Hometown Hero Milo Ventimiglia: the Low-Down on This High-Flying Star

Hometown Hero Milo Ventimiglia: The low-down on this high-flying star

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12 Hometown Hero Anaheim Magazine chats with Milo Ventimiglia.

On the Cover 12 15 Fun in the Sun Summer Fitness Stay cool in the pool and made in the shade this summer in Anaheim. Milo Ventimiglia: Anaheim-born hero. ©Shane McCauley 16 With Our Compliments A guide to free City services.

15 Departments

2 City Scene Anaheim water ranks top in Southern California; Independence Day celebration; Mayor Curt Pringle Anaheim Cinco de Mayo fiesta; OC Black Chamber of Commerce celebrates history; Mayor Pro Tem Bob Hernandez Anaheim’s transit master plan; City hosts finish line for Great American Race 2007; Planning Department launches Q-Flow; Engage your senses at Taste of Anaheim. Council Member Lorri Galloway Council Member Harry S. Sidhu, P.E. 16 8 Newsmakers Council Member Lucille Kring Anaheim ballerina twirls her way to the top; Local royalty.

City Manager David M. Morgan 9 Building for the Future Colony Park by Brookfield Homes; New West Anaheim Youth Center and Police Station; Managing Editor John James Nicoletti New park in West Anaheim; Anaheim Police take flight. Editor Jeanne Meehan 2 11 Calendar of Events

Contributors: Alicia Navarro, Breana Gattari, Celeste Navejas, Crystal Henson, Jennifer Labrado, Jennifer Steinhart, Matt Prince, 18 Business Connection Meghan Schinderle, Nikki Moreno, Tavia Jefferson Commuting to Anaheim eases with grant; Construction of new CKE office building; Kaiser Permanente and ARCO join Anaheim 150; Anaheim’s green initiatives; Anaheim Magazine is published quarterly by the City of Anaheim. Adopt-A-Ramp in Anaheim; Turner Construction moves to Platinum Triangle. Address all correspondence to Anaheim Magazine, c/o Managing Editor, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805. 8 20 Important Phone Numbers and Websites The City of Anaheim is a City Council/City Manager form of government. As such, the City Council makes policy decisions at About Anaheim: Celebrating its 150th Anniversary, the City of Anaheim is one of the nation’s premier municipalities and California’s 10th most City Council meetings, Tuesdays at 5 P.M. while the City Manager populous city. Anaheim covers 50 square miles with more than 342,000 residents and 2,117 City employees. The municipal corporation’s annual oversees the day-to-day operations of the City. To contact the budget is $1.297 billion. Anaheim supports a thriving business community with companies such as CKE Restaurants, Inc., L-3 Communications, City Council to voice opinions, call (714) 765-5247. If you have Pacific Sunwear, and Disneyland Resort. Successful sports franchises including Angels Baseball, Anaheim Ducks, Anaheim Arsenal, and the USA concerns regarding the day-to-day operations of the City, call Men’s National Volleyball team call Anaheim home. Anaheim also boasts world-class meeting and entertainment venues with the Anaheim specific departments found on page 20 of this publication or Convention Center, the largest on the west coast, Honda Center, The Grove of Anaheim and Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Annually, Anaheim welcomes the City Manager’s Office at (714) 765-5162. millions of visitors to the city, truly making it where the world comes to live, work and play. For more information, please visit www.anaheim.net.

Summer 2007 ❚ Anaheim CITY SCENE

City of Anaheim: Start Your Engines!

NAHEIM REVS UP TO GRAB THE CHECK- town Anaheim finish line in 1999 and 2002. Anaheim also served as the race’s starting point in 1986, 1987 and 1988. ERED FLAG AS THE CITY HOSTS THE FINISH “We’ve finished in Anaheim twice, and on both occasions LINE FOR THE GREAT AMERICAN RACE 2007. the crowds were tremendous,” said Bill Ewing, CEO of Rally Partners, Inc., the event organizers. “I’m sure it will be an The Great Race will begin on June 30, in Concord, North incredible event.” Carolina and will finish, 14 days and 4,000 miles later, on July The tradition of the Great Race began in 1983 to provide 14, in Downtown Anaheim on Center Street Promenade. enthusiasts an opportunity to take to the open road and drive ARCO, CIM Group, Inc. and Lee Homes are sponsors of this their classic cars across the country. Automobiles manufac- year’s Anaheim finish line. tured in 1969 or earlier are eligible to participate. As an official Anaheim 150 event, the cross-country rally race for classic cars, hot rods and muscle cars will return to For more information on the Great American Race 2007, Anaheim to celebrate its 25th anniversary, the 75th anniversary please visit www.anaheim.net or www.greatrace.com. ❚ of the Ford 1932 “Deuce” V-8, and the City’s sesquicentennial. The competition is not new to Anaheim as car enthusiasts in Southern California welcomed race competitors at a Down-

Anaheim ❚ Summer 2007 2 ©Gavin Smith CITY SCENE

Queue Up With Q-Flow

HE LANNING EPARTMENT HAS EASED P D Planning Department’s New Q-Flow Services SERVICE WAIT TIMES WITH A NEW SYSTEM, Business License Application Q-FLOW.LOCATED IN THE LOBBY OF CITY HALL EAST, THE SYSTEM DECREASES WAIT TIMES FOR Site Plan Review THOSE NEEDING MULTIPLE PLANNING SERVICES ©David Fairfield/Getty Images Plan Check Submittal BY USING ELECTRONIC TRANSFERS FROM ONE COUNTER TO ANOTHER. Special Inspector Registration Prior to Q-Flow, customers had to sign in individually at the Business License Renewal Business License, Building and Planning Services counters. Now, each person will receive a single ticket for all counters at Entitlement and Case Filing one kiosk. Customers choose services at the easy-to-use Q-Flow and are then entered into an electronic queue. Ticket numbers Building Code Questions are announced over monitors and speakers in the lobby. For more information on the new Q-Flow system, please con- Building Permits tact Anaheim’s Planning Department at (714) 765-5139. ❚

