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Being raised in Alhambra, I have plan istositwithbusinessowners toseehow theAlhambraCham- March (ourbusinessesandfamilieshave allbeenimpacted),my community. with diversity, culture, history, andoutdoorspacesthatfoster of Alhambraissuchanamazingplacetolive becauseitis lled B 2020-2021 term. for thiscity honors mylove Home’ theme ‘No Placelike Alhambra, CA91801 104 S.FirstStreet OF COMMERCE CHAMBER ALHAMBRA >> Y UO&RA SAE PAGE 22 AUTO &REALESTATE PAGE 21 DINING &ENTERTAINMENT HEALTH PAGE 11 SENIOR SCHOOL MEMBERSHIP GUIDE COMMUNITY BUSINESS CITY Alhambra is the only place Alhambra istheonlyplace Since thepandemicand“safer athome” orders tookplacein S Board president forthe the AlhambraChamber am soexcitedas toserve UZI see 07/2020 D 2020-2021 CHAMBERBOARD PRESIDENT UNKEL- S OTO, 2020-2021 C Chamber Board president. Suzi Dunkel-Soto, 2020-2021 HAMBER PAGE 18 PAGE 17 PAGE 15 PAGE 7 PAGE 5 PAGE 2 B OARD P RESIDENT Page 10 T returning toanormallifeare beingtaken. their toll.Now the stepsto rst important food, water, andtoiletpaperhave taken social activitiesaddedtothescramblefor refraining from accustomedbusinessand Planet Fitness on Valley Boulevard, Regional are now returning todineintherestaurant. At and nity whohave usedthetake-outservice ofmembersthe commu- have thesupport Burger onMain Street saidsheishappyto as theyopenup. Vanessa Montes atBun-N any further. be withoutspreading theCOVID-19 disease economy cancompletelyopenupasitusedto trialtodetermineifthe this isanimportant have reopened withdistancingpolicies.Allof theaters, casinos,racetracks,andretail stores tattoo andmassageparlors,gyms,movie onalimitedbasis.Naildine-in service salons, and breweries have beenallowed too er Businesses suchasrestaurants, bars,wineries, activities withappropriate modi cations. Health recommendations for opening social of PublicLos AngelesCountyDepartment really begantopickupinphase3ofthe carefully. of classrooms allmustbethoughtthrough temperature-taking, andconstant sanitation to universal mask wearing, transportation, lunch, after-schoolactivities, recess, andbus waystoorganize guidelines, andnew the needformore sta instruction ng, new from smallclasssizes forsocialdistancing, protections atschoolsisdaunting.Everything are possibility.” preparing forevery social distancing,” added Ms. Jaramillo. “We are being given forpandemic protection and thereof, totheencyclopedic guidelineswe funding, tothetimingoffundsorlack It willbedi erent AUSD re-opens Aug. 12: Can wereturn tonormal? mount priority. learning, isoneoption.Safety isthepara- program, combining in-classanddistance Denise Jaramillo. Some version ofahybrid “ exible,” according toSuperintendent for theAUSD 2020-2021schoolyear is safe duringapandemic,thewatchword ofPublicpartment Heath tokeepstudents protocol from LosAngelesCountyDe- extensive, expensive, andever-changing W Business leadersare cautiouslyoptimistic By mid-June, economicandsocialactivity Ms. Jaramillo saidAUSD schools could  e expenseandlogisticsofpandemic “So muchisin ux —from possible sheltering in place, seclusion, and have beenhard  oneveryone. e he events months ofthelastfew K-12 publicschoolsandan facing all California shortfall ith amassive statebudget businesses. businesses. one another’s companyintheparks, restaurants, andother willgetthrough thesechallengingtimesandenjoy eryone aboutthis. smart With cautionandcommonsense,ev- masks, washhands,andengageinsocialdistancing.Be their own personalwellbeing andthatofloved ones. Wear testing/ tond outwhere testingis takingplace. Department’s website at https://covid19.lacounty.gov/ down. To takethetestforCOVID, checkouttheHealth toknowwant everyone thatPlanet Fitness hasyour back!" sta issteppingitupwithrelentless cleaninge orts. We doors andwelcome membersbackintoourfacility. Our Manager Enrique Sanchez said,‘We're excited toopenour this crisis.” among ourparentssupport andsta andstudentsduring seen suchimpressive collaborationandinventiveness and working together forthebene t ofstudents. “We have the budget.” are beingaskedtoprovide 150%ofthework with80% of sible scenarios,” saidMs.Jaramillo. “One thingissure: We thought, and never have we hadtoplanforsomanypos- “No hasbeengiven suchexhaustive schoolyear inhistory known togive adenitive planfortheAug. 12 re-opening. to distancelearningshouldtheneedarise. allcurriculum gency planinplacetoimmediatelyconvert open inphasesand,nomatterwhat,there willbeanemer- W. Mission Road, Alhambra 91803.  eAlhambra Uni ed SchoolDistrictMarengo building,1515  e “new normal’ requires to be vigilant about everyone  isdoesnotmeanthecommunity canletitsguard Ms. Jaramillo thanks theAUSD communityfor At press time,notenoughcon rmed detailswere 2 CITY NEWS AROUND ALHAMBRA 07/2020 Mayor’s Corner By Mayor Ross J. Maza Don’t be fooled by scams Vice Mayor David Mejia and I have  ere are several scams the past. Another scammer taken the opportunity to visit several out there; here are a few to will appear claiming to be a Alhambra restaurants that have reopened be aware of: mechanic and o er to  x the for dine in. • Donations. In-person problem for a payment or ask We have been so impressed with their solicitors, via e-mails, you for the keys to the car. commitment and dedication to continue GoFundMe pages, text mes-  ey will either scam you for to work their businesses and serve the sages, etc., are asking for do- money or steal your car. If Alhambra community. nations, so do your research you think you are having car Please visit these and more outstanding before providing personal information trouble, call a tow company, or take it to businesses. 38 Degrees Ale House and Grill, 100 W. or giving them money. Please remember, an automotive garage you trust. Main St. Mayor Ross Maza, left, and 38 police departments in general do not go • Payment app. If someone asks to use Degrees manager Brian Seguita. door-to-door soliciting. your smartphone, be cautious! Once you • IRS.  e Internal Revenue Service hand them the phone, the thief scrolls (IRS) won’t ever call you or ask you for through your phone looking for payment money over the phone. apps. It may appear they are texting, but • Unpaid utility bills. Calls from they could be using the payment app to “utility companies” asking for payment transfer funds and immediately delete on unpaid utility bills will often include the app to avoid noti cations of transfer. threats to shut o your water and elec- • Phone scam. When you answer the tricity and request payments in the form phone, and the person (recording) on of Visa gift cards or instruct the victim to the other line asks, “Can you hear me?” go somewhere to wire money. You should and you respond, “Yes,” your voice is take down their information and call the recorded to be used as a voice signature entity they are claiming to represent. Call for scammers to authorize fraudulent the number on your statement, not the charges over the phone. Bon Appetea Café, 7 S. Second St. From Baja Cali Fish Tacos, 31 E. Main St. one they provide you. • Virtual kidnapping.  e scammer left: Vice Mayor David Mejia, Bon Appetea From left: Jaime Alvarez, Vice Mayor • Fake websites. Fake websites are will call the unsuspecting victim and tell Assistant Manager Michael Lin, and Mayor David Mejia, Mayor Ross Maza, and making themselves look like legitimate them a loved one has been kidnapped. Ross Maza. Lorena Varela. credit bureau companies o ering reim-  e scammer will then demand a large bursement for being a victim of a data amount of money on prepaid credit cards breach. Instead of clicking onto a link or wire money. Contact the person the that pops up, go directly to the actual scammer claims to have kidnapped to bureau websites, or call the credit bureau check on their welfare. directly. • Staged tra c accident. Look out • Impersonation of a government for suspicious cars following too close or agency. A government agency will never driving slowly in front of you and hitting ask for any type of payment over the their breaks to cause a collision making phone, bank account information, or you at fault. If you are involved in an ac- credit card information. Do not get cident, write down their name, address, pressured by a threatening caller. Hang phone number, vehicle information, up and verify the story. insurance information, and any witness • Car breaks down. When you return information. Take photos of the damage Charlie’s Trio Café, 47 W. Main St. Mayor Ross Maza, to your car you parked at a public loca- (yours and theirs), check for surveillance Vice Mayor David Mejia, and kitchen sta . tion, be aware of scammers who have cameras that may have captured the inci- poured brake uid dent, and notify your insurance. If they or water around do not have a driver license or insurance, your car or placed call the police. wire underneath Bottom line: Do not give your per- or around your sonal information to anyone you don’t car.  e scammer know or over the phone if you have not will then point out initiated the call. If it sounds too good to the leakage from be true, it probably is. underneath your Share with your friends, family, and car and recommend neighbors to make them aware of these a nearby mechanic scams and help them from being victims they have “used” in of these thieves and scammers.

