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FIGHT FOR FAIRNESS

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

Guest Opinion ..............................................6

news ........................................................................7 Fight for Fairness Debate over minimum wage heats up one month prior to City Council review — André Coleman

Schiff Takes the Gavel Local congressman to lead House Intelligence Committee — André Coleman

feature ................................................................... 10

Man on a Mission LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva has big — and controversial — plans for the beleaguered department — Justin Chapman

life ......................................................................... 13

Restaurant Review ......................................13 Bulletin .....................................................15

Advice ...................................................... 16 Home .......................................................19

Arts ........................................................................ 21 Into the Night .............................................25 Trax..........................................................26

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WEB EXCLUSIVE Woman Charged With Murder: Homeless person is accused of killing mother of woman who adopted her child ABOUT THE COVER: Photo of LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva by Gary Leonard

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•LETTERS• CHILDREN COME FIRST

Henry W. Longfellow Elementary School teachers are dedicated to our students and community. We are a veteran staff with most teachers having 15 or more years of experience. We feel appreciated by our principal, PTA, volunteers, and community who support us in our efforts to teach our students. We are so thankful for them on a daily basis! However, we do not feel appreciated by our district. Over the last 10 years United Teachers Pasadena (UTP) has had to negotiate tirelessly for any wage increase. Our last negotiations in 2016 ended in fact finding and a vote to strike if necessary. In recent budgets submitted to Los Angeles County Office of Education, there are no monies set aside for teacher salaries for the next three years. PUSD teachers are already amongst the lowest paid in Los Angeles County, and as the cost of living rises, we are essentially taking a pay cut each year. How does PUSD expect to keep teachers and entice new teachers to our district? Since the 2015-16 school year, Longfellow has lost six highly qualified teachers. Most left to other districts for higher pay and others left the profession entirely. Looking forward, PUSD has proposed laying off teachers, increasing class size, and closing more schools. These decisions are not beneficial for our students, and they will definitely not draw highly qualified teachers towards PUSD — which our students deserve! PUSD is in a financial hardship due to its own decision-making and negligent spending. How the district chooses to spend money negatively affects the students, teachers and the community. PUSD is losing enrollment partly due to the negativity in the news. Parents are not rushing to enroll their children in a district that is closing schools and is financially upside down.

Dr. McDonald and the board must put the needs of the primary stakeholders — the children — first! If not, our children will not learn today in order to lead tomorrow. - LONGFELLOW TEACHERS: XOCHITL BAJO, EMILY BRINK, KAI VENABLE, JOANE MURO, CHERYL HINOJOSA, PATRICIA GIBERSON, CAROL PARKER, MELLASON CHIDESTER, MAVIS BROWN, ROBIN ARTIN, GOHAR MURADYAN, ANI KARAPETYAN, TYARA BROOKS, ELENA BROWN, SARAH CLARK, CLAUDIA ARBIZU, YESU BAYMUS, GINA HERNANDEZ, JESSICA PINK, LENA FARRA, MARY SHIMIZAKI

HARD LESSONS Lesson 1: The stock market is mainly a gambling place for the rich and the super-rich. Poor people who get into it, foolishly, will lose everything because the rich and super-rich have highly paid advisers who tell them exactly when to get out. They sell all of their stocks and leave the small investors and poor investors holding the empty bag.

Lesson 2: Computers now do 90 percent of the stock market trades. These computers can execute 10 billion trades in one microsecond. Guess who owns these computers. They are Wall Street companies which, in turn, are owned by the same rich and super-rich in the first lesson. Lesson 3: The computers are programmed to monitor 10,000 factors or more, which the average investor cannot do. They have built-in triggers telling them when to buy or sell. Lesson 4: Trade is a big factor. The so-called trade war between China and the US has been going on for the past 25 years, but most people are too stupid to realize this or too poorly educated to understand. It has been a one way trade war, with China imposing tariffs on many of our products. President Trump tried to impose the same tariffs on Chinese goods and look what happened. Where is the fairness? China is allowed to restrict our products, which they have done for the past 25 years, and the US is not allowed to do the same to them. Total insanity. Lesson 5: The Federal Reserve is another biggie. They make up their own rules, which we are not allowed to see. No one can check on them to see what they are doing and why? Is that fair in a democratic system? I don’t think so. - JOHN JAY VIA EMAIL

DULY NOTED In “Obama Highway,” Jan. 3, Andre Coleman incorrectly identified State Sen. Anthony Portantino as the state senator who represents Eagle Rock. Outgoing State Sen. Kevin de Leon has been representing Eagle Rock, where Occidental College and the dedicated section of the 134 Freeway are located. Portantino represents Pasadena and La Cañada Flintridge. Also, Jimmy Gomez is no longer the assemblyman that represents Eagle Rock. He is now the congressman that represents Eagle Rock. Wendy Carrillo is the assemblywoman that represents Eagle Rock. - KEN WALSH EAGLE ROCK 01.10.19 | PASADENA WEEKLY 5

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•GUEST OPINION• BY LINDA LAROCHE

PENNIES FOR YOUR THOUGHTS THE PUBLISHING GAME MAY HAVE CHANGED BUT THE MOTIVE OF WRITERS REMAINS THE SAME

hen self-publishing assisted by print-on-demand technology became available to the public, it was quickly dismissed as a low-grade alternative to traditional publishing. Established publishing houses feared they would fall victim to this assault, but they still dismissed self-publishing as a vanity fad that would pass. But it did not pass. Self-publishing continued to grow and evolve. Even if only a few hundred copies of each self-published title were sold, that was still hundreds of attempts at stealing readers away from the established order of publishing. In response, big publishers merged and became even bigger, mid-size publishers went out of business, but small presses proliferated, using low-cost business models. When Amazon, Lulu, iUniverse and other platforms facilitated authors to do it themselves, writer associations around the world moved quickly to legitimize this revolutionary movement and bring it into their respective folds. After the first poorly constructed, badly edited, and haphazardly formatted offerings were published, the movement took stock. Professional editors and other middlemen from the traditional industry saw this as an opportunity to replace income lost to being fired by mainstream publishers. Thus, self-published books gained wider appeal and over a short time became better produced as technology improved. Soon e-books came along, leveling the literary playing field even further. With costly paper production and distribution taken out of the equation, e-books could be offered for less than half the paperback price and still retain the same earnings for authors and publishers. The old guard of publishers tried to defend e-book prices, saying they should be equal to that of paperbacks, but that argument lacks weight as long as publishers pay authors the same for either format and then pocket the savings from not having to worry about paper and distribution costs. I self-published a writing guide for my students in 2013 through Amazon, offering it as an e-book. In 2017, I published my first novel as a paperback and chose Create Space, which offered print-on-demand. I used their printing services and distributed it directly from my website with no intermediary. My sights were on promoting and I was elated when I surpassed my break-even goal. Then, a few months ago, I received an email stating Create Space and Amazon would merge in a united platform. The kicker was that I had to place my novel in a market for them to continue printing it on my behalf. No longer was I an individual working in a specialized field. It felt like I was being bullied. This new move raised questions in my mind. What could this merger do for me? What could they possibly offer that I had not done already? I know they set up a smart aggregator to muscle in, offering customers popular titles at bargain prices. So how could a reader find my work amongst an avalanche of new titles? These were their terms: If a book sold for less than $10, I would receive a 65 percent royalty. If it sold for more than $10 the royalty would be 30 percent. My novel sells for $22. In the end, success depends on what value is provided. In the case of Amazon, their original value proposition lay in their ability to provide the largest selection of books, without shoppers having to leave the comfort of their homes. Is that worth giving up the lion’s share of profits? I don’t think so. The writers who formed the vanity movement have now gone mainstream in the form of a more respectable self-publishing movement. Their stories come from a more personal place. Their skill set has had to increase from writer to publisher and marketer in order to remain in the game. Yet, except for a lucky few who will be snatched up by the mainstream, they will remain effective only at selling to friends, family and a small circle of fans, as opposed to selling across international markets in multiple languages aided by large marketing budgets. However, they will be read, and they will add diversity to the literary landscape while the traditionalists retrench to promote only their top lists as competition heats up. How will this all level out? Motive will determine longevity. Few anymore are making money in this game, writing having become more of a hobby than a career. Personally, I hope writers — people who believe divine inspiration and not profit margins guide their fingers across a keyboard — continue investing in their work. ■

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TORNEK TO MAKE SPENDING SUGGESTIONS IN STATE OF THE CITY SPEECH

LOCAL CONGRESSMAN TO LEAD HOUSE INTELLIGENCE COMMITTEE

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MAN WHO SENT RESUME TO ISIS CAPTURED IN SYRIA

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HOMELESS PERSON IS ACCUSED OF KILLING MOTHER OF WOMAN WHO ADOPTED HER KIDS

FIGHT FOR FAIRNESS DEBATE OVER MINIMUM WAGE HEATS UP ONE MONTH PRIOR TO CITY COUNCIL REVIEW BY ANDRÉ COLEMAN

month before the issue is scheduled to come back before the City Council, battle lines are once again being drawn over Pasadena’s minimum wage. Local restaurateurs have been meeting with council members hoping to garner enough support for a pause in the city’s increased pay schedule or a move to the state schedule. Currently, Pasadena’s minimum wage is $13.25 for businesses with 26 employees or more. The state’s minimum wage increased to $12 on Jan. 1 for businesses with 26 employees or more. “We want the city to be in line with the state,” said Gregg Smith, who owns Smitty’s on South Lake Avenue, and Parkway Grill and Arroyo Chop House on Arroyo Parkway. “The state is two years behind Pasadena. They will get to $15 an hour in 2022.” Councilwoman Margaret McAustin said she has been approached by a number of business owners “who are concerned about the impact of the minimum wage increase on their businesses.” McAustin told the Pasadena Weekly she is anxious to see the data that staff is compiling to explain the economic impacts of

the minimum wage increase on Pasadena’s local businesses and workers. The council is scheduled to receive economic impact reports from consultants from UCLA and UC Berkeley later this month. After reviewing those documents, the council could approve an amendment to the local ordinance increasing the wage to $14.25 by July 1, and to $15 next year. Conversely, however, the council could roll it back to match the state minimum wage, said Mayor Terry Tornek, who supports the increased minimum wage at its current level. “The only discussion is do we roll back to the state schedule. Frankly, what they adopted is what we studied and rejected,” Tornek said. “It’s not just the restaurants that have been impacted. Nonprofits and even the city have been affected, but the restaurants have been the most vocal. It’s an important step we took. Glad we are going to have a midterm review. We should do that more often.” The city’s Economic Development Department (EDD) has posted a 10-question survey on the city’s website, focusing on the impacts the minimum wage has had on Pasadena employees. EDD Director

A homeless woman accused of murdering the mother of a woman who adopted two of her children is due in Pasadena Superior Court for arraignment on Jan. 15. Mary Jean O’Connor, 41, is accused of murdering Pasadena resident Jeri Douglas, 75. Douglas’ unnamed daughter adopted two of O’Connor’s children after they were removed from her custody, according to a source familiar with the investigation. It is not known how many children O’Connor has at this time. Authorities responded to a call from Douglas’ daughter on Dec. 17 after she was unable to reach her mother for several days, according to police. When officers entered Douglas’ condominium by force they found her unresponsive and not breathing. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Detectives arrested O’Connor in North Hollywood and transported her to Pasadena, where she was booked for murder. Police said they are still investigating the crime, but acknowledged there was trauma to Douglas’ body. O’Connor has had several encounters with law enforcement dating back to 2006, when she was convicted of solicitation in Long Beach. She first came to the attention of the Pasadena Weekly in 2008, when she was the subject of a four-part series of articles detailing her successful civil court battle against landlords seeking to evict her for having numerous emotional support animals. In 2010, she resurfaced in the Weekly in a series of articles about her battle with Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) over custody of two of her children. One was placed with O’Connor’s parents in Illinois, while the other was adopted by a couple in the Los Angeles area. That series of court battles resulted in at least one arrest for O’Connor due to her missing court appearances. On Dec. 22, 2010, Weekly reporters followed O’Connor as she fled from Pasadena police and DCFS workers in Northwest Pasadena days before Christmas and attempted to hide in Magi Clothing on North Marengo Avenue before she was apprehended. In 2012, O’Connor and Marjorie McNary were ordered to vacate an Altadena property that the owners claimed they were occupying illegally. Officials turned off the water to attempt to convince the women to move out. Deputies claimed the pair may have been the victims of a scam where a con artist rents out a foreclosed or abandoned home. The two women were eventually evicted.

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TORNEK TO MAKE SPENDING SUGGESTIONS IN STATE OF THE CITY SPEECH

FIGHT FOR FAIRNESS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7

BY ANDRÉ COLEMAN

Mayor Terry Tornek will give his annual State of the City Terry Tornek speech at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, at Pasadena High School. The occasion will mark Tornek’s fourth speech as mayor since taking office in 2016. The last two speeches dealt largely with staving off fiscal crisis. Last year Tornek called on voters to approve a three-quarter cent sales tax increase, which passed overwhelmingly in the form of Measures I and J in November. The success of the two measures at the polls provides Tornek with an opportunity to give an update on how that money can be spent. “I’m going to talk about money again,” Tornek told the Pasadena Weekly. “This time I am going to remind people of where we are with availability of Measure I and J funds. I am going to make some suggestions on where we can go. It will be a very different speech than if Measure I had failed.” The City Charter mandates that the mayor present a message to the people in January of each year for the purpose of receiving and considering public suggestions and comments on the city budget prior to its preparation and approval by the council. “I want to make suggestions,” Tornek said. “It’s up to the council to pass things. Once I meet the charter responsibilities of talking about the budget, I will speak to other issues.” Tornek will also talk about state legislation that overrides local ordinances and takes decision-making power away from cities, including Senate Bill 35. SB 35 requires California cities that lack “adequate housing” to streamline their permitting processes. Those cities must approve apartment and condo developments, provided that they comply with zoning laws and 10 percent of the units are affordable, among other requirements. Gov. Jerry Brown signed the bill in 2017 and it took effect in 2018. But the bill was opposed by Pasadena, primarily because it allows developers of projects that meet the guidelines to skip review processes, and advance without public hearings. It also takes away a city’s authority to demand some alterations during the design review process. No housing projects have been submitted to the city that would qualify for the process allowed under SB 35, according to City Manager Steve Mermell. n

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LOCAL CONGRESSMAN TO LEAD HOUSE INTELLIGENCE COMMITTEE BY ANDRÉ COLEMAN

