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Alhambra High School Debate coach receives national honors

The City of Alhambra has announced that signi� -cant improvements will

be made to Almansor Park in

the coming months for the ben-e� t of the City’s residents. � is continues the positive trend over the last several years of

high-quality improvements to many of the City’s popular park facilities and open-space areas.

� anks to the United States

This past summer, Kevin Tong, Alhambra High School Debate Coach, was recog-nized by the National Speech and Debate

Honor Society with a � ird Degree membership recognition. � is honor was given to Mr. Tong as a result of his accumulation of more than 6,000 points due to his students’ outstanding appearances at speech and debate competitions and service activities. According to the National speech and Debate Honor Society, “Coaches in the running for this honor receive one point for every 10 points earned by their students.”

To celebrate this achievement, Mr. Tong will be recognized at the National Speech and Debate Tournament in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on June 21, 2018. � e highly acclaimed teacher will also be featured in Rostrum magazine highlighting his accomplishments and service to his students.

BY ANTONIO GONZALES

ALHAMBRA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE104 S. First StreetAlhambra, CA 91801

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City to break ground on improvements to Almansor Park

Downtown Alhambra will present the Moon Festival on

Main from Sept. 12 through Oct. 1.

� e Moon Festival, a mid-autumn festival cele-brated for thousands of years in China, will take place at Renaissance Plaza, northeast corner of Gar� eld and Main, where four large artworks will

be on display to showcase the legend and aspects of the Moon Festival; City Hall lobby with a display, sponsored by East West Bank, of traditional Chinese paintings, � ower arrangements, and tea pots and a tea ceremo-ny demonstration; and South Second Street on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 for a festival. � e festival will o� er attendees the chance to stroll and take photos with

Kevin Tong, Alhambra High School Debate Coach.

Enhancing the city’s park and open space

“Flying to the Moon” is one of the artworks that will be displayed at Renaissance Plaza Sept. 12 through Oct. 1 as part of the Moon Festival.

Downtown Alhambra to celebrate Moon Festival on Main

� rough his dedication and commitment to his team, Mr. Tong has not only gained access to an extremely exclusive club of talented educators, but he has also changed the lives of countless students and has taught them valuable skills that they will use the rest of their lives. As a � ird Degree member, Mr. Tong is now called to uphold the values of the National Debate Honor Society’s Code of Honor, which is Integrity, Humility, Respect, Leadership, and Service.

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A pleasure to serve as mayorMayor’s Corner

Fourth annual Pumpkin RunAlhambra’s fourth annual Pumpkin Run

on Oct. 22 takes place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and features a 5K and 1K run along with a festival that takes place on Main Street. � e 5K race now begins and ends at the Alhambra Farmers Market on Second Street and Main Street. After the race, the Pumpkin Run party continues with live music, entertainment, food vendors, a beer garden, and craft fair. Many of the local businesses on Main Street will open early so we can all experience Downtown Alham-bra. Hope to see you at the Pumpkin Run!

CyberbullyingOver the past few years, there has been

Mayor David Mejia

an alarming increase in cyberbullying across the country. � is behavior has led to many youths committing suicide due to the pres-sures from cyberbullying.� e Alhambra Uni� ed School District’s (AUSD) Gateway to Success program has taken the initiative in providing curriculum and educating AUSD students against cyberbullying. I believe this topic is very important because everyone needs to know that it is a terrible epidemic, and everyone needs to discourage cyberbullying.

Since being elected to Alhambra’s City Council, I have read many comments on social media applications and internet-based newspaper articles in which members of our community and organizations repre-senting Alhambra bully, insult, and provide misleading information to the residents of Alhambra. Individuals who behave this way are doing the community an injustice and are guilty of cyberbullying.

“Next Door” is an online application intended to be a community forum on public safety concerns and designed to bring neighbors closer. Instead, it has become a political forum that provides misleading information and is used to trade insults and bully community members who have opposing views.

Additionally, community members contribute articles to a local internet-based community newspaper with inaccurate and misleading information. One article implies that the city of Alhambra used general funds

to build a pocket park on Fremont Avenue and Valley Boulevard. � e fact is that the project was funded through a grant the city received speci� cally allotted for the creation

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Alhambra’s fourth annual Pumpkin Run and festival will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 22, on Main Street.

of pocket parks. Community members on these forums complain and ridicule the City of Alhambra on the misuse of funds.

So, if we are going to teach our children that cyberbullying is a terrible thing, we as adults should lead by example and stop this type of behavior.

It was my pleasure to serve as your mayor the last nine months

It has been an honor and privilege to be your mayor for the last nine months. During my tenure as your mayor, I had the pleasure of representing our community at both the local and national levels. One of the greatest things I enjoyed was meeting everyone I came across in our city. Every encounter I had with our community members has been truly special. � ank you to all the sta� at the City of Alhambra for working so hard for all the council members and our city’s residents.

Finally, I would also like to thank my friends and family who have been very supportive in my journey as the mayor of Alhambra. I would especially like to thank my wife Carmen, aka the First Lady of Al-hambra, who has been a great partner in this journey. � ough I will not be mayor again until 2020, I promise to continue to � ght for our community as your councilman. Together with our elected o� cials and res-idents, we will make the City of Alhambra the crown jewel of the San Gabriel Valley.

God bless Alhambra and see you in 2020!

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Alhambra Police, community come together at National Night Out

National Night Out, “an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make neighborhoods safer,” is celebrated on the � rst Tuesday of August in all 50 states, U.S. territories, and military bases worldwide, and Alhambra is no exception.

“Our department’s 22nd National Night Out event was a success,” said Alhambra Police Chief Timothy Vu. “We had a great response from our community. As a new chief to our community, it was a great opportunity for me to meet our residents and for them to get to know me. Our residents took the opportunity to tour our po-lice facility and to learn more about the di� erent types of service we provide to our community. � is event would not have been possible without the e� orts from our business community. I want to thank them all and our residents who came out in making our National Night Out a success.”

� e Alhambra Police Department’s speci� c goals for Night Out are to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, generate support for and participation in local anti-crime programs, strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships, and send a message to criminals to let them know Alhambra neighborhoods are organized and � ghting back.

Alhambra residents gather in large numbers each year to be greeted by the full range of Alhambra Police personnel, from Chief Vu to the youngest Police Cadet, who meet and greet visitors, describe Police Department

programs and services, and develop relationships that are important to the community policing that has made Alhambra such a peaceful city in which to live.

Other City departments, local businesses, and social service agencies provide information and printed materials to explain programs and services available to residents, but they also provide an enjoyable carnival-like atmosphere that creates the positive sharing of informa-tion and experience that makes Night Out so successful.

Home Depot provided the younger visitors with a craft project, the result of which makes their visit to the Police Department positive and enjoyable; New York Life provided vital information concerning � ngerprinting of all children, adding to their security and protection; the Alhambra Police Foundation — whose mission is to “work in partnership with citizens, businesses and philanthropic organizations to provide resources to the Alhambra Police Department”— provided a fun game and the opportunity to support the department.

Other participants included Alhambra Code En-forcement, Alhambra Civic Center Library, Alhambra Fire Department, Alhambra BMW, Alhambra Target, Alhambra Uni� ed School District, Brookdale Senior Living Solutions, Bureau of Victims Services, California Mentor, Coca Cola Refreshments, Dave & Busters, Dispute Resolution Center Services, LASD Taskforce for Regional Auto � eft Prevention, Options for Learning, Sprout Preschool Academy, Tri Star Vending, and the YMCA of West San Gabriel Valley.

O� cers demonstrate a high-risk tra� c stop at Night Out. O� cers have their vehicles set up in the most tactically advantageous way to safely give commands to the occupants of the vehicle. From there, the o� cers give orders to the driver and other occupants to exit the vehicle and approach the o� cers so they may conduct their investigation.

� e Alhambra Police Department’s canine corps demonstrates crime stopping actions at National Night Out.

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President of the United StatesDonald Trump (R)1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington D.C. 20500

U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein (D)11111 Santa Monica Blvd. #915, Los Angeles, CA 90025310-914-7300Washington D.C. 202-224-3841

U.S. Senator Kamala Harris (D)312 N. Spring St., Suite 1748, Los Angeles 90012213-894-5000

U.S. Rep. 27th District Judy Chu (D)527 S. Lake Ave, Suite 106, Pasadena, CA 91101626-304-0110Washington D.C. [email protected]

GovernorJerry Brown (D)C/O State Capitol, Suite 1173, Sacramento, CA 95814 510-628-0202

State Senator 22nd DistrictDr. Ed Hernandez (D)West Covina 626-430-2499 Sacramento 916-651-4022

State Assembly 49th DistrictEd Chau (D) 1255 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 306, Monterey Park, CA 91754323-264-4949 Fax 323-264-4916Sacramento [email protected]/members/a49

County Supervisor 5th DistrictKathryn Barger (R)215 N. Marengo Ave., Suite 120, Pasadena 91101626-356-5407

State Board of Equalization District #3Jerome E. Horton, Board Member2361 Rosecrans Ave., Suite 450El Segundo, CA 90245Ph. 310-297-5201, Fax [email protected]

CITY ELECTED OFFICIALS626-570-5010Mayor Stephen Sham Vice Mayor Jeff MaloneyCouncilmember Luis AyalaCouncilmember David MejiaCouncilmember Barbara Messina

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Our Times Café offers many choicesBY BILL KINMAN

Our Times Café is now open at 301 W. Main St., serving up tasty food and delicious non-alcoholic drinks seven days a week.

� ere are many choices of snacks and full meals — served in beautiful bento boxes, � lled with your order plus an extra veggie, bean sprouts, french fries, and a half hard-boiled egg — making the meal option one of the best food bargains in town.

� e Taiwanese chicken dishes are popular and delicious, and the meat entrees are abundant, making repeat visits an easy decision.

Our Times specializes in many drink options. It’s easy to imagine folks dropping in, between meals,

just for an invigorating slush, such as lychee, mango strawberry, passion fruit kumquat, and others. Try a freshly squeezed fruit drink, a yogurt drink, an Italian bubble drink with juice, or an Our Times favorite tea: special fruity tea, or milk tea, or � avored tea, or the Hot Healthy Tea Drink, served on its own beautiful wooden tray, the tea pot resting on a separate glass globe, within which a tea light is keeping your freshly brewed tea hot.

Our Times Café provides booth and separate table seating, each booth comfortably provided with back-rest-ing pillows, complete with humorous messages. Music videos are broadcast over TV screens — two in the front

dining area and one super-large-wall size screen in the side dining area. WiFi is available.

Trip Advisor ratings for Our Times Café are primarily +, and their choice of food and drink, the quality of the food and drink, and the comfortable surroundings are likely to garner a + rating from most diners. Our Times may well become Your Times.

Our Times Café is open seven days a week:

• Monday: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. • Tuesday through � ursday: noon to 11 p.m.• Friday and Saturday: noon to 1 a.m. • Sunday: noon to 11 p.m.For more information, please

phone 626-537-1808.

Customers can watch meal preparation at Our Times Café. Your meal is delivered in a beautiful bento box.

Lower cost green energy alternative to be discussed at Town Meeting Sept. 18

� e City of Alhambra will host a Town Meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 18, in Reese Hall at the Alham-bra Library, 101 S. First St., to inform the Alhambra community about the Los Angeles Community Choice Energy (LACCE) Program. � e LACCE Program is an opportunity for the City to provide businesses and residents with a lower cost green en-ergy alternative to the energy services provided by Southern California

Edison (SCE).LACCE is a low-overhead,

non-pro� t program. It works by replacing SCE’s electric procurement services with its own electric genera-tion services. LACCE will generate cleaner electricity, which SCE will then carry and deliver to residents and businesses in the City of Alhambra. SCE will continue to provide billing services and power line maintenance and respond to power outages and

other emergencies. Overall, this means that customers would not notice any change in their service, but they would see lower energy costs as they use cleaner energy to run their homes and businesses.

