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Alhambra Hospital Medical Center receives the 2016 Traven Health 100 Top Hospitals award. From left are
Evelyn Ku, RN CNO; Dr. Wen Ta Chiu, CO-CEO AHMC Health System; Iris Lai, chief executive officer;
David Gu, DO, chief of staff; John Stewart, MD, chairman of the governing board; Mike Ly, MD; En-Ming
Lai, DO; and Thomas Lam, MD.
Councilmember Barbara Messina is sworn in as Mayor at the
Feb. 22 City Council meeting.
Alhambra Hospital Medical Center
Barbara Messina
named one of Truven Health
sworn in as Mayor
100 Top Hospitals for 2016
The City Council reorganized on Feb. 22 at the City
Council meeting, providing for the rotation of the As a recipient of the 2016 Alhambra Hospital Medical nationwide and is in the nation-
Mayor and Vice Mayor. Councilmember Barbara Truven Health 100 Center ranks highly among al top 20 for organizations their
Messina, Second District, was sworn in as Mayor, and Top Hospitals® award, nearly 3,000 acute care hospitals size. It is the only hospital in
Councilmember Steven Placido, D.D.S., Fourth District, as
>> see ALHAMBRA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER Page 8A
Vice Mayor.
Mrs. Messina thanked many of her colleagues, friends, and
family members for their support throughout the years. “I am
so blessed I get to do what I love — serve the community,”
she said.
This is Mrs. Messina’s sixth time as Mayor since she was
first elected on the Council in 1986. She is the second lon-
gest-elected Councilmember in the City’s history.
CITY NEWS PAGE 2A
CHAMBER NEWS PAGE 12A
COMMUNITY NEWS PAGE 18A
Students examine the exclusive Vapor Special Ops Supercar.
ACADEMIC NEWS PAGE 29A
Air Force begins Mobile Tour
at Alhambra High School
BY ANTONIO GONZALES
On March 4, Alhambra High School was to educate today’s youth about the types of ca-
the first of many stops for the Air Force reers the Air Force can offer and allows students
Mobile Tour. This tour is organized by the opportunity to speak with members of the Air
the Air force marketing campaign and is intended Force about their experiences.
>> see AIR FORCE MOBILE TOUR Page 30A
2A CITY NEWS AROUND ALHAMBRA 04/2016
Mayor’s Corner
2016 a year of change
BY MAYOR BARBARA MESSINA
It is hard to believe I have served as
Mayor six times in this wonderful City I
call home. Th is will be my last time as I
term out in 2018, and I have to say it has
been a great ride.
Th e evening of the swearing-in cere-
mony was a bitter-sweet moment for me
— bitter because this was the fi rst public
event I didn’t have my partner, Michael,
with me, but sweet because my family was
there for me. My family has always been
there for me. I appreciate all that they do
for me and I am blessed to have such a
loving and caring family. I want to thank
Mayor Barbara Messina
all of my friends, old and new, and past
colleagues for sharing the evening.
Th is year is going to be a year of
change. We will have a new City Manager I feel confi dent about the future of
and two new Councilmembers. We have Alhambra and excited for the direction
such a great city, and even though change of the City’s future. We have a great new
is diffi cult, I know the City will continue generation of employees that will keep our
to grow and fl ourish as a fi rst-class city. community moving forward.
We still have some unfi nished business. I will write a Mayor’s Corner every
Sprouts opened on March 2, and we are other month with updates on various
eagerly awaiting the opening of the other projects and events in the City. I hope you
businesses at Alhambra Place. We con- all had a wonderful Easter with family and
tinue to work on the 710 tunnel and will friends. Th ank you all for your continued
be having several community meetings support throughout the years. It has been
to educate residents on the issues we are a pleasure to be able to work on behalf of
facing with the non-completion. the citizens in this community.
