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12.26.19 | VOLUME 37| NUMBER 52
Opinion.................................................................. 5 Letters....................................................... 5
Consider This.............................................. 6
News....................................................................... 8 The Way It Was A month-by-month recounting of events last year that shaped our lives.
— Kevin Uhrich
Welcome to Pasadena.......................................... 12 Dining................................................................... 32
Advice..................................................... 35
Arts & Culture....................................................... 36 Into the Night............................................ 37 Trax......................................................... 37
Calendar................................................... 38
Classifieds............................................................ 41 8 days................................................................... 46 ABOUT THE COVER: Photo illustration by Stephanie Torres
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The holiday season is at hand and many people are already making yearend plans to travel and celebrate with friends and family. Yet there is one year-end plan that is often overlooked: taking steps to make the most of your health benefits. Doing so could help improve your health and save you money. Here are five health tips to consider before the end of the year: Get Ahead of Health Issues: People with employer-sponsored, individual, Medicare and Medicaid plans have access to many preventive services that can help detect diseases and encourage well-being. Take advantage of the various health screenings — such as blood pressure, cholesterol and depression — and timely vaccines, such as the flu shot, that are available through your health plan before year-end. Doing so now may give you a head start on those healthy New Year’s resolutions. Check with your health plan as many eligible preventive services are available at no additional cost, as long they are delivered by care providers in your plan’s network. Delay Non-Emergency Services: A growing number of employers and consumers are choosing health plans with higher deductibles; in fact, nearly 45 percent of Americans are enrolled in such plans, according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. If this applies to you, check if you have reached or exceeded your deductible, which is the amount you have to pay before insurance kicks in. If not, it may make sense to delay non-emergency services, such as a joint replacement, until 2020. The cost for those services would then apply to your 2020 deductible and out-of-pocket maximum, increasing the likelihood that your health plan would pay for more of your medical expenses for the remainder of the year.
Schedule Recommended Health Services: The opposite is true if you have already reached your deductible. In this case, check with your health care professional to schedule recommended medical services, as those will likely be covered (all or in part) by your health plan. If possible, tell your health care professional that you’ve reached your deductible and out-of-pocket maximum, and see if there’s any needed follow-up care that can be arranged before the end of the year. Understand Your Spending Accounts: Many people have spending accounts with funds earmarked for health care services. Health savings accounts (HSAs) offer tax-advantages, and the money can roll over from year to year. If you contribute money to your HSA before year-end, you can help pay for qualified medical services in 2020 or even later while lowering your taxable income for 2019. On the other hand, flexible spending accounts (FSAs) require the money be spent before the year ends, and
unused balances are not rolled over into the next calendar year. So if you have funds left in your FSA and you need to order contact lenses, schedule a dental cleaning or refill prescriptions, for example, now’s the time to do that. Prepare to Use Your 2020 Benefits: This year’s open-enrollment season is wrapping up. According to a recent UnitedHealthcare survey, more than one-third (36 percent) of Americans said they devoted less than one hour to the process, meaning they may not have explored some of the many options available to them. Before the year is out, take time to review your health plan and check with your employer’s HR department to determine what well-being incentives or other resources might be available when 2020 starts. Nearly 75 percent of employers offer well-being programs, with an average incentive of $762 annually, according to a recent study by the National Business Group on Health. By finding out now what incentives are available to you, you can help prepare yourself to start earning all or some of those rewards starting New Year’s Day. ~ REBECCA MADSEN CHIEF CONSUMER OFFICER UNITEDHEALTHCARE
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I admire the commitment and passion of climate protesters (“The Kids Are Not Alright,” Dec. 5, 2019). That said, how many protesters drive cars? How many of their parents drive sport utility vehicles or vans that they are not about to give up? Are protesters willing to give up their expensive toys — cameras, cell phones, computers and flat-screen televisions — made all or in part with petrochemicals? More importantly, are they willing to address immigration and population — the engines that drive every economic, environmental and social problem in California — or adopt a politically correct or neutral position like the Sierra Club? Just asking. ~ LES HAMMER GLENDALE
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THE RIGHT TO VOTE
ROSE PARADE FLOAT ‘YEARS OF HOPE, YEARS OF COURAGE’ CELEBRATES CENTENNIAL OF THE 19TH AMENDMENT RATIFICATION Spectacles — human beings are apparently “wired” to adore or abhor them. And I don’t mean the eyeglasses kind of spectacles. I’m talking about kicking up a fuss, making a scene, creating big waves of people, horses, bands, floats, and … the Statue of Liberty? On Jan. 1, look for Ms. Liberty in the Rose Parade. You can’t miss her; she’s 30 feet tall, wearing a “Votes for Women” sash, and her tablet has the 19th Amendment, the amendment that women fought hard to win in order to vote, like “real” citizens. Women will be front and center in this parade: the city of South Pasadena also has a suffrage-themed float, and the Tournament of Roses Association itself is led by Laura Farber. She’s a dynamic leader — the third woman and first Latina as its president. The float’s name is “Years of Hope, Years of Courage,” and the motto is “Upon their shoulders, we won the vote. Upon our shoulders, we protect the vote. We celebrate and build for the future.” For nearly 100 years before 1920, women who knew they’d never live long enough to vote dedicated their lives to making sure their descendants could… whether they were women or people of color of both genders. Considering their sacrifice, voting in any election is imperative; in 2020, it is vital. Today, thanks to the efforts of a small but mighty group of women led by Nan Johnson, a retired professor at Rochester University in New York, the dream of having a Rose Parade float honoring women’s suffrage has become a reality. It is also a dream come true for many ardent women’s history and rights activists. Ms. Johnson and too many people to name got the float project rolling, while Martha Wheelock — a board member of the National Women’s History Alliance, a 501c3 — has been the liaison so that the donations for the float are tax-deductible. As the float passes by or appears on your TV screen, look for 100 women (and a few men) walking in period attire behind it, along with with notable people riding on it. I’ll be one of the “Out-Walkers” as they are called, and Dolores Huerta will be on the float, joined by descendants of heroes like Ida B. Wells, Harriett Ross Tubman and Frederick Douglass. Like the Statue of Liberty, they will wear the sash of gold, purple and white — the colors of the US Women’s suffrage movement. The Out-Walkers are not only following the float but also a tradition started by Alice Paul in 1913. Alice, along with Lucy Burns, organized the first march down Pennsylvania Avenue to draw attention to the fact that only one-half of US citizens could vote: men. Women were expected to not be seen in public, let alone marching in a parade. Horrors! And voting? Poppycock — that was for men only. To win the vote for women, Ms. Paul exhorted girls and women to break the rules, make a ruckus, create a spectacle, escape their corsets, and the rigid custom of infantilizing females. We were treated like children, and like kids we were expected to be seen and not heard. In my own life, I remember my mother — usually under her breath, to avoid making a scene — exhorting me to “not make a spectacle of myself.” Boy, did that admonition backfire! Not all women won the right to vote in 1920. Women of color were mainly left out; not only were they restricted from marching in suffrage parades, but there were policies to prevent them from voting in many states. Pasadena Celebrates 2020 is an intersectional tribute to those who were omitted in the past. I am honored to march for my ancestors, especially my grandmothers Aline and Edna, who were both married with children by the time they could vote. I’m also marching for South Dakota, my home state, the 36th original ratifier of the 19th Amendment. I’ll be joined by 35 other Out-Walkers representing their states. We are overjoyed to make “spectacles” of ourselves! And remember what author Laurel Thatcher Ulrich said: “Well-behaved women seldom make history.” PS ... If you’d like to donate to help with float expenses and/or help decorate the Suffrage float, go to pasadenacelebrates2020.org. PPS … Live on Green! Free for families at 300 E. Green Street; from December 28 through December 31. Activities for everyone. For hours and dates, visit liveongreenpasadena.com. The National Women’s History Alliance will have a table there. n Ellen has written Consider This… for a very long time! Reach her at beautybitesbeast.com. 12.26.19 | PASADENA WEEKLY 7
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A MONTH-BY-MONTH RECOUNTING OF EVENTS LAST YEAR THAT SHAPED OUR LIVES BY KEVIN UHRICH
Late Last December Caltrans renames a portion of the 134 Freeway after President Barack Obama, Pasadena City Manager Steve Mermell names Brenda Harvey-Williams director of human services and recreation, and Pasadena City College Trustees pick Erika Endrijonas as PCC’s President/Superintendent. January 2019 “SNL” stars Will Ferrell, Molly Shannon and Tim Meadows reteam for Funny or Die’s online Rose Parade commentary parody, a Rose Parade float commemorating Chinese and other ethnic workers on the Transcontinental Railroad breaks down, freelancer journalists unionize for a better life in America’s growing gig economy, illegal pot dispensary operator Shaun Szameit challenges the city’s new cannabis law, a homeless person is accused of killing the mother of a woman who adopted her kids, then proclaims innocence from jail, and LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva has big — and controversial — plans for the beleaguered department. Gang members face life in prison for murdering four people in 2017, Professors Peter Dreier and Mark Maier take a critical look at what makes Pasadena such an “unequal” place to live in “Pasadena’s Tale of Two Cities,” Pasadena-born Terry Gamble talks about her latest work, “The Eulogist,” which witnesses slavery, war, industrialization and populism through the experiences of an immigrant Irish family, former city employee Danny Wooten is sentenced to 14 years for embezzlement as Altadena businessman and co-defendant Tyrone Collins gets seven years behind bars, the Tournament of Roses names first Latina president in Laura Farber, backers and opponents of a $15 per hour minimum wage by 2020 turn up the heat ahead of a Pasadena council meeting, once-embattled Altadena librarian Mindy Kittay reaches a settlement with the local library district, and US Rep. Judy Chu introduces legislation to block President Trump’s latest “Muslim ban.” February A JPL-NASA report details a gigantic cavity in Antarctica’s Thwaites Glacier and former FBI Director James Comey talks to a Pasadena audience about his firing, the Russia investigation and why Americans must vote Trump out of office. Comic Bill Burr lets his inner rage rip at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, gun-dealing Pasadena cop Vasken Gourdikian wants probation for selling weapons online while federal prosecutors say he should serve hard time, the Pasadena City Council votes to raise the minimum wage to $15, presidential
candidate Elizabeth Warren unveils her policy plans at an Alex Theatre appearance, illegal pot dispensary owner Shaun Sazmeit targets Councilman Victor Gordo in a recall effort but later misses the filing deadline, all-star jam band Wild Honey Orchestra pays tribute to The Kinks at annual autism benefit concert at the Alex, Joan Williams, Miss Crown City 1958 who was denied a place in the Rose Parade due to her race, dies at age 86, and supporters of 2019 Rose Queen Louise Deser Siskel, who went public about her bi-sexuality, drown out Westboro Baptist Church picketers with messages of love. March Parsons Engineering announces plans to move its headquarters from Pasadena to Virginia, Los Angeles County workers admit to spraying Roundup weed killer on county property in Pasadena, and a staged concert reading at Boston Court lets audiences experience an opera-in-development about late fashion designer Alexander McQueen. Actor Arsenio Hall brings his stylish comic flair to the Ice House, former Pasadena nun Catherine Morris and her husband Jeff Dietrich continue dedicating their lives to helping the homeless living on Skid Row, county Supervisor Katherine Barger calls for a temporary moratorium on the use of Roundup, and actor Bill Oberst Jr. channels Ray Bradbury in free show at South Pasadena Library. Twenty-one racehorse deaths has Santa Anita Park executives worried the sport could face consequences similar to those of SeaWorld over its treatment of orcas, the Pasadena City Council amends its Tenant Protection Ordinance to increase local renter protections, and El Portal Restaurant owner Abel Ramirez celebrates his 25th anniversary of business in the Playhouse District. April Ten-member Tower of Power brings its horn-driven magic to The Rose, a federal judge dismisses some claims in Christopher Ballew’s police brutality lawsuit against the city of Pasadena but allows a racial profiling allegation to go to trial, “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” star Nia Vardalos stars in “Tiny Beautiful Things” at the Pasadena Playhouse, The Gin Blossoms, Dustbowl Revival and Incendio are among the many acts at the South Pasadena Eclectic Music Festival, and the state Supreme Court takes up former PW cartoonist Ted Rall’s lawsuit suit against the LA Times. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10
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May Activists and some local officials worry about a citizenship question being placed on the US Census survey, state officials refuse to grant the city a three-month extension to review the toxic cleanup at the Space Bank storage facility being considered as a major housing development, the county grants a 30-day extension of its Roundup moratorium, and Bob Eubanks reveals his role in rock history in promoting the Beatles. Pasadena Councilman Tyron Hampton becomes vice mayor as Councilman Gene Masuda announces bid for a third term. Legendary Johnny Mathis, appearing at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, fondly recalls the influence of family on his stellar career, author Dean Kuipers explains how rebuilding troubled land helped repair his fractured family in “The Deer Camp,” the Pasadena council awards a San Francisco firm a half-million dollars to design a suicide barrier on Colorado Street Bridge, John C. Reilly finds theater gold at the Pasadena Playhouse in a month-long run of “Gather,” homelessness declines in Pasadena thanks to focus on providing short- and long-term housing, the US Supreme Court refuses to hear a case on what are now Norton Simon’s “Adam” and “Eve” paintings, the Pasadena Tenant Justice Coalition tries to get rent control on the November ballot, and cancer claims the life of beloved community activist and businesswoman Jaylene Moseley. June Presidential hopefuls Bernie Sanders, Kamala Harris, Julian Castro, Jay Inslee and Kirsten Gillibrand bring their campaigns to the Crown City, Pasadena filmmaker Marcos Durian turns a tough childhood into great art with his new short “Fish Head,” Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, the man who created “The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” and retooled Archie comics, brings “Good Boys” to the Pasadena Playhouse, and officials at Santa Anita racetrack refuse to cancel the remainder of scheduled meets after two more horses are put down. Officials with Pasadena’s sister city in Africa pay a visit, Congressman Adam Schiff tries but fails to get US Army Corps of Engineers to stop using Roundup around the LA River, and a Superior Court judge rules against the county in a lawsuit over the “Big Dig” sediment removal project in Devil’s Gate Dam. July Breeders’ Cup officials vote to keep racing at Santa Anita Park despite the many fatalities, US District Judge Manuel Real, who ordered busing in Pasadena schools in 1970, dies at age 95, John Lloyd Young turns his Tony-winning starring role as Frankie Valli in “Jersey Boys” into a classic pop extravaganza at The Rose, and the High Court bars a citizenship question from appearing on US Census forms. Pasadena celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing, Pasadena Weekly celebrates 35 years of publishing, Democratic presidential frontrunner Joe Biden visits the home of Pasadena City Councilman John Kennedy, all systems are go for Planetary Society’s LightSail 2 project, county supervisors formally ban the use of glyphosate-based products, including Roundup, and protesters bring construction of the Caltech-backed Thirty Meter Telescope on Mauna Kea to a halt. August The Pasadena Weekly, formerly owned by Southland Publishing, is acquired by Times Media Group, based in Tempe, Arizona, Gentrification leads to eviction for members of the Washington 16, Pasadena Heritage Executive Director Sue Mossman celebrates more than 40 years of keeping the Crown City royal, US Rep. Judy Chu is among majority of House Democrats to support a Trump impeachment inquiry, and, as Pasadena celebrates the centennial of the 19th Amendment, activists say the right to vote was but one of many big victories needed for full gender equality. The World Cup-winning US women’s soccer team kicks off victory tour with a 3-0 win over Ireland at the Rose Bowl, George Takei shines a spotlight on the similarities between today’s border detentions and the dark history of Japanese-American internment camps, marchers rally at the federal appeals court in Pasadena in favor of immigrant rights, Robin’s Wood Fire BBQ closes after 37 years, Pixies guitarist 10 PASADENA WEEKLY | 12.26.19
