July 2015 Section B - Alhambra Chamber of Commerce

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JULY 2015
AROUND
ALHAMBRA
PUBLISHED BY THE ALHAMBRA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
All-American
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SECTION B
life
community
seniors / health
dining / entertainment
auto / real estate
SENIOR
More seniors enrich
their lives with online
resources
SEE PAGE 3B
Joslyn Center schedules
birthday luncheon,
seminars, memory
screening, ice cream
social ... SEE PAGE 4B
DINING &
ENTERTAINMENT
Page 11B
Mosaic Lizard Theater
presents The Drunkard,
Bat Knight, Saga,
SEE PAGE 17B
A Touch of Broadway, at
Arts Center, July 18
SEE PAGE 17B
AUTOMOTIVE
Making wrecked
BMWs, Mini Coopers,
Rolls Royces new again
SEE PAGE 18B
2015 Nissan Sentra
named top compact car
in J.D. Power Initial
Quality Study ...
SEE PAGE 21B
REAL ESTATE
International investors
and Alhambra real estate
SEE PAGE 24B
HEALTH
Pages 5-10
Five foods that
may be ruining
your teeth ...
... See Page 9B
.
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COMMUNITY NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA
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SENIOR NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA
PAGE 3B
Seniors / Retirees News |Activities, Projects, Features
UNDERSTANDING THE SENIOR EXPERIENCE –
More seniors enrich their lives with online resources
B Y D ENNIS M C F ADDEN
R ETIRED P RESIDENT /CEO
A THERTON B APTIST H OMES
“My 4-year-old grandson can navigate
a tablet or laptop computer better than
either my wife or I can!”
Embarrassing, but true, seniors are often labeled (libeled?) as being chronically
late adopters of the latest technological
innovations. However, in studies completed last year by the Pew Research organization, the growing numbers of seniors participating in social media may
surprise you.
Cell phone usage among seniors shows
a full 78% of us have accepted the inevitability of migrating from our old phones
tethering us to the walls in favor of the
newer technology. Sixty-two percent of
seniors report owning and using desktop
or laptop computers. And while still lagging the adult population number of
44%, a quarter of seniors use tablets.
Perhaps more surprising to those who
view seniors as hopelessly stuck in their
older ways, 59% of the 65+ population
use the Internet, and nearly three quarters of users make it a daily practice.
Tech savvy older adults most often turn
to online options to communicate with
their family and friends (75%), to shop
(58%), or to find relevant health information (53%). And much like the
younger crowd, a majority of them report
that it would be very hard to give up the
Dr. Dennis E. McFadden is the forner
president and CEO of Atherton Baptist
Homes, 214 S. Atlantic Blvd. Alhambra.
Phone him at 626-863-1768.
Internet. In fact, statistics show that seniors are the fastest growing segment of
the population using Facebook, the social
networking tool.
Why would an older person bother to
join the ranks of social media consumers?
Deb Ng, author, speaker, and consultant
on social media, lists a number of reasons.
• Keep in touch. When I served as
president of Atherton Homes, we had a
95-year-old in skilled nursing who used
his computer to reach out to his children
and grandchildren on a daily basis. It was
inconceivable to him to be without this
valuable tool for celebrating their accomplishments and to maintain regular contact with his extended family.
• Research. Hobbies, business ideas,
and general interest all provide motivating reasons for seniors to get connected.
• Ask questions. Many seniors report
that telephone menus are confusing at best
and nearly always frustrating to navigate.
Use of the Internet often makes online
tools available that allow the person to ask
and receive answers to questions in ways
that are more comfortable for them.
• Entertainment. Ms. Ng said “Senior
citizens can watch old television shows
and movies, as well as find videos from
back in the day.” Articles, e-books, song
lyrics, games, and more increase the entertainment options for the elderly.
• Start or grow a business. Whether
selling something on eBay or just staying
“in the game,” the Internet has opened
up avenues for seniors for whom physical
travel may not represent the most practical way of doing commerce.
• Online learning. Numerous educational institutions make online courses
available for free or at modest fees. The
“Webinar” format, for instance, allows for
short term learning to take place. And
video tutorials on YouTube will teach a
person to do anything from changing the
battery in a hearing aid to do-it-yourself
“hacks” for just about any task.
• Meeting others. Interest group
boards exist for a variety of affinity groups.
I have profited from several theological
discussion groups. Some of my online
contacts have also become “real world”
friends as a result of the regular exchange
of ideas and opinions online.
• Take advantage of sales and special
coupons for online customers. Promotional offers of freebies and discounts are
often provided by businesses to their
Internet customers. My wife scours the
Internet for coupons, including the “buy
one, get one” BOGOs, that make our
shopping more convenient and affordable.
Senior living communities such as
Atherton Baptist Homes have jumped on
the bandwagon of making technology
opportunities available to their residents.
Readily available free Wi-fi (with an ever
expanding umbrella of coverage across the
campus), computer stations, and periodic
classes and IT assistance all highlight the
type of services seniors expect.
Aging need not mean isolation from
the world at large. Today’s social media
encourages looking up old friends, connecting with present ones, and enhancing one’s world with regular contact with
a world much larger than we might have
imagined it to be.
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SENIOR NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA
7/2015
Joslyn Adult Recreation Center
Joslyn Center’s July activities inform, entertain
Schedule includes birthday luncheon, seminars, memory screening, ice cream social
Enjoy the programs and the
cool temperature at Joslyn Center, 210 N. Chapel Ave. in Story
Park.
July events include:
Happy July Birthday Luncheon at 11 a.m. Wednesday,
July 1. July birthday celebrants
in attendance will receive many
good wishes and a token gift.
On the Move - METRO informational seminar at 10 a.m.
Monday, July 13. Presented by
METRO representative Gayle
McKinney.
Memory screening from 9
a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday,
July 15. Presented by Silverado.
Appointments are required for a
10-minute screening.
Low Income Subsidy informational seminar at 10 a.m.
Tuesday, July 21. Presented by
United Healthcare Medicare &
Healthcare.
Ice Cream Social at 12:30
p.m. Wednesday, July 22. Seniors
can make their own ice cream
sundaes, complete with
Fosselman’s ice cream and toppings galore. A free event, but
registration is required by
Wednesday, July 15.
Understanding and Reviewing Your Trusts seminar 10 a.m.
Thursday, July 23. Part of the
“Managing Elder Care, Trusts &
Medi-Cal” series presented by
Elder Law Attorney Carlos A.
Arcos.
Flashback Friday Dance is
not scheduled until Friday, Aug.
28, but registration for this event
begins on Friday, July 24. The
fee is $10. Dancing to music
from the ’60s and ’70s, plus light
refreshments, will make this a
notable summer Friday.
Every weekday, seniors enjoy a hot meal with their
friends. All it takes is a call, one
day in advance, to 626-5704455, weekdays between 9:30
a.m. and noon. The suggested
donation is $2.
Informational seminars are
free, unless otherwise noted, but
with space limitations reservations
are recommended by phoning 626570-5056, or stop by the Joslyn
office.
Explore So. Cal’s variety with Senior Outings
The Senior Outings luxury coach is heading to
two of Southern California’s prime beaches this
month, providing Alhambra seniors with two
stressless days of relaxation, sightseeing, shopping,
lunching, chatting, and mingling.
The first two outings will be to Seal Beach from
9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, July 17, and Laguna Beach from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday,
July 30. The fee is $12 for each trip.
Registration for these two outings took place
last month, so phone 626-5705056 to find out if space is still
available.
But the coach is currently
empty, awaiting resident registration on Tuesday, July 7, nonAlhambra resident registration is
on Wednesday, July 8, for the August Senior Outings to:
Orange County Fair from 1
p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7,
fee: $16. One Big Party is this year’s
fair theme, an apt description considering all the fun and adventure
one can cram into just one day’s
visit. Don’t miss the $2 samples of
select fair treats between noon and
4 p.m., as well as animals, carnival
rides, games, competitive exhibits,
concerts, community entertainment, and more.
Huntington Beach from 10
a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, fee: $12. Famous for its serene climate, clean environment,
and countless shopping opportunities, including,
on Aug. 21 the Farmers Market and Craft Fair,
featuring affordable artworks and organic snacks.
Beyond summer, the Senior Outings luxury
coach is heading to many more Southern California highlights. Alhambra residents register on Tuesday, Aug. 4, (non-residents on Wednesday, Aug.
5) for September outings to Lake Arrowhead on
Sept. 3, fee: $23, and Old World Village
Oktoberfest and Bella Terra Mall on Sept. 24, fee:
$20.
San Manuel Casino on Oct. 1, fee: $12, and
Los Angeles County Museum of Art on Oct. 13,
fee: $12, are the featured October outings for
which registration opens on Sept. 1 for residents
and on Sept. 2 for non-residents.
Rounding out year 2015 are:
November outings to Downtown Pomona Antique Row and Arts Colony Nov. 6, fee: $12,
and Downtown Disney on Nov. 19, fee: $12.
December outings to Camarillo Outlets on
Dec.1, fee: $12, and Los Angeles Zoo Lights and
Burbank Dec. 17, fee: $25.
The Senior Outings program promises to fulfill
its promise of scheduling visits to the top scenic and
shopping-centric sites in Southern California
throughout 2016.
For more information, phone 626-570-5056
weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
“When we needed help,
we discovered Vista Cove at San Gabriel”
Quality
• Assisted Living
• Memory Care
• Respite Care
AT SAN GABRIEL
For more information or to schedule a tour, please phone
(626) 289-8889
901 W. Santa Anita St., San Gabriel, CA 91776 Lic. #197606796
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HEALTH NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA
PAGE 5B
Health & Medical News|Hospitals, Physicians, Dentists, Facilities
Karen H. Chao, O.D.
Bumps to head, concussions, head injuries - oh my
B Y K AREN C HAO , O.D.
What we used to think of as an innocent bump on the head is now being
looked at differently by scientists and
medical professionals.
Preston Plevretes is a young man who
was a hero to his high school classmates
and football team. He suffered multiple
blows to the head while playing football, always getting back into the game
thinking nothing of it. But then he had
one blow too many and it changed his
life forever. Where the future was his
to create whatever he wanted, now he
struggles to talk, but is sharing his story
with whoever will listen. There is a video
online from an interview he did with
ESPN: “E: 60 Second Impact.”
The main focus with concussions and
head injuries relating to sports has been
on whether the athlete can return to
play. Now, the focus is also on determining if the player is ready to return
to learn, highlighting the academic component. A new study was recently published in the American Academy of Pediatrics Journal that focuses on the impact concussions can have on academic
performance. CNN is also featuring the
results of the study on its Web site.
It was found that those with higher
severities of concussion experienced ex-
tended recovery time from symptoms
that can interfere with academic performance. These post-concussion symptoms include problems with concentration, eyestrain, loss of place while reading, slower processing speed, headaches,
and fatigue.
These symptoms that the kids in the
study struggled with are very similar to
symptoms relating to eye coordination
disorders, which we often see in patients
who have suffered a head injury. We
have known for years that concussions
cause vision problems, and these are
some of the types of vision problems that
we specialize in treating to help children
get back on track with their academics
after a concussion.
A recent study found that 85% of
concussions go undiagnosed. Another
study found that nearly 63% of varsity
soccer players had symptoms of a concussion at some point, but only about
19% actually knew it. The reason this
can happen is because you do not have
to lose consciousness to have a concussion, so most players will experience a
blow to the head and get right back into
the game. However, repeated blows to
the head can accumulate and cause just
as much damage as a concussion.
When someone has a head injury, he
Dr. Karen H. Chao, O.D. has been an
Optometrist in private practice for more
than 20 years. In addition to general optometric care, her services include Vision
Therapy, Neuro-Optometric Evaluation
for Traumatic Brain Injury, Corneal Refractive Therapy, and Low Vision Services. She can be reached at 121 S. Del
Mar Ave., Ste. A, San Gabriel 91776.
Phone Dr. Chao at 626-287-0401 or
visit www.SGFamilyOptometry.com for more information.
or she typically has vision problems that
can be temporary or permanent. When
a vision problem is causing or contributing to a problem with reading, balance
or movement, the recovery process will
move very slowly until the visual component is treated.
Visual rehabilitation is vital as soon
as possible. There are a variety of symptoms which are involved in Post Trauma
Vision Syndrome, including:
• Blurred vision, especially when reading.
• Headaches.
• Double vision.
• Pain in the eye or eyes.
• Poor reading comprehension.
• Sensitivity to light.
• Loses place when reading.