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4A CITY NEWS AROUND ALHAMBRA 04/2016
Alhambra City Manager
t o re t i re i n M a y
is a monthly publication with a total circulation of
40,000. It is mailed to every business and residence in
the city of Alhambra. Around Alhambra is also mailed
to all interested local, state and county officials. Mary K. Swink, the first female in the San Gabriel Valley to live,
City Manager for the City of work and play.” As Mrs. Swink
We welcome comments, press releases and
community interest stories and will make every Alhambra, announced in January enters a new chapter in her life,
effort to include all appropriate information. her retirement will be effective she said she is looking forward
May 1, 2016. Mrs. Swink, who to spending some quality time
For advertising rates and other information, contact
Alhambra Chamber of Commerce was appointed City Manager in in retirement with her husband,
104 S. First St., Alhambra, CA 91801 August of 2013, joined Alhambra Dennis, and two children.
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] in 1988 as a Management Assis- “The City Council is grate-
www.alhambrachamber.org
tant with the Public Works De- ful for Mary’s leadership and
partment and worked her way up many accomplishments as City
to a management level, serving in Manager,” said Mayor Messina.
the City Manager’s office and then “Mary set forth a strong vision
becoming a director of several de- of a responsive and accountable
partments, including Community government with foundational
Services, Public Works, Utilities, principles of customer service, fis-
and Development Services. cal responsibility, and innovation.
“With 35 years of city em- Mary has exceeded expectations
Executive Committee ployment, 28 of which were in on this vision and has worked tire-
City Manager Mary Swink will retire on May 1.
President:
Alhambra, Ms. Swink has proven lessly to accomplish the Council’s
Robert Fukui, High Point Marketing
to be an exceptional employee and high expectations for this integral
Vice President:
Evike Chang, Evike.com a dynamic, highly motivated and oversaw the construction of the $7 million position. While the Council will
Immediate Past President: effective leader taking on many 307-space Mosaic Parking Structure; assisted miss her leadership, we wish her a
Lee Lieberg, Landz Real Estate challenging and successfully exe- in the creation of the Alhambra 5K Pumpkin wonderful retirement.”
At-Large members:
cuted assignments,” said Mayor Run; oversaw the Special Olympics Alhambra The City Council hired Bob
Frank Chen, Law Offices of Frank W. Chen
Barbara Messina. Host Town Program; and created the Alham- Murray and Associates in January
Valarie Gomez, West San Gabriel Valley YMCA
During her tenure as City bra Community Coordinating Council. to conduct a statewide search for
Megan Moloughney, The Ratkovich Co./The Alhambra
Mark Paulson, Anthony Venti Realtors Manager, Mrs. Swink led the “I feel honored to have served the City the next City Manager. During
way for the newly constructed of Alhambra along with an outstanding City the interim, Mrs. Swink will
Board of Directors
Alhambra Place; brought back Council and city staff,” said Mrs. Swink. continue to serve the City on a
Nickie Chan, LifeWave
“Summer Serenade,” a summer “Through hard work and dedication, this team contract basis until the next City
Iris Lai, Alhambra Hospital Medical Center
Rafael Garcia , Republic Services concert series in Alhambra Park; has made Alhambra one of the premier cities Manager is selected this summer.
Joe Pavon, Al’s Towing
Todd Sakamoto, The Mailbox Shop
Helen Romero-Shaw, So. California Gas Company
Lorraine Simpson, Credit Union of Southern California City sets Nov. 8 General Municipal
Dr. David Snyder, Optometrist
Walter Tang, Superior Scientific
Joanna Vargas, The Fit Factor Studio
election to match U.S. date
Ambassadors
Nickie Chan, president
Sam Yue
Eddie Garcia On Tuesday, Nov. 8, the Alhambra Municipal Election age or older.
