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Thank you, Twohey’s, for being a great restaurant Twohey’s Restaurant announces closing

BY BARBARA BECKLEY Twohey’s – it’s always been more than a restaurant. Throughout the decades, it’s been the icon of the community - the meeting place for generations of friends and families. The go-to place for after the game and after events. To celebrate special occasions and to meet for business conversations. It’s the landmark we use to give directions to out-of-town friends. And the institution that former resi- dents remember first. I was on a sail boat off the coast of Fiji in the South Pacific several years ago and over- heard fellow passengers talking about Monterey Park. When I said I lived in Alhambra, “is Twohey’s still Barbara Beckley there?” was the first thing they asked. And just last week at a party in New- port Beach, a guest who grew up in Alhambra said “I can’t believe Twohey’s is closing,” when she learned I live here. Since opening the current location, 1224 N. At- lantic Blvd., in 1951, Twohey’s has been like an ex- tension of our own homes - giving us servers we know, favorite foods and drinks, and memories that last for- ever. Where else can you enjoy the same items you Twohey’s co-owner Jim Christos and the 2017 Rose Queen and Court get ready to ordered as a kid, or that your parents and grandpar- devour the best sundaes in town. ents ordered. The signature bittersweet hot fudge sun- daes, “original” onion rings, Twohey’s curry clam was one of the area’s best. We were waving to friends My photo even hangs on the wall. I’m a 1967 Rose chowder, and the Original Stinko Burger are legend- and checking out who was with who - when to my Princess, and the photo of my Tournament of Roses ary throughout Southern California. Even our friends horror - his car engine died. In front of everyone. He Queen and Court riding down Colorado Boulevard from the Westside love them. and his buddies hopped out and fixed it. I still have on our beautiful rose bouquet-shaped float adorns the As a lifelong Alhambra resident, I remember when never been so embarrassed. Huntington Room. I never tire of making my friends Twohey’s was a drive-in. I was in high school and sit- Recently, I went to a play in Hollywood. After- look at it whenever we’re there. ting in the car with my boyfriend, inching our way in ward, we wanted to go to dinner, but few restaurants Twohey’s wasn’t always in Alhambra, however. John the line of cars that double-wrapped around the block, there were still serving. Not to worry. We drove home “Jack” Twohey opened his first restaurant in 1943 on waiting for a spot at the car-hop service. This was the to Twohey’s and had the perfect après-show dinner - see-and-be-seen activity of the time - and Twohey’s followed, of course, by bittersweet sundaes. CONTINUED ON PAGE 19B

Downtown Alhambra cheers in yuletide season Downtown Alhambra lights Christmas Tree Nov. 25 Santa arrived by fire truck on Nov. 25 to light Down- town Alhambra’s Christmas tree at Renaissance Plaza. Mayor Stephen Sham and Councilmember Barbara Messina attended. Families lined up to take free digital photos with Santa. Refreshments were provided. The band FM Mayhem entertained the crowd. There were singing, dancing, and acting performances by both PopRock Academy and Daurden Performing Arts Conservatory. PopRock Academy, 11 S. Second St., Alhambra, provides acting, dancing, music lessons, and classes for students ages 3 and up. Students can learn fun- damental acting, ballet, jazz, hip hop, kpop, singing, play- ing instruments, and more. Vendor booths, included PopRock Academy; Dara Gashparova, D.D.S.; Vidorra; TonyMoly; The Granada; and JJ Bakery. The Alhambra Fire Department collected toys for the Santa, City Councilmember Barbara Messina, and Mayor Stephen Sham welcome everyone to Downtown Spark of Love Toy Drive. Alhambra’s annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. PAGE 2B BUSINESS / AROUND ALHAMBRA 1/2018 CALIFORNIA BUSINESS REPORT INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE CALIFORNIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CalChamber board supports two constitutional amendments The California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors on Dec. 19 voted to support two proposed constitutional amendments that will appear on the June 2018 ballot. ACA 1 - SUPPORT This constitutional amendment requires that beginning Jan. 1, 2024, revenues from the cap-and-trade auctions be deposited into the Green- house Gas Reduction Reserve Fund. ACA 1 requires a one-time legisla- tive supermajority approval of the cap-and-trade expenditure plan be- fore the funds can be returned to the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Re- serve Fund to be appropriated. Upon the effective date of the two- thirds vote appropriation, monies from the sale of cap-and-trade allow- ances will return to being subject to a majority vote of the Legislature. The one-time supermajority vote will provide additional negotia- tion and bipartisan support for the expenditure plan, with the negotia- tion process allowing time to evaluate which programs funded by the Business Spotlight spending plan are operating as intended. The CalChamber Board voted to support this measure because ACA 1 will encourage bipartisan support for an expenditure plan and allow Armen Daghla and Kevin Daghla of Douglas Auto Body are always willing to help you fix your automo- for a process to negotiate expenditures that furthers the goals of the bile with a smile. Legislature as a whole. The pause on expenditures will allow time to Douglas Autobody and Paint evaluate the efficacy of programs that are being continuously funded. ACA 5 - SUPPORT is a gem in a tough industry ACA 5 is a constitutional amendment to restrict the expenditures of motor vehicle taxes and fees. It is a companion measure to CalChamber- The auto body industry can be shady. One never “We care about the quality and the customers supported SB 1 (Chapter 5, Statutes of 2017), which enacted the Road knows if a shop is cutting corners or overcharging whose cars we service,” said Eva Hsiung, business Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. This constitutional amend- customers. But Douglas Auto Body is different. manager of Douglas Auto Body. “Our slogan is ment will protect funds raised by the Act so that the money can be used It’s a family-owned business that has served the honesty, quality, and express service. We always only for transportation purposes. The constitutional amendment spe- community since 1956. The mission of Douglas want to make sure that people are getting their cars cifically identifies the two funding sources in SB 1 that are not cur- Auto Body is to provide honest, quality, and ex- taken care of quickly, and we do honest work.” rently protected by the Constitution: revenue derived from the diesel press service. Ms. Hsiung shared a few stories about receiving sales tax and the Transportation Improvement Fee. Located at 2453 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, cars for repair that should have been totaled. She If approved by the voters, ACA 5 would amend the California Con- Douglas Auto Body is now run by Armen and said that Douglas will not repair a car that should stitution in the following ways: Kevin Daghla, who inherited the business from not be repaired because it is too dangerous to oper- • Exempt appropriations of revenues generated from the Road Main- their father. Their goal is to restore customers’ ve- ate and that some auto body shops do not have tenance and Rehabilitation Account created by SB 1, or any other rev- hicles and get the customers back to enjoying their this level of integrity. enues deposited into account pursuant to that measure, from counting daily lives. Douglas Auto Body wants to keep things The collision work that Douglas offers has a life toward the state appropriations limit. simple and efficient for their customers. time warranty. They stand by their paint jobs. Few • Require revenues derived from the sales tax on diesel fuels to be Douglas Auto Body provides body and frame auto body shops offer a guarantee that is longer deposited into the Public Transit Account, and prohibit the Legislature work, primer and paint, windshield repair, and than three months. from temporarily or permanently diverting or appropriating those rev- mechanical repairs. The business has also cultivated Please do not hesitate to contact Douglas Auto enues for purposes other than researching, planning, constructing, im- relationships with local dealers and insurance com- Body and Paint at 626-795-7577, or visit the web- proving, maintaining, and operating public streets and highways and panies. site at douglasautobody.com. transportation systems. • Require that revenues derived from SB 1’s proposed Trans- portation Improvement Fee on vehicles, except for specified ad- ministrative expenditures to collect the revenues, be used solely for transportation purposes. These revenues would not be used for debt service on any existing state transportation general obli- gation bonds, but only for future bond debt service, if specifically authorized in a future G.O. bond. The Legislature would be pro- hibited from borrowing those revenues or using them for unau- thorized purposes. The CalChamber Board voted to endorse this measure to add additional protections for the new transportation revenues ap- proved under SB 1. Full list of new laws An Overview of New 2018 Laws Affecting California Employers is now available for nonmembers to download. CalChamber mem- bers can download the white paper by logging onto HRCalifornia. (https://www.calchamber.com/hrcalifornia) Also available to CalChamber members on HRCalifornia is a full discussion of the new laws. CalChamber elects 2018 board officers The California Chamber of Commerce announced in Decem- ber the election of its new board officers, including Terry MacRae as 2018 chair of the CalChamber Board of Directors. MacRae is chief executive officer, president and founder of Hornblower Cruises & Events. Serving with MacRae as 2018 officers are: • First Vice Chair: Grace Evans Cherashore, executive chair- woman for Evans Hotels; • Second Vice Chair: Mark Jansen, president and chief execu- tive officer of Blue Diamond Growers; and • Third Vice Chair: Donna Lucas, chief executive officer and *The Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is effective as of 01/01/2018 and is subject to change without notice. 16 Month CD - $500 minimum CD balance required. Sterling president, Lucas Public Affairs. Liquid Account required. A penalty will be imposed for early withdrawal. **The Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is effective as of 01/01/2018 and is subject to change In 1980, MacRae purchased Hornblower Tours, a two-yacht without notice. 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BY BILL HULL, DIRECTOR OF MARKETING, ATHERTON optic neuritis, idiopathic intracranial hypertension, and 214 S ATLANTIC BLVD., ALHAMBRA even aneurysms, can show up, too. “Checking your eyes Last month we presented five terrible, but all too com- annually is not just about your vision; it’s about your over- mon, habits that can negatively affect our vision. Seniors all health,” said Dr. Marc Weinstein, optometrist. need to be especially careful to incorporate good prac- 4. Get regular exercise. tices that promote healthy eyesight. Vision loss can nega- Yes, it often seems like the answer to nearly every issue tively affect the well-being of older adults in many ways. is to eat well, sleep well, and exercise; this can become a It develops so quickly, and poor eyesight can lead to those cliché that is easily ignored. But as it turns out, this ad- unexpected falls and fractures, which are increasingly se- vice is actually true even when it comes to our vision. rious, leading to hospitalization, disability, or even death. Our eyes need good blood circulation and oxygen in- Among older people with vision impairment, 57.2% are take, and both are stimulated by regular exercise. Regular at risk of mild or moderate depression compared to 43.5% exercise reduces your risk of diabetes, which all too often of those without vision loss (Journal of Visual Impair- leads to diabetic retinopathy. Do whatever you can to ment and Blindness). Vision affects how well we read those keep moving: walking, stretching, and even other forms pill bottles, which can lead to drug-related errors that af- rot provides many benefits for healthy vision, but they of gentle exercise will help to maintain eye health. Of fect our health. Poor vision complicates everyday issues aren’t a miraculous cure for vision difficulties. Because course, always remember to wear sunglasses if you exer- like bathing, dressing, and walking around the house. It carrots are rich in vitamin A and lutein, they are always a cise outside. is critically important to take care of the vision we have. good choice for a nutrient-packed snack. Enough water 5. Change focus often. Here are the top five positive things you can do to pro- is equally as important as eating right. Staying hydrated Our eyes weren’t meant to stare at an electronic screen tect your eyes: is key for tear production and keeping eyes well-lubri- for hours. Don’t strain your eyes by keeping them fixated 1. Get plenty of sleep. cated. Also, make sure to skip foods high in sodium, for too long on any one thing. Take a 30-second break Sleep deprivation leads to several problems, including which can dehydrate your body. every 15 minutes and a longer one every hour. During weight gain, depression, and decreased immune function. 3. Have an annual eye exam. these breaks you can close your eyes and take five deep Lack of sleep can also cause damage to your eyes that is Even if you have 20/20 vision, you should make that breaths. You can do a quick eye exercise. For example, perhaps not as obvious, but is just as real. It can cause yearly visit. Think of it like you think of your dental look at something very close, like your nose, then focus symptoms like twitching, dry eyes, blurry vision, and pain. check-up. It’s a smart idea. You might think your eyes are on something far away, like across the room or out the Be sure to get a minimum of seven hours a night and doing just fine, but visiting your eye doctor for a com- window. Move your head from side to side with your remember to put down that smartphone before bed. prehensive dilated eye exam is the only way to really be eyes open and skim over objects in front of you. Or you 2. Eat a well-balanced diet. sure. When it comes to common vision problems, some can close your eyes and remember a relaxing, happy Diet and nutrition matter. Some fruits and vegetables people don’t realize they could see better with glasses or memory. are crucial for optimum eye health, especially ones with contact lenses. A dilated eye exam is the only way to de- It’s easy to take our amazing gift of sight for granted. vitamins C and E, zinc, and omega-3 fatty acids. The tect the early onset of eye diseases such as glaucoma, dia- These eyes, which are miraculous, beautiful windows to AAO suggests adding citrus fruits, vegetables, oils, nuts, betic eye disease, and age-related macular degeneration, the soul, deserve some TLC. They function better when whole grains, leafy greens, and fish to your meals as much because these often have no warning signs. And because we avoid the things that lead to disease and vision loss as possible. We’ve all heard that eating lots of carrots is the back of the eye includes the optic nerve, an extension and incorporate positive habits of healthy living that keep wonderful for your eyesight. In fact, studies show the car- of the nervous system, some neurological diseases, like them relaxed and at their best. PAGE 4B SENIOR NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA 1/2018 Around Alhambra Joslyn Adult Recreation Center For advertising rates and other information, contact Alhambra Chamber of Commerce 104 S. First St., Alhambra, CA 91801 JANUARY EVENTS AT JOSYLYN Tel: 626-282-8481 Fax: 626-282-5596 January Classes www.alhambrachamber.org • Jan. 9 - Jan. 30, 1-2:30 p.m.: Self Improvement Submit press releases to: [email protected] Series, presented by Shawn Herz, MSG, LMFT Heritage Clinic. • Jan. 9: New Year, New You. • Jan. 16: Play More, Laugh More, Do More. Lunch Celebrations • Jan. 23: Create the Change You Want in Your • Jan. 3, 11 a.m.: January Birthday Lunch Cel- Life. ebration, co-sponsored by Care 1st and Del • Jan. 30: Set Yourself Up for Success & Make a Mar Park. Free. Plan. • Jan. 8, 11 a.m.: Elvis Presley Birthday Lunch, • Jan. 17 and 18, 12:30-4:30 p.m.: AARP Driver co-sponsored by Del Mar Park. Free. Safety Class, English, presented by AARP. • Jan. 16, 1 a.m.: National Fig Newton Day, co- sponsored by Health Care Partners. Free. January Seminars • Jan. 29, 11 a.m.: National Puzzle Day Lunch, co-sponsored by Mario Manzanilla Sr. Mort- • Jan. 9, 10 a.m.: Low Income Subsidy, presented gage & Reverse Mortgage Specialist. Free. by United Healthcare. • Jan. 16, 10 a.m.: Staying Active, Presented by Special Events SCAN. • Jan. 22, 12:30-2 p.m.: Bingo, co-sponsored by • Jan.18, 10 a.m.: Trusts, Medi-Cal & Elder Care, Humana. Free. presented by Carlos Arcos, Elder Care Plan- • Jan. 24, 1:30-3:30 p.m.: Spa Day, co-sponsored ning Attorney. by HCA Insurance. $5. • Jan. 19, 10 a.m.: Burn Prevention, presented by Grossman Burn Center. January Outings • Jan. 23, 10 a.m.: How to Talk with Your Doctor, presented by AGA. Tickets for outings are sold the month prior to • Jan. 30, 10 a.m.: My Gift to You, presented by the outing. Forest Lawn. • Jan. 10, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.: Tour of Los Angeles City Hall and Grand Central Market. $12. • Jan. 3, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.: Guide Dogs of January Screenings America and La Canada Flintridge Town Cen- • Blood Pressure Screening is on the second and ter. $12. fourth Mondays of every month at 10 a.m. • Feb. 8, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Ojai. $15. and is presented by Alhambra Hospital. • Feb. 22, 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.: Palm Springs. $15. • Jan. 26, 9-11 a.m.: Glucose Screening, presented • Jan. 17: On The Move Metro Outing: The Cita- by AGA & Dreamweaver Medical Group. del. To sleep or not – Life at Brookdale Researchers explore complex genetic The Beginning of a Beautiful New Chapter network behind sleep duration Scientists have identified differences Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the in a group of genes they say might help National Institutes of Health, the study explain why some people need a lot more will be published on Dec. 14 in PLOS sleep – and others less – than most. The Genetics. study, conducted using fruit fly popula- “This study is an important step to- tions bred to model natural variations ward solving one of the biggest myster- in human sleep patterns, provides new ies in biology: the need to sleep,” said clues to how genes for sleep duration are study leader Susan Harbison, Ph.D., an linked to a wide variety of biological investigator in the Laboratory of Sys- processes. tems Genetics at NHLBI. “The involve- Researchers say a better understand- ment of highly diverse biological pro- ing of these processes could lead to new cesses in sleep duration may help ex- ways to treat sleep disorders such as in- plain why the purpose of sleep has been somnia and narcolepsy. Led by scientists so elusive.” with the National Heart, Lung, and CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Discover Royal Vista San Gabriel Give your loved one the opportunity to live comfort- ably and enjoy their own daily routine, with the con- fidence of safety and support through assisted living.