It should also be noted that sometimes symptoms of a concussion might
not even appear for days, even weeks
after the accident. Some symptoms may
last only seconds, while others linger
much longer: months and even years.
Additionally, some symptoms might disappear after time, such as eye pain or
headaches, and yet other symptoms remain, i.e., blurred or doubled vision.
Keep in mind, that when someone is
experiencing any of the above symptoms
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How Vitamin D may affect heart disease, diabetes
B Y C AROL T ORGAN , P H .D.
N ATIONAL I NSTITUTES OF H EALTH
Vitamin D deficiency has been linked
to heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
Chronic inflammation plays a role in
both of these diseases, and most immune
cells have receptors for vitamin D.
Binding of vitamin D to its receptor
regulates many key processes inside cells.
However, the mechanisms connecting
activation of the immune system with
these diseases aren’t well understood.
Heart disease stems from atherosclerosis, which occurs when a substance
called plaque builds up inside blood vessels.
Plaque consists of fat, cholesterol,
calcium, and other materials found in
the blood. Over time, the buildup can
cause hardening and narrowing of arter-
ies and can lead to coronary heart disease, heart attack, and stroke.
Type 2 diabetes usually begins with
insulin resistance, a condition in which
the body produces insulin but isn’t able
to use it effectively. As a result, glucose
builds up in blood and may ultimately
damage nerves, blood vessels, and other
body parts.
A team of researchers led by Dr.
Carlos Bernal-Mizrachi at Washington
University School of Medicine set out
to examine the connections among vitamin D, immune function, atherosclerosis, and insulin resistance.
They genetically altered mice to lack
vitamin D receptors in 2 types of inflammation-related immune cells: monocytes
and macrophages. Without these receptors, the cells couldn’t respond to vita-
min D. The study was supported in part
by NIH’s National Heart, Lung, and
Blood Institute (NHLBI). Results appeared on March 24, 2015, in Cell Reports.
Both types of mice developed insulin resistance. Macrophages accumulated
in the liver, which made excess glucose.
The engineered mice also developed atherosclerosis that was spurred by monocytes lacking vitamin D receptors.
The monocytes became filled with
cholesterol and carried the cholesterol
to plaques. This process of atherosclerosis is different from that involving
LDL cholesterol.
When the researchers added normal
immune cells back into the engineered
mice, their insulin sensitivity improved
and atherosclerosis declined. This find-
ing showed that vitamin D pathways in
immune cells play a key role in chronic
inflammation that, in turn, affects development of insulin resistance and atherosclerosis.
“Inactivation of the vitamin D receptor induced diabetes and atherosclerosis, so normalizing vitamin D levels may
have the opposite effect,” Dr. BernalMizrachi says. “The identification of
monocyte cholesterol transport as a
mechanism for atherosclerosis in our
animal model opens up a new area of
research that could identify novel therapies for heart disease.”
The group is now conducting clinical trials in people with type 2 diabetes
to see whether vitamin D treatment can
prevent some of the complications of
diabetes and inflammation.
Antibiotic approved for treating infant abdominal infections
N ATIONAL I NSTITUTES
OF
H EALTH - FUNDED
STUDY
E VA LUAT E D M E R O P E N E M I N C H I L D R E N U N D E R
3
MONTHS
The antibiotic meropenem was approved by the U. S.
Food and Drug Administration for treating abdominal
infections in children less than 3 months of age. The approval came after a study by a National Institutes of Health
research network evaluated the drug in treating children
in this age group.
Meropenem is a broad spectrum antibiotic - effective
against a wide variety of bacteria. The drug was previously approved to treat complicated intra-abdominal infections and complicated skin infections in adults and
older children, and for treating children 3 months of age
and older with bacterial meningitis - an infection of the
fluid bathing the brain and spinal cord. During the last
several years, physicians have begun prescribing
meropenem for preterm infants with serious abdominal
infections. Because they lacked an effective alternative,
many physicians had prescribed the drug for a use other
than what the FDA had approved. The NIH study was
undertaken in response to a written request from the FDA
to evaluate the dosing and safety of meropenem in the
treatment of complicated intra-abdominal infections in
infants under 3 months of age.
“This study shows that meropenem is appropriate for
treating complicated intra-abdominal infections in very
young infants. In addition, we now have dosing guidelines for various age groups of premature infants,” said
Anne Zajicek, M.D., Pharm.D., chief of the Obstetric
and Pediatric Pharmacology and Therapeutics Branch at
NIH’s Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of
Child Health and Human Development (NICHD),
which funded the study.
Dr. Zajicek explained that physicians often need to
extrapolate from studies of adults when prescribing for
pediatric patients, because many drugs have never been
tested specifically for use in children. However, because
of their smaller size, differences in metabolism, and other
physical differences from adults, many drugs may affect
children differently than they do adults. Under the Best
Pharmaceuticals for Children Act, NICHD works with
FDA to identify drugs not tested in children to determine if they are appropriate for use in children.
The NICHD commissioned the study to investigate
meropenem use in 200 infants under 3 months of age,
including premature infants. For more information, visit
the Institute’s Web site at http://www.nichd.nih
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Smile Talk
90% of bad breath originates in mouth
B Y J OHN C HAO , D.D.S.
It is estimated that up to 90% of bad
breath (halitosis) originates in the
mouth. Halitosis is associated with dry
mouth which may be due to
• Dry mouth (zerostomia) due to
such factors as medications, stress, or
fasting.
• Foods such as garlic, onions, fish,
meat, and cheese.
• Smoking.
• Alcohol consumption.
Bad breath that is transient is alleviated by brushing, flossing, and rinsing
with mouthwash.
The intensity of bad breath may
change during the day depending on
dryness in the mouth, food consumed,
smoking, and alcohol consumption.
“Morning breath” is most often due to
dryness in the mouth during sleep.
However, persistent bad breath, or
chronic bad breath, is a serious condition that affects about 25% of the population. It can negatively affect the
individual’s personal, social, and business relationships, leading to poor selfesteem and increased stress. This condition is usually caused by the by-products of bacterial activity.
Out of about 600 kinds of oral bacteria, several dozen have been identified
as causative agents in the production of
sulfides and other compounds that give
Smile Talk
For more information, contact
Dr. John Chao at 626-308-9104.
Visit Dr. Chao’s Web site,
chickenswelcome.com
the “rotten egg smell.” These bacteria
are most likely found in the crevices
(gingival pockets) between the teeth and
the corrugated surfaces at the back of
the tongue.
Thus it is often advised that frequent
and regular flossing between the teeth
and meticulous cleansing of the back
part of the tongue.
Other oral conditions associated with
odor formation are heavy bacterial
plaque deposits on and between the
teeth, habitual food traps between teeth,
cavities, and ill-fitting dentures.
Dentures made of acrylic, which are
microscopically tubular in structure,
may become breeding grounds for bacteria and yeast over time, especially if
they are not regularly cleaned.
Ill-fitting dentures that require denture adhesives further compound the
tendency for uninhibited growth of microbes. Yeast infection of the gums underneath the denture is one of the most
common causes of denture sores, besides
denture odors.
Although up to 90% of the odor
emanates from the mouth, a small percentage of odors may originate from the
nose and nasal cavities, such as the sinuses. Nasal odors are pungent and can
be distinguished from mouth odors.
Some systemic disease conditions can
cause foul breath but are infrequent.
Chronic liver failure, bronchial and lung
infections, renal failure, carcinoma, and
diabetes are some of the medical conditions associated with mouth odors.
Most researchers do not consider the
stomach as a likely source of bad breath,
except in belching.
Self-diagnosis is not a reliable way to
tell whether halitosis is present. It is suggested that a reliable family member or
friend may be persuaded to smell test a
used piece of dental floss or scraping
from the tongue.
Some medical devices are currently
used to attempt to objectively quantify
volatile sulfides and other gaseous compounds in the mouth. The gold standard is still the sniff test, which grades
odor on a 6-point scale by trained personnel.
Much research continues on the subject of halitosis. It is suggested that it is
helpful to eat a healthy breakfast with
rough foods that clean the back of the
tongue, gently brush the tongue twice
daily with a tongue brush or scraper,
chew sugar-free (xylitol) gum to alleviate dry mouth, gargle with non-alcoholic
mouth rinses, drink plenty of water, and
above all, see your dentist regularly for
teeth cleaning and checkups.
If a suggested home remedy does not
help, or you have concerns about your
breath, do not hesitate to see your dentist or physician. Your dentist may have
treatment alternatives that can control
or eliminate mouth odors problems.
Your dentist may suggest a “culturesensitivity test” for bacteria in your
mouth. This test will indicate the type
and quantity of bacteria that cause periodontal (gum) disease.
Elimination and prevention of periodontal disease may help control the
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Karen H. Chao, O.D.
Bumps to head, concussions, head
injuries may cause vision problems
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5B
they could also have difficulty with reading and learning, as well as physical activities.
All too often, people who have vision
problems resulting from a head injury
are often told nothing can be done,
when in fact something can be. Visual
problems associated with having a concussion respond well to optometric intervention.
Testing can be done to evaluate visual function and the degree the vision
system as a whole is affected.
The usual treatment for vision difficulties is a combination of glasses and/
or vision therapy. By using these effective measures, persons of all ages can
more quickly return to visual-related
activities, such as reading, learning, and
physical activity, rather than hoping the
symptoms will clear up on their own.
Vision therapy is very effective at
eliminating blurry and/or double vision,
focusing problems, poor concentration,
and reduced comprehension, to name a
few, when they are due to a vision problem.
Dr. Karen H. Chao, O.D. has been an
Optometrist in private practice for 20
years. In addition to general optometric
care, her services include Vision Therapy,
Neuro-Optometric Evaluation for Traumatic Brain Injury, Corneal Refractive
Therapy, and Low Vision Services. She can
be reached at San Gabriel Family Optometry, 121 S. Del Mar Ave., Ste. A, San
Gabriel 91776, 626- 287-0401, or visit
www.SGFamilyOptometry.com for more information.
Smile Talk
90% of bad breath originates in mouth
level of sulfide producing microbes in
the mouth, according to some researchers. This is accomplished by deep cleaning your teeth and use of topical or systemic antibiotics indicated by the test
results. Filling cavities and food traps
between the teeth may also be part of
the program. An oral hygiene program
that includes instruction on brushing,
flossing, and tongue brushing and regular maintenance visits are important for
success.
Ask your dentist for other newer FDA
approved methods for bacterial control
that might also help. If you or your dentist suspect there might be a medical
condition contributing to malodor, you
may be referred to a physician for consultation.
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Five foods
that may
Ask
Dr. Dara,
DDS
Dr. Dara Gashparova, D.D.S. is located at 1933 W Valley Blvd. Readers with dental
questions or concerns should contact her at 626-289-6131, or e-mail [email protected].
Chewable
vitamins
be ruining
your teeth
To prevent cavities and maintain good
oral health, your diet, what you eat and
how often you eat, is an important factor. Changes in your mouth start the
minute you eat certain foods. Sugar and
acids are most harmful to your teeth.
Bacteria that normally exist in our
mouths convert sugars into acid. As soon
as your saliva is acidic, it dissolves calcium from your enamel, a process called
demineralization. If this process continues, you eventually lose enough tooth
structure to develop a hole in your tooth.
The saving grace is our saliva, which
helps to neutralize acid and is full of calcium and phosphates. After your saliva
has done its job, the calcium gets back
into your tooth, a process called
remineralization.
It’s a balancing act between the two
processes every day. However, if the frequency or the duration of acidity increases, then you exceed your saliva’s
ability to neutralize acid. This can cause
you to lose more calcium from your
teeth than you get back, which is what
causes cavities.
Here are five foods you may not re-
alize were hurting your choppers and
how to prevent the damage.
Juices
Juicing has proven to have health benefits and is used to help with weight loss
and number of health issues. While a
glass of the cold-pressed fruits and
veggies may give you good nutrient
value, juices also have such a high sugar
content (some have even more than
smoothies or soft drinks) that drinking
them is not far off from bathing your
teeth in chocolate.
Chewable vitamins
They taste just like gummy candy,
and they’re not much better for our
mouths. In fact, their sticky texture adheres to teeth so well that they’re sitting
on the surface longer, releasing sugar and
practically bound to cause cavities.
