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German Special Olympics Team arrives in Alhambra.
Outgoing Chamber President Lee Lieberg welcomes incoming President Robert
Fukui at the Chamber’s installation on June 26.
Chamber’s 112th
Installation of Offi cers
marks year of progress,
It was international diplomacy at its best — 200 members of all ages, who have been training
taking place not in Washington D.C., New for months, if not years, for this all-important
continued growth
York, or Geneva, but in the Southern Califor- competition.
nia communities of Alhambra, Monterey Park, With just three days to serve as co-host to the
The Alhambra Chamber of Commerce celebrated and Lincoln Heights. After months of planning guests prior to the Games, the three communities
its 112th Installation of Offi cers for the 2015-2016 and preparation for the 2015 Special Olympics joined together to help the German delegates get
fi scal year at Almansor Court on June 26. Th is year’s Host Town program, it was fi nally time for the acclimated and provide a memorable and quick
dinner theme was “Alhambra, a City on the Move” with a arrival of Team Germany, composed of nearly immersion into American life and culture. Arriving
bright future and rich heritage. Th e evening highlighted the >> see SPECIAL OLYMPICS Page 12A
Chamber’s many achievements under the leadership of Pres-
ident Lee Lieberg and his board as the Alhambra Chamber
retained its traditional ranking as one of the largest Chambers Water Conservation
in regard to operating budget among all the 116 chambers in
Los Angeles County. See Pg. 8A for details
Th e evening began with President Leiberg introducing the
>> see INSTALLATION DINNER Page 17A
CITY NEWS PAGE 2A
CHAMBER NEWS PAGE 15A
COMMUNITY NEWS PAGE 18A
Eleven Alhambra School District Schools
ACADEMIC NEWS PAGE 26A
recognized by California Business
Community for high achievement
Alhambra Unifi ed School schools in California to receive consistent high levels of stu-
District announced that the title of 2014 Honor Roll dent academic achievement,
11 of its schools were school. improvement in achievement
selected by Campaign for Busi- Schools receiving this distinc- levels over time, and reduction in
ness and Education Excellence tion from the California business achievement gaps among student
(CBEE) as part of 1,851 public community have demonstrated populations. For high schools, the
>> see CBEE Page 27A
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2A CITY NEWS AROUND ALHAMBRA 08/2015
How to Contact Alhambra Dental
Your Representatives
Be proactive about saving energy
[phone]
CITY ELECTED OFFICIALS
626-570-5010
Mayor Luis Ayala BY MAYOR LUIS AYALA this very important matter and urge
These days, the issue of climate you to please become more conscious
Vice Mayo1r B0arb0ar aS Meossuinath First Street • Alhambra, CA 91801
change is receiving much attention at about the energy you use. You will be
Councilmember Dr. Steven Placido
the local, state, national and worldwide hearing more from me and the City
Councilmember Stephen Sham
levels. According to experts in the area, regarding energy efficiency over the
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temperature has increased at the fastest to keep in mind as you become more
rate in recorded history. The 10 hottest proactive about saving energy:
President of the United States
Barack Obama (D) yeaLrs oOn recOord hSave Eall o cc urTred sEince ETH • Get a home energy audit to find
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington D.C. 20500 1990. So why is this issue so important out if your home is poorly insulated
you may ask? Essentially, climate change or energy efficient. Many utility
Before In One Visit
U.S. Senator over time may continue to impact the companies offer services for free. For
Dianne Feinstein (D)
quality of our environment, the avail- more information log on to www.
11111 Santa Monica Blvd. #915, Los Angeles, CA 90025
ability of water, and our economy. (You energystar.gov or contact your local
310-914-7300
Washington D.C. 202-224-3841 can find more information on Global utility company.
Warming impacts at www.ipcc.ch). • Replace regular incandescent
U.S. Senator In the past few years, the Intergov- light bulbs with compact fluorescent
Barbara Boxer (D) (cid:31)
ernmental Panel on Climate Change bulbs. Check for rebate offers by
312 N. Spring St., #1748, Los Angeles, CA 90012
(cid:31)(IPCC) concluded in its fourth assess- utilitiy companies
213-894-5000
ment report, Climate Change 2007: • Move your thermostat 2 degrees
Washington D.C. 202-224-3553
The Physical Science Basis – Summary by far the largest share of any country. down in winter and up 2 degrees in
U.S. Rep. 27th District for Policymakers, that “Most of the In the City of Alhambra, we have summer.