Phoebe Lew will take place alongside the General Election to fill the In addition, a candidate for City Council must be an
Kay Lee Fukui
following City Council and Alhambra Unified School elector of the city, a registered voter in the council district
Mary Ann Torres-Co
Richard Jones District Board of Education seats: that he or she wishes to represent at the time he or she files
Frances Lo • Councilmember of the Third District. the required Declaration of Intention. He or she must also
Jewelyn Co
• Councilmember of the Fourth District. have resided in the council district from which he or she is
• Member of the Board of Education, First District. nominated for at least 30 days preceding the filing of the
Staff
Executive Director: Sharon Gibbs • Member of the Board of Education, Second District. Declaration of Intention.
Membership/Advertising Sales: Stan Yonemoto • Member of the Board of Education, Third District. A candidate for the Board of Education must be
Legislative Affairs: Owen Guenthard
In order to become a candidate for any of the offices an elector of the Alhambra Unified School District, a
Office Manager: Irma Hernandez
Editor: Dulcy Jenkins above, a Declaration of Intention must be obtained from registered voter in the nominating district that he or she
Writers: William Kinman, Gary Frueholz, Adriana Maestas and filed with the Alhambra City Clerk between 8 a.m. wishes to represent at the time he or she files the required
Office Assistant: Rosemarie Valerio
Monday, June 20, and 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 28. If an Declaration of Intention, and must have resided in the
Published by: Alhambra Chamber of Commerce
incumbent Board of Education member does not file by nominating district from which he or she is nominated at
June 28, the Declaration of Intention filing period for least one month prior to his or her nomination.
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04/2016 CITY NEWS AROUND ALHAMBRA 5A
Why California companies
are voting with their feet
BY OWEN GUENTHARD, LEGISLATIVE diffi cult and punishing that businesses are
AFFAIRS DIRECTOR choosing to relocate entirely or keep their
In the recent economic newsletter headquarters here and move elsewhere to
Growth Strategies published by the La Jolla expand their operations. Th is of course
Institute, the institute’s editor Dr. Roger could lead to less economic growth and
Selbert noted an important shifting trend less tax revenues for state and local gov-
in California. California has long been a ernments who in turn may be facing the
trendsetter and bellwether state leading need to provide more social services thus
the United States in a broad spectrum creating added fi nancial and fi scal stress.
of economic categories. However, while Th e top reasons companies give for
California has had a recent healthy rate of choosing to relocate their operations out-
Th e sixth annual City of Alhambra Eco Fair will show residents how to protect the environment job growth over the past three years, Dr. side of California are regulations and taxes
and save money while getting the latest information the green industry has to off er from 10 Selbert noted that it has been an uneven and the anxiety of not knowing what the
a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 1, at 100 S. Second St. economic recovery. future holds for them in the Golden State.
Th e California Chamber of Commerce Th e anxiety stems from the current level of
has also reported that it has been an uneven business disincentives in the form of new
economic recovery with coastal areas pros- higher taxes if Proposition 13’s $7 billion
Embrace greener lifestyle
pering while rural and inland localities are increase passed in 2012 and scheduled to
merely playing catch-up. Th e recovery has expire in 2018 is made permanent. Th is
seen employment gains in high-end, high- coupled with another proposal being
at Eco Fair May 1 tech jobs and low-end service and tourism talked about which will eliminate the tax
industry employment. What has been cap on commercial property contained in
missing has been the middle-class, highly Proposition 13 that would raise taxes on
Th e City’s sixth annual Eco Fair will certifi ed organic Farmers Market, and mobile jobs in construction and manufac- commercial property and businesses by as
take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, the latest information to help residents turing. Another overriding negative trend much as $9 billion a year.
May 1, at 100 S. Second St. Attendees embrace a greener lifestyle, save personal driving up the need for higher taxes is the Th e legislature and governor in Sacra-
may participate in green-related workshops funds, and protect the environment. fact that California now accounts for nearly mento need to be mindful of the potential
and information booths in which local Th e weekly certifi ed organic Farmers 12% of the U.S. population but is home to negative impact these proposed changes
businesses and agencies demonstrate mon- Market is part of this year’s Eco Fair and 30% of the nation’s welfare recipients. may have on the state’s fragile economic
ey-saving products and services. Th ere will will be the one-stop shop for embracing a California regulations and taxes are so recovery.
be family-oriented games, food vendors, greener lifestyle. Attendees can feel safe to
free giveaways, entertainment, raffl e prizes, purchase health products without added
See our list of professional Accountant/
eco-friendly vendors, live demonstrations, chemicals.