Joey Santiago performs three decades of alt-rock hits at the Pasadena Daydream Festival, and Pasadenans call for gun control and immigration reform at a Villa Parke vigil for the victims of recent mass shootings. September The League of Women Voters Pasadena Area picks its first black president in Pat Coulter, Vroman’s presents Sister Helen Prejean in conversation with Rev. Mike Kinman about her new book and spiritual journey at All Saints Church, Gary Puckett and the Union Gap bring their emotional rock balladry to The Rose, and Pasadena police turn a corner on transparency seven years after the deadly Kendrec McDade shooting. JPL’s Josh Willis, principal investigator on the Oceans Melting Greenland (OMG) project, believes “Climate Rock” can help raise public awareness of global warming, hundreds join the Pasadena “Die-In” as millions worldwide wage “Climate Strikes” to force leaders to combat climate change, and Trump taps Pasadena “Reagan Republican” Robert C. O’Brien to take over as National Security Advisor October Joe Biden goes after President Trump in another visit to Pasadena as impeachment inquiry heats up, former Pasadena Mayor Bill Paparian receives a lifesaving kidney from his wife, Sona, even though they have different blood types, the Huntington Library’s “Nineteen Nineteen” exhibit illuminates history’s impact on the present, and parents of girl who drowned at summer day camp establish a foundation. The play “A Kid Like Jake” examines the complexities of a child’s gender identity at the Pasadena playhouse, “The Abuelas” explores Argentina’s ‘living disappeared’ — babies kidnapped from murdered political prisoners after 1976 military junta – at Antaeus Theatre in Glendale, candidates begin campaigns for mayor and City Council seats in districts 1, 2, 4 and 6, local author Chip Jacobs launches “Arroyo,” a historical novel about Pasadena and the origins of the Colorado Street Bridge, at Vroman’s, the Pasadena Weekly learns convicted rapist and former PUSD volunteer John Laurence Whitaker has yet to stand trial 14 years after being charged with two murders, former Rose Queen Drew Washington and her father Craig travel to Africa as part of a campaign to reconnect people with their ancestry in the 400th year since the start of slavery in America, and Tony Award-winning actor BD Wong directs Lauren Yee’s witty and politically relevant basketball drama ‘The Great Leap’ at Pasadena Playhouse. November Pasadena Christian leaders are deeply divided in the Era of Trump, calls to end horse racing at Santa Anita are renewed after owners euthanize a gelding at the Breeders’ Cup, Pasadena adopts the state’s Tenant Protection Act in special midnight meeting, the nearly forgotten “Song of the Pasadena Rose Parade” resurfaces after four decades, Lakers co-owner Johnny Buss buys the iconic Ice House comedy club, and Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown discusses his new book, ‘Desk 88,’ with journalist Miriam Pawel at All Saints. Rabbi and social justice activist Marvin Gross, who helped the homeless and fought for many righteous causes, dies at age 70. The audience joins in the fun of ‘Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!)’ at Sierra Madre Playhouse. Congressman Schiff, who since January has been chair of the House Intelligence Committee, is now recommending the president’s impeachment. December A Fuller Seminary online student is expelled for violating the school’s “sexual standards,” young stars help “Lythgoe Family Panto’s A Snow White Christmas 2.0” bring audiences into the action at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, Pasadena Weekly moves from its office of more than 20 years in Old Pasadena to more modern digs in South Pasadena, local students stage another climate strike at Pasadena City Hall, the Pasadena City Council shoots down proposed changes to the city’s cannabis ordinance, and students ask local leaders to sign a climate change pledge. n
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THE ROSE PARADE PUTS HISTORY IN THE SPOTLIGHT BY KEVIN UHRICH
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ain is rare on New Year’s Day in Pasadena, but it happens. Starting in 1895, five years after the first floral spectacular, it rained a total of 10 times, the latest downpour coming in 2006. The one before that occurred in 1955 – the seventh time in 10 decades. That year, US Supreme Court Chief Justice Earl Warren served as grand marshal, fresh from the nine-member court’s unanimous decision the previous year to end segregation in public schools in the case Brown v. Board of Education. Ironically, in 2006, another history-making Supreme Court justice, Sandra Day O’Connor, in 1981 the first woman appointed to the High Court, led the parade. This historical coincidence — with rain falling on Warren, who also famously led the investigation into the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy and in 1943 served as grand marshal when he was governor of California, and now on O’Connor — was not lost on me. Having seen more than my fair share of Rose Parades, I would have been fine with watching this one on Channel 5. But my significant other, who each year insists on seeing the entire event, was having none of that. Of course, she was impressed by O’Connor, who retired later that year after 25 years on the bench. But she also wanted to see the spectacular floats, the bands, the horses, the pageantry. So we stayed, and after more than two hours we were drenched. As choosing political luminaries such as Warren and O’Connor illustrates, the grand marshals are very important to the overall event, this year the honor bestowed upon multiple award-winning actress Rita Moreno, Olympic Gold and Silver Medalist Laurie Hernandez and actress Gina Torres, chosen by this year’s TofR President Laura Farber, the first Latina to serve in that role, to fit the theme, “The Power of Hope.” But, as my girlfriend shows, grand marshals are not the only elements of the parade that people come to see each year. The Rose Parade features three types of entries: Floral decorated floats, which are sponsored by participating corporations or community organizations, equestrian units and marching bands. The only cars in the parade are those that carry the grand marshals, the mayor of Pasadena, the Rose Bowl Game Hall of Fame inductees, and that year’s TofR president. There will be 39 floats this year, most of them made by perennial float builders Phoenix Decorating Co. and Fiesta Parade Floats, both of Irwindale, and AES, or Artistic Entertainment Services of Azusa. In addition, there will be five others: one for the Opening Spectacular, another for the Grand Finale, still another for the 2020 Royal Court, and two representing the two teams playing in the 106th Rose Bowl Game later that day, the Oregon Ducks and the Wisconsin Badgers. Some 935 organization volunteers donate an astonishing 80,000 hours to the cause throughout the year. Still other volunteers work on applying flowers to the floats docked at their various locations until the very last day. Like most other political dignitaries asked to serve as grand marshal – Herbert Hoover, Richard Nixon (twice), John Wayne, Walt Disney, Bob Hope, Gerald Ford – Warren and 12 PASADENA WEEKLY | 12.26.19
O’Connor were both Republicans. And in another irony of history, both presided over national political and social storms in the realms of civil rights and equal rights during their respective times on the bench. A man of Swedish and Norwegian stock, Warren was considered a “liberal Republican” when he was governor of California, before being nominated for Supreme Court Chief Justice by President Dwight Eisenhower in 1953. Ike was also a Rose Parade grand marshal in 1951 (when he was a general, having Corporal Robert S. Gray sit in for him), and in 1964, still a calming national influence just more than a month after the assassination of Kennedy, his successor. In the Brown case of 1954, Warren actually lobbied the other justices to agree with his controversial majority opinion to desegregate public schools, and they all did. This apparently displeased Ike. Nevertheless, Eisenhower respected the rule of law. He even sent troops to Little Rock in 1957 to enforce “Warren’s law.” O’Connor grew up in Texas, attended Stanford and raised a family in Arizona while holding elected office in that state’s Legislature. She faced a similar test in 1992 with Planned Parenthood of SE Pennsylvania v. Casey, an abortion rights case. She was a primary author of the majority opinion overturning portions of onerous legislation which, in part, would have required women to notify their mates before seeking an abortion. In a complicated decision, the Court upheld the constitutional right to have an abortion that was established in Roe v. Wade in 1973, but altered the standard for analyzing restrictions on that right. In O’Connor’s part of the of opinion, spousal notification was a recipe for injury or death for the woman, and most of her colleagues agreed. Both Warren and O’Connor weathered torrential political storms for their decisions in their two hallmark cases; a consequence of doing their duty, which was following the rule of law and upholding the rights of minorities, women and others among America’s underprotected underclasses. Progress is never easy, and theirs were rulings that helped pave the way for women and members of racial minorities to achieve things so great that they’ve since earned long overdue praise, admiration and positions of power. In his time, Warren could not have imagined a woman or a minority person as TofR president or grand marshal, but in 2005 it was the TofR’s first woman president, Libby Evans Wright, who selected O’Connor. Likewise, O’Connor might have never imagined a minority person being chosen as president, but that also happened, with Gerald Freeny, who is African American, selected president for 2019, with Chaka Khan serving as grand marshal. As of this writing, Dec. 20, extended forecasts show a 10 percent chance of rain on Dec. 29, a 20 percent chance on Dec. 30, a 40 percent chance on New Year’s Eve, with showers in the forecast, and a 20 percent chance on the New Year’s Day, with mostly sunny skies forecast by weather.com, the Weather Channel’s website. Speaking from experience, if it does rain, grab your umbrella, put on a hat and a raincoat and tough it out. You may get wet, but, like me, you’ll be glad you witnessed history on parade. n
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MATCHUP BETWEEN OREGON AND WISCONSIN PROMISES TO BE AMONG TOP NEW YEAR GAMES BY ANDRE COLEMAN
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n a rematch of their 2012 contest, the Pac-12 Champion No. 6 Oregon Ducks will face the No. 8 Wisconsin Badgers in the Rose Bowl Game on New Year’s Day. In that holiday contest, Oregon won by a touchdown in a game that ended with a score of 45-38, just as Wisconsin was driving toward a potentially gametying touchdown. That’s one reason why the game is expected to be so widely watched. Another is the Rose Bowl — the Granddaddy of Them All — is only one of two bowl games with two teams ranked inside the top 10 outside of the College Football Playoff Semifinals. “It’s the Rose Bowl,” said Tom Fornelli of CBS Sports. “It’s my favorite bowl game, and it always will be. Also, as typically happens, it’s an interesting matchup between two similar teams. Two good teams playing in one of the most picturesque settings in sport. What’s not to like?” Yahoo Sports has ranked the game as the third best bowl behind the two playoff semifinals, noting that the matchup will feature two highly touted NFL prospects. Neither team backed into the game. For at least a few weeks, the Rose Bowl was considered a best-case scenario for both squads, and there shouldn’t be any lack of motivation on either side. While bowl games across the board are becoming less meaningful outside of the playoff series, this one has maintained an aura of importance. Wisconsin is coming off a 34-21 drubbing at the hands of the top-ranked Big Ten champs Ohio State Buckeyes. And, according to Paul Myberg of USA Today, there remains some sense of a missed opportunity stemming from Oregon’s largely
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avoidable loss to Arizona State last month. Oregon fell out of the Top 10 after losing to the Sun Devils, but fought their way back up the ladder by defeating Utah to win the Pac-12 title. “A win there would’ve sent the Ducks into Friday night’s Pac-12 championship with just one loss, making the date with Utah a potential play-in game for the playoff,” Myberg said. “What could’ve been. But the Ducks capitalized on the opportunity and pulled off a hugely impressive 37-15 win to salvage what should still be viewed as a successful finish: Oregon will head to the Rose Bowl for the first time since 2015 and the seventh time in program history.” Next year, Oregon’s Justin Herbert will enter the NFL draft as one of the top quarterback prospects. Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor is also expected to enter the NFL draft following the Rose Bowl. Taylor has 1,909 rushing yards, the second most in the country. Taylor is seeking to become the first player since Ricky Williams to lead the country in rushing in back-to-back seasons, and just the second player in Division I history to rush for 2,000 yards in consecutive seasons. Herbert is attempting to become the third quarterback to lead Oregon to a Rose Bowl win in the past 100 years. Standing 6 feet, 6 inches tall, and weighing 237 pounds, Herbert threw just five interceptions this year. Wisconsin QB Jack Coan had just four turnovers this year. But both offenses could struggle. Oregon is ninth in scoring defense, allowing just 15.7 points per game, Wisconsin has the 10th best defense in the country, allowing 16.1 points per game. n
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ROSE QUEEN CAMILLE KENNEDY IS HEAVILY INSPIRED BY EASTERN CULTURE BY SHEILA MENDES COLEMAN
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ose Queen Camille Kennedy’s father Tim grew up in Hawaii and was heavily influenced by Japanese culture. That influence was passed down to Camille after she spent several months in Japan when she was 15. The experience stayed with the 102nd Rose Queen, who now hopes to attend either Waseda University in Tokyo or Asia Pacific University in Kyushu where she plans to pursue a liberal arts degree in Japanese linguistics, social sciences, or culture and media studies. Queen Kennedy and the Royal Court will ride on the Tournament of Roses float during the Rose Parade on New Year’s Day and preside over the Rose Bowl Football Game. They will mark 102 years in 2020 as ambassadors of the Tournament of Roses and the Pasadena community. Each court member also receives a $7,500 scholarship. Kennedy said she remembers watching the parade on a computer while she was in Japan. “One of the experiences that I remember well is I sat on New Year’s Day and watched the Rose Parade on the computer with my host family,” she said. “I said, ‘Do you know what this is?’ And they were like, ‘No, what is it?’ And now they’re excited to see it this year and I get to say, ‘Look, that’ll be me.’” The Royal Court was selected from more than 600 applicants. Following the initial interview sessions, the Queen and Court Committee met and determined who to invite for the second round of interviews. About 250 young women were asked to return. Third round interviews narrowed the field down to about 75 applicants and additional interviews winnowed the Royal Court finalists to approximately 25, from whom the seven Royal Court members were selected.
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The committee evaluated the finalists on their public speaking skills, academic achievements, leadership experience and community and school involvement. Along with Kennedy, South Pasadena High School Senior Cole Fox, Emilie Risha, a senior at Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy, Rukan Saif, a senior at Arcadia High School, Michael Wilkins, a senior at Maranatha High School and two seniors at Marshall Fundamental School, Reese Rosental Saporito and Mia Thorsen, were chosen as finalists. Kennedy was coronated on Oct. 22 at the Pasadena Playhouse by Tournament of Roses President Laura Farber. During the coronation ceremony, Farber presented Rose Queen Camille with a Mikimoto crown featuring more than 600 cultured pearls and six carats of diamonds. “I’m so incredibly honored to be stepping up into this role,” Camille said. “I hope I can do my best to represent Pasadena as a community.” The LaSalle College Preparatory senior lives in Pasadena with her parents and her younger sisters Ava and Esme She is a member of LaSalle’s theater troupe. Kennedy has appeared in three productions, including a lead role “City of Angels.” Camille is also a member of the after school choral group and the Support Our Troops Club. She enjoys listening to music, cooking and working out. When asked if she expected the win, Kennedy said it didn’t even cross her mind. “As a Pasadena girl, I thought that the Tournament of Roses was — as my Royal Court members have said — a rite of passage,” she said. “It’s just something that you do; you don’t think too much about it.” n
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CO-GRAND MARSHALS RITA MORENO, GINA TORRES AND LAURIE HERNANDEZ EXEMPLIFY ROSE PARADE THEME, ‘THE POWER OF HOPE’ BY JANA J. MONJI
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ita Moreno is one of 15 people to win an Academy Award, a Tony Award, an Emmy Award (two), and a Grammy Award. But the entertainment superstar is quick to point out that “it’s a dream come true” to be named one of three grand marshals — along with award-winning actress Gina Torres and Olympic Gold- and Silver-medal gymnast Laurie Hernandez — of the 2020 Rose Parade, this year themed “The Power of Hope.” “I can only tell you I am absolutely thrilled,” the Los Angeles Times reports the remarkably youthful looking 87-year-old “West Side Story” star saying. A recipient of the Kennedy Center Honor for her lifetime contributions to American culture, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President George W. Bush, Moreno has also been awarded the National Medal of Arts. In addition, Moreno lends her support to issues such as racial equality, hunger, early childhood education, as well as health issues like HIV, breast cancer, heart disease and diabetes. Moreno was among many celebrities to take part in the historic march on Washington on August 28, 1963 and has since been involved with many civic, cultural and charitable organizations, including the Jackie Robinson Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts and the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities. The three women were named co-grand marshals back in mid-October by this year’s Tournament of Roses President Lauren Farber, the third woman and first Latina to serve as Tournament of Roses president. The three stars will ride in the Rose Parade on New Year’s Day and join in the pregame celebration of the 106th Rose Bowl Game later that afternoon. “The 2020 theme is ‘The Power of Hope.’ With hope, we can aspire to do better and inspire others to reach higher; hope never quits; with hope anything, in fact everything is possible,” Farber said during the grand marshal naming ceremony at Tournament House.