To � nd out more about the LACCE Program, attend the Town Meeting. Representatives from the Los Angeles County O� ce of Sus-tainability will give a presentation and be available to answer questions.

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Fall Leisure Class registration now open

Registration for the fall session of City of Alhambra “Leisure Classes” opened in late August. � e classes are listed in the City of Alhambra Leisure Guide at www.cityofalhambra.org.

Most fall classes begin in October, but early registration ensures participation in

the classes of choice.Subjects include Arts & Crafts, Com-

puter & Academic Classes, Preschool Classes, Dance, Health & Fitness, Yoga, Music, Sports & Martial Arts, and Spe-cial Interest Classes.

Alhambra Library off ers something for everyone

‘Banned Books Week’ celebration at Alhambra Civic Center Library begins Sept. 25

A full week of special programs has been scheduled by the Alhambra Civic Center Library, 101 S. First St., begin-ning on Monday, Sept.25, in celebration of “Banned Books Week.” (See the adjoining advertisement for full details).

� e banned books are merely sym-bols, focusing attention on the actual celebration of the “freedom to read.” � e ability an individual has to choose his or her reading matter and make up his or her mind is the freedom that supports the public library system throughout the U.S., providing all citizens access to a wide range of subject matter and opinions.

Classics that have been banned in the nation’s history include Gone with the Wind, Leaves of Grass, Moby Dick, � e Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, and many others. Modern books that have

been banned, but are now basics of read-ing lists, include To Kill a Mockingbird, Catch-22, For Whom the Bell Tolls, and the popular children’s classic Where the Wild � ings Are.

Two events scheduled during Banned Books Week include the “Banned Books Trivia Night” on Tuesday, Sept. 26, and the “Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover” activity on Saturday, Sept. 30 — the lat-ter event occurring simultaneously with the “Banned Books Cookbook Club Contest,” providing non-Cookbook Club members a chance to taste some of the treats provided by Cookbook Club members.

� is week of special programs is made possible by a grant from the Freedom to Read Foundation through the Judith F. Krug Memorial Fund. Ms. Krug found-ed Banned Books Week in 1982.

City Councilmember Je� Maloney and his family join Library Director Carmen Hernandez and a crowd of observers to view the solar eclipse on Aug. 21. � e Alhambra Library gave out safe solar-viewing glasses to people who wanted to see the partial eclipse. � e total eclipse portions of the event occurred in a slim band stretching from Salem, Oregon, to Charleston, South Carolina. � is was the � rst solar eclipse visible in the United States since 1979.

TeensAlhambra Teens are back in school and

participating in a selection of activities designed speci� cally for them at the Al-hambra Civic Center Library.

TAB (Teen Advisory Board) Ice Cream Social on Wednesday, Sept. 13, at 3 p.m. in Reese Hall. Teens ages 14 to 18 are invited to this � rst TAB meeting of the year. � e board helps library sta� with all Teen Services.

Monthly Gaming & Snacks is back on Friday, Sept. 15, at 3 p.m. in Reese Hall. Every month, teens are invited to an afternoon of WiFi and board games along with snacks. Many new titles are available, including Guitar Hero, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Madden NFL 13, Donkey Kong, and Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing.

A Banned Books #Shel� e Challenge for teens is scheduled for � ursday, Sept. 28, at 3 p.m. in Reese Hall. Participants will receive a game card that will take them throughout the library, and each clue will give them an opportunity to take a “bookshelf shel� e.” Once the challenge is completed and posted to Instagram, prizes will be awarded for fastest, best banned book “shel� e,” and “Librarian’s Choice.

� e SAT practice exam is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 23, at 11 a.m. in Reese Hall. Pre-registration is required and began at the Teen Desk on Aug. 7 for this full-length practice SAT exam, proctored by C2 Education, for teens in grades 9 through 12. Participants should bring two No. 2 pencils and a calculator.

Adults� e following activities take place in

Reese Hall unless otherwise noted:� e Scrapbooking, Knitting and

Crafting group meets on Saturday, Sept. 9, at 2 p.m.

A documentary movie, Seniorita Ex-traviada, will be presented on Tuesday,

Sept. 12, at 6 p.m. � is documentary illuminates the murder of young women in Juarez, Mexico. A � lm that is both a poetic meditation and a mystery, Lourdes Portillo’s Senorita Extraviada is a haunting investigation into an unspeakable crime wave amid the disorders and corruption of one of the biggest border towns in the world. � e screening of this � lm is in col-laboration with POV, the award-winning independent � lm series on PBS.

Reference USA is a most useful new library database, and it will be explored, along with mocktails and tasty treats, on � ursday, Sept. 14, at 4 p.m. Reference USA is a database tool acting like a phone book — a way to make marketing and mailing lists and a source of demographic and economic data.

Movie, Mr. Smith Goes to Washing-ton, screens on Tuesday, Sept. 19, at 6:30 p.m.

A Chinese Language Movie will screen on Monday, Sept. 25, at 6:30 p.m.

A TED Talk screening and discussion will be take place on Wednesday, Sept. 27, at 4 p.m.

Every Monday during September at noon, a Documentary Luncheon will be presented. Watch a documentary, eat lunch, and discuss the documentary.

Every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m., in the second � oor Conference Room, the par-ticipants in the library’s Coloring Book Club for Adults meet.

ChildrenFamily Story Time continues each

Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Story Time Room. � is program, for families with children ages 5 to 12, includes stories and other activities.

For more information concerning children’s programs and services, please contact the Children’s Room at 626-570-3215, or visit www.alhambralibrary.org/childrens.

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Still time to sign up for Alhambra’s Pumpkin Run Oct. 22

� e Alhambra Pumpkin Run, sponsored by Alhambra Hospital and the City of Alhambra, will take place at 8 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 22. Celebrating its fourth year, the Alhambra Pumpkin Run will be bigger and better than ever.

Relocated to the heart of the city on Main Street in Downtown Alhambra, the event will bring new attractions that all ages will enjoy, including a festival full of activities.

� ere will be dancing and music from a live cover band playing music ranging from the Beatles to Bruno Mars. A Beer Garden has been added to the event, and adults will have a chance to participate in a Home Brew Beer Contest, sponsored by Alhambra's Ohana Brewing Company. Please register for the contest online at www.alhambrapumpkinrun.com. Every runner

will receive one complimentary beer from Ohana Brewing Company.

Part of the festival will be dedicated to fun family activities, including the Mosaic Craft Fair and Farmers Market, all located on South Second Street, between Main and Commonwealth. � ere will be a Kid Zone � lled with fun games and activities. � ere will also be a pumpkin pie contest and a pumpkin decorating contest. Please register for the contests online at www.alhambra-pumpkinrun.com.

Alhambra Pumpkin Run 2017 is ded-icated to creating the perfect community event for all ages and to providing a fun event for family and friends. For more information and to register, please visit the Alhambra Pumpkin Run website at www.alhambrapumpkinrun.com.

Alhambra Pumpkin Run 2017 is dedicated to creating the perfect community event for all ages and to providing a fun event for family and friends.

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), which has strict criteria governing the use of their funds, the City has received approximately $8 million in federal funding to make improvements to a variety of eligible uses, from paving streets and alley ways, to ret-ro� tting curbs for disabled (ADA) access, and for use in parks that are located in HUD-qualifying areas of the City.

Following the recent completion and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new HUD-funded inclusive playground at Emery Park in July, the Community Ser-vices Department is turned its attention to Almansor Park, the City’s largest and most heavily used park.

� e Almansor Park Improvement project will be focused on the area surrounding the Almansor Gym. � e basketball courts will be replaced with six regulation basketball half-courts and one regulation full-court, expanding the amount of hoops from six to eight. � e courts will be located on the area where some courts currently exist, and on the unused horseshoe pits.

� e existing restroom will be replaced with four unisex restroom facilities; existing shade structures will be replaced with larger shaded structures, doubling the current amount. � e project will also install ADA compliant benches, tables, and seating; new trash cans; and water fountains with the water-saving bottle-� ller feature. New LED lighting will be installed throughout the area to increase safety and allow for evening activities, such as basketball.

In addition to the hardscape improve-ments, the project will add 30 new trees,

expand the usable green open-space by an additional 2,000 square feet, and beautify an additional 3,200 square feet of new plantings. � is will create added open-space opportunities for families to picnic; for senior citizens to gather and chat, play chess, or enjoy the park; and for all Alhambrans to take in the sights and sounds of the urban forest around them.

To celebrate the beginning of this fabulous project, the City is planning a fun and informative groundbreaking ceremony for 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 16. � e community is encouraged to join the City Council; HUD represen-tatives; and the general contractor, Los Angeles Engineering, at the ceremony. Light refreshments will be provided, and project renderings will be on display for the public to explore and to ask City sta� questions about the project.

� e project should take a little more than three months to complete. During that time, residents can enjoy the remaining portions of Almansor Park, such as the ball� elds, playground, and lakeside picnic areas. And let’s not forget that Alhambra also has Granada Park in the southwest area of town; Alhambra Park in the northwest; Story Park in the northeast; and quaint Emery Park on the west City border. Alhambra’s park system provides 70 acres of park open-space for the community to enjoy, two gymnasi-ums, two swimming pools, and a 90-acre golf course. Residents are invited to reacquaint themselves with them, because “Parks Make Life Better!”

For more information, please contact the Community Services Department at 626-570-5044.

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� e following crimes were reported to the Alhambra Police Department during July. � e areas of occurrence are listed to the nearest block--not exact addresses. By publishing these reports, it is hoped that Alhambra residents will take the necessary measures to ensure their individual safety, as well as the safety of their property. Neighborhood Watch Works! To join Neighborhood Watch, or for more crime prevention information and safety tips, contact the Alhambra Police Department Crime Prevention O� ce at 626-570-5177.

District OneBurglary (1) 500 S. SeventhTheft/Burglary from Vehicle (14) 700 N. Cordova00 W. Pine 100 N. Second600 N. Second100 N. Garfield (x2)400 S. Garfield200 E. Beacon400 S. San Pasqual400 N. Chapel00 S. First400 E. Main (x2)300 E. MainGrand Theft Auto (5) 900 N. Monterey100 W. Woodward100 N. Chapel100 S. Almansor100 S. El Molino

District TwoBurglary (11) 1200 S. Second600 S. Chapel300 E. Corto700 S. Stoneman1100 S. Almansor1700 S. Almansor1000 S. Valencia1100 S. Hidalgo1400 S. Third1000 S. Azalea1800 S. AzaleaTheft/Burglary from Vehicle (22) 400 W. Valley (x6)1500 S. Seventh2000 S. Chapel00 W. Palmetto1000 S. Atlantic1000 S. Garfield (x6)300 E. Valley600 E. Valley800 S. Almansor (x3)700 S. AlmansorGrand Theft Auto (2)600 E. Valley (x2)Robbery (1)300 W. Norwood

District ThreeBurglary (1)1600 W. Huntington Theft/Burglary from Vehicle (8)2100 W. Main1700 W. Pepper900 S. Meridian2700 W. Concord2100 W. Commonwealth500 S. Marengo200 S. Marguerita100 N. MargueritaGrand Theft Auto (2) 3000 W. Main2200 W. CommonwealthRobbery (1)2400 W. Commonwealth

District FourBurglary (7)1600 S. Fremont1900 S. Primrose900 S. Marguerita1300 W. Ramona1200 S. Benito2600 S. Essexfells (x2)

Theft/Burglary from Vehicle (31) 1700 S. La Golondrina1400 S. Milton1700 W. Valley (x2)2900 W. Valley1100 W. Valley2300 W. Valley2500 S. Hathaway2300 S. Hathaway (x2)1100 S. Edith1000 S. Edith (x2)1100 S. Marengo1100 S. Benito2100 S. El Paseo2500 S. Aurora2400 S. Hitchcock1600 S. Westmont (x6)1600 S. Cabrillo800 S. Olive2100 S. Orange Grove1800 W. Garvey1800 S. Sarazen2200 S. Whitney2200 S. FremontGrand Theft Auto (4) 1300 S. Edgewood1300 W. Ramona900 S. Marguerita300 S. SixthRobbery (5) 1700 W. Valley (x2)1800 S. Marengo1000 S. EdithShorb/Edith

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Tax Tips

BY MICHAEL ASTON, E.A.ALHAMBRA TAX CENTER

If you get married during the year, there are two choices you can choose to � le your tax return: Married Filing Joint (MFJ) or Married Filing Separately (MFS). � e IRS considers that you are married based on your marital status on Dec. 31.

