September 2014 Section A

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5K Pumpkin
Run coming to
Color guards and color
bearers of the Japanese-
Alhambra Oct. 4 American 442nd Combat
Team stand at attention
during World War II. In
2011, more than 1,500
The Fit Factor Studio, of these valiant soldiers
received the Congressional
the City of Alhambra,
Gold Medal. Listen to some
and the Alhambra
of their inspiring stories this
Chamber of Commerce will month as the Civic Center
sponsor Alhambra’s first 5k Library, 101 S. First St.,
kicks off a program to honor
Pumpkin Run Oct. 4 at
these veterans.
Alhambra Park, 500 N. Palm
Ave.
The run will benefit Alham- Alhambra to honor veterans’
bra’s Parks & Recreation sports
scholarships for students.
To make the run more fun, experiences with major
participants can dress up in • Dance performances.
orange and black, Halloween • Fitness demonstrations
costumes, pumpkin gear, etc. and classes. library program this fall
There will also be a festival • Face painting and
from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the balloons.
To be followed with a “Go For Broke” themed float in the 2015 Tournament of Roses Parade
park that will include: • Raffle prizes and games.
• Food trucks. • Give-a-ways from local To help promote the theme of the City’s upcoming For Broke National Education
• Pumpkin patch. vendors and sponsors. inspiring stories of Tournament of Roses Parade on Center and Alhambra American
• Petting zoo. Register on-line at www. the “Go For Broke” Jan. 1, the Civic Center Library, Legion Post 139, is planning
• Pumpkin decorating active.com. veterans, which will be the in partnership with the Go a wide range of events this
contest. Register by e-mailing Regular, single runner: $40 >> see VETERAN LIBRARY PROGRAM Page 7A
[email protected]. before Sept. 30.
• Pumpkin pie making Late, single runner: $45 Oct.
contest. Register by e-mailing 1 to Oct. 3.
[email protected]. Race day: $50.
• Bounce houses. On the day of the run,
• Kid games and prizes. registration begins at 8 a.m.
• Blood and bone marrow There will be a runners group
mobile. warm-up at 8:45 a.m., and the
• Health expo and health 5K Run begins at 9 a.m. The
screenings. 5K Walk begins at 9:15 a.m. A
• Local vendors. 1K Kids Run is free and open
• Live bands and dancing. to kids 6 – 12 years old, with
>> see 5K PUMPKIN RUN Page 10A
Joshua Yanez, center, greets his teacher Angie Juarez at the newly opened LIFT
South Campus while his parents, Dario and Stephanie Yanez, look on.
CITY NEWS PAGE 2A Joshua Yanez and his mother Stephanie Yanez explore the new
laundry and kitchen facilities at LIFT South Campus in which
Joshua will learn functional living skills.
CHAMBER NEWS PAGE 16A
COMMUNITY NEWS PAGE 18A LIFT South Campus for
ACADEMIC NEWS PAGE 24A
orthopedically impaired
students opens
Exceptional needs students and their fam- modern design and wheelchair accessible features.
ilies toured the Learning Independence LIFT South Campus joins LIFT North Campus
for Transition (LIFT) South Campus at as an additional Adult Transition Program of the
an open house on Aug. 7, admiring the facilities’ Alhambra Unified School District.
>> see LIFT SOUTH CAMPUS Page 26A
2A CITY NEWS AROUND ALHAMBRA 09/2014
How to Contact
Your Representatives
Mayor again, Gary Yamauchi promises
CITY ELECTED OFFICIALS
626-570-5010
Mayor Gary Yamauchi new things for next 11 months
Vice Mayor Luis Ayala
Councilmember Barbara Messina
By Mayor Gary Yamauchi
Councilmember Dr. Steven Placido
Councilmember Stephen Sham Those of you who read this column helps make us Councilmembers look
do so to find out what’s new in Alham- good, and I really appreciate their
bra. For one, we have a new mayor in continued efforts over the years.
President of the United States
town. We will assist the Alhambra High
Barack Obama (D)
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington D.C. 20500 In my first term as mayor, I started School Alumni with a parade they
Alhambra Dodger Night and named may be planning, and we have some
U.S. Senator Kirishima (formerly Kagoshima), in special treats waiting for everyone
Dianne Feinstein (D)
the southern part of Japan, as our Sister this year on Veteran’s Day when we
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City. honor those who have served our
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Needless to say, I was somewhat country. Please come out and help us
Washington D.C. 202-224-3841
disappointed with myself for not doing “salute” those who went forward for
U.S. Senator more. I promised myself the next time our benefit.
