State and local officials headline the annual vigil at the Montebello Martyrs Monument on Apr MONTEBELLO – On the solemn evening of April 23 the Armenian National Committee of America – San Gabriel Valley the Armenian Revolutionary Federation Dro Gomideh and the City of Montebello hosted a poignant candlelight vigil at the Armenian Genocide Martyrs Monument in Montebello The event marked the 110th anniversary of the start of the Armenian Genocide honoring the memory of 1.5 million martyrs and reaffirming the Armenian-American community’s enduring commitment to truth Hundreds gathered at the monument for an emotional program conducted by KTLA 5 News reporter Jaqueline Sarkissian The ceremony brought together community members Central Committee reminded  the audience that the Armenian Genocide is not simply a historical event we’re going to continue this fight because it’s the right fight It’s the just fight,” said Madenlian referencing the recent genocidal ethnic cleansing of Armenians from Artsakh and the importance of national unity California State Senator Bob Archuleta a longtime supporter of the Armenian-American community celebrated the designation of the Montebello monument as a California State Historical Landmark.  We’re going to join with the Armenian community all over the state of California because we have a message: We are not going to forget the genocide,” declared State Senator Archuleta recalling his years of advocacy and partnership with local leaders Chair of the California Armenian Legislative Caucus and the only member of the State Assembly of Armenian descent in the California connected the remembrance of the victims of the Armenian Genocide victims to present day calls for justice.  “As long as there are Prisoners of War sitting in Baku… just because they’re Armenian we will not rest,” affirmed Harabedian. “Let this be not only a day when we remember what happened in the past Montebello Mayor Salvador Melendez emphasized the city’s ongoing solidarity with the Armenian community.  “Montebello will always be a city that stands for truth and for the unbreakable spirit of the Armenian people,” said Mayor Melendez noting the City Council’s recent resolution calling for the unconditional release of Armenian prisoners unlawfully detained in Baku Former Montebello Mayor and Chairman of ARF Dro Gomideh Jack Hadjinian urged the public to remain vigilant in the face of global denial campaigns.  “We don’t need a political to tell us that the Armenian Genocide happened… But what we need from them is to help us have the Turkish government and the Azeris held accountable for the injustices,” said Hadjinian calling for renewed grassroots efforts to counter disinformation and secure lasting accountability Montebello’s “Vahan Cardashian” Armenian Youth Federation Chairman Arapo Demirjian delivered an emotional speech invoking the memory of his ancestors and the resilience of the Armenian People.  “We refuse to let go of what they were fighting for ––freedom… We are not just fighters we are Armenian,” said Demirjian pledging to honor the legacy of those who gave their lives for the nation’s survival The evening featured musical performances that evoked both sorrow and resilience. Ara Dabandjian opened the program with soul-stirring melodies followed by a moving performance by composer and conductor Greg Hosharian accompanied by violinist Angela Amirian and vocalist Giselle Hosharian. Alicia Keoshgerian symbolizing the strength of Armenian heritage passed down through generations attendees gathered at the base of the monument for a candlelight vigil and participants laid flowers in a collective tribute to the martyrs of the Armenian Genocide The Armenian Genocide Martyrs Monument in Montebello stands as the oldest and largest memorial of its kind in the United States–a symbol of the Armenian-American community’s deep-rooted presence and unrelenting advocacy for genocide recognition and pursuit of justice © 2021 Asbarez | All Rights Reserved | Powered By MSDN Solutions Inc © 2021 Asbarez | All Rights Reserved | Powered By MSDN Solutions Inc. St Aloysius College has announced the appointment of Maria Montebello as its next rector marking a historic first for the Jesuit-run college since its founding in 1907  Montebello is recognised for her expertise in inclusive education She played a key role in the transition of St Ignatius Girls' Secondary School into a successful co-educational middle school — experience that is expected to be valuable as St Aloysius College Secondary transitions to a co-ed system The subterranean collapse of a 19th-century stormwater drain near Lake Montebello created a sinkhole that is also sucking in more and more taxpayer money What was once predicted to be a $10 million fix has ballooned to at least $30 million according to financial documents from the city there could still be potential for adjustments based on unforeseen conditions encountered during the construction process,” Mary Stewart a spokesperson for the Baltimore City Department of Public Works “We want to stress that this project was an emergency which required immediate action to protect public health and safety.” The sinkhole was caused by a collapsed drain — basically a giant pipe — that carries stormwater underground and dates to 1876 The Baltimore Banner thanks its sponsors. Become one. The stormwater drain replaced Tiffany Run, a river that fed into Herring Run