In a move that could lead to headaches for President Trump, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi has named Rep. Adam Adam Schiff Schiff (D-Burbank) Chair of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Schiff, whose district includes part of Pasadena, is one of President Donald Trump’s staunchest critics. The two men have jousted on Twitter and in other media since Trump’s inauguration in January 2017. The House Intelligence Committee is charged with the oversight of the country’s intelligence community. Schiff was sworn into the post on Jan. 4. “Despite the enormity of the committee’s responsibilities — the oversight of 17 different agencies — and the added responsibility of the investigation into the Russian attack on our democracy, I look forward to an invigorated committee that will both provide guidance and authorization to the intelligence community, while also rebuilding internal comity and strengthening the relationship between the Congress and the intelligence community,” Schiff, a former federal prosecutor, said in a prepared statement. Schiff called the past two years of the committee difficult. The committee was split on partisan lines as members investigated Russia’s interference in the 2016 presidential election. The investigation was abruptly closed by then-committee chair Rep. Devin Nunes (R-Fresno) and the Republican majority with a proclamation that there was no collusion between members of the Trump election campaign and the Russians in the election. Schiff and his Democratic counterparts claimed that important documents were not reviewed and several witnesses were not called before the investigation ended. Schiff has indicated he will reopen the investigation. This time the Democrats will have subpoena power. On Monday, Schiff told the LA Times editorial board that Democrats would look into Trump’s private business deals if Special Counsel Robert Mueller opted not to investigate those matters, including a deal to build a skyscraper in Russia that was ongoing during the election. “This year, we must once again rise to meet this immense challenge — and my Democratic colleagues and I pledge to put the nation’s security and our constitutional responsibilities first, and to make every effort to conduct our work in a transparent and nonpartisan fashion,” Schiff said in the statement. n 8 PASADENA WEEKLY | 01.10.19

Eric Duyshart said he hopes the “The council member said they survey will provide the council with were concerned about what they some context. are going to hear from the business “It is a difficult topic,” Duyshart community,” Dreier said. “I didn’t said. “Employers have a strong hear the council member say they opinion on wages and employees were concerned about what they have a strong opinion if their hours would hear from hard working are being impacted or they are families trying to make ends meet. receiving raises.” That worries me.” It was not immediately known In April 2015, Seattle became how many people have taken the the first city to establish a path to a survey so far. $15 minimum wage after nearly two Since the City Council years of discussions and studies. unanimously voted to pass the After that ordinance was passed, increase in 2016, employees and some restaurants increased prices employers have been hit with dire and instituted no-tip policies. circumstances, including rising real Unemployment decreased from 6.3 estate costs and rising prices. percent to 5.2 percent. To make matters worse, many Several restaurants did shut Gregg Smith analysts say the economy could cool down, but those business owners down by 2020. said that the ordinance did not play Local restaurant owners have also been hit with a a part in their considerations and instead associated ban on Styrofoam containers and a statewide plastic location with their decisions. Six months after the straw ban, the latter going into effect on Jan. 1. ordinance passed, officials in Seattle were still issuing Councilman Tyron Hampton said he is looking about 25 permits a month for new restaurants. forward to seeing the consultant’s data. In Pasadena, the minimum wage issue moved “I have met with business owners and employees,” extremely quickly through the administrative process Hampton said. “I asked for the pause so we could get at City Hall. an analysis on the impacts of the increase. I have not The issue first came up in 2014 as part of mayoral seen the data yet.” candidate Jacque Robinson’s campaign. During his Since the ordinance passed, commercial and home successful election campaign, Mayor Tornek said he prices have skyrocketed in Pasadena. According supported the idea of increasing the wage but wanted to Peter Dreier, a local activist and a professor of to wait to examine ordinances passed by the Los political science at Occidental College, some twoAngeles City Council and the Los Angeles County bedroom properties in Pasadena are now renting for Board of Supervisors. over $3,000 a month. After that, several public hearings were scheduled In a previous poll, “Seventy-four percent of the to allow proponents and opponents to make their voters supported a minimum wage increase,” Dreier cases before the council’s Education and Technology told the Pasadena Weekly. “There is nothing that Committee. indicates public opinion has changed.” But local restaurant owners claim they never got That poll, conducted in late September by EMC their chance to make their case on the issue. Research Group, which conducted a similar poll in “We were told we would have a meeting,” Seattle when the issue came up there, also found that restaurant owner Smith said. people opposed exemptions for restaurant owners The increased minimum wage was opposed by and nonprofits. members of the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce. The Results of the poll revealed that 80 percent of council received about a dozen letters from restaurant voters in the city’s affluent District 6 favored a wage owners and officials at local nonprofits also opposing increase. The lowest support was found in District the increase. 7, where Mayor Terry Tornek and Councilman Andy Although leaders with several local nonprofit Wilson reside. But even in that affluent district, nearly organizations supported the $15 an hour increase, two-thirds — 63 percent — said they were in favor of a others did not. Critics claimed the increase would hurt $15 minimum wage. their programs if they had to pay staff more money. In District 4, 78 percent supported the increase, “When the City Council approved the sales tax followed by 77 percent in District 1, 76 percent in increase,” said Dreier, “they didn’t include a sunset District 5, 75 in District 2 and 71 percent in District 3. clause in there and say we are going to reevaluate Dreier said he is concerned about the lobbying it. If they are going to be consistent, they should due to a conversation he had with a council member increase the minimum wage. It’s a question of during the holidays. fairness.” n

THE COUNT

As of Monday, 3,071 days after the war in Afghanistan ended …

2,228

American military service members (0 more than last week) were reported killed in Afghanistan since the war began in 2001, according to The Associated Press.

American aiding ISIS was captured in Syria. According to ABC News, Warren Christopher Clark sent his resume to the extremist group last year.

police officers and 6 others were killed in Baghdad on Tuesday when a car bomb exploded at a checkpoint. According to CNN, ISIS has claimed responsibility.

British Special Forces soldiers were injured in Syria by a missile attack amidst fierce fighting in that region. The soldiers were airlifted by US forces for medical treatment, Reuters reported. — Compiled by André Coleman

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LA COUNTY SHERIFF ALEX VILLANUEVA HAS BIG — AND CONTROVERSIAL — PLANS FOR THE BELEAGUERED DEPARTMENT BY JUSTIN CHAPMAN

ewly elected Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva began his shrievalty Dec. 3 when he was sworn in at East Los Angeles College following a vote counting process that lasted weeks after Election Day in a close race with incumbent Jim McDonnell. As the county’s 33rd sheriff, Villanueva has promised to “reform, rebuild and restore” the Sheriff’s Department. Villanueva, 55, last served as a lieutenant and a watch commander at the department’s Pico Rivera Station. He worked for the department for more than 30 years before retiring in February. Villanueva is LA’s fi rst Democratic sheriff in 138 years and the fi rst to speak fluent Spanish. He was an underdog candidate who defeated McDonnell with 52.8 percent of the ballots cast, ultimately receiving 1.3 million votes in a county of more than 10 million people, according to fi nal results by the LA County Registrar-Recorder/Clerk’s Office. McDonnell, elected in a landslide in 2014, was the fi rst incumbent sheriff to be unseated in an election in LA County in more than a century. McDonnell’s predecessor Lee Baca resigned in disgrace in 2014 and was sen-

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tenced to three years in federal prison in 2017 for his role in obstructing an FBI investigation into corruption and deputies’ abuse of inmates in county jails. Dozens of deputies and former Undersheriff Paul Tanaka were also convicted in that scandal. Baca is currently out of jail while a three-judge panel from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals considers his appeal. Villanueva now says abuse of inmates in county jails “has almost disappeared,” and that the focus should be on inmate violence against jail personnel. After pledging to kick federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents out of county jails, Villanueva’s voter base in the election included Latinos and progressives. At his swearing-in ceremony, he told his deputies that “the success of your career will be determined by how well you serve the community, not the political powers that be. Those days are over. We will not allow any divisive policies from outside LA or California dictate the way we do our job here in California. Our hard-working immigrant families shouldn’t have to wonder if we’re here to protect them or deport them.”

But now some progressive groups and others are concerned about a few of his other positions. For instance, he supports the Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs’ (ALADS) lawsuit to block the release of a list of problem deputies known as the Brady List, which is now before the California Supreme Court. ALADS supported Villanueva’s campaign. He also plans to limit the disciplinary role of two constitutional policing advisers. The LA Times editorial board wrote that Villanueva “has yet to make a convincing case that the real problem facing the Sheriff’s Department was too many deputies facing too much discipline, or that constitutional policing advisers were running amok,” and called on him to reconsider. During his fi rst week, Villanueva removed 18 high-ranking officials from their posts and told 500 other captains, commanders and lieutenants that he’s reviewing whether they will remain in their positions and that they should remove their rank insignia from their uniforms. Villanueva recently spoke with the Pasadena Weekly about his priorities, what he plans to do differently from his predecessors and challenges facing the department. Pasadena Weekly: What are your main priorities as the new LA County sheriff? Sheriff Alex Villanueva: We’re converting our ‘Reform, Rebuild, Restore’ campaign slogan into an actual action plan. The fi rst three days y that I was actually at work … shows you the route I’m taking on that. On Tuesday, we did a leadership assessment for lieutenants and above. ve. We did some leadership training. On Wednesday, we went to jail. We spent nt time doing an assessment of the ICE situation in our county jails and how we’re going to literally kick them out. On Thursday, we were working ng on the issue of body cam deployment. What does it mean to the Latino community in Los Angeles to have a Latino sheriff who speaks fluent Spanish? It’s important for them, and hopefully I can live up to their expectations of me. When any one e group that has someone who’s a representative off that group enter into that leadership position, it’ss always a good day. My mom’s side of the family is Polish,, and I remember when John Paul II became pope, my grandma and my mom were walking a foot taller.. Do you support civilian oversight of the Sheriff’s Department? What should that ideally look like? It has to be a partnership. The [state] constitution lays out that the oversight of the sheriff, per se, is the voters. And then from the operations standpoint, that’s where we’re going to o work hand-in-hand with the oversight commission. I want them to bee informed. I want them to have everything they need to be able to do their ir job effectively so I can make informed decisions based on their input. They hey represent stakeholders throughout the county. How do you plan to reform the county jail system so there is less or no abuse of inmates? It’s not just the abuse of inmates that’s the problem. That has almost disappeared. There are three elements to the problem of violence in our jails: the use of force from our personnel against inmates, the violence of inmate on inmate and the violence of inmates against staff. The outgoing sheriff focused solely on the force against inmates and forgot the other two. So we need to swing the pendulum back to the middle somewhere, where everyone can be in a safe environment in the jails, whether you’re an inmate, a civilian employee or a sworn deputy. What should the Sheriff’s Department’s relationship with ICE look like? They need to do their job and we need to not be involved in their federal immigration enforcement efforts. We want nothing to do with that. Our sole priority is providing public safety for all of LA County’s residents, regardless of immigration status. We have the largest undocumented population in the entire nation within our county, and public safety means the entire public. That includes them.

You had a large progressive voter base in this election, but now some progressives are worried about a few of your positions, such as limiting the disciplinary role of two constitutional policing advisers. Do you still plan to do that, and why is that a necessary step? The individual one in particular that was involved in that, they went way beyond their mandate or their original intent of being constitutional policing advisers. They actually overrode the decisions of our own unit commanders and division chiefs, who are the ones who are imposing the discipline. That was not the intention of the entire program when it was set up. It’s something that looks nice on paper, and people unfortunately bought the idea hook, line and sinker that we were getting advice that was going to somehow put us in a better light in regards to the constitution, but what they did is they actually created a nightmare in terms of violating due process for employees and for the public as well. Now we have to undo some of that damage. Do you still support ALADS’s lawsuit against releasing the Brady List, and if so, do you plan to compile a new list? We want to have a list that’s accurate and fair, for sure. We’re going to use the Brady List as a starting point. We’re going to go through each and every case one by one, but ultimately the list itself is not the end game. The end goal is actually to make sure that those who provide testimony in court, who prepare written reports, who gather and submit evidence, that the process is not tainted or compromised g so someone doesn’t end up being bei wrongfully convicted based on tainted testiTo that end, we’re going to work very hard. mony. That is the end game. T deputy group tattoos? Where do you stand on de a clique or any kind of mentality that goes from II’m m not going to tolerate toler jjust having ink on your body to criminal behavior. That’s not acceptable. We’re looking at all of our options available to make sure that doesn’t happen. The problem with the tattoos and the ccliques is one of unchecked hazing that went on for literally almost two decades. That was an outcome of lite unchecked hazing. There was a failure of supervithat u and a failure of leadership, and we’re working hard sion an resolve that. to resolv Do you see the Sheriff’s Department, under your command, doing anything differently in its relationships mand with municipalities such as Pasadena, as well as wit its role in international relations? it We’re like Grand Central Station for a lot of nations and a lot of the different immigrant groups. We want to have good, working relations with all 88 cities in the county. We provide constant law enforcement services to 42 of them, and we want to enfo make sure we’re always a viable alternative for any city that’s in fi nancial culty with their own police department. We don’t distress or is having difficu want to take any police depar departments away. That’s not our goal by any means. successful, but we’re a fallback option in case they have isWe want them to be successful sues. That happens occasionally, sues occasionall especially when people get into hard fi nancial situations. We can provide a more economical alternative for basic law enforcement services. Is there anything you plan to do differently on the Mitrice Richardson case? I’m very aware of that case, and we’re going to get to the bottom of what happened and what went wrong. I’m not satisfied with what we’ve done to date. The truth and reconciliation process is one of the first things we’re going to be addressing. Can you tell me more about how you were discriminated against in terms of not being promoted in the Sheriff’s Department, and how do you change that culture in the department? For the last almost 20 years, the department has been driven by cronyism. It was a political patronage system. If you didn’t fit the bill or, for example, if you were a minority, you were always limited to a very predetermined role in the organization. No matter what you did, how hard you worked or how much education you had, your future was already predetermined for you with a fi rm glass ceiling. I butted up against that glass ceiling my entire career. I said, ‘This is just unacceptable.’ I think every single employee has a right to play on a level playing field. ■ 01.10.19 | PASADENA WEEKLY 11

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ull house,” the staff at Marugame Udon and Tempura shouted in unison as customers chuckled at the unexpected announcement. While this meant those of us in line to order would have to wait longer to be seated, it did not hinder the excitement of trying their much sought-after bowls of soup. Usually offered at Japanese or sushi restaurants, udon is a type of thick-cut wheat noodle, served in a mildly flavored broth with beef or chicken and vegetables. Unlike ramen and pho, which have largely taken over the dining scene, udon has not had its own rise to fame. Marugame Udon is looking to change that. Located next to McDonald’s in the Glendale Galleria food court, it’s only the third location in the Los Angeles area but among more than a 1,000 restaurants worldwide, mostly outside of the United States. Their quick service approach seems to be working; with customers lining up in droves at the Galleria. Marugame Udon serves its food cafeteria style, where patrons line up, pick up a tray and begin the ordering journey. When I finally visited, a staff member stood at the front of the line and called customers up when there was enough room to seat more. Despite the wait and its small dining area, the line moved more quickly than I expected. There were also enough signs around explaining the proper steps to make one’s way through the line, and friendly staff to further guide in the right direction. Step 1: Order udon Step 2: Wait for cooked udon Step 3: Choose toppings and more CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

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HIKARI SUSHI 2064 Verdugo Blvd. Montrose 818-957-1800 Hikarisushiglendale.com $$ Hikari Sushi in Montrose is open for business to serve you fresh sushi, with a variety of rolls. We are the first All You Can Eat Sushi Restaurant in the City of Glendale. Please join us! We are looking forward to serving you! KABUKI JAPANESE RESTAURANTS 88 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, (626) 568-9310 3539 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, (626) 351-8963 kabukirestaurants.com $$ When you walk into a Kabuki you won’t be overwhelmed with Asian decor and music. What you will encounter is a casual atmosphere with today’s hottest music playing, people smiling and our friendly staff welcoming you through the doors. Look for the Red Mask. Come eat, drink and have fun!

