Alhambra selects Mark Yokoyama as City Manager

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Alhambra selects
Mark Yokoyama
as City Manager
The Alhambra City work ethic will be of added
Council announced benefit to continue to evolve
that Alhambra Chief the City of Alhambra.”
of Police Mark Yokoyama Mr. Yokoyama was selected
became City Manager on to lead the Alhambra Police
May 24, following the Department as Alhambra’s
retirement of City Manager Chief of Police on June 6,
Mary Swink. 2011. As Chief of Police, Mr. Police Chief Mark Yokoyama has been
The City Council began Yokoyama has been credited selected by the Alhambra City Council to
its search in January by hiring with enhancing Commu- succeed Mary Swink as city manager.
Bob Murray and Associates to nity Oriented Policing and
conduct a statewide recruit- community engagement in a
ment search for the next City culturally diverse community technology in an effort to build better
Manager. through various community police community relations.
Evike Chang, evike.com, will be installed as president of the Alhambra “We received and inter- programs and innovative Mr. Yokoyama holds an Associate of
Chamber Board of Directors at the Chamber’s 113th Installation viewed a number of highly outreach initiatives. Arts degree from Golden West College in
Dinner on June 17.
qualified candidates and During this time, the de- police administration, a Bachelor of Arts
believe Mr. Yokoyama is the partment has received awards degree in public administration from
best person for the job,” said and national and internation- the University of La Verne, a Masters
Chamber to induct Mayor Barbara Messina. “His al accolades for its progressive of Arts degree in behavioral science
capable and approachable and contemporary use of from Cal State Dominguez Hills, and a
new directors at 113th >> see ALHAMBRA’S NEW CITY MANAGER Page 10A
Installation Dinner
Alhambra High School seniors
Evike Chang, owner Friday, June 17, at Almansor
of evike.com, will be Court, 700 S. Almansor St.
installed as Chamber The installation will honor
create award-winning video
president at the Alhambra 2015 President Robert Fukui,
Chamber of Commerce’s the Chamber board of direc-
113th Installation Dinner on tors, and new officers.
BY ANTONIO GONZALES
>> see CHAMBER INSTALLATION DINNER Page 12A
At rio of Alhambra High
School seniors has been
awarded high honors
for their success in a nationwide
filmmaking contest. Andy Chan,
Aaqil Khan, and Shannon Kha took
CITY NEWS PAGE 2A
second place in the west division for
their participation in CSPAN’s Stu-
CHAMBER NEWS PAGE 11A
dentCam, which is geared toward
students taking on the nation’s most
COMMUNITY NEWS PAGE 14A
polarizing social and political issues
in a short, documentary-style film.
ACADEMIC NEWS PAGE 22A
This year’s contest topic was
“Road to the White House,” where
students were instructed to create a
5- to 7-minute video based around the
question “What is the issue you want
candidates to discuss most during the
2016 presidential campaign?” The
three Alhambra students chose to
make their video on the topic of Social
Security.
Alhambra High School seniors receive high honors in the west division
Titled A Sense of Security, this video for their participation in CSPAN’s StudentCam for their video A
discussed the demographic changes Sense of Security. From left are U.S. Rep. Judy Chu and students
that have affected Social Security Shannon Kha, Aaqil Khan, and Andy Chan.
>> see AHS STUDENT VIDEO AWARD Page 22A
2A CITY NEWS AROUND ALHAMBRA 06/2016
Mayor’s Corner
Incredible young people in
community doing amazing things
BY MAYOR BARBARA MESSINA
One of the most exciting opportunities
I have as Mayor is going to events that I
normally would not go to, and meeting
people I, otherwise, would not have.
We have some incredible young people
doing amazing things in our community.
In March, I attended Cal State LA’s EcoCar
3 team unveiling of their 2016 advanced
vehicle technology competition. These
students are participating in a competition
sponsored by the U.S. Department of En-
ergy and General Motors and have worked
incredibly hard to transform a Chevrolet
Camaro into a hybrid-electric vehicle that
is safe and high performing while reducing
their environmental impact. Their intent is
for police vehicles to improve our fleet of Mayor Barbara Messina
police cars.
