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REBORN IN MUSIC Guitar made from droughtdestroyed dawn redwood is focus of concert
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opinion ....................................................................3 Letters ........................................................5
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news ........................................................................7 ‘Bailing Water’ Cash-flush lawmakers contemplate more ways to buy our way out of homelessness. — André Coleman
Money Man Portantino receives nearly $50 million for PCC and Arroyo Seco projects. — Caroline Kimbel
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Reborn in Music A guitar made from a drought-destroyed dawn redwood is the focus of a concert with guitarist Laurence Juber at the Arboretum. — Bliss Bowen
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RIGHT OF WAY This is terrific. Bicyclists have the right of way. Move over Rover, I’m coming through. Bike lanes are great. They give bicyclists a special lane to ride their bikes in. They can feel safe and have no fear of getting hit by cars. They all ride at safe speeds and observe all the rules of the road. Or do they? I have trouble with bicyclists who won’t stop at stop signs, much less red lights. They just take a look and see if the road is clear of cars approaching them. Cars, trucks and motorcyclists all stop at red lights and stop signs. Why not bicyclists? Oh, they’re different. It seems they should all be wearing helmets. I have accident and liability insurance. I have a driver’s license, I have registered my vehicle. Do bicycles have insurance? Do they have a bicyclist driver’s license? Have they registered their vehicle? Are their brake lights and headlights working? If not, why not? They’re on the road. It seems DMV should start doing their job. Oh, they haven’t got the time. Oh, they only deal with motorized vehicles. Then the local cities should be making sure these riders are qualified to ride the road. Think of all the revenue they could raise. Think of all the citations the local police department could issue. This could mean double the revenue. It’s well worth the thought. Bicyclists should defi nitely be careful on the road. You may be right, but you don’t want to be dead right. 06.13.19 13 1
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To the editors of Pasadena Weekly, what in the world is this review (Film, May 23)? You can publish this rant about how comedies made by men are better? Let’s try a review that uses fi lm theory that doesn’t rely on name dropping other comedies. I can’t stress enough that this comes off like a personal opinion and it’s a shame that Pasadena Weekly supports the homophobic and sexist. He thinks he’s sly by using phrases like “rest assured,” but just say it, man. Just say what you want to about the lesbian scenes in the fi lm and let the paper publish it because clearly they will publish anything. His negative use of the phrases “millennial” and “PC culture” show a problem with how out of touch this review is. If you didn’t like the film, totally fi ne. To act like females being “raunchy” is a problem is unacceptable. Seems like you don’t like women in the driver’s seat as directors and writers either. Wow. I’m hoping this doesn’t weigh into major aggregates because it’s undoubtedly personally biased with no critique of the fi lmmaking.
The guest feature on the 30th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square protests was timely and needed. Catherine Bauknight should be commended for her bravery in continuing to frame and snap photographs as soldiers opened fi re on the students. It’s unfortunate, however, that she writes about repression in China only using the past tense, of events that happened “before discovering the rewards of capitalism.” Instead, the situation today is still repressive and, like in so many countries, trending for the worse. At the same time, private wealth has been on a consistent rise. That implies human freedom is not as much a question of property ownership, but basic ownership of one’s own life and labor. The constant demand for that base line continues into the present with hundreds of strikes over the past year in the United States and more than a thousand strikes in China. The work stoppages span manufacturing, education, health, and transportation and overflow the bulwarks of official union bureaucracy. They are not removed in spirit from the women’s marches and smaller groups of women who demonstrate in China, risking arrest, or from racial minorities in either country struggling for visibility and dignity. The ever resurgent call for democracy and self-determination within the society, the workplace, and the family is a human universal, not discovered from outside. That universal is the bane of existence for any elite group that consolidates power and wealth unto themselves, whether their slogans extol collectivism or privatism. Reflecting back on the Tiananmen student strike should also propel us into the future. ~ BUDDY BELL MONROVIA
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BY CLAIRE W. BOGAARD AND JANICE SOOHOO
A PLEA FOR HELP ACTIVISTS CALL ON CALTRANS TO TAKE BETTER CARE OF ITS TENANTS AND PROPERTIES
Dear Caltrans Director Laurie Berman: On behalf of the NO 710 Action Committee, we are writing to ask for your immediate help. We write as representatives of the tenants of Caltrans-owned houses and the neighbors, who live in or near the corridor of the now-canceled State Route 710 Freeway — in Pasadena, South Pasadena and El Sereno (Los Angeles). A Little Background As we believe you know, Caltrans purchased the majority of the 710 properties in Pasadena, South Pasadena and El Sereno during the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. Most of the properties purchased were single-family residences in thriving and healthy neighborhoods. Houses purchased ranged from small bungalows and Victorian cottages to mansion-sized homes. There are several apartment complexes, and a number of properties are now used by nonprofit charitable organizations. Scattered about are a few vacant lots. Large numbers of the houses are listed on the National Register of Historic Places or have been determined eligible for the National Register and/or the California Register. Today, most of these Caltrans-owned houses are adjacent to established and highly desirable neighborhoods in Pasadena, South Pasadena and El Sereno. Even Caltrans does not know exactly how many houses and properties its owns. We generally refer to 500 Caltrans properties and believe that there are at least 460 houses along the corridor of the now-canceled 710 Freeway extension. Caltrans has indicated that all of these houses and properties will be sold, but progress on this plan is almost non-existent. The Current Situation In recent years, Caltrans has reduced its care and maintenance of all of these properties. Gradually, more and more houses became vacant and subject to vandalism and fell into serious disrepair. In Pasadena alone, we know that 25 percent of the Caltrans-owned houses are vacant. There are a number of longterm residents and their families who have lived in their houses for decades. Many have taken on the responsibilities and expenses of upkeep and repairs themselves. These Caltrans renters hope to be able to purchase their houses — either in the affordable price range (if they qualify) or at market rate. These tenants look upon these houses as their “homes” and feel and are part of the nearby neighborhoods. CONTINUED ON PAGE 15
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hile Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state Legislature debated how best to disburse $1 billion in funds to aid people living on the streets of California, an audit revealed staggering increases in the number of destitute people experiencing homelessness. This new allocation comes on the heels of Measure H, which passed in 2017 and increases the Los Angeles County sales tax by a quarter of a cent for 10 years. In that time, the measure is expected to raise $3.5 billion. In 2016, voters in the city of Los Angeles passed Proposition HHH, a $1.2 billion bond measure in order to build $10,000 units of affordable housing. Meanwhile, officials in Pasadena said the city’s own decreasing homeless count is not an anomaly. According to the local count, there are 542 people experiencing homelessness in Pasadena, down from 677 in 2018. The 2019 homeless census is the second lowest in Pasadena since the count began in 1992. The lowest numbers were recorded
in 2016, when 530 homeless people were counted. That’s a far cry from Los Angeles where the survey revealed a soaring homeless population over last year of more than 36,000 people, and more than 59,000 people living on the streets around Los Angeles County, according to the LA Times. “The fact that the recent homeless count indicated that Pasadena’s number of homeless actually went down, while increasing in other cities, is testament to the efforts of the city and local nonprofits,” said City Manager Steve Mermell. “Sadly, however, it gives me little comfort, as the problem is so pronounced, particularly in Los Angeles County. There is no easy solution, as homelessness is the downstream result of many other issues. Collectively, we must be willing to implement real solutions that get people off the street rather than move them around from place to place.” But according to the aide of one Los Angeles City Council member, many cities are not part of the collective effort and instead are using police in suburban areas to remove the
US Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) unsuccessfully proposed an appropriations amendment that would prohibit the US Army Corps of Engineers from spending federal dollars to use a controversial herbicide in and around the Los Angeles River. “Many of my constituents who live near the Los Angeles River are rightly concerned by the Army Corps of Engineer’s use of glyphosate to remove vegetation,” said Schiff of the popular herbicide Roundup’s active chemical component, which the World Health Organization (WHO) has determined is a probable cause of cancer. “I believe the Army Corps should find alternative ways of managing vegetation in the river that do not raise health concerns, and I remain committed to finding legislative avenues to compel them to do so,” Schiff said in a statement issued June 14. Locally, Roundup has been banned in Pasadena since last year. After the Pasadena Weekly reported the controversial herbicide was being sprayed on county property in Northeast Pasadena, Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, who represents Altadena, introduced a motion to ban use of the herbicide for 30 days while county officials studied it and searched for an organic replacement. Schiff’s proposal would have amended legislation currently being considered in the House of Representatives to provide funding for the Army Corps for fiscal year 2020. The amendment was not included by the House Rules Committee among the list of amendments that would receive a full vote in the House. Schiff wrote to Army Corps Chief of Staff Col. Kirk E. Gibbs in October 2017 and January 2018, urging him to find alternatives to using glyphosate. After the corps indicated it would not stop using glyphosate in response to community concerns, Schiff also proposed two more proposals to prohibit the use of glyphosate in the LA River. In March 2015, WHO’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) said glyphosate is “probably carcinogenic to humans.” The US EPA, however, says it is not a carcinogen. Roundup was produced by the Monsanto Co., which was acquired by Germany-based Bayer AG in 2018. Since then, despite the EPA’s findings, plaintiffs in three separate lawsuits have been awarded nearly $2.5 billion in damages. There are currently more than 10,000 other lawsuits facing Bayer AG. According to the Department of Agriculture, in 2014 about 240 million pounds of glyphosate had been sprayed in the US.
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TWO LOCAL CASES END IN STARKLY DIFFERENT OUTCOMES BY ANDRÉ COLEMAN
Two local lawsuits came to an end this past week. First, a City Hall employee was awarded nearly $900,000 after he faced retaliation by city officials. Farshid Roumi And second, a Los Angeles jury ruled against a former Caltech scientist who claimed he was fired in 2016 for exposing misappropriation of funds from the Department of Energy. Farshid Roumi, 39, an expert in battery research, agreed to transfer federal funding for battery research to the school from Parthian Energy LLC, a company he co-founded in 2012. Two researchers were bought in by the college to help Roumi, but things took a bad turn after he learned of the researchers allegedly doing work unrelated to the project while being paid from the federal dollars he agreed to transfer to the school. After objecting, Roumi’s project was shut down and he was fired. “They loved him,” plaintiff’s attorney Mark Quigley said of Roumi’s Caltech supervisors, when addressing the jury during opening statements, according to City News Service. In the first case, a jury late last week awarded former Department of Water and Power employee Richard Thompson $824,000 after city officials retaliated against him for writing a favorable performance evaluation recommending the promotion of a female employee who was suing the city for gender discrimination. Thompson also claimed the day before he was to testify on behalf of Aurora Isabel, he was summoned to meet with his supervisor and two city attorneys, who instructed him to say that he did not write Isabel’s performance evaluation recommending her for promotion, and that she did. After Thompson testified on behalf of Isabel, which resulted in her receiving $250,000, the city demoted him from his job as a utility services planning supervisor, and took away his office and city vehicle. Thompson was forced to take a stress-related leave of absence and later resigned. “The city of Pasadena has a duty to follow the law and protect its employees from retaliation and harassment, not engage in it,” said attorney Patrick McNicholas. “Richard Thompson was an employee of the city for 25 years, and because he didn’t agree to lie under oath to protect the city in a separate lawsuit, he was humiliated, harassed and ostracized to the point where he was forced to resign.” n
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State Sen. Anthony J. Portantino (D-Pasadena) announced last week that his requests for the 2019Anthony J. Portantino 2020 state budget have been approved. Portantino asked for $3.5 million to help restore the Arroyo Seco Watershed Restoration Project from Proposition 68, and $40.7 million from Proposition 51 funds for Pasadena City College’s (PCC) Armen Sarafian Building. In 2016, voters passed Proposition 51, which mandates the state to issue $9 billion in bonds to renovate and improve K-12 public schools and community colleges across California. Portantino previously served on the PCC Measure P Bond Oversight Committee, which oversaw $150 million used to repair and upgrade buildings at the college. “It was a pleasure to work with educators, city leaders and local activists to prioritize projects that will positively impact our community,” said Portantino in a prepared statement. “The Arroyo Seco is facing significant challenges due to the dam removal project and I was pleased that both South Pasadena and Pasadena want to help enhance this important regional watershed. Also, PCC continues to be the heart and soul of our community. Being in a position to lobby the chancellor, the Department of Finance and the Governor’s office on the importance of the Sarafian Building was very important. I am glad that these requests were successful,” said Portantino. Portantino will also use $3.5 million in Parks, Environment and Water Bond funds to help restore the Arroyo Seco. The Lower Arroyo Stream Restoration project was chosen by the Council of Arroyo Seco Agencies as the top project for funding in April. “It is a benefit to have a senator who is familiar with and who appreciates the importance of the Arroyo Seco. Our organization is grateful once again that Portantino has stepped up on our behalf. I am looking forward to seeing how these resources are going to be allocated and am very optimistic that South Pasadena and Pasadena will cooperate with the activist community on the best utilization plan,” added Tim Brick, managing director, Arroyo Seco Foundation. n 8 PASADENA WEEKLY | 06.20.19
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homeless from their streets and direct them to Los Angeles. In one instance, a homeless encampment lines the north side of Venice Boulevard under the San Diego (405) Freeway in West Los Angeles. But on the south side of the street, which is in suburban Culver City, there are no tents or homeless people. Similar situations exist in Manhattan Beach and Rancho Palos Verdes. In Eagle Rock, an unincorporated part of Los Angeles, tents line the south side of an underpass of the Glendale (2) Freeway on Wilson Avenue, but ends just before Glendale’s city border. “Some police officers are taking the homeless out of their cities and moving them to the LA city side,” Branimir Kvartuc, a spokesperson for LA City Councilman Joe Buscaino, told FOX News last week. Last year, Buscaino called for an investigation after a video showed police dropping a man off on the streets in San Pedro. According to Buscaino, the man showed signs of mental illness. Sheriff’s deputies claimed the man asked for a ride to Pasadena where he said he lives. The deputies told him they couldn’t drive him there but would take him to a bus stop. There is no direct route from San Pedro to Pasadena. “This call is not a case of dumping,” said Nicole Nishida, a public information officer with the Sheriff’s Department. Nishida called the incident “an act of compassionate service.” Critics like Kvartuc point to the disparity in Los Angeles’ population compared to its homeless number. The city’s 4 million people make up about 38 percent of the county’s total population, but the 36,000 homeless people living in the city account for 61 percent of the county’s homeless population. And those numbers are soaring, due in part to rising housing costs. Los Angeles is not the only county that has experienced large increases in its homeless population. Riverside County saw a 22 percent increase, San Bernardino County saw 23 percent increase and Orange County saw a whopping 48 percent increase from its last count in 2017. “We’re bailing water from the proverbial boat with a hole in it and the boat is sinking,” said Ryan Bell, spokesperson for the Pasadena Tenants Justice Coalition. “The cure is legislation that will keep tenants in their homes. Wages have not kept pace with rent increases and, astonishingly, 721,000 LA County households are severely rent burdened, defined as spending more than 50 percent of their income on rent. Unless and until cities across LA County take action to protect renters and stabilize the precariously housed, more and more families will find themselves sleeping in cars and garages, on floors and sidewalks.” But so far the efforts to fight the problem include legislation to build more housing under legislation like SB 50 — which would prohibit cities across the state from banning mid-rise apartments within a half-mile of public transit and allowing for four
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or more homes on parcels of land in single-family neighborhoods. But it would take years to build enough housing to put a dent in the current homeless population. Last week, Newsom said that the state will spend nearly $1 billion to help combat the problem. But no one knows how that money will be divided up, or if any accountability standards would be included to determine how the money is spent. Pasadena could get anywhere between $500,000 and $1.4 million based on the formula chosen to dole out the money. Under Newsom’s plan, the 13 biggest cities in Los Angeles County, continuums of care and all counties would get money. But under a plan by the state legislature, money would only go to the state’s 13 biggest cities and continuums of care. Under that scenario Pasadena would receive about $1.4 million. The PTJC is currently collecting signatures to place a rent control ordinance on the ballot. Pasadena, along with Long Beach and Glendale, is one of three cities designated a continuum of care in California. A continuum of care includes a planning body that coordinates housing, services and funding for homeless families and individuals. “Since 1995 we have had a very strong commitment in the fight against homelessness,” said Bill Huang. “CoC’s receive federal dollars and creates and implements its own strong plan and has established its own resources and programs. That’s why our numbers went down. We have been consistently focused on the issue.” n
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nation now says it is no longer constrained by a deal limiting its uranium enrichment program. Iran says in 10 days it will have surpassed the limits reached under a deal between Iran and President Obama, according to the Washington Post. — Compiled by André Coleman
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MUSIC A GUITAR MADE FROM A DROUGHT-DESTROYED DAWN REDWOOD IS THE FOCUS OF A CONCERT WITH GUITARIST LAURENCE JUBER AT THE ARBORETUM BY BLISS BOWEN
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hen drought felled a dawn redwood on the grounds of the LA County Arboretum in Arcadia two years ago, it seemed a portentous loss of one of the garden’s oldest trees. Thanks to luthier Dennis Hays, its life cycle is being extended through art. This Sunday at the Arboretum, Hays will talk about building a guitar from the tree’s wood and Laurence Juber will give a pop/jazz concert playing that instrument. And scientist Peter Del Tredici will discuss the tree’s history, which is richer than is widely understood. The dawn redwood’s story reaches back to the fraught period just before Japan bombed Pearl Harbor. According to Del Tredici, a Marin County native and senior research scientist emeritus at Harvard University’s Arnold Arboretum in Cambridge, in 1941 a Japanese botanist discovered and named a “metasequoia” — a “living fossil” in rock. In 1943, a “weird conifer” was discovered in China, and a Harvard-educated Chinese botanist, after stumbling across a paper by the Japanese botanist, reached out to an American school chum who was now director at the Arnold Arboretum. World War II was raging across the globe, but leave it to botanists to value Mother Nature and peace over politics. “He said, ‘We’d love to study this tree more but we don’t have any resources to collect it’ because it was in central China in a remote area,” Del Tredici recounts. The Arnold Arboretum director sent $250 — “a small fortune in those days” — to collect more living specimens and seed, in exchange for which the Arnold received two pounds of dawn redwood seed. In 1948, as the Communist Revolution closed up China, the director distributed those seeds, collected the year before, “free of charge to 600 botanical gardens and interested individuals” around the world. “Most of the original introduction of all the [dawn redwood] trees growing throughout North America as well as Europe essentially came from this one massive collection,” Del Tredici observes. “Standing behind every tree is the ghost of the person who went to great lengths to bring it into cultivation. So the metasequoia has an amazing array of ghosts. If not for the fact that this guy had been a graduate student at Harvard and knew his good friend was now the director, and he could write to him and ask for money, none of this would have happened. Because China did not open again until the 1970s with Nixon; no Americans really went there until 1980. Had it not been serendipitously collected, and the seeds sent to the US in 1948, the tree never would have made it out of China.” Flash forward to 2017 and serendipity continued playing a hand after the dawn redwood at the LA County Arboretum succumbed to drought. Hays, a woodworker inspired by post-war designer Sam Maloof, volunteers at the Maloof Foundation in Rancho Cucamonga. Because of that, the Arboretum invited him to create
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artwork with a chunk of the redwood for its “Forces of Nature II” exhibit in late 2017. For much of his career Hays made furniture, but more recently, “totally out of the blue,” he began building guitars. “It was just a fluke,” he says, “that my fi rst guitars were made out of rescued redwoods.” He retrieved some eucalyptus and “four large beams of the dawn redwood” — “air dried by nature” — and … let it sit. “I really didn’t know what I was going to do with it,” Hays admits. “Quite frankly, I’d been making guitars for several years — I’ve probably made 40 in total — but I’d started back on my studio furniture making. A couple weeks before the show, I said, ‘I’ve gotta do something significant with the dawn redwood. I’m not a sculptor, I’m not an artist in that sense, so I’ll make a guitar’ — just a total ‘what the heck.’ And it turned out incredibly well. I’ve made a total now of five dawn redwood-topped guitars.” Cedar, mahogany, maple, spruce, swamp ash and even koa are the usual woods of choice for guitar makers. Hays opts for walnut for his guitar bodies and necks, Spanish cedar for the interior bracing, and redwood for tonewood on the top: “It really does make the majority of the sound.” Hays says he studied classical guitar forms for “dimensions, proportions, sizes” before creating his original design. He learned to play and now jams regularly with some friends. The redwood sounds beautiful, he says, but his main goal is to open minds. “My main theme in all this rescue wood at the Arboretum is to try to highlight using unconventional stuff and getting out of the stereotypic mode that a lot of woodworkers have that you have to make a guitar with spruce top. No, you don’t,” he declares, adding that all his dawn redwood guitars are made “for the benefit of the Arboretum.” As a scientist, Del Tredici has long studied the relationship between woody plants and their environment, and increasingly he’s focused on the effects of the climate crisis. In that context, the dawn redwood offers potentially more lessons as Southern California girds itself for a hotter, dryer future. “Everybody makes these assumptions that the native species are the best adapted, and it’s true, they are very well adapted — to the conditions that used to exist,” he notes. “But what is going to adapt to the conditions that are going to happen in the future is an open question. So this whole idea of native and nonnative is a very thorny issue … In California, where the weather is changing, predictions are that in a lot of the savannah area, there’ll be more shrubs and grasslands than trees; there won’t be enough moisture to support tree growth over the long haul. You can see it in the San Gabriel Mountains. As you go to higher elevations, a lot of those trees have died already. It’s a huge problem. They just can’t tolerate the modern conditions. “Botanic gardens provide a window [and] give you some inkling of the plants that will perform under changing conditions. That’s why it’s really important that we don’t just grow native plants, but keep collecting plants, and experimenting, looking for what’s going to make a good street tree in the future.”■ “Ancient Tree Reborn in Music” with Laurence Juber, Peter Del Tredici and Dennis Hays at the Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, 3-5 p.m. Sunday, June 23; tickets are $12 for Arboretum members/$15 for nonmembers. Info: (626) 821-3222. arboretum.org, laurencejuber.com, dwhays.com, arboretum.harvard.edu/people/peter-del-tredici/
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ne of Pasadena’s few remaining soul food spots, Big Mama’s Rib Shack, will be closing their doors on July 20 following a change of ownership of the building they reside in. First opened in 2002, Big Mama’s has established itself as a destination for soul food and live music with their Saturday night “Down and Dirty Blues.” The expansive Southern soul food menu is anchored by their signature Tennessee-style takes on fried chicken, ribs and catfish. They have Po’ boy sandwiches, hot links, sweet potato pies, and any Southern BBQ side one could imagine. Soul food is one component in the long list of factors that will leave a hole in the city’s culinary landscape. The other draw is Big Mama’s own founder Dargin McWhorter; the gravel voiced 83-year-old Chattanooga native has become his own attraction. He came to California from Tennessee to get away from the segregated South with $12 in his pocket and not knowing a soul. With that small amount of cash and a drive to take care of his mother and siblings, he became a professional boxer, opened a recording studio and even co-produced a gold record. He played quarterback on his college football team, owned a car dealership and ran three restaurants all based on his mother’s recipes. Even in his 80s Dargin still has a John Wayne stature and looks like he could still throw one of the uppercuts that earned him a Golden Gloves championship more than a half-century ago. Dargin has stories, and guests are happy to take Dargin’s trip
Average price per entree $ u p to $10 $$$ $16-25 $$ $11–15 $$$$ $25+
BONNIE B’S SMOKIN BBQ 1280 N. Lake Ave., Pasadena, (626) 794-0132 bonniebssmokin.com $$ From Tulsa Oklahoma to Southern Cal. with a touch of New Orleans soul comes Bonnie B’s Bar B Que Heaven. Our 45-year-old traditional recipes are made with love. Try our new sweet pea’s double Fried burger made with our own sauces, soul bowl and homemade peach cobbler. Voted best BBQ & Soul food in Pasadena for our ribs, collard greens and Slim's Mac & Cheese. We are thankful and appreciate Pasadena.