MARGARITA’S 155 S. Rosemead Blvd., Pasadena (626) 449-4193 margaritaspasadena.com $$ At Margaritas Mexican Restaurant, our family has been sharing our authentic Mexican dishes with the wonderful people of Pasadena since 1977. Guests enter our warm, inviting space and leave as family -- with plenty of burritos, tortas, tostadas, fajitas, and more to be had in between! Our dishes incorporate and pay homage to the rich flavors of bustling mercados, corner taquerias, and seaside palapas. So visit us, eat to your heart's content at our mouthwatering lunch buffet, sip on a refreshing margarita, and feel at home.

SHANDONG DUMPLINGS 80 N. Fair Oaks Ave. Pasadena 626-578-9777 227 W. Valley Blvd, 168 A, San Gabriel 626-308-3777 $ Shandong Dumplings is your Reader Recommended Winner for BEST DUMPLINGS in the 2018 Reader’s Poll! We have been a cornerstone in the greater Pasadena community and are well known for our outstanding cuisine, excellent service and friendly staff. Recognized for our modern interpretation of classic dishes and insistence on using only the highest quality, freshest ingredients. Open for Lunch and Dinner daily and until 2am Wed-Sat. 14 PASADENA WEEKLY | 01.10.19

TOM'S FAMOUS FAMILY RESTAURANT 1130 E. Walnut St. Pasadena 626-577-7717 tomsfamous.com $ Please come and enjoy homemade breakfast lunch and dinner all made from scratch and FRESH. Nothing is ever served or made from a can. We pride ourselves as being the cleanest store with the best quality food and BEST service in town. Thank you PASADENA!!!!! TOPS WALNUT 1792 E. Walnut St., Pasadena (626) 584-0244 topsburger.com $ At TOPS on Walnut & Allen, we maintain the original taste from 60 years ago. My father wanted to create food as close to homemade as possible. Our primary goal and focus is on taste, quality, freshness, cleanliness in our service and experienced staff. Most of our staff have been with us for more than twenty years. We invite you to come to TOPS on the corner of Walnut & Allen and taste the difference! Meet our staff and experience what quality service should be. The same quality service that has made us #1.

THE MIXX PASADENA 443 E Colorado Blvd. Pasadena (626) 500-0021 themixxpasadena.com $$ The Mixx Pasadena is a modern bar/lounge/ restaurant with live entertainment 5 days a week. Our menu hits the spot whether you’re in the mood for a savory munchie, a full lunch/ dinner, or a decadent dessert. Come to The Mixx to unwind for happy hour or a lively hangout…we’re the perfect spot!! WE OLIVE 32 E Colorado Blvd Pasadena, CA 91105 626-787-1000 weolive.com/Pasadena $$ We Olive Pasadena features an array of olive oils, vinaigrettes, dips, and other one of a kind flavors and offers complimentary Olive Oil tastings. We now serve lunch & dinner! Enjoy the summer evenings on our We Olive Patio! Happy Hour M – F 3:30 – 7pm! Enjoy cheese and charcuterie and California small patch wine. Shopping for a gift? Check out our wide selection of customized gourmet gifts. Located in Old Pasadena right next to free 90 minute parking. ZELO GOURMET PIZZAS 328 E. Foothill Blvd.Arcadia 626-358-8298 myzelopizza.info $$ It’s the cornmeal crust that makes this pizzeria stand out from the rest. This locally owned establishment’s signature dish is the fresh, corn, balsamic-marinated, oven-roasted red onion pie. Zelo Pizzeria has expanded the dining room to better serve you, so come in and give Zelo Pizzeria a try.

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Step 4: Pay cashier. While it sounds straightforward, I was both surprised at how much I fell in love with the concept and menu options and shocked that it hadn’t made its way to us sooner. Just beyond the glass is the open kitchen, showcasing udon noodles in the making, chicken and meat being cut and cooked, and the staff in constant communication, relaying orders or how many people are in each party and ensuring them there was enough seating available before taking more orders. I immediately knew I wanted to try one of their curry udon dishes, so I went with chicken ($8.70). After choosing my meal, I approached the station for toppings, which consisted of tempura flakes and green onions. At this point, you can also request extras like chicken, beef or a soft-boiled egg for an upcharge. Once they handed over my bowl of goodness, I moved onto the tempura station, arguably both the best and worst part. Best, because it’s tempura, and worst because it was difficult to make a hasty decision in the midst of a long line. I managed and went with chicken ($1.70), sweet potato ($1.50) and asparagus ($1.20). On several occasions when ordering veggie tempura at sushi restaurants, it’s no surprise to receive a vast majority of onion and broccoli, so it was nice to wield the power to choose my own vegetables. Once I paid and had my tray ready to go, a staff member guided me to my seat and pointed toward the table behind me where they offered soy sauce, tempura sauce and a couple of hot sauces. Tempura was fried to perfection and I regretted not piling more onto my plate. Yet, the chicken curry udon is now one of the favorite meals I’ve had as of late. The shredded chicken and tempura

flakes mixed seamlessly into the thick, flavorpacked broth. This time, unlike many of my dining excursions, there was not enough left over to take home. While my curry udon was amazing, their menu item listed as the best seller is the nikutama udon, ordered by a group ahead of me and behind me in line, and a clear favorite on Yelp. It is served in a sweet beef broth and topped with a soft-boiled egg. Other must-try bowls are the spicy chicken udon, which is on the menu for a limited time, and their black tonkatsu udon. All bowls of udon can be ordered in a regular size ($4.50-$9.30) or in a large size ($5.50-$10.30). They also offer a wide array of tasty sides like musubi rice balls consisting of spam, crab meat and inari (fried bean curd stuffed with vinegar flavored rice).Other tempura options include shrimp, fish, pumpkin, and zucchini. Further down the side section are croquettes. While prices vary, items in the tempura area range between $1.10 and $2.60. Marugame Udon’s concept is interesting, but what makes it most fascinating is how the staff works together to ensure they don’t miss a beat. On top of that is how attentive they are to their customers — likely because they have to work in such a small space with high demand, but everyone seemed genuinely happy to help. When I finished my meal and a staff member noticed the slightest hesitation to check where I could leave my tray, he ran over and said, “Oh, I will take that from you.” Not 30 seconds before I walked away, someone else walked up behind him to wipe down the table where I was seated to be ready for the next customer. They’re fast, efficient and friendly, and it’s easy to see why they have been able to expand and succeed so rapidly.

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BRINGING ARTISANS TO PASADENA Pasadena Bead & Design Show features 300 artisan exhibits at Hilton Pasadena Jan. 18-20 The Pasadena Bead & Design Show is bringing artisans from across the country to Hilton Pasadena on Friday, Jan. 18 through Sunday, Jan. 20. The show celebrates handcraft and jewelry design and hosts 300 artisan exhibits of handmade beads, artistic jewelry and gemstones, with many original designs offered for the first time. The show also offers an extensive variety of art clothing, designer accessories, textiles, beading and craft supplies, embellishments, decorative fibers, felted hats, leather, art wear, hand-dyed silks, raku beads, hill tribe silver, antique pearls, tribal textiles, painted linen, hand-tooled leather shoes, eco-dyed clothing, fashion design, polymer clay jewelry, embroidery, and woodblock fabric. Artisans and merchants are chosen by invitation and juried application and include both traditional and contemporary artisans, emerging artists, quality dealers and wholesale suppliers who will showcase the most exciting and unusual handcrafted products. Pasadena Bead & Design Show is the first design show of the year and many new and original products are offered for the first time. The show is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fri.-Sun., Jan. 18-20 at the Hilton Pasadena, 168 S. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena. Admission is $8 advanced tickets, or $10 at the door. Visit beadanddesign.com.

BEHIND THE CURTAIN Masters Series explores myth and magic of making movies at Pasadena Senior Center The winter term of The Masters Series, with the theme “Exploring Motion Pictures,” is from 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays from Jan. 15 to March 5 at the Pasadena Senior Center, 85 E. Holly St., Pasadena. Jan. 15 – Motion Pictures Part I: An Industry is Born. UCLA film historian Jonathan Kuntz will present an illustrated history of American motion pictures with an emphasis on the Hollywood studio system. Jan. 22 – Motion Pictures Part II: An Industry Matures. Jonathan Kuntz will cover the post-World War II era that brought an end to the studio system and ushered in television, the 1970s rebirth of Hollywood, the growth of global entertainment conglomerates and the digital revolution. Jan. 29 – Movie Palaces. Edward Kelsey, president and founder of Historic Building Services Inc., will examine the history and future of the Los Angeles movie palaces. Feb. 5 – The Rise and Fall of Women in Hollywood. Film historian Cari Beauchamp will discuss the early years of Hollywood when women were highly paid stars with good roles, powerful writers and producers. Feb. 12 – Politics and Popular Culture in the Movies. Dana Marterella, an English instructor at Glendale Community College with a specialty in politics and popular culture, will explore the ways social trends and filmmakers’ viewpoints reflect politics and influence what is shown onscreen. Feb. 19 – On Location in Pasadena. Cinematographer Jared Cowan will lead participants through clips and photos of familiar Pasadena places many may not have recognized in famous films, from Gone with the Wind to La La Land. Feb. 26 – Saving Hollywood’s Lost Treasures. Film preservationist and historian Hugh Munro Neely will discuss films of the silent era that are thought to have been lost. March 5 – Topic and presenter will be announced. The Masters Series is open to members of the Pasadena Senior Center. Individual talks are $15 each, or register for the full eight-week term for $105. Nonmembers can try the series by attending their first talk free of charge. To register, visit pasadenaseniorcenter.org or call (626) 795-4331. For more information or to be placed on the mailing list for the spring term of The Masters Series, email AnnieL@pasadenaseniorcenter.org or call (626) 685-6702. n

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STATE OF DENIAL UPTIGHT STUDENT SEEKS EMOTIONAL BALANCE WITH HER WILD CHILD SISTER

Dear Patti, I love my sister Dani, and deep down I know she loves me. There are parts of her that I really like. She can be really nice, attractive and quite humorous. She gives me tips on how to attract boys and has inspired me to change the way I dress and wear my hair. Because of her, I get a lot more compliments. In turn, I’ve helped her learn better study habits, eat healthier and get along better with our parents. Most of the time, however, we argue and bicker. Dani says I act too uptight and grown-up for my age, that all I ever do is study and that I’m never any fun. She thinks I’m way too critical and controlling and is tired of my nagging and scolding. I think she’s way too wild and childlike and needs to grow up. She stays out way too late, doesn’t take school seriously and does what she pleases without thinking about the consequences on others, especially the family. We obviously have different values and viewpoints on how to live, but I want to know from a professional: which way of being is healthier? — Madison Dear Madison, I understand that because you and Dani have such different personalities it may be difficult — but not impossible — to find a balance that will allow you to understand each other better and live together more harmoniously. Imagine that your character is made up of three distinctly different parts which control your behavior and personality. These personality segments are labeled “the child,” “the parent” and “the adult.” If one of these ego states strongly overpowers the other two, disharmony results. To feel happy and at peace, all three need to not only get along but also be free to express themselves. The “parent” ego state contains negative and positive attitudes, much like real parents. On the negative side, an internalized parent expresses feelings through scolding and criticism (i.e., judging oneself harshly for getting an average grade on a test). The positive side expresses feelings of nurturing and protection (i.e., leaving a fun party at a responsible time in order to prepare for an exam the next morning). Whether a person has a predominantly positive or negative parent ego state often depends on the parental models she or he was exposed during childhood. “The “adult” ego state is about the ability to solve problems. This is the intelligent, organized part of a personality. A person with an overdeveloped adult ego state, however, might be perceived by others to be stiff and boring — a product of relying too heavily on logic and lacking emotional and creative expression. An example might be a student who finds it difficult to laugh and be silly among friends or roll around on the grass and play with children or pets. The “child” ego state contains the emotional and creative part of the self which engages in passionate, artistic, musical, spontaneous and fun activities and outlooks. For instance, a great novelist’s imagination depends heavily on an active, healthy “inner child.” An unhealthy child ego state might lead someone to stay up too late, oversleep the next morning and miss school or work. It sounds like your rigid adult or critical parent ego states may be running your life, while your child ego state is underdeveloped. Is Dani correct in thinking maybe you need to play and laugh more? While it’s laudable you’re a conscientious student, it’s equally important to reward yourself on occasion with activities that are fun. As for Dani, it sounds as if she might be allowing her child ego state to take over too often. That may have consequences, especially if it impacts the ability of others to take her seriously. I can’t help but wonder if Dani’s parent and adult ego states are being neglected and ignored. You’re both very different and can either learn from each other or become polarized and have trouble getting along. It’s not necessarily that one of you is healthier than the other but you each need to look at your respective personalities and decide for yourselves what you want to change or not change in order to be healthy and happy. For both of you, negative behaviors can be unlearned and out-of-balance ego states can be changed. It just takes time and willingness to work on it. n Patti Carmalt-Vener, a faculty member with the Southern California Society for Intensive Short Term Psychotherapy, has been a psychotherapist in private practice for 23 years and has an office in Pasadena. Contact her at (626) 584-8582 or email pcarmalt@aol.com. Visit her website, patticarmalt-vener.com. 16 PASADENA WEEKLY | 01.10.19

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ADDRESS ALHAMBRA 413 Westmont Drive 3005 Front Street ALTADENA 549 Punahou Street ARCADIA 2517 El Capitan Ave. 322 North 4th Ave. EAGLE ROCK 4930 Argus Drive 1216 Oak Grove Drive 1111 Glen Arbor Ave. 1163 Lanark Street GLENDALE 905 South Chevy Chase Drive 1900 Montecito Drive 1819 Stanton Ave. 1020 Marion Drive 1162 Winchester Ave. #I 2940 North Verdugo Road #321

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12/20/18 12/28/18

$693,000 $560,000

3 4

1,359 1,140

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12/27/18

$750,000

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1948

$385,000

6/11/02

12/27/18 12/27/18

$1,648,000 $1,071,500

4 3

3,929 1,398 1945

$1,020,000 $265,000

1/6/04 11/1/91

12/20/18 12/28/18 12/28/18 12/28/18

$1,228,000 $830,000 $820,000 $808,000

2 4 2 3

1,300 2,101 780 1,317

1930 1947 1923 1950

$767,000 $122,000 $755,000

1/9/18 11/1/85 4/7/16

12/26/18 12/27/18 12/28/18 12/28/18 12/28/18 12/27/18

$1,650,000 $1,150,000 $925,000 $755,000 $599,000 $460,000

8 5 4 2 2 2

3,254 2,395 2,842 900 1,363 1,011

1945 1937 1988 1962 1980 1972

$277,000

6/15/99

$400,000 $420,000 $415,000

7/18/11 4/1/15 8/21/18

ADDRESS LA CANADA 338 Knight Way 12/27/18 1435 El Vago Street 12/28/18 PASADENA 1400 Lida Street 12/26/18 1818 Navarro Ave. 12/27/18 250 South De Lacey Ave. #408a 12/27/18 676 East California Blvd. 12/28/18 1319 La Loma Road 12/20/18 78 North Arroyo Blvd. 12/27/18 768 North Madison Ave. 12/27/18 2759 Butter Creek Drive 12/26/18 1075 North Mar Vista Ave. 12/20/18 1833 North Summit Ave. 12/20/18 272 Wyoming Street 12/20/18 469 Vista Ave. 12/26/18 1370 East Orange Grove Blvd. #16 12/28/18 52 North Sierra Bonita Ave. #3 12/26/18 SOUTH PASADENA 619 Mound Ave. 12/20/18 1847 Diamond Ave. 12/27/18

