placed on Indian heads and scalps as ordinances were passed to aid in the reduction of native populations. Other ordinances aimed at forcing Indians into labor as slaves were enacted and unscrupulous men took advantage of legal acts. Eventually children were taken away from their parents, females were sold into prostitution and even whole tribes were sold to wealthy ranch owners to tend to their crops, orchards and livestock. Bounty hunters ﬁled claims with the State of California for expenses incurred to suppress Indian hostilities as a result of tracking them down and the State ﬁled claims of more than $1 Million to be reimbursed by the Federal government for the ghastly acts of the bounty hunters. To the California Native population, the State of California was not golden state, it was a state of survival….

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Come to the Mission DisWe’re so excited trict to celebrate Lunar New to announce a new Year at the second annual and very exciting San Gabriel Lunar New Year part of this year’s Festival on Saturday, Feb. 6 festival, The Genfrom 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Come and celebrate the Year of the Monkey. The event is free and will offer a modern twist Courtesy photo San Gabriel Mission on the traditional Lunar New Year esis Dance Competition. celebration. We’re looking for the best Last year’s inaugural dance crew in the SGV (and festival was a fabulous hit, beyond) so make sure you attracting all different parts and your crew sign up by of the San Gabriel comJan. 29 at www.sglunarnewmunity. This year’s event year.org/genesis. promises to be even bigger Did we mention there’s a and better! There will be cash prize of $1,000?! Plus, food trucks, vendor booths, the crews will be judged by live entertainment, a craft celebrity dancers Rosero beer garden, kids’ activities, McCoy, Aimee Lee Lucas, an art contest, a dance crew Comfort Fedoke Ofﬁcial contest, a chalk art walk and Page, Fresh Redding, Chapmore. kis Dance Studio and Karon

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membership in a particular group or class. Various jurisdictions have enacted statutes to prevent discrimination based on a person’s race, sex, religion, age, previous condition of servitude, physical limitation, national origin, and in some instances sexual orientation. The most important expansions of civil rights in the United States occurred as a result of the enactment of the Thirteenth and Fourteenth Amendments of the U.S. Constitution. The Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery throughout the United States.” See more information at www.law. cornell.edu/wex/civil_rights Dr. King’s civil rights efforts were many and were unwelcomed as he was arrested several times and in 1960 was imprisoned over a traffic violation. John F. Kennedy, a presidential candidate at the time “expressed his concern for Dr. King’s harsh treatment for the traffic ticket,” and soon Dr. King was released. While Dr. King was in jail he wrote in a letter containing some very powerful words, “I cannot sit idly by in Atlanta and not be concerned about what happens in Birmingham, Alabama. Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single

garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.” Dr. King participated in many marches for civil rights and the freedoms that every man and woman are guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States. His famous “I have a Dream” speech was made on August 28, 1963 at the historic March on Washington. He truly believed that “someday all men could be brothers.” Then, on April 4, 1968, while leading a labor strike by Memphis sanitation workers, Dr. King was fatally wounded by a sniper’s bullet while standing on the balcony of his hotel. James Earl Ray was charged with the murder and sentenced to 99 years in prison, where Ray died on April 23, 1998. His widow, Coretta Scott King said of her husband on April 9, 1968, “If you give your life to a cause in which you believe, and if it is right and just, and if your life comes to an end as a result of this, then your life could not have been spent in a more redemptive way. I think that is what my husband has done.” The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. lives on. In 1983, in honor of Dr. King, Congress declared the third Monday of every January Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

The Gamble House in Pasadena Celebrates Milestone 50th Anniversary as a Museum by Susan D. Gordon Pasadena

January 14, 2016 marks the 50th Anniversary of the gift of the Gamble House from the Gamble family to the City of Pasadena and the University of Southern California. The Gamble House is the most complete and best-preserved example of American Arts and Crafts style architecture. The house and furnishings were designed by famed architects Charles and Henry Greene in 1908

for David and Mary Gamble of the Procter & Gamble Company. The house, designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1978, is owned by the City of Pasadena and operated by the University of Southern California School of Architecture. The Gamble House is open for public, docent-led tours and for specialty tours and programs. On January 14, 1966, members of the Gamble family, the City of Pasadena, and the University of Southern California signed a formal gift agreement, and in September of that year the doors of the Gamble House were opened to the public. In the half century since then, The Gamble House has become one of the most beloved premier historic sites in America. A series of celebratory anniversary events will take

place throughout September 2016 including an invitation only dinner for major donors; a fundraising reception to kick-off a new endowment campaign to raise funds to continue to protect the Gamble family’s generous legacy gift to the public with another decade of conscientious preservation; a reception to recognize the contributions of Gamble House docents through the years; an Alumni Day Open House for former Gamble House Scholars in Residence and the USC School of Architecture; and a 50th Anniversary public celebration on Sunday, September 25, with self-paced tours and family-friendly activities and entertainment. Visitors continue to visit, week in and week out, from around the world to marvel Gamble House on page 13