Dried fruit
While some fresh fruits are actually
considered good for teeth (think waterpacked produce like apples), dried fruits
never are. This otherwise-nutritious
snack is packed with non-cellulose fiber,
which traps sugar on and around teeth
the way gummy candies do. Whenever
you have something stuck to your tooth,
your saliva cannot contact that part of
your tooth to neutralize the acid or
remineralize the area, so you have a
greater loss of calcium. Unfortunately,
this is true even for sticky things that
are good for you.
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For Your Good Health
Good posture can help shoulder, jaw, tingling in fingers problems
B Y S HEILA Y ONEMOTO , P.T.
A superior solution to any
problem is simple, wide ranging, and requires minimal effort. We once moved a very
heavy weight machine at our
office. The moving crew included me, my retired father,
my husband, and a body
builder. At my father’s suggestion, we removed the weight
stacks and using two pieces of
cardboard placed under the
frame, we slid the frame along
a moveable track created by the
sliding cardboard pieces. I was
responsible for moving the
cardboard ahead of the frame
Fremont Optometry Center
Sheila Yonemoto, P.T., has
been a physical therapist for more
than 30 years, specializing in integrative manual therapy, using a
holistic approach. She can be
reached at Yonemoto Physical
Therapy, 55 S. Raymond Ave,
Suite 100, Alhambra 91801.
Sheila also offers a “Chinese Energy” exercise class. Phone 626576-0591 for more information,
or visit Web site www.yonemoto.com
while the three guys pushed it
easily onto this almost frictionless track.
So what does that have to do
with tingling in the fingers,
shoulder pain, and jaw problems? These seemingly unrelated conditions have a common, simple, and inexpensive
solution. Some doctors feel that
it can alleviate 80% of the
symptoms. It requires discipline
and changing your habits. Sitting or standing with your head
balanced on top of your spine
is all that is required. From a
side profile, your ears should be
lined up with your shoulders,
your shoulders lined up with
your hips, and your hips lined
up with your ankles. It’s the
posture of tall, elegant, and
youthful appearing people.
Sitting posture should also
reflect this aligned head, shoulder, and hip positioning. Feet
should be flat so that weight is
evenly distributed on both sit
bones, and the bones of the
spine and head are arranged so
that no muscle action is re-
quired to keep the body in an
upright position. All the bones
are stacked like building blocks
in a very stable arrangement.
You can have someone push
downward on the top of your
head and if you are stacked in
this stable position, there will
be no movement in the neck.
The jaw is held in a sling of
muscles and is very dependent
upon the head position. When
sitting or standing in this upright position, your bite is in a
more neutral position so there
is an even force along all the
teeth. The more forward the
head, the more force goes on
the back teeth, causing abnormal pressure on your jaw joints.
Good posture is all about
economy and efficiency of energy expenditure and less wear
and tear on the body. Make
your body last as long as it can
with daily attention to your
posture.
Five foods that may be ruining your teeth
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Se Habla Español
2447 W. Valley Blvd. • Alhambra, CA 91803 • (626) 300-9251
White wine
Red wine tends to get a bad rap for staining teeth
- and it does - but white is no better for your dental
health. The acid in white wine eats away your
enamel and leaves teeth vulnerable to stains from
other foods or drinks.
Cough drops
A post-meal mint may seem like
a smart choice, especially if you indulged in the Caesar salad at lunch,
but you could be doing more harm
than good. Mints and cough drops
that you suck on have a demineralization effect because usually the lozenge ends up sitting in one area for
longer periods of time and you get a
very concentrated build-up of acid.
If you use lozenges of any kind on a
regular basis, you should consider
getting sugar-free versions.
Solutions:
• Sip your juice through a straw
to help keep it away from the surfaces of your
teeth.
• Rinse with a lot of water.
• Eat foods that can buffer the acids such as
raw spinach, broccoli, celery, olives, and avocado.
• Make sure to wait at least 30 minutes after
drinking the juice to brush your teeth; scrubbing them immediately while after acid has
softened their enamel can leave them even more
vulnerable to damage.
• Chew sugar-free gum for 5 minutes after
eating. Chewing gum increases saliva production and flashes away food particles.
• Eat your dry fruits with raw nuts to help
dislodge food and prevent the dry fruits from
sticking to your teeth.
• Eat more cheese with your wine. It’s rich
in protein, calcium, and phosphorus, all of
which can help buffer the acids wine leaves in
your mouth. A less-caloric approach: Gargle
with water after drinking to flush away some
of the acidity.
7/2015
DINING & ENTERTAINMENT NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA
PAGE 11B
Dining & Entertainment | What’s Happening for Food & Fun
Dog Haus on Main Street has gourmet food on a bun
T EXT AND P HOTOS
B Y A DRIANA M AESTAS
Dog Haus, located at 410
E. Main St. in downtown
Alhambra, offers a gourmet
twist on traditional ballpark
classics.
Partners Hagop
Giragossian, Quasim Riaz,
and André Vener opened
their first Dog Haus in 2010
in Pasadena and then opened
the Alhambra location in
The Old Town Dog with a side of golden onion rings makes for a
2012. There are currently three
satisfying lunch.
corporate and six open franchise
locations.
While the restaurant’s specialty is
All of the
the signature all beef skinless dog,
dogs, sauMiddle East Restaurant
Dog Haus also serves gourmet
sages,
and
sausages and 100% natural Black
burgers
Angus beef burgers. There are even
come
veggie dogs, burgers, and sausages for
those who don’t eat meat.
wrapped in
The Dog Haus in Alhambra offers
soft, sweet
both indoor and outdoor seating on
King’s
functional park benches. Inside, there
Hawaiian
are ceiling fans, which not only keep
the restaurant cool, but help circulate
buns.
the savory aromas emanating from the
kitchen.
Anthony Sahagun, the friendly
manager of the Alhambra Dog Haus,
suggested that I try the Old Town
Dog, which is one of the all beef
skinless dogs served bacon wrapped
with caramelized onions, roasted
jalapeños, chipotle aioli, and cotija
cheese. The Old Town Dog packed
some heat, but the level of spiciness
really appealed to my chile sensitive
palette.
I also sampled some onion rings,
which were fried to perfection. What
impressed me the most about the
$
onion rings at the Dog Haus was that
&
they were light and crispy - they didn’t
Served 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
have a heavy, sopped in grease taste
Must purchase beverage with each Burger.
that onion rings can sometimes have.
Must present coupon before ordering. Coupon valid for up to 6 guests.
The Dog Haus also serves up fries,
May
not
be used in conjunction with other Birdies or Golf promotion. Thursdays only. Expires 7/30/15.
The Dog Haus is located at
tater tots, slaw, and chili.
700
S.
Almansor
St. • Alhambra, CA 91801 • 626-570-4600 ext.18
410 E. Main St.
The Alhambra location
serves local Fosselman’s ice
cream in its shakes, malts,
and floats. I tried the
horchata shake, which was
the perfect blend of
cinnamon creaminess.
All of the dogs, sausages,
and burgers come wrapped
in soft, sweet King’s
Hawaiian buns. If you are
on a low carb diet, the
cooks will gladly wrap any
of the dogs, sausages, and
burgers in fresh lettuce.
The condiment bar is
self-serve and generously
stocked with jalapeños,
onions, relish, mustard,
regular ketchup, curry
ketchup, mayonnaise,
Sriracha and Tapatio sauces
so you can top off your
order with extras.
The service is pleasant
and quick at the Dog
Haus. Mr. Sahagun, who
has worked at the Alhambra
Birdie’s
Birdie
s Grill
Thursday Lunch Special
5.95 – any Burger Fries
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6/2015
Dog Haus on Main Street
location since it opened, warmly greeted
everyone as they lined up to order at the
counter. When the line at the counter
subsided, he went around the restaurant
to check on the tables to see how the
diners were doing.
When asked about the friendliness
and efficiency of the staff, Mr. Sahagun
said, “We all really like working here. We
try to have fun, while delivering a tasty
experience to our customers. We value
our customers and want everyone who
walks in to have an excellent dining
experience.”
Mr. Sahagun said the Dog Hous
routinely hosts local fundraisers, has
participated in the Taste of Alhambra,
Fine Dining for Thai Cuisine
909 W. Las Tunas Drive • San Gabriel, CA 91776 • 626-570-8887
TheThaiParadise.com
Check Our Web Site for Menu, More Special
10% Discounts and FREE Items with Purchase
Manager Anthony Sahagun serves up delicious meals with a friendly smile.
and does event catering. The Alhambra
location serves beer and wine.
If you are looking to grab a delicious
burger or hotdog with prideful and
attentive service, you will want to visit
the Dog Hous in Alhambra. This
restaurant has elevated your typical
concession stand favorites to a
gourmet level.
5% OFF on $20 minimum order Special Olympics Opening Ceremonies
Please bring in this coupon for discount on
dine-in or takeout orders – Expires 7/31/15
FREE DELIVERY within 3 miles radius • Small fee for delivery beyond 3 miles
added to Family Excursions menu
Fans of the City of Alhambra Family Excursions program now have one more
exciting destination to look forward to with the addition of the Opening Ceremonies of Special Olympics 2015 on Saturday, July 25.
Alhambra, which will serve as a Special Olympics
Host City, has prepared for the arrival of the German
contingent to Southern California for three days prior
to the Games. The addition of the Special Olympics
Opening Ceremonies as a Family Excursions destination, however, is newer information and a thrill to those
who want to add this significant event to their L.A.
Memorial Coliseum memories.
No less important to the participants, the Special
Olympics joins two Olympiads (1932 and 1984), two
Super Bowls (I and VII) and one World Series (1959)
to make Los Angeles a prime sporting venue.
At $45 per ticket, Alhambrans ages 3 and older will
be transported to the Coliseum by luxury coach, leaving Alhambra at 3:30 p.m. on July 25 and returning by
10:30 p.m. Children 2 and under are welcome at no
cost, but will be required to sit on adult laps.
A maximum of 44 excursioners will enjoy this historic event through the City’s Family Excursions program, and early registration will ensure participation.
Beyond July and the Special Olympics, the Family
Excursions program is offering the following experiences through January:
L.A. County Fair from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sept. 19.
The fee is $20 for all ages.
Dodger Game and Stadium
Tour from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Oct. 3. The fee is $60 for all ages.
December Nights in San Diego from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Dec.
5. The fee is $15 for all ages.
Christmas Tree Holiday Train
from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 19.
The fee is $15 for all ages.
Tournament of Roses Parade
from 5:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 1. The fee is $15 for all
ages.
Please note that a parent or
guardian must accompany children under 18 on all Family Excursions.
Register for these Family Excursions online at Web site
www.cityofalhambra.org, in person at
the Alhambra Park Office, 500 N.
Palm Ave., or by mail C/O Community Services Dept., 111 S.
First St., Alhambra 91801.
For more information, phone
626-570-3242 weekdays from 8
a.m. to 5 p.m.
MEMBERSHIP GUIDE PULLOUT SECTION/ALHAMBRA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
07/2015
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ACCOUNTANTS/CPAS
A.S. Rogers Income Tax Service
555 W. Main Street, Suite G
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 282-2156
Brown, Lloyd & Stevenson
P.O. Box 389
Alhambra , CA 91802
(626) 289-5273
California Prime Accountancy
100 E. Huntington Drive, Ste 101
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 642-0376
Kevin J. Wong, CPA
150 N. Santa Anita Ave., Suite 640
Arcadia , CA 91006
(626) 247-4339
Winnes Wong, CPA
407 W. Valley Blvd. Ste. #3
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 299-3722
ADVERTISING
Transoceanic Enterprise, Inc.
200 S. Garfield Ave., #318
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 262-4408
APPLIANCES
Howard’s Appliances, Inc.
2121 W. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 943-9413
ART GALLERY
San Gabriel Fine Arts Assoc. Glass
Gallery
P.O. Box 1123
San Gabriel , CA 91778
(626) 282-1448
ATTORNEYS
Arcos, Carlos A., A Law Corporation
333 N. Santa Anita Ave., Suite 8
Arcadia , CA 91006-2845
(626) 284-9003
Athlon Legal, APC
14 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Suite 503
Pasadena , CA 91103
(626) 888-9035
Burke, Williams & Sorenson, L.L.P.
