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EQUESTRIANS UNITS SELECTED FOR THE 2023 
ROSE PARADE


The Chef Knows By Peter Dills
It seems that everyday I get the question, Peter, 
who has the best Mexican Food? That is not an 
easy question to answer, as you may as well ask 
me which hand I like better. I absolutely love 
Mexican food; in fact, I would drive to another 
state for an exceptional Mexican meal. But there 
is no need for that, thankfully, living in Southern 
California we have the best Mexican cuisine in 
the entire country. 

I do not wish to decorate any single place 
with a gold medal in this article, but I think that 
I can give us a couple restaurants that are in the 
race. My daughter Lauren and I go to Rosarito on 
Colorado when we want great Mexican food that 
we can take and run. Their carne asada tacos are 
divine and I cannot resist their chicken burritos 
on my visits. I just wish there was a restaurants 
that had the succulent flavorings of Rosarito at a full service Mexican Restaurant. 
That leads me to a question, what is true Mexican fare and how did we 
come to have all these Mexican restaurants that line our landscape? I did a 
little research and here are some of the seeds that were planted along the way 
that grew into that great Mexican restaurant expansion. 


"Food historians tell us TexMex cuisine originated hundreds of years 
ago when Spanish/Mexican recipes combined with Anglo fare. TexMex, as we 
Americans know it today, is a twentieth century phenomenon. Dictionaries 
and food history sources confirm the first print evidence of the term "Tex 
Mex" occurred in the 1940s. Linguists remind us words are often used for 
several years before they appear in print. TexMex restaurants first surfaced 
outside the southwest region in cities with large Mexican populations. The 
gourmet Tex Mex "fad" began in the 1970s. Diana Kennedy, noted Mexican 
culinary expert, is credited for elevating this common food to trendy fare. 
These foods appealed to the younger generation. And now I suspect since we 
view Mexican food as inexpensive it has gain popularity through our limited 
budgets. Items such as burritos, tacos and enchiladas are more of a street 
food item in Mexico. But here in the states we have embraced it as Mexican 
Cuisine." 

One of the places that must be considered in the great race, with a 
track record of distinguished food, tantalizing margaritas, extraordinary service 
and an inviting atmosphere is La Fiesta Grande on Colorado. Located on 
the same block as the Pasadena Playhouse. It is the perfect place for those of 
us that require some me time. You see, you won't get lost in La Fiesta Grande 
and you have a great chance of coming across the same server when you return. 
After a long week, I can look at Charlie the bartender and next thing you 
know he has his head down and is pouring a margarita that will bring a smile 
to anyone's face. On select nights they may have a strolling band of three musicians 
playing warm Latin tunes and filling the restaurant with melodious 
ambiance. Between the margaritas, music and fantastic food, you may drift 
away and think you are vacationing. On my visit last week I had a Chicken 
Salad that was muy bueno (pardon my accent) and just recently I dined on the 
Carnitas plate for ($12.95). The dish scented the room with a perfect perfume 
of aromas and with each 
tap of my forked a pristine 
piece of pork flaked 
tenderly on my plate. My 
friend Kind Ken always 
orders the Carne Asada 
Nachos($8.95 range), 
and swears by this order. 
We also had my producer 
with us, Madd Maxx, 
who I have come to 
know as a soup expert, 
and gave the Meatball 
Soup($5.95), "Wedding 
Soup," as he calls, a dish 
worthy of any spoon. 
There you have it, one of 
the better spots in town, 
a winning experience 
across the board. Try it 
out, as it may easily become 
a favorite of yours too Happy Hour from 4 to 7 PM, Mon-Thur. 

 
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses announced Wednesday the 16 equestrian groups to ride in the 
134th Rose Parade themed “Turning the Corner.”

 From the beginning, the Equestrian units have played an integral part in the Rose Parade. Equestrians 
participating will showcase a variety of horse breeds that entertain and highlight their majesty and 
poise. Each unit offers a variety of exceptional skills as well as unique costumes. In addition to riding 
in the five-and-a-half mile Rose Parade route on Monday, January 2, 2023, these equestrian groups are 
invited to take part in Equestfest on Friday, December 30, 2022, at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center. 
During Equestfest, groups perform their best tricks, drills, dancing and roping skills, and attendees can 
walk through the stables and meet and greet with the riders and horses.