CPA Chamber members
on page 19A
Library volunteers to
be honored for 3,600
hours of service
Th e library will show its appreciation to work on programs and bulletin boards
its volunteers this month at an invitation for children, and assisting with the teen
only “Th ank You for Helping Us Grow” Homework Help program. Volunteers
dinner, at which time volunteers with register participants in the annual Summer
more than 50 hours of service will receive Reading Program, record reports, and
service pins and be awarded the new title of distribute weekly incentives. Th is spring,
Honorary Staff Members. a new variety of volunteer begins work
Alhambra Civic Center Library serving as Tech Assistants helping library
volunteers have provided 3,600 hours of patrons with printing, photocopying, and
service in the fi rst nine months of this fi scal basic computer questions.
year, assisting adults, teens and children Become a library volunteer by picking
in a variety of ways: pricing books and up a volunteer application form at any
manning the cash box in the book store, service desk, or visit the library’s Web site
assisting in children’s story times plus at www.alhambralibrary.org.
6A CITY NEWS AROUND ALHAMBRA 04/2016
Celebrate National Library
Week every day at Alhambra
Civic Center Library 101 S. First St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
626-570-5008
www.alhambralibrary.org
National Library Week will be cele- 14. The program is an online language Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
brated throughout the nation beginning learning system that one can, through fun Thursday, Friday, and Saturday: 10
Sunday, April 10. This year’s Alhambra and engaging interactive lessons, learn a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday: 11 am - 9 pm
Civic Center Library National Library conversational and practical communica- In addition to these events, the Al-
Tuesday: 10 am - 9 pm
Week motto is “the library is the heart of tion skills for more than 71 languages. hambra Civic Center Library continues
Wednesday: 10 am - 9 pm
the community, transforming lives every • A children’s program, One World to provide a wide range of programming
Thursday: 10 am - 5 pm
single day for library users of all ages.” Rhythm, at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 16, for all users:
Friday: 10 am - 5 pm
“In Alhambra, that begins with during which families can drum the Children
Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm
children ages 0 to 2 whose parents reg- afternoon away in celebration of National • The spring session of Early Literacy
Sunday: 1 pm - 5 pm
ister them for the library’s transformative Library Week. No registration is required, Story Times for ages 0 to 2, scheduled
“Early Literacy Story Times.” And that but please note that space is limited. to run from April 5 to May 12, begins
continues for readers of all ages who use • Author Victoria Patterson, whose with Alhambra resident registration
library resources to pursue dreams, learn latest book, The Little Brother, was praised on Saturday and Sunday, April 2 and
a new language, strengthen their employ- as “arresting” and “haunting” by the New 3 (non-resident registration begins on 5:30 p.m. through Wednesday, April 27.
ment skills, or just enjoy a good book York Times Book Review, will visit the Monday, April 4). Parents must come Children ages 5 to 12 get help with their
or magazine,” said Carmen Hernandez, library at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 23, to the library in person with their valid homework assignments from high school
library director. to discuss her books. Patrons are urged to Alhambra Civic Center Library card to volunteers.
Events at the Alhambra Library during read one of Ms. Patterson’s many books register their children. Registration details Teens
National Library Week and beyond and then hear her speak. are available in the Children’s Room, by • The Teen Advisory Board meets
include: • The Biggest Book Sale of the Year, phone at 626-570-3215, or by visiting in the Conference Room at 3:30 p.m.
• A screening of the new hit movie sponsored by the Friends Foundation www.alhambralibrary.org/kids/kids.html. Wednesday, April 13.