444 S. Flower St., #2400
Los Angeles , CA 90071
(213) 236-2736
Laurie Shigekuni & Associates
225 S. Lake Ave., Suite 300
Pasadena , CA 91101
(800) 417-5250
Law Offices of Frank W. Chen
2600 Mission Street, Suite #206
San Marino , CA 91108
(626) 441-4205
Law Offices of Hung Ban Tran
228 W. Valley Blvd., Suite #201
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 308-9308
Law Offices of Wang & Lee, LLP
1101 W. Valley Blvd., Suite 204
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 289-9264
Michael S. Yu A Law Corporation
2 E. Valley Blvd., Suite 270
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 289-2833
Tompkins & Parrington, Attorney Law
P.O. Box 589
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 289-3727
AUTO BODY REPAIR
Hi Quality Auto Body
723 S. Fremont Ave.
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 457-9114
Seidner’s Collision Center
15 N. Curtis
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 300-0006
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SECTION
Wondries Family Collision Center
328 S. Marengo Avenue
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 282-5496
AUTO DEALERS
Alhambra Chrysler Jeep
1100 W. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 308-4500
Alhambra Nissan
726 E. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 289-6161
Bob Wondries Ford #1
P.O. Box 1131
Alhambra , CA 91802
(626) 289-3591
Browning Mazda of Alhambra
1200 W. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 576-2800
Goudy Honda
1400 W. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 576-1114
KIA of Alhambra
1247 W. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 289-0000
New Century BMW
1139 W. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 570-8444
Sierra Acura of Alhambra
1700 W. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 284-8533
Volkswagen Alhambra
1811 W. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 407-0500
Wondries Toyota
P.O. Box 1311
Alhambra , CA 91802
(626) 289-3651
AUTO RENTAL
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1300 W. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 457-2828
AUTO REPAIR
Bertone Volvo & Saab, Inc.
2250 West Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 300-8915
Carroll’s Brake Service
2360 West Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 281-0993
CSC Tire & Auto Service, Inc.
2101 W. Valley Blvd.
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 281-2501
East West Bank - Alhambra Main
1881 W. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 308-2012
East West Bank- Alhambra Valley
403 W. Valley Blvd.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 576-7447
First Bank
1211 E. Valley Blvd.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 300-0880
First Choice Bank
407 W. Valley Blvd. Suite 1
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 300-8987
Industrial and Commercial
Bank of China
388 E. Valley Blvd., #118
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 300-8888
Alhambra SDA Church The Grace Place
220 S. Chapel Ave.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 289-6137
Bethany Church of Alhambra
21 N. Olive Avenue
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 282-9124
Chinese Bible Missions Church
200 W. Commonwealth Ave.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 570-9044
Emmaus Lutheran Church & School
840 S. Almansor Street
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 289-3664
First Baptist Church
101 S. Atlantic Blvd.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 570-1511
New Omni Bank
1235 S. Garfield Ave.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 284-5555
First Christian Church
220 S. Fifth Street
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 282-8473
Sterling Bank & Trust
711 W. Valley Blvd.
Alhambra, CA 91801
First United Methodist Church
9 N. Almansor Street
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 289-4258
Union Bank
835 E. Las Tunas Dr.
(626) 237-3303
Wells Fargo Bank - Alhambra Main
701 E. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 293-7305
Wells Fargo Bank Corporate
333 S. Grand Ave., 11th Floor
(213) 253-3279
Wells Fargo Bank/Alhambra
Marketplace
726 E. Valley Blvd.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 457-3340
Wells Fargo Bank/North Alhambra
1910 W. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 356-8235
Wells Fargo Bank/Valley & New
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 943-2502
BEAUTY
A.T. Beauty Center
23 N. Garfield Ave.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 321-8692
Alhambra Beauty Supply
445 W. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 281-2790
BUSINESS SERVICES
Neil’s Express Automotive, Inc.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 284-3214
A1 Live Scan & Notary Services
553 S. Olive St.
(213) 489-4559
Shepard’s Automotive
2524 W. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 308-3677
National Builders Control
1110 E. Main Street #202
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 281-8883
BAIL BONDS
CAMERAS
City Bail Bonds
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 576-2245
Alhambra Camera, Inc.
121 E. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 282-6365
BANKS/FINANCIAL
INSTITUTIONS
CAR WASH
Cathay Bank
43 E. Valley Blvd.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 576-7600
CHURCHES
Alhambra Car Wash
707 W. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 282-5666
Mandarin Baptist Church of Los Angeles
110 W. Woodward Ave.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 282-2467
Saint Steven’s Serbian Orthodox
Cathedral
1621 W. Garvey Ave.
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 284-9100
Saint Therese Church
510 N. El Molino St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 282-2744
San Gabriel Community Church &
Christian School
117 N. Pine Street
(626) 287-0486
San Gabriel Mission
428 South Mission Drive
(626) 457-3035
CIGAR LOUNGES
Havana House Cigars & Lounge
133 W. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 576-0547
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Academy of Special Dreams Foundation
115 W. California Blvd., Suite 326
Pasadena , CA 91105
(323) 253-7380
Alhambra American Little League
P.O. Box 3534
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 230-9646
Alhambra Masonic Lodge #322
9 West Woodward Ave.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 281-7950
Alhambra Police Foundation
2801 W. Mission Rd.
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 407-0559
Alhambra Police Officers Association
P.O. Box 7339
Alhambra , CA 91802-7499
(626) 376-3253
Alhambra Public Library Foundation
101 S. First St.
(626) 570-5079
American Legion Post - 139
24 N. Stoneman Avenue
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 576-9584
AQMD
21865 Copley Drive
Diamond Bar , CA 91765
(909) 396-3373
Asian Amer. Economic Devel. Enter.
216 W. Garvey Avenue, Suite E
Monterey Park , CA 91754
(626) 572-7021
Asian Business Association
120 S. San Pedro St., Suite 523
(213) 628-1222
Asian Youth Center
100 W. Clary Ave.
(626) 309-0425, x116
Boys & Girls Club of West San Gabriel
Valley
328 S. Ramona Ave.
(626) 573-2831
East Alhambra Little League
349 E. Main St., #107, PMB20
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 532-4972
Green Menu Organization
560 W. Main St., Unit D
Alhambra , CA 91801
(877) 771-5281
Knights of Columbus #2431
P.O. Box 1027
Alhambra , CA 91801
(818) 414-1381
MERCI
P.O. Box 676
Monterey Park , CA 91754-0676
(626) 289-8817
Project NEO-Monterey Park
1022 E. Garvey Ave.
(626) 573-0788
Rotary Club of Alhambra
P.O. Box 142
Alhambra , CA 91802
(626) 529-3311
Alhambra Educational Foundation
1515 W. Mission Road
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 943-3080
Rotary Club of San Gabriel Valley
- New Generation
349 E. Main St., Suite 104 PMB8
Alhambra , CA 91801
(201) NEWGEN-1
Alhambra Exchange Club
P.O. Box 468
Alhambra , CA 91802
(626) 289-1632
San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership
4900 Rivergrade Rd., Suite A310
Irwindale , CA 91706
(626) 856-3400
Alhambra Firefighters Association
P.O. Box 7110
(562) 822-0868
Soroptimist Intn’l/Alh./SG/SM
P.O. Box 343
Alhambra , CA 91802
(626) 287-0401
Alhambra Historical Society
1550 W. Alhambra Road
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 300-8845
The Alhambra Woman’s Club
P.O. Box 84
Alhambra , CA 91802
(626) 548-2209
Alhambra Latino Association
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 308-2423
West San Gabriel Valley
Association of Realtors
1039 E. Valley Blvd., Suite #205B
(626) 288-6212
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Clubs & Organizations
Continued
West San Gabriel Valley YMCA
401 E. Corto Street
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 576-0226
COCKTAIL LOUNGES
Azul Ultra Lounge
129 W. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 282-6320
COFFEE SERVICE
LAMILL Coffee Inc.
1112 Westminster Ave.
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 202-0100
COIN COMPANY
Alhambra Coin Center
254 E. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 282-1151
COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
Charter Business
4781 N. Irwindale Ave.
Irwindale , CA 91706
(626) 430-3493
Premier Cabling Solutions
3070 W. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 768-1051
COMPUTERS
McComputer Consulting, Inc.
407 West Valley Blvd. #4
Alhambra , CA 91803
(818) 303-4111
Granada Park Nursery School &
Kindergarten
1850 W. Hellman Ave.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 284-5006
DENTAL GROUPS
Alhambra Dental Group
100 S. First Street
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 308-9104
Dara Gashparova Dental Office
1933 W. Valley Blvd
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 289-6131
Lieberg, Beggxis D.D.S.
401 N. Garfield Ave., Suite #2
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 282-2855
M & M Dental
1711 W. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 308-1711
Placido, Steven T. DDS
420 N. Garfield Avenue
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 289-9281
Trieu Dentistry
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 288-5871
DEVELOPERS
Casita de Zen Development, LLC
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 289-4088
CONSULTANTS
City Ventures
1900 Quail St.
Newport Beach , CA 92660
(562) 230-9874
Hammerwold & Pershing Consulting, LLC
P.O. Box 335
Alhambra , CA 91802
(626) 789-5688
Pacific Plaza Investment, LLC
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 209-6660
High Point Marketing, Inc.
115 W. California Blvd #203
Pasadena , CA 91105
(626) 422-6628
K&K Communications
104 S. First Street
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 395-9995
Simpson & Simpson Management
Consulting, Inc.
1000 S. Fremont Ave.
Unit 64, Bldg. A1, Suite #1100
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 282-4000
CONTRACTORS
Dynasty Builders, Inc.
1501 W. Hellman Ave
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 299-0811
Sanz Construction, Inc.
2724 W. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 872-2150
COUNSELING SERVICES
Esperanza Services
2510 W. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 457-5242
CREDIT CARD TERMINAL
SYSTEM
Smart International Service
430 S. Garfield Ave, Suite 402
Alhambra , CA 91801
(800) 500-2899
Shea Properties
130 Vantis, Suite 200
Aliso Viejo , CA 92656
(949) 389-7127
Costco - Alhambra
2207 W. Commonwealth
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 289-6890
Ace Beverage Co.
401 S. Anderson Street
(323) 264-6000
Energy Karoake
33 E. Valley Blvd. #206-#210
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 570-8118
K-100 Karoake
7 N. 3rd St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 570-8780
Luckman Fine Arts Complex
California State University,
5151 State University Driv
(323) 343-6616
ESCROW
Dynasty Escrow
205 S. Chapel, Suite D
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 281-5491
Evike.Com Inc.
2801 W. Mission Rd.
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 286-0360, 121
EVENT PRODUCTION
Auntie M Creative Consultants, Inc.
128 S. Palm Ave.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 308-9774
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Mass Mutual Financial Group
790 E. Colorado Blvd., Suite #514
Pasadena , CA 91101
(626) 476-1286
Primerica Financial Services
(626) 230-7192
FIRE PROTECTION
Safety Pro
3837 Olmsted Ave.
(310) 503-8361
FLORISTS
The Daily Blossom Florist
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 943-7766
FOUNDRY
Alhambra Foundry Co., Ltd.
1147 Meridian Avenue
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 289-4294
Starlight/Domain Furniture
226 E. Valley Blvd.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 943-8886
GOLF
Alhambra Golf Course
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 570-5059
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
Asian Pacific Islander Career Center
2550 W. Main St., Suite 101
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 284-9715
County of L.A. Dept. of Public Works
900 S. Fremont Ave., 9th Floor
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 458-4070
Prime Staffing Services
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 636-6685
ENGINEERING
Jayvee Dance Performing Arts Center
216 E. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 281.JVJV (5858)
J Lee Engineering, Inc.
430 S. Garfield Ave. #301
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 284-8906
The Granada L.A.
17 S. First Street
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 284-7262
Jisan Research Institute
308 S. Palm Ave.,
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 458-0000
DAY CARE/PRESCHOOL
CENTERS
Transtech Engineers, Inc.
13367 Benson Avenue
Chino , CA 91710
(909) 595-8599
HOME HEALTH CARE
Cokreeate
410 W. Main St., Unit 221
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 201-6088
GYMS
Curves of Alhambra - West Main
2718 W. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 284-2744
Planet Fitness
610 E. Valley Blvd.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(310) 740-0075
Sayon Fitness - Personal Training
125 W. Main Street, Suite C
Alhambra , CA 91801
(323) 547-1180
The Fit Factor
38 W. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 310-7454
HAIR SALONS
Popular Demand Hair Center
1700 W. Valley Blvd. Unit B
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 625-5880
New Century Insurance Services, Inc.
16 N. Second St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 300-9000
New York Life Insurance - Glendale
801 N. Brand Blvd., Penthouse
Glendale , CA 91203
(323) 810-5915
State Farm Insurance - Tom Romano
1226 E. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 576-1040
HOME IMPROVEMENT RETAIL
INTERIOR DESIGN
Home Depot
500 S. Marengo Ave.
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 458-9800, x 300
AHMC Healthcare, Inc.
