Mountain Views News, Sierra Madre Edition [Pasadena] Saturday, December 31, 2016

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2016

SECTION B

AROUND SAN GABRIEL VALLEY

GREAT OPENING DAY AT SANTA ANITA


By Joan Schmidt

 Some things never change. December 26, the 
day after Christmas is the opening day of the 
Winter Meet at the Great Race Place. This year, 
46, 514 attended. Adults received the beautiful 
2017 Calendar with awesome pictures of jockeys 
on winning horses and gifts cards; the kids a huge 
cuddly horse. (Stuffed toy) Thank you Mathis 
Brothers! There was a best-dressed contest, a silent 
auction for a painting of Shared Belief and much 
more.

 The opening race was won by Tyler Baze on 
Cioppino Pasadino. Agapito Delgadillo won the 
second race on Classic Ruler and was congratulated 
by his sweet granddaughter Jacqueline. Rafael 
Bejarano seemed to win Race 3, but was moved 
down to 4th place; Mario Gutierrez got the win 
on So Conflated. Veteran Brice Blanc took the 4th 
race on Professor Berns, and Stewart Elliott on 
Ruby Trust, the 5th Race.

 Riders Joel Rosario and Julian Leparoux traveled 
from back East for the day. Rosario won both the 
$100,000 San Simeon Stakes on Bettys Bambino 
and the $300,000 Malibu Stakes on Mind Your 
Biscuits. Longtime racing fans remember Rosario’s 
successful career of several years here before 
relocating to the East Coast in 2012.

 Flavien Prat had two stakes victories; he rode 
Constellation in the $300,000 La Brea Stakes 
and Conquest Enforcer in the $200,000 Mathis 
Brothers Mile. It was great to see Flavien riding; 
he had been out for about a month after a Del Mar 
spill.

 Jockey Edwin Maldonado was due back, but his 
horse was scratched. Edwin was seriously injured-a 
collapsed lung and several broken ribs and was out 
four months. Everyone is looking forward to his 
return.

 Some highlights and info about Santa Anita 
Park:

 Free General Admission and General Parking 
(Every Thursday and Friday during the Winter 
Meet.)

 Free Infield Admission and Parking (Every 
Saturday and Sunday; Enter through Gate 6 off 
Colorado Place.)

 January 7-Hall of Fame Meet “N” Greet. Don’t 
miss your chance to visit with Mike Smith

 Saturday, January 14-Burger and Beerfest.

Please visit santaanita.com for more info.


ASSEMBLYMEMBER CHRIS HOLDEN APPOINTED

CHAIR OF THE ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON 
UTILITIES AND ENERGY

Sacramento, CA – California State Assembly 
Speaker Anthony Rendon (AD – 63) appointed 
Assemblymember Chris Holden (AD – 41) as chair 
of the California State Assembly Committee on 
Utilities and Energy.

 “I thank Speaker Rendon for appointing me as 
Chair of the Utilities and Energy Committee,” said 
Holden. “I appreciate his belief in my leadership to 
set forward-thinking energy policy for California’s 
future.”

 The Assembly Committee on Utilities and Energy 
primary jurisdictions includes public utilities, the 
California Public Utilities Commission, energy 
companies, telecommunications and international 
trade among others.

 “Serving nearly 24 years on the Pasadena City 
Council, with responsibility over the city’s Water 
and Power Company, provided me with a strong 
foundation and understanding of the utility 
industry and the need to be smart and thoughtful 
as we plan our energy future,” said Holden.

 Earlier this year Assemblymember Holden was 
elected by his colleagues to chair the California 
Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC).

 “I’m extremely proud to serve as chair for the 
Black Caucus and together with my colleagues, 
I look forward to continuing our efforts to 
advance equality, justice, and opportunity for all 
Californians,” said Holden.

LAHSA SGV HOMELESS COUNT JAN 24TH-

NEEDS VOLUNTEERS

“ The 2017 San Gabriel Valley Homeless Count is 
coming up on the night of Tuesday January 24th 
and the Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority 
(LAHSA) needs 2,000 volunteers to help in this 
effort. All volunteers will participate in the Street 
Count, where volunteers will make a visual only 
tally of those on the streets from 8pm to about 
midnight. All volunteers will be trained through a 
video before and on the night of the count and will 
receive all the materials they need when they arrive 
to their volunteer site. All cities in San Gabriel will 
be offering a site, even Altadena, Rowland Heights 
and Hacienda Heights will offer community 
centers for the count. This will make it easier for 
volunteers to volunteer in their city or close to 
their city. Volunteers will also receive a shirt and 
certificate of appreciation for their help. Volunteers 
can sign up on the theycountwillyou website and 
be contacted for locations. LAHSA is also looking 
for volunteers to help out at volunteer sites on 
the night of the count. If there are interested 
volunteers, please contact the SPA3/SGV Regional 
Coordinator, Daniella Alcedo at dalcedo@lahsa.
org or 213-225-8462.


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