CAMERON’S SEAFOOD 1978 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 793-3474 Camerons4fish.com $$ Since 1984, Cameron’s Seafood has been serving its freshest seafood, and has become a landmark in Pasadena. Cameron’s brings the ocean home with their fresh catch being cooked over mesquite wood grills that burn all day long.Enjoy the very best Seafood, Steaks, Salad & Pasta! Voted Best Seafood in Pasadena Weekly for 27 years! Now you can order on-line: camerons4fish.com.
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Average price per entree $ u p to $10 $$$ $16-25 $$ $11–15 $$$$ $25+
EL PORTAL 695 E. Green St., Pasadena (626)795-8553 Elportalrestaurant.com $$ Pasadena Weekly readers have been rewarding El Portal with the title of Best Mexican Food in the city for years. This charming little hacienda with brick walls, festive colors, fine art and a California elegant courtyard brings the authentic cuisine of Mexico and the Yucatan region to your table.
MARGARITA’S 155 S. Rosemead Blvd., Pasadena (626) 449-4193 margaritaspasadena.com $$ At Margaritas Mexican Restaurant, our family has been sharing our authentic Mexican dishes with the wonderful people of Pasadena since 1977. Guests enter our warm, inviting space and leave as family -- with plenty of burritos, tortas, tostadas, fajitas, and more to be had in between! Our dishes incorporate and pay homage to the rich flavors of bustling mercados, corner taquerias, and seaside palapas. So visit us, eat to your heart's content at our mouthwatering lunch buffet, sip on a refreshing margarita, and feel at home.
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HILL STREET CAFÉ 1004 Foothill Blvd., La Canada Flintridge 818-952-1019 hillstreetcafelacanada.com $$ Hill Street Café is celebrating over 25 years of serving the community quality meals made of quality ingridients. we want to thank all of you who stuck with us during the remodeling process and we want to welcome back everyone else. in our recent remodel, we have added an outdoor patio, a bar and more dining area, we have created a relaxed ambience with a touch of modern but still retaining our extensive menu, our friendly service and most important a family atmosphere.
KABUKI JAPANESE RESTAURANTS 88 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, (626) 568-9310 3539 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, (626) 351-8963 kabukirestaurants.com $$ When you walk into a Kabuki you won’t be overwhelmed with Asian decor and music. What you will encounter is a casual atmosphere with today’s hottest music playing, people smiling and our friendly staff welcoming you through the doors. Look for the Red Mask. Come eat, drink and have fun! TOPS WALNUT 1792 E. Walnut St., Pasadena (626) 584-0244 topsburger.com $ At TOPS on Walnut & Allen, we maintain the original taste from 60 years ago. My father wanted to create food as close to homemade as possible. Our primary goal and focus is on taste, quality, freshness, cleanliness in our service and experienced staff. Most of our staff have been with us for more than twenty years. We invite you to come to TOPS on the corner of Walnut & Allen and taste the difference! Meet our staff and experience what quality service should be. The same quality service that has made us #1.
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SHANDONG DUMPLINGS 80 N. Fair Oaks Ave. Pasadena 626-578-9777 227 W. Valley Blvd, 168 A, San Gabriel 626-308-3777 $ Shandong Dumplings is your Reader Recommended Winner for BEST DUMPLINGS in the 2018 Reader’s Poll! We have been a cornerstone in the greater Pasadena community and are well known for our outstanding cuisine, excellent service and friendly staff. Recognized for our modern interpretation of classic dishes and insistence on using only the highest quality, freshest ingredients. Open for Lunch and Dinner daily and until 2am Wed-Sat.
TOM'S FAMOUS FAMILY RESTAURANT 1130 E. Walnut St. Pasadena 626-577-7717 tomsfamous.com $ Please come and enjoy homemade breakfast lunch and dinner all made from scratch and FRESH. Nothing is ever served or made from a can. We pride ourselves as being the cleanest store with the best quality food and BEST service in town. Thank you PASADENA!!!!! ZELO GOURMET PIZZAS 328 E. Foothill Blvd.Arcadia 626-358-8298 myzelopizza.info $$ It’s the cornmeal crust that makes this pizzeria stand out from the rest. This locally owned establishment’s signature dish is the fresh, corn, balsamic-marinated, oven-roasted red onion pie. Zelo Pizzeria has expanded the dining room to better serve you, so come in and give Zelo Pizzeria a try.
through history. As he sits and talks to one guest you can watch as a queue of guest’s eyes wait for Dargin to come to their table and regale them with his stories of his past lives. When Dargin explains how he segued his Forrest Gump-like myriad careers and passions into the restaurant industry he offers an insight into Southern life, “Down South everyone makes their own sauce. They take pride in it,” Dargin says. Always enterprising, Dargin saw that Southern California was nearly devoid of the soul-food classics and realized that he could bring to the area what he learned from his mother — the titular “Big Mama” — at her Chattanooga restaurant. As Dargin entertains guests, his daughter — Dargetta Carlisle — runs the day to day operations of the store. Sitting with the father-daughter pair is like watching a comedy duo of yesteryear. While Dargin shares his stories that his daughter has likely heard countless times, she chimes in with one-liners that break up her father’s train of thought with a deep laughter. Dargetta was born and raised in Pasadena, a byproduct of Pasadena’s public schools. She said she cannot imagine herself living in any other city or, more importantly, reopening Big Mama’s in any other city. She holds out hope that they will be able to find another spot within city limits so that they can continue bringing her grandmother’s recipes to people who enjoy them. Even if they find a kitchen without a storefront where they can continue to cater and serve through delivery services, they want to continue. There are layers of authenticity to Big Mama’s. The woman’s face that acts as the official mascot of Big Mama’s is not a stock image they bought the rights to. It is actually Dargin’s mother. It is a true McWhorter family affair between Dargin and Dargetta in the front of the house and Dargin’s wife Anita running the kitchen. They bake their pies and cornbread, and their fried chicken is done from scratch with their secret recipe batter.
So, before Big Mama’s shutters and the opportunity to visit one of the most authentic Southern experiences is gone, here are some recommendations to make your visit count. The famous fried chicken dinner ($12.75) is three pieces of chicken and two sides. The chicken is served the perfect shade of golden brown — while it has more than enough flavor to stand alone, it would not be true to the Southern roots if you did not pour some hot sauce on it. As for sides, the macaroni and cheese is served old school and simple, and hearty. There is no crunch or baked bread crumb top, just creamy, melted cheese, which is exactly what you want when nearly everything else has Cajun and Southern spices and batter. Big Mama’s has countless sides that aren’t found everywhere, so if you are like me, it may be hard to narrow it down. With how incredibly low priced the sides are, ordering more than the two that come with most entrees won't be too big of a hit on your wallet. You cannot go wrong with the hush puppies (five for $3.50), candied yams ($3.75), collard greens ($3.75), black eyed peas ($2.75), or the fried okra ($3.75). Big Mama’s has traditionally Southern dishes, with recipes that came from someone born and raised in the deep South, so one should try some of the most traditional dishes they serve to really get the full experience. The oxtails ($21.95) carry a higher price tag than some of the other items, but with how seasoned and tender they are after slow cooking, the dish is worth every penny. If you are craving some New Orleans style fried seafood, the Creole combo ($25.95) is where it is at, it comes with two fried shrimp, two fried oysters, two pieces of fried catfish and fish with hush puppies, plus your choice of two sides. It honestly does not get more Southern than that. Pair it with one of the Louisiana-brewed Abita beers that they serve and you’ll essentially walk out with a subtle Cajun drawl and a yearning for the bayou life. And trust me, once you’ve had it you’ll keep your eyes open for when Big Mama’s hangs up another shingle in town.
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COMMITTED VOLUNTEERS Pasadena Educational Foundation welcomes new board members The Pasadena Educational Foundation (PEF), a nonprofit fundraising group for the Pasadena Unified School District, is welcoming four new members to its board of directors. The board’s new members are: Lorena Yépez Hernandez, Roberto Hernandez, Robyn Mizes and Linda Morales. “All four individuals demonstrate a great commitment to our community and our schools,” PEF Board President Kathy Onoye said in a prepared statement. “Their expertise, leadership, and professional knowledge will be a great asset to our board of directors” Onoye continued. “We are honored that Lorena, Roberto, Robyn, and Linda have chosen to serve on our board and look forward to their contributions.” SUMMER SUSTENANCE Tournament of Roses Foundation announces 2019 grant awards totaling $200,000 The Pasadena Tournament of Roses Foundation has presented grants totaling $200,000 to 23 San Gabriel Valley organizations. The funds will support new and ongoing programs benefiting children, teens, adults and seniors. Since its inception, the Tournament of Roses Foundation has funded over $3 million in charitable contributions on behalf of the Tournament of Roses Association. New this year are three $25,000 grant awards to support sustainable programs by investing in people. One of these new grants, a twoyear grant, was awarded to Pasadena Educational Foundation to fund their Summer Academic Support for Low Performing Middle School Students program. The other two grants are single-year grants for $25,000.00 and were awarded to the PTA California Congress of Parents Teachers & Students Inc., Blair High School to fund the Blair Aquatics program and the Boys & Girls Club of the Foothills to fund their Think Digital STEM Education program. Twenty other community programs received grants in the categories of Performing and Visual Arts, Sports and Recreation, and Education (Early Childhood Education, Literacy and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). A complete list of 2019 Tournament of Roses Foundation grant recipients, along with brief descriptions, can be found at tournamentofroses.com/foundation. For more information about the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Foundation, call Evan McCrary at (626) 449-4100 or wroite to him at EMcCrary@ tournamentofroses.com. n
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A THERAPIST MUST TREAT BDSM PATIENTS WITH RESPECT Dear Patti, My husband and I both agree that we have a good relationship, but recently we felt like we were drifting apart and started going to couples therapy. We specifically wanted to work on our intimacy and better communication with each other. I thought the sessions were going pretty good until the third time. I admitted that I had long buried sexual fantasies about being dominated and tied up. I felt very vulnerable admitting I was interested in domination and bondage, but I wanted to know how my husband felt about it. I was secretly hoping he might be into experimenting with some of my kinky desires, but I didn’t want to turn him off. Instead of being supportive, it felt like the therapist insinuated that I was perverted for even having these ideas. She pushed for me to see her individually so we could look at my childhood history in order to figure out where this “urge to act out” stems from. I told her I didn’t like that she assumed I needed fixing, especially since I’m high functioning and not suffering from depression or anxiety. Now, I no longer trust her to work with us as a couple and certainly not in individual therapy, which I wasn’t even seeking. I thought a therapist would create a safe place for me to open up with my husband, not make me feel defensive and judged. My husband was disappointed that we have to start all over again with a new therapist, but he actually seemed excited that I wanted to open up more to him. I wish I could find a therapist that has similar kinky interests and might understand. — Renee Dear Renee, Psychotherapy is a vulnerable, intimate journey traveled together by a patient (or two) and a therapist. In order to be effective and healing, there must be trust and support present. I understand that you had a negative experience, but I’m actually quite impressed with how you handled it. You spoke up immediately when you felt judged. When it became clear that the issue wasn’t going to be resolved, you left but you didn’t give up, and you’re still looking for another couples therapist. A significant number of adult Americans engage in consensual sexual behaviors that involve bondage and discipline, domination and submission, and sadism and masochism (collectively abbreviated BDSM). It is important that a professional therapist who treats couples that are interested or involved in BDSM understand the difference between abuse, violence, and BDSM, differentiating between pathological and nonpathological behavior. A therapist needs to be able to recognize the difference between clinically significant psychological distress and socially induced stress related to the BDSM interests. As you know yourself, it was stressful to open up to your husband and you felt the need to hide feelings long ago when they initially surfaced. Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for people interested in BDSM to experience stress related to being honest, internalized shame, relationship conflicts with existing partners, and as you experienced, opening up in therapy. Therefore, having an accepting therapist that can model a positive, supportive attitude is extremely beneficial and has intense therapeutic power. Therapists are often encouraged by their peers to explore their own countertransference in order to be aware of how the therapy they provide is influenced by their own emotions, values, and biases. This is especially true when working with minority populations, such as patients involved with BDSM. Without an understanding of one’s own emotions, a therapist’s feelings of anger, worry, or fear can manifest into a deeply felt conviction that the patient’s behaviors are self-destructive, even without concrete diagnostic evidence that the patient is being harmed. When that’s the case, there is a good possibility that countertransference is occurring. I understand your desire to be with a therapist with similar interests, but it has been shown that having an interest in BDSM alone is not enough to qualify someone to work with BDSM patients. Professional clinicians should have coursework, supervision, and specialty training related to BDSM patients before ever attempting to specialize in these issues therapeutically. Patients who believe they are negatively judged by their therapists based upon their BDSM interests are less likely to share information openly, which limits the therapeutic bond and weakens the success of therapeutic interventions. Therefore, it is important that BDSM patients receive competent treatment including respect and positive regard. I hope this information helps you in finding the right therapist. ■ 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 14 PASADENA WEEKLY | 06.20.19
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The Challenges Most of these houses are in poor or deplorable condition — due to the lack of maintenance on the part of Caltrans. As mentioned above, many have been vacant for years. Most properties need new plumbing and new gas and electrical systems. Most, if not all, of the structures will need to be seismically upgraded. Foundations will need attention and may need to be rebuilt. Many will need new roofs and all will need to be treated for termites and other pests. Most properties will need to be painted and to have some minimal landscaping work. Tenants or anyone planning to purchase a Caltrans house will need fi nancing, which will be very difficult, if not impossible, to fi nd with these houses not meeting code and in such poor condition. Buyers in the affordable ranges will have their own set of challenges. Caltrans is Failing to Protect Current Tenants Caltrans continues to raise rents and is forcing tenants out — sometimes by refusing to accept rent payments — and then leaving the property vacant and subject to vandalism, etc. The tragic part is that many of these tenants can no longer fi nd affordable housing in the area, are forced to leave the area, or live in their cars and/or become homeless. After everything that the current tenants have suffered through the years, they do not deserve this treatment. Instead, Caltrans should immediately freeze the rents. It is widely believed that Caltrans is trying to ”empty” the 710 Corridor so that it might sell all the properties at market rate. These practices are cruel and unfair and must end immediately. Our State’s Critical Housing Shortage These days, California newspapers report every day on the worst housing shortage — market-rate, workforce, moderate and low income — in the history of our State. A recent article reports on a Riverside County family that is moving to Idaho to achieve its share of the American Dream of home ownership. The husband was quoted: “It is not affordable to own a house anymore!” The article concludes that the family is: “among thousands who are being priced out of the market due to the limited number of homes for sale and the relentlessly rising home prices.” With over 450 houses already planned for sale, which are suited to various levels of housing needs, Caltrans should help address this critical housing shortage by prioritizing the sales process of its real estate in the former 710 Corridor. In Conclusion We strongly urge that Caltrans arrange to meet with the mayors and their housing officials in the three communities — Pasadena, South Pasadena and Los Angeles — and to work in cooperation with them to develop a plan for the sale of the Caltrans properties. Here are a few ideas: - The cities and Caltrans could identify and retain contractors to bring the houses up to code - Caltrans should provide funds for the cities to oversee the work on the properties - The cities could recommend several local real estate companies to assist with the timely sale of the properties - CalHFA should be approached for help with the affordable sales - Local experienced nonprofit housing organizations could assist with the affordable sales - Caltrans must comply with the Roberti Bill, created to protect the tenants and their neighborhoods - Caltrans should consider selling properties to the nonprofits along the corridor at the price that Caltrans originally paid for the property - Vacant land should be zoned for affordable housing — when possible These are difficult times for the Caltrans tenants, the adjacent neighborhoods and the cities. We look to you for your strong leadership to help us. We all need to see the 500 properties sold in a fair and timely way — and as soon as possible. Thank you for this opportunity to bring these important issues to your attention. ■ Claire W. Bogaard and Janice Soohoo are members of the No 710 Action Committee.