The City of Alhambra’s July Fourth Extravaganza has been canceled in the interest of public safety. The city looks forward to bringing the fi reworks show back to the community next year. 07/2020 AROUND ALHAMBRA 3 4 CITY NEWS AROUND ALHAMBRA 07/2020

A banner in honor of veterans hangs over Main Street. Published by the Alhambra Chamber of Commerce. A monthly publication with a circulation of 40,000, Around Alhambra is mailed to every business and residence in the City of Alhambra and to all interested local, state, and county officials. We welcome comments, press releases, and community Memorial Day observed with a di erence interest stories and will make every effort to include all appropriate information. Articles submitted and printed in  e City of Alhambra’s Memo- video montage of past Memorial veterans corner in the northwest Around Alhambra do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the rial Day observance at Alhambra Day gatherings was posted on end of Alhambra Park.  e Police Alhambra Chamber of Commerce or its Board of Directors. Please e-mail submissions to [email protected]. Park was canceled this year because the city’s website at https://www. and Fire departments, Boy Scouts For advertising rates and other information, contact of concern over the spread of facebook.com/cityofalhambra/ and Girl Scouts, the Alhambra Alhambra Chamber of Commerce COVID-19. In the meantime, the videos/265690567821490. High School band, and the area’s 104 S. First St., Alhambra, CA 91801 Tel: 626 282-8481 Fax: 626 282-5596 Parks and Recreation Department For many years the City of elected representatives participated www.alhambrachamber.org presented a Memorial Day obser- Alhambra, through the Parks and in putting on this traditional Publisher and Editor: Sharon Gibbs vance in compliance with social Recreation Department in partner- honoring of the nation’s fallen News Director: Dulcy Jenkins distancing recommendations. A ship with the local American Legion heroes, especially those who lived in banner in honor of veterans was Post 139, have hosted the popular Alhambra before giving the last full Executive Committee hung over Main Street, and a Memorial Day observance at the measure of devotion. President: Helen Romero Shaw, The Gas Company Vice President: Suzi Dunkel-Soto, Keller Williams Realty Immediate Past President: It’s lunch time at Parks and Recreation Joanna Vargas, The Fit Factor At-Large members: Everyone knows about the school lunch Christopher T. Balmaseda, Taiwanese American Professionals program.  e Alhambra Uni ed School Dis- Nickie Chan, LifeWave Alhambra trict serves needed lunches to children during Evike Chang, Evike.com, Inc. the school year. But what about the summer Robert Fukui, High Point Marketing time?  at is when the Parks and Recreation Valarie Gomez, YMCA of West San Gabriel Valley Lee Lieberg, LandZ Real Estate Department steps in to  ll the gap. Megan Moloughney, The Ratkovich Company/The Alhambra For over 20 years this generous summer Mark Paulson, Anthony Venti Realtors program has served kids from age 1 to 18. Liza Rodriguez, Vidorra Working with the California Department of Education, lunches are distributed from June Board of Directors 1 to Aug. 7. All meals are available without Francella Aguilar, Republic Services Harish Amar, California Institute of Advanced Management regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, Laura Tellez-Gagliano, Educational Consultant or disability.  ese meals are available  ve Iris Lai, Alhambra Hospital Medical Center days a week, Monday through Friday, at Al- Joe Pavon, Al’s Towing mansor, Granada, Story, and Alhambra parks. Dr. David Snyder, Snyder Optometry, Inc.  e distribution is conducted on a  rst come, Linda Wong, Spark After School Academy

 rst served basis. Ambassadors  is is no small program either. In 2018, Parks & Recreation sta gets lunches ready for pick up. Jewelyn Co, president 46,441 lunches and snacks were provided to Nickie Chan Alhambra children. In 2019, the number of Kay Lee Fukui lunches and snacks grew to 50,606.  is year, with the fortune and good planning that this important program is Eddie Garcia Joanne Giang COVID- 19 situation and the unemployment that has fully up and running when it is needed most. For more in- Cindy Ho accompanied it, the need for food is even greater. formation about location and times for distribution, please Frances Lo Alhambra is fortunate to have caring individuals and contact the Recreation Division O ce at 626-570-5081 Mary Ann Torres-Co groups who have put the needs of children  rst. It is good from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday – Friday. Sam Yue

Staff C.E.O.: Sharon Gibbs Planet Fitness returns and none too soon Office Manager: Irma Hernandez News Director: Dulcy Jenkins Planet Fitness is back in Alhambra! Writers: Glenn Barnett, Gary Frueholz, Jewelyn Co California is cautiously moving to Office Assistant: Rosemarie Valerio return to normal.  e reopening of AROUND ALHAMBRA is not responsible nor liable for any claims or offerings, neighborhood gyms is a big step.  eir nor responsible for product availability that may be advertised. Opinions expressed in columns, letters and guest editorials are those of the authors. hours have changed, so please contact All rights reserved. Reproductions in whole or in part without permission Planet Fitness or check the website for is prohibited. the new hours of operation. As a recognized leader in the  tness • PE@PF will be tem- distancing guidelines. PF industry, Planet Fitness has always porarily modi ed to focus is also providing personal had extremely high cleanliness and on individual, rather than protective equipment sanitization standards in their gyms. group, “Design Your Own (PPE) to sta members,  ey have always taken great care to Program” (DYOP) sessions. including masks, which provide a clean, safe place to work out. Use your Planet Fitness app will be required for them Now, more than ever, the health and for this. to wear, and gloves for the safety of their members and sta has  ere are steps that new extensive cleaning. become Job # 1. you can take to increase PF Alhambra will Although no one can eliminate all your safety at PF. As men- continue to follow the risks associated with COVID-19, PF Sanitization stations that include hand sanitizers are available for your use tioned above, the Planet recommendations of has taken important steps to strength- throughout the gym. Look for the yellow  ags. Fitness mobile app allows local and state authorities en their cleanliness policies and pro- for a touchless check-in in order to take every cedures as they reopen their facilities. process.  ey are asking precaution to ensure the Below are some of the changes to look EPA list of approved agents against desk.  e app also o ers steps for over all of their members to safety of members and for when you return: COVID-19.  is includes a walk 500 workouts at your  ngertips. be Cleansiderate™ of the greater community. • Members now receive tem- around every 20-minutes by our team • Some cardio equipment will their fellow members Check your club page on perature checks when they arrive to to clean and sanitize high-touch areas. be temporarily marked “out of use” while working out. Please PlanetFitness.com/gyms workout. • In addition, sanitization sta- to enable Social Fitnessing™ and disinfect all equipment or the club’s Facebook • All team members complete ex- tions that include hand sanitizers are create additional distance between before and after use. page for updates on local tensive training to enhance cleanliness available for your use throughout the members. Practice Social Fitnessing™ requirements. As always, and sanitization. gym. Look for the yellow ags. •  ere is new signage through- by putting an imaginary please stay home if you’re • Conscientious and thorough • Touchless check-in is available out the club that highlights the treadmill or two between not feeling well. Planet cleaning is being continuously via the free Planet Fitness app. Down- sanitization and Social Fitnessing™ yourself and other mem- Fitness will be here for you conducted using disinfectants on the load the app and scan in at the front guidelines for everyone’s safety. bers to adhere to physical when you feel better. 07/2020 BUSINESS NEWS AROUND ALHAMBRA 5 Tax Tips Stimulus payments Q & A Below are a few questions and answers about the stimulus program. Q. Why have I not received my payment? A.  ere can be many reasons, but a few are: • You became ineligible based on your 2018 or 2019 income. A single person will cap out a $99K. And a married family of four, with two dependents under 17, would cap at $218K. • You did not  le a tax return for the year 2018 or 2019. • You owe past-due child support. • Or, it could have been lost in the Michael Aston is an Enrolled Agent mail. engaged in his family business at Alhambra Q. Do I have to pay taxes on my stim- Tax Center, 1009 E. Main St., Alhambra. ulus payment? Alhambra Tax Center has served Alhambra A. No, you do not pay taxes on the residents since 1970. He can be reached stimulus payment. at 626-282-1084. Tax questions, or Q. I would have been eligible based on any other questions, can be e-mailed to my 2018 income, but not on my 2019 [email protected]. To view income. Is there a way of taking back the previous topics, read his blogs at www. 2019 tax return? alhambrataxcenter.com. A. No, you cannot take back your 2019  ling to get the stimulus payment. Q. Why did I not get the $500 for my not be able to receive the stimulus because dependent, who was 17 in the year 2019? they’re claimed as a dependent on their A.  e $500 dependent stimulus is for parents’ tax return or are eligible to be dependents under the age of 17 (as of Dec. claimed as a dependent on their parents’ 31, 2019). tax return. Q. A popular member of Congress re- If you have stimulus questions, please Tools to Help your Business cently told college students to  le on their do not hesitate to e-mail me at michael@ John Doyle, a volunteer senior mentor at SCORE, presents “New Normal Post own tax return to get the $1,200 stimulus. alhambrataxcenter.com. You can also  nd As a college student, how do I do this? information at www.irs.gov, or speak to COVID-19 Planning” at the Chamber’s Tools To Help Your Business June 10, A. Unfortunately, this member of Con- your tax preparer. via Zoom. Mr. Doyle discussed business planning for the “new normal,” including gress did not understand the rules. Most e 2019 tax deadline is July 15,  nances, operations, strategy, and marketing. He provides free business mentoring at college students under the age of 24 will 2020. the Chamber, when face to face is allowed again. 6 BUSINESS NEWS AROUND ALHAMBRA 07/2020 Diners return to restaurants

Angelo’s Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria, 1540 W. Valley Yang’s Kitchen, 112 W. Main St. From left: Mayor Ross Chonitos Mexican Restaurant, 2505 W. Valley Blvd. From Blvd. Angelo’s owners and sta with Vice Mayor David Maza, Vice Mayor David Mejia, and owners Chris and left: Anthony Gutierrez, Vice Mayor David Mejia, Mayor Mejia and Mayor Ross Maza. Maggie Yang. Ross Maza, and Junior Gutierrez.

Popping Yolk Café, 119 W. Main St.

