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ROSE BOWL LAWSUIT

 LOS ANGELES (CNS) - The Rose Bowl Operating Co. and 
the city of Pasadena state in new court papers that the UC 
Regents have no basis for seeking to compel arbitration of 
their lawsuit alleging that UCLA is wrongfully exploring 
options for a new home football venue, specifically SoFi 
Stadium in Inglewood.

 In court papers filed Thursday with Los Angeles Superior 
Court Judge Joseph Lipner, the RBOC and the city contend 
that the regents are focusing on an alternative dispute resolution 
provision of the agreement that is``deliberately and 
particularly narrow'' and does not take into considerationthe contract as a whole.

 ``Taken together, these provisions reflect an ADR [alternative 
dispute resolution] mechanism that clearly and expressly 
is not applicable to an attempted termination that 
threatens hundreds of millions of dollars in public investment 
and long-term municipal revenue,'' the RBOC/city attorneys 
state in their court papers.

 The provision instead is limited to expeditiously resolving 
routine, curable performance disputes, according to the 
RBOC/city lawyers' court papers.

 ``The parties clearly intended that the ADR provision 
would not cover termination disputes such as the one here 
and thus the motion must be denied,'' the RBOC/city lawyers 
further contend in their pleadings.

 The arguments by the city and the RBOC contrast with 
those of the UC Regents' lawyers who, on behalf of UCLA, 
state that the plaintiffs are bound by an arbitration agreement 
and that ``no exceptions apply to RBOC's claims.''

 The UC Regents attorneys say UCLA did not deny talking 
with SoFi Stadium.

 ``After all, UCLA has a duty to constantly assess what is 
best for the university, its football team, its fans, its alumni 
and its students,'' according to the UC Regents' attorneys' 
pleadings. ``Rather, as UCLA simply informed RBOC, the 
agreement does not prevent UCLA from having discussions 
with other venues.''

 When UCLA promptly responded to the RBOC's concerns 
and said it would work with it in good faith to try to resolve 
various issues between the parties, the RBOC instead sued 
and lost in an attempt to get a temporary restraining order, 
the UC Regents lawyers further state.

 The RBOC and the city also are opposing a separate motion 
by newly added defendants Kroenke Sports & Entertainment 
LLC and Stadco LA LLC to compel arbitration, 
arguing in their court papers that the operators of SoFi Stadium 
are ``complete nonsignatories to the governing contract'' 
and that their request ``fails at the threshold.''

 A hearing on the motions to compel arbitration is set for 
Jan. 22.

 The suit filed Oct. 29 seeks to enforce the terms of a lease 
agreement the plaintiff claims locks UCLA into playingfootball at the venue until 2044, which the UC Regents attorneys 
acknowledge in their court papers.

 According to the lawsuit, UCLA has expressed its intent 
``to abandon the Rose Bowl Stadium and relocate its home 
football games to SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.''

 ``This is not only a clear break of the contract that governs 
the parties' relationship, but it is also a profound betrayal of 
trust, of tradition, and of the very community that helped 
build UCLA football,'' the lawsuit states. 

MONROVIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC 
SAFETY AWARDS $50,000GRANT TO THE CITY OF MONROVIA 
FOR BICYCLE AND 
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY PROGRAM 

Monrovia, Calif. – The City of Monrovia announced today 
that it has received a grant from the California Office of Traffic 
Safety (OTS) to support its Bicycle and Pedestrian SafetyProgram. The program will promote safe practices for pedestrians 
and bicyclists and emphasize drivers’ responsibility to 
look out for other people using roads and paths. The grant 
program runs through September 2026. 

City Councilmember Edward Belden shared, “Our community 
is really excited about this and can’t wait to share our 
great ideas to help lead to more walking, biking and ‘rolling’ 
throughout our pedestrian-friendly community.” 