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BDRMS.SQ. FT.YR. BUILTPREV. PRICE PREV. SOLD
6/5/19 6/6/19 6/5/19 6/4/19 6/6/19
$4,820,000 $1,030,000 $778,000 $700,000 $480,000
3 5 3 3 2
1,236 2,219 1,777 1,243 1,005
1907 1930 1950 1947 1992
6/5/19 6/3/19
$805,000 $530,000
3 3
1,264 1,297
6/3/19 6/3/19 6/4/19 6/4/19 6/4/19
$1,860,500 $1,200,000 $775,000 $735,000 $645,000
2 4 3 4 3
6/3/19 6/6/19 6/4/19 6/5/19
$1,425,000 $990,000 $902,000 $866,500
6/5/19 6/4/19 6/6/19 6/4/19 6/3/19 6/3/19 6/3/19 6/5/19 6/4/19
$899,000 $220,000
8/24/16 5/1/92
$363,500
8/10/15
1925 1922
$700,000
11/4/15
985 1,834 1,859 2,116 1,789
1947 1963 1990 1946 1950
$875,000 $880,000
8/12/14 3/16/16
2 4 3 3
807 2,235 1,308 1,980
1922 1947 1927 1985
$500,000 $490,000 $575,000 $172,000
1/8/18 8/27/09 3/26/07 6/1/87
$1,700,000 $1,423,000 $1,408,000 $745,000 $720,000 $665,000 $660,000 $619,000 $505,000
3 2 3 3 3 2 2 1 2
2,192 2,467 2,596 1,505 1,288 1,022 1,298 980 1,060
1950 1925 1936 1968 1924 1938 2000 1925 1974
$1,350,000 $1,175,000
6/7/18 11/8/13
$232,000 $592,500
6/1/89 7/12/16
$407,500
4/27/06
6/6/19 6/6/19 6/4/19 6/4/19 6/4/19 6/4/19 6/4/19
$4,250,000 $2,750,000 $2,600,000 $2,500,000 $1,492,000 $1,492,000 $1,492,000
6 2 3 5 4 4 4
6,107 2,357 3,039 3,792 2,509 4,266 4,707
1949 1950 1976 1941 1973 1966 1990
$10,000
1/1/92
$2,220,000 $1,760,000 $1,700,000 $750,000
6/4/07 2/14/19 3/29/12 12/1/89
6/3/19 6/5/19 6/5/19 6/5/19 6/4/19 6/3/19 6/6/19 6/6/19 6/5/19 6/5/19 6/6/19 6/4/19 6/6/19 6/4/19 6/6/19 6/3/19 6/3/19 6/3/19 6/4/19 6/4/19 6/3/19 6/4/19 6/3/19 6/5/19 6/5/19 6/5/19 6/3/19 6/4/19
$6,300,000 $3,300,000 $2,150,000 $2,145,000 $1,755,000 $1,535,500 $1,467,000 $1,421,000 $1,396,000 $1,181,000 $1,149,500 $1,125,000 $1,100,000 $1,000,000 $990,000 $945,000 $945,000 $941,000 $905,000 $790,000 $720,000 $695,000 $673,000 $667,500 $657,000 $615,000 $500,000 $450,000
7 7 4 4 3 3 5 3 3 2 4 5 3 5 3 3 4 3 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 3 3 2
7184 5908 2888 2617 3600 1770 1905 2036 2148 1850 1911 2434 2095 2054 1518 1614 2159 1736 1142 726 1,315 864 1,592 956 1,072 1,108 1,006 756
1933 1893 1926 1920 1931 1952 1922 1948 1936 1950 1912 1924 1955 1924 1931 1950 1954 1928 1925 1925 1946 1921 1981 1924 1926 1926 1980 1905
$3,430,000 $2,310,000 $1,112,000 $995,000 $956,500 $489,500 $1,050,000 $799,000 $1,049,000
7/20/04 4/25/03 5/21/03 3/12/04 3/14/19 9/3/99 2/15/07 1/24/05 6/18/12
$905,000
3/12/15
$310,000 $305,000 $610,000 $710,000 $1,800,000 $247,500
8/1/90 6/3/09 11/16/09 11/17/05 5/3/19 3/1/89
$440,000
2/19/18
$625,000 $630,000 $180,000 $577,000 $533,000 $320,000
6/20/17 8/19/16 11/27/00 11/28/17 2/25/19 6/17/15
6/6/19 6/5/19
$2,108,000 $1,925,000
4 3
3219 2369
1949 1953
$540,000
12/5/00
6/6/19 6/5/19
$799,000 $628,000
3 2
1367 760
1949 1907
$335,000
2/8/02
6/5/19 6/5/19
$1,400,000 $550,000
4 4
2334 1891
1960 1966
$720,000
6/15/11
ALTADENA 3050 Marengo Ave. 2374 Grandeur Ave.
ARCADIA 1620 South 4th Ave. 1327 Linda Way 135 Alta Street #A 4265 Lynd Ave. 843 East Longden Ave.
EAGLE ROCK 2411 Langdale Ave. 911 La Loma Road 2537 Hyler Ave. 4911 Algoma Ave.
GLENDALE 1609 San Gabriel Ave. 1633 Santa Barbara Ave. 1960 El Arbolita Drive 2455 Prospect Ave. 1324 East Garfield Ave. 1327 East Acacia Ave. 2239 Montrose Ave. #8 2427 North Verdugo Road 3481 Stancrest Drive #334
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PASADENA 890 Huntington Circle 325 South Grand Ave. 420 South Greenwood Ave. 929 South Oakland Ave. 1340 East California Blvd. 2750 San Pasqual Street 722 East California Blvd. 1151 South Los Robles Ave. 99 Annandale Road 3840 Canfield Road 981 Worcester Ave. 1436 Paloma Street 1390 Riviera Drive 135 Backus Ave. 2174 Casa Grande Street 2212 East Crary Street 1545 Knollwood Terrace 2245 East Dudley Street 87 Columbia Street 144 West Claremont Street 210 West Montana Street 804 East Ladera Street 330 Cordova Street #330 1857 Belmont Ave. 1421 Valencia Ave. 3512 Milton Street 1415 El Sereno Ave. #3 377 North Wilson Ave.
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SIERRA MADRE RESIDENT LISA VERLO’S COMEDIC ‘MUSICAL MEMOIR’ ‘HOLLYWOODN’T’ SOLO SHOW AT HOLLYWOOD FRINGE INCLUDES SONGS WRITTEN WITH HUBBY FRANK SIMES, CANDID TALK ABOUT SEX, HOLLYWOOD AND THE SPACE BETWEEN COERCION AND CONSENT P.18
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Free films screen at 1 p.m. on select Fridays at the Pasadena Senior Center, 85 E. Holly St., Pasadena. This Friday’s film is “My Fellow Americans” A (1996), starring James Garner and Jack Lemon as two former US presidents who join forces to expose the corruption of the sitting president. Call (626) 795-4331 or visit pasadenaseniorcenter.org.
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T Pasadena The Public Library’s Central Branch Family Science Fiction Classics film series screens “Countdown” (1968), about two astronauts vying to be tthe first American to walk on the moon, starting at 2 p.m. Saturday at 285 E. Walnut St., Pasadena. Call (626) 744-4066 or visit pasadenapubliclibrary.net.
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Carina La Dulce (carinamusic. com) performs gypsy fusion world music at w 7 p.m. Saturday at Edwin Mills by Equator, 22 Mills Place, Pasadena. No cover. Call (626) 564-8656
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T Pasadena The Civil War Round TTable discusses “Before the Shooting Started — The Causes of the Civil War,” featuring W Pepperdine Univversity Professor of History Stewart Davenport. Topics include anti-and pro-slavery forces and economic, social and religious differences between the two sides. It starts at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday at the Pasadena Public Library’s Central Branch, 285 E. Walnut St., Pasadena, free and open to the public. Visit pasadenacwrt.org. 16 PASADENA WEEKLY | 06.20.19
MEMBERS OF GLENDALE-BASED 7HORSE ESCAPE THE MUSIC INDUSTRY MACHINE AND RECLAIM THEIR CAREERS BY CARL KOZLOWSKI
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hil Leavitt has been in the music industry for three decades, first banging the drums for the band dada for over 25 years and since 2011 as the lead singer and drummer for its offshoot sister band 7Horse. He’s seen the heights of stardom as dada scored the worldwide hit “Dizz Knee Land” with its debut album and attendant world tours, and revealed a tenacious ability to survive the turbulent music industry as the band continued to maintain a successful cult following all the way until 2017. Now, however, Leavitt and his 7Horse bandmate Joie Calio (who also played in dada and shares vocal duties and plays lead guitar) have decided to turn their careers upside down and beat the record
business machine at their own game. They have already achieved some impressive successes, with their 2012 song “Meth Lab Zoso Sticker” having been chosen as the de facto theme song of “The Wolf of Wall Street” by director Martin Scorsese himself in addition to having their songs used in 55 other TV shows and films. With their current album “Superfecta” and a string of standalone singles they are releasing throughout this summer, they have doubled down on the DIY approach and expanded the album’s release with the surprisingly ever-growing fan demand. They will also kick off the start of a planned tour next Thursday, June 27, at the Viper Room on Sunset Boulevard, in a show that also employs their new
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approach of taking full control. “In the past, we played clubs and had a booking agent call the promoter, the promoter made a deal with a lowball guarantee that covers our expenses and then they promote the show,” explains Leavitt. “They have an email list of everyone who comes through the ticketing site, and then they hit ticket buyers with a $15 price for the promoter, and another $15 in fees that we as a band don’t even see. “Then they hit their email list to push the show, which could be everyone who bought a ticket for bands from Pantera to Mariah Carey, so they’re casting a wide net, which often doesn’t work,” adds Leavitt. “The fans are paying inflated ticket prices and it’s tough to get word out about the gigs. So we’ve changed the whole approach. We rented the Viper Room out and we’re running the tickets through our web site with no fees added. It’s $25 and we hope our audiences will support that, and we’re looking to change the paradigm of how these work. We basically said no, we’re not doing that.” The key to all the changes is social media, which has placed power in the hands of bands and other performers worldwide to take charge of their own destiny, rather than relying on major corporate and media gatekeepers to give them attention. Despite the fact that they’ve received regular airplay on more than 50 radio stations nationwide, 7Horse isn’t counting on radio to advance their careers anymore. They are banking nearly everything on the Viper Room show, believing that “If we can prove it in Los Angeles, we’ll do it elsewhere for everybody else who wants to see us.” “Do you still want to see live rock and roll?” asks Leavitt. “We need an answer on that. We have everything riding on this one, so it’s a big one for us.” Despite the fact that 7Horse has two of the three members of dada in it, Leavitt notes that their sonic stylings are different. He regards dada as “a very cerebral band, with music that hits you from the neck up, while 7Horse was created to hit you from the waist down, the belt down.” As such, 7Horse is intended as a rock band with a heavy blues edge, while mixing 1960s British Invasion influences with some modern rock touches. They’ve broadened their sound on “Superfecta” by adding Brian Whelan as a multi-instrumentalist and backing vocalist. “It was a necessity to change our sound from dada,” says Leavitt. “We were trying to make a dada record in 2010 and were in the middle of it and were scheduled in studio and the guitar player told us he wasn’t available and had another project that would take up all his time. Out of that frustration, we already had the time set aside and our engineer at the time said why don’t you guys just come in? “Joie and had been talking about it, we’d been listening to a lot of blues, early rock and roll, and figured it’ll give us something to do,” he adds. “And out of that session came the ‘Zoso’ song. Sometimes the best songs come from creativity borne out of frustration. You gotta get it out rather than keep it pent up.” Since then, 7Horse has toured both on its own and occasionally along with playing sets of dada songs in a 25th anniversary tour in 2017 when former member Mike Gurley was able to join them for a run of shows. There’s been “a lot of van rides over thousands of miles,” with
Leavitt’s wife along for the ride as their tour manager and merchandise salesperson, but Leavitt is happy to have Glendale as his home base. “I like living here, on this side of LA, where it’s a little more open and less congested,” says Leavitt. “I’m near the 2 Freeway, which is the access to everything. I’m close to Dodger Stadium and love that. Joie’s in Seattle, but he lives in my house when he’s down here. We get together as much as we can.” ■ 7Horse will play with Killer Country opening at 8 p.m. June 27 at the Viper Room, 8852 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Visit 7horsemusic.com.
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•NITELIFE• Thursday June 20 through Wednesday June 26 PLEASE NOTE: Deadline for Calendar submissions is noon. Wednesday of the week before the issue publishes.
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—Twanguero 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
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SIERRA MADRE RESIDENT LISA VERLO’S COMEDIC ‘MUSICAL MEMOIR’ ‘HOLLYWOODN’T’ SOLO SHOW AT HOLLYWOOD FRINGE INCLUDES SONGS WRITTEN WITH HUBBY FRANK SIMES, CANDID TALK ABOUT SEX, HOLLYWOOD AND THE SPACE BETWEEN COERCION AND CONSENT
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isa Verlo wanted to write a musical about sex — a family musical, that is, with sex education elements. The longtime Sierra Madre resident writes musicals with her husband, Frank Simes (aka musical director for the Who), and at the time she was also separately writing about skeletons in the closets of certain Norwegian ancestors. Somehow those distinct thought trains merged and picked up speed on a new set of tracks. What arose from that was “Sex Rated G,” a onewoman show with music she performed at the 2015 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, which mixed Verlo’s personal history with “statistics, and commentary on body shaming.” Two years later, as the #MeToo tidal wave roared across the globe, she began retooling “Sex” with details from her own past as an actress, a change encouraged by director Jessica Lynn Johnson. Verlo is performing her “musical memoir,” retitled “Hollywoodn’t,” this Saturday and Wednesday as part of the Hollywood Fringe festival. She laughs now at how much her healthy, curious teenage self “just wanted to look at naked pictures in the library.” While working on her show, she explains, “I ended up writing sexual memoirs. I had a very strange introduction to sex. From 16 to 21, I was with the same guy, my first boyfriend. We decided to wait until I was 18 to go on the pill, and then we moved out to LA together [from Michigan]. It ended up he was into S&M, but young and innocent.”
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Landing in LA with said boyfriend and dreams of being an actress, Verlo studied at the Lee Strasburg Institute, and wrote letters to her “top 10 directors,” including Warren Beatty, who answered and, after lengthy conversation, invited her to a meeting at his house. Beatty comes across as relatively generous, in Verlo’s telling, but other characters she subsequently encountered were far less so. “I would be asked to compromise my values, basically, for a part,” she recalls. “I never did any porn but I did an AFI film where they asked me to take my top off because I was to play a 15-year-old girl and I was 24.” She agreed, thinking it was an art film. But when the grad student director drove her to the first screening, she says, “he totally molested me. I fought him off enough to have it not go further, but he was the director of the first movie I was in. I was really bummed because I thought he had a girlfriend and I thought it was safe.” Researching what happened to that director before performing an earlier incarnation of “Hollywoodn’t” at last year’s Fringe, Verlo learned he was a college professor — and had been arrested: “He had molested women in two or three colleges but nobody reported him. He was finally brought up on [charges of] actually having a sexual performance by a child. He did time, but only on weekends, and he’s out already.” That discovery galvanized her. Statistics were out of the script; the creepy director, his mind games, and some creatively deployed Barbie and Ken dolls were
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Thursday—The Salty Suites Friday—Victoria Vox Saturday—Thenagain Everly Brothers tribute Sunday—The Beatunes Beatles tribute Tuesday—Dave Harvey Presents Bill Barry, Austin Musick and Bliss Bowen, w/special guest Dylan Brody Wednesday—Nick Justice; Caris w/David Caris and Terry Ragno 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 Friday—Kindal Tate Saturday—Carina La Dulce Tuesday—Legendary Bingo fundraising event Wednesday—Anne O’Brien 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—Yaasss Comedy; Laugh Lounge w/ Mark Serritella; Friday—Bryan Callen; Deathsquad; The Better
Seeing Is Believing POPULAR OLD BLIND DOGS BRING A BIT OF SCOTLAND BACK TO CALTECH
HOUSE FAVORITES OLD BLIND DOGS, A TOP SCOTTISH GROUP, RETURNS TO CALTECH SATURDAY FOR A PASADENA FOLK MUSIC SOCIETY SHOW. The Dogs have been a popular draw here, having sold out shows in the past. Saturday will mark the group’s sixth appearance at Caltech. As the Society’s usual venue, Beckman Institute Auditorium is being renovated, so the performance will be held in the larger Ramo Auditorium. Hailing from Aberdeenshire, the group is known for its high-energy performances, with soaring a fiddle playing, virtuoso pipe work and driving percussion, making the band’s live shows must-see events for lovers of the Scottish sound. Their latest album is “Room with a View.” Visit oldblinddogs.co.uk. — John Sollenberger Music starts at 8 p.m. Saturday in Ramo Auditorium, on the Caltech campus, 1200 E. California Blvd., Pasadena. Tickets are $25 general admission, $5 for Caltech students and Children. Call (626) 395-4652 or visit pasadenafolkmusicsociety.org for tickets, information and a map to the venue.