At the May City Council meeting, I
presented students from Alhambra High State Fullerton. In 2014, she became the
School a certificate for their award winning youth basketball director after receiving her
video project for C-SPAN’s Student Cam Bachelor of Arts degree in kinesthesiology.
Documentary Competition. Their doc- She has been a “Y” kid since the first grade
umentary won second place among over and said “it is an amazing feeling to give
6,000 participants worldwide. back to the community and watch these
One Saturday, I attended the “Healthy young aspiring athletes.”Another example
Kids Day” at the “Y” and met an amaz- of young people giving back to the com-
ing volunteer team that Valarie, YMCA munity is George Young, the aquatics
executive director, put together for the instructor at the YMCA. He started
summer program. Many of the volunteer swimming as a youth, became a lifeguard
coaches started out as “Y” kids, like Sydney instructor for the American Red Cross, and
Huynh, who after working the front desk now has come full circle to the YMCA by
volunteered as a coach for two years while instructing and certifying all YMCA staff in
doing her undergraduate degree at Cal CPR and First Aid.
>> see MAYOR’S CORNER Page 5A
06/2016 AROUND ALHAMBRA 3A
4A CITY NEWS AROUND ALHAMBRA 06/2016
Innovation can help
deliver 710 tunnel
is a monthly publication with a total circulation of
40,000. It is mailed to every business and residence in
the city of Alhambra. Around Alhambra is also mailed
to all interested local, state and county officials. BY THE 710 COALITION engineers, and investors. This P3 tive for the P3 team to build a safe,
The decades-long battle to com- team would be responsible for the high-quality project.
We welcome comments, press releases and
plete the 710 freeway continues to be design, construction, operation, and The P3 approach has been success-
community interest stories and will make every
effort to include all appropriate information. a high priority for cities and residents maintenance of the tunnel over a fully used for transportation projects
throughout the San Gabriel Valley. fixed period of time, typically many all across the U.S. The Las Vegas
For advertising rates and other information, contact
Support for the 710 tunnel is strong decades. P3 teams also bring money Monorail Project, the San Diego
Alhambra Chamber of Commerce
and growing despite the grousing by a to the table, investing millions or even South Bay Expressway, and the Foley
104 S. First St., Alhambra, CA 91801
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] small, yet vocal, group of opponents. billions of dollars. Public funding Beach Expressway in Alabama are all
www.alhambrachamber.org The 710 freeway must be completed, frequently is combined with investor examples of successful transportation
and the data shows that a tunnel is money to pay for the project. For the P3s.
the best solution. Unfortunately, 710 tunnel, this means at least $780 A P3 approach can help pay for
the opposition chooses to ignore the million of Measure R sales tax funds the 710 tunnel and shift financial
project’s overall environmental bene- approved by Los Angeles County risk to the private sector. This is smart
fits and the reduction in cut-through voters in 2008. and one of the options Metro will
traffic in cities like Alhambra. The P3 team would be responsible consider to close the missing link in
Like all major public works proj- for building and maintaining the 710 our regional freeway system. Voters
ects, the 710 tunnel will not be inex- tunnel within a fixed budget. This were promised this project when they
Executive Committee
pensive. This is especially true since protects taxpayers from potential cost approved the Measure R sales tax,
President:
Robert Fukui, High Point Marketing a surface freeway is no longer being overruns. In exchange, Metro would and the 710 tunnel is essential to the
Vice President: considered. But one innovative fund- agree to pay the P3 team a fixed fee future of the San Gabriel Valley.
Evike Chang, Evike.com ing strategy that holds a lot of promise each year so long as the tunnel is Please stay informed and engaged
Immediate Past President:
is a “public private partnership,” also operational and maintained in a safe as the 710 tunnel continues to get
Lee Lieberg, Landz Real Estate
referred to as P3 or PPP. way. The fee would only be paid if ready for construction. For all the lat-
At-Large members:
Frank Chen, Law Offices of Frank W. Chen A 710 tunnel P3 could be built the tunnel is available for use by the est on the project,t go to www.metro.