Building A-9
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 457-7450
Alhambra Hospital Medical Center
100 S. Raymond Avenue
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 570-1606
Garfield Medical Center
525 N. Garfield Ave.
(626) 312-2208
San Gabriel Valley Medical Center
438 W. Las Tunas
San Gabriel , CA 91776-1507
(626) 289-5454
HOTELS/MOTELS
Days Inn
15 N. First Street
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 308-0014
San Gabriel Hilton
225 W. Valley Blvd.
(626) 270-2717
ICE CREAM STORES
Fosselman’s Ice Cream
1824 W. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 282-6533
IMPORT/EXPORT
TZ International Group
400 S. Atlantic Blvd., #168
(626) 236-7881
W. Y. International Inc.
(323) 726-8733
Aston, Raymond
Alpha Interior Design
2107-D W. Commonwealth Ave. #456
Alhambra , CA 91803
(213) 434-9900
INTERNET TECHNOLOGY
D.A.C.L., LLC
2917 Midwick Drive
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 429-4884
INVESTMENTS
Wedbush Securities
1000 Wilshire Blvd Ste. #855
(213) 688-4339
JEWELRY
58 Facets Jewelry
36 W. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 569-7289
Main Street Jewelry & Watches
210 W. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 940-5400
LEGAL SERVICES
Jeffrey K. Maloney, Attorney at Law
708 N. Curtis Ave.,
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 524-6727
Translation 2000, Inc.
924 E. Main St., Suite 101
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 281-8002
LIQUOR STORES
Mega Liquor #8
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 282-7070
Superstore #2
320 W. Alhambra Rd.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 284-3258
MANUFACTURER & REPAIR
Emcore Corporation
2015 Chestnut Street
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 293-3770
Bunker, Mary Louise
MARKETING AGENCIES
Cervantes, Robert
CMPG
2620 Concord Ave., #100
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 782-9999
Francis, Merrill W.
Gilliam, Ms. Lorelei
Goldberg, Josh
Guenthard, Owen
Messina, Barbara
GRAPHIC DESIGN STUDIOS
John L. Raya Insurance Group
401 S. Mission Drive
(626) 570-8611
FirstLight HomeCare of WSGV
200 So. Garfield Ave., Suite #102-D
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 427-3688
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS
GOVERNMENT/NON-PROFIT
Community Development Commission,
County of L.os Angeles
700 W. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 586-1810
MCS West SGV Worksource Center
1000 Corporate Center Dr. Ste 550
(323) 647-6500
UnitedHealthcare
30 W. Valley Blvd., Suite #101
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 537-3025
FURNITURE
EDUCATION COUNSELING
Total Education Solutions
625 S. Fair Oaks, Suite #200
So. Pasadena , CA 91030
(323) 341-5580
HEALTH PLANS
HOSPITALS
E-COMMERCE
Credit Union of Southern California
900 S. Fremont Ave
Alhambra , CA 91801
(866) 287-6225
Angels Montessori Preschool
150 N. Garfield Ave.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 457-5927
Mission Super Hardware
501 W. Valley Blvd.
(626) 284-7021
DISTRIBUTORS
CREDIT UNIONS
Artson Dancesport Center
401 E. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 300-9238
HARDWARE STORES
Alhambra Performing Arts Center
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 230-5435
DISCOUNT STORES
Central SGV Worksource Center Goodwill Industries
11635 E. Valley Blvd., Unit G
El Monte , CA 91732
(626) 258-0365
DANCE STUDIOS
ENTERTAINMENT/HOBBIES
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Perry, Mr. Stephen
Richetts, Mr. James T.
Rybicki, Mrs. Fame
Talbot, Paul
Tell, William
INSURANCE/TRAVEL
Allstate Insurance Company
820 W. Las Tunas Drive
(626) 576-5780
MARKETS/CONVENIENCE
STORES
Big T Mini Mart
240 W. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 289-2448
Cali Mart
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 284-8819
Circle K
1 E. Hellman Ave.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 569-9932
MEDICAL CLINICS
Automobile Club of So. California
401 E. Main Street Ste. 101
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 289-4491
Alhambra Family Medical Center
1336 W. Valley Blvd., Suite A
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 281-2232
AXA Advisors, LLC
3435 Wilshire Blvd. Ste. 2500
(213) 251-1668
Buddhist Tzu Chi Free Clinic
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 636-8700
Farmers Insurance Group
2540 Huntington Dr., #107
(626) 614-9409
Dreamweaver Medical Associates
330 W. Las Tunas Dr., Suite #1
(626) 284-3300
John Kraft Insurance Services
1441 W. Huntington Drive Ste. #209
South Pasadena , CA 91030
(626) 710-2922
Garfield Health Center
320 S. Garfield Ave., Suite 322
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 570-9892
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HealthCare Partners Medical Group
55 S. Raymond Avenue #200
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 570-8005
Kind and Total Health System
409 W. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 382-1263
Optimal Health & Wellness Center
670 Monterey Pass Rd. Ste. #100
(626) 551-5155
Pacific Medical Imaging & Oncology
Center
707 S. Garfield Ave. Ste. B-001
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 227-2727
Planned Parenthood Alhambra Health
Center
330 S. Garfield Ave., Suite #300
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 798-0706
MEDICAL DOCTORS
Allied Physicians IPA
1668 S. Garfield Ave., 2nd Floor
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 282-0288
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
Healthcare 21
846 A & B West Valley Blvd.
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 284-8188
Lifewave
707 W. Valley Blvd., Unit #22
Alhambra , CA 91803
(310) 866-7777
Vez Guitar Academy
27 W. Main Street, Suite E
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 278-1497
NEWSPAPERS
E.L. Maloney Plumbing Co.
1008 ‘A’ Huntington Drive
(626) 289-0228
Pasadena Star News
911 E. Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena , CA 91106
(626) 578-6300 x4472
Plumbing Wholesale Outlet, Inc.
17 N. First St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 281-7600
San Marino Tribune
1441 San Marino Ave.
(626) 792-4925
Tidbits of Alhambra
2107D W. Commonwealth Ave.
Ste. 206
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 999-2917
Immunity Kingdom Corp.
410 West Main St., Suite #231
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 252-8292
Plushderma Laser Clinic
11008 Valley Mall, Ste. 201
El Monte , CA 91731
(626) 448-7587
Superior Scientific
201 S. Raymond Avenue
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 281-5588
UCLA Health Medical Office
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 588-2825
MESSENGER SERVICE
Eagle Xpress Delivery Services, LLC
214 S. Almansor St., #C
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 378-3454
MORTUARIES/CEMETERIES
Rose Hills Mortuary
550 E. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 299-3000
MUSIC - RETAIL AND
INSTRUCTION
Alhambra School of Music, Inc.
226 E. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 282-1400
Classical European Music Academy Los
Angeles
P.O. Box 3994
(323) 678-3239
Marini Music
222 W. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 289-0241
Poprock Academy
11 S. 2nd Street
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 282-ROCK
PRINTERS
Indoff Solutions Unlimited
700 Novelda Road
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) -308-3420
Plaza Printing
126 E. Valley Blvd.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 576-0209
ON LINE STORE
Lyoness
1128 S. Third Street
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 300-8534
OPTOMETRISTS
Fremont Optical Center
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 300-9251
Home of Angels
317 W. Main Street, Suite 329
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 282-8515
The Mailbox Shop
349 E. Main Street, Ste. 104
Alhambra, , CA 91801
(626) 281-4700
OFFICE FURNITURE
MEDICAL SERVICES
Central Health Plan of California
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 388-2300
POSTAL SERVICES
L.A. Car Wrap
5288 W. Valley Blvd., #1
(323) 223-2343
Dr. Jeffery Shiau Optometrist
2 W. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 282-3115
Alcala Care Management
P.O. Box 3861
Alhambra , CA 91803
(818) 800-3367
Alhambra Backflow/Lue Plumbing
Service
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 281-6736
Global Times
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 512-7570
Metro Home Healthcare Equip/Supply
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 282-2200
Albert C. Mak, MD, Inc.
707 S. Garfield Ave., Suite B002
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 227-2777
PLUMBERS
Karen Chao, O.D., Inc.
121 S. Del Mar Ave. Ste. A
(626) 287-0401
Snyder Optometry, Inc.
22 S. Chapel Avenue
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 282-8493
ORTHODONTISTS
Siu, Tina Marie & Annie DDS
2595 Huntington Drive
(626) 796-0615
William B. Hentosz Orthodontics
320 S. Garfield Ave. Ste. 306
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 458-8898
PAINT STORES
S 7 Graphics
Alhambra , CA 91803
(323) 715-5009
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Brookside Property Management
842 E. Valley Blvd.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 636-5396
CELZ, Inc.
560 W. Main St., #C215
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 215-8779
InveServe Corp.
1300 E. Main St., Suite #210
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 458-3435
The Huntington Professional Bldg.
3010 San Pasqual Street
Pasadena , CA 91107
(626) 289-1819
The Jacmar Companies
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 576-0737 x310
REAL ESTATE
Century 21 - Adams & Barns
233 S. Fremont Ave.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 289-3505
Coldwell Banker George Realty
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 695-0624
Dunn-Edwards Paints
Alhambra, CA 91803
Dilbeck Realtors - Michael Carvaines
1499 Huntington Drive
(323) 697-0704
PARTY RENTALS
Frueholz, Gary A./Dilbeck Real Estate
1499 Huntington Drive Ste. 100
(626) 403-5220
J. J. Jumpers Joshua Jumpers LLC
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 274-2003
Partyline Event Rentals
2472 Mariondale Ave
(323) 222-7115
PAYROLL SERVICES
Paychex
500 N. Brand Blvd. #1400
Glendale , CA 91203
(818) 241-3800
PHARMACIES
Alhambra Professional Pharmacy
330 S. Garfield Ave.,Ste 104
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 458-8909
PHOTOGRAPHY
Toyo Miyatake Studio
235 W. Fairview Ave.
(626) 289-5674
PHYSICAL THERAPY
Bleu Physical Therapy
1819 W. Valley Blvd., Unit #B
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 988-6211
Yonemoto Physical Therapy
55 S. Raymond Avenue #100
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 576-0591
G.E. Property Development, Inc.
407 W. Valley Blvd. #4
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 282-9200
Great American Realty Services
19 S. Garfield Ave., Ste E
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 570-8560
H.M.E. Realtors
248 E. Main St., Suite #100
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 281-3400 Ext.125
K & L Properties
1117 Westminster Ave.
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 576-8493
LandZ Real Estate
401 N. Garfield Ave., Suite #2
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 289-8584
MacVaugh & Company
87 N. Raymond Ave. #320
Pasadena , CA 91103
(626) 583-8400
ManRealty.com
119 S. Atlantic Blvd., Suite #303
(626) 872-0608
Podley Properties
897 Granite Ave.
Pasadena , CA 91101
(213) 399-1940
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Re/Max Premiere Properties
223 N. 1st Ave.
Arcadia , CA 91006
(626) 229-2200
McDonald’s
909 E. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 289-4541
Re/Max Titanium
8932 Mission Drive, Suite 102
Rosemead , CA 91770
(888) 258-3508
McDonald’s
1520 W. Valley Blvd
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 458-8113
Real Estate Heaven
1517 S. Fair Oaks Ave.
(626) 290-0347
New England Fish & Chips/Chinese Food
1705 W. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 576-2083
Safco Realty & Investment, Inc.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 289-4088
Pho 79
29 S. Garfield Ave.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 289-0239
The Ratkovich Company/The Alhambra
1000 S. Fremont Ave.,
Unit 1 A10-Center
1st Floor, Ste. 10150
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 300-5038
Rick’s Drive In & Out
132 W. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 576-8519
Tri Omega Realty
955 S. Meridian Ave.
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 457-2010
Venti, Anthony Realtors, Inc.