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$710,000 $2,800,000

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$1,700,000 $1,180,000 $1,150,000 $1,111,500 $1,109,000 $910,000 $800,000 $785,000 $715,000 $640,000 $565,000 $565,000 $489,000 $249,500

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$1,295,000 $850,000 $958,000 $1,015,000

5/16/07 5/16/18 3/13/13 10/28/05

$820,000 $549,000 $640,000 $220,000

4/2/13 1/31/14 12/21/07 9/1/89

$155,000 $420,000

4/18/01 8/14/14

$347,000

11/21/12

$1,088,000 $640,000

5 2

2,136 1,131

1904 1960

$290,000 $513,000

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SONGWRITER AND CINEMATOGRAPHER CHRISTOPHER LOCKETT CELEBRATES NEW ALBUM AT MATT DENNY’S TUESDAY

WICKED LIT HOSTS READING EVENT AT DARK DELICACIES HORROR BOOKSTORE SUNDAY

COMIC SUPERSTAR KEVIN HART TAKES A DRAMATIC SWING WITH BRYAN CRANSTON IN ‘THE UPSIDE’

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LINEAGE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER SPOTLIGHTS TALENTS OF THOSE WITH PARKINSON’S DISEASE SATURDAY BY CARL KOZLOWSKI

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ealing with a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease can be a daunting challenge to face, since the neurological disease slowly and relentlessly takes away all manner of basic motor skills from those who suffer with it. Yet, for the past eight years, the Pasadena-based Lineage Performing Arts Center has provided an innovative and effective way to manage the disease by hosting movement and memory classes that utilize rhythmic choreography, acting scenes and even fencing to essentially rewire the pathways that their brains use. This Saturday, the Dance for Joy class participants will show off their skills in “The Lineage Follies,” a variety performance showcase that also will feature some top neurologists discussing the condition and how each performance handles it. According to student Amy Carlson, who has spent the past three years in the Dance for Joy program and helped organize the “Follies,” those

insights can provide a greater sense of understanding for participants and audience members alike. “They’re going to watch people perform routines based on what they do in classes every week, and then at the end of the night they will talk about what they saw,” says Carlson. “These are some of the top neurologists in the world, and everyone’s going to get feedback about why what they’re doing is good. It affects not just the people performing, but people in the audience who are making the connection between the effort people are putting in and what the doctors want to see. It’s very rare to get that kind of feedback.” Among the physicians attending are Dr. Michele Pagliati, head of the movement disorder clinic at Cedars Sinai; Dr. Giselle Petzinger, a USC neurologist who also works with the Cedars Sinai Medical Group; and Dr. Michael Jakowec, a neurology professor and researcher at USC. Carlson notes that she met the experts by CONTINUED ON PAGE 22

Free films screen at 1 p.m. on select Fridays at the Pasadena Senior Center, 85 E. Holly St., Pasadena. Friday’s film is “The Great Gatsby” (1974). Call (626) 7954331 or visit pasadenaseniorcenter.org.

ROYAL EXPERIENCE

Rose Queen Louise Deser Siskel and her court visit from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Pasadena Public Library’s Hastings Branch, 3325 E. Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena, sharing their favorite princess stories and recent experiences with the tournament from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday. Kids are invited to come to the event dressed as queens, kings and princesses. Call (626) 744-7262 or visit pasadenapubliclibrary.net.

AFTERNOON CONCERT

A Tuesday Musicale of Pasadena Second Sunday concert features sopranos Coril Prochnow and Samantha Aiko Kim, baritone Eric Castro and Music Director Mary Lou Basaraba performing a variety of arias, including works from “West Side Story,” starting at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Pasadena Public Library’s Central Branch, 285 E. Walnut St., Pasadena. Free. Call (626) 797-1994 or visit tuesdaymusicaleofpasadena.blogspot.com.

GRIM HISTORY

In a Billington Lecture, Benjamin Madley, associate professor of history at UCLA, discusses “An American Genocide: The United States and the California Indian Catastrophe, 1846-1873” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Huntington, 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino. Free; no reservations required. Call (626) 4052100 or visit huntington.org. 01.10.19 | PASADENA WEEKLY 21

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Tournament of Roses Foundation in addition to individual donors. The acting classes, which thus far have focused on Shakespearean monologues in keeping with Elerding’s other role as the head of the Shakespeare Ensemble Theatre, are held at 11 a.m. Wednesdays, while the “everyday movement” classes are at 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Voice lessons are at 1 p.m. Wednesdays, with dance classes at 2 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10 a.m., with no registration required. The classes cater to all skill levels, with participants strongly encouraged to dress comfortably so that movement is easy. “The reason that I wanted to do this show is that first, I wanted everybody in the program to have a goal and give them some excitement,” explains Carlson. “Now we’re preparing for a show, and that’s motivating. Secondly, we wanted to raise funds because a lot of participants are financially strapped due to the fact that drugs and rehab cost money. “I can’t ask for their money, but I can ask them to perform and sell tickets and get others to contribute money, raising funds without reaching into their own pockets,” she continues. “It’s a way to give back to Lineage in a way that they can. Once I learned about PD and started working on it, it became important to get up off your couch having fun and staying healthy. This is one way to drag people off the couch.” n

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speaking at and attending their conferences, and “they’re basically doing a favor back for me.” The “Follies” also take place amid a major transitional period for Lineage, as it is temporarily housed at Pasadena’s First United Methodist Church while awaiting a move to its own new facility this summer. According to Dance for Joy Program Manager Brian Elerding, Saturday’s event is a source of great pride for him and all who are associated with the center. “We have these wonderful students in these creative classes, and they’ve been generating incredible work and it seems like a no-brainer to bring people in to see what they’ve been doing,” says Elerding. “We have four main classes, so you’re going to see a little bit of each class. In acting, you’ll see a couple people with PD doing a scene from ‘Romeo and Juliet,’ and a woman recovering from an aneurysm doing a poem while one of the Lineage company members dances along with her. “There’s going to be several group dances, one just by the Lineage pro dancers and a couple that are a combination of the pro company with members of the class,” continues Elerding. “There’ll be songs, with people singing with live accompaniment. On top of all that are the world-class neurologists coming to speak about what we do and how creativity and community are really powerful for folks with neurological challenges.” The classes are supported by grants from the Pasadena Arts League, Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts, the Parkinson’s Foundation and the

“The Lineage Follies” takes place at 7 p.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church, 500 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. Tickets are $9. Call (626) 844-7008 or visit lineagepac.org.

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

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

Thursday—The Baker’s Dozen of Yale University Friday—Cillian Vallely & Kevin Crawford Saturday—Marlo Wells w/Nery Kim Wednesday—The Wardens Der Wolfskopf 72 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena (626) 219-6054 derwolfskopf.com Fridays—“Night Court” features Deejay Kind Cromang spinning vinyl soul, funk, disco and boogie Edwin Mills by Equator 22 Mills Place, Pasadena (626) 564-8656 edwinmills.com Tuesday—Honey and Blue Wednesday—Dave Askren & Jeff Benedict El Portal Restaurant 695 E. Green St., Pasadena (626) 795-8553 elportalrestaurant.com Fridays—Mariachi México Saturdays—Alanniz Sundays—Mariachi Bella Ice House 24 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena (626) 577-1894 icehousecomedy.com Thursday—Stand-Up All-Stars; Rebels of Comedy Friday—Hollywood Comes to Pasadena; Old School Presents Saturday Night Dynomite; Comedy Madness w/Michael Quu Saturday—Cool Beans Comedy Improv Class; Joey Diaz; Hollywood Comes to Pasadena; Giggles and Gags –CONTINUED ON PAGE 26

SONGWRITER AND CINEMATOGRAPHER CHRISTOPHER LOCKETT CELEBRATES NEW ALBUM AT MATT DENNY’S TUESDAY

hristopher Lockett can often be found schlepping weighty camera gear through remote locations for cable shows or documentaries such as 2012’s “The Typewriter” and last year’s Cambodian landmine-removal chronicle “Until They’re Gone” (both of which he directed). He’s currently working on the second season of “Celebrity Big Brother,” which is substantially less exotic than tramping around a South African nature preserve for “Naked and Afraid XL.” But it enables the Los Feliz resident to sleep in his own bed after a seven-mile commute and devote evenings to his guitar and music. “I don’t think I’d be happy just shooting all the time and not playing music, or vice versa,” says Lockett, who’s celebrating his third album at Matt Denny’s Tuesday. “I’ve shot on five continents now and I’ve always picked up weird instruments; I played about 10 on my second album [2012’s ‘Road Songs for the Restless’]. “In Africa I’ll sit in with people on djembe. I’ll take jaw harps and harmonicas with me and give them away or trade them for things. I’ll ask local people,

‘Hey, this is what I listen to in the States; what sounds like this around here? What’s folk music? What’s your rock ‘n’ roll?’ I usually find it.” He plays jaw harp on “Thunderjaw” and kalimba on “Phalaborwa,” which reminds him of sounds in South Africa’s Limpopo Province. Both instrumentals feature on “Between the Dark and the Light,” the album he made over four days during an intense July heatwave at producer Fernando Perdomo’s Reseda studio. Limned with natural imagery, tracks like “Ashes,” the romantic “Jacarandas” and “Old December” (“Time is only really good/ To whiskey, hurt and wine”) showcase Lockett’s literary sensibility. “Ask the Dust” takes its title from John Fante’s 1939 novel, while “There is a Darkness” borrows lines from French Symbolist leader Paul Verlaine’s “Tears Fall in My Heart”: “Tears fall in my heart/ like rain falls on the town.” “Pretty damned Americanasounding lines for a 19th-century French poet, no?” says Lockett. “Guys like me, built like I’m at your house to move furniture, don’t normally get tagged as

readers of poetry,” he notes with good humor. (Though eagle-eyed viewers of his on-hiatus “Live at Lockett’s” video series may recall poetry on the well-stocked bookshelves backdropping performances by LA artists such as Sunny War and Brian Whelan.) “I love James Dickey. Got drunk once in college, rang him and had a nice chat. He didn’t want to talk about poetry at all; he wanted to talk about guitar and motorcycles instead.” That was before the Virginia native upped sticks to LA in 2000 and earned his master’s in cinematography at American Film Institute. Performing took a backseat until his 2009 self-titled debut album. “When I turned 40, I didn’t have an album out,” he observes with some pride. “I turned 50 in April and now I’ve got three out.” n Christopher Lockett returns to J.C. Hyke’s Songwriter Serenade at Matt Denny’s, 145 E. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15; free admission, though tips to artists are encouraged. Also performing: Alias Means, 2 Ton Bridge. Info: (626) 462-0250. christopherlockett.com, jchyke.com/songwriter-serenade.html

Americana Divas Unite LAUREN SHEEHAN, SUSIE GLAZE SHARE CALTECH STAGE Critically acclaimed vocalists Lauren Sheehan and Susie Glaze and her New Folk Ensemble perform from the great American folk songbook at Caltech Saturday night. Both Glaze and Sheehan share musical influences based in the Appalachian tradition, while offering variety and contrasts. Formerly with her Hilonesome Band, Glaze is an award-winning, powerhouse vocalist, a well-known Southern California artist who has been praised for having one of the best voices in contemporary folk and bluegrass. The native Tennessean has appeared in Roger Miller’s Broadway production, “Big River,” and sings with what’s been described as a deft, technical perfection. Visit facebook.com/thesuzieglazenewfolkensemble. Likewise, Sheehan has been acclaimed for her singing ability and virtuosity on multiple traditional instruments. Regarded as a virtual soundtrack of Americana music, Sheehan been performing for more than 40 years around the country, offering a blend of Irish, American music from the South, jazz, country blues and aspects of Tin Pan Alley. Visit laurensheehanmusic.com. The pair will be performing separate sets then come together for a closing performance. — John Sollenberger Music starts at 8 p.m. Saturday at Caltech’s Beckman Institute Auditorium, 400 S. Wilson Ave., Pasadena. Tickets are $20 for adults, $5 for children and Caltech students. Call (626) 395-4652 or visit pasadenafolkmusicsociety.org.

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Sunday—Dave McNary’s All-Star Variety Show Wednesday—Ice House Open Mic; Wednesday Night Live w/Rudy Moreno

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ALICE WALLACE, Into the Blue (Rebelle Road): HHHH

An engaging and hard-working live performer, the Orange County country artist scores a triumph with this handsomely produced, smartly paced set that complements her dramatic vocal presence and range. Awash in Jeremy Long’s pedal steel, Kaitlin Wolfberg’s violin and Tom Bremer’s tasteful guitar figures, standouts include the hopeful title track, “Santa Ana Winds” (inspired by 2017 wildfires), the dreamy “Echo Canyon,” “For Califia” and the immigration-themed “Desert Rose” — all of which skillfully evoke the Golden State’s landscape and challenges along with its musical heritage. A keeper. Release party at No Name in Hollywood Thursday, Jan. 17. Alicewallace.com

THE DELINES, The Imperial (El Cortez): HHHH

Following a three-year delay caused by frontwoman Amy Boone’s recovery from a severe car accident, the Portland band’s sophomore album reunites the sultry singer with guitarist/songwriter Willy Vlautin (also of Richmond Fontaine) for a warm, melodic set of countrysoul songs whose characters and unsentimental storylines ring with the trials and catharses of real life. Boone’s struggle and resolve is palpable as she clings to her dignity while pleading “Roll Back My Life,” and the seductively swaying “Let’s Be Us Again” and grittily conversational title track will feel true to anyone who’s survived relationship wars. There’s healing in heartache this conscientiously rendered. Bellissima. Thedelines. com

Kings Row Gastropub 20 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 793-3010 kingsrowpub.com Live music most nights of the week MEOWMEOWZ! Retro ‘80s Thrift Shop 2423 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 798-6969 facebook.com/meowmeowz Fridays and Saturdays—Live music every Friday and Saturday; all ages welcome Old Towne Pub 66 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena (626) 577-6583 theoldtownepub.com Live music most nignts of the week Pasadena Ballroom Dance Association 73 N. Hill Ave., Pasadena (626) 799-5689 pasadenaballroomdance.com Saturday—Saturday Swing Dance features Big Butter Jazz Band Plate 38 2361 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 793-7100 plate38.com Fridays & Saturdays—Live music on select Fridays & Saturdays The Rose Paseo Colorado 245 E. Green St., Pasadena (888) 645-5006 wheremusicmeetsthesoul.com Friday—Missing Persons; Annabella’s Bow Wow Wow; Gene Loves Jezebel; Trans X Saturday—The Young Dubliners Sunday— Soulful Sunday Brunch; Moving In Stereo Cars Tribute