effectively burying it underground and out of sight Officials realized that something was wrong in summer 2020 when a storm caused severe flooding nearby and the problem could no longer be ignored and reburying Tiffany Run has been complex and costly a reservoir used by the nearby water filtration plant In February 2023, the Department of Public Works expected the fix to cost $10 million and last two months In July 2023 the department asked city officials to move $11 million into a fund specifically for this project Worked continued into 2025. Earlier this year, the Department of Public Works asked that an additional $19 million to be moved into the Tiffany Run project “What began as a sinkhole roughly the size of a basketball revealed the urgent need to overhaul century-old infrastructure beneath Lake Montebello,” Public Works Director Khalil Zaied said in a news release about the project This month, after more than two years and $30 million of work, the 1.3-mile path around Lake Montebello reopened After the Baltimore Running Festival in October officials will shut down the loop for another overdue project: dredging Lake Montebello Public works officials will ask the city’s spending board next week to reject all bids for the dredging work Banner reporters Clara Longo de Freitas and Adam Willis contributed to this story Welcome to The Banner's subscriber-only commenting community. 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If the problem persists, please contact customer service at 443-843-0043 or customercare@thebaltimorebanner.com St Aloysius College has announced the appointment of Maria Montebello as its first lay rector.  She will be the first woman to occupy the post succeeding Fr Jimmy Bartolo who held the role for 12 years The announcement was made in a Facebook post by Charles Bonello chairperson of the St Aloysius College Board Dr Montebello assumes office on September 1 She has held several senior positions in government schools and is presently head of the St She was previously the head of school at St Benedict College Primary School and earlier assistant head of school at St Benedict College "These long years in leadership have provided Dr Montebello with first-hand expertise in school development cultural adaptation and strategic leadership," St Aloysius said The college board wished Fr Jimmy well in his new mission as Secretary for Education of the Society of Jesus St Aloysius College is one of Malta's oldest Church schools run by the Jesuit Order.  It started the process to become a co-ed school in 2018 having previously been a boys' school.  The school announced in February that it was advertising for the role of rector saying the call was open to “laypersons diocesan priests and members of the religious congregation”.   St Aloysius's list of alumni includes more than half of Malta's prime ministers since independence: Eddie Fenech Adami Vincent Tabone and Guido de Marco also attended the college the Jesuits’ presence in the school will continue.   The Jesuit Order rightly prides itself on having pioneered higher education in Malta The Jesuits have been at the forefront of education in Malta the order founded its revolutionary Collegium Melitense claimed to be the oldest in the British Empire outside Britain.  Israel cabinet approves plan including Gaza 'conquest'  please register for free or log in to your account BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Department of Public Works announced the Montebello loop will reopen after successful sinkhole repairs The lake will reopen to the public starting Saturday offering residents access throughout the summer and spring months some areas will remain closed off as crews finish stabilizing the ground this reopening is only temporary because DPW will start working on a dredging project that will close some of the walking loop again Full walking loop at Lake Montebello temporarily reopened RELATED: Officials say water is safe to drink after sinkhole was found near Montebello DPW crews started working on repairs for the sinkhole in 2022 after a large storm drain collapsed The compromised pipe was discovered after flooding on 35th Street and Hillen Road Metro Heights is a master-planned resort-style community located high in the hills of Montebello with captivating views The new Skyview collection offers three distinct condominium floor plans ranging from approximately 2,100 to 2,800+ square feet The Silverstone collection includes condominium floor plans ranging from approximately 2,700 to 3,000+ square feet with 4 to 5 bedrooms Pricing for the Skyview and Silverstone collections at Metro Heights starts at $1.2 million and $1.4 million Toll Brothers customers will experience one-stop shopping at the Toll Brothers Design Studio The state-of-the-art Design Studio allows customers to choose from a wide array of selections to personalize their dream home with the assistance of Toll Brothers professional Design Consultants “We are thrilled to introduce the Skyview and Silverstone collections at Metro Heights,” said Brad Hare Division President of Toll Brothers in Southern California “These collections offer a unique blend of luxury living making Metro Heights an ideal choice for home buyers seeking a vibrant lifestyle in Montebello.” The Metro Heights master plan features a staffed gated entry and unparalleled resort-style amenities including a 10,000-square-foot recreation center with