Valarie Gomez, West San Gabriel Valley YMCA by a consortium of contractors, public, providing a very strong incen- net/projects/sr-710-conversations/.
Megan Moloughney, The Ratkovich Co./The Alhambra
Mark Paulson, Anthony Venti Realtors Farmers Market adds
Board of Directors
Nickie Chan, LifeWave
Iris Lai, Alhambra Hospital Medical Center
Thursdays to its schedule
Rafael Garcia , Republic Services
Joe Pavon, Al’s Towing
Todd Sakamoto, The Mailbox Shop
Helen Romero-Shaw, So. California Gas Company
The Alhambra Certified hambra Certified Farmers
Lorraine Simpson, Credit Union of Southern California
Dr. David Snyder, Optometrist Farmers Market recently Market will celebrate its
Walter Tang, Superior Scientific announced it is expanding 32nd anniversary with free
Joanna Vargas, The Fit Factor Studio
the market by opening punch and cake, free arts
Ambassadors from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and crafts, free games for
Nickie Chan, president every Thursday beginning children 12 years old and
Sam Yue
June 2. under, and a free raffle for a
Eddie Garcia
The same fresh and chance to win the market’s
Phoebe Lew
Kay Lee Fukui healthful food will be 32nd year anniversary
Mary Ann Torres-Co available on Thursdays as apron and more. The
Frances Lo
it is on Sundays. There will anniversary events will take
Jewelyn Co
be live music, free raffles, place on the south end of
Staff and two new features: the market.
Executive Director: Sharon Gibbs
“Culinary Corner,” where The market will be open
Membership/Advertising Sales: Stan Yonemoto
Legislative Affairs: Owen Guenthard flavorful food at affordable its regular hours, but the
Office Manager: Irma Hernandez prices (maximum $5) anniversary activities will
The Alhambra Certified Farmers Market will be open from 5
Editor: Dulcy Jenkins
will be available, and to 9:30 p.m. on Thursdays beginning June 2, in addition to be concentrated between
Writers: William Kinman, Gary Frueholz, Adriana Maestas
Office Assistant: Rosemarie Valerio “Inventors Row,” where 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sundays. 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Published by: Alhambra Chamber of Commerce not only inventors, but For more information,
new entrepreneurs, artists, please contact Harry Wong
AROUND ALHAMBRA is not responsible nor liable for any claims or offerings, non-profit organizations, hambra Certified Farmers gathering from 8:30 a.m. to during weekday business
nor responsible for product availability that may be advertised. Opinions
and advertisers will display Market has provided fresh 1 p.m. Sundays on south hours at 626-570-5081, or
expressed in columns, letters and guest editorials are those of the authors.
All rights reserved. Reproductions in whole or in part without permission new products as well as old fruit and veggies and more Second Street, between e-mail questions to him at
is prohibited. favorites. to health-conscious Alham- Main and Commonwealth. hwong@cityofalhambra.
For 31 years, the Al- bra residents at its weekly On Aug. 14, the Al- org.
06/2016 CITY NEWS AROUND ALHAMBRA 5A
Annual Fourth of July
event offers fireworks,
games, entertainment
Almansor Park, 800 S. Almansor St.,
will host the City’s annual Fourth of July
celebration from 2 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on
Monday, July 4. The fireworks show will
begin at 9 p.m.
The fun begins at 2 p.m. with family
competitions, such as the traditional three-
legged race, the potato sack race, the “Pie
and Chew” relay, and more, and carnival
games that include the basketball challenge,
the frog ring toss, the shooting star toss, and
other game booths
Celebrants can bring food — barbe-
quing is allowed, but do not bring propane
tanks — or purchase a variety of made-to- Alhambra’s annual Fourth of July party starts
order food and drinks from the many food at 2 p.m. at Almansor Park and concludes at
vendors operating on site. 9 p.m. with a dazzling fireworks display.
