July 2014 Section B - Alhambra Chamber of Commerce

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JULY 2014
SECTION B
AROUND
ALHAMBRA
Celebrate
Freedom
life
community
seniors / health
dining / entertainment
auto / real estate
PUBLISHED BY THE ALHAMBRA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The fifth annual Hot Spot free summer night series will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. every Saturday in July.
The Bolts will perform at the City of Alhambra’s Fireworks Extravaganza on July 4.
Summer Hot Spot offers art, dance, fashion, music
Fireworks, family fun on
July 4 at Almansor Park
Alhambra Celebrates Summer
The skies above the eastern portion of the City
of Alhambra will soon be illuminated with colorful
fireworks displays that can best be enjoyed from a
comfortable blanket spread out on the Almansor
Park lawn.
July 4 is always a fantastic celebration of national
pride, and in Alhambra, the Fireworks Extravaganza
is one of the largest gatherings where Alhambra residents enjoy the fireworks and many other activities
planned for family enjoyment throughout the day.
After carnival games begin at 1 p.m., the afternoon is filled with picnic style sack races, egg races,
three-legged races, and other fun stuff.
Local food vendors will feed holiday hunger, or
picnic on goodies brought from home.
Stage entertainment, featuring local groups and
individuals, begins mid-afternoon. At 7:30 p.m.,
The Bolts will perform for die-hard fans, old and
new, leading up to the 9 p.m. fireworks show.
Come early to enjoy a full day of family and community fun.
The fifth annual Hot Spot free summer night
series will take place from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. every
Saturday in July at Renaissance Plaza, the northeast corner of Main and Garfield.
Hot Spot features performances, vendor
booths, and family fun with a different theme
each week.
July 5 is Art Week, featuring chalk artists,
art vendors, face painting, jumper, balloon twisting, spin art, PopRock Glee Camp, and Jayvee
Jr. Hit List (hip hop).
July 12, Dance, will host Alhambra’s B-Boy
Battle with trophies and prizes, Deejay ESCO,
face painting, vendors, PopRock performance,
and Jayvee’s Pink Ladies and All Star (hip hop
and jazz).
July 19, Fashion, will feature eight fashion
lines with models on a runway, raffles, basketball shoot out, games on stage, vendors, face
painting, balloon twisting, PopRock performance, Jayvee Wild Ones (hip hop), and the
Alhambra Chamber of Commerce will present
its annual Business Expo, featuring more than
25 local businesses.
July 26, Music, concludes the summer series with a Battle of the Bands, kids’ attractions,
face painting, vendors, Jayvee Rated G (hip hop),
and a PopRock performance.
“There will be contests, raffle prizes, and
plenty of entertainment for adults and kids. Help
celebrate Hot Spot’s fifth year,” said Joanna
Vargas, from the sponsoring Alhambra Downtown Association.
Comedy Ain’t She Suite
opens three-week run
July 11 at Lizard Theater
Visitors and residents sampled the diverse foods and beverages up and down Second Street.
Taste of Alhambra served up food, drinks, music
The 12th annual Taste of Alhambra took place on
Sunday, June 1, on South Second Street. With local
restaurants, breweries, and wineries, the street festival
atmosphere made for a memorable evening.
“It’s another great Taste of Alhambra, where we
partner with all the local restaurants, wineries, and
breweries for a fun evening filled with great food,
drinks, and music,” said Steve Perry, Alhambra Educational Foundation president. “This year, we had a
new brewery and liqueur company that joined the
event, along with three new local restaurants.
The Alhambra Educational Foundation has raised
more than $225,000 to fund Music & More programs at all Alhambra Unified School District
schools.
The foundation is asking for the community’s
help to raise $75,000 more to meet their goal of
$300,000 for a new K-3 instructional music program at all 13 elementary schools, hiring an additional high school college and career counselor, supporting the college field trip adventures program,
which will offer students the opportunity to visit
many local colleges and universities, including loCONTINUED ON PAGE 18B
Mosaic Lizard Theater presents an encore of last
year’s biggest hit, Ain’t She Suite, a comedy by Jay Parker,
for a three-week run, opening Friday, July 11.
Set in a luxury hotel in the 1920s, and loosely based
on actual events, a movie star’s visit turns into a night
of debauchery,
murder,
and
other hilarious
mishaps. Luggage,
illegal
booze, and underwear turn up
in
awkward
places. Honeymooners, a morality movement,
and the cops collide in this fast
paced, rollicking
comedy.
The play will
be presented at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and at 2
p.m. Sundays. Admission is $15 for adults and $12 for
students and seniors. Mosaic Lizard Theater is located
at 112 W. Main St. Alhambra.
For more information, phone 626-202-2859. The
theater’s Web site is www.Lizardtheater.com. See related story,
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SENIOR NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA
7/2014
Seniors / Retirees News |Activities, Projects, Features
Seniors – stay cool at
Joslyn Adult Recreation Center
Cool off at Ice Cream Social at
Joslyn Adult Recreation Center
The Joslyn Adult Recreation Center,
210 N. Chapel Ave., will offer an Ice
Cream Social, featuring Fosselman’s ice
cream, at noon, following the regular Senior Nutrition luncheon at 11 a.m.,
Wednesday, July 23.
The event is co-sponsored by AGA
Medicare Options.
The Ice Cream Social is just one of several planned events especially designed for
Alhambra’s seniors. Other activities include:
Fire Safety seminar, 10 a.m. Tuesday,
July 1. Presented by Right at Home.
Happy July Birthday luncheon celebration, 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 2. This
is a part of the weekday Senior Nutrition
Program and co-sponsored by Care 1st
Health Plan. Suggested donation is $2.
July birthday celebrants in attendance will
receive a token gift.
Understanding and Reviewing Your
Trusts seminar, part of the “Managing
Elder Care, Trusts &Medi-Cal” series presented by Elder Law Attorney Carlos A.
Arcos, at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 17.
METRO On the Move informational
seminar, 10 a.m. Friday, July 18. Presented by METRO representative Gayle
McKinney.
Proper Cane Use seminar, 10 a.m.
Thursday, July 31. Presented by Senior
Advocate Gayle McKinney.
Informational seminars and special
programs are free unless otherwise indicated; reservations are recommended due
to space restrictions. Phone 626-570-5056
during weekday business hours or register in the business office.
Weekday luncheons, including special
Luncheon Celebrations, require reservations, made one day in advance. Phone
626-458-4455 weekdays at 9:30 a.m.
Many more activities for seniors are
regularly scheduled at Joslyn Center, and
many City programs may be of interest to
seniors.
Check the Joslyn program schedule on
a regular basis, and consult the City of
Alhambra Summer/Fall 2015 Leisure
Classes, Activities & Excursions Guide, available 24/7 at www.cityofalhambra.org.
When the National Weather Service declares a heat emergency advisory, seniors and the disabled and other adults are welcome from 8
a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays to cool off in the Joslyn Adult Recreation
Center Library.
Joslyn Center, located at 210 N. Chapel Ave., in Story Park, is
cool, safe, and the perfect spot in town for seniors to meet some cool
people and participate in some cool activities.
For more information about Joslyn Center, phone 626-570-5056
during weekday business hours.
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UNDERSTANDING THE SENIOR EXPERIENCE
Summer activities present health challenges for seniors
B Y D ENNIS M C F ADDEN ,
&CEO
OF
PRESIDENT
A THERTON B APTIST H OMES
Summer means “fun” for many
Americans. From elementary school
days, we all looked forward to summer
vacation and the promise of sun, fun,
and water activities.
While aging does not change our love
for many of the activities of summer, it
does present significant health challenges
for older persons.
The National Institute of Aging reports a number of health factors resulting in elevated risk for seniors. Poor circulation, inefficient sweat glands, and
the normal changes in various body systems require increased attention during
hot weather.
Low-salt diets may be necessary to
help get high blood pressure under control, for instance, but subjecting oneself
to heat depletes the salt levels in the body
rapidly.
And many of the drugs routinely prescribed for seniors such as some diuretics, sedatives, tranquilizers, and heart
and blood pressure meds may impact the
body’s ability to perspire.
Some of the suggestions to alleviate
the dangers for seniors due to excessive
heat are common sense; others involve
creative suggestions to work around an
older person’s unwillingness to follow
some of the most common guidelines.
Generally, hot weather should lead to
Dr. Dennis E. McFadden is president and
CEO of Atherton Baptist Homes, 214 S.
Atlantic Blvd. Alhambra. Phone him at
using more air conditioning, drinking
plenty of fluids, avoiding too many
caffeinated beverages, wearing appropriate clothing, and protecting the skin
through sunscreen.
For seniors who refuse to follow these
guidelines, creative “workarounds” may
help. My mother always rejected air conditioning as too expensive. A shady
porch, closing curtains and blinds on the
sunny side of the house, or inexpensive
box fan may provide real relief.
Taking an older person to the mall
or a movie may also alleviate the problem of an older person who refuses to
turn on the air conditioning.
Fluids are critical at all times, but especially during heat waves. The feeling
of thirst often decreases with age, but
the need for plenty of hydration does
not. However, alcohol dehydrates as do
iced coffee and highly caffeinated soft
drinks. Some of them are also full of
sodium, a significant danger for heart
health in older persons.
High water content foods such as watermelon or frozen popsicles can encourage fluids for a senior who refuses to
drink the recommended six to eight
glasses of water per day. Some seniors
tend to dress inappropriately for warm
weather. Because many report problems
with feeling uncomfortable, they may
wear coats, sweaters, and dark clothing.
Broad brimmed hats that are well
ventilated, light colored clothing, and
lightweight fabrics that “breathe” are also
things that family members may want
to be on the lookout for with their senior.
The American Cancer Society warns
that even 15 minutes of unprotected exposure to the sun can damage unprotected skin. They recommend regular
use of a sunscreen with a high enough
SPF value. Many encourage a SPF of
15 while an increasing number are calling for SPF 30 or higher.
Protection from the sun can be enhanced with wraparound sunglasses that
have UVA and UVB ray blocks. These
types of sunglasses help reduce the effect of damage connected to cataracts.
My mother, who suffered from macular
degeneration, found the full coverage
sunglasses to be an essential for her when
she went out of doors in bright sunlight,
especially during the long daylight summer months.
Loving care for the senior in your life
also requires attention to the signs of
heat stroke. Sudden onset confusion,
disorientation, dry skin, excessive tiredness, headache, lethargy, nausea, and a
rapid pulse are more than just the signs
of getting older. They can be warning
signs of a life-threatening medical condition requiring immediate attention.
Warm weather provides a great reason for checking in with your elderly
family, friends, and neighbors. Some of
them may be taking medications that
come with increased sensitivity to ultraviolet (UV) rays. Your local pharmacist
is well equipped to answer questions
about the often overlooked side-effects
of meds.
Sun equates with fun for most of us.
And it can continue to mean that as we
age if a few sensible precautions are followed.
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Senior Outings
Summer beach outings for Alhambra seniors
The City of Alhambra Senior Outings program focuses
on outings to beach communities each summer, warming seniors up for the remainder of
the less temperate year.
On Tuesday, July 1, seniors
will register for August outings
to Laguna Beach on Thursday, Aug. 7, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30
p.m., fee: $12, and to Newport
and Balboa Island on Thursday, Aug.28, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30
p.m., fee: $12.
Laguna Beach contains not
only one of the most soughtafter shorelines in California,
but also the Sawdust Festival
where visitors can browse some
of the various original creations
of talented crafters and artisans.
The community also has a
multitude of unique shops and
boutiques and a healthy selection of restaurants where participants can enjoy lunch on
their own.