multiple pools Indoor and outdoor social gathering spaces and fireplaces are perfect for enjoying the beautiful California weather The community also boasts a five-acre public park Residents of Toll Brothers at Metro Heights enjoy walkable access to nearby Shops at Montebello and Montebello Town Square The community is also close to major commuter routes Toll Brothers, Inc. is the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes The Company was founded 58 years ago in 1967 and became a public company in 1986 Its common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “TOL.” The Company serves first-time Toll Brothers builds in over 60 markets in 24 states: Arizona The Company operates its own architectural The Company also develops master-planned and golf course communities as well as operates its own lumber distribution Contact: Andrea Meck | Toll Brothers, Senior Director, Public Relations & Social Media | 215-938-8169 | ameck@tollbrothers.com https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/ba013e41-9aee-42ae-bf4c-1ee3d2a168f0 Sent by Toll Brothers via Regional Globe Newswire (TOLL-REG) six-story hole beside a beloved Northeast Baltimore lake is The sinkhole beside Lake Montebello which officials discovered in November 2022 Baltimore’s Department of Public Works announced Friday That means the complete 1.3-mile path around the reservoir will reopen to walkers The public works department said in a news release that it would close a similar section of the circuit late this fall for another two years — a consequence of unrelated maintenance work tied to the reservoir’s water filtration plant “What began as a sinkhole roughly the size of a basketball revealed the urgent need to overhaul century-old infrastructure beneath Lake Montebello,” Public Works Director Khalil Zaied said in the release we’re taking a short pause before beginning the next phase of work to fortify the Montebello Filtration Plant — one of the most critical assets in our water system." When public works officials first discovered the sinkhole at Lake Montebello, they predicted repairs would take several weeks But the sinkhole grew, and the operation became increasingly complex The problem stemmed from the failure in a brick-and-mortar storm drain built in 1876 and housing a historic stream that flows into Herring Run That hole widened and ultimately required millions of dollars to repair the DPW ended up removing enough soil to fill about 7,500 dump trucks Crews have installed new piping to replace the collapsed portion of the old brick drain most of the area around the Montebello reservoir will be accessible though some sections will remain fenced off as crews finish stabilizing the ground and to allow new grass to grow public works crews will again close a portion of the walking trail for another major undertaking The festival has needed to adjust its route in recent years because of the sinkhole the department will begin dredging Lake Montebello one of the city’s drinking water reservoirs a necessary step to comply with state environmental regulations but a stretch on the side housing the water filtration plant was blocked off for work crews whose district includes the Montebello filtration plant commended the public works department for completing a complex engineering feat A group of local cyclists has been checking in with the Northeast Baltimore councilwoman on a monthly basis asking when the loop would be back “I think this is the time where people wanted to go out and enjoy the spring that Baltimore has to offer,” she said But while Ramos said she wants to hold a formal event to celebrate the reopening she thinks shuttering the loop for another 24 months after this fall is too much Ramos acknowledged the necessity of the dredging for the city water system but said she’s trying to negotiate an arrangement with the department to keep the path open in spring and summer months The dredging work is intended to restore Lake Montebello’s full capacity to support the water filtration system this dredging hasn’t been done there in nearly 20 years Adam Willis adam.willis@thebaltimorebanner.com Adam Willis reports on climate and the environment across Maryland for The Baltimore Banner He previously covered Baltimore City Hall for The Banner Armenian Genocide Martyrs Monument in Montebello Senator Bob Archuleta (D-Pico Rivera) affirmed that the State Historical Resources Commission unanimously voted to officially designate the Armenian Genocide Martyrs Monument With deep roots in the community from his tenure with the Montebello Police Department and his ongoing commitment as a Senator Archuleta has long recognized the monument’s critical importance to the Armenian community in Montebello Archuleta has championed the cause to ensure that this historic site receives the honor it deserves Archuleta will be joined by Montebello Mayor Salvador Melendez; Western Prelate Archbishop Kegham Khacherian; Western Primate Archbishop Hovan Derderian; Monsignor Parsegh Baghdassarian Chairman Armand Baghdoyan; as well as twin brothers members of the Mesrobian High School basketball team who will be recognized for breaking the CIF points and assist record.