Here’re some photos and a few videos for you to enjoy:

Fagin and his Gang performing “You’ve Got to Pick a Pocket or Two!”

It’s a Fine Life (Reprisal)

“Reviewing the Situation” with Fagin and Specialty Dancers

“I Shall Scream” with Mr. Bumble and Widow Corney

Oliver was directed by Janet Jackson and choreographed by Jackie Kopcsak. The kids put on an awesome show!

Oliver! was the first musical adaptation of a Charles Dickens’ work to become a hit on stage. Based on “Oliver Twist,” musician Lionel Bart wrote the book, music and lyrics for the original London production. The show launched the careers of
Davy Jones, Phil Collins and Steve Marriott. Oliver! became the first British musical to transfer successfully to Broadway and is still popular today.

Thank you to all the parents and supporters without whom, this show would never take place.

A California state approved recycler will accept computers, laptops, TVs, monitors, VCRs, DVD players, cell phones, auto batteries and most electronic waste items.

If you have any questions regarding other items, please call 877.866.0128.  The drop off location will be at Huntington Middle School’s North Parking Lot on 1700 Huntington Drive.

Proceeds generated from this event will benefit San Marino schools.  For additional information, please visit www.smusd.us/pdf/tech/ewaste_feb2010.jpg.

The new ordinance allows residents five (5) free overnight parking permits per calendar year.  This is five permits per address.  The software that issues the permits keeps track of the number of permits issued to an address, the vehicles they were issued to, and the person who applied for the permit.  Additional permits can be purchased on line for $5.00 a night.

Residents can obtain these free overnight exemptions or purchased permits on the Police Department’s web page by clicking on the Overnight Parking Permits link.  https://www.paymycite.com/sanmarino/Temporarypermit.aspx

In situations where a resident cannot apply for, or print, a permit, the Dispatcher can complete the application screen and print the permit.

If for some reason a resident is issued a citation they believe should not have been issued because they obtained a permit, the resident can appeal the citation and a check of the electronic permit records will verify if a valid permit had been issued.  If such a permit was issued (free or purchased) the overnight parking violation will be dismissed.

These recent amendments to the municipal code also made provision for long term permits in special situations, such as construction projects or catastrophic illnesses.  In these situations an applicant can submit a letter to the Chief of Police with the required $50.00 fee.  This letter must articulate the reason the special exemption is being requested and provide the license number(s) of the vehicle(s) that will be parked on the street.  If this request is granted the applicant will be issued hard copy permits with the applicable license number(s) as well as the expiration date of the permits.

The intent of modifying the overnight parking ordinance and the mechanism by which it is administered was to improve and streamline the process that maintains our aesthetics and safety by keeping cars off the street, yet also accommodates the occasional needs of residents to park on the street overnight.    Like any change, this transition may well require additional refinements as we see how it works and make changes to improve it.

Should you encounter difficulties with this process or have any questions, please feel free to call the Police Department.

As new home are listed by real estate agents and are updated on the Pasadena Multiple Listing Service (MLS), they will appear below.  If you are interested in any of these homes, feel free to click on the address and you will be taken to a more detailed listing.

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Have fun!

For more information on any of these San Marino luxury homes, please give us a call at 626-629-VIEW (8439).

San Marino Luxury

#5) 1200 Old Mill Rd. San Marino, CA

5 Br/5 Ba 4,221 Sq.Ft.  Sold at $3,499,800

Exquisite, two-story Georgian on a beautifully landscaped half acre lot in the Library District. Offering the finest in architectural details, the home features high ceilings, exposed hardwood floors, panelled walls, custom doors and archways, bay windows and French doors. Master bath, pool/spa, 642 square foot pool house with kitchenette and rear landscaping all redone in 2005-06. Separate breakfast room; small bonus room on second floor – could be office, nursery or laundry room. Over sized basement and garage plus a 1400 plus sq. ft. floored attic provide abundant storage space.

#2) Oak Knoll Ave. San Marino, CA

8 Br/8 Ba 5,841 Sq.Ft. Sold at $3,800,000

IRINA NETCHAEV & ASSOCIATES

San Marino Real Estate Agents

Pasadena, California

(626)629-VIEW(8439)

Additional Reading:

San Marino City Guide

California Real Estate Forecasts for 2010

$998,000 :: 572 La Paz Drive, San Marino CA, 91108 -



3 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths
Home size: 1,741 sq ft
Lot Size: 7,597 sq ft
Added: 01/21/12, Last Updated: 01/26/12
Property Type: Single Family, Residential
MLS Number: A12009640
Community: San Marino


Charming Spanish Style San Marino Home This single story Spanish style home is situated in a quiet neighborhood on the beautiful La Paz Dr.private street. Lush front yard lawn and mature trees. Fruit tree, flowers, and lush planting along the driveway. Slate walkway leading to the front porch. Hardwood floor throughout the house. Elegant livingroom with wood-beam cathedral ceiling, fireplace, wrought iron chandelier, built-in bookshelves, cabinetand two french doors open to the courtyard and one french door open to the front porch. Formal dining room with french doors open to the side yard. Cozy breakfast nook area next to the kitchen. Gourmet kitchen features beautiful custom tile counter tops, stainless gas stop and oven (only 2 years old), newerstainless refrigerator and walk-in pantry. Master bedroom with built in cabinet. 2nd bedroom with walk-in closet and french doors open to courtyard. 3rd bedroom suite with 1.75 bathroom. Courtyard with brick ground, planters, covered porch, outdoor fireplace and fountain. Laundry hook-ups in garage. The house needs TLC. Two car attached garage. Additional parking space on concrete driveway.

Listed with Suzie Koo, SKG Real Estate & Develop. Inc

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Brought to you by Irina Netchaev, John Aaroe Group. Call me today at 626-627-7107, or visit my website at www.pasadenaviews.com!