Shops and restaurants are
also in plentitude on both the
Newport Beach Peninsula and
on Balboa Island, easily reachable on the Balboa Island Ferry.
Pilgrim Place, Nov.14: Register Oct. 7.
Reagan Library, Nov. 20: Register Oct. 7.
Fashion Island and Roger’s
Garden, Dec. 5: Register
Nov. 4.
Senior Outings in July will
visit Seal Beach on Friday,
July 11, and the Redondo
Beach Pier on Friday, July 25,
two outings for which registration took place last month.
Phone 626-570-5056, or visit
the Joslyn office, to determine
if space is still available.
Those who wish to cure their
future travel itch should mark
their calendars for these upcoming Senior Outings:
L.A. County Fair, Sept. 10:
Register Aug. 5.
Huntington Beach, Sept. 26:
Register Aug. 5.
Natural History Museum,
Oct. 10: Register Sept. 2.
BAPS Hindu Temple and the
Shoppes at Chino Hills,
Oct. 23: Register Sept. 2.
THE ALHAMBRA
UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
congratulates its
employees of the year
Tiffany Cunanan – Teacher of the Year
Allen Dennis – Classified Employee of the Year
Jim Schofield – Manager of the Year
Huntington Harbor Cruise
of Lights, Dec.18: Register
Nov. 4.
For more information, phone
626-570-5056 during weekday
business hours.
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HEALTH NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA
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Health & Medical News
Smile Talk
When your breath is cutting into your social life
B Y J OHN C HAO , D.D.S., AND S ARAH
K ENNEDY , RDH.
Many patients inquire about their
foul breath affecting all aspects of their
lives: work environment, social interactions, and feeling good about oneself.
Where is the bad breath coming from,
and how do you fix it?
A few of the factors that affect your
breath are the food you ingest, if cavities are present or not and the bacteria
in your mouth.
A variety of foods can cause different
scents, but the factor that plays the largest role is the bacteria in the mouth.
Every mouth has bacteria, some of
which are good, and some which aren’t.
Removing the bacteria is essential to
keeping good overall health as well as
reducing the possibility of halitosis (bad
breath).
It is necessary to brush and floss your
teeth at least twice a day, but ideally after every meal.
When brushing, it is essential to also
brush your tongue. It is also critical to
see your dentist and hygienist on a regular basis so they can take x-rays and
measure your gum pockets and determine the extent of the bacteria in your
mouth, as well as remove the bacteria
from above the gums.
Occasionally, bacteria may be able to
get inside the gums and cause gum infections and tooth loss. This is the leading cause of bad breath, and removal of
the bacteria is essential.
A cleaning might be recommended
to remove the bacteria causing the problems.
This can be done with lasers and
small cameras that show where the bacteria are. Removing these bacteria also
removes the bad breath.
Once it has been determined you
have gum disease, it is recommended to
have cleanings done every three months
to maintain the health of the gums.
Generally, gum measurements are
made to determine how well the gums
are responding to treatment and clean-
For more information, contact Dr.
JohnChao at 626-308-9104.Visit Dr.
Chao’s Web site at chickenswelcome.com
ing, to ensure the continued improvement of the bacteria removal.
It is necessary to brush and floss as
often as possible throughout the day.
Around Alhambra
For advertising rates and other information,
contact Alhambra Chamber of Commerce
104 S. First St., Alhambra, CA 91801
Tel: 626-282-8481 Fax: 626-282-5596
www.alhambrachamber.org
Submit press releases to: [email protected]
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Methods to prevent Domino effect due to missing teeth
B Y D R . D ARA G ASHPAROVA
Dominos. What do they have to do
with teeth? I often get the question, “Do
I need to replace my missing teeth in
the back?”
The answer is yes, because of the
Domino effect.
Teeth lean on each other for support.
When a tooth is lost, ignoring the space
it leaves can cause loss of adjacent teeth
and their adjacent teeth and so forth.
When a tooth is missing, adjacent
teeth shift and tilt. Once shifted, they
are no longer working healthfully and
efficiently. A missing tooth breaks the
chain of support, and the pressure is no
longer evenly distributed, which results
in overload of the adjacent teeth. Eventually, they get loose.
Often, opposing teeth continue to
grow in order to reach the surface, grind,
and can come out of the socket.
As illustrated by these X-ray images
(A and B), missing teeth not only compromise the stability of the rest of your
teeth but create TMJ (jaw joint) problems.
What are the options
for teeth replacement?
1. Dental implants are titanium
“tooth roots” that are planted in the
bone. Once the implant is integrated, a
porcelain crown can be attached.
Implants allow us a more conservative approach, because we don’t have to
involve the adjacent teeth. Dental im-
Ask
Dr. Dara,
DDS
X-ray image A.
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].
adjacent existing teeth on either side of
the gap to hold the artificial tooth in
place.
X-ray image B.
Implant
plants are an optimal solution because
they look, feel, and function closest to
that of your natural teeth. The implant
does not simply fill in the gap, it completely replaces the tooth.
2. A bridge is a custom-made restoration that replaces one or more missing teeth and is permanently cemented
Bridge
to the neighboring teeth. A bridge is
made more often from porcelain and includes an artificial tooth that replaces the
missing one. Crowns are fitted over the
Denture
3. Dentures are partial or complete
removable replacement teeth attached to
a pink or gum-colored plastic base, often connected by a metal framework
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Protecting your brain with nutrition
B Y S HEILA Y ONEMOTO , PT
Recent articles indicate that increasing
medical costs treating cognitive decline are
raising concern over the use of future resources. Once the brain and nervous system are damaged, it becomes extremely
difficult to treat.
Studies show that development of these
structures in the womb is influenced by
nutritional factors, setting the course for
the individual’s life.
Researchers today put more attention
on diet and its influence on health. Studies show that the highest carbohydrate diet
is linked to a 90% increased risk in dementia, while the highest fat diet is linked
to a 44% decreased risk in dementia.
Higher levels of cholesterol are associated
with lower risk of dementia.
The FDA is now requiring pharmaceutical companies to put warnings on statin
medications that lower cholesterol since
these are putting people at risk for dementia.
Cholesterol is the raw material for developing vitamin D, now touted as the
number one vitamin, since it is important
for bone health and immune function and
Dr.Dara —
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that holds the denture in place in the
mouth. Partial or complete dentures are
the most economical of the three but
require some adaptation to the new
teeth.
Of course some of the options are
better than others but any one is better
than not replacing them at all.
acts more like a
hormone than a vitamin.
In some people,
gluten, a pro-inflammatory protein found in
wheat, rye, oats,
barley, and spelt,
has been associated
with
muscle
cramps, bone and
Sheila Yonemoto, P.T.
joint pain, leg
numbness, chronic fatigue, foggy brain,
eczema/rash, gastrointestinal symptoms,
and depression.
Gluten acts like glue and interferes with
the absorption of nutrients in the intestinal tract. Since the gastrointestinal tract
is also important in producing neurotransmitters needed for brain function, this
may be one reason for foggy brain.
Lifestyle habits either lead to health or
illness. Making changes is not easy, but it
can be done with great results. Be consistent and surround yourself with a good
support system and keep your motivation
high. Eat more fruits and vegetables, take
more walks, laugh often and robustly, sleep
more, and drink plenty of water.
Don’t wait until you “have to do something or die.” Do it now, while you are in
the pre-disease state. You will live healthier
and happier and have a fuller life.
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
www.yonemoto.com
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Karen H. Chao, O.D.
Summer sun warning: don’t
let your eyes get sunburned
B Y K AREN H. C HAO , O.D.
When we spend time at the beach or
out in the sun, everyone knows to wear
sun block to protect one’s skin. But did
you realize that one of the reasons to
wear sunglasses that have the proper UV
protection is because your eyes can get
sunburned too?
Yes, your eyes can actually get sunburned. Too much UV radiation without the proper sun protection and your
eyes will burn similar to getting sunburned on your skin. And, believe me,
it hurts. The eyes get red and irritated.
The long term result can lead to cataracts and macular degeneration. Both of
these may cause vision loss or even blindness.
... and other summer
eye problems, warnings
Summer also brings increased opportunities for possible eye injuries, since
most of us are outside more. When
should you seek emergency treatment,
and what can you treat by yourself?
Eye emergencies basically fall into
the following categories:
• Blunt impacts to the eye.
• Scratches, cuts.
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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.TotalVisionDC.com for more information.
7/2014
Take care of your eyes
• Foreign objects in the eye.
• Chemical exposures and burns, including sunburn.
• Infections.
All of these require immediate attention from your eye doctor. You should
seek emergency room treatment if the
injury is an open wound involving the
eye or bone fractures around the eye.
Otherwise, an optometrist is highly
trained to treat eye injuries, and may
even be able to take care of you faster if
the ER doesn’t have an eye care professional immediately available. Following
are some first-aid steps you can take to
minimize pain and injury.
Blunt impacts to the eye. If there is
any pain or swelling, seek medical attention right away. Black eyes are often
the result of such an impact, caused by
blood pooling under the skin. You can
help a black eye heal by applying a cold
compress over the eye or under the eye.
But you still want an eye doctor to ensure there was no additional damage.
Scratches, cuts to the eye and/or
eyelid. You need to get immediate medical help if the eyeball is injured. A cold
compress should be applied gently (DO
NOT apply pressure) to help stop any
bleeding and reduce swelling. If there is
blood pooling in the eye, you should
apply a sterile dressing or a clean cloth
to BOTH eyes (so you don’t move your
eyes a lot), and then get immediate
emergency room help.
Foreign object in the eye. If it’s a
small object, do not rub your eye. Try
to locate the object (dirt, eyelash, etc.)
and then try to flush it out with water.
If you cannot find it or remove it, seek
help from your eye doctor.
If the object is embedded in the eye,
you need to seek medical help immediately. Leave the object in place and do
not touch it or try to remove it. Do not
apply any pressure to it.
You should also bandage both eyes,
as this will keep the eyes from moving.
Use a sterile dressing or clean cloth. If
the object is large, put a paper cup or
cone over it and cover the unaffected eye
with the dressing or cloth. Seek emergency room treatment.
Chemical injuries. Immediately
flush the eye with water for 10 minutes
before you do anything else, no matter
what the chemical is, i.e., battery acid,
detergent, bleach, aerosols, fumes, etc.
Use either clear water or salt water. Those
10 minutes can make all the difference
in preserving your precious gift of sight.
Once you have finished flushing, call
your eye doctor to be seen immediately.
Pink Eye. Call your eye care professional right away. There are different
forms of pink eye – one of which is very
contagious. The treatment will vary depending on what is causing the pink eye.
Prevention
Prevention is always your best bet.
Here are some common sense things you
can do to prevent injury or damage to
your eyes:
• Always wear protective gear when
working with chemicals, power tools,
hammers and other tools used in a striking manner.
• Always wear goggles made specifically for sports that could involve
the likelihood of eye injury, such as baseball, racketball, etc.
• Always wear 99-100% UV protection sunglasses when outside in the
sun, and even on cloudy days. Don’t forget the babies and young children too.
Your precious gift of sight can last you
a lifetime, especially if you take care of
your eyes. See your eye care professional
regularly to head off preventable problems and
to ensure the best possible eyesight. Plan
ahead – check with your
eye doctor to find out if
they provide emergency
eye care. Find out how
to access your doctor in
an emergency and put
their contact info in
your phone, or you can
reach our office at 626287-0401.
Fremont Optometry Center
Se Habla Español
2447 W. Valley Blvd. • Alhambra, CA 91803 • (626) 300-9251
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Study details marijuana’s negative health effects
The current state of science on the adverse health effects of marijuana use links
the drug to several significant adverse effects including addiction, a review reports.