Room (rated R) at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, and featuring gently used books in • Family Story Time takes place each • Earth Day will be celebrated on
April 5, starring Oscar-winning Best Ac- adult, teen, and children’s fiction and Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Story Time Friday, April 22. The teens of the Alham-
tress Brie Larson. Read the book, and see non-fiction. The sale will take place in Room for families with children ages 3 to bra Civic Center Library will get a head
the movie. Check out books-to-movies Reese Hall Monday through Saturday, 12 and features stories and other activities. start on Thursday, April 21, by gathering
titles that will be displayed in the lobby. April 25 through April 30: • The popular Homework Help in Reese Hall at 3 p.m. and creating their
• A showcase of the Mango Languag- Monday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Program continues on Mondays, Tues- own earth-friendly bird feeders. It’s “Earth
es Program at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, April Tuesday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. days, and Wednesdays from 3:30 p.m. to Day DIY Bird Feeder” day in Alhambra.
04/2016 CITY NEWS AROUND ALHAMBRA 7A
City Hall Art Gallery presents
Chinese brush painting exhibit in April
Zhi Chen Yao, an Chinese brush painting
accomplished and highly that Mr. Yao has been
respected landscape artist passing on to his students
and teacher of traditional for some time.
Chinese brush painting, The exhibit will be on
and 16 of his students display during City Hall
will exhibit their artworks open hours — 8 a.m. to
during the month of April 5 p.m. Monday through
in Alhambra City Hall, Friday and on Monday
111 S. First St. evenings when either the
In this third exhibition City Council or the Plan-
of traditional Chinese ning Commission meets.
paintings by Mr. Yao and Art lovers will have an
his students, 45 works of opportunity to meet the
art will be on exhibit, all artists at 6 p.m. Monday,
painted within the past April 11, at an artist’s
two years. Painting sub- reception.
jects include landscape, For information con-
flowers, birds, portraits, cerning art exhibits in Al-
and traditional calligraphy. hambra City Hall, please
The students are mostly contact Cynthia Jarvis at
Chinese retirees dedicated 626-570-5011. Traditional Chinese brush painting artist Zhi Chen Yao
to learning the traditional and 16 of his students will present their artwork during
April in City Hall Art Gallery.
Drought is here to stay
Many expected that the long-predicted arrival of El Nino and sidewalks.
would ease California’s long-term drought conditions, but • Save up to 50 gallons of water a day by:
the storms have been spotty at best, mostly hitting North- v Using a shut-off nozzle and water bucket to wash
ern California and leaving the South high and dry. the car.
Water use restrictions are in place throughout Cali- v Watering lawns and plants in cooler morning or
fornia, and there are many ways that individuals can save evening hours.
water on a daily basis. The San Gabriel Valley Municipal v Taking shorter showers.
Water District has shared these ideas as follows: v Covering pools and spas
• Save up to 25 gallons of water a day by: • Save 50+ gallons of water a day by:
v Installing faucet flow restrictors, low volume v Installing drip irrigation systems, rotating sprin-
toilets, and water-efficient appliances. kler nozzles, and “Smart” sprinkler controllers.
v Repairing leaks in inside plumbing and external v Landscaping with drought-tolerant plants.
sprinkler systems promptly. v Supporting efforts to expand water recycling and
v Turning off the faucet when washing dishes, use of reclaimed water.
brushing teeth, or shaving. v Running only full loads in the dishwasher and
v Using a broom instead of a hose to clean driveways washing machine.
Thousands of treat-filled eggs
found at Spring Eggstravaganza
Alhambra youngsters “harvested” that the youngest participants didn’t with a large bunny, and the pleasures
thousands of treat-filled eggs at the get run over by the older, more expe- of hanging out with several hundred
City of Alhambra’s annual Spring rienced egg-hunters. of the children’s closest friends.
Eggstravaganza at Almansor Park last The morning began with a break- Be a part of the 2017 City of
month. fast provided by the master chefs Alhambra Spring Eggstravaganza the
The eggs were spread throughout from the Alhambra Fire Department, Saturday before Easter.
different parts of the park to ensure photos of youngsters snuggling up
AlhAmbrA construction
projects in progress
Project Description Dates
Sewer Line Replacement Sewer line replacement on Ross Anticipated to start
Avenue, Edgewood Drive to April 2016 – July 2016
Campbell Avenue.