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THE GOLDEN AGE DANCE CLUB

The Joslyn Adult Recreation Center is headquarters for senior fel- lowship, fun, and learning. Information at 626-570-5056, and please note special postings at the entrance of other programs and activities not noted above. Senior luncheon requires reservations one day in advance. Phone 626-458-4455 weekdays between 9:30 a.m. and noon. Suggested donation is $3, unless otherwise noted as a free event. Informational Seminars are free, unless otherwise noted, but due to space limitations, advance registration is required. Contact the Joslyn office.

Elder Care Planning Attorney The Golden Age Dance Club meets at the Joslyn Adult Center from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Thurs- days. Photo courtesy of Linda Mac. Carlos A. Arcos Joslyn Adult Center presents The Golden Age Dance Club WITH MATRIARCH OF DANCE FRANCIS CHERRO After a busy career, at the age of 70, Francesca paying only $3 in order to compensate the band (Francis) Cherro decided that what she really loved for two and a half hours of accompaniment to the in life was dancing. So she founded the Golden Age movement and exercise. Dance Club to keep her love of dance alive. Today, Ms. Cherro still oversees the collection and dis- 28 years later at age 98, she is still presiding over tribution of funds. The regulars know what they her club, assuring that everyone enjoys themselves. are doing too. Whether it be a polka or a line dance, Her daughter Jackie Morrison is surprised and the couples move around the dance floor like prac- happy to see her mother still doing what she loves. ticed veterans. Even a World War II veteran waltzes The club meets at the Joslyn Adult Center from with his wife. 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Thursdays. Ms. Cherro pro- There is always room for more. Ms. Cherro and vides everything else. A friend of hers makes cof- the Joslyn Center encourage people to join the club fee. Two other friends, Eric Ekstrand and Gary and keep things moving. The club is listed in Meyers, play live music as the band they call the Alhambra’s Leisure Guide. Signing up is as easy as Time Machine. Ms. Cherro bakes three or four showing up. cakes every week to offer as refreshments. She even See the leisure time activities guide and learn how sells her back yard avocadoes to help raise funds. to participate at http://www.cityofalhambra.org/page/ Nearly 50 people fill the room each week, each 516/leisure_activities_guide. To sleep or not – How genes for sleep duration linked to wide variety of biological processes

CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE engineered mutations or transgenic flies Scientists have known for some time that many researchers in this field are us- that, in addition to our biological clocks, ing,” Ms. Harbison said. “Until now, genes play a key role in sleep and that whether sleep at such extreme long or sleep patterns can vary widely. But the short duration could exist in natural exact genes controlling the duration of populations was unknown.” sleep and the biological processes that are The researchers also found that the linked to these genes have remained un- lifespan of the naturally long and short clear. sleepers did not differ significantly from To learn more, scientists artificially the flies with normal sleeping patterns. bred 13 generations of wild fruit flies to This suggests that there are few physi- produce flies that were either long sleep- ological consequences-whether ill effects ers (sleeping 18 hours each day) or short or benefits – of being an extreme long or sleepers (sleeping three hours each day). short sleeper, they said. The scientists then compared genetic data between the long and short sleepers and The study was funded by the Intra- identified 126 differences among 80 mural Research Program (IRP) of genes that appear to be associated with NHLBI. sleep duration. They found that these About the National Heart, Lung, and genetic differences were tied to several im- Blood Institute (NHLBI): NHLBI, a part portant developmental and cell signaling of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), pathways. Some of the genes identified plans, conducts, and supports research related to the causes, prevention, diagnosis, and treat- have known functions in brain develop- ment of heart, blood vessel, lung, and blood ment, as well as roles in learning and diseases; and sleep disorders. The Institute also memory, the researchers said. administers national health education cam- “What is particularly interesting about paigns on women and heart disease, healthy this study is that we created long- and weight for children, and other topics. NHLBI short-sleeping flies using the genetic ma- press releases and other materials are avail- terial present in nature, as opposed to the able online at www.nhlbi.nih.gov. PAGE 6B HEALTH NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA 1/2018 Health & Medical News Hospitals, Physicians, Dentists, Facilities Trials show inactivated Zika virus vaccine safe, immunogenic Results support further clinical development

NATIONAL INSTITUES OF HEALTH Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and The investigational Zika purified inac- Harvard Medical School in Boston; and the tivated virus (ZPIV) vaccine was well-tol- Center for Vaccine Development at the erated and induced an immune response Saint Louis University School of Medicine, in participants, according to initial results a NIAID-funded Vaccine and Treatment from three Phase 1 clinical trials. Scien- Evaluation Unit (VTEU). tists at the Walter Reed Army Institute of The VTEU network can rapidly en- Research (WRAIR), part of the U.S. De- roll large cohorts of volunteers and has partment of Defense, are developing the conducted hundreds of clinical trials, vaccine as well as leading one of the trials. many of which have contributed to vac- WRAIR also is co-funding the trials to- cine licensure. gether with the National Institute of Al- Additional research on the candidate lergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), vaccine will examine dosing, schedule and part of the National Institutes of Health prior immunity. Specifically, WRAIR is (NIH). The results will appear on Dec. 4 examining the impact of pre-existing im- in the Lancet. munity by vaccinating participants with a “A vaccine is urgently needed to help yellow fever or Japanese encephalitis vac- prevent Zika infection, which can cause cine before beginning the ZPIV vaccine birth defects and other developmental regimen. Those viruses, like Zika, are mem- abnormalities in babies born to infected bers of the flavivirus family. An additional women, as well as a constellation of study at Ponce Health Sciences University other health problems in infected adults in Puerto Rico includes participants who and children,” said NIAID Director An- already have been exposed naturally to a thony S. Fauci, M.D. flavivirus, such as dengue. Saint Louis Uni- “We are encouraged by initial clinical versity seeks to identify the optimal ZPIV trial results that indicate the ZPIV vaccine vaccine dose by assigning participants to is safe and immunogenic, data that sup- receive a high, moderate or low dose , port additional clinical testing of the vac- whereas Beth Israel Deaconess Medical cine to determine its ability to prevent Zika Center is testing various dosing schedules. www.sangabriel-dentist.com virus infection,” Dr. Fauci said. NIAID is developing additional Zika The ZPIV vaccine candidate contains vaccine candidates, including an experi- whole Zika virus particles that have been inactivated and therefore cannot replicate and cause disease in humans. However, be- Zika remains a threat cause the protein shell of the inactivated virus remains intact, it can be recognized to U.S. military by the immune system. personnel and families Of the 67 adult participants in the ini- tial studies, 55 received the investigational of service members vaccine and 12 received a placebo. The in- vestigational vaccine was administered with an adjuvant (a compound that helps in- mental DNA vaccine, which is currently duce a stronger immune response) contain- in Phase 2 trials at sites in the United States, ing aluminum salts. Central, and South America. In addition, All participants received two intramus- NIAID is helping to develop an investiga- cular injections of the same dose four weeks tional mRNA Zika vaccine (a gene-based apart. The trial was double-blinded, mean- platform similar to DNA vaccines) and a ing neither the investigators nor the par- live-attenuated vaccine candidate designed ticipants knew who received a placebo. to protect against Zika and all four strains Investigators tested participants’ of dengue virus. blood samples periodically and detected More information about the Phase 1 antibodies to Zika virus in more than trials of ZPIV can be found at 90% of individuals who received the ex- ClinicalTrials.gov under the following iden- perimental vaccine, within four weeks tifiers: NCT02963909, NCT02952833, after the last dose. NCT02937233, and NCT03008122. While Zika experts have not precisely NIAID conducts and supports re- determined the concentration of antibod- search – at NIH, throughout the United ies needed to protect against congenital States, and worldwide – to study the infection, animal model studies are help- causes of infectious and immune-medi- ing to provide useful insights. Researchers ated diseases, and to develop better investigated the possible mechanism of means of preventing, diagnosing and vaccine protection by transferring the vac- treating these illnesses. News releases, cinated participants’ antibodies into mice fact sheets and other NIAID-related and then purposely infecting the mice with materials are available on the NIAID Zika virus. Results indicate the antibodies website. provided robust protection against Zika About the National Institutes of Health viremia (detectable virus in the blood). (NIH): NIH, the nation’s medical research “Zika remains a threat to U.S. military agency, includes 27 Institutes and Centers personnel and families of service members. and is a component of the U.S. Depart- We aim to develop a vaccine to protect the ment of Health and Human Services. NIH military, as well as the global community,” is the primary federal agency conducting said Col. Nelson Michael, Zika program and supporting basic, clinical, and transla- leader at the Walter Reed Army Institute tional medical research, and is investigat- of Research. ing the causes, treatments, and cures for The vaccinations were administered at both common and rare diseases. For more three sites: the WRAIR Clinical Trial Cen- information about NIH and its programs, www.nih.gov. ter in Silver Spring, Maryland; the Center visit for Virology and Vaccine Research, part of NIH...Turning Discovery Into Health® 1/2018 HEALTH NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA PAGE 7B Controlling gum disease How storing corneas affects for cancer prevention transplantation success The cornea is the eye’s clear outer on one or both eyes (1,330 eyes total) BY JOHN CHAO, D.D.S. covering. Certain diseases can cloud the to restore vision loss from corneal dis- A recent study led by New York Uni- cornea, causing reduced vision and even ease. Patients were randomly assigned versity Schools of Dentistry and Medi- blindness. Replacing a cloudy cornea to receive corneas that had been either cine concluded that a lack of bacterial Smile Talk with a healthy cornea from a donor can stored up to seven days or stored be- diversity in the mouth was identified in restore vision. tween eight and 14 days. The eye sur- people with precancerous lesions that Last year, nearly 50,000 corneal geries were performed by 70 surgeons could precede stomach cancer. transplantations were performed in the across the United States. This is based on the fact that there is United States. The supply of donor cor- The three-year success rates for cor- a healthy mix of a vast variety of bacte- neas is currently sufficient for U.S. pa- neas stored up to seven days was 95% ria living in beneficial coexistence in the tients; however, demand is expected to and for those stored between eight and oral cavity. When there is disease, cer- increase with the aging population. 14 days was 92%. However, the suc- tain bacterial groups take over the oral The U.S. Food and Drug Adminis- cess rate for corneas stored between 12 environment and in the process, elimi- tration has approved the use of solutions and 14 days was 89%. nate certain beneficial bacteria. This re- to preserve donated corneas for up to The success rate for those stored sults in what’s called lack of “bacterial 14 days before transplantation. How- between eight and 11 days was 94%. diversity.” ever, surgeons in the United States gen- Thus, most of the difference in suc- For more information, Where this shrinkage of bacterial va- contact Dr. John Chao erally prefer not to use corneas stored cess rates between the two main groups riety occurs, the findings of this study at 626-308-9104. Visit for longer than seven days. could be attributed to a lower success concludes that there are higher inci- Dr. Chao’s Web site, To investigate how long corneas can rate for corneas stored between 12 and dences of precancerous lesions that lead chickenswelcome.com be safely stored, a team of researchers 14 days. to stomach cancer. It is also theorized led by Dr. Jonathan Lass of Case West- In the second study report, the re- that restoration of the normal balance ern Reserve University School of Medi- search team analyzed cell loss among of bacteria in the mouth would lessen cine and University Hospitals Eye In- 769 participants in the innermost layer the risk of stomach cancer. These find- between periodontal pathogen coloni- stitute compared success rates of trans- of the cornea three years after trans- ings were published in the November zation and the potential risk of devel- plantation for corneas stored for seven plantation. Cell loss in the innermost 2017 issue of Journal of Periodontology. oping precancerous lesions – including days or less to those stored for eight to layer is related to long-term failure of The American Cancer Society esti- chronic atrophic gastritis, intestinal 14 days. The study was funded by transplanted corneas. Three years af- mated that 26,370 new cases of stom- metaplasia, and dysplasia – that may NIH’s National Eye Institute (NEI). ter transplantation, corneas stored up ach or gastric cancer would be diagnosed predict stomach cancer. Two reports on the study’s results ap- to seven days had a 37% loss of cells, in 2016, resulting in 10,703 deaths. The researchers studied 105 indi- peared online in JAMA Ophthalmology and those stored between eight and 14 Accumulating evidence suggests that viduals scheduled to receive an upper on November 10, 2017. days had a 40% loss. The effect of stor- chronic inflammation caused by oral endoscopy. After the endoscopic proce- The researchers evaluated three-year age time on the loss of cells at three bacterial infections may contribute to dure and histopathologic evaluation, 35 corneal transplantation success rates years was comparable for corneas the development and progression of vari- people were diagnosed with precancer- from 1,090 patients who had surgery stored between four and 13 days. ous types of cancer, including stomach ous lesions of gastric cancer and another cancer. 70 people of the same ages without pre- Although some risk factors – such as cancerous lesions were included in the H. pylori colonization, cigarette smok- study as a control group. ing, and eating salt and preserved foods The researchers concluded that the – have previously been confirmed to colonization of microbes (germs) and contribute to the development of stom- lack of bacterial diversity in the oral cav- ach cancer, many new cases unrelated ity are important factors that, when at to these risk factors are diagnosed each higher or lower levels respectively, may year. Scientists have hypothesized that a contribute to an increased risk of devel- group of pathogens may be responsible oping precancerous gastric lesions. for causing periodontal disease and the So, it is critical not only to your oral resulting chronic systemic inflammation health, but critical to your general health that may contribute to the development to see your dentist regularly. Regular of gastric cancer. checkups will save your teeth and even This study assesses the association save your life. Physical activity key to keeping weight off