The article, published today in the New
England Journal of Medicine, is authored
by scientists from the National Institute
on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of the National Institutes of Health.
The review describes the science establishing that marijuana can be addictive and
that this risk for addiction increases for
daily or young users.
It also offers insights into research on
the gateway theory indicating that marijuana use, similar to nicotine and alcohol
use, may be associated with an increased
vulnerability to other drugs.
The authors review literature showing
that marijuana impairs driving, increasing the risk of being involved in a car accident and risks are further enhanced
when combining marijuana with alcohol.
Research suggests that marijuana impairs critical thinking and memory functions during use and that these deficits
persist for days after using.
7/2014
DINING & ENTERTAINMENT NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA
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Dining & Entertainment | What’s Happening for Food & Fun
Shakey’s game room is for kids of all ages. It offers big screen TVs, so family and friends can gather to cheer on
their favorite teams.
Shakey’s celebrates 60-year anniversary
B Y S ARAH G REAR
Shakey’s Pizza is celebrating
its 60th year of serving delicious
pizza in July. Shakey’s has 58 locations in the US, mostly in
Southern California, six locations in Mexico, and more than
100 locations in the Philippines
and Japan.
“Shakey’s Pizza opened to the
community of Alhambra on
Nov.18, 1971, and has been
proudly serving the community
for over 40 years,” said General
Manager Lorena Estrada. “In
2005, Shakey’s Corporate Headquarters moved to the city of
Alhambra.”
The restaurant prides itself in
using only the finest ingredients,
including daily freshly made
dough and 100% whole milk
mozzarella cheese. They closely
guard the proprietary secret recipes that have made them who
they are today.
Shakey’s is famous for its thin
crust pizza, generously topped to
the edge. There is no other pizza
quite like Shakey’s. They also
serve crispy hand-breaded fried
chicken and golden brown signature Mojo™ potatoes that
you just can’t get anywhere else.
Shakey’s is the home of its signature Bunch of Lunch™ Buffet. Lunchtime diners who are
pressed for time can enjoy the
same great pizza, chicken, Mojos,
pasta, salad, and more at a low
price.
Aside from its famous pizza,
chicken, and Mojo™ combos,
Shakey’s Special™ topped with
salami, pepperoni, Italian sausage, seasoned ground beef,
mushrooms, and black olives, is
the restaurant’s most popular,
highest selling specialty pizza.
For 60 years, Shakey’s has
been the gathering place for the
whole family to have fun. It has
been the place to go after school
games, gathering families for an
evening meal, birthday celebrations, and the Friday night en-
tertainment spot.
The name Shakey’s comes
from its founder Sherwood
“Shakey” Johnson, who
dreamed about having a place
where family and friends
could get together, share some
pizza and beer while listening
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Downtown Alhambra rocks Saturday nights
Enjoy great music every Saturday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Rick’s Main Street
Cafe’s stage, 132 W. Main St., in Downtown Alhambra, brought to you by Marini
Music and Rick’s:
July 5: Swingin’ 8 Balls – rock-a-billy and ’50s
July 12: Shades of L.A. – classic rock and blues
July 19: Blues Buzzards – R & B
July 26: Janie Steele & Pacific Electric – ’60s and country
Aug. 2: The Other Brothers – music for all generations
For more information, contact Marini Music at 626-289-0241.
Under new ownership and management
118 W. Main St.
Alhambra 91801
626-308-0169
www.fronterasgrill.com
Join us for
Fireball Fridays
Get a shot of
Fireball for $5
Daily Lunch
and Dinner
Specials
Join us for
Jack’d up
Saturdays
Jack Daniels any way
you want it for $5
Banquet
Facilities
Plus Large Patio
for Parties
Two Full
Service Bars
12 TVs showing
all major sports
with NFL Sunday Ticket
Kids*Under 12
Eat Free on Wed.
* Accompanied by
paying adult.
Happy
Hour
Every Day
3 p.m.
to 7 p.m.
• CLIP THIS AD AND SAVE 10% AT ALONDRA HOT WINGS • Shakey’s team, from left: Assistant Manager Ana Gonzales, pizza cook Nasaria Martinez,
dish washer Martha Hernandez, dish washer Susana Grajeda, dough maker Gerardo Ortega.
They serve great pizza at Shakey’s
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and often singing along to favorite ragtime music.
In 1954, he scraped together
his savings and opened the very
first Shakey’s Pizza Parlor, and Ye
Public House® at the corner of
57th and J Street in Sacramento.
There was nothing like Shakey’s,
and people came from all around
to enjoy the original thin crust
pizza, ice cold beer on tap, and
most of all, the fun, family
friendly atmosphere.
Shakey’s Special ™ topped with salami, pepperoni, ItalVery active in the community, ian sausage, seasoned ground beef, mushrooms, and black
Shakey’s has donated hundreds of olives, is their most popular, highest selling specialty pizza.
thousands of dollars to local organizations and schools through versary all summer long with special weekly
fundraisers, sponsorships, and donations. prices,” said local store Marketing SpecialDuring the holidays, Shakey’s provides ist Gail Hill.
more than 30,000 free medium pizzas anShakey’s offers an incredible under $5
nually to local elementary school teachers Happy Hour with ice cold beer on tap and
throughout Southern California to thank plenty of great food items including pizza,
them for their service to the children.
boneless wings, pepperoni pizza twists, and
For non-profit organizations looking to more from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through
raise funds, Shakey’s offers a fun and easy Friday.
way to make money. It’s as easy as calling
Check out Shakey’s Web site and
and reserving a night at your local Shakey’s, Facebook pages for details, or even better,
inviting your supporters to a party, and join Shakey’s e-club today to stay informed
Shakey’s will donate a generous 25% of the and enjoy great deals every day.
food sales made by your group.
Shakey’s is open 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Besides great food and community out- Monday-Sunday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
reach, they also have a fun-filled game room Friday and Saturday at 2234 W. Valley
for kids of all ages and big screen TVs so Blvd., Alhambra. The phone number is
family and friends can gather to cheer on 626-289-7851.
their favorite teams.
You can find Shakey’s online at
“Shakey’s will celebrate its 60th anni- www.shakeys.com. The Facebook page is
www.facebook.com/shakeypizzausa, and
you can follow them @shakeysusa on
twitter.
San Gabriel Fine
Arts group host
show on July 26
San Gabriel Fine Arts Association is hosting a summer Art Show
through July 26 at the Glass Room
Gallery, 320 S. Mission Drive, San
Gabriel, adjacent to the historic
Mission Playhouse.
Gallery hours are noon to 4 p.m.
Wednesday through Saturday. A reception and an awards ceremony
will take place at the Gallery at 1
p.m. Saturday, July 12.
San Gabriel Fine Arts Association is open to all artists using oil
paint, acrylic, watercolor, pastel,
pencil pen, or mixed media. The
Glass Room Gallery is available for
art exhibits and art workshops.
For more information on the San
Gabriel Fine Arts, visit the group’s
Web sites at www.sgfaa.clubexpress.com,
or www.facebook.com/SGFAA, or
www.twitter.com/SGFAAArtist. The phone
626-282-1448.
MEMBERSHIP GUIDE PULLOUT SECTION/ALHAMBRA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
01/2014
7/2014
ACCOUNTANTS/CPAS
A.S. Rogers Income Tax Service
529 W. Main Street
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
ADVERTISING
PULL OUT
SECTION
Tompkins & Parrington, Attorney Law
P.O. Box 589
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 289-3727
C & C Collision
518 S. Palm Ave.
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 284-2120
Hi Quality Auto Body
723 S. Fremont Ave.
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 457-9114
Phat’s Advance Automotive &
Transmission
2000 W. Valley Blvd.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 570-1814
Seidner’s Collision Center
15 N. Curtis
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 300-0006
MorAdvertising
117 W. 9th St., Suite 1102
Los Angeles , CA 90015
(626) 588-2004
Wondries Family Collision Center
328 S. Marengo Avenue
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 282-5496
APPLIANCES
AUTO DEALERS
Howard’s Appliances, Inc.
2121 W. Main Street
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 943-9413
Alhambra Chrysler Jeep
1100 W. Main Street
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 308-4500
Linwoods Auction
1215 E. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 457-8818
San Gabriel Fine Arts
Association Glass Gallery
320 Mission Dr.
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
(213) 236-2736
CHH Law, PC
200 S. Garfield Ave., #105
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 539-5377
G. Monty Manibog Law Offices
5410 E. Beverly Blvd.
(323) 888-1005
Ideal Legal Group, Inc.
1 West Hellman Ave., Suite 3
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 569-1882
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 Laurence P. Posner
388 E. Valley Blvd., Suite 205
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 979-5658 X106
Law Offices of Wang & Lee
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
Simon Lee & Associates
140 W. Valley Blvd.
(626) 571-8000
BAIL BONDS
CAR WASH
City Bail Bonds
230 S. Atlantic Blvd.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 576-2245
Alhambra Car Wash
707 W. Main Street
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 282-5666
BANKS/FINANCIAL
INSTITUTIONS
Matt’s Mobile Auto Spa
522 Colina Terrace
Monterey Park , CA 91754
(323) 972-3138
AUTO BODY REPAIR
CCYP.com
3940 Rosemead Blvd.
Rosemead , CA 91770
(626) 280-8588
ART GALLERY
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Alhambra Nissan
726 E. Main Street
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 289-6161
Bank Of The West
100 S. Garfield Ave
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 289-5141
Bank Of The West-Valley Branch
855 W. Valley Blvd.
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 678-0668
California Bank & Trust
230 E. Valley Blvd.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 457-9666
Cathay Bank
43 E. Valley Blvd.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 576-7600
East West Bank - Alhambra Main
1881 W. Main Street
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 308-2012
East West Bank - Alhambra Valley
403 W. Valley Blvd.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 576-7447
First Choice Bank
407 W. Valley Blvd. Suite 1
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 300-8987
CELL PHONE SALES
4G Wireless, Inc.
333 E. Main Street, Suite D
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 308-1144
CHURCHES
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
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 570-1511
Bob Wondries Ford #1
P.O. Box 1131
Alhambra , CA 91802
(626) 289-3591
Industrial and Commercial
Bank of China
388 E. Valley Blvd., #118
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 300-8888
Goudy Honda
1400 W. Main Street
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 576-1114
New Omni Bank
1235 S. Garfield Ave.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 284-5555
First United Methodist Church
9 N. Almansor Street
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 289-4258
KIA of Alhambra
1247 W. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 289-0000
Wells Fargo Bank - Alhambra Main
701 E. Main Street
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 293-7305
Mandarin Baptist Church of Los Angeles
110 W. Woodward Ave.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 282-2467
Mazda of Alhambra
1200 W. Main Street
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 576-2800
Wells Fargo Bank - San Gabriel
120 N. San Gabriel Blvd., Suite A
(626) 337-3900
New Century BMW
1139 W. Main Street
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 570-8444
Wells Fargo Bank Corporate
333 S. Grand Ave., 11th Floor
(213) 253-3279
Saint Steven’s Serbian
Orthodox Cathedral
1621 W. Garvey Ave.
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 284-9100
Sierra Acura of Alhambra
1700 W. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 284-8533
Wells Fargo Bank/Alhambra
Marketplace
726 E. Valley Blvd.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 457-3340
Volkswagen Alhambra
1811 W. Main Street
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 407-0500
Wondries Toyota
P.O. Box 1311
Alhambra , CA 91802
(626) 289-3651
Wells Fargo Bank/North Alhambra
1910 W. Main Street
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 356-8235
Wells Fargo Bank/Valley & New
1300 E. Valley Blvd.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 943-2502
AUTO RENTAL
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1300 W. Main Street
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 457-2828
AUTO REPAIR
Bertone Volvo & Saab, Inc.