Barbara Boxer (D) would be different. So when I became In the early part of 2015, I am
312 N. Spring St., #1748, Los Angeles, CA 90012
mayor again a few years ago, I planned planning a special event for all you
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the following: City-wide Health Fair, fellow seniors: A senior prom. It
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Alhambra Dodger Night, Alhambra will be an Alhambra Square Dance
U.S. Rep. 27th District Library used book drive, and many Night, and I know this event will be
Judy Chu (D) may remember the High School fun, exciting, and something people
527 S. Lake Ave, Suite 106, Pasadena, CA 91101
Cupcake Cooking Contest. All were will talk about. So, plan to “saddle
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so much fun, and I was satisfied with The Alhambra Dodger Night was up” and join us for this exciting
Washington D.C. 202-225-5464
[email protected] my second term as mayor of Alhambra. very successful. We were able to raise happening.
www.chu.house.gov In my third term, I will add some new enough money to send all of our Lit- I will also offer a few town hall
activities. tle League players to a Dodger game sessions, and dates and places will be
Governor Like so many things in Alhambra, at no cost. We presented an enjoyable announced later. In the meantime, I
Jerry Brown (D)
everything keeps getting better each Summer Serenade at Alhambra Park have always been open to our con-
C/O State Capitol, Suite 1173, Sacramento, CA 95814
year. All our community events are every Friday night in August, and stituents, so if you have a question,
510-628-0202
drawing crowds like we’ve never seen we are planning a 5K Pumpkin Run problem, or perhaps a solution, feel
State Senator 22nd District before, and it’s all for the people and close to Halloween combined with free to contact me at any time. I will
Kevin De Leon (D) families to enjoy our great city. Look another City-wide HealthFair. I will do my best to address your questions,
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at the turnout for the 4th of July, Egg- honor several community people requests, or concerns.
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stravaganza, and Night Out. They were who have truly supported Alhambra So until next month, take care,
Sacramento 916-651-4022
[email protected] unbelievable. over the last decade. Their support stay healthy, and have fun.
State Assembly 49th District
Ed Chau (D)
1255 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 306, Monterey Park, CA 91754
323-264-4949 Fax [phone]
Never Forget: Alhambra will
Sacramento 916-319-2049
[email protected]
asmdc.org/members/a49
host a 9/11 Memorial Sept. 11
County Supervisor 5th District
Michael D. Antonovich
215 N. Marengo Ave., #120, Pasadena, CA 91101
626-356-5407 In remembrance of the 11 a.m., with the backdrop The Alhambra 9/11 Memorial was built with
Los Angeles 213-974-5555 13th anniversary of 9/11, of the City’s 9/11 Memori- Memorial was dedicated a $50,000 grant from the
[email protected]
the public is invited to a al, which is located in front last year after the Alham- City of Alhambra Arts and
www.antonovich.com
brief memorial ceremony to of Alhambra Fire Station bra Fire Department and Cultural Events Commit-
honor the lives of those lost #71, 301 N. First St. Alhambra Firefighters tee, pro-bono engineering
State Board of Equalization District #4
Jerome E. Horton, Vice Chair in a vicious terrorist attack Participants will in- Association secured a 500+ & design by Lenkin
2361 Rosecrans Ave., Suite 450 on Sept. 11, 2001, and clude the Alhambra Fire lb. steel artifact from the Design, and a $25,000
El Segundo, CA 90245 those who gave their lives Department, Alhambra World Trade Center, which grant from the San Gabriel
Ph. 310-297-5201, Fax [phone]
since to ensure this coun- Police Department, and was distributed through Valley Municipal Water
[email protected]
try’s safety and freedom. Alhambra American Legion the Port Authority of New District.
www.boe.ca.gov
The ceremony will begin at Post #139. York and New Jersey. The
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40,000. It is mailed to every business and residence in the July 28 City Council meeting. Code (Chapter 15.25). Although the provided in an accompanying article
the city of Alhambra. Around Alhambra is also mailed The Aug.11 meeting was cancelled; City of Alhambra has an adequate wa- on Page 10A.
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We welcome comments, press releases and
On Aug. 25, the City conducted its Resolution requiring mandatory Motorola to replace outdated models.
community interest stories and will make every
regular nine-month council rotation. conservation measures throughout Landscape and golf course mainte-
effEort to xincludpe all apeproprriate iinfoermatinon. ce the Difference in One Visit
Gary Yamauchi was sworn in as the State. For a more detailed expla- nance services have been amended to
mayor and Luis Ayala as vice mayor. nation of the prohibitions set forth in comply with requirements of the man-
For advertising rates and other information, contact
Alhambra Chamber of Commerce Former Mayor Stephen Sham returned the City’s Mandatory Conservation dated water reduction requirements
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104 S. First St., Alhambra, CA 91801 to his customary councilmember’s seat section, log onto the City’s Web site at imposed by the State and implement-
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] representing the First District. www.cityofalhambra.org. ed under the City’s Water Shortage
www.alhambrachamber.org BeforeDonations InSu Opportn fore the VSmitihssoniiatn Amer- Plan II. The amendments serve to
The Rotary Club of Alhambra was ican Latino Museum – A resolution demonstrate the City’s commitment
recognized and thanked for a gift of was approved in support of Congress’ to reducing water use in the City’s
$558 to support the Alhambra Civic proposed legislation to establish the parks and medians. Staff will continue
Center Library’s book collection for Smithsonian American Latino Muse- to work with contracted maintenance
the purpose of promoting lifelong um in Washington, D.C. This would contractors, Midori Gardens, and
learning. create th(cid:31)e 20th museum within the Valley Crest Golf Course Mainte-
Resolutions Smithsonian Institution, and the 12th nance, to help educate them about
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Congestion Management Program Smithsonian museum located on the the requirements of the mandatory
Executive Committee
- A resolution was adopted self-certify- National Mall, forming part of the conservation program.