If you plan on changing your last name, make sure you contact the Social Security Administration right away. Changing your last name will take a few months. � e SSA will then share your information with the IRS. And if there are any discrepancies, the e-� ling of your tax return will be rejected.

Newlyweds may need to adjust their W-4 wage withholding if you’re both working. When you’re both working, the odds are you’ll end up in a higher tax-bracket.

Here is an example: you made $100,000 and are in a 25% tax bracket. Your spouse made $55,000 and is in a 15% tax bracket. As a married couple, your income is combined, and you’ll end up in a 28% tax bracket. In this example, the spouse’sW-4 withholding should be increased to adjust for the double-income rise in the tax bracket.

In the case your new spouse has past due government obligations like taxes due, student loans, past due child support, or other government debt, form

Michael Aston is an Enrolled Agent engaged in his family business at Alhambra Tax Center, 1009 E. Main St., Alhambra. Alhambra Tax Center has served Alhambra residents since 1970. He can be reached at 626-282-1084. Tax questions, or any other questions, can be e-mailed to [email protected]. To view previous topics, read his blogs at www.alhambrataxcenter.com.

8879 should be � led with your MFJ tax return, if getting a refund. Form 8879, also known as injured spouse, lets the IRS know that you should not be liable for the past due government obligation from your spouse. In the case of a refund, the IRS will issue the taxpayer half of the refund and then the other half will go toward the debt. � e 50/50 split is due to California being a community property state. In non-community property states the IRS will � gure out what refund each spouse should get and issue the refund appropriately.

For more information on what should be done the year you are getting married or on form 8879, please go to www.irs.gov, or contact a tax preparer.

Newlyweds & Taxes

The Alhambra Chamber of Commercethanks these members for renewing their memberships and for their continued support:

A.S. Rogers Income Tax Service

555 W. Main St., Suite GAlhambra, CA 91801

626-282-2156Member since 1990

Alhambra Car Wash707 W. Atlantic Blvd.Alhambra, CA 91801

626-282-5666Member since 1975

Alhambra Dental100 S. First St.

Alhambra, CA 91801626-308-9104

Member since 1980

Alhambra Golf Course630 S. Almansor St.

Alhambra, CA 91801626-570-5059

Member since 1987

Alhambra Hospital Medical Center

100 S. Raymond Ave.Alhambra, CA 91801

626-570-1606Member since 1991

Alhambra Police O� cers Association

P.O. Box 7339Alhambra, CA 91802-7499

626-376-3253Member since 1977

Alhambra Valley Properties #1

11812 San Vicente Blvd. #500Los Angeles, CA 90049

310-471-4300Member since 1962

Alhambra Veterinary Hospital1501 W. Mission RoadAlhambra, CA 91803

626-289-9227Member since 1969

Almansor Court700 S. Almansor St.

Alhambra, CA 91801626-570-4600

Member since 1986

Angels Montessori Preschool150 N. Gar� eld Ave.

Alhambra, CA 91801626-457-5927

Member since 2006

Asian Youth Center100 W. Clary Ave.

San Gabriel, CA 91776626-309-0425 x116Member since 2011

Atherton Baptist Homes214 S. Atlantic Blvd.Alhambra, CA 91801

626-289-4178Member since 1993

Bell Tower Bilingual School3116 W. Main St.

Alhambra, CA 91801626-943-9970

Member since 2008

Bob Wondries Ford400 S. Atlantic Blvd.Alhambra, CA 91801

626-289-3591Member since 1962

Burke Manor15 N. � ird St.

Alhambra, CA 91801626-458-1505

Member since 1996

California Mentor Family Home Agency

1000 S. Fremont Ave., Bldg. A-10

Unit 98, Ste. 10350Alhambra, CA 91803

626-607-0202Member since 2015

Carlos A. Arcos, a Law Corporation333 N. Santa Anita

Ave., Suite 8Arcadia, CA 91006

626-284-9003Member since 2000

Carroll’s Brake Service2360 W. Main St.

Alhambra, CA 91801626-281-0993

Member since 2009

Davis Blue Print Company3205 N. Main St.

Los Angeles, CA 90031323-225-4703

Member since 2016

Days Inn15 N. First St.

Alhambra, CA 91801626-308-0014

Member since 1988

East Los Angeles College1301 Avenida Cesar ChavezMonterey Park, CA 91754

323-265-8663Member since 2014

Emcore Corporation2015 Chestnut St.

Alhambra, CA 91803626-293-3400

Member since 2012

H.M.E. Realtors248 E. Main St., Suite #100

Alhambra, CA 91801626-281-3400, X125Member since 2013

Havana House Cigars & Lounge

133 W. Main St.Alhambra, CA 91801

626-576-0547Member since 2001

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China

388 E. Valley Blvd. #118Alhambra, CA 91801

626-300-8888Member since 2013

InveServe Corporation123 S. Chapel Ave.

Alhambra, CA 91801626-458-3435

Member since 2014

M. Okamoto & Associates, Inc.

25 S. Raymond Ave., Suite 300Alhambra, CA 91801

626-943-8800Member since 2016

MCS Northeast SGV AJCC 2550 W. Main St., Suite 101

Alhambra, CA 91801626-284-9715

Member since 2009

New Century BMW1139 W. Main St.

Alhambra, CA 91801626-570-8444

Member since 1993

Pasadena Star News911 E. Colorado Blvd.Pasadena, CA 91106626-578-6300 x4472

Perry, StephenMember since 1989

Ramona Convent Secondary School

1701 W. Ramona RoadAlhambra, CA 91803-3099

626-282-4151Member since 1991

Rose Hills Mortuary550 E. Main St.

Alhambra, CA 91801626-299-3000

Member since 2008

Safco Realty & Investments238 S. Atlantic Blvd.

Alhambra, CA 91801626-289-4088

Member since 1981

Saigon Eden29 S. Gar� eld Ave.

Alhambra, CA 91801626-289-0239

Member since 2016

San Gabriel Fine Arts Glass GalleryP.O. Box 1123

San Gabriel, CA 91778626-282-1448

Member since 2014

San Gabriel Mission428 S. Mission Drive

San Gabriel, CA 91776626-457-3035

Member since 2011

San Gabriel Valley Water DistrictP.O. Box 1299

Alhambra, CA 91702626-969-7911

Member since 1983

Servpro of Alhambra318 S. Palm Ave., Suite D

Alhambra, CA 91803626-283-5875

Member since 2014

Shepard’s Automotive2524 W. Main St.

Alhambra, CA 91801626-308-3677

Member since 2014

Snyder Optometry, Inc.22 S. Chapel Ave.

Alhambra, CA 91801626-282-8493

Member since 1929

Tomkins & Parrington, Attorney LawP.O. Box 589

Alhambra, CA 91801626-289-3727

Member since 1991

Twohey’s Restaurant1224 N. Atlantic Blvd.Alhambra, CA 91801

626-284-7387Member since 1992

Wing Stop100 E. Main St., Suite 150

Alhambra, CA 91801626-282-9464

Member since 2016

W. Y. International Inc.2000 S. Gar� eld Ave.

Los Angeles, CA 90040323-726-8733

Member since 1981

Wondries Toyota1543 W. Main St.

Alhambra, CA 91801626-289-3651

Member since 1982

YMCA of West San Gabriel Valley

401 E. Corto St.Alhambra, CA 91801

626-576-0226Member since 1990

To renew your membership with a credit card, please phone the Chamber at 626-282-8481.

For more information about the Business After Hours Mixers, phone the Chamber at 626-282-8481.

It’s all about networkingJoin the Chamber for an informal social where business people get together, exchange ideas, and develop new relationships. These monthly networking

programs are sponsored by and hosted at Chamber member establishments.Networking is one of the most affordable means of marketing resulting

in invaluable personal referrals and word-of-mouth advertising.So, don’t hesitate. Bring plenty of business cards and a winning handshake to the next Chamber Happy Hour and develop a synergistic group of business contacts.

The Chamber Happy Hour will take placeWednesday, Sept. 27

5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Alhambra Golf Course

630 S. Almansor St., Alhambra 91801

$10 members; $15 non-members

Alhambra Golf course is family friendly and is known for having the best greens in the San Gabriel Valley.

09/2017 CHAMBER NEWS AROUND ALHAMBRA 11A

SERVPRO owner Michael Kovar.

SERVPRO of Alhambra is here to help

Life happens. Kids spill drinks, pets have accidents, and homes get dirty. SERVPRO of Alhambra has the expertise to provide a deeper clean than basic cleaning services. SERVPRO is a leader in � re and water cleanup and restoration, but it can also make a dirty carpet look “like it never even happened."

Michael Kovar, owner of SERVPRO of Alhambra, was born and raised in the San Gabriel Valley. After graduating, he worked as an industrial hygienist performing mold, sewage, and � re inspections all over Los Angeles County. During his 14 years as an industrial hygienist, he was committed to preserving the health and safety of people in the workplace and the community. Howev-er, Mr. Kovar wanted to go beyond testing and actually help those a� ected by � re and water damage. With encouragement from his friends and family, he opened SERV-PRO of Alhambra in March of 2014.

Whether customers are dealing with extensive water damage or just getting their property cleaned, Mr. Kovar treats each job with the same urgency and scrutiny. He personally monitors and documents the process to verify that property is taken care of properly and thoroughly. He will do his best to make sure the entire process with an insurance company is a stress-free claims process.

� e � rst SERVPRO was opened in 1967 as a painting business in Sacramento by Ted and Doris Isaacson. With a background in cleaning and restoration, Ted and Doris soon transformed the company into a fran-chisor of cleanup and restoration specialists.

After selling its � rst franchise in 1969, SERVPRO continued to grow, acquiring its 175th franchise in 1979. More than 1,700

franchises are operating nationwide, and SERVPRO continues to grow. Since each SERVPRO is independently owned and operated, customers get the professionalism of an international franchise with the inti-macy of a local company.

Mr. Kovar is grateful for the support from his community and strives to make sure that all his clients feel the same level of comfort. Besides being on call 24/7, Mr. Kovar dedicates his free time to his wife and three sons.

Customers can trust Mr. Kovar and the rest of SERVPRO of Alhambra to respond promptly to all their restoration needs and get the job done as e� ciently as possible. Phone 626-283-5875 for a free estimate.

Notary services are available at the

Alhambra Chamber of Commerce 104 S. First St.

Please phone 626-282-8481 for an appointment.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

OFFICAL

� e Chamber’s monthly Co� ee Talk was hosted by � e Poke Joint, 6 W. Main St., Alhambra, on Aug. 10. � e Poke Joint is focused on quality and customer service. � e poke bowls are not only colorful and tasty but healthy too. � ey resemble a sushi salad, and whether they are cooked or raw, the sta� at � e Poke Joint can easily make a delicious concoction. � e Co� ee Talk, which takes place from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. the second � ursday of each month, o� ers opportunities for members of the business community to increase their visibility and promote their businesses.

County votes to establish Blue Ribbon Commission on Public Safety

On a motion by Supervisors Kathryn Barger and Janice Hahn, the Board of Supervisors voted 3 – 0, with Supervisor Mark Ridley-� omas abstaining, to estab-lish a Blue Ribbon Commission on Public Safety to explore innovative solutions to criminal justice challenges resulting from statewide reforms.

“Working together, this vital com-mission will help us achieve our goal of delivering meaningful treatment programs as well as enhancing public safety,” said Supervisor Barger. “� is is not just about the tragedy of losing O� cer Boyer or Sgt. Owen, it’s also about the many young lives lost due to drug addiction who are not receiving the help they need and deserve.”