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

SAN GABRIEL VALLEY Arcadia Blues Club 16 E. Huntington Drive, Arcadia (626) 447-9349 arcadiabluesclub.com Friday—The San Pedro Slim Band w/ Henry Carvajal Saturday—TBD The Buccaneer 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre (626) 355-9045 https://www.facebook.com/Buccaneer-847437898642883/ Wednesday—Wednesday Night Platter Party: Bring your fave vinyl to be spun on turntable First Cabin 46 E. Huntington Drive, Arcadia (626) 446-2575 Fridays-Saturdays—Pat O’Brien & the Priests of Love exalt the blues and classic rock The Granada 17 S. First St., Alhambra (626) 227-2572 thegranadala.com Thursday—Deejay Zonik; Deejay Willy Gee; Deejay Hife Friday—Deejay Vince; Deejay Marco; Deejay Pachanga; Deejay Miro Saturday—Live music w/La Seleccion; Deejay Martin; Deejay Marco; Deejay Miro J.C. Hyke Songwriter Serenade Matt Denny’s Ale House 145 E. Huntington Drive, Arcadia (626) 462-0250 mattdennys.com, jchyke.com Tuesday—Alias Means; 2 Ton Bridge;

Christopher Lockett; Byron Gore Villa Catrina 251 N. Santa Anita Ave., Arcadia (626) 294-1973 villacatrina.com Thursdays—Comedy open mic every first and third Thursday of the month Wednesdays—Karaoke w/Deejay Zary

WEST OF PASADENA Colombo’s Restaurant 1833 Colorado Blvd., Eagle Rock (323) 254-9138 colombosrestaurant.com Friday—Steve Thompson; Blue Bird Harmony Saturday—Ernie Draffen; Play N Lucky Sunday—Sasaki & Giles Monday—Eric Ekstrand Trio Tuesday—Tom Armbruster Wednesday—Jimmy Spencer & Karen Hernandez Days Inn Lounge 450 Pioneer Drive, Glendale (323) 259-5900 tommydodson.com Fridays—Tommy Dodson and friends present Cabaret Fridays The Oak and Vine 117 E. Harvard St., Glendale (818) 507-7011 theoakandvine.com Live music most nights of the week Winchester Room 6522 San Fernando Road, Glendale (818) 241-5475 thewinchesterroom.com Friday—Karaoke Saturday—Karaoke n

JONATHAN STOUT, Pick It and Play It (selfreleased): HHH

Local audiences who know Stout best for his shows with his 1930s and ’40s-style big band swing band, the Campus Five, may find this acoustic instrumental set refreshing. Accompanying himself on a pair of brightly expressive 1930s Gibson guitars, Stout delivers crisply assured, nicely arranged performances of mostly standards (“Ain’t Misbehavin’,” “Stompin’ at the Savoy,” a jaunty “Somebody Loves Me”), and a pair of originals (including the ruminative “Charlie’s Lullabye”) titled with a nod to seminal inspiration Charlie Christian. Consider it an elegant, post-swing dance palate cleanser for the ears. jonathanstout.bandcamp.com

GÉRALD TOTO, Sway (No Format): HHH

The French pop singer’s dusky, finely sanded tones mesh with acoustic guitar, percussion, silky harmonies and rhythmic vocalese to seductive, sometimes melancholy effect throughout this chill set. “Alger 69” sets the vibe with gently fingerpicked guitar patterns, followed by the Caribbean-kissed grooves of “Day By Day,” “My Girlfriend,” and the dreamy title track. If his goal was to suggest romantic fires and concerts on the beach, mission accomplished. geraldtoto.net

Making Irish Eyes Smile YOUNG DUBLINERS BRING CELTIC ROCK TO THE ROSE

The LA-based Young Dubliners, pioneers of a sound that’s been dubbed Celtic Rock, visit The Rose in Pasadena Saturday night. Consisting of members with no Irish roots and two guys from Ireland now living in the United States, the group blends rock influences from American jam bands like Phish and the Dave Matthews Band with the sounds of traditional Celtic instruments for a unique musical experience. That diverse blend has led the group to open for such acts as Collective Soul, Los Lobos, Jethro Tull, Chris Isaak and Johnny Lang. They’ve also appeared on TV shows, including “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” and their music has been featured on “Sons of Anarchy.” The hybrid sound has attracted a fervent fan base, with the band putting on shows from California to Alaska and producing nine albums since its 1988 inception. Visit youngdubliners.com. — John Sollenberger Doors open at 6 p.m. and the Young Dubliners start at 9 p.m. Saturday at The Rose, 245 E. Green St., Pasadena. Tickets are $24 to $38. Call (888) 645-5006 or visit wheremusicmeetsthesoul.com.

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WICKED LIT HOSTS READING EVENT AT DARK DELICACIES HORROR BOOKSTORE SUNDAY

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BY CARL KOZLOWSKI For the past decade, Jonathan Josephson and his team at Unbound Productions have crafted some of the most elaborate Halloween frights in Los Angeles by staging live play adaptations of classic horror stories in their Wicked Lit performance series. The audience-immersive evenings lead sold-out audiences through up to three different plays staged throughout the indoor and outdoor grounds of the Mountain View Cemetery and Mausoleum in Altadena. On Sunday, Josephson will present a different sort of audience experience when he hosts a “Wicked Lit” book signing event, in which some of the series’ top playwrights will read from their plays and discuss their creative process at the Dark Delicacies horror bookstore in Burbank. The evening represents another step in the maturation of Unbound’s efforts to bring classics to modern audiences in unique ways, while also enabling their best works to be read by far-flung audiences. “We wanted to find a way for our ‘Wicked Lit’ plays to be enjoyed by our wider audience, and

our fabulous publisher Steele Spring Stage Rights (stagerights.com) has helped us do exactly that,” says Josephson. “They’ve sold a few hundred copies of the books and have also helped us get our plays produced throughout the country, including right here at Eliot Arts Magnet in Altadena. In addition to publishing the plays to read just like any other book, theatrical publishers also license scripts to producers, theatres, and schools in order to mount their own productions.” Joining Josephson at the event are Paul Millet (adaptor of ‘The Cask of Amontillado,’ ‘The Shadowy Third’, and others), Susannah Myrvold (adaptor of ‘The Ebony Frame’), Trey Nichols (adaptor of ‘From Beyond’), Jeff G. Rack (adaptor of ‘The Monkey’s Paw,’ ‘The Doll,’ and others). The readings and discussion will be moderated by Steve Biodrowski, head of the website Hollywood Gothique. “Dark Delicacies is our favorite horror-themed bookstore and gift shop in the world,” says Josephson. “They also produce awesome signing events

fairly regularly, so once ‘Volume II’ came out, we reached out about putting something together, and here we are.” The three volumes of “Wicked Lit” books include two containing nine short plays apiece, and one featuring the script for their most ambitious production ever, “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.” “Wicked Lit — Volume I” features “the strongest scripts and most compelling adaptations that could work both as site-specific productions or for producers working in theaters and schools,” while “Volume II” features plays that were produced in the time since “Volume I” was published in 2016 “as well as some that couldn’t fit that edition.” Looking ahead to the rest of the year, Unbound — which is also run by Josephson’s partners Millet and Rack — have more horror adaptations up their sleeves, while planning “special surprises we can’t discuss yet.” Considering they have also successfully staged two editions of audience-immersive Sherlock Holmes plays in their less-frequent Mystery Lit series using an actual historic train depot on the grounds

of the LA County Arboretum and Botanical Garden in Arcadia, it’s safe to assume any new ideas will be innovative. Josephson always keeps his eyes open for ideas at events he attends. “I recently went to an author talk and book signing at, of all places, Mountain View Mausoleum,” says Josephson. “Les Klinger, the foremost Sherlock Holmes scholar in the world, gave a fantastic talk at the Chapel of the Gardens at the Mausoleum where we staged ‘The Chimes: a Goblin Story’ last year. He had actually read my adaptation of ‘Holmes, Sherlock, and The Consulting Detective’ and been very complimentary, and his knowledge about Holmes and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was inspiring. He’s written several books and annotated several anthologies that are just great.” n “Wicked Lit” Book Signing: Playwrights Read from Their Plays” takes place from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Dark Delicacies, 3512 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. Attendees are asked to buy at least one of the books in-store if they wish to have copies signed. Call (818) 556-6660. Visit darkdel.com.

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THURSDAY The Blue Guitar Arroyo Seco Golf Course 1055 Lohman Lane, South Pasadena blueguitar.club The club at Arroyo Seco Golf Course presents the Dave Tull Trio at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 general admission, $15 for table seating, available on the website. Crowell Public Library 1890 Huntington Drive, San Marino (626) 300-0777 crowellpubliclibrary.org The Toastmasters organization and the library team up to present a free series, “Talk of the Town,” where participants can improve their public speaking skills by delivering short speeches, with coaching by experts from Toastmasters, running from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, continuing on the first and third Thursday of the month. Free, but registration is required at the library reference desk. Pasadena Senior Center 85 E. Holly St., Pasadena (626) 795-4331 pasadenaseniorcenter.org An information session on California legislation that affects seniors starts at 10 a.m. During Cultural Thursdays, pianist Bob Lipson and commentator/singer Saul Hl. Jacobs lead a musical journey through the life and works of George and Ira Gershwin at 2 p.m.

FRIDAY Gallery Nucleus 210 E. Main St., Alhambra (626) 458-7477 gallerynucleus.com A Balloon Art Festival by artist Addi Somekh features bigger-than-life balloon installations, opening with a reception from noon to 8 p.m. Friday and continuing through Tuesday, ending with a balloon popping party. Live music and other activities are included during the run. Tickets for the opening reception are $10, and $10 to $15 for each day thereafter, available on the website. Pasadena Senior Center 85 E. Holly St., Pasadena (626) 795-4331 pasadenaseniorcenter.org Free films screen at 1 p.m. on select Fridays. Friday’s film is “The Great Gatsby” (1974). Vroman’s Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 449-5320 vromansbookstore.com Matt Coyle discusses and signs “Wrong Light” at 7 p.m.

SATURDAY Descanso Gardens 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge (818) 949-4200 descansogardens.org The Cool Camellia Celebration celebrates Descanso’s camellia collection with crafting, flower arranging demonstrations, live music, special walks and other activities, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, included in regular Descanso admission of $9 for adults, $6 for seniors and students, $4 for children 5 to 12, free for those younger than 5. First United Methodist Church of Pasadena 500 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena fumcpasadena.org Award-winning author, speaker and independent scholar specializing in American religion and culture Diana Butler Bass discusses her new book, “Grateful: The Transformative Power of Giving Thanks,” at 4 p.m. Free. 28 PASADENA WEEKLY | 01.10.19

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Lineage Performing Arts Center First United Methodist Church of Pasadena 500 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 844-7008 lineagepac.org Now in its new location, Lineage presents “The Lineage Follies,” a night of inspired performance by performers with neurological challenges, including Parkinson’s, including celebrated musicians, Shakespearean actors and the Lineage Dance Company, starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are $9, available on the website. Norton Simon Museum 411 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 449-6840 nortonsimon.org A guided tour visits the exhibition “Woven Tales of Helen and Dido” from 1 to 2 p.m., Norton Simon Museum Curator Gloria Williams Sander lectures on “Love at First Sight: Romanelli’s Dido and Aeneas Tapestry Suite.” It explores the tales told in the current exhibition, “Once Upon a Tapestry: Woven Tales of Helen and Dido,” which describes the Queen of Carthage meeting of the shipwrecked Aeneas, and the doomed love affair that follows, as Aeneas prepares to leave Carthage and found Rome. Romanelli’s tapestries describing the affair, now on display, are perhaps the most famous works retelling the tale. The lecture runs from 4 to 5 p.m. Both are included in Norton Simon admission of $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, free for students, those 18 and under and members. Pasadena Public Library, Central Branch 285 E. Walnut St., Pasadena (626) 744-4066 pasadenapubliclibrary.net Teen Anime Afternoon invites kids to enjoy classic anime, Japanese snacks and the newest manga in the library collection, from 2 to 4 p.m. Pasadena Public Library, Hastings Branch 3325 E. Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena (626) 744-7262 pasadenapubliclibrary.net The 2019 Tournament of Roses Queen and her court visit, sharing their favorite princess stories and recent experiences with the tournament, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Kids are invited to come dressed as kings, queens and princesses to the event, and parents may bring cameras to capture the moment. Pasadena Public Library, Hill Avenue Branch 55 S. Hill Ave., Pasadena (626) 744-7264 pasadenapubliclibrary.net The Hill Avenue Garden Group invites guests to learn about gardening from a professional and share concerns and solutions with others, starting at 10:30 a.m. Pasadena Public Library, Linda Vista Branch 1281 Bryant St., Pasadena (626) 744-7278 pasadenapubliclibrary.net Dr. Austin J. Minnich, Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Applied Physics at Caltech, kicks off the library’s “Year of Science” series with “Citizen Scientist: Climate Change in the Library,” demonstrating the process at work on our planet with live experiments, starting at 11 a.m. Shambhala Center of Southern California 963 Colorado Blvd., Eagle Rock (323) 255-5472 la.shambhala.org A workshop on ancient Taoist wisdom for modern life, with Carolyn Krusinski and Kate Summers runs from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cost is $120.

SUNDAY Cellar Sessions Old Oak Cellars Winery 2620 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena inwineinc.com The concert features David Serby and Ed Tree, starting with a wine tasting at 3 p.m. followed by music at 3:45 p.m. Admission is $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Five dollars from the sale of each wine bottle that day goes to the charity Music Cares, benefiting musicians in need. Norton Simon Museum

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411 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 449-6840 nortonsimon.org An Art Adventures Tour invites guests to explore works by Edgar Degas to find clues as to why his “Little Dancer, Aged Fourteen” is not dancing, and to conjecture as to what the ballerinas in his other works would say about her if they could talk. It runs from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., included in Norton Simon admission of $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, free for students, those 18 and under and members.

guests can enjoy a virtual reality experience using Oculus Rift Touch to walk on Mars, visit the International Space Station and other activities from 6 to 8 p.m.

Soulful Sunday Brunch The Rose 245 E. Green St., Pasadena (888) 645-5006 roseconcerts.com Enjoy a live Motown-style band, gospel choir and mouthwatering brunch from $29 to $58. The $18.50 general admission does not include brunch. Brunch starts at 10 a.m. and music starts at 11 a.m.

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Tuesday Musicale of Pasadena Concert Pasadena Public Library, Central Branch 285 E. Walnut St., Pasadena (626) 797-1994 tuesdaymusicaleofpasadena.blogspot.com A Second Sunday concert, “Opera Plus,” features sopranos Coril Prochnow and Samantha Aiko Kim, baritone Eric Castro and Music Director Mary Lou Basaraba performing a variety of arias, including works from “West Side Story,” “Phantom of the Opera,” “South Pacific” and others, starting at 2:30 p.m. Free.