At 7 p.m., entertainment headliners the
“MVP’s” (Most Valuable Players) will pro- Please do not bring fireworks or
vide a mix of rock, R&B, Latin, swing, and alcoholic beverages to the park. For more
current pop hits. The group has performed information about the event, contact the
with Santana, Ray Charles, the Gypsy Community Programs Office at 626-570-
Kings, Chaka Khan, and many others. 3242, or visit www.cityofalhambra.org.
Sign up now for
summer Leisure Classes
The summer session of City of Alham- Leisure Classes, log onto the City of
bra Leisure Classes begins the first week Alhambra website at www.cityofalhambra.
of June, and registration for the summer org. Check out the class information and
session will close at the end the first week of then phone [phone] to determine
June. Quick action can mean the difference class availability and to register for either
between participating during the summer guest participation or the full session.
in a desired Leisure Class or waiting for the The summer session offers a full range
fall session. of parent/child classes, enrichment classes,
That first week in June is also the only computer and academic classes, arts and
opportunity to check out a class as a crafts classes, music classes, dance classes,
“guest” for just a $7 fee. If still interested in health and fitness classes, yoga classes, and
the class and registering for the full session tennis classes.
following the guest experience, that $7 can For more information, please phone
cover part of the overall fee for the class. 626-570-3242 during weekday business
To check the complete list of summer hours.
MAYOR’S CORNER From Page 2A
As we conclude another school year, Monday, July 4; Almansor Park; 2p.m.
now is the time to start thinking about to 9pm; fireworks show at 9 p.m.
summer and all the fun events we have • 710 Day 5K Run: Sunday, July
in store for you and your families: 10; Fremont and Valley; 5K r ace begins
• Alhambra Day at the Races: Sat- at 7:10 a.m.; $25 per runner; register at
urday, June 18; Santa Anita Park; races 710coalition.com
begin at 2 p.m.; children $10 (4-17) and And now with our former Police
adults $12; tickets includes admission Chief, Mark Yokoyama, coming on
and parking at Gate 6 and are available board as our city manager I am looking
at the Alhambra Civic Center Library. forward to many great new things for our
• Fourth of July celebration: City.
6A CITY NEWS AROUND ALHAMBRA 06/2016
Library offers reading
programs, movies, classes
At the Alhambra Civic Center From Resentment to Reverence at 11 a.m.
Library, 101 S. First St., the Summer Saturday, Aug. 27.
Reading Programs appeal to all ages, not Summer movies for adults are at
just kids. 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays:
Adults are encouraged to make at The Bourne Identity (PG13), with
least weekly visits to the library to share Matt Damon, on June 7.
information concerning books read Honor and Duty: Mississippi Delta
during the past seven days and are Chinese, a documentary, June 14.
rewarded by incentive gifts. To Catch a Thief (NR), with Grace
In addition to the encouragement Kelly and Cary Grant, July 5.
of regular reading during the summer Zoolander 2 (PG 13), with Ben Stiller
months, adults are invited to attend a and Owen Wilson, July 12.
variety of programs designed especially In addition to the Tuesday showings,
for them: The Assassin (NR), in Chinese with
Chinese Book Discussion Group at English subtitles, will be shown at 6:30
10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 2, in Reese p.m. Monday, June 13.
Hall. Exercise mind and body
Library Tour, in Chinese, at 11 a.m. Yoga classes at 7 p.m. Tuesday,
Thursday, June 23. Please meet at the June 21, and 1 p.m. Saturday, July
second-floor Reference Desk. 16. Sign up for free yoga classes at the
A Jet Propulsion Laboratory scien- second-floor Reference Desk, or phone
tist will share fascinating information at 626-570-3212, ext. 1.
7 p.m. Tuesday, June 28. Zumba Gold class for seniors from
Performance by Stein for Strings, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, June
a concert of classical music for strings 28. Sign up for free Zumba class at the
featuring members of the L.A. Philhar- second-floor Reference Desk, or phone
monic at 7 p.m. Monday, July 18. 626-570-3212, ext. 1.
