(December-Section A).pdf - Alhambra Chamber of Commerce

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City ushers in Christmas with Dec. 6 Tree Lighting, Santa. See Pg. 17A.
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Bob Greenberg from Alhambra Camera has been serving the The 25th annual Rose Queen and Court Luncheon will take place at noon at Almansor Court in the Lakeview
Alhambra community with prints, cameras, camera repairs, and Room. Members of the 2014 Royal Court and Rose Queen are, from left: Rose Princess Jamie Kwong, Rose
scrap booking since 1937. Princess Sarah Hansen, Rose Princess Katie Lipp, Rose Queen Ana Acosta, Rose Princess Elyssia Widjaja, Rose
Princess Elizabeth Woolf, and Rose Princess Kayla Johnson-Granberry.
Shop local for Rose Queen, Court
holiday gifts to visit Almansor Court’s Lakeview Room Dec. 3
T
he 25th annual Rose Queen and Court Everyone is invited to meet the 96th Rose Queen
Luncheon, hosted by the Alhambra and her court in the Lakeview Room of Almansor
W
ant some unique gift ideas for the holidays? Enjoy Tournament of Roses Committee and the Court, 700 S. Almansor St., Alhambra.
the magical holiday season by shopping at local Alhambra Chamber of Commerce, will take place Members of the royal court are Rose Queen Ana
businesses. at noon, Tuesday, Dec. 3. Marie Acosta, 17, Polytechnic School, and Rose
Alhambra’s businesses have gifts covered with fun fitness classes,
>> see ROSE QUEEN Page 10A
festive flowers, snappy camera deals, bountiful books, and tasty ice
cream flavors.
>> see SHOP ALHAMBRA Page 15A
Cal State L.A. honors Supt. Laura
Tellez-Gagliano as Distinguished Educator
CITY NEWS PAGE 2A
F
or their major con-
CHAMBER NEWS PAGE 10A
tributions to teach-
ing and learning,
COMMUNITY NEWS PAGE 14A
three educational leaders
— Angel Barrett, Laura
ACADEMIC NEWS PAGE 24A Tellez-Gagliano, and Susan
Wang — were honored as
Distinguished Educators
at Cal State L.A.’s 24th
Annual Distinguished
Educator Award Dinner on
Nov. 1.
With a 35-year stellar
career in education, Dr.
Tellez-Gagliano, Ed.D,
serves as superintendent
of the Alhambra Unified From left: Award recipients Dr. Mary A. Falvey and Dr. Angel Barrett; Becky
Cheng, aide to Rep. Judy Chu; award recipients Dr. Laura Tellez-Gagliano and
School District. She began
Susan Wang; and Dr. Eunsook Hyun, dean, CSULA Charter College of Education
her career as a teacher in at Cal State LA’s 24th Annual Distinguished Educator Award Dinner on Nov. 1.
>> see DISTINGUISHED EDUCATOR Page 25A
2A CITY NEWS AROUND ALHAMBRA 12/2013
How to Contact
What if
Your Representatives
By Mayor Steven Placido, D.D.S.
What if the 710 Freeway Carry up to 51,000 vehicles (north-
were never completed? bound + southbound) in the four- hour
Note: The traditional rotation of the p.m. peak period.
mayor took place Nov. 25 in the City Handle up to 180,000 vehicles
CITY ELECTED OFFICIALS
Council Chambers at City Hall. Stephen daily.
Sham replaced Steven Placido, D.D.S., as Remove more than 75,000 daily 626-570-5010
mayor, and Gary Yamauchi became vice trips from the local street system. Mayor Stephen Sham
mayor. Reduce regional cut-through traffic
Vice Mayor Gary Yamauchi
The 710 Freeway was originally up to 25% (or one in four vehicles).
designed to connect the 10 and the Eliminate congestion at 22% of all Councilmember Luis Ayala
210 freeways; yet, for the last 50 years, intersections studied. Councilmember Barbara Messina
residents of Alhambra have suffered Initial design elements and
Councilmember Dr. Steven Placido
with the effects of an unfinished 710 features of the 710 tunnel
Freeway. In the coming year, the The initial concept calls for two-
President of the United States
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) level twin bored tunnels with four
Barack Obama (D)
will address the affects of five options lanes in each direction; short segments
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
for the 710 Freeway. One option of cut-and-cover tunnels at the south
Washington D.C. 20500
completes the 710 Freeway, another and north termini to provide access
is a “no-build” option. Residents of San Gabriel Boulevard, and Rosemead to the bored tunnels; a portal at the U.S. Senator
Alhambra support the freeway option Boulevard each carry more than southern terminus located south of Dianne Feinstein (D)
11111 Santa Monica Blvd. #915
while South Pasadena and La Canada 35,000 commuter vehicles per day. In Valley Boulevard; a portal at the north-
Los Angeles, CA 90025
support the no-build option. contrast to north-south arterials, only ern terminus located north of Del Mar
310-914-7300
By 2035, the no-build option Huntington Drive, a six-lane arterial, Boulevard. Washington D.C.