Judy Chu (D) observed increase in globally averaged taken some initial steps to address • Clean or replace filters on your
527 S. Lake Ave, Suite 106, Pasadena, CA 91101
tempTeratures since the mid- 20Sth cen- energy efficiency. A few years ago, we furnace and AC.
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centrations.” In other words, human As a result, we received a rebate check • Look for energy star label when
Governor activity is( ipnrdimivariidlyu raeslp roenssiubllet sf ovr arfryo)m. Southern California Edison for choosing appliances.
Jerry Brown (D)
global warming. Thus, there is a great more than $90,000 for this effort. Our • Use less hot water by installing
C/O State Capitol, Suite 1173, Sacramento, CA 95814
NEGLECTED TEETH
opportunity for us Alhambra residents goal is to retrofit all City buildings and a low flow shower head and washing
510-628-0202
to slow the impact of climate change by save as much as 25% of energy use your clothes in cold or warm water
State Senator 22nd District Befotarkineg action. But what can we do you Ipenr b uOildinng. eAd dVitioniaslly,i tthe City instead of hot water.
Dr. Ed Hernandez (D) may ask? Council designated an Environmental • Turn off and unplug appliances
West Covina 626-430-2499
Well, we can start by becoming more Commission that is responsible for not in use and avoid using during peak
East Los Angeles 323-981-3320
energy efficient. According to a 2012 helping develop City initiatives that hours – 4 to 6 p.m.
Sacramento 916-651-4022
study, 40% of all U.S. carbon dioxide will result in energy and resources con- • Turn down the thermostat on
State Assembly 49th District emissions stem from the burning of servation, protecting the environment the water heater and wrap your older
Ed Chau (D) fossil fuel for the purpose of electricity and reducing greenhouse gas emissions model with a water heater blanket.
1255 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 306, Monterey Park, CA 91754
generation. Generating electricity to as well as saving costs to the City. • Switch to Green Power. In many
323-264-4949 Fax [phone]
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Sacramento 916-319-2049
the emission of 10,000 lbs. of carbon business owners, and utility company ated by clean renewable sources such
[email protected]
asmdc.org/members/a49 dioxide. Though Americans make up representatives. as wind and solar. To find out what
just 4% of the world’s population, we As the newly appointed Mayor of is available in your neighborhood,
County Supervisor 5th District produce 25% of the carbon dioxide the City of Alhambra, I am eager to contact the Green Power Network at
Michael D. Antonovich TpollEutioEn frTom Hfossil -fuRel burEninSg …T OcontRinueE woDrking with each of you on www. eere.energy.gov/greenpower.
215 N. Marengo Ave., #120, Pasadena, CA 91101
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Jerome E. Horton, Vice Chair DON’T SSaUn FGFabErRiel VAa l lDeyA MYu nLiOcipNalG WEaRte!r District awarded
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El Segundo, CA 90245
Ph. 310-297-5201, Fax [phone]
SAVE TIME, SAVE MONEY and SAVE YOUR TEETH, call
[email protected] $231,915 grant for water, energy conservation
www.boe.ca.gov
C BY MARK PAULSONW AND JOHN LEUNG, water requ.irement, and lead to decreased
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John Chao, DDS, MAGD*
SGVMWD BOARD OF DIRECTORS imported water deliveries.
USC School of Dentistry, Alhambra’s efforts to save water and The District’s current “Take the Pledge
Faculty, Anxiety Management Amolnehy throaugh tmhe Watebr Disrtricat’s reb ateD – I’me a Wnater tSavaer” calmpaign emphasizes
program just got a big boost. The San that everyone has to work together and
Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District change their behavior to combat the severe
*Master, Academy of General Dentistry
(SGVMWD) was named one of 22 grant drought in the San Gabriel Valley. The
“Less than 2% of General Dentists [phone]
recipients in the amount of $231,915 by District is working closely with the City’s
in the United States are Masters,” the California Department of Water Re- Water Utility to promote public education
according to the
sources. The District will be able to contin- and water conservation.