BY HARRISON WEIN, PH.D. Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) NATIONNAL INSTITUTES OIF HEALTH studied participants in a season of “The More than two of every three adults na- Biggest Loser,” a televised weight loss tionwide are overweight or obese. Excess competition. Of 16 competitors enrolled, weight raises your risk of developing seri- 14 participated in a follow-up study six ous health problems, including heart dis- years later. After losing an average of about ease, high blood pressure, Type 2 diabe- 132 pounds during an intensive 30-week tes, gallstones, breathing problems, and diet and exercise period, many of the par- certain cancers. ticipants regained a substantial amount A healthy eating plan and regular physi- of weight after the program was over. But cal activity help you lose weight. How- there was great variation among them. ever, maintaining lost weight is difficult The researchers explored how physi- for many people. Body weight reflects a cal activity and energy intake were related complicated balance between the amount to weight maintenance. At the beginning, of energy consumed (calories) and the week six, and week 30 of the competi- amount of energy used by the body. Re- tion, as well as six years afterward, the searchers have been working to under- team measured the participants’ body fat, stand which aspects of diet and physical total energy expenditure, and resting activity are most important for weight metabolic rate-the energy burned during control. inactivity. To calculate each participant’s A team led by Dr. Kevin D. Hall of level of physical activity, the scientists sub- NIH’s National Institute of Diabetes and CONTINUED ON PAGE 9B PAGE 8B HEALTH NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA 1/2018

Are silver fillings safe? Ask

Q: I have heard that silver fillings are toxic for me. Should I have them Dr. Dara, removed? A: I get this question daily. The debate about amalgams (alloys) or silver fillings has been going on since the 1980s when there was concern raised about the mercury that is part of the Dr. Dara Gashparova, D.D.S. is located at 1933 W Valley Blvd. Readers with dental questions or silver filling. Studies have been done that concerns should contact her at 626-289-6131, or e-mail [email protected]. suggest that mercury vapors are released from amalgams. Some countries in Eu- metallic-colored fillings are still used. rope have banned the use of amalgams. Facts about amalgam fillings: • Amalgams expand and contract. Research still is not complete, and part • Amalgams are strong, dependable Meaning when you drink something, Liquid mercury. of the issue is that we don’t know how restorations that many adults, myself in- hot amalgam swells, and when you drink much mercury is released and how cluded, have had in their mouths for something cold, it “shrinks.” That also much is too much. more than 15 years. contributes to fractures over periods of The main concern with mercury is • Amalgams are easy to place, hold time. that it affects your nervous system. Ev- up for a long time, and are inexpensive. Do you need to change your amal- eryone is exposed to mercury through • The most exposure to mercury from gam fillings? air, drinking water, soil, and food. As amalgams is in the first two hours of Here is my personal view on the is- with most substances, the degree of placement and when they are removed. sue: harm caused by mercury in the body is Appropriate suction and isolation are • I replace an amalgam, or any other related to the amount. Very low levels Realistic mouth with few amalgam fillings. important to limit exposure to patients. filling, because it is no longer doing the don’t cause any ill effects. At higher lev- We use high-powered suction with a job. If the fillings are leaking, there is a els - for instance, when workers are ex- this amount is very low. In fact the combination of rubber isolation to cavity around it, or it isn’t supporting posed to mercury through their jobs - mercury that most people are exposed make sure patient does not inhale the the tooth, it needs to come out and be mercury can cause memory loss, anxi- to in their daily environment or in the vapors. replaced. ety, auto immune disorders, fatigue, food they eat is MORE than what we • Amalgams require more tooth re- • I believe that the alternative mate- tremors, and the inability to concen- get from the fillings. moval than the new type of restorations. rials are better; therefore, I avoid plac- trate. Better dental restorative materials, Many times, healthy tooth structure is ing amalgams. Recent studies have shown that a bonded composites and porcelain for removed because amalgams don’t bond • However, alternative filling materi- small amount of mercury in the form example, are now available. They don’t to teeth, and we have to cut an under- als are more technique sensitive, time of vapor can be released as the amalgam contain mercury and match the color cut in a tooth to hold it in place. That consuming, and often involve labora- filling wears. They also concluded that of your teeth, so you may wonder why leads to fractures later on. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 1/2018 HEALTH NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA PAGE 9B For Your Good Health Taking special care of your knee health

BY SHEILA YONEMOTO, P.T. The knee, one of the largest and most complex joints of the body, is designed for mobility and stability. Due to the great functional demands imposed on the knee by weight-bearing stress such as walking, running, and jumping, it suffers derange- ment of its function and stability more frequently than any other joint. Joints should be noiseless, so having noise coming from the joint usually means there is some wear and tear in the surfaces of the bones. A noise when you bend or straighten the knee usually comes from wearing away the surface of the kneecap rubbing along the thighbone. In physical therapy, we have found the muscles on the front of the thigh do not contract in the normal coordinated fashion, causing the kneecap to move out of its normal Sheila Yonemoto, P.T., has been a “groove.” This causes a wearing away of physical therapist for more than 30 years, the undersurface of the kneecap and after specializing in integrative manual therapy, a while sounds like sandpaper scraping using a holistic approach. She can be with movement. Often this noise can be reached at Yonemoto Physical Therapy, 55 decreased or eliminated by reeducating the S. Raymond Ave, Suite 100, Alhambra muscles so the movement occurring at the 91801. Sheila also offers a “Chinese En- kneecap is back in the groove. If your knee occasionally buckles or ergy” exercise class. The first class is free. locks, you should see your physician. Of- Phone 626-576-0591 for more informa- ten this is associated with a mechanical tion or visit www.yonemoto.com problem or a “loose body” in the knee, i.e., something in the joint interfering with normal function. Swelling usually follows ing activities, do an exercise program in- an injury and means an inflammatory pro- volving incrementally more challenging cess has started, as this is the body’s way lifting activities. Likewise, if you want to to heal. Sometimes swelling indicates get your knees in shape for skiing, do ex- bleeding inside the joint. ercises and activities most like movements Conditioning in the body tends to be used in skiing. very specific, which means if you are a Use common sense and listen to your runner, your muscles and joints are con- body. Aim for prevention whenever pos- ditioned to running, not necessarily sible, and seek out help when appropri- mountain climbing or swimming. If you ate. Your body does communicate to you. want to get your knees in shape to do lift- You just need to listen.

Physical activity key to keeping weight off

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7B surements. Results appeared in the No- tracted the resting metabolic rate from the vember 2017 issue of Obesity. total energy expenditure. They deter- Six years after the competition, seven mined the calorie intake by using the ob- participants had maintained an average served weight and body fat changes along weight loss of about 25% of their start- with the total energy expenditure mea- ing weight. The other seven returned to a weight that was within 1% of their start- ing weight. The calorie intake of both groups was similarly reduced from before Are silver the competition began. The main difference was in levels of physical activity. The weight loss fillings safe? maintainers increased their physical ac- tory. They cost more than amalgams. tivity by an average of 160% from before • I think that grinding teeth together the competition began, while those who and having high acid levels from coffee, regained their weight had only a 34% soda, sports drinks, and citric fruits con- increase. tributes to more mercury vapor. If this The scientists calculated that an in- is the case, I consider gradually replac- crease of about 80 minutes per day of moderate physical activity or 35 minutes ing amalgams with alternatives. per day of vigorous activity was necessary • There are some dietary supplement to maintain lost weight. These amounts like chlorella, cilantro, and garlic that are are much greater than current recommen- considered to help bind and remove dations for daily physical activity. mercury and other heavy metals from “Although this was a small study, it is the body. the first to use accurate and objective mea- In conclusion: surements of calorie intake and overall Replacing metal dental fillings should physical activity before, during weight only be done after careful consideration loss, and many years afterward,” Dr. Hall of the long-term health of your teeth. said. “Our findings are consistent with Have a consultation with your dentist, other studies in which participants who and find the best solution for your per- kept their weight off reported signifi- sonal situation. Remember, there is no cantly more physical activity than those one-size-fits-all. who regained their weight.” PAGE 10B DINING & ENTERTAINMENT NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA 1/2018

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Pan fried salmon with red garlic rice and vegetables. Passion for Vietnamese food creates Saigon Eden restaurant

BY CHAMBER AMBASSADOR JEWELYN CO of the few that serves home style authentic Viet- Winter is here, which makes it the perfect time namese comfort foods such as the reputable pho, as to enjoy a warm bowl of soup. Some say their fa- well as bahn mi sandwiches and rice dishes. vorite soup to have on a cold day is a Vietnamese This family-owned restaurant first opened in soup dish called pho because of its flavorful beef 2007 at its first location in the San Gabriel Valley. broth, hearty meats, and the fulfilling noodles that After five successful years, Saigon Eden opened its can be warming to the stomach. Among the many second location on one of the busiest streets in Asian restaurants in Alhambra, Saigon Eden is one CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Delightful Dining

Banh xeo: pan fried rice crepe with shrimp, pork, mung bean, sprouts, lettuce, carrots, cucumber, mint leaves, and a side of fish sauce for dipping. 1/2018 DINING & ENTERTAINMENT NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA PAGE 11B Traditional Vietnamese dishes that can be enjoyed family style or as individual servings

Saigon Eden owner Ken Nguyen displays banh xeo and pho ribeye. Saigon

Eden Saigon Eden’s back entrance. The restaurant is located at 29 S. Garfield Ave, Alhambra 91801 CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE Alhambra. The former restaurant Proud to be One of Alhambra’s Fine Pho 79 was offered to Ken Downtown International Restaurants Nguyen by his aunt when she de- Welcome to cided to retire from the restaurant . business. Mr. Nguyen did not hesitate to take the opportunity to continue the family business. saigon eden His long-term experience with the 29 SO. GARFIELD AVE. restaurant and his passion for ALHAMBRA, CA 91801 VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT Vietnamese food gave him the rea- son to open Saigon Eden. Featuring Favorite Dishes from Southeast Asia “We all love food. I love pho, and I eat it every day,” he said. “So why not open a business that I am very passionate about.” Instead of keeping the original name of Pho 79, Mr. Nguyen decided to re- name it after his idea of combin- ing the name of a Vietnam city, Saigon, and his mother’s interest in gardening, creating the name Saigon Eden. Saigon Eden offers the taste of OPEN 9 – 9 SUNDAY–THURSDAY • 9-10 FRI – SAT traditional Vietnamese dishes that SERVING EXCELLENT can be enjoyed family style or as individual servings. Most custom- ers specifically dine in for the meat Craft Beers 626-289-0239 variant pho; it is served steamy with savory beef broth, rice Receive a FREE Spring Roll with purchase of more than $25 of menu items thru Nov.Jan. 30, 31, 2016. 2018. noodles, and assortments of meats. It is garnished with basil leaves, onions, bean sprouts, and lime. Another local favorite is the banh xeo, a traditional Vietnam- ese dish with a texture like tacos, made from pan fried rice crepe with shrimp, pork, and vegetables. Saigon Eden will be develop- from ing different recipes to create food Aloha fusions. From appetizing hand- Best Happy Hour made egg rolls to sweet desserts, Featuring Wonderful Saigon Eden once in a while in- in Alhambra Hawaiian-Style troduces fusioned entrees. “Some- times I get tired of the original, Mon. - Thur. 4-8 pm Entreés, Snacks, so I try to change it up and kick it Craft Beers & Full Bar up a notch,” Mr. Nguyen said. “It Fri. - Sat. 4-7 pm is about trial and error. To find that satisfaction, you have to keep Sunday All Day 11 am - 12 pm trying.” Don’t expect to see a dras- tic change on the menu because Late Night Happy Hour 10 pm - Close Mr. Nguyen will still be keeping it traditional. Take advantage of the oppor- See our menus online at tunity to enjoy traditional Viet- namese food at Saigon Eden, lo- www.shakashawaiian.com cated at 29 S. Garfield Ave, Alhambra 91801. Find them on 101 W. Main St. Alhambra, CA 91801 Yelp.com. Follow Saigon Eden on Behind Starbucks Facebook, or visit the website at Flat Screen TVs www.saigoneden.com for more in- 626-293-5520 To Watch Your Favorite Sporting Events formation. PAGE 12B DINING & ENTERTAINMENT NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA 1/2018 Performing Arts Center celebrates 12th year headed by Chef/Artistic Director Bill Yee