would result in staggering changes carries comparable traffic volumes in The 710 Freeway Gap between the 202-224-3841
for Alhambra and the entire region of the east-west direction. 10 and 210 Freeways is approximately
U.S. Senator
Southern California. The Southern California Association 6.3 miles long. Closing the Gap would
Barbara Boxer (D)
Traffic delays and congestion of Governments’ six-county popula- include a bored tunnel (4.2 miles),
312 N. Spring St., #1748
will increase by 28% in Los Angeles tion will increase from 18.1 million cut-and-cover tunnel (0.7 miles), and Los Angeles, CA 90012
County. in 2010 to 22.1 million. Population at-grade (1.4 miles) segments. The 213-894-5000
During daily peak hours, north- within the study area alone, which bored tunnel would have an outside Washington D.C.
south roadway congestion will be 15% includes the western portion of the San diameter of about 59.5 feet and would 202-224-3553
greater than east-west travel. Gabriel Valley, will increase from 1.18 be located approximately 100 to150
U.S. Rep. 27th District
Local street congestion and travel million (2008) to 1.33 million (2035). feet below surface.
Judy Chu (D)
times will continue to increase due to For more information from For the 710 Tunnel fact sheet visit: 527 S. Lake Ave, Suite 106
an unfinished 710 Freeway. METRO about the SR-710 http://media.metro.net/projects_stud- Pasadena, CA 91101
Regional trips with origins and Study, visit http://www.metro. ies/route_710/images/sr_710_fwy_ 626-304-0110
Washington D.C.
destinations outside the study area net/projects/sr-710-conversations. tunnel_alt_fact_sheet_post_final_
202-225-5464
or “cut-through” traffic contribute to For the no-build fact sheet visit: 2012_1221.pdf
[email protected]
congestion on local arterials. http://media.metro.net/projects_stud- 2014 promises to be an exciting www.chu.house.gov
The percentage of cut-through ies/route_710/images/sr_710_no_ year for the 710 Freeway. Show your
traffic is expected to increase from ap- build_fact_sheet_post_final_2012_ support for Closing the Gap at http:// Governor
proximately 19% in 2008 to 25% in 1221.pdf www.710coalition.com. Jerry Brown (D)
C/O State Capitol, Suite 1173
2035 on local arterials. What if the 710 Freeway On behalf of the entire Alhambra
Sacramento, CA 95814
Due to limited north-south freeway were completed? City Council, may you and your fam-
510-628-0202
routes, commuter traffic is pushed When measured against the 2035 ily enjoy a thankful Thanksgiving, a
onto local streets. Throughout the no-build (or the baseline condition), merry Christmas, and a happy Hanuk- State Senator 22nd District
study area, four-lane north-south the 710 Tunnel is projected to: kah. And may the New Year find you Kevin De Leon (D)
1808 W. Sunset Blvd.
arterials such as Fremont Avenue, Reduce arterial and freeway conges- healthy, active, and joyful.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
Atlantic Boulevard, Garfield Avenue, tion by over 20%.
213-483-9300
Sacramento
Housing Rights Center to host free 916-651-4022
[email protected]
State Assembly 49th District
workshop on rent increases, evictions,
Ed Chau (D)
1255 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 306
Monterey Park, CA 91754
discrimination, foreclosure, more 323-264-4949
Fax [phone]
Sacramento
916-319-2049
The Housing Rights Center and ing Act, provides protection from 201-0867. This location is handicap [email protected]
asmdc.org/members/a49
the city of Alhambra will host a discrimination in all housing related accessible.
free Housing Rights Workshop for transactions based on race, color, re- The Housing Rights Center is
County Supervisor 5th District
Alhambra residents and community ligion, sex, national origin, familial California’s largest nonprofit, civil-
Michael D. Antonovich
members from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. status, and disability. Furthermore, rights agency dedicated to promoting 215 N. Marengo Ave., #120
Wednesday, Dec.11, in Reese Hall at the California Fair Employment and and securing fair housing. The center Pasadena, CA 91101
the Alhambra Civic Center Library, Housing Act provides additional pro- investigates more than 1,600 housing 626-356-5407
Los Angeles
101 S. First St., Alhambra. The tections against housing discrimina- discrimination complaints annually
213-974-5555
Housing Rights Center will present tion based on marital status, ancestry, and assists more than 17,000 indi-
[email protected]
information and resources regarding sexual orientation, and source of viduals with their housing-related www.antonovich.com
housing discrimination and landlord- income. The California Unruh Civil concerns. Individuals who believe they
tenant rights and responsibilities. Rights Act also provides protection are victims of housing discrimination State Board of Equalization District #4
Jerome E. Horton, Vice Chair
Topics will include discrimina- from housing discrimination based on or who have questions about the fair
1100 Corporate Center Dr., Suite 203
tion against families with children, age and protects the right to freedom housing laws or their landlord-tenant
Monterey Park, CA 91754
disability rights, sexual harassment, from violence and intimidation in rights are encouraged to contact the
323-980-1221
evictions, repairs, security deposits, housing. Housing Rights Center for additional Fax [phone]
rent increases, substandard condi- For more information, or to RSVP information at 800-477-5977 (voice) [email protected]
tions, and much more. for this free workshop, please contact or 213-201-0867 (TTY). Additional www.boe.ca.gov
Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act Amy at 800-477-5977, extension information is available at www.
of 1968, known as the Fair Hous- 1104. TTY users please phone 213- housingrightscenter.org.