President:
ing the City’s annual conformance with world’s largest museum and research November election update
Lee Lieberg, Landz Real Estate
Vice President: the Los Angeles County Metropolitan complex. The resolution was approved A resolution was approved
Robert Fukui, High Point Marketing Transportation Authority Congestion to add impetus to the resolution’s pas- re-appointing several unopposed in-
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Immediate Past President: ManagOemenOt PrTograHm (CMP), wAhichV saEge aDnd acknowledge support for the cumbents and cancelling the Nov. 4
Frank Chen, Law Offices of Frank W. Chen addresses the impact of local growth contributions of American Latinos. election for the respective offices: (1)
This example shows how Dr. John Chao saved a hopelessly loose tooth in ONE
At-Large members: on the regional transportation system, Contracts City of Alhambra - Councilmember
Evike Chang, Evike.com EASY COMFORTABassLuEres VcoInStiInTuin ga ngads atatx afu nfdrsa ctot ion Thofe tAhlhea mcborsa tP oolfic ei mDepplaartnmtesn!t of the Second District (full term)
Valarie Gomez, West San Gabriel Valley YMCA (individual results vary).
the region and preserves eligibility for has renewed its contract forPredPol declaring elected Barbara A. Messina;
Mark Paulson, Anthony Venti Realtors
federal transportation funds. Predictive Policing Subscription and (2) City of Alhambra - Councilmem-
NEGILmplEemenCtatioTn Eof DMand a torTy SEervicEes. TTheH three-year contract ber of the Fifth District (full term)
Board of Directors
Water Conservation Measures - An provides for additional modules, declaring elected Luis Ayala; and
Oriana Chan, Wells Fargo Bank
BeforUergency Ordinance was approvedI nmai nOtenannce, ea nVd tiecshnioltogy up- (3) Board of Education - Member
Iris Lai, Alhambra Hospital Medical Center
ordering the implementation of the grades. PredPol provides real-time of the Fourth Nominating District
Elizabeth Martinez, Republic Services
Joe Pavon, Al’s Towing Mandatory Conservation Section crime prediction designed for officers (full term) declaring elected Robert
Todd Sakamoto, The Mailbox Shop of the City’s Water Shortage Plan II, in the field. More about the program’s L. Gin.
Marissa Castro-Salvati, So. California Edison
Helen Romero-Shaw, So. California Gas Company
Lorraine Simpson, Credit Union of Southern California How to keep trees healthy
Dr. David Snyder, Optometrist
Walter Tang, Superior Scientific
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Joanna Vargas, The Fit Factor Studio
while still conserving water
Victoria Deise Wilson, The Alhambra
Kevin Yamauchi, Tri-Star Vending
Due to mandatory water Therefore, trees should be • Water trees slowly, in- • Do not apply high-ni-
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Editor: Dulcy Jenkins only eve(riyn tdhrieve iddayus.a Wl hrieles uwltaste vr adereyp) enough to the not recommended. worsen drought conditions
Writers: William Kinman and Sarah Grear this may suffice for lawns tree’s roots, while drought • To test if the soil has by forcing the tree to grow
Office Assistant: Rosemarie Valerio
and low-lying plants, trees conditions can make them enough moisture, take a despite not having enough
Published by: Alhambra ChamberD of CoOmmercNe ’T SUFFER A DAY LONGER!
may require a somewhat more vulnerable to attacks handful of soil and squeeze water to support that
different watering schedule. by pests and disease.Which it tightly, then release the growth. During a drought,
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periods can weaken trees how they are irrigated. moisture and no need to rather than to expend it.
prohibited.
and eventually kill them. According to the water. It’s also not a good idea to
C California Urban FWorests • Proper mulchi.ng prune live branches from
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John Chao, DDS, MAGD*
Council, it is still possible techniques will signifi- young trees. They may
USC School of Dentistry, to keep trees healthy cantly reduce water need these branches once
Faculty, Anxiety Management Awhlileh conaservimng watber. revapaorati on,D but ite is vnery tthae rainls return.