3 Summer 2007 ❚ Anaheim CITY SCENE

Anaheim Sees Stars and Stripes

HIS INDEPENDENCE DAY, THE CANYON HILLS COMMUNITY COUNCIL WILL HOST ITS 19TH ANNUAL FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRA- TION.WITH EVERYTHING FROM GAME BOOTHS TO DOG SHOWS, PARADES TO FIREWORKS, THE FESTIVITIES ARE SURE TO PROVIDE FUN, FOOD AND ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY. The celebration kicks off with a free patriotic concert and ice cream social on Saturday, June 30 at 7 P.M. On this evening, the community choir will entertain with patriotic sing-a-long music. In addition, Mr. & Mrs.Anaheim Hills, Miss Anaheim Hills & Court, Citizen of the Year and the Canyon Hills Com- munity Council scholarship winners will be announced. There will be free shuttle buses to and from Peralta Park starting at 5 P.M. from the Crossroads Center, at the corner of Imperial Hwy. and Santa Ana Canyon Road. Volunteers and donations are still being sought for this Anaheim 150 event. Call (714) 283-6653 for volunteer/donation information. ❚ July 4 Features Firecracker 5K/10K Walk/Run Fiesta! Fiesta! 220 S. Imperial Highway, Anaheim 10K race starts 7A.M. / 5K starts at 7:30A.M. HE 36TH ANNUAL ANAHEIM CINCO DE Pancake Breakfast Canyon High School Cafeteria MAYO FIESTA WAS ANOTHER SPECTACU- 8—10A.M. LAR CELEBRATION DURING ANAHEIM’S 150TH “Yankee Doodle” Dog Show Canyon High School (upper parking lot) ANNIVERSARY.THE COMMUNITY EVENT, WAS 10:30A.M. A TRULY GRAND AND SPECIAL DAY FOR THE Peralta Park Food & Game Booths PEOPLE WHO ATTENDED 12:30—8:45P.M. 100,000 . Live entertainment starts 6P.M. This year the fiesta was held May 3-6 at La Palma Park locat- 4th of July Parade ed on the corner of Harbor Blvd. & La Palma Ave. Thursday Parade starts at Canyon High School and Friday evenings were filled with fun rides and games. The and travels west on Santa Ana Canyon Road festivities continued Saturday morning with a soccer tourna- to Pinney Road near Peralta Park ment, food, carnival, live entertainment and the crowning of 3 P.M. the Cinco de Mayo Queen. On Sunday, a Mass was followed Fireworks Show by more fun, food and festivities. Peralta Park 9 P.M. For more information please visit www.anaheimcincode- mayo.com ❚

Anaheim ❚ Summer 2007 4 CITY SCENE

Transportation Solutions Through a Shared Vision

S THE CITY CELEBRATES THE PAST AND Authority’s (OCTA) Go Local program which will specifically LOOKS TOWARD THE FUTURE, THE IM- recommend a transit system to extend the reach of what will soon be a frequent, all-day Metrolink train service throughout PROVEMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MOBILITY the County. IN ANAHEIM AND THE REGION IS OF CRITI- To learn the latest information on the Transit Master Plan, or CAL IMPORTANCE. to find out how you can participate, please call (800) 577-8601, or visit www.anaheim.net and click on Go Local. ❚ With that objective in mind, Anaheim is in the process of A train station at ARTIC would be a key stop on proposed high speed rail lines. developing a Transit Master Plan that will develop a compre- hensive transit vision in response to the mobility needs of Anaheim residents, businesses and visitors. The study will define feeder routes to improve connectivity to Anaheim’s two Metrolink stations and lay out a plan that will help guide the development of transit projects for the next 25 years. As part of the Transit Master Plan process, Anaheim is working closely with the Orange County Transportation

5 Summer 2007 ❚ Anaheim CITY SCENE OC Black Chamber of Commerce Celebrates History at Annual Banquet

HE ORANGE COUNTY BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PROUDLY PRESENTS ITS 16TH ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET ON AUGUST 25 AT THE ANAHEIM CONVENTION CENTER. Celebrating “Reading, Writing, and Recording…of our History,” this year’s event will recognize community institu- tions for reaching significant milestones in Orange County education and history. Honorees include the City of Ana- heim for its 150th anniversary and California State University, Fullerton, which is currently celebrating its 50th year. NBC 4 reporter and Cal State Fullerton Alum, Vikki Vargas,will Anaheim Water serve as Master of Ceremonies. To promote education at the banquet, the Chamber will team up with the Los Angeles Times’“Read by Nine” program. All Ranks Top in banquet guests will be required to bring a black history book, which will be donated to public schools across the county. The OC Black Chamber advocates and promotes business Southern California and economic development within public and private sectors, resulting in a sound economic base that supports the survival NAHEIM RESIDENTS, BUSINESSES AND and self-determination of the African-American community. VISITORS CAN PROUDLY RAISE THEIR For ticket information, please visit www.banquet-ocblackcham- WATER-FILLED GLASSES TO CELEBRATE THE CITY’S ber.com. ❚ DRINKING WATER, RECENTLY RANKED THE CLEANEST IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA IN A MARCH 2007 MEN’S HEALTH MAGAZINE STUDY. Anaheim ranked 15th among all U.S. cities and finished higher than Riverside, San Diego, and Los Angeles. “Our performance in this survey is testimony to Anaheim Public Utilities’ commitment to delivering high-quality water to Anaheim residents and businesses,”said Don Calkins, assistant general manager/water services for Anaheim Public Utilities. The magazine examined the most recent data from 100 major U.S. cities on containment levels plus the number of EPA water-system violations from 1995 to 2005. Visit www.anaheim.net for more information or to see the latest copy of Anaheim’s water quality report. ❚ ©Caroline Schiff/Getty Images