High-intensity Activated Valley Boulevard and Seventh Currently underway
Crosswalk (HAWK) System Street.
Sewer Replacement Project Almansor Street, Los Higos Ongoing – May 2016
to Valley; Valley Boulevard,
Almansor Street to Garfield
Avenue.
Water Main Replacement Replacement of the 4” and 14” Anticipated to start
Project water mains on Westmont Drive, April 2016 – August 2016
between Sherwood and Norwich
avenues.
8A CITY NEWS AROUND ALHAMBRA 04/2016
Be cool in a City
pool this summer
Summer aquatic programs will be development, conditioning intro to fl ip
off ered from June 6 through Aug. 7, turns, stroke refi nement, relays, and mock
with a post-summer program continuing swim meets.
through Sept. 28. Resident registration for In addition, at the Granada Park Pool,
those programs begins on Sunday, May a limited number of adaptive swim lessons
1. Non-resident registration will begin on will be off ered to participants with limited
Sunday, May 8. motor skills and abilities.
Summer 2016 aquatic activities include: Alhambra Park’s “Wet Play” area will be
• American Red Cross style group open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. from June 1
swim lessons. through Sept. 25 for a relaxing cool off .
• Individual, one-on-one, swim lessons Th e full schedule of summer aquatic
for all levels and abilities, weekdays and programs and activities, including dates,
Saturdays at a variety of times. times, and costs, is available at www.
• Lap swim lanes. cityofalhambra. On May 1, residents may
• Recreation swim and Aqua Aerobics register for their favorite aquatic activities
for low-impact training. on that site. Recorded information is avail-
• Novice Swim Team for children ages able at 626-570-5093.
8 and above, featuring training in stroke
ALHAMBRA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER From Page 1A
the San Gabriel Valley to achieve this are happy to see that our hard work and
distinction for 2016. dedication to patient care is being recog-
Using independent, quantitative nized. We have spent a lot of time and
research, the Truven Health 100 Top eff ort in developing clinical protocols
Hospitals study identifi es hospitals and and processes to ensure that prompt,
leadership teams that provide the high- quality care is off ered to our patients,”
est level of value to their communities, said David Gu, DO, chief of staff of
based on a national balanced score- Alhambra Hospital Medical Center.
card. Th e scorecard measures overall Alhambra Hospital Medical Center,
organizational performance across 11 a 144-bed, fully accredited general acute
key analytic measures that encompass care hospital with 24-hour emergency
patient safety, quality of patient care, care, is dedicated to providing the high-
operational effi ciency, fi nancial stability, est quality, personalized, and safe med-
and patient perception of care. Research ical care to the community. Alhambra
shows that patients at Truven Health Hospital Medical Center is an affi liated
100 Top Hospitals have better survival facility with AHMC Health System. “It
rates, fewer complications, better long- is the vision of our system to strive to
term outcomes, shorter hospital stays, be the National Leader in Quality Care
and superior overall hospital experiences and Clinical Outcome,” said Dr. Wen
“Th e 2016 100 Top Hospitals Ta Chiu, co-CEO of AHMC Health
award winners represent the highest System. “We are proud to have one of
national standards in hospital care and our affi liated hospitals being honored as
management. Th ey set the benchmarks the Nation’s Top 100 hospitals. We will
for peers around the country to follow,” continue to provide the best and safest
said Th omas Eggars, account executive, care to the community we serve.”