“� is is not a referendum on voter-ap-proved statewide criminal justice reforms,”

said Supervisor Hahn. “� is will be a con-versation about the mechanics of making the reforms we do have work better and improving outcomes for both formerly incarcerated individuals and public safety.”

� e motion builds on a previous mo-tion unanimously approved by the Board on Feb. 21, which was also authored by Supervisors Barger and Hahn. � e Feb-ruary motion requested a report on the murder of Whittier Police O� cer Keith Boyer by a “Post Released Supervised Person,” including a historical analysis of the gunman’s involvement with the state parole system, his probation supervision, and recommendations for policies and procedures to help identify risk factors and ensure the highest level of public safety.


Alhambra based EMCORE is a leader of Mixed-Signal Optics

EMCORE Corporation, headquartered in Alhambra, is a leading provider of advanced Mixed-Signal Optics products that provide the foundation for today’s high-speed communication network infrastructures and leading-edge defense systems. EMCORE pioneered linear � ber optic transmission technology, and today is a leader in optical components and com-plete end-to-end solutions for high-speed communications networks, enabling major systems and internet service providers to stay ahead of growing demand for ultra-high-speed internet, HDTV, streaming video, and other advanced communica-tions services.

EMCORE’s advanced optical technolo-gies serve many markets and applications including:

• Cable television.• Fiber-To-� e-Premise (FTTP)

networks.• Telecommunications and data centers.• Satellite and microwave

communications.• Wireless and Distributed

Antenna System (DAS) networks.• Aerospace and defense systems.EMCORE has a world-class

7,000-square-foot Indium Phosphide (InP) semiconductor wafer fabrication facility in Alhambra. � is provides EMCORE with fully vertically integrated manufacturing capability, as well as contract design,

foundry, and component packaging ser-vices. EMCORE’s operations in Alhambra; Warminster, Pennsylvania; and Beijing, China, are all ISO 9001 certi� ed.

EMCORE was originally founded in New Jersey in 1984 but moved its corpo-rate headquarters to Albuquerque, New Mexico, for several years where its former Solar Photovoltaics division was located. It has operated its � ber optics business segment in Alhambra since 2003, and it moved its headquarters to Alhambra in 2014 following the sale of its Albuquerque operations. EMCORE went public in 1997, and its stock is traded on the Nas-daq exchange under the ticker symbol or EMKR. � e company employs over 400 people worldwide with approximately 200 based here in Alhambra.

Being involved in the local community is important for EMCORE. � e company is active in employment and community events regularly including the First Annual Pomona Veterans Resource and Employ-ment Fair in July 2017, L.A. County's 16th Annual Diversity Employment Day Career Fair in September 2016, the American Red Cross Blood drive in May 2017, the Food Drive for Las Familias del Pueblo, and the Sparks of Love Toy Drive sponsored by the L.A. County Fire Department.

For more information on EMCORE, visit the company’s website atwww.emcore.com.

EMCORE production technician at work in clean room laboratory.

EMCORE’s Corporate Headquarters in Alhambra.

Thursday, Sept. 21

Hosted by AT&TSpeaker: Amir JohnsonArea Director-External Affairs

Working in today’s economy can be challenging. � at’s why using mobile technologies to remain connected anywhere, at any time, is important. AT&T provides small businesses with the tools they need – wireless, wired, mobile high-speed internet, mobile apps, and managed services. AT&T is committed to assisting small businesses grow through innovation, particularly in the use of mobile technologies. Technology continues to play a larger role in helping small businesses grow, while keeping revenue high and costs in check. It is important that technology be reliable and up to date, and AT&T is committed to providing clients with the cutting-edge technology they need to get the job done.Come learn more from AT&T on how to keep your business connected and agile in today’s business environment.� e Chamber’s Secrets for YOUR Success program is facilitated by Alhambra business leaders with a track record of success. � ey will share relevant business strategies that have helped them build pro� table businesses.� e cost of the program is free to Chamber members. � ere is a $15 charge for non-members. Lunch is included.To make reservations, or for more information about the Chamber’s Secrets for YOUR Success program, contact Irma Hernandez, Alhambra Chamber of Commerce, at 626-282-8481 or [email protected].

Noon to 1:30 p.m.Alhambra Chamber of Commerce board room104 S. First St.

“How to Grow your Small Business in a Digital World”

Amir Johnson

09/2017 CHAMBER NEWS AROUND ALHAMBRA 13A

A California Chamber of Commerce-opposed bill that allows organizations not a� liated with the employer to access an unde� ned and potentially unlimited scope of employer internal documents awaits action by the state Senate when legislators return from their summer break.

AB 978 (Limón; D-Goleta) also circumvents the rulemaking process now underway to provide employees access to their employer’s Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP).

In response to a public request, the California Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) Standards Board is moving to establish in regulation a process for employees to gain access to their employer’s IIPP.

� e CalChamber-led coalition opposing AB 978 proposes the bill be amended to re� ect in statute the regulatory action ordered by the Board to begin the rulemaking process. � e scope of the new rule is to identify the appropriate methods and representatives to obtain a copy of an employer’s IIPP.

� e coalition supports the Board’s decision to begin rulemaking on this important issue without waiting for legislation to develop a rule. � erefore, the coalition opposes AB 978 as drafted unless the bill is amended to re� ect the rulemaking that is currently mandated by the Board under its authority to protect worker safety and health in the workplace.

Reasons for Opposition� e coalition opposes AB 978 as drafted for these

reasons:• Preempts the regulatory process currently in

practice to provide a process for employees to access their employer’s IIPP.

• Allows unlimited organizations and individuals having no a� liation with the employer or employee (other than being designated as such) to access the employer’s internal documents.

• Keeps the identity of the employee making the request hidden from the employer.

• Leaves open the question of the scope of documents to be provided.

• Creates easy opportunity for outside organizations and individuals to harass employers and “� sh” for information in an unlimited manner.

• Creates burdens and unlimited costs on employers to comply.

• Circumvents established pathways for access to employer documents through legitimate means.

Purpose of IIPPAll employers are required by Cal/OSHA regulations

and the California Labor Code to establish, implement

and maintain an e� ective written IIPP.Implementation of the program requires employers

to provide information to employees at critical times about working safely through communication and training. Speci� c safety instructions and safety practices are not part of the IIPP.

Unlimited RepresentativesAB 978 allows not only an employee to obtain a

copy of the IIPP, but also any number of individuals and organizations una� liated with the employer or the employee to be designated to request and receive a copy of the IIPP.

Furthermore, employees are not limited to their authorized union representative for this purpose, nor are they limited to just one representative.

Scope of Request Too BroadUnder AB 978, a request for the IIPP also would

require the employer to provide “all required attachments,” a term that is not currently in statute or regulation, leaving it open to interpretation. It is the author’s intent for the term “attachments” to include all the employer’s internal records related to implementation of the program.

Currently, these records are available exclusively to either Cal/OSHA in an enforcement action or to plainti� s in a legal action. During Cal/OSHA enforcement actions, the records available are limited to the matter at hand so as to limit disruption to the workplace. When requested during legal proceedings, the records are limited in scope by the laws governing Cal/ OSHA investigations or litigation discovery laws. No such limiting provisions are included in AB 978.

It is concerning that an outside advocacy organization would be allowed to request and receive more employer internal operational documents and records where no violation or legal proceedings are involved than an attorney in legal proceedings, and more than Cal/OSHA is entitled to in an investigation of a safety violation.

Keeps identity hidden� e bill does not require the identity of the

employee to be disclosed to the employer. Although the language allows the employer to take reasonable steps to verify the identity of the employee or the representative, the requester isn’t required to respond, leaving the employer to wonder if in fact the individual making the request is a current employee.

� is provision leaves the door open to harassment of employers by multiple representatives making requests for documents for unnamed or nonexistent employees.

Costly burden on employers

Employers would be subject to an unlimited number of requests by an unlimited number of organizations for a potentially unending supply of documents. � e employer would be required to pull together all the documents in question, copy them, and return them to their proper storage for each request.

Most employers will contact an attorney before responding to determine the extent of documents subject to the request, which also has a cost, plus the costs of nuisance litigation that surely would follow many requests. Compliance costs would depend on the size of the company, the number of employees and the type of company.

For example, a construction company would have more records, such as weekly tailgate meetings, regular work site inspections, job hazard assessments and regular training documentation. � e coalition-proposed amendments seek to limit these costs.

To put this in perspective, a construction contractor employer that has 100 employees is likely to have at least 20 projects in a year, generating at least one tailgate and one inspection per week per job plus records kept for its subcontractors on each project, plus subcontractors on a construction site maintaining and providing the same records. � e volume of this collection consisting of just tailgate meetings and inspection records would be around 61,200 documents - not including individual training records for each employee, job site communications, enforcement or discipline records or other potential “attachments” to the IIPP. One can surmise the cost of assembling and producing only 12 months of such a volume of documents would be an enormous cost to an employer.

� e cost of ful� lling just one request for the IIPP and attachments (using Cal/OSHA’s charge of $0.19 per black-and-white copy that assumes labor costs included) would be $11,628. � is estimate is for one request and assumes each document is just one page; this bill does not limit the number of requests. Multiple requests will result in skyrocketing costs to employers.

Action Needed� e Cal/OSHA Standards Board is the appropriate

entity to establish a safety rule to encompass the requirements of providing employees access to their employer’s IIPP. � e rulemaking process currently in practice should be allowed to continue with the result of a rule in the California Code of Regulations.

AB 978 is awaiting a vote by the Senate when legislators return from summer recess. � e CalChamber is asking members to contact their senators and urge them to oppose AB 978.

Alhambra Chamber Business Update –CalChamber � ghting unlimited access

to employer documents

U.S. Labor Dept. seeks input on federal overtime exemptions

� e U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced on July 25 that it will publish a Request for Information (RFI) relating to the federal overtime rule, which de� nes who is exempt from minimum wage and overtime requirements under the Fair Labor and Standards Act (FLSA). In 2016, the Obama administration issued an overtime rule that would have set a new federal salary threshold that must be met before an executive, professional or administrative employee can be exempt

from overtime. Employers challenged in federal court the new salary threshold of $47,476 a year ($913 a week), which was more than double the existing federal salary test and also higher than California’s minimum salary test. � is rule was set to go into e� ect in December of last year. However, a federal judge placed the rule on hold and the Trump administration indicated that it would look into the overtime rule.

Now, the DOL has issued an RFI to gather more public

input on the overtime rule and to aid the department in formulating a proposal to revise these rules.

� e RFI also seeks information on how the 2016 rule announcement a� ected employers. � e 60-day comment period for all issues raised in the RFI ends on Sept. 25. Instructions for submitting comments are available at www.regulations.gov. � e DOL is encouraging electronic submission of comments. Comments should reference the Regulatory Information Number (RIN) 1235-AA20.


MOON FESTIVAL From Page 1Athe legendary Chang’e dance character and stilt walkers.

A passport contest, “Travel Down Main Street,” is designed to attract people to visit Downtown to taste gourmet fusion foods from restaurants representing di� erent regions of the world and to shop at interesting and unique stores all while collecting stamps

for the contest to win fabulous prizes, including Delta Air Lines round trip tickets to Asia and a hotel stay at � e Cosmopolitan Vegas.

� e event is hosted by the City of Alhambra, the Alhambra Chamber of Commerce, and the Downtown Alhambra Business Association.

Chamber’s “Play Fore the Kids” Golf Tournamentinvites golfers, friends, businesses to Alhambra Golf Course Oct. 19

Join more than 100 Alhambra business and community leaders for a day of golf and socializing on � ursday, Oct. 19, at Alhambra’s own Alhambra Golf Course, 630 S. Almansor.

Proceeds from the tournament will help fund the Chamber’s annual scholarship program supporting graduating seniors at Alhambra’s high schools.