Anaheim ❚ Summer 2007 6 CITY SCENE

Engage Your Senses at the 12th Annual Taste of Anaheim

HIS YEAR’S TASTE OF Enthusiastic diners will be entertained by musicians, while ANAHEIM, THE CITY’S enjoying samples from many of Anaheim’s favorite dining ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF FOOD, establishments. Featured entertainment includes Amer- ican Idol Finalist Lisa Tucker; The Starship, FUN AND MUSIC, IS JOINING starring Mickey Thomas and featuring WITH TASTE OF THE CANYON Joe Lynn Turner of Deep Purple; Tommy Heath of Tommy Tutone; AND WILL TAKE PLACE ON and Jimmy Jamison, former lead JUNE 28, 2007 FROM 5:30 singer of Survivor. The Zippers TO 10 P.M. AT THE GROVE will provide the main outdoor entertainment. OF NAHEIM A . Tickets are $30 pre-sale or $35 More than 5,000 guests will sample at the door, and are available for offerings from 50 different restaurants, purchase online at www.tasteofana- while honoring the City of Anaheim’s heim.com or by calling the Anaheim sesquicentennial. Chamber of Commerce at (714)758-0222. ❚

7 Summer 2007 ❚ Anaheim NEWSMAKERS

Poise, Persistence and Pliés

Anaheim Ballerina Twirls Her Way to the Top

EVENTEEN-YEAR-OLD ANAHEIM BALLET “I have had the opportunity to work with Elan both at the Disneyland Resort and Anaheim Ballet. I am in awe of not DANCER ELAN ALEKZANDER IS LEAPS AND only her incredible skill and artistry as a dancer but also her BOUNDS ABOVE MANY BALLERINAS HER AGE. extreme dedication and professionalism,”said Denny Newell, Senior Show Director, Creative Development, Disney Enter- After capturing first place in classical dance at the 2007 tainment Productions. “It is rare to find these outstanding Regional Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) competition qualities in such a young dancer.” earlier this year, Alekzander was invited to compete at the Elan is the daughter of Anaheim Ballet directors international finals of the YAGP, the only student bal- Lawrence and Sarma Rosenberg. Following in her let competition in America which awards scholarships parent’s footsteps, Alekzander lends her talent as to leading dance schools in the U.S. and abroad. an Anaheim Ballet Apprentice, teaching hip-hop The YAGP invitation comes on the tails of many and ballet classes at the school. other recent accomplishments for Alekzander. The dancer was awarded the Cerritos Friends Perform- For more information on Alekzander or Anaheim ing Arts Scholarship for classical dance and a 2007 Ballet, please visit www.anaheimballet.org. ❚ Merit Scholarship from the National Foundation for the Advancement in the Arts. With beauty and the trained poise of an experienced ballerina, Alek- zander also won the Discount Dance Supply model search earlier this year.

Anaheim’s Princesses

HASTA NECHVATAL AND LEAH CECIL ARE ANAHEIM’S NEWEST ROYALTY AFTER BEING

CROWNED 2007 MISS ANAHEIM AND MISS ©Photos: Kelley Patrick ANAHEIM’S OUTSTANDING TEEN RESPECTIVELY. Nechvatal, a 19-year-old Cal State Long Beach student, performed a Tahitian dance during the talent competition and used “Cultural Arts Awareness and Preservation” as her platform to top the 11-contestant field. Cecil, a 16-year-old Pacifica High School student, show- cased her talent as she played the classical harp and used “Compassion for the Convalescing” as her platform. She bested six other contestants in the field. Both winners will represent the City at statewide competitions in June. ❚ Chasta Nechvatal Leah Cecil

Anaheim ❚ Summer 2007 8 BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE New Housing Develops in Anaheim’s Colony Anaheim Police Historic District Take Flight

Anaheim’s pilots take to the skies from their new hangar at Fullerton Airport

HIS SUMMER, THE CITY OF ANAHEIM’S HELICOPTER DETAIL, KNOWN AS “A IR N CONTINUATION OF ANAHEIM’SREVI- SUPPORT,” WILL CELEBRATE THE GRAND OPEN- TALIZATION EFFORTS IN THE COLONY ING OF ITS NEW HELIPORT, LOCATED AT FUL- HISTORIC DISTRICT, THE CITY CELEBRATED LERTON AIRPORT. THE GROUNDBREAKING OF COLONY PARK, A The state-of-the-art hangar will function as home base for COLLECTION OF 339 RESIDENCES BY BROOK- the air fleet, and will facilitate all air support operations. FIELD HOMES, ON MARCH 30. “Helicopters are the equivalent to more than 20 officers on the street,” said Anaheim Police Chief John Welter. “Anaheim City officials attended the special event, which marked the is one of the few cities in the county that has an Air Support commencement of construction of these new homes. program actively working to deter criminal activity in our com- Located on the northeast corner of South and Olive Street, munity, as well as lending support to other county agencies.” Colony Park will feature Early California- and French Nor- The Anaheim Police Department helicopter detail began mandy- style homes, keeping with the historic nature of the serving the City in 1970. Since its inception, there have been City’s downtown architecture. The neighborhood is part of a more than 30 police officers who have earned their wings and large-scale revitalization project in the historic district, which contributed to the detail’s colorful history. will include retail space, residential units, and parking. The helicopter detail began service with six pilots and a The new housing offers two collections, Harmony and Hughes 300, a small two-seat helicopter with a top speed of Legacy, which will showcase condominiums and townhomes. 100 mph. Its original objective was to provide command and Future onsite amenities will include a stylish venue with an control to the ground officers below. open-air pavilion, pool, and park for barbecuing and out- Nearly four decades later, the helicopters and equipment door activities. The homes will go on sale in the near future. have improved but the primary mission has remained the same. In 2005, Costa Mesa-based Brookfield Homes, an ongoing The fleet boasts an impressive array of aviation vehicles with contributor to the growth of the City, was honored by the three jet-powered helicopters, outfitted with the latest avion- California Redevelopment Association (CRA) with an Award ics to help navigate through congested Southern California of Excellence for Cantada Square, a neighborhood featuring airspace. Each helicopter is also equipped with an infra red single-family townhomes in West Anaheim. The builder has camera and a high powered spotlight. Such equipment allows also supported Anaheim by producing some of the City’s the crew improved vision at night. newest home communities, including Anacapa, Picadilly, and Anaheim’s Air Support provides additional assistance to Cantada Lane. fire fighting, Special Operations/SWAT efforts, and surveil- Visit www.brookfieldsouthland.com for more information on lance work. ❚ Colony Park at Anaheim Colony Historic District. ❚