The Alhambra Performing Arts Center omelet station at the Langham Hunting- (APAC) is starting its 12th year after an- ton Hotel (formerly The Ritz-Carlton) in other successful season of free monthly con- Pasadena. certs that included classical, flamenco, jazz, He was hired by New York based Karlitz tributes to Glen Campbell and other art- & Company to provide chefing assistance ists, the Community Christmas Singalong, at Bobby Flay’s Taste of the World at and many more. Chef/Artistic Director Bill Warner Bros. Studios during the Breeder’s Yee, an Alhambra resident, has been at the Cup thoroughbred horse racing event for helm as a founding director and then for celebrity chefs Francois Payard, Martin the past 10 years as artistic director and Shanahan, and Ed Cooney. He is on the general manager in partnership with Sage advisory boards of several culinary schools. Granada Park United Methodist Church, Chef Yee is in demand as a guest speaker 1850 W. Hellman Ave., next to Granada and chef instructor and is the president of Park. the Le Cordon Bleu Alumni Association. Mr. Yee earns a living as an award win- He is a board member of the Riverside ning chef entrepreneur. He holds many based “Night for Veterans” fundraising titles, including executive chef for popular committee. He is also a recent vice-presi- L.A. Omelets Catering Company with dent elect in the American Culinary Fed- major well known corporate clients. eration, which is the premier national or- He is a chef recruiter for large events such ganization for professional chefs. as the L.A. Greek Festival, US Foods, and In regard to Mr. Yee’s interest in music, others. On weekends, he often heads up the he gave a violin performance at age 12 in

Bill Yee is a founding director of the Alhambra Performing Arts Center and for the past 10 years has been artistic di- rector and general manager in partner- ship with Sage Granada Park United HAPPY HOUR Methodist Church. 00 OZ MON.-FRI. 3-6 P.M. $3 PBR 16 CANS Carnegie Hall, was assistant concert mas- OFF P.M. IDNIGHT ter in the prestigious Brooklyn District $2 DRAFT BEER & WINE MON.-THU. 10 -M Orchestra, performed for several years as 25 lead guitar in popular Brooklyn rock $1 SLIDERS, TOTS & FRIES SUNDAY 3-6 P.M. groups, and was a jazz promoter at the Honolulu Downtown Jazz Festivals. He is long-term member of the renowned 140- voice Lake Avenue Church Sanctuary Choir and sings in the popular Dickens Holiday Carolers. He invites entrepreneurial chefs who come from his alma mater, Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, and other distin- guished culinary schools to provide refresh- ments at APAC and promotes their services. Mr. Yee has booked an exciting 2018 concert season at APAC starting with the Beatlemania Singalong IV on Sunday Jan. 410 E. MAIN ST. 21, featuring Bob Shuster and band. A trib- ALHAMBRA, CA 91801 ute to Burt Bacharach featuring legendary Jay Asher, will be on Sunday, Feb. 18, and 626-282-4287 Carnegie Hall pianist Hayk Arsenyan will perform on Sunday, March 11. For more information, contact Mr. Yee at 626-230-5435 or [email protected]. 1/2018 MEMBERSHIP GUIDE PULLOUT SECTION/ALHAMBRA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PAGE 13B

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Atlantic Blvd. (626) 570-9044 Alhambra Masonic Lodge #322 AUTO BODY REPAIR 9 West Woodward Ave. Douglas Auto Body & Paint Alhambra , CA 91801 Emmaus Lutheran Church & School COCKTAIL LOUNGES (626) 279-3831 Alhambra , CA 91801 Azul Ultra Lounge 2453 E. Colorado Blvd. 840 S. Almansor Street (626) 281-7950 Pasadena , CA 91107 Alhambra , CA 91801 129 W. Main Street Cathay Bank-Valley Branch Alhambra , CA 91801 (626) 795-7577 (626) 289-3664 Alhambra Police Foundation 43 E. Valley Blvd. (626) 282-6320 2801 W. Mission Rd. Alhambra , CA 91801 First Baptist Church Hi Quality Auto Body Alhambra , CA 91803 (626) 576-7600 101 S. Atlantic Blvd. 723 S. Fremont Ave. (626) 407-0559 COFFEE SERVICE Alhambra , CA 91803 Alhambra , CA 91801 LAMILL Coffee Inc. East West Bank - Alhambra Main (626) 457-9114 (626) 570-1511 1112 Westminster Ave. 1881 W. Main Street Alhambra Police Officers Association P.O. Box 7339 Alhambra , CA 91803 Alhambra , CA 91801 First United Methodist Church Seidner’s Collision Center Alhambra , CA 91802-7499 (626) 202-0100 (626) 308-2012 9 N. Almansor Street 15 N. Curtis (626) 376-3253 Alhambra , CA 91801 Alhambra , CA 91801 Industrial and Commercial COIN COMPANY (626) 300-0006 (626) 289-4258 Bank of China Alhambra Public Library Foundation Alhambra Coin Center 388 E. Valley Blvd., #118 101 S. First St. 254 E. Main Street Wondries Family Collision Center Gateway Community Alhambra , CA 91801 Alhambra , CA 91801-3704 Alhambra , CA 91801 328 S. Marengo Avenue Church of Alhambra (626) 300-8888 (626) 570-5079 (626) 282-1151 Alhambra , CA 91803 220 S. Chapel Avenue (626) 282-5496 Alhambra, CA 91801 (760) 518-7510 PLEASE TURN PAGE PAGE 14B MEMBERSHIP GUIDE PULLOUT SECTION/ALHAMBRA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 1/2018

COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS Henry C. Lu Dental Corp. FLORISTS Alhambra Hospital Medical Center John R. Sinner Insurance Agency, Inc. 801 W. Valley Blvd., Suite #201 Fanny’s Flowers 100 S. Raymond Avenue 1230 E. Main St. Premier Cabling Solutions Alhambra , CA 91801 5947 Oak Ave. Alhambra , CA 91801 Alhambra , CA 91801 3070 W. Main Street (626) 281-3651 Temple City , CA 91780 (626) 570-1606 (626) 576-1078 Alhambra , CA 91801 (626) 287-1653 (626) 768-1051 M & M Dental Garfield Medical Center New York Life Insurance - San Dimas 1711 W. Main St. 525 N. Garfield Ave. 140 Via Verde Spectrum Business FOUNDRY Alhambra , CA 91801 Monterey Park , CA 91754 San Dimas , CA 91773 4781 N. Irwindale Ave. Alhambra Foundry Co., Ltd. (626) 308-1711 (626) 573-2222 (909) 305-6500 Irwindale, CA 91706 1147 Meridian Avenue 626-430-3437 Alhambra , CA 91803 Steven T. Placido, DDS (626) 289-4294 San Gabriel Valley Medical Center New York Life Insurance Co. - Glendale 420 N. Garfield Avenue 438 W. Las Tunas 801 N. Brand Blvd., Penthouse COMPUTERS Alhambra , CA 91801 San Gabriel , CA 91776-1507 Glendale , CA 91203 McComputer Consulting, Inc. (626) 289-9281 FURNITURE (626) 289-5454 (818) 259-0551 407 West Valley Blvd. #4 Painted Glory Workshops Alhambra , CA 91803 Trieu Dentistry 515 S. Westboro Ave. HOTELS/MOTELS State Farm Insurance Alhambra , CA 91803 (818) 303-4111 1005 S. Garfield Ave. Days Inn Talbot Ins. Agency (310) 489-1877 Alhambra , CA 91801 15 N. First Street 315 S. Primrose Ave. CONSULTANTS (626) 288-5871 Alhambra , CA 91801 Monrovia , CA 91016 ACT Camps Leadership GOLF (626) 308-0014 (626) 357-3401 Coaching Company DEVELOPERS Alhambra Golf Course 630 S. Almansor Street State Farm Insurance - Tom Romano 2109 Winthrop Dr. Shea Properties Monterey Park Inn Alhambra , CA 91801 Alhambra , CA 91803 130 Vantis, Suite 200 420 N. Atlantic Blvd. 1226 E. Main St. (626) 570-5059 (818) 635-7770 Aliso Viejo , CA 92656 Monterey Park , CA 91754 Alhambra , CA 91801 (949) 389-7040 (626) 289-5090 (626) 576-1040 C&L Events GOVERNMENT/NON-PROFIT 104 S. First Street DISCOUNT STORES Los Angeles County San Gabriel Hilton INTERNET TECHNOLOGY Alhambra , CA 91801 Community Development Commission 225 W. Valley Blvd. Valore Labs, Inc. Costco - Alhambra (626) 395-9995 700 W. Main St. San Gabriel , CA 91776 2207 W. Commonwealth 3094 Etruscan Drive Alhambra , CA 91801 (626) 270-2717 Alhambra , CA 91803 San Jose , CA 95135 High Point Marketing, Inc. (626) 586-1810 (626) 289-7164 (408) 242-6917 115 W. California Blvd #203 The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Pasadena , CA 91105 Los Angeles County 1411 S. Garfield #300 JEWELRY DISTRIBUTORS Dept. of Public Works (626) 422-6628 Alhambra , CA 91801 Main St. Jewelry & Watches Ace Beverage, LLC 900 S. Fremont Ave., 9th Floor (626) 308-7468 210 W. Main St. Nonprofit Solutions LLC 401 S. Anderson Street Alhambra , CA 91803 Alhambra , CA 91801 P.O. Box 32576 Los Angeles , CA 90033 (626) 300-3296 ICE CREAM STORES (626) 940-5400 Los Angeles , CA 90032 (323) 264-6000 Creamistry (323) 505-7207 Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center 1129 S. Fremont Ave., Ste. B E-COMMERCE 1000 S. Fremont Ave., Unit 23 LIQUOR STORES Alhambra , CA 91803 Mega Liquor #8 Simpson & Simpson Management Evike.Com Inc. Alhambra , CA 91803 (626) 741-5588 Consulting, Inc. 2801 W. Mission Rd. (626) 299-4700 2020 W. Valley Blvd. Alhambra , CA 91801 1000 S. Fremont Ave. Alhambra , CA 91803 Fosselman’s Ice Cream (626) 282-7070 Unit 64, Bldg. A1, Suite #1100 (626) 286-0360 Esperanza Services 1824 W. Main St. Alhambra , CA 91803 2510 W. Main St. Alhambra , CA 91801 Superstore #2 (626) 282-4000 EDUCATION COUNSELING Alhambra , CA 91801 (626) 282-6533 (626) 457-5242 320 W. Alhambra Rd. Total Education Solutions Alhambra , CA 91801 CONTRACTORS 625 S. Fair Oaks, Suite #300 IMPORT/EXPORT Home of Angels (626) 284-3258 Amtech Elevator So. Pasadena , CA 91030 W. Y. International Inc. 3041 Roswell St. 1000 S. Granada Avenue (323) 341-5580 2000 S. Garfield Ave. MANUFACTURER & REPAIR Los Angeles , CA 90065 Alhambra , CA 91801 Los Angeles , CA 90040 EMCORE Corporation (323) 632-4588 (626) 872-2162 (323) 726-8733 EMPLOYMENT SERVICES 2015 Chestnut Street Central SGV Worksource Center - Dynasty Builders, Inc. Alhambra , CA 91803 Goodwill Ind. GRAPHIC DESIGN STUDIOS INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS 1501 W. Hellman Ave (626) 293-3400 11635 E. Valley Blvd., Unit G CoKreeate Ms. Mary Louise Bunker Alhambra , CA 91803 El Monte , CA 91732 1019 E. Main Street, Unit B (626) 299-0811 MAKEiT, Inc. (626) 258-0365 X275 Alhambra , CA 91801 Mr. Robert Cervantes (626) 313-7885 612 S. Marengo Ave. Sanz Construction, Inc. Alhambra , CA 91803 MCS Northeast SGV AJCC Ms. Lorelei Gilliam 2724 W. Main St. (626) 470-7938 2550 W. Main St., Suite 101 GYMS Alhambra , CA 91801 Alhambra , CA 91801 Planet Fitness Mr. Josh Goldberg (626) 872-215 (626) 284-9715 610 E. Valley Blvd. MARKETING AGENCIES Alhambra , CA 91801 Mr. Owen Guenthard CMPG Vivint, Inc. (310) 740-0075 2620 Concord Ave., #100 4931 N. 300 ENGINEERING Mr. Gordon E. Johnson Alhambra , CA 91803 Transtech Engineers, Inc. West Provo , UT 84604 Selva Mixed Martial Arts (626) 782-9999 (877) 873-9883 13367 Benson Avenue Mr. Ken S. Kasamatsu Chino , CA 91710 1827 W. Valley Blvd. (909) 595-8599 Alhambra , CA 91803 MARKETS/ CREDIT CARD TERMINAL (626) 282-2012 Mr. Gary La Guard CONVENIENCE STORES SYSTEM Big T Mini Mart CoCard LA ENTERTAINMENT/HOBBIES The Fit Factor Mr. David Mejia 240 W. Main St. Alhambra Performing Arts Center 1641 W. Main Street, Suite 303 38 W. Main St. Alhambra , CA 91801 1850 W. Hellman Ave. Alhambra , CA 91801 Alhambra , CA 91801 Ms. Barbara Messina (626) 289-2448 (800) 500-2899 Alhambra , CA 91803 (626) 310-7454 (626) 230-5435 Mr. Stephen Perry Cali Mart CREDIT UNIONS HAIR SALONS 1000 E. Valley Blvd. K-100 Karoake Mr. James T. Richetts Credit Union of Southern California Elevate Barbershop Alhambra , CA 91801 7 N. 3rd St. 900 S. Fremont Ave 1015 E. Main Street (626) 284-8819 Alhambra , CA 91801 Alhambra , CA 91803 Alhambra , CA 91801 INSURANCE (626) 570-8780 Allstate Insurance Company (866) 287-6225 (626) 940-5698 Sprouts Farmers Market 820 W. Las Tunas Drive 150 E. Main St. Luckman Fine Arts Complex Popular Demand Hair Center San Gabriel , CA 91776 Alhambra , CA 91801 DANCE STUDIOS California State University, 1700 W. Valley Blvd. Unit B (626) 576-5780 (626) 863-1096 The Granada L.A. 5151 State University Driv Alhambra , CA 91803 17 S. First Street Los Angeles , CA 90032 ARMAC Insurance Agency, Inc. (626) 625-5880 Alhambra , CA 91801 (323) 343-6616 100 E. Huntington Drive, Ste 100 MEDICAL CLINICS HealthCare Partners Medical Group (626) 284-7262 Alhambra , CA 91801 HEALTH PLANS 55 S. Raymond Avenue #200 (626) 281-6000 ESCROW UnitedHealthcare Alhambra , CA 91801 DAY CARE/PRESCHOOL Dynasty Escrow 30 W. Valley Blvd., Suite #101 (626) 570-8005 CENTERS 205 S. Chapel, Suite D Automobile Club of So. California Angels Montessori Preschool Alhambra , CA 91801 401 E. Main Street, Suite 101 Alhambra , CA 91801 Pacific Medical Imaging 150 N. Garfield Ave. (626) 537-3025 Alhambra , CA 91801 (626) 281-5491 & Oncology Center Alhambra , CA 91801 (626) 289-4491 707 S. Garfield Ave. (626) 457-5927 HOME HEALTH CARE EVENT PRODUCTION Suite B-001 California Mentor Family Home Agency Bolton & Company Auntie M Creative Consultants, Inc. Alhambra , CA 91801 DENTAL GROUPS 1000 S. Fremont Ave.Bldg. A-10, Unit 3475 E. Foothill Blvd., Suite 100 614 S. Date St. 98, Ste 10350 (626) 227-2727 Alhambra Dental Group Pasadena , CA 91107 Alhambra , CA 91803 Alhambra , CA 91803 100 S. First Street (626) 535-1497 (626) 308-9774 (626) 607-0202 Planned Parenthood Alhambra , CA 91801 Alhambra Health Center Farmers Insurance (626) 308-9104 330 S. Garfield Ave., Suite #300 FINANCIAL SERVICES HOME IMPROVEMENT - 2540 Huntington Dr., #107 Alhambra , CA 91801 E Pay Experts RETAIL San Marino , CA 91108 Beggxis Lieberg, D.D.S. 1004 West Covina Parkway (626) 798-0706 401 N. Garfield Ave., Suite #2 Home Depot (626) 614-9409 West Covina , CA 91790 Alhambra , CA 91801 500 S. Marengo Ave. (626) 999-2929 MEDICAL DOCTORS (626) 282-2855 Alhambra , CA 91803 Farmers Insurance - Alhambra (626) 458-9800, x 300 1122 W. Valley Blvd. Allied Pacific IPA Golden Eagle Wealth Mgmt. 1668 S. Garfield Ave., 2nd Floor Dr. Dara Family Dental Office Alhambra , CA 91803 1000 S. Fremont Av., Unit 82, Bldg. Alhambra , CA 91801 1933 W. Valley Blvd Lowe’s (626) 320-2272 A1, Ste.1222 (626) 282-0288 Alhambra , CA 91803 2000 Empire Ave. Alhambra , CA 91803 (626) 289-6131 Burbank , CA 91504 Hanasab Insurance Services (626) 872-2377 (818) 557-2373 625 S. Fairfax Ave. Francisco G. Rodriguez, D.O. 330 W. Las Tunas Dr., Suite #1 Efren Juarez, D.D.S Los Angeles , CA 90036 Primerica Financial Services HOSPITALS (323) 557-1047 San Gabriel , CA 91776 531 W. Las Tunas Drive, Suite D MISSING ADDRESS LINE AHMC Healthcare, Inc. (626) 284-3300 San Gabriel , CA 91776 San Gabriel , CA 91776 1000 S. Fremont Ave. John L. Raya Insurance Group (626) 289-9075 (626) 230-7192 Building A-9 401 S. Mission Drive Alhambra , CA 91803 San Gabriel , CA 91776 (626) 570-8611 (626) 457-7450 CONTINUED NEXT PAGE 1/2018 MEMBERSHIP GUIDE PULLOUT SECTION/ALHAMBRA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PAGE 15B