“What began as an idea from community members turned 
into bi-annual events involving everyone including the Monrovia 
Unified School District, Police Department, Public 
Works and others. We are very grateful to the California Office 
of Traffic Safety for this opportunity to expand and enhance 
the program!” said Monrovia City Manager Dylan Feik. 

Grant funds will support various activities focused on bicycle 
and pedestrian safety, including but not limited to the 
following:

• Participating in bicycle and pedestrian safety campaigns 
such as California Pedestrian Safety Month and National 
Bike Month 
• Participating in National Walk, Bike, Roll to School 
events 
• Planning and hosting demonstration events, like bicycle 
rodeos and community bicycle rides, that encourage andteach safe riding skills
• Community bicycle “audits” of local streets 
• Community safety presentations and distribution ofeducational material 
• And more! 
"Through safety programs and strong partnerships, we are 
working toward a future where everyone walking and biking 
in California can travel safely,” OTS Director Stephanie 
Dougherty said. “By supporting projects that encourage people 
to prioritize safety in their daily choices, we are creating a 
strong road safety culture together.” 

Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the 
California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway 
Traffic Safety Administration. 

Melissa Alcorn 


CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY WELCOMES 
NEW BOARD MEMBERS, EXPANDING WOMEN’S 
REPRESENTATION 

Sierra Madre, CA — January 8, 2026 — Cancer Support Community Greater San Gabriel Valley (CSC) announces the appointment 
of four members to its Board of Directors: Dr. Marwa Kilani, Melissa Alcorn, Kandice Lin, and Valerie Mendoza. 
Each brings exceptional leadership, expertise, and a passion for CSC’s mission to ensure that no one faces cancer alone. 

CSC continues to welcome more women leaders into its governance. The addition of these four accomplished women underscores 
CSC’s ongoing commitment to fostering inclusive leadership and strengthening its ability to meet the evolving 
needs of various demographic groups facing cancer in the greater Pasadena area. 

Melissa Alcorn, a long-time supporter and returning leader within the organization, 
reflected on CSC’s growth: 
“I'm excited to move forward and see what the next six years bring. I look back to 2010 
when the ‘Wellness Community’ came close to closing its doors and here we are 16 years 
later—we own our own building, we're serving more and more than we ever have, and 
the calendar is loaded with free support groups, education workshops, and activities! 
We've come a long way!” 

Kandice Lin, an Attorney with Aguirre, PLC in San 
Marino, shared her personal motivation for joining the 
Board: 
“I would like to serve on the CSC BOD to stand with and 
help strengthen an organization whose goals and vision 
I profoundly relate to—a desire to help those impacted 
by cancer with strength, connection, and hope.” 

Valerie Mendoza, the Chief Administrative Officer for 
Rusnak Auto Group emphasized her dedication to community 
engagement: 
“I want to facilitate more community partnerships with 

CSC and other local nonprofit boards I sit on to make a 
bigger impact in helping those who are served by CSC.” 

Serge Melkizian, CSC's Board President, expressed his 
enthusiasm for the new Directors and the future of the 
organization: 
“We're thrilled to welcome Marwa, Melissa, Kandice, and 
Valerie to our Board. Their leadership and passion will 
help guide CSC as we expand our programs and strengthen 
our impact across the community.” 
Continuing Board Directors include Steve Ralph (Vice 
President) Sandi Mejia Ramirez (Treasurer), Vicki Laidig 
(Secretary), Ellen Knell, Ph.D., George Mack, Mark 
Meahl, Susan Reynolds, Elliot Sainer, Charlotte Streng, 
Ronald Valenta, Jay Wagener, and Kristin Windell. 

CSC remains steadfast in delivering high-quality support, 

education, and resources to ensure that every individuaimpacted by cancer finds connection, empowerment, and hope, at no charge. For more 
information about CSC’s programs or leadership, please visit www.cancersupportsgv.org. 

Valerie Mendoza 


Kandice Lin 


Marwa Kilani 


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