The watering schedule important to keep mulch For more information
for young trees should 4 – 6 inches away from the related to tree mainte-
*Master, Academy of General Dentistry
consist of approximately tree trunk. Mulch should nance, view the How to
“Less than 2% of General Dentists [phone]
five gallons twice per week be placed 2 – 4 inches deep Care for your Parkway Tree
in the United States are Masters,”
and only once per week for around the tree and out flyer, available in English,
according to the
well-established, mature to the edge of the canopy. Spanish, and Chinese,
Academy of General Dentistry
trees once the top 6 inSches HOrganic mu lcEh such as on the City’s Web site at
E ABLA SPAÑOL
of soil around the tree has wood chips should be used www.cityofalhambra.org
dried out. Mature trees to keep soil temperatures in the Public Works “Park-
should receive water in sev- lower. Mulching is one way Trees” section. For
eral places around the tree of the easiest ways to save specific mandatory water
at least half way between water and promote healthy restrictions provided by
the trunk and edge of the root systems. During a the City’s “Water Shortage
tree canopy (drip line). severe drought, water only Plan,” click on the link
More watering sugges- enough to sustain the tree “2014 Mandatory Water
tions follow – while still rather than providing Restrictions” on the City’s
taking into account water excess water to promote homepage.
conserving measures: growth.
4A CITY NEWS AROUND ALHAMBRA 09/2014
Fed loan program assists
in home renovation
“My House Is Beautiful,” said longtime
South Alhambra resident Jesus Aguilar,
referring to his old house, which has been
transformed into a new house, thanks to
a federal Home Improvement Assistance
Program administered by the City of
Alhambra.
The specific program Mr. Aguilar
qualified for, the Single Family Residential
Rehabilitation Program, is actually two
programs: the first, providing a Minor
Rehabilitation Deferred Loan, up to a
maximum of $10,000, for rehabilitation
and repairs, and the second, providing a
Major Rehabilitation Deferred Loan, from
$10,001 to $50,000, for rehabilitation and
repairs.
As a result of more than three decades
of living in the same residence, raising a
family, and experiencing the normal wear
and tear of family living, the Aguilar resi-
dence needed multiple repairs and safety
features. A partial list of necessary repairs Jesus Aguilar, south Alhambra resident, and his
daughter Carmen, are happy with the completion
included removing a termite infestation
of his “new” home rehabilitated under a federal
and lead-based paint and fixing broken and program administered by the City of Alhambra.
inoperable windows, a leaky roof, “on-and-
off” electricity, and uneven floors.
In addition, safety items were installed, For information on this program,
such as handicap bars, smoke alarm, gas Alhambra residents can visit the City Web
exhaust from kitchen stove, and security site under Development Services, Housing
features such as door locks and secure door Division, at www.cityofalhambra.org, or
from outdoor patio. phone [phone] for information.
Thanks to the assistance program, Mr. This program is available for all qualified
Aguilar can again enjoy his property, and his Alhambra homeowners, but funding is
children know their dad is safe and secure. limited.
09/2014 CITY NEWS AROUND ALHAMBRA 5A
$7.5 Billion Water Bond to
appear on November ballot
BY MARK R. PAULSON, • Stormwater capture
DIRECTOR SAN GABRIEL - $200M
VALLEY MUNICIPAL • Water Conservation
WATER DISTRICT - $100M
In light of the drought • Safe Drinking Water
and water crises that Cali- – $520M
fornia is facing, Governor • Small Community
Jerry Brown and the State Wastewater Program
Legislator have placed - $260M
a $7.5 billion bond on • Drinking Water Pub-
the November ballot. lic Infrastructure - $260M
If approved by voters, • Water Recycling
the bond will allow for - $725M
an increase in funding • Groundwater Sus-
for water storage, local tainability – $900M
water supply and water • Prevent and reduce
quality assistance, and groundwater contami-
agreement that the Water nants - $800M
Bond would be “neutral” • Provide sustainable
relative to the Bay Delta groundwater manage-
Conservation Plan. A key vation, we have enough water ment planning and
objective of the legislation in storage for one to two years, implementation - $100M
is greater regional self-suf- even if the drought continues. • Watershed Protec-
ficiency statewide. Even though that is the case, en- tion, Watershed Ecosys-
This long-awaited hanced conservation is essential tem Restoration, State
action reflects growing to ensure those supplies last. Settlements - $1.495B
concern about the severe In January of this year, the • Conservancies
drought which is causing Governor called for greater - $327.5M
water supply issues, envi- voluntary water conservation • Wildlife Conserva-
ronmental and economic and for a while, the State made tion Board - $200M
impacts statewide, and a progress as water use declined. • Department of Fish
growing awareness that The progress was short-lived, and Wildlife - $285M
climatic conditions do not however, and consumption • Department of Fish
favor a short-term end to levels began to increase in the and Wildlife - $87.5M
the drought. California’s spring. Consequently, in late • State settlements
severe drought is resulting July the Governor called for and obligations including
in historically low levels of mandatory water use reductions CVPIA - $475M
groundwater, reservoirs, and enforcement. A variety of • Rivers and creeks
and snow pack, and these penalties for excessive water use - $120M
conditions are worsened went into effect on Aug. 1. • Storage- $2.7B
by 2014 being the warm- Outline of the Water Qual- • Statewide Flood
est year on record in the ity, Supply, and Infrastructure Management – $395M
State and further affected Improvement Act of 2014 • Statewide flood
by 2013/2014 being Total Funding management projects and
amongst the driest years • $7.54 Billion activities - $100M
on record. Components: • Delta levee subven-
Here in the San • Regional Water Reliability tion programs and delta
Gabriel Valley, thanks to - $810M flood protection projects
long-term planning and • Integrated regional water - $295M
improved water conser- management - $510M
Flag football, cheerleading
highlight school
playground fall programs
Practice is beginning on playground An afterschool basketball program is
school sites for the City of Alhambra Flag also on the agenda, but that activity doesn’t
Football recreation program for kids. For take off until January, so more about that
a $30 fee, and parents’ attendance at a in later issues of Around Alhambra.