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ACROSS 1. Southern cuisine pie 6. French lake 9. H or O in H2O, e.g. 13. *”Tell ____ I love her” 14. *”A long, long time ____ I can still remember how that music...” 15. Cast somebody there 16. Misbehave 17. St. Louis player 18. First American-born saint, Elizabeth Ann ____ 19. *”Blue jean baby, L.A. lady, seamstress for ____ ____” 21. *”On a dark desert highway, cool wind in ____ ____” 23. Draft pick 24. $10,000, to a judge, e.g. 25. *”You ___ again” 28. *”You ____ me what I am today” 30. Inventor’s right 35. Burden 37. Color of a bruise 39. *”____ is a sound salvation... cleaning up the nation” 40. Bumpkin 41. “Get ____” (1965-1970) 43. *”Isn’t it a ____. Isn’t it a shame” 44. What a taster does 46. 41st or 43rd president 47. 1970s hairdo 48. Fireplace 50. One-pot meal 52. *”I wanna be loved by you, just ____” 53. *”May the road ____ with you” 55. Use a Singer 57. *”Get this party started on a Saturday night, everybody’s waiting for me to ____” 60. *”Just a city boy born and raised in South ____” 64. Killed, as in dragon 65. Go a-courting 67. Dome-shaped dessert 68. *”I’m sitting here, doing nothing but _____” 69. Another word for Tokyo 70. Did not go out to eat 71. Radio genre 72. “Losing My Religion” band 73. Tears violently

DOWN 1. Surveyor’s creation 2. Apiece 3. Pleasingly pretty 4. Dutch island in the Caribbean 5. “I love the smell of ____ in the morning” 6. Porcine fat 7. American Gas Association 8. Found in written series 9. Between ports 10. South American monkey 11. Carbon monoxide doesn’t have this 12. *”It’s raining ____, Hallelujah” 15. Finely cut masonry block 20. Certain tides 22. Chihuahua’s cry 24. *”Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth, ____ I’m happy” 25. *”’Cause, baby, you’re a ﬁrework, come on, show’em what you’re ____” 26. Accustom 27. Historic region in northeastern Africa 29. *”Your lips are movin’, tell me do you think I’m ____” 31. Spanish snack 32. Enlighten 33. TV’s “____ Circus” 34. *”’Cause uptown funk gon’ give it ____ ____” 36. Tiresias in “Oedipus Rex”, e.g. 38. Formerly, formerly 42. *”So take ____ broken wings” 45. *”I’ve got the world on a ____” 49. Charlie Sheen’s diagnosis 51. Man cave’s necessity 54. Waste water pipe 56. What did Jessica Fletcher do? 57. Aquarium organism 58. “Iron horse” track 59. Yamaguchi’s court 60. Accompanied by “gloom”? 61. Bad sign 62. Used when citing a reference 63. Two equal a twenty 64. Scholastic aptitude test 66. “____ to Joy”

Perhaps you just need to take it slowly so as to recoup your energy. Do just enough to keep your conscience clear, but don’t wear yourself out. Get a good book, a cup of tea, then sit on the couch and relax.

Crossword Puzzle solution 01.06.16

Leo You deserve to be on the receiving end of your own gentle touch. Don’t hesitate to turn to others for help if you need to. You might be surprised how mere acquaintances pitch in to lend a hand.

Virgo In case you do any writing or artwork today, it will seem to come from a source outside of yourself. Is this the divine muse you’ve heard others talk about?

Libra Put that book down and get out of the house! You’ve been by yourself long enough; it’s time to start interacting with other people.

Visit all new

Scorpio Your hard efforts to improve your life are ﬁnally showing results. And this is just the boost you’ve needed, as some people set your self-conﬁdence a bit on edge.

Sagittarius No matter at what stage you are, there is always a higher plane to aspire to. Begin now and you can be assured that you will both enjoy the altitude.

Capricorn This is a time of new beginnings. Whether you are aware of it or not, you are more than ready to take on some new challenges.

Aquarius You can’t help but feel gratiﬁed all of your hard work is ﬁnally paying off. Good for you! You have earned every success that is due to come your way

Pisces Today, you crave a little style. Sensible shoes and practical clothes get the boot in favor of fashionable shoes and luxurious fabrics. Expect a payoff as a result of the extra efforts.

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Solution for Sudoku 01.06.16

January 13, 2016

Joe T.’s Scoreboar d By Joe Torosian

I know everyone has something to say about the NFL playoff games this past weekend and the ones coming up, and I do too, but I’m going to mention a few things beyond results and strategy. First, why are the Minnesota Vikings building an indoor stadium? The cold weather is an advantage for the Green Bay Packers, the Buffalo Bills, and Chicago Bears. They should be playing, they should have built, an open-air stadium. Here’s a note for Vikings fans (of which I am not one); they have not been to a Super Bowl since leaving old, outdoor, Metropolitan Stadium. So what does that have to do with us? I think it’s a great testimony about using your environment to your advantage instead of trying to mitigate or run from it. Second, I have never, ever, believed the Packers Aaron Rodgers was a bad quarterback. But, I must admit, there are times I’ve watched him play and thought he might be the greatest quarterback I’ve ever seen. The dude has it all. Third, as I write this column on Monday morning…I predict Hugh Jackson will be named head coach of the San Francisco 49ers. Fourth, the Pro Football Hall of Fame released the list of its 15 ﬁnalists for induction this year. Former Oakland Raiders head coach Tom Flores, a two-time Super Bowl champion, is not on that list. Tony Dungy, a winner of one Super Bowl, is. Five, yes, after all this time as the head coach of the Cincinnati Bengals, Marvin Lewis needs to resign. He’s demonstrated over and over again that he cannot manage his players or his team. It’s time for Cincy, after its ﬁfth consecutive playoff loss, to go in another direction. ***I’m going to put on my Nostradamus hat again and congratulate the Clemson Tigers on winning college football’s national championship. I’ve always been a Clemson fan…sort of. ***Be sure to contact El Monte football coach Joel Sanchez about supporting Edward Dominguez and Roy Barajas in going to Australia to play in the “Down Under Bowl.” The players were selected to represent California in the game this coming June. The