Players and sponsors participate in two � ights of golf — the coveted Alhambra Hospital and Evike.Com “Corporate Cup” team trophy and the “Open” � ight of golfers. � e tournament will again feature a hole-in-one opportunity sponsored by Bob Wondries Ford, as well as longest drive and closest-to-the -pin awards, and other surprise fun. Begin the day with “Golf Tips with a Pro” sponsored by Al’s Towing. Tournament entry at $145 is all-inclusive and includes cart and green fees, range balls, player gifts, lunch, snacks, and complimentary beverages on the course, and a celebratory awards banquet at the conclusion of play.

Corporate sponsor foursomes will be priced at $800 and include a golf foursome, event signage, and special promotional recognition in all advertising and publicity. For the non-golfers wishing to support the Chamber’s popular scholarship, individuals and businesses can purchase individual tee or green signs priced at only $150 each.

� e tournament “Co-Title Sponsors” are Alhambra Hospital and Evike.com. Additional sponsors include Goudy Honda, Sierra Acura of Alhambra, Volkswagen of Alhambra, and Republic Services.

Further information and tournament entry forms are available at the Alhambra Golf Shop and the Alhambra Chamber of Commerce o� ce, 104 S. First St.

For more information, please phone 626-282-8481, or e-mail [email protected].

� e Chamber o� ers a Happy Hour once a month where business people can get together to exchange ideas and make new contacts. � e August mixer was hosted by Alondra Hot Wings, 515 W. Main St., Alhambra. Alondra Hot Wings handcrafts its menu items and believes that for food to really stand out, it must be made fresh. From left are Nickie Chan, Chamber ambassador; Salvador Ramirez, Republic Services; and Steven Chung, tax attorney.



Our Times Café, 301 W. Main St., Alhambra, had a Ribbon Cutting on Aug. 23. Our Times Café serves quality milk teas, and juices are freshly squeezed. Teas are brewed daily. � e cafe also serves Taiwanese shakes and meals. From left are Frank Chen, former Alhambra Chamber president; Christian Daly, asst. � eld deputy for Supervisor Kathryn Barger; Yongxu Wang; Shaoxiong “Kevin” Zhang, Our Times Café owner; Ariel Xiao, Our Times Café owner; Nicole Wu; Nickie Chan, Alhambra Chamber ambassador; Jewelyn Co, Alhambra Chamber ambassador; and Sharon Gibbs, Alhambra Chamber executive director.

Governor signs legislation dealing with dismissal of teachers charged with sexual o� enses

Gov. Brown signed Assembly Bill (AB) 872, authored by Assemblymember Ed Chau (D-Monterey Park), which updates the list of sex o� enses that require manda-tory suspension of a teaching credential by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).

“Under current law, only certain sex o� enses require an automatic suspension

of credentials, which can lead to situations where a person charged with a sexual of-fense can remain in the classroom, further exacerbating the potential danger to stu-dents,” said Mr. Chau. “� is bill updates the list of sex o� enses that requires the CTC to suspend a person’s credential.”

Education Code section 44010 speci� es what constitutes a sex o� ense, including

the licensing and disciplinary work of the CTC. � is bill will update current law to include a comprehensive list of o� enses, such as aggravated sexual assault of a child, harmful matter sent with intent to seduce a minor, and arranging a meeting with a minor for lewd or lascivious behavior.

“AB 872 provides the CTC with the necessary tools to protect students by

removing a teacher from the classroom who is charged with a sex o� ense pend-ing the outcome of their case,” said Mr. Chau.

� e 49th Assembly District comprises Alhambra, Arcadia, El Monte, Monterey Park, Rosemead, San Gabriel, San Marino, Temple City, and portions of Montebello and South El Monte.

WELCOME OURNew CHAMBER MEMBERS!

Amtech Elevator3041 Roswell St.Los Angeles, CA 90065323-632-4588amtechelevator.comAmtech Elevator Services is a group of independent elevator companies operating in Southern California and Houston, Texas, that o� ers quality maintenance, repair, and modernization services for all types of vertical transportation systems regardless of the original manufacturer.

Beachbliss Swimwear & Apparel143 W. Main St.Alhambra, CA 91801800-695-1221beachbliss.comBeachbliss o� ers the latest styles of women's swimwear, clothing, and accessories.

Little Sunshine Preschool2401 W. Valley Blvd.Alhambra, CA 91803626-741-5100goalereducation.comGoaler Education believes education must be tailored to every child’s needs.

Nonpro� t Solutions LLCP.O. Box 32576Los Angeles, CA 90032323-505-7207Nonpro� tnps.comStarting a nonpro� t organization should be as stress free as possible so the focus is on the mission. Nonpro� t Solutions will guide clients in navigating through the complexities of it all. All questions will be answered.

San Gabriel Valley Music � eatre320 S. Mission DriveSan Gabriel, CA 91776626-272-2460sgvmusictheatre.orgSan Gabriel Valley Music � eatre is a non-pro� t arts organization, whose mission is to provide musical theatre to the San Gabriel Valley Community in an environment reinforcing cultural enrichment and performing opportunities for national, regional, and local talent.

09/2017 COMMUNITY NEWS AROUND ALHAMBRA 17A

� e Cal State LA peer advocate program provides mentoring, outreach services, and workshops geared toward students’ academic success. (Photo credit: J. Emilio Flores/Cal State LA)

Cal State LA receives national grant to drive student success

Recognizing the valuable but often overlooked role that community organi-zations play in partnering with universities to improve student success, the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities and Coalition of Urban Serving Universities recently announced a grant for California State University, Los Angeles, to scale-up its partnership with East Los Angeles Col-lege (ELAC).

� e $50,000 grant to Cal State LA is one of 12 awarded to public institutions across the country to advance universi-ty-community partnerships as a means to boost student success. � e awards, known as Collaborative Opportunity Grants, support innovative approaches that link student success with an institution’s com-munity engagement. � e grant is support-ed with funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

� rough the funding, Cal State LA will create a peer advocate program to support the timely graduation of transfer students from ELAC. � e program will use a non-traditional, student-centric approach, in which the concepts of kinship and crit-ical consciousness are central, to identify practices that will foster greater success for transfer students.

“I believe that a sense of kinship — a feeling that allows students to believe that they belong at Cal State LA — is important for educational justice and it is at the heart of how our program will engage East Los Angeles Community College students to be well prepared and ready to take on their higher educational goals,” said Cal State LA Professor Bianca L. Guzman, who will serve as director for the peer advocate program at Cal State LA.

Other Cal State LA faculty members involved with the program include faculty advisor Celina Benavides, faculty coordi-nator Claudia Kouyoumdjian, and peer advocate trainer Kortney Hernandez. � e team also includes several undergraduate and graduate students who serve as peer advocates and research assistants.

� e peer advocates will be trained to conduct interviews with groups of students from ELAC in order to provide mentoring, outreach services, and workshops geared toward students’ academic success. � ese groups will include ELAC students who applied to Cal State LA and were admitted and enrolled, ELAC students who were admitted and not enrolled, ELAC students who were denied admission, and ELAC students who had incomplete applications.

Grant will fund expansion of Cal State LA’s partnership with East Los Angeles College through the GO East LA initiative

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Emmaus School teacher celebrates 60 years in the teaching ministry

Emmaus Lutheran School teacher Maralyn Malucky is celebrating 60 years in the teaching ministry of the Lutheran Church this year.

In 1957, she was a “70 hour wonder” freshly minted teacher from Concordia College in Nebraska. She did practice teaching in Vacation Bible School and was called to teach � rst grade at First Lutheran Church in Burbank. A few years later she was called to Emmaus Lutheran School in Alhambra, where at di� erent times she taught second through � fth grades. Mrs. Malucky went on to get her Bachelor of Science in elementary education and history plus a minor in religion. She got her California Teaching Credential and a masters degree in computer education.

Several years ago Mrs. Malucky took on the role of librarian. � e library posi-tion included teaching computers to the students as well as building the library from four bare walls to what it is today — an incredible resource to the school.

All books are color coded for reading level. A third-grader who can read at sixth-

grade level might not have the maturity to handle the higher level subject matter, so Mrs. Malucky helps determine this. Every grade comes into the library once a week. Preschool 4, kindergarten, and � rst and second grades are read to during part of their library time. All students are tested quarterly to determine their reading level.

� e library is self-funded through the Scholastic Book Fair as well as a competitive coin drive with one- third of the money raised dedicated to purchasing books for charity literacy programs out-side the school. Parents, grandparents, and members of the church pitch in to help make it a yearly success. But the real success comes from the dedication of Mrs. Malucky, who as a child could not read (she thinks she was dyslexic) but now is never without a book and brings her love of the Lord and reading to generations of children.

For more information about the school, contact Principal Kit Hittinger at 626-289-3664, or visit the website at www.emmausalhambra.org.

Students investigate new books in the Emmaus School Library on Back to School night. From left, top row: Samuel and Sophia Jones and librarian Maralyn Malucky. Second row: Colin Lonneman, Kayley � ai, Harley Bae, and Hanna Sanchez. Bottom row: Isla Maples and Lauren Tang.

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Alhambra Fire Department to host 2017 Open House, Pancake Breakfast

In honor of “National Fire Prevention Week,” the Alhambra Fire Department will host a bene� t Open House and Pancake Breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct.14. � e event will take place at Alham-bra Fire Station 71, 301 N. First St.

National Fire Prevention Week*, which occurs during the second week of October of each year, is designated to increase awareness of � re safety concerns and prevention, based on � re statistics and concerns during the previous year. � is year’s theme, “Every Second Counts: Plan 2 Ways Out!” stresses the importance of making sure that every person has two ways out of a sleeping room: the main door to the sleeping room and a readily accessible window or door that leads to the exterior of the building. A plan to escape should be made and practiced twice a year. Children should be taught how to escape in order to ensure they can get out if an adult cannot help them. For more information, please visit http://www.nfpa.org/fpw.

Alhambra Fire� ghters will cook and serve breakfast for all those attending. � e open house will include � re safety informa-tion handouts, CERT Program and sign-up information, � re station tours, and � re department rescue vehicle and equipment demonstrations.

Kids attending the breakfast will have an opportunity to meet and take pictures

with Sparky the Fire Dog and take a tour of the Department’s “Fire Safety House,” wherein they can practice calling 9-1-1 and escaping through a bedroom door or a window. A home hazard hunt is also conducted in the House, encouraging kids and adults to “test their smoke alarms” and to be their own junior � re safety inspector at home.

� e breakfast and all events at the open house are free of charge. Donations will be accepted and will go toward the “Alhambra Emergency First Responders Fund.” � e fund is used by police and � re personnel to provide temporary aid to individuals and families whom they encounter who are in need. Assistance with food, clothing, tem-porary lodging, and other basic necessities is provided, while county, state, and federal programs are accessed.

*National Fire Prevention Week was established to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire, the tragic 1871 con� agra-tion that killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures, and burned more than 2,000 acres. � e � re began on Oct. 8 but did most of its damage on Oct. 9. Source: "About Fire Prevention Week." <http://www.nfpa.org/public-educa-tion/campaigns/� re-prevention-week/about-� re-prevention-week>.

Alhambra Fire� ghters will cook and serve breakfast for everyone attending the Alhambra Fire Department’s Open House and Pancake Breakfast on Oct. 14. Fire Captain Michael Brown, left, and Fire Captain Andrew Messore serve up pancakes at last year’s Open House.

Payke Gymnast Matthew Randolph made it to the Junior Olympics each year in high school, placing � rst in parallel bar in 2015 and � rst in high bar in 2016. He quali� ed for the Junior Elite program in his junior year.

Payke Gymanstics gymnast Matthew Randolph earns spot to compete at U.S. National Championships

Matthew Randolph, a level 10 gymnast at Payke Gymnastics, Alhambra, recently qual-i� ed as an elite gymnast and then attended a quali� cation camp at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. He secured a spot to compete at U.S. National Championships in August in Anaheim. Past national champions go on to represent the USA in men’s gymnastics at the Olympics. He is the � rst one from Payke to be able to qualify and compete at these championships.

