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SECTION B
lifecommunityseniors / healthdining / entertainmentauto / real estate
PUBLISHED BY THE ALHAMBRA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
JULY
201
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All-American
Page 11B
for gourmets
HEALTH Pages 5-10Pages 5-10
Five foods thatmay be ruiningyour teeth ...
Five foods thatmay be ruiningyour teeth ...
... See Page 9B... See Page 9B
SENIOR
More seniors enrichtheir lives with onlineresources
SEE PAGE 3B
DINING &
ENTERTAINMENT
Joslyn Center schedulesbirthday luncheon,seminars, memoryscreening, ice creamsocial ... SEE PAGE 4B
Mosaic Lizard Theaterpresents The Drunkard,Bat Knight, Saga,
SEE PAGE 17B
AUTOMOTIVE
A Touch of Broadway, atArts Center, July 18
SEE PAGE 17B
Making wreckedBMWs, Mini Coopers,Rolls Royces new again
SEE PAGE 18B
2015 Nissan Sentranamed top compact carin J.D. Power InitialQuality Study ...
SEE PAGE 21B
REAL ESTATE
International investorsand Alhambra real estate
SEE PAGE 24B
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SENIOR NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA PAGE 3B7/2015
UNDERSTANDING THE SENIOR EXPERIENCE –
BY DENNIS MCFADDENRETIRED PRESIDENT/CEOATHERTON BAPTIST HOMES
Seniors / Retirees News |Activities, Projects, Features
“My 4-year-old grandson can navigatea tablet or laptop computer better thaneither my wife or I can!”
Embarrassing, but true, seniors are of-ten labeled (libeled?) as being chronicallylate adopters of the latest technologicalinnovations. However, in studies com-pleted last year by the Pew Research or-ganization, the growing numbers of se-niors participating in social media maysurprise you.
Cell phone usage among seniors showsa full 78% of us have accepted the inevi-tability of migrating from our old phonestethering us to the walls in favor of thenewer technology. Sixty-two percent ofseniors report owning and using desktopor laptop computers. And while still lag-ging the adult population number of44%, a quarter of seniors use tablets.
Perhaps more surprising to those whoview seniors as hopelessly stuck in theirolder ways, 59% of the 65+ populationuse the Internet, and nearly three quar-ters of users make it a daily practice.
Tech savvy older adults most often turnto online options to communicate withtheir family and friends (75%), to shop(58%), or to find relevant health infor-mation (53%). And much like theyounger crowd, a majority of them reportthat it would be very hard to give up the
Dr. Dennis E. McFadden is the fornerpresident and CEO of Atherton BaptistHomes, 214 S. Atlantic Blvd. Alhambra.Phone him at 626-863-1768.
More seniors enrich their lives with online resources
Internet. In fact, statistics show that se-niors are the fastest growing segment ofthe population using Facebook, the socialnetworking tool.
Why would an older person bother tojoin the ranks of social media consumers?Deb Ng, author, speaker, and consultanton social media, lists a number of reasons.
• Keep in touch. When I served as
president of Atherton Homes, we had a95-year-old in skilled nursing who usedhis computer to reach out to his childrenand grandchildren on a daily basis. It wasinconceivable to him to be without thisvaluable tool for celebrating their accom-plishments and to maintain regular con-tact with his extended family.
• Research. Hobbies, business ideas,and general interest all provide motivat-ing reasons for seniors to get connected.
• Ask questions. Many seniors reportthat telephone menus are confusing at bestand nearly always frustrating to navigate.Use of the Internet often makes onlinetools available that allow the person to askand receive answers to questions in waysthat are more comfortable for them.
• Entertainment. Ms. Ng said “Seniorcitizens can watch old television showsand movies, as well as find videos fromback in the day.” Articles, e-books, songlyrics, games, and more increase the en-tertainment options for the elderly.
• Start or grow a business. Whetherselling something on eBay or just staying“in the game,” the Internet has openedup avenues for seniors for whom physicaltravel may not represent the most practi-cal way of doing commerce.
• Online learning. Numerous educa-tional institutions make online coursesavailable for free or at modest fees. The“Webinar” format, for instance, allows forshort term learning to take place. And
video tutorials on YouTube will teach aperson to do anything from changing thebattery in a hearing aid to do-it-yourself“hacks” for just about any task.
• Meeting others. Interest groupboards exist for a variety of affinity groups.I have profited from several theologicaldiscussion groups. Some of my onlinecontacts have also become “real world”friends as a result of the regular exchangeof ideas and opinions online.
• Take advantage of sales and specialcoupons for online customers. Promo-tional offers of freebies and discounts areoften provided by businesses to theirInternet customers. My wife scours theInternet for coupons, including the “buyone, get one” BOGOs, that make ourshopping more convenient and affordable.
Senior living communities such asAtherton Baptist Homes have jumped onthe bandwagon of making technologyopportunities available to their residents.Readily available free Wi-fi (with an everexpanding umbrella of coverage across thecampus), computer stations, and periodicclasses and IT assistance all highlight thetype of services seniors expect.
Aging need not mean isolation fromthe world at large. Today’s social mediaencourages looking up old friends, con-necting with present ones, and enhanc-ing one’s world with regular contact witha world much larger than we might haveimagined it to be.
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Enjoy the programs and thecool temperature at Joslyn Cen-ter, 210 N. Chapel Ave. in StoryPark.
July events include:Happy July Birthday Lun-
cheon at 11 a.m. Wednesday,July 1. July birthday celebrants
in attendance will receive manygood wishes and a token gift.
On the Move - METRO in-formational seminar at 10 a.m.Monday, July 13. Presented byMETRO representative GayleMcKinney.
Memory screening from 9
Joslyn Center’s July activities inform, entertainSchedule includes birthday luncheon, seminars, memory screening, ice cream social
a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday,July 15. Presented by Silverado.Appointments are required for a10-minute screening.
Low Income Subsidy infor-mational seminar at 10 a.m.Tuesday, July 21. Presented byUnited Healthcare Medicare &Healthcare.
Ice Cream Social at 12:30p.m. Wednesday, July 22. Seniorscan make their own ice creamsundaes, complete withFosselman’s ice cream and top-pings galore. A free event, butregistration is required byWednesday, July 15.
Understanding and Review-ing Your Trusts seminar 10 a.m.Thursday, July 23. Part of the“Managing Elder Care, Trusts &Medi-Cal” series presented byElder Law Attorney Carlos A.Arcos.
Flashback Friday Dance isnot scheduled until Friday, Aug.28, but registration for this eventbegins on Friday, July 24. Thefee is $10. Dancing to musicfrom the ’60s and ’70s, plus lightrefreshments, will make this anotable summer Friday.
Every weekday, seniors en-joy a hot meal with theirfriends. All it takes is a call, oneday in advance, to 626-570-4455, weekdays between 9:30a.m. and noon. The suggesteddonation is $2.
Informational seminars arefree, unless otherwise noted, butwith space limitations reservationsare recommended by phoning 626-570-5056, or stop by the Joslynoffice.
The Senior Outings luxury coach is heading totwo of Southern California’s prime beaches thismonth, providing Alhambra seniors with twostressless days of relaxation, sightseeing, shopping,lunching, chatting, and mingling.
The first two outings will be to Seal Beach from9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, July 17, and La-guna Beach from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday,July 30. The fee is $12 for each trip.
Registration for these two outings took placelast month, so phone 626-570-5056 to find out if space is stillavailable.
But the coach is currentlyempty, awaiting resident registra-tion on Tuesday, July 7, non-Alhambra resident registration ison Wednesday, July 8, for the Au-gust Senior Outings to:
Orange County Fair from 1p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7,fee: $16. One Big Party is this year’sfair theme, an apt description con-sidering all the fun and adventureone can cram into just one day’svisit. Don’t miss the $2 samples ofselect fair treats between noon and4 p.m., as well as animals, carnivalrides, games, competitive exhibits,concerts, community entertain-ment, and more.
Huntington Beach from 10
a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, fee: $12. Fa-mous for its serene climate, clean environment,and countless shopping opportunities, including,on Aug. 21 the Farmers Market and Craft Fair,featuring affordable artworks and organic snacks.