12/2013 CITY NEWS AROUND ALHAMBRA 3A
Residents
get break
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We welcome comments, press releases and
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For advertising rates and other information, contact
Christmas,
Alhambra Chamber of Commerce
104 S. First St., Alhambra, CA 91801
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
New Year
www.alhambrachamber.org
The City Council gave recognition to the Soroptimist Club for the club’s
contributions to breast cancer awareness and ending domestic violence.
Accepting the certificate are Miriam Harrington, right, president of Soroptimist The Alhambra Police Depart-
International of Alhambra, San Gabriel, and San Marino, and Soroptimist
ment will temporarily suspend
member Cynthia Jarvis. Mayor Steven Placido, D.D.S., is to the right of Ms.
Harrington. overnight parking enforcement
during the Christmas and New
Year’s holidays. There will be no
Recent City
overnight parking enforcement
Executive Committee
from Saturday, Dec. 21 at 2 a.m.
President:
through Sunday, Jan. 5 at 2 a.m.
Frank Chen, Law Offices of Frank W. Chen
Council actions
Parking enforcement will resume
Secretary/Treasurer:
Lorraine Simpson, Credit Union of Southern California after 2 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 6.
Immediate Past President: During the non-enforcement
Valarie Gomez, West San Gabriel Valley YMCA periods, residents will not need
The following are highlights from the The city of Alhambra has added
At-Large members: to purchase temporary overnight
Oct. 28 City Council meeting. The Nov. three ordinances to the Alhambra
Mark Paulson, Anthony Venti Realtors parking permits.
12 meeting was cancelled. Municipal Code:
Walter Tang, Superior Scientific Temporary Overnight Parking
Ceremonials and Other (1) An amendment to Chapter 16
Permits are otherwise available for
Recognition related to sewers by enacting a FOG
Board of Directors
purchase throughout the year for
October and November were Control Program to control the amount
Oriana Chan, Wells Fargo Bank
$3 per night (10 consecutive nights
Evike Chang, Evike.com proclaimed as “National Breast Can- of fats, oils, and greases entering the
maximum) at either the parking
Robert Fukui, High Point Marketing cer Awareness” and “End Domestic sanitary sewer system. Enactment of
permit kiosk, located in the lobby
Iris Lai, Alhambra Hospital Medical Center Violence” months in Alhambra with this ordinance will enable the city to ac-
of the Police Department, 211 S.
Lee Lieberg, Landz Real Estate recognition to Soroptimist of Camino complish the requirements of the Sewer
Elizabeth Martinez, Republic Services Real for its contributions to advocacy, System Management Plan (SSMP). First St., or online on the Temporary
Joe Pavon, Al’s Towing action, and awareness. (2) Chapter 9.18 – deals with the Overnight Parking Permit page:
Todd Sakamoto, The Mailbox Shop Wells Fargo Foundation was rec- regulation of smoking and was amend- http://alhambrapdparkingpermit.
Marissa Castro-Salvati, So. California Edison org.
ognized for providing a $1,000 grant ed to include a section prohibiting
Helen Romero-Shaw, So. California Gas Company Permits, which must match the
award to the Alhambra Police Depart- electronic cigarettes and related vapor
Dr. David Snyder, Optometrist license plate number listed on the
ment to help fund the Motivational from being used in any city-owned or
Joanna Vargas, The Fit Factor Studio
permit, are valid from 2 a.m. to 6
Media Assemblies in one of our local operated building. The amendment
Victoria Deise Wilson, The Alhambra
a.m. and must be clearly displayed
elementary schools to address anti-bul- also updates the chapter to be consis-
on the driver’s side of the vehicle
Staff lying and empower students to make tent with state law by prohibiting any
dashboard. The expiration date and
Executive Director: Sharon Gibbs good decisions. person from engaging in smoking (us-
license must be legible and clearly
Membership/Advertising Sales: Stan Yonemoto Recipients of the 2013 Alhambra ing any form of tobacco, weed or plant,
visible to the Parking Enforcement
Legislative Affairs: Owen Guenthard Beautiful Award and Alhambra Beauti- or vapor) in all public places and places
Office Manager: Irma Hernandez ful Ambassadors were recognized for of employment. officers.