Pasadena Senior Center 85 E. Holly St., Pasadena (626) 795-4331 pasadenaseniorcenter.org The winter term of the Masters Series with the theme, “Exploring Motion Pictures” starts from 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday and continues Tuesdays through March 5. Tuesday’s opening discussion, “An Industry is Born,” features UCLA film historian Jonathan Kuntz presenting an illustrated history of American film, with an emphasis on the Hollywood studio system, starting with the earliest days. Cost for the full series is $105, or $15 for each session.

MONDAY Cancer Support Community 76 E. Del Mar Blvd., Ste. 215, Pasadena (626) 796-1083 cscpasadena.org Francine Ang demonstrates how the ancient Japanese relaxation technique of reiki can be used to encourage healing and strengthen the body, and may help in decreasing pain and enhance natural healing. It runs from 6 to 8 p.m. Free, but call to RSVP. Pasadena Public Library, Central Branch 285 E. Walnut St., Pasadena (626) 744-4066 pasadenapubliclibrary.net In a STEAM event for teens and adults,

Vroman’s Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 449-5320 vromansbookstore.com Mickey and Dick Flacks discuss and sign “Making History/Making Blintzes: How Two Red Diaper Babies Found Each Other and Discovered America” at 7 p.m.

Cancer Support Community 76 E. Del Mar Blvd., Ste. 215, Pasadena (626) 806-1834 cscpasadena.org Olive Kreitman, nutritional educator discusses ways to make healthy smoothies for cancer patients, from 10 a.m. to noon. Free, but call for reservations.

WEDNESDAY Earnest C. Watson Lecture Caltech’s Beckman Auditorium Michigan Avenue south of Del Mar Boulevard, Pasadena (626) 395-4652 events.caltech.edu Omer Tamuz, assistant professor of economics and mathematics at Caltech, discusses “The Long Run Behavior of Random Walks” at 8 p.m. Free. The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino

(626) 405-2100 huntington.org In a Billington Lecture, Benjamin Madley, associate professor of history at UCLA, discusses “An American Genocide: The United States and the California Indian Catastrophe, 1846-1873” at 7:30 p.m. Free. No reservations required. Norton Simon Museum 411 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 449-6840 nortonsimon.org A Middle School Arts Lab invites kids 11 to 14 to study Sandro Botticelli’s “Madonna and Child with Adoring Angel,” and learn about his painting process, then experiment with making their own tempera paint using earth pigments and egg yolk, then paint with it, from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. Admission to the museum is free for those younger than 18. Pasadena Public Library, Central Branch 285 E. Walnut St., Pasadena (626) 744-4066 pasadenapubliclibrary.net Free films screen at 1 p.m. Wednesdays. Wednesday’s film is “The Goodbye Girl” (1977). Pasadena Senior Center 85 E. Holly St., Pasadena (626) 795-4331 pasadenaseniorcenter.org Guests can improve balance and confidence through chair yoga exercises at 1 p.m. The Rose 245 E. Green St., Pasadena (888) 645-5006 roseconcerts.com Make your own music with karaoke in the Lobby Lounge at The Rose Wednesday through Saturday night. Wine & Song Americana Singer/Songwriter Music Series Arroyo Seco Golf Course 1055 Lohman Lane, South Pasadena blueguitar.club Brad Colerick’s weekly singer-songwriter series presents Brian Joseph, Matthew Michael and Christina Marie at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 general admission, $15 for table seating, available on the website. n

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Forest Lawn Museum, 1712 S. Glendale Ave., Glendale, presents the exhibition “Women of Vision: National Geographic Photographers on Assignment,” featuring works by 11 inspiring female photojournalists, underscoring the momentous work they have done in bringing narratives from all over the world to the pages of National Geographic. It opened Dec. 11 and remains on view through April 7. Call (323) 340-4545 or visit forestlawn.com. Norton Simon Museum, 411 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, presents the exhibition “Once Upon a Tapestry: Woven Tales of Helen and Dido.” It features exquisite tapestries and rare cartoons illustrating two iconic love stories found in the classical epic poems from the “Iliad” and the “Aenid.” It went on view Dec. 7, continuing through May 27. The

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museum presents an installation of Titian’s “Lady in White,” c. 1561, on loan from the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister in Dresden. The identity of the subject of the painting has eluded scholars for centuries, and has been a highlight of Dresden’s art collection for more than 250 years. It opened Dec. 19 and remains on view through March 25. Call

(626) 449-6840 or visit nortonsimon.org. S[p]ace Gallery, 39 E. Walnut St., Pasadena, presents the exhibition, “The Universe is in Us,” curated by Mark Todd and featuring works of eight artists exploring a mixed media approach, including collage, sculpture, painting and drawing. It opened Dec. 8 and continues through March 31. Visit space.ayzenberg.com.

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The Metropolitan Opera: Adriana Lecouvreur Sat. only, 9:55 a.m. Minding the Gap Thurs. only, 7 p.m. On Her Shoulders Sun. only, 11 a.m. Salvador DalÌ: In Search of Immortality Mon. 7:30 p.m.; Tues. 1 p.m. Shirkers Tues. only, 7 p.m. Wonders of the Sea Thurs. only, 7 p.m.

ACADEMY 6 1003 E Colorado Bl, (626) 229-9400.

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IPIC THEATERS AT ONE COLORADO PASADENA 42 Miller Alley, (626) 639-2260. Aquaman Fri.-Wed., 11:45 a.m., 3:05, 6:45, 10:15 p.m. Escape Room Fri.-Wed., 2, 4:45, 7:30, 10:15 p.m. Glass Thurs. only, 7, 10:15 p.m. Mary Poppins Returns Fri.-Sun., 12 noon, 3:20, 6:30, 9:45 p.m.; Mon.-Wed., 12 noon, 3:15, 6:30, 9:45 p.m. The Mule Fri.-Wed., 1:30, 4:30, 7:45, 10:45 p.m.

LAEMMLE’S PLAYHOUSE 7 673 E Colorado Bl, (626) 844-6500. Crime + Punishment Wed. only, 7 p.m. The Distant Barking of Dogs Mon. only, 7 p.m. Dragon Ball Super: Broly Wed.-Thurs., 7:30 p.m. Hale County This Morning, This Evening Sat. only, 11 a.m.

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PACIFIC GLENDALE 18 The Americana at Brand,322 Americana Way, Glendale (818) 551-0218. Glass Thurs. only, 7, 10 p.m.

UA LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE 1919 Verdugo Blvd. (818) 952-1940. Glass Thurs. only, 7, 10:10 p.m. Wonders of the Sea 3D Thurs. only, 7 p.m.

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AMC SANTA ANITA 16 Westfield Shoppingtown Mall,400 Baldwin Ave, (888) 262-4386. The Death of Superman/Reign of the Supermen Double Feature Sun. 12:55 p.m.; Mon. 8 p.m.

A Dog’s Way Home Fri.-Sun., 11:15 a.m., 2, 4:40, 7:20, 9:50 p.m. Dragon Ball Super: Broly Wed. only, 7, 10:05 p.m. Glass Thurs. only, 7, 10:15 p.m. Glass: The IMAX 2D Experience Thurs. only, 7, 10:45 p.m. Mary Poppins Returns Sat. only, 10 a.m. The Metropolitan Opera: Adriana Lecouvreur — Encore Wed. only, 6:30 p.m. Modest Heroes Sat. only, 12:55 p.m. The Upside Fri.-Sun., 10:40 a.m., 1:35, 4:35, 7:35, 10:35 p.m.

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EDWARDS ALHAMBRA RENAISSANCE STADIUM 14 & IMAX 1 E. Main Street, (626) 300-0107. The Death of Superman/Reign of the Supermen Double Feature Sun. 12:55 p.m.; Mon. 8 p.m. Dragon Ball Super: Broly Wed.-Thurs., 11:15 a.m., 1:50, 4:30, 7, 9:45 p.m. Glass Thurs. only, 7, 10:05 p.m. Glass: The IMAX 2D Experience Thurs. only, 7:30, 10:30 p.m. The Metropolitan Opera: Adriana Lecouvreur Sat. only, 9:55 a.m. The Metropolitan Opera: Adriana Lecouvreur — Encore Wed. only, 1, 6:30 p.m. Modest Heroes Sat. only, 12:55 p.m. The Upside Fri.-Tues., 12:30, 3:45, 7, 10:10 p.m.; Wed.-Thurs., 12:40, 3:55, 7:10, 10:20 p.m. n

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Stars: Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Steve Carell Length: 132 minutes Directed by: Robert Zemeckis Rating: R Bale is utterly amazing in this off-the-wall biopic of Dick Cheney, who manipulated his way into having more power than any Vice President in history. Writer-director McKay brought the 2008 financial meltdown to vibrant Oscar-winning life in "The Big Short" and makes this nearly as engaging. Grade: B

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Stars: Steve Carell, Leslie Mann Length: 116 minutes Directed by: Robert Zemeckis Rating: PG-13 One of the biggest disappointments of the year finds the Oscar-nominated Carell and Zemeckis struggling to find the right tone or a coherent storyline in recounting the remarkable true-life tale of an artist who created a WWII-style town with miniatures and dolls as therapy to overcome PTSD from a beating. The movie is a tonal mess, veering wildly between quiet contemplation and violent fantasies, and is impossible to get emotionally involved with. Grade: D

MARY POPPINS RETURNS Bryan Cranston, Nicole Kidman and Kevin Hart in ‘The Upside’

Stepping‘Up’ COMIC SUPERSTAR KEVIN HART TAKES A DRAMATIC SWING WITH BRYAN CRANSTON IN ‘THE UPSIDE’

ooner or later, seemingly every major star comedian wants to prove that they can be serious artists as well. The annals of filmdom are riddled with hundreds of heartfelt projects by our funniest stars, most of which wind up being ignored by their fans as they either go back to being goofballs or slide out of showbiz altogether. This week marks Kevin Hart’s turn for getting serious, as he stands toe to toe with the multiple Emmy-winning acting legend Bryan Cranston in the new dramedy “The Upside.” And given that much of Hart’s appeal has been rooted in hysterically screaming and whining his way through seemingly dozens of films, it’s a nice surprise to find he has some quality acting chops. The film follows an African-American man named Dell (Kevin Hart), who has always sweet-talked his way through life and shirked true responsibility, including paying child support for his preteen son. When his probation officer tells him he has to find three signatures from prospective employers proving that he is looking for work within the next 24 hours or go back to prison, Dell scrambles and stumbles into the penthouse apartment of a paralyzed millionaire named Philip (Bryan Cranston). Philip and his assistant Yvonne (Nicole Kidman) are trying to find a new caretaker for him, and the millionaire takes an instant interest in the streetwise Dell because of his take-no-prisoners attitude and sass. Philip has been depressed since an accident paralyzed him and killed his wife, and even has orders to not be resuscitated if he chokes, but Dell is determined to help him regain his zest for living while Philip teaches Dell to set higher goals and standards for himself. These higher standards pertain particularly toward Dell’s barely existent relationship with his ex-girlfriend and mother to his teenage son. As Dell moves into the penthouse for the job and makes the biggest paychecks of his life, however, he quickly becomes 32 PASADENA WEEKLY | 01.10.19

more responsible and a better man. But when Dell tries to convince Philip to meet a mysterious woman with whom he has a longstanding and long-distance romantic correspondence via letters, things go awry and the two men find that trying to improve and change one’s life can be far more complicated than expected. Based on the smash-hit 2011 French movie “The Intouchables,” which in turn was based on a real-life friendship between two Parisian men, “The Upside” nonetheless stands on its own merits as a vibrant movie with many positive life lessons. Each of the two leading men has universally relatable issues that audience members will surely find extremely affecting. Hart delivers his deepest, most nuanced performance to date in a role that bounces between drama and comedy repeatedly throughout the movie. Cranston pulls off the remarkable feat of delivering a powerful performance using only his face, due to his character’s paralysis. And Kidman provides sweet support as the woman who quietly yet strongly ensures that Philip’s life is running as best it can, yet is wary of Dell’s boisterous presence in his life. “The Upside” is a beautifully told story about the impact that people can make in each other’s lives, and a life-affirming tale of a man learning to regain his spirit after tragic circumstances. It is filled with kindness and yet is also very funny in many scenes, as Hart and Cranston establish a terrific chemistry together. As we launch into a new year, filled with hopes and a short-lived determination to make our lives better, a film like this can serve as an extra level of inspiration. In January, which is usually filled with films being dumped from the trash heaps of major studios, finding a gem like this is indeed an upside. n

“THE UPSIDE”: A

Stars: Emily Blunt, Lin-Manuel Miranda Length: 130 minutes Directed by: Rob Marshall Rating: PG Blunt and Miranda do an excellent job filling the shoes of screen legends Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke in this sequel to the 1964 children's classic. Technological advances make this film more stunning than the original, while retaining the heart and spirit of the best perfectly. Grade: A

THE MULE

Stars: Clint Eastwood, Bradley Cooper, Dianne Wiest Length: 116 minutes Directed by: Clint Eastwood Rating: R Clint Eastwood comes out of acting retirement yet again to play a 90-yearold failure who suddenly gets a chance to redeem himself through insane riches when he unwittingly becomes a mule for a Mexican drug cartel. Cooper is the agent who tries to bring him down, yet has a grudging respect for the man's passion. A thoughtful thriller that's a solid companion to "Gran Torino." Grade: A

GREEN BOOK

Stars: Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala Ali Length: 130 minutes Directed by: Peter Farrelly Rating: PG13 This terrific true-life dramedy deserves to sweep the Oscar nominations, and has already claimed the first Best Picture critics prize of 2018 from the National Board of Review. Mortensen and Ali make magic in the story of an ill-educated white bouncer who helps drive and protect a highly cultured black pianist on a concert tour of the early 1960s Deep South. Simply terrific. Grade: A

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SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of CELIA CHERNRU SHEN, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: Celia Shernru Shen filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) Celia Chernru Shen to Celia Chernru Shintani 2.) THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 02/26/2019. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: E. The address of the court is 600 East Broadway Glendale, CA 91206. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Pasadena Weekly. Original filed: December 13, 2018. Darrell Mavis Judge of the Superior Court. PUBLISH: Pasadena Weekly 12/20/18, 12/27/18, 1/3/19, 1/10/19 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KING, JUVENILE DEPARTMENT NO: 18-7-03008-9 SEA 18-7-03009-7 SEA

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 186DCP00043 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of BRYAN ANTHONY GARCIA, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: Bryan Anthony Garcia filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) Bryan Anthony Garcia to Bryan Garcia Anthony 2.) THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 1/28/19. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: D. The address of the court is Glendale Courthouse, 600 East Broadway Glendale, CA 91206. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Pasadena Weekly. Original filed: November 15, 2018. Darrell Mavis, Judge of the Superior Court. PUBLISH: Pasadena Weekly 12/27/18, 1/3/19, 1/10/19, 1/17/19

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 18GDCP00083 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of CLAUDIA BOGENFROESE AND KENNETH MARK FROESE, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: Claudia BogenFroese and Kenneth Mark Froese filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) Blossom Bogen Froese to Blossom Bogen-Froese 2.) THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 03-13-19. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: E. The address of the court is Glendale Courthouse, 600 East Broadway Glendale, CA 91206. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Pasadena Weekly. Original filed: December 28, 2018. Darrell Mavis, Judge of the Superior Court. PUBLISH: Pasadena Weekly 1/10/19, 1/17/19, 1/24/19, 1/31/19 City of Pasadena

NOTICE OF HEARING IN RE THE DEPENDENCY OF: TIANA DIANE JACKSON DOB: 9/12/2009 SCOTTI JASON ORTIZ II DOB: 12/22/2010 TO: *Casandra Renee Jackson, Mother; Richard Scott Merkey, Father of Tiana Jackson, and/ or anyone claiming parental/ paternal rights or interest in the children and to All Whom It May Concern: On November 9, 2018, a petition for appoint Title 13.36 RCW Guardian was filed in the above entitled Court, pursuant to RCW 13.34.080 and/or RCW 26.33.310 regarding the above named children whose parents are * and Scotti Jason Ortiz, Father of Scotti Ortiz. [FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CALL 206-477-2310, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.] Said Petition will be heard on January 28, 2019, at the hour of 8:15 a.m., at King County Courthouse, 516 Third Avenue, Room E-201, Seattle, WA 98104, before a judge of the above entitled court, at which time you are directed to appear and answer the said petition or the petition will be granted and action will be taken by the court such as shall appear to be for the welfare of the said children. Dated December 17, 2018. BARBARA MINER KING COUNTY

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 18BBCP00106 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of RAFFI SARKIS JABOURIAN, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: Raffi Sarkis Jabourian filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) Raffi Sarkis Jabourian to Raffi Sarkis Djabourian 2.) THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 02/15/2019. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: A. The address of the court is 300 East Olive Burbank, CA 91502. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Pasadena Weekly.

NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR HEAVY DUTY ELECTRIC FORKLIFT Bids will be received electronically through Planet Bids (www. planetbids.com). A bid received after the time set for the bid opening shall not be considered. Bidders are required to submit (upload) all items listed in the BIDDER’S CHECKLIST including acknowledgement of all addendums. Bids will be received prior to 11:00 a.m., January 24, 2019, and will be opened online at that time. The bids shall be clearly titled: HEAVY DUTY ELECTRIC FORKLIFT Copies of the Specifi cations may be obtained by mail or in person from the Purchasing Division, 100 N. Garfi eld Ave., Room S-349, Pasadena, CA 91109, Telephone No. (626) 744-6755. Refer to the Specifi cations for complete details and bidding requirements. The Specifi cation and this Notice shall be considered a part of any contract made pursuant thereunder. Steve Mermell City Manager DATED: January 10, 2019

Published 1/10/19 Pasadena Weekly City of Pasadena NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR BATTERY ELECTRIC VEHICLE Bids will be received electronically through Planet Bids (www. planetbids.com). A bid received after the time set for the bid opening shall not be considered. Bidders are required to submit (upload) all items listed in the BIDDER’S CHECKLIST including acknowledgement of all addendums. Bids will be received prior to 11:00 a.m., January 24, 2019, and will be opened online at that time. The bids shall be clearly titled: BATTERY ELECTRIC VEHICLE Copies of the Specifi cations may be obtained by mail or in person from the Purchasing Division, 100 N. Garfi eld Ave., Room S-349, Pasadena, CA 91109, Telephone No. (626) 744-6755. Refer to the Specifi cations for complete details and bidding requirements. The Specifi cation and this Notice shall be considered a part of any contract made pursuant thereunder. Steve Mermell City Manager DATED: January 10, 2019 Published 1/10/19 Pasadena Weekly BULK SALES NOTICES NOTICE OF SALE ABANDONED PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to the California Self Storage Act. Items will be sold at www.storagetreasures. com by competitive bidding ending on January 15, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. Property has been stored and is located at A-1 Self Storage, 2300 Poplar Blvd., Alhambra, CA 91801 Sale subject to cancellation up to the time of sale, company reserves the right to refuse any online bids. Property to be sold as follows: misc. household goods, computers, electronics, tools, personal items, furniture, clothing, offi ce furniture & equipment, sporting goods, etc.; belonging to the following: Manuel Gutierrez Kris Suthayabhorn Auction by StorageTreasures.com 800-213-4183 Pasadena Weekly 1/3/19, 1/10/19 NOTICE OF SALE OF ABANDONED PROPERTY Notice Is Hereby Given That Pursuant To Sections 21700-21716 Of The Business And Professions Code, Section 2328 Of The UCC, Section 535 Of The Penal Code And Provisions Of The Civil Code, PSA Self Storage , 600 S. Garfi eld Ave, Alhambra CA, 91801 County Of Los Angeles, State Of California Will Sell By Competitive Bidding The Following Unit Auction

to Be Conducted through Online Auction Services of www.LockerFox.com, with bids opening on or after 12pm PST, Friday, January 11th, 2019 and closing on or after 12 pm PST, Monday, January 21st, 2019 The Personal Goods Stored Therein by the Following May Include, but are not limited to: MISC. HOUSEHOLD GOODS, PERSONAL ITEMS, FURNITURE, CLOTHING AND/OR BUSINESS ITEMS/FIXTURES. Kim Anderson Purchases Must Be Made in Cash, and Paid at the time of Sale. All Goods are sold as is and must be removed within 24 Hours from time of Purchase. PSA Self Storage Alhambra Reserves the Right to Retract Bids. Sale is Subject to Adjournment. Pasadena Weekly 1/10/19, 1/17/19 PROBATE NOTICES NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JACK LEONG LOW CASE NO. 18STPB11455 To all heirs, benefi ciaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of JACK LEONG LOW. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by GREGORY KAY LOW in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that GREGORY KAY LOW be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act . (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 01/29/19 at 8:30AM in Dept. D-5 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2)

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60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner LISA J. PETERSON MUSICK PEELER & GARRETT LLP 624 S. GRAND AVENUE, SUITE 2000 LOS ANGELES CA 90017 12/27/18, 1/3, 1/10/19 CNS-3206105# PASADENA WEEKLY NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: PATRICIA L. MERRILL AKA PATRICIA LYNCH MERRILL CASE NO. 18STPB11509 To all heirs, benefi ciaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of PATRICIA L. MERRILL AKA PATRICIA LYNCH MERRILL. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ALLEN MERRILL in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ALLEN MERRILL be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act . (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 01/29/19 at 8:30AM in Dept. 79 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided

in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner KENNETH G. CAMPION - SBN 65380 A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION 2604-B EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 317 CARLSBAD CA 92008 12/27/18, 1/3, 1/10/19 CNS-3206371# PASADENA WEEKLY NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: RUTH HASMIG BAKER AKA HASMIG RUTH BAKER CASE NO. 19STPB00030 To all heirs, benefi ciaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of RUTH HASMIG BAKER AKA HASMIG RUTH BAKER. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by DARLENE ANN BAKER in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that DARLENE ANN BAKER be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act . (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 02/01/19 at 8:30AM in Dept. 29 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner JOHN B. PALLEY - SBN 173469 MEISSNER, JOSEPH & PALLEY 1555 RIVER PARK DRIVE, SUITE 108 SACRAMENTO CA 95815 1/10, 1/17, 1/24/19

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CNS-3209899# PASADENA WEEKLY NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF TOULONNE A. WILLIAMS Case No. 19STPB00026 To all heirs, benefi ciaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of TOULONNE A. WILLIAMS A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Zacharie DeJohnette in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Zacharie DeJohnette be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on Feb. 1, 2019 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 2D located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: LISA MACCARLEY ESQ SBN 164458 700 N BRAND BLVD STE 240 GLENDALE CA 91203 CN956546 WILLIAMS Jan 10,17,24, 2019 TRUSTEE SALES T.S. No. 18-53739 APN: 5835-011013 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/11/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NA-

TURE 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 a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specifi ed in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. 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. Trustor: RONALD L. ADAMS, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Duly Appointed Trustee: Zieve, Brodnax & Steele, LLP Deed of Trust recorded 12/17/2007, as Instrument No. 20072759646, of Offi cial Records in the offi ce of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale:1/24/2019 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: B y the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $65,050.70 Note: Because the Benefi ciary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt owed. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 2548 LA FIESTA AVENUE ALTADENA CA 91001-5010 Described as follows: As more fully described in the Deed of Trust A.P.N #.: 5835-011-013 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. 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 benefi ciary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting

the county recorder’s offi ce or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, benefi ciary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714) 848-9272 or visit this Internet Web site www. elitepostandpub.com, using the file number assigned to this case 18-53739. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be refl ected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Dated: 12/26/2018 Zieve, Brodnax & Steele, LLP, as Trustee 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (714) 848-7920 For Sale Information: (714) 8489272 www.elitepostandpub.com Andrew Buckelew, Trustee Sale Assistant THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE EPP 27622 Pub Dates 01/03, 01/10, 01/17/2019 T.S. No.18-53738 APN: 5835011-013 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/15/2007. 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 a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specifi ed in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. 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.

Trustor: RONALD L. ADAMS, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Duly Appointed Trustee: Zieve, Brodnax & Steele, LLP Deed of Trust recorded 12/3/2007, as Instrument No. 20072642816, The subject Deed of Trust was modifi ed by Loan Modifi cation Agreement recorded as Instrument 20121683071 and recorded on 11/06/2012., of Offi cial Records in the offi ce of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 2/7/2019 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $399,005.30 Note: Because the Benefi ciary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt owed. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 2548 LA FIESTA AVENUE (ALTADENA AREA) LOS ANGELES, CA 91001-5010 Described as follows: As more fully described in the Deed of Trust A.P.N #.: 5835-011-013 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. 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 benefi ciary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s offi ce or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, benefi ciary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714) 848-9272 or visit this Internet Web site www. elitepostandpub.com, using the file number assigned to this case 18-53738. Information about postponements that are very short

in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be refl ected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Dated: 12/26/2018 Zieve, Brodnax & Steele, LLP, as Trustee 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (714) 848-7920 For Sale Information: (714) 8489272 www.elitepostandpub.com Andrew Buckelew, Trustee Sale Assistant THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE EPP 27637 Pub Dates 01/10, 01/17, 01/24/2019 T.S. No.: 2013-01454-CA A.P.N.:5760-012-021 Property Address: 1700 OLD GROVE ROAD, PASADENA, CA 91107 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE ß 2923.3(a) and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED

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

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/14/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: SELAH JOI CHAVET, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Deed of Trust Recorded 12/21/2006 as Instrument No. 06 2841512 in book —-, page—and of Offi cial Records in the offi ce of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 02/13/2019 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766 Estimated amount of unpaid balance, reasonably estimated costs and other charges: $ 1,232,833.97 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED

IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1700 OLD GROVE ROAD, PASADENA, CA 91107 A.P.N.: 5760-012-021 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $ 1,232,833.97. Note: Because the Benefi ciary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The benefi ciary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s offi ce or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, benefi ciary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about

trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http:// w w w.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/ TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2013-01454-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be refl ected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: December 23, 2018 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for benefi ciary C/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 237 Ventura, CA 93003 Sale Information Line: (866) 9608299 http://www.altisource.com/ MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx Trustee Sale Assistant WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Pasadena Weekly 1/10/19, 1/17/19, 1/24/19 FICT. BUSINESS NAMES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2018313183 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FLORES COUNSELING; 127 N. Madison Ave., Suite 21 Pasadena, CA 91101, PO Box 562 Glendale, CA 91205. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Marlene Flores, 2662 Carleton Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90065. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 01/2018. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Marlene Flores. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 17, 2018. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the offi ce of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 1/3/19, 1/10/19, 1/17/19, 1/24/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2018308476 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: J & S NATURAL REMEDIES. 1443 E. Washington Blvd., #198 Pasadena, CA 91104, 730 E. Woodbury Rd. Pasadena, CA 91104. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) JRL Group, LLC, 730 E. Woodbury Rd. Pasadena, CA 91104. State of Incorporation or LLC: California. THIS BUSINESS IS

CONDUCTED BY a Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fi ctitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Judy R. Lawyer. TITLE: Manager, Corp or LLC Name: JRL Group, LLC. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 12, 2018. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the offi ce of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fi ctitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 12/20/18, 12/27/18, 1/3/19, 1/10/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2018307949 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JENKINS & ASSOCIATES; 404 North Gibbs Street Pomona, CA 91767. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Artimus Stephenson Jenkins, 1838 East Workman Avenue #108 West Covina, CA 91791. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 12/2018. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Artimus Stephenson Jenkins. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 11, 2018. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the offi ce of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 12/20/18, 12/27/18, 1/03/19, 1/10/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2018303279 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MEREDITH MAKEUP DESIGN; 4327 Toland Way #205 Los Angeles CA 90041. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Meredith Murdock, 4327 Toland Way #205 Los Angeles CA 90041. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Meredith Murdock. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 6,

2018. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the offi ce of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 12/20/18, 12/27/18, 1/03/19, 1/10/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2018297779 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PECK MEDIA, KM MANAGEMENT; 23001 Welby Way Los Angeles, CA 91307. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Anthony Peck, 23001 Welby Way Los Angeles, CA 91307. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Anthony Peck. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: November 29, 2018. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the offi ce of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 12/20/18, 12/27/18, 1/03/19, 1/10/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2018313056 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JACKSON INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENTS, JII; 1319 East Wardlow Road Long Beach, CA 90807. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) William Jackson and Deborah Jackson, 26 Covina Ave. Long Beach, Ca 90803. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 06/2008. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: William Jackson. TITLE: General Partner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 17, 2018. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the offi ce of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other

than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 12/20/18, 12/27/18, 1/03/19, 1/10/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2018311547 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GUIDED LIFE; 3745 Danny St. La Crescenta, CA 91214. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Katherine Carole Boulware, 3745 Danny St. La Crescenta, CA 91214. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Katherine Carole Boulware. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 14, 2018. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the offi ce of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 12/20/18, 12/27/18, 1/03/19, 1/10/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2018312479 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: WELL AHEAD THERAPY, MARGRIT BOGHOSIAN, LCSW; 1636 Sheridan Road Glendale, CA 91206. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Margrit Boghosian, 1636 Sheridan Road Glendale, CA 91206. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Margrit Boghosian. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 17, 2018. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the offi ce of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 12/20/18,

12/27/18, 1/03/19, 1/10/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2018297856 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JSP ENTERPRISES; 578 Washington Blvd., #905 Marina del Rey, CA 90292. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) James Prejean, 578 Washington Blvd., 905 Marina del Rey, CA 90292. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 11/2018. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: James Prejean. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: November 29, 2018. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the offi ce of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 12/20/18, 12/27/18, 1/03/19, 1/10/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2018307813 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: STARDUST MOTEL. 666 E. Foothill Blvd. Azusa, CA 91702. COUNTY: Los Angeles. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: 4216134. REGISTERED OWNER(S) DJ Investment, Inc., 666 E. Foothill Blvd. Azusa, CA 91702. State of Incorporation or LLC: California. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fi ctitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Jiteshbhai P. Patel. TITLE: President, Corp or LLC Name: DJ Investment, Inc. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 11, 2018. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the offi ce of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fi ctitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 12/27/18, 1/3/19, 1/10/19, 1/17/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2018316924 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LOISD PRODUCTION; 38 W. Manor St. Altadena,