Quiz Game Dinner, a time to test Crafts and hobbies
knowledge and winning teams get Cook Book Club at 10:30 a.m.
great prizes, at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 19. Saturday, June 11. “Make it – Sample it
Space is limited. Please register at the – Discuss it” Attendees will share recipes
second-floor Reference Desk, or phone and food for thought from their favorite
626-570-3212, ext. 1. cookbooks and authors. Space is limited.
Author Raymond Wong talks about Register at the second-floor Reference
his books, including I’m Not Chinese: Desk, or phone [phone], ext. 1.
06/2016 CITY NEWS AROUND ALHAMBRA 7A
How to Contact
Alhambra Fire Chief
Your Representatives
CITY ELECTED OFFICIALS
Bill Walker resigns
626-570-5010
Mayor Barbara Messina
Vice Mayor Dr. Steven Placido
Alhambra Fire Chief Bill Walker nity relations.
Councilmember Luis Ayala
has resigned and has accepted the “Chief Walker has done an amaz-
Councilmember Stephen Sham
position of fi re chief for the City of ing job growing and transforming
Santa Monica. our Fire Department. On behalf of Councilmember Gary Yamauchi
Chief Walker was hired as the the Alhambra City Council we wish
City’s top fi re offi cial in 2011. Prior him the absolute best. He will surely
to his fi ve-year tenure, he was the fi re be missed,” says Mayor Barbara
chief for the City of Fountain Valley. Messina.
His background includes expertise in At the April Council meeting, the
the areas of administration, building, Alhambra City Council appointed
and safety, Urban Search & Rescue, Tom Phelps, a former battalion chief,
fi re prevention, emergency medical as Interim Fire Chief until a replace-
services, staff training, and commu- ment can be found. Alhambra Fire Chief Bill Walker
alhambra construction
projects in progress
Project Description Dates
Sewer Line Replacement Sewer line replacement on Ross Started April 2016 - July
Avenue, Edgewood Drive to 2016
Campbell Avenue
High-intensity Activated Valley Boulevard and Seventh Completed & Operational
Crosswalk (HAWK) System Street
Water Main Replacement Replacement of the 4” and 14” Start May 2016 - August
Project Water Mains on Westmont Drive 2016
between Sherwood and Norwich
Avenues
Food, fun available
for kids in Alhambra’s
parks through Aug. 5
Free lunches, free afternoon snacks, a full program of recreation, and arts and
crafts activities are available for children ages 1 to 18 in Alhambra’s parks every
summer.
Th anks to the U. S. Department of Agriculture, the California Department
of Education, and the recreation supervisors and leaders of the City’s Parks &
Recreation Department, Alhambra’s kids are enjoying their fi rst full month of
food and fun at Alhambra Park, Almansor Park, Granada Park, and Story Park
during the hours listed below:
Lunch Snacks
Alhambra Park Noon to 2 p.m. 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Almansor Park 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Granada Park Noon to 2 p.m. 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Story Park 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Lunches and snacks are served on a fi rst come, fi rst served basis and must be
consumed on the site in the designated area.Th ey are served regardless of race,
color, national origin, sex or handicap. Any person who believes he or she has
been discriminated in any CDE-related program should write to Secretary of
Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250.
Arts & crafts,
Recreation
Tuesday and Th ursday only
Alhambra Park 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Almansor Park 1:30 p.m.to 4 p.m. 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Granada Park 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Story Park 1 p.m.to 4 p.m. 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Free, drop-in recreational programs are scheduled Monday through Friday
and include tournaments and games supervised and conducted by trained
recreation leaders.
For more information, please phone [phone] weekdays from 8 a.m.
to 5 p.m.
8A CITY NEWS AROUND ALHAMBRA 06/2016
Noted artist Robert Tyler
to exhibit artworks in City
Hall Art Gallery in June
The City Hall Art
Gallery, 111 S. First St.,
presents the artworks
of Robert Tyler in June.
Mr. Tyler has played a
large role in everyone’s
lives through his artistic
A second annual City of Alhambra Neighborhood Clean-up has been scheduled for 8 a.m. to
animation work in movies
noon Saturday, June 4.
and television shows,
including his first Walt
Disney Studios assign-
ment Robin Hood and his Neighborhood Clean-Up
Emmy-winning work on
The Simpsons.