“Recognizing this monument as a California State Historical Landmark is a commitment to preserving a legacy that not only honors the past but also educates future generations about the enduring spirit of resilience and cultural identity,” a statement from Archuleta’s office said sculptural interpretation of traditional Armenian Church architecture the Armenian Genocide Martyrs Monument holds the distinction of being the first major monument dedicated to the Armenian Genocide in the United States as well as the first of its kind on public land was made possible through the dedication and efforts of the Armenian American community and has become a powerful symbol of pride and remembrance for the diaspora BALTIMORE (WBFF) — The Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) has wrapped up the Montebello Sinkhole Engineering Project a multi-year endeavor aimed at stabilizing the aging infrastructure beneath Lake Montebello the full walking loop around the lake will reopen to the public on Sat. offering residents uninterrupted access throughout the spring and summer months "What began as a sinkhole roughly the size of a basketball revealed the urgent need to overhaul century-old infrastructure beneath Lake Montebello," said DPW Director Khalil Zaied we’re taking a short pause before beginning the next phase of work to fortify the Montebello Filtration Plant—one of the most critical assets in our water system Our top priority is ensuring this vital infrastructure can continue to serve Baltimore for the next 100 years and beyond." officials say some sections will remain fenced off for safety as crews finish stabilizing the ground and allow new grass to grow ALSO READ | Road closures announced for O's games, utility work whose district includes the lake and the Montebello Filtration Plant officials say DPW plans to begin a major dredging project in late fall 2025 to remove built-up sediment and restore the lake to its full capacity This work is expected to take about two years and will require a partial closure of the walking loop similar to the closure residents experienced during the Montebello Sinkhole project The Montebello Sinkhole project began in November 2022 after the collapse of a large storm drain exposed critical century-old infrastructure—including a 108-inch storm drain and an 84-inch water transmission main DPW crews removed the equivalent of 7,500 dump trucks of soil the project presented significant challenges DPW installed a temporary 48-inch bypass main ensuring uninterrupted water delivery throughout the work DPW successfully completed the reinstallation of a new 84-inch water main—a vital piece of infrastructure that supplies drinking water to nearly 300,000 residents in eastern Baltimore City and Baltimore County Dr Maria Montebello will be the new College rector for St Aloysius College She will be succeeding Fr Jimmy Bartolo s.j after 12 and a half years of service as Rector “Whilst aware that this is a challenging role we are sure that Dr Montebello will do her utmost to serve the College educational community and to continue the good work carried out so far for the benefit of students their families and members of staff of the three schools,” said Dr Charles Bonello A post shared by Lovin Malta (@lovinmalta) Prof Edward de Bono Ħandaq Middle School and she has been in this role since 2012 she was the Head of School at St Benedict College Primary School and previously she was the Assistant Head of School at St Benedict College Dr Montebello’s invaluable role in the transition from St Ignatius College Girls’ Secondary school to a thriving Co-Ed Middle school will surely serve her as she continues the process of St Aloysius College Boys’ Secondary School to Co-Ed Best of luck to the College and to Dr Montebello for this new era Kindly check your inbox after sign-up to confirm subscription The Armenian Genocide Martyrs Monument in Montebello “is here to stay,” declared California State Senator Bob Archuleta as he announced that the State Historical Resources Commission unanimously voted to officially designate the Monument as a California State Historical Landmark during a special ceremony Friday at the foot of the monument in Bicknell Park Archuleta (D-30) led the effort to designate the monument which was passed unanimously by the State Historical Resources Commission last week The Martyrs Monument is a testament that serves us well to remind us all to continue working… for the 100,000 Armenians displaced from their traditional lands in Artsakh in 2023 as well as Armenian community organizations began with an invocation and prayers by the leaders of the four Armenian denominations The high school students from the Armenian Mesrobian School were also present “The monument has long stood as a powerful symbol of resilience as we proudly announce that this monument is officially designated as a California State Historic Landmark,” said the Montebello Mayor Salvador Melendez “Things don’t happen if leadership is absent And this monument would not have been designated today if Senator Archuleta hadn’t stood up to make this happen but a constant reminder that the events of 1915 must never happen again.” stated Senator Maria Elena Durazo and work tirelessly so that all of California’s history is visible of the opportunity to be here today on this historic day As the only Armenian legislator in the caucus I can tell you that there are a lot of people in Sacramento who don’t have Armenian blood but are Armenians by heart this designation was made possible today,” the newly-elected Chair of California’s Armenian Legislative Caucus “As a proud member of the Armenian legislative caucus