San Gabriel High School Wins First Place in FBLA Chapter Sweepstakes
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/2015 04 SR-710 North Study Draft EIS/EIR released with announcement of public hearings this month he City of Alhambra, long conditions as they are today. a supporter of improved • “Traffic Management System” transportation and better air project (TMS) would upgrade and Tquality for the region, announced that synchronize signals and improvements after more than 30 years in the mak- to local streets and intersections. Alhambra’s downtown economic revitalization continues at a rapid pace, with visible progress being made at each of the three construction sites — Alhambra ing, Caltrans and Metro have released • “Bus Rapid Transit” project Place, Alhambra Pacific Plaza, and Casita de Zen. the Draft Environmental Report and (BRT) would feature high-frequency Environmental Study (EIR/EIS) for service, minimal stops, and potentially the State Route SR-710 North. While the Report dedicated bus lanes. consists of thousands of pages and appendices, • “Light Rail Transit” project (LRT) would move Five new businesses the City’s initial analysis of the preliminary infor- passengers on fixed rail between East Los Angeles/ mation clearly supports the primary alternative to Pasadena. build a tunnel. The tunnel will close the regionally • “Freeway Tunnel” would extend the SR-710 coming to frustrating GAP in the 710 freeway between the by means of a single-bore tunnel or dual-bore tunnel I-10 and the I-210 freeways. design. The SR-710 tunnel GAP closure is by far the best In the first review, the Freeway tunnel Alternative Downtown Alhambra of the five alternatives exhaustively studied in the comes closest to reaching the dominant regional EIR/EIS. The five alternatives studied are: goal of improving regional transportation efficiency, lhambra’s downtown restaurants: The Habit Burger • “No Build” alternative would leave traffic while none of the other alternatives even come close. economic revital- Grill and Blaze Pizza. >> see SR-710 REPORT Page 11A ization continues The Habit is destined to atA a rapid pace, with visible become a family-favorite ritual progress being made at each with its menu of fresh char- of the three construction sites grilled Habit Charburgers, — Alhambra Place, Alham- grilled fresh albacore, marinated bra Pacific Plaza, and Casita tri-tip, and chicken sandwiches. de Zen. The restaurant also offers salads, The city is waiting and shakes, crispy fries, and onion watching as the new commer- rings. cial buildings take shape at Al- Blaze Pizza provides a twist hambra Place, which should be to the traditional pizza joint — open by the holidays. Among both in terms of taste and at- the establishments opening at mosphere. Pizza dough at Blaze Alhambra Place, the Chamber is made by hand and is allowed has learned, will be two casual to rise for 24 hours before being >> see NEW BUSINESSES Page 19A San Gabriel High School students who placed in the top 10 in their FBLA events at the Mission Valley Section Conference on Feb. 28 in Valencia. CITY NEWS PAGE 2A CHAMBER NEWS PAGE 15A COMMUNITY NEWS PAGE 20A San Gabriel High School wins first ACADEMIC NEWS PAGE 27A place in FBLA Chapter Sweepstakes; Monterey Highlands wins first in FBLA Middle-Level Chapter Sweepstakes hile many were Business Leaders of America for all school year, none of the asleep at 5:30 a.m. (FBLA) competition in Valen- students could have predicted on Feb. 28, San cia. As they dressed in their fin- the many accolades they would GabrielW students were already est business attire and prepared win. San Gabriel High School up to attend the annual Future to fulfill a day they have trained with 102 students competing >> see AUSD SCHOOLS WIN FBLA Page 31A 2A ChickensWelcome.comCITY NEWS AROUND ALHAMBRA 04/2015 How to Contact Alhambra Dental Your Representatives CITY ELECTED OFFICIALS (888)Mayor 398-1377 explains city government 626-570-5010 Mayor Gary Yamauchi Vice Mayor100 Luis Ayala South Firstto Street Granada • Alhambra, students CA 91801 Councilmember Barbara Messina By Mayor Gary Yamauchi Councilmember Dr. Steven Placido I was honored to be asked to speak Chamber of Commerce Mixer CouncilmemberExperience Stephen Sham theto the children Difference at Granada Elementary in One withVisit Republic Services, and we School recently, and as always when ad- held a city-wide square dance in President of the United States dressing a group of kids, it was so much the parking lot at my warehouse, Barack Obama (D) LOOSEfun. “Do you like being TEETHthe Mayor?” which was a real fun event. Last, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington D.C. 20500 I was asked, and my response was, “I I sponsored a cupcake cooking am really enjoying my job