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once in a lifetime event will cost an estimated $6,000 for each player. Mid-Bits (Like Tidbits) ***The El Monte High School alumni baseball game will be held on Saturday, January 23, at the school. The game is set to start at 9: A.M. *** The USC Trojans beat the number seven ranked Arizona Wildcats 103-101 in quadruple overtime Saturday night. “It was one of the greatest games I ever saw,” said El Monte alum Rich Whittington who was in attendance with Mid Valley News photographer Duane Barker. *** “Bugsy Siegel didn’t believe in Las Vegas as much as Johnny Manziel does.”—Dennis Miller*** *** Stay Tuned! I’m going back to Spring Training March 20 through the 26th. I discovered two things after last year’s trip to Arizona’s Cactus League. One, people loved the updates. Two, a whole lot of people were jealous that I got to go. Talk about a win-win. Happy Birthday this week to: 1/14: El Monte alum Marianne (Ness) O’Brien turns young. 1/14: Temple City football alum Josh Willard turns 25. 1:16: Former El Monte offensive lineman Miguel Zarate Jr. turns 29. 1:16: Former Arcadia cornerback/assistant coach Erick Elias turns 31. (If you have a sports birthday you’d like acknowledged drop me a line at the address below) : Contact Joe at: joe@ midvalleysports.com Follow Joe at @joet13b on Twitter Listen to “The Joe Show” every Wednesday (6:P.M.) at: www.midvalleyradio.net Like “The Joe Show” on Facebook.

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Read it & Smile

Wildcats’ Fourth Quarter Finishes Aztecs The Monrovia Wildcats outscored Mark Keppel Aztecs 28-8 in the fourth quarter and went on to beat the Aztecs 57-41 on a Friday night in Monrovia. Monrovia scored just 29 points in the ﬁrst three quarters before nearly equaling that total in the ﬁnal frame. Down 33-29 at the end of three, the Cats went on a 15-2 run to open the fourth for a 44-35 advantage. Jordan Ware, Jayden Scott and Rory Ware all scored seven points in the quarter to lead the charge. Meanwhile, the

by Tim Peterson Monrovia

Aztecs went stone cold making only two field goals in the fourth to seal their fate. Both teams came out frigid early as the first quarter was rife with air-balls, turnovers and miscues. Keppel led 11-9 after one before Monrovia went up 18-16 at the half. The teams fought to a 7-7 tie in the second quarter as they combined to shoot 6 for 26 from the field. Keppel was 3 for 16.The pace and the points picked up slightly in the third as Keppel outscored Monrovia 17-11 to take the

four point lead. The Wildcats were then unleashed in the fourth. Scott took scoring honors for Monrovia with 15 and Tyln Sago had 14. Sago also had a couple big blocked shots including a “Dikembe Mutombo” like swat in the fourth that had the crowd buzzing. Jordan Ware and Kris Johnson were also in double ﬁgures with 13 and 10 respectively. Monrovia improved to 7-8 with the victory while Keppel dropped to 9-7.

Jayden Scott (Left) and Kris Johnson combined for 25 points for the Wildcats. Photo by Tim Peterson

Boys & Girls Basketball Scoreboard

BOYS Tuesday, January 5 Pasadena Poly 61 Rosemead 48 Eagle Rock 70 Sierra Vista 37 McAuliffe 65 Rio Hondo Prep 54 Hoover 56 Arcadia 55 San Gabriel Mission 40 Holy Family 30 Wednesday, January 6 Rosemead 62 El Monte 50 South El Monte 57 Gladstone 39 Gabrielino 69 Pasadena Marshall 39 Arroyo 58 Mt.View 39 Los Angeles 41 Sierra Vista 30 Blair 75 Baldwin Park 65 Northview 63 Duarte 55 San Marino 52 Alhambra 40 La Salle 52 Warren 32 Thursday, January 7 Bosco Tech 51 Webb 50 San Gabriel Academy 62 Price 53 Friday, January 8 South El Monte 52 El Monte 50

Rosemead 54 Pasadena Marshall 43 Gabrielino 61 Arroyo 54 Bassett 67 Ganesha 62 La Puente 65 Garey 55 San Dimas 62 Baldwin Park 33 Monrovia 57 Keppel 41 Alhambra 67 Temple City 63 Flintridge Prep 76 Rio Hondo Prep 53 Arcadia 67 Glendale 57 Saturday, January 9 Locke 35 Sierra Vista 33 La Salle 54 Horizon 42 La Canada 62 San Gabriel Academy 61

GIRLS Tuesday, January 5 El Rancho 47 San Gabriel 29 Temple City 52 Edgewood 18 Flintridge Sacred Heart 60 La Salle 55 Arcadia 46 Hoover 40 Wednesday, January 6 Westridge 55 Rio Hondo Prep 41 Arroyo 34 Mt.View 28 Gabrielino 56 Pasadena Mar-

shall 24 El Monte 39 Rosemead 24 Baldwin Park 56 Ganesha 32 South Hills 47 Sierra Vista 35 Glendora 80 Monrovia 35 Thursday, January 7 Sacred Heart 35 San Gabriel Mission 22 Eagle Rock 42 San Gabriel 40 La Salle 47 Temple City 39 Friday, January 8 Gabrielino 55 Arroyo 24 South El Monte 51 El Monte 24 Rosemead 37 Pasadena Marshall 26 San Dimas 41 Baldwin Park 25 Covina 44 Sierra Vista 36 Bassett 41 Ganesha 19 La Puente 48 Garey 33 Temple City 31 Alhambra 22 Monrovia 49 St. Lucy 44 Glendale 46 Arcadia 41 Saturday, January 9 Duarte 64 South Pasadena 51 La Salle 67 Vaughn 18