Academy of General Dentistry
ue and extend its popuSlar re bHate program EIn addition, the District is working
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to an increased number of residents and closely with the City Council and City
businesses. Manager on a $70,000 water conservation
The District’s proposal called for pilot project grant that will help re-land-
increasing water and energy conservation scape and re-irrigate the areas around City
through rebates for water efficient washing Hall, the Police Station, and the Library.
machines, dishwashers, smart irrigation Details about when the grant funds will
controllers, and waterless urinals with res- be available, and the City Hall pilot project
idential and commercial water users. These are forthcoming. To “Take the Pledge” and
water conservation measures promote en- for updates and more information about
ergy efficiency and will reduce overall water the District’s rebate and conservation pro-
usage, reduce SGVMWD’s supplemental grams, please visit www.sgvmwd.org.
08/2015 AROUND ALHAMBRA 3A
4A CITY NEWS AROUND ALHAMBRA 08/2015
Recent City Council actions
is a monthly publication with a total circulation of Th e following are highlights from the regular June 22 and July Avenue between Poplar Boulevard and Concord Avenue
40,000. It is mailed to every business and residence in 13 City Council meetings (Ramona Inc.).
the city of Alhambra. Around Alhambra is also mailed Recognition • Th ird-party professional services agreement per-
to all interested local, state and county officials. Various local senior clubs and service providers have taining to the City’s Workers’ Compensation program
provided the Joslyn Adult Recreation Center with $650 to (AdminSure, Inc.).
We welcome comments, press releases and use for special event programs. • Building Automation System Upgrade (Direct Dig-
community interest stories and will make every General Plan amendments/code updates ital Control) for the Police Department’s HVAC system
effort to include all appropriate information.
• Water use regulations, as identifi ed in AMC Chapter (Climatec LLC).
15.25, were modifi ed to establish Water Shortage Plan • Lease of four photocopy machines by the Police
For advertising rates and other information, contact
III consistent with State Water Resources Control Board Department (Offi cenet).
Alhambra Chamber of Commerce
Regulations. For more on the adoption of this urgency • Renewal of L.A. County Metropolitan Transporta-
104 S. First St., Alhambra, CA 91801
ordinance, see page 8A. tion Authority Congestion Management Program (CMP)
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
www.alhambrachamber.org • AMC Chapter 23.84 pertaining to wireless tele- annual self-certifi cation program, assuring the continued
communications facilities has been revised to comply fl ow of gas tax funds and eligibility for federal transporta-
with changes at the state and federal level, while enabling tion funds.
city staff to retain as much review authority as is per- • Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the
missible through an administrative review process that San Gabriel Council of Governments (COG) for a fi ve-
provides for the approval of modifi cations, review of year contract to fund an online Permitting and Inspection
new locations, and prohibits such facilities in residential Technology software system for building permits. Th is
zones while addressing concerns about maintenance and program is made possible by the COG and funded by the
security issues. California Public Utilities Commission and administered
Executive Committee • A General Plan Amendment (GPA-15-1) and Zone through Southern California Edison.
President: Change (adding AMC 23.31) was approved pertaining to • Cooperative agreement with the County of Los
Robert Fukui, High Point Marketing
the adoption of the East Main Commercial Zone, which Angeles pertaining to its Bridge Preventative Maintenance
Vice President:
will change land use designations of commercially zoned Program, which will provide for roadway deck repairs at
Evike Chang, Evike.com
properties on East Main Street bound by Chapel Avenue the following railroad crossing bridges: Fremont Avenue,
Immediate Past President:
to the west and Almansor Street to the east from Central Marguerita Avenue, Marengo Avenue, Atlantic Boulevard,
Lee Lieberg, Landz Real Estate
Business District to General Commercial. It will also Garfi eld Avenue, Sixth Street, Fourth Street, and Chapel
At-Large members:
change other zoning classifi cations in the general vicinity. Avenue.
Frank Chen, Law Offices of Frank W. Chen
Valarie Gomez, West San Gabriel Valley YMCA Contract and other renewals • Completed contracts: Granada Gym Equipment
Mark Paulson, Anthony Venti Realtors • Landscape maintenance services related to Central Project (California Facilities Specialties) and replacement
Business District, Community Services related sites, Auto of a water main on Monterey Street between Main and Bay
Board of Directors Row/Costco area, Alhambra Public Library, freeway on/off State Streets (T. A. Rivard Inc.).