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT Piñata Jakstand Keller Williams Executive Dog Haus-Alhambra Sidebar Grill Metro Home Healthcare Equip/Supply 2819 W. Ramona Rd., Suite B 388 E. Valley Blvd., #106 410 E. Main St. 433 W. Main St. 1430 W. Valley Blvd. Alhambra , CA 91803 Alhambra , CA 91801 Alhambra , CA 91801 Alhambra , CA 91801 Alhambra , CA 91803 (323) 225-4453 (626) 872-2207 (626) 282-4287 (626) 872-0845 (626) 282-2200 KYS Properties -Keller Williams Executive Earth Kitchen MEDICAL SERVICES PAYROLL SERVICES 388 E. Valley Blvd., #106 235 W. Main St. Spanglish Kitchen Albert C. Mak, MD, Inc. Paychex Alhambra , CA 91801 Alhambra , CA 91801 526 N. Atlantic Blvd. 707 S. Garfield Ave., Suite B002 500 N. Brand Blvd. #1400 (323) 854-2868 (626) 766-1517 Alhambra , CA 91801 Alhambra , CA 91801 Glendale , CA 91203 (626) 589-0482 (626) 227-2777 (818) 241-3800 LandZ Real Estate Garden Cafe 401 N. Garfield Ave., Suite #2 228 W. Valley Blvd. Suite #101 Steven’s Steak & Seafood House Arroyo Vista Family Health Center PET STORES Alhambra , CA 91801 Alhambra , CA 91801 5332 Stevens Pl. (626) 289-8584 (626) 289-1833 Commerce , CA 90040 6000 N. Figueroa St. McCormick’s Pet Emporium (323) 723-9856 Los Angeles , CA 90042 644 E. Main St. (323) 987-2000 x2007 ManRealty.com Honey Pig 2.0 BBQ Alhambra , CA 91801 119 S. Atlantic Blvd., Suite #303 111 N. Atlantic Blvd. #351 Subway Sandwiches & Salads (626) 289-4393 Central Health Plan of California Monterey Park , CA 91754 Monterey Park , CA 91754 1701 W. Main Street (626) 872-0608 (626) 281-8865 Alhambra , CA 91801 806 S. Garfield Ave. PHARMACIES Alhambra , CA 91801 (626) 293-8603 Alhambra Professional Pharmacy (626) 388-2300 Re/Max Titanium Izakaya Akatora Restaurant 330 S. Garfield Ave.,Suite 104 8932 Mission Drive, Suite 102 115 W. Main St. T4 Tea For U Alhambra , CA 91801 Plushderma Laser Clinic Rosemead , CA 91770 Alhambra , CA 91801 16 W. Main St. 11008 Valley Mall, Suite 201 (626) 458-8909 (888) 258-3508 ((62) ) 943-7872 Alhambra , CA 91801 El Monte , CA 91731 (626) 656-5832 (626) 448-7587 PHOTOGRAPHIC Safco Realty & Investment, Inc. J. J. Bakery & Cafe Alhambra Camera, Inc. 238 S. Atlantic Blvd. J. J. Gourmet Food Corp The Boiling Crab Superior Scientific 121 E. Main Street Alhambra , CA 91801 150 E. Main St., #100 33 W. Main Street 201 S. Raymond Avenue Alhambra , CA 91801 (626) 289-4088 Alhambra , CA 91801 Alhambra , CA 91801 Alhambra , CA 91801 (626) 282-6365 (626) 741-5388 (626) 300-5898 (626) 281-5588 The Ratkovich Company/The Alhambra Michael O’Day Photography 1000 S. Fremont Ave., Bldg. A-7, Jasmine House DBA, GL Restaurant Inc. The Crabby Crab UCLA Health Medical Office 1005 E. Las Tunas Dr., #506 Suite 7300, 1st Floor, Ste 10150 11 W. Main Street 742 W. Valley Blvd. 707 S. Garfield Ave., Suite 304 San Gabriel , CA 91776 Alhambra , CA 91803 Alhambra , CA 91801 Alhambra , CA 91803 Alhambra , CA 91801 (866) 329-3106 (626) 300-5000 (626) 284-8000 (626) 872-0807 (626) 588-2825 Tiffany Luong Photography Tri Omega Realty Kosuke/Noodle Square The Hat YSL Family Medicine 2513 S. Fremont Ave., #A 955 S. Meridian Ave. 618 W. Main St. #B 1 W. Valley Blvd. 600 N. Garfield Ave., Suite 100 Alhambra , CA 91803 Alhambra , CA 91803 Alhambra , CA 91801 Alhambra , CA 91801 Monterey Park , CA 91754 (626) 600-8433 (626) 457-2010 (626) 289-8030 (626) 282-0140 (626) 927-9915 Toyo Miyatake Studio Venti, Anthony Realtors, Inc. Limericks Tavern The Poke Joint 300 W. Main St., Suite 110 MORTUARIES/CEMETERIES 235 W. Fairview Ave. 1129 E. Main Street 6 W. Main St. San Gabriel , CA 91776 Alhambra , CA 91801 Alhambra , CA 91801 Alhambra , CA 91801 Rose Hills Mortuary (626) 282-6121 (626) 872-1504 (626) 588-1788 550 E. Main St. (626) 289-5674 Alhambra , CA 91801 PHYSICAL THERAPY RENTALS Los Amigos Mexican Grill and Cantina The Thai Paradise (626) 299-3000 118 W. Main St. Bleu Physical Therapy United Site Service 909 W. Las Tunas Dr. 1819 W. Valley Blvd., Unit B 4511 Rowland Ave. Alhambra , CA 91801 San Gabriel , CA 91776 MUSIC - RETAIL AND El Monte , CA 91731-1123 (626) 313-0130 (626) 570-8887 INSTRUCTION Alhambra , CA 91803 (626) 988-6211 (626) 698-3057 Classical European Music Academy, Mancora Peruvian Cuisine Tokyo Table Los Angeles 240 W. Main St., Unit A Yonemoto Physical Therapy RESALE BOUTIQUE 100 E. Main St., #100 P.O. Box 3994 55 S. Raymond Avenue #100 Main Street Attraction Alhambra , CA 91801 Alhambra , CA 91801 Los Angeles , CA 90078 Alhambra , CA 91801 218 W. Main Street (626) 940-5402 (626) 656-2222 (323) 678-3239 (626) 576-0591 Alhambra , CA 91801 McDonald’s (626) 289-5150 Tomomi Sushi Marini Music 909 E. Main Street 17 W. Main St. 222 W. Main Street PLUMBERS RESTAURANTS Alhambra , CA 91801 Alhambra , CA 91801 Alhambra , CA 91801 Alhambra Backflow/Lue Plumbing (626) 289-4541 (626) 458-0388 (626) 289-0241 Service Almansor Court 700 S. Almansor Street 2011 S. Fremont Ave. McDonald’s Twohey’s Restaurant Alhambra , CA 91801 Poprock Academy Alhambra , CA 91803 1520 W. Valley Blvd 1224 N. Atlantic Blvd. (626) 570-4600 11 S. 2nd Street (626) 281-6736 Alhambra , CA 91803 Alhambra , CA 91801 Alhambra , CA 91801 Alondra Hot Wings (626) 458-8113 (626) 284-7387 (626) 282-ROCK E.L. Maloney Plumbing Co. 515 W. Main St. 1008 ‘A’ Huntington Drive New England Fish & Chips Alhambra , CA 91801 Wendy’s San Marino , CA 91108 1705 W. Main Street 245 S. Atlantic Blvd. NEWSPAPERS (626) 576-7119 Global Times (626) 289-0228 Alhambra , CA 91801 Alhambra , CA 91801 801 S. Garfield Ave., Suite 218 Applebee’s Restaurant (626) 576-2082 (626) 282-7349 Alhambra , CA 91801 PRINTERS 21 E. Main St. (626) 512-7570 Davis Blue Print Company Alhambra , CA 91801 Next Republic Kitchen Wing Stop 3205 N. Main St. (626) 576-4621 119 W. Main St. 100 E. Main St., Suite 150 Pasadena Star News Los Angeles , CA 90031 Alhambra , CA 91801 Alhambra , CA 91801 911 E. Colorado Blvd. (323) 225-4703 Baja Cali Fish & Tacos - Main Street (626) 589-7361 (626) 282-9464 Pasadena , CA 91106 31 E. Main St. (626) 578-6300 x4472 Plaza Printing Alhambra , CA 91801 Our Times Cafe Z Sushi 126 E. Valley Blvd. (626) 940-5549 301 W. Main St. 1132 N. Garfield Ave. OFFICE FURNITURE Alhambra , CA 91801 Alhambra , CA 91801 Alhambra , CA 91801 (626) 576-0209 (626) 537-1808 Indoff Solutions Unlimited Baja Cali Fish & Tacos - Valley (626) 282-5636 700 Novelda Road 2001 W. Valley Blvd. Studio 7 Graphics Alhambra , CA 91803 Phoenix Inn Restaurant & Dessert RESTAURANTS/CATERING Alhambra , CA 91801 2405 W. Hellman Ave. 208 E. Valley Blvd. (626) -308-3420 (626) 872-0479 38 º Ale House and Grill Alhambra , CA 91803 Alhambra , CA 91801 100 W. Main Street (323) 715-5009 Big Catch Seafood House (626) 299-1238 Alhambra , CA 91801 OPTOMETRISTS 2 S. Garfield Ave. 1234 Ortho-K Vision Care (626) 282-2038 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Alhambra , CA 91801 Ritter’s Steam Kettle Cooking 1234 S. Garfield Ave., #105 InveServe Corp. (626) 282-8590 1800 W. Valley Blvd. Charlie’s Trio Alhambra , CA 91801 123 S. Chapel Ave. Alhambra , CA 91803 47 W. Main Street (626) 282-5388 Alhambra , CA 91801 Blaze Pizza (626) 872-6464 Alhambra , CA 91801 (626) 458-3435 100 E. Main St. #160 (626) 284-4943 Dr. Jeffery Shiau Optometrist Alhambra , CA 91801 Road to Seoul 2 W. Main St. The Huntington Professional Bldg. (626) 940-5747 1 W. Main Street La Parrilla Mexicana Restaurant, Inc. Alhambra , CA 91801 3010 San Pasqual Street Alhambra , CA 91801 2938 W. Valley Blvd. (626) 282-3115 Pasadena , CA 91107 Blockheads Shavery Creamery (626) 940-5958 Alhambra , CA 91803 (626) 289-1819 12 W. Main St. (626) 289-2412 Karen Chao, O.D., Inc. Alhambra , CA 91801 Saigon Eden 121 S. Del Mar Ave. Suite A (626) 282-8727 29 S. Garfield Ave. Marie Callender’s Restaurant San Gabriel , CA 91776 REAL ESTATE Alhambra , CA 91801 Century 21 Realty Masters 220 S. Atlantic Blvd. (626) 287-0401 Bun ‘N Burger (626) 289-0239 820 Wilcox Ave. Monterey Park , CA 91754 1000 E. Main Street Montebello , CA 90640 (626) 281-9548 Snyder Optometry, Inc. Alhambra , CA 91801 Shakas (562) 502-0121 22 S. Chapel Avenue (626) 281-6777 101 W. Main St., #C Alhambra , CA 91801 Alhambra , CA 91801 RESTORATION/ G.E. Property Development, Inc. (626) 282-8493 Denny’s Restaurant (626) 293-5520 CONTRACTORS 407 W. Valley Blvd. #4 369 W. Main St. Servpro of Alhambra ORTHODONTISTS Alhambra , CA 91803 Alhambra , CA 91801 Shakey’s Pizza 318 S. Palm Ave., Suite D (626) 282-9200 Tina Marie & Annie Siu, DDS (626) 281-6701 2234 W. Valley Blvd. Alhambra , CA 91803 2585 Huntington Drive Alhambra , CA 91803 (626) 283-5875 Gary A. Frueholz/Dilbeck Real Estate San Marino , CA 91108 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit (626) 576-7851 1499 Huntington Drive, Suite 100 8 W. Main St. RETAIL STORES (626) 796-0615 South Pasadena , CA 91030 Alhambra , CA 91801 Sichuan Impression Adiva Intimates (626) 403-5220 PARTY RENTALS (626) 831-9797 1900 W. Valley Blvd. 815 S. Fremont Ave. Alhambra , CA 91803 Alhambra , CA 91803 Partyline Event Rentals H.M.E. Realtors Diner on Main (626) 283-4622 (626) 300-9100 9674 Telstar Ave., Unit J 248 E. Main St., Suite #100 201 W. Main Street El Monte , CA 91731 Alhambra , CA 91801 Alhambra , CA 91801 (323) 222-7115 (626) 281-3400 Ext.125 (626) 281-3488 RETAIL STORES PLEASE TURN PAGE PAGE 16B MEMBERSHIP GUIDE PULLOUT SECTION/ALHAMBRA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 1/2018 REMOVE THIS SECTION FOR HANDY DESK REFERENCE