Editor: Dulcy Jenkins the appearance of their property, which Projects Out to Bid For additional information
Writers: William Kinman and Sarah Grear demonstrates pride of ownership and Proposed capital improvements, about parking restrictions, phone
Office Assistant: Rosemarie Valerio 626-570-5120, or visit the city’s
contributes to the overall appearance approved for bidding, include the
Published by: Alhambra Chamber of Commerce Web site at www.cityofalhambra.
of the city’s landscape benefitting the purchase of a generator for the Police
org.
entire community. The winners were Facility Building, and a Reservoir
AROUND ALHAMBRA is not responsible nor liable for any claims or offerings,
The city of Alhambra wishes all
nor responsible for product availability that may be advertised. Opinions announced in last month’s November Safety Retrofit Project involving the
expressed in columns, letters and guest editorials are those of the authors. 2013 issue of Around Alhambra. Palatine, Garfield 1-3, Marengo 1-4, residents a happy and safe holiday
All rights reserved. Reproductions in whole or in part without permission is season and New Year.
New City Ordinances and Newtonia 1-3 reservoirs.
prohibited.
The 2013 Alhambra Beautiful Award winners were honored with a reception at the Civic
Center Library in October. From left are Mayor Steven Placido, D.D.S.; Lori and David
Andrews, 1825 S. Chapel; Sylvia and Armando Garcia, 415 N. Vega; Martha and Naomi
Rivera (in front), 107 Champion; Ruth Diehl and John and Ruth Heck (in back), 405 La
France; Dennis Ho and Doree Nguyen, 1017 S. Hidalgo; Rebecca Harpster, 321 N. Primrose;
Councilmember Barbara Messina; and Gilbert Gonzalez, 12012 S. Monterey.
4A CITY NEWS AROUND ALHAMBRA 12/2013
Beauty of America featured
in photographic exhibit at
City Hall Art Gallery
“America the Beautiful” is more than a Julia Hart, Phillip Hong, Tony Lee, Fay
popular patriotic song – it is, during the Shutsky, Larry Watts, and Stephen Yee.
month of December, the focus of a photo- Meet the artists, and purchase artwork,
graphic exhibit in the City Hall Art Gal- at an exhibit reception from 5 p.m. to 7
lery, 111 S. First St., entitled “A Thousand p.m. Monday, Dec.9, in the City Hall Art
Years in Focus!” Gallery, located in City Hall, 111 S. First
An exhibit featuring the photographic St.
work of ten artists, the exhibit captures the “A Thousand Years in Focus” will grace
beauty of varying landscapes and environ- the City Hall Art Gallery for the entire
ments across America. month of December and will be open for
Each of the featured photographers viewing weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
brings a different style and perspective to and on Monday evenings when either the
his or her work, and the combination of City Council or Planning Commission
all the exhibited talent gives the viewer a meets.
never-before-seen view of the country. For more information, or information
The renowned, award-winning photog- about the City Hall Art Gallery, please
raphers included in this exhibit are Ander- phone [phone] during weekday
son Chiu, Giai Co, Huy Diep, Don Hang, business hours.
Rose Parade tickets are $110 each, which includes round-trip bus tickets.
Contact the Alhambra Chamber of Commerce at
626-282-8481 for more information. Checks should be made out to
Alhambra Chamber of Commerce.
12/2013 CITY NEWS AROUND ALHAMBRA 5A
Keep Alhambra beautiful
this holiday season
• The winter season brings with it a 888-742-5234. Do not place items on
chance of frequent rainy days, which can the curb prior to noon on the day they
lead to extra weeds and high grass that are scheduled to be picked up. If there
needs to be tended to on a regular basis. are more than four bulky items, consider
• Spice up landscaping with holiday renting a temporary dumpster, which is
decorations, but remove them from the also available through AWS Services.
front yard by Feb. 1 as opposed to later in • AWS Services also picks up
the year or leaving them up year-round. consumer electronics (TVs, computers,
• When disposing of holiday items, radios, etc.), but only on Wednesdays.
be sure to recycle properly by placing Residents must arrange in advance for
bows and ribbons in the green trash the city’s trash hauler to pick-up the
container, placing cardboard gift boxes items by phoning 888-742-5234.
The city of Alhambra’s 86th Rose Parade float, “Monster Truck!” in its early stages.
in the blue recyclable container and • Do not place household hazardous
live wreaths in the black yard waste waste in the trash bin. Household Haz-
container. ardous Waste includes materials such as
• With Christmas and New Year’s used motor oil, paint, turpentine, acid
holidays taking place on Wednesday this or lye based cleaners, household and car
holiday season, there will be a one-day batteries, pesticides and garden herbi-
service delay following each holiday cides. Take these items to a Household
(regular Wednesday service will be on Hazardous Waste collection event. For
Thursday, Thursday on Friday, etc.). more information, visit www.CleanLA.
Curbside recycling of Christmas trees, com .
including flocked trees, will take place • The holidays are an important time
from Thursday, Dec. 26 – Friday, Jan. for keeping a fresh supply of batteries on
10. Remember to remove all items from hand for cameras and other appliances.
the tree or wreath. When they need to be replaced, recycle
• Leaving trash, recycling, and yard used household batteries (rechargeable
waste containers at the curb overnight or alkaline weighing less than 11 lbs.)
or for a few extra days can be unsightly and cell phones at the following take-
and unsafe; therefore, return them to back locations in Alhambra: Alhambra
their regular location on the same day of Camera, 121 E. Main St.; Alhambra
received service. Car Wash, 707 W. Main St.; Dat Chong
• Dispose of bulky items (old sofas Jewelry Company, 1231 E. Valley Blvd.;
and chairs, TVs, and computer equip- and Main Pharmacy, 103 N. Garfield
ment, etc.) by calling AWS Services at Ave.