1129 E. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 282-6121
Shakey’s Pizza
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 576-7851
Shi Hai Restaurant
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 282-3888
RENTALS
Singapore Leaf
301 E. Valley Blvd.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(619) 436-8620
United Site Service
4511 Rowland Ave.
El Monte , CA 91731-1123
(626) 698-3057
Steven’s Steak & Seafood House
5332 Stevens Pl.
Commerce , CA 90040
(323) 723-9856
RESTAURANTS
Subway Sandwiches & Salads
1701 W. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 458-5543
28 West
28 W. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 281-1777
Almansor Court
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 570-4600
Alondra Hot Wings
515 W. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 576-7119
Al’s Italian Beef & Nancy’s Pizza
410 W. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 872-0755
Bun ‘N Burger
1000 E. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 281-6777
Crepe Love
7 E. Valley Blvd.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 570-1217
Denny’s Restaurant
369 W. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 281-6701
Diner on Main
201 W. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 281-3488
Dog Haus
410 East Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 282-4287
Element The Hotpot Experience
Restaurant
46 W. Valley Blvd.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 284-0688
Tasty Dumpling House
621 W. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 289-2684
The Boiling Crab #2
33 W. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 300-5898
The Hat
1 W. Valley Blvd.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 282-0140
The Thai Paradise
909 W. Las Tunas Dr.
(626) 570-8887
Tomomi Sushi
17 W. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 458-0388
Top Island Seafood Restaurant
740 E. Valley Blvd.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 300-9898
Twohey’s Restaurant
1224 N. Atlantic Blvd.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 284-7387
Wendy’s
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 282-7349
RESTAURANTS/CATERING
38º Ale House and Grill
100 W. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 282-2038
Foo Foo Tei - Sunset Delight Corporation
27 E. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 940-5582
Charlie’s Trio
47 W. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 284-4943
Garden Cafe
228 W. Valley Blvd. Suite #101
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 289-1833
La Parrilla Mexicana Restaurant, Inc.
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 289-2412
IHOP
701 S. Fremont Ave.
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 284-0458
Lovebirds Cafe
10 S. First Street
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 281-9999
Izakaya Akatora Restaurant
115 W. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 943-7872
Marie Callender’s Restaurant
(626) 281-9548
Kosuke/Noodle Square
618 W. Main St. #B
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 289-8030
La Cafeina Cafe
408 S. Palm Ave.
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 458-4469
M Juicery and Creamery
19 S. Garfield Ave., Unit C
Alhambra , CA 91801
Souplantation & Sweet Tomatoes
2131 W. Commonwealth Avenue
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 458-1173
Wahib’s Middle East Restaurant
910 E. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 281-1006
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RESTORATION/
CONTRACTORS
Servpro of Alhambra
560 W. Main Street, Suite C-801
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 283-5875
RETAIL STORES
Adiva Intimates
815 S. Fremont Ave.
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 300-9100
Battery World
1032 E. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 289-5962
Beachbliss, Inc.
143 W. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 310-0555
Handcrafted Model Ships
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 299-7330
Lowe’s
2000 Empire Ave.
Burbank , CA 91504
(818) 557-2373
Office Depot
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 943-0900
Ohana Brewing Company
7 South First Street
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 282-2337
Target
2120 W. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 308-3290
Walmart
1827 Walnut Grove Ave.
Rosemead , CA 91770
(626) 307-1010
RETIREMENT/
CONVALESCENT HOMES
Alhambra Healthcare & Wellness Centre
415 S. Garfield Avenue
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 282-3151
Atherton Baptist Homes
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 289-4178
Brookdale Alhambra
1 E. Commonwealth Ave.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 289-3871
Burke Manor
15 N. Third Street
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 458-1505
California Mission Inn
8417 Mission Dr.
Rosemead , CA 91770
(626) 287-0438
Sunny View Care Center
1428 S. Marengo Ave.
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 576-1032
Vista Cove at San Gabriel
901 W. Santa Anita
(626) 289-8889
SALES PROMOTION
Advanced Promotional Products
2818 W. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 282-7001
SCHOOLS
Alhambra Medical University
55 S. Raymond Ave., Suite 105
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 289-7719 ext 115
Alhambra Unified School District
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 943-3330
All Souls School
29 S. Electric Avenue
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 282-5695
Bell Tower Bilingual School
3116 W. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 943-9970
California Institute of Advanced Mgt.
9550 Flair Dr. #201
El Monte , CA 91731
(626) 350-1500
DeVry University
Unit 100 Bldg. A11
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 293-4300
Discovery Time Children’s Center
406 S. 2nd St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 308-7450
East Los Angeles College
1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez
(323) 265-8663
SIGNS
H & R Block -Alhambra Courtyard
349 E. Main Street, Suite #102
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 570-0213
Signarama
1385 N. Lake Ave.
Pasadena , CA 91104
(626) 794-1625
TELEPHONE SERVICES
AT&T, Inc.
1150 S. Olive, Room 2801
(213) 743-7006
Recyclebank
95 Morton St. (7th Floor)
New York , NY 10014
(323) 810-2401
SPAS
Cricket Wireless
214 W. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 607-0223
San Gabriel Valley Water District
P.O. Box 1299
Azusa , CA 91702
(626) 969-7911
Anthony’s Medspa
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 289-7428
THEATRES
SPORTING GOODS
Edwards Alhambra Renaissance
Stadium 14
1 E. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 300-8312
Jeffs Sporting Goods
865 E. Las Tunas Dr.
(626) 288-6141
STORAGE FACILITIES
Oneonta Montessori School
2221 Poplar Blvd.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 284-0840
U.S. Storage Centers - Alhambra
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 872-6922
Pinnacle College/Soundmaster
Unit 14, Bldg.11
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 284-0050
Platt College
Building A9W
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 300-5444
Allied Waste/Republic Services
9200 Glenoaks Blvd.
Sun Valley , CA 91352
(818) 974-5136
Special Signs, Inc.
115 N. San Gabriel Blvd.
(626) 285-8870
Likie Fashion and Technical College
1000 S. Fremont Ave., Unit 46
Building A10, Suite 10425
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 572-8506
Options State Preschool
18455 Railroad St.
City of Industry , CA 91748
(626) 854-3449
UTILITIES/WASTE
MANAGEMENT
A-1 Self Storage
2300 Poplar Blvd.
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 999-3566
TAX SERVICE
Exact Tax
1024 E. Garvey Ave.
(626) 573-0788
H & R Block - Commonwealth
2595 W. Commonwealth Ave.
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 407-0700
H & R Block - W. Valley location
945 W. Valley Blvd.
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 289-4187
Mosaic Lizard Theater
112 W. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 202-2859
TIRE DEALERS
Firestone Complete Auto Care
837 E. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 282-9184
TOWING
Al’s Towing
905 S. Westminster Avenue
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 289-7277
TRAVEL AGENCIES
Beyond Travel Agency
910 E. Valley Blvd.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 968-8876 x102
So. California Edison Co.
1000 E. Potrero Grande Dr.
(323) 720-5213
So. California Gas Company
11912-B Valley Blvd.
El Monte , CA 91732
(626) 279-2295
VENDING MACHINES
Tri-Star Vending
690 S. Date Avenue
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 282-5044
VETERINARIANS
Alhambra Veterinary Hospital
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 289-9227
VCA Mission Animal Hospital
25 W. Mission Rd.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 289-3643
West Main Animal Hospital
2216 W. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 282-2179
Ramona Convent Secondary School
1701 W. Ramona Road
(626) 282-4151
Saint Therese School
1106 E. Alhambra Road
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 289-3364
Spark After School Academy
2168 S. Atlantic Blvd. #222
(626) 232-7606
St. Thomas More School
2510 S. Fremont Avenue
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 284-5778
W. California Art Academy
420 S. Pine St.
(626) 293-1783
SECURITY
City Security Company, Inc.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 458-2325
Diversified Alarm Service, Inc.
1001 Monterey Pass Road
(323) 980-9528
Mission Patrol Security Services
P.O. Box 88
(323) 864-9237
SHIPPING & MAILING
SERVICES
The UPS Store
560 W. Main St., Suite C
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 284-8298
SHOE STORES
Prober’s Shoes
215 E. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 289-5363
SHOPPING CENTERS
Alhambra Valley Properties #1
11812 San Vicente Blvd. #500
Los Angeles , CA 90049-5081
(310) 471-4300
Alhambra is Rich in Restaurants
Dine Out Tonight and Enjoy Yourself
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7/2015
DINING & ENTERTAINMENT NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA
PAGE 17B
Summer at Mosaic Lizard Theater
includes The Drunkard, Bat Knight,
Saga, workshops for aspiring actors
The summer season continues at The
Mosaic Lizard Theater, 112 W. Main St.,
Alhambra, with a new artistic performance
experience by Greg Langner, more of
Cameron Parker’s dynamic Bat Knight series, and the kick off of Lizard’s summer
workshops.
The Drunkard, by W. H. Smith, plays
one weekend only and makes its final bow
at 8 p.m. the weekend of July 10 and 11
and at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 12. One of the
longest running plays in history, The
Drunkard tells the story of a fallen man
trying to find redemption while a villainous lawyer sets horrid traps along the way.
No performances on July 4 weekend.
Cameron Parker’s campy and cult hit
Bat Knight continues at 8 p.m. Sundays.
Different villains wreak havoc on the city
of Gotham, and it’s up to the dynamic duo
to bring justice back to the streets. The
performance is family-friendly. Wear a
home-made DC comic character costume
for a chance to win $15. Due to the popularity of this show, please contact the theater for reservations and show confirmation. Tickets are $5.
On Friday, July 24, the Mosaic Lizard
Theater presents the world-premiere of
Saga, a new performance merging the dynamic energy of dance with the intimate
intensity of live theater.
Saga animates the stage in this hourlong mythic re-telling of human history as
it shatters the boundaries between fantasy
and reality, following suit with the acclaimed CHAOS and last summer’s movement-based version of The Tempest.
Directed and choreographed by Mosaic
Lizard Theater Associate Director Greg
Langner, this original performance is devised as a way of honoring and reflecting
the real-life trials and triumphs of those
who came before us, while challenging the
binary between minimalism and spectacle.
Saga draws from the experiences and creative vitality of its performers to build a
series of interwoven stories that manifest
within the consciousness and imagination
of the audience, creating a unique experience for each person who witnesses and
engages with it.
Saga runs from July 24 through Aug. 2
on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and
Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. For ticket reservations, phone 626-202-2859, or visit
LizardTheater.com/Saga.
On Saturdays starting July 11, the Lizard Theater’s Actor Workshops return. Mr.
Langner’s Methods of Movement and Voice
trains the student on body language and
movement and voice inflection. The cost
is $45 for four weeks. Sessions are from 2
p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturdays. Session one
is from July 11 to Aug.1. Session two is
from Aug. 8 to Aug. 29.
Jay Parker’s Teen Improv returns from
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Saturdays, July
11, through Aug. 29. Simple improvisation
exercises grow each week to different forms
of improvisation and Sketch Comedy. This
is a great course for introverts and extroverts. The cost is $75 for eight weeks.
Cameron Parker’s Young Actors Workshop returns from noon to 1:30 p.m. July
11 through Aug. 29 on Saturdays. Mr.
Parker shares his acting experience of the
craft of building characters, making
choices, and scene work. The cost is $75
for eight weeks.
For more information and to enroll in
the workshops, phone the theater at 626202-2859. Join The Mosaic Lizard Theater
on Facebook for daily updates and information.
Joan Almedilla
Alcala Nilo
Lilybeth Evardome
Dr. Grace Chung
Performing Arts Center to present
A Touch of Broadway, July 18
Alhambra Performing Arts Center
(APAC) presents the highly acclaimed
musical show A Touch of Broadway at 7
p.m. Saturday, July 18, at Sage Granada
Park United Methodist Church, 1850 W.
Hellman Ave., Alhambra.
The free concert will feature several
Broadway performers, including international film and theater actress, composer,
and singer Joan Almedilla, who has
starred as Kim in the Broadway musical
Miss Saigon.
Lilybeth Evardome is a graduate of
music education with an emphasis in
Voice from La Sierra University in Riverside. She has performed all over the
United States, Canada, Europe, Argentina, and the Philippines, taking the stage
at places such as the Hollywood Bowl,
Great Western Forum, and the Shrine
Auditorium.
Alcala Nilo is an award winning composer/chorister whose accomplishments
under his name include nominations for
Best Music Score at the 2003 Star Awards
for Movies, Golden Screen Awards, and
the 24th Metro Manila Film Festival for
the movie Homecoming by acclaimed
Filipino director Gil Portes.
Dr. Grace Chung is the musical director, and her group has produced a
number of inspirational shows that help
benefit orphanages, victims of natural disaster, and organizations for the developmentally challenged.
APAC is a member of the Consortium
of Southern California Chamber Music
Presenters and a member of the
Alhambra Chamber of Commerce.
Admission is free. Donations are requested during intermission.
For more information, contact Artistic Director Bill Yee at 626-230 5435,
or e-mail [email protected].