Beyond summer, the Senior Outings luxurycoach is heading to many more Southern Califor-nia highlights. Alhambra residents register on Tues-day, Aug. 4, (non-residents on Wednesday, Aug.5) for September outings to Lake Arrowhead onSept. 3, fee: $23, and Old World VillageOktoberfest and Bella Terra Mall on Sept. 24, fee:$20.
San Manuel Casino on Oct. 1, fee: $12, andLos Angeles County Museum of Art on Oct. 13,fee: $12, are the featured October outings forwhich registration opens on Sept. 1 for residentsand on Sept. 2 for non-residents.
Rounding out year 2015 are:November outings to Downtown Pomona -
Antique Row and Arts Colony Nov. 6, fee: $12,and Downtown Disney on Nov. 19, fee: $12.
December outings to Camarillo Outlets onDec.1, fee: $12, and Los Angeles Zoo Lights andBurbank Dec. 17, fee: $25.
The Senior Outings program promises to fulfillits promise of scheduling visits to the top scenic andshopping-centric sites in Southern Californiathroughout 2016.
For more information, phone 626-570-5056weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Explore So. Cal’s variety with Senior Outings
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Health & Medical News|Hospitals, Physicians, Dentists, Facilities
Dr. Karen H. Chao, O.D. has been anOptometrist in private practice for morethan 20 years. In addition to general op-tometric care, her services include VisionTherapy, Neuro-Optometric Evaluationfor Traumatic Brain Injury, Corneal Re-fractive Therapy, and Low Vision Ser-vices. She can be reached at 121 S. DelMar Ave., Ste. A, San Gabriel 91776.Phone Dr. Chao at 626-287-0401 orvisit www.SGFamilyOptometry.com for more in-formation.
BY KAREN CHAO, O.D.What we used to think of as an in-
nocent bump on the head is now beinglooked at differently by scientists andmedical professionals.
Preston Plevretes is a young man whowas a hero to his high school classmatesand football team. He suffered multipleblows to the head while playing foot-ball, always getting back into the gamethinking nothing of it. But then he hadone blow too many and it changed hislife forever. Where the future was histo create whatever he wanted, now hestruggles to talk, but is sharing his storywith whoever will listen. There is a videoonline from an interview he did withESPN: “E: 60 Second Impact.”
The main focus with concussions andhead injuries relating to sports has beenon whether the athlete can return toplay. Now, the focus is also on deter-mining if the player is ready to returnto learn, highlighting the academic com-ponent. A new study was recently pub-lished in the American Academy of Pe-diatrics Journal that focuses on the im-pact concussions can have on academicperformance. CNN is also featuring theresults of the study on its Web site.
It was found that those with higherseverities of concussion experienced ex-
Bumps to head, concussions, head injuries - oh myKaren H. Chao, O.D.
tended recovery time from symptomsthat can interfere with academic perfor-mance. These post-concussion symp-toms include problems with concentra-tion, eyestrain, loss of place while read-ing, slower processing speed, headaches,and fatigue.
These symptoms that the kids in thestudy struggled with are very similar tosymptoms relating to eye coordinationdisorders, which we often see in patientswho have suffered a head injury. Wehave known for years that concussionscause vision problems, and these aresome of the types of vision problems thatwe specialize in treating to help childrenget back on track with their academicsafter a concussion.
A recent study found that 85% ofconcussions go undiagnosed. Anotherstudy found that nearly 63% of varsitysoccer players had symptoms of a con-cussion at some point, but only about19% actually knew it. The reason thiscan happen is because you do not haveto lose consciousness to have a concus-sion, so most players will experience ablow to the head and get right back intothe game. However, repeated blows tothe head can accumulate and cause justas much damage as a concussion.
When someone has a head injury, he
or she typically has vision problems thatcan be temporary or permanent. Whena vision problem is causing or contrib-uting to a problem with reading, balanceor movement, the recovery process willmove very slowly until the visual com-ponent is treated.
Visual rehabilitation is vital as soonas possible. There are a variety of symp-toms which are involved in Post TraumaVision Syndrome, including:
• Blurred vision, especially when read-ing.
• Headaches.• Double vision.• Pain in the eye or eyes.• Poor reading comprehension.• Sensitivity to light.• Loses place when reading.It should also be noted that some-
times symptoms of a concussion mightnot even appear for days, even weeksafter the accident. Some symptoms maylast only seconds, while others lingermuch longer: months and even years.Additionally, some symptoms might dis-appear after time, such as eye pain orheadaches, and yet other symptoms re-main, i.e., blurred or doubled vision.Keep in mind, that when someone isexperiencing any of the above symptoms
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How Vitamin D may affect heart disease, diabetesBY CAROL TORGAN, PH.D.NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH
Vitamin D deficiency has been linkedto heart disease and type 2 diabetes.Chronic inflammation plays a role inboth of these diseases, and most immunecells have receptors for vitamin D.
Binding of vitamin D to its receptorregulates many key processes inside cells.However, the mechanisms connectingactivation of the immune system withthese diseases aren’t well understood.
Heart disease stems from atheroscle-rosis, which occurs when a substancecalled plaque builds up inside blood ves-sels.
Plaque consists of fat, cholesterol,calcium, and other materials found inthe blood. Over time, the buildup cancause hardening and narrowing of arter-
ies and can lead to coronary heart dis-ease, heart attack, and stroke.
Type 2 diabetes usually begins withinsulin resistance, a condition in whichthe body produces insulin but isn’t ableto use it effectively. As a result, glucosebuilds up in blood and may ultimatelydamage nerves, blood vessels, and otherbody parts.
A team of researchers led by Dr.Carlos Bernal-Mizrachi at WashingtonUniversity School of Medicine set outto examine the connections among vi-tamin D, immune function, atheroscle-rosis, and insulin resistance.
They genetically altered mice to lackvitamin D receptors in 2 types of inflam-mation-related immune cells: monocytesand macrophages. Without these recep-tors, the cells couldn’t respond to vita-
min D. The study was supported in partby NIH’s National Heart, Lung, andBlood Institute (NHLBI). Results ap-peared on March 24, 2015, in Cell Re-ports.
Both types of mice developed insu-lin resistance. Macrophages accumulatedin the liver, which made excess glucose.The engineered mice also developed ath-erosclerosis that was spurred by mono-cytes lacking vitamin D receptors.
The monocytes became filled withcholesterol and carried the cholesterolto plaques. This process of atheroscle-rosis is different from that involvingLDL cholesterol.
When the researchers added normalimmune cells back into the engineeredmice, their insulin sensitivity improvedand atherosclerosis declined. This find-
ing showed that vitamin D pathways inimmune cells play a key role in chronicinflammation that, in turn, affects de-velopment of insulin resistance and ath-erosclerosis.
“Inactivation of the vitamin D recep-tor induced diabetes and atherosclero-sis, so normalizing vitamin D levels mayhave the opposite effect,” Dr. Bernal-Mizrachi says. “The identification ofmonocyte cholesterol transport as amechanism for atherosclerosis in ouranimal model opens up a new area ofresearch that could identify novel thera-pies for heart disease.”
The group is now conducting clini-cal trials in people with type 2 diabetesto see whether vitamin D treatment canprevent some of the complications ofdiabetes and inflammation.
Antibiotic approved for treating infant abdominal infectionsNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH-FUNDED STUDY
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The antibiotic meropenem was approved by the U. S.Food and Drug Administration for treating abdominalinfections in children less than 3 months of age. The ap-proval came after a study by a National Institutes of Healthresearch network evaluated the drug in treating childrenin this age group.
Meropenem is a broad spectrum antibiotic - effectiveagainst a wide variety of bacteria. The drug was previ-ously approved to treat complicated intra-abdominal in-fections and complicated skin infections in adults andolder children, and for treating children 3 months of ageand older with bacterial meningitis - an infection of thefluid bathing the brain and spinal cord. During the last
several years, physicians have begun prescribingmeropenem for preterm infants with serious abdominalinfections. Because they lacked an effective alternative,many physicians had prescribed the drug for a use otherthan what the FDA had approved. The NIH study wasundertaken in response to a written request from the FDAto evaluate the dosing and safety of meropenem in thetreatment of complicated intra-abdominal infections ininfants under 3 months of age.