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•NITELIFE• Show w/Rene Vaca Saturday—Six Weeks to Standup Comedy Workshop w/Rudy Moreno; Old School Presents; Comedy Juice Sunday—Dave McNary’s All Star Variety Show Wednesday—Ice House Open Mic; Wednesday Night Live w/Rudy Moreno Kings Row Gastropub 20 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 793-3010 kingsrowpub.com Thursday—Thirsty Thursday w/Mike Moody Friday—The Nic Fresard Trio; Saturday—The Krows Sunday—Reggae Sunday w/My Reggae Band; Will Champlin 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 James Intveld & the Swing Sinners
in. Refocused on her sexual awakening and personal experiences, the new “Hollywoodn’t” confronts the “gray area” of coercion and consent. Verlo wants to take it on the college circuit. Onstage, she calls out Hollywood associates who professionally enable sexual predators. One is a woman, an acting teacher who advised the ingénue to sleep with Beatty: “You’ve probably done it for less, and he’s known for using a lot of women in his movies that he sleeps with.” “She was kind of jaded — like, this is what goes on. But I wasn’t, because I had only been with one boyfriend,” Verlo insists, laughing. “I had not done it for less!” That exchange inspired one of the hour-long show’s songs, the tongue-incheek “You’ve Done It for Less,” whose slinky beat evokes tacky lounges and cheap drinks:
Plate 38 2361 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 793-7100 , plate38.com Fridays & Saturdays—Live music on select Fridays & Saturdays The Mixx 443 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 500-0021 themixxclub.com Thursday—Jazz Moves Friday—Dinner and jazz w/The Jazz Zone Saturday—Dale Fielder Quartet Tuesday—Devon Rowland Blues Jam
The Rose Paseo Colorado 245 E. Green St., Pasadena (888) 645-5006 wheremusicmeetsthesoul.com Thursday—Gary Hoey Friday—Erotic City Prince tribute Saturday—John Hiatt Sunday—Guitar Shorty T. Boyle’s Tavern 37 N. Catalina Ave., Pasadena (626) 578-0957 tboylestavern.com Sunday—Action Trivia Tuesday—Action Trivia
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY Arcadia Blues Club 16 E. Huntington Drive, Arcadia (626) 447-9349 arcadiabluesclub.com Saturday—Artur Menezes 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 Marco; Deejay Miro Friday—Live music w/Echo Park Project; Deejay Joey Vega; Deejay Vince; Deejay Miro Saturday—Live music w/La Salsa Orchestra; Deejay Jojo; Deejay Miro; Deejay Marco J.C. Hyke Songwriter Serenade Matt Denny’s Ale House Restaurant 145 E. Huntington Drive, Arcadia
(626) 462-0250 mattdennys.com, jchyke.com Tuesday—Guest host John M; Nick Goodman; Hunter and the Wicked; Partners; Jeff Kossack & the Other Hand Pizza Place California 303 S. Mission Drive, San Gabriel (626) 570-9622 facebook.com/pizzaplaceca Sundays—Open mic the first three Sundays of every month Villa Catrina 251 N. Santa Anita Ave., Arcadia (626) 294-1973 villacatrina.com Thursdays—Comedy open mic every first and third Thursday of the month Wednesdays—Karaoke w/Deejay Zary
WEST OF PASADENA Colombo’s Restaurant 1833 Colorado Blvd., Eagle Rock (323) 254-9138, colombosrestaurant.com Thursday—Trifecta Friday—Steve Thompson; Blue Soul Saturday—Ernie Draffen; Doug McDonald Sunday—Sunny & Cher Monday—Eric Eckstrand Trio Tuesday—Tom Armbruster Wednesday—Karen Hernandez w/vocalist Marvin Robinson Days Inn Lounge 450 Pioneer Drive, Glendale (323) 259-5900, tommydodson.com Fridays—Tommy Dodson and friends present Cabaret Fridays The Oak and Vine 117 E. Harvard St., Glendale (818) 507-7011 theoakandvine.com Live music most nights of the week Winchester Room 6522 San Fernando Road, Glendale (818) 241-5475 thewinchesterroom.com Friday—Karaoke Saturday—Karaoke n
“So he wants a little kiss, big deal Then he wants you to undress, get real … Run out and buy some lingerie To hang on that fine line between work and play And bask in the glory of being pursued It’s all in the moves and the attitude” “I could have made a misery out of it,” Verlo acknowledges, but a little laughter helps process weighty themes. And she still enjoys her teenage self’s sexual curiosity and love of flirtation. Bottom line: we need “a new language, a new vocabulary — not just a verbal vocabulary, but a physical vocabulary” about consent. “I feel like this is very cathartic, finally being able to come clean — not just as a person with my experiences, but even with myself. I started uncovering all the ways I had framed all these things that happened, just to feel OK about it. That’s also why my show [asks], what have we been conditioned to accept as inevitable? We were all just so conditioned. Child molestation is all about grooming. But we are groomed as a culture, by our media, to accept certain behavior and certain standards. … “What’s really amazing about doing this show: We uncover more and more all the time. You go deeper and deeper. Because when you really go for the truth of what’s underneath the motivations, that’s where you get the gold. That’s where you start resonating with others.” n Lisa Verlo performs “Hollywoodn’t” for ages 17+ at the Lounge Theatre, 6201 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood, at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 22, and Wednesday, June 26; $22. Tickets: hollywoodfringe.org/projects/6087?tab=tickets. about.me/lisaverlo, theatreplanners.com/lounge.html
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JOHN HIATT BRINGS HIS DIVERSE MUSICAL STYLE TO THE ROSE JOHN HIATT, A MULTIGENERATIONAL, MULTI-GENRE SINGER-SONGWRITER AND RECORDING ARTIST, VISITS PASADENA SATURDAY TO PERFORM AN ACOUSTIC SHOW AT THE ROSE NIGHTCLUB. Stylistically, Hiatt’s covered a lot of bases during his 40-plus-year career, including delving into new wave, blues and country. He adopted a blend of rock, country, blues and folk with his 1987 release, “Bring the Family.” Along the journey, Hiatt has garnered 11 Grammy nominations, plus a variety of other honors. His songs have been covered by artists including Bonnie Raitt, Ronnie Milsap, Iggy Pop, Three Dog Night and the Neville Brothers. His most recent release is the 2018 “The Eclipse Sessions.” Visit johnhiatt.com. — John Sollenberger Doors open at 6 p.m., special guest David Luning starts at 8 p.m. and Hiatt performs at 9 p.m. Saturday at The Rose, 245 E. Green St., Pasadena. Tickets are $48 to $78. Call (888) 645-5006 or visit wheremusicmeetsthesoul.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 Twanguero at 7 p.m. Tickets are $14 general admission, $20 for table seating, available on the website. Crowell Public Library 1890 Huntington Drive, San Marino (626) 300-0777 crowellpubliclibrary.org Tracy McCubbin, of the company dClutterfly, presents a workshop on “Making Space, Clutter Free,” explaining the seven emotional clutter blocks leading to an inability to get rid of unneeded items, starting at 2 p.m. Free. Descanso Gardens 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge (818) 949-4200 descansogardens.org Descanso’s annual Music on the Main live jazz series features piano-driven jazz by Yuko Mabuchi from 6 to 7:30 p.m., included in Descanso admission of $9 general admission, $6 for students and seniors, $4 for children 5 to 12, free for those 4 and younger.
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Magic With a Message ILLUSIONIST IVAN AMODEI BRINGS LIFE-CHANGING MAGIC TO THE ALEX THEATRE BY CARL KOZLOWSKI You have to be one hell of a magician to confound the legendary magic duo of Penn & Teller on their CW network TV show “Penn & Teller: Fool Us,” but Ivan Amodei is one of the few to have accomplished just that. In the past couple of years, he has parlayed that achievement into a fast-rising career that brings him to the stage of the historic Alex Theatre in Glendale on Saturday night. Titled “Secrets & Illusions,” the show features Amodei leading audiences on an epic journey to discover the secrets of life. Set on the dark and deserted streets of Paris, audiences will enter the legendary Louvre Museum, where an enchanting musical muse escorts them through galleries, while Ivan uncovers life’s greatest mysteries deep inside the priceless works of art, one dazzling illusion at a time. The 90-minute spectacular focuses on providing “magic with a message,” and displays Amodei’s signature style of thought-provoking vignettes, audience participation, and storytelling. “The show isn’t just magic tricks, it actually has parts that address important life things like facing fears, making choices and finding love all in a funny way with illusions that support the mes20 PASADENA WEEKLY | 06.20.19
sage,” says Amodei. “I say ‘we’re gonna face your fear today,’ and a spectator comes on stage and we play Russian Roulette with a 12 inch hunting knife hidden in a paper bag straight up and you have to decide which one to slam your hand into. “There’ll be a large butcher knife with a 12-inch blade, hidden under a paper bag drilled into a stand so the blade is straight up,” Amodei continues. “I cover the entire stand and knife with a paper bag and put the identical ones that are empty there too, then mix them up on the table so we don’t know which is which. And I tell her the game is slam hand on the bag and then come to which one will have the knife. Most people run out and I have to get a second participant. That just adds to the suspense, and the whole point is to face your fears.” The 45-year-old Amodei was born in Sicily and moved to the US at the age of two, becoming fascinated by magic when he saw a family friend performing tricks when he was 5. He first started performing small-group magic as a waiter to earn better tips while saving for college, then moved on to parlor-size audiences before going fully professional with large-scale crowds. Rather than waiting for gigs to come
to him or languishing at a day job and performing at parties for side money, Amodei created a full-fledged show after college and took the risk of selling tickets to theaters he rented. “The show’s illusions are demonstrations of messages in life, not a magic show where I put a girl in a box and saw her in half,” says Amodei. “This is a show about thinking about the messages and facing your fears. The participation allows the show to go in a different direction. It’s a show that actually will help inspire you to move on to the next level of your life. “A lot of people are stuck and don’t know what they want to do,” he concludes. “This is about how you can achieve more and demonstrate and prove what I’m saying is right. All of the show’s illusions have premises in them, including finding love, purpose in life, why are you on this planet, your destiny. What if you said yes to that job, no to that job, move to this state? Things that actually prove certain things about life. It’s a really different show.” n Ivan Amodei performs “Secrets & Illusions” at 7:30 p.m. Sat. at the Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale. Tickets are $35 to $85. Call (818) 243-2539 or visit alextheatre.org.
Norton Simon Museum 411 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 449-6840 nortonsimon.org Thursday Summer Fun, Gameplay, invites guests to explore games reflected in the collections, then design a puzzle of their own, from 1 to 3 p.m., included in Norton Simon admission of $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, free for students, those 18 and under and members. Pasadena Public Library, Hastings Branch 3325 E. Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena (626) 744-7262 pasadenapubliclibrary.net A Pasadena Fire Department meet-and-greet invites guests to meet the local heroes at 4 p.m. Author Kathleen Vallee Stein discusses her book “Loving Choices, Peaceful Passing: Why My Family Chose Hospice” at 7 p.m., followed by a Q&A session. Pasadena Senior Center 85 E. Holly St., Pasadena (626) 795-4331 pasadenaseniorcenter.org Anthem Blue Cross representatives discuss the dangers of sun exposure at 10 a.m. San Gabriel Valley Orchid Hobbyists Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia sgvoh.org The club hosts and open forum for questions on all things related to orchids starting at 7 p.m. Free and open to the public. Refreshments are included.
FRIDAY Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock 2225 Colorado Blvd., Eagle Rock (323) 561-3044 cfaer.org Mary Frances Spencer and Gongphoria present Summer Solstice Sound Bath, a sonic vibrational concert featuring symphonic gongs and crystal singing bowls. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the concert starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Pasadena Senior Center 85 E. Holly St., Pasadena (626) 795-4331 pasadenaseniorcenter.org
Free films screen at 1 p.m. on select Fridays. This Friday’s film is “My Fellow Americans” (1996).
SATURDAY Alex Theatre 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale (818) 243-2539 alextheatre.org Master illusionist Ivan Amodel, winner of Penn & Teller’s “Fool Us,” brings his new stage tour, “Secrets & Illusions” to Glendale. It is set on the dark and deserted streets of Paris. Guests seemingly enter the Louvre, where a musical muse escorts them through the galleries, while Amodel uncovers life’s greatest mysteries deep inside priceless works of art, and other illusions. It starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 to $85. Arcadia Performing Arts Center 188 Campus Drive, Arcadia (626) 821-1781 arcadiapaf.org Tribute artist James Garner and his band faithfully recreate the music of Johnny Cash starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 to $60. The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino (626) 405-2100 huntington.org “Night Owls,” a Family Evening event, invites families to learn about the animals that call the Huntington home. Guests can tour the Desert Garden, meet night creatures from the Wildlife Learning Center and explore the Orbit Pavilion at night, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Cost is $20 per person, free for kids younger than 5. Register at huntington.org/calendar. A monumental new, site-specific installation, “Tang Qingnia: An Offering to Roots” by artist Tang Qingnian goes on view, featuring full-size prints of five banner paintings, the largest one, 18 feet long, suspended from a framework above the water of the Chinese Garden lake. It continues through Sept. 23, during regular Huntington hours, included in Huntington admission of $29 for adults, $24 for seniors, youth 4 to 11, $13, free for those younger than 4. Norton Simon Museum 411 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 449-6840 nortonsimon.org A guided tour visits works from the Spanish Golden Age from 1 to 2 p.m., included in Norton Simon admission of $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, free for students, those 18 and under and members. Pasadena POPS Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Pasadena (626) 793-7172 pasadenasymphony-pops.org The POPS launches its Sierra Summer Concert Series with music from the Great American Songbook, from Stephen Foster’s “Beautiful Dreamer” to Broadway favorites including “Can’t Help Lovin’ That Man” and “Maria,” to music of Frank Sinatra. Michael Feinstein conducts. Guest vocal soloists are Kevin McKidd and Melissa Errico. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. for picnicking and the concert starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 and up. Pasadena Public Library, Central Branch 285 E. Walnut St., Pasadena (626) 744-4066 pasadenapubliclibrary.net The Family Science Fiction Classics film series screens “Countdown” (1968), about two astronauts vying to be the first American to walk on the moon, starting at 2 p.m. Vroman’s Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 449-5320 vromansbookstore.com
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Sierra Madre Playhouse, 87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, presents the musical “Dames at Sea,” a story about a woman who arrives on Broadway from Utah. She is cast in the chorus of a show, but the theater soon closes. Her songwriting sailor boyfriend persuades the captain of his ship to allow the show to move on deck. It opened June 15 and continues at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays through July 21. Tickets are $25 to $45. Call (626) 3554318 or visit sierramadreplayhouse.org. Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, presents Kit Steinkeltner’s “Ladies,” a fictional account of the real women behind the Blue Stocking Society, the world’s first major feminist movement in 1750s London. Their ambitious goals created scandal in London society and conflicts among themselves. It opened June 1 and continues at 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through June 30. Tickets are $20 to $39. Call (626) 683-6801 or visit bostoncourtpasadena.org. Norton Simon Museum, 411 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, presents the exhibition “The Sweetness of Life: Three 18th Century French Paintings From the Frick Collection,” featuring visions of contemporary life and fashion, by Francois Boucher, Jean-Siméon Chardin and Jean-Baptiste Greuze, on view through Sept. 9 during regular museum hours. Admission is included in Norton Simon admission of $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, free for students, those 18 and under and members. Call (626) 449-6840 or visit nortonsimon.org. Jet Tila discusses and signs “101 Epic Dishes: Recipes that Teach You How to Make the Classics Even More Delicious” at 3 p.m.
SUNDAY Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia (626) 821-4624 arboretum.org A discussion and musical performance explores the Arboretum’s Dawn Redwood, a tree once thought to be extinct, which died during California’s recent drought. Wood from the tree was fashioned into a guitar by luthier Dennis Hays. Peter Del Tredici, senior research scientist emeritus at Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University, discusses the tree’s history, and popular artist Laurence Juber, formerly of the group Wings, will perform pop and jazz classics on the guitar. The event runs from 3 to 5 p.m. Tickets are $15, or $12 for members. Soulful Sunday Brunch The Rose
Pasadena Museum of History, 470 W. Walnut St., Pasadena, presents the exhibition “Giddy Up: Children Take the Reins,” featuring an array of more than 35 small-scale carousel horses and exotic creatures that guests of all ages will be able to touch and view through Sept. 15, during regular hours of noon to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. Call (626) 577-1660 or visit pasadenahistory.org. Pasadena Playhouse, 39 S. El Molino Ave., Pasadena, presents “Gather: Surprising Stories & Other Mischief,” which opened May 24. Starring John C. Reilly and Betsy Brandt, it was created by Reilly and Patrick Murphy, who directs. The show takes audiences to wondrous worlds full of legendary creatures and colorful characters, as traditional folklore and contemporary pieces come to life in a magical experience for all ages. The show continues at 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, closing Saturday. Tickets are $56. Call (626) 356-7529 or visit pasadenaplayhouse.org. 245 E. Green St., Pasadena (888) 645-5006, wheremusicmeetsthesoul.com Enjoy a live Motown-style band, gospel choir and mouthwatering brunch from $29 to $58. The $18.50 general admission does not include brunch. Brunch starts at 10 a.m. and music starts at 11 a.m. Taste of Eagle Rock Corner of Hill Drive and Eagle Rock Boulevard, Eagle Rock cerb.us/taste-of-eagle-rock Community service organization The Collaborative Eagle Rock Beautiful (CERB) hosts the event, featuring food and beverages, including beer and wine from various Eagle Rock establishments from 4 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $45 for adults, $35 for designated drivers, $15 for kids 6 to 12, free for those 5 and younger.
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bacchuskitchen.com Jazz violinist and Spanish resident Maureen Choi and her quartet perform a concert of music at the intersection of jazz and Spanish cultures, starting with a three-course dinner at 6 p.m., followed by the concert at 7 p.m. Tickets are $85. Visit maureenchoi.com for tickets. Vroman’s Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 449-5320, vromansbookstore.com Lauren Kate discusses and signs “The Orphan’s Song” at 7 p.m.
TUESDAY Cancer Support Community 76 E. Del Mar Blvd., Ste. 215, Pasadena (626) 796-1083 cscpasadena.org City of Hope Provost and Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Steve Rosen discusses how to build awareness among patients and caregivers about talking with their health care teams about personalized medicine testing, targeted therapy, immunotherapy and inheritable cancers from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free, but call for reservations. Descanso Gardens 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge (818) 949-4200, descansogardens.org Descanso’s annual World Rhythms world music series features Angel City Chorale from 6 to 7 p.m., included in Descanso admission of $9 general admission, $6 for students and seniors, $4 for children 5 to 12, free for those 4 and younger. Pasadena Civil War Round Table Pasadena Public Library, Central Branch 285 E. Walnut St., Pasadena pasadenacwrt.org The Round Table discusses “Before the Shooting Started—The Causes of the Civil War,” featuring Pepperdine University Professor of History Stewart Davenport. Topics include anti-and pro-slavery forces, irreconcilable ideas between the two sides, economic, social and religious differences between the two and other topics. It starts at 7:15 p.m., free and open to the public. Vroman’s Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 449-5320, vromansbookstore.com Tanja Hester discusses and signs “Work Optional: Retire Early the Non-Penny-Pinching Way” at 7 p.m.
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(626) 564-1066 onecolorado.com June Wine Wednesdays feature wine flights hosted by Sage Vegan Bistro & Brewery. Guests can enjoy live music in the courtyard, all starting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday’s event features rosé flights for $16. Live music is salsa by the Iris Sanda Band. The music is free. Check in at the courtyard bar by 6:15 p.m. for tickets. Pasadena Playhouse 39 S. El Molino Ave., Pasadena (626) 356-7529 pasadenaplayhouse.org The play “Good Boys,” by “Riverdale” creator Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa opens at 8 p.m. The intense drama is set in 1988 at a private prep school, involving a model student, in the mold of his father, a disturbing video tape and a privileged family facing difficult choices. It continues at 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays and 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays through July 21. Tickets are $25 and up. 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 “Calendar Girls” (2003). Sierra Madre Playhouse 87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre (626) 355-4318 sierramadreplayhouse.org The Playhouse continues its series of classic movie musical screenings with “Gold Diggers” (1933), starting at 8 p.m. Admission is $10 per film. The Rose 245 E. Green St., Pasadena (888) 645-5006 wheremusicmeetsthesoul.com Make your own music with karaoke in the Lobby Lounge at The Rose Wednesday through Saturday night. Vroman’s Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 449-5320 vromansbookstore.com Elizabeth Pomeroy discusses and signs “Glen Dawson: Mountaineer and Bookman” at 7 p.m. Wine & Song Americana Singer/Songwriter Music Series Arroyo Seco Golf Course 1055 Lohman Lane, South Pasadena blueguitar.club Brad Colerick’s weekly music series features Ike’s Creek and Alice Howe at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12 general admission, $17 for table seating. n
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ACADEMY 6 1003 E Colorado Bl, (626) 229-9400. Princess Mononoke Tues. only, 7:30 p.m.