mandatory meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Regular school playground site activities
Sept. 18 in the Almansor Park Activity began with the start of the new school term
Room, youngsters will begin their football last month. On each Alhambra Unified
training, emphasizing teamwork, sports- School District Alhambra playground,
manship, and football playing techniques trained City of Alhambra recreation
(passing, blocking, catching, etc.). Games leaders conduct a wide range of activities,
will be played at Almansor Park. Registra- including arts and crafts, table game tour-
tion ends on Oct. 3. naments, four square, kickball, and many
Participants in the cheerleading pro- new games. This is a “drop-in” activity.
gram will cheer at flag football games and Participants are free to come and go with-
be entered into the All-City Cheerleading out restriction, but there will be plenty of
Championships at season’s end. Rhythm, reasons to stay and take part in the activities
music, choreography, showmanship, and with their friends on Mondays, Tuesdays,
team cooperation will be on the learning Wednesdays, and Fridays from 2:30 p.m.
agenda, following the payment of a $30 to 4 p.m. and on Thursdays from 12:30
fee. There may be additional uniform p.m. to 4 p.m.
costs. Parents’ need to attend an important For more information, phone the
program information meeting at 6 p.m. City of Alhambra Recreation Office at
Thursday, Sept. 11, at the Almansor Park 626-570-5081.
Activity Room.
6A CITY NEWS AROUND ALHAMBRA 09/2014
Alhambra Civic Center Library
offers events in August
The Alhambra Civic Center Library, Paris is back on the manhunt to capture • Teen Film, Divergent, at 3 p.m.
101 S. First St. 101 S. First St., begins the fall season a murderer before it’s too late. Wednesday, Aug. 27 (PG-13). This
Alhambra, CA 91801 with a sampling of programs to entice Ms. Hirahara, a best-selling, local film, the first of a series, is an American
626-570-5008 readers of all ages to extend their associ- mystery writer of the Mas Arai mystery science fiction action film directed by
www.alhambralibrary.org ation with the library. series has issued the first book in a new Neil Burger, based on the novel of the
Some of the activities of note sched- series — Murder on Bamboo Lane — same name by Veronica Roth. The story
uled for August include: featuring a female, multiracial bicycle takes place in a dystopian post-apoca-
Library hours change • A visit from adult mystery writers cop. lyptic version of Chicago where people
George Fong and Naomi Hirahara to • Family Film, Frozen, at 3:30 p.m. are divided into distinct factions based
discuss their new books at 1 p.m. Sat- Monday, Aug. 11, in Reese Hall. Rated on human virtues.
Effective immediately, the public service
urday, Aug. 2. PG. The whole family can observe fear- In addition to summer program-
hours of the Alhambra Civic Center Library,
Mr. Fong spent 27 years as a special less optimist Anna team up with Kir- ming, one of the library’s most pop-
101 S. First St., have been changed to provide
agent with the FBI, investigating all fac- stoff in an epic journey encountering ular services is the Homework Help
additional morning hours of service on Mon-
ets of violent crimes. He was a member Everest-like conditions and a hilarious Program, provided to assist children
days, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.
of the FBI’s Evidence Response Team snowman named Olaf in a race to find with their homework assignments.
The library now opens at 11 a.m. on
and a certified undercover agent. He is Anna’s sister Elsa, whose icy powers The library’s Children’s Department is
Mondays, instead of 1 p.m., and at 10 a.m. on
now the Director of Security for ESPN. have trapped the kingdom in eternal looking for teen volunteers in grades 10
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, instead of 11 a.m.