Matthew started gymnastics at Tiny Tots in Montrose and joined Payke Gymnastics in Alhambra near the end of his kindergarten year. He played AYSO soccer and Foothill Hoops basketball for about two years, but when the sports started to con� ict with gymnastics, Matthew chose gymnastics.

Practice at Payke started at six hours per week and gradually increased to 18 hours per week during the school year. For many summers, the hours were 27 hours per week.

Matthew participated in the Future Stars program and made the National Junior De-velopment team at age 10 along with placing � rst in pommel at the qualifying competi-tion. He made it to the Junior Olympics each year in high school, placing � rst in parallel bar in 2015 and � rst in high bar in 2016. He quali� ed for the Junior Elite program in his junior year.

� is summer has been busy for Matthew. In addition to training at Payke, he has trained at three college campuses. He also was invited, along with about 20 Region 1 (California, Hawaii, Nevada, and Arizona) Select Team, to train at the Olympic Training Center in Tata, Hungary. He competed in July at the U.S. Olympic Training Center during National Quali� ers and secured a spot at the P&G Gymnastics Champion-ships in Anaheim.

Academics is a priority for Matthew, in particular, math. He completed all the math

classes he could at La Canada High School, including AP statistics and AP calculus B/C, and loves math so much that he has taken online courses in probability and number theory. He has taken four years of Mandarin, including one year at Pasadena City College, and completed six AP courses. Starting his senior year, he plans to take AP courses in physics and computer science and more math at a community college.

Matthew is hoping to compete in gym-nastics and to study math, computer science, or engineering in college.

How to Sell High: Avoid these � ree Mistakes When Selling Your Home

Alhambra - When you decide to sell your home, setting your asking price is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. Depending on how a buyer is made aware of your home, price is often the � rst thing he or she sees, and many homes are discarded by prospective buyers as not being in the appropriate price range before they're even given a chance of showing.

Your asking price is often your home's "� rst impression", and if you want to realize the most money you can for your home, it's imperative that you make a good � rst impression.

� is is not as easy as it sounds, and pricing strategy should not be taken lightly. Pricing too high can be as costly to a homeseller as pricing too low. Taking a look at what homes in your neighborhood have sold for is only a small part of the pro-cess, and on its own is not nearly enough

to help you make the best decision. A recently study, which compiles 10 years of industry research, has resulted in a new special report entitled "Homesellers: How to Get the Price You Want (and Need)". � is report will help you understand pric-ing strategy from three di� erent angles. When taken together, this information will help you price your home to not only sell, but sell for the price you want.

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Alhambra High School Class of 1997 to present 20th reunion

Alhambra High School’s class of 1997 will present its 20th high school reunion from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Nov. 11, at Craft Hill (crafthill.com), 424 Fair Oaks Ave., South Pasadena.

Tickets are $40 through Aug. 31 and $45 Sept. 1 through Oct. 25.

Send payment via Paypal to Paypal.me/yvonneballesteros or [email protected].

Dan Larson, baseball’s CIF Player of the Year in 1972 at Alhambra High, will be the featured guest speaker at the Moors’ Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Sunday, Oct. 22. Mr. Larson, who also made � rst-team All CIF in football his senior year, pitched in all or part of seven major league seasons.

Former Moor great Dan Larson featured speaker at Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Dan Larson, one of the greatest athletes in Alhambra High history who went on to pitch in the major leagues, will be the fea-tured speaker at the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Sunday, Oct. 22, at Almansor Court Restaurant, 700 S. Almansor St. Registration and social hour will go from 11 a.m. to noon, with lunch served at noon, followed by the induction of 12 athletes and coaches and two team awards

Mr. Larson, a 6’0”, 180-pounder, earned � rst-team All-CIF honors in both football and baseball during his playing days at Alhambra, and in 1972, his senior year, he was selected as the CIF Player of the Year in baseball. Mr. Larson was also the Paci� c League Player of the Year in both his junior and senior seasons, compiling a 25-4 record during that time, with an ERA under 1. He also received � rst-team All-CIF honors in football in 1971 as a quarterback after throwing for nearly 1,500 yards in leading the Moors to a 7-2 record.

In baseball, Mr. Larson chose pro ball over USC when the St. Louis Cardinals tabbed him as their � rst-round pick in the 1972 draft. He went on to pitch in all or part of seven seasons in the major leagues with Houston, Philadelphia, and the Chi-cago Cubs.

His best season as a pro was, ironically, his rookie year when Houston recalled Mr. Larson in mid-July 1976, just days after his 22nd birthday. Mr. Larson nearly missed a shutout in his � rst start, beating Montreal, 8-1. It was the � rst of � ve com-plete games he would record, and, despite a lack of o� ensive support in several of his starts, Mr. Larson still managed to go 5-8, with an ERA of 3.02. He retired from the game in 1984 at just 31 years of age and became a corrections o� cer in Paso Robles, California.

Mr. Larson was especially dominating during his minor-league career, throwing

70 complete games and shutting out his opponent 11 times. Mr. Larson, who has lived in Paso Robles since 1983, recently celebrated his 39th wedding anniversary with wife Janet on Oct. 7. � e couple has three grown sons.

� e 2017 HOF inductees are Jon Arani-ta, class of 1979 (bodybuilding); football coach Dick Beam*; Mike Bruno, 1970 (baseball); Royce Bybee, 1974 (football); baseball coach Emmett Menasco*; Mike Meyer, 1978 (baseball); Vanessa Huey Oya-ma, 1985 (tennis); Cli� Shum, 1992 (water polo); Pamela Huey Smith, 1981 (tennis); Steve Spencer, 1972 (football); Glenn V.

� ompson*, 1947 (baseball); and Dennis Tuckosh, (1965), track.

� e 1955 AHS varsity football team, which posted a record of 11-1-1, and the 2001-02 wrestling team, which won the CIF dual-meet championship, also will be

inducted.In addition, Corky Conzonire, former

president of the Tournament of Roses; Dave Jacobs, former general manager of the Rose Bowl; and Bob Mieszerski, horse racing writer and Public Relations director at Los Alamitos Racetrack, will receive “Distinguished Alumni” certi� cates.

“We came close to selling out the last two events,” said Alhambra Athletic Alumni Foundation President John Venti,” so people should order tickets as soon as possible.

“Dan Larson was one of the greatest high school athletes I ever saw,” said Mr. Venti, who is also an HOF inductee after earning All-CIF honors in baseball in 1959. “And he might have been the best high school pitcher I’ve ever seen play … a lot of his high school teammates will be coming to see him speak.

“We have a terri� c group of inductees, along with the new Distinguished Alumni recognition. It should be a fantastic day for everyone involved.”

Lonnie Teper, former sports editor of the daily Post-Advocate, will return as the Master of Ceremonies after hosting the event the past two ceremonies.

Tickets cost $45 per person and can be obtained by sending a check, payable to AAAF, to P.O. Box 6133, Alhambra 91802.

For more information, contact Joanne Ward at 909-957-3826, or e-mail her at [email protected].

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Alhambra Pumpkin Run

5K & 1K8 a.m.to 2 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 22Main Street and Second Street — Downtown

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San Gabriel Mission to host 246th Fiesta de San Gabriel Sept. 1 through Sept. 3

Fiesta crowd prepares to participate in the historic Los Pobladores Walk to Los Angeles.

San Gabriel Mission Church and Schools will host their 246th Annual Fiesta celebration over Labor Day weekend from Sept. 1 through Sept. 3. � e three-day event, on the grounds of the historic Mission, will feature an International Food Court with a wide selection of cultural foods, live entertainment, children’s rides, and a Beer-Wine-Margarita Garden. At Mission High School, the Teen Zone will return again with electrifying music and a really cool vibe.

� e Fiesta will kick o� at 5:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1, with the Proclamation of Fiesta Days in San Gabriel and an inaugural “Blessing of the Grounds.” Live bands, dance groups, and mariachis will perform each evening on the Fiesta Stage. Two weeks before Fiesta, on Saturday, Aug. 19, the Fiesta committee will host the 5th Annual Blessing of � e Car on the Mission Elementary and Mission High School playgrounds. Cars, vans, trucks, and motorcycles can be entered and displayed, and the show begins with entries arriving at 6 a.m. and � nishes with awards at 2 p.m. � e show will have entertainment, food, vendors, and giveaways.

� e week before Fiesta, on Saturday, Aug. 26, beginning at 5 p.m., the Fiesta will have a Procession of the Ancestors, Blessing Mass, and the Coronation of its Royal Court. A reception at the Mission Museum will take place at 6:30 p.m. to celebrate the new Court and the opening of Fiesta Week in San Gabriel.

New for 2017 is a special Grand Prize Drawing: � rst prize is a 2017 Nissan Versa or $10,000; second prize is $2,000; third

prize is $1,000; fourth prize is $500. Tickets are $5 each; a book of 10 tickets is $50. � e drawing will take place on the main Fiesta Stage at 11:45 p.m. Sunday. Winners need not be present. Tickets can also be purchased now at the Mission o� ce until sold out.

Pre-sale, discount-priced ride tickets are available at the Mission O� ce, 428 S. Mission Drive, San Gabriel 91776. Pre-sale scrip tickets, which are used for food, bever-ages, and games, will also be sold so visitors can avoid the ticket booth lines during the weekend. Sponsorship promotional booths and advertising banners are still available. Contact the o� ce at 626-457-3035 for more information.

� e event, host to more than 25,000 visitors coming from all over Southern California, is the Mission’s main fundraiser, with proceeds directed toward parish, elementary, and high school needs. Lead event sponsors include Northgate Gonzalez Markets, DC Engineering Group, Pierce Brothers Mortuary, Cabot & Sons Mortu-ary, Anheuser Busch, Athens Services, and the Pasadena Star News.

� e Fiesta is located in the historic Mission District at 427 S. Junipero Serra Drive, San Gabriel 91776. Admission and parking are free. Friday, Sept. 1, 5:45 p.m. to midnight; Saturday, Sept. 2, 9 a.m. to midnight; Sunday, Sept. 3, noon to mid-night. Event details are subject to change.

For more information, reservations, tickets, and schedules, contact the Mission o� ce at 626-457-3035, or visit www.SanGabrielMissionFiesta.org for more information. Like “San Gabriel Mission Fiesta” on Facebook. Follow on Twitter.

Community Services Director to speak at Historical Society meeting

Alhambra’s Community Services Di-rector Chris Paulson will be the featured speaker at the Alhambra Historical Society meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, at the Masonic Center, 9 W. Woodward Ave.

� e title of his talk is “� e State of the City of Alhambra’s Community Services Department,” during which he will update information on improvement projects taking place at the parks, give an overview of senior services and programs available at the Joslyn Center, and discuss the latest in leisure and recreation classes and programs. He will also talk about the year’s special events.

Mr. Paulson is an Alhambra native and became interested in city government and community service, volunteering for several years to help decorate Alhambra’s � oat in the Tournament of Roses Parade.

He was also a member of the Youth Com-mission. He has a bachelor’s degree from Boston University and a master’s in public policy from Pepperdine. Mr. Paulson has worked for the City of Alhambra since 2009, serving as administrative analyst in the City Manager’s o� ce; assistant to the City Manager; director of Administrative Services; and now Community Services director.

Please join the Historical Society for this interesting talk, view items on display from Alhambra’s past, and enjoy refresh-ments during Meet and Greet beginning at 7 p.m. � e meeting and program will begin at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free.

For more information about this meeting or the Alhambra Historical Society and the Museum, please phone 626-300-8845.

Asian American Economic Development Enterprises presented its 6th Annual Job and Career Fair on Aug. 25. � e fair featured 87 employers.


Vidorra celebrates 1-year anniversary in style

Actress model Jes Meza, left, interviews Vidorra owner Liza Rodriguez, center, and Amare Magazine and Gorgeous Goddess founder George Rojas during Facebook live session. (Photography by Anthony Lopez.)

Makeup artist Stephanie Stewart, left, discusses beauty trends on Nat Romo, who is also modeling one of Vidorra’s latest summer arrivals. (Photography by Anthony Lopez.)