Truven Health Analytics. “Hospitals To conduct the 100 Top Hospitals
in three out of the fi ve report groups study, Truven Health researchers
actually reduced overall expense year evaluated close to 3,000 short-term,
over year, while improving patient acute-care, nonfederal hospitals. 100
outcomes — exactly the results that the Top Hospitals researchers use risk-ad-
entire industry hopes to attain.” justed methodologies to analyze public
“We are extremely proud of this information — Medicare cost reports,
accomplishment,” said Iris Lai, CEO Medicare Provider Analysis and Review
of the hospital. Our physicians, nurses, (MEDPAR) data, and core measures and
and support staff at Alhambra Hospital patient satisfaction data from the CMS
Medical Center work very hard every Hospital Compare reports. Hospitals
day to provide the best and safest care do not apply, and winners do not pay to
possible for our patients. Receiving market this honor.
national recognition serves as a vali- Th e winning hospitals were an-
dation of the extraordinary eff orts we nounced in the Feb. 28 edition of
see each day at our hospital. To further Modern Healthcare magazine.
improve our service, our next step will More information on this study and
be working on establishing the Patient other 100 Top Hospitals research is
and Family Advisory Council in which available at 100tophospitals.com.
we can engage patient and families to be
the partnership of the patient care and to
enhance care coordination.”
“As a community hospital, AHMC
is extremely proud to receive this award.
Our mission at AHMC is to provide
the highest quality medical care to our
community each and every day,” said
John Stewart, MD, chairman of the
Governing Board of Alhambra Hospital
Medical Center.
“On behalf of the medical staff of
Alhambra Hospital Medical Center, we
04/2016 CITY NEWS AROUND ALHAMBRA 9A
State mandates organic
waste recycling
People might see some new practices are not required to recycle food waste and
in the way they are asked to throw away food-soiled paper, but they are required to
their trash at their favorite restaurants recycle their green waste.
starting this month. That’s because the Affected businesses are tasked to meet
State of California, in its effort to meet a the mandatory organics recycling require-
goal of recycling 75% of its waste by the ments by:
year 2020 and divert solid waste from the • Source separating organic waste from
landfills, passed new Commercial Organics other waste and participating in a waste re-
Recycling law (AB 1826) that takes effect cycling service that includes collection and
this month and continues its phased-in recycling of organic waste for processing
requirements through Jan. 1, 2020. into compost or biofuel.
Recyclable organic waste accounts for • Recycling its organic waste on site
about 40% of the material Californians or self-hauling its organic waste off site for
dispose of in landfills annually. And since recycling.
most organic waste is recyclable through • Subscribing to an organic waste recy-
methods such as composting, mulching, cling service that may include mixed waste
and anaerobic digestion, starting April 1, processing that specifically recycles organic
businesses and multi-family complexes of waste.
five units or more that generate 8+ cubic • Selling or donating the generated
yards of organic waste per week must begin organic waste, such as sending excess food
to recycle their organic waste in order to to a food bank or homeless shelter rather
reduce the amount of solid waste going to than throwing it away.
the landfills. For additional information about this
Organic waste is described as food legislation and organic waste recycling, visit
waste, green waste (landscape and pruning the CalRecycle Web site at www.calrecycle.
waste), nonhazardous wood waste, and ca.gov or the City of Alhambra Web site at
food-soiled paper. Multi-family complexes www.cityofalhambra.org.
Leisure Classes begin April 4
The spring session of the City’s Leisure of the class only. The $7 guest fee will be
Classes begins the week of Monday, April applied toward the full registration fee.
4. If residents haven’t registered for a class Check out the class listings in the Leisure
yet, guests are invited to attend class for a Classes, Activities & Excursions Guide.
one-time fee of $7 within the first week
10A CITY NEWS AROUND ALHAMBRA 04/2016
Efforts to support
completion of 710 Freeway
continue to garner support
BY THE 710 COALITION to avoid debating the true facts.
Several local and state officials, labor It’s important for our communities
leaders, and residents are growing increas- to discuss and debate the issue from an
ingly vocal about the need for a tunnel and informed and factually correct perspective.
its benefits. Below are just a few myths and facts
Unfortunately, the opposition continues about the SR 710 North tunnel project.
Opening day Sprouts shoppers concentrate on healthy fruit and vegetable displays.