Oriana Chan, Wells Fargo Bank ramps, Valley Boulevard medians, Xeriscape Garden and • Renewal of no-fee parking permits in designated areas
Nickie Chan, LifeWave Veteran’s Memorial, and various public right-of-way sites of the South First Street Parking Structure for local business
Iris Lai, Alhambra Hospital Medical Center
(Midori Gardens; July 1, 2015-June-30, 2017). owners and employees for FY 2015/2016 – following the
Rafael Garcia , Republic Services
• Oversight of the Alhambra Golf Course maintenance completion of the Mosaic Parking Structure which has re-
Megan Moloughney, The Ratkovich Co./The Alhambra
contract (Golf Wisz Inc., July 1, 2015-June 30, 2016). sulted in an additional 311 parking spaces for downtown
Joe Pavon, Al’s Towing
• Water Main Replacement Project on Westboro customers.
Todd Sakamoto, The Mailbox Shop
Marissa Castro-Salvati, So. California Edison
Helen Romero-Shaw, So. California Gas Company Adult Basketball, Co-Ed Volleyball
Lorraine Simpson, Credit Union of Southern California
Dr. David Snyder, Optometrist
Walter Tang, Superior Scientific
fall leagues begin soon
Joanna Vargas, The Fit Factor Studio
Staff
Registration opened last month, Th e Co-Ed Volleyball season receive individual awards.
Executive Director: Sharon Gibbs
and remains open, for the Adult begins on Monday, Sept. 14, and all Participants in all adult leagues
Membership/Advertising Sales: Stan Yonemoto
Legislative Affairs: Owen Guenthard Basketball Fall League and the of the “B,” “C+,” and “C” division must be 18 years of age or older or
Office Manager: Irma Hernandez Co-Ed Volleyball Fall League at the games will be played on Monday have graduated from high school.
Editor: Dulcy Jenkins Almansor Park Gymnasium. and Wednesday evenings. Th ose interested in watching the
Writers: William Kinman and Adriana Maestas Th e Adult Basketball season Th e Adult Basketball registra- games are welcome to attend for free
Office Assistant: Rosemarie Valerio begins on Tuesday, Sept. 8, with tion fee is $460 per team, which and cheer on their favorite teams.
Published by: Alhambra Chamber of Commerce play in the No Height limit “C” includes offi ciating, and the Co-Ed Questions concerning City of
League — all their games will Volleyball registration fee is $230 Alhambra Adult Sports Leagues
AROUND ALHAMBRA is not responsible nor liable for any claims or offerings, nor
be on Tuesdays — and the 6’2” per team but does not include will be answered at the Recreation
responsible for product availability that may be advertised. Opinions expressed
in columns, letters and guest editorials are those of the authors. All rights under height limit teams begin offi ciating. Services Offi ce at 626-570-5081
reserved. Reproductions in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. their regular Saturday play-dates At season’s end, fi rst and second or the Almansor Park Gymnasium
on Sept. 12. place fi nishers in both leagues will offi ce at 626-570-5052.
08/2015 CITY NEWS AROUND ALHAMBRA 5A
Fall Youth
Sports
programs
begin soon
With the beginning of the new school year, the
popular City of Alhambra Youth Sports
programs, cheerleading and
flag football, will begin soon. The Suffragettes lit up the stage and the crowd prior to the fireworks Almansor Park was filled with people celebrating the Fourth of July.
Mandatory parents’ meetings show.
for each program are scheduled Alhambra celebrates July Fourth
for early September in the Al-
mansor Park Activity Room. Cheerleading parents
meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, and flag football
parents meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept.17. Alhambra celebrated the
Participants in the cheerleading Fourth of July with a professional
program will learn basic skills — fireworks display that lit up the sky
rhythm, music, choreography, over Almansor Park.
showmanship, and most importantly, During the day, kids played ring
team cooperation. They will perform toss, ran tunnel races, participated
their skills at flag football games and in a basketball challenge, and much
conclude their year’s activities at the annu- more. Three-legged races, water
al All-City Cheerleading Championships. balloon tosses, and egg and spoon
The cheerleading fee is $30, which in- relays were scheduled throughout
cludes a T-shirt. There may be additional uniform the day.
costs. The Suffragettes, performing
Participants in the flag football program will just prior to the fireworks show,
learn the techniques of passing, blocking, and followed the earlier performances
catching, and the elements of teamwork and of Clarissa Rivera and Deanna
sportsmanship are emphasized. Practice will take Romo, the Swinging 8 Balls, and
place at after-school playground sites. All games the Jack Roberts Harvey Band.
will be played at Almansor Park. About 8,000 people attended
The fireworks show delighted all. Game booth attendants were appropriately dressed.
The flag football fee is $30. the event.