CA 91001. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Velma Lois Douglas, 38 W. Manor St. Altadena, CA 91001. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Velma Lois Douglas. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 20, 2018. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the offi ce of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 12/27/18, 1/3/19, 1/10/19, 1/17/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2018304538 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: OLIBEU; 4738 New York Ave. La Crescenta, CA 91214. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Joyce Kim, 4738 New York Ave. La Crescenta, CA 91214. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Joyce Kim. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 7, 2018. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the offi ce of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 12/27/18, 1/3/19, 1/10/19, 1/17/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2018312829 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: O MAJOR SONGS; 1235 N. Ogden Drive #7 West Hollywood, CA 90046. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Olaf Warren Thomsen, 1235 N. Ogden Drive #7 West Hollywood, CA 90046. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 04/2018. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Olaf Warren Thomsen. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk

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the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 1/3/19, 1/10/19, 1/17/19, 1/24/19

on: December 17, 2018. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the offi ce of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 12/27/18, 1/3/19, 1/10/19, 1/17/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2018314390 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ASCENDANT SOLUTIONS; 125 Hurlbut Street Pasadena, CA 91105. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Brandon Faisal Shamim, 125 Hurlbut Street Unit 112 Pasadena, CA 91105. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 12/2018. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Brandon Faisal Shamim. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 18, 2018. NOTICE

in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the offi ce of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 12/27/18, 1/3/19, 1/10/19, 1/17/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2018315294 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: VERNON JAMES HAIR; 4274 Perlita Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90039. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Vernon Ollar, 4274 Perlita Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90039. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 12/2018. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Vernon Ollar. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 19, 2018. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious

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Name Statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the offi ce of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 12/27/18, 1/3/19, 1/10/19, 1/17/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2018321492 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: $1 DRINK. 20747 Amar Road Suite #8C Walnut, CA 91789. COUNTY: Los Angeles. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: 201827110448. REGISTERED OWNER(S) P & L Union LLC, 20747 Amar Road Suite #8C Walnut, CA 91789. State of Incorporation or LLC: California. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fi ctitious business name or names listed above on: 09/2018. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Hua Peng . TITLE: CEO, Corp or LLC Name: P & L Union LLC. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk

on: December 27, 2018. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the offi ce of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fi ctitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 1/3/19, 1/10/19, 1/17/19, 1/24/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2018318338 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TIVAILLE; 319 Ohio St., Apt. 1 Pasadena, CA 91106. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Tiffany Ma, 319 Ohio St., Apt. 1 Pasadena, CA 91106. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Tiffany Ma. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 21, 2018. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the offi ce of the county clerk, except,

as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 1/3/19, 1/10/19, 1/17/19, 1/24/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2018314247 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MARANATHA CARE SERVICES; 3845 Rosemead Blvd., #17 Rosemead, CA 91770. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Daniel Steve De Pedro, 3845 Rosemead Blvd., #17 Rosemead, CA 91770, Liwayway De Pedro, 3845 Rosemead Blvd., #17 Rosemead, CA 91770. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Daniel Steve De Pedro. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 18, 2018. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the offi ce of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2018312729 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GRACEFUL BEAR DIGITAL. 1280 S. Barrington Ave., Apt. 16 Los Angeles, CA 90025. COUNTY: Los Angeles. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: 201815210720. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Shallow Brook Drive LLC, 1280 S. Barrington Ave., Apt. 16 Los Angeles, CA 90025. State of Incorporation or LLC: California. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fi ctitious business name or names listed above on: 11/2018. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Sara Hartman. TITLE: Owner, Corp or LLC Name: Shallow Brook Drive LLC. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 17, 2018. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the offi ce of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fi ctitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 1/3/19, 1/10/19, 1/17/19, 1/24/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2018323020 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LA MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION, LA MEDIA PRODUCTION, LA MEDIA PRO; 20243 Leadwell St. Winnetka, CA 91306, PO Box 2202 Winnetka, CA 91396. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Liza Allen, 20243 Leadwell St. Winnetka, CA 91306. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Liza Allen. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 31, 2018. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the offi ce of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 1/3/19, 1/10/19, 1/17/19, 1/24/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2018300649 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TACTICAL SOLUTIONS ENT; 655 N. Brand Blvd., Ste. 1700 Glendale, CA 91203, 509 Alameda St. Altadena, CA 91001. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Christopher Andrew Ballew, 509 Alameda St. Altadena, CA 91001. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Christopher Andrew Ballew. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 3, 2018. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the offi ce of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the

rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 12/27/18, 1/3/19, 1/10/19, 1/17/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2018312365 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ADMIRAL SEEDS. 975 E. Green St. Pasadena, CA 91106, 115 W. California Blvd., Ste. 197 Pasadena, CA 91105. COUNTY: Los Angeles. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: 2029921. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Lark Seeds International, 975 E. Green St. Pasadena, CA 91106. State of Incorporation or LLC: California. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fi ctitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Vassilios Aivazis. TITLE: President, Corp or LLC Name: Lark Seeds International. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 17, 2018. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the offi ce of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fi ctitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 1/10/19, 1/17/19, 1/24/19, 1/31/19 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2018313768 FILE NO: 2018-290028 DATE FILED: 11/19/2018. Name of Business(es) SPLASH AND DASH LA VERNE, 1485 Foothill Boulevard, La Verne, CA 91705. REGISTERED OWNER(S): Sadie Corp, 32 Foxtail Court Azusa, CA 91702. Business was conducted by a Corporation. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) REGISTRANTS NAMES/CORP/ LLC (PRINT) Beverlie Dunbar TITLE: President. If corporation, also print corporate title of offi cer. If LLC, also print tile of offi cer or manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on the date indicated by the filed stamp in the upper right corner: December 18, 2018. I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. DEAN C. LOGAN, LOS ANGELES COUNTY CLERK by: Lilia Murguia, Deputy Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 1/10/19, 1/17/19, 1/24/19, 1/31/19 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2018317771 FILE NO: 2014-169692 DATE FILED: 06/23/2014. Name of Business(es) BLUE JAY CREATIVE SERVICES, 839 Nowita Place Venice, CA 90291. REGISTERED OWNER(S): William Edward Johnson, 839 Nowita Place Venice, CA 90291. Business was conducted by an Individual. I declare that all information in this

statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) REGISTRANTS NAMES/CORP/ LLC (PRINT) William Edward Johnson TITLE: owner. If corporation, also print corporate title of offi cer. If LLC, also print tile of offi cer or manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on the date indicated by the filed stamp in the upper right corner: December 21, 2018. I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. DEAN C. LOGAN, LOS ANGELES COUNTY CLERK by: C. Maffi tt, Deputy Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 1/10/19, 1/17/19, 1/24/19, 1/31/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2018312769 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FISH MASTER; 30623 Arlington Street Castaic, CA 91384. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Julio Llamas, 30623 Arlington St. Castaic, CA 91384. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Julio Llamas. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 17, 2018. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the offi ce of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 1/10/19, 1/17/19, 1/24/19, 1/31/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2018315327 Type of Filing: Amended The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: APRINTCO, NEXT DAY BANNER; 4901 Patata St., Unit 104 Cudahy, CA 90201. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Fernando Espinoza, 4901 Patata St., Unit 104 Cudahy, CA 90201, Carmen Adriana Espinosa, 8270 Boyson St. Downey, CA 90242. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 06/2014. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Fernando Espinoza. TITLE: Partner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 19, 2018. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the offi ce of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this state-

ment does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 1/10/19, 1/17/19, 1/24/19, 1/31/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 20183120687 Type of Filing: Amended The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LOR INTERIORS; 3121 Foothill Blvd., Apt. #4 La Crescenta, CA 91214-2632. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Loretta Sargsyan, 3121 Foothill Blvd., Apt. #4 La Crescenta, CA 91214-2632. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 08/2018. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Loretta Sargsyan. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 27, 2018. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the offi ce of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 1/10/19, 1/17/19, 1/24/19, 1/31/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019004653 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MEDINA THREAD COMPANY; 1025 W 8th ST., Apt. 4 San Pedro, CA 90731. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Victor O Medina-Padilla, 1025 W 8th ST., Apt. 4 San Pedro, CA 90731. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 12/2018. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Victor O Medina-Padilla, TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: January 7, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the offi ce of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 1/10/19, 1/17/19, 1/24/19, 1/31/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019003969 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LAZIMI LOCK-

SMITH AND SECURITY, PALOS VERDES LOCK AND KEY; 4259 Pacifi c Coast Highway Torrance, CA 90505.x generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the offi ce of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 1/10/19, 1/17/19, 1/24/19, 1/31/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2018317504 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MIKE’S-MESH; 16439 Jersey St. Granada Hills, CA 91344. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Michael Salinas, 16439 Jersey St. Granada Hills, CA 91344. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Michael Salinas, TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 21, 2018. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the offi ce of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 1/10/19, 1/17/19, 1/24/19, 1/31/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2018313196 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: OCHOA CONSULTING; 8229 Hasty Ave Pico Rivera, CA 90660. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Manuel Pimentel Ochoa, 8229 Hasty Ave Pico Rivera, CA 90660. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 10/2018. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Manuel Pimentel Ochoa, TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 17, 2018. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the offi ce of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this state-

ment does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 1/10/19, 1/17/19, 1/24/19, 1/31/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019006088 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: REYNE1; 1311 Aristo Street Glendale, CA 91201. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Brian Kenneth Mariano, 1311 Aristo Street Glendale, CA 91201. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Brian Kenneth Mariano, TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: January 8, 2019. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the offi ce of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 1/10/19, 1/17/19, 1/24/19, 1/31/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019004728 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FASHIONCHALKBOARD, ENERGYSTAS; 793 N. Marengo Ave. Pasadena, CA 91103. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Ludmila Lembke, 793 N. Marengo Ave. Pasadena, CA 91103. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 01/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Ludmila Lembke, TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: January 7, 2019. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the offi ce of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 1/10/19, 1/17/19, 1/24/19, 1/31/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2018313322 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BEAUTIFICATION SOLUTIONS; 6255 Saylin Ln.

Los Angeles, CA 90042. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Katie Vonderheide, 6255 Saylin Ln. Los Angeles, CA 90042. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 12/2018. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Katie Vonderheide, TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 18, 2018. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the offi ce of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 1/10/19, 1/17/19, 1/24/19, 1/31/19 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2019006201 FILE NO: 2018-248369 DATE FILED: 09/28/2018. Name of Business(es) TAGGED SHIRTS, 639 N. Broadway Unit 609, Los Angeles, CA 90012. REGISTERED OWNER(S): Christopher Najmi, 639 N. Broadway Unit 609, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Business was conducted by a an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) REGISTRANTS NAMES/ CORP/LLC (PRINT) Christopher Najmi TITLE: Owner. If corporation, also print corporate title of offi cer. If LLC, also print tile of offi cer or manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on the date indicated by the filed stamp in the upper right corner: January 8, 2019. I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS COPY IS A CORRECT COPY OF THE ORIGINAL STATEMENT ON FILE IN MY OFFICE. DEAN C. LOGAN, LOS ANGELES COUNTY CLERK by: Demetria Atkins, Deputy Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 1/10/19, 1/17/19, 1/24/19, 1/31/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2018317663 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JOHNNY K STUDIO; 2222 N. Buena Vista Burbank, CA 91504, PO Box 70614 Pasadena, CA 91117. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Johnny Kouzouyan, 2222 N. Buena Vista Burbank, CA 91504. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 12/2018. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Johnny Kouzouyan, TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 21, 2018. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the offi ce of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement

pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 1/10/19, 1/17/19, 1/24/19, 1/31/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2018312835 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LAWFUL APPAREL; 313 N. La Brea Ave. Inglewood, CA 90302. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Rasheeda Dove, 84 E. Palm St. Altadena, CA 91001, Rajaee Jackson, 313 N. La Brea Ave. Inglewood, CA 90302. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 10/2018. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Rasheeda Dove, TITLE: Partner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 17, 2018. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the offi ce of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 1/10/19, 1/17/19, 1/24/19, 1/31/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019005643 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LUCKYBUG; 3679 Grayburn Rd. Pasadena, CA 91107. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Simona Cianciulli, 3679 Grayburn Rd. Pasadena, CA 91107. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Simona Cianciulli, TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: January 8, 2019. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of fi ve years from the date on which it was filed in the offi ce of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 1/10/19, 1/17/19, 1/24/19, 1/31/19

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The Ice House, 24 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena features Stand-Up All-Stars at 8 p.m. followed by Rebels of Comedy at 8:30 p.m. Tickets start at $15 for each show. Call (626) 577-1894 or visit icehousecomedy.com.

FRIDAY 01.11.19 Gallery Nucleus, 210 E. Main St., Alhambra presents a balloon art festival by artist Addi Somekh, featuring bigger-than-life balloon installations opening with a reception from noon to 8 p.m. Friday, continuing through Tuesday. Live music and other activities are included. Tickets for the opening reception are $10 and $10 to $15 for each day thereafter, available at gallerynucleus.com.

SATURDAY 01.12.19 Lineage Performing Arts Center, First United Methodist Church of Pasadena, 500 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, presents “The Lineage Follies,” a night of inspired performance by performers with neurological challenges, including Parkinson’s, featuring celebrated musicians, Shakespearean actors and the Lineage Dance Company, starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are $9. Call (626) 844-7008 or visit lineagepac.org.

SUNDAY 01.13.19 Cellar Sessions at Old Oak Cellars Winery, 2620 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, features David Serby and Ed Tree, starting with a wine tasting at 3 p.m. followed by music at 3:45 p.m. Admission is $20 in advance, at inwineinc. com, or $25 at the door. Five dollars from the sale of each wine bottle that day goes to the charity Music Cares, benefiting musicians in need.

MONDAY 01.14.19 Mickey and Dick Flacks discuss and sign “Making History/Making Blintzes: How Two Red Diaper Babies Found Each Other and Discovered America,” chronicling the political and personal lives of progressive activists Richard and Miriam Flacks, at 7 p.m. at Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. It. Call (626) 449-5320 or visit vromansbookstore.com.

TUESDAY 01.15.19 The Camerata Pacifica chamber ensemble performs works by Mozart, Poulenc and Beethoven at 7:30 p.m. at the Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens, 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino. Tickets are $58. Call (805) 884-8410 or visit cameratapacifica.org.

WEDNESDAY 01.16.19 Wine & Song Americana Singer/Songwriter Music Series, at Arroyo Seco Golf Course, 1055 Lohman Lane, South Pasadena features Brian Joseph, Matthew Michael and Christina Marie at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 general admission, $15 for table seating, available at blueguitar.club.

THURSDAY 01.17.19 Researcher Glenn Bybee presents his extensive research on President Kennedy’s assassination at 7 p.m. at the Pasadena Public Library’s Central Branch, 285 E. Walnut St., Pasadena. Call (626) 744-4066 or visit pasadenapubliclibrary.net.

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CHOICE EVENTS FOR THE WEEK OF 01.10–01.17

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