6A CITY NEWS AROUND ALHAMBRA 12/2013
Library offers holiday programs
TEENS 3:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9 in Reese Early Literacy Story Times for
Go Green for the Holidays, a Hall. Youngsters ages 4 through 12 Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers.
holiday recycled gift making session, will create their own gingerbread Please see adjacent article for complete
101 S. First St. and Teen Advisory Board meeting, at 3 house. No registration required; space information.
Alhambra, CA 91801 p.m. Thursday, December 19 in Reese and supplies limited. ADULTS:
626-570-5008 Hall. Homework Help, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 Holiday Card Workshop, 2 p.m.
www.alhambralibrary.org CHILDREN: p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednes- Saturday, Dec. 7. Make-and-take beau-
Please note that children 12 years old days (on break Dec. 23 through Jan. 5). tiful holiday cards at this craft workshop
Monday: 1 pm - 9 pm and younger must be accompanied in the High School volunteers are available for adults. Registration required: sign
Tuesday: 11 am - 9 pm library at all times by an adult. to assist children ages 5 to 12 with up at the second floor reference desk.
Wednesday: 11 am - 9 pm Family Holiday Short Films and weekly homework assignments. No Holiday Open House, 6 p.m.
Thursday: 10 am - 9 pm Craft Afternoon, 3:30 p.m. Monday, registration required; help provided on Tuesday, Dec. 10. Refreshments,
Friday: 10 am - 5 pm Dec. 2 in Reese Hall. Two short films a first-come, first-served basis. games, prizes, and a movie, Christmas
Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm will be screened, and participants will CHILDREN’S STORY TIMES in Connecticut, with Barbara Stanwyck
Sunday: 1 pm - 5 pm create a holiday craft. Featured films Family Story Time, for families and Sydney Greenstreet. This is an
include How the Grinch Stole Christmas with children ages 5 to 12, 7 p.m. annual Alhambra Civic Center Library
Family Storytime and Mickey’s Christmas Carol. No reg- Wednesday, Dec. 4 and Dec. 11 in tradition.
Wednesdays: 7 pm istration required; space and supplies the Story Time Room. This program Scrapbooking, Knitting and Cro-
limited. includes stories, puppets, and other cheting group, 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec.
Preschool Storytime Gingerbread House Workshop, activities. 14. Bring own supplies.
Thursdays: 10:30 am and 11:30 am
Toddler Storytime
Library announces Early Literacy Story
Fridays: 10:15 am and 11:00 am
Children’s Department
Times for babies, toddlers, preschoolers
626-570-3215
Reference Department
626-570-3212
Story times for children ages
0 to 5 are back at the Alhambra
Passport Acceptance Services
Civic Center Library, 101 S. First
626-570-5028
St., with a new format.
Early Literacy Story Times
Homework HELP
are now being offered in a series
626-570-3215
of six-week sessions, for which
parents must register their
Circulation Services
children. Registration for the
626-570-5028
winter session, Jan. 9 through
Feb. 14, is scheduled for Saturday
To Renew Books
and Sunday, Dec. 14 and 15 for
Alhambra residents, and Monday
To renew books by phone,
Dec. 16 through Sunday, Dec. 29,
using the Automated Renewal System, call
or until all available spaces have
[phone]
been filled, for non-Alhambra
residents.
You will need:
The Early Literacy Story Times
• A touch tone phone
will take place on the following
• Your Library Card
schedule:
• The items you wish to renew
• Babies, 0-12 months, 10:15
a.m. Thursdays.
Children’s librarian Megan Wolf reads to children in the Early Literacy Story Times program.
To renew books online at
• Toddlers, 1-2 years, 11:15
www.alhambralibrary.org
a.m. Thursdays.
click on “Catalog,” then “My Account.” After logging
• Toddlers, 1-2 years, 10:15 residents. Registration will take place meet the age requirement before the first
in, click on “Items Out.’’ You can renew one or all of
a.m. Fridays. in person in the Children’s Room by the program in the session.
your checked out books.
• Preschoolers, 3-5 years, child’s parent, and the parent must have Due to space limitations, each regis-
11:15 a.m. Fridays. a valid Alhambra Civic Center Library tered child must be accompanied by only
Overdue items may be renewed at the Library but not
Participants will be selected on card. one adult at each Story Times program.
through Automated Renewal or Website.
a first-come, first-served basis with Children may only be registered for For more information, phone
the priority given to Alhambra one Story Times each session, and must 626-570-3215.
12/2013 CITY NEWS AROUND ALHAMBRA 7A
The Villalobos household was recognized last year for their Christmas decorating.