RETAIL STORES All Souls World Language STORAGE FACILITIES THEATRES San Gabriel Valley Water District Catholic School Continued A-1 Self Storage Edwards Alhambra Renaissance P.O. Box 1299 29 S. Electric Avenue 2300 Poplar Blvd. Stadium 14 & IMAX Azusa , CA 91702 Battery World Alhambra , CA 91801 Alhambra , CA 91803 1 E. Main St. (626) 969-7911 1032 E. Main Street (626) 282-5695 (626) 999-3566 Alhambra , CA 91801 Alhambra , CA 91801 (626) 300-8312 So. California Edison Co. (626) 289-5962 American College of Commerce U.S. Storage Centers - Alhambra 1000 E. Potrero Grande Dr. & Technology 2500 W. Hellman Ave. San Gabriel Valley Music Theatre Monterey Park , CA 91754 1000 S. Fremont Ave., Bldg. A10 Alhambra , CA 91803 320 S. Mission Dr. (323) 720-5213 Beachbliss Swimwear & Apparel Suite 10425 (626) 872-6922 San Gabriel , CA 91776 143 W. Main St. Alhambra , CA 91803 (626) 272-2460 So. California Gas Company Alhambra , CA 91801 (626) 766-1420 TAX SERVICE 11912-B Valley Blvd. (800) 695-1229 Alhambra Tax Center TOWING El Monte , CA 91732 Bell Tower School 1009 E. Main Street Al’s Towing (800) 427-2200 3116 W. Main St. Handcrafted Model Ships Alhambra , CA 91801 905 S. Westminster Avenue Alhambra , CA 91801 1841 W. Valley Blvd. (626) 282-1084 Alhambra , CA 91803 VENDING MACHINES Alhambra , CA 91803 (626) 943-9970 (626) 289-7277 Tri-Star Vending (626) 299-7330 Exact Tax 507 S. Palm Avenue California Institute of Advanced Mgt. 1024 E. Garvey Ave. TOY STORES Alhambra , CA 91803 9550 Flair Dr. #201 Maido Stationery & Gifts Monterey Park , CA 91755 Toy-Zilla (626) 282-5044 El Monte , CA 91731 150 E. Main St., Unit 110 (626) 573-0788 201 E. Bay State Street (626) 350-1500 Alhambra , CA 91801 Alhambra , CA 91801 VETERINARIANS (626) 284-8205 H & R Block - Commonwealth East Los Angeles College (213) 925-9918 Alhambra Veterinary Hospital 2595 W. Commonwealth Ave. 1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez 1501 W. Mission Road Office Depot Alhambra , CA 91803 Monterey Park , CA 91754 TROPHIES & AWARDS Alhambra , CA 91803 1200 W. Valley Blvd. (626) 407-0700 (323) 265-8663 Awards by Champion (626) 289-9227 Alhambra , CA 91803 P.O. Box 6944 (626) 943-0900 H & R Block - W. Valley location Little Sunshine Preschool Rosemead , CA 91770 VCA Mission Animal Hospital 2401 W. Valley Blvd. 945 W. Valley Blvd. (626) 287-2171 25 W. Mission Rd. Ohana Brewing Company Alhambra , CA 91803 7 South First Street Alhambra , CA 91803 Alhambra , CA 91801 (626) 741-5100 (626) 289-4187 Vina Engraving & Live Scan (626) 289-3643 Alhambra , CA 91801 Fingerprinting (626) 282-2337 H & R Block -Alhambra Courtyard Oneonta Montessori School 1025 E. Las Tunas Drive West Main Animal Hospital 2221 Poplar Blvd. 349 E. Main Street, Suite #102 San Gabriel , CA 91776 2216 W. Main Street Target Alhambra , CA 91801 (626) 287-0778 2120 W. Main St. Alhambra , CA 91801 Alhambra , CA 91801 (626) 284-0840 (626) 570-0213 (626) 282-2179 Alhambra , CA 91801 TUTORING (626) 308-3290 TJ’s Financial & Income Tax Options For Learning-State Preschool Club Z! In-Home Tutoring Services WELLNESS & HEALTH 1338 W. Main St. 112 E. Alhambra Rd., #14 The Home Goods on Main 18455 Railroad St. J & N’s Formula to Wellness City of Industry , CA 91748 Alhambra , CA 91801 Alhambra , CA 91801 215 E. Main st. (626) 320-9611 7 N. 4th Street, Alhambra , CA 91801 (626) 854-3449 (626) 219-7505 Alhambra , CA 91801 (626) 741-5277 (626) 616-0669 Platt College TELEPHONE SERVICES Spark After School Academy 2168 S. Atlantic Blvd. #222 TonyMoly 1000 S. Fremont Ave. AT&T, Inc. Building A10 2250 E. Imperial Hwy, 5th Fl. Monterey Park , CA 91754 WINDOW TINTING 108 S. First Street G5 Alhambra Alhambra , CA 91803 Suite 538G (626) 232-7606 Alhambra , CA 91801 2207 W. Valley Blvd. (626) 644-0293 (626) 300-5444 El Segundo , CA 90245 (800) 288-2020 UTILITIES/WASTE Alhambra , CA 91803 (626) 282-0010 RETIREMENT/ Ramona Convent Secondary School MANAGEMENT 1701 W. Ramona Road Allied Waste/Republic Services CONVALESCENT HOMES Alhambra , CA 91803-3099 9200 Glenoaks Blvd. Atherton Baptist Homes (626) 282-4151 Sun Valley , CA 91352 214 S. Atlantic Blvd. (818) 974-5136 Alhambra , CA 91801 St. Thomas More School (626) 289-4178 2510 S. Fremont Avenue Alhambra , CA 91803 Brookdale Alhambra (626) 284-5778 1 E. Commonwealth Ave. Alhambra , CA 91801 University of the West Alhambra is Rich in Restaurants (626) 289-3871 1409 Walnut Grove Ave. Rosemead , CA 91770 Burke Manor (626) 571-8811 15 N. Third Street Alhambra , CA 91801 (626) 458-1505 SECURITY Diversified Alarm Service, Inc. California Mission Inn 1001 Monterey Pass Road 8417 Mission Drive Monterey Park , CA 91754 Rosemead , CA 91770 (323) 980-9528 (626) 287-0438 SHIPPING & MAILING Regency Park Senior Living SERVICES 150 S. Los Robles Ave., Suite 480 The UPS Store Pasadena , CA 91101 560 W. Main St., Suite C (626) 773-8800 Alhambra , CA 91801 (626) 284-8298 Royal Vista San Gabriel 901 W. Santa Anita Street SHOPPING CENTERS San Gabriel , CA 91776 Alhambra Valley Properties #1 (626) 289-8889 11812 San Vicente Blvd. #500 Los Angeles , CA 90049-5081 Sunny View Care Center (310) 471-4300 1428 S. Marengo Ave. Alhambra , CA 91803 SIGNS (626) 576-1032 Special Signs, Inc. 115 N. San Gabriel Blvd. SALES PROMOTION San Gabriel , CA 91775 Advanced Promotional Products (626) 285-8870 2818 W. Main Street Alhambra , CA 91801 SKIN CARE (626) 282-7001 CM Clinical Skin Care 242 E. Main St. SCHOOLS Alhambra , CA 91801 Accident Liability Institute (626) 281-3343 P.O. Box 3142 Alhambra , CA 91801 SPAS (213) 279-2750 Harmony Spa of Monterey Park Alhambra Unified School District 321 W. Garvey Ave., #A 1515 W. Mission Road Monterey Park , CA 91754 Alhambra , CA 91803 (626) 380-8954 (626) 943-3330 Dine Out Tonight and Enjoy Yourself CONTINUED NEXT PAGE 1/2018 DINING & ENTERTAINMENT NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA PAGE 17B

Alhambra is Rich in Restaurants

Dickey’s Alhambra owner and pit master Texas barbecue Kerry Lam wants to share Texas style barbeque comes to with the people of Alhambra. Alhambra BY GLENN BARNETT In 1941, Travis Dickey opened a family-run barbeque joint in Dallas, Texas. His smoked and seasoned meats were so popular that he was soon called upon to open another restaurant. But he didn’t stop there. Today, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is still family owned and has grown to include 500 stores across the country. Now this tasty brand of Texas style barbeque has arrived in Alhambra. Dickeys offers up all your favorite meats, including pulled pork and pork ribs, beef brisket, Polish style kielbasa sausage, tender chicken breast, and even turkey. All the meats are slow-smoked overnight at low temperature to as- sure they remain moist and warm while imparting that delicious smoky flavor. The barbeque sauce complements the taste. Longtime Alhambra restaurateur Kerry Lam is the owner-operator of the new Dickey’s Barbeque Pit at 8 W. Main St., just west of Garfield. Mr. Lam was most recently the manager of The Boil- ing Crab for seven years. To learn the art of barbe- cue, he flew back to Texas to undertake four weeks of training in how to do barbecue right. Mr. Lam knows how few barbecue joints there are around and said, “I want to share this Texas style barbeque with the people of Alhambra.” I took him at his word. For my first visit to Dickey’s, and I will be back, I went straight for the beef brisket plate, the gold standard for bbq lovers. (Note: opinions may vary). Two sides came with the order, so I chose creamed spinach and barbe- cued beans, both of which I can recommend with- out hesitation. The BBQ plate also comes with a roll, perfect for dipping. I also recommend order- ing more brisket, or any of the bbq meats, than you plan on eating so that you can take some left- overs home to cook up with your eggs the next morning. Seriously, it is good. Your favorite barbecue is also available in sand- wich form to enjoy there or take out. Stop by and thank Mr. Lam for bringing Texas style barbeque to Alhambra.

The Beatlemania IV Singalong, featuring Bob Shuster and band, will be presented at 7 p.m. Sun- day, Jan. 21, at the Alhambra Performing Arts Center (APAC) at Sage Granada Park United Methodist Church, 1850 W. Hellman Ave. Ad- mission is free. PAGE 18B DINING & ENTERTAINMENT NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA 1/2018 Clip the Ad Coupons and Save Money on Meals Fine Dining for Thai Cuisine

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BY GLENN BARNETT an extensive remodeling of the interior. About 40 years ago when prosperity Proud of his new operation, Mr. Kim came to South Korea, new forms of res- said, “We have made significant strides taurant experiences were introduced. One in producing the best quality food, and of these was the idea of cooking meats we’ve made some major improvements on a small grill built right into the table. in the restaurant interior design.” The diners themselves would then Honey Pig 2.0 is an all-you-can-eat barbeque their chosen meats to their own Korean premium barbecue restaurant. It taste. This unique form of barbeque soon serves thin slices of pork belly, called made its way to the United States and is samgyeopsal, brought fresh to your table becoming more popular every day, mostly for grilling. Or try the kalbi, which is by word of mouth. marinated short rib. Beef is also avail- Honey Pig 2.0 is one of the stars of able either as steaks or in strips of the this new Korean and now American deliciously marinated bulgogi style. tradition. Owner Don Kim has been A well-stocked salad bar complements in the restaurant business for 20 the barbeque experience. You can enjoy years in Los Angeles and has been your dinner with a Korean beer, or try running these Korean style Soju, which is like a mild vodka or barbeques for the last 14 years. He Makgeolli, a white unfiltered rice brew. was the first owner of the Oo-kook Mr. Kim said his restaurant philoso- restaurant. At the time, he was the phy is “to offer quality food at good youngest restaurant owner in Korea prices and always respect the customer.” Town. Check out their website at http:// Now he has opened Honey Pig honeypig20.com/, and make plans for a 2.0 in nearby Monterey Park at 111 great dining experience at Honey Pig N. Atlantic Blvd. #351, on the 2.0. northwest corner of Garvey and At- For more information, phone Honey lantic. The grand opening followed Pig 2.0 at 626-281-8865.