2250 West Main Street
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 300-8915
Cal Nissan Toyota Service
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 281-2209
Carroll’s Brake Service
2360 West Main Street
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 281-0993
CSC Tire & Auto Service, Inc.
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 281-2501
BEAUTY
Alhambra Beauty Supply
445 W. Main Street
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 281-2790
Alhambra Nails & Beauty Salon
15 W. Main Street
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 457-8641
BUSINESS SERVICES
National Builders Control
1110 E. Main Street #202
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 281-8883
CAMERAS
Alhambra Camera, Inc.
121 E. Main Street
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 282-6365
First Christian Church
220 S. Fifth Street
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 282-8473
Saint Therese Catholic 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 Street
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 Educational Foundation
1515 W. Mission Road
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 943-3080
Alhambra Exchange Club
P.O. Box 468
Alhambra , CA 91802
(626) 289-1632
Alhambra Firefighters Association
P.O. Box 7110
Alhambra , CA 91802-7110
(562) 822-0868
Alhambra Historical Society
1550 W. Alhambra Road
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 300-8845
Alhambra Latino Association
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 308-2423
Alhambra Masonic Lodge #322
P.O. Box 587
(626) 281-7950
Alhambra Police Officers Association
P.O. Box 7339
(626) 376-3253
Alhambra Public Library Foundation
101 S. First St.
(626) 570-5079
American Cancer Society
3333 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 900
(213) 427-7282
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
(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
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
525 N. Chandler Avenue
(626) 289-8817
Rotary Club of Alhambra
P.O. Box 142
Alhambra , CA 91802
(626) 529-3311
Rotary Club of San Gabriel Valley
- New Generation
349 E. Main St., Suite 104 PMB8
Alhambra , CA 91801
(201) NEWGEN-1
San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership
4900 Rivergrade Rd., Suite A310
Irwindale , CA 91706
(626) 856-3400
Soroptimist Intn’l/Alh./SG/SM
P.O. Box 343
Alhambra , CA 91802
(626) 287-0401
The Alhambra Woman’s Club
P.O. Box 84
Alhambra , CA 91802
(626) 548-2209
West San Gabriel Valley
Association of Realtors
1039 E. Valley Blvd., Suite #205B
(626) 288-6212
West San Gabriel Valley YMCA
401 E. Corto Street
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 576-0226
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COCKTAIL LOUNGES
The Granada L.A.
17 S. First Street
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 284-7262
ENGINEERING
COFFEE HOUSES
DAY CARE/PRESCHOOL
CENTERS
Cowa Cafe
521 W. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 282-8825
Angels Montessori Preschool
150 N. Garfield Ave.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 457-5927
Transtech Engineers, Inc.
13367 Benson Avenue
Chino , CA 91710
(909) 595-8599
Azul Ultra Lounge
129 W. Main Street
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 282-6320
Enrichment Coffee and Tea
1200 S. Raymond Ave
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 483-1223
DENTAL GROUPS
COFFEE SERVICE
Alhambra Dental Group
100 S. First Street
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 308-9104
LAMILL Coffee Inc.
1112 Westminster Ave.
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 202-0100
Dara Gashparova Dental Office
1933 W. Valley Blvd
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 289-6131
COIN COMPANY
Alhambra Coin Center
254 E. Main Street
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 Street
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 768-1051
COMPUTERS
McComputer Consulting, Inc.
407 West Valley Blvd. #4
Alhambra , CA 91803
(818) 303-4111
CONSULTANTS
Arplus Technologies
726 S. Stoneman Ave.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 375-4894
Hammerwold & Pershing Consulting, LLC
P.O. Box 335
Alhambra , CA 91802
(626) 789-5688
High Point Marketing, Inc.
115 W. California Blvd #203
Pasadena , CA 91105
(626) 422-6628
Imprenta Communications Group, Inc.
2275 Huntington Dr., #850
(626) 300-6620
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.
318 S. Palm Ave., Unit D
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 299-0811
King Young Construction, Inc.
9176 Las Tunas Dr.
Temple City , CA 91780
(626) 286-3068
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
CREDIT UNIONS
Credit Union of Southern California
900 S. Fremont Ave
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 458-5175
DANCE STUDIOS
Artson Dancesport Center
401 E. Main St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
626-300-9238
Jayvee Dance Performing Arts Center
216 E. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 281.JVJV (5858)
Juarez, Efren D.D.S.
531 W. Las Tunas Drive, Suite D
(626) 289-9075
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
DEVELOPERS
Casita de Zen Development, LLC
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 289-4088
City Ventures
2850 Red Hill Ave., Suite 200
Santa Ana , CA 92705
(562) 230-9874
Pacific Plaza Investment, LLC
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 209-6660
Shea Properties
130 Vantis, Suite 200
Aliso Viejo , CA 92656
(949) 389-7127
Wong Ley, Inc.
1644 Via Palermo
Montebello , CA 90640
(562) 201-8275
DISCOUNT STORES
Costco - Alhambra
2207 W. Commonwealth
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 289-6890
DISTRIBUTORS
Ace Beverage Co.
401 S. Anderson Street
(323) 264-6000
Hillyard, Inc.
6205-A Randolph St.
Commerce , CA 90040
(323) 888-2988
DRY CLEANERS
Xpress Cleaners
1000 S. Fremont Ave., Bldg. A-10
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 300-5470
E-COMMERCE
Evike.Com Inc.
2801 W. Mission Rd.
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 286-0360, 121
EDUCATION COUNSELING
Total Education Solutions
625 S. Fair Oaks, Suite #200
So. Pasadena , CA 91030
(323) 341-5580
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
Asian Pacific Islander Career Center
2550 W. Main St., Suite 101
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 284-9715
Central SGV Worksource Center Goodwill Ind.
11635 E. Valley Blvd., Unit G
El Monte , CA 91732
(626) 258-0365
MCS West SGV Worksource Center
1000 Corporate Center Dr. Ste 550
(323) 647-6500
Jisan Research Institute
308 S. Palm Ave.,
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 458-0000
ENTERTAINMENT/HOBBIES
Alhambra Performing Arts Center
1850 W. Hellman Ave.
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 230-5435
Energy Karoake
33 E. Valley Blvd. #206-#210
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 570-8118
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
EVENT PRODUCTION
Auntie M Creative Consultants, Inc.
128 S. Palm Ave.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 308-9774
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Edward Jones Investments,
P. Sheridan, F.A.
790 E. Colorado Blvd., Suite 505
Pasadena , CA 91101
(626) 796-9541
The Fit Factor
38 W. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 310-7454
INSURANCE/TRAVEL
HAIR SALONS
Automobile Club of So. California
401 E. Main Street
Suite 101
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 289-4491
Popular Demand Hair Center
1700 W. Valley Blvd. Unit B
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 625-5880
HARDWARE STORES
Mission Super Hardware
501 W. Valley Blvd.
(626) 284-7021
HEALTH PLANS
UnitedHealthcare
30 W. Valley Blvd., Suite #101
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 537-3025
HOME HEALTH CARE
Accurate Home Health Care
Suite B
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 576-5006
FirstLight HomeCare of WSGV
200 So. Garfield Ave., Suite #102-D
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 427-3688
HOME IMPROVEMENT RETAIL
Home Depot
500 S. Marengo
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 458-9800, x 300
HOSPITALS
Mass Mutual Financial Group
790 E. Colorado Blvd., Suite #514
Pasadena , CA 91101
(626) 476-1286
AHMC Healthcare, Inc.
Building A-9
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 457-7450
PFS Investments
5722 N. Figueroa St.
(626) 759-7489
Alhambra Hospital Medical Center
100 S. Raymond Avenue
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 570-1606
Primerica Financial Services
2016 Denton Apt. A
(626) 230-7192
Garfield Medical Center
525 N. Garfield Ave.
(626) 312-2208
Primerica Financial Services Cecilia Garcia
28 N. Vega
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 927-7447
San Gabriel Valley Medical Center
438 W. Las Tunas
San Gabriel , CA 91776-1507
(626) 289-5454
Royal Alliance Associates, Inc.
113 W. Main St., Suite 228
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 588-2417
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
GOLF
Alhambra Golf Course
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 570-5059
HOTELS/MOTELS
Courtyard by Marriott - Monrovia
700 W. Huntington Dr.
Monrovia , CA 91016
(626) 357-5211
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
Baskin Robbins
838 E Valley Blvd
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 458-0898
Fosselman’s Ice Cream
1824 W. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 282-6533
GOVERNMENT/NON-PROFIT
C.A.F.E. Clean Air For Everyone
Coalition Alhambra
CINCO/GAMC
125 S. Avenue 57
(626) 676-4345, x21
IMPORT/EXPORT
Community Development Commission,
County of L.A.
700 W. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 586-1810
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS
County of L.A. Dept. of Public Works
900 S. Fremont Ave., 9th Floor
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 458-4070
Guenthard, Owen
LA County Community Development
Foundation
700 W. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 586-1899
Messina, Mike & Barbara
GYMS
7/2014
W. Y. International Inc.
(323) 726-8733
Aston, Raymond
Allstate Insurance Company
820 W. Las Tunas Drive
(626) 576-5780
Farmers Insurance Group
2540 Huntington Dr., #107
(626) 614-9409
John Kraft Insurance Services
1441 W. Huntington Drive Suite #209
South Pasadena , CA 91030
(626) 710-2922
John L. Raya Insurance Group
401 S. Mission Drive
(626) 570-8611
Scholars Insurance
110 Los Higos St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 512-4267
State Farm Insurance - Tom Romano
1226 E. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 576-1040
Transpacific Agency
18725 E. Gale Ave., Suite #226
City of Industry , CA 91748
(626) 378-5065
INTERNET TECHNOLOGY
D.A.C.L., LLC
2917 Midwick Drive
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 429-4884
INVESTMENTS
Wedbush Securities
1000 Wilshire Blvd
Suite #855
(213) 688-4339
JEWELRY
58 Facets Jewelry
36 W. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 569-7289
LAUNDROMATS
ARAMARK Uniform & Career Apparel LLC
Paramount , CA 90723
(323) 774-4216
LEGAL SERVICES
Laurie Shigekuni & Associates
225 S. Lake Ave., Suite 300
Pasadena , CA 91101
(800) 417-5250
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
MARKETING AGENCIES
L.M.R. Marketing
1300 E. Main St., Suite 208
Alhambra , CA 91801
(323) 481-3807
Francis, Merrill W.
MARKETS
Gilliam, Ms. Lorelei
Cali Mart
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 284-8819
Josh Goldberg
Mary Louise Bunker
Perry, Mr. Stephen
Richetts, Mr. James T.