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The Peterson Principle By Tim Peterson

Vontaze Burfict is the perfect example of a guy with million dollar talent and a ten cent brain. And they were both on display Saturday night. A big sack of Ben Roethlisberger and a pick of Landry Jones that appeared to seal the victory for the Cincinnati Bengals was the million dollar talent and the late hit on Antonio Brown that sealed the loss for the Bengals was the ten cent brain. Adam Jones subsequent personal foul was the death knell for Cincinnati who hasn’t won a playoff game in 25 years. It’s just stunning to me how a professional athlete can go brain dead at such an important juncture of the game. It’s nothing new for Burfict who has been called a dirty player dating all the way back to his high school days. Great, he knocked out Brown. But he also knocked his team out of the playoffs. Isn’t winning the ultimate goal? Does Bengal Head Coach Marvin Lewis take any heat here for having Burfict on the field? Burfict was a ticking time bomb all night and needed some time to calm down. At the very least shouldn’t Lewis be accountable for not controlling his team? I have no dog in the fight but you have to feel for Minnesota Viking kicker Blair Walsh. He was on point all day before shanking a potential gamewinning field goal at point blank range. It just shows you that yes, professional players, just like in high school or college, feel pressure. That was the true definition of a choke. There’s no other real explanation. No matter who your team is you have to love the NFL playoffs. The CincinnatiPittsburgh and Seattle- Minnesota games provided more drama in three hours than most sports do in a full season. **With Noel Mazzone leaving UCLA to take over as OC at Texas A&M and Lane Kiffin having revived his career at Alabama, does Kiffin now go to UCLA? Kiffin’s family is still based in Southern California. Just something to think about. **The East-West All-Star game at West Covina on January 30 has been well documented but there is another All-Star game this weekend. This Sunday, January 17 the Inland Valley Classic will take place at AB Miller High School in Fontana. Chino’s Jesse Ceniceros will coach the West

and Kaiser’s Phil Zelaya will coach the East. Kickoff is set for 5:30 p.m. **Back to the Bengals Question: Should Cincinnati HC Marvin Lewis be fired? He has an overall record of 112-95-2 with four Division titles but is 0-7 in the playoffs. Send your opinion on the e-mail below.

Prep Athletic Notes by Sports Staff San Gabriel Valley

Wrestling The Arroyo Knights placed third at the “Arroyo Classic Tournament” over the weekend. Twenty-four teams participated. “Best part of coaching is watching our many sophomores develop along with our seniors and reaching there goals,” says assistant coach Tim Hawkins. The Knights are led by Thien Luu (145-lbs), who is 21-1 on the season and ranked 26th in the state. Carlos Compos (132-lbs) is 21-3. Compos has qualified twice for CIF in his prep career. Others making noise are Ernesto Sotello (152lbs) who is 18-4 and Victor Atherton (106-lbs) with a

19-5 record. Next up for Arroyo is the prestigious “Five Counties Tournament.” ***Week one of Mission Valley League play: Arroyo 75 Mt View 3 Gabrielino 58 El Monte 18 Rosemead 45 South El Monte 35 Sierra Vista Soccer The Lady Dons came back from holiday break with a pair of tough losses. They fell to La Salle, 2-0, last Thursday. The next day they lost to Bishop Amat, 5-2. Sierra Vista is now 112-1 and they open Montview League play this week with Gladstone and Baldwin Park.

Going Down Under El Monte football standouts Roy Barajas and Edward Dominguez have been selected to represent California and play in the “Down Under Bowl” in Australia in June. Lions Head Coach Joel Sanchez is attempting to raise funds to cover the players cost. With air fair, food and board, the cost comes out to $6,000 per player to participate in this once in a lifetime event. For more information about donations, please contact El Monte football coach Joel San-chez at joel. sanchez@emuhsd.org or (626) 444-7701, Ext. 1913.

That's my principle. Tim can be reached at: tim@midvalleysports.com and on Twitter @tspeterson40.

Growing fast! Girls wrestling is becoming a popular sport. Here we see the El Monte wrestling team. Photo courtesy EMHS

The ‘Mid’ Boys Top Ten

The ‘Mid’ Girls Top Ten

Bosco Tech and Gabrielino are still the class of the area but Alhambra has climbed into the discussion with its tough schedule and big wins. La Salle is another school that is gaining steam as we move into the heart of January. On the other end of things Rio Hondo Prep had a bad week with a pair of losses and so did El Monte. The Lions, after getting off to a fast start this season, lost its first two Mission Valley League contests. Eric Tabatabai’s squad remains in the Top Ten by a thread.

Still a week away from getting all the leagues up and running. The Mission Valley League has kicked off and it is interesting to see long time, old school, powers like Arroyo and Rosemead nowhere near this Top Ten but instead we see South El Monte and Gabrielino vying for the top position. One MVL team to watch is Cristine Butler’s Lady Lions at El Monte. Still, Duarte is the cream of the crop, Temple City is playing good ball. Arcadia got a nice win at Hoover, but lost a tough one against Glendale.

1. Bosco Tech: 11-4

1. Duarte: 13-2

2. Gabrielino: 13-3

3. Gabrielino: 10-4

3. Alhambra: 9-7

2. South El Monte:

4. La Salle: 10-5

10-4

5. Temple City: 11-5 6. Rio Hondo Prep: 11-3 7. Arroyo: 8-8 8. Monrovia: 8-8 9. El Monte: 9-9 10. San Gabriel Academy: 7-5

IS NOW ON TWITTER! 4. Temple City: 10-6 @midvalley_news

5. Arcadia: 9-6

6. Rio Hondo Prep: 7-2

7-6 Also, look out for a 8.7. ElSanMonte: Gabriel: 7-9 special sports section 9. Monrovia: 7-10 10. Bassett: 4-3 coming soon.