For more than 40 years project scheduled for June 4
he has excelled in the
animation arts, working
with, among others,
Following a successful neighborhood of the San Gabriel Valley New Gen Rotary
Hanna-Barbera, Chuck Robert Tyler, animation artist who has worked in movies and
clean-up last year, helped by volunteers Club, whose members played a huge roll
Jones, Warner Brothers, television shows, including The Simpsons, will present a fine art
from City staff, Alhambra churches, service in this effort, have noted the feelings of
and many others. exhibit at City Hall Art Gallery in June.
clubs, and individual residents, a second community togetherness engendered by
But it is the fine arts
annual City of Alhambra Neighborhood their efforts, and they said it was fun.
that have occupied Mr.
Clean-up has been scheduled for 8 a.m. to The selection of this section of the com-
Tyler’s attention in recent prints, that will grace the the City Council or the
noon Saturday, June 4, in an area bounded munity is based upon an effort, over the
years, translating his walls of the City Hall Lobby Planning Commission has a
by San Marino Avenue on the north, First next few years, to cover the entire city and
artistic vision into varied in June. scheduled evening meeting.
Street on the east, Valley Boulevard on the not on any basis of noted deterioration.
artworks that feature Visit the exhibit during For information concern-
south, and Sixth Street on the west. The residents of this area have pride in their
landscapes, faces, masks, regular open hours: 8 a.m. ing art exhibits in City Hall,
Volunteers will sign in at a booth lo- properties, as other Alhambra residents do,
cars, and more. It is these to 5 p.m. Monday through please contact Cynthia Jarvis cated on Shorb Street, between Sixth and but some — seniors, disabled, those on
artworks, captured on Friday and on those Mon- at 626-570-5011. Seventh (adjacent to Moor Field), with fixed incomes, veterans, and those without
colorful, intriguing giclee day evenings when either
their work gloves, small gardening tools, appropriate tools and resources — may
wheelbarrows, and other work implements need a bit of help in achieving the standard
to provide assistance to residents, who have to which they aspire.
responded to an area survey, who need In addition to the volunteer clean-up
some assistance in landscape maintenance, efforts, there will be a low-cost pet clinic
such as trimming, clipping, etc., or the on site hosted by the L.A. County Animal
removal of unwanted furniture, appliances, Care & Control Department and an
tree trimmings, trash, junk, and debris E-waste curbside pickup of unwanted
into large, roll-off dumpsters provided by electronic devices.
Republic Services. For more information about the June
Volunteers can sign up for this project 4 Neighborhood Clean-up, please contact
by contacting City of Alhambra Code Code Enforcement and check out the
Enforcement during weekday business information on the City’s website: www.
hours at 626-570-3230, e-mailing code@ cityofalhambra.org.
cityofalhambra.org, or just showing up on Thanks go to the co-sponsors of this
June 4 with a willing spirit of community City of Alhambra effort: Republic Services,
service. Veterans of last year’s clean-up Petsmart, Smart & Final, The Home De-
effort, including Mauro Trejo, president pot, and Starbucks Coffee.
Alhambra swimming
pools will keep residents
cool this summer
Summer arrives this month, and help check the schedule in the Leisure Classes,
for the hot weather is at the Granada Park Activities & Excursions Guide, available on
swimming pool, 2233 W. Whitney Drive, the City’s website at www.cityofalhambra.
and at the Alhambra Park swimming pool, org.
500 N. Palm Ave. Also in the Guide and on the City’s
Alhambra residents, in addition to con- website is full information concerning all
sidering a wide range of aquatic programs, aquatics programs. Click on Online Ser-
can cool down during Recreation Swim or vices and then click on Leisure, Recreation
Lap Swim, or at Alhambra Park, families & More. There is specific information
can enjoy the Wet Play Area adjacent to the about swimming lessons, programs for
pool from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. all week long. youngsters, such as Guppy Guards, Jr.