IPIC THEATERS AT ONE COLORADO PASADENA 42 Miller Alley, (626) 639-2260. Men in Black: International Fri.-Sun., 1, 4:30, 7:30, 10:30 p.m.; Mon.-Tues., 1, 4:15, 7:30, 10:30 p.m.; Wed. 1:20, 4:30, 7:30, 10:30 p.m. Rocketman Fri.-Tues., 1:15, 4:15, 7:15, 10:15 p.m.; Wed. 1:10, 4:15, 7:15, 10:15 p.m. The Secret Life of Pets 2 Fri. 1:15, 3:45, 6:45, 9:15 p.m.; Sat. 1, 3:45, 6:45, 9:15 p.m.; Sun. 1:05, 3:45, 6:45, 9:15 p.m.; Mon.-Tues., 1, 3:45, 6:45, 9:15 p.m.; Wed. 1, 3:30, 6:30, 9 p.m. Shaft Fri.-Wed., 1:45, 4:45, 7:45, 10:45 p.m. Toy Story 4 Fri.-Sun., 12:30, 12:45, 3:30, 4, 6:30, 7, 9:30, 10 p.m.; Mon.-Tues., 12:40, 12:45, 3:30, 4, 6:30, 7, 9:30, 9:45 p.m.; Wed. 12:45, 1, 3:45, 4, 6:45, 9:30, 10 p.m.; Thurs. 12:50, 3:50, 6:45, 9:45 p.m.
LAEMMLE’S PLAYHOUSE 7 673 E Colorado Bl, (626) 844-6500. Kinky Boots the Musical Tues. only, 7 p.m. The Taming of the Shrew Mon. 7:30 p.m.; Tues. 1 p.m. Yesterday Thurs. only, 7:20, 10:10 p.m.
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Jimmie Fails, left, and Jonathan Majors in “The Last Black Man in San Francisco“
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t’s no secret that San Francisco is beset with all manner of troubles these days, from rampant homelessness to terribly unsanitary conditions in much of its prime locations. Yet its huge hills and beautiful historic architecture still hold a magical allure for millions, and a young actor-writer named Jimmie Fails makes a dramatic stand for its preservation in the stunning new drama “The Last Black Man in San Francisco.” Fails has come out of seemingly nowhere with the film, in which he plays a somewhat fictional version of himself and co-wrote the story with his best friend and director, Joe Talbot. The story follows Fails and his best friend, Monty (Jonathan Majors), as Jimmie tries desperate and inventive measures to reclaim his childhood home after 12 years when its owners are forced to leave the premises. Jimmie has had the deck stacked against him his entire life, with a mother who abandoned him years ago and a father who is a former junkie and subsists by making and selling pirated DVDs in a dingy hotel room. Monty is stuck working in a fish shop while dreaming of becoming a playwright, and spends much of his time outside of work listening to the conversations and arguments of the people he sees on the streets around him. When Jimmie realizes that the older white couple who took over the house when his family fell apart are being evicted due to a familial property dispute, he and Monty break in and start squatting there. He has always been told his grandfather built the fantastical house, and even manages to reclaim his grandfather’s assortment of odd furniture and other possessions to fill its massive empty space. On the one hand, this brings Jimmie great happiness. On the other, it also creates a
slow-building tension as they struggle to remain unnoticed and wonder when the other shoe is going to drop. “Last” doesn’t rely much on conventional narrative, but rather is a mesmerizing visual poem and mood piece that grabs viewers from the start and never lets go. Co-writer and director Joe Talbot, the real Fails’ reallife best friend, kicks things off with an aweinspiring opening sequence in which Jimmie and Monty hop on the same skateboard and soar through the streets of San Francisco on their way to work. As they zip through the streets and soar up and down its incredible hills, numerous images of the people they pass are freezeframed or slow-motioned as they stare at the two young friends flying by. This visual trick and many others are employed by Talbot throughout the film, creating a unique look from start to finish that recalls and even surpasses the dazzling cinematography of Spike Lee’s visionary early work. With Emile Mosseri’s stirring musical score that combines orchestral power with a jazzy undertone, “Last” becomes a feast for the senses. Fails is making his literal feature film debut here as both writer and actor, and the result caused a sensation at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. In fact, The Hollywood Reporter critic Todd McCarthy regarded it as “by far the best narrative film I saw at Sundance…Every scene is fresh and unpredictable, visual poetry and realism are exquisitely woven together.” Such high praise is richly deserved, and if you’re looking for an intelligent and compelling film amid the bombast of summer blockbusters, this is likely your best bet of the season. n
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Annabelle Comes Home Tues. 5, 7:15, 9:30, 11:45 p.m.; Wed.-Thurs., 11 a.m., 1:15, 3:30, 5:45, 8, 10:15 p.m. Child’s Play Fri.-Sun., 10:30 a.m., 12:30, 2:30, 4:30, 6:30, 8:30, 10:30 p.m. Toy Story 4 Fri.-Sun., 10 a.m., 4:45, 7, 9:15 p.m. Toy Story 4 3D Fri. 3:30 p.m.; Sat. 1:15, 3:30 p.m.; Sun. 3:30 p.m. Yesterday Thurs. only, 7, 9:30, 12 midnight
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Thurs., 11:50 a.m., 2:30, 5:10, 7:50, 10:30 p.m. Toy Story 4 Fri.-Thurs., 11:10 a.m., 4:30, 7:10, 9:50 p.m. Toy Story 4 3D Fri.-Thurs., 1:50 p.m. Yesterday Thurs. only, 7, 9:50 p.m.
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AMC SANTA ANITA 16 Westfield Shoppingtown Mall,400 Baldwin Ave, (888) 262-4386. Anna Fri.-Thurs., 10:30 a.m., 1:30, 4:30, 7:30, 10:30 p.m. Annabelle Comes Home Tues. 5, 8, 11 p.m.; Wed.Thurs., 11:25 a.m., 2:15, 5, 7:45, 10:30 p.m. Child’s Play Fri.-Thurs., 10:15 a.m., 12:45, 3:15, 5:45, 8:15, 10:45 p.m. Forrest Gump 25th Anniversary Sun. 3, 7 p.m.; Tues. 3, 7 p.m. Kinky Boots the Musical Tues. only, 7 p.m. Men in Black: International Fri. 10:45 a.m., 12:15, 1:30, 3:15, 4:30, 7:30, 10:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 10:45 a.m., 12:15, 1:30, 3:15, 4:15, 7:15, 10:15 p.m.; Tues. 7 p.m. Men in Black: International 3D Fri.-Sun., 6:15, 9:15 p.m. MET Summer Encore: La Boheme (2010) Wed. only, 7 p.m. The Secret Life of Pets 2 Sat. only, 11 a.m. Shaft Fri.-Sun., 10:30 a.m., 1:30, 4:15, 7:15, 10:15 p.m. Toy Story 4 Fri.-Sat., 9:45 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 12:30, 2, 3:15, 4:45, 6, 7:30, 8:45, 10:15, 11:30 p.m.; Sun. 9:45 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 12:30, 2, 3:15, 4:45, 6, 7:30, 8:45, 10:15, 11:15 p.m.; Mon. 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 1:15, 1:45, 4, 4:30, 6:45, 7:15, 9:30, 10 p.m.; Tues. 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:45, 1:15, 3:30, 4, 6:45, 9:30 p.m.; Wed.-Thurs., 10:30 a.m., 1:15, 4, 6:45, 9:30 p.m. Toy Story 4 3D Fri.-Sun., 10:45 a.m., 1:30, 4:15, 7, 9:45 p.m.; Mon.-Thurs., 11:30 a.m., 2:15, 5, 7:45, 10:30 p.m. Toy Story 4: The IMAX 2D Experience Fri.-Sun., 10:15 a.m., 1, 3:45, 6:30, 9:15 p.m.; Mon. 10 a.m., 12:45, 3:30, 6:15, 9 p.m.; Tues.-Thurs., 11 a.m., 1:45, 4:30 p.m.
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PUBLIC NOTICES ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No.19NWCP00176 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of TIMOTHY RAIJI SANTO, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: Timothy Raiji Santo filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) Timothy Raiji Santo to Timothy Raiji Tsuruda 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: 07/17/2019. Time: 1:30 PAM. Dept.: C Room: 312. The address of the court is 12720 Norwalk Blvd. Norwalk, CA 90650. 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: May 10, 2019. Judge Margaret M. Bernal, Judge of the Superior Court. PUBLISH: Pasadena Weekly 5/30/19, 6/6/19, 6/13/19, 6/20/19 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No.19NWCP00175 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of MEGAN MARIE AMO, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: Megan Marie Amo filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) Megan Marie Amo to Megan Amo Tsuruda 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
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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: 07/17/2019. Time: 1:30 PAM. Dept.: C Room: 312. The address of the court is 12720 Norwalk Blvd. Norwalk, CA 90650. 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: May 10, 2019. Judge Margaret M. Bernal, Judge of the Superior Court. PUBLISH: Pasadena Weekly 5/30/19, 6/6/19, 6/13/19, 6/20/19 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No.19BBCP00171 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of ROBIN LEROY RITTER, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: Robin Leroy Ritter filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) Robin Leroy Ritter to Rob Ritter 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: 07/05/2019. Time: 8:30 PAM. Dept.: B. The address of the court is 300 E. Olive Avenue 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. Original filed: May 15, 2019. Darrell Mavis, Judge of the Superior Court. PUBLISH: Pasadena Weekly 5/30/19, 6/6/19, 6/13/19, 6/20/19 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No.19BBCP00196 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of MIGUEL COSIO-GALLEGOS for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: Miguel Cosio-Gallegos filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names
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Õ V Ì Ãi iVÌ > wÀ Ì >Ì Ü «À Û `i construction services at Los Angeles Union Station at the best overall value. In order to be fully V Ã `iÀi` v À «ÀiµÕ> wV>Ì > ` ÃÕLÃiµÕi Ì bidding opportunities, please proceed to the RFIQ questionnaire at: https://forms.gle/ M5EEA4EKeKExKfATA. Completed forms are due on or before close of business by July 22, 2019. Submissions received after 5:00pm on July 22, 2019 will be rejected. as follows: a.) Miguel Cosio-Gallegos to Miguel A Cosio 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: 07/19/2019. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: B. The address of the court is 300 East Olive Avenue 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. Original filed: June 3, 2019. Darrell Mavis, Judge of the Superior Court. PUBLISH: Pasadena Weekly 6/6/19, 6/13/19, 6/20/19, 6/27/19 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No.19GDCP00206 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of ELLEN PHILLIPS KEARNEY for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: Ellen Phillips Kearney filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) Ellen Phillips Kearney to Ellyn Peace Kearney 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: 08/13/2019. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: E. The address of the court is 600 East Broadway Ave., 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: May 28, 2019. Darrell Mavis, Judge of the Superior Court. PUBLISH: Pasadena Weekly 6/6/19, 6/13/19, 6/20/19, 6/27/19
INVITATION TO BID NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE CITY OF PASADENA, hereinafter referred to as the City or City, will receive at the stated location prior to the Bid Deadline established below, sealed Bids for the Contract for construction of the Work generally described as: INSTALLATION OF RESTROOM BUILDING AT DESIDERIO PARK BID DEADLINE: July 9, 2019 at 2:00 pm BID OPENING: July 9, 2019 at 2:00 pm PLACE FOR RECEIPT AND OPENING OF BIDS: City of Pasadena, City Clerk’s Office 100 North Garfield Avenue, 2nd Floor, Room S-228 Pasadena, CA 91101 Attention: M. Kris Markarian, City Engineer, Owner’s Representative MANDATORY PREBID JOB WALK Date/Time: June 20, 2019 at 10:00 am Location: Desiderio Neighborhood Park (Entrance off S. Arroyo Blvd) 10 N. Arroyo Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91105 DEADLINE FOR BIDDER REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION AND OR EQUAL SUBSTITUTION REQUESTS: Date/Time: June 28, 2019 at 2:00 pm SHARP Attention: Tiffiny Tran E-mail: ttran@cityofpasadena.net (all RFIs must be submitted via e-mail) 1. Bidder Information and Addenda: Project Manual and Drawings are available on the City website at: https://www.planetbids.com/portal/ portal.cfm?CompanyID=14770 free of charge. Additionally, Registered Bidders may pick up one (1) CD copy of the Project Manual and Drawings at the Public Works Permit Window for $5.00 (there is an additional fee for mailing the CD). A CD can be requested by telephone at (626) 744-4195, by fax at (626) 396-8999, or by email to pw-permits@cityofpasadena.net. Additional CDs and hard copies may be purchased at ARC (formerly Ford Graphics), 681 S. Raymond Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105, Tel: (626) 5831122. The cost for duplicating CDs or printing the Bidding Documents shall be the responsibility of the Bidders. Due to the size of the electronic files, e-mailing of Bidding Documents is not possible. Addenda, if any, will be issued via e-mail or CD (no hard copy) to Bidders who attend and sign in at the mandatory prebid job walk (ìRegistered Biddersî) and by posting on the City’s website. Material suppliers, Subcontractors, and other Sub-bidders may obtain copies of Bidding Documents at: https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=14770 and ARC (formerly Ford Graphics). The City reserves the right to extend the Bid Deadline and Bid Opening by issuing an Addendum to Registered Bidders no later than 72 hours prior to the Bid
Deadline. From time to time, the City finds it necessary to issue addendum(a) to bid specifications after those bid specifications have been released. Only those parties that have registered with the City as a plan holder on a particular project will receive the addendum(a) for that project. The City is not responsible for notifications to those parties who do not directly register as a plan holder on the City’s database. It is the responsibility of all perspective bidders to register on the City’s database to ensure receipt of any addendum(a) prior to bid submittals. Additionally, information on any addendum(a) issued for any bid specifications for any project will be available on the City website at: https:// www.planetbids.com/portal/portal. cfm?CompanyID=14770 The City reserves the right to reject as nonresponsive any bid that fails to include the information required by any addendum(a) posted on the City website. 2. Mandatory Prebid Job Walk: Each Bidder must attend the mandatory prebid job walk. Failure to attend the mandatory prebid job walk or arriving at the prebid job walk late may disqualify your Bid. All attendees are required to sign in and initialed out during the walkthrough to be acknowledged to be in attendance and eligible to bid and receive Addenda. The meeting will held at Desiderio Park located at 10 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena, California 91105. 3. Contractors License Required: Each Bidder must hold an active license issued by the California Contractors State License Board in the following classification(s): Class B (general building contractor). In addition, the Bidder (if it will self-perform the demolition work) or a listed Subcontractor must hold a Class C21 (building moving/demolition) license and all applicable State certifications from the California Contractors State License Board and any necessary registrations from the Division of Occupational Safety and Health at the Bid Deadline. Regardless of tier and dollar value of the Work, the C21 licensee must be listed on the Subcontractor Listing form (000302) submitted with the Bid. 4. Pasadena City Business License: Each Bidder shall obtain and keep current a Pasadena City Business License prior to commencement and throughout the duration of the Work. 5. Request for Information (ìRFIî). All RFI’s must be in writing, must be submitted via e-mail to the e-mail address specified above, and must be received no later than the date and time specified above. Any RFI submitted after the date and time specified above will not be considered. 6. Time for Completion: The selected Contractor shall achieve Substantial Completion of the entire Work no later than EIGHTY WORKING DAYS after the date of commencement established in City’s initial Notice to Proceed (Contract Time). 7. Liquidated Delay Damages: If the selected Contractor fails to achieve Substantial Completion of the Work called for in the Contract Documents within the Contract Time, liquidated delay damages in the amount of $1,000.00 per day will be assessed as provided in Section 4.5 of the Agreement Between City and Contractor. 8. Withdrawal of Bids: Bids shall remain open and valid for one hundred twenty (120) days after the Bid Deadline. 9. Acceptance and Rejection of Bids: City reserves the right to reject any or all Bids or to waive any irregularities or informalities in any Bids or in the bidding. 10. Contract Award: Award will be made to the responsive and responsible Bidder submitting the lowest Bid Price; however, if Alternate Bid items are included in the Bid Form, the lowest Bid will be determined in accordance with Paragraph 3 of the Instructions to Bidders, Alternate Bid Items. 11. Bid Security: Each Bid shall be ac-
companied by Bid Security, in the form of cash, a cashier’s check, money order or Bid Bond executed by a Californiaadmitted surety insurer in an amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the total of the Base Bid price on the base contract, excluding any Alternate Bid Items. 12. Bid Forms: Each Bid shall be submitted on the City’s pre-printed forms. If any Bidder makes any alteration, strike-through or otherwise deviates from any of the pre-printed Bid forms, or makes any qualifications of the Bid forms in separate documents submitted with the Contractor’s Bid, the Bid may be considered non-responsive. No verbal, telephoned, e-mailed, telegraphic, or faxed Bids and/or modifications of Bids will be accepted. Late Bids shall be returned to the Bidder unopened. 13. Bidder Mandatory Qualifications: Bidder shall satisfy the mandatory qualification requirements established in the Instructions to Bidders, including, but not limited to, the insurance requirements established in Exhibit A of the Agreement. 14. Subcontractors: Each Bidder shall submit, on the form furnished with the Contract Documents, a list of Subcontractors to be used on this Project as required by the Subletting and Subcontracting Fair Practices Act, California Public Contract Code section 4100 et seq. 15. City Requirements: This Project is subject to the City’s Competitive Bidding and Purchasing Ordinance, (Chapter 4.08 of the Pasadena Municipal Code), the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (Government Code Section 12900 et. Seq.), the City’s Living Wage Ordinance (Chapter 4.11 of the Pasadena Municipal Code) and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. 16. Prevailing Wages: This Project is subject to the provisions of Labor Code Section 1720 et seq., and the requirements of Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations Section 16000 et seq., which govern the payment of prevailing wages on public works projects. The Director of the Department of Industrial Relations, State of California (DIR) pursuant to the California Labor Code, has determined the general prevailing rates of wages in the locality in which the Work is to be performed. Copies of these determinations are maintained at the City’s Public Works Department office, are available during City’s normal business hours and are also available on the Internet at the Department of Industrial Relations website: http://www.dir. ca.gov/dlsr/DPreWageDetermination. htm. Future effective general prevailing wage rates, which have been predetermined and are on file with the California Department of Industrial Relations are referenced but not printed in the general prevailing wage rates. If there is a difference in the Pasadena Living Wage rates and the California prevailing wage rates for similar classifications of labor, the Contractor and Subcontractors shall pay not less than the highest wage rates. See the Supplementary Conditions, Section I for details regarding payment of Prevailing Wages. 17. California Department of Industrial Relations Public Works Contractor Registration Notice to Bidders and Subcontractors: A. A Contractor or Subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a Bid proposal, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of this public works project unless currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5. It is not a violation of Labor Code Section 1771.1 for an unregistered contractor to submit a bid that is authorized by Section 7029.1 of the Business and Professions Code or by Section 10164 or 20103.5 of the Public Contract Code, provided the contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 at the time the contract is