September January 13, 30, 2016 2015

South El Monte / El Monte Girl’s Softball Age’s 6 - 16 years

Lil Miss Division: 6 -8 years Minor Division : 9 -10 years Major Division : 11 - 12 years Junior Division: 13 - 14 years Senior Division: 15 - 16 years

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Sign-up’s Early sign-up Fee: $75 Jan. 9th, 16th, 23rd ( 2016) Jan. 20th - 23rd Fee: $100 High School Players, welcomed.

Location : New Temple Park 1450 Lidcomb, So. El Monte, CA For more information contact : Joe Morales at 626.617.9466 Note : If you are playing High School softball, you are eligible to play until your season is completed. But you must sign up on the date’s posted.

Metro Briefs

SAN GABRIEL VALLEY

Regional Connector Project Closures If you work or live in Downtown LA, please note that the Gold Line Little Tokyo/Arts District Station is closed for track relocation. A free bus shuttle takes passengers between Union Station, Little Tokyo/Arts District and Pico/Aliso Stations. Plan ahead to avoid delays. For more information on closures in the Downtown LA area, visit metro.net/regionalconnector. Heads Up! Watch for Trains Metro Rail’s Foothill and Expo Line extensions are one step closer to opening as train testing continues. The Foothill Extension Project will extend Gold Line service with six new stations from Pasadena to Azusa, and the Expo Line Phase II Project will extend Expo Line service with seven new stations from Culver City to Santa Monica. Each extension is scheduled to open in 2016. Learn more at metro.net.

violations, accidents, driver license suspensions, revocations, and other actions taken against the driving privilege. The DMV’s EPN program provides employers and regulatory agencies with a means of promoting driver safety through the ongoing review of driver records. California New Motor Voter Program (AB 1461, Gonzalez), creates an automatic voter registration process for qualified individuals who apply for a driver license or identification card, or submit a change of address to the DMV. The law will require that DMV implement the New Motor Voter Act no later than one year after the Secretary of State certifies all of the following: the state has a statewide voter registration database that complies with the requirements of the federal Help America Vote Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. Section 20901 et seq.), the Legislature, has appropriated the funds necessary for the Secretary of State and DMV to implement and maintain the program, and the Secretary of State has adopted regulations to implement the law. California Residency Requirement (AB 1465, Gordon): This law will require an applicant for an original driver license or identification card to provide proof of California state residency, starting July 1, 2016 and it will bring DMV into compliance with a federal law requirement. The DMV will need to adopt regulations relating to the procedures for verifying that the applicant is a California resident. For complete information on chaptered bills enacted in 2015, please refer to the California Legislative Counsel website http://leginfo. legislature.ca.gov/

by CEO, Habib F. Balian San Gabriel Valley

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ment, and authorizes cities and counties to regulate their use. It also makes it a crime to operate an electrically motorized board while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. In addition, the law limits the board’s operation to individuals 16 years or older, requires operators to wear a bicycle helmet, wear safety equipment to increase visibility at night, and limits their operation to roads with a speed limit of 35 miles per hour or less. A conviction for violating this law is punishable by a fine of up $250. Electric Bicycles (AB 1096, Chiu): This law adds an entirely new definition of an electric bicycle to the California Vehicle Code. An electric bicycle is defined as a bicycle with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts. The law creates three classes of electric bicycles. Manufacturers will also need to certify the electric bicycles comply with specified requirements. Electric bicycle riders will be able to use roads similar to other bicycle riders, while providing a measure of local control if safety concerns arise on specific paths or public trails. Transportation Network Companies (AB 1422, Cooper): This new law requires a transportation network company (TNC) to participate in the DMV’s Employer Pull Notice (EPN) Program. TNCs provide prearranged transportation services for compensation using an online-enabled application or platform, to connect drivers using their personal vehicles with passengers. The program will provide each TNC with a report showing a driver’s current public record, as recorded by the department, and immediate notifications of moving

Foothill Gold Line Update

Metro Bike Hubs Looking for a safe and secure place to park your bike? Metro’s new Bike Hub at El Monte Station is now open. Metro Bike Hubs provide secure bike parking, on-call mechanics and friendly sta=. Additional Bike Hubs in Hollywood and Culver City are set to open in the next year. Visit metro.net/bikehub for more information.

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tion equipment and refuse or waste equipment while wearing a headset or safety earplugs. Pedal-Powered Vehicles (SB 530, Pan): This law expands the definition of pedicab to include a fourwheeled device that is pedal-powered, has a seating capacity for eight or more passengers, cannot travel in excess of 15 miles per hour, and is being used for transporting passengers for hire. This law sets requirements related to local authorization, operator qualifications and training, financial responsibility, accident reporting, safety equipment, and inspections. The law establishes rules and standards for pedicabs that allow passengers to consume alcohol on board, if authorized by local ordinance or resolution Consumer Protection Starter Interrupt Warning (AB 265, Holden): This law requires a “buy-here-payhere” dealer to make certain disclosures and notices to a vehicle buyer when a vehicle is sold with tracking and starter interrupt technology installed. This law also requires advance warning be given to the purchaser prior to engagement of the starter interrupt technology, if the buyer fails to make timely vehicle payments. A “buyhere-pay-here” dealer is defined as a used car dealer that assigns less than 90 percent of their conditional sales and lease contracts to third party lenders; and therefore provide direct financing to car buyers. Electrically Motorized Skateboards (AB 604, Olsen): This law defines “electrically motorized board,” and restricts their operation on public facilities, requires boards to be equipped with safety equip-

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Metro Lost & Found Facility Each month, Metro >nds hundreds of items left behind by people traveling on our buses and trains. If you’ve lost something, it could be at our Lost & Found facility, located adjacent to the Gold Line Heritage Square station. The facility is open Monday – Saturday, 9am – 5pm. Learn more at metro.net/lostandfound.