I want to thank Senator Bob Archuleta for giving us the opportunity to preserve the largest and oldest monument on the land of Montebello dedicated to the Armenian Genocide for spearheading this movement,” said Assemblymember Mark Gonzales whose Assembly district encompasses the city of Montebello “The Armenian Genocide Martyrs Monument stands as a powerful reminder of our history and the sacrifices made by our ancestors This designation not only honors their memory but also reinforces the importance of educating future generations about the truths of history.” said Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region Board Chair Oshin Harootoonian stated Armenians from all around the United States should follow Montebello’s lead to advocate for the designation of all Armenian Genocide Memorials across the board,” he added a helicopter landing on the grass and out came Governor Ronald Reagan to give his speech with tangible empathy and incredible strength,” said Armen Hovannisian a representative of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation Western U.S Central Committee said in a sentimental tribute this Hushartsan [monument] would not have reached high into the sky these sacred grounds wouldn’t have been our safe shared place of collective memory and continuing inspiration,” said Hovannisian “This monument stands not just as a testament to the resilience of the Armenian people but as a defiant response to those who sought to erase our history It reminds us that even in the face of denial and opposition our community has persevered—building schools and institutions that have strengthened our identity and ensured that the truth endures for generations to come,” he added “This is a moment when we recall the depths to which humanity can sink when evil is allowed to flourish That evil has unfortunately flourished the last five years as Azerbaijan continues to do with Artsakh what Ottoman Turkey tried to accomplish more than 100 years ago in Western Armenia The complete annihilation and displacement of the Armenian people on and from their native lands,” Hovannisian said “The greater Armenian community of Armenians has used this monument to remember all those who lost their lives during the atrocities in 1915 by the Ottoman Empire,” said Murad Minasian the son of one of the founders of the Monument we were always certain that this monument would become a historical landmark Mission accomplished because of the unwavering support of Senator Bob Archuleta,” Minasian added “We wouldn’t be here today if it wasn’t for the Original 18 Founding Members most of whom are watching us from above,” he said He then proceeded to read the names of the founding members as follows: Hagop Abduian “Recognizing this monument as a historical landmark is a legacy that not only honors the past but educates future generations This monument is not only that but a classroom without walls As the principal of Armenian Mesrobian School I stand here today with our high school students who represent the future of our community we thank Senator Bob Archuleta for the years of support throughout his tenure.” said Lena Garabedian the Principal of Armenian Mesrobian School Archuletta also recognized twin brothers Nick and Dylan Khatchikian from Mesrobian Armenian School basketball team who last month shattered the California state record by scoring 102 points in a single boys’ varsity basketball game Their presence represents the continued omnipresence of Armenian-American youth in their communities and the fact that Genocide remembrance is not reserved for the elderly but is present in all generations Constructed in 1968 as a modern sculptural interpretation of traditional Armenian church architecture the Armenian Genocide Martyrs Monument honors the memory of the one-and-a-half million victims of the Armenian Genocide in 1915 and their descendants it stands not only as a symbol of the tragedies that befell the Armenian people but also as a beacon of resilience for over half a million Armenian-Americans residing in California which is home to the largest Armenian diaspora in the world the Armenian Genocide Martyrs Monument is the site of a solemn commemoration where thousands gather to honor the memory of the 1.5 million martyrs of the Armenian Genocide and activists will come together to reaffirm their commitment to justice ensuring that the voices of those lost continue to resonate through generations in Montebello now officially recognized as a California State Historical Landmark This designation not only cements the monument’s significance in the state’s history but also reinforces the Armenian American community’s enduring fight for justice and recognition Asbarez will provide more coverage and perspective in its upcoming editions 2025 with three beautifully decorated model homes available for touring at 705 Alder Way in Montebello Viewpoint at Metro Heights offers new homes with three distinct floor plans featuring 5 to 7 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms in three stories of living space designed to showcase the incredible views The home designs range from 2,900 to 3,300+ square feet and include a two-car attached garage spacious kitchens with convenient center islands and casual dining areas that open to the backyard The second floor includes 10-foot ceilings spacious and well-appointed primary suites The third floor boasts a flex room with a private