Talbot Insurance Agency Inc. State Farm Insurance Regina Talbot, Agent, 626-357-3401 Insurance License #: 0G05807 How to pack a storage unit and protect what’s stored in it Tips for selecting a rental storage unit, packing personal Vino at Trio’s, 10 N. First St. possessions, and how to protect everything. Need additional storage for your be- lease length, and expectations before signing. The Alhambra Chamber of Commerce longings? Moving to a new apartment or While shopping around for a storage thanks these members for renewing their memberships home and need some temporary storage? unit or facility, request to tour empty units Consider renting a storage unit to keep and ask if they have been inspected for leaks, and for their continued support: your possessions safe and secure. But before pests, and other common nuisances. If the 1234 Ortho-K Vision Care Crossings TV Piñata Jakstand you start packing, you should know what property is in disorder or makes you feel 1234 S. Gar eld Ave., #105 2030 W. El Camino Ave. 2819 W. Ramona Road #B to look for in a rental storage unit or facility uncomfortable in any way, keep looking. Alhambra, CA 91801 Suite 263 Alhambra, CA 91803 Packing tips for a storage unit 626-282-5388 Sacramento, CA 95833 323-225-4453 and a few tips to keep your items safe and Member since 2016 888-901-5288 X301 Member since 2016 secure. Careful, well planned packing is import- Member since 2019 Tips on how to select a rental storage ant to help keep your belongings in good Academy of Special Dreams Planned Parenthood Alhambra unit shape — and easily retrievable. Use this list 115 W. California Blvd., Suite 326 Diner on Main 330 S. Gar eld Ave., Suite 300 Pasadena, CA 91105 201 W. Main St. Alhambra, CA 91801 Research is one of the best ways to select as a guide: 323-253-7380 Alhambra, CA 91801 626-798-0706 a rental storage unit or facility. Take the • Wrap fragile items in bubble wrap. Member since 2012 626-281-3488 Member since 2008 time to explore di erent units and facilities. • Wipe down furniture with appropri- Member since 2003 What you should ask: ADA Advanced Dentistry Rebound USA/Play Smarter ate protectants, conditioners or polishes, • Does it have 24/7 security cameras and cover with a sheet. Alhambraof Alhambra Chamber ofFarmers Commerce Insurance – Cindy Ho 5949 N. Walnut Grove Ave. 70104 S. S.Palm 1st Ave. St, Alhambra, CA1122 91801 W. Valley Blvd. San Gabriel, CA 91775 or guards? Security is one of the most im- • If possible, dismantle furniture to Alhambra, CA 91801 Alhambra,CA 91803 626-482-8267 portant factors for selecting a rental storage save space. 626-289-6131 626-320-2272 Member since 2019 Member since 2012 Member since 2016 unit. • Hang clothes in a wardrobe box. Sage Granada Park United • Is it a gated facility with fencing? Storage bins can trap moisture and breed Alhambra Alumni LA County Development Methodist Church  at might help provide an added level of mildew. Athletic Foundation Authority 1850 W. Hellman Ave. protection. • Fill boxes to capacity for sturdiness. P.O. Box 91802 700 W. Main St. Alhambra, CA 91803 Alhambra, CA 91802 Alhambra, CA 91801 626-284-3229 • Is there keypad access or locks with • Place items on pallets to protect from 626-674-3160 626-586-1762 Member since 2015 short arms? Short arms on a lock might be ooding. Member since 2017 Member since 2019 more resistant to bolt cutters. • Pack heaviest boxes at the bottom Soroptimist Intn’l/ALH/SG/SM • Does it have back-up alarms? And and lighter ones on top. Alhambra Golf Course Lifewave Alhambra P.O. Box 343 630 S. Almansor St. 7 N. Fourth St. Alhambra, CA 91802 does it notify the owners or a security mon- • Label boxes and leave a center aisle Alhambra, CA 91801 Alhambra, CA 91801 626-286-3066 itoring agency? for easier access. 626-570-5059 626-616-0669 Member since 1993 • Does it have exterior lighting? A well- Your full storage unit may contain Member since 1987 Member since 2015 Sunny View Care Center lit facility might be more desirable. thousands of dollars' worth of property, so Arroyo Vista Family Health Center Mancora Peruvian Cuisine 1428 S. Marengo Ave. • What kind of rental space does it proper insurance coverage is crucial. Most 6000 N. Figueroa St. 240 W. Main St., Unit A Alhambra, CA 91803 have? You don’t want to have to pay for a homeowners and renters policies provide Los Angeles, CA 90042 Alhambra, CA 91801 626-576-1032 unit that is bigger than what you need. coverage for items stored away from your 323-987-2000 x2007 626-940-5402 Member since 2012 Member since 2016 Member since 2017 • Is it clean? A poorly maintained home, but most won't cover ood damage. Volkswagen Alhambra facility might be an indication of a lack of Use the packing process to start a home Classical European Metro Home Healthcare 1811 W. Main St. security. inventory.  e list might help in  ling an Music Academy Equip/Supply Alhambra, CA 91801 Los Angeles 1430 W. Valley Blvd. 626-407-0500 • Does it provide insurance for your insurance claim if something does happen, P.O. Box 3994 Alhambra, CA 91803 Member since 2010 items? Some storage facilities o er insur- make sure you have enough coverage in Los Angeles, CA 90078 626-282-2200 ance. If not, check your current homeown- your homeowners policy, or how much 323-678-3239 Member since 2002 ers or renters insurance policy to see how renters coverage you might need. Also, con- Member since 2014 Messina, Barbara they handle items you store. sider purchasing a personal articles policy Member since 1999 • Ask about the storage contract. Just for valuables and larger ticket items. like an apartment lease, read the contract and For more information, contact State To renew your membership with a credit card, please phone the Chamber at 626-282-8481. understand the facility’s pricing, minimum Farm Agent Regina Talbot at 626-357-3401. 07/2020 COMMUNITY NEWS AROUND ALHAMBRA 7 Asian Youth Center Alhambra restaurants open for dine-in serves community LOCAL RESTAURANTS ADDRESS PHONE In 1989, the growing Asian population 28 West 28 West Main St. #28 626-281-1777 in the western San Gabriel Valley had 38° Ale House and Grill 100 W. Main St. 626-282-2038 di culty availing itself of support services Alondra Hot Wings 515 W. Main St. 626-576-7119 and health providers.  at was the year the Applebee's Grill & Bar 21 E Main St. 626-576-4621 Asian Youth Center (AYC) was founded to Baccali Café & Rotisserie address these issues and assist the newcom- 245 W. Valley Blvd. 626-293-3300 ers to adjust to their new home. Baja Cali Fish & Tacos 31 E. Main St. 626-940-5549 AYC began to translate public docu- Baja Cali Fish & Tacos 2001 W Valley Blvd. 626-872-0479 ments such as utility bills and public service Big Catch Seafood 2 S. Garfi eld Ave. 626-282-8590 announcements into several Asian languag- Blaze Pizza 100 E. Main St. 626-921-4188 es.  ey also served as advocates in disputed Bun 'N Burger 1000 E. Main St. 626-281-6777 cases with local agencies and participated Charlie's Trio 47 W. Main St. 626-284-4943 in anti-gang education and employment services. Chonitos Mexican Restaurant 2505 W. Valley Blvd. 626-284-8601 As their services and budget expanded, Denny's 369 W. Main St. 626-281-6701 they began to branch out to serve the An- Dickey's BBQ 8 W. Main St. 626-381-9797 telope Valley, East Los Angeles, and South Diner on Main 201 W. Main St. 626-281-3488 Los Angeles, adding Spanish translation Earth Kitchen 235 W. Main St. 626-766-1517 and tutoring to their list of services. About 20 years ago, the Asian Youth Center El Ranchero Restaurant 511 S. Garfi eld Ave., 626-300-9320 About 20 years ago, AYC developed a began food distribution in the San Gabriel Gen Korean BBQ 68 W. Main St. new service. For a limited number of people Valley for a limited number of people in need. 626-407-2858 in need they began food distribution in the Mahan Indian Restaurant 110 W. Main St. 626-458-6299 San Gabriel Valley.  ey have partnered Marie Callender's 220 S. Atlantic Blvd. Monterey Park 626-281-9548 with the LA Regional Food Bank and local needed help. One organization that stepped Panera Bread 2300 W. Commonwealth Ave. 626-313-5050 Asian food importers to donate packaged up was the Alhambra Teachers Association. Pepper Cali Lunch 6 W. Main St. 626-588-1788 goods that passed their “sell by” date. Each  ey have assisted with volunteers to deliv- Pho N Mor 2320 W. Commonwealth Ave. 626-458-3405 bag of food they distribute consists of 30 er food to shut-ins and those vulnerable to Popping Yolk 119 W. Main St. 626-940-5822 individual meals. In January, they served 65 the pandemic. families, and then COVID-19 struck.  e AYC continues its emergency food Saigon Eden 29 S. Garfi eld Ave. 626-289-0239 By March, the emergency food distribu- distribution. Be a part of the solution with Shakey's Pizza Parlor 2234 W. Valley Blvd. 626-289-7851 tion rose to 278 bags of food to the newly monetary donations: Sidebar Grill 433 W Main St. 626-872-0845 sick or unemployed. In April, there were Send a check to Asian Youth Center, 100 Skateshop Pizza 116 W. Main St. 626-289-9988 858 families receiving food distribution. W. Clary Ave., San Gabriel 91776. Subway 1129 S. Fremont Ave. 626-607-0138 At 30 meals per bag, that month totaled Make donations on their website at Super Albert Mexican Food 2600 W. Main St. 626-457-5743 25,270 meals in all. In May, as grocery www.asianyouthcenter.org via credit card Thai Paradise 909 W. Las Tunas Dr. San Gabriel stores became more available, the number and PayPal. 626-570-8887 of recipients dropped to 612 families. Donate through Facebook at www. The Hat 1 West Valley Blvd. 626-282-0140 With the crush of new clients, the AYC facebook.com/ayc100. U2 Café & BBQ 1200 E. Valley Blvd. 626-282-1800 Vittoria Pizza 2622 W. Valley Blvd. 626-284-5405 Vino's At Trio's 10 N. 1st St. 626-284-4674 Waba Grill 2121 W. Main St. 626-284-2828 Be counted in 2020 Census Wendy's 245 S. 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Gilbert Motors is trained and certi ed for gasoline, hybrid, and diesel vehicles.  ey provide expert automotive and light truck repair and maintenance services The Fit Factor 38 W. Main St. 626-310-7454 to customers in Alhambra, South Pasadena, Monterey Park, and the San Gabriel Valley. Call for reservation 8 COMMUNITY NEWS AROUND ALHAMBRA 07/2020 Elective surgeries, procedures halted during COVID-19 pandemic to resume Alhambra Hospital Medical Center joined other hospitals in California to resume most of its elective procedures last month. Like most hospitals, Alhambra Hospital stopped performing elective surgeries and procedures to prepare for a surge of COVID-19 patients and ensure the hos- pital could provide these patients with the Regina Talbot, State Farm Insurance agent, left, was thrilled to provide lunch for the entire sta at Sunny Village Care Center in Alhambra.  e lunches were prepared by Chef James safest care. Boyle, right, of 38 Degrees Ale House and Grill.  e safety of patients and sta always come  rst. Alhambra Hospital has thor- oughly planned and developed detailed criteria for resuming scheduled procedures and other services at the hospital, based Talbot Insurance on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. Surgeon General, and the American Hospital Association, with input from Agency treats Sunny Alhambra Hospital’s sta , surgeons, and anesthesiologists.  e hospital continues to take signif- Alhambra Hospital has thoroughly planned icant steps to make sure everyone is safe Village staff to lunch and developed detailed criteria for resuming Regina Talbot, State Farm Insurance restaurant Charlie’s Trio Café have been while providing services. Here are some of scheduled procedures and other services at the Agent, recently provided lunches for the the cornerstone of the restaurant business the steps Alhambra Hospital is taking: hospital. entire sta at Sunny Village Care Center in Downtown Alhambra since 1998. • Patients, approved visitors, and care- in Alhambra. Mrs. Talbot wanted to show Sunny Village Care Center, formerly givers will be required to wear masks inside her appreciation for the 80 heroes taking known as  e Kensington, is a skilled the hospital. Hospital’s calling, and safely resuming these care of the community’s most vulnerable nursing facility on Marengo Avenue and • Physical distancing will be strictly procedures is one of the best ways it can help during their time of need. Valley Boulevard in Alhambra. It o ers enforced. communities heal. Extra time and patience  e lunches were prepared by Chef a variety of therapies and care services to • Every patient will be tested for will be needed to ensure protection for ev- James Boyle, of 38 Degrees Ale House help people regain their independence. COVID-19, and only those testing nega- eryone. To minimize exposure, restrictions and Grill, with locations in Alhambra State Farm Insurance, along with its in- tive will be scheduled. on visitation will remain in place. However, and Monrovia. Sunny Village sta was dependent agents, has donated millions of • Every patient will be screened for any virtual visitations through iPad will be delighted to receive such a thoughtful treat dollars supporting charities and commu- COVID-like symptoms and body tempera- available, and patients’ conditions will be and commented on how delicious the nities across America during this COVID ture before the procedure on the scheduled constantly updated to the designated family sandwiches were. crisis. Additionally, State Farm is returning day. members over the phone. Talbot Insurance Agency has been $2 billion worth of policyholder dividend • Such screening will be applied to all If there is an emergency, please do not providing award winning services to their credits.  is is the largest dividend in State care providers on a daily basis. delay.  e emergency room is open 24 policy holders since 1994. Mrs. Talbot is Farm history, which in California equates • Every caregiver will be required to hours for any immediate and urgent needs. a Crystal Excellence Award Agent, one to an approximate 25% dividend on wear appropriate PPEs inside the operating  is has been an extraordinarily chal- of the highest honors bestowed by State individual auto premiums paid during the room. lenging time for everyone. Alhambra Hos- Farm. period from March 20 through May 31. • Elective surgery patients will be placed pital can’t say “thank you” enough for the 38 Degrees Ale House, which was estab- People are driving less due to COVID-19 lished in Alhambra in 2009 (the Monrovia stay-at-home orders, and the claims expe- in a unit that is separated from the COVID amazing support and understanding from location opened in 2015), and its sister rience re ects this change in behavior. patients to avoid cross contamination. the community during this unprecedented • Enhanced cleaning and disinfection crisis. processes will take place inside the hos- For information about scheduling elec- pital with additional cleaning after each tive surgeries, patients should contact their procedure. physicians, or call the Patient Relations Serving communities is Alhambra Department at 626-458-4721. 07/2020 COMMUNITY NEWS AROUND ALHAMBRA 9