On July 29, Vidorra women’s boutique celebrated its � rst year of operation in style, complete with complimentary champagne, lite bites, special o� ers, and exciting pop up guests Amare Magazine and Gorgeous Goddess Jewelry.

� e event kicked o� with a fun Face-book live session at 1p.m., which was streamed on Vidorra’s Facebook page. Actress and model Jes Meza hosted the live session, which included Q&A with Vidorra owner Liza Rodriguez and Amare Magazine and Gorgeous Goddess Jewelry (GG) founder George Rojas. Both spoke on what motivated them to start their businesses.

Inspired by her mother’s amazing closet, and after years of working in the apparel industry for other brands such as Lucky Brand, BCBG, and Joe’s Jeans, Ms. Rodriguez decided to � nally branch out on her own and launch her brick and mortar store in the summer of 2016. Since then, Vidorra has established itself as a major style destination in the City of Alhambra.

Ms. Rodriguez has been involved with promoting her community and was re-cently named president of the Downtown Alhambra Association. “I feel proud to have brought Vidorra to my hometown of Alhambra,” said Ms. Rodriguez. “I hope our customers continue to embrace our philosophy of living the good life via shopping our store’s great pieces! I love

connecting with clients and providing them an elevated shopping experience.”

Mr. Rojas, who � rst started with Gorgeous Goddess, parlayed his successful jewelry line into his next achievement with Amare. � e quarterly lifestyle magazine, which also recently celebrated its one-year anniversary, features articles on celebrities, fashion, events, health, beauty, and char-ities. “Amare is about love and empower-ment,” said Mr. Rojas. “Everything we do, we do with love. And with every woman there’s a goddess.”

� e Facebook live Q&A was followed by hair, makeup, and style demos that featured the latest summer fashions and looks. Hairstylist Audrey B., makeup artist Stephanie Stewart, and stylist Ruben Her-nandez discussed all the summer trends. Models included style in� uencer and blog-ger Nat Romo, health and wellness guru Melissa Parra, and “it girl” of Alhambra Nicole Lara.

� e anniversary celebration continued the rest of the day with the added treat of Jes Meza signing autographs of her cover issue for Amare Magazine, which fans and shoppers enjoyed.

See posted photos, and watch the live segment on Vidorra’s Facebook page.

Vidorra is located at 100 E. Main St. Follow Vidorra on Instagram, Face-book and Twitter pages @shopvidorra (#ShopVidorra).


Get out to national parks: 2 more chances this year for fee-free entrance

Last year’s U.S. National Park Service centennial created huge interest among Alhambra residents in visiting a national park, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California’s Alhambra branch. � at interest continues this year, and there are still a couple more chances in 2017 for travelers to explore any na-tional park without paying an entrance fee: on Sept. 30, National Public Lands Day, and during Veterans Day weekend, Nov. 11 and Nov. 12.

� e Auto Club branch at 401 E. Main St. has a variety of services enabling park visitors of all ages to enjoy their trips and return home with a renewed appreciation for America’s natural wonders:

National parks “mini map” for kids� is Auto Club map of the U.S. dis-

plays all 57 national parks in the 50 states and provides facts, educational games, and road trip activities to keep youngsters busy on the drive. It’s available free to Auto Club members and costs $1.95 for non-members.

Paper maps and AAA TourBooksPaper maps are great planning tools

for vacations of all types, and they don’t need battery power or cell phone service to work in remote areas. AAA maps are free to members and available for non-member purchase at Auto Club branches. Maps cover all regions of the U.S. in addition to separate guides/maps for Death Valley, Kings Canyon/Sequoia, and Yosemite national parks.

AAA TourBooks are a complete do-it-yourself guide for national park trip plan-ners, listing nearby AAA Diamond-rated lodgings and restaurants, local attractions, AAA discounts, and points of interest. AAA TourBooks are a member bene� t, cover every U.S. state, and are available at AAA branches.

Custom travel planningVisit the Alhambra Auto Club branch

and let the experts plan a trip at no cost, excluding airline ticket processing fees for some transactions. � e sta� can assist with hotel and activity reservations for

those planning a self-guided vacation, and guided tours are also available for select dates. Some of the most popular national park guided vacations available for book-ing at Auto Club branches include:

• National Parks of America tour o� ered by AAA Member Choice Vaca-tions: � is 12-day trip covers � ve national parks — Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce Canyon, Yellowstone, and Grand Teton — plus other famous points of interest in Arizona, Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, and South Dakota.

• Western Discoverer by Trafalgar Tours — Grand Canyon and Yosemite national parks are included in this two-week tour of California, Nevada, and Arizona.

• Wonders of the American West by Insight Vacations —Visit seven national parks in 10 days in Arizona, Colorado, and Utah, along with trips to Las Vegas and Lake Powell.

For those planning trips for next spring and summer, numerous cruise lines also o� er trips highlighting the sensational views and majesty of Glacier Bay and Denali national parks in Alaska.

One of the most popular self-driving vacations booked at the Auto Club’s Al-hambra branch is the “Rails to the Rim” trip on Grand Canyon Railway, which whisks you on vintage train cars from accommodations in Williams, Arizona, to Grand Canyon Village to experience the world-famous natural phenomenon.

AAA mobile app� e free AAA mobile app available for

iOS and Android can be used by both members and non-members, except for member-only roadside assistance and discounts. It provides maps, turn-by-turn directions, AAA TourBook information about destinations, � ight/hotel/car rental reservations, nearby current gas prices, parking lot information and prices for major cities, and nearby AAA branches, AAA discount locations, and Approved Auto Repair facilities. More information is available at AAA.com/mobile.

Road closures during Pumpkin Run

On Oct. 21, from 7 p.m. to Oct. 22 at midnight, all of the streets within the race zone will be closed to tra� c. � e follow-ing streets will be closed during the race:

• Main Street: Atlantic Boulevard to Vega Street (no cross tra� c will be permitted).

• Gar� eld Avenue: Main Street to Woodward Avenue.

• El Molino Sreet: Main Street to Granada Avenue.

• Granada Avenue: El Molino Street to Main Street.

Overnight parking restrictions will be relaxed from Oct. 21 through Oct. 22 from Granada to El Molino and from Main to Commonwealth.

If vehicle access is required during this time, please arrange to park on an adja-cent, una� ected street.

For more information, please contact Public Works at

626-570-5067, or view the map and information on the City’s website at www.cityofalhambra.org or www.facebook/AlhambraPumpkinRun.



Ramona Convent prepares young women for life

A culture of academic excellence; bold, responsible leadership development; supportive sisterhood and spiritual depth ensures that every student at Ramona receives a life-a� rming education.

Ramona’s young women experience a rigorous academic program that builds con� dence through intellectual challenge. Starting this year, students will have the opportunity to build their own research projects through the AP Capstone course sequence, an innovative program that encourages students to develop skills for college and life — research, collaboration, and communication. Ramona is one of only three Catholic high schools in the L.A. area selected by the College Board to implement AP Capstone.

� e school’s Maker Space features 3-D print and Arduino computer sta-tions, build, paper crafting, fabric, and programming stations to inspire students to imagine, design, create, and innovate.

Ramona is a welcoming Catholic col-lege-prep high school for girls in grades nine through 12. Ramona graduates face the future with an extraordinary educa-tion, a global vision fueled by Catholic values, an independent spirit, con� dent leadership skills, the support of their Ra-mona sisters, and the strength of a legacy of more than 128 years of excellence.

Ramona Convent Secondary School is located at 1701 W. Ramona Road, Alhambra 91803. For more information, phone 626-282-4151, or visit www.ramonaconvent.org.

Ramona Convent students experience a rigorous academic program that builds con� dence through intellectual challenge.Local fi lmmaker to

debut Head over Feels web series Sept. 28

Local � lmmaker Stephen Scott Day has been making � lms in and around his home-town of Alhambra for more than 20 years. He wants to place the San Gabriel Valley in cinema’s history books, as � lmmakers before him have done with their hometowns, with his new project Head over Feels, a web series about broken romances in the San Gabriel Valley.

Head over Feels is an anthology series centered around the lives of people looking for romantic love but who seem to � nd only revelations about themselves. It is a show about broken, misguided, and � eeting love. It is a show about being single.

� e lead roles in every episode are cast to represent the Latin American and Asian American communities around Alhambra.

“Representation in � lm and television is something that is still not being taken seriously enough in American culture,” said Mr. Day. “Whitewashing is still way too commonplace. My aspirations are to give a platform to the underrepresented in any way I possibly can.”

Head over Feels premieres at 7:30 p.m. � ursday, Sept. 28, at 6363 Sunset Blvd, Hollywood.

Tickets are on sale now at Eventbrite.com. More information is at goo.gl/quMs6o.

Filmmaker Stephen Scott Day will present his newest project Head over Feels, a web series about broken romances in the San Gabriel Valley, on � ursday, Sept. 28.

Former City Councilmember Steve Placido, D.D.S., right, and his brother, Michael, along with a a group of several others, hiked Mt. Whitney on Aug. 21 to observe the solar eclipse. “We began the 11-mile Mt. Whitney Trail at 1 a.m. Monday, Aug. 21, to summit at 10 a.m. in time to watch the solar eclipse,” said Dr. Placido. “Mt. Whitney is the most climbed mountain in the United States and only one in three hikers succeeds in reaching the summit. After an ascent of more than 6,000 feet and a 22-mile round trip adventure, we had completed reaching the highest point in the contiguous United States. Mt. Whitney, at 14,505 feet, is only 76 miles from America’s lowest point in Death Valley at 282 feet below sea level.”

Sept. 5 – TuesdayPlanning Commission7 p.m., City Hall, council chambers 111 S. First St.

Sept. 7 – ThursdayParks and Recreation Commission7 p.m., Joslyn Center, Story Park 210 N. Chapel Ave.

Sept. 11 – MondayAlhambra City Council, 7 p.m. City Hall, 111 S. First St.

Sept. 12 – Tuesday• Library Board of Trustees 6 p.m., library boardroom, 101 S. First St.• Youth Commission 6 p.m., library boardroom, 101 S. First St.• Design Review Board 7:30 p.m., City Hall, conference room 111 S. First St.

Sept. 12 – Oct. 1Moon Festival on MainDowntown Alhambra

Sept. 13 – WednesdayTransportation Committee7 p.m., City Hall, conference room 111 S. First St.

Sept. 14 – ThursdayCoff ee TalkChamber business networking event8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.Hosted by Denny’s Restaurant369 W. Main St., Alhambra 91801Cost is freeRSVP to 626-282-8481

Alhambra Service Clubs and OrganizationsTuesday: The Exchange Club meets at noon every Tuesday at Birdies Bar & Grill, 630 S. Almansor St., at Alhambra Golf Course. The Kiwanis Club of Alhambra meets at 6 p.m. the fi rst and third Tuesdays of each month at Denny’s Restaurant, 369 W. Main St., Alhambra. The Rotary Club and Soroptimist Club meet at noon every Tuesday at Almansor Court, 700 S. Almansor St. Wednesday: The Alhambra Historical Society presents its program meetings at 7:30 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of January, March, May, September, and before or after Thanksgiving in November at the Masonic Center, 9 W. Woodward Ave. Toastmasters meets from 6:45 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the fi rst and third Wednesdays each month at the Colonial Kitchen Restaurant, 1110 Huntington Drive, San Marino. Thursday: American Legion Post 139 meets at 7 p.m. on the fi rst Thursday each month at the Legion Hall, 24 N. Stoneman Ave., Alhambra. San Gabriel Valley New Generation Rotary Club meets from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. every Thursday at Twohey’s, 1224 N. Atlantic Blvd., Alhambra.The Alhambra Woman’s Club meets monthly. Phone 626-289-9307 for information.

Community Calendar of Events

OctoberSept. 18 – MondayPlanning Commission7 p.m., City Hall, council chambers111 S. First St.

Sept. 20 – WednesdayArts & Cultural Events Committee7 p.m., City Hall, conference room 111 S. First St.