Recreation Swim is available every Lifeguards, and the Novice Swim Team,
day of the week, alternating between the and Lap Swim/Aqua Aerobics.
Granada Pool and the Alhambra Park For prerecorded information about
Pool, and two nights a week, alternating rules and regulations, swim attire, fees,
between pools. Lap Swim is scheduled each registration, and general information,
evening, alternating between pools. Please please phone [phone].
06/2016 AROUND ALHAMBRA 9A
10A CITY NEWS AROUND ALHAMBRA 06/2016
Th e City’s Summer Serenade concert series, beginning July 22, presents four Fridays of
music in Alhambra Park: July 22, Beta Maxx; July 29, Th e Main Street Swing Band;
Aug. 5, Hit Me 90s; and Aug. 23, Dons of Distinction.
ALHAMBRA’S NEW CITY MANAGER From Page 1A
second Masters degree in executive lead- I look forward to working with such
ership from the University of Southern a dedicated City Council, staff , and the
California. community to make the quality of life
“I am excited and honored to be se- the best possible for everyone to live,
lected to serve as the new City Manager. work and play,” said Mr. Yokoyama.
Th e following crimes were reported to the Alhambra Police Department in April.
Th e areas of occurrence are listed to the nearest block—not exact addresses. By
publishing these reports, it is hoped that Alhambra residents will take the necessary
measures to ensure their individual safety, as well as the safety of their property.
Neighborhood Watch Works! To join Neighborhood Watch, or for more crime
prevention information and safety tips, contact the Alhambra Police Department
Crime Prevention Offi ce at 626-570-5177.
District One District Two District Three District Four
Burglary (5) Burglary (4) Burglary (5) Burglary (10)
400 S. Second 700 S. Eighth 3100 W. Sherwood 1600 S. Meridian
500 S. Seventh 900 S. Ninth 00 S. Meridian 2900 W. Midwick
600 N. Hidalgo 300 E. San Marino 2200 W. Larch 1500 S. Campbell
700 N. Stoneman 1800 S. Azalea 800 N. Curtis 2500 W. San Clemente
100 E. Mission Theft/Burglary from 500 S. Meridian 2500 W. Carlos
Theft/Burglary Vehicle (12) Theft/Burglary 1700 W. Garvey
from Vehicle (10) 900 S. First from Vehicle (13) 2700 W. Montezuma
00 N. First 600 S. Second 100 N. Marguerita 2400 S. Hitchcock
400 S. Seventh 600 S. Sixth 100 N. Curtis 2500 S. Hitchcock
00 N. Garfield 1000 S. Sixth 800 N. Atlantic 2100 S. Primrose
400 N. Garfield 1400 E. Valley 200 S. Elm Theft/Burglary
100 N. Chapel 600 E. Valley 1800 W. Commonwealth from Vehicle (5)
400 N. Chapel 800 W. Valley 100 S. Electric 2500 W. Valley
100 N. El Molino 400 W. Valley 900 S. Fremont 1100 W. Valley
500 W. Main 1600 S. Granada 2700 W. Grand 900 S. Edith
400 E. Main 1400 S. Vega 1900 W. Cedar 1000 S. Atlantic
400 S. Cordova 1800 S. Vega 2300 W. Main 2600 W. Shorb
Grand Theft Auto (4)1400 S. New 300 S. Westboro Grand Theft Auto (6)
00 N. First Grand Theft Auto (6) 600 S. Westminster Norwood / Fremont
00 N. Stoneman Eighth / Valley 400 S. Winthrop 1400 S. Westminster
00 E. Bay State 1000 E. Valley Grand Theft Auto (5) 2900 W. Front
400 E. Main 600 E. Valley Raymond / Grand 3100 W. Ramona
1000 E. Valley 2600 W. Main 2700 W. Ramona
700 S. Stoneman 2100 W. Main 2000 S. Palm
500 E. Hellman 1100 W. Main Robbery (1)
Robbery (2) 500 N. Palm 2700 W. Montezuma
00 W. Valley Robbery (2)
00 E. Valley 1200 S. Fremont
500 N. Palm