Former Cy Young winner Mike McCormick dies at age 81 Longtime Giants pitcher Mike Yankees, and Royals. But it was with the McCormick died June 13 at the age Giants,  rst in New York and then San 81 at his home in North Carolina. Francisco, that he earned his fame. In He was one of the prominent baseball 1962, at a game in the Giant’s Candle- players to come out of Alhambra that stick Park, he pitched against his former also included Max West and Ralph Mark Keppel teammate Larry Burright Kiner. Mr. McCormick played ball as who played second base for the Los  e Alhambra and  e Ratkovich Company gave a donation of $6,000 to the Alhambra a pitcher at Mark Keppel High School, Angeles Dodgers. community in honor of the Alhambra Teachers Association, Alhambra Uni ed School where he won 34 games and lost only Mr. McCormick’s best year was District, and Asian Youth Center. four under Coach Maynard Horst. One 1967 when he won 22 games, the best of his basketball buddies Tom Maloney in the National League.  at season remembers him as competitive but fair he was voted the winner of the Cy in pickup games of basketball at the Young Award, baseball’s highest honor  e Alhambra,  e Almansor Park gym. for a pitcher. During his career he was Graduating in 1956, he was soon recognized as the 500th pitcher to hit a signed by the New York Giants and home run but was also the pitcher who Ratkovich Company donate given a $50,000 bonus to forego college gave up Hank Arron’s 500th home run. and join the team immediately. He  is led to his acquiring a personalized pitched his  rst Major League game that license plate that read, “Mr. 500.” $6,000 to community fall when he was still 17 years old. By the Mr. McCormick continued his time he was 23, he had won 50 games. relationship with the Giants for the rest In recognition of Teacher Appreciation and enhancement for students and pro- Mr. McCormick played with several of his life, working with young pitchers Week,  e Alhambra and  e Ratkovich grams within the AUSD. teams during his 16-year Major League in spring training and conducting the Company have donated $6,000 to the  e Ratkovich Company has been a career including the Orioles, Senators, team’s fantasy camps for many years. Alhambra community.  e donation was member of the Alhambra community made in honor of the Alhambra Teachers since acquiring the C. F. Braun campus Association (ATA), Alhambra Uni ed in 1998. But the roots go much deeper: School District (AUSD), and Asian Youth founder Wayne Ratkovich was raised in Center (AYC). “We want to give a special Alhambra and has a strong connection thanks to all the teachers, administrators, to the city and its people.  e Alhambra and community leaders who are making is a proud supporter of the community such a profound contribution to our and contributes regularly to the Alhambra young people during these extraordinary Educational Foundation and the annual times,” said Megan Moloughney, senior Alhambra Rotary Teacher Mini-Grants. development manager for  e Ratkovich  e Alhambra has co-hosted “Adopt a Company. Family” on behalf of the Alhambra Rotary http://www.cityofalhambra.org/page/22/police_department/  e Alhambra and  e Ratkovich Foundation for nearly nine years and email: [email protected] Company continue to be strong supporters participates in the annual Chamber of Alhambra Police Department of the Alhambra Educational Foundation Commerce Scholarship Fund. 211 South First Street Alhambra, CA 91801 • (626) 570-5151 (AEF), whose funding provides support Mark Keppel Alliance recognizes departing members BY TIFFANY THONG, NEWS EDITOR AND AMBASSADOR , MARK KEPPEL ALLIANCE  e Mark Keppel Alliance is a non-pro t organization of parents, sta , students, and community members who help raise funds for Mark Keppel High that the school district cannot provide and also advocates for the interests of the school. In the spirit of graduation season, we would like to recognize the members who are leaving us: Colette Han, Selina Martinez, Michael Gabriel C. Villora, and Evan Sakuma. Colette Han has served in Alliance as an ambassador for three years and is a member of our Grants Committee. She  e Mark Keppel Alliance congratulates and thanks our 2020 graduating seniors and the members leaving us for all their hard work. will attend UCI for Business Information From left are Colette Han, Michael Gabriele C. Villora, Selina Martinez, and Evan Sakuma. Management. Ms. Han reminisced about her favorite memory from Alliance, saying that her “favorite memory was the neering program, I was able to realize that Mark Keppel in 2018 and from PCC in within the group to become an agent of meetings” and that she “learned so much engineering was the perfect combination of 2020, will leave us to pursue his career at change within your community.” from talking to teachers, parent members, everything I loved, from math and science UCLA, majoring in American literature  e Mark Keppel Alliance congratulates and other members who [she] didn't know to teamwork and challenging myself.” and minoring in Asian American studies. and thanks our 2020 graduating seniors before.” One-year member Michael Gabriel C. Mr. Sakuma said his relationship with and the members leaving us for all their Selina Martinez was also an ambassador Villora was our recording secretary. He will Alliance is quite a strange one since [he] is hard work. We wish them the best in their for three years and a member of our Grants attend UCI for nursing. Although he was a currently in [his] second year of junior col- future endeavors. Committee. She will attend USC for elec- part of Alliance for a short period of time, lege. “Alliance was integral to my growth as Tax-deductible donations can be sent trical and computer engineering. “I always Mr. Villora said he was glad to be a part of a a person [sic],” he said. “When you invest to MKHS Alliance, 501 E. Hellman had an a nity for learning about the world group that can give direct  nancial support in an organization like Alliance, your Ave., Alhambra 91801, or call MKHS at around me through math and science,” she to MKHS. signi cance in the group never dwindles; 626-943-6720. said. “ rough a one-month summer engi- Evan Sakuma, who graduated from rather, you are empowered as an individual 10 COMMUNITY NEWS AROUND ALHAMBRA 07/2020