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“Rita Moreno, Gina Torres and Laurie Hernandez epitomize hope,” says Farber. “Through their talent, efforts, persistence and dedication,” the statement reads, “they have achieved excellence and have given back to the world stories of hope, dreams fulfilled, dignity, respect and inspiration. They have provided el Poder de La Esperanza para todo el mundo!” The 19-year-old Hernandez, a second-generation American, earned Olympic Gold and Silver medals as a member of the 2016 US Olympic Gymnastics Team in Rio de Janeiro. Her grandparents are Puerto Rican, making her the first US-born Latina to make the US team since 1984. Along with her gymnastic skills, Hernandez is also a terrific dancer, winning ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” competition. She currently serves as a cohost of “American Ninja Warrior Junior” and is the voice of Valeria on Nickelodeon’s “Middle School Moguls.” If all that weren’t enough, Hernandez has also authored two books: “I Got This: To Gold and Beyond,” and a children’s picture book titled “She Got This,” each appearing on The New York Times Best Seller’s list. Hernandez plans to compete again in the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. Torres, who was born in Manhattan into a close-knit Cuban family, was raised in the Bronx. Today, the 50-year-old actress is famous for her work in “Suits,” “Alias,” “Firefly” and HBO’s “Westworld” series. Her role as Jessica on “Suits” won her the National Hispanic Media Coalition’s Award for Outstanding Performance in a Television Series, and the Visionary Award from the LA Femme Film Festival. “With hope, we can aspire to do better and inspire others to reach higher; hope never quits; with hope anything, in fact everything is possible. Rita Moreno, Gina Torres, and Laurie Hernandez epitomize hope,” Farber said. n
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LEGAL TRAILBLAZER LAURA FARBER IS THE FIRST LATINA TO LEAD THE TOURNAMENT OF ROSES BY ANDRE COLEMAN
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he Tournament of Roses Association’s first Latina President Laura Farber’s theme of this year’s Rose Parade, “The Power of Hope,” applies to both the parade and her life. Born in Buenos Aires, Farber’s native language is Spanish. Her family came to the US in the early 1970s, after the political climate there became unstable. “They left everything, everyone,” Farber said of her mother and father. “They came with nothing. They didn’t know anyone. They didn’t know the culture, the language, nothing,” she said. But they did have hope, and “ they thought they would have more opportunities here. And freedom.” Her parents were able to obtain work in Santa Barbara while they studied at UC Santa Barbara. After that, her family moved to Monterey Park after her now-retired father began working at a biochemical firm. Today, Farber resides with her husband Tomas Lopez in South Pasadena. They have two college-age children, Christopher and Jessica Lopez, who currently attend school on the East Coast. “With hope — anything, in fact, everything is possible,” said Farber in a prepared statement. “Hope is more than simply the possibility of fulfillment. Hope is dignity and respect, joy and happiness, aspiration and achievement. Hope never, ever quits. Through hope, we can aspire to be our best and in turn inspire those around us to reach higher.” Farber earned her bachelor’s degree, cum laude, in 1987 from UCLA. She earned her juris doctorate, also cum laude, in 1990 from Georgetown University. Farber will lead the tournament for the 2019-2020 parade season and Rose Bowl college football game. She succeeded Gerald Freeny, the association’s first African-American president. Farber joined the Tournament of Roses as a volunteer in 1993. She was elected to the Executive Committee in 2012. Since then she has served on and chaired various committees, including the Decorating Places Committee, the Formation Area Committee, and the Judging and the Membership Development Committee. Farber is not only the Tournament’s first Latina president, but also the third woman to don the red jacket and lead the organization. Libby Evans Wright broke the gender barrier when she led the organization in 2005-06. In 2011-12, Sally Bixby also held the honor. Farber is also the third minority to hold the honor. Richard L. Chinen became the first Asian American to lead the Tournament when he led the organization in 20142015. In 2018-19, Freeny became the first African American to hold the organization. Farber will hold the honor as the nation celebrates the centennial anniversary of women gaining the right to vote. Farber is a partner at the Pasadena-based law firm Hahn & Hahn. She will be the fifth employee of the firm to lead the Tournament of Roses. Louis Vincenti (1948), Stanley Hahn (1963), William Johnstone (1997) and R. Scott Jenkins (2014) also led the tournament, according to the Hahn & Hahn website. Farber is a member of the American Bar Association (ABA) and serves as California’s representative to the ABA’s House of Delegates. She also chairs the ABA’s Latin American and Caribbean Initiative Council and is a member of its Rule of Law Initiative Board and its Nominations Steering Committee. Earlier this year, the Los Angeles Business Journal recognized Farber as one of LA’s 75 most influential women attorneys, and she’s been named one of National Law Journal’s Elite Boutique Trailblazers. n
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POLICE WILL USE NEW TRAFFIC BARRIERS AT ROSE BOWL GAME AND ROSE PARADE BY ANDRE COLEMAN
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asadena Police will upgrade its traffic barriers as part of the security detail at this year’s Rose Bowl Parade. “We have not changed any previous tactics other than to solidify against vehicle borne assaults,” said Lt. Johnny Mercado. “In place of water barriers, we are using Archer barriers.” At recent parades, 400 water-filled barriers were positioned at 65 street intersections and 40 private business driveway aprons along the parade route, according to a city report. Water-filled barriers have been used since 2017 in response to terror incidents in Europe. Terrorists behind the wheel of vans and trucks killed and wounded scores of pedestrians and police officers domestically and internationally between 2016 and 2018 in New York City, Barcelona Spain, London and Nice, France. According to Mercado, water barriers can be moved and do not have the stopping power that the Archer barriers provide. The barriers, which at nearly $7,000 a piece cost the city $550,000, are made of reinforced steel and can be placed side by side to provide enough force to stop a ramming vehicle. “The Archer vehicle barriers will replace the water barriers currently deployed during New Year’s operations,” the Police Department’s report said. “The Archer barriers provide more protection to floats, spectators, city and Tournament of Roses employees involved with the Rose Parade.” The new barriers are part of US Department of Homeland Security (DHS)-qualified anti-terrorism technology. Pasadena Police often add new tactics as part of parade security based on terrorist tactics. Over the past several years, law enforcement officials have been forced to be ready to respond to terrorist attacks locally and internationally when planning security for the parade. This year is no different. Shortly before the 2019 parade, four people were killed as the result of a shooting spree in Strasbourg, France. Cherif Chekat, 29, the man believed responsible for the shootings, was shot dead after police confronted him. The Strasbourg shooting was the latest in a series of deadly attacks that have claimed more than 200 lives in France since 2015.
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In the 2018 parade, increased security focused on elevated areas along the parade route in response to the shooting in Las Vegas during a music festival which left 58 people dead and hundreds injured. For the 2017 parade, officials put up barricades after the three suicide bombers struck outside the Stade de France in Saint-Denis during a soccer match. That attack was followed by several mass shootings at cafés and restaurants and a suicide bombing that left more than 100 people dead. At the 2016 parade and football game, security was increased after the terror attack in San Bernardino, when an ISIS sympathizer opened fire during a Christmas Party, killing 14 people and wounding 22 others. Security has been beefed up at the event since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in New York and Washington, DC. Last year, the Pasadena City Council voted to increase its security budget for the festivities from $1.1 million to $1.5 million. In a staff report, Police Chief John Perez called the increase “necessary due to the potential for [LA County Sheriff’s Department] to increase the hourly rates for personnel … The increase also includes additional hours for increased staffing at New Year’s activities based on threat assessments. The possibility of adding personnel to ensure a safe event may occur shortly before events begin, allowing minimal time for review and approval by City Council.” Besides Pasadena police and sheriff’s deputies, extra security will also be provided by the California Highway Patrol officers and federal authorities, including the Department of Homeland Security and the US Secret Service. Undercover law enforcement officers will also patrol the parade route and the game. Local officials would not reveal how many agents would be operating undercover. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will also impose a no-fly zone over the parade and the Rose Bowl. Drones are prohibited at the parade and the game. A B-2 Stealth bomber will fly over the parade as it gets under way. Besides the regular police presence, there will be a dozen so-called rapid response teams at ground-level and air surveillance that can monitor the entire parade route. “We do not have any active incidents we are tracking,” Mercado said. “We are tracking local state and national events to make sure we are staying in front of security and to make sure people are safe at both events.” n
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BASEBALL ANNOUNCER JAIME JARRÍN, ‘SESAME STREET’S’ SONIA MANZANO AND ASTRONAUT ELLEN OCHOA HONORED IN ROSE PARADE
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n New Year’s Day, Jaime Jarrín, Sonia Manzano and Ellen Ochoa — who exemplify the theme of the 2020 Rose Parade, “The Power of Hope” — will ride together down Colorado Boulevard in a 1915 Pierce Arrow Model 48 made in Buffalo, New York, the Tournament of Roses Association recently announced. “These three amazing individuals exemplify the power of hope in both how they’ve aspired to be their best and how they’ve inspired those around them to reach higher,” said Tournament of Roses President Laura Farber. “With hope anything, in fact everything, is possible. Hope is more than simply the possibility of fulfillment. Hope is dignity and respect, joy and happiness, aspiration and achievement.” “The Spanish Voice of the Dodgers,” Jaime Jarrín is one of the most recognizable voices in all of sports broadcasting. Jarrin has been calling Dodger games since 1959. Last season, the Hall of Famer was added to the club’s Ring of Honor with his name being permanently affixed to Dodger Stadium. In 1998, he was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. Also in 1998, Jarrin received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He is a member of both the California Broadcasters’ Association Halls of Fame and the Southern California Sports Broadcasters’ Association, which awarded him the organization’s Vin Scully Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019. For more than 40 years, Sonia Manzano has inspired, educated and delighted children and families as “Maria” on “Sesame Street.” Named among the 25 Greatest Latino Role Models Ever by Latina Magazine, Manzano broke ground as one of the first Hispanic characters on national television. Throughout her career, she has continued to contribute to enriching diversity on television, on the stage and in the educational realm. A first-generation American of Latin descent, Manzano’s tale is one of perseverance and courage as she overcame countless obstacles to become one of the most influential Latinas in television. The first Hispanic woman to go to space when she served on a nine-day mission aboard the shuttle Discovery, Ellen Ochoa has flown in space four times, logging nearly 1,000 hours. She was the 11th director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, from 2013 until her retirement in May 2018. Prior to her astronaut career, Dr. Ochoa was a research engineer and an inventor, with three patents for optical systems. Ochoa currently serves on several boards, including as vice chair of the National Science Board. With six schools named for her, she has been inducted into the Astronaut Hall of Fame, the California Hall of Fame, and the International Air & Space Hall of Fame. n
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LOS LOBOS, ‘AMERICAN IDOL’ RUNNER-UP ALEJANDRO ARANDA (SCARYPOOLPARTY), AND THE CHINO HILLS DANCE TEAM TO PERFORM IN ROSE PARADE’S GRAND FINALE, ‘WHERE FLOWERS MEET FOOTBALL’ BY JERRY CORNELIUS
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os Lobos, winners of three Grammy Awards and a Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, will be performing in the Rose Parade’s Grand Finale near the corner of Orange Grove and Colorado boulevards immediately following the parade. Joining the legendary group is Alejandro Aranda, who is perhaps better known to his many fans as “Scarypoolparty,” who boasts 80 million social media views from the success of his back-to-back-to-back singles “Tonight,” “Cholo Love” and “DIAMONDS.” Fresh off his runner-up performance on “American Idol,” the Pomona native joins Los Lobos performing a mash up of Los Lobos classics, including the infectious “La Bamba,” and “Come On” while looping in some of Scarypoolparty’s own music, including “Tonight.” Backing up the musical artists will be members of the Chino Hills Dance Team, the Tournament of Roses announced in early December. Los Lobos, which has performed many times in Pasadena over the years, is best known for such songs as “La Bamba,” first made famous by singer Ritchie Valens. The band from East LA, influenced by rock and roll, Tex-Mex, country, zydeco, folk, R&B, blues, brown-eyed soul, and traditional music such as cumbia, boleros and norteños, became an international sensation with that song. Some of their other hits since the early 1980s include “Anselma,” “How Will the Wolf Survive?” “...And a Time to Dance.” In 2015, the group was nominated for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and in 2018, they were inducted into Austin City Limits Hall of Fame. Band members include David Hidalgo, vocals, guitar, accordion, fiddle and requinto jarocho; Louie Pérez, drums, guitar, jarana huasteca and vocals; Cesar Rosas, vocals, guitar and bajo sexto; Conrad Lozano, bass, guitarron and vocals ; and Steve Berlin, keyboards and woodwinds. Berlin joined the band in 1984. The other members have been with the group since 1973. Former members are Francisco “Frank” González, vocals, mandolin and arpa jarocha, who played with the band from 1973 to 1976, and Richard Escalante, who sang and played from 1973 to 1974. Last year’s Grand Finale singer was pop sensation Anne Marie. The Grand Finale, also known as “Where Flowers Meet Football,” features a surprise celebrity guest throwing a team-branded football directly from the parade route which then magically soars past local landmarks until it arrives at the Rose Bowl, where it is caught by another notable personality. Who’s going to make the throw this year? Who’s going to make the catch? Stay tuned for the surprise reveal. n
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FUN PRE- AND POST-PARADE EVENTS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY BY ERIC KUNVICH
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et up close and personal with the Rose Parade floats before they make their way down Colorado Boulevard in the 131st Rose Parade on New Year’s Day. During the final stages of preparation, a variety of seeds, bark, fruits and vegetables, grasses and, of course, flowers are being applied by experienced professionals as well as hard-working volunteers. Also beforehand, get a preview of bands taking part in the parade at Bandfest I, II, and III, in Jackie Robinson Stadium at Pasadena City College. Along with marching bands, majestic horses play a major role in the festivities. Check them out as well at Equestfest Sunday at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center in Burbank. There horses and riders perform drills and dances and demonstrate trick riding and roping. Following Wednesday morning’s fun, join another parade of sorts — one comprised of an estimated 150,000 people expected to check out those magnificent floats lined up along a two-mile stretch in East Pasadena. Rose Parade Float Decoration and Viewing Dec. 28 through 31 — See the Rose Parade floats being decorated from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 28, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 29, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 30 and, for those with advance tickets, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 31 at Rosemont Pavilion. Tickets are $15 general admission, available at the door or through Sharp Seating, free for children 5 and younger. Parking is free and available on a first-come, first-served basis in various parking lots near the Rosemont Pavilion and Jackie Robinson Baseball Field. Please note that these parking lots are shared with other establishments within the Arroyo Seco Park area. There is a designated Uber/Lyft drop off/pick up location within Parking Lot ‘H’ with the entrance located near the intersection of Seco Street and Rosemont Avenue. Please DO NOT be dropped off or picked up at any other location within Arroyo Seco Park area due to heavy foot and vehicle traffic. In the event of rain the Uber/Lyft drop off/pickup location will be relocated. Decorating Places are also accessible via the Metro Gold Line, Metro Bus and the Pasadena ARTS Bus Line. For detailed information, visit socaltransport.org. Rosemont Pavilion is located at 700 Seco St., Pasadena. Call or visit Sharp Seating at (626) 795-4171 or sharpseating.com. Visit tournamentofroses.com/events for