“This study shows that meropenem is appropriate fortreating complicated intra-abdominal infections in veryyoung infants. In addition, we now have dosing guide-lines for various age groups of premature infants,” saidAnne Zajicek, M.D., Pharm.D., chief of the Obstetricand Pediatric Pharmacology and Therapeutics Branch atNIH’s Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of
Child Health and Human Development (NICHD),which funded the study.
Dr. Zajicek explained that physicians often need toextrapolate from studies of adults when prescribing forpediatric patients, because many drugs have never beentested specifically for use in children. However, becauseof their smaller size, differences in metabolism, and otherphysical differences from adults, many drugs may affectchildren differently than they do adults. Under the BestPharmaceuticals for Children Act, NICHD works withFDA to identify drugs not tested in children to deter-mine if they are appropriate for use in children.
The NICHD commissioned the study to investigatemeropenem use in 200 infants under 3 months of age,including premature infants. For more information, visitthe Institute’s Web site at http://www.nichd.nih
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Smile Talk
BY JOHN CHAO, D.D.S.It is estimated that up to 90% of bad
breath (halitosis) originates in themouth. Halitosis is associated with drymouth which may be due to
• Dry mouth (zerostomia) due tosuch factors as medications, stress, orfasting.
• Foods such as garlic, onions, fish,meat, and cheese.
• Smoking.• Alcohol consumption.Bad breath that is transient is allevi-
ated by brushing, flossing, and rinsingwith mouthwash.
The intensity of bad breath maychange during the day depending ondryness in the mouth, food consumed,smoking, and alcohol consumption.“Morning breath” is most often due todryness in the mouth during sleep.
However, persistent bad breath, orchronic bad breath, is a serious condi-tion that affects about 25% of the popu-lation. It can negatively affect theindividual’s personal, social, and busi-ness relationships, leading to poor self-esteem and increased stress. This condi-tion is usually caused by the by-prod-ucts of bacterial activity.
Out of about 600 kinds of oral bac-teria, several dozen have been identifiedas causative agents in the production ofsulfides and other compounds that give
90% of bad breath originates in mouthSmile Talk
For more information, contactDr. John Chao at 626-308-9104.Visit Dr. Chao’s Web site,chickenswelcome.com
the “rotten egg smell.” These bacteriaare most likely found in the crevices(gingival pockets) between the teeth andthe corrugated surfaces at the back ofthe tongue.
Thus it is often advised that frequentand regular flossing between the teethand meticulous cleansing of the backpart of the tongue.
Other oral conditions associated withodor formation are heavy bacterial
plaque deposits on and between theteeth, habitual food traps between teeth,cavities, and ill-fitting dentures.
Dentures made of acrylic, which aremicroscopically tubular in structure,may become breeding grounds for bac-teria and yeast over time, especially ifthey are not regularly cleaned.
Ill-fitting dentures that require den-ture adhesives further compound thetendency for uninhibited growth of mi-crobes. Yeast infection of the gums un-derneath the denture is one of the mostcommon causes of denture sores, besidesdenture odors.
Although up to 90% of the odoremanates from the mouth, a small per-centage of odors may originate from thenose and nasal cavities, such as the si-nuses. Nasal odors are pungent and canbe distinguished from mouth odors.
Some systemic disease conditions cancause foul breath but are infrequent.Chronic liver failure, bronchial and lunginfections, renal failure, carcinoma, anddiabetes are some of the medical condi-tions associated with mouth odors.Most researchers do not consider thestomach as a likely source of bad breath,except in belching.
Self-diagnosis is not a reliable way totell whether halitosis is present. It is sug-gested that a reliable family member orfriend may be persuaded to smell test a
used piece of dental floss or scrapingfrom the tongue.
Some medical devices are currentlyused to attempt to objectively quantifyvolatile sulfides and other gaseous com-pounds in the mouth. The gold stan-dard is still the sniff test, which gradesodor on a 6-point scale by trained per-sonnel.
Much research continues on the sub-ject of halitosis. It is suggested that it ishelpful to eat a healthy breakfast withrough foods that clean the back of thetongue, gently brush the tongue twicedaily with a tongue brush or scraper,chew sugar-free (xylitol) gum to allevi-ate dry mouth, gargle with non-alcoholicmouth rinses, drink plenty of water, andabove all, see your dentist regularly forteeth cleaning and checkups.
If a suggested home remedy does nothelp, or you have concerns about yourbreath, do not hesitate to see your den-tist or physician. Your dentist may havetreatment alternatives that can controlor eliminate mouth odors problems.
Your dentist may suggest a “culture-sensitivity test” for bacteria in yourmouth. This test will indicate the typeand quantity of bacteria that cause peri-odontal (gum) disease.
Elimination and prevention of peri-odontal disease may help control the
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they could also have difficulty with read-ing and learning, as well as physical ac-tivities.
All too often, people who have visionproblems resulting from a head injuryare often told nothing can be done,when in fact something can be. Visualproblems associated with having a con-cussion respond well to optometric in-tervention.
Testing can be done to evaluate vi-sual function and the degree the visionsystem as a whole is affected.
The usual treatment for vision diffi-culties is a combination of glasses and/or vision therapy. By using these effec-tive measures, persons of all ages canmore quickly return to visual-relatedactivities, such as reading, learning, and
physical activity, rather than hoping thesymptoms will clear up on their own.
Vision therapy is very effective ateliminating blurry and/or double vision,focusing problems, poor concentration,and reduced comprehension, to name afew, when they are due to a vision prob-lem.
Dr. Karen H. Chao, O.D. has been anOptometrist in private practice for 20years. In addition to general optometriccare, her services include Vision Therapy,Neuro-Optometric Evaluation for Trau-matic Brain Injury, Corneal RefractiveTherapy, and Low Vision Services. She canbe reached at San Gabriel Family Optom-etry, 121 S. Del Mar Ave., Ste. A, SanGabriel 91776, 626- 287-0401, or visitwww.SGFamilyOptometry.com for more infor-mation.
Karen H. Chao, O.D.
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Bumps to head, concussions, headinjuries may cause vision problems
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Smile Talklevel of sulfide producing microbes inthe mouth, according to some research-ers. This is accomplished by deep clean-ing your teeth and use of topical or sys-temic antibiotics indicated by the testresults. Filling cavities and food trapsbetween the teeth may also be part ofthe program. An oral hygiene programthat includes instruction on brushing,
flossing, and tongue brushing and regu-lar maintenance visits are important forsuccess.
Ask your dentist for other newer FDAapproved methods for bacterial controlthat might also help. If you or your den-tist suspect there might be a medicalcondition contributing to malodor, youmay be referred to a physician for con-sultation.
90% of bad breath originates in mouth
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Dr. Dara Gashparova, D.D.S. is located at 1933 W Valley Blvd. Readers with dentalquestions or concerns should contact her at 626-289-6131, or e-mail [email protected].
AskDr. Dara,
DDS
To prevent cavities and maintain goodoral health, your diet, what you eat andhow often you eat, is an important fac-tor. Changes in your mouth start theminute you eat certain foods. Sugar andacids are most harmful to your teeth.Bacteria that normally exist in ourmouths convert sugars into acid. As soonas your saliva is acidic, it dissolves cal-cium from your enamel, a process calleddemineralization. If this process contin-ues, you eventually lose enough toothstructure to develop a hole in your tooth.
The saving grace is our saliva, which
helps to neutralize acid and is full of cal-cium and phosphates. After your salivahas done its job, the calcium gets backinto your tooth, a process calledremineralization.
It’s a balancing act between the twoprocesses every day. However, if the fre-quency or the duration of acidity in-creases, then you exceed your saliva’sability to neutralize acid. This can causeyou to lose more calcium from yourteeth than you get back, which is whatcauses cavities.
Here are five foods you may not re-
alize were hurting your choppers andhow to prevent the damage.