Sept. 21 – Thursday“Secrets for Your Success”Noon to 1:30 p.m.Topic: “How to Grow Your Small Business in a

Digital World,” hosted by AT&T and presented by Amir Johnson, area director-External Aff airs.

The cost of the program is free to Chamber members and a modest $15 charge for non-members. A complimentary lunch is included.

Phone the Chamber for more information or to make reservations: 626-282-8481

Sept. 25 – MondayAlhambra City Council, 7 p.m. City Hall, 111 S. First St.

Sept. 26 – TuesdayDesign Review Board 7:30 p.m., City Hall, conference room 111 S. First St.

Sept. 27 – WednesdayChamber Happy Hour5:30 to 7:30 p.m.Hosted Alhambra Golf Course630 S. Almansor St., Alhambra 91801$10 members, $15 non-members

Oct. 2 – MondayPlanning Commission7 p.m., City Hall, council chambers 111 S. First St.

Oct. 3 – TuesdayHCDA Citizens Advisory Committee7 p.m. - City Hall, conference room 111 S. First St.

Oct. 5 – ThursdayParks and Recreation Commission7 p.m., Joslyn Center, Story Park 210 N. Chapel Ave.

Oct. 9 – MondayCity Council, 7 p.m. City Hall, 111 S. First St.

Oct. 10 – Tuesday• Library Board of Trustees 6 p.m., library boardroom, 101 S. First St. • Youth Commission 6 p.m., library boardroom, 101 S. First St.• Design Review Board 7:30 p.m., City Hall, conference room 111 S. First St.

Oct. 12 – ThursdayCoff ee TalkChamber business networking event8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.Hosted by Brookdale Alhambra1 E. Commonwealth Ave. 91801Cost is freeRSVP to 626-282-8481

Oct. 16 – MondayPlanning Commission7 p.m., City Hall, council chambers 111 S. First St.

Oct. 18 – WednesdayArts & Cultural Events Committee7 p.m., City Hall, conference room 111 S. First St.

Oct. 22 – SundayPumpkin Run 1K, 5K, and 10KRegister at 6 a.m. at park on race day,or online at www.alhambrapumpkinrun.comMain Street, Downtown Alhambra

Oct. 23 – MondayCity Council, 7 p.m. City Hall, 111 S. First St. Alhambra 91801$10 members, $15 non-members

Oct. 24 – TuesdayDesign Review Board 7:30 p.m., City Hall, conference room 111 S. First St.

Oct. 25 – WednesdayChamber Happy Hour 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.Hosted by La Parrilla Mexican Restaurant2938 W. Valley Blvd., Alhambra 91803$10 members; $15 non-members

Oct. 28 – SaturdayHallowscreamCostume contest registration 9 a.m., contest at 10 a.m.Balloons, face painting, entertainment, costumed

charactersTrick-or-treating noon to 2 p.m.Alhambra Renaissance Plaza, northeast corner

Main and Garfi eld

Domestic short hair • Young • Male • Small • ID #29022

To inquire about these adoptable animals, contact the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society at 626-286-1159, or visit at 851 E. Grand Ave., San Gabriel. Adoption hours are 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. � e shel-ter is closed on Mondays. Directions and photos of many more dogs and cats can be found online at www.sgvhumane.org.

� e adoption fee for cats is $99, which includes spay/neuter, vaccinations, de-worming, FIV/FELV/heartworm testing, and microchip. A $130 - $145 dog adoption fee includes microchip, vaccinations, spay/neuter surgery, and de-worming, as well as a free health check-up at a participating vet (some breeds slightly higher).

� e 2017 calendars are available at the shelter for

a $10 donation. Online orders are $15. � e photos were selected among hun-dreds submitted by shelter supporters. � ey make great gifts for animal lovers. Order a 2017 calendar online by going through Paypal. Go to the shelter website at sgvhumane.org for more information.

Save money with the Buddy Program. Adopt two pets at the same time for a reduced fee.

� e Senior for Senior Program o� ers pets for $39 each.

Whiskers is a handsome young guy who is aptly named. He has dramatic white whiskers above his lips and eyes standing out against his glistening black fur. He wears his tuxedo with the con� dence of a debonair leading man, charming his fans. Whiskers was found in an apartment building wearing a black leather collar with a bandana attached. He is healthy and sociable, so he was de� nitely someone's companion. Whiskers is now at the shelter waiting eagerly for his new home. He is an adventurous boy and still acts like a kitten. He is very playful and loves chasing strings and trying to catch � ying feathery things. One of his favorite toys is a stu� ed � sh that he especially loves when marinated in catnip. Once Whiskers has had

� e San Gabriel Valley Humane Society is the local, a� ordable choice for spay and neuter, vaccinations, and TNR (trap, neuter, and release) for feral cats. Check out the Web site for information on the adoptable pets and adoption programs: www.sgvhumane.org.

September


Chihuahua mix • Adult • Male • Small • ID #28789

Scooter is a cute, friendly little Chihuahua mix who was picked up as a stray dog. His owner was found but was not able to care for Scooter, so he is now available for adoption. Scooter is 9 years old and weighs about 8 pounds, just the right size to � t on a lap. Scooter is easy to harness and enjoys going for walks with the shelter volunteers and loves being with people. Scooter has his own special charm and would make a wonderful companion for the right person. If looking for a new buddy, come meet Scooter and see if he is a good match. Scooter quali� es for the Senior-for-Senior adoption discount program.

ScooterScooterMunchies is a darling 10-year-old American Sta� ordshire mix with lively brown eyes and a black and white coat resembling a delicious mocha cream treat. Although considered a senior dog, Munchies has plenty of pep to her step and lots of puppy energy to chase tennis balls and go for jogs around the park. � ough not big in height, this lovely girl is a strapping 60 pounds of love, wet kisses, and doggie hugs. She loves to love her people. Munchies enjoys hanging out with her human friends and playing with squeaky toys. She is a great example of a dog's ability to learn new tricks at any age as she has learned her sit command and how to catch treats while sitting. Munchies hopes to � nd her forever home with a loving family with whom she can share her golden years. Please stop by and meet Munchies. Munchies also quali� es for the Senior-for-Senior adoption discount program.

American Staffordshire mix • Adult • Female • Large • ID #21523

MunchiesMunchies

enough play time, he enjoys being petted. He is energetic and would do very well in a family with additional cats or no cats, as long as there is someone to play with him. Please stop by and meet this cute little fellow with the big charismatic personality.

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Alhambra High School AP open enrollment produces positive resultsBY ANTONIO GONZALES

Over the past several years, Alhambra High School has implemented some dras-tic, yet sensible changes to its Advanced Placement system. Principal Duane Russell, along with other administrators and sta� members, noticed some alarming trends when it came to AP student in-volvement, such as an ideology that only certain students were quali� ed and capable of succeeding in AP classes. Because of this, a large number of determined students were left out of consideration to participate in these classes, particularly students of a minority race.

In recognizing this negative trend, AHS was determined to change its approach to the AP system and shift the process in terms of what is viewed as the prototypical AP student. In an attempt to resolve the issue, AHS is now implementing an open enrollment policy for AP classes. In other words, any student can take AP classes if they desire without going through the archaic model of being validated by grades and recommendations. � us far, this innovative open enrollment system has been wildly successful and has a� orded many students the opportunity for higher academic achievement than ever before.

To reward AHS for its e� orts, � e Edu-cation Trust featured AHS in a piece titled “Systems for Success: � inking Beyond

Access to AP.” � is article highlighted some key facts when it comes to AHS’ new approach to AP enrollment and discussed what other schools can learn from AHS. � e following is from � e Education Trust’s o� cial press release:

Alhambra High School is a neighborhood high school in Los Angeles County that serves 2,512 students — half of the students are Latino (51%) and nearly three-fourths (72%) qualify for free-or reduced-priced lunch. Alhambra’s AP access rate — the percentage of students taking at least one AP exam — is 35%, which is 10 percentage points greater than the national average. And its success rate — the percentage of test-takers who pass an exam — is 68%, which is 1.2 times the national average.

Alhambra boasts a school culture that promotes successful AP experiences for both students and teachers. According to Princi-pal Duane Russell, “AP is rigorous for the teachers, just like it is for the kids.” � is prompted Russell to create systematic support for teachers, including mentor teachers, attendance to AP Summer Institute by the College Board, and a master schedule to manage all the additional classes, student re-quests, tutoring, and teachers’ schedules. � is system ensured that the school’s programs for the AP students and teachers didn’t con� ict with each other, making it easier to attend and participate.

Alhambra School District hosts suicide prevention conferenceBY ANTONIO GONZALES

Last month, AUSD in collaboration with the Matthew Silverman Memorial Foundation hosted a two day conference on the leading cause of death in 15-24 year olds: suicide. � e purpose of this workshop was to educate AUSD school administrators, counselors, therapists, and others about how to communicate to stu-dents that suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem and to implement certain techniques to combat this issue.

� e Matthew Silverman Memorial Foundation was created four years ago and is a non-pro� t organization dedicated to raising awareness about teen suicide in the hope of saving lives. � is establishment, create by Ron Silverman, was created as a result of his son’s tragic suicide at the age of 18. � e foundation o� ers free assemblies and programs for middle schools, high schools, and colleges in the greater Los Angeles area. � e organization and AUSD have been in partnership for years and have hosted assemblies at each high school in AUSD.

� e workshop on Aug. 7 featured Mr. Silverman as the keynote speaker, as he spoke to an audience of 120 AUSD sta� members. One of the main topics he spoke about was the importance of recognizing the risk factors and warning signs of suicid-al behavior in students. Mr. Silverman sees this as one of the most important aspects of suicide prevention because it allows teach-ers, counselors, and other � rst responders

to be proactive in getting the student the help he or she needs to overcome thoughts of suicide. Attendees were also trained on how to discuss the issue of suicide with students by using language that avoids reinforcing the stigma, which can often worsen the symptoms. Mr. Silverman also encouraged being good listeners, being persistent, proactive, and non-judgmental when interacting with students about suicide.

Furthermore, an emphasis was put on the extremely important role that teachers play in preventing suicide, being that they spend signi� cant time with the student on a daily basis. Mr. Silverman emphasized how a well-informed and trained teacher who knows who to report to can make all the dif-ference when it comes to preventing suicide.

With September being National Suicide Prevention Month, this assembly of suicide awareness proved to be of extra signi� cance as it was featured on CBS News. Both Mr. Silverman and Assistant Supt. Dr. Laurel Bear appeared in the segment and spoke about the importance of awareness. When all is said and done, the goal of Mr. Sil-verman and his foundation is that schools don’t shy away from talking about this issue, but rather be comfortable interacting with students about suicide in order to save as many lives as possible.

To help achieve this mission, AUSD looks forward to working alongside the Matthew Silverman Memorial Foundation for years to come.

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BY ANTONIO GONZALESAs the Alhambra School District begins

the 2017-2018 school year, some new faces will take on important administrative roles throughout the District at all levels.

At the elementary level, there are four schools with principal changes. Dr. Rosa Northcott will move from Alhambra High School assistant principal to principal at Northrup Elementary. Stacie Colman-Hsu will move from Northrup principal to prin-cipal at Ynez. Carin Gasca will transition from AP at Park to principal at Repetto. Amy Rush will move from the District O� ce to principal at Baldwin.

� ere are eight new elementary and high school assistant principals, nine elementary and high schools APs in new

locations, three supervisors/coordinators in new assignments, and � ve changes in the executive cabinet, including new Supt. Denise Jaramillo. AUSD has also hired 50 new teachers this year, adding to the turn-over in schools throughout AUSD.

All things considered, there are 31 total management changes throughout the Dis-trict, which accounts for 43% of the entire management team. � e majority of these changes can be attributed to retirement, which is a trend that the District has prepared for through management training programs in recent years.

AUSD is excited about all of its new transactions and acquisitions and is poised for another successful school year under a new era of talented educators.

New administration leads way for Alhambra School District

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