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New DVM Laws continued from page 1

2015 was a milestone year for the Construction Authority, the San Gabriel Valley corridor cities and stakeholders who have been outspoken supporters of the Foothill Gold Line for more than a decade. The year culminated with more than 4,000 residents and elected officials helping to celebrate the on-time, on-budget completion of the Foothill Gold Line from Pasadena to Azusa. The celebrations followed a year filled with activity, including thousands of safe work hours by our contractors, successful testing of the line, and installation of one-ofa-kind artwork at the six

new stations. The project’s success was the result of an unprecedented partnership between the Construction Authority, Los Angeles County Metro, three designbuild teams, five corridor cities, elected officials at all levels, and others - all of whom now eagerly anticipate revenue operations beginning on March 5, 2016. As Los Angeles County Metro prepares to begin passenger service to Arcadia, Monrovia, Duarte, Irwindale and Azusa, the Construction Authority is focused on making the 12.3-mile Glendora to Montclair segment ready to break ground. Memorandums of Un-

derstanding with the six corridor cities have been put in place over this past year, allowing design and engineering work to begin in earnest; and the Construction Authority is on schedule to issue a request for qualifications for the first design-build contract in late 2016 and to break ground in 2017. This schedule assumes the nearly $1.2 billion in construction funding needed is secured from a sales tax measure for transit and highway improvements being contemplated by Los Angeles County Metro for the November 2016 ballot. Foothill Goldline on page 13

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Mid Valley News TRUSTEE SALE

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-14-651412-CL Order No.: 100726103-CA-MAI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/23/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): EUGENIA JAVANA CATALAN, A SINGLE WOMAN Recorded: 1/31/2007 as Instrument No. 20070205000 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 2/3/2016 at 10:30AM Place of Sale: Near the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza Pomona, California 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $725,861.35 The purported property address is: 11413 ELLIOTT AVENUE, EL MONTE, CA 91732 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 8105-011-103 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one

mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 888-988-6736 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-14-651412-CL . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-6457711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 888-9886736 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-14-651412-CL IDSPub #0099156 1/13/2016 1/20/2016 1/27/2016 MID VALLEY NEWS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY OF EL MONTE MODIFICATION COMMITTEE Hablamos Español favor de hablar con Marcella Magdaleno (626) 258-8626 TO:

All Interested Parties

FROM:

City of El Monte Modiﬁcation Committee

PROPERTY LOCATION:

11142 & 11144 Concert Street/ APN: 8566-008-014 (A full legal description of the property is on ﬁle in the ofﬁce of the El Monte Planning Division

APPLICATION:

Modiﬁcation No. 12-15

REQUEST:

A request to reduce the side yard setback from the required 10’-0” to 5’-3” to demolish an existing substandard carport and construct a new two (2) car garage. The property is located in the R-3 (Medium Density Multiple Family) Zone. The request is made pursuant to Section 17.20 of the El Monte Munici pal Code.

APPLICANT/ PROPERTY OWNER:

Carlos Juarez 11142 Concert Street El Monte, CA 91731

ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION:

Article 19. Categorical Exemptions,- Section 15301 (Class 1 – Existing Facilities) in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 and the CEQA Guidelines, as amended

PLACE OF HEARING:

Pursuant to State Law, the Modiﬁcation Committee will hold a public hearing to receive testimony, orally and in writing, on the proposed project. The hearing is scheduled for: Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2016 Time: 5:00 p.m. Place: El Monte City Hall – City Hall West Conference Room A 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, California

Persons wishing to comment on the environmental documentation or proposed application may do so orally or in writing at the public hearing or in writing prior to the meeting date. Written comments shall be sent to Ivan Galeazzi; El Monte City Hall West; 11333 Valley Boulevard; El Monte, CA 91731 or at IGaleazzi@ElMonteCA. gov. If you challenge the decision in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Planning Division at, or prior to, the public hearing. For further information regarding this application please contact Ivan Galeazzi at IGaleazzi@ElMonteCA.gov or (626)258-8626 Monday through Thursday, except legal holidays, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Published on Wednesday, and mailed on: January 13, 2016 MID VALLEY NEWS

City of El Monte Modiﬁcation Committee Marcella Magdaleno, Modiﬁcation Committee Secretary

NOTICE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2016006699. ORIGINAL FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 986 PHARMACY 2035 S. MYRTLE AVE. MONROVIA CA. 91016 LA COUNTY. Registered Owner(s): J S PARK 2035 S. MYRTLE AVE. MONROVIA CA. 91016 This business is conducted by A CORPORATION. Registrant has not commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name on J S PARK, TITLE; PRESIDENT. Notice – In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 Days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered Owner. A new fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. Effective January 1, 2014, The Fictitious Business Name statement must be accompanied by the affidavit of identity form. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Dean C. Logan, Los Angeles County Clerk. By: Meekie Fisher, Deputy Published The Notice: 1.13.2016, 1.20.2016 1.27.2016, 2.3.2016 MID VALLEY NEWS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY OF EL MONTE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Hablamos Español favor de hablar con Marcella Magdaleno (626) 258-8626 TO:

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PROPERTY LOCATION: 10012 Garvey Avenue Suite No. 4/ APN.: 8103-032 -014 (A full legal description of the property is on ﬁle in the ofﬁce of the El Monte Planning Division) APPLICATION:

Conditional Use Permit No. 17-15

REQUEST:

A request to operate a tattoo parlor offering tattoo services in a 1,120 square foot tenant space in an existing commercial shopping center. The property is located in the MMU (Mixed-Multi Use) zone. The EMMC states that tattoo parlors or body piercing establishments in the MMU, C-3 or less restrictive zones are subject to a Conditional Use Permit.This request is made pursuant to the requirements of Section 17.24.040(57) of the EMMC).