JuicesJuicing has proven to have health ben-
efits and is used to help with weight lossand number of health issues. While aglass of the cold-pressed fruits andveggies may give you good nutrientvalue, juices also have such a high sugarcontent (some have even more thansmoothies or soft drinks) that drinkingthem is not far off from bathing yourteeth in chocolate.
Chewable vitaminsThey taste just like gummy candy,
and they’re not much better for ourmouths. In fact, their sticky texture ad-heres to teeth so well that they’re sittingon the surface longer, releasing sugar andpractically bound to cause cavities.
Dried fruitWhile some fresh fruits are actually
considered good for teeth (think water-packed produce like apples), dried fruitsnever are. This otherwise-nutritioussnack is packed with non-cellulose fiber,which traps sugar on and around teeththe way gummy candies do. Wheneveryou have something stuck to your tooth,your saliva cannot contact that part ofyour tooth to neutralize the acid orremineralize the area, so you have agreater loss of calcium. Unfortunately,this is true even for sticky things thatare good for you.
Five foodsthat may
be ruiningyour teeth
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Chewablevitamins
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For Your Good Health
Sheila Yonemoto, P.T., hasbeen a physical therapist for morethan 30 years, specializing in in-tegrative manual therapy, using aholistic approach. She can bereached at Yonemoto PhysicalTherapy, 55 S. Raymond Ave,Suite 100, Alhambra 91801.Sheila also offers a “Chinese En-ergy” exercise class. Phone 626-576-0591 for more information,or visit Web site www.yonemoto.com
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quired to keep the body in anupright position. All the bonesare stacked like building blocksin a very stable arrangement.You can have someone pushdownward on the top of yourhead and if you are stacked inthis stable position, there willbe no movement in the neck.
The jaw is held in a sling ofmuscles and is very dependentupon the head position. Whensitting or standing in this up-right position, your bite is in amore neutral position so thereis an even force along all theteeth. The more forward thehead, the more force goes onthe back teeth, causing abnor-mal pressure on your jaw joints.
Good posture is all abouteconomy and efficiency of en-ergy expenditure and less wearand tear on the body. Makeyour body last as long as it canwith daily attention to yourposture.
with tingling in the fingers,shoulder pain, and jaw prob-lems? These seemingly unre-lated conditions have a com-mon, simple, and inexpensivesolution. Some doctors feel thatit can alleviate 80% of thesymptoms. It requires disciplineand changing your habits. Sit-ting or standing with your headbalanced on top of your spineis all that is required. From aside profile, your ears should belined up with your shoulders,your shoulders lined up withyour hips, and your hips linedup with your ankles. It’s theposture of tall, elegant, andyouthful appearing people.
Sitting posture should alsoreflect this aligned head, shoul-der, and hip positioning. Feetshould be flat so that weight isevenly distributed on both sitbones, and the bones of thespine and head are arranged sothat no muscle action is re-
White wineRed wine tends to get a bad rap for staining teeth
- and it does - but white is no better for your dentalhealth. The acid in white wine eats away yourenamel and leaves teeth vulnerable to stains fromother foods or drinks.
Cough dropsA post-meal mint may seem like
a smart choice, especially if you in-dulged in the Caesar salad at lunch,but you could be doing more harmthan good. Mints and cough dropsthat you suck on have a demineral-ization effect because usually the loz-enge ends up sitting in one area forlonger periods of time and you get avery concentrated build-up of acid.If you use lozenges of any kind on aregular basis, you should considergetting sugar-free versions.
Solutions:• Sip your juice through a straw
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Five foods that may be ruining your teethto help keep it away from the surfaces of yourteeth.
• Rinse with a lot of water.• Eat foods that can buffer the acids such as
raw spinach, broccoli, celery, olives, and avo-cado.
• Make sure to wait at least 30 minutes afterdrinking the juice to brush your teeth; scrub-bing them immediately while after acid hassoftened their enamel can leave them even morevulnerable to damage.
• Chew sugar-free gum for 5 minutes aftereating. Chewing gum increases saliva produc-tion and flashes away food particles.
• Eat your dry fruits with raw nuts to helpdislodge food and prevent the dry fruits fromsticking to your teeth.
• Eat more cheese with your wine. It’s richin protein, calcium, and phosphorus, all ofwhich can help buffer the acids wine leaves inyour mouth. A less-caloric approach: Garglewith water after drinking to flush away someof the acidity.
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Dog Haus, located at 410E. Main St. in downtownAlhambra, offers a gourmettwist on traditional ballparkclassics.
Partners HagopGiragossian, Quasim Riaz,and André Vener openedtheir first Dog Haus in 2010in Pasadena and then openedthe Alhambra location in2012. There are currently threecorporate and six open franchiselocations.
While the restaurant’s specialty isthe signature all beef skinless dog,Dog Haus also serves gourmetsausages and 100% natural BlackAngus beef burgers. There are evenveggie dogs, burgers, and sausages forthose who don’t eat meat.
The Dog Haus in Alhambra offersboth indoor and outdoor seating onfunctional park benches. Inside, thereare ceiling fans, which not only keepthe restaurant cool, but help circulatethe savory aromas emanating from thekitchen.
Anthony Sahagun, the friendlymanager of the Alhambra Dog Haus,suggested that I try the Old TownDog, which is one of the all beefskinless dogs served bacon wrappedwith caramelized onions, roastedjalapeños, chipotle aioli, and cotijacheese. The Old Town Dog packedsome heat, but the level of spicinessreally appealed to my chile sensitivepalette.
I also sampled some onion rings,which were fried to perfection. Whatimpressed me the most about theonion rings at the Dog Haus was thatthey were light and crispy - they didn’thave a heavy, sopped in grease tastethat onion rings can sometimes have.The Dog Haus also serves up fries,tater tots, slaw, and chili.
The Alhambra locationserves local Fosselman’s icecream in its shakes, malts,and floats. I tried thehorchata shake, which wasthe perfect blend ofcinnamon creaminess.
All of the dogs, sausages,and burgers come wrappedin soft, sweet King’sHawaiian buns. If you areon a low carb diet, thecooks will gladly wrap anyof the dogs, sausages, andburgers in fresh lettuce.
The condiment bar isself-serve and generouslystocked with jalapeños,onions, relish, mustard,regular ketchup, curryketchup, mayonnaise,Sriracha and Tapatio saucesso you can top off yourorder with extras.
The service is pleasantand quick at the DogHaus. Mr. Sahagun, whohas worked at the Alhambra
Dog Haus on Main Street has gourmet food on a bun
The Old Town Dog with a side of golden onion rings makes for asatisfying lunch.
All of thedogs, sau-sages, andburgerscomewrapped insoft, sweetKing’sHawaiianbuns.
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location since it opened, warmly greetedeveryone as they lined up to order at thecounter. When the line at the countersubsided, he went around the restaurantto check on the tables to see how thediners were doing.
When asked about the friendlinessand efficiency of the staff, Mr. Sahagun
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Mr. Sahagun said the Dog Housroutinely hosts local fundraisers, hasparticipated in the Taste of Alhambra,
and does event catering. The Alhambralocation serves beer and wine.
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Fans of the City of Alhambra Family Excursions program now have one moreexciting destination to look forward to with the addition of the Opening Ceremo-nies of Special Olympics 2015 on Saturday, July 25.
Alhambra, which will serve as a Special OlympicsHost City, has prepared for the arrival of the Germancontingent to Southern California for three days priorto the Games. The addition of the Special OlympicsOpening Ceremonies as a Family Excursions destina-tion, however, is newer information and a thrill to thosewho want to add this significant event to their L.A.Memorial Coliseum memories.
No less important to the participants, the SpecialOlympics joins two Olympiads (1932 and 1984), twoSuper Bowls (I and VII) and one World Series (1959)to make Los Angeles a prime sporting venue.
At $45 per ticket, Alhambrans ages 3 and older willbe transported to the Coliseum by luxury coach, leav-ing Alhambra at 3:30 p.m. on July 25 and returning by10:30 p.m. Children 2 and under are welcome at nocost, but will be required to sit on adult laps.
A maximum of 44 excursioners will enjoy this his-toric event through the City’s Family Excursions pro-gram, and early registration will ensure participation.