Rybicki, Mrs. Fame
Talbot, Paul
Cosmic Training Center
226 W. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 284-4255
William Tell
Sayon Fitness - Personal Training
125 W. Main Street, Suite C
Alhambra , CA 91801
(323) 547-1180
Kelly Tool & Mfg. Company
433 S. Palm Avenue
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 289-7962
INDUSTRIAL/
MANUFACTURING
MEDICAL CLINICS
Alhambra Family Medical Center
1336 W. Valley Blvd., Suite A
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 281-2232
Buddhist Tzu Chi Free Clinic
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 636-8700
Clement K. Lee, ND
670 Monterey Pass Rd., Suite #100
(626) 551-5155
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Dreamweaver Medical Associates
330 W. Las Tunas Dr., Suite #1
(626) 284-3300
Marini Music
222 W. Main Street
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 289-0241
Facey Medical Group
207 S. Santa Anita Ave.
(626) 943-3248
Poprock Academy
11 S. 2nd Street
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 282-ROCK
HealthCare Partners Medical Group
55 S. Raymond Avenue #200
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 570-8005
Vez Guitar Academy
27 W. Main Street, Suite E
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 278-1497
Kind and Total Health System
409 W. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 382-1263
Pacific Medical Imaging & Oncology
Center
Suite B-001
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 227-2727
Planned Parenthood Alhambra Health
Center
Suite 126
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 281-1550
NEWSPAPERS
Pasadena Star News
911 E. Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena , CA 91106
(626) 578-6300 x4472
PLUMBERS
Alhambra Backflow/Lue Plumbing
Service
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 281-6736
E.L. Maloney Plumbing Co.
1008 ‘A’ Huntington Drive
(626) 289-0228
POSTAL SERVICES
The Mailbox Shop
349 E. Main Street, Ste. 104
Alhambra, , CA 91801
(626) 281-4700
PRINTERS
San Marino Tribune
1441 San Marino Ave.
(626) 792-4925
John-Henry Printing, Inc.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 289-1778
NOTARY SERVICES
Plaza Printing
126 E. Valley Blvd.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 576-0209
Corner Notary
35 N. Lake Ave., Suite 670
Pasadena , CA 91101
(626) 216-3027
S 7 Graphics
2405 W. Hellman Ave.
Alhambra , CA 91803
(323) 715-5009
MEDICAL DOCTORS
OFFICE FURNITURE
Allied Physicians IPA
1668 S. Garfield Ave., 2nd Floor
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 282-0288
Indoff Solutions Unlimited
700 Novelda Road
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) -308-3420
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
ON LINE STORE
Brookside Property Management
842 E. Valley Blvd.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 636-5396
Everything Medical
200 S. Palm Ave., Unit A
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 284-2500
Lyoness
1128 S. Third Street
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 300-8534
CELZ, Inc.
560 W. Main St., #C215
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 215-8779
Healthcare 21
846 A & B West Valley Blvd.
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 284-8188
Metro Home Healthcare Equip/Supply
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 282-2200
OPTOMETRISTS
Dr. Jeffery Shiau Optometrist
2 W. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 282-3115
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
The Huntington Professional Bldg.
3010 San Pasqual Street
Pasadena , CA 91107
(626) 289-1819
The Jacmar Companies
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 576-0737 x310
The Olson Company
3010 Old Ranch Parkway, Suite #100
Seal Beach , CA 90740-2751
(562) 279-3061
Tri Omega Realty
955 S. Meridian Ave.
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 457-2010
Venti, Anthony Realtors, Inc.
1129 E. Main Street
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 282-6121
REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT
Golden Main Plaza, LLC
388 E. Valley Blvd., Suite #105
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 458-6262
RENTALS
United Site Service
4511 Rowland Ave.
El Monte , CA 91731-1123
(626) 698-3057
RESTAURANTS
28 West
28 W. Main Street
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 Street
Alhambra , CA 91801
Blockheads Shavery Company
12 W. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 282-8727
Bun ‘N Burger
1000 E. Main Street
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 281-6777
MEDICAL SERVICES
Fremont Optical Center
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 300-9251
Alcala Care Management
P.O. Box 3861
Alhambra , CA 91803
(818) 800-3367
Karen Chao, O.D., Inc.
121 S. Del Mar Ave. Suite A
(626) 287-0401
Century 21 - Earnest Realty
233 S. Fremont Ave.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 289-3505
Chonito’s Mexican Restaurant
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 284-8601
Central Health Plan of California
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 388-2300 x 2833
Snyder Optometry, Inc.
22 S. Chapel Avenue
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 282-8493
Coldwell Banker George Realty
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 695-0624
Crepe Love
7 E. Valley Blvd.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 570-1217
ORTHODONTISTS
Dilbeck Realtors - Michael Carvaines
1499 Huntington Drive
(323) 697-0704
Denny’s Restaurant
369 W. Main Street
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 281-6701
Frueholz, Gary A./Dilbeck Real Estate
Suite 100
(626) 403-5220
Diner on Main
201 W. Main Street
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 281-3488
Home of Angels
317 W. Main Street, Suite 329
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 282-8515
Immunity Kingdom Corp.
410 West Main St., Suite #220
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 252-8292
Legacy Laboratory
1104 S Garfield Ave., Suite A
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 673-1025
Plushderma Laser Clinic
11008 Valley Mall, Suite 201
El Monte , CA 91731
(626) 448-7587
Superior Scientific
201 S. Raymond Avenue
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 281-5588
MORTGAGE
Summit Mortgage Bankers, Inc.
388 Valley Blvd. #121
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 627-4289
MORTUARIES/CEMETERIES
Forest Lawn Memorial Parks & Mortuaries
17800 Castleton St., Suite 338,
(626) 221-9601
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
CheaperPedals.com
2312 Hathaway Ave.
Alhambra , CA 91803
(818) 720-7606
Classical European Music AcademyLos Angeles
405 N. Stoneman Ave.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(323) 78-3239
Siu, Tina Marie & Annie DDS
(626) 796-0615
William B. Hentosz Orthodontics
Suite 306
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 458-8898
REAL ESTATE
PARTY RENTALS
G.E. Property Development, Inc.
407 W. Valley Blvd. #4
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 282-9200
J. J. Jumpers Joshua Jumpers LLC
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 274-2003
Great American Realty Services
19 S. Garfield Ave., Ste E
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 570-8560
Partyline Event Rentals
Sorel Padilla
2472 Mariondale Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90032
323-222-7115
H.M.E. Realtors
248 E. Main St., Suite #100
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 281-3400 Ext.125
PAYROLL SERVICES
Paychex
500 N. Brand Blvd. #1400
Glendale , CA 91203
(818) 241-3800
PHARMACIES
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
Alhambra Professional Pharmacy
330 S. Garfield Ave.,Ste 104
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 458-8909
ManRealty.com
119 S. Atlantic Blvd., Suite #303
(626) 872-0608
Main Pharmacy
103 N. Garfield Ave., Suite D
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 576-0890
Podley Properties
897 Granite Ave.
Pasadena , CA 91101
(213) 399-1940
PHOTOGRAPHY
Re/Max Elite Realty
842 E. Valley Blvd.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 248-9200
Toyo Miyatake Studio
235 W. Fairview Ave.
(626) 289-5674
PHYSICAL THERAPY
Safco Realty & Investment, Inc.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 289-4088
Yonemoto Physical Therapy
55 S. Raymond Avenue #100
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 576-0591
Team NuVision/Remax Elite
Alhambra , CA 91801
(888) 258-3508
PLASTIC SURGERY
Stewart P. Wang, M.D.
76 N. Hudson Ave., Suite 100
Pasadena , CA 91011
(626) 282-6680
The Alhambra
Unit 1 A10-Center
1st Floor, Ste 10150
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 300-5038
Dip’s Grill
39 W. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 284-3477
Dog Haus
410 East Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 282-4287
El Patio Tepeyac Mexican Restaurant
800 S. Palm Ave., Suite 8
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 308-3866
El Ranchero Restaurant
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 300-9320
Fronteras Mexican Grill & Cantina
118 W. Main Street
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 308-0169
Garden Cafe
228 W. Valley Blvd. Suite #101
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 289-1833
Hot Red Bus, Inc,
31 E. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 576-2877
IHOP
701 S. Fremont Ave.
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 284-0458
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
McDonald’s
909 E. Main Street
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 289-4541
McDonald’s
1520 W. Valley Blvd
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 458-8113
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New England Fish & Chips/Chinese Food
1705 W. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 576-2083
New Tasty
301 E. Valley Blvd.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 300-9922
Pho 79
29 S. Garfield Ave.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 289-0239
Rick’s Drive In & Out
132 W. Main Street
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 576-8519
Rutsu 18 - A Japanese Eatery
645 E. Main Street
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 458-8388
Shakey’s Pizza
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 576-7851
Shi Hai Restaurant
Alhambra , CA 91810
(626) 282-3888
Steven’s Steak & Seafood House
5332 Stevens Pl.
Commerce , CA 90040
(323) 723-9856
Subway Sandwiches & Salads
1701 W. Main Street
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 458-5543
Sunset Delight Corporation - Foo Foo Tei
15018 Clark Ave.
Hacienda Heights , CA 91745
(626) 327-1490
Tasty Dumpling House
621 W. Main Street
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 289-2684
The Boiling Crab #2
33 W. Main Street
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 300-5898
The Hat
1 W. Valley Blvd.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 282-0140
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 Street
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 282-2038
Charlie’s Trio
47 W. Main Street
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 284-4943
La Parrilla Mexicana Restaurant, Inc.
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 289-2412
Lovebirds Cafe
10 S. First Street
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 281-9999
Marie Callender’s Restaurant
(626) 281-9548
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
RESTORATION/
CONTRACTORS
Rainbow International
957 S. Meridian Ave.
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 284-9000
Servpro of Alhambra
560 W. Main Street, Suite C-801
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 283-5875
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RETAIL STORES
ActiVape
500 W. Valley Blvd., Unit C
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 872-2409
Adiva Intimates
815 S. Fremont Ave.
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 300-9100
Battery World
1032 E. Main Street
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 289-5962
eCosway
2107 W. Commonwealth Ave., Ste A
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 379-7994
Handcrafted Model Ships
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 299-7330
Japan Video Games
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 281-6188
L A Furniture Depot
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 284-5500
Office Depot
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 943-0900
Ohana Brewing Company
7 South First Street
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 282-2337
Rioni Handbags & Accessories
247 E. Main Street
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 300-9933
Target
2120 W. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 308-3290
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
Burke Manor
15 N. Third Street
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 458-1505
California Mission Inn
8417 Mission Dr.
Rosemead , CA 91770
(626) 287-0438
Emeritus at Alhambra
1 E. Commonwealth Ave.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 289-3871
All Souls School
29 S. Electric Avenue
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 282-5695
AMA Learning Center
440 E. Garvey Ave.
Monterey Park , CA 91755-1907
(626) 310-0397
Bell Tower Bilingual School
3116 W. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 943-9970
California Institute of Advanced Mgt.
9550 Flair Dr. #500
El Monte , CA 91731
(626) 350-1500
DeVry University
Unit 100 Bldg. A11
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 293-4300
Everest College
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 979-4940
Oneonta Montessori School
2221 Poplar Blvd.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 284-0840
Options State Preschool
18455 Railroad St.
(626) 854-3449
Pinnacle College/Soundmaster
Unit 14, Bldg.11
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 284-0050
Platt College
Building A9W
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 300-5444
Ramona Convent Secondary School
1701 W. Ramona Road
(626) 282-4151
Saint Therese School
1106 E. Alhambra Road
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 289-3364
School of Fashion and Design
212 E. Main Street
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 289-1632
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
Navigage
700 N. Stoneman Ave.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 300-3711
City Security Company, Inc.
430 S. Garfield Ave., Suite 401
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 458-2325
Sunny View Care Center
1428 S. Marengo Ave.
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 576-1032
Diversified Alarm Service, Inc.