City contest seeks best
holiday decorators
The city of Alhambra invites residents Community Services Department of City
to show off their best decorating skills Hall. All entries must be received in the
and imagination for Alhambra’s inaugural Community Services Department no later
Holiday Home Decorating Contest. than 5 p.m., Friday, Dec. 13. Postmarks
Winners will be awarded in four catego- will not be accepted.
ries: Use of Lights, Animation Displays, Judging will take place Monday, Dec. 16
Creativity, and Overall Lawn Display. through Friday, Dec. 20. Contestants must
Awardees will receive a lawn sign to dis- agree to have their homes photographed
play at their home, will be recognized by and their addresses released for publication
City Council with a commendation, and and publicity.
will be featured in a future issue of Around For more information, contact the Com-
Alhambra. munity Services Department at 626-570-
Entry forms can be obtained online at 5044, or visit the city of Alhambra Web
www.cityofalhambra.org or in person at the site at www.cityofalhambra.org.
8A CITY NEWS AROUND ALHAMBRA 12/2013
Youth basketball,
drill team start soon
Basketball registration begins Monday, p.m., or by phoning 626-570-5081.
Dec. 2 and ends Friday, Jan. 17. The A mandatory parents meeting concern-
registration fee is $30. Register by visit- ing the Drill Team Program will take
ing the Almansor Park Recreation Office, place at the Almansor Park Activity Room
800 S. Almansor St., during weekdays at 6 p.m. March 11. Information about
between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., or by phoning uniforms, practices, clinics, rules, bus
626-570-5081. transportation, and a parent and player
Students in third through eighth grades handbook will be covered.
learn the basics of speed, agility, strategy, The program concludes with a Drill
and sportsmanship in the Basketball Youth Team Championship on Saturday, May 3.
Sports Program. Practices are scheduled After School youth recreation programs
weekdays at the students’ schools dur- will be offered at nine school sites — Bald-
ing the After School Program time, and win, Emery Park, Fremont, Garfield,
league games and playoffs will take place Granada, Marguerita, Northrup, Park, and
at Almansor Park. Bus transportation is Ramona — from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m Mon-
provided for the league games, except on day, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday and
Fridays. from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday. This
A mandatory parents meeting concern- is a drop-in activity, so the participants are
ing the basketball program will take place free to come and go without restriction.
in the Almansor Park Activity Room at 6 All programs are conducted by trained
p.m. Tuesday, Jan.7. Department of Community Services per-
The basketball program ends on Febru- sonnel and volunteers. Activities include
ary 28. team and individual sports.
Drill Team registration begins March 3 For more information, please phone
and ends March 27. The registration fee is the Recreation Division Office at
$30 and includes a T-shirt. There may be 626-570-5081.
additional uniform costs. Volunteer coaches wanted
Students in third through eighth grades The Community Services Department
learn the basics of marching, performing is seeking volunteer coaches to assist with
drills to music, choreography, showman- the Youth Sports Programs: basketball,
ship, and team cooperation. Practices are drill team, flag football, and cheerleading.
scheduled weekdays at the students’ schools Individuals interested in becoming a vol-
during the After School Program time. unteer coach or an assistant coach may sign
Register by visiting the Almansor Park up at the Recreation Division Office. Phone
Recreation Office, 800 S. Almansor St., 626-570-5081, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5
during weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Veterans Day celebrated
by standing-room only
crowd at Alhambra Park
11/11 at 11 – That’s when a stand-
ing-room only crowd of Alhambrans,
generously sprinkled with appro-
priately clothed veterans of the U.S.
military, gathered at the Alhambra Park
Veterans Memorial site to pay tribute to
America’s honored veterans.
Emceed by Alhambra Fire Depart-
ment Chief Bill Walker, and ably
assisted by American Legion Post 139
Commander Joe Duran and Chaplain
Gil Aguero, the ceremony included
tributes from Alhambra Mayor Steve
Placido, D.D.S., and California 49th
Assembly District Assemblymember
Ed Chau.
The crowd was especially moved
by Paolo Kespradit singing Lee
Greenwood’s God Bless the U.S.A. They
were entertained, throughout the cer-
emony by the Alhambra Unified School
District Middle School Honor Band.
“It was, all in all, a moving experi-
ence that focused on the debt we all owe
to the men and women who have served
our country in peace and war, many
paying the ultimate sacrifice to ensure
the sanctity of our great country,” said
City of Alhambra Mayor Dr. Steve Placido assists
Cesar Medrano, assistant to the com-
in placing a floral tribute to Alhambra veterans
mander of American Legion Post 139. at the Veterans Day ceremony.