9 Summer 2007 ❚ Anaheim BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE A Park Built West Anaheim on Sunshine Facility Opens N MARCH 31, THE WEST ANAHEIM YOUTH NOTHER NEW PARK WILL SOON BLOOM IN CENTER AND POLICE STATION OPENED THE CITY, THANKS TO ANAHEIM PUB- ITS DOORS TO THE COMMUNITY. LIC UTILITIES. Located at 320 S. Beach Blvd., the easily-accessible 29,000- Energy Field is a 3.1-acre mini-park being built to provide square-foot facility is designed to offer recreational and educa- recreational space in West Anaheim and support the Hermosa tional programs, while the on-site police station will provide Village Youth Center. Energy Field will include a 1.6-acre syn- service to the area. thetic turf play area that will eliminate the need for irrigation, “The facility gives youth of all ages a safe place to learn and mowing and chemicals. Drought-tolerant native California play, thanks to a unique collaboration between the Anaheim plants and grasses will also be used to enhance the park’s natu- YMCA, the Boys & Girls Club, Police Activities League, and ral beauty while reducing water consumption and maintenance. the Magnolia School District,”said Terry Lowe, Community Additionally, Energy Field will have solar energy technology Services Director. on picnic shelter roofs as well as a solar energy generator field The Youth Center offers an after school drop-in program, that will provide power to the grid. and features a gymnasium, fitness/dance room, teen center, Anaheim Public Utilities also helped create the recently- and computer room, among others. The Police Station in- opened Roosevelt Park. cludes a full service lobby, offices and reporting and interview- Energy Park is scheduled for completion in January, 2008. ❚ ing rooms. ❚

Anaheim ❚ Summer 2007 10 C ALENDAR OF E VENTS

Upcoming events at Public events at Selected events at Upcoming shows at Honda Anaheim The Grove House of Blues Center Convention of Anaheim Downtown Disney (714) 778-BLUE 2695 E. Katella Avenue Center 2200 East Katella Avenue www.hob.com (714) 704-2500 (714) 712-2700 www.hondacenter.com 800 West Katella Avenue www.thegroveofanaheim.com (714) 765-8950 www.anaheim.net

4-6 June Sesame Street

14 June 29 June - 1 July 25 May ▲ Chayanne Home Garden & Gourmet Expo ▲ Boys II Men

21 June 7 July 2-4 June WWE Raw Empresa Frias 20 May Hellogoodbye with Boys Like Girls ▲ The Gipsy Kings and The Rocket Summer 12-15 July US Futsal 21 June 1 June 10 June ▲ The Police Side A-Freestyle Steel Pulse 31 July Career Builder.com 8 June Anaheim Career Fair

▲ Lisa Lampanelli

10-11 August 18-26 August 28 July ▲ Tim McGraw & Faith Hill, 53rd Annual Southern California 28 June ▲ Hootie & The Blowfish Soul2Soul Tour 2007 Home & Garden Show Taste of Anaheim with Candygram for Mongo

11 Summer 2007 ❚ Anaheim EVEN HEROES HAVE A HOME © Drinkwater Paul

Anaheim ❚ Summer 2007 12 persuasion. With the power of persuasion, anyone can change the world and give back. It’s an interesting thought—persua- n his day job, he’s saving the world; but in his free time, sive people have the ability to start wars or end wars. A lot of public figures can misbehave because of their power of persuasion, but they also have a lot of power to do good. They this Anaheim-born star would rather kick-back and enjoy must use it to do more good. AM: Has being on the show changed your lifestyle at all? an Angels or Ducks game, restore vintage muscle carsor Milo: Not necessarily. It really wasn’t until this year that I’ve become “above the radar.” A couple more people recognize me, but it’s about the same. work with his best friend at their production company. AM: How was working with Sylvester Stallone in Rocky Balboa? Milo: I was blown away. He is introspective and intelligent. Meet Milo Ventimiglia, also known as Peter Petrelli, star of I had a great time. NBC’s new hit show, Heroes. Heroes follows the lives of ordi- nary people who discover they possess extraordinary abilities. “Their ultimate destiny is nothing less than saving the world…” Milo’s character, Peter, has the ability to mimic other heroes’ © Patton Trae powers, making him one of the most central and dynamic characters on the show. The brainchild of creator/writer Tim Kring, Heroes received profuse critical acclaim with a People’s Choice Award, an AFI Award and a Multicultural Prism Award. The show has also been nominated for a Golden Globe Award, NAACP Image Award, WGA Award and Satellite Award. In addition to Heroes, Milo has an impressive body of work that encompasses film and television. Some of his previous roles include playing “Jess” on “Gilmore Girls” and Sylvester Stallone’s son in “Rocky Balboa.” Despite his heroic schedule, Milo was able to take a few moments with Anaheim Magazine:

ON THE SHOW AND HIS CAREER NBC’s Heroes Simone Deveaux (Tawny Cypress) and Peter Petrelli (Milo Ventimiglia).

Anaheim Magazine: What about Heroes makes it such a big hit? ON LIFE

Milo Ventimiglia: The thing about Heroes is that it is rela- AM: What first attracted you to acting? At what age did you tive to a lot of different people. It’s something that a teenager seriously start pursuing it as a career? and an 88-year-old grandmother can enjoy. The show has very diverse characters that appeal to a wide-variety of people. Milo: As a kid, I always liked to entertain. I liked the idea of being able to make someone laugh, and being able to make AM: (So the question everyone is dying to know, but I’m that same person cry. I got seriously into the profession at 18, sure you’ve been asked a million times) On Heroes, you have which is when and why I moved up to Los Angeles. many different super powers, if there was one you could have in “real-life” what would it be? AM: We heard that you attended UCLA; what did you study?

Milo: The ability to dodge that question when asked (laughs). Milo: Theatre. But, if I were to go back, I’d study engineering No, really, being able to fly would be a great “super power,” or architecture and learn something that I don’t know any- but if I could have any realistic power, it would be the power of thing about—something totally different and interesting.

13 Summer 2007 ❚ Anaheim ON ANAHEIM/ORANGE COUNTY

AM: What’s your favorite part of growing up in Orange County? © Images Harrison/Getty Frazer Milo: I was born in Anaheim, but grew up in Orange. Living five towns from the beach was great. Orange County was my foundation; it is a great place to grow up. It is a very nurturing and protective place, but not too separated from the realities of the world.