His book, Fragmented, features FBI winter. through 12 to work with the youngsters
The library continues to provide 57 hours of
Special Agent Jack Paris, who didn’t • Family Film, The Shop Around the during the 2014-15 school year. Volun-
public service over the full seven days of each
know why Alvin Cooper killed his own Corner, the classic James Stewart/Mar- teer applications will be available in the
week.
family five years ago. He just knew the garet Sullavan film from 1940, usually Children’s Room from Monday, Aug. 4
Pick up a bookmark at the library listing
man was guilty. When Cooper escapes pops-up on the small screen during the through Sunday, Aug. 31.
the new public service hours.
a minimum-security prison and a Christmas season. The Alhambra Civic Bookmark www.alhambralibrary.org
The new schedule:
young girl goes missing, he quickly Center Library gives an early season to keep up with library programs and
Monday: 11 am - 9 pm becomes the chief suspect, and Agent peek at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12. services.
Tuesday: 10 am - 9 pm Back to school; back to library
Wednesday: 10 am - 9 pm
Thursday: 10 am - 5 pm
Friday: 10 am - 5 pm
With school back in session, the Al- sometimes gets him into trouble. Best In-N-Out Burger Cover to Cover
Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm hambra Civic Center Library is gearing for ages 3 and older. No registration Reading Club – Oct. 4 through Nov.
Sunday: 1 pm - 5 pm up for a new season of programs and required. 15 – for ages 4 through 12. Details in
activities, providing the materials, sup- Chapter Book Club – 4 p.m. Mon- the Children’s Room.
port, and programming that enriches day, Sept. 15, in the Story Time Room. For further information concerning
the lives of students and all Alhambra Join the discussion of this month’s title, children’s programs and services, please
Fall Leisure
residents. Boy: Tales of Childhood, by Roald Dahl, contact the Children’s Room at 626-
In September, families will find the over tasty snacks. Where did Roald Dahl 570-3215, or visit the Web site at www.
following programs and activities: get all of his wonderful ideas for stories? alhambralibrary.org/kids/kids.html.
Classes begin FOR CHILDREN From his own life, of course. Best for FOR TEENS
Family Story Time – 7 p.m. each fourth- through sixth-graders. Register Teen Advisory Board and Ice
Wednesday in September in the Story in the Children’s Room. Cream Social – 3:30 p.m. Thursday,
this month Time Room. For families with chil- Flights of Fantasy Story The- Sept. 18.
dren 5 to 12 years old. This program atre – 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, in Film Screening – City of Bones (PG-
includes stories, puppets, and other Reese Hall. Families are invited to 13), 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24.
activities. an afternoon of interactive theatre SAT practice exam by Kaplan – 10
City of Alhambra fall Leisure Classes, designed Curious George Story Time – 11 performances that will bring favorite a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27. Registration
for the interest and pleasure of kids, teens, and a.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, in Reese Hall. A folktales and fables to life. Best for required.
adults, begin during the week of Sept. 8. morning of stories and a craft featuring children ages 3 years and older. No SAT practice exam results and test
Leisure Classes address many interests and are the famous monkey whose curiosity registration required. strategies – 6:30 p.m. Oct. 7.
all listed in the City of Alhambra, summer/fall
2014 Leisure Classes, Activities & Excursions Guide,
It’s hot; go swimming
located at www.cityofalhambra.org.
Pre-registration is highly recommended, but,
for the undecided, there may still be time to
Swimming is offered twice a week Sundays: 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
register, on site, at the first meeting of the class if
through Sept. 28 at the Alhambra Daily heat relief is available at the
space permits.
Park Pool, with a recreation swim Alhambra Park Water Playground
Please phone [phone] during weekday
schedule as follows: seven days a week from 10 a.m. to
business hours.
Thursdays: 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. 6 p.m.
09/2014 CITY NEWS AROUND ALHAMBRA 7A
“Go For Broke” is the name of Alhambra’s 2015 Rose Parade float, the 87th entry in the famed parade. The
parade theme, Inspiring Stories, truly describes the 442nd Regimental Combat Team that fought in Europe in
WWII, whose motto was Go For Broke.
Alhambra announces
theme of its 2015
Tournament of Roses float
“Inspiring Stories”— the theme of the in 1999, it was designed by Los Angeles
126thTournament of Roses Parade in 2015 Architect Roger M. Yanagita, and features
— is just what the City of Alhambra is a large semicircular face of polished black
focusing on as it enters its 87th float entry granite, set at an angle facing the sun as
into the Tournament of Roses Parade this it travels across the southern sky. The Go
coming Jan. 1. And there’s no better or For Broke Monument is engraved with
more inspiring narrative than the life stories the names of more than 16,000 Japanese
of the “Go For Broke” Japanese-American American soldiers who served in World
soldiers who served in segregated units War II.