bedroom suite and covered deck perfect for entertaining Structural options include a floating staircase The Metro Heights master plan offers a future staffed gated entry and unparalleled resort-style amenities The 10,000-square-foot recreation center will feature multiple pools This incredible amenity center also offers indoor and outdoor social gathering spaces and several event spaces The pool area will include a luxury outdoor kitchen and fireplaces perfect for enjoying the beautiful California weather and six trails are located within the community “We are thrilled to open Viewpoint at Metro Heights offering luxurious home designs with exceptional personalization options in a community that provides residents with a resort-style living experience,” said Brad Hare “Home buyers will enjoy the convenience of being close to shopping as well as the incredible amenities and views that Metro Heights has to offer.” Residents of Viewpoint at Metro Heights will be able to walk to nearby Shops at Montebello and Montebello Town Square With its proximity to Downtown Los Angeles Viewpoint at Metro Heights provides an ideal location for those seeking a luxurious and convenient lifestyle Home buyers will experience one-stop shopping at the Toll Brothers Design Studio The state-of-the-art Design Studio allows home buyers to choose from a wide array of selections to personalize their dream home with the assistance of Toll Brothers professional Design Consultants Homes at Viewpoint at Metro Heights are priced starting at $1.8 million. For more information on Viewpoint at Metro Heights, prospective home buyers are invited to call (844) 700-8655 or visit TollBrothers.com/CA Contact: Andrea Meck | Toll Brothers, Senior Director, Public Relations & Social Media | 215-938-8169 | ameck@tollbrothers.com BALTIMORE — Several hundred Ring doorbells are now up-and-running in East Baltimore's Coldstream-Homestead-Montebello neighborhood the result of an initiative by neighborhood and state leaders The cameras were installed for more than 250 neighbors in the East Baltimore neighborhood "It'll be more security for the community," noted CHM resident Leonard Whichard to WMAR Whichard is the last neighbor to receive a camera in this wave of additions I can have the app on my phone and see what's going on," added Whichard at a media conference minutes later State funding through the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s Community Health and Safety Works program it provides "grants to local governments and nonprofits to implement crime prevention strategies through physical improvements it's definitely going to help with the crime in this community," Melvin Scott Jr. told WMAR 70 percent of them are now beside the front doors of seniors The process to get the cameras up in the neighborhood took roughly a year "I know that we've already caught some people on camera that were doing things that were not supposed to be done at homes So it's already seen fruit," said Maraizu Onyenaka Cory McCray whether the effort was proactive or whether something sparked the initial need for the cameras "​I think when we think about public safety especially in urban jurisdictions - we've seen it go in the right direction But even with this current technology here This is a deterrent for folks to do things they're not supposed to do," McCray answered CHM neighborhood leaders are looking to install cameras in areas which experience illegal dumping USPS Employees Educate Residents about Dog Safety The postal team at the Montebello Post Office is hosting an event to help small business owners strengthen their business by utilizing postal products and services to innovate and grow through USPS shipping solutions Postal customers are invited to stop in and connect with Henry Tamayo Postmaster who will also offer any needed assistance with holiday shipping needs and ways to “skip” the line Postmaster Tamayo will be lending a helping hand in the post office lobby to meet and greet customers The postmaster and team will also offer needed assistance with Postal products and services business customers can use to help their businesses grow The event will offer local businesses and residents an opportunity to interact with the postal team and learn ways to grow their business The holiday season is a great time of the year to show new and existing customers the U.S Postal Service makes customer satisfaction priority number one 2024 USPS Holiday Shipping and Mailing Deadlines international and military shipping destinations to allow for the timely delivery of cards Items Sent to Addresses in the Contiguous United States (Lower 48 States): Items Sent to Addresses in Alaska and Hawaii: For customers sending packages internationally, or to military addresses, USPS suggests checking the complete list of recommended holiday mailing and shipping dates at usps.com/holidayshippingdates USPS Is Ready for the Peak Shipping Season A option this year is USPS Ground Advantage reliable and affordable way to ship packages with day certain delivery of  2-5 business days based on distance In addition to our convenient retail locations, customers can purchase their shipping labels, order Priority Mail packaging and schedule free carrier pick up via the Postal Service’s shipping platform  Click-N-Ship Customers using the platform will have access to Commercial Shipping Rates that will apply to all domestic package labels — making it easier for customers to ship their packages The Postal Service is ready to deliver for the holidays serving 169 million addresses across the country and covering every state Everyone living in the United States and its territories has access to postal products and services the Postal Service is the only delivery service that ships to APO More tools and tips to help customers prepare for the busy holiday season can be found in the USPS Holiday Newsroom The United States Postal Service is an independent federal establishment, mandated to be self-financing and to serve every American community through the affordable, reliable and secure delivery of mail and packages to 169 million addresses six and often seven days a week. Overseen by a bipartisan Board of Governors, the Postal Service is implementing a 10-year transformation plan, Delivering for America restore long-term financial sustainability dramatically improve service across all mail and shipping categories and maintain the organization as one of America’s most valued and trusted brands The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage products and services to fund its operations Copyright© 2025 United States Postal Service San Diego’s White Rice opens in BLVD MRKT this week with pandesal and crispy pork belly rice bowls Since opening in 2021, BLVD MRKT has shined a light on newer culinary talent in a historic Latino neighborhood; the food hall employs an incubator program where restaurants rotate in and out of the space. White Rice replaced the shuttered Burrito Company by the Pez Cantina crew, while For The Win moved into the Chicken Koop “We don’t see Blvd MRKT as just another food hall or restaurant We see it as a creative experience where young families can build and be a part of the community,” says Santos “We want our restaurants to help us elevate that experience to a place that stands out for Montebello and Southern California.” After boosting the profile of Filipino food in San Diego South Bay native Phillip Esteban is excited to return to the Los Angeles area “Barney’s been trying to get us to come up for some time now,” says Esteban His team will prepare the same menu as the two White Rice San Diego outlets which will include his top-selling pork belly lechon kawali bowl and ube pandesal with whipped ube butter White Rice also serves a tofu mushroom sisig and sweet longganisa sausage bowl with egg and garlic rice expect calamansi iced tea and a bright-purple ube milk tea and they’re great at what they do,” says Esteban it’s doing Filipino food the way we see it — with our own experience.” BLVD MRKT’s longtime tenants include Alchemy Craft White Rice is open Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m BLVD MRKT is located at 520 Whittier Boulevard Welcome, Mickeymickey@disney.comManage MyDisney AccountLog OutDriver crashes into several parked cars in Montebello, sending 3 to hospitalMonday 2024One person was arrested after a car smashed into several parked vehicles leaving behind a mangled mess of destruction in Montebello.MONTEBELLO (KABC) -- One person was arrested after a car smashed into several parked vehicles leaving behind a mangled mess of destruction in Montebello Sunday near Repetto Street and Keenan Avenue according to the California Highway Patrol Video from the scene showed a badly damaged BMW and Kia Authorities say the person who was arrested was found arguing with witnesses at the scene Three people were taken to the hospital in unknown condition The cause of the crash is under investigation This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page I was feeling giggly about going down the Lake Montebello sinkhole I’ve experienced some “daredevil antics.” I got bitten by a horse while reporting you’re descending into a sinkhole?” he asked Here’s what he likely imagined: I was going to walk to an active construction site — think heavy machinery underwhelming — which is probably a good thing I walked down into an excavation site with Tim Wolfe the chief engineer for the Department of Public Works Wolfe and Hicks gave me a refresher on the sinkhole City engineers decided to inspect the storm drain after a summer storm in 2020 caused a flooding at 35th Street and Hillen Road severe enough that buses were halfway underwater There was no evidence on the surface that there had been any failures they found a 70-foot section of the drain had sunk about 15 feet which had been hand-mined about 140 years ago can see the sinkhole from his bedroom window We walked towards the exposed drain and he told me this area of the park used to be part of a disc golf course They had dumped loads of soil where people used to work out on teal and purple outdoor exercise equipment When they first finished inspection of the site in the summer of 2022 they still could not see where parts of the drain first collapsed the sinkhole — once the size of a basketball — opened up wide enough to expose the depression from the top They constructed a bypass in December so the city could keep supplying water to East Baltimore and parts of Baltimore County residents — between 40 million and 70 million gallons of water flow through the main when it’s working properly The engineers initially thought they could repair the sinkhole by spring 2023 Hicks and his colleagues had been working on undisturbed soil Hicks said while walking down into the ditch required a stabilization process that took