6A CITY NEWS AROUND ALHAMBRA 08/2015
Library offers programs for all ages
The Alhambra Civic Center Library’s six weeks from Aug. 20 through Sept. programs and services for children,
annual Summer Reading Program is 25. Early Literacy Story Time participa- please contact the Children’s Room at
over, but the library continues to offer tion requires prior registration. Parents 626-570-3215.
activities for all age groups designed must register their children for each Teens
101 S. First St.
to open doors to learning, stimulate session, and participants will be selected Teens are ending the summer at 2
Alhambra, CA 91801
interest in new and expanded subject on a first-come, first-served basis with p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, with a movie
626-570-5008
areas, and to encourage people to use priority given to Alhambra residents. — The Hunger Games: Mockingjay
www.alhambralibrary.org
the outstanding collection of books and Alhambra resident registration is Part 1 (PG-13).
other materials that staff has collected to scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, Teens are advised to keep tuned to
meet user needs. Aug. 15 and 16. Non-Alhambra resident the library’s Web site for important
Monday: 11 am - 9 pm
Here are some of the activities registration opens on Monday, Aug. 17, information concerning the Teen Advi-
Tuesday: 10 am - 9 pm
planned for August: and continues through Sunday, Aug. sory Board at www.alhambralibrary.org.
Wednesday: 10 am - 9 pm
Children 23, or until all spaces have been filled. Adults
Family Film — The LEGO Movie Registration forms must be filled out in Adult programming for August is Thursday: 10 am - 5 pm
(PG) — 3:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, person in the Children’s Room by the limited to one movie — but a good one. Friday: 10 am - 5 pm
in Reese Hall. An ordinary LEGO child’s parent, who has a valid Alhambra On Golden Pond, with an all-star cast, Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm
construction worker, thought to be the Civic Center Library card. Children featuring Katherine Hepburn, Henry
Sunday: 1 pm - 5 pm
prophesied “Special,” is recruited to join may only be registered for one Story Fonda, and his little girl Jane, will play
a quest to stop an evil tyrant from gluing Time (Baby, Toddler, or Preschool) each at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, in Reese
the LEGO universe into eternal stasis. session, and they must meet the age Hall.
Pigeon Story Time at 11 a.m. Sat- requirement before the first program in Noted author Ruthanne Lum
urday, Aug. 29, in Reese Hall. A special the session. McCunnis is coming to the Alhambra her stories and what she has learned about the
story time for 3- to 12-year-olds featur- Due to space limitations, each Civic Center Library at 11 a.m. Sept. on-going experience of the Chinese in America.
ing author Mo Willems’ favorite book registered child must be accompanied 16 in Reese Hall for a discussion of her Other Lum McCunn titles held in the
character “The Pigeon.” No registration by only one adult at each Story Time works, many of which are in the library’s Alhambra Civic Center Library include:
is required, but note that space and program. The summer 2015 Session 2 collection. See the list below. Chinese Proverbs = Zhongguo Cheng Yu –
supplies are limited. schedule is as follows: Ms. Lum McCunn will explore adult non-fiction (398.9)
Beyond “The Pigeon,” the regularly Baby Story Time (0-12 months old): themes related to the Chinese-American God of Luck – adult fiction
scheduled Family Story Time, for Thursdays at 10:15 a.m. experience in the past and present. In An Illustrated History of the Chinese in Amer-
families with children ages 5 to 12, Toddler Story Time (1-2 years old): her novels, such as Thousand Pieces ica – Children’s non-fiction (J973.0495)
takes place at 7 p.m. each Wednesday Thursdays at 11:15 a.m. of Gold: a Biographical Novel (in the The Moon Pearl – adult fiction
in the Story Time Room. This program Toddler Story Time (1-2 years old): Alhambra Civic Center Library fiction Sheng Huan = Sole Survivor: the true account
includes stories, puppets, and other Fridays at 10:15 a.m. collection), she examines the story of of 133 days adrift – Chinese language fiction
activities. Preschool Story Time (3-5 years Chinese pioneers adjusting to life in the The library is located at 101 S. First St.
The next session of the Early Literacy old): Fridays at 11:15 a.m. American West, a theme she has contin- For information concerning this and other
Story Time, for children 0 to 5 years For more information about Story ued to explore for decades. She’ll discuss adult programs and services, please phone 626-
old, begins in late August, running for Times, special programs, and other the difficulties involved in researching 570-3212, ext. 1.