Expires 7-31-2020 Expires 7-31-2020 Emmaus Lutheran School graduates are, from left, Arianna Gonzales, Justin Phan, Kaylyn  ai, Joy Huang, Daniel Gamboa, Amanda Huang,  omas Rodriguez, Nathan Young, Iren Lam, TommyYang, Victor Chen, Abigail Yeoh, Jasmine Tian, Matthew Mar. Emmaus Lutheran School graduates march to different beat  is was a year like no other. Just as with Irene Lam is going to Alhambra High all other schools around the nation, remote after 10 years at Emmaus. Matthew Mar learning became the method of delivering will attend Maranantha High School after educational requirements to kindergarten 11 years with his classmates. Justin Phan through eighth grade at Emmaus Lutheran moves on to Alhambra High after 11 years School in Alhambra. On May 27, eighth at Emmaus.  omas Rodriguez is undecid- grade students were presented their diplo- ed on his high school and was at Emmaus mas in the church where they have wor- for seven years. Kaylyn  ai, a co-Salutato- shiped, presented dramas to their families, rian, spent nine years at Emmaus and will sung in choir, and rung chapel bells over attend Gabrielino High. Jasmine Tian will the years. Individual families were present attend Burroughs High School after four when the presentations were made but years at Emmaus. Abigail Yeoh, co-Salu- only one student and family at a time.  e tatorian, will attend Walnut High School entire process was broadcast on Facebook after 10 years at Emmaus. Nathan Young so that family and friends could participate will attend Mark Keppel after 11 years. in the students’ accomplishments. Despite the three months of lock  e class included the following, some downs, the students were able to meet all of whom have been together for all 11 years requirements and were upbeat and positive since preschool. Victor Chen spent four throughout the ceremony, which can be years at Emmaus and now goes to Mark viewed on the Emmaus Lutheran School Keppel High. Daniel Gamboa,  ve years and Preschool Facebook page, where com- at Emmaus, is going on to Mark Keppel ments from teachers and photo highlights High. Ariana Gonzales, the Valedictorian, over the years can be seen also. after four years, will now attend Ramona  e school will reopen Aug. 13 in Convent. Also bound for Ramona Con- compliance with CDC guidelines and is vent are Amanda Huang, 1 ½ years at accepting new students. More information Emmaus, and Joy Huang, who spent  ve is available on www.EmmausAlhambra. years at Emmaus. org. Notary services are available at the Alhambra Chamber of Commerce 104 S. First St. Please phone 626-282-8481 for an appointment.

2020-2021 CHAMBER BOARD PRESIDENT From Page 1A I will continue to work to strengthen National REALTOR® director, I advocate the partnership between the Alhambra on many legislative and regulatory issues, School District, City Hall, businesses, continuing to champion for home and and residents. As president of the Alham- land ownership, a ordable housing, and bra Chamber, I will continue to advocate housing for all. for legislative issues important to the I serve on the boards of Peace Over business community, work with the Violence Advisory, Alhambra High PTA, residents of Alhambra for the businesses Alhambra Chamber of Commerce, and they want to see in Alhambra, and work Alhambra Rotary Club. I am an Auxiliary with City Hall to bring those businesses member of the American Legion Post and to Alhambra. a Maryvale Orphanage Leadership Com- I am a Realtor® with Keller Williams mittee member. My passion and hobby Realty. I served as the 2017 president with is being a platelet donor with American West San Gabriel Valley REALTORS®. Red Cross and Children’s Hospital Los I am a recent graduate of the National Angeles, giving the gift of life! Association of REALTOR® Leadership My mission is to empower the com- Academy Class of 2018. I am a recipient munity of Alhambra, its businesses and of the 2015 WSGVR Good Neighbor its residents, through communication, Award, 2016 WSGVR Presidents Award, action, and compassion. I look forward and 2016 WSGVR REALTOR® of the to seeing you all at Chamber and com- Year Award. As a California State and munity events. 07/2020 MEMBERSHIP GUIDE PULLOUT SECTION / ALHAMBRA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 11 12 MEMBERSHIP GUIDE PULLOUT SECTION / ALHAMBRA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 07/2020

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Sta at Park Elementary hand out a Chromebook to a student in order to participate in Distance Learning activities from home.

Alhambra Uni ed School District awardees for Classi ed Employee, Teacher, and Administrator of the Year. Left: Nancy Yamada, Classi ed Employee of the Year; top right: Patricia Allaf, Teacher of the Year; bottom right: Janet Lees, Administrator of the Year. Students allowed to keep Chromebooks over summer Back in March, Alhambra Uni ed learning since we have provided summer Alhambra School School District, in conjunction with its learning options, in particular for grades schools and the Technology & Information K – eight.  ere are also students signed Services Department, allowed students and up for online summer programs, [and] at District names its families to register for a Chromebook in the request of colleges, we are also allowing order to continue educational practices graduating seniors to use them through the from home. summer as needed.” employees of the year  e district loaned out over 3,000 For those families interested in the Chromebooks to students, even making summer learning options, Ms. Lees asks  e Alhambra Uni ed School District Each winner was praised for her house deliveries to those who couldn’t  nd that they visit the AUSD website and click Board of Education and Superintendent constant commitment to her craft, a way to their campus or the District O ce “Summer Learning Resources” located in Denise Jaramillo called for a digital all-sta community, coworkers, and students. to retrieve one. But that was in March, at the “Latest Headlines” section. It includes meeting that took place May 29, the o cial Superintendent Jaramillo gave comments the beginning of a COVID-19 pandemic reading, math, and dual-immersion end of the school year, to congratulate and on each winner, starting with Ms. Yamada, that has kept students and families at resources for students, as well as summer thank the extraordinary AUSD working saying she earned her award for her ability home for the last three months. It’s now resources for parents. community for their amazing adaptation to create a welcoming atmosphere at Ynez, July, the 2019-2020 school year is over, When asked if the district will request to the COVID-19 educational world. while consistently supporting her sta and Drive- ru and virtual graduations have Chromebooks back at the start of the During the meeting, Superintendent encouraging innovation. Ms. Allaf was commenced, and the district has decided 2020-2021 school year, Ms. Lees said, “We Jaramillo revealed the recipients of the praised for challenging her students to be to allow students to keep their laptops for are not asking students to return Chrome- district’s end of the year awards: Classi ed better leaders and for constantly fanning the foreseeable future. books.  ey will keep them for another Employee, Teacher, and Administrator of the ames of Cougar spirit. Janet Lees’ “It was our goal to make sure that year as we work on achieving our goal of the Year.  is year’s honorees are Classi ed recognition as Administrator of the Year students have access to laptops,” said Janet 1:1.” Employee of the Year: Nancy Yamada came as no real surprise, as Superintendent Lees, assistant superintendent of Educa- With so much in ux, AUSD is looking (o ce manager at Ynez Elementary), Jaramillo pointed out, Ms. Lees “laid out a tional Services at AUSD. “In the current to provide as many tools and resources to Teacher of the Year: Patricia Allaf (Baldwin plan for distance learning overnight.” Her learning environment, laptops are just their students as possible. Despite the dis- Elementary), and Administrator of the relentless e ort to devise a feasible plan for as essential, if not more, than paper and trict being well into its summer break, they Year, Janet Lees (Assistant Superintendent Distance Learning while navigating all the pencil and other supplies. It is our intent want students to know they are still taking of Education Services).  e winners were challenges of this unprecedented situation to continue to have the students keep the requests for Chromebooks.  ey can do all selected out of a pool of nominated cemented her spot as Admin. of the Year. laptops.” When asked about the decision so via the AUSD website by clicking the employees; nominations were submitted  e district is extremely proud of these to not request laptops back during the “Technology Request Form” tab under the by sta members throughout AUSD and three awardees as they exemplify what summer, Ms. Lees said, “We are hoping Latest Headlines section, or call Technology were reviewed by Superintendent Jaramillo it means to be a member of the AUSD that students will continue to use the lap- & Information Services at 626-943-3030. along with a selection committee. community. tops through the summer to extend their Marguerita 4th graders hatch surprise thank you for Mrs. Creel  e ingenuity, teamwork, tenacity, and stu we need to know to be successful,” thoughtfulness of Jennifer Creel’s Marguer- and said things like “because of you I have ita fourth graders was on full display when, gotten a lot smarter.” One student wrote, unbeknownst to her, the class came together “ ank you for teaching me how to multi- in the midst of pandemic distance learning ply two-digit numbers and about American to create a special surprise digital thank you Indians.” Another said, “ ank you for card for her during Teacher Appreciation making learning fun and making me excit- Week. ed to go to school.” Some students added Wyatt Seligman, Anjelah Cardenas, quotes to their individual digital cards, such Isabella Lee, and Daniel Wijaya led the as “Better than a thousand days of diligent e ort to get the whole class involved in the study is one day with a great teacher.” project. For days they talked on Zoom and Mrs. Creel was overcome by the heartfelt met at Google hangouts to plot and plan messages and the amazing class coordina- out their strategy to have each classmate tion and creativity. “ is card is the most create a unique card with a message, back- wonderful thing I have ever received,” she ground, and artwork to convey how much said. Marguerita Elementary fourth grade teacher Jennifer Creel, center, on a Zoom call with the four students who spearheaded the class project to design a surprise thank you for her Mrs. Creel meant to them. Sometimes out of hard times, some during Teacher Appreciation Week. From left, back row, Isabella Lee and David Wijaya.  e student-created Teacher Appreci- people see a chance to give back to someone Front row, Wyatt Seligman and Angelah Cardenas. Parent Alysia Wong Seligman wrote, “ e ation card,  lled with charming notes, ar- who is making a real di erence.  ese Mar- kids talked excitedly and often to organize this surprise.  ey wrote directions, kept trying rived via Google drive in Mrs. Creel’s inbox. guerita fourth graders rose to the occasion to reach classmates, edited version after version, and worked hard to get all the students to It included touching messages thanking and did exactly that — and in the process participate.” Ms. Seligman added, “I thought this was a lesson that maybe a slower pace of her “for being kind,” and “for teaching us built a memory neither they nor Mrs. Creel life is exactly what our kids needed — some time to be creative and to be kids and to give a during a pandemic,” and “teaching us the will ever forget. gift from the heart.” 16 ACADEMIC NEWS AROUND ALHAMBRA 07/2020

 e Minecraft version of the Brightwood Elementary courtyard that was created by six eighth graders during quarantine.