awarded. B. This Project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. C. The Contractor must post job site notices prescribed by regulation (See e.g. 8 Cal. Code Reg. Section 16451(d)). D. Contractors and Subcontractors must furnish electronic certified payroll records directly to the California Labor Commissioner (aka Division of Labor Standards Enforcement). 18. Local Business Participation and Local Hiring Program: The City is seeking to maximize participation by Pasadena contractors, businesses, and residents in the Project. Each Bidder must begin outreach efforts and submit documentation evidencing its outreach to Local Businesses and strategy for Local Hiring with its Bid submittal. See Instructions to Bidders, Paragraph 30 and Supplementary Conditions, Section 00 08 00 for details. 19. Neighborhood Friendly: Local businesses, government facilities, and residents who are subject to potential impacts from the Project surround the Project site. The Contractor and Subcontractors on the job will be required to take all reasonable steps necessary to avoid inconvenience and disruptions to the Project site’s neighbors. The Pasadena City Noise Ordinance will be strictly enforced, and traffic impact mitigation plans may be required in connection with hauling, cranes, and other activities that have the potential to excessively disrupt traffic flows. 20. Performance and Payment Bonds: The selected Contractor shall furnish to the City within fifteen (15) calendar days after award and tender of a contract, a Faithful Performance Bond and Payment Bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Sum, and in conformance with the requirements of the Contract Documents. Each bond must be issued by a California admitted surety insurer. 21. Third-Party Project Manager: The City may utilize City-staff to provide project management services or, in its discretion, may retain a third-party construction manager to assist with the administration, development, and management of the Project. 22. Insurance: All Contractors must provide the insurance described in Exhibit A of the Agreement. 23. Substitution of Securities/ Security Deposit in Lieu of Retention: Pursuant to Section 22300 of the California Public Contract Code, the Contractor who receives award of the Contract may, at its sole cost and expense, substitute approved securities equivalent to any retained funds withheld by the City to ensure performance of the Work or, in the alternative, request the City make payment of retention to an escrow agent. Notwithstanding the foregoing, such Contractor shall have thirty (30) calendar days following award of the Contract to submit a written request to the City to permit the substitution of securities for retention or payment to an escrow agent; failure to do so shall be deemed a waiver of the right. STEVE MERMELL City Manager Date Authorized by City Attorney: March 21, 2019 Publication Date: June 13, 2019 & June 20, 2019 Pasadena Weekly NOTICE INVITING BIDS for BERKSHIRE CREEK AREA IMPROVEMENTS In the City of Pasadena, California Sealed bids will be received until 2:00 p.m., July 10, 2019, by the City Clerk of Pasadena, 100 N. Garfield Ave. 2nd Floor Room 228, Pasadena, for BERKSHIRE CREEK AREA IMPROVEMENTS, in the City of Pasadena, California. Plans and Specifications are available on the City website at: https:// www.planetbids.com/portal/portal. cfm?CompanyID=14770. The Pasadena Supplements and Modi-
fications to the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (ìGreenbookî) is available, if needed, online at: http://cityofpasadena.net/ PublicWorks/Engineering_Division/ A CD of the Plans and Specifications, and Pasadena Supplements and Modifications to the Greenbook is available upon the payment of $5.00, and can be requested by calling (626) 744-4195, fax (626) 396-8999, or email pw-permits@cityofpasadena.net. From time to time, the City finds it necessary to issue addendum(a) to bid specifications after those bid specifications have been released. Only those parties that have registered with the City as a plan holder on a particular project will receive the addendum(a) for that project. The City is not responsible for notifications to those parties who do not directly register as a plan holder on the City’s database. It is the responsibility of all perspective bidders to register on the City’s database to ensure receipt of any addendum(a) prior to bid submittals. Additionally, information on any addendum(a) issued for any bid specifications for any project will be available on the City website at: https:// www.planetbids.com/portal/portal. cfm?CompanyID=14770 The City reserves the right to reject as nonresponsive any bid that fails to include the information required by any addendum(a) posted on the City website. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for June 27, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the Public Works Fair Oaks Conference Room, Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Ave, Floor S039 Pasadena, California. This meeting is to answer any questions regarding the project plans and specifications. ATTENDANCE IS NOT MANDATORY Each Bidder must hold an active Class A License at the time of bid submission, except as to joint venture Bidders, who shall be licensed as provided in Business and Professions Code ßß 7029.1 and 7028.15(c). Pursuant to the provisions of Section 1770 to 1782 of the California Labor Code, the California Department of Industrial Relations has ascertained the general prevailing rate of wages in the county in which work is to be done. A copy of the general prevailing rate of wages is on file with the City Engineer and is available for inspection and reference during regular business hours. A contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of this public works project unless currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5. It is not a violation of Labor Code Section 1771.1 for an unregistered contractor to submit a bid that is authorized by Section 7029.1 of the Business and Professions Code or by Section 10164 or 20103.5 of the Public Contract Code, provided the contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 at the time the contract is awarded. This Project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. The Contractor must post job site notices prescribed by regulation (See e.g. 8 Cal. Code Reg. Section 16451(d). Contractors and Subcontractors must furnish electronic certified payroll records directly to the California Labor Commissioner (aka Division of Labor Standards Enforcement). All bids must be accompanied by bid security in the amount of five percent (5%) of the bid price, in the form of cash, cashier’s check, money order, or surety bond. Bids are to be signed and submitted in DUPLICATE. Bidder must submit bids with one ORIGINAL and one COPY, marked as such. Refer to the Specifications for complete details and bid requirements. Specifications and this notice shall be considered a part of any contract made pursuant thereto. STEVE MERMELL City Manager Dated: June 4, 2019 (Authorized by City Attorney) Publish: June 13 & 20, 2019 Pasadena Weekly City of Pasadena Notice of Public Hearing City Council 2019 Public Health Goals Report on Water Quality PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The purpose of the hearing is for Pasadena City Council to consider staff’s recommen-
dation to accept and approve the 2019 Public Health Goals (ìPHGî) Report. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council will hold a public hearing to receive testimony, oral and written, and make a determination on Pasadena Water and Power’s 2019 PHG Report. The hearing is scheduled for: Date: August 26, 2019 Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: Pasadena City Hall Council Chambers, Room S249 100 North Garfield Avenue ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: California Health and Safety Code Section 116470 (b) requires water utilities that serve more than 10,000 service connections to prepare a PHG Report every three years in addition to the annual Consumer Confidence Report. The PHG Report must contain information on the ìdetectionî of any contaminants at concentrations greater than the PHG or the Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (ìMCLGî) set for the contaminant. The purpose of the legislation, which establishes this requirement, is to provide consumers with information on levels of contaminants that are even below the enforceable mandatory Maximum Contaminant Level (ìMCLî) so they are aware of whatever risks that might be posed by the presence of such constituents. ?PHG The Public Health Goal is a non-enforceable goal. It is a ìrisk assessmentî value that estimates the lowest concentration of a substance which would not pose a significant public health risk. It is determined solely on health effects. The PHG is set by the California Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment. ?MCLG The Maximum Contaminant Level Goal is a non-enforceable standard. It is a ìrisk assessmentî value that estimates the lowest concentration of a substance which would not pose a significant public health risk. It is determined solely on health effects. The MCLG is set by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. ?MCL The Maximum Contaminant Level is a legally enforceable standard. It is a ìrisk managementî value which is as close to the PHG or MCLG as technologically and economically feasible. For example, if the PHG is set at a concentration that is too small to measure, the MCL cannot be set at the PHG. If the Best Available Technology (ìBATî) for the removal of a contaminant can only reduce the concentration to a certain amount, the MCL cannot be set below that value. All Community Water Systems (ìCWSî) must comply with the MCL. PUBLIC INFORMATION: Any interested party or their representative may appear at the meeting and comment on the project. Written comments may also be mailed to the City Clerk’s office (100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S228, Pasadena CA 91101) for transmittal to the City Council. If you wish to challenge this matter in court you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or written correspondence delivered to the hearing body, at or prior to the public hearing. For more information about the project or to schedule an appointment: Contact Person: David Eugene Kimbrough, Ph.D. Water Quality Manager Phone: (626) 744-3704 E-mail: dkimbrough@cityofpasadena. net Mailing Address: Pasadena Water and Power 245 W. Mountain Avenue Pasadena, CA 91101 Website: For a copy of the Draft 2019 PHG Report or for more information about PWP’s water quality, please visit www.PWPweb.com/WaterQuality. ADA: In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, listening assistive devices are available with a 24-hour advance notice. Please call (626) 744-4009 or (626) 744-4371 (TDD) to request use of a listening device. Language translation services are available for this meeting by calling (626) 744-4009 at least 48 hours in advance. Published on: June 20, 2019 Pasadena Weekly
lic hearing will be held by the City of Pasadena to receive comments from nonprofit agencies regarding the City of Pasadena’s intent to apply for the Federal Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program. This public hearing will be held by the Department of Transportation on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at 2:00 p.m., at the Department of Transportation’s office located at 221 East Walnut Street, Suite 210, Pasadena, California 91101.
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OF THE CITY OF PASADENA SECTION 5310 PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION
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A public hearing is required to allow private nonprofit agencies to demonstrate whether they are readily available to provide paratransit service. ìReadily Availableî is defined as “interested, willing and capable of providing the proposed service at a comparable cost to the identified clientele, in the same service area, with the same hours of frequency, and at the same level of service.” If nonprofit agencies are not readily available to carry out the proposed service, then the public agency becomes eligible to apply for the funding.
In compliance with the Disabilities Act of 1990, listening assistive devices are available from the City Clerk’s Office with a 24-hour advance notice. Please call (626)-744-4055. Translators are available from the Department of Transportation office with 48-hour advance notice. Please call (626)-744-4055. Comments regarding the proposal may be submitted by phone at (626) 7444055, by e-mail at transit@cityofpasadena.net, or via standard mail to City of Pasadena Transit Division, 221 E. Walnut St. Suite 199, Pasadena, CA 91101. Hay disponibles traductores a través de la oficina de la División de Transporte P˙blico, previa notificaciÛn y con un mÌnimo de 48 horas de anticipación. Llame al (626) 744-4055. Los comentarios respecto a propuesta pueden ser enviados por telÈfono al (626) 744-4055, en e-mail en transit@ cityofpasadena.net, o por correo postal dirigido a City of Pasadena Transit Division, 221 E. Walnut St. Suite 199, Pasadena, CA 91101.
NOTICE INVITING BIDS FURNISH LABOR AND MATERIALS FOR LD-19-03 SEISMIC ANCHORAGE OF ELECTRICAL UNITS AT VILLA SUBSTATION
Three (3) copies of sealed bids will be received prior to 11:00 AM, July 10, 2019 by the City Clerk, 100 North Garfield Avenue, Rm S228, Pasadena, CA 91109, and will be opened at that time and place. The bids shall be clearly titled: LD-1903 SEISMIC ANCHORAGE OF ELECTRICAL UNITS AT VILLA SUBSTATION The bids shall be clearly titled. Copies of the Specifications may be obtained by mail or in person from the Purchasing Division, 100 North Garfield Avenue, Rm 348, Pasadena, CA 91109, Telephone No. (626) 744-6755. Refer to the specifications for complete details and bidding requirements. The Specification and this Notice shall be considered a part of any contract made pursuant thereunder. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at which time each bidder will have the opportunity to clarify and ask questions regarding the Specifications. The pre-bid conference will be held at 9:00 AM, June 26, 2019 in the in the Large Conference Room, 1055 E. Colorado Blvd., Suite #350, Pasadena, CA 91106. Bid security in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid price in the form of cash, a certified or cashier’s check, money order, or surety bond must accompany the proposal. Class ìAî, or Class ìBî, or Class ìC-60î to bid on this solicitation Refer to the Specifications for complete details and bid requirements. The Specifications and this Notice shall be considered a part of any contract made pursuant thereto. STEVE MERMELL CITY MANAGER DATED: June 20, 2019 PUBLISH: June 20, 2019 Pasadena Weekly NOTICE INVITING BIDS SPECIFICATION WD-19-03 FURNISH AND DELIVER TEMPORARY WATER STORAGE TANKS FOR THE MONK HILL TREATMENT PLANT Three (3) copies of sealed bids will be received prior to 11:00 A.M., July 9, 2019, by the City Clerk, 100 North Garfield Avenue, Rm S228, Pasadena, CA 91109, and will be opened at that time and place. The bids shall be clearly titled: TEMPORARY WATER STORAGE TANKS FOR THE MONK HILL TREATMENT PLANT Copies of the Specifications may be obtained by mail or in person from the Purchasing Division, 100 North Garfield Avenue, Rm 348, Pasadena, CA 91109, Telephone No. (626) 744-6755. Refer to the specifications for complete details and bidding requirements. The Specification and this Notice shall be considered a part of any contract made pursuant thereunder. STEVE MERMELL CITY MANAGER DATED: June 20, 2019 PUBLISH: June 20, 2019 Pasadena Weekly NOTICE INVITING BIDS for POLICE DEPARTMENT MAIN LOBBY SECURITY DOORS In the City of Pasadena, California Sealed bids will be received until 2:00 p.m., July 12, 2019, by the City Clerk of Pasadena, 100 N. Garfield Ave. 2nd Floor Room 228, Pasadena, for POLICE DEPARTMENT MAIN LOBBY SECURITY DOORS, in the City of Pasadena, California. A copy of the bid package is available on the City website at: https:// www.planetbids.com/portal/portal. cfm?CompanyID=14770. The Pasadena Supplements and Modifications to the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (ìGreenbookî) is available, if needed, online at: ht tps:// w w5.cit yofpasadena.net / public-works/wp-content/uploads/ sites/52/2016/10/Supplements-andModifications-to-the-Green-Book2006-Edition.pdf From time to time, the City finds it necessary to issue addendum(a) to bid specifications after those bid specifications have been released. Only those parties that have registered with the City as a plan holder on a particular project will receive the addendum(a) for that project. The City is not responsible for notifications to those parties who do not directly register as a plan holder on the City’s database. It is the responsibility of all perspective bidders to register on the City’s database to ensure receipt of any addendum(a) prior to bid submittals. Additionally, information on any addendum(a) issued
for any bid specifications for any project will be available on the City website at: https://www.planetbids.com/ portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=14770 The City reserves the right to reject as nonresponsive any bid that fails to include the information required by any addendum(a) posted on the City website. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for June 27, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Pasadena Police Department Building located at 207 Garfield Ave, Pasadena, California. This meeting is to answer any questions regarding the project plans and specifications. ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY If Prospective Bidders do not attend the mandatory meeting and/or sign-in on the attendance sheet, their bid package will not be accepted and will be deemed un-responsive at the time of bid opening. Submitted package will be verified by the attendance sheet. Deadline for Bidder Request for Information and/or Equal Substitution Request must be submitted to the Agency Representative by July 3, 2019, 2:00 p.m. All RFIs and/or Substitution request must be submitted via e-mail to Tiffiny Tran, email: ttran@cityofpasadena.net Each Bidder must hold an active Class A,B, C-28, or D-28 License at the time of bid submission, except as to joint venture Bidders, who shall be licensed as provided in Business and Professions Code ßß 7029.1 and 7028.15(c). Pursuant to the provisions of Section 1770 to 1782 of the California Labor Code, the California Department of Industrial Relations has ascertained the general prevailing rate of wages in the county in which work is to be done. A copy of the general prevailing rate of wages is on file with the City Engineer and is available for inspection and reference during regular business hours. A contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of this public works project unless currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5. It is not a violation of Labor Code Section 1771.1 for an unregistered contractor to submit a bid that is authorized by Section 7029.1 of the Business and Professions Code or by Section 10164 or 20103.5 of the Public Contract Code, provided the contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 at the time the contract is awarded. This Project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. The Contractor must post job site notices prescribed by regulation (See e.g. 8 Cal. Code Reg. Section 16451(d). Contractors and Subcontractors must furnish electronic certified payroll records directly to the California Labor Commissioner (aka Division of Labor Standards Enforcement). All bids must be accompanied by bid security in the amount of five percent (5%) of the bid price, in the form of cash, cashier’s check, money order, or surety bond. Bids are to be signed and submitted in DUPLICATE. Bidder must submit bids with one ORIGINAL and one COPY, marked as such. Refer to the Specifications for complete details and bid requirements. Specifications and this notice shall be considered a part of any contract made pursuant thereto. STEVE MERMELL City Manager Dated: June 10, 2019 (Authorized by City Attorney) Publish: June 20, 2019 & June 27, 2019 Pasadena Weekly Introduced by Vice Mayor Hampton ORDINANCE No.7349 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASASDENA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE LIGHT AND POWER RATE ORDINANCE, TITLE 13, CHAPTER 13.04 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE The People of the City of Pasadena ordain as follows: SECTION 1. This ordinance, due to its length and the corresponding costs of publication, will be published by title and summary as permitted by Section 508 of the Charter. The approved
summary of this ordinance reads as follows: “SUMMARY The purpose of Ordinance No. 7349 is to amend the Light and Power Rate Ordinance, Title 13, Chapter 13.04 of the Pasadena Municipal Code as directed by the City Council on June 10, 2019, to implement adjustments to the electric rates and amendments to the Electric Utility Assistance Program. This ordinance shall take effect upon publication by title and summary.” SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this ordinance and shall cause this ordinance to be published by title and summary. SECTION 3. This ordinance shall take effect upon its publication by title and summary. Signed and approved this 17th day of June, 2019. Terry Tornek Mayor of the City of Pasadena I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing ordinance was adopted by the City Council of the City of Pasadena at its meeting held this I7th day of June, 2019, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Gordo, Madison, Masuda, McAustin, Wilson, Vice Mayor Hampton, Mayor Tornek
Agreement, by and between the City and the Fiscal Agent (the Master Fiscal Agent Agreement as so amended and supplemented hereinafter, the “Fiscal Agent Agreement”), in order (i) to refund all of the outstanding 2009 Bonds and (ii) to pay costs of issuance of the 2019A Bonds, said 2019A Bonds not to constitute an indebtedness of the City but to constitute obligations which shall be payable as to both principal and interest, and any premiums upon the redemption of any thereof prior to maturity, only from the Light and Power Fund of the City and certain other funds as provided in the Fiscal Agent Agreement; and this Ordinance is for the purpose of authorizing the issuance of such 2019A Bonds. NOW, THEREFORE, the People of the City of Pasadena ordain as follows: Section 1. Summary. This ordinance, due to its length and corresponding cost of publication, will be published by title and summary as permitted by Section 508 of the Pasadena City Charter. The approved summary of this ordinance is as follows: “Summary This uncodified ordinance authorizes the issuance of approximately $12.625 million in 2019A Bonds for the primary purpose of refunding the outstanding and unpaid principal amount of Electric Revenue Bonds, 2009 Series. Ordinance no. 7350 shall take effect upon publication.”
NOES: Councilmember Kennedy Section 2. Authorization to Issue 2019A Bonds; Purpose; Principal Amount.
ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None
(a) Pursuant to Article XIV of the Charter, the City Council does hereby authorize to be issued, upon the terms and conditions as hereinafter set forth, the 2019A Bonds in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $12,625,000 for the primary purpose of refunding the 2009 Bonds maturing on or after August 1, 2020, and paying the costs and expenses incidental to the issuance of the 2019A Bonds.