AM: What are your favorite places in Anaheim?

Milo: Angels games at Angel Stadium and going to other sporting events such as Ducks games at Honda Center. I grew up as an Angels fan going to games with my family. Baseball games are a time to be social, without dealing with people who are too loud or rambunctious.

AM: What high school did you attend? Milo Ventimiglia and Sylvester Stallone talk at the premiere of MGM’s Rocky Balboa. Milo: El Modena High School in Orange, class of 1995.

AM: So you’re already in a hit show and a blockbuster movie, what’s your next goal?

Milo: I haven’t done a quarter of what I want to do. I’m © Images Michael Tullberg/Getty happy and I want to continue in the direction I’m going. I’m only 29 and have so much ahead of me. Each year, things have gotten more difficult and better at the same time. With more work comes more success. Because I’m now in the public’s eye more than ever, I have to keep level headed. Ultimately, I hope to continue to get good work.

AM: Who would be the ideal actor to work with?

Milo: That’s a hard one. I look at guys just a few years older than me, like Joaquin Phoenix, Christian Bale, Colin Farrell, and they are all doing great work. There are so many good actors out there. I can’t name one, it would be an injustice to so many others.

AM: What’s your definition of a real-life hero? Milo enjoying an Anaheim Ducks game at the Honda Center. Milo: Real-life heroes touch the next generation through heroic events and actions. True heroes pass on to the next generation knowledge of what they’ve been through and what they ON LIFE RIGHT NOW have done. They share the better side of life. AM: What’s life like now; what are you doing besides Heroes? AM: Who are your heroes? Milo: I’m very busy with three jobs. I have a production Milo: My family, parents, friends. Soldiers in Iraq. The guy that company with my best friend, called Divide. It keeps me busy takes care of me at a restaurant. No, Seriously. We’re all in when I’m not acting. We do film, TV and some commercials. this world together, interacting and affecting one another. I’m also doing a new feature film (cannot release name yet) Heroes are the people who leave it [the world] a better place. and of course, filming Heroes. Life is good. ❚

Anaheim ❚ Summer 2007 14 v xzl c FUN IN THE SUN SUMMER FITNESS! Stay cool in the pool and made in the shade this summer in Anaheim

S ummertime is here and whether you want to shed those extra winter pounds or enjoy outdoor activities as a family, Anaheim

has all you need to take full advantage of the Young athletes training at the Competitive Athlete Training Zone (CATZ).

coveted Southern California summer. For families looking for a more traditional workout, Com- Outdoor buffs can enjoy Oak Canyon Nature Center, which petitive Athlete Training Zone (CATZ) and Bogifit offer fit- offers some of the best hiking in Orange County. Nestled in ness regimens with proven results. the Anaheim Hills, Oak Canyon is a 58-acre natural park CATZ, located in the American Sports Center at 1500 S. with four miles of hiking traverse, a meandering stream and a Anaheim Blvd, trains youth athletes and adults using an ap- small museum. The trails are open from 9 A.M.to 5P.M. during proach designed to mimic the demands of sport and reduce the summer months. Also offered every Saturday throughout the likelihood of injury. Complete physical therapy and injury the summer are cardio conditioning hikes and outdoor Tai Chi evaluations are also available onsite. Visit www.catzsports.com classes for those 12 years of age and older. or call (714) 917-3555 for more information. For more outdoor fun, the City of Anaheim’s Community Similarly, Bogifit, short for boy girl fitness, is a condition- Services recreation program offers day camps at Peralta and ing center that provides sport-specific or general physical Twila Reid Parks. Children six to 13 years old can participate conditioning opportunities for youth, nine to 17 years of age. in arts and crafts, sports, games and a variety of excursions Bogifit is located at 5465 E. La Palma Ave. and offers options designed to keep kids active and engaged. Skateboarding camps for first-class structured weight and agility conditioning/train- will also be held at the Downtown Skate Zone, located at the ing, nutrition education and weight control. Visit www.bogi- intersection of Olive and Broadway. Classes will take place fit.com for more details. Monday through Friday from 3 to 5:30 P.M. Finally, for those in a hurry to meet their fitness goals, race Of course, there is always time for a round of golf at Ana- to the finish line in the Downtown Anaheim 5k in July and heim Hills and Dad Miller Golf Courses. Anaheim Junior Golf the Disney Half Marathon in September. Academy offers golf lessons for youth taught by PGA Pro- For more information on the City of Anaheim’s recreation fessionals at both courses. Visit www.playanaheimgolf.com for and fitness programs, or to register online, please visit Anaheim more information. Community Services at www.anaheim.net. ❚ If you are looking to cool down this summer, what better way than on ice? Anaheim Ice, located at 300 W. Lincoln Ave., Summer Sports from Anaheim Recreation has open skate times twice a day throughout the summer. For Adult Sports Youth Sports more information, call (714) 765-5191. Basketball Baseball With four pools, open swim times and hundreds of different Soccer Boxing classes, dive into the Anaheim Summer Aquatics program. Softball Cheerleading The City offers everything from mommy and me classes, swim Swimming lessons and diving to junior life guarding, snorkeling, water Water Polo polo and a competitive swim team.

15 Summer 2007 ❚ Anaheim With Our Compliments Anaheim Offers an Abundance of FREE Services Throughout the Year

Who says you can’t get something Electric & Water Services Anaheim’s business and residential customers are saving for nothing? The City of Anaheim thousands of dollars a year, as well as saving energy and water, through Anaheim Public Utilities’ Advantage Services. proves that you can with an exciting ■ Home Utility Check-Up: FREE personalized in-home ener- mix of FREE programs all residents gy/water use review, including FREE computer analysis, faucet aerators, low-flow showerheads, toilet flappers and should explore! up to five compact fluorescent lights. (714)939-9020. ■ Dusk to Dawn Lighting: Customers receive up to two FREE energy-efficient, high-pressure sodium or fluorescent lights equipped with a photo sensor and FREE installation for income-qualified customers. (714)939-9020. ■ TreePower: Residents can receive up to six FREE shade trees for their home. In celebration of the City’s 150th anniversary, TreePower is also offering one FREE citrus or avocado tree for a limited time! Shade trees help reduce air conditioning costs, reduce greenhouse gases and beautify the community. (714)491-TREE. ■ Weatherization: FREE weatherization, energy-efficient measure and ENERGY STAR replacement appliances for single- and multi-family homes of income-qualified customers. (714)839-6199. ■ Air Duct Efficiency: FREE inspection to identify leak- age/need for repairs, plus half of repair costs, up to $300. (714)939-9020.