1001 Monterey Pass Road
(323) 980-9528
Vista Cove at San Gabriel
901 W. Santa Anita
(626) 289-8889
Mission Patrol
349 E. Main St., Suite #104-205
Alhambra , CA 91801
(866) 767-9369
SALES PROMOTION
SHIPPING & MAILING
SERVICES
Advanced Promotional Products
2818 W. Main Street
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 282-7001
The UPS Store
560 W. Main St., Suite C
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 284-8298
SCHOOLS
Alhambra Medical University
55 S. Raymond Ave., Suite 104
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 289-7719 ext 115
Alhambra Unified School District
Alhambra , CA 91803
(626) 943-3330
SHOE STORES
Prober’s Shoes
215 E. Main Street
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 289-5363
SHOPPING CENTERS
TELEPHONE SERVICES
Alhambra Valley Properties #1
11812 San Vicente Blvd. #500
Los Angeles , CA 90049-5081
(310) 471-4300
AT&T, Inc.
1150 S. Olive, Room 2801
(626) 585-3542
SIGNS
THEATRES
Signarama
1385 N. Lake Ave.
Pasadena , CA 91104
(626) 794-1625
Special Signs, Inc.
115 N. San Gabriel Blvd.
(626) 285-8870
SKIN CARE
Nerium International, Independent
Brand Partner
PO Box 804
Alhambra , CA 91802
(323) 363-7330
SOLAR ENERGY
Edwards Alhambra Renaissance
Stadium 14
1 E. Main St.
Alhambra , CA 91801
(626) 300-8312
Mosaic Lizard Theater
112 W. Main Street
Alhambra , CA 91801
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Alhambra , CA 91801
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City Industry,CA 91745
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Two for the Show
M OVIE R EVIEWS B Y M ICHAEL C ARVAINES
Michael Carvaines
Summer hits Fault in Our Stars,
Maleficent not typical summer films
This summer women rule the box office as Angelina Jolie and Shailene Woodley
star in two of the season’s biggest hits. The
Fault in Our Stars and Maleficent are two
very different stories, set worlds apart, yet
both challenge the typical summer action
picture.
The Fault in Our Stars is a modern tearjerker based on the best-selling novel about
two love-struck teenagers who battle cancer. Shailene Woodley, the 22-year-old star
of Divergent, plays Hazel, a teenager who
does three things: watches reality TV, receives cancer treatment, and attends a cancer support group, all while dragging
around an oxygen tank.
When Hazel meets Gus, the support
group’s newest member, her pessimism is
challenged by a new way of seeing life. Gus,
played by Ansel Elgort, pursues Hazel with
a cocky, vivacious attitude despite losing his
leg to cancer now in remission.
What ensues is a brief, meaningful love
story that works so well because we see it
all unfold. The movie is nicely balanced
with humor, thanks to an excellent supporting cast.
Without divulging too much, the movie
earns its weepie reputation because the characters embrace their fate in a realistic manner. Overall, it’s a life-affirming movie about
those left behind: parents, friends, and lovers.
Jumping from realty to fantasy, Angelina
Jolie stars in Maleficent, a movie based on
the villain from Disney’s Sleeping Beauty.
It’s a perfect role for the star actress as she
thrives in this larger-than-life character with
a range from devilishly wicked to lovingly
tender.
Like Maleficent, the movie itself struggles
with an identity crisis – both children’s fairy
tale and intense action movie. It’s a mixed
result that will at times frighten young children and bore the rest of us.
The movie creates a back story for the
famed villainess who curses the young princess Aurora to a permanent sleep, only to
be awakened by true love’s kiss. In transforming an animated classic into live-action, the movie suffers from a lack of three
dimensional drama.
I really enjoyed seeing Angelina Jolie
strut and brood and cast spells, but there’s
surprisingly little of it during the entire
movie. Instead, it’s full of CGI characters
straight out of Avatar who are nothing more
than cute props. When the movie breaks
into battle sequences, it’s a jarring transition from the enchanted magic kingdom.
Maleficent has plenty of thrills, and it’s
certain to entertain audiences of a certain
age, as long as they’re not too young, or
not too old either.
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of acting workshops for teens and adults
starting Saturday, July 12.
Each class is 1-1/2 hours. The cost is
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The teen Improv Workshop, ages 1117, is offered at 10:30 a.m. Teens learn
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cal UCLA, Cal State campuses, and other
public and private colleges, along with
supporting funding for AUSD’s popular
fourth- through eighth-grade band and
orchestra program.
Delicious, local food was paired with
sponsors and live music. Visitors and residents danced up and down Second Street
to the music of Grooveline, while sampling the diverse foods and beverages.
Local distributor ACE Beverage sponsored cold Shock Top, Stella Artois, Goose
Island, and other beers on tap. There were
six wineries serving a variety of San Felice,
Ravenswood, Maddalena, San Simeon,
and other red and white wines.
The evening showcased Alhambra’s talented restaurants donating their food to
support the Alhambra Education
Foundation’s More Music program. International and domestic cuisine offerings included
pan-Asian, Italian, American, and Latin.
Joey Kazarian, coowner of Alondra Hot
Wings, knew that it would
take a great team to prepare and serve 1,400
Teriyaki wings with ranch
dressing to 700 people at
the Taste of Alhambra, and
that team included brothers and co-owners Danny
and Garo Kazarian.
The Kazarian brothers
own Alondra Hot Wings
restaurants in locations
outside of Alhambra, and
they have been involved in
other food festivals. But
they said there is something special about the
Taste of Alhambra.
“We have a good community out there,” Mr.
Kazarian said. “From the
organization that sets up
the event to the people
who come in as patrons they’re all awesome.” He
also noted the outdoor location, the friendly environment, and the relaxed,
out-going feel of the event
as contributing to the appeal of attending and being involved with the Taste
of Alhambra.
Taste of Alhambra is
Alondra’s favorite event,
and it was Alondra’s fourth
year of serving up delicious, fresh-fried wings to
crowds of eager festival
goers.
Alondra Hot Wings served 1,400 Teriyaki
wings with ranch dressing to 700 people at the
popular Taste of Alhambra food festival.
28 West served delicious burgers, mac
and cheese, and a spicy Mai Tai. Saladfarm
served healthful fare with Chinese chicken
salad, California mixed green salad, and
paninis. Dog Haus served its signature
sausages with grilled onions and peppers.
Italian options from Executive Chef
James Boyle included a rich and delicious
braised oxtail taco with kimchee, queso
fresco, and salsa verde for 38 Degrees.
Vino at Trios served a house- made lamb
sausage pizza with tomatoes, caramelized
onions, roasted fennel, and feta cheese
paired with California Grenache Blanc,
Italian Suave, and a Cabernet Merlot
blend.
There was a variety of Mexican cuisines. Frontera’s had a chicken, pork, and
beef taco bar complete with salsas alongside their perfectly mixed Patron
margaritas. Piping hot, crunchy taquitos
and tacos were served at the Bun ‘N’
Burger booth. Havana House had handrolled cigars and served mojitos.
Wahib’s served the Middle Eastern favorites of hummus and tabouleh with succulent chicken. Pho 79 offered Asian fare
with flavorful curry and fried rice. Shaka’s
brought Hawaiian Kalua pig tacos topped
with cheese, crispy lettuce, and diced tomatoes.
Atherton brought its signature apple
cobbler for dessert.
“The crowd was mature, fun-loving,
and social, and the street festival made for
a positive collaboration of organizations
and residents mingling together,” said Mr.
Perry. He encouraged the community to
continue supporting local restaurants after the event.
“Everybody comes out to try the food
and have a great time in the beautiful
weather,” said Mr. Perry. “We thank everyone for supporting the Alhambra Educational Foundation. This will benefit the
Music and More program to bring music
into our local classrooms.”
Taste of Alhambra occurs every year on
the First Sunday of June. With a wide array of tasty food, beer, and wine, the $50
presale and $60 tickets at the door are a
great value. Sponsor tables are available on
the library patio with reserved seating and
a view of the entire event. Inquiries for
next year’s event can be made by phoning
626-282-5767.
7/2014
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Automotive News | Auto Dealers, Repairs, Services
Ford Introduces Innovative airbag
design on new 2015 Mustang
A new airbag design debuting on the
2015 Ford Mustang raises the bar for passenger safety by providing inflatable restraint protection in a smaller, lighter package that also enables a roomier interior for
more comfort.
The new airbag will be introduced later
this year as part of a standard comprehensive safety system that includes a more robust package of sensors, safety belt anchor
pretensioners, improved exterior lighting
and double the total number of airbags on
the all-new Mustang.
In the initial application of this technology, an inflatable plastic bladder is integrated into the glove box door and provides front passenger knee protection similar to a conventional knee airbag mounted
under the instrument panel. Other applications for this unique and patented technology – which allows airbags to be placed
in new locations inside the vehicle and
provides more freedom to vehicle designers – are being considered.
“We provide a high level of safety, quality and design for our customers and their
passengers,” said Sean West, Ford restraints
manager. “With this innovative airbag design, we have developed technology that
provides protection for vehicle occupants
while also reducing weight and enabling
greater design flexibility.”
To make the new knee airbag possible,
Ford engineers developed and tested innovative materials and construction techniques. Unlike a traditional fabric airbag,
the new system consists of a pliable, injection-molded plastic bladder sandwiched between the inner and outer glove
box door panels. After an applicable vehicle impact is detected by the crash sensor system and classified, an inflator fills
the bladder, extending the entire glove box
outer door panel toward the front
passenger’s legs. Once deployed, the outer
door helps to provide cushioning in a
manner similar to a traditional knee
airbag.
Since the glove box-integrated airbag
extends straight out from the instrument
panel, it doesn’t have to travel as far as a
conventional airbag, which deploys toward the floor before curving upward.
Since the glovebox door distributes the
impact load over a larger area than a traditional airbag, it is able to operate at a
lower inflation pressure.
The resulting design is 65% lighter
with an inflator that is approximately 75%
smaller than a conventional knee airbag
inflator, while providing comparable protection to the passenger. The improved
packaging of the system is more discreet,
with no visible seams or airbag cover. This
has given designers more flexibility to
move the dashboard closer to the windshield, enhancing the feeling of roominess
in the cabin.
In developing the new Mustang passenger knee airbag, Ford has been granted
15 U.S. patents already, with more patents filed.
Ford introduces the first passenger knee airbag system packaged inside the glove box
door.
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2014 Scion xD fuses roadready utility and style
Packed with attitude and versatility, the
2014 Scion xD offers new ways for drivers to enjoy city streets. This compact
hatchback features a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine with dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) that constantly adjusts for the best performance.
The engine puts out 128 horsepower and
125 pound-feet of torque, perfect to navigate an urban jungle.
Drivers will enjoy a smooth ride on the
MacPherson® strut front-suspension and
compact torsion beam rear suspension. A
roller-rocker system and lightweight pistons contribute to better fuel economy,
while a piston-cooling oil jet brings bet-
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ter efficiency. The 2014 xD has earned an
EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of 27
mpg city and 33 mpg highway with both
the five-speed manual and four-speed automatic transmission.
Aggressive styling
The bold look of the 2014 xD comes
from its sharp character lines, rectangular
lower and upper grille, wide stance and
high shoulder line. Horizontal halogen
headlamps, a honeycomb grill and
strongly sculpted fenders add strong style
to its muscular body. The side power mirrors have built-in turn LED turn signals
and fold in easily when a tight parking
spot is the only option.
The xD rolls on 16-inch wheels, and
wheel cover options come with five, six or
seven spokes to create distinctive looks.
Alloy wheels are an option. Additional
standard exterior features include a
chrome-tipped exhaust and a color-keyed
rear spoiler.