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$988,000 :: 1335 South San Gabriel Boulevard, San Marino CA, 91108 -



3 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths
Home size: 1,732 sq ft
Lot Size: 10,523 sq ft
Added: 01/27/12, Last Updated: 01/31/12
Property Type: Single Family, Residential
MLS Number: A12012145
Community: San Marino


Conveniently located in the renowned and highly esteemed San Marino neighborhood...Award winning San Marino School District; Walkingdistance to Carver Elementary School.

Newer professional exterior and interior paint...Newer elegant crown moldings and base boards, window coverings...Newer roof in 2001...

Bright & airy throughout...Large living room with brick fireplace, built-in surround sound system...Enclosed bonus room withlaminated wood flooring next to the living room is currently used as a formal dining room; it has a newer sliding glass door to the large patio and backyard...Nice open kitchen with ample oak cabinets, breakfast countertop, garden window, pantry, tile flooring...Breakfast nook adjacent to thekitchen...Full bathroom with bathtub and separate shower stall...Half bathroom with newer sink and cabinet...Hardwood flooring throughout...Security alarm system; 24 hours surveillance camera with DVR...Large easy to maintain backyard with many fruit trees...



Listed with Pearl Chen, Re/Max Elite Realty

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Brought to you by Irina Netchaev, John Aaroe Group. Call me today at 626-627-7107, or visit my website at www.pasadenaviews.com!

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For information on any of the homes above, please give us a call at 626-629-VIEW (8439)

The holidays are upon us, and as we get ready to take part in our celebrations; let us be reminded that this season is a time for us to spread joy and happiness to our loved ones and those who have touched our lives in a special way!

As part of our Holiday fun we invite you and your friends and family to play a little Real Estate Holiday Trivia.

Answer the questions below and have your responses in to us by January 6^th 2010. You can email, fax, mail, or stop by the office and drop off your answers. We will be doing a Live Stream drawing and announcing our winners Wednesday January 6^th at 3:00 p.m.

Real Estate Holiday Trivia Questions

1) What does Alvin the Chipmunk want for Christmas?

2) How long does the average escrow take?

3) What popular drink is only available during the holiday season? Need a hint? Unscramble – GOGNEG

4) What is the last item you receive when you purchase a home? (Hint: If you receive more than one, they jingle.)

5) What country did the Gingerbread House come from?

Be sure to have your name and contact info on your answer sheet so that we may notify our winners! You have a chance to win Starbucks Gift Cards, 1 lb. of See’s Candy, and /or Movie Tickets! Your answer sheet must be in to us for you to be entered in our drawing.

It has been a pleasure to serve you during your real estate endeavors. We look forward to hearing from you, and we wish you and your loved ones a very merry Holiday Season and a prosperous New Year!

IRINA NETCHAEV & ASSOCIATES

San Marino Real Estate Agents

Pasadena, California

(626)629-VIEW(8439)

Additional Reading:

Grandstand Seating for the Tournament of Roses Parade

San Marino City Guide

Search San Marino Homes

Once again it’s that time of year! Come out and join the merchants on Huntington Drive for San Marino’s Traditional Christmas Around the Drive.
The festivities take place on Huntington Drive between Del Mar Ave. and Bedford Rd.

Santa will be arriving on the Old #1 Fire Truck at City Hall at 6:00 p.m.

Enjoy treats from the shopkeepers as they will be keeping their businesses open after hours to offer you snacks as you stroll down the drive. There will also be trolley rides and carolers to get you into the Holiday spirit!

Be sure to come out and support the businesses on Huntington Drive who have made this evening possible for the community for over 15 years.

For additional information please call 626.286.1022.

 Take a look here at some photos from last seasons Christmas Around the Drive.

Interested in other Holiday festivities taking place near you? Please visit Pasadena Festivities for additional holiday fun!

From our family to yours Happy Holidays and Warm Seasons Greetings!

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PRICE AND VALUE

In a market where prices are rising fairly consistently, price per square foot is essentially flat. This often implies
that new homes coming on the market are pricier, and also larger than older homes. As a result the value one can buy stays the same.

INVENTORY

Inventory has been falling in recent weeks. Note that declining inventory alone does not signal a strengthening market. Look to the Market Action Index and Days on Market trends to gauge whether buyer interest is changing with the available supply.

This year the Southland Orchid Show is celebrating  its  5oth Anniversary with an amazing show and sale!

◊ Location: The Huntington Library – Art Collections & Botanical Gardens ◊

1151 Oxford Rd., San Marino

Friday, October 16th 12:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Sat. & Sun., October 17th & 18th 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Hundreds of exotic blooms, from Arpophyllum to Zygopetalum, will be on view in elaborate displays interpreting this year’s theme, the “Golden Age of Orchids.” Dozens of local and international exhibitors will be featured, and vendors will have a wide range of orchid plants and related merchandise for sale.

Lectures will be given on Saturday and Sunday. You will be able to learn about Orchid conservation strategies, the species that make up the modern pot plant orchid, the origin of species by natural selection, and much much more!

Be sure to stop by and view the lovely Orchids that will be on display this weekend!

Would you like to learn more about the San Marino Area? Please feel free to visit our San Marino City Guide.

For more San Marino activities taking place this October please visit  San Marino Festivities.

Interested in the homes for sale  San Marino area? Feel free to search San Marino Homes for sale.

To search for homes in the Greater Los Angeles area please visit www.SearchMLSforFree.com

If you are thinking of buying or selling a San Marino home, please give us a call for a comprehensive and free consultation. We can be reached at 626-204-3340.

IRINA NETCHAEV & ASSOCIATES

Pasadena Real Estate Agents

Pasadena, California

(626)629-8439