08/2015 CITY NEWS AROUND ALHAMBRA 7A
Alhambra Civic Center Library
Friends to host ‘The Night
Circus’ fundraiser dinner
The Alhambra Public book discussion groups,
Library Friends Founda- and cultural, educational,
tion invites the commu- and family programming.
nity to its annual literary The foundation enhances
fundraising dinner Table the library’s collection de-
of Contents, Chapter velopment, enabling the
Three: “The Night library to acquire a whole
Circus,” based on Erin range of library materials,
Morgenstern’s bestselling including downloadable
novel The Night Circus, at e-books.
6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, “The circus arrives
at the Alhambra Civic without warning. No
Center Library, 101 S. announcements precede
First St. it. It is simply there, when
Tickets for this year’s yesterday it was not.
Table of Contents Din- Within the black-and-
ner are $70 per person, or white striped canvas tent
$120 per couple, which is a unique experience full
includes dinner, unique entertainment, of breathtaking amazements. It is called
and opportunity baskets to support the Le Cirque des Rêves, and it is only open at
Alhambra Civic Center Library. Reser- night.” The Night Circus.
vations are necessary and can be made at
626-570-5079, ext. 5602. Please RSVP by
Friday, Sept. 11.
The Friends Foundation supports
innumerable Alhambra Civic Center
Library Programs, among them the highly
successful Summer Reading Program,
Register for fall Leisure Classes
Fall Leisure Class registration opens Or sign up for the Painting Workshop,
for Alhambra residents on Monday, where beginners can learn the basics and
Aug. 3, online and several other ways. the more experienced can deepen their
Details are in the Leisure Classes, Activities skills during the 12-week session on
& Excursions Guide, available at www. Mondays from Sept. 14 through Nov. 30.
cityofalhambra.org. Non-residents may The fee is just $122.
register on Monday, Aug. 10. There are countless music and dance
To make life easier, take the Computer classes, soccer, gymnastics, Zumba,
Adventure for All Ages class, which meets Pilates, tai chi, taekwondo, kung fu,
on Saturday for seven weeks and develops Nippon kempo, and a whole slew of yoga
basic typing skills and sharpens computer classes.
skills. Two sessions, starting on Sept. 12 For more information, please phone
and Oct. 31, are only $112 each, with an 626-570-3252 during weekday business
additional $10 lab and supply fee. hours.
Library Children’s Room
needs teen volunteers
Teen volunteers, grades 9 through 12, school year.
are needed for the Alhambra Civic Center Volunteer application forms are avail-
Library Children’s Room Homework Help able in the Children’s Room beginning on
program, an annual program in which Monday, Aug. 3, and through Monday,
children receive assistance with their daily Aug. 31.
homework assignments. The teen volun- For questions concerning volunteer-
teers will be asked to work for two hours, ing or the Homework Help program,
once a week on either Monday, Tuesday, or please contact the Children’s Room at
Wednesday afternoons during the 2015-16 626-570-3215.
8A CITY NEWS AROUND ALHAMBRA 08/2015
Stricter water conservation
measures go into effect
With virtually no relief from the current medians.
drought, 2015 has become an extraordinary Customers are prohibited from hosing
year for water conservation, and all citizens, down sidewalks, walkways, driveways,
homeowners, business owners, and others parking areas, or other paved surfaces. City
in Alhambra need to diligently reduce their water customers are also not permitted to
water use. Every effort to reduce water use a hose to wash their cars, boats, trailers,
use must be considered and implemented or other vehicles, or to wash building exteri-
immediately. To make this clear, a City ors or other hard-surfaced areas without an
Council Resolution was approved in late operating shut-off valve. Without a water
June to comply with further state directives, recycling system, customers are banned
triggering Water Shortage Plan - Phase from filling or maintaining water levels
III, which institutes even stricter regulations in decorative fountains, ponds, lakes, and
upon all Alhambra residents and businesses. similar structures. Customers who need to
Failure to comply with the restrictions empty their swimming pool, spa, or hot
could result in fines. tub are not allowed to refill it during the
The new regulations, which went into Water Shortage period. Water leaks on one’s
effect June 22, makes it mandatory for all premises must be fixed in a prompt manner.