Honey Pig 2.0 is an all-you-can-eat Korean premium barbecue restaurant. It serves thin slices of pork belly, called samgyeopsal, brought fresh to your table for grilling. 1/2018 DINING & ENTERTAINMENT NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA PAGE 19B Limerick’s Tavern 300 W. MAIN ST. STE. #110 • 626-872-1504

MORE PHOTOS, TURN PAGE Barbara Beckley, third from right, was Alhambra’s last Rose Princess. She and the 2017 Rose Queen and Court attended Twohey’s 75th anniversary on June 27. Twohey’s restaurant to close in Alhambra

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1B leave Alhambra, and we’re looking forward Arroyo Parkway in Pasadena. He named to the next chapter.” it Twohey’s Restaurant in 1945, and in And so Alhambra says “thank you” to 1951 opened the current location at Hun- Twohey’s for giving us such wonderful tington Drive and Garfield Avenue in memories in this location, which is sched- Alhambra. uled to close Feb. 1, according to Mr. Trias, LLC, purchased it in 1997, and Christos. We look forward to making new co-owners Jim Christos, Tanya Christos, Twohey’s memories in a new location. and Greg Malis have kept the Twohey’s tra- Twohey’s has a second location at 2835 ditions we love, while adding exciting new E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena 91107 called menu and drink offerings, letting Twohey’s Twohey’s Tavern. For more information, come to us with the Twohey’s Food Truck please phone 626-449-2337 and Three Sisters Catering, and skyrock- eting the Little Stinko logo (and Alhambra) The iconic “Little to fame on collectables from glassware to Stinko,” clothespin golf shirts. and tear logo, was cre- “I want to thank the City of Alhambra, ated and trademarked all its residents and throughout the San Gabriel Valley for being such incredible by Mr. Twohey in fans and friends,” said Mr. Christos. “We 1943, after a woman have so many memories to recount; we exclaimed,”Oh stinko!” when a gentleman hope we brought some happiness and joy seated next to her was served a hamburger into everyone’s lives. We are saddened to heaped with onions and pickles. PAGE 20B DINING & ENTERTAINMENT NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA 1/2018 Memories of Twohey’s, an Alhambra fixture since 1951

Twohey’s celebrated its 75th anniversary on June 27.

Jerry Twohey, left, one of the original owners of Twohey’s, and one of the present co-owners Jim Christos.

Twohey’s was the go-to for after the game and after events and a great place to show off your car.

See story, Page 1B, 19B.

Twohey’s has been the meeting place for generations of friends and families. 1/2018 AUTOMOTIVE NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA PAGE 21B

Automotive News | Auto Dealers, Repairs, Services Nissan Rogue, Rogue Sport Consumer Guide Best Buys

Consumer Guide Automotive has named area is a study in versatility and functional the Nissan Rogue and Rogue Sport to its design. annual Best Buy Award list for 2018 in About the new Rogue Sport, they the Compact Crossover and Subcompact offered: Crossover categories, respectively. The Nissan Rogue Sport takes all the The publication, which is celebrat- winning traits of its compact Nissan ing its 50th anniversary, evaluates new Rogue sibling and condenses them down vehicles in 20 vehicle segments and selects into a nicely executed subcompact SUV. the top models in class based on a range The Rogue Sport is a bit larger all- of factors including price. “A vehicle does around than most of its class competitors, not become a ‘Best Buy’ based solely on and it offers a bit more passenger and cargo objective ratings. It also has to distinguish room inside while remaining especially itself as being a good dollar value com- easy to maneuver and park in cramped pared to others in the class,” stated the urban areas. editors. About the 2018 Rogue “The new Rogue Sport, which was One-two punch of 2018 Nissan Rogue, above, and Rogue Sport, below, wins pair of The Nissan Rogue, the number-one first introduced just last summer, is al- significant value awards by leading consumer publication Consumer Guide Automo- selling Nissan model, added an all-new ready starting to bring home major awards Rogue Sport model mid-year, strengthen- tive, which ranks both vehicles as “Best Buy Award” winners. The annual new product such as this Consumer Guide ‘Best Buy ing both total Rogue sales and the Rogue Award,’” said Dan Mohnke, senior vice evaluations of the 2018 Rogue and 2018 Rogue Sport continue a streak of record sales, brand. For 2018, in addition to president, Sales & Marketing and Opera- up more than 35% for November and more than 25% for the 2017 calendar year. ProPILOT Assist, every Rogue offers tions, Nissan Division U.S., Nissan North NissanConnectSM featuring standard America, Inc. “We’re proud that together Apple CarPlay(tm) and Android with Rogue, our compact crossovers are Auto(tm), along with Automatic Emer- making an impact with media evaluators gency Braking (AEB), across all grade lev- and consumers alike.” els. In reviewing the Nissan Rogue, the ProPILOT Assist is the foundation for Consumer Guide editors wrote: the autonomous vehicles of the future, The Rogue offers respectable fuel helping drivers maintain lane control, economy, refined interior materials, and navigate stop-and-go traffic, maintain a set passenger and cargo versatility that few vehicle speed and maintain a set distance compact SUVs can match. to the vehicle ahead - all with a simple The Nissan Rogue offers classy inte- two-button operation. ProPILOT Assist rior trimmings and a host of desirable fea- is available on the 2018 Rogue SL grade tures at very competitive prices. Likewise, as part of the Platinum Package. Rogue’s ingeniously configured rear cargo CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE PAGE 22B AUTOMOTIVE NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA 1/2018 2018 Mazda3 continues to reinforce philosophy of putting people first Year in and year out, Mazda3 collects sedan or a hatchback, this compact car is accolades for its design, safety and value, able to handle all sorts of lifestyles, from all helping make it the best-selling Mazda active to family and everything in be- in the world. tween. The 2018 Mazda3 newly standard fea- While passengers can appreciate the tures continue to reinforce the philoso- premium interior features, the driver will phy of putting people first. enjoy the driving dynamics set by the phi- More safety features at more accessible losophy of Jinba Ittai-a harmony between price points will provide occupants with the car and the driver. Subtle exterior enhanced peace of mind. Available as a tweaks for 2018 elevate the vehicle’s 2018 Mazda3

KODO-Soul of Motion design, and help holder and illuminated vanity mirrors it stand out for its purity of design in ad- (drive and passenger). dition to its purpose for drivers who ap- • Bi-LED headlights with auto level- preciate style and substance. The starting ing. MSRP is $18,095. • LED combination taillights and day- Quick specs of features, options time running lights. • 2.0-liter four-cylinder, SKYACTIV-G Updated packages Browning Mazda engine, 155 horsepower at 6000 rpm- • BOSE®/Moonroof/Satellite Radio 150-lb-ft. torque at 4000 rpm. Package includes Bose 9-speaker audio • 2.5-liter four cylinder SKYACTIV-G system, SiriusXM satellite radio with four- of Alhambra engine - 184 horsepower at 5,700 rpm- month subscription. 185 lb-ft torque at 3,250 rpm. • Grand Touring Premium Equipment FASTEST GROWING MAZDA DEALER • SKYACTIV-MT 6-speed manual or Package adds High Beam Control, Lane SKYACTIV-DRIVE 6-speed automatic. Departure Warning System, Lane-Keep • Standard G-Vectoring Control ve- Assist, Mazda Radar Cruise Control, Mazda6 hicle dynamics enhancement. Smart Brake Support and Traffic Sign Rec- • PZEV emissions (50 state) Newly ognition. Standard Equipment for 2018. Safety and security highlights • Smart City Brake Support is now • Newly standard Smart City Brake standard on all Mazda3 models. Support - Anti-theft engine immobilizer- • SKYACTIV-G 2.5-liter engine. LATCH child seat safety tethers-Rain- • Rear deck lip spoiler. sensing windshield wipers. • Dark silver 18" alloy wheels (new • Advanced Blind Spot Monitoring color). with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert. • Overhead console with sunglasses • Available Traffic Sign Recognition. 2017 Consumer Guide® Automotive 2017 Best Buy Mid Size Car Class Winner 2018 Mazda3 adds technology, power 1200 West Main Street Alhambra, CA 91801 Pre-Owned Cars starting at $5995 www.AlhambraMazda.com Sales: 877-972-3444 • Service: 877-972-4111 • Parts: 877-972-3555 Nissan Rogue, Rogue Sport

CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE About the 2018 Rogue Sport The new Rogue Sport shares many of the design, utility and technology at- tributes that have made Rogue Nissan’s best-selling vehicle in the United States, but is slightly smaller, sportier and more affordable for younger, urban SUV buy- ers. These buyers are looking for much more space than a compact sedan, while still seeking the maneuverability and fun- to-drive feel that Rogue Sport delivers. Like Rogue, the Rogue Sport offers a comprehensive suite of Nissan Intelligent Safety Shield technologies. The list in- cludes Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Blind Spot Warning (BSW), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Intelligent Lane Intervention (I-LI). For more information on the 2018 Rogue, Rogue Sport and the complete Nissan vehicle lineup, please visit nissannews.com. 1/2018 AUTOMOTIVE NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA PAGE 23B 2018 Jetta 2018 Toyota RAV4

2018 Jetta offers more value options, six 2018 Toyota RAV4 offers new new sport trims, People First Warranty Adventure and LE Hybrid grades Already one of the most affordable Ger- wheels, and black radiator grille, window The original compact crossover, the backup camera, as well as available Blind man-engineered sedans in America, the trim, rear spoiler and side mirror caps are Toyota RAV4 has for two decades taken its Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross Traf- 2018 Jetta continues to hold the crown as standard. owners on countless urban, suburban and fic Alert (RCTA). Both BSM and RCTA the best-selling Volkswagen in America Jetta SEL now includes updated Anthra- off-the-beaten-path adventures. are available on XLE, Adventure, and SE The 2018 Jetta is available in six trims: cite 17-inch “Lancaster” aluminum-alloy For 2018, Toyota takes RAV4 even fur- grades and come standard on Limited, Jetta S, Wolfsburg Edition, SE, SE Sport, wheels; new chrome front grille; rear ther with a new Adventure grade, adding Platinum, and SE Hybrid grades. SEL and GLI. The base Jetta S gains new spoiler; and Fender® Premium Audio Sys- unique rugged styling, higher ride height New Adventures swait 16-inch “Atlanta” aluminum-alloy wheels tem. Jetta GLI receives new sporty 18-inch and other special features. In addition, With the addition of the Adventure as standard equipment and a new chrome “Bathhurst” aluminum-alloy wheels, with RAV4 Hybrid now comes available on the grade, RAV4 now comes in six grades: LE, front grille. new anthracite paint between the spokes. LE grade, offering the same incredible EPA- XLE, Adventure, SE, Limited, and Plati- The newly added Jetta Wolfsburg Edi- The 2018 Jetta features a trunk lid with estimated 34 mpg city and electronic on- num. RAV4 Hybrid is now available in four tion amplifies the S model, adding 16-inch an aerodynamic trailing edge-an integrated demand All-Wheel-Drive system with in- grades for the 2018 model year: LE, XLE, “Linas” aluminum-alloy wheels; a front spoiler that lines up with the car’s silhou- telligence (AWD-i). SE, and Limited. sport bumper with fog lights; and a distinc- ette near the character line, extending el- Significantly, all 2018 RAV4 grades are In terms of standard features, RAV4 LE tive Wolfsburg badge on the B-pillar. The egantly into the rear fenders.The equipped as standard with Toyota Safety hybrid grade builds on the LE gas grade model also features heated seats with Volkswagen logo sits just below the trunk Sense P (TSS-P), which combines the Pre- but adds standard features such as roof rails, leatherette seating surfaces and driver lum- lid, flanked by standard LED taillights. Collision System with Pedestrian Detection Smart Key System, dual-zone automatic bar; leather gear shift knob and hand brake The 2018 Volkswagen Jetta with a stan- (PCS w/ PD), Lane Departure Alert with climate control, 17-inch alloy wheels, and cover; rear seat pass-through; and heated dard 5-speed manual transmission starts at Steering Assist (LDA w/ SA), Automatic more. washer nozzles. $18,645. High Beams (AHB), and Dynamic Radar Toyota’s 36-month/36,000 mile basic Jetta SE features a new chrome front For the 2018 model year, Volkswagen Cruise Control (DRCC). TSS-P’s compre- new-vehicle warranty applies to all com- grille. The new Jetta SE Sport adds depth Jetta models will come with the People First hensive features create in-the-moment ponents other than normal wear and to the SE model with a standard sunroof Warranty, a six-year or 72,000-mile (which- safety designed to support a driver’s aware- maintenance items. Additional 60-month and sporty interior and exterior design ele- ever occurs first) bumper-to-bumper New ness and decision-making on the road. warranties cover the powertrain for 60,000 ments in black. Inside, there is a black head- Vehicle Limited Warranty, which can be Complementing TSS-P are standard miles and against corrosion with no mile- liner and gloss black interior trim. Outside, transferred to subsequent owners through- Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) and rear age limitation. 17-inch “Bathhurst” black aluminum-alloy out its duration.