Date Published: June 20, 2019 Pasadena Weekly Mark Jomsky, CMC CITY CLERK Introduced by Vice Mayor Hampton ORDINANCE No.7350 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE BY THE CITY OF NOT TO EXCEED $12,625,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF CITY OF PASADENA ELECTRIC REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, 2019A SERIES, PAYABLE OUT OF THE LIGHT AND POWER FUND, AND APPROVING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A TENTH SUPPLEMENT TO ELECTRIC REVENUE BOND FISCAL AGENT AGREEMENT, AN ESCROW AGREEMENT AND A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH WHEREAS, pursuant to Article XIV of the Charter (the “Charter”) of the City of Pasadena (the “City”), the City Council of the City (the “City Council”) is authorized to provide for the issuance of revenue bonds for the purpose of providing moneys for the acquisition and construction of additions to, extensions, improvements, or repairs of the electric works of the City, or the purchase for intertie purposes of undivided joint interests or rights of use in other generation or transmission facilities, constructed either by governmental agencies or investor-owned companies, or for the purpose of refunding any revenue bonds issued for such purposes, by ordinance authorizing the issuance of such revenue bonds; and WHEREAS, the City has heretofore authorized and issued $40,655,000 principal amount of its City of Pasadena, California Electric Revenue Bonds, 2009 Series (the “2009 Bonds”), of which $15,885,000 principal amount are outstanding and unpaid; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Article XIV of the Charter, the City now proposes to issue its Electric Revenue Refunding Bonds, 2019A Series (the “2019A Bonds”) pursuant to the Electric Revenue Bond Fiscal Agent Agreement, dated as of August 1, 1998 (the “Master Fiscal Agent Agreement”), by and between the City and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as successor fiscal agent (the “Fiscal Agent”), as amended and supplemented, including as amended and supplemented by a Tenth Supplement to Electric Revenue Bond Fiscal Agent
(b) This Ordinance shall constitute complete authority to issue the 2019A Bonds pursuant to the Fiscal Agent Agreement as provided herein. Section 3. Issuance of 2019A Bonds. The 2019A Bonds shall be issued pursuant to and in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this Ordinance, and more specifically in the Fiscal Agent Agreement, including the Tenth Supplement. Section 4. Date of Issuance; Interest Rates for the 2019A Bonds. The 2019A Bonds shall be dated their date of delivery. The interest rates to be payable on the 2019A Bonds shall not exceed such rates as will result in a true interest cost to the City of greater than three percent (3%) for the 2019A Bonds. Section 5. Maturity Dates. The maximum term for the 2019A Bonds shall not exceed the final maturity date of the 2009 Bonds. Subject to the preceding sentence, the 2019A Bonds shall mature and be payable on such dates as specifically set forth in the Tenth Supplement described in Section 6 hereof. Section 6. Source of Payment. The 2019A Bonds shall not constitute an indebtedness of the City but shall constitute obligations which shall be payable as to both principal and interest, and any premiums upon the redemption of any thereof prior to maturity, only from the Light and Power Fund of the City, as provided in Article XIV of the Charter, and certain other funds as authorized by Article XIV and provided in the Fiscal Agent Agreement. Section 7. Approval of Tenth Supplement. In order to prescribe the terms and conditions upon which the 2019A Bonds are to be issued, secured, executed, authenticated and held, the Tenth Supplement proposed to be executed and entered into by the City and the Fiscal Agent, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, is hereby approved, and the Director of Finance (or, in the absence of the Director of Finance, his designee) is hereby authorized and directed, for and in the name and on behalf of the City, to ex-
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ecute, and the City Clerk is authorized to affix the official seal of the City to, and deliver the Tenth Supplement in substantially such form, with such changes (including, without limitation, such changes as may be requested by rating agencies providing ratings on the 2019A Bonds) as may be approved by the Director of Finance (or, in the absence of the Director of Finance, his designee), acting on behalf of the City, subject to advice of counsel, such execution thereof to constitute conclusive evidence of the approval of the City of all changes from the form of the Tenth Supplement presented to this meeting.
Ordinance was adopted by the City Council of the City of Pasadena at its regular meeting held June 17, 2019, by the following vote:
Section 8. Escrow Agreement. An Escrow Agreement relating to the Refunded Bonds proposed to be executed and entered into by and between the City and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as the Escrow Agent, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit B, is hereby approved, and the Director of Finance (or, in the absence of the Director of Finance, his designee) is hereby authorized and directed, for and in the name and on behalf of the City, to execute and deliver the Escrow Agreement in substantially said form, with such changes as may be approved by the Director of Finance (or, in the absence of the Director of Finance, his designee), acting on behalf of the City, subject to advice of counsel, such execution thereof to constitute conclusive evidence of the approval of the City of all changes from the form of the Escrow Agreement presented to this meeting.
Mark Jomsky City Clerk
Section 9. Continuing Disclosure Agreement. The Continuing Disclosure Agreement, proposed to be executed and entered into by and between the City and the Digital Assurance Certification, L.L.C., in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit C is hereby approved, and the Director of Finance (or, in the absence of the Director of Finance, his designee) is hereby authorized and directed, for and in the name and on behalf of the City, to execute and deliver the Continuing Disclosure Agreement in substantially said form, with such changes as may be approved by the Director of Finance (or, in the absence of the Director of Finance, his designee), acting on behalf of the City, subject to advice of counsel, such execution thereof to constitute conclusive evidence of the approval of the City of all changes from the form of the Continuing Disclosure Agreement presented to this meeting. Section 10. Official Action. All actions heretofore taken by the officers and agents of the City with respect to the issuance of the 2019A Bonds and the negotiation and execution of said agreements are hereby approved, confirmed and ratified. The City Manager, the Director of Finance, the City Treasurer, the City Clerk and any and all other officers of the City are hereby authorized and directed, for and in the name and on behalf of the City to do any and all things and take any and all actions, including, without limitation, the execution and delivery of any and all certificates, requisitions, agreements and other documents, which they, or any of them, may deem necessary or advisable in order to consummate the issuance, sale and delivery of the 2019A Bonds pursuant to the agreements described herein. Section 11. Provisions Necessary and Desirable. The provisions of this Ordinance are deemed necessary and desirable to facilitate the issuance and sale of the 2019A Bonds authorized by this Ordinance. Section 12. Publication. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause this Ordinance to be published by title and summary. Section 13. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect on the date of publication pursuant to Section 11, subject only to the right of referendum provided in Section 1413 of the City Charter. Signed and approved this 17th day of June, 2019. Terry Tornek Mayor of the City of Pasadena, California I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing
Ayes: Councilmembers Gordo, Kennedy, Madison, Masuda, McAustin, Wilson, Vice Mayor Hampton, Mayor Tornek Noes: None Absent: None Published: June 20, 2019 Pasadena Weekly
BULK SALES NOTICES NOTICE OF SALE OF ABANDONED PROPERTY Notice Is Hereby Given That Pursuant To Sections 21700-21716 Of The Business And Professions Code, Section 2328 Of The UCC, Section 535 Of The Penal Code And Provisions Of The Civil Code, ALLEN AVENUE SELF STORAGE PASADENA, 234 N. ALLEN AVE PASADENA CA 91106, County Of Los Angeles, State Of California, Above Address Will Sell, To Satisfy Lien Of The Owner, At Public Sale. Auction To Be Conducted Through Online Auction Services of WWW.LOCKERFOX.COM, with bids opening On Or After June 20th, 2019 And Ending On Or After June 27th, 2019 12:00pm. The Personal Goods Stored Therein by the Following May Include, but are not limited to: MISC. HOUSEHOLD GOODS, PERSONAL ITEMS, FURNITURE, CLOTHING AND/OR BUSINESS ITEMS ETCÖ Aunjel Adams Renee Doyle Denise Hanson Ron Lee Purchases Must Be Made in Cash and Paid at the time of Sale. All Goods are Sold as is and must be Removed within 72 Hours of the time of Purchase. Allen Ave Self Storage-Pasadena Reserves the Right to Retract Bids. Sale is Subject to Adjournment. Pasadena Weekly 6/13/19, 6/20/19 NOTICE OF PUBLIC LIEN SALE Notice is hereby given per Section 21700 et seq. of the California Business & Professions Code that the Undersigned, ARROYO PARKWAY SELF STORAGE, located at 411 S. Arroyo Pkwy. Pasadena, County of Los Angeles, California, will conduct a Public Lien Sale of the personal property described below at 9:00AM on the 28th day of June, 2019. The Undersigned will accept cash bids to satisfy a lien for past due rent and incident incurred. The items to be sold are generally described as follows: Office & home furniture, area rugs/ carpet, tools, tool boxes, clothing, shoes, mattress, bedframe, bedding, cabinets, boxes, sealed boxes, bags, bikes, toys, artificial trees, flowers, music albums, CD’s, DVD’s, videos, music instruments, artwork, pictures, luggage, household appliances, products and supplies, kitchen supplies, sewing machines and supplies, craft supplies, sporting and exercise equipment, stereo equipment, speakers, television, office equipment and supplies, computer equipment/parts/ soft-ware & hardware, fax machines/ printers, communications and electronic equipment, books, file cabinets, maintenance and construction tools, dollies, storage containers, cabinets, miscellaneous decorations, hats, purses, shelves, promotional merchandise and products, office supplies ,other commercial, personal and household items, stored by the following persons: NAME OF ACCOUNT Arroyo Parkway Self Storage LLC (2 storage spaces) Ashley Guillermo Nancy Denise Middleton (2 storage spaces) Melvin G. Songco Monique Sturdivant Paul F. White Auctioneer’s Name: Jim O’ Brien Auctioneer’s Telephone#: (951) 681-4113 Bond#: 10067768 Publish Pasadena Weekly 6/13/19, 6/20/19
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18PDFL02353 NOTICE TO RESPONDENT (Name) AVISO AL DEMANDADO (Nombre): QITENG LU You have been sued. Read the information below and on the next page. Lo han demandando. Lea la informacion a continuaction y en la pagina siguiente. Petitioner’s name is Nombre del demandante: NINGNING ZHANG You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter or phone call will not protect you. If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. If you want legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. You can get information about finding lawyers at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), or by contacting your local county bar association. Tiene 30 dÌas corridos despuÈs de haber recibido la entrega legal de esta CitaciÛn y PeticiÛn para presentar una Respuesta (formulario FL-120 Û FL123) ante la corte y efectuar la entrega legal de una copia al demandante. Una carta o llamada telefÛnica no basta para protegerlo. Si no presenta su Respuesta a tiempo, la corte puede dar Ûrdenes que afecten su matrimonio o pareja de hecho, sus bienes y la custodia de sus hijos. La corte tambiÈn le puede ordenar que pague manutenciÛn, y honorarios y costos legales. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentaciÛn, pida al secretario un formulario de exenciÛn de cuotas. Si desea obtener asesoramiento legal, pÛngase en contacto de inmediato con un abogado. Puede obtener informaciÛn para encontrar a un abogado en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en el sitio Web de los Servicios Legales de California (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org) o poniÈndose en contacto con el colegio de abogados de su condado. NOTICE: The restraining orders on page 2 are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. These orders are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them. AVISO: Las Ûrdenes de restricciÛn que figuran en la p·gina 2 valen para ambos cÛnyuges o pareja de hecho hasta que se despida la peticiÛn, se emita un fallo o la corte dÈ otras Ûrdenes. Cualquier autoridad de la ley que haya recibido o visto una copia de estas Ûrdenes puede hacerlas acatar en cualquier lugar de California. NOTE: If a judgment or support order is entered, the court may order you to pay all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for yourself or for the other party. If this happens, the party ordered to pay fees shall be given notice and an opportunity to request a hearing to set aside the order to pay waived court fees. AVISO: Si se emite un fallo u orden de manutenciÛn, la corte puede ordenar que usted pague parte de, o todas las cuotas y costos de la corte previamente exentas a peticiÛn de usted o de la otra parte. Si esto ocurre, la parte ordenada a pagar estas cuotas debe recibir aviso y la oportunidad de solicitar una audiencia para anular la orden de pagar las cuotas exentas. 1. The name and address of the court are (El nombre y direcciÛn de la corte son): California Superior Court, County of Los Angeles, Pasadena Courthouse, 300 East Walnut St. Pasadena, CA 91101. 2. The name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney, are (El nombre, direcciÛn y n˙mero de telÈfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante si no tiene abogado, son): Elaine Yang, Esq., Yang and Chen LLP, 17890 Castleton Street Suite 101 City of Industry, CA 91748 Date (Fecha): May 21, 2019 Clerk, by (Secretario, por) Anthony Castillejo, Deputy (Asistente) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served AVISO A LA PERSONA
QUE RECIBI” LA ENTREGA: Esta entrega se realiza Published: Pasadena Weekly 6/13/19, 6/20/19, 6/27/19, 7/4/19 -IN THE JUVENILE COURT FOR WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE AT FRANKLIN, IN RE: ELISHA FAITH DYER, DELBERT AND ANGELA HARDIN, PETITIONERS vs. SARAH ELIZABETH COTTON AND MAURICE DYER, RESPONDENTS. ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION It appearing to the Court that diligent effort has been made to serve the Respondent, MAURICE DYER, to no avail so that ordinary process of law cannot be served upon him; and It is therefore ORDERED that service of process upon Respondent shall issue by publication, and he is hereby required to appear and answer or otherwise defend against the Petition for Dependency and Neglect filed by Petitioners with 30 days after the date of the last publication of this notice, otherwise a default judgement will be entered against said Respondent in open court for the relief demanded in the Petition for Dependency and Neglect. It is therefore ordered that service of process shall issue against the above Respondent, MAURICE DYER, by publication in a newspaper of general circulation serving Los Angeles, California, once weekly for a period of four (4) consecutive weeks. Filing may be made at the Juvenile Court of Williamson County, Tennessee, 408 Century Court, Franklin, Tennessee 37064, Docket No. 34323. Pasadena Weekly, 6/20/19, 6/27/19, 7/4/19, 7/11/19
PROBATE NOTICES NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JUDITH RAE JOHNSTON Case No.19STPB04165 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JUDITH RAE JOHNSTON A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Paola Colozzo and Robert K. Johnston in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Paola Colozzo and Robert K. Johnston 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 on July 17, 2019 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 67 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: KELLEY BANNON LASHLEY ESQ SBN 202882 CALLETON MERRITT DE FRANCISCO & BANNON LLP 131 N EL MOLINO AVE STE 350 PASADENA CA 91101-1873 CN960236 JOHNSTON Jun 13,20,27, 2019 NOTICE OF FIRST AMENDED PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: LELA A. LIGHTNER CASE NO. 17STPB11373 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the lost WILL or estate, or both of LELA A. LIGHTNER. A FIRST AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by DESIREE ROBINSON in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE FIRST AMENDED PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that DESIREE ROBINSON be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE FIRST AMENDED PETITION requests the decedent’s lost WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The lost WILL and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE FIRST AMENDED PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act . (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 08/08/19 at 8:30AM in Dept. 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) 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 LEMUEL B. MAKUPSON SBN 207383 LAW OFFICE OF LEMUEL MAKUPSON, APC 301 E COLORADO BLVD. SUITE 708 PASADENA CA 91101 6/20, 6/27, 7/4/19 CNS-3264747# PASADENA WEEKLY
TRUSTEE SALES NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No.CA-14-650064-RY Order No.: VTSG1156278 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/8/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.
A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor (s): STEVEN MITCHELL AND NICOLE ROSS-MITCHELL, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 7/20/2005 as Instrument No. 05 1706628 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 7/30/2019 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $784,583.18 The purported property address is: 2361 NORTH ARROYO BOULEVARD, PASADENA, CA 91103 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 5823-030-011 5823-030-017 Legal Description: Please be advised that the legal description set forth on the Deed of Trust is in error. The legal description of the property secured by the Deed of Trust is more properly set forth and made part of Exhibit “A” as attached hereto. PARCEL 1: LOT 10 OF TRACT NO. 25707, IN THE CITY OF PASADENA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 782, PAGE(S) 16 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. PARCEL 2: AN UNDIVIDED 1/15TH INTEREST IN LOT 16 OF TRACT 25707, IN THE CITY OF PASADENA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 782, PAGE 16 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-9390772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-14-650064RY. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any
incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-14-650064RY IDSPub #0153767 6/13/2019 6/20/2019 6/27/2019 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No.130637-5 Loan No.79911-1 Title Order No.19-259858 APN 5734008-003 TRA No. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/22/2014. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. MORTGAGE LENDER SERVICES, INC. as the duly appointed Trustee WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state) all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, described as follows: Trustor(s): MAVIS MORALES Deed of Trust: recorded on 10/28/2014 as Document No. 20141136906 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, Date of Trustee’s Sale: 07/09/2019 at 10:00AM Trustee’s Sale Location: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766 The property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 559-561 E. CALIFORNIA BLVD., PASADENA, CA 91106. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $102,182.89 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The Beneficiary may elect to bid less than the full credit bid. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. 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. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If
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you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 130637-5. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 06/05/2019 MORTGAGE LENDER SERVICES, INC. 11707 Fair Oaks Blvd., Ste 202 Fair Oaks, CA 95628 (916) 962-3453 Sale Information Line: 916-939-0772 or www.nationwideposting.com Lauren
Meyer, Vice President MORTGAGE LENDER SERVICES, INC. MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NPP0354633 To: PASADENA WEEKLY 06/13/2019, 06/20/2019, 06/27/2019 T.S. No.: 9948-5158 TSG Order No.: DS7300-19001213 A.P.N.: 5730-025022 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02/03/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Affinia Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 02/11/2005 as Document No.: 05 0323414, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: JULIE PATERSON, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Sale Date & Time: 07/10/2019 at 11:00 AM Sale Location: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1155 PALM TERRACE, PASADENA, CA 91104 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any,
shown herein. Said sale will be made in an ìAS ISî condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $223,234.16 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if
applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call, (800) 758-8052 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site, www.homesearch.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 9948-5158. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. 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. Affinia Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 833-2907452 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.homesearch.com or Call: (800) 758-8052. Affinia Default Services, LLC, Omar Solorzano, Foreclosure Associate This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. However, if you have received a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an attempt to impose personal liability upon you for payment of that debt. In the event you have received a bankruptcy discharge, any action to enforce the debt will be taken against the property only. NPP0354597 To: PASADENA WEEKLY 06/20/2019, 06/27/2019, 07/04/2019
FICT. BUSINESS NAMES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE No.2019135177 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JOHN’S INCREDIBLE PIZZA COMPANY CARSON. 506 Carson Town Center Carson, CA 90745, 22342 Avenida Empresa Suite 220 Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) JIPC 14, LLC, 22342 Avenida Empresa Suite 220 Rancho Santa Margarita,
CA 92688. State of Incorporation or LLC: California. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ John M. Parlet. TITLE: Managing Member, Corp or LLC Name: JIPC 14, LLC. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: May 14, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. 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: 5/30/19, 6/6/19, 6/13/19, 6/20/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE No.2019124459 Type of Filing: Amended. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: OVERHAUL ARCHITECTURE. 1026 Old Mill Road Pasadena, CA 91108, 530 S. Lake Avenue #380 Pasadena, CA 91101. COUNTY: Los Angeles. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: 2919116. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Mary Chou Design and Architecture, A Professional Corporation, 1026 Old Mill Road Pasadena, CA 91108. State of Incorporation or LLC: California. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 06/2014. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Mary Chou. TITLE: CEO, Corp or LLC Name: Mary Chou Design and Architecture, A Professional Corporation. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: May 13, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. 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: 5/30/19, 6/6/19, 6/13/19, 6/20/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE No.2019139581 Type of Filing: Amended. The following person(s) is (are) doing business
as: A.I.M. FOR WELLNESS, DBA COLBERT ACUPUNCTURE. 8725 La Tijera Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90045. COUNTY: Los Angeles. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: 4098442. REGISTERED OWNER(S) A.I.M. For Wellness, 8725 La Tijera Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90045. State of Incorporation or LLC: California. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/2018. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Ramona Colbert. TITLE: Owner, Corp or LLC Name: A.I.M. For Wellness. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: May 17, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. 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: 5/30/19, 6/6/19, 6/13/19, 6/20/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE No.2019140950 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LA CONVERSATION; 3423 Perlita Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90039-1931. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Eneida M. Martinez, 3423 Perlita Ave. Los Angeles, CA 900391931. 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/: Eneida M. Martinez. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: May 20, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. 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: 5/30/19, 6/6/19, 6/13/19, 6/20/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE No.2019115874 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: KJAIN CONSULTING; 13488 Maxella Ave., #405 Marina Del Rey, CA 90292. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Kabir Jain, 13488 Maxella Ave., #405 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: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Kabir Jain. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: May 2, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivi-
sion (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. 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: 5/30/19, 6/6/19, 6/13/19, 6/20/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE No.2019145768 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: KLIEK BOUTIQUE; 2 E. Holly St. Pasadena, CA 91103, 1661 Forest Ave. Pasadena, CA 91103. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Krystal Yvette Calloway, 1661 Forest 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: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Krystal Yvette Calloway. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: May 24, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. 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: 5/30/19, 6/6/19, 6/13/19, 6/20/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE No.2019142602 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: VVS1. 23669 Chandelle Place Diamond Bar, CA 91765. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) VVS1, LLC, 23669 Chandelle Place Diamond Bar, CA 91765. State of Incorporation or LLC: California. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Virginia V. Garcia. TITLE: President, Corp or LLC Name: VVS1, LLC. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: May 21, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. 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,
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or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 5/30/19, 6/6/19, 6/13/19, 6/20/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE No.2019 146111 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: IN BLOOM WELLNESS INTEGRATIVE NUTRITION COUNSELING. 1546 Golden Gate Avenue Unit 106 Los Angeles, CA 90026. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) In Bloom Wellness Integrative Nutrition Counseling LLC, 1546 Golden Gate Avenue Unit 106 Los Angeles, CA 90026. State of Incorporation or LLC: California. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 04/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Jennifer L. Huber. TITLE: Managing Member, Corp or LLC Name: In Bloom Wellness Integrative Nutrition Counseling LLC. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: May 24, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. 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: 5/30/19, 6/6/19, 6/13/19, 6/20/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE No.2019146346 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AUTASTIC KUTZ; 14700 Western Ave., Suite 104 Gardena, CA 90247, 1619 W. 145 St. #A Gardena, CA 90247. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Dalisa Michelle Lee, 14700 Western Ave., Suite 104 Gardena, CA 90247. 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/: Dalisa Michelle Lee. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: May 24, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. 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: 5/30/19, 6/6/19, 6/13/19, 6/20/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE No.2019149812 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JOY VISION BRANDS. 530 S. Lake Ave., #258 Pasadena, CA 91101. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) SR Forty Three, 530 S. Lake Ave., #258 Pasadena, CA 91101. State of Incorporation or LLC: California. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 04/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Sarah Rothenberg. TITLE: President, Corp or LLC Name: SR Forty Three. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: May 30, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section
17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 6/6/19, 6/13/19, 6/20/19, 6/27/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE No.2019148821 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MAJESTIC AUTO GROUP, MAJESTIC AUTO REGISTRATION SERVICES. 1143 S. San Gabriel Blvd. San Gabriel, CA 91776. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) HL Auto Group Inc., 1143 S. San Gabriel Blvd. San Gabriel, CA 91776. State of Incorporation or LLC: California. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 05/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Erica To. TITLE: Secretary, Corp or LLC Name: HL Auto Group Inc. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: May 29, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 6/6/19, 6/13/19, 6/20/19, 6/27/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE No.2019148823 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SGV AUTO GROUP. 1143 S. San Gabriel Blvd. San Gabriel, CA 91776. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) HL Auto Group Inc., 1143 S. San Gabriel Blvd. San Gabriel, CA 91776. State of Incorporation or LLC: California. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 05/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Erica To. TITLE: Secretary, Corp or LLC Name: HL Auto Group Inc. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: May 29, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 6/6/19, 6/13/19, 6/20/19, 6/27/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE No.2019149815 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CALL ME COZY CASHMERE; 4024 Ethel Ave. Studio City, CA 91604. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Penny Ellers-Britton, 4024 Ethel Ave. Studio City, CA 91604, Linda FeitelsonManet, Impasse Bateau Ivre, PTE Aux Cannonniers, 30515. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 05/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Penny Ellers-Britton. TITLE: Partner.