Alhambra Uni ed School District Food & Nutrition Services employees hand out meals at 8th graders recreate campus Granada Elementary. during quarantine  ere was no shortage of creativity com- worked on the ooring and walls through- Alhambra School District ing out of quarantine, with many teachers out the campus, Daniel added vehicles and and students getting innovative and having details to give the site some life. Tristan and distributes over 240,000 fun in the new educational setup. From Maile were in charge of classroom interiors, virtual concerts to inspirational readings, adding desks, chairs, white boards, book- students banded together to make the most shelves, and posters, while Ryan construct- meals during school closures out of the extra time at home through ed some of the buildings and assisted each Besides education, schools provide Wednesdays resulted in enough meals for Distance Learning, with some even incor- of his friends with various tasks. numerous services to students throughout the rest of the week. Students were able to porating a video game. When asked how they built a replica the year, one being food distribution. see school personnel, some even making Six eighth graders from Brightwood El- without actually being able to explore the Many families rely on schools to provide at signs thanking sta members for their ementary decided to dedicate themselves to physical campus, the kids said they relied least one meal a day to their children while service.  e district gave out a total of creating their entire school in the popular on Google Maps, pictures they had of their they’re o at school, and many students 241,615 meals from March 16 to May 29, video game, Minecraft, an open-world con- time at school, and memory. receive free or reduced-price meals. When with the month of May having the highest ceptual game that allows players to explore  e kids seemed to have the most fun schools closed and the Alhambra Uni ed output at over 115,000 meals. a pre-built or customized world.  e cus- with the details, adding a functional basket- School District made a complete shift to With the school year over, the AUSD tomization was key because it allowed the ball game and a  reworks display that read, Distance Learning amid the coronavirus Grab ‘N’ Go service has ended and meal students to create an amazing blocky-3D “Congratulations Class of 2020” when pandemic, district o cials knew they distribution has been graciously taken over version of their campus. users entered through the gates.  ere are needed to  nd a way to keep feeding kids. by the City of Alhambra and the Boys Samuel Carvajal, along with his  ve also a ton of Easter eggs and inside jokes Back in March, the Food & Nutrition & Girls Club of West San Gabriel Valley friends, Daniel Au, Z Collins, Tristan Au, the kids incorporated that are based on Ryan Chan, and Maile Karrasch, spent Services (FNS) Department devised the located in Monterey Park.  e change in their actual experiences during their time two weeks constructing a 3D replica of Grab ‘N’ Go Meal Service, which allowed services started June 1 and will last through at Brightwood.  ey added a ooded area Brightwood Elementary in Minecraft. “I calling back to their time in the fourth grade students and families to pick up nutritious most of the summer.  e City of Alhambra was watching the news and I came across where part of the campus literally ooded. meals from school sites.  e distribution will continue to provide food until Aug. 7, this story where UC Berkeley students One of the trees on campus has a rainbow was open to all children ages 18 years or while the Boy & Girls club will end July were making their college in Minecraft, the kite stuck in it because for their entire sixth younger.  e initial launch had varying 31. game we grew up with,” said Samuel when grade year, there was a rainbow kite actually results since distribution sites were located  e City of Alhambra is distributing explaining where he got the inspiration to stuck in a tree.  e students said if their throughout the entire district and families meals Monday through Friday at four local attempt the project. “I texted all my friends classmates visited the digital campus, they couldn’t always get to locations every parks: from noon to 2 p.m. at Alhambra [and] asked them if they wanted to make would see many callbacks to their tenure at feeding day due to travel and personal con- Park, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Almansor Brightwood in Minecraft, and they all said school. straints.  is led FNS to try and  nd ways Park, noon to 2 p.m. at Granada Park, and ‘yeah sure.”’ And that’s the goal for this project, to make food distribution easier and more 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Story Park. For more When asked if they needed any convinc- to give students an opportunity to relive e cient for families, eventually deciding to information on meals at parks, contact ing, the group agreed there wasn’t much to some of their memories and pay homage consolidate the Grab ‘N’ Go service to two the City of Alhambra Parks & Recreation do in quarantine and that they were “all to a place they haven’t been able to see for days a week at three central locations while O ce at 626-570-5081. bored” so they jumped at the opportunity. over three months. Samuel and his friends providing breakfast and lunch. AUSD and  e Boys & Girls Club of WSGV  e project may have started as an easy created an invitation in conjunction with FNS held the services at Granada, Margue- is distributing food only on Mondays way to alleviate the monotonous lifestyle Brightwood Principal Natalie Gaither and rita, and Ynez elementary schools from 11 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and children will quarantine has put on everyone, but for sent it to all students at Brightwood asking a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. receive  ve days’ worth of meals. For more these kids it meant so much more. It was an them to explore the campus if they had the Children were able to receive meals for information on meals at the Boys and Girls opportunity to get reacquainted and bring video game at home. multiple days. Monday pick-ups included Club, contact Food & Nutrition Services some normalcy to their lives since most of  e six eighth graders are also hoping meals for both Monday and Tuesday, while AUSD at 626-943-6590. them had not spoken with each other since this project will encourage other students schools closed back in March. “Before we to partake in similar creative feats. As Z started building, I hadn’t really talked to pointed out, “In quarantine we aren’t able Patricia Rodriguez-Mackintosh, President, District 3 anyone during quarantine other than about to socially interact with any of our friends Jane C. Anderson, Vice President, District 2 school, so it was cool to reconnect with that we would normally see at school. So Joanne Russell-Chavez, Clerk, District 5 friends [especially] because I’m going to this could be an inspiration to other groups be going to a di erent [high] school than of friends [by showing] that they can come Wing K. Ho, Member, District 1 them,” said Maile who will attend Alham- together and have fun with each other Robert L. Gin, Member, District 4 bra High School in the fall while the rest of even if they’re stuck at home.” Creating the Denise R. Jaramillo, Superintendent & Secretary to the Board the group will go to Mark Keppel. virtual campus gave the friends a chance When asked what they were hoping to to experience some familiarity. In fact, achieve in recreating their school in a video Ryan said the experience made it seem like game, Tristan said, “All of this is really a “quarantine didn’t happen.” farewell gift for us and this class of 2020. Similar to the way UC Berkeley students Since we won’t be seeing some of the people Samuel and his friends, their project in- who will be graduating with us and going spired others. Shortly after a preview of the to di erent high schools, this is a way for us Brightwood Minecraft campus was shared to have one last farewell.” on the district’s social media, a replica of As for the task at hand, the details that both San Gabriel High School and Mark went into creating this world were extreme- Keppel High School were created by vari- ly layered. Everybody was assigned speci c ous Matadors and Aztecs.  e kids did an 2019- 2020 roles and was responsible for various aspects amazing job, and their campus is still up of the build. Samuel was in charge of the and running for any Brightwood student overall landscaping of the school site. Z who wants to join in on the adventure. 07/2020 SENIOR NEWS AROUND ALHAMBRA 17 A smartwatch, a simple prescription By Craig Statton idea to see your doctor before you start. greatly improve our health. Age can also ful sleep. It is also common to get up in the Atherton, 214 S. Atlantic Blvd. Alhambra Walking is a simple exercise that has made reduce our sense of thirst, making us prone night once or twice to use the bathroom. A A couple of years ago I was sitting in the a big di erence for me. It does not require to dehydration; remember to sip water couple of things my doctor suggested have doctor’s o ce after experiencing some chest a lot of equipment, just some good shoes regularly to avoid urinary tract infections, helped: First, exercise has helped me sleep pains and shortness of breath. It was one of and little bit of time. If walking is not for constipation, and even confusion. Eating better. I have returned to the rhythm of my those scary doctor visits. As it turned out, you, swimming or water aerobics provide a more  ber as we age helps our digestion childhood, where playing hard helped me fall asleep more easily. Second, I created I was  ne, but the doctor said, “You need way to exercise with less pressure on your since it slows as we age. Finally, eating is a a better environment, including a regular to lose some weight and relieve your stress. joints. Riding a bicycle or a class with social activity. We tend to eat better, and for bedtime, a quiet and dimly lit room, You are pre-diabetic, and unless you deal others such as Tai Chi, yoga, line dancing, some reason the food seems to tastes better no TV before I go to bed, and a regular with this now, you are in for a complicated or stretching will get you moving.  ere is when we share with others. bedtime routine. I’m sleeping better, so I health future.”  e treatment he prescribed simply no end to the bene ts: lowering the Finally, my doctor recommended I feel better. was not complex; we have all heard it many risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia, heart dis- get better sleep. As we age, it gets harder Following the doctor’s simple prescrip- times: eat more fruits and vegetables, get ease, diabetes, certain cancers, high blood to fall asleep and wake up feeling rested. tion for my health has changed my life. I proper rest, and get more exercise. pressure, improving sleep, boosting mood Our bodies make less melatonin, which we have lost weight and I’m coping better with So I bought a smart watch. It came and self-con dence, enhancing mobility, need for restful sleep. Also, we may be less my daily stress.  e smart watch was a nice active, taking medications, or we may have with a step counter, and each day I could exibility, balance, and weight. addition to my wardrobe, but the lifestyle physical problems such as sleep apnea, see how much exercise I was getting. As a change has made this so much more than a Like I did, you can start easy, and then which make us restless or can prevent rest- competitive person, I began to challenge build a balanced exercise plan including fashion piece for my wrist. others and compete against myself for the good cardio exercise to get the heart pump- most steps each day. I was on the road to ing, some strength training to maintain a better future. But the watch was just the muscle mass, and balance and stretching beginning. We all know that healthy habits exercises to maintain exibility. It did not are an important part of healthy aging. As take long before I began to feel the positive we age, our bodies begin to break down e ects of exercise. You will too. from wear and tear and we are more suscep- e second thing my doctor recom- tible to disease. Healthy habits allow us to mended was more fruits and vegetable.  ght disease and recover quicker when we Mom (and my doctor) is right: the better I are sick. Scientists tell us that it is never too eat, the better I feel.  e guidelines for eat- late to start living a healthier life. Our bod- ing have been published a lot of places, but ies may not completely recover from some here is a reminder: two or three servings of diseases however, they have an amazing fruit per day; two to three cups of vegetables ability to strengthen and renew. I needed to every day with colorful vegetables being the start living a healthier life, and perhaps you most nutritious (kale, spinach, broccoli, do too.  ese simple habits will certainly beets, squash); older adults need 1,200 mg improve your life. of calcium per day through milk, yogurt, Start with exercise. It doesn’t take a lot or cheese; whole grains; healthy proteins; to make a big di erence. Studies show even and healthy fats. As we age, our metabolism moderate exercise and physical activity can slows, so sugar is not our friend. Reducing improve your health. It is always a good the amount of re ned sugar in our diets can 18 HEALTH NEWS AROUND ALHAMBRA 07/2020 Are dental X-rays safe: weighing the risks and benefi ts X-rays have been used in dentistry for over a century. to avoid.  e amount of radiation used to Along with a visual mouth examination, they provide your obtain dental radiographs is small. Radiation dentist with a more complete view of what’s happening is measured in milliSiverts (mSv). For example, under the surface. regular checkup dental X-rays expose a patient X-rays are used to diagnose problems that dentists can’t to about 0.005 mSv. A panoramic X-ray, which see with the naked eye: cavities between the teeth; old, leak- records all of your teeth with the X-ray machine ing old restorations; infections of the bone; tumors; and rotating around the head, exposes a patient to periodontal (gum) disease. Many who have these problems about 0.01mSv. By comparison, you would be don’t know it until it hurts, and taking X-rays helps the exposed to about 0.035 mSv of cosmic radiation dentist detect the early stages and can save patients from if you were to y within the United States from su ering. the East Coast to the West Coast. X-rays help dentists check tooth development or How to decide permission. You can always opt for no X-rays. missing teeth and evaluate the areas of implant placement: X-rays are an important tool for dentists to diagnose Safety tips bone thickness and important blood vessels and nerves dental problems, but the concern is that exposure to • Make sure the X-rays are digital, which have less radiation may damage cells and cause radiation than conventional X-rays. cancer or other diseases.  e decision • Take bitewing X-rays whenever possible.  ese X-rays whether to take X-rays follows these show upper and lower teeth in one  lm. two principals. • Modern X-ray units should be used to avoid excessive 1. ALARA principle, which stands radiation for smaller children. Newer equipment has expo- for “As Low as Reasonably Achievable.” sure settings designed for adults and children that allows 2. Risk-bene ts analysis. We the correct X-ray dosage for children. balance the medical bene ts against the • Special apron to cover upper body and the thyroid risk posed by radiation. For example, area (neck) for children. somebody who has a lot of previous • Avoid X-rays during the  rst trimester of pregnancy. dental work ( llings, crowns, bridges) is  e developing fetus (baby during the time of pregnancy) considered high risk and the dentist is more sensitive to X-rays, which is why dentists avoid tak- may need to take X-rays every six ing X-rays during pregnancies if possible. Because dental months in order to catch leaky resto- X-rays focus on the head, the risk to the fetus is small, but ration or cavities early enough to avoid make sure that you wear the lead apron correctly to protect root canals or even losing the tooth. the baby from radiation. (risk:bene ts ratio). We want to take the Nearly every diagnostic testing procedure carries some least number of X-rays, and if available, risk, so it's always important for you and your doctor to do Nearly every diagnostic testing procedure carries some risk, so it's always digital is always the choice (ALARA). a risk-bene t analysis. Both you and your dentist want the important for you and your doctor to do a risk-bene t analysis. X-rays are taken only with patient same: long lasting dental health.