Refreshments will be by Culinary Student Chefs.
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AUTOMOTIVE NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA
7/2015
Automotive News | Auto Dealers, Repairs, Services
New Century BMW Collision Center –
Making wrecked BMWs, Mini Coopers, Rolls Royces new again
For the past five years, the New Century BMW Collision Center, 3001 W. Main St., has been making collision
damaged BMWs, Mini Coopers, and Rolls-Royce cars look
new again. The New Century BMW Collision Center was
named the best overall Certified Collision Repair Center
in all of North America for 2014.
The only time a BMW Collision Center can be called
certified is when the facility has met all of BMW’s
requirements to become certified, based on the level of
training of its technicians, the types of tools and equipment
used, an evaluation of customer satisfaction, and fulfilling
BMW’s original parts criteria.
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This isn’t a typical body shop that will repair multiple
makes and models of cars. The New Century BMW Collision Center only works on vehicles that belong to the
Bavarian Motor Works family, which includes Minis and
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. BMW routinely audits its certified
collision centers to make sure that they maintain a high
quality standard for repairs.
“Our objective was to overcome the negative stigma that
a lot of body shops have and to have a highly skilled and
highly trained group of people to work on our cars with
Ed Cobett, manager of the New Century BMW Collision
Center, delivers service with a smile.
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Chicago assembly plant welcomes new 2016 Ford Explorer
Ford employees at Chicago Assembly Plant officially welcomed the new 2016 Ford Explorer
in June. Since launch in 1990, more than 7 million Explorers have been sold, making it the
best-selling SUV in America over the last 25 years. Now, building on decades of performance
and innovation, the 2016 Explorer represents a significant update to the iconic SUV. It
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7/2015
Toyota captures top non-luxury brand award in
Edmunds.com Best Retained Value Awards
Four Toyota models top their segments for best resale value
Toyota was named the top non-luxury brand in the fifth annual Edmunds.com’s Best Retained Value® awards. Four Toyota models also took home the top prize in their segments
for best resale value, more than any other brand. They were: Tacoma pickup (midsize truck),
Tundra pickup (large truck); Highlander (midsize SUV); and Avalon (large car). The awards
“recognize the brands and 2015 models that have the highest projected residual values after
five years based on their average Edmunds.com True Market Value(r) (TMV(r)) price when
sold new.” “Earning the Edmunds.com ‘Best Retained Value(r)’ award is a great honor and
a testament to Toyota’s commitment to quality, durability and reliability, all key ingredients
for great value,” said Bill Fay, group vice president and general manager, Toyota Division.
moving forward
FLEET PRICE TO THE PUBLIC*
2014 Highlander
SCION FR-S Waits for No One
$ 259+tax special lease with
$ 2999 due
at inception plus dmv, doc,
and sales tax.
Lease is for 36 month
with 12k miles annually
on model 6253.
The 200 HP front-mounted flat boxer engine, six-speed transmission,
and rear-wheel drive FR-S is made for going places.
Gas Miser for the 21st Century
2014 Prius C
$ 149+tax special lease with
$ 1999
due
at inception plus
dmv, doc, and sales tax.
Lease is for 36 month
with 12k miles
annually on
model 1201.
FCA begins all-new 2015 Ram 1500 Rebel
Estimated mpg: 53 city / 46 hwy
Starting MSRP
at $18,950
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FCA US LLC began production in June of the all-new 2015 Ram 1500 Rebel at its Warren
Truck Assembly Plant in Michigan. The one-of-a-kind, full-size truck is assembled by more
than 4,000 employees across 3.3 million square feet of the company’s 75-year-old truck plant.
The Ram 1500 Rebel makes a statement with an all-new, blacked-out grille and distinctive
billet silver “RAM” letter badge. Rebel is designed with increased ride height, standard 33inch tires, skid plates, tow hooks, and a unique brawny interior starting at $42,790. Building
more than 286,000 available combinations of the Ram 1500, the plant has produced more
than 12.5 million trucks since its operations began in 1938.
New Century BMW
the factory specified tools and equipment,”
explained Ed Cobett, the Collision Center
manager at New Century BMW.
There are 22 full-time people on the
New Century BMW Collision Center’s
Annie Le with the trophy for the Certified Collision Repair Center of the Year for 2014, an
award given by BMW.
team who are completely dedicated to
restoring a customer’s collision damaged
BMW. Most of Mr. Cobett’s team members
are local to the Alhambra area. His team
services about 200 cars per month. He has
staff members who speak Mandarin,
Cantonese, Vietnamese, and Spanish in
addition to English to serve the local
community.
Mr. Cobett has worked with BMW to
hire graduates from the local community
college auto technician programs. One of
his young employees, Oscar Martinez,
graduated from Cerritos College’s auto
technology program and then went through
the BWM step service training and
education program for collision. Since he
has been working for Mr. Cobett, Mr.
Martinez has been able to purchase his first
home and is getting ready to buy another.
Mr. Cobett explained that Mr. Martinez is
an example of how New Century BMW
Collision Center can employ local talent,
who can help stimulate the local economy.
7/2015
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2015 Nissan Sentra named top compact car in J.D. Power Initial Quality Study
2015 Nissan Quest earns
top spot in Minivan segment
The 2015 Nissan Sentra is the top compact car in the 2015 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study, the industry benchmark for newvehicle quality. Sentra – also awarded an
IIHS “Top Safety Pick” earlier this year –
received the award yesterday at the Automotive Press Association (APA) recently in
Detroit.
Additionally, the 2015 Nissan Quest
earned the top spot in the Minivan segment.
Now in its 29th year, the Initial Quality
Study is based on responses from more than
84,000 purchasers and lessees of new 2015
model-year vehicles surveyed after 90 days
of ownership. Initial quality is determined
by the number of problems experienced per
100 vehicles (PP100), with a lower score
reflecting higher quality. The study was
fielded between February and May 2015.
“In the very competitive segment of compact sedans, Sentra continues to separate
itself with a strong combination of quality,
safety, value, style and more,” said Fred Diaz,
senior vice president, Nissan Sales & Marketing and Operations. “Driven by owner
feedback, the J.D. Power Initial Quality
Study serves as an important benchmark for
new vehicle quality, further demonstrating
the worth of Sentra and Quest as top
contenders in their respective segments.”
The elegant, modern and refined exterior of the Sentra reflects a “professional”
character targeted at buyers who aspire to
drive something more premium than traditionally available in this segment. It features
Nissan’s bold signature trapezoid-shaped
grille and large wraparound headlights with
standard LED accents and LED taillights.
The refined look continues inside with a
high-quality interior design featuring materials not usually found in compact vehicles,
2015 Nissan Sentra
including soft-touch instrument panel and
door armrests, available leather-appointed
seating and available maple wood-tone trim.
Along with offering ample roominess in a
compact-size exterior, including an
outstanding 37.4 inches of rear seat
legroom, the intuitive interior layout
emphasizes driver control and outstanding
seat comfort for all occupants.
Sentra uses a fuel-efficient 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine, which along with the nextgeneration Xtronic transmission with subplanetary gear, helps the Sentra FE+ S model
deliver 30 mpg city/40 mpg highway and
34 mpg combined - resulting in a more than
415-mile real-world driving range.
Safety and security features standard on
all 2015 Sentras include the Nissan
Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with
dual-stage supplemental front air bags with
seat belt and occupant classification sensors;
front seat-mounted side impact
supplemental air bags; roof-mounted
curtain side impact supplemental air bags
for front and rear-seat outboard occupant
head protection; three-point front and rear
seatbelts, front seat belts with pre-tensioners
and load limiters and adjustable upper anchors; and LATCH System (Lower Anchors
and Tethers for Children).
The boldly styled Nissan Quest is offered
in four well-equipped models: S, SV, SL and
Platinum. It offers a range of family friendly
features, including one-touch power sliding
doors, quick release fold-flat second and
third row seats, Advanced Climate Control
System and an always-available rear storage
well.
The sophisticated, modern exterior of the
Quest combines fluid sculptural elements
with a dynamic mass and crafted details. The
low sliding door step-in height is helpful for
small children or older adults getting into
the second or third rows and to assist entry
further, the second row features a standard
walk-in device for easier access to the third
row. A one-touch unlock/open power rear
liftgate is standard on Quest SL and Platinum models. Third row power return
seatbacks are standard on Quest Platinum.
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New Century
BMW collision
repair
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One specialized area of expertise
that Mr. Cobett is proud of is having more trained technicians who
are able to repair electric cars than any other
dealer in the country. He said that a lot of
dealers devote one or two technicians to
repairing electric cars. Mr. Cobett has 10
trained technicians who can fix BMW’s
carbon fiber electric vehicles.
Owners of BMW products that are in
need of body work should contact Mr.
Oscar Martinez is a graduate of a local
community college auto technician program
and a BMW training program.
Cobett and his team at the New Century
BMW Collision Center, 626-282-2233.
They use original BMW manufactured
parts and follow the BMW recipe for
repairs.
Catch
us if
you can!
Volkswagen reveals 2016 Jetta GLI
The performance version of Volkswagen’s best-selling car, the 2016 Jetta GLI, offers new
features and a sporty new look for the 2016 model year. It was revealed June 10 by Volkswagen
of America. The 2016 Jetta GLI is the sedan equivalent of the Golf GTI. It is equipped with
a specially tuned sport suspension and a 210-horsepower, 2.0-liter TSI® turbocharged and
direct-injection EA888 four-cylinder engine. The GLI offers a compelling blend of value,
performance and practicality.
7/2015
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Alhambra’s Auto News
Alhambra’s Auto Row News
Browning Mazda
of Alhambra
Invites you to see the new Mazda3
New Mazda CX-3 crossover has EPA-estimated fuel highway economy of up to 35 mpg.
2014
Car and Driver
Top Choice
Vehicle
2016 Mazda CX-3 leads class in EPA fuel economy
The all-new 2016 Mazda CX-3 subcompact crossover utility vehicle has been rated
with an EPA-estimated fuel economy as
high as 29 mpg city/35 mpg highway which
positions CX-3’s fuel economy as class-leading among all 2015 and 2016 subcompact
crossover utility vehicles.
As Mazda’s first foray into the quickly
burgeoning subcompact crossover class of
vehicles, CX-3 provides those seeking a
purposeful, stylish and sporty vehicle option that bucks convention. CX-3 offers
standard keyless ignition and backup camera, and is available with features that are
unrivalled in its class like Mazda Radar
Cruise Control, adaptive LED headlights
and Mazda’s signature driving experience.
Front-wheel-drive models have EPA-estimated fuel economy of 29 mpg city/35
mpg highway/31 mpg combined, while
models equipped with Mazda’s predictive
i-ACTIV AWD have EPA-estimated fuel
economy of 27 mpg city/32 mpg highway/
29 mpg combined. That makes it among
the most-efficient all-wheel-drive vehicles
available in the U.S.
“SKYACTIV Technology means we
don’t have to compromise when it comes
to performance, efficiency and fun-to-drive
dynamics,” said Jim O’Sullivan, president
and CEO, Mazda North American Operations. “CX-3 will deliver all of the core values customers have come to expect with
the sixth-generation lineup of Mazda vehicles, and we hope to reach new audiences
with CX-3.”
All 2016 Mazda CX-3s will come powered by a 2.0-liter SKYACTIV-G engine.
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The Alhambra Chamber of Commerce salutes
Classic
Car Show
Alhambra Auto Row
The 2015 Summer Series Classic Car Cruz and Vintage Rides car shows will be presented
from 5 p.m. to dark every third Wednesday of each month through September at the Diner
On Main restaurant, 201 W. Main St., Alhambra. The event is free to spectators and participants. All pre-1975 vehicles are invited: hot rods, muscle cars, modified trucks, custom
motorcycles, lead sleds, rat rods, fire trucks, and tractors. For more information, contact John
Chappell at 626-483-9522, or e-mail [email protected].
Browning Mazda
1200 W. Main St.
626-576-2800
New Century BMW
1139 W. Main St.
626-570-8444
Alhambra Nissan
726 E. Main St.
626-289-6161
Sierra Acura
1700 W. Main St.
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Goudy Honda
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Bob Wondries Ford
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Kia of Alhambra
1247 W. Main St.
626-289-0000
Wondries Toyota
1543 W. Main St.
626-289-8000
The Chamber of Commerce urges all residents to
shop locally for their new or used cars and trucks.
KEEP ALHAMBRA GREEN!