12/2013 CITY NEWS AROUND ALHAMBRA 9A
Register for winter,
spring Leisure Classes
Popular KidZ Love Soccer program returns to Granada Park
Dec. 9 is the registration date for the ducted at the Joslyn Adult Recreation
winter and spring city of Alhambra Lei- Center, 210 N. Chapel Ave., for 10 weeks
sure Classes. Early registration guarantees from 10 a.m. to noon Jan.10 through
participation in favorite classes and helps March 13 for just an $85 registration
ensure there will be no cancellation of a fee. The nine-week spring class, also at
class. Joslyn, runs from March 27 through May
Registration will be open for both 22. The fee is $77.
the winter session, running from Jan. 6 Tennis Champions classes, for
through March 16, and the spring ses- youngsters ages
sion, meeting from March 24 through 5 to 14, will be
May 25. led by instructors
Registration will be accepted by phone, Reid Slattery,
626-570-3242; by fax, 626-284-0310; who played on
by drop-off at the Alhambra Park Office, the Men’s Tennis
500 N. Palm Ave.; or by mail-in to city Team at USC and later
of Alhambra, 111 S. First St., Alhambra served as volunteer coach for
91801. the team, and Tom Eilers. Both begin-
Check out the full registration pro- ning and advanced students will focus
cedures in the City of Alhambra Leisure on developing hand-eye coordination,
Classes, Activities & Excursions Guide, balance, and proper technique. Classes are
available at www.cityofalhambra.org. designed for all levels of players.
Alhambra announces the return of the The 10-week winter session classes
popular “KidZ Love Soccer” program, will take place at the Alhambra Park
scheduled for Granada Park, 2000 W. Tennis Courts, 500 N. Palm Ave., and are
Hellman Ave., on Mondays from Jan. 27 broken into two sessions, both running
through March 10 and April 7 through from Jan. 11 through March 15. Session
May 19. one is scheduled from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.,
Youngsters ages 7 session two from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. The
through 10 will gather registration fee is $82.
from 3:10 p.m. to The spring sessions, also 10 weeks for
3:55 p.m. for “Skillz & $82, are scheduled from April 5 through
Scrimages;” 5 through May 24. Session one will be offered from
6-year-olds will meet 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. and session two from 5
from 3:55 p.m. to 4:40 p.m. to participate p.m. to 6 p.m.
in “Soccer 1;” and the smaller set, ages 3 Sewing 101 will build the confidence
½ through 5, will take part in “Tot/Pre- of any seamstress aged 18 and over.
Soccer” activities from 4:40 p.m. to 5:15 Participants will learn how to operate
p.m. one’s own home sewing machine, gain
KidZ Love Soccer registration fee is an understanding of the related tools and
$67 for the six-week winter session and equipment used, and get the secret of
$78 for the seven-week spring session. how garments are constructed.
Phone [phone] to register or to Taught by Tami Hernandez at the
secure more information, and check out Joslyn Adult Recreation Center, the
www.kidzlovesoccer.com for more infor- registration for two separate, eight-week
mation about the program. sessions is $90. The winter session is
Recommended Leisure Classes: scheduled from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Jan.
A new Chinese painting class, in- 8 through Feb. 26. The spring session
structed by Xiaolan Wang, provides an will take place from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
introduction to one of the oldest artistic March 26 through May 14.
traditions in the world. Remember to register early.
The winter session class will be con-
The following crimes were reported to the Alhambra Police Department in October. The areas of occurrence are listed to the nearest block –not exact addresses. By
publishing these reports, it is hoped 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 500 S. Hidalgo District Two District Three District Four 2000 S. Primrose
Burglary (6) 800 N. Stoneman Burglary (4) Burglary(1) Burglary (4) 2700 S. Fremont
200 N. Vega 900 E. Mountain View 100 W. Palmetto 1600 Acacia 1600 S. Palm 2800 W. Ramona
200 N. Cordova 900 E. Main 1800 S. Chapel Theft/Burglary from 2300 S. Midwickhill 2900 W. Ramona
200 S. El Molino 900 N. Monterey (x3) 200 W. Linda Vista Vehicle (6) 800 S. Edith Robbery (1)
300 N. Chapel Grand Theft Auto (1) 600 W. Valley 200 S. Stockbridge 900 S. Edith 2500 W. Valley
400 S. Monterey 400 S. Third Theft/Burglary from 200 N. LaFrance Theft Burglary from
400 S. San Pasqual Robbery (3) Vehicle (4) 300 N. Electric Vehicle (6)
Theft/Burglary from Fourth/Main 1000 S. Atlantic 3200 W. Sherwood 1000 S. Curtis
Vehicle (19) 10 S. Almansor 1200 S. Garfield 30 N. Bushnell 1400 S. Campbell
1100 E. Main 60 E. Main 1300 E. Norwood 900 S. Fremont 1400 S.Marguerita
200 N. Valencia 700 W. Ramona Grand Theft Auto (6) 1500 W. Sarazen
400 N. Chapel (x2) Grand Theft Auto (4) 100 S. Atlantic 2900 W. Ramona
400 N. Third 1100 S. Fifth 1200 W. Main 800 S. Marguerita
400 N. El Molino 300 E. Valley 10 N. Primrose Grand Theft Auto (8)
400 S. Garfield 300 W. Ramona (x2) 400 S. Electric 1300 S. Westminster
400 S. Stoneman Robbery (1) 500 N. Curtis 1400 W. Hellman
400 W. Main Mission/Atlantic 600 S. Fremont 1800 S. La Golondrina
400 N. Almansor Robbery (0) 1800 W. Garvey
.