Beyond July and the Special Olympics, the FamilyExcursions program is offering the following experi-ences through January:
L.A. County Fair from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sept. 19.The fee is $20 for all ages.
Dodger Game and StadiumTour from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.Oct. 3. The fee is $60 for all ages.
December Nights in San Di-ego from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Dec.5. The fee is $15 for all ages.
Christmas Tree Holiday Trainfrom 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 19.The fee is $15 for all ages.
Tournament of Roses Paradefrom 5:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Fri-day, Jan. 1. The fee is $15 for allages.
Please note that a parent orguardian must accompany chil-dren under 18 on all Family Ex-cursions.
Register for these Family Ex-cursions online at Web site
www.cityofalhambra.org, in person atthe Alhambra Park Office, 500 N.Palm Ave., or by mail C/O Com-munity Services Dept., 111 S.First St., Alhambra 91801.
For more information, phone626-570-3242 weekdays from 8a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Brown, Lloyd & StevensonP.O. Box 389Alhambra , CA 91802(626) 289-5273
California Prime Accountancy100 E. Huntington Drive, Ste 101Alhambra , CA 91801(626) 642-0376
Kevin J. Wong, CPA150 N. Santa Anita Ave., Suite 640Arcadia , CA 91006(626) 247-4339
Winnes Wong, CPA407 W. Valley Blvd. Ste. #3Alhambra , CA 91803(626) 299-3722
ADVERTISINGTransoceanic Enterprise, Inc.200 S. Garfield Ave., #318Alhambra , CA 91801(626) 262-4408
APPLIANCESHoward’s Appliances, Inc.2121 W. Main St.Alhambra , CA 91801(626) 943-9413
ART GALLERYSan Gabriel Fine Arts Assoc. GlassGalleryP.O. Box 1123San Gabriel , CA 91778(626) 282-1448
ATTORNEYSArcos, Carlos A., A Law Corporation333 N. Santa Anita Ave., Suite 8Arcadia , CA 91006-2845(626) 284-9003
Athlon Legal, APC14 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Suite 503Pasadena , CA 91103(626) 888-9035
Burke, Williams & Sorenson, L.L.P.444 S. Flower St., #2400Los Angeles , CA 90071(213) 236-2736
Laurie Shigekuni & Associates225 S. Lake Ave., Suite 300Pasadena , CA 91101(800) 417-5250
Law Offices of Frank W. Chen2600 Mission Street, Suite #206San Marino , CA 91108(626) 441-4205
Law Offices of Hung Ban Tran228 W. Valley Blvd., Suite #201Alhambra , CA 91801(626) 308-9308
Law Offices of Wang & Lee, LLP1101 W. Valley Blvd., Suite 204Alhambra , CA 91803(626) 289-9264
Michael S. Yu A Law Corporation2 E. Valley Blvd., Suite 270Alhambra , CA 91801(626) 289-2833
Subway Sandwiches & Salads1701 W. Main St.Alhambra , CA 91801(626) 458-5543
Tasty Dumpling House621 W. Main St.Alhambra , CA 91801(626) 289-2684
The Boiling Crab #233 W. Main St.Alhambra , CA 91801(626) 300-5898
The Hat1 W. Valley Blvd.Alhambra , CA 91801(626) 282-0140
The Thai Paradise909 W. Las Tunas Dr.San Gabriel , CA 91776(626) 570-8887
Tomomi Sushi17 W. Main St.Alhambra , CA 91801(626) 458-0388
Top Island Seafood Restaurant740 E. Valley Blvd.Alhambra , CA 91801(626) 300-9898
Twohey’s Restaurant1224 N. Atlantic Blvd.Alhambra , CA 91801(626) 284-7387
Wendy’s245 S. Atlantic Blvd.Alhambra , CA 91801(626) 282-7349
RESTAURANTS/CATERING38º Ale House and Grill100 W. Main St.Alhambra , CA 91801(626) 282-2038
Charlie’s Trio47 W. Main St.Alhambra , CA 91801(626) 284-4943
La Parrilla Mexicana Restaurant, Inc.2938 W. Valley Blvd.Alhambra , CA 91803(626) 289-2412
Lovebirds Cafe10 S. First StreetAlhambra , CA 91801(626) 281-9999
Marie Callender’s Restaurant220 S. Atlantic Blvd.Monterey Park , CA 91754(626) 281-9548
Souplantation & Sweet Tomatoes2131 W. Commonwealth AvenueAlhambra , CA 91801(626) 458-1173
Wahib’s Middle East Restaurant910 E. Main St.Alhambra , CA 91801(626) 281-1006
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Battery World1032 E. Main St.Alhambra , CA 91801(626) 289-5962
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Handcrafted Model Ships1841 W. Valley Blvd.Alhambra , CA 91803(626) 299-7330
Lowe’s2000 Empire Ave.Burbank , CA 91504(818) 557-2373
Office Depot1200 W. Valley Blvd.Alhambra , CA 91803(626) 943-0900
Ohana Brewing Company7 South First StreetAlhambra , CA 91801(626) 282-2337
Target2120 W. Main St.Alhambra , CA 91801(626) 308-3290
Walmart1827 Walnut Grove Ave.Rosemead , CA 91770(626) 307-1010
RETIREMENT/CONVALESCENT HOMESAlhambra Healthcare & Wellness Centre415 S. Garfield AvenueAlhambra , CA 91801(626) 282-3151
Atherton Baptist Homes214 S. Atlantic Blvd.Alhambra , CA 91801(626) 289-4178
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California Mission Inn8417 Mission Dr.Rosemead , CA 91770(626) 287-0438
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All Souls School29 S. Electric AvenueAlhambra , CA 91801(626) 282-5695
Bell Tower Bilingual School3116 W. Main St.Alhambra , CA 91801(626) 943-9970
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DeVry University1000 S. Fremont Ave.Unit 100 Bldg. A11Alhambra , CA 91803(626) 293-4300
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SHOE STORESProber’s Shoes215 E. Main St.Alhambra , CA 91801(626) 289-5363
SHOPPING CENTERSAlhambra Valley Properties #111812 San Vicente Blvd. #500Los Angeles , CA 90049-5081(310) 471-4300
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SPORTING GOODSJeffs Sporting Goods865 E. Las Tunas Dr.San Gabriel , CA 91776(626) 288-6141
STORAGE FACILITIESA-1 Self Storage2300 Poplar Blvd.Alhambra , CA 91803(626) 999-3566
U.S. Storage Centers - Alhambra2500 W. Hellman Ave.Alhambra , CA 91803(626) 872-6922
TAX SERVICEExact Tax1024 E. Garvey Ave.Monterey Park , CA 91755(626) 573-0788
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Mosaic Lizard Theater112 W. Main St.Alhambra , CA 91801(626) 202-2859
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The summer season continues at TheMosaic Lizard Theater, 112 W. Main St.,Alhambra, with a new artistic performanceexperience by Greg Langner, more ofCameron Parker’s dynamic Bat Knight se-ries, and the kick off of Lizard’s summerworkshops.
The Drunkard, by W. H. Smith, playsone weekend only and makes its final bowat 8 p.m. the weekend of July 10 and 11and at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 12. One of thelongest running plays in history, TheDrunkard tells the story of a fallen mantrying to find redemption while a villain-ous lawyer sets horrid traps along the way.No performances on July 4 weekend.
Cameron Parker’s campy and cult hitBat Knight continues at 8 p.m. Sundays.Different villains wreak havoc on the cityof Gotham, and it’s up to the dynamic duoto bring justice back to the streets. Theperformance is family-friendly. Wear ahome-made DC comic character costumefor a chance to win $15. Due to the popu-larity of this show, please contact the the-ater for reservations and show confirma-tion. Tickets are $5.
On Friday, July 24, the Mosaic LizardTheater presents the world-premiere ofSaga, a new performance merging the dy-namic energy of dance with the intimateintensity of live theater.
Saga animates the stage in this hour-long mythic re-telling of human history asit shatters the boundaries between fantasyand reality, following suit with the ac-claimed CHAOS and last summer’s move-ment-based version of The Tempest.