during World War II, answering their The Alhambra float is being designed,
country’s call to arms with unparalleled built, and decorated by the well-known
bravery. float designer and builder, Phoenix Dec-
Many of the soldiers came from sugar orating Company. It will feature not one,
plantations in Hawaii where their immi- but three, semicircular faces with the main
grant parents were denied citizenship and one bearing a striking resemblance to the
treated as “second-class citizens.” Others Go For Broke Monument in Los Angeles
volunteered from internment camps that — but using all natural plant elements in
imprisoned 120,000 ethnic Japanese after stunning and intricate detail. Along the
the bombing of Pearl Harbor. edges of each semicircular face there will
To this day, the service record of the Go be depictions of the 21 Japanese-American
For Broke soldiers is unmatched: the 100th Medal of Honor recipients. At the rear of
Infantry Battalion and 442nd Regimental the float there will be a large American flag
Combat Team are the most highly deco- and eagle’s head. A likeness of the Congres-
rated units by size and length of service in sional Gold Medal will be incorporated
the history of the U.S. Army. The Military into each side of the colorful float.The float
Intelligence Service has been credited with riders will include several surviving Go For
shortening the war in the Pacific by as Broke veterans from World War II.
much as two years and saving countless Whether viewing the Tournament of
lives. In October 2010, these three units Roses Parade in person or on TV, be sure
were awarded the Congressional Gold to look out for Alhambra’s beautiful Go
Medal, which, along with the Presidential For Broke float, and also check out the
Medal of Freedom, is the country’s highest corresponding library programs that will
civilian honors. give the community greater insight into
The inspiring stories of these great sol- the incredible life stories and heroic bravery
diers became the inspiration for the theme of these WWII era Japanese American sol-
of the City’s 2015 Tournament of Roses diers. For even more inspiring stories, listen
float. Thanks to Go For Broke National to literally hundreds of oral interviews
Education Center, which is partnering these soldiers conducted by Go For Broke
with the City on this project, the design National Education Center on their Web
will feature a motif resembling the Go For site at www.goforbroke.org. For a complete
Broke Monument that is located in the list of library programs, view the fall library
Little Tokyo area of Los Angeles. Dedicated program article on page 8A.
VETERAN LIBRARY PROGRAM From Page 1A
fall with the theme of “War Comes and shortening the war in the Pacific.
Home,” which is centered on reading The documentary will be followed
and discussion of the book: What it is with the classic movie Go for Broke!
Like to Go to War by Karl Marlentes. in which Japanese-American sol-
The war-themed program will kick diers of the 442nd Regiment fight
off at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, in valiantly for the Allies, despite racial
Reese Hall, with the documentary, discrimination.
“Unknown Warriors of World War II,” For a complete list of programs,
which provides a historical account of view the fall library program article on
the Japanese-American combat units page 8A. For more information about
in WWII whose decorated men are the City’s Go For Broke themed float,
credited with saving countless lives see the related article above.
8A CITY NEWS AROUND ALHAMBRA 09/2014
Fall library program to discuss war, ways to
reincorporate veterans back into civilian life
This fall, the public is invited to January 2015. Regiment fight valiantly for the Allies, Warfare and its effect on Soldiers,” with
join in in the Alhambra Civic Center The Library will also host a series of despite racial discrimination). panelists Mike Pierson from the George
Library’s “California Reads,” an annual monthly book discussion groups. The The full list of events includes: Patton Museum, Chiriaco Summit, CA
series of reading and discussion programs book groups will explore the themes of Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 6:30 p.m., the film and others.
that explores a single theme and book. “war comes home.” Participants will Coming Home. Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 3 p.m., teens
Developed by the California Reading read Karl Marlentes’ What it is Like to Saturday, Sept. 13, at 2 p.m., the will knit hats for the Knots of Love
Association, but made possible by a grant Go to War in September, All Quiet on the adult “Scrapbooking, Knitting, and Cro- project.
from California Humanities, the program Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque cheting” (SKC) group will knit hats for Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 6 p.m., the film
will offer exciting activities for the entire in October, and Brian Castner’s gripping veteran’s undergoing chemotherapy (the Das Boot.
family. The Long Walk: A Story of War and the Knots of Love project). Wednesday, Oct. 29, at noon, discus-
This year’s theme, “War Comes Life That Follows in November. Patrons Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 6:30 p.m., the sion of All Quiet on the Western Front.