 The equestrian units make a lasting impression. This fantastic lineup of units will complement the 
floats and bands that will turn the corner of Orange Grove Blvd. and head down Colorado Blvd. during 
the 2023 Rose Parade presented by Honda.
The Rose Parade Equestrian units are:

 1st Cavalry Division Horse Cavalry Detachment (Fort Hood, Texas)
Alameda County Sheriff ’s Mounted Posse (Livermore, California)
Blue Shadows Mounted Drill Team (Lake View Terrace, California)
Budweiser Clydesdales (St. Louis, Missouri)
CA State Guard 26th Mounted Operations Detachment (Long Beach, California)
International Andalusian and Lusitano Horse Association (Birmingham, Alabama)
Los Hermanos Banuelos (Altadena, California)
Painted Ladies Rodeo Performers (Citrus Heights, California)
Ramona, California’s Official State Outdoor Play Presented by the Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre (Hemet, 
California)
Riverside County Sheriff ’s Department Mounted Unit (Nuevo, California)
Scripps Miramar Ranch (San Diego, California)
Spirit of the West Riders (Arcadia, California)
The New Buffalo Soldiers (Shadow Hills, California)
The Valley Hunt Club (Pasadena, California)
The Norco Cowgirls Rodeo Drill Team (Norco, California)
United States Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard (Barstow, California)

 For more info visit: tournamentofroses.com. 

PUBLIC SAFETY 

CRIME PREVENTION TIPS FROM THE CITY OF DUARTE 

VEHICLE SECURITY 

You can prevent vehicle theft!
Most cars are taken by amateurs who can be stopped fairly easily. You can increase your protection 
against this type of crime by taking the following sensible precautions: 

Lock Up 

An unlocked car is an open invitation to a car thief. Lock up when you leave your car, and take the keys 
with you.
Lock the trunk or tailgate.
Close all windows — professional thieves have tools that unlock cars through the smallest openings.
Be sure vent or wind-wing windows are shut tight.
When you park the car, remove cellular phones, and other valuable possessions. Do not leave backpacks/
gym bags or packages lying on the seat or in plain view. Lock all valuables in your trunk or take them 
with you.
Lock your car even if you are making a quick stop at the gas station, convenience store or mini-mall. 

Park Carefully 

Don’t leave your vehicle unattended in parking lots for an extended period. A car is five times more 
likely to be stolen or broken into from an unattended lot than from a busy street or attended lot.
Never attach a tag with your name and address to your key ring. If the keys are lost or stolen, the tag will 
lead the thief directly to your car and your home.
At night, park in well-lit areas.
Turn wheels sharply toward the curb when parking, this makes it extra difficult for thieves to tow your 
car. 

Operation I.D. 

With an electric engraver, etch your driver’s license number (preceded by the letters “CA”) on catalytic 
converters, tailgates and other valuable items.
Record your vehicle identification number and store it in a safe place.
Keep the vehicle registration in your wallet or purse, not in your car. 

Use Anti-Theft Devices 

– Consider the purchase and installation of security devices, such as:
Ignition switch or “kill switch”
Fuel switch 
Alarm device to activate a siren, horn or lights – or all three – to frighten the thief away.
Locking Device that attaches to the steering wheel or brake pedal. 
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NATIONAL 988 SUICIDE 
& 
CRISIS LIFELINE 

Nationwide, people who are experiencing a mental health crisis and in 
need of immediate help are now able to dial or text 988 and receive assistance 
through the new Suicide and Crisis Lifeline number. 

A new 988 Call Center, operated by Didi Hirsch, is now taking calls coming 
into the 988 hotline in Los Angeles County. Trained operators are 
available to triage callers to receive the appropriate services, including 
suicide crisis counseling over the phone and mental health de-escalation 
counseling over the phone. In addition, they will also triage callers to determine 
when dispatching a mobile crisis team is appropriate and, in rare 
cases, connection to law enforcement when safety is of concern.