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This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: May 30, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 6/6/19, 6/13/19, 6/20/19, 6/27/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE No.2019148884 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JOYSTYLE; 1771 N. Sycamore Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90028. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Laetitia Hugues, 1771 N. Sycamore Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90028. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 05/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Laetitia Hugues. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: May 29, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 6/6/19, 6/13/19, 6/20/19, 6/27/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE No.2019148850 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PEACH AAA HEALTH SPA, ASIAN HEALTH CENTER; 5105 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90027, 526 S. Orange Ave., Apt. D Monterey Park, CA 91755. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Yuyun Lan, 526 S. Orange Ave., Apt. D Monterey Park, CA 91755. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 05/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Luyun Lan. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: May 29, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 6/6/19, 6/13/19, 6/20/19, 6/27/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE No.2019150819 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BEARDED EFFLEURAGE. 1012 East Ave., J #134 Lancaster, CA 93535. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Destiny Nashell Blount, 1012 East Ave., J #134 Lancaster, CA 93535, Alexi Carolann Gray, 1012 East Ave., J #134 Lancaster, CA 93535. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY Copartners. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious
Business Name or names listed above on: 05/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Destiny Nashell Blount. TITLE: Partner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: May 31, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 6/6/19, 6/13/19, 6/20/19, 6/27/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE No.2019151183 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SENTRY INVESTIGATIONS; 210 E. Walnut Ave., Unit D Monrovia, CA 91015. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Stephen Daniel Aragon, 210 E. Walnut Ave., Unit D Monrovia, CA 91015. 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/: Stephen Daniel Aragon. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: May 31, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 6/6/19, 6/13/19, 6/20/19, 6/27/19
Name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Melody Meserkhani. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 3, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 6/6/19, 6/13/19, 6/20/19, 6/27/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE No.2019145457 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: RAI LIGHTING; 1403 N. Dominion Ave. Altadena, CA 91104. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Hector J. Corona, 1403 N. Dominion Ave. Altadena, CA 91104. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 05/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Hector J. Corona. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: May 24, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 6/6/19, 6/13/19, 6/20/19, 6/27/19
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE No.2019152484 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SCS ENGINEERING; 3270 Dora Verdugo Glendale, CA 91208. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Patrick Meserkhani, 3270 Dora Verdugo Glendale, CA 91208. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 6/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Patrick Meserkhani. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 3, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 6/6/19, 6/13/19, 6/20/19, 6/27/19
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE No.2019140825 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MEME’S SWEET TREATS; 8939 Gallatin Rd., #2 Pico Rivera, CA 90660, 2445 Walnut Grove Ave. Rosemead, CA 91770. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Eileen Villegas, 8939 Gallatin Rd., #2 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: 05/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Eileen Villegas. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: May 20, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 6/6/19, 6/13/19, 6/20/19, 6/27/19
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE No.2019152475 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MM BOOKKEEPING; 3270 Dora Verdugo Glendale, CA 91208. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Melody Meserkhani, 3270 Dora Verdugo Glendale, CA 91208. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE No.2019151272 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CELEBRATIONZ; 20714 Seine Ave., Unit 2 Lakewood, CA 90715. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Dionna Martiene Merritt, 20714 Seine Ave., Unit 2 Lakewood, CA 90715. 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/: Dionna Martiene Merritt. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: May 31, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 6/6/19, 6/13/19, 6/20/19, 6/27/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE No.2019153946 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SOUTHERNCALI SOLAR, THE SOLAR SOURCE, MARTY SOLAR PARTY AND ENERGY SAVER INC, MARTY SOLAR PARTY AND ENERGY SAVER INC., SOLAR BULLDOGS, SOLAR PLANET ELECTRIC, SOLAR WATCHDOGS, SOUTHERN CALI SOLAR, SPE, 916C W. Burbank Blvd., #190 Burbank, CA 91506. COUNTY: Los Angeles. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: C4014013. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Marty Solar Party and Energy Saver Inc., 916-C W. Burbank Blvd., #190 Burbank, CA 91506. State of Incorporation or LLC: California. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Martin T D Lam. TITLE: President, Corp or LLC Name: Marty Solar Party and Energy Saver Inc. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 4, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 6/6/19, 6/13/19, 6/20/19, 6/27/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE No.2019154592 Type of Filing: Amended. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BOWTIE ALLERGY SPECIALISTS. 375 Huntington Dr., Suite C San Marino, CA 91108. COUNTY: Los Angeles. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: 3565121. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Karl Von Tiehl, MD Inc., 375 Huntington Dr., Suite C San Marino, CA 91108. State of Incorporation or LLC: California. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/2013. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Karl Von Tiehl. TITLE: President, Corp or LLC Name: Karl Von Tiehl, MD Inc. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 6, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business
and Professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 6/13/19, 6/20/19, 6/27/19, 7/4/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE No.2019157138 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LA INTERN. 464 E. Walnut Street Pasadena, CA 91101, PO Box 93074 Pasadena, CA 91109-3074. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Providence Christian College, 464 E. Walnut Street Pasadena, CA 91101. State of Incorporation or LLC: California. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 3/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Dawn Dirksen. TITLE: CFO, Corp or LLC Name: Providence Christian College. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 7, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 6/13/19, 6/20/19, 6/27/19, 7/4/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE No.2019149456 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GRAND AUTO ELECTRIC & REPAIR; 775 E. San Bernardino Rd., Ste. D Covina, CA 91723. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Felix Predciado Jr., 15551 Klamath St. La Puente, CA 91744. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 05/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Felix Preciado Jr. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: May 30, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 6/13/19, 6/20/19, 6/27/19, 7/4/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE No.2019149478 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ATTUNE COLLECTIVE; 14668 Ragan Drive La Mirada, CA 90638. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Adrienne Fong, 14668 Ragan Drive La Mirada, CA 90638. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 05/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Adrienne Fong. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: May 30, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state
of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 6/13/19, 6/20/19, 6/27/19, 7/4/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE No.2019150703 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BEYOND SOCIAL MEDIA; 7318 Alabama Ave., 3206 Canoga Park, CA 91303, PO Box 6918 Woodland Hills, CA 91365. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Omar I. Dickens, 7318 Alabama Ave., 3206 Canoga Park, CA 91303. 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/: Omar I. Dickens. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: May 31, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 6/13/19, 6/20/19, 6/27/19, 7/4/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE No.2019154401 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EXECUTIVE OFFICE SOLUTIONS; 9142 Woodley Avenue North Hills, CA 91343. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Ani Oganesyan, 9142 Woodley Avenue North Hills, CA 91343. 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/: Ani Oganesyan. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 5, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 6/13/19, 6/20/19, 6/27/19, 7/4/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO.2019156967 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MADDOX & ASSOCIATES; 1000 E. Walnut Street Pasadena, CA 91106, PO Box 91839 Pasadena, CA 91109. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) James Oliver Maddox, 2249 Paloma Street Pasadena, CA 91104. 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/: James Oliver Maddox. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 7, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expi-
ration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 6/13/19, 6/20/19, 6/27/19, 7/4/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE No.2019149643 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: PROSPERITY LIFTOFF; 125 W. 8th St. Claremont, CA 91711. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Margaret Smith, 125 W. 8th St. Claremont, CA 91711. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 05/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Margaret Smith. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: May 30, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 6/13/19, 6/20/19, 6/27/19, 7/4/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE No.2019155076 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: J AND J SOLAR SOLUTIONS; 3318 South Del Mar Ave., Suite 202 Rosemead, CA 91770. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) John Frederick Wolcott and James Louis Rango, 3318 South Del Mar Ave., Suite 202 Rosemead, CA 91770. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a General Partnership. 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/: James Louis Fango. TITLE: General Partner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 5, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 6/13/19, 6/20/19, 6/27/19, 7/4/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE No.20191245458 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: OUTLET FOR ARTISTS; 15224 South White Ave. Compton, CA 90221. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) John Fernando Contreras, Hernan Adolfo Cardona, Antoine Christopher, 15224 South White Ave. Compton, CA 90221. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a General Partnership. 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/: Fernando Contreras. TITLE: General Partner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: May 13, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in
the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 6/6/19, 6/13/19, 6/20/19, 6/27/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE No.2019159888 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: STONE FACE; 4044 Huron Avenue Culver City, CA 90232-4017. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Joseph Stone, 4044 Huron Avenue Culver City, CA 90232. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 06/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Joseph Stone. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 11, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 6/13/19, 6/20/19, 6/27/19, 7/4/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE No.2019148169 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FACILITY ENVIROMENTS; 530 S. Lake Ave., #295 Pasadena, CA 91101. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Ellen L. Chess, 530 S. Lake Ave., #295 Pasadena, CA 91101. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 05/1991. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Ellen L. Chess. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: May 29, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 6/20/19, 6/27/19, 7/4/19, 7/11/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE No.2019160179 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: OSTEOSTRONG SOUTH PASADENA. 630 Mission Street Ste. A South Pasadena, CA 91030, 560 West Main Street C-241 Alhambra, CA 91801. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Bone Hackers LLC, 560 West Main Street C-241 Alhambra, CA 91801. State of Incorporation or LLC: California. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 06/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Ricardo Ayala. TITLE: Manager, Corp or LLC Name: Bone Hackers LLC. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 11, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it
was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 6/20/19, 6/27/19, 7/4/19, 7/11/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE No.2019162725 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: OBJECT & DAWN. 6931 Kittyhawk Ave., Apt. 302 Los Angeles, CA 90045, 13428 Maxella Ave., #223 Marina del Rey, CA 90292. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Object & Dawn LLC, 6931 Kittyhawk Ave., Apt. 302 Los Angeles, CA 90045. State of Incorporation or LLC: California. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 04/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Michael Long. TITLE: Partner, Corp or LLC Name: Object & Dawn LLC. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 13, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 6/20/19, 6/27/19, 7/4/19, 7/11/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE No.2019159328 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LUCID AVIATION RESOURCES. 410 Raymondale Dr., Unit 12 South Pasadena, CA 91030. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Lucid Rabbit LLC, 410 Raymondale Dr., Unit 12 South Pasadena, CA 91030. State of Incorporation or LLC: California. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Limited Liability Company. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Lord Nicolas. TITLE: President, Corp or LLC Name: Lucid Rabbit LLC. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 11, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 6/20/19, 6/27/19, 7/4/19, 7/11/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE No.2019162938 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BINGE! CREATIVE, BINGE! NETWORK SOLUTIONS. 204 Yale Ave., Ste. B Claremont, CA 91711, 463 S. Oakland Ave., Apt. #7 Pasadena, CA 91101. COUNTY: Los Angeles. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: 4272852. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Binge! Inc., 463 S. Oakland Ave., Apt. #7 Pasadena, CA 91101. State of Incorporation or LLC: California. THIS BUSINESS IS
CONDUCTED BY a Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 06/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Joseph Bartucca. TITLE: President, Corp or LLC Name: Binge! Inc. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 13, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 6/20/19, 6/27/19, 7/4/19, 7/11/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE No.2019163381 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: APINITECH, APINI TECHNOLOGY, APINI TECH; 615 W. Montecito Ave., Sierra Madre, CA 91024. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Konstantin Zamuruyev and Nina Zamuruyev, 615 W. Montecito Ave., Sierra Madre, CA 91024. 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/: Konstantin Zamuruyev. TITLE: Husband. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 14, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 6/20/19, 6/27/19, 7/4/19, 7/11/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE No.2019161853 Type of Filing: Amended. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MCCOY PRODUCTIONS; 10707 Magnolia Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91601. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Ronald D. McCoy and Cynthia E. McCoy, 28611 Vista Madera Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a General Partnership. 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/: Ronald D. McCoy. TITLE: General Partner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 12, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 6/20/19, 6/27/19, 7/4/19, 7/11/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE No.2019161400 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: WORD ON THE TABLE; 850 N. Marengo Ave., Apt. #7 Pasadena, CA 91103.
COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Latisha Robinson, 850 N. Marengo Ave., Apt. #7 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: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Latisha Robinson. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 12, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 6/20/19, 6/27/19, 7/4/19, 7/11/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE No.2019160797 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TERSIUM; 239 S. Marengo Ave., Unit 303 Pasadena, CA 91101. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Ricardo Casanova-Guzman and Aida P. Casanova, 239 S. Marengo Ave., Unit 303 Pasadena, CA 91101. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 06/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Ricardo Casanova-Guzman. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 12, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 6/20/19, 6/27/19, 7/4/19, 7/11/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE No.2019147537 Type of Filing: Amended. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: E & F TRUCKING; 8001 Somerset Blvd., Suite 204 Paramount, CA 90723. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Ernesto Clemente, 6531 San Luis Street Paramount, CA 90723. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 07/2014. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Ernesto Clemente. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: May 28, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 6/20/19, 6/27/19, 7/4/19, 7/11/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE No.2019168757 Type of Filing: Amended. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: JNB
FORECLOSURES; 4600 West 142nd Street Hawthorne, CA 90250. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Sandy Yee Quan, 4600 West 142nd Street Hawthorne, CA 90250. 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/: Sandy Yee Quan. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 17, 2019. NOTICE in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 6/20/19, 6/27/19, 7/4/19, 7/11/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019170682 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LOS ANGELES IRON WORKS; 2017 Baxter St. Los Angeles, CA 90039. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Fernando Dante Tellez, 2017 Baxter St. 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: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Fernando Dante Tellez. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 18, 2019. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 6/20/19, 6/27/19, 7/4/19, 7/11/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019171529 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HAYKI NET CABINET; 226 N. Cedar St., #1 Glendale, CA 91206. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Suren Abraamyan, 226 N. Cedar St., #1 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/: Suren Abraamyan. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 18, 2019. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 6/20/19, 6/27/19, 7/4/19, 7/11/19
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THURSDAY 06.20.19 Descanso Gardens’ Music on the Main live jazz series, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, features piano-driven jazz by Yuko Mabuchi from 6 to 7:30 p.m., included in Descanso admission of $9 general admission, $6 for students and seniors, $4 for children 5 to 12, free for those 4 and younger. Call (818) 949-4200 or visit descansogardens.org.
FRIDAY 06.21.19 Catch a performance of “Dames at Sea,” the story of a Broadway showgirl whose songwriting sailor boyfriend persuades the captain of his ship to allow her canceled show to move on deck, at the Sierra Madre Playhouse, 87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, It starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 to $45. Call (626) 355-4318 or visit sierramadreplayhouse.org.
SATURDAY 06.22.19 The Pasadena POPS launches its Sierra Summer Concert Series at the Arboretum, 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, with music from the Great American Songbook. Michael Feinstein conducts. Guest vocal soloists are Kevin McKidd and Melissa Errico. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and the concert starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 and up. Call (626) 793-7172 or visit pasadenasymphony-pops.org.
SUNDAY 06.23.19 Community beautification organization The Collaborative Eagle Rock Beautiful (CERB) hosts the Taste of Eagle Rock, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the corner of Hill Drive and Eagle Rock Boulevard, Eagle Rock, featuring food, beverages, including beer and wine, from various local establishments. Tickets are $45 for adults, $35 for designated drivers, $15 for kids 6 to 12, free for those 5 and younger. Visit cerb.us/taste-of-eagle-rock.
MONDAY 06.24.19 A Maureen Choi Quartet concert features jazz violinist Maureen Choi performing music at the intersection of jazz and Spanish cultures, starting with a three-course dinner at 6 p.m., followed by the concert at 7 p.m. at Bacchus’ Kitchen (bacchuskitchen.com), 1384 E. Washington Blvd., Pasadena. Tickets are $85. Call (626) 594-6377 or visit maureenchoi.com for tickets.
TUESDAY 06.25.19 Dave Harvey Presents at Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N. Lake Ave., Altadena features Americana sounds with Bill Berry, Austin Musick, Bliss Bowen and special guest, humorist and storyteller Dylan Brody at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15. Call (626) 798-6236 or visit coffeegallery.com.
WEDNESDAY 06.26.19 Pasadena Playhouse, 39 S. El Molino Ave., Pasadena, stages the play “Good Boys,” by “Riverdale” creator Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, opening at 8 p.m. The intense drama is set in 1988 at a private prep school, involving a model student, a disturbing video tape and a privileged family facing difficult choices. It continues through July 21. Tickets are $25 and up. Call (626) 356-7529 or visit pasadenaplayhouse.org.
THURSDAY 06.27.19 The Blue Guitar, at Arroyo Seco Golf Course, 1055 Lohman Lane, South Pasadena presents jazz by the Jon Mayer Trio at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12 general admission, $17 for table seating. Visit blueguitar.club.
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CHOICE EVENTS FOR THE WEEK OF 06.20–06.27
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