information. Advance tickets are available through Sharp Seating Co. or at (626) 795-4171. Bandfest: A Glimpse of Rose Parade Marching Bands Dec. 29 and 30 — Pasadena City College’s Robinson Stadium is the place to catch an early look at the marching bands scheduled to perform in the parade during Bandfest. Bandfest I starts at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29. Bandfest II is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 30, and Bandfest III starts at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 30. Tickets to each session are $15, free for children 5 and younger, available through Sharp Seating. BANDFEST I – Dec. 29, 1:30 p.m. Pasadena City College Tournament of Roses Honor Band (Pasadena) Alhambra USD Marching Band (Alhambra) The Pride of Pearland Marching Band (Pearland, Texas) Banda Municipal de Zarcero (Alajuela, Costa Rica) Rancho Verde Crimson Regiment (Moreno Valley) Kamehameha Warrior Marching Band and Color Guard (Honolulu, Hawaii) Aguiluchos Marching Band (Puebla, Mexico) BANDFEST II – Dec. 30, 9:30 a.m. Pasadena City College Tournament of Roses Honor Band (Pasadena) Baldwinsville Marching Bees (Baldwinsville, New York) Centenaria Banda Colegial – University of Puerto Rico (Mayaguez, Puerto Rico) Helsingor Pigegarde (Hornbaek, Denmark) Banda El Salvador: Grande Como Su Gente (El Salvador) The PRIDE of Owasso (Owasso, Oklahoma) Dobyns-Bennett High School Marching Band (Kingsport, Tennessee) BANDFEST III – Dec. 30, 2 p.m. Pasadena City College Tournament of Roses Honor Band (Pasadena) Tournament of Roses Salvation Army Band (Pasadena) West Harrison Hurricane Band, The Pride of South Mississippi (Gulfport, Mississippi) LAUSD All District Honor Band (Los Angeles) Greendale High School Marching Band (Greendale, Wisconsin) Japan Honor Green Band (Kyoto, Japan)
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Southern University “Human Jukebox” Marching Band (Baton Rouge, Louisiana) Pasadena City College is located at 1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. Call Sharp Seating at (626) 795-4171 or visit sharpseating.com. Visit tournamentofroses.com/events for information. Equestfest: Rose Parade Horses and Riders Dec. 29 — Guests can view the horses set to appear in the Rose Parade up close at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center in Burbank. Horses and riders perform drills and dances, demonstrate trick riding and roping. Visitors can also check out the stables, talk to riders, learn about the equipment used and about the various breeds in the event. A vendor court, various displays, music, food and drink are included. Gates open at 10 a.m., the vendor court and activities run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and the equestrian show runs from noon to 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 to $45, free for children 5 and younger. The Los Angeles Equestrian Center is located at 480 W. Riverside Drive, Burbank. Tickets are available through Sharp seating. Call (626) 795-4171 or visit sharpseating.com for tickets and visit tournamentofroses.com/events for information. Everything’s Coming Up Roses Jan. 1 — The 131st Rose Parade, this year themed “The Power of Hope,” starts at 8 a.m. from the corner of Orange Grove and Colorado boulevards. From there, the parade continues down Colorado Boulevard for roughly five miles to Sierra Madre Boulevard, hangs a left, and ends at Villa Street. Post Parade: A Showcase of Floats Jan. 1 and 2 — An estimated 150,000 people will tour the “Post Parade: A Showcase of Floats.” Street parking near the event is extremely limited. The Tournament of Roses Association provides free shuttle service from two locations in Pasadena. Visitors using shuttles enter the event through a priority line. View the floats up-close from 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1, and from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. (reserved for seniors and disabled visitors) and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Jan. 2 at the corner of Sierra Madre and Washington Boulevards. Tickets are $20 per person, free for children age 5 and younger. Free shuttles are available from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 1 and on Jan. 2 from 6:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. (reserved for senior citizens and disabled visitors), and from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at 1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (at Bonnie Avenue, near PCC). Shuttles will also be available on Jan. 2 from 6:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.(reserved for senior citizens and disabled visitors) and 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Rose Bowl Stadium Lot B, 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena. Comfortable walking shoes and early arrival are highly recommended for this exhibit, which spans two miles of city streets with a moderate incline. No pets or bikes allowed. For security purposes, all bags will be inspected at the gates. To expedite entry, clear bags no larger than 12x6x12 inches are highly recommended. All bags will be inspected at the gates. Visit tournamentofroses.com for parade information and sharpseating.com for tickets. n 30 PASADENA WEEKLY | 12.26.19
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• DINING • Mamma’s Brick Oven Pizza & Pasta
Pizza Heaven ENJOY SELF-SERVE BEER AND SO MUCH MORE AT NEW AND IMPROVED MAMMA’S BRICK OVEN PIZZA & PASTA
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amma’s Brick Oven Pizza & Pasta has moved from its Rosemead Boulevard address in Pasadena into a larger, more modern location in South Pasadena, one four times bigger and featuring an expanded menu and a gamified “drink wall” that makes choosing a beer way more fun than it should be. The new spot features industrial decor with plenty of room at tables and benches for groups, tons of food and room to move around and refill your drinks without feeling cramped. The New Yorkstyle pizza that was the centerpiece of the old menu has not gone anywhere. Joined by some fun new appetizers and starters, the pizza is still the major feature of this fast-casual family favorite. The self-serve beer wall is a haven for adventurous drinkers and indecisive tasters alike. Over 20 beer, wine and cocktail choices line the rear wall of Mamma’s. The beer wall is powered by keycards that can be loaded to purchase any of the available drinks for a set price per ounce. Instructions for achieving the perfect pour are featured in simple graphics on the wall (disregard at your own embarrassment when you walk back to the table with two inches of foam). Different styles of beer glasses are on the side, so you get to choose whether to fill eight ounces of a pilsner glass or grab a flight paddle and fill up as many tasters as your heart desires. There are about 20 different beers, a few wine choices and two cocktails — a mai tai and a margarita. The wall contains a good mix of popular domestics as well as more eclectic craft beers from local breweries. Understandably, the wine and cocktails cost a little more per ounce than say Coors Light and 805. I loaded up a card with $25 which was just enough for all four adults in my party to explore their tastes at the beer wall. CONTINUED ON PAGE 34
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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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EL PORTAL 695 E. Green St., Pasadena (626)795-8553 Elportalrestaurant.com $$ Pasadena Weekly readers have been rewarding El Portal with the title of Best Mexican Food in the city for years. This charming little hacienda with brick walls, festive colors, fine art and a California elegant courtyard brings the authentic cuisine of Mexico and the Yucatan region to your table.
HILL STREET CAFÉ 1004 Foothill Blvd., La Canada Flintridge 818-952-1019 hillstreetcafelacanada.com $$ 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 $$ When you walk into a Kabuki you won’t be overwhelmed with Asian decor and music. What you will encounter is a casual atmosphere with today’s hottest music playing, people smiling and our friendly staff welcoming you through the doors. Look for the Red Mask. Come eat, drink and have fun! TOPS WALNUT 1792 E. Walnut St., Pasadena (626) 584-0244 topsburger.com $ At TOPS on Walnut & Allen, we maintain the original taste from 60 years ago. My father wanted to create food as close to homemade as possible. Our primary goal and focus is on taste, quality, freshness, cleanliness in our service and experienced staff. Most of our staff have been with us for more than twenty years. We invite you to come to TOPS on the corner of Walnut & Allen and taste the difference! Meet our staff and experience what quality service should be. The same quality service that has made us #1.
MARGARITA’S 155 S. Rosemead Blvd., Pasadena (626) 449-4193 margaritaspasadena.com $$ 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.
NEW DELHI PALACE 950 E. Colorado Blvd # 205 Pasadena 626-405-0666 newdelhipalacepasadena.com $ Pasadena's premier restaurant featuring delectable and affordable cuisine embodying the spirit and essence of India. "A complete dining experience, a feast for the mouth and heart". Join us for our incredible lunch buffet Monday through Friday for only $10.99. Monday-Sun 11:30-2:30 & 5:30-10pm Always in the Winner's Circle for Best of Pasadena!
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.
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Mamma’s offers the comfort of a classic, family-friendly, after-a-game pizza joint but punched up with that quintessential flare needed to compete in the Pasadena area. All the classic pizza parlor notes are there: from the large slices of New York-style pizza, the parmesan and pepper shakers, and red sauce pastas, while at the same time boasting a much cooler space than the pizza parlors you used to beg your parents to go to after Little League. The real kicker though is how reasonably priced the larger family combos are. I had a group of six: four adults and two little ones. The family special ($34.99) came with a large, two topping pizza, 12 garlic knots, a house salad and a choice of two pastas, including baked ziti, spaghetti, manicotti, or penne arrabiata. For less than $40 we had more than enough food for all of us to eat and head home with some leftovers. The salad was pleasantly better than an afterthought, which is sometimes the best that can be said for a side salad. Tossed spring greens, tomatoes and olives are served with your choice of dressings and enough to share. Garlic knots by the dozen is just the way you want them. Warm, coated in buttery garlic goodness and served fresh from the oven with sauce for dipping, these knots did not disappoint. We did not save any for later. The pasta choices were served in baking dishes, hot and smothered in gooey, bubbling cheese and they offered enough to eat and take some home. The pastas were perfectly cooked al dente, generously stuffed with cheese and bathed in rich, flavorful sauces. The large pizza is worthy of the title; sometimes a large pizza seems like a joke. This is legitimately 16 inches and eight to 10 slices. New York style, with a thin, crispy crust, the pizza was fresh tasting and served hot from the namesake
brick oven. There are plenty of veggie and meat choices for topping your pizza, as well as a handful of gourmet choices for another dollar and some change. There are a variety of pasta entrees, like the popular fettuccine alfredo, and meat and eggplant options as well. The sauces are slow simmered and have a complexity of flavor not generally found at a casual pizza place. Mamma’s plays up the traditional a pizza place of yesteryear, keeping with the wide slices and family-friendly aspect but injects some 2019 fun in there with macaroni and cheese, buffalo and barbecued chicken pizzas, and a variety of tasty starters. Signature pizzas are offered by the slice along with rice balls, subs, wings and calzonetype pizza rolls. The vibe is family-friendly or weekend hangout and the choices are fresh, casual, and fun. I visited Mamma’s in their first week at the new location. The chaos of a soft opening and working out the kinks of a whole new floor layout and increased demand can be hard on businesses at every level. So the level of accountability and professionalism shown by the Mamma’s staff was admirable. The dining room was bustling and customers were popping in and out with orders to go. Service was friendly and fast and all requests were met with a smile and expedient accommodation. Signs on tables explain the restaurant is in its soft opening and encourage customers to email management with any feedback. I visit a lot of restaurants in their infancy and the commitment and willingness to tackle issues head on truly puts Mamma’s in a category of its own. n A version of this review appeared in our Aug. 29 edition.
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DON’T GIVE UP
SET FEWER ACHIEVABLE RESOLUTIONS THIS NEW YEAR Dear Patti, My teenage daughter, Layla, is very intelligent but a bit of a cynic for someone so young. When I asked her what her New Year’s resolution was going to be, she disdainfully pointed out that everybody we know — including our whole family — always fails at staying committed to their yearly resolutions. She, therefore, doesn’t see the point in creating goals that are already doomed. I realize she’s probably half kidding, but seriously, I don’t want Layla to give up on growing and improving before she even tries. How do I support and inspire my daughter to pick a New Year’s resolution, stick with it and successfully reach her goal?.
— Evelyn Dear Evelyn, Layla is correct. Many Americans embrace the tradition of promising themselves major changes at the beginning of a new year and yet are unable to sustain the momentum needed throughout the year. A recent research study about New Year’s resolutions showed that only 12 percent of participants actually achieved their goals. While time, difficulty and distractions factor heavily in the abandonment of these promises we make to ourselves, some of the problem can also be traced to not having a clear vision to begin with. The most common promises people make to themselves every Jan. 1 include: • Lose weight • Quit addictive habits • Change careers • Re-awaken dormant talents • Stick to a budget • Improve personal relationships • Achieve a long-held dream • Exercise more • Travel to new places Once Layla looks these over, have her write down her own list of resolutions. Encourage her to focus on her desire to make her life better, a chance for renewal and a dream of a new self that resonates deep inside of her. Then, prioritize what’s most important and make a definite decision on what she wants to change about her life and truly change it. Guide Layla through a thoughtful self-analysis to determine what’s most important to her and narrow the list down to five. These five objectives should be the ones that make her feel the most hopeful, excited, renewed and positive. These goals should be the ones that are important to her, not what others expect of her. Next, have her create a resolution calendar marked with clear small achievements as part of reaching her yearly goals, keeping her on track and giving her the confidence to continue. She should keep this calendar along with her written list of resolutions in a highly visible place to serve as a reminder of the new strategies she’s incorporating into her life. On her calendar should be scheduled a time each week dedicated to monitoring the results and making adjustments. Remind her to keep to a steady course and celebrate when she reaches each milestone of success. Personally remember to celebrate her successes with recognition, compliments and support. Encourage your daughter to keep developing a strong-willed inner voice that supports and matches her dreams. Monitor her thinking and make sure it matches with the intention of her resolutions. Respect her and back her up to never stop dreaming. Support her to achieve her resolution one day at a time for one year. In order to be successful, she will need focus, personal accountability and persistence. One’s life is a work in progress. Visualize and talk with her about how amazing it will be to have her goals completed. Change of any kind is challenging, but if she persists with small steps and appreciates each accomplishment she makes, the results will be well worth the effort and rewarding along the way. If you find that she slacks off, make sure she doesn’t become self-critical. Assist her to just get back to following through on her goals. Resolutions are set in one day but implemented with small steps that happen throughout the whole year. By working on her goals all year long, your daughter can be one of the few able to say that she really did keep her New Year’s resolution. In the words of Confucius, “It doesn’t matter how slowly you go, so long as you do not stop.” Happy New Year! n Patti Carmalt-Vener, a faculty member with the Southern California Society for Intensive Short Term Psychotherapy, has been a psychotherapist in private practice for 23 years and has an office in Pasadena. Contact her at (626) 584-8582 or email pcarmalt@aol.com. Visit her website, patticarmalt-vener.com. 12.26.19 | PASADENA WEEKLY 35
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GRAMMY-WINNING EAST LA HEROES LOS LOBOS’ TOUR BRINGS THEM TO THE ROSE ON SUNDAY, THEN TO THE ROSE PARADE GRAND FINALE BY BLISS BOWEN