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Trio of Acura models named 2018 Consumer Guide Automotive Best Buy • 2018 Acura RDX named Best Premium long list of desirable features including a Compact Crossover. powerful V6 engine and available • 2018 Acura MDX named Best Premium AcuraWatch(tm) suite of safety and driver Midsize Crossover. assistive technologies. • 2018 Acura TLX named Best Premium The Acura MDX tallies its eighth Best Midsize Car. Buy Award win since 2009, a significant The 2018 Acura RDX, MDX and TLX accolade for the best-selling three-row have received 2018 Consumer Guide Au- luxury SUV of all time. For 2018, the tomotive Best Buy Awards in their respec- MDX features standard AcuraWatch(tm), tive segments. The three Acura models a redesigned user interface with support were selected by the Consumer Guide for Apple CarPlay(tm) and Android Automotive editorial team based on a Auto(tm) as well as two new eye-catching number of criteria including performance, red exterior colors. features, accommodations, fuel efficiency, The Acura TLX has been honored by resale value and price. Consumer Guide every year since its in- The 2018 Acura RDX, receiving the troduction in 2015. The 2018 TLX has Best Buy Award for the sixth consecutive been significantly refreshed with bold new year, continues to be one of the most bal- styling, standard AcuraWatch™ safety anced SUVs on the market, in terms of and driver assistive technologies and an all- dynamic performance and fuel efficiency. new A-Spec variant adding a dynamic di- It seats five adults comfortably and has a mension to the V6 powered car.

Dodge Charger completes 3rd repeat: named one of Strategic Vision’s ‘most loved vehicles in America’ Strategic Vision has named the Dodge Charger to its Most Loved Vehicles in America list for the fourth consecutive year. “Dodge Charger exemplifies the energy, design, performance and quality cues that exemplify passion,” said Christopher Chaney, senior vice president - Strate- gic Vision. “This is what the Most Loved Vehicle award represents, and why Charger is the segment leader.” Strategic Vision has spent the past 40 years developing metrics that quantify emotion, culminating in The Edwards Commitment Scale(r), which captures emotional responses ranging from “I hate it” to “I love it,” with “satisfactory” as the intermediate op- tion. Integrated into Strategic Vision’s New Vehicle Experience Study (NVES), this scale becomes the key factor in the Customer Love Index(tm) (CLI), which directly measures Love in 120 different aspects of the ownership experience.These, combined with dozens of addi- tional questions, gauge the strength and type of emotional connection buyers have with their vehicles to identify the Most Loved Vehicles in each segment.

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Ford Expedition and F-150 claim 2018 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards; fourth consecutive year for F-150 Ford earned top honors from Kelley KBB.com editors wrote. Blue Book – a leading industry buyer’s Updated for 2018, the new Ford F- guide – for its all-new 2018 Ford Expe- 150’s updates include more than fresh dition and the new 2018 Ford F-150. exterior styling updates with best-in- the fourth consecutive year the F-150 class towing, payload and fuel economy, has won a Kelley Blue Book Best Buy plus more powertrain and driver assist Award. technology than ever. The annual awards come as the re- “For four years straight, the Ford F- sult of a year-long comparative vehicle 150 has taken the pickup truck honors evaluation and test regimen by the ex- in our Best Buy competition. And, for The 2018 F-150 features bolder “Built Ford Tough” style and segment-first high-strength, perts at Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com. The four years straight, nobody else has come military-grade, aluminum alloy body. analysis included vehicle pricing, 5-Year close to toppling it. This year, Ford up- Cost to Own data, consumer reviews dated the styling, added a new base en- and ratings, and vehicle sales informa- gine, expanded the availability of its ex- tion. cellent 10-speed automatic, and prom- Kelley Blue Book awarded Best Buy ises to add a turbodiesel to its lineup of Awards in 12 major vehicle categories engines later this year,” according to in a head-to-head competition, posting KBB.com editors. a video outlining the testing regimen on About Ford Motor Company KBB.com. Ford Motor Company is a global The all-new 2018 Ford Expedition company based in Dearborn, Michigan. continues to receive rave reviews for its The company designs, manufactures, sleek new styling, efficient EcoBoost® markets and services a full line of Ford engine and advanced drive/passenger/ cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles 4 Wheel Computerized Wheel Alignment & Suspension Repair powertrain technology. Plus, owners ap- and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides preciate Expedition’s innovative, best-in- financial services through Ford Motor class rear seating and storage solutions. Credit Company and is pursuing lead- “A decade is a long time to wait for a ership positions in electrification, au- major model makeover, but Ford’s ef- tonomous vehicles and mobility solu- forts have earned the Expedition its first tions. Ford employs approximately Best Buy Award right out of the gate. 203,000 people worldwide. For more From powertrain and driving dynamics information regarding Ford, its products to technology and practicality, the 2018 and Ford Motor Credit Company, please Ford Expedition is the new class leader,” visit www.corporate.ford.com.

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PAGE 26B REAL ESTATE & FINANCIAL NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA 1/2018 Real Estate News | Residential, Commercial, Loans Selling your home and Understanding Real Estate By Gary Frueholz not being left homeless DILBECK REAL ESTATE Gary Frueholz is a realtor with Dilbeck Real Estate, a past mem- ber of the Alhambra Planning Commission, a certified Senior BY GARY FRUEHOLZ, DILBECK REAL ESTATE Real Estate Specialist and a Certified International Property Spe- One of the most common situations in today’s real estate market is an owner of a home cialist. He can be reached at 626-318-9436 or at wanting to sell their existing property and use the proceeds to purchase a new home. [email protected]. See his stories at www.garysstories.com. A potential point of concern and confusion in this scenario results from a seller’s lack of confidence that they will find a suitable replacement property. Sellers ask themselves what will happen if they support ownership of two properties at one time. sell their home and cannot acquire a new home to move To access the equity in an existing home, owners and to. Sellers worry that if they sell their home without find- their real estate agents can co-ordinate simultaneous clos- ing a new home they may end up sleeping in a tent on a ings of the current property with the close of escrow on a Home Sweet Home sidewalk somewhere. new home. The funds immediately go from the property The seller could possibly rent back their old home af- being sold to the new acquisition. This approach requires ter the close of escrow or even rent a the property after the seller to have identified a new property to move to. the sale of your current home, but this still does not en- Often a formal Contingency For Sale of Buyer’s Property sure that ultimately the seller has found a new home form (CAR form COP) is used to specify terms of this meeting their requirements. approach. A preferred scenario for the seller would be the capac- Sellers can use a contingency of the sale of their prop- ity to support two mortgage payments for a period of erty to assure they have a home to move to. time. In this situation, the seller closes escrow on the new In this approach, the seller writes a contingency into home prior to listing their current residence. This pro- the purchase agreement stating the transaction of selling vides the seller with certitude that they have not given up their current home only goes to completion if they find a their home prior to acquiring a new residence. However, suitable replacement property. The term “contingency” it is not uncommon for sellers to be unable to financially in real estate jargon is equivalent to being a back out clause. Buyers have contingencies for inspection and fi- nancing and in this case the seller has a con- GARY FRUEHOLZ tingency. REALTOR This approach can deter buyers since it can keep the buyer hanging on edge and being uncertain that they have actually pur- FROM CASTLES chased a property. But this approach can TO CONDOS work in a seller’s marketplace such as we are having now. I recently had a local listing in the west- ern San Gabriel Valley where the seller used the approach. Within in one week, five of- fers were submitted and all agreed to allow If the parties cannot agree on using the seller contin- the sellers to find a suitable replacement gency of finding a suitable replacement property, another Call for Free Market Analysis property. Two offers even proposed a seller option is for the seller to negotiate a longer escrow pe- of Your Home rent back up to 12 months. So in this com- riod. petitive marketplace, an approach like this Still another approach gaining popularity for sellers can actually work. with large equity in their homes is the cross collateralized The California Association of Realtors loan. In this method, sellers identify and purchase their form “Seller’s Purchase of Replacement new home and use the existing equity in the present home Property (form SPRP) helps identify spe- as collateral to secure the purchase of the new home. Af- cifics of this arrangement such as time peri- ter acquiring the new property, the current property is ods, handling of deposits, close of escrow, listed and sold. Proceeds from this transaction are then and the point the seller is at in acquiring used to pay off or take out the cross collateralized loan. their new home. Clarification of these terms Generally, a six-month period is required before the new can help increase buyer understanding for loan can be paid off. Arcadia Castle Alhambra Castle the situation and lower their anxiety factor. All of this is complicated, but the main points to re- Arboretum Like Backyard 2 bedroom, 3 bathroom It is fair game for the buyer in this situa- Stylish, Contemporary JUST SOLD member are that 1.) sellers are uneasy about selling their tion to negotiate with the seller to compen- homes when they have not acquired new homes to live sate them for inspection, appraisal, and es- in, and 2.) in today’s sellers market, there are various ways [email protected] crow charges if the seller exercises their con- to accomplish the objective of lining up a new home be- tingency. fore selling your current residence. Commercial Real Estate Mark Paulson is a Realtor in Alhambra specializing in the sale COMING SOON and leasing of commercial real estate. He has been a real estate professional since 1976. Landlords can’t report undocumented renters

PARTIAL INVENTORY under bill passed by California lawmakers ALHAMBRA HILLS BY MARK PAULSON, ANTHONY VENTI REALTY USC CORRIDOR DUPLEX 2133 Westboro Ave. Alhambra, CA 91803 1530 W. 52nd St. • Los Angeles With tensions running high over both soaring housing costs and increased threats of 1,350 Sq. Ft. 3BD/2BA 1,616 Sq. Ft. • Beautiful Craftsman Duplex deportation, California lawmakers passed legislation to give more tenant protections to To be completely re-designed in a Adjacent to Leimert Park; Stunning Property with all of its period details immigrants living in the state illegally. modern and elegant style! Approximate Price: $545,000 Assembly Bill 291 (Chiu) would bar landlords from disclosing the immigration status Approximate Price: $710,000 of renters or threatening to report them to immigration authorities either in retaliation Jefferson Park USC Adjacent for asserting their rights or to evict them. Housing advocates say harassment, intimida- Coming Soon! • 1400 Sq. Ft. 3BD / 2BA tion, and evictions are up in immigrant communities across California. Beautiful Craftsman Character Home. Fully Remodeled. “During this time when so many of our immigrant communities are vulnerable, we’ve Approximate Price: $640,000 heard too many stories around the state of immigrant tenants who were targeted by certain unscrupulous landlords due to their status,” said Assemblymember David Chiu, WANTED D-San Francisco, who carried AB 291. UGLY HOUSES The measure would allow immigrants to sue over violations, with potential damages WE HAVE BUYERS FOR YOUR of six to 12 times their monthly rent, per tenant. Gov. Jerry Brown signed the bill into UNWANTED PROPERTY law in late September. SOURCE: SACBEE.COM 1/2018 REAL ESTATE & FINANCIAL NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA PAGE 27B West San Gabriel Valley Association of Realtors installs 2018 leadership The West San Gabriel Valley Associa- Poly Pomona in 1997 and a business ad- tion of Realtors® (WSGVAR) installed its ministration degree from DeVry University 2018 Leadership Team on Dec. 8. Leading in 2001. He graduated with a master’s in the team is the Association’s President business administration from Keller Gradu- Helen Marston, an eight-year real estate ate School of Management in 2003 and is veteran based in Southern California. Serv- currently the CEO of the International Real ing with Ms. Marston are President-elect Estate NETWORK brand. Giuseppe Veneziano, Vice President Nicho- New Vice President Baldry, a native of las Baldry, Secretary/Treasurer Ling Chow, Scotland who has been living in California and Immediate Past President Suzi Dunkel- for more than five years, has been a mem- Soto. The 2018 officers began their offi- ber of WSGVAR since September 2014. cial term Dec. 8 at the close of the Secretary/Treasurer Chow has been a The West San Gabriel Valley Association of Realtors’ current Board of Directors at the 95th Association’s Installation Dinner in member of WSGVAR since 1995 and Annual Installation Ceremony Dec. 8. From left are Giuseppe Veneziano, Nicholas Baldry, Alhambra. served on numerous committees and on the Ling Chow, Thomas O. Berge, Yin Bihr, Karla Joseph, incoming President Helen Marson, Ms. Marston has been a member of Board of Directors for a number of years. Lee Lieberg, Mindy Yeh, Karen Kuit, and past President, Suzi Dunkel-Soto. On the far WSGVAR since March 2009. She gradu- Immediate Past President Suzi Dunkel- right is the installing officer, California Association of Realtors(® President Steve White. ated from Peking University and received Soto, a member of WSGVAR since 2010 her MBA from California State University, who served on numerous committees, has Los Angeles. Since becoming a realtor, she been selected to the 2018 NAR Leadership has earned a variety of NAR designations Academy. She works for Keller Williams and certifications. Working at Keller Will- Realty in Arcadia. As an active community iams Realty Arcadia, she leads as Associ- member, she holds a position as planning SOLD!SOLD! SOLD!SOLD! ates Leadership Council while providing a commissioner with the City of Alhambra mentor role for new real estate licensees. for her third term. Outside of her real estate business, she is Along with the leadership team, an advocate for community service. She WSGVAR is welcoming its 2018 directors: serves as chair of the Temple City Planning Thomas O. Berge, Yin Bihr, Karen Kuit, Commission and general chair of the 74th Karla Joseph, Lee Lieberg, and Mindy Yeh. Temple City Camellia Festival. She is ac- About the WSGVAR tively involved with different organizations The WSGVAR has served realtors in the community and the local schools. throughout Southern California and in par- Ms. Marston was honored as U.S. Rep. ticular: Alhambra, Monterey Park, SOLD!SOLD! SOLD!SOLD! Judy Chu’s “Woman of the Year” for Rosemead, San Gabriel, and Temple City. Temple City in 2016 and was selected as The mission of the West San Gabriel Val- one of the “Make a Difference” honorees ley Association of realtors is to advocate and 282-6121 674-1351 awarded by State Assemblymemeber Ed enhance the interests of realtors; promote DRE# 00465088 Chau in 2016. adherence to the Realtor Code of Ethics and Serving as president-elect, Mr. professional competency of members; and Veneziano has been a member of WSGVAR safeguard and preserve private property since September 2008. He received his B.S. rights, always mindful of cultural back- in mass media communications from Cal grounds within communities. PAGE 28B COMMUNITY/ AROUND ALHAMBRA 1/2018