Directed and choreographed by MosaicLizard Theater Associate Director GregLangner, this original performance is de-vised as a way of honoring and reflectingthe real-life trials and triumphs of those
Summer at Mosaic Lizard Theaterincludes The Drunkard, Bat Knight,Saga, workshops for aspiring actors
who came before us, while challenging thebinary between minimalism and spectacle.Saga draws from the experiences and cre-ative vitality of its performers to build aseries of interwoven stories that manifestwithin the consciousness and imaginationof the audience, creating a unique experi-ence for each person who witnesses andengages with it.
Saga runs from July 24 through Aug. 2on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. andSunday matinees at 2 p.m. For ticket reser-vations, phone 626-202-2859, or visitLizardTheater.com/Saga.
On Saturdays starting July 11, the Liz-ard Theater’s Actor Workshops return. Mr.Langner’s Methods of Movement and Voicetrains the student on body language andmovement and voice inflection. The costis $45 for four weeks. Sessions are from 2p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturdays. Session oneis from July 11 to Aug.1. Session two isfrom Aug. 8 to Aug. 29.
Jay Parker’s Teen Improv returns from10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Saturdays, July11, through Aug. 29. Simple improvisationexercises grow each week to different formsof improvisation and Sketch Comedy. Thisis a great course for introverts and extro-verts. The cost is $75 for eight weeks.
Cameron Parker’s Young Actors Work-shop returns from noon to 1:30 p.m. July11 through Aug. 29 on Saturdays. Mr.Parker shares his acting experience of thecraft of building characters, makingchoices, and scene work. The cost is $75for eight weeks.
For more information and to enroll inthe workshops, phone the theater at 626-202-2859. Join The Mosaic Lizard Theateron Facebook for daily updates and infor-mation.
Alhambra Performing Arts Center(APAC) presents the highly acclaimedmusical show A Touch of Broadway at 7p.m. Saturday, July 18, at Sage GranadaPark United Methodist Church, 1850 W.Hellman Ave., Alhambra.
The free concert will feature severalBroadway performers, including interna-tional film and theater actress, composer,and singer Joan Almedilla, who hasstarred as Kim in the Broadway musicalMiss Saigon.
Lilybeth Evardome is a graduate ofmusic education with an emphasis inVoice from La Sierra University in River-side. She has performed all over theUnited States, Canada, Europe, Argen-tina, and the Philippines, taking the stageat places such as the Hollywood Bowl,Great Western Forum, and the ShrineAuditorium.
Alcala Nilo is an award winning com-poser/chorister whose accomplishments
under his name include nominations forBest Music Score at the 2003 Star Awardsfor Movies, Golden Screen Awards, andthe 24th Metro Manila Film Festival forthe movie Homecoming by acclaimedFilipino director Gil Portes.
Dr. Grace Chung is the musical di-rector, and her group has produced anumber of inspirational shows that helpbenefit orphanages, victims of natural di-saster, and organizations for the devel-opmentally challenged.
APAC is a member of the Consortiumof Southern California Chamber MusicPresenters and a member of theAlhambra Chamber of Commerce.
Admission is free. Donations are re-quested during intermission.
For more information, contact Artis-tic Director Bill Yee at 626-230 5435,or e-mail [email protected].
Refreshments will be by Culinary Stu-dent Chefs.
Performing Arts Center to presentA Touch of Broadway, July 18
Dr. Grace ChungAlcala NiloLilybeth Evardome Joan Almedilla
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Chicago assembly plant welcomes new 2016 Ford ExplorerFord employees at Chicago Assembly Plant officially welcomed the new 2016 Ford Explorerin June. Since launch in 1990, more than 7 million Explorers have been sold, making it thebest-selling SUV in America over the last 25 years. Now, building on decades of performanceand innovation, the 2016 Explorer represents a significant update to the iconic SUV. Itsports a new look, new 2.3-liter EcoBoost(r) engine, a new Platinum series and the industry’smost cutting-edge technology.
For the past five years, the New Century BMW Colli-sion Center, 3001 W. Main St., has been making collisiondamaged BMWs, Mini Coopers, and Rolls-Royce cars looknew again. The New Century BMW Collision Center wasnamed the best overall Certified Collision Repair Centerin all of North America for 2014.
The only time a BMW Collision Center can be calledcertified is when the facility has met all of BMW’srequirements to become certified, based on the level oftraining of its technicians, the types of tools and equipmentused, an evaluation of customer satisfaction, and fulfillingBMW’s original parts criteria.
This isn’t a typical body shop that will repair multiplemakes and models of cars. The New Century BMW Col-lision Center only works on vehicles that belong to theBavarian Motor Works family, which includes Minis andRolls-Royce Motor Cars. BMW routinely audits its certifiedcollision centers to make sure that they maintain a highquality standard for repairs.
“Our objective was to overcome the negative stigma thata lot of body shops have and to have a highly skilled andhighly trained group of people to work on our cars with
New Century BMW Collision Center –
Making wrecked BMWs, Mini Coopers, Rolls Royces new again
Ed Cobett, manager of the New Century BMW CollisionCenter, delivers service with a smile.
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FCA US LLC began production in June of the all-new 2015 Ram 1500 Rebel at its WarrenTruck Assembly Plant in Michigan. The one-of-a-kind, full-size truck is assembled by morethan 4,000 employees across 3.3 million square feet of the company’s 75-year-old truck plant.The Ram 1500 Rebel makes a statement with an all-new, blacked-out grille and distinctivebillet silver “RAM” letter badge. Rebel is designed with increased ride height, standard 33-inch tires, skid plates, tow hooks, and a unique brawny interior starting at $42,790. Buildingmore than 286,000 available combinations of the Ram 1500, the plant has produced morethan 12.5 million trucks since its operations began in 1938.
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the factory specified tools and equipment,”explained Ed Cobett, the Collision Centermanager at New Century BMW.
There are 22 full-time people on theNew Century BMW Collision Center’s
Annie Le with the trophy for the Certified Col-lision Repair Center of the Year for 2014, anaward given by BMW.
New Century BMWCONTINUED FROM PAGE 18B
team who are completely dedicated torestoring a customer’s collision damagedBMW. Most of Mr. Cobett’s team membersare local to the Alhambra area. His teamservices about 200 cars per month. He hasstaff members who speak Mandarin,Cantonese, Vietnamese, and Spanish inaddition to English to serve the localcommunity.
Mr. Cobett has worked with BMW tohire graduates from the local communitycollege auto technician programs. One ofhis young employees, Oscar Martinez,graduated from Cerritos College’s autotechnology program and then went throughthe BWM step service training andeducation program for collision. Since hehas been working for Mr. Cobett, Mr.Martinez has been able to purchase his firsthome and is getting ready to buy another.Mr. Cobett explained that Mr. Martinez isan example of how New Century BMWCollision Center can employ local talent,who can help stimulate the local economy.
2015 Nissan Quest earnstop spot in Minivan segment
The 2015 Nissan Sentra is the top com-pact car in the 2015 J.D. Power Initial Qual-ity Study, the industry benchmark for new-vehicle quality. Sentra – also awarded anIIHS “Top Safety Pick” earlier this year –received the award yesterday at the Auto-motive Press Association (APA) recently inDetroit.
Additionally, the 2015 Nissan Questearned the top spot in the Minivan segment.
Now in its 29th year, the Initial QualityStudy is based on responses from more than84,000 purchasers and lessees of new 2015model-year vehicles surveyed after 90 daysof ownership. Initial quality is determinedby the number of problems experienced per100 vehicles (PP100), with a lower scorereflecting higher quality. The study wasfielded between February and May 2015.
“In the very competitive segment of com-pact sedans, Sentra continues to separateitself with a strong combination of quality,safety, value, style and more,” said Fred Diaz,senior vice president, Nissan Sales & Mar-keting and Operations. “Driven by ownerfeedback, the J.D. Power Initial QualityStudy serves as an important benchmark fornew vehicle quality, further demonstratingthe worth of Sentra and Quest as topcontenders in their respective segments.”
The elegant, modern and refined exte-rior of the Sentra reflects a “professional”character targeted at buyers who aspire todrive something more premium than tradi-tionally available in this segment. It featuresNissan’s bold signature trapezoid-shapedgrille and large wraparound headlights withstandard LED accents and LED taillights.