The xD is available in seven colors and
– new for 2104 – select two-tone combinations. The colors are Super White, Classic Silver Metallic, Magnetic Gray Metallic, Black Sand Pearl, Barcelona Red Metallic, Nautical Blue Metallic, Black Currant Metallic and the paired combinations
of Sparkling Sea Metallic/Classic Silver
Metallic and Black Sand Pearl/Magnetic
Gray Metallic. The two-tone paint options
are available for $500 above
Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price
(MSRP).
Interior details
Drivers will slide into the sleek, simple
interior of the 2014 xD and notice a number of pleasing features. The unique combined speedometer and tachometer is the
centerpiece of the modern instrument
panel, surrounded by indicator lamps, an
LCD fuel gauge and odometer. The threespoke steering wheel has a high-end look
thanks to titanium finish trim. Front sport
bucket seats have thick padding and contours for comfort and support.
All around the xD, smart storage meets
driver and passenger needs. Consumers
will find both an upper and lower glove
box to hold more items, along with a spot
in the center console to tuck away portable music players or cellphones. Additionally, there’s hidden storage space located below the rear-cargo area.
The xD also features the convenience
of 60/40 fold flat rear seats. When the rear
seats are up, passengers can recline up to
10 degrees with 10.5 cubic feet of storage
space behind them. They also can slide
up to 6 inches. When seats lie flat, there’s
35.7 cubic feet of cargo space for suitcases,
sports equipment and other bulky gear.
Sound of convenience
A standard touchscreen and impressive
audio technology make driving the xD
even more fun. All members of the Scion
family feature a Standard Display Audio
system with a 6.1-inch LCD touchscreen.
Modern tools for Scion drivers are there:
Bluetooth® hands-free and audio streaming connectivity, HD RadioTM and USB
connectivity. The 160-watt Pioneer sound
system features six speakers: a tweeter and
a speaker in each front door panel, plus
two full-range speakers in the rear.
Additional on-the-go connectivity and
on-board navigation is available with the
optional BeSpoke Audio system. Push-totalk voice navigation and geo-located
points of interest add convenience to any
drive. Aha™, available on iTunes® and
Google Play®, provides access to 100,000
free audio stations, including Scion’s own
seven signature music channels. Drivers
can also find local restaurants, coffee, hotels, and weather updates through location–based services like Yelp and
TripAdvisor, along with popular social
media applications, sports, news and entertainment.
Standard safety features
All 2014 xD vehicles come standard
with eight airbags, including driver and
front passenger airbags; driver and frontpassenger front seat-mounted side airbags;
driver and front-passenger seat cushion
airbags; and front and rear side curtain
airbags.
Like all Scions, the 2014 xD comes
standard with the STAR Safety SystemTM
which features an Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS), Electronic Brake Distribution
(EBD), Traction Control (TRAC), Brake
Assist (BA), Vehicle Stability Control
(VSC) and Smart Stop Technology (SST).
Pricing
The 2014 Scion xD brings together
comfort, utility, safety and technology at
a great price. The 2014 Scion xD has a
Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price
(MSRP) of $15,920 with a five-speed
manual transmission or $16,720 with a
four-speed automatic transmission. The
delivery, processing and handling (DPH)
fee for all Scion models is $755 and is not
included in the MSRP.
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Be ready to enjoy the summer.
New Century BMW of Alhambra offers free test drives of the 2014 BMW convertible, and
don’t forget the sunglasses. To welcome customers are, front seat from left, Elvis Blohm, sales,
and Product Genius Francesco Vallera. In the back seat, are Linda Wang and Perry Guida,
both in sales. New Century BMW 1139 W. Main St. • Alhambra 91801• 626-570-8444 •
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Automakers criticize bill to open part of
wireless spectrum reserved for safety
Automakers on June 21 criticized a bill
proposed by two U.S. senators that would
open up part of the wireless spectrum to
Internet access and purposes other than
vehicle-to-communications that are the
basis for self-driving cars and future accident-avoidance systems.
Sens. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and Cory
Booker, D-N.J., introduced legislation
Thursday to open the 5.9 GHz band to
new uses called “the Wi-Fi Innovation
Act.”
The Association of Global Automakers
– which represents Toyota Motor Corp.,
Honda Motor Co., Nissan Motor Co and
other foreign makers – said the bill is putting at risk the opportunity to save thousands of lives. “The lifesaving benefits of
(vehicle-to-vehicle) communications are
within reach,” said John Bozzella, president and CEO. “Given what’s at stake, an
ill-informed decision on this spectrum is
a gamble.”
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Classic Car Shows on third Wednesdays
Alhambra’s Classic Car Cruz and Vintage Rides car shows at the Diner on Main restaurant have been a huge success. This season, each third Wednesday of the month has attracted more than 60 vintage cars and several hundred visitors who come out to enjoy the
variety of fine old cars on display. Bring a vintage car to show and receive a 20% discount
on food while dining at the restaurant. Or just come out to enjoy the fine Southern California evening weather while visiting with the car owners. The third Wednesday shows
last from 5 till dark at the Diner on Main, 201 W. Main St., Alhambra. For car show
information, contact John Chappell at 626-483-9522, or e-mail [email protected]
Alhambra Nissan offers free soccer clinic
Alhambra Nissan, in conjunction with
LA Galaxy, will provide a free youth soccer clinic for 60 children ages 5 to 16 from
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, July 18.
The LA Galaxy will provide its expert
camps and clinic coaches to facilitate the
clinic. The LA Galaxy Star Squad will offer giveaways. Cozmo, the LA Galaxy
Mascot, will make a special appearance.
Snacks and drinks will be provided. A
waiver must be filled out prior to the
childrenís participation. Children are encouraged to wear shorts and closed-toe
shoes.
For more information, and for the location, e-mail Eva Fuentes at
[email protected].
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Some automakers criticize bill, but
others promise to work with senators
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The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers – the trade group representing Detroit automakers, Volkswagen AG, BMW
AG, Daimler AG and others – said it is
reviewing the legislation and will work
with the senators to resolve concerns.
“While we do not object to sharing the
spectrum space, we’ve long advocated that
legislators and regulators must take a ‘do
no harm’ approach and ensure that there
is no harmful interference to the dedicated
short-range communications that allow
vehicles to communicate with each other
and infrastructure,” spokesman Wade
Newton said.
The Alliance is currently reviewing the
legislation and is committed to working
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with Rubio and Booker to resolve any
outstanding concerns.
“To meet the demands of our time,
action must be taken to ensure spectrum
is utilized effectively and efficiently,” Sen.
Rubio said.
“This bill requires the FCC to conduct
testing that would provide more spectrum
to the public and ultimately put the resource to better use, while recognizing the
future needs and important work being
done in intelligent transportation,” he
said.
Rubio said in a speech that Congress
needs to take action. “I’m concerned that
if we leave government agencies to their
own devices, we’ll be in exactly the same
place a year from now.”
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Alhambra’s Auto Row News
Each auto business in Alhambra takes pride in fostering admiration and respect
between the community and their staff. Car shoppers are invited to visit members
and advertisers and discover good deals and meet the courteous staffs. News on
these pages is offered to inform readers about the dealerships and businesses as well
as their products.
As the temperature rises in Alhambra,
so do these hot summer announcements
from auto businesses throughout the city.
With an extensive selection of the finest
vehicles and parts on the market available,
why not take advantage of services and
products from trustworthy local businesses?
Alhambra Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep,
RAM thanks residents of Alhambra and
the surrounding communities for helping
to make Alhambra Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep,
RAM become the #1 dealership for Challenger sales for the month of May in the
north L.A. area. The dealer invites car
buying residents to drop in for a test drive
and see what makes the Challenger so special.
1100 W. Main St. • Alhambra 91801
626-308-4500 • www.alhambracdjr.com
Goudy Honda announced being the
third best-selling passenger car in the U.S.
and its best-selling compact. This means
that more than 350,000 Americans
bought a car known for its reliability.
626-576-1114 • www.goudyhonda.com
Hi-Quality Auto Body wishes the
community a happy and safe Fourth of
July holiday.
723 S. Fremont Ave. • Alhambra 91803
626-457-9114 • www.hiqualityautobody.com
Alhambra Nissan announced it will
open a new Chinese fleet department.
726 E. Main St. • Alhambra 91801
866-760-0298 • www.alhambranissan.com
Golf GTI, the seventh-generation version of
Volkswagen’s best-selling car is bigger, lighter,
more fuel-efficient, and even more versatile.
Its new 1.8-liter TSI® engine gets 20%
improvement in manufacturer estimated
highway fuel economy over outgoing Golf
2.5L
Volkswagen Alhambra just added the
new seventh-generation Golf GTI to the
showroom floor. The seventh-generation
GTI invented the hot-hatch segment and
remains true to its plaid cloth-upholstered
roots. The new model will come in threeand five-door hatchback versions; the base
engine is a 210-hp upgrade of the 2.0liter direct-injected turbo four. VW’s dualclutch automatic is optional, as is a performance package that nets an extra 10
hp, beefier brakes, and a torque-sensing
limited-slip diff.
626-407-0500 • www.vwalhambra.com
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Definitive Beetle GRC racecar debuts at Volkswagen Rallycross D.C. event
Definitive Beetle GRC racecar debuts
at Volkswagen Rallycross D.C. event
The Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross
team unveiled the definitive Beetle GRC
rallycross car. The Beetle will run later this
season in the Red Bull Global Rallycross
championship, driven by Tanner Foust
and Scott Speed.
The team recently entered the third
round of the season, Volkswagen
Rallycross D.C., with two victories for
Scott Speed driving the No. 7 7UP
Volkswagen Polo. Both he and Foust are
stoked by the prospect of the Beetle, which
features a 1.6-liter four-cylinder TSI® turbocharged and intercooled engine making 544 horsepower.
This rallycross car is the ultimate expression of the third-generation Beetle.
Designed and engineered from the outset as a GRC car, it features a sequential
six-speed transmission, with a fixed-ratio
all-wheel-drive system that features
multiplate limited-slip differentials at the
front and rear.
The car uses an all-around strut-type
suspension, with ZF dampers and about
9.1 inches of travel to cope with the rigors of the off-road portion of a rallycross
course. The car has 14.0-inch diameter
front and 11.8-inch rear vented disc
brakes, with four-piston aluminum calipers. The 17-inch wheels are shod with
240/640-R17 Yokohama competition
tires.
The Beetle cuts quite a dash with its
outsize rear wing, widebody fenders, and
aggressive front fascia. Overall, the car is
168.8 inches long and 71.7 inches wide,
and has to weigh in at a minimum of 2668
pounds, per series regulations. With this
combination of low weight, high horsepower, and all-wheel-drive traction, the
Beetle GRC is predicted to sprint from 0
to 60 mph in an incredibly quick 2.1 seconds.
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REAL ESTATE & FINANCIAL NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA
7/2014
Real Estate News | Residential, Commercial, Loans
Calif. Assn. of Realtors survey reveals
trend toward older home buyers
BY M ICHAEL C ARVAINES
The California Association of Realtors recently surveyed nearly two thousand home buyers, and the results show
some fascinating insight into our local
neighborhoods.
The annual study interviewed Californians who bought homes between
August 2013 and January 2014, with
more than 55% of respondents from
Southern California.
When analyzing the typical home
buyer, the average age is 48 – up from
an average age of 38 in 2013. As the average age rises, the percentage of firsttime buyers has declined. In 2014, only
12% of buyers were first-timers – down
from 42% the previous year.
In looking at the demographics, the
survey shows that minorities are the majority as only 36% of buyers are white,
Market Report
Alhambra resident Michael Carvaines
is a Real Estate Agent with Dilbeck Real
Estate. He can be reached at (323) 6970704 or [email protected]
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whereas 26% are Asian/Pacific Islander,
26% are Hispanic and 12% are black.