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Several things come to mind when you hear the word "power." Since we are discuss- ing  tness, I would like to use "power" to mean the ability to hold a position in space. For example, power relates to the muscles and joints in the concept of balance. If you are balanced on both feet and have good positioning between muscles and joints, it is harder to knock you down as you are able to generate a good amount of counter-force.  ink about athletes in a power position Sheila Yonemoto, P.T., has been a such as the defensive lineman, the receiving physical therapist for more than 30 years, tennis player, and the wrestler.  e feet specializing in integrative manual therapy, using a holistic approach. She can be have a wide base of support, the hips are reached at Yonemoto Physical  erapy, slightly bent as are the knees, the spine is 55 S. Raymond Ave, Suite 100, Alhambra straight, the arms are slightly outstretched, 91801. Sheila o ers a Qigong “Chinese the weight is slightly forward on the feet. Energy” exercise class. Your  rst class is  ese athletes are poised for receiving and FREE. Call 626-576-0591 for more counteracting a strong force. information, or visit www.yonemoto.com. What about other athletes like baseball pitchers or basketball players?  ink about how much force you generate throwing a baseball when you are unwinding To increase power in movement, many from a balanced position versus from an components need to be addressed: exibil- unbalanced position. Or how much force ity; stability of the spine, shoulder girdle you can create shooting a basketball, feet and pelvic girdle; strength; coordination; planted solidly on the ground versus sliding and balance. Some of these components out of position? You can get an idea of an may hinder a person more than others, and unstable surface by running in the sand. It the emphasis and sequencing of training is much harder to propel yourself forward may vary. Equipment may also be used to when running in the sand versus running improve power as well as nutrition to pro- on pavement. Even a non-athlete must have vide adequate energy for force production. a stable spine to pick up a child. No force Much can contribute to the production of can be generated if your spine moves when force, but the key ingredient in power is the lifting. ability to hold a position in space. See your dentist for sleep apnea, snoring According to the American Dental Asso- ciation, sleep apnea is a common and serious sleeping disorder that happens when your regular breathing is interrupted during sleep. Snoring is common among patients with sleep apnea, but not all snorers have sleep apnea.  ere are two main types of sleep apnea: Obstructive Sleep Apnea is the more common form. It is the result of blocked air ow during sleep, usually when the soft tissue in the back of the throat collapses while you sleep. Health factors, such as obesity, may contribute. Central Sleep Apnea results from a prob- lem with how the brain signals the breathing muscles.  e airway is not blocked. Instead, the brain fails to signal the muscles to breathe.  is type of sleep apnea can occur with conditions such as heart failure, brain infections, and stroke. Sleep apnea can a ect any one at any age, although men are more likely to develop the disorder.  e risk is also greater for those: • Over 40. breathing while you sleep.  e device • Overweight. supplies air through the nasal passages, • With large tonsils, large tongue, or and the air pressure keeps the airway open small jaw. while sleeping. • With a family history of sleep apnea. Oral Appliances. Certain oral devices • With a nasal obstruction due to a can shift and support the jaw to prevent deviated septum, allergies, or sinus problem. the airway from collapsing. Research If left untreated, sleep apnea can result in shows that oral appliances can successfully several health problems including: prevent sleep apnea in some mild to mod- • High blood pressure. erate cases. • Stroke. Surgery. Upper airway surgery may • Heart failure, irregular heartbeat, and be recommended when other treatment heart attack. options are unsuccessful in eliminating • Diabetes. the symptoms of sleep apnea. Depending • Depression. on the location and nature of the airway • Worsening of ADHD. obstruction, the procedure may be min- Sleep apnea can be treated.  ere are imally invasive or more complex. It may several options: be necessary to remove the tonsils or other Adjusting sleeping habits.  is may parts of the soft palate or throat. mean simply not sleeping on your back. If you think you may have sleep apnea, Continuous Positive Air Pressure make sure to speak with your dentist for (CPAP).  is is a device that improves more information and possible evaluation. 20 AROUND ALHAMBRA 07/2020

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© 2019 WF LLC © 2019 WF LLC 07/2020 DINING & ENTERTAINMENT NEWS AROUND ALHAMBRA 21 Diner on Main reopens post COVID-19 closures Diner on Main, 201 W. Main St, reopened its doors June 4 for inside and outdoor dining after being closed for business due to the COVID-19 pandemic business closures.  e Diner o ered take-out orders in mid-March through April but had decided to temporarily close due to the loss of sales. When the state declared reopening of restaurant dine- ins in June, the Diner on Main decided to resume business and help the community. “We are very happy to be back,” said owner Randy Ho man. “We are providing the best service and ensuring a safe and healthy dining experience for our customers.” Dining policies have been implemented based on the L.A. County Health Department protocol, including signage at the entrances, strict health and safety proce- Diners return to Diner on Main. Server Dora Kiss with Parking lot outdoor dining. dures, and social distancing regulations. Indoor, patio, facemask and face shield for and covered parking-lot dining are limited in space with protection. every other table being served. With a permit for outdoor dining, a 20-foot by 30-foot canopy is in place in Diner on ers can wait in their vehicles and no longer need to wait in feel unsafe to dine in yet. People are respectful and un- Main’s private parking lot where there are eight tables that the waiting area. Sta is available to assist with the process. derstand health department policies. “Reopening has been accommodate parties of six, and about 6 feet apart from  ey spent numerous hours of training prior to reopening wonderful and challenging, said General Manager Katie each other to ensure social distancing.  ere is a separate to make sure they were prepared. McLaughlin. “We have been up to the challenge. A lot of entrance and separate exit only to help with the crowd “Re-opening has been an adjustment, and we are people are coming back regularly and have been ordering gathering at the entrance. learning as we go,” said shift Manager Frank Lugo. “People take-out. We just want to thank our customers who have Servers are required to have face masks and face shields have been understanding. I think the safety and health been so patient. We want to thank everyone who stuck by at all times when attending to customers for the health and precautions will be thought of more now that we have this us. It has been di cult for everyone, and we appreciate safety for all. Customers are required to have face masks experience. ” that people are coming back to us. We miss them as much when entering and exiting the restaurant, but they can be It is not just the service process that has been updated. as they miss us.” removed while eating.  e Diner interior was given a new look. during its down- Diner on Main’s events, such as charity nights, will start Some items on the menu have remained much the time.  ere is new lighting, new oors, repainted walls, new up again in the future. For more information on restaurant same, but some have been adjusted to make each dish bathroom  xtures, and detailed cleaning of the kitchen. hours, dine-in and take-out, and menu items, visit their more e cient and fresher.  e zucchini loaves that used to Regular customers are coming back in, but some still website at www.dineronmainrestaurant.net. be available by the counter are now only available for purchase upon request. For sanitation purposes, condiments are removed from the table and have been replaced with condiment packets. Restroom sanitation is important, and they clean the restroom after every use. It may be  nancially di cult to maintain business, but they have to keep operating. Customers may see a few transformations from this Retro American ‘50s style restaurant and may feel the traditional “old school” vibe has changed since the use of technology has taken place.  e Diner has a QR scan code on display that can be scanned for the touch-free menu, and customers can conveniently pay their bill through the app. For those who may not have access to QR scan code, paper disposable menus are available.  e Diner has a new system that is helpful with table reservations.  e customers can call in and receive a text message when their table is ready. Custom- 