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n all the years that Los Lobos have been soundtracking people’s lives with their music, the boundary-pushing East LA rockers have never played the Rose Parade. That will change on New Year’s Day, when they perform a few songs at the 131st Rose Parade’s Grand Finale on the last float, which will be parked on Orange Grove Boulevard. “It’ll be a first for us, for sure,” says keyboardist/saxophonist Steve Berlin (“the only non-Los Angeleno in the bunch”) during a call from Boston, the latest stop on Los Lobos’ tour promoting “Llegó Navidad,” their first Christmas album. “They approached us, we thought about it and said, yeah, why not? We’re an LA band, we should do this. “It’ll really be interesting. I have no idea what to expect. The only parades I’ve been to have been in small towns; I’ve never been to something that the whole country, much less the whole world, is watching.” Los Lobos will also give a full show at The Rose in Pasadena on Sunday, Dec. 29. It’s likely to feature the half dozen “Llegó Navidad” songs they’ve integrated into their show. “I feel like the expiration date’s gonna be the day after New Year’s, so I think we’ll still be doing them,” Berlin says. “I’m gonna be sad to see them go. I really like these songs, they’re fun to play.” One reason fans keep turning out for Lobos concerts: they have four decades worth of material and you’re never quite sure what you’ll hear, beyond a zesty mix of rock, cumbia, boleros, R&B, country, soul, Tex-Mex, maybe even some jazz. That eclecticism helped make “Llegó Navidad” 2019’s freshest-sounding holiday release. An initial list of 160 festive songs from Central, North and South America was quickly whittled down to 30 or 40, per Berlin, and from there it was a matter of balancing arrangements according to “feels and rhythms” and vocal choices. “Very rarely when we do Lobos records do we have a choice like that; generally the writing part of a Los Lobos record doesn’t happen until we’ve actually started the record [and] we’re panicking, trying to get stuff done,” Berlin notes with a laugh. “I’ve gotta say, all things being equal, it’s a lot more interesting and fun to actually have choices and be able to pick from stuff.” 36 PASADENA WEEKLY | 12.26.19
They’ve toured regularly this year, and their 2020 itinerary is already filling up. For a band that guitarist and chief lyricist Louie Pérez has described as “children of immigrants,” it’s a dark and fascinating time to be interacting with people on the road across the country. “Everybody’s kind of torn up by what’s happening and the way things are happening,” Berlin observes. “My sense is that the healing aspect of what we do becomes more and more important. But I don’t think we’re going to stand on the sidelines as we ramp up to Election Day. “Over the years we sort of shied away from making overt political statements and announcements just because we felt the music spoke for itself. But this election is too important. We’re going to be, hopefully as much as we can be, on our own version of the frontlines.” Does that mean we might hear a new Los Lobos record in 2020 addressing immigration and social injustice, a la 2006’s “The Town and the City”? “We’re talking about a new record, but it’s going to be a covers record. Actually, we’re still discussing what we’re going to do and how we’re going to do it.” Time constraints imposed by the gestation period required to write “an overtly political record” present a hurdle, Berlin says. “If there was a way to do it and get it out in time I think we’d consider it, but … if it comes out on Halloween, it’s not going to help anybody.” In the meantime, Pérez and multi-instrumentalist David Hidalgo are composing music for a developing musical about “La Bamba” Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Ritchie Valens, “Come On, Let’s Go,” and Berlin is producing new albums by soulful Austin duo the Greyhounds and quirky one-man band the Suitcase Junket. Los Lobos’ weathered road warriors are still creatively curious. “I think who we are and what we are makes a difference to people,” Berlin says. “It’s something we get a lot — people expressing how much our music means to them. That’s always been incredibly gratifying.”n Los Lobos perform at The Rose, 245 E. Green St., Pasadena, 9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29; $38-$68. Doors open 6 p.m. Info: (888) 645-5006. Loslobos.org, wheremusicmeetsthesoul.com
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KWAKU ASANTE, honeycomb (E&M): HHHH
The North London R&B songwriter’s slurry baritone and velvety grooves make this six-track EP an ear-friendly tease. Romance and the search for clarity are dominant themes, from the rubbery “AWOL” through yearning closer “The End” (“I want to give you all the world/ Along with my last name”). Asante’s vocals are warmly enticing, but it’s his arrangements and Dan Holloway’s dynamic production that distinguish these tracks, particularly funk-ribbed single “Molasses” and the melodic evocation of ’70s soul of the hooky “Primrose.” More, please. metropolismusic.com/ artists/kwaku-asante/
THE REVELERS, At the End of the River (Au Bout de la Rivière) (Revelers Records): HHH
Live, this Grammy-nominated southwestern Louisiana sextet performs Cajun, country, swamp pop and zydeco standards plus originals reflecting their influences. Their fifth album likewise mirrors that deep cultural heritage with its mix of bluesy waltzes, rowdy swamp rockers, and romantic French ballads and dances. There’s a laid-back earthiness to their sound that distinguishes them from New Orleans counterparts, and guitarist Chas Justus, accordionist Blake Miller and soulful saxophonist Chris Miller shine during the lighthearted title track, “Please Please, Like We Did Last Summer,” and two-stepper “She’s a Woman.” revelersband.com
Slinging the Blues BLUES MUSIC AWARD-NOMINATED GUITARIST KIRK FLETCHER AT COPPER STILL GRILL IN MONROVIA SATURDAY NIGHT
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ellflower native Kirk Fletcher used to be a regular presence at LA-area clubs, fronting his own band or sitting in with fellow blues slingers like Paulie Cerra, Rick Holmstrom and Josh Smith when he wasn’t out on tour. A commanding guitarist well respected for his expressive fretwork and tone, he’s been scarce since following his heart to Switzerland three years ago, however, so his show this Saturday at the Copper Still Grill is a welcome return. The son of a Pentecostal minister, Fletcher was turned on to funk and rock by his older brother’s record collection, and was infatuated with guitar before he even hit puberty. After gigging around greater LA in gospel, funk and R&B bands for several years, he eventually focused his attention on blues and fell in with heavyweight Southland players like the influential Hollywood Fats, Lynwood Slim and Junior
Watson (from whom Fletcher took invaluable lessons). In 1999 he released his first album, “I’m Here & I’m Gone,” and over the next decade toured and recorded with Doyle Bramhall, Cyndi Lauper, Charlie Musselwhite, the Mannish Boys, Kim Wilson’s Blues Revue, and the Fabulous Thunderbirds, with whom he played guitar for three years. (Fletcher can be heard going mano-a-mano with Nick Curran on the band’s 2005 album “Painted On.”) In May his fifth and most recent album, 2018’s “Hold On,” was in contention for a Best Contemporary Blues Album award from the Blues Music Association — his fifth BMA nomination. (Shemekia Copeland’s “America’s Child” won.) Sleek and soulful, the album finds Fletcher digging into the roots where blues, country, gospel and rock knot and tangle, and indulges in some of the long, lyrical solos that are a signature
of the burly guitarist’s live performances. A searing lead builds tension in opening blues-rocker “Two Steps Forward,” while the easy-grooving “You Need Me” and the title track reflect the influence of avowed songwriting inspiration Bobby Womack, and the sweet and funky “Dupree” pays loving tribute to another musical hero, legendary R&B/jazz guitarist Cornel Dupree. Fletcher, who still visits LA regularly to see his family and friends, is a warm, good-natured presence onstage. He’s got a birthday just before Christmas so there’ll be more than one cause for celebration at Saturday’s show, which is highly recommended for local blues fans. n Pasadena Blues presents Kirk Fletcher at the Copper Still Grill, 610 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia, at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28; tickets are $15-$50 and available at pasadenablues. com. Info: (626) 239-6482. kirkfletcherband.com, copperstillgrillmonrovia.com.
HARRY CONNICK JR., True Love: A Celebration of Cole Porter (Verve): HHHH
“Anything Goes,” “In the Still of the Night” and “Just One of Those Things” are among the expected Cole Porter hits receiving elegant bigband treatment in Connick’s discerningly arranged tribute to the iconic composer. Less expected: a deliciously sultry rendition of “All of You,” a lively romp through “I Love Paris” that gains momentum from a host of instrumental solos, and “Mind If I Make Love to You” and “True Love” from the 1956 Bing Crosby-Grace Kelly-Frank Sinatra film “High Society.” Connick is in fine, supple vocal form, and this tastefully produced set is an engaging reminder of what a masterful pianist and arranger he is. harryconnickjr.com
P.P. ARNOLD, The New Adventures of … P.P. Arnold (earMUSIC): HHH
After singing in her family’s gospel band and with Ike & Tina Turner, the native Angeleno found success as a solo artist and actor in late 1960s-’70s England. This 15-track collaboration with Paul Weller guitarist Steve Cradock, begun in the late ’90s, balances soul originals like “Hold on to Your Dreams” with Arnold’s fullthroated interpretations of material by the likes of Sandy Denny, Bob Dylan (a percussive rap of “The Last Thoughts of Woody Guthrie”), Mike Nesmith, and Weller, and resurrects the rhythmic feel and production warmth of Arnold’s early recordings. pparnold.com
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THURSDAY Coffee Gallery Backstage 2029 Lake Ave., Altadena (626) 798-6236 coffeegallery.com New York Blues Hall of Famer guitarist/singer/songwriter Chris Bergson leads the Chris Bergson Band at 8 p.m. The band includes bassist Mike Merritt and drummer James Wormworth. Tickets are $20. Kidspace Children’s Museum 480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena (626) 449-9144 kidspacemuseum.com Enjoy five days of Snow Days from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Break out your mittens, boots and hats to play in real snow, build a snowman, and make snow angels. Meet Jill & Jack Frost for special story times. Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia (626) 821-4623 | arboretum.org Yoga in the Garden begins at 9:30 a.m. Step into the shady sanctuary of the lush foliage of the Arboretum’s gardens and learn to release tension in your mind and body. Admission s $15. Pasadena Public Library Villa Parke Branch 363 E. Villa St., Pasadena (626) 744-6510 cityofpasadena.net Visit Villa Parke Branch Library for a movie the whole family can enjoy, along with popcorn at 3:30 p.m. For movie title, call the above number.
FRIDAY Elements Dance Space 1222 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena (626) 817-9988 cultureshockla.org/ “Moirai: An immersive silent disco dance show” kicks off at 4 p.m. Guests will be equipped with silent disco headphones and guided through multiple enchanting rooms throughout Elements Dance Space. This powerful ensemble is made up of over 40 world-renown dancers and choreographers. Lyd and Mo Photography Studio & Gallery 27 Mentor Ave., Pasadena, (626) 893-6618 Sylvia Bosco hosts Songwriters Night at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free. Pasadena Public Library La Pintoresca Branch 1355 N. Raymond Ave., Pasadena 38 PASADENA WEEKLY | 12.26.19
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(626) 744-7268 The library holds its 31st annual Kwanzaa celebration at 1 p.m. The event includes music, stories and tasty dishes prepared by members of the Pasadena Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.
(888) 645-5006 Led Zepagain performs the music of Led Zepplin at 9 p.m. You don’t want to miss this one. Tickets are $19.50 to $24.50.
Pasadena Senior Center 85 E. Holly St., Pasadena (626) 795-4331 pasadenaseniorcenter.org Check out the free film “Love Actually,” starring Kiera Knightly and Hugh Grant, at 1 p.m.
Bandfest I Jackie Robinson Stadium Pasadena City College 1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 795-4171 tournamentofroses.com Bandfest I kicks off at 1:30 p.m. Bandfest, presented by REMO, will feature the outstanding bands selected to participate in the 2020 Rose Parade. Tickets are $15.
The Rose 245 E. Green St., Pasadena (888) 645-5006 DSB: Journey Tribute starts at 9 p.m. Critics say the tribute is just like seeing the real thing. Tickets are $19.50- $24.50.
SATURDAY Carrie Hamilton Theatre 39 S. El Molino Ave., Pasadena (626) 356-7529 Pasadenaplayhouse.org Check out Bob Baker’s adaptation of “The Nutcracker” at 5:30 p.m. The ballet classic is one of Bob Baker Marionette Theatre’s most beloved shows since its opening in 1969. Tickets are $15 to $20. Glendale Community College 500 N. Verdugo Road, Glendale (818) 790-7924 Aerin Holt presents “The Snow Queen” in association with California Contemporary Ballet and California Contemporary Youth Ballet. Experience the magic of the Snow Queen, the creator of Winter wind and snow. Based on the original story by Hans Christian Andersen, this wintertime tale can’t be missed. Tickets are $25 to $35. McGinty’s Gallery at the End of the World 869 E. Mariposa St., Altadena (626) 710-6422 The Pasadena Society of Artists is bringing together a new group of talented artists from the community in “The Art of Giving Art” from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. The event continues to Jan. 4. Rosemont Pavilion 700 Seco St., Pasadena (626) 449-4100 tournamentofroses.com Eat, drink and be merry at the Pasadena Tournament of Roses SIP & SAVOR, where the taste-tempting SoCal food scene, along with fine wines and craft brews from throughout California, are on the menu, along with exciting entertainment. Festivities begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are $50 to $135. The Rose 245 E. Green St., Pasadena
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Equestfest Los Angeles Equestrian Center 480 W. Riverside Drive, Burbank (626) 795-4171 tournamentofroses.com Equifest returns at 10 a.m. Watch beautiful horses and talented riders perform drills and dances and demonstrate trick riding and roping. Admission is $15. Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino (626) 405-2100 huntington.org. Huntington Library continues its 100th anniversary with the exhibition “Nineteen Nineteen” from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The exhibit explores the facility’s founding through the lens of one tumultuous year. Live on Green Pasadena Convention Center 300 E. Green St., Pasadena (818) 243-6800 The three-day festival Live on Green starts at 10 a.m. The event kicks off the city’s New Year’s Day events for the Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game. Live on Green features five pavilions of entertainment, discovery and fun. Admission is free. Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, (626) 821-3222 Arboretum.org “Moonlight Forest: Magical Lantern Art Festival” begins at 5:30 p.m. The event is a fantasy of lights that takes you to new places. Dive under the seas with exotic fish and a giant shark in the Arboretum’s new Ocean Visions exhibit. Next, step into a winter wonderland with its new Polar Dreams experience, featuring playful penguins and cuddly sled dogs. Tickets are $23 to $28. Norton Simon Museum 411 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 449-6840 nortonsimon.org Explore the Renaissance in Northern
Europe via galleries at the historic museum from 1 to 2 p.m. The Rose 245 E. Green St., Pasadena (888) 645-5006 wheremusicmeetsthesoul.com Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Los Lobos (the real thing, not a tribute band) takes the stage at 9 p.m. Tickets are $38 to $68.
MONDAY Altadena Library District 600 E. Mariposa St., Altadena (626) 798-0833 altadenalibrary.org FabLab Open Hours begins at 10 a.m. Use the 3-D printer, virtual library equipment, or check out the circuit cutting machine. Bandfest II & III Jackie Robinson Stadium Pasadena City College 1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 795-4171 tournamentofroses.com Bandfest II kicks off at 9:30 a.m. Bandfest presented by REMO will feature the outstanding bands selected to participate in the 2020 Rose Parade. Bandfest III starts at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15. Colombo’s Restaurant 1833 Colorado Blvd., Eagle Rock (323) 254-8138 Colombosrestaurant.com The Eric Eckstrand Trio performs at 7 p.m. Descanso Gardens 1418 Descanso Drive, La Canada Flintridge (818) 949-4200 descansogardens.org Descanso Gardens presents “Enchanted: Forest of Light” at 5:30 p.m. The event is an interactive nighttime experience unlike anything in Los Angeles, featuring a one-mile walk through unique lighting experiences in some of the most beloved areas of Descanso Gardens. Tickets are $23 to $30. Pasadena Dance Theater 1985 Locust St., Pasadena (626) 577-5922 Theater 360 holds its Winter Break Camp 2019 for Disney’s “Newsies – the Broadway Musical” from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The camp, taught by industry professionals, includes a morning rotation of classes in acting, voice and dance, and afternoons applying those skills learned in the morning while rehearsing for the abridged musical performance of “Newsies.”
TUESDAY Rose Bowl 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena (626) 795-4171
tournamentofroses.com The latest inductees in the Rose Bowl Hall of Fame receive their trophies and blazers at 12:30 p.m. Tickets are $40. The Mixx Pasadena 443 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 500-0021 themixxclub.com New Year’s Eve dinner and show starts at 8 p.m. Live performance by James Reese & The Crew. Tickets are $85. The Rose 245 E. Green St., Pasadena (888) 645-5006 Rock in the New Year with a Prince Tribute by Erotic City at 9 p.m. This high-energy show features classic Prince songs and has everything you’d expect from a show by the late, great artist. Tickets are $38$68.