Home,” will be centered on reading and can stop by the second-floor reference documentary The Unknown Warrior and Saturday, Nov. 8 ,at 2 p.m., the SKC
discussion of the book What it is Like desk to pick up a book and learn more the film Go For Broke. group will knit hats for the Knots of Love
to Go to War by Karl Marlentes. Library about participating in any or all of the Tuesday, Sept. 23, at 6:30 p.m., the project.
patrons are encouraged to check out discussions. film Paths of Glory. Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m., a
the book from the library and read it. Registration for a discussion group Wednesday, Sept. 24, at noon, discus- presentation concerning the book Silence
There will be many events to explore the must be completed at the second-floor sion of What It Is Like To Go To War. Is Broken, Professor Susan Rosvall’s
veteran experience and to spark a public reference desk; telephone and Internet Thursday, Sept. 25, at 3 p.m., teens recounting of her brother’s experience
conversation about how the community registration will not be possible for this will knit hats for veteran’s undergoing returning home from war.
can best support the process of rein- program. The first 30 people who register chemotherapy (the “Knots for Love” Tuesday, Nov. 18, at 7 p.m., a panel
corporating veterans into the fabric of for a book group will receive a free copy project). discussion on “Returning Home from
civilian life. of each month’s book. There will be tasty Tuesday, Sept. 30 at 7 p.m., discussion War: the Experience of Veterans,” with
To fully explore the themes in What treats for everyone who participates. See of What It Is Like To Go To War. panelists Susan Rosvall, professor at Cal
it is Like to Go to War and make the below for dates and details. Thursday, Oct. 2, at 3 p.m., teens will State University L.A., Harold Martin,
series relevant to Alhambra residents, A public project Kick-Off Party is knit hats for the Knots for Love project. from PCC, and a representative from the
the Library is partnering with the Go set for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16. It Tuesday, Oct. 7, at 6:30 p.m., the film Go For Broke! Foundation.
For Broke National Education Center. will feature the documentary Unknown Black Hawk Down. Wednesday, Nov. 26, at noon discus-
Go For Broke uses the stories of Japa- Warriors of World War II, (a historical ac- Saturday, Oct. 11, at 2 p.m., The SKC sion of The Long Walk: A Story of War
nese-American veterans of World War count of the Japanese-American combat group will knit hats for the Knots of Love and the Life That Follows.
II to educate the public about the rights units in WWII, whose decorated men project. Tuesday, Nov. 25, at 6:30 p.m., the
and responsibilities of American citizen- are credited with saving countless lives Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 6:30 p.m., the film Platoon.
ship. The Japanese-American veterans and shortening the war in the Pacific), film The Hurt Locker. Tuesday, Nov. 25, at 7 p.m., discussion
of World War II will be honored in the and the film Go For Broke! (in which Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 7 p.m., a panel of The Long Walk: A Story of War and the
city of Alhambra’s Rose Parade float in Japanese-American soldiers of the 442nd discussion on the “Changing Nature of Life That Follows.

10A CITY NEWS AROUND ALHAMBRA 09/2014
Crimes decrease in Alhambra with use
of PredPol Policing Software
Just a year into the use of a cut- officers. A worksheet is then generated
ting-edge tool that allows police officers to indicate areas where a higher police
to use their time more efficiently and presence is needed and allows the officer
helps to stop crime before it happens, to look for criminal activity in targeted
the Alhambra Police Department has areas as time permits during his/her
become a model for high tech policing. specific shift. This data gives officers
Both national and international police greater clarity of their daily mission so
agencies, including the London Metro- they have the best chance to be in the
politan Police Department in London, right place, at the right time, to stop
England, have contacted the Alhambra crime before it occurs.
Police Department to inquire about the In the first year, the results of PredPol
use and effectiveness of the City’s new have been very positive. From June
“PredPol” software program. When the 2013 to June 2014, most crimes where
City implemented PredPol in January PredPol is used, have decreased. Auto
2013, it was one of the first law enforce- burglaries are down 19.4%, residential
ment agencies in Southern California to burglaries are down 8.5%, and stolen
use it citywide. vehicles are down 14.7%. The only up-
PredPol provides real-time mapping tick was robberies, which increased by
data within a 500-by-500-square-foot four from last year. While not all aspects
area to indicate where crimes will likely of this data reflects solely upon PredPol
happen. Crime data is uploaded from (of course, there has been good police
the Department’s record management work accompanying it), it is clear that
system throughout the day to PredPol PredPol works and brings greater clarity
to provide the timeliest information to to an officer’s daily mission.
5K PUMPKIN RUN From Page 1A
warm-up and run beginning at 10:30 will begin to open in the clockwise di-
a.m. rection of the 5K route. Residents will
For all race information, please not be able to move their cars during
LIKE the Facebook page at www. this time. If residents need to use their
facebook.com/alhambrapumpkinrun. vehicles, please park cars outside the 5K
Runners will receive a T-shirt, a route zone and walk to the cars during
runners bib, and an end-of-race medal. this time. All parking restrictions are
For more information, vendor relaxed from Oct. 3 through Oct. 6 in
inquiries and registration questions, the area from Atlantic to Fremont and
please e-mail alhambrapumpkinrun@ Main to Huntington. For questions
gmail.com. regarding 5K street closures or parking
Streets will be closed from 5 a.m. only, please phone Alhambra Public
to noon. Please note that some streets Works at 626-570-5067.
may open sooner as the 5K is over and See map of the run on page 12A.