Anaheim ❚ Summer 2007 16 Youth and Family Programs Anaheim’s Community Services Department offers a wide women, infant & nutritional program (WIC), and youth variety of FREE programs that provide safe and fun after- and family counseling. (714)765-4500. school activities, as well as entertainment and recreation for ■ You Are Not Alone: The Anaheim Police Department Retired the whole family to enjoy. Senior Volunteer Patrol (RSVP) provides “You Are Not ■ Art in the Park: The Artmobile travels to parks in Anaheim Alone” (Y.A.N.A.) checks for those living alone who would teaching local children about art. Participants learn about appreciate someone checking in on their welfare. Volunteers painting, drawing, sculpture, architecture, and photography. may identify any needs for special services and make refer- The FREE program is conducted from 3-5 P.M. For dates rals to other agencies. (714)765-1987. and locations call (714)765-5219. ■ Vacation House Checks: While residents are on vacation, ■ Kids in Action: Provides outreach, character development, trained Anaheim RSVP volunteers can perform a perimeter recreation, arts and crafts and sports to children at several check, physical and/or visual check of all doors and win- locations in Anaheim. Kids in Action provides a safe envi- dows, verification of vehicles left on the property, and ver- ronment where young people build self-esteem and social, ification of any people found on the property. If something physical and emotional competencies. The daily program is appears suspicious, the RSVPs will call for the assistance of offered FREE to youth 5 to 12 years of age. (714)765-5275. a police officer. (714)765-1987.

■ Project SAY: Serving junior high and high school-age youth, Business Programs Project SAY uses a combination of outreach, recreation, edu- The City of Anaheim helps to create quality jobs for residents cational workshops and individualized guidance to engage and ensure a viable, diverse local economy by supporting exist- youth in positive and constructive activities.Youth partic- ing businesses as well as recruiting new ones. The following ipate in a wide range of social, recreational, and education- FREE business programs are offered as an added resource to al activities that help develop skills necessary for successful the Anaheim business community. adulthood. (714)765-5246. ■ Anaheim Workforce Center: Provides business services to Social Services employers, useful employment and training services, career The City of Anaheim offers several programs that offer assis- planning and advice for job seekers. (714)765-4350. tance for the welfare of its residents. These programs provide ■ Business Seminars: The City of Anaheim’s Economic Dev- services that promote and support the safety, stability and elopment division partners with other local agencies, includ- healthy development of Anaheim families. ing the Small Business Development Center and North ■ Anaheim Family Justice Center: The recently opened Orange County Community College District, to offer busi- facility co-locates many resources to effectively address ness seminars on a number of useful topics. Seminar topics many types of abuse. By utilizing a multi-disciplinary team range from Record Keeping to Marketing Your Business. For approach, the Center offers new and innovative ways to dates and times, call (714)765-5033. offer support to victims of crimes. 150 W.Vermont Avenue, ■ Small Business Energy Management Assistance: FREE (714)765-1521. energy-use surveys; FREE low-cost efficiency measures for ■ Family Resource Centers: These family friendly facilities businesses that use less than 100kW; 75% of cost up to offer residents an assessment of family needs, coordination $5,000 for prescribed lighting retrofits. (888)459-4205. of human services and programs and ensure that needs are Anaheim Magazine wants to know how much you’ve saved addressed to the benefit of the family unit. Services include, utilizing the City’s FREE services.Write in and let us know! For legal assistance, emergency & utility assistance, youth and more information on these, or any other City services, visit adult job placement, English as a second language classes, www.anaheim.net. ❚

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■ NEW CONSTRUCTION ■ ■ ENVIRONMENT ■ Construction of New Green Building CKE Office Building s Anaheim celebrates its sesquicentennial year and moves Aforward with new development, the City looks to the Redevelopment of CKE Restaurants Inc.’s Anaheim future by implementing green initiatives that will provide campus, one of the City’s most recognized business our growing community with environmental, economic and landmarks, is set to start soon. social benefits. In the 2007 State of the City address, the Mayor introduced KE Restaurants Inc., parent company of Carl’s Jr., Green a series of environmentally friendly initiatives, including a CBurrito, La Salsa and Hardee’s restaurant chains, plans proposal to double the rebates for homeowners who install an administrative office building at the longtime Carl’s Jr. solar panels. This will add to other Green Power programs site alongside the Riverside (91) currently offered by Anaheim Freeway. The 90,000-square-foot Public Utilities. These programs building is set for completion by include “Green Power for the summer 2008 and is designed Grid” which helps bring renew- to accommodate approximately able energy to the community, ■ LOCAL BUSINESS ■ 360 workers. and “Sun Power for the Schools,” The current 78,000-square-foot which installs solar power sys- CKE office building will remain Turner Construction tems at Anaheim schools. open throughout the first phase of Moves to Town Further, City initiatives include construction, potentially making expediting the green building way for a new shopping center urner Construction, the nation’s leading gener- permit process, transitioning City on the 17-acre site. A decision on Tal builder, recently relocated to Anaheim, com- fleet vehicles to cleaner burning the shopping center should come bining their Los Angeles and Irvine offices in the or alternative fuels and waiving in the near future. heart of the Platinum Triangle. The new location, certain fees for new businesses The Karcher family and CKE at 1900 S. State College Blvd, makes the company and residential complexes certi- Restaurants Inc. have had a re- centrally located between multiple developments in fied by the U.S. Green Building markable impact throughout Southern California. Council (USGBC). Anaheim. This past January, Carl Turner Construction can be credited with building Haskett Library, City Hall and Margaret Karcher, founders some of the most notable landmarks in Anaheim West and Fire Station #12 are of the company, received the including The Grove of Anaheim, Honda Center, among the projects in the process second star on the Anaheim/ Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel, ESPN Zone in of receiving USGBC’s Leader- Orange County Walk of Stars for Downtown Disney, the renovation of Angel Stadium ship in Energy and Environmen- their entrepreneurial and phil- and the Anaheim Convention Center expansion. tal Design certification. Haskett anthropic ventures throughout Turner Construction has offices in 12 countries Library, will be the first certified the City and County. ❚ with projects all over the world and was recently green building in the City. chosen to manage construction of a tower in Dubai, To further prove its dedication United Arab Emirates, which will be the tallest build- to environmental awareness, the ing in the world when completed. ❚ City will host an Ecobuild Amer- ica conference at the Anaheim Convention Center, where hundreds of industry experts will gather to provide energy efficiency and green building practices. Visit www.anaheim.net for more information on Anaheim’s Green Connection program and the City’s green initiatives. See page 16 for more information on Anaheim Public Utilities’ free services. ❚