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Scienti c answers to  e all new second generation of BMW’s 4 Series two-door coupe has more power, torque, and performance than the previous generation. absurd questions A neighboring institution of Alhambra located in Pasadena is the California Insti- The New 2021 BMW tute of Technology, also known as Caltech. My brother received his doctorate there and introduced me to their library system and also their wonderful bookstore. I could 4 Series Coupe always go up to that bookstore (aka the BMW has presented the all-new, ing lights are slimmer in design and taper Student Auxiliary Services Store) and buy a second generation 4 Series Coupe, which toward the kidney grille. Two U-shaped clever gift to impress a friend with.  rst launched in 2014.  e vehicle’s daytime running light elements in each Caltech itself is known for not only its design and engineering teams wanted to headlight are the most pronounced fea- 74 Nobel Laureates and scienti c accom- deliver the ultimate driving experience in ture.  e turn signals consist of three glass plishments, but also for its sense of humor. a beautiful and low-slung package that blade units in the corners of each front Students more than once have sabotaged ensures the 2021 4 Series Coupe stays at light assembly. Rose Bowl card stunts and the stadium's the top of its segment.  e pro le of the new 4 Series Coupe computerized scoreboard. And likewise the MSRP pricing is $45,600 for the 430i shows the new model’s very clean, mini- university's sense of humor can be seen in Coupe, $47,600 for the 430i xDrive malist lines.  e long hood, the tapering the products it sells in the bookstore. Mugs Coupe, and $58,500 for the M440i greenhouse ending in the familiar Hof- with MIT written across them magically xDrive Coupe. Pricing does not include meister-kink, and the muscular fenders change the letters to Caltech as one pours  e Caltech Bookstore provides food for thought $995 Destination. Compared to the 3 are reminiscent of sports coupes from hot co ee into the cup, and this sense of during thee pandemic times. Series Sedan, the new 4 Series Coupe (us- decades past.  e frameless windows give humor is also demonstrated by the books ing 330i and 430i for comparison) is 2.2 a lighter look and feel to the doors. the store sells. inches longer, 1.0 inch wider, 2.2 inches  e width of the new 4 Series Coupe One of my favorite gifts to give has been, Some of the theories examined were lower, and with a 1.0 inch wider rear track is reinforced in the rear by slim, darkened What If: Serious Scienti c Answers to Absurd scienti c and some economic. Maximum while sharing the same wheelbase. L-shaped LED tail lights that extend into Hypothetical Questions, written by Randall separation of persons from a virus (i.e.,  e aerodynamic e ciency of the new the quarter panels. Vertical apertures at Munroe.  e book wrestles with such ab- in this case the common cold) was pref- 4 Series Coupe sees a noticeable improve- the corners of the rear bumper mimic the surd issues as the feasibility of Machine-Gun erable,, and the world's population could ment from a previous Cx of 0.29 to a Cx front Air Breather openings. Trapezoidal Jetpacks and what would happen if a be separated by a distance of 77 meters of 0.25 for the new 430i Coupe. exhaust  nishers are integrated into the baseball batter hit a pitch thrown at 90% between individuals. However, to achieve  e striking front end of the 4 Series lower rear bumper cover. the speed of light. With each ridiculous maximum separation of people, a large features a new BMW kidney grille design  e M Sport Package includes a question, scientists patiently attempt to portion of the world would be stationed that provides adequate cooling for the uniquely styled front bumper with provide thorough and comprehensible an- in the Sahara Desert and central Antarctica more powerful engines.  e grille is an- larger air intake openings and a restyled swers.  e more ludicrous the question, the and would die from exposure.  erefore, gled forward and extends to the bottom of rear bumper with Shadowline inlays. more entertaining the thoughtful answer this approach was deemed unacceptable. A the front bumper cover.  e kidney grille  e rear di user panel, front air intake becomes.  e book was written in 2014. superior solution was to out t all individu- is framed by surfaces with a three dimen- trim, side window moldings, and lower One of the silliest questions that my als in spacesuits to totally quarantine each sional mesh structure.  e arrow-shaped exterior mirror housings are all  nished friends and I were amused with back in person so the virus would have no fresh lines of the hood come together at the in high-gloss black. Selecting the optional 2014 was, "If everyone on the planet stayed host to run o to. grille while the Air Curtain intakes at the Shadowline Package provides a high-gloss away from each other for a couple of weeks, Dr. Ian M. MacKay, a virology expert edges of the front bumper highlight the 4 black  nish to the kidney grille, exhaust wouldn't the common cold be wiped out?" from the Australian Infectious Disease Series’ width. tip trim and a black  nish to the mirror Back in 2014 it seemed silly ... but today ... Research Centre at the University of Standard LED headlights with corner- caps. not so silly. Queensland, theorizes that complete isolation of the world's population would eradicate the common cold in 10 days, except for one catch.  is only occurs if all people have healthy immune systems. People with compromised immune systems (i.e., immunocompromised) would serve as "safe havens" for the virus and allow the common cold virus to linger for months and even years. Economic analysis was varied, but the shock to the international commerce "could easily cause a global economic collapse." In summary back in 2014, eradication of the common cold virus in a couple of weeks appeared to be a tricky proposition and might even provide insights for our current COVID-19 pandemic.  e humor of 2014 has become the reality of 2020. Perhaps we should encourage our leadership of today to visit the Caltech Bookstore. Gary Frueholz is a realtor with Dilbeck Real Estate, a past member of the Alhambra Planning Commission, a Certi ed Senior Real Estate Specialist, and a Certi ed International Property Specialist He can be reached at 626-318-9436. See his stories at www.garysstories.com. 07/2020 AUTO & REAL ESTATE NEWS AROUND ALHAMBRA 23 Collecting rent through chaos Dealing with the  nancials and collect- ing rents is one of the most important aspects of a property manager’s duties.  e larger the operation and the more properties there are, you can anticipate, based on scale is deemed appropriate. alone, that your delinquencies will increase. Set up payment plans As you navigate this part of the process, Although the pandemic is currently pre- how you respond and the methods used can venting most evictions from proceeding, it mean the di erence between a successful is not consenting that past-due rents do not payday, three-day notice, or eviction. If that have to eventually be paid back. Once states weren’t enough, how about introducing a and their communities start to re-open, it global pandemic to the fold? would behoove any property manager to  is is the current reality and state already have a payment plan in place for of a airs and every property manager is tenants. Talk with your owners and tenants having to adjust to the situation.  ere is alike and see what the best compromise is no training, past experience, nor guidelines for both parties. to follow. To make it more puzzling, each Make all announcements in writing state is wrestling with di erent policies and Currently, one of the big issues is all the protocols, and it can seem as though the changing policies, mixed information and U.S. government is changing time frames messages we are getting from the media, on social distancing and industries deemed family, and friends. If false information “essential” by the week. is cited to your tenants or owners, this Most notable is the economic impact can be a disaster and have serious legal the rising unemployment has had across repercussions down the road. To be safe, the world. With the inability for Americans never assume or speak in hearsay. If you to go to work and earn income, it was only feel any kind of major announcement for a matter of time before the rental industry your tenants or owners is necessary, make was a ected. Well, that time is upon us, and sure you have them done in writing and understanding the laws, your obligations provide the source. Having this approach to both owners and tenants and setting a can reduce your liabilities and protect you reasonable and consistent standard is what from providing incorrect information. you will need to weather the storm. Let’s Consider virtual showings have a go.  is is an instance where technology Have compassion, but be fair can be extremely useful and provide the  is may be an unorthodox  rst item ability to showcase a property without the on the list. With owners and bills to pay, fears a live tour may bring in the current management fees to collect and mainte- times.  ere are several platforms that are nance issues to address, the last thing you o ering great options for virtual tours and may think of is compassion. However, the it may be something to consider. Of course, truth is that people are scared. To add more economics comes into play and you should stress, many have lost their jobs, or worse, determine if your returns would be worth may have had family or friends impacted the investment. If you’re a smaller opera- by the pandemic.  e more you listen and tion, then doing a simple phone tour may show compassion,, the better your chances be the best option. Be sure to keep it short of working out the situation will be. and sweet, as most people are just looking Having compassion doesn’t mean being for a basic overall description, not a detailed taken advantage of. Unfortunately, there grand showcase. will be those who also use this situation as  ese are some fundamentals that will an excuse to not pay. One way to prevent hopefully help you navigate during these that is to require a doctor’s note or docu-  ckle times. Your biggest takeaway should mentation from their employers stating be to set up consistent protocols based on how they have been a ected or if they in state and country mandates, keep every- fact have been terminated. Doing this helps thing in writing, set up payment plans and, everyone stay honest and also provides most importantly, be kind. As we all move feedback for your owners. through this, hopefully we can use the op- Know your laws portunity to show compassion and, at the In property management, this goes same time, facilitate proper management without saying. However, with the current duties for both tenants and owners alike. mandated eviction moratorium, you must In the end, this is the best way to prevail be clear on what your capacities are. Make through the chaos, and your tenants and sure to check your local and national gov- owners will thank you for it. ernment resources daily and abide by what Source: forbes.com