water customers in the City of Alhambra When dining out, restaurants, hotels,
to comply with the new two-day only cafés, cafeterias, or other public places
landscape watering schedule. Water cus- where food is sold, are not permitted to
tomers may choose only two of three days serve drinking water unless the customer re-
for watering their outdoor landscapes with quests it. Operators of hotels and motels are
the only options being Tuesday, Thursday, required to provide guests with the option
or Saturday. And with only two days for of choosing not to have towels and linens
watering, customers are further directed laundered daily and must prominently
that watering is authorized only before 8 display a notice of this option in each gues-
a.m. and after 6 p.m. troom using clear and easily understood
As with Phase II, customers must take signage.
care not to allow run-off of water from The City’s Water Shortage Plan is
any landscape area into adjoining streets, described in more detail in AMC Chapter
sidewalks, parking lots or alleys due to in- 15.25, available on the City’s Web site
correctly directed or maintained sprinklers at www.cityofalhambra.org. For more
or excessive watering. Likewise, customers information, visit http://saveourwater.com.
shall not water outdoors during and within Customers who notice situations where
48 hours after a measurable rainfall or use water is being wasted are urged to call the
or allow the use of water from the city on Utilities Division at 626-570-5061, or
ornamental turf located on public street e-mail [email protected].
08/2015 CITY NEWS AROUND ALHAMBRA 9A
Gateway Alhambra App gives
quick access to City Hall
The Gateway Alhambra App, operable from a smart submit requests in their native language.
phone, online, or a phone connection, ensures a quick The Gateway Alhambra App can be downloaded for
solution to problem situations, such as reporting a dan- free from both the Apple and Google app stores. The app
gerous pot hole, a traffic-clogging issue, or anything that is compatible with Apple, Android, and Window systems.
is creating a hazard. The app pinpoints one’s location by To get the app, enter Alhambra Gateway in the search
GPS. All users have to do when they observe a problem field, click install, and download.
is to snap a photo, add their location, and send it directly Just as the app is useful to the resident in communicat-
to City Hall via the app. ing with City Hall, the app can also provide the resident
The app is anonymous, allowing residents to maintain with information from City Hall, including hazardous
privacy when reporting possible violations or neighbor- conditions, street closures, emergency alerts, parking, and
hood concerns. The Alhambra Gateway App supports 17 other public information.
languages through an instant translation feature enabling For more information, phone Paolo Kespradit at
non-English speaking residents to access City services and 626-570-5011.
Summer’s not over;
“Lady Reclining” by Elena Piedra. “Boat” by Alice Alonzo.
more swimming
Artists Elena Piedra, Alice Alonzo
lessons offered
featured in City Hall August art exhibit
As summer begins to fade, two additional lesson
sessions are scheduled for Aug. 8 through Aug. 29 and
The City Hall Art Gallery pres- decoration, and even now she L.A. in art and, later in life, studied
from Sept. 5 through Sept. 26.
ents artists Elena Piedra and Alice continues learning from painting custom design at Los Angeles Trade
In addition, two programs for youngsters ages 8
Alonzo in August. classes led by artist and commercial College.
and up begin in August at the Alhambra Park Pool.
Ms. Piedra’s acrylic animals will illustrator Nora Koerberg. Ms. Alonzo’s creations are in oils,
The Novice Swim Team Session I begins on Monday,
grace the Alhambra City Hall lobby, Ms. Piedra currently runs her pastels, color pencils, watercolors,
Aug. 24, and runs through Monday, Sept. 28. The
but the animals will be accompanied own staging and interior decorating and her latest love, acrylics.
Inner Tube Water Polo program, session I, begins on
by other artwork themes. business — Alpha Staging Design The art exhibit is available for
Tuesday, Aug. 25, and runs through Tuesday, Sept. 29.
A native of South America, Ms. — and her passion for colors, spaces viewing in the City Hall lobby, 111
Aquatic Programs in Alhambra are featured in the
Piedra came to Los Angeles to study and shapes, so useful in her business, S. First St., weekdays from 8 a.m.
summer/fall 2015 City of Alhambra Leisure Classes,
English and to enroll at the Los An- will be most apparent in her exhibit to 5 p.m. and on select Monday
Activities & Excursions Guide, available at www.cityo-
geles Fashion Institute of Design and which includes original drawings as evenings when the City Council or
falhambra.org. See pages 16-18.