as Mayor.” contest with contestants coming U.S. Senator BeforeNext question: “Do you like beingIn One Visit from our local high schools. For- Dianne Feinstein (D) the Mayor?” “It has been a lot of fun.” mer French Chef of the Year, Akira 11111 Santa Monica Blvd. #915, Los Angeles, CA 90025 Another question: “Do you like being Hirose from Maison Akira, was 310-914-7300 the Mayor?” “I really like it because it is our celebrity chef and performed Washington D.C. 202-224-3841 the highest level of community service the final judging. Many students U.S. Senator in our City of Alhambra,” I replied. received some very nice prizes “How much money do you make?” donated by businesses in the com- Barbara Boxer (D) 312 N. Spring St., #1748, Los Angeles, CA 90012 is a question we are often asked, so I munity, and my select judges had 213-894-5000 asked the students to tell me what they to taste no less than 108 cupcakes Washington D.C. 202-224-3553 thought was my monthly salary. By their on the night of the judging. Some estimates, I am making around $50,000 are still not talking to me. U.S. Rep. 27th District per month as the highest guess and about Though some of our recent Judy Chu (D) $5,000 per month as the lowest. So, as improvements are taking place, 527 S. Lake Ave, Suite 106, Pasadena, CA 91101 I met with other friends and told them When you become Mayor, there is most of them are City inspired 626-304-0110 aboutT OOTHthe estimates, I was surprisedSAVED to not a book, guide, outline, or any other and I cannot take any credit: Washington D.C. 202-225-5464 instruction as to what your duties are as [email protected] This example shows howdiscover Dr. how John many Chao people saved know avery hopelessly loose tooth in ONE extended hours of our 4th of July EASY COMFORTABLElittle about VISIT how the and City atCouncil a fraction works, Mayor. of the This cost is all of up implants!to the individual day in the park and fireworks www.chu.house.gov with, of course, the support of our City what we(individual do, and what compensation results vary). we show; the EGGSTAVAGANZA Governor receive. By the way, our Council salary is Manager Mary Swink, and the remain- to be held on April 4 (an Easter Jerry Brown (D) around $875 per month. der of the Council. Our main function celebration); the 5K pumpkin run C/O State Capitol, Suite 1173, Sacramento, CA 95814 There are five City Council mem- is to be in charge of the City Council with a City-wide health fair; Music 510-628-0202 NEGLECTEDbers, each representing their respective TEETH meetings that are held on the second in the Park every Friday night in “districts.” I represent District #3, which and fourth Monday of each month. August; an expanded Veterans State Senator 22nd District Beforeis near Alhambra Park bordered by FreIn- The One Mayor is Visitalso the first to receive Day celebration combined with a Dr. Ed Hernandez (D) mont on the West, South Pasadena to any important news, good or bad, so community picnic; being a Host West Covina 626-430-2499 the North, and Valley Boulevard on the that he/she will have the information City for the Special Olympics; and East Los Angeles 323-981-3320 first because the media usually starts by Sacramento 916-651-4022 south side. When election time comes, other events involving the Cham- candidates running for council seats calling the Mayor and asking, “What ber of Commerce, Police and Fire happened?” State Assembly 49th District must reside in the district for which they departments, and the Alhambra Ed Chau (D) are running. When my final term ends I can remember the first time I Civic Library. Then there are the 1255 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 306, Monterey Park, CA 91754 in 2016, I will be replaced by a new City became Mayor back in about 2006. Eco Fair, the Alhambra High 323-264-4949 Fax 323-264-4916 Council person, but he/she must reside Not knowing what I wanted to do, my School alumnae parade, creation Sacramento 916-319-2049 within District #3. After submitting a term was rather bleak, as I only created of our Community Coordinating [email protected] request to become a candidate, the elec- a “Sister City” in Japan, Kirishima Council, and other miscellaneous asmdc.org/members/a49 tion becomes city-wide, and registered (formerly Kagoshima), and I started events. voters can then vote for whomever they Alhambra Dodger Night, raising I am always honored to rep- County Supervisor 5th District choose to represent the entire City. enough money to send all the Little resent the City of Alhambra and Michael D. Antonovich Leaguers to a Dodger game at no cost 215 N. Marengo Ave., #120, Pasadena, CA 91101 EETHOnce the Council is established,ESTORED we especially so during my term as Tare put through someR pretty rigorous to them.