The refined look continues inside with ahigh-quality interior design featuring ma-terials not usually found in compact vehicles,
2015 Nissan Sentra named top compact car in J.D. Power Initial Quality Study
including soft-touch instrument panel anddoor armrests, available leather-appointedseating and available maple wood-tone trim.Along with offering ample roominess in acompact-size exterior, including anoutstanding 37.4 inches of rear seatlegroom, the intuitive interior layoutemphasizes driver control and outstandingseat comfort for all occupants.
Sentra uses a fuel-efficient 1.8-liter 4-cyl-inder engine, which along with the next-generation Xtronic transmission with sub-planetary gear, helps the Sentra FE+ S modeldeliver 30 mpg city/40 mpg highway and34 mpg combined - resulting in a more than415-mile real-world driving range.
Safety and security features standard onall 2015 Sentras include the NissanAdvanced Air Bag System (AABS) withdual-stage supplemental front air bags withseat belt and occupant classification sensors;front seat-mounted side impactsupplemental air bags; roof-mountedcurtain side impact supplemental air bagsfor front and rear-seat outboard occupanthead protection; three-point front and rearseatbelts, front seat belts with pre-tensioners
and load limiters and adjustable upper an-chors; and LATCH System (Lower Anchorsand Tethers for Children).
The boldly styled Nissan Quest is offeredin four well-equipped models: S, SV, SL andPlatinum. It offers a range of family friendlyfeatures, including one-touch power slidingdoors, quick release fold-flat second andthird row seats, Advanced Climate ControlSystem and an always-available rear storagewell.
The sophisticated, modern exterior of theQuest combines fluid sculptural elementswith a dynamic mass and crafted details. Thelow sliding door step-in height is helpful forsmall children or older adults getting intothe second or third rows and to assist entryfurther, the second row features a standardwalk-in device for easier access to the thirdrow. A one-touch unlock/open power rearliftgate is standard on Quest SL and Plati-num models. Third row power returnseatbacks are standard on Quest Platinum.
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Volkswagen reveals 2016 Jetta GLIThe performance version of Volkswagen’s best-selling car, the 2016 Jetta GLI, offers newfeatures and a sporty new look for the 2016 model year. It was revealed June 10 by Volkswagenof America. The 2016 Jetta GLI is the sedan equivalent of the Golf GTI. It is equipped witha specially tuned sport suspension and a 210-horsepower, 2.0-liter TSI® turbocharged anddirect-injection EA888 four-cylinder engine. The GLI offers a compelling blend of value,performance and practicality.
One specialized area of expertisethat Mr. Cobett is proud of is hav-ing more trained technicians whoare able to repair electric cars than any otherdealer in the country. He said that a lot ofdealers devote one or two technicians torepairing electric cars. Mr. Cobett has 10trained technicians who can fix BMW’scarbon fiber electric vehicles.
Owners of BMW products that are inneed of body work should contact Mr.
Cobett and his team at the New CenturyBMW Collision Center, 626-282-2233.They use original BMW manufacturedparts and follow the BMW recipe forrepairs.
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The 2015 Summer Series Classic Car Cruz and Vintage Rides car shows will be presentedfrom 5 p.m. to dark every third Wednesday of each month through September at the DinerOn Main restaurant, 201 W. Main St., Alhambra. The event is free to spectators and par-ticipants. All pre-1975 vehicles are invited: hot rods, muscle cars, modified trucks, custommotorcycles, lead sleds, rat rods, fire trucks, and tractors. For more information, contact JohnChappell at 626-483-9522, or e-mail [email protected].
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2016 Mazda CX-3 leads class in EPA fuel economyNew Mazda CX-3 crossover has EPA-estimated fuel highway economy of up to 35 mpg.
The all-new 2016 Mazda CX-3 subcom-pact crossover utility vehicle has been ratedwith an EPA-estimated fuel economy ashigh as 29 mpg city/35 mpg highway whichpositions CX-3’s fuel economy as class-lead-ing among all 2015 and 2016 subcompactcrossover utility vehicles.
As Mazda’s first foray into the quicklyburgeoning subcompact crossover class ofvehicles, CX-3 provides those seeking apurposeful, stylish and sporty vehicle op-tion that bucks convention. CX-3 offersstandard keyless ignition and backup cam-era, and is available with features that areunrivalled in its class like Mazda RadarCruise Control, adaptive LED headlightsand Mazda’s signature driving experience.
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mpg highway/31 mpg combined, whilemodels equipped with Mazda’s predictivei-ACTIV AWD have EPA-estimated fueleconomy of 27 mpg city/32 mpg highway/29 mpg combined. That makes it amongthe most-efficient all-wheel-drive vehiclesavailable in the U.S.
“SKYACTIV Technology means wedon’t have to compromise when it comesto performance, efficiency and fun-to-drivedynamics,” said Jim O’Sullivan, presidentand CEO, Mazda North American Opera-tions. “CX-3 will deliver all of the core val-ues customers have come to expect withthe sixth-generation lineup of Mazda ve-hicles, and we hope to reach new audienceswith CX-3.”
All 2016 Mazda CX-3s will come pow-ered by a 2.0-liter SKYACTIV-G engine.
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Gary Frueholz is a realtor with Dilbeck Real Estate, a pastmember of the Alhambra Planning Commission, a certifiedSenior Real Estate Specialist and a Certified International Prop-erty Specialist. Mr. Frueholz can be reached at 626-318-9436or by e-mail at [email protected]. To see all of Gary’s ar-ticles on Alhambra, visit www.garysstories.com. Gary Frueholz
BY GARY FRUEHOLZ, DILBECK REAL
ESTATE
Why is real estate in Southern Califor-nia and Alhambra so appealing to foreigninvestment?
The National Association of Realtorsreports that United States real estate salesto foreign investors have increased 35%in the year between April 2013 and March2014. Sales rose from $68.2 billion to$92.2 billion during this period.
Another internationally respected or-ganization, AFIRE (Association of ForeignInvestors in Real Estate), tracks how for-eign money thinks. And when it comesto American real estate, foreign moneyprefers this to other countries real estatein a big way.
The AFIRE polls its internationalmembers and has found that by a three toone margin that the United States isviewed as the best opportunity for appre-ciation over the United Kingdom, Ger-many, China, and Canada. Also, by a simi-lar margin the United States is seen asbeing more stable and secure by foreigninvestors.
One of the supporting issues with theseresults is the form of ownership here inthe United States. It is called fee simple,and most real estate in the Untied Statesis held in this manner.
This is the highest form of ownershipor “stake” in land. It means that the ownercontrols the land until they give up thisright and they may pass it on to their heirs,
sell to whomever they wish, or use the landas security in the form of a mortgage.
Many times in other countries the rightto use real estate as a form of collateral orto pass ownership on to whom the ownerwishes is not part of their concept of realestate transactions.
American real estate is viewed interna-tionally as a good hedge against inflationand currency fluctuations.
Even with significant government defi-cit spending, the dollar has generally beenholding well versus foreign currencies. TheU.S. dollar is the single most popular cur-rency and dominant reserve currency inthe world.
With real estate not being transactedin a currency that has volatile fluctuations,the real estate itself looks more appealing.
Another factor that encourages invest-ment in American real estate is theInternet. Multiple Listing Services (MLS)download into public Web sites that canbe viewed around the world.
Reliable Internet access facilitates com-munication between real estate profession-als and their clients. And even more im-portantly, consumers get better informedon real estate through the Internet.
The United States has the greatest con-centration of financial institutions in theworld. This concentration of availablecapital through lending institutions withinour country again helps real estate in ourcountry appear appealing.
Southern California has the added as-
pect of its geography tying into the Pa-cific Rim economy, which includes thevibrant economies of China, Japan, SouthKorea, Taiwan, and Singapore.
International capital seeks acceptable
International investors and Alhambra real estate
risk, favorable returns, quality properties,affordable and available credit, desirablelocation, and transparent markets. South-ern California offers all of the above, andso does Alhambra.