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REAL ESTATE & FINANCIAL NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA
7/2015
Real Estate News | Residential, Commercial, Loans
International investors and Alhambra real estate
Why is real estate in Southern California and Alhambra so appealing to foreign
investment?
The National Association of Realtors
reports that United States real estate sales
to foreign investors have increased 35%
in the year between April 2013 and March
2014. Sales rose from $68.2 billion to
$92.2 billion during this period.
Another internationally respected organization, AFIRE (Association of Foreign
Investors in Real Estate), tracks how foreign money thinks. And when it comes
to American real estate, foreign money
prefers this to other countries real estate
in a big way.
The AFIRE polls its international
members and has found that by a three to
one margin that the United States is
viewed as the best opportunity for appreciation over the United Kingdom, Germany, China, and Canada. Also, by a similar margin the United States is seen as
being more stable and secure by foreign
investors.
One of the supporting issues with these
results is the form of ownership here in
the United States. It is called fee simple,
and most real estate in the Untied States
is held in this manner.
This is the highest form of ownership
or “stake” in land. It means that the owner
controls the land until they give up this
right and they may pass it on to their heirs,
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sell to whomever they wish, or use the land
as security in the form of a mortgage.
Many times in other countries the right
to use real estate as a form of collateral or
to pass ownership on to whom the owner
wishes is not part of their concept of real
estate transactions.
American real estate is viewed internationally as a good hedge against inflation
and currency fluctuations.
Even with significant government deficit spending, the dollar has generally been
holding well versus foreign currencies. The
U.S. dollar is the single most popular currency and dominant reserve currency in
the world.
With real estate not being transacted
in a currency that has volatile fluctuations,
the real estate itself looks more appealing.
Another factor that encourages investment in American real estate is the
Internet. Multiple Listing Services (MLS)
download into public Web sites that can
be viewed around the world.
Reliable Internet access facilitates communication between real estate professionals and their clients. And even more importantly, consumers get better informed
on real estate through the Internet.
The United States has the greatest concentration of financial institutions in the
world. This concentration of available
capital through lending institutions within
our country again helps real estate in our
country appear appealing.
Southern California has the added as-
OON
Understanding
Real Estate
Gary Frueholz
D ILBECK R EAL E STATE • 626-318-9436
Gary Frueholz is a realtor with Dilbeck Real Estate, a past
member of the Alhambra Planning Commission, a certified
Senior Real Estate Specialist and a Certified International Property Specialist. Mr. Frueholz can be reached at 626-318-9436
or by e-mail at [email protected]. To see all of Gary’s articles on Alhambra, visit www.garysstories.com.
70%
Percent of Members’ Votes
B Y G ARY F RUEHOLZ , D ILBECK R EAL
E STATE
Gary Frueholz
Nation providing best opportunity for capital appreciation
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Source: Association
for Foreign Investors
in Real Estate, 2013
www.AFIRE.org
USA
2008
Brazil
2009
pect of its geography tying into the Pacific Rim economy, which includes the
vibrant economies of China, Japan, South
Korea, Taiwan, and Singapore.
International capital seeks acceptable
UK
2010
Turkey
2011
Support Alhambra Businesses
South Pasadena
North Arcadia
Approx. List price: TBD
North Alhambra
3BD/1.5BA • Beautiful Spanish Style
Spacious Lot; desirable area
Detached 2 car garage & utility room
Approx. List price: TBD
2012
risk, favorable returns, quality properties,
affordable and available credit, desirable
location, and transparent markets. Southern California offers all of the above, and
so does Alhambra.
634 Forest Ave., South Pasadena, CA 91030
4 BD/3.5 BA; Approx. 2,600 sq. ft.
Brand New, Craftsman Style; Large lot
2029 Highland Oaks Dr., Arcadia, CA 91006
3BD/2BA – Prairie Style Home
Beautifully remodeled; desirable location.
China
Altadena
2556 Ganesha Ave., Altadena, CA 91001
4BD/3BA Approx. 2,300 sq. ft.
Stunning Spanish Style; pool home. Coming
Soon
Approx. List price: $1,225,000
Mt. Washington
429 Beech St., Los Angeles, CA 90065
3BD/2BA Brand New Construction
Great Location with Views! Contemporary Design
Approx. List Price: TBD
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Real estate broker Rudy L. Kusuma to
co-author new book with Jack Canfield
A local real estate broker, Rudy L. Kusuma, will team
up with Jack Canfield, the creator of Chicken Soup
for the Soul series, to release a new book to benefit
consumers looking to buy or sell homes in Alhambra
and the San Gabriel Valley area.
A portion of the royalties earned from this book
will be donated to Entrepreneur’s International Foundation, a not for profit organization dedicated to creating unique launch campaigns to raise money and
awareness for charitable causes.
“My team and I manage more than $1.3 billion of
real estate assets,” said Mr. Kusuma. “I have advised
and counseled homebuyers, sellers, and real estate investors from every walk of life. CEOs, executives, and
Mortgage & Finance
Rudy L. Kusuma, licensed real estate broker,
specializes in complex transactions
representing property owners in disposition of
real estate. He has significant experience in
pre-foreclosure sales, short sales, divorce
sales, trusts, and probate. Phone him at 626780-2221 or visit his Web site at
www.TeamNuVision.net. DRE# 01820322
business owners hire my team because their businesses
are teams.
“Sales professionals and marketing oriented entrepreneurs hire my team because they quickly recognize
the superiority of our sophisticated system for selling
homes as quickly as possible for top dollars.
“Doctors, hospital administrators, and nurses hire
us because, like the executives, they are thoroughly familiar with the benefits of a team approach.
“Exceptionally busy couples hire us because my
home selling system features methods of marketing and
selling homes that minimizes their involvement and
inconvenience,” he said.
California home sales soften in May but spring
home-buying season continues momentum
S OURCE : C ALIFORNIA A SSOCIATION OF R EALTORS ®
California home sales softened in May, but the housing market momentum continued to be solid as the spring
home-buying season marked higher year-over-year home
sales and prices for the fourth straight month, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (CAR) said June 15.
Home sales rose above the 400,000 mark in May for
the second straight month since October 2013 and were
the second highest level in nearly two years. Closed escrow sales of existing, single-family detached homes in
California totaled a seasonally adjusted annualized rate
of 423,360 units in May, according to information collected by C.A.R. from more than 90 local Realtor® associations and MLSs statewide.
The statewide sales figure represents what would be
the total number of homes sold during 2015 if sales maintained the May pace throughout the year. It is adjusted
• Existing, single-family home sales totaled
423,360 in May on a seasonally adjusted annualized rate, down 1.1% from April but up
8.9 percent from May 2014.
• Statewide sales were above 400,000 mark for
second straight month.
• May statewide median home price was
$485,830, up 0.8% from April and 4.4% from
May 2014.
• California median price was the highest since
November 2007.
• Available housing supply remains constrained
with 3.5 months of inventory.
to account for seasonal factors that typically influence
home sales.
The May figure was down 1.1% from the revised
427,880 homes sold in April, slightly below the long-run
April-to-May average sales increase of 0.6%. Home sales
were up 8.9% from a revised 388,690 in May a year ago
though, and the statewide sales figure so far has outpaced
last year by more than 5%.
“The spring home-buying season continues to be
strong, especially in areas where insufficient housing supply is less of an issue,” said C.A.R. President Chris
Kutzkey. “With mortgage interest rates edging up recently
and an imminent increase in rates by the Federal Reserve,
housing affordability concerns will be heightened but may
also prompt prospective buyers to feel a sense of urgency
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Median price of an existing, single-family homes edge up
CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE
to enter the market.”
The median price of an existing, single-family detached California home edged up in May
from both the previous month
and year for the fourth consecutive month.
The median home price was
up 0.8% from $481,880 in April
to $485,830 in May, the highest
level since November 2007.
May’s median price was 4.4%
higher than the revised $465,470
recorded in May 2014.
The median sales price is the
point at which half of homes sold
for more and half sold for less; it
is influenced by the types of
homes selling as well as a general change in values.
“A healthy growth rate in
home prices is an essential ingredient to a sustainable housing
market recovery,” said C.A.R.
vice president and chief economist Leslie Appleton-Young.
“With the statewide median
price increasing at a pace more
in line with the historical norms
since late 2014, regional markets
across the state are finally show-
ing sales improvements this
year.”
Other key points from
C.A.R.’s May 2015 resale housing report include:
• While sales continued to
improve from last year at the
state level, the number of active
listings dipped slightly from the
previous year, keeping the supply of homes on the market flat.
The May Unsold Inventory
Index was unchanged from the
3.5 months reported in April.
The index, which indicates the
number of months needed to sell
the supply of homes on the market at the current sales rate, stood
at 3.7 months in May 2014. A
six- to seven-month supply is
considered typical in a normal
market.
• The median number of days
it took to sell a single-family
home fell in May, down from
34.3 days in April to 28.5 days
in May and 31.8 days in May
2014.
• According to C.A.R.’s newest housing market indicator
measuring sales-to-list price ratio*, properties are again gener-
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Call Gary for a free market evaluation of your home!
Go to
www.garysstories.com
for Gary’s stories
on Alhambra.
CERTIFIED
Senior Real Estate Specialist &
International Property Specialist
GARY FRUEHOLZ
Web: http://gary.frueholz.dilbeck.com
DILBECK REAL ESTATE • GARY FRUEHOLZ • (626) 318-9436
• PARA SERVICIO EN ESPAÑOL • LLAME A MARIA FRUEHOLZ • (626) 318-8095
ally selling below the list price,
except in the San Francisco Bay
Area, where a lack of homes for
sale is pushing sales prices higher
than original asking prices.
The statewide measure suggests that homes are selling at a
median of 99% of the list price,
essentially flat compared to a ratio of 98.8% at the same time
last year. The Bay Area is the only
region where homes are selling
above original list prices due to
constrained supply with a ratio
of 107.3%, up from 104.9% a
year ago.
• The average California price
per square foot** for an existing
single-family home was $226 in
May 2015, a decrease of 0.4%
from the previous month but a
3.2% increase from May 2014.
Price per square foot at the
state level has been on an upward
trend since early 2012, and has
been rising on a year-over-year
basis for 40 consecutive months.
In recent months, however,
the growth rate in price per
square foot has slowed down as
home prices level off.
San Francisco County had the
highest price per square foot in
May at $818/sq. ft., followed by
San Mateo ($775/sq. ft.), and
Santa Clara ($591/sq. ft.).
The three counties with the
lowest price per square foot in
May were Siskiyou ($104/sq. ft.),
Kings ($116/sq. ft.), Mariposa
($117/sq. ft.) and Tulare ($117/
sq. ft.).
• Mortgage rates increased in
May, with the 30-year, fixedmortgage interest rate averaging
3.84%, up from 3.67% in April
but down from 4.19% in May
2014, according to Freddie Mac.
Adjustable-mortgage interest
rates edged up in May, averaging 2.49%, up slightly from 2.46
in April and 2.43% in May
2014.
Note: The County MLS median price and sales data in the
tables are generated from a survey of more than 90 associations
of Realtors throughout the state,
and represent statistics of existing single-family detached
homes only.
County sales data are not adjusted to account for seasonal
factors that can influence home
sales. Movements in sales prices
should not be interpreted as
changes in the cost of a standard
home.
The median price is where
half sold for more and half sold
for less; medians are more typical than average prices, which are
skewed by a relatively small share
of transactions at either the
lower-end or the upper-end.
Median prices can be influenced by changes in cost, as well
as changes in the characteristics
and the size of homes sold. Due
to the low sales volume in some
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areas, median price changes may
exhibit unusual fluctuation. The
change in median prices should
not be construed as actual price
changes in specific homes.
* Sales-to-list price ratio is an
indicator that reflects the negotiation power of home buyers and
home sellers under current market
conditions. The ratio is calculated
by dividing the final sales price of
a property by its last list price and
is expressed as a percentage. A salesto-list ratio with 100% or above
suggests that the property sold for
more than the list price, and a ratio below 100% indicates that the
price sold below the asking price.
**Price per square foot is a
measure commonly used by real
estate agents and brokers to determine how much a square foot of
space a buyer will pay for a property. It is calculated as the sale price
of the home divided by the number of finished square feet. C.A.R.
currently tracks price-per-square
foot statistics for 33 counties.
Leading the way...® in California real estate for more than
100 years, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION
OF
R EALTORS ®
(www.car.org) is one of the largest
state trade organizations in the
United States with 175,000 members dedicated to the advancement
of professionalism in real estate.
C.A.R. is headquartered in Los
Angeles.
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