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■ KEEP ANAHEIM FRESH ■ ■ TRANSPORTATION ■ Adopt-A-Ramp in Anaheim! Anaheim, On the Move! n conjunction with the Caltrans Adopt-A-Highway Pro- Commuting will soon be easier for residents, Igram, the City of Anaheim is encouraging local businesses, businesses and visitors of Anaheim! organizations or individuals to Adopt-A-Ramp in Anaheim. The California Department of Transportation spends more arlier this spring, California Transportation Commission than $41 million per year on litter removal. With the help of E(CTC) members granted Orange County $383.5 million local businesses, organizations and individuals, the City can to improve local freeways. The money comes as a result of continue to keep California’s State Highway System in the City Prop. 1B, which, approved in November by California voters, attractive. In addition to the aesthetic benefits of cleaner and allowed the state to sell $19.9 billion in general obligation more beautiful roadsides, participants help to prevent poten- bonds to finance state and local transportation projects. tial pollutants from entering the County’s waterways. The CTC originally recommended that Orange County get The Adopt-A-Ramp Program provides a tremendous oppor- $361.5 million, but after further review, Orange County offi- tunity to promote civic responsibility, community pride and cials were granted an additional $22 million for improvements camaraderie within organizations. Adopt-A-Ramp courtesy on the Riverside (91) Freeway. signs also provide prominent recognition. The $383.5 million will be distributed amongst the follow- The cost to hire a contractor to clean the ramp areas ranges ing five projects: from $250 to $500 per month, but the ability to support the Anaheim community and keep Anaheim a fresh and clean ■ $200 million: Building carpool connectors place to live and drive, is invaluable. from the Garden Grove (22) Freeway to the San Diego (I-405) and San Gabriel If you are interested in adopting a ramp in the City, please visit River (I-605) freeways. http://adopt-a-highway.dot.ca.gov. ❚ ■ $70 million: Adding a northbound lane on the Orange Freeway (57) between the Riverside Freeway ■ ANAHEIM 150 ■ (91) and Lambert Road. ■ $20.1 million: Adding a north- Kaiser Permanente bound lane on the Orange Free- and ARCO Join Anaheim 150 way (57) between Katella and Lin- coln Ave. RCO and Kaiser Permanente have come on board as the ■ $71.4 million: Adding an eastbound Anewest sponsors of the City’s 150th anniversary celebra- auxiliary lane on the Riverside tion. As Founding Sponsors, both company logos will be fea- Freeway from Eastern Toll Road tured in all Anaheim 150 promotional materials including the (241) to Corona Expressway (71). Anaheim website and at select Anaheim 150 events. ■ In addition, ARCO has chosen to be the Finish Line Title $22 million: Adding a lane in each Sponsor of the 2007 Great American Race, a cross country direction on the Riverside Freeway auto adventure, which will end in Downtown Anaheim on (91) between the Costa Mesa Free- July 14. Kaiser Permanente will be featured as a Presenting way (55) to Gypsum Canyon Road. Sponsor and ARCO as a Major Event Sponsor for the Halloween In addition, the state funds will Parade and Fall Festival this October. Kaiser Permanente will be matched by the Orange County also be a community sponsor to the 2007 Holiday Lights Tour Transportation Authority, further in December. ensuring that these improvements The City of Anaheim is still accepting sponsorships for Ana- will allow those traveling to and heim 150 and the numerous events that our residents, businesses, from the City, and around Orange and visitors enjoy in 2007. Please visit www.anaheim.net for County, an easier and faster trip more information. ❚ in the near future. ❚