10A CHAMBER NEWS AROUND ALHAMBRA 12/2013
The Alhambra Chamber of Commerce
thanks these members for renewing their
memberships and for their continued support:
38° Ale House and Grill Charlie’s Trio Rotary Club of Alhambra
100 W. Main St. 47 W. Main St. P. O. Box 142
Alhambra, CA 91801 Alhambra, CA 91801 Alhambra, CA 91802
626-282-2038 626-284-4943 626-529-3311
Member since 2009 Member since 1992 Member since 1990
58 Facets Jewelry Howard’s Appliances, Inc. Simpson & Simpson
36 W. Main St. 2121 W. Main St. Management
Alhambra, CA 91801 Alhambra, CA 91801 1000 S. Fremont Ave.,
626-569-7289 626-943-9413 A1, Suite #1100
Member since 2012 Member since 2011 Alhambra, CA 91803
626-282-4000
Alhambra Backflow/Lue Main Pharmacy Member since 2010
Plumbing Service 103 N. Garfield Ave., Suite D
2011 S. Fremont Ave. Alhambra, CA 91801 The Daily Blossom Florist
Alhambra, CA 91801 626-576-0890 1819 W. Valley Blvd.
626-281-6736 Member since 2012 Alhambra, CA 91803
Member since 2007 626-943-7766
Every employer in California must display a The 2014 HR Handbook for California Mandarin Baptist Member since 2011
current California and Federal Employment Employers contains required and Alhambra Camera, Inc. Church of Los Angeles
poster. recommended forms for businesses to 121 E. Main St. 110 W. Woodward Ave. Transtech Engineeers, Inc.
download using a special URL provided in Alhambra, CA 91801 Alhambra, CA 91801 624 Brea Canyon Road
the book. 626-282-6365 626-282-2467 Walnut, CA 91789
Member since 1970 Member since 2007 909-595-8599
Member since 1997
New labor law posters AMA Learning Center Mission Super Hardware
217 N. Garfield Ave. 501 W. Valley Blvd. West San Gabriel Valley
Alhambra, CA 91801 San Gabriel, CA 91776 Association of Realtors
626-310-0397 626-284-7021 1039 E. Valley Blvd.,
Member since 2007 Member since 2007 Suite #205B
offered at a discount
San Gabriel, CA 91776
Asian Pacific Islander Pho 79 626-288-6212
Career Center 29 S. Garfield Ave. Member since 2003
2550 W. Main St., Suite 101 Alhambra, CA 91801
Alhambra, CA 91801 626-289-0239
Every employer in California must of Commerce, 104 S. First St., Alhambra
626-284-9715 Member since 2007
display a current California and Federal 91801. Prices include sales tax. Member since 2006 To renew your
Employment poster, or face a fine. The Al- The Chamber will receive the posters by Richetts, James T. membership with
C & C Collision Member since 1994 a credit card,
hambra Chamber of Commerce will offer mid-to-late December and will make sure 518 S. Palm Ave
please phone the
the posters at a discount to Chamber mem- businesses receive theirs by Jan. 1. Alhambra, CA 91803
Chamber at
626-284-2120
bers. Pre-orders are now being taken for the The Chamber also offers the 2014 HR
Member since 2012 626-282-8481.
posters, which are a combination of both Handbook for California Employers, which
California and Federal laws required. has the required and recommended forms
ROSE QUEEN From Page 1A
Posters are pre-order only, and must be for California businesses to download us-
Princesses Sarah Elizabeth Hansen, Tickets for the luncheon are $40
paid for at the time of order. ing a special URL provided in the book.
19, Pasadena City College; Kayla Di- per person. Those reserving tables of
The posters are $22 for Alhambra The book is $54 for members and $60 for
yana Johnson-Granberry; 17, Pasadena 10 will be listed in the program as
Chamber members. They are $27 for non-members.
High School; Jamie Ann Kwong, 17, sponsors.
non-members. For more information, please contact
La Salle High School; Katherine Diane Photo opportunities with the queen
Send a check to the Alhambra Chamber the Chamber at 626-282-8481.
Lipp, 17, La Cañada High School; and princesses will be available.
Elyssia Hadi Widjaja, 17, San Ma- Proceeds from the luncheon will
rino High School; and Elizabeth Katie promote Alhambra’s 2014 Rose Pa-
Woolf, 17, La Cañada High School. rade float, “Monster Truck.” This will
The queen and princesses will make be Alhambra’s 86th float entry.
more than 100 community and media For reservations, contact the Al-
appearances, culminating with the hambra Chamber, 626-282-8481.
125th Rose Parade, themed “Dreams Make checks payable to the Alham-
Come True,” and the 100th Rose Bowl bra Chamber of Commerce and mail or
Game. The parade and game will take deliver to 104 S. First St., Alhambra
place on Wednesday, Jan. 1. 91801.