APPLICANT

Zhou Guo 10012 Garvey Avenue Ste. No. 4 El Monte, CA 91731

PROPERTY OWNER:

Alice Kwan P.O. Box 660893 El Monte, CA 91731

ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION:

Article 19. Categorical Exemptions – Class 1, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Qual ity Act of 1970 and the CEQA Guidelines, as amended.

PLACE OF HEARING:

Pursuant to State Law, the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive testimony, orally and in writing, on the proposed project. The hearing is scheduled for: Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2016 Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: El Monte City Hall – Council Chambers 11333 Valley Boulevard, El Monte, California

Persons wishing to comment on the environmental documentation or proposed application may do so orally or in writing at the public hearing or in writing prior to the meeting date. Written comments shall be sent to Ivan Galeazzi; El Monte City Hall West; 11333 Valley Boulevard; El Monte, CA 91731 or at igaleazzi@elmonteca. gov. If you challenge the decision of the City Planning Commission, in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Planning Division at, or prior to, the public hearing. For further information regarding this application please contact Ivan Galeazzi at (626)258-8626 Monday through Thursday, except legal holidays, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Published on Wednesday, and mailed on: January 13, 2016 MID VALLEY NEWS

City of El Monte Planning Commission Marcella Magdaleno, Planning Commission Secretary

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NOTICE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2016007330. ORIGINAL FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: A C LOCK & KEY 10625 E. GARVEY AVE EL MONTE CA 91732 LA COUNTY. Registered Owner(s): J ANTONIO VALLES GANDARILLA 16521 E LAWNWOOD ST. LA PUENTE CA. 91744 This business is conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name on J ANTONIO VALLES GANDARILLA , TITLE; OWNER. Notice – In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, A Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 Days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered Owner. A new fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. Effective January 1, 2014, The Fictitious Business Name statement must be accompanied by the affidavit of identity form. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Dean C. Logan, Los Angeles County Clerk. By: Meekie Fisher, Deputy Published The Notice: 1.13.2016, 1.20.2016 1.27.2016, 2.3.2016 MID VALLEY NEWS

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Mid Valley News NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY OF EL MONTE MODIFICATION COMMITTEE Hablamos Español favor de hablar con Marcella Magdaleno (626) 258-8626

TO:

All Interested Parties

FROM:

City of El Monte Modiﬁcation Committee

PROPERTY LOCATION:

9350 Flair Drive / APN: 8595-003-049 (A full legal description of the property is on ﬁle in the ofﬁce of the El Monte Planning Division)

APPLICATION:

Modiﬁcation No. 42-15

REQUEST:

A request to increase the total permitted signs from one primary and one secondary to three primary signs above the ﬁrst ﬂoor of a multistory building and allow an additional two ground level signs located at the southwest corner of Flair Drive and Telstar Avenue, within Flair Park. The request is made pursuant to Section 17.22 and 17.12 of the El Monte Municipal Code

APPLICANT, PROPERTY OWNER & CONTACT PERSON:

Brian Lim Multi-Investments Associates III, LLC 9300 Flair Drive, Suite 101 El Monte, CA 91731

ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION:

Article 19. Categorical Exemptions – Class 11, Section 15311 (Accessory Structures) in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 and the CEQA Guidelines, as amended.

PLACE OF HEARING:

Persons wishing to comment on the environmental documentation or proposed application may do so orally or in writing at the public hearing or in writing prior to the meeting date. Written comments shall be sent to Rebecca Contreras; El Monte City Hall West; 11333 Valley Boulevard; El Monte, CA 91731 or at rcontreras@ elmonteca.gov. If you challenge the decision in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Planning Division at, or prior to, the public hearing. For further information regarding this application please contact Rebecca Contreras at (626) 258-8626. Monday through Thursday, except legal holidays, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

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at the beauty imbedded in every square foot of The Gamble House. They come to experience what Charles Greene called “architecture as a fine art.” Hailed by the American Institute of Architects as “formulators of a new and native architecture,” Charles Sumner Greene (1868–1957) and Henry Mather Greene (1870–1954) designed houses and furnishings a century ago that established a new paradigm for the art of architecture in the United States. Drawing on the skills of outstanding craftsmen, as well as their own polytechnic training, formal architectural education, and natural artistic sensibilities, Greene and Greene created legendary living environments that were beautiful, functional and modern. The flowering of the Greenes’ careers together was brief and typically benefited a discriminating and wealthy clientele. They produced their most characteristic work between 1906 and 1914, primarily in and around Pasadena. Of their fully coordinated houses with interior furnishings, only the Gamble House survives intact. For more information on the Gamble House and their 50th Anniversary please visit www.gamblehouse.org.