Sprouts Farmers Market
opens in Alhambra Place
At 6:30 a.m. on March 2, more than Enthusiastic Sprouts employees were
100 shoppers were lined up waiting for located throughout the store offering
the official opening of Sprouts Farmers greetings and shopping information.
Market at Alhambra Place. At 7 a.m., Following opening day and opening
Store Manager Brian Haarman cut the week, shoppers continued to enjoy Deals
ribbon and welcomed the community of the Month.
Mr. Haarman greeted each shopper “Beyond the bargains and deals, the
personally and gave them flyers that opening of Sprouts is a celebration of the
advertised deals that were only available return of a major market to the heart of
in Alhambra on opening day. Shoppers downtown Alhambra, in a space once
filled their baskets with $1 Golden Ripe occupied by Mervyn’s Department Store,”
Pineapples, 6 oz. of Blueberries for a said Mayor Barbara Messina.
mere 88 cents, and large, 5 lb. boxes of Sprouts Farmers Market is open daily
Cuties California Mandarins for just $3, from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more informa-
and more. tion, phone [phone].
The following crimes were reported to the Alhambra Police Department during
February. The areas of occurrence are listed to the nearest block— not exact addresses.
By publishing these reports, it is hoped that Alhambra residents will take the necessary
measures to ensure their individual safety, as well as the safety of their property.
Neighborhood Watch Works! To join Neighborhood Watch, or for more crime
prevention information and safety tips, contact the Alhambra Police Department
Crime Prevention Office at 626-570-5177.
District One District Two District Three District Four
Burglary (7) Burglary (4) Burglary (3) Burglary (5)
1100 E. Grand 1200 S. Fifth 3000 W. Sherwood 2500 W. Carlos
300 N. Monterey 1200 S. Second 300 S. Fremont 2200 S. Avondale
900 E. Arroyo 500 W. Ramona 500 N. Ethel 2400 S. Hagen
700 N. Story 1000 S. Granada Theft/Burglary from 2000 S. Primrose
700 N. Almansor Theft/Burglary from Vehicle (2) 3000 W. Midwick
1100 N. Almansor Vehice (12) 400 N. Curtis Theft/Burglary from
700 N. Novelda 1300 E. Ross 2100 W. Commonwealth Vehicle (10)
Theft/Burglary from 1700 S. El Molino Grand Theft Auto (3) 2100 W. Hellman
Vehicle (7) 200 E. Ramona 400 N. Curtis 800 S. Marguerita
400 W. Main 700 W. Ramona 2100 W. Commonwealth 1500 W. Valley
200 N. Monterey 800 S. Garfield 2500 W. Main 2900 W. Front
400 E. Bay State 1200 S. Second Robbery (2) 1000 S. Marengo
100 W. Grand 800 S. Stoneman 500 N. Marguerita 1000 S. Marguerita
400 N. Almansor 800 S. Garfield Commonwealth/ Glendon/Olive
700 E. Main 600 W. Ramona Marguerita 1900 S. Primrose
100 N. Garfield 1400 S. Vega 1400 S. Raymond
10 N. Hidalgo 200 E. Ramona 2500 W. Las Flores
Grand Theft 200 E. Hellman Grand Thet Auto (8)
Auto (11) Grand Theft Auto(3) 1100 S. Marengo
600 E. Main 1500 S. Sierra Vista 1200 W. Norwood
600 E. Commonwealth 2000 S. Sierra Vista 2200 S. Date
700 E. Commonwealth 900 S. Second 2100 S. Primrose
400 S. Almansor Robbery (1) 1800 W. Garvey
400 E. Bay State 1400 S. Garfield 1400 S. Olive
400 San Pasqual 2800 W. Norwood
700 E. Main 1600 S. Fremont
100 S. Sixth Robbery (2)
10 N. First 2500 W. Valley
300 E. Main 2300 W. Valley
400 E. Bay State
Robbery(1)
500 S. Garfield