WEDNESDAY Rose Parade Float Viewing Sierra Madre and Washington boulevards (626) 795-4171 tournamentofroses.com Following the Rose Parade, walk within feet of the floral and animated masterpieces parked along Sierra Madre and Washington boulevards. The Rose 245 E. Green St., Pasadena (888) 645-5006 Border Country Night on Christmas. Take some lessons at 6:30, 7:30 or 10:30 p.m. then hit the dance floor. Tickets are $10. No one under 18 will be admitted. The Rose Bowl Game Rose Bowl Stadium 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena (800) 591-9198 The 106th Rose Bowl Game presented by Northwestern Mutual will feature a traditional match-up between Big Ten Champion Wisconsin Badgers and the Pac-12 Champion Oregon Ducks. The Rose Parade Colorado Boulevard tournamentofroses.com The 131st Rose Parade rings in the New Year at 8 a.m. Enjoy marching bands, floats and high-stepping equestrian acts. The earliest Tournament of Roses welcomed 3,000 spectators to its first parade of horse-drawn carriages covered in flowers. More than a century later, the parade floats are marvels of state-of-the-art technology. n
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be admitted to probate. The will The independent administration and any codicils are available for authority will be granted unless an examination in the file kept by the interested person files an objeccourt. tion to the petition and shows THE PETITION requests authorgood cause why the court should ity to administer the estate under not grant the authority. the Independent Administration of A HEARING on the petition will be Estates Act. (This authority will alheld in this court as follows: low the personal representative to 01/21/20 at 8:30AM in Dept. 4 loctake many actions without obtainated at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ing court approval. Before taking ANGELES, CA 90012 certain very important actions, IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of however, the personal representthe petition, you should appear at ative will be required to give nothe hearing and state your objectice to interested persons unless tions or file written objections with they have waived notice or conthe court before the hearing. Your sented to the proposed action.) appearance may be in person or The independent administration by your attorney. OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday,authority 9am-5pm will be granted unless an IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a ADDRESS: 50 S. DeLacey Avenue, interested person files an objeccontingent creditor of the detion to the petition and shows cedent,| you must file your claim pasadenaweekly.com Classifieds/Legals: Suite 200, Pasadena, CA 91105 good cause why the court should with the court and mail a copy to not grant the authority. the personal representative apA HEARING on the petition will be pointed by the court within the held on January 14, 2020 at later of either (1) four months from Legal Notices 8:30AM in Dept. No. 9 located at the date of first issuance of letters 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA to a general personal representatNOTICE OF $20,000 90012. ive, as defined in section 58(b) of REWARD IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the California Probate Code, or (2) OFFERED BY THE the petition, you should appear at 60 days from the date of mailing LOS ANGELES COUNTY the hearing and state your objecor personal delivery to you of a BOARD OF SUPERVISORS tions or file written objections with notice under section 9052 of the Notice is hereby given that the the court before the hearing. Your California Probate Code. Board of Supervisors of the appearance may be in person or Other California statutes and legCounty of Los Angeles has reinby your attorney. al authority may affect your rights stated the $20,000 reward offered IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a as a creditor. You may want to in exchange for information leadcontingent creditor of the deconsult with an attorney knowing to the apprehension and/or cedent, you must file your claim ledgeable in California law. conviction of the person or perwith the court and mail a copy to YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept sons responsible for the heinous the personal representative apby the court. If you are a person murder of 28-year-old Robert Calpointed by the court within the interested in the estate, you may deron, who was found lying on the later of either (1) four months from file with the court a Request for parkway, suffering from gunshot the date of first issuance of letters Special Notice (form DE-154) of wounds on the 600 block on North to a general personal representatthe filing of an inventory and apMentor Avenue in Pasadena on ive, as defined in section 58(b) of praisal of estate assets or of any December 18, 2015, at approximthe California Probate Code, or (2) petition or account as provided in ately 10:45 p.m. Si no entiende 60 days from the date of mailing Probate Code section 1250. A Reesta noticia o necesita mas inor personal delivery to you of a quest for Special Notice form is formacion, favor de llamar al (213) notice under section 9052 of the available from the court clerk. 974-1579. Any person having any California Probate Code. Attorney for Petitioner information related to this crime is Other California statutes and legEDWARD O'HARE, ESQ. - SBN requested to call Detective Jordan al authority may affect your rights 285639, Ling with the Pasadena Police Deas a creditor. You may want to O'HARE LAW OFFICE partment at (626) 744-4081 and consult with an attorney know27441 TOURNEY RD. STE 140 refer to Report No. 15017526. The ledgeable in California law. VALENCIA CA 91355 terms of the reward provide that: YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept 12/19, 12/26/19, 1/2/20 The information given that leads to by the court. If you are a person CNS-3322696# the determination of the identity, interested in the estate, you may PASADENA WEEKLY the apprehension and conviction file with the court a Request for #26809 of any person or persons must be Special Notice (form DE-154) of given no later than January 19, NOTICE OF PETITION TO the filing of an inventory and ap2020. All reward claims must be in ADMINISTER ESTATE OF praisal of estate assets or of any writing and shall be received no SUZANNE W. PORTER petition or account as provided in later than March 19, 2020. The CASE NO. 19STPB11711 Probate Code section 1250. A Retotal County payment of any and To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditquest for Special Notice form is all rewards shall in no event exors, contingent creditors, and peravailable from the court clerk. ceed $20,000 and no claim shall sons who may otherwise be interAttorney for petitioner: be paid prior to conviction unless ested in the will or estate, or both STACEY M. DAVY ESQ the Board of Supervisors makes a of SUZANNE W. PORTER. SBN 265192 finding of impossibility of convicA PETITION FOR PROBATE has JESSICA L SIBONY ESQ tion due to the death or incapacity been filed by Agnes Whelton in SBN 289879 of the person or persons responsthe Superior Court of California, KOPPLE KLINGER & ELBAZ LLP ible for the crime or crimes. The County of LOS ANGELES. 10866 WILSHIRE BLVD County reward may be apporTHE PETITION FOR PROBATE STE 1500 tioned between various persons requests that: Agnes Whelton be LOS ANGELES CA 90024 and/or paid for the conviction of appointed as personal representCN966208 PRITCHARD Dec various persons as the circumative to administer the estate of 12,19,26, 2019 stances fairly dictate. Any claims the decedent. #26652 for the reward funds should be THE PETITION requests the defiled no later than March 19, 2020, cedent's will and codicils, if any, with the Executive Office of the NOTICE OF PETITION TO be admitted to probate. The will Board of Supervisors, 500 West and any codicils are available for ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Temple Street, Room 383 Kenexamination in the file kept by the ERIC MICHAEL LANE AKA neth Hahn Hall of Administration, court. ERIC M. LANE Los Angeles, California 90012, AtTHE PETITION requests authorAKA ERIC LANE tention: Robert Calderon Reward ity to administer the estate under Fund. For further information, CASE NO. 19STPB11405 the Independent Administration of please call (213) 974-1579. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditEstates Act. (This authority will alCN965548 03509 Nov 7,14,21,28, ors, contingent creditors, and perlow the personal representative to Dec 5,12,19,26, 2019, Jan 2,9, sons who may otherwise be intertake many actions without obtain2020 #25547 ested in the WILL or estate, or ing court approval. Before taking both of ERIC MICHAEL LANE certain very important actions, AKA ERIC M. LANE AKA ERIC however, the personal representLANE. will be required to give noative Probate A PETITION FOR PROBATE has tice to interested persons unless been filed by BRIANNA MICHELE they have waived notice or conNOTICE OF PETITION TO AMIGO in the Superior Court of sented to the proposed action.) California, County of LOS ADMINISTER ESTATE OF The independent administration ANGELES. MAYE M PRITCHARD authority will be granted unless an THE PETITION FOR PROBATE interested person files an objecCase No. 19STPB09753 requests that BRIANNA MICHELE tion to the petition and shows To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditAMIGO be appointed as personal good cause why the court should ors, contingent creditors, and perrepresentative to administer the not grant the authority. sons who may otherwise be interestate of the decedent. A HEARING on the petition will be ested in the will or estate, or both, THE PETITION requests authorheld in this court as follows: Date: of MAYE M PRITCHARD ity to administer the estate under January 17, 2020 Time: 8:30 AM, A PETITION FOR PROBATE has the Independent Administration of Dept.: 4, Room: 217, Location: been filed by Paul M. Zellman in Estates Act . (This authority will al111 North Hill Street Los Angeles, the Superior Court of California, low the personal representative to CA 90012. County of LOS ANGELES. take many actions without obtainIF YOU OBJECT to the granting of THE PETITION FOR PROBATE ing court approval. Before taking the petition, you should appear at requests that Paul M. Zellman be certain very important actions, the hearing and state your objecappointed as personal representhowever, the personal representtions or file written objections with ative to administer the estate of ative will be required to give nothe court before the hearing. Your the decedent. tice to interested persons unless appearance may be in person or THE PETITION requests the dethey have waived notice or conby your attorney. cedent's will and codicils, if any, sented to the proposed action.) IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a be admitted to probate. The will The independent administration contingent creditor of the deand any codicils are available for authority will be granted unless an cedent, you must file your claim examination in the file kept by the interested person files an objecwith the court and mail a copy to court. tion to the petition and shows the personal representative apTHE PETITION requests authorgood cause why the court should pointed by the court within the ity to administer the estate under not grant the authority. later of either (1) four months from the Independent Administration of A HEARING on the petition will be the date of first issuance of letters Estates Act. (This authority will alheld in this court as follows: to a general personal representatlow the personal representative to 01/21/20 at 8:30AM in Dept. 4 locive, as defined in section 58(b) of take many actions without obtainated at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS the California Probate Code, or (2) ing court approval. Before taking ANGELES, CA 90012 60 days from the date of mailing certain very important actions, IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of or personal delivery to you of a however, the personal representthe petition, you should appear at notice under section 9052 of the ative will be required to give nothe hearing and state your objecCalifornia Probate Code. Other tice to interested persons unless tions or file written objections with statutes and legal auCalifornia they have waived notice or conthe court before the hearing. Your thority may affect your rights as a sented to the proposed action.) appearance may be in person or creditor. You may want to consult The independent administration by your attorney. with an attorney knowledgeable in authority will be granted unless an IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a California law. interested person files an objeccontingent creditor of the deYOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept tion to the petition and shows cedent, you must file your claim by the court. If you are a person good cause why the court should with the court and mail a copy to interested in the estate, you may not grant the authority. the personal representative apfile with the court a Request for A HEARING on the petition will be pointed by the court within the Special Notice (form DE-154) of held on January 14, 2020 at later of either (1) four months from the filing of an inventory and ap8:30AM in Dept. No. 9 located at the date of first issuance of letters praisal of estate assets or of any 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA to a general personal representatpetition or account as provided in 90012. ive, as defined in section 58(b) of Probate Code Section 1250. A IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the California Probate Code, or (2) Request for Special Notice form is the petition, you should appear at 60 days from the date of mailing available from the court clerk. the hearing and state your objecor personal delivery to you of a Attorney for Petitioner: tions or file written objections with notice under section 9052 of the Agnes Whelton the court before the hearing. Your California Probate Code. 3345 W. King Drive appearance may be in person or Other California statutes and legAnthem, Arizona 85086 by your attorney. al authority may affect your rights (623) 221-1881 IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a as a creditor. You may want to PASADENA WEEKLY contingent creditor of the deconsult with an attorney know12/26/19, 01/02/20, 01/09/20 cedent, you must file your claim ledgeable in California law. with the court and mail a copy to YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept the personal representative apby the court. If you are a person pointed by the court within the interested in the estate, you may later of either (1) four months from file with the court a Request for the date of first issuance of letters Special Notice (form DE-154) of to a general personal representatthe filing of an inventory and apive, as defined in section 58(b) of praisal of estate assets or of any the California Probate Code, or (2) petition or account as provided in 60 days from the date of mailing Probate Code section 1250. A Reor personal delivery to you of a quest for Special Notice form is notice under section 9052 of the available from the court clerk. California Probate Code. Attorney for Petitioner Other California statutes and legEDWARD O'HARE, ESQ. - SBN al authority may affect your rights 285639, as a creditor. You may want to O'HARE LAW OFFICE consult with an attorney know27441 TOURNEY RD. STE 140 ledgeable in California law. VALENCIA CA 91355 YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept 12/19, 12/26/19, 1/2/20 by the court. If you are a person CNS-3322696# interested in the estate, you may PASADENA WEEKLY file with the court a Request for #26809 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: STACEY M. DAVY ESQ SBN 265192 JESSICA L SIBONY ESQ SBN 289879 KOPPLE KLINGER & ELBAZ LLP 10866 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 1500 LOS ANGELES CA 90024 CN966208 PRITCHARD Dec 12,19,26, 2019 #26652
IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deORDER TO SHOW CAUSE cedent, you must file your claim FOR CHANGE OF NAME with the court and mail a copy to Case No. 19GDCP00449 the personal representative apSUPERIOR COURT OF CALIpointed by the court within the FORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS later of either (1) four months from ANGELES. Petition of DEBORAH the date of first issuance of letters DENISE ROBERTSON-SIMMS, to a general personal representatfor Change of Name. TO ALL INive, as defined in section 58(b) of TERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petithe California Probate Code, or (2) tioner: Deborah Denise 60 days from the date of mailing Robertson-Simms filed a petition or personal delivery to you of a with this court for a decree channotice under section 9052 of the ging names as follows: a.) DeCalifornia Probate Code. Other borah Denise Robertson-Simms to California statutes and legal auDeborah Denise Robertson 2.) thority may affect your rights as a THE COURT ORDERS that all creditor. You may want to consult persons interested in this matter with an attorney knowledgeable in appear before this court at the California law. hearing indicated to showMonday 11am for Thursday YOU MAY Ann EXAMINE the file kept ext. 100 or annt@pasadenaweekly.com Contact 626-584-1500 | below Deadline: cause, if any, why the petition for by the court. If you are a person change of name should not be interested in the estate, you may granted. Any person objecting to file with the court a Request for ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR NOTICE OF PETITION TO the name changes described Special Notice (form DE-154) of CHANGE OF NAME Case No. ADMINISTER ESTATE OF above must file a written objection the filing of an inventory and ap19GDCP00475 LINDA D. SIGGINS that includes the reasons for the praisal of estate assets or of any SUPERIOR COURT OF CALICase No. 19STPB10604 objection at least two court days petition or account as provided in FORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditbefore the matter is scheduled to Probate Code Section 1250. A ANGELES. Petition of CHANEL ors, contingent creditors, and perbe heard and must appear at the Request for Special Notice form is MICHELLE MCCOLLOUGH, for sons who may otherwise be interhearing to show cause why the available from the court clerk. Change of Name. TO ALL INTERested in the will or estate, or both, petition should not be granted. If Attorney for Petitioner: ESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: of LINDA D. SIGGINS no written objection is timely filed, Agnes Whelton Chanel Michelle McCollough filed A PETITION FOR PROBATE has the court may grant the petition 3345 W. King Drive a petition with this court for a debeen filed by Terrence E. Siggins without a hearing. NOTICE OF Anthem, Arizona 85086 cree changing names as follows: in the Superior Court of California, HEARING: Date: 01/27/20. Time: (623) 221-1881 a.) Chanel Michelle McCollough to County of LOS ANGELES. 8:30 AM. Dept.: E. The address of PASADENA WEEKLY Kelley Elizabeth Chanel Ivy 2.) THE PETITION FOR PROBATE the court is 600 East Broadway 12/26/19, 01/02/20, 01/09/20 THE COURT ORDERS that all requests that Terrence E. Siggins Glendale, CA 91206. A copy of persons interested in this matter be appointed as personal represthis Order to Show Cause shall be appear before this court at the NOTICE OF PETITION TO entative to administer the estate of published at least once each week hearing indicated below to show ADMINISTER ESTATE OF the decedent. for four successive weeks prior to cause, if any, why the petition for THE PETITION requests authorMARY ALICE TAYLOR the date set for hearing on the pechange of name should not be ity to administer the estate under Case No. 19STPB11755 tition in the following newspaper of granted. Any person objecting to the Independent Administration of To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditgeneral circulation, printed in this the name changes described Estates Act. (This authority will alors, contingent creditors, and percounty: Pasadena Weekly. Originabove must file a written objection low the personal representative to sons who may otherwise be interal filed: November 7, 2019. Darthat includes the reasons for the take many actions without obtainested in the will or estate, or both, rell Mavis, Judge of the Superior objection at least two court days ing court approval. Before taking of MARY ALICE TAYLOR Court. PUBLISH: Pasadena before the matter is scheduled to certain very important actions, A PETITION FOR PROBATE has Weekly 12/12/19, 12/19/19, be heard and must appear at the however, the personal representbeen filed by Victoria Taylor12/26/19, 1/2/20 #26670 hearing to show cause why the ative will be required to give noMcKinley in the Superior Court of petition should not be granted. If tice to interested persons unless California, County of LOS no written objection is timely filed, they have waived notice or conORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR ANGELES. the court may grant the petition sented to the proposed action.) CHANGE OF NAME Case No. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE without a hearing. NOTICE OF The independent administration 19GDCP00434 requests that Vi ctoria TaylorHEARING: Date: 2/25/20. Time: authority will be granted unless an SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIMcKinley be appointed as person8:30 AM. Dept.: D. The address of interested person files an objecFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS al representative to administer the the court is 600 East Broadway ANGELES. Petition of MU DING tion to the petition and shows estate of the decedent. Glendale, CA 91206. A copy of by parents, Daniel Ding and Jigood cause why the court should THE PETITION requests authorthis Order to Show Cause shall be hong Dai, for Change of Name. not grant the authority. ity to administer the estate under published at least once each week TO ALL INTERESTED PERA HEARING on the petition will be the Independent Administration of for four successive weeks prior to SONS: 1.) Petitioner: MU DING by held on Dec. 9, 2019 at 8:30 AM Estates Act. (This authority will althe date set for hearing on the peparents, Daniel Ding and Jihong in Dept. No. 11 located at 111 N. low the personal representative to in the following newspaper of tition Da filed a petition with this court Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. take many actions without obtaingeneral circulation, printed in this for a decree changing names as IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of ing court approval. Before taking Pasadena Weekly. Origincounty: follows: a.) Mu Ding to Merida the petition, you should appear at certain very important actions, al filed: November 25, 2019. DarDing 2.) THE COURT ORDERS the hearing and state your objechowever, the personal representMavis, Judge of the Superior rell that all persons interested in this tions or file written objections with ative will be required to give noCourt. PUBLISH: Pasadena matter appear before this court at tice to interested persons unless the court before the hearing. Your W e e k l y 1 2/12/19, 12/19/19, the hearing indicated below to they have waived notice or conappearance may be in person or 12/26/19, 1/2/20 #26655 show cause, if any, why the petisented to the proposed action.) by your attorney. tion for change of name should The independent administration IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a not be granted. Any person objectauthority will be granted unless an contingent creditor of the deing to the name changes deinterested person files an objeccedent, you must file your claim Summons scribed above must file a written tion to the petition and shows with the court and mail a copy to objection that includes the reasgood cause why the court should the personal representative apSUMMONS (CITACION JUDIons for the objection at least two not grant the authority. pointed by the court within the CIAL) court days before the matter is A HEARING on the petition will be later of either (1) four months from Case Number (Número del scheduled to be heard and must held on January 21, 2020 at 8:30 the date of first issuance of letters appear at the hearing to show Caso): 19NWLC20602 AM in Dept. No. 2D located at 111 to a general personal representatcause why the petition should not NOTICE TO DEFENDANT N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA ive, as defined in section 58(b) of be granted. If no written objection (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): 90012. the California Probate Code, or (2) is timely filed, the court may grant ALFRED MIMS, an individual; IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of 60 days from the date of mailing the petition without a hearing. NOand DOES ONE through TEN, the petition, you should appear at or personal delivery to you of a TICE OF HEARING: Date: inclusive, the hearing and state your objecnotice under section 9052 of the 01/13/2020. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: YOU ARE BEING SUED BY tions or file written objections with California Probate Code. E. The address of the court is, 600 PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ DEthe court before the hearing. Your Other California statutes and legEast Broadway Glendale, CA MANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): appearance may be in person or 91206. A copy of this Order to al authority may affect your rights OPTIO SOLUTIONS, LLC, a by your attorney. Show Cause shall be published at as a creditor. You may want to Delaware limited liability company, IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a least once each week for four succonsult with an attorney knowdba QUALIA COLLECTION SERcontingent creditor of the decessive weeks prior to the date set ledgeable in California law. VICES. cedent, you must file your claim for hearing on the petition in the YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept NOTICE! You have been sued. with the court and mail a copy to following newspaper of general by the court. If you are a person The court may decide against you the personal representative apcirculation, printed in this county: interested in the estate, you may without your being heard unless pointed by the court within the Pasadena Weekly. Original filed: file with the court a Request for you respond within 30 days. Read later of either (1) four months from October 29, 2019. Darrell Mavis, Special Notice (form DE-154) of the information below. the date of first issuance of letters Judge of the Superior Court. PUBthe filing of an inventory and apYou have 30 CALENDAR DAYS LISH: Pasadena Weekly 12/19/19, to a general personal representatpraisal of estate assets or of any after this summons and legal pa1/26/19, 01/02/20, 01/09/20 ive, as defined in section 58(b) of petition or account as provided in pers are served on you to file a #26871 the California Probate Code, or (2) Probate Code section 1250. A Rewritten response at this court and 60 days from the date of mailing quest for Special Notice form is have a copy served on the or personal delivery to you of a available from the court clerk. plaintiff. A letter or phone call will notice under section 9052 of the Attorney for petitioner: not protect you. Your written reCalifornia Probate Code. DARRELL G BROOKE ESQ sponse must be in proper legal Other California statutes and legSBN 118071 form if you want the court to hear al authority may affect your rights THE BROOKE LAW your case. There may be a court TO INQUIRE ABOUT RATES: as a creditor. You may want to GROUP PC form that you can use for your reconsult with an attorney know525 S MYRTLE AVE sponse. You can find these court ledgeable in California law. STE 204 forms and more information at the YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept annt@pasadenaweekly.com MONROVIA CA 91016 California Courts Online Self-Help by the court. If you are a person CN965873 SIGGINS Nov 21,28, or 626-584-1500 ext 100 Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfinterested in the estate, you may Dec 5, 2019 #26628 help), your county law library, or file with the court a Request for the courthouse nearest you. If you Special Notice (form DE-154) of Employment - FTpay the filing fee, ask the cannot the filing of an inventory and apcourt clerk for a fee waiver form. If praisal of estate assets or of any Name Change you do not your response on Ecommerce QA lead Hot Topic City of file Industry, CA: Enpetition or account as provided in time, applications you may lose &the case by Probate Code section 1250. A Resures that the company's business in-house ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE default, and your wages, money, quest for Special Notice form is software packages meet PLC standards. Req.s: Master's* demayassociate, be taken without FOR CHANGE OF NAME available from the court clerk. gree in comp sci or rel. 2 yrs expand as property technical profurther warning from the court. Attorney for petitioner: Case No. 19GDCP00449 grammer or testing analyst, or rel. Exp providing There aremust otherincl: legal requireBRENDAN P BRADY ESQ SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIend-to-end QA services to transformation of web & mobile ments. You may want to call anapatSBN 106771 FORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS plications from legacy ecommercetorney ATG right platform away.toIfdigital you doplatnot LAW OFFICES OF ANGELES. 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To apply, mail reTiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO cause, if any, why the petition for annt@pasadenaweekly.com sume to: Krystal Burke, Hot Topic, Inc., 18305 Jose Ave, después de que San le entreguen eschange of name should not be or 626-584-1500 ext 100 City of Industry, CA, 91748 ta citación y papeles legales para granted. Any person objecting to presentar una respuesta por esthe name changes described crito en esta corte y hacer que se above must file a written objection entregue una copia al demandthat includes the reasons for the ante. |Una carta o una llamada 12.26.19 PASADENA WEEKLY objection at least two court days telefónica no lo protegen. Su before the matter is scheduled to respuesta por escrito tiene que be heard and must appear at the estar en formato legal correcto si hearing to show cause why the desea que procesen su caso en la petition should not be granted. If corte. Es posible que haya un forno written objection is timely filed, mulario que usted pueda usar the court may grant the petition para su respuesta. Puede enconwithout a hearing. NOTICE OF trar estos formularios de la corte y HEARING: Date: 01/27/20. Time: más información en el Centro de 8:30 AM. Dept.: E. The address of Ayuda de las Cortes de California the court is 600 East Broadway (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/esGlendale, CA 91206. A copy of panol/), en la biblioteca de leyes this Order to Show Cause shall be de su condado o en la corte que published at least once each week le quede más cerca. Si no puede for four successive weeks prior to pagar la cuota de presentación, the date set for hearing on the pepida al secretario de la corte que tition in the following newspaper of le dé un formulario de exención general circulation, printed in this de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta county: Pasadena Weekly. Originsu respuesta a tiempo, puede peral filed: November 7, 2019. Darder el caso por incumplimiento y rell Mavis, Judge of the Superior la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, Court. PUBLISH: Pasadena dinero y bienes sin más advertenWeekly 12/12/19, 12/19/19, cia. Hay otros requisitos legales. 12/26/19, 1/2/20 #26670 Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. The name and address of the court is (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, Norwalk Courthouse, 12720 Norwalk, CA 90650 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del
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not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the Summons California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. The name and address of the court is (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, Norwalk Courthouse, 12720 Norwalk, CA 90650 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): D. Lilah McLean, State Bar No. 203594, 1444 North McDowell Blvd., Petaluma, CA 94954; Tel: 707.665.2170 DATE (Fecha): 11/20/19; Sherri R. Carter, Executive Officer/Clerk (Secretario), by Vanessa A. Venegas, Deputy (Adjunto) PUBLISH: Pasadena Weekly 12/5/19, 12/12/19, 12/19/19, 12/26/19 #26497
NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED IMPORTANT NOTICE TO
PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/04/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: ANGELINA B SERVIN, AND VICENTE SERVIN HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Deed of Trust Recorded 12/13/2006 as Instrument No. 06 2763221 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 01/22/2020 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766 Estimated amount of unpaid balance, reasonably estimated costs and other charges: $499,319.22
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 2811 OLIVE AVENUE, ALTADENA, CA 91001 A.P.N.: 5829-035-024 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any inTrustee Sale correctness of the street address or other common desT.S. No.: 2019-01358-CA ignation, if any, shown A.P.N.:5829-035-024 above. P r o p e r t y A d d r e s s : 2 8 11 The sale will be made, but OLIVE AVENUE, ALTwithout covenant or warranty, ADENA, CA 91001 expressed or implied, regardNOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S ing title, possession, or enSALE cumbrances, to pay the rePURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE maining principal sum of the § 2923.3(a) and (d), THE note(s) secured by the Deed SUMMARY OF INFORMAof Trust with interest thereon, TION REFERRED TO BEas provided in said note(s), LOW IS NOT ATTACHED advances, under the terms of TO THE RECORDED COPY said Deed of Trust, fees, OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT charges and expenses of the ONLY TO THE COPIE S Trustee and of the trusts crePROVIDED TO THE TRUSated by said Deed of Trust. TOR. The total amount of the unNOTE: THERE IS A SUMpaid balance of the obligaMARY OF THE INFORMAtion secured by the property TION IN THIS DOCUMENT to be sold and reasonable ATTACHED estimated costs, expenses IMPORTANT NOTICE TO and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: 42 PASADENA WEEKLY | 12.26.19 $ 499,319.22. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. PROPERTY OWNER: The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNdelivered to the undersigned DER A DEED OF TRUST a written request to comDATED 12/04/2006. UNmence foreclosure, and the LESS YOU TAKE ACTION undersigned caused a NoTO PROTECT YOUR PROPtice of Default and Election to ERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT Sell to be recorded in the A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU county where the real propNEED AN EXPLANATION erty is located. OF THE NATURE OF THE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S PROCEEDING AGAINST SALE YOU, YOU SHOULD CONNOTICE TO POTENTIAL TACT A LAWYER. BIDDERS: If you are considTrustor: ANGELINA B ering bidding on this propSERVIN, AND VICENTE erty lien, you should underSERVIN HUSBAND AND stand that there are risks inWIFE AS JOINT TENANTS volved in bidding at a trustee Duly Appointed Trustee: auction. You will be bidding Western Progressive, LLC on a lien, not on the property Deed of Trust Recorded itself. Placing the highest bid 12/13/2006 as Instrument at a trustee auction does not No. 06 2763221 in book ---, automatically entitle you to page--- and of Official Refree and clear ownership of cords in the office of the Rethe property. You should also corder of Los Angeles be aware that the lien being County, California, auctioned off may be a junior Date of Sale: 01/22/2020 at lien. If you are the highest 11:00 AM bidder at the auction, you are Place of Sale: BEHIND THE or may be responsible for FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN paying off all liens senior to CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 the lien being auctioned off, CIVIC CENTER PLAZA,
paid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $ 499,319.22. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s 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 this property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, 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 (866)-9608299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/Tr usteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2019-01358-CA. 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: November 23, 2019 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 237 Ventura, CA 93003 Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/Tr usteeServices.aspx Trustee Sale Assistant WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT C OL LECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Pasadena Weekly 12/12/19, 12/19/19, 12/26/19
C/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 237 Ventura, CA 93003 Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/Tr usteeServices.aspx Trustee Sale Assistant WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A D EBT COLL ECTOR AT TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Pasadena Weekly 12/12/19, 12/19/19, 12/26/19 TSG No.: 191044358-CA-MSI TS No.: CA1900285656 APN: 5711014-025 Property Address: 274 N ORANGE GROVE BOULEVARD PASADENA, CA 91103 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/05/2009. 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. On 01/02/2020 at 10:00 A.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 10/13/2009, as Instrument No. 20091545369, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of California. Executed by: ROBERT E. GROSSI AND MARILYN L. GROSSI, AS TRUSTEES, UNDER THE ROBERT AND MARILYN GROSSI 2004 TRUST, CREATED UNDER DECLARATION AND AGREEMENT OF REVOCABLE TRUST DATED MAY 6, 2004, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766 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 described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 5711-014-025 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 274 N ORANGE GROVE BOULEVARD, PASADENA, CA 91103 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $ 647,889.02. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. 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)939-0772 or visit this Internet Web http://search.nationwideposting.com/propertySearchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA1900285656 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 sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: First American Title Insurance Company 4795 Regent Blvd, Mail Code 1011-F Irving, TX 75063 First American Title Insurance Company MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)9390772NPP0364274 To: PASADENA WEEKLY 12/12/2019, 12/19/2019, 12/26/2019 #26637
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 http://search.nationwideposting.com/propertySearchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA1900285656 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 sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: First American Title Insurance Company 4795 Regent Blvd, Mail Code 1011-F Irving, TX 75063 First American Title Insurance Company MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)9390772NPP0364274 To: PASADENA WEEKLY 12/12/2019, 12/19/2019, 12/26/2019 #26637 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. CA-19-865439-CL Order No.: 8757413 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/21/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): FRANCIS E AKPANOKON, AN UNMARRIED MAN Recorded: 12/31/2007 as Instrument No. 20072861844 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 1/2/2020 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles-Norwalk, 13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650, in the Vineyard Ballroom Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $64,707.14 The purported property address is: 689 E ORANGE GROVE, PASADENA, CA 91104 Assessor's Parcel No.: 5731-010-061 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 800-280-2832 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-19865439-CL. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the
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 800-280-2832 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-19865439-CL. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the 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 619645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA19-865439-CL IDSPub #0158765 12/12/2019 12/19/2019 12/26/2019 #26635 T.S. No. 083825-CA APN: 5827014-021 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/10/2017. 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 O n 1 / 2 2 /2 0 2 0 a t 1 0 : 3 0 AM , CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 11/17/2017, as Instrument No. 20171328431, in Book , Page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: LOVELYN SAKINA MAHMOUD, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766 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 described as: MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2373 GRANDEUR AVE ALTADENA, CA 91001-5533 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 held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $353,666.32 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The 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 or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. 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.
INGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 4 00 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766 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 described as: MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2373 GRANDEUR AVE ALTADENA, CA 91001-5533 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 held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $353,666.32 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The 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 or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. 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 (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 083825-CA. 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. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (844) 477-7869 CLEAR RECON CORP 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 92117 P a s a d e n a W e e k l y 1 2 / 2 6 / 1 9, 01/02/20, 01/09/20
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Fic. Business Name FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019315050 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SEGAL SHUART LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS. 13261 Moorpark St., Suite 106 Sherman Oaks, CA 91423. COUNTY: Los Angeles. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: 3704101. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Segal Shuart, A Professional Landscape Architecture Corporation, 13261 Moorpark St., Suite 106 Sherman Oaks, CA 91423. 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: 08/2014. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Josh Segal. TITLE: CFO, Corp or LLC Name: Segal Shuart, A Professional Landscape Architecture Corporation. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 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: 12/12/19, 12/19/19, 12/26/19, 1/2/20 #26653
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019318392 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SILVERFERN PRODUCTIONS, SUMMIT REHEARSAL STUDIOS, SILVERFERN STUDIOS, SUMMIT RECORDING STUDIOS, SUMMIT REHEARSAL & RECORDING STUDIOS, SUMMIT STUDIOS. 2014 L i n c o l n A v e . P a s a d e n a , CA 91103. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Cooper Silverfern Productions, 2014 Lincoln Ave. Pasadena, CA 91103. 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: 02/2018. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Kiersten E. Dilts. TITLE: CFO Corp or LLC Name: Silverfern Productions. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 10, 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: 12/19/19, 12/26/19, 01/02/20, 01/09/20 #26751 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019300804 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MAMA HILDA BOOKS. 17070 Donmetz St. Granada Hills, CA 91344. COUNTY: Los Angeles. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: 201924810182. REGISTERED OWNER(S) M.H. & V, LLC, 17070 Donmetz St. Granada Hills, CA 91344. 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/ Xiomara H Villalobos. TITLE: CEO, Corp or LLC Name: M.H. & V, LLC. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: November 15, 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: 12/5/19, 12/12/19, 12/19/19, 12/26/19 #26506 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019296225 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AUTO CHOICE. 3050 Firestone Blvd. South Gate, CA 90280. COUNTY: Los Angeles. Articles of Incorporation or Organization Number: 4320968. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Market Zone LA, 3050 Firestone Blvd. South Gate, CA 90280. 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: 10/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Issam Elqutami. TITLE: Manager, Corp or LLC Name: Market Zone LA. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: November 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: 12/5/19, 12/12/19, 12/19/19, 12/26/19 #26505
transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Issam Elqutami. TITLE: Manager, Corp or LLC Name: Market Zone LA. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: November 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: 12/5/19, 12/12/19, 12/19/19, 12/26/19 #26505 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019301861 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: WOOITS, TWOOITS, THE WISE OL’ OWL INCOME TAX SERVICE, WISE OL’ OWL INCOME TAX SERVICES; 5200 Clark Avenue Unit 962 Lakewood, CA 90714. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Uriah Baaseiah Orr, 5200 Clark Avenue Unit 962 Lakewood, CA 907142. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 11/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Uriah Baaseiah Orr. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: November 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: 12/5/19, 12/12/19, 12/19/19, 12/26/19 #26512 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019306236 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MEL MORALES CONSULTING SERVICES; 10 W. Bay St., #1406 Alhambra, CA 91802, PO Box 1406 Alhambra, CA 91802. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Mel Morales, 10 W. Bay St., #1406 Alhambra, CA 91802. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 11/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Mel Morales. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: November 22, 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: 12/5/19, 12/12/19, 12/19/19, 12/26/19 #26509
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019302690 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: NEWPORT DENTAL. 100 Spectrum Center Drive Suite 1500 Irvine, CA 92618. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Sahawneh Dental Corporation, 100 Spectrum Center Drive Suite 1500 Irvine, CA 92618. 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/ Shorouq Sahawneh, DDS. TITLE: President, Corp or LLC Name: Sahawneh Dental Corporation. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: November 19, 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: 12/5/19, 12/12/19, 12/19/19, 12/26/19 #26538 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019319864 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: TOYON LANDSCAPING. 3865 Fairmeade Road Pasadena, CA 91107, 728 Glenmore Blvd. Glendale, CA 91206. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Helix Construction, 3865 Fairmeade Road Pasadena, CA 91107. 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/ Alan Lee. TITLE: Member, Corp or LLC Name: Helix Construction. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 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: 12/26/19, 01/02/20, 01/09/20, 01/26/20 #27029 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019316641 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CALLISTO TEA HOUSE. 202 E. Live Oak St., Apt. E San Gabriel, CA 91776. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) American Tea Time LLC, 202 E. Live Oak St., Apt. E San Gabriel, CA 91776. 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/ Nathan Epstein. TITLE: Manager, Corp or LLC Name: American Tea Time LLC. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 9, 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: 12/12/19, 12/19/19, 12/26/19, 1/2/20 #26695
Corp or LLC Name: American Tea Time LLC. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 9, 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: 12/12/19, 12/19/19, 12/26/19, 1/2/20 #26695 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019312485 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DESIGNED SPACES LA. 7954 Via Latina Burbank, CA 91504. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Designed Spaces LA LLC, 7954 Via Latina Burbank, CA 91504. 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: 12/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Suzanna Zurabyan. TITLE: President. Corp or LLC Name: Designed Spaces LA LLC. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 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: 12/19/19, 12/26/19, 01/02/20, 01/09/20 #26873 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019310048 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CAR & SON CRAFT CHOCOLATE. 3060 E. Del Mar Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91107 COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Car & Sons Chocolate CO. LLC, 3060 E. Del Mar Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91107. 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/ Haris Car. TITLE: CEO Corp or LLC Name: Car & Sons Chocolate CO. LLC. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: November 27, 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: 12/19/19, 12/26/19, 01/02/20, 01/09/20 #26887
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019323892 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: YANASE USA. 361 East First Street Los Angeles, CA 90012. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Oliver Sports Council, LLC, The, 361 East First Street Los Angeles, CA 90012. 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/ Jason Michael Gin. TITLE: Managing Member, Corp or LLC Name: Oliver Sports Council, LLC, The. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 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: 12/26/19, 01/02/20, 01/09/20, 01/26/20 #27028 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019296318 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DOGGIE DREAMZ. 110 N. Meridith Ave., Apt. 3 Pasadena, CA 91106. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Doggie Dreamz, 110 N. Meridith Ave., Apt. 3 Pasadena, CA 91106. 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: 11/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Mia E. Enos. TITLE: President, Corp or LLC Name: Doggie Dreamz, Inc. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: November 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: 12/5/19, 12/12/19, 12/19/19, 12/26/19 #26508
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: 12/12/19, 12/19/19, 12/26/19, 01/02/20 #26674 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019317070 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HLT MANAGEMENT; 3005 Arrowhead Drive H o l l y w o o d , C A 9 0 0 6 8 - 1 6 0 1. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Massoud Hosseinzadeh, Mehrangiz Meshkat, 3005 Arrowhead Drive Hollywood, CA 90068-1601. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY Copartners. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 10/2002. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Massoud Hosseinzadeh. TITLE: Partner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 9, 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: 12/12/19, 12/19/19, 12/26/19, 01/02/20 #26678 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019322509 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FLAMING GRAIN; 6630 Whitsett Ave., Apt. 215 North Hollywood, CA 91606. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Samer Nimri, 6630 Whitsett Ave., Apt. 215 North Hollywood, CA 91606, Luis Ramos, 12042 Hamlin Street North Hollywood, CA 91606. 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/: Samer Nimri. TITLE: Partner This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 16, 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: 12/26/19, 01/02/20, 01/09/20, 01/16/20
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 201936594 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AWWDORABLE PETS; 1720 Hope St. South Pasadena, CA 91030, 1001 Freemont #252 South Pasadena, CA 91031. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Julia B Moreno Perri, 1720 Hope St. South Pasadena, CA 91030. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 12/2019. I declare that all informaSTATEMENT OF tion in this statement is true and ABANDONMENT OF USE correct. /s/: Julia B Moreno Perri. OF TITLE: Owner. This statement FICTITIOUS BUSINESS was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 9, 2019. NOTICE – NAME – FILE NO: in accordance with subdivision (a) 201912487 of Section 17920, a Fictitious file no: 2019-169164 date Name Statement generally exfiled: 06/17/2019. Name of pires at the end of five years from Business(es) ATHENS the date on which it was filed in MX, 7954 Via LatDESIGNS the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision ina Burbank, CA 91504. re(b) of Section 17920, where it exgistered owner(s): Suzanna pires 40 days after any change in Zurabyan, 7954 Via Latina the facts set forth in the statement Burbank, CA 91504. Busi- 43 12.26.19 | PASADENA WEEKLY pursuant to Section 17913 other ness was conducted by an than a change in the residence Individual. I declare that all address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name information in this statement statement must be filed before the is true and correct. (A regisexpiration. The filing of this statetrant who declares as true inment does not of itself authorize formation which he or she the use in this state of a Fictitious knows to be false is guilty of Business Name in violation of the a crime.) registrants rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Secnames/corp/llc (print) Suztion 14411 et seq., business and anna Zurabyan title: Owner. professions code). Publish: PasIf corporation, also print coradena Weekly. Dates: 12/12/19, porate title of officer. If LLC, 12/19/19, 12/26/19, 01/02/20 also print tile of officer or #26674
manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of los angeles County on the date indicated by the filed stamp in the upper right corner: December 3, 2019. i hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. dean c. logan, los angeles county clerk by: Victor Zavala, Deputy Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 12/19/19, 12/26/19, 01/02/20, 01/09/20 #26874
OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME – FILE NO: 201912487 file no: 2019-169164 date filed: 06/17/2019. Name of B u sFic. i n eBusiness s s ( e s ) AName THENS DESIGNS MX, 7954 Via Latina Burbank, CA 91504. registered owner(s): Suzanna Zurabyan, 7954 Via Latina Burbank, CA 91504. Business was conducted by an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) registrants names/corp/llc (print) Suzanna Zurabyan title: Owner. If corporation, also print corporate title of officer. If LLC, also print tile of officer or manager. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of los angeles County on the date indicated by the filed stamp in the upper right corner: December 3, 2019. i hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. dean c. logan, los angeles county clerk by: Victor Zavala, Deputy Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 12/19/19, 12/26/19, 01/02/20, 01/09/20 #26874
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019311152 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: CLEANSE SKIN ENERGY; 20 W. Montecito Ave. Sierra Madre, CA 91024. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Rochelle Lynn Mulvihill, 150 Valley Street #4041 Pasadena, CA 91024 THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 12/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Rochelle Lynn Mulvihill. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 2, 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: 12/5/19, 12/12/19, 12/19/19, 12/26/19 #26520
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pires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 12/12/19, 12/19/19, 12/26/16, 1/2/20 #26651 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019311469 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GRUETER CONSTRUCTION; 2672 Fair Oaks Ave. Altadena, CA 91001. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Joseph Edward Grueter, 2672 Fair Oaks Ave. Altadena, CA 91001. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 01/1982. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Joseph Edward Grueter. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 2, 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: 12/12/19, 12/19/19, 12/26/19, 01/02/20 #26694 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019298112 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: YUYA PARKER; 1250 N. Mentor Ave., Apt. 10 Pasadena, CA 91104. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Yuya Terada, 1250 N. Mentor Ave., Apt. 10 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: 01/2018. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Yuya Terada. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: November 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. Health The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 12/5/19, 12/12/19, 12/19/19, 12/26/19 #26510
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019316220 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GRAND PARKING COMPANY, GRAND PARKING CO.; 337 N. Carmelita Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90063. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Gonzalo Arthur Garcia Perez, 337 N. Carmelita Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90063. 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/: Gonzalo Arthur Garcia Perez. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 9, 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 statePASADENA | 12.26.19 ment does not WEEKLY of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 12/12/19, 12/19/19, 12/26/16, 1/2/20 #26651
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tion 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 12/5/19, 12/12/19, 12/19/19, 12/26/19 #26510
pires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 12/5/19, 12/12/19, 12/19/19, 12/26/19 #26513
tion 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 12/12/19, 12/19/19, 12/26/19, 01/02/20 #26671
tion 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 12/19/19, 12/26/19, 01/02/20, 01/09/20 #26889
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019298125 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: STARMAN STUDIO; 1250 N. Mentor Ave., Apt. 10 Pasadena, CA 91104. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Yuya Terada, 1250 N. Mentor Ave., Apt. 10 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: 10/2018. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Yuya Terada. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: November 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: 12/5/19, 12/12/19, 12/19/19, 12/26/19 #26511
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019311434 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BUILDKA; 4230 Woolwine Drive Los Angeles, CA 90063. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Luis Alonso Garcia Salinas, 4230 Woolwine Drive Los Angeles, CA 90063. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 11/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Luis Alonso Garcia Salinas. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 2, 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: 12/5/19, 12/12/19, 12/19/19, 12/26/19 #26514
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019297161 Type of Filing: Original. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: SHALOM OUTLET; 2418 W. Whittier Blvd. Montebello, CA 90640. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Patricia J Velasco Silva, 2421 W. Cleveland Ave. Montebello, Ca 90640. 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/: Patricia J Velasco Silva. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: November 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: 12/12/19, 12/19/19, 12/26/19, 01/02/20 #26676
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019321095 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LAXRATZ; 20243 Leadwell St. Winnetka, CA 91306. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Liza Allen, 20243 Leadwell St. Winnetka, CA 91306. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 12/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Liza Allen. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 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: 12/19/19, 12/26/19, 01/02/20, 01/09/20 #26810
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019310348 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EXPANSE RS; 4701 Dozier St. Los Angeles, CA 90022. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Kenneth Bryan Garcia, 4701 Dozier St. Los Angeles, CA 90022. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 08/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Kenneth Bryan Garcia. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: November 27, 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 stateBeauty ment does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 12/5/19, 12/12/19, 12/19/19, 12/26/19 #26513
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019311894 Type of Filing: Amended. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BH PACIFIC; 1601 Amberwood Drive Unit H South Pasadena, CA 91030. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Bin Huang, Min Chen, 1601 Amberwood Drive Unit H South Pasadena, CA 91030. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 12/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Bin Huang. TITLE: Husband. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 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. Health The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 12/12/19, 12/19/19, 12/26/19, 01/02/20 #26671
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2019322312 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: HOUSE OF CORDOVA; 4837 Yosemite Way Los Angeles, CA 90041. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Anna Chen-Cordova, 4837 Yosemite Way Los Angeles, CA 90041. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 12/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Anna Chen-Cordova. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: December 16, 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. Beauty The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: Pasadena Weekly. Dates: 12/19/19, 12/26/19, 01/02/20, 01/09/20 #26889
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8DAYS THURSDAY 12.26.19
Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N. Lake Ave., Altadena hosts the Chris Bergson Band at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20. Call (626) 798-6236 or visit coffeegallery.com.
FRIDAY 12.27.19 Pasadena Public Library’s La Pintoresca Branch, 1355 N. Raymond Ave., Pasadena hosts its 31st annual Kwanzaa celebration at 1 p.m. The event includes music, stories and food.
SATURDAY 12.28.19 Led Zapagain performs the music of Led Zepplin at 9 p.m. At The Rose, 245 E. Green St., Pasadena. Tickets are $19.50 to $24.50. For more information, call (888) 645-5006, or visit Wheremusicmeetsthesoul.com
SUNDAY 12.29.19 Equestfest at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center, 480 W. Riverside Drive, Burbank, features talented riders and beautiful horses beginning at 10 a.m. For more information, call (626) 795-4171.
MONDAY 12.30.19 Bandfest II kicks off at 9:30 a.m. at Pasadena City College’s Jackie Robinson Stadium, 1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. The event features outstanding bands selected to participate in the 2020 Rose Parade.
TUESDAY 12.31.19 The latest inductees into the Rose Bowl Hall of Fame take their place in history at 12:30 p.m. at the Rose Bowl, 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena. Visit tournamentofroses.com.
WEDNESDAY 01.01.19 The 131st Rose Parade rings in 2020 at 8 a.m. The marching bands, floats and equestrian acts will be on full display in front of the entire world as they head down Colorado Boulevard.
THURSDAY 01.02.19 Helen Rose performs at the Arroyo Seco Golf Course, 1055 Lohman Lane, South Pasadena. Rose is described as truly authentic with a true artist’s soul. Call (323) 255-1506 or visit arroyosecogc.com for more information.
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