Merchandising, where she graduated well as present artworks. Planning Commission have sched-
For more information on these and other City
as a fashion designer. Ms. Alonzo’s work emphasizes uled meetings.
of Alhambra Aquatic programs, please contact the
Her artistic training continued colorful gardens and landscapes A reception for the artists is
Alhambra Park Pool at 626-570-5051, Saturdays, 9
with Los Angeles City College from across the United States. She scheduled from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
a.m. to noon.; Sundays 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., or the
courses in color theory and interior earned a B.A. degree from Cal. State Monday, Aug. 10.
Granada Park Pool, Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
10A CITY NEWS AROUND ALHAMBRA 08/2015
Enjoy music in the park at
The City of Alhambra
Summer Serenade pro-
gram is presented from
7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays
through Aug. 21, at the
Alhambra Park Bandshell,
providing residents an
extra opportunity to enjoy
one of Alhambra’s finest
Burlington Stores announced it will open a new 46,792-square-foot store at Alhambra Place this fall.
parks — Alhambra Park,
500 N. Palm Ave.
In addition to live
music, featuring a mix of Burlington Stores
musical styles from noted
musical groups, attendees
can enjoy the lawn for
announces fall opening
relaxing and picnicking,
enjoy strolling through the
park on wide pathways,
enjoy food prepared by at Alhambra Place
someone else, and enjoy
their families in a beautiful
setting on a mild summer
The list of retailers that have committed children’s clothing, a broad assortment of
evening.
to Alhambra Place is growing. furniture, and accessories for baby at Baby
The groups performing
Burlington Stores, the leading national Depot, home décor and gifts, and the larg-
include:
off-price retailer, has announced it will est selection of coats in the nation at up to
The Smokin’ Cobras on
open a new 46,792-square-foot store 65% off department store prices every day.
Aug. 7, with true rock-n-
roll soul. at Alhambra Place, 150 E. Main St., Burlington’s store design will allow for
Stone Soul on Aug. 14, Alhambra, this fall. According to the a clean, simple and attractive shopping
featuring classic soul and company’s media alert, this opening will experience for its customers, making it
Motown hits. bring approximately 50-100 new jobs to easy to navigate the store to find a great
Chico Band on Aug. the Alhambra community and will be one assortment of brand name merchandise.
21, specializing in every- of 63 Burlington locations in California. As fall approaches, job candidates can
thing: big band, salsa, cha-
“We are thrilled to open a new Burling- visit Burlington’s Web site at http://careers.
cha, merengue, cumbias,
ton in the Alhambra community, bringing burlingtoncoatfactory.com/career-oppor-
Tex Mex, oldies, rock.
even more jobs to the neighborhood and tunities.asp for more information about
providing local residents with a valued employment opportunities.
shopping experience,” said Tom Kings- Other tenants who have announced
bury, chairman and CEO, Burlington they will open a location at Alhambra
Stores. Place include Sprouts Farmers Market,
According to the media announce- The Habit Grill, Blaze Pizza, and Maido
ment, the store will feature ladies’ apparel, (a stationery store), joining Bank of the
accessories, menswear, family footwear, West, which is already open.
Make haste to collect items
for Annual Household
Hazardous Waste/E-Waste
Roundup in Alhambra
It’s the Household Hazardous Waste the trash, or in a recycling or yard waste
(HHW) Roundup event of the year that’s container.
located right here in Alhambra from 9 a.m. E-waste includes electronic equipment
to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at the L.A. items such as computers, printers, televi-
County Public Works (Headquarters), sions, VCRs, cell phones, fax machines,
900 S. Fremont Ave., Alhambra 91803. stereos, hair dryers, and electronic games.
It takes just minutes, and residents don’t There is a limit of 15 gallons of
even have to get out of their vehicles. The hazardous waste or 125 lbs. per vehicle.
annual event, sponsored by the County of Non-acceptable hazardous waste materials
Los Angeles Department of Public Works, include business waste, tires, explosives,
is the perfect opportunity to dispose of ammunition, and radioactive materials.
unwanted household hazardous waste and Non-acceptable electronic waste includes
electronic waste. white goods such as refrigerators, dish-
Household hazardous waste items, washers, stoves, or other bulky items, which
which should never be mixed with other should be donated to a charity if it works
trash and should be in their original or disposed by the City’s trash hauler, AWS
containers, with original labeling, include Services by phoning 800-742-5234.
any product labeled as toxic, poisonous, Residents with additional questions
corrosive, flammable, combustible, or an about disposing HHW/e-waste are invited
irritant. This includes medications, which to visit the County’s Web site at www.
should never be flushed down the toilet, in Clean.LA.com or phone 888-CleanLA.