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The Glendora to Montclair project has been identiﬁed as one of the top priorities for funding through the tax measure, and I am encouraged by those who over the past several months have recognized the crucial role this next segment will play in improving mobility and the quality of life for our region. The segment from Glendora to Montclair will offer much-needed relief to the increasingly congested I-210 Corridor (expected to take on the majority of population and job growth in the San Gabriel Valley in the coming decades) and provide direct connections to more than a dozen universities, the Los Angeles County

Rosemead City Hall 8838 Valley Blvd. Rosemead Fairplex, and all of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties via the Montclair TransCenter. Over the coming months, the Los Angeles County Metro board will make crucial decisions about the sales tax measure, including ﬁnalizing the program of transit and highway improvements to be funded through the measure and the timeline for funding each project. With all current indications good that the Foothill Gold Line from Glendora to Montclair will be included in those plans, the Construction Authority is working to prepare the project for the likelihood that the measure will be approved by voters in less than a year. So with the completion of one phase, the next begins. The journey continues.

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Entertainment Corner

Consumer Electronic Show 2016 by Glen Maldonado Las Vegas / National

The CES or Consumer Electronic Show started over 40 years ago and averaged over 170,000 attendees. CES showcases new and renowned technologies. Some companies come here and showcase their tech looking for sponsors and some looking for people to buy their products. This like all other years shows us a window of what is coming this year. Not open to the public, CES host’s new product announcements and it is an international event. This year’s big best of show goes to Chevy Volt EV. The Volt

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is an all-electric vehicle built from the ground up. The Volt delivers more than 200 miles and is priced around $35,000; $30,000 after government incentives. The Nissan Leaf is around $30,000

and is barely capable of 100 miles and the Telsa Model S is capable of 240 miles and cost around $75,000. So the Chevy Volt EV brings balance to the great debacle of electric cars by

The Revenant by Glen Maldonado National

While exploring the uncharted wilderness in the 1800s, legendary frontiersman Hugh Glass (Leonardo DiCaprio) sustains injuries from a brutal bear attack.

When his hunting team leaves him for dead, Glass must utilize his survival skills to find a way back home to his beloved family. Grief-stricken and fueled

by vengeance, Glass treks through the wintry terrain to track down John Fitzgerald (Tom Hardy), the former confidant who betrayed and abandoned him. “The Revenant” is directed by Alejandro G. Inarritu who wrote it as well with Mark L. Smith. Alejandro is known for winning the Oscars last year for directing, writing, and producing “Birdman.” “The Revenant” is another masterpiece that features Leonardo DiCaprio once again earning a nomination for best actor. Will this movie finally be his Oscar? Well we have to see and find out. Tom Hardy gives a notable performance as well but he fails to achieve the greatness that DiCaprio did. The cast is great and delivers a performance almost able to match DiCaprio. The story however fails to achieve the acting. It has some action but not entertaining. Characters are barely developed and the bear scene was the best part of the entire film. Cinematography is amazing and the winter cold is severely felt within your bones. Alejandro did a great job and I was amazed at the visuals. It is definitely Oscar worthy. The movie would have been nothing without Leonardo DiCaprio. “The Revenant” is a topnotch film but fails to deliver a great and compelling story. Grade B+, Rated R

having good mileage for its cost. Another great item at CES is the Owlet. The Owlet are wearable devices that help you monitor your oxygen and heart rate and some more medical informa-

tion. What makes this product special is its intended for babies. There are many new techs out there, but visit the CES website for more information.

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Entertainment Corner

Golden Globes by Glen Maldonado Hollywood / National

The 73rd Annual Golden Globes aired on NBC last Sunday and many tuned in. Ricky Gervais returned as the host. Orlando Bloom, Lily James, and America Ferrera were a few of the presenters this year. Best moments were when Amy Schumer and Jennifer Lawrence came on stage and made fun of themselves. Worst moments were when Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill came on stage and Hill was pretending to be the bear from “The Revenant.” Gervias was an ok host, but nothing special. I do hope he doesn’t come back next year. Tom Hanks introduced Denzel Washington who won the Cecil B. De Mille Award. The Award for best drama went to “The Revenant.” I was hoping Mad Max would win. Best Musical or Comedy went to “The Martian.” I didn’t know that was comedy and neither did

Ridley Scott. Best Actress went to Brie Larson for “The Room” and best actor went to Leonardo DiCaprio for the “The Revenant.” All best actors nominee were great but only one can win. Does this mean DiCaprio has a chance to win the Oscar? We will just have to wait and see. My favorite moment was when Sylvester Stallone won an award for a supporting role in “Creed.” Below is a list of other winners, but for the full list please visit our website at www.midvalleynews.com. Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy: Jennifer Lawrence, “Joy” Best Performance by Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: Kate Winslet, “Steve Jobs” Best Director, Motion Picture: Alejandro González Iñárritu, “The Revenant”

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture, Musical, or Comedy: Matt Damon, “The Martian” Best Motion Picture, Animated: “Inside Out”

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Happy New Year of Music

by Sal Gomez Upland

Welcome to 2016 and the musical horizon is looking as bright as ever. Let’s take a look at what is coming up at a handful of venues in our local communities that are sure to please the most discerning palate. At the wonderful classic Grove of Upland, A Tribute to the music of Santa featuring Robert Sarzo is happening on January 16th. Tickets begin at $20. Over in Orange County, The Grove of Anaheim is welcoming the great Brian McKnight for a night of smooth soulful music. Heading over to Beverly

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Hills the palatial Saban Theater will be featuring fantastic shows. Hitting the stage on Jan 14th is the legendary

band Styx with their catalog of classic rock hits. Following on Jan 16th is a fabulous tribute to the music of Pink

Floyd by the band “Which One’s Pink” bringing the mind bending note for note Floyd music to life.

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