Married buyers are on the decline, as
now only 59% are married. And college
graduates are on the rise, as now 50%
have at least a college degree, with an
additional 11% having an advanced
graduate degree.
When examining the home buying
experience, all buyers surveyed viewed
at least ten homes before making their
purchase, and 19% viewed at least
twenty homes. This shows an increased
inventory over 2013. Also, 91% of buyers made offers on other homes. On average, buyers made 3.6 offers before getting their home, which is up from an
average of 3 offers in 2013.
Price decreases were the main reason
for buying according to 54% of all buyers, and 57% said that they didn’t buy
sooner because of too few good housing
options. The report 54% of buyers
found their home through a Real Estate
Agent, with 81% of the homes being
listed on a Multiple Listing Service
(MLS). On average, buyers plan to keep
their home for 8.8 years, and 81% are
optimistic that their home value will rise
over the next five years.
Fewer buyers obtained financing than
previous years, with only 74% needing
Editor’s note: Lee Lieberg, above, the
new president of the Alhambra Chamber of
Commerce, has turned his real estate column
duties over to Realtor Michael Carvaines.
Thanks to Mr. Lieberg for his informative
column over the years.
a loan and the remaining 26% paying
cash. Of the cash buyers, 95% used the
proceeds from the sale of their previous
home. The average down payment was
28%, and 85% of all loans were for 30
years.
In general, more buyers are using mobile devices during their home search as
91% of respondents used theirs at some
point in the process. 77% used social
media during their search, with the majority getting either buying tips, suggestions, or neighborhood info from
friends.
To view the entire survey, please visit
the California Association of Realtors
Web site at http://www.car.org
June Market Report
ZIP Code Alhambra
Sales of Single Family Homes
Median Price
Price % Chg from May 2013
Median Home Price/ Sq. Ft
Sales Count Condos
Median Price Condos
Price % Chg from May 2013
91801
11
$544,000
-9.80%
.$454
13
$450,000
12.40%
91803
12
$536,000
20.40%
$458
1
$434,000
25.40
Source: DataQuick News
Around
Alhambra
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Real Estate News
and Advertising
Covering Residential,
Commercial,
Loans, Personal Finance
For advertising rates and other
information, contact
Alhambra Chamber of Commerce
104 S. First St., Alhambra, CA 91801
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[email protected]
7/2014
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Front of mission: the San Gabriel Mission’s Moorish Architecture includes buttresses
strengthening the exterior walls.
Moorish architecture seen
in San Gabriel Mission
B Y GARY F RUEHOLZ ,
D ILBECK R EAL E STATE
Understanding
Real Estate
The Moors had a profound influence on the San
Gabriel Mission. And I am
Gary Frueholz
not speaking about
D
ILBECK R EAL E STATE
Alhambra High School and
Gary Frueholz is a realtor with Dilbeck
its mascot.
Side shot of buttresses: Capped buttresses are indicative of Moorish architecture.
Estate, a past member of the
What I am alluding to is Real
F a t h e r
Alhambra Planning Commission, and
the striking and yet unusual a certified Senior Real Estate SpecialCruzado was born
architecture of the San ist. He can be reached at 626-318-9436
and raised in
or by e-mail at gary.frueholz@dilbeck .com
Gabriel Mission.
Cordoba, Spain.
Many California MisCruzado lived in
sions, such as San Fernando and San Juan Capistrano,
this cross cultural city of Spanish and Moorish
have a friendly and welcoming architecture with arroots until his early adult years. And ulticades and courtyards leading into them. Some missions
mately, Father Cruzado was placed in charge
like Ventura and Santa Barbara have impressive church
of the design and construction of the origientrances that generally catch your attention.
nal Mission San Gabriel Arcangel, which was
But the San Gabriel Mission has a different appearcompleted in 1805.
ance as you approach it. This California mission has
The Roman Catholic cathedral in the
almost a fortress-like look to it with tall walls and
Spanish city of Cordoba is considered one of
capped buttresses against the walls to provide additional
the world’s most accomplished examples of
strength to the structure. No other California mission
Residential Real Estate
Moorish architecture. And the reason for this
has this appearance.
is that the cathedral was originally built as a
Real Estate Investment
Windows are present, but they are long, narrow, and
mosque more than a thousand years ago in
elevated to minimize potential security risks, which
Calculations and
784 A.D.
larger windows could pose.
The structure has extensive tile work, magcash flow analysis
El Sereno “view lot” with panoramic vista of
San Gabriel Mountains and impressive
These elements are indicative of Moorish architecnificent interior columns of jasper, onyx,
development potential. 7,085 SF.
ture seen in southern Spain. Two Spanish cities which
marble, and granite, and impressively high
demonstrate this Moorish architecture are Cordoba and
ceilings. And from its exterior, the complex
Call Gary for a • Email: [email protected]
Granada, Spain, with the Alhambra Palace.
has a powerful and vertical appearance of a
free market
But where is the linkage between southern Spain
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fortress.
evaluation
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nection results from the man in charge of building the
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This California mission has
almost a fortress-like look
CONTINUED
FROM PREVIOUS PAGE
converted into a Catholic church which
became the center of the city. Some architectural elements were modified, but
the basic Moorish feel of the structure
remained.
And at the Cathedral of Cordoba
with its Moorish heritage, Antonio
Cruzado would receive his early religious
training and be ultimately ordained into
the priesthood. It would appear that Father Cruzado’s image of what a church
should look like was profoundly influenced by his experiences growing up in
Cordoba, Spain.
Chuck Lyons is the director of Public Relations at the San Gabriel Mission
and said the most distinctive feature of
the mission is the capped buttresses. A
buttress is a structure that projects from
a wall to support or reinforce the wall
and minimizes lateral (sideways) movement.
Once you realize what a buttress is,
they become very obvious with the San
Gabriel Mission. The caps on top are a
decorative element indicative of
Moorish architecture.
“Bell towers are generally the extent
of a mission’s height,” said Lyons. “But
the capped buttresses are the high point
here.”
The walls of the San Gabriel Mission
are original and more than four feet
thick. The sections with the buttresses
are actually seven feet thick.
Over the years, the mission has periodically experienced earthquake damage. The bell tower has been rebuilt a
number of times, with the most recent
work resulting from the 1987 Whittier
Narrows quake.
Within the San Gabriel Mission complex are the church, winery, gardens,
cemetery, patio, and an impressive museum. “Our museum has the most artifacts of any (California) mission,” noted
Chuck Lyons.
Originally, the mission was founded
by Father Junipero Serra in 1771 at a
location near the Santa Ana River in
Montebello. Flooding from the river,
also known as the Rio Hondo River, led
to the mission being relocated in San
Gabriel within a few years.
Farming was an important activity of
the early mission. Tongva and Kizh Indian tribes worked with the mission on
agriculture and during the first three
decades of the mission more than 25,000
baptism were conducted.
By the 1830s the mission’s agricultural success caught the attention of various Mexican governors, and an effort to
secularize the commercial activities of
the San Gabriel mission was initiated.
Results were mediocre, and the mission
fell into a state of disrepair.
The San Gabriel Mission rebounded
from the secularization of the mid-1800s
Once you understand what a buttress is, the connection between Cathedral Cordoba in
Spain and the San Gabriel Mission is obvious.
through the help of a community of
Roman Catholic priests known as the
Claretians. The efforts of the Claretians
helped position the mission to enjoy a
rebirth during this past century and preserve a valuable part of California history.
So the next time you visit the San
Gabriel Mission, do it with an eye on
the architecture. And consider how the
mission’s architecture reflects the wide
array of cultural heritages that have been
coming together here in California for
centuries.
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 626-780-2221 or visit his Web site
at www.TeamNuVision.net.
DRE# 01820322
Four Cs of getting house market ready
B Y R UDY L IRA KUSUMA , R EALTOR ®
Because your house may well be your
largest asset, selling it is probably one of
the most important decisions you will
make in your life. I consider interior de-
sign to be an essential part of the home
selling process.
Trained interior designers use principles that appeal to a broader audience
7/2014
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Wall Street On
Main Street
Cesar Franco is an independent financial
adviser with Royal Alliance Assoc., Inc.
Contact him at 113 W. Main St. #228,
Alhambra 91801, 626-588-2417, or
[email protected].
Securities offered through Cesar Franco, an independent registered representative of Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. NWF Advisory is not affiliated with Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. or registered as a broker-dealer or investment adviser. Article Prepared by Broadridge Investor Communication Solutions,
Inc. Copyright 2014.
Inflation doesn’t retire when you do
The need to outpace inflation doesn’t end at
retirement rather it becomes even more important.
If you’re living on a fixed income, you need to make
sure your investing strategy takes inflation into account. Otherwise, you may have less buying power
in the later years of your retirement because your
income doesn’t stretch as far.
Your savings may need to last longer
Gains in life expectancy have been dramatic.
According to the National Center for Health Statistics, people today can expect to live more than
30 years longer than they did a century ago.
Individuals who reached age 65 in 1950 could
expect to live an average of 14 years more, to age
79; now a 65-year-old might expect to live for
roughly an additional 19 years. Assuming inflation
continues to increase over that time, the income
you’ll need will continue to grow each year.
That means you’ll need to think carefully about
how to structure your portfolio to provide an appropriate withdrawal rate, especially in the early
years of retirement.
Current Life Expectancy Estimates
Men
Women
At birth 76.2
81.0
At age 65 82.7
85.3
Source: National Vital Statistics Report, Vol. 61, No.
4, May 8, 2013.
Adjusting withdrawals for inflation
Inflation is the reason that the rate at which you
take money out of your portfolio is so important.
A simple example illustrates the problem. If a $1
million portfolio is invested in an account that
yields 5%, it provides $50,000 of annual income.
But if annual inflation runs at a 3% rate, then
more income – $51,500–– would be needed the
next year to preserve purchasing power. Since the
account provides only $50,000 of income, $1,500
must also be withdrawn from the principal to meet
retirement expenses.
That principal reduction, in turn, reduces the
portfolio’s ability to produce income the following
year. In a straight linear model, the principal reductions accelerate, ultimately resulting in a zero
portfolio balance after 25 to 27 years, depending
on the timing of the withdrawals.
A seminal study on withdrawal rates for tax-deferred retirement accounts (William P. Bengen,
“Determining Withdrawal Rates Using Historical
Data,” Journal of Financial Planning, October
1994), using balanced portfolios of large-cap equities and bonds, found that a withdrawal rate of a
bit over 4% would provide inflation-adjusted income (over historical scenarios) for at least 30 years.
More recently, Bengen showed that it is possible
to set a higher initial withdrawal
rate (closer to 5%) during early
ING
active retirement years if withIST
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drawals in later retirement years
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grow more slowly than inflation.
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of potential buyers rather than family,
friends, and guests. They can also include
the elements of aesthetics, temperature,
sound, smell, balance, and harmony. All
of these are value-added elements that will
help your house sell quickly and easily.
This could very well be the difference between selling a house and getting top dollar for it.
The simple four Cs of getting your
house “market ready” before showing it
to potential buyers:
1. Clean. Everything should be immaculate. That means carpets, floors,
walls, counters, and bathrooms should
look like a model home.
2. Clutter Free. Make counters, tables,
and shelves ready for the buyer’s favorite
things, not yours. Remove everything, and
then some more.
3. Color. You may have loved it wild
and crazy to match your purple sofa, but
buyers want to picture their own furniture and colors. Hot pink walls make that
difficult.
4. Creativity. Give buyers something
to talk about and remember. They’ll be
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