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Mortgage & FinanceRudy L. Kusuma, licensed real estate broker,specializes in complex transactionsrepresenting property owners in disposition ofreal estate. He has significant experience inpre-foreclosure sales, short sales, divorcesales, trusts, and probate. Phone him at 626-780-2221 or visit his Web site atwww.TeamNuVision.net. DRE# 01820322
A local real estate broker, Rudy L. Kusuma, will teamup with Jack Canfield, the creator of Chicken Soupfor the Soul series, to release a new book to benefitconsumers looking to buy or sell homes in Alhambraand the San Gabriel Valley area.
A portion of the royalties earned from this bookwill be donated to Entrepreneur’s International Foun-dation, a not for profit organization dedicated to cre-ating unique launch campaigns to raise money andawareness for charitable causes.
“My team and I manage more than $1.3 billion ofreal estate assets,” said Mr. Kusuma. “I have advisedand counseled homebuyers, sellers, and real estate in-vestors from every walk of life. CEOs, executives, and
Real estate broker Rudy L. Kusuma toco-author new book with Jack Canfield
business owners hire my team because their businessesare teams.
“Sales professionals and marketing oriented entre-preneurs hire my team because they quickly recognize
the superiority of our sophisticated system for sellinghomes as quickly as possible for top dollars.
“Doctors, hospital administrators, and nurses hireus because, like the executives, they are thoroughly fa-miliar with the benefits of a team approach.
“Exceptionally busy couples hire us because myhome selling system features methods of marketing andselling homes that minimizes their involvement andinconvenience,” he said.
SOURCE: CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®California home sales softened in May, but the hous-
ing market momentum continued to be solid as the springhome-buying season marked higher year-over-year homesales and prices for the fourth straight month, the CALI-FORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (CAR) said June 15.
Home sales rose above the 400,000 mark in May forthe second straight month since October 2013 and werethe second highest level in nearly two years. Closed es-crow sales of existing, single-family detached homes inCalifornia totaled a seasonally adjusted annualized rateof 423,360 units in May, according to information col-lected by C.A.R. from more than 90 local Realtor® asso-ciations and MLSs statewide.
The statewide sales figure represents what would bethe total number of homes sold during 2015 if sales main-tained the May pace throughout the year. It is adjusted
to account for seasonal factors that typically influencehome sales.
The May figure was down 1.1% from the revised427,880 homes sold in April, slightly below the long-runApril-to-May average sales increase of 0.6%. Home saleswere up 8.9% from a revised 388,690 in May a year agothough, and the statewide sales figure so far has outpacedlast year by more than 5%.
“The spring home-buying season continues to bestrong, especially in areas where insufficient housing sup-ply is less of an issue,” said C.A.R. President ChrisKutzkey. “With mortgage interest rates edging up recentlyand an imminent increase in rates by the Federal Reserve,housing affordability concerns will be heightened but mayalso prompt prospective buyers to feel a sense of urgency
California home sales soften in May but springhome-buying season continues momentum
• Existing, single-family home sales totaled423,360 in May on a seasonally adjusted an-nualized rate, down 1.1% from April but up8.9 percent from May 2014.
• Statewide sales were above 400,000 mark forsecond straight month.
• May statewide median home price was$485,830, up 0.8% from April and 4.4% fromMay 2014.
• California median price was the highest sinceNovember 2007.
• Available housing supply remains constrainedwith 3.5 months of inventory. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
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ing sales improvements thisyear.”
Other key points fromC.A.R.’s May 2015 resale hous-ing report include:
• While sales continued toimprove from last year at thestate level, the number of activelistings dipped slightly from theprevious year, keeping the sup-ply of homes on the market flat.
The May Unsold InventoryIndex was unchanged from the3.5 months reported in April.The index, which indicates thenumber of months needed to sellthe supply of homes on the mar-ket at the current sales rate, stoodat 3.7 months in May 2014. Asix- to seven-month supply isconsidered typical in a normalmarket.
• The median number of daysit took to sell a single-familyhome fell in May, down from34.3 days in April to 28.5 daysin May and 31.8 days in May2014.
• According to C.A.R.’s new-est housing market indicatormeasuring sales-to-list price ra-tio*, properties are again gener-
ally selling below the list price,except in the San Francisco BayArea, where a lack of homes forsale is pushing sales prices higherthan original asking prices.
The statewide measure sug-gests that homes are selling at amedian of 99% of the list price,essentially flat compared to a ra-tio of 98.8% at the same timelast year. The Bay Area is the onlyregion where homes are sellingabove original list prices due toconstrained supply with a ratioof 107.3%, up from 104.9% ayear ago.
• The average California priceper square foot** for an existingsingle-family home was $226 inMay 2015, a decrease of 0.4%from the previous month but a3.2% increase from May 2014.
Price per square foot at thestate level has been on an upwardtrend since early 2012, and hasbeen rising on a year-over-yearbasis for 40 consecutive months.
In recent months, however,the growth rate in price persquare foot has slowed down ashome prices level off.
San Francisco County had thehighest price per square foot inMay at $818/sq. ft., followed bySan Mateo ($775/sq. ft.), andSanta Clara ($591/sq. ft.).
The three counties with thelowest price per square foot inMay were Siskiyou ($104/sq. ft.),Kings ($116/sq. ft.), Mariposa
($117/sq. ft.) and Tulare ($117/sq. ft.).
• Mortgage rates increased inMay, with the 30-year, fixed-mortgage interest rate averaging3.84%, up from 3.67% in Aprilbut down from 4.19% in May2014, according to Freddie Mac.Adjustable-mortgage interestrates edged up in May, averag-ing 2.49%, up slightly from 2.46in April and 2.43% in May2014.
Note: The County MLS me-dian price and sales data in thetables are generated from a sur-vey of more than 90 associationsof Realtors throughout the state,and represent statistics of exist-ing single-family detachedhomes only.
County sales data are not ad-justed to account for seasonalfactors that can influence homesales. Movements in sales pricesshould not be interpreted aschanges in the cost of a standardhome.
The median price is wherehalf sold for more and half soldfor less; medians are more typi-cal than average prices, which areskewed by a relatively small shareof transactions at either thelower-end or the upper-end.
Median prices can be influ-enced by changes in cost, as wellas changes in the characteristicsand the size of homes sold. Dueto the low sales volume in some
areas, median price changes mayexhibit unusual fluctuation. Thechange in median prices shouldnot be construed as actual pricechanges in specific homes.
* Sales-to-list price ratio is anindicator that reflects the negotia-tion power of home buyers andhome sellers under current marketconditions. The ratio is calculatedby dividing the final sales price ofa property by its last list price andis expressed as a percentage. A sales-to-list ratio with 100% or abovesuggests that the property sold formore than the list price, and a ra-tio below 100% indicates that theprice sold below the asking price.
**Price per square foot is ameasure commonly used by realestate agents and brokers to deter-mine how much a square foot ofspace a buyer will pay for a prop-erty. It is calculated as the sale priceof the home divided by the num-ber of finished square feet. C.A.R.currently tracks price-per-squarefoot statistics for 33 counties.
Leading the way...® in Cali-fornia real estate for more than100 years, the CALIFORNIA ASSO-CIATION OF REALTORS®
(www.car.org) is one of the largeststate trade organizations in theUnited States with 175,000 mem-bers dedicated to the advancementof professionalism in real estate.C.A.R. is headquartered in LosAngeles.
to enter the market.”The median price of an exist-
ing, single-family detached Cali-fornia home edged up in Mayfrom both the previous monthand year for the fourth consecu-tive month.
The median home price wasup 0.8% from $481,880 in Aprilto $485,830 in May, the highestlevel since November 2007.May’s median price was 4.4%higher than the revised $465,470recorded in May 2014.
The median sales price is thepoint at which half of homes soldfor more and half sold for less; itis influenced by the types ofhomes selling as well as a gen-eral change in values.
“A healthy growth rate inhome prices is an essential ingre-dient to a sustainable housingmarket recovery,” said C.A.R.vice president and chief econo-mist Leslie Appleton-Young.
“With the statewide medianprice increasing at a pace morein line with the historical normssince late 2014, regional marketsacross the state are finally show-
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Median price of an existing, single-family homes edge up
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