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Anaheim Municipal Government Orange Unified (Anaheim Hills) ...... 997-6100 Building Inspections ...... 765-4626 General Information ...... 765-5100 www.orangeusd.k12.ca.us Code Enforcement ...... 765-5158 www.anaheim.net Placentia Linda (K-12) ...... 996-2550 Planning Department ...... 765-5139 Administration Savanna (K-6) ...... 236-3800 Public Safety Mayor/City Council Offices ...... 765-5247 Santiago Community College (Anaheim Hills) ...... 628-4900 Fire Department Administration City Manager’s Office ...... 765-5162 Emergency Services 201 S. Anaheim Boulevard, 3rd Floor City Management Fire ...... 533-1305 Business ...... 765-4000 City Attorney ...... 765-5169 Fire/Paramedic Emergency ...... 911 Emergency ...... 911 City Clerk ...... 765-5166 Police ...... 765-1911 Bicycle Licenses ...... 765-4000 Community Development ...... 765-4300 Police Emergency ...... 911 Paramedic Billing ...... 765-4060 Community Services ...... 765-5191 24 Hr. Utility Emergency Police Department, Administration, Convention, Sports & Entertainment ...... 765-8950 Electric outage/lines down ...... 765-3300 425 S. Harbor Boulevard Finance ...... 765-5195 Water main/hydrant leaks ...... 765-3300 Business ...... 765-1900 Fire ...... 765-4000 Earthquake Preparedness ...... 765-6951 Emergency ...... 911 Human Resources ...... 765-5111 Report Street Flooding ...... 765-6860 Gang Detail (Police) ...... 765-GANG Planning ...... 765-5139 Employment www.anaheim.net Gang Detail (en Espanol) ...... 765-1410 Police ...... 765-1900 Anaheim Career Employment Center, Parking/Traffic Violations Public Utilities ...... 765-5137 50 S. Anaheim Blvd.,#300 ...... 765-4350 Traffic Bureau ...... 765-1860 Public Works ...... 765-5176 Anaheim Youth Employment Service ...... 956-1182 Payments (Impounds, Parking Citations, Court Dates) . . .765-5178 Treasurer ...... 765-5117 Job Training Program ...... 765-4342 Anaheim Police Department & Community Center (Anaheim Hills) Angel Stadium 2000 Gene Autry Way Graffiti Removal 8901 E. Santa Ana Canyon Road Anaheim Angels ...... 940-2000 Anaheim 24-Hour Hot Line ...... 765-5200 Business & Information ...... 765-3800 www.angelsbaseball.com Report In Progress ...... 765-1911 Records Box Office ...... 634-2000 Caltrans Hotline ...... (949) 936-3500 City Clerk ...... 765-5166 Business Services and Economic Development The Grove of Anaheim 2200 E. Katella Avenue ...... 712-2700 State of California Business Licenses ...... 765-5194 Honda Center 2695 E. Katella Avenue Department of Motor Vehicles ...... (800) 777-0133 Chamber of Commerce, 201 E. Center Street ...... 758-0222 Administration ...... 704-2400 Utilities and Services www.anaheimchamber.org www.hondacenter.com Water and Electricity Economic Development ...... 765-4323 Anaheim Ducks ...... 704-2700 Anaheim Public Utilities, 201 S. Anaheim Boulevard Community & Neighborhood Centers www.anaheimducks.com www.anaheim.net Brookhurst Community Center, 2271 W. Crescent Avenue . . . . .765-3373 Housing Information Administration ...... 765-5137 West Anaheim Senior Programs ...... 765-3415 Fair Housing Council Advantage Services/Conservation ...... 765-4250 Downtown Community Center, 250 Center Street ...... 765-4500 Labor ...... 569-0823 Customer Service ...... 765-3300 Senior Programs ...... 765-4510 Landlord-Tenant Problems ...... 569-0823 Emergency reporting of power outage, lines down Youth Center ...... 765-4501 Homeless Shelters (Referral) ...... (888) 600-4357 or water main/hydrant leaks ...... 765-3300 Youth Boxing Club ...... 765-4508 Neighborhood Preservation ...... 765-4340 Spanish ...... 765-3300 East Anaheim Community Center Library www.anaheim.net Deaf/Hearing Impaired (TDD) ...... 765-5125 8201 E. Santa Ana Canyon Road ...... 765-3904 Administration ...... 765-1810 Electrical Engineering ...... 765-5156 Manzanita Family Resource Center, 1260 Riviera Street ...... 765-3776 Main Library, 500 W. Broadway ...... 765-1880 Water Engineering ...... 765-5196 Ponderosa Family Resource Center Canyon Hills Branch, 400 Scout Trail ...... 974-7630 Cable TV 2100 S. Haster Street ...... 750-2826 Euclid Branch, 1340 S. Euclid ...... 765-3625 Time Warner Cable ...... (888) TV-CABLE Convention Center 800 W. Katella ...... 765-8950 Sunkist Branch, 901 S. Sunkist ...... 765-3576 Garbage Collection Administration ...... 765-8950 Other Services Anaheim Disposal, Ticket Information ...... 765-8900 Anaheim Museum, 241 S. Anaheim Boulevard ...... 778-3301 1131 N. Blue Gum Street ...... 238-3300 County of Orange www.oc.ca.gov Bookmobile ...... 765-1738 Gas Service Animal Control ...... 935-6848 Anaheim History Room ...... 765-1850 The Gas Company Birth Certificates, 630 N. Broadway, Santa Ana ...... 834-3005 Mother Colony House, 414 N. West Street ...... 765-1850 131 Center Street Promenade ...... (800) 427-2200 County Government Information ...... 834-5400 Parks, Recreation & Community Services Streets, Traffic & Transportation Dog Licenses ...... 935-7419 Administration, 200 S. Anaheim Boulevard ...... 765-5191 Flooding ...... 765-6860 Health Department ...... 834-7700 Anaheim Hills Golf Course, 6501 Nohl Ranch Road Street Lights, Repair (Utility Operations) ...... 765-3300 Marriage Licenses, 700 Civic Center Drive, Santa Ana ...... 834-3005 Golf Reservations ...... 998-3041 Street Repairs ...... 765-6840 Orange County Sheriff’s Department ...... 647-7000 The Clubhouse at Anaheim Hills Street/Parkway Trees ...... 765-6920 Disneyland 1313 S. Harbor Boulevard ...... 781-4000 Banquet Reservations ...... 998-3041 Traffic Signal Repair ...... 765-5202 www.disneyland.com Dad Miller Golf Course, 430 N. Gilbert Street OC Transportation Authority www.octa.net ...... 560-6282 Education Golf Reservations ...... 765-3481 Bus Schedule ...... 636-RIDE Anaheim City (Elementary) ...... 517-7500 Restaurant ...... 535-8770 U.S. Government www.acsd.k12.ca.us Neighborhood Services ...... 765-4456 Postal Service ...... (800) 275-8777 Anaheim Union High (7-12) ...... 999-3511 Oak Canyon Nature Center, 6700 E. Walnut Canyon Road . . . .998-8380 Social Security, 300 S. Harbor Boulevard, #310 ...... (800) 772-1213 www.auhsd.k12.ca.us Recreation Classes & Programs ...... 765-5228 Visitor & Convention Bureau www.anaheimoc.org ...... 765-8888 Centralia (K-6) ...... 228-3100 Therapeutic Recreation ...... 821-6510 Voter Information Magnolia (K-6) ...... 761-5533 Senior Citizens Programs ...... 765-4510 City Clerk ...... 765-5166 North Orange County Community College District ...... 808-4500 Planning, Zoning and Building County Registrar of Voters www.nocccd.cc.ca.us Building Division ...... 765-5153 1300 S. Grand Avenue, Santa Ana ...... 567-7600

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