almost a year this looks like this is sedimentary rock,” Hicks said He knelt and picked up what looked like a shiny I looked at the cement wall that was holding the soil Hicks said there are structural nails between 40 to 60 feet long that help stabilize the soil grouted them tight and sprayed them with concrete surrounded by what Wolfe called “rock strata.” He said those were what engineers call “rotten rocks,” decomposed and unstable Wolf pointed out a piece of wood from 140 years ago it had been part of a wooden frame to support the structure temporarily while they laid the bricks Hicks called the craftsmanship — the six layers of brick “They had to literally build that from the inside out,” he said which was used as the bulkhead to protect the workers when they were hand-mining was one of the oldest storm drains in the country Hicks then told me to look again at the wall and notice how the material was different in the first 15 feet and the next 35 feet When the engineers were installing the first nails, piezometers — devices used to measure pore pressures on the soil — identified some movement They found there were cracks 3 to 4 feet long and the shoulder had moved about 3 or 4 inches they paused the project in June 2023 to run geotechnical analyses and revise the plan The nails from the original plan were 40 feet long so they decided to increase them to 60 feet They have to do that in small layers of 2-foot increments and each nail took about an hour to put in They can’t work if it’s forecast to rain in the city or Baltimore County They finished the wall in May of this year They were also draining the lake by 2 to 3 feet to help keep the soil stable they can finish installing a 108-inch pipe and connect it with the drain to close it in They are also going to put concrete behind a steel plate to stabilize it and tie it all in allowing residents to walk the full loop around the lake by the end of the year Clara Longo de Freitas clara.longo@thebaltimorebanner.com Clara Longo de Freitas is a neighborhood reporter covering East Baltimore communities she interned at The Baltimore Sun as an emerging news and community reporter She also has design and illustration experience with several news organizations Whether you’re headed toward Lake Montebello for a brisk walk around its nearly 1 1/2 mile loop or dropping the kids off at the local school you’ll notice a new lane change at the busy nearby intersection a new traffic pattern at 33rd Street and Hillen Road in Northeast Baltimore will allow motorists particularly those dropping off and picking up students at Montebello Elementary/Middle School to enter Lake Montebello from 33rd Street and access the back of the school building said the new configuration addresses “traffic danger” concerns at the busy four-way with multiple lights “Parents were dropping off their students in the front of the school on 32nd Street because of the new traffic patterns and it was a horrible accident waiting to happen,” Ramos said Baltimore City’s Department of Transportation was awarded a “Lake 2 Lake” grant under COVID-era funding relief to increase visibility and access between Druid Hill Park and Lake Montebello two areas that had significant usage spikes during the pandemic as people sought outdoor exercise The funding enabled the first round of reconfigurations to be completed in December 2022 She said changes that made it easier for people to get to and from each lake were “generally a good thing,” but noted that community input was largely not taken into account when the earlier reconfigurations were made “The community had been pretty upset about the intersection for a while,” Ramos said of the changes in 2022 The city’s transportation department didn’t immediately have a comment on the new traffic pattern Residential and commuter traffic along 33rd Street is a common spot for congestion with Johns Hopkins University and Morgan State University nearby is that while people will now be able to make a left turn into the Lake Montebello area coming off 33rd street the loop around the lake remains vehicle-free “We want people to continue to enjoy the lake and I also believe this will encourage more visitors,” said Ramos adding that parking should be easier to access now as well Penelope Blackwell penelope.blackwell@thebaltimorebanner.com Penelope Blackwell was the East Baltimore reporter for The Baltimore Banner she covered breaking news for The Banner and local government in Durham She received her bachelor’s degree in journalism from Morgan State University and her master’s in journalism from Columbia University NORTHVILLE — The owner of a sprawling 16,000-square-foot classic European-style estate near downtown Northville wants to sell the home and he's ready to make a deal Dubbed "Castello Montebello," the sprawling mansion was built in 2000 and is owned by Dr The property was originally listed in 2015 for $14.5 million and was most recently on the market for $4.9 million the home will hit the auction block with bidding set to begin at a mere $1.5 million “The seller is motivated; he wants the property sold,” said Charlotte N.C.-based Interluxe Auctions Vice President Stacy Kirk “He’s ready to pass the torch to the next family so they can make their dreams come true.” The home sits at 590 Dubuar Street – west of Center Street between Main Street and Eight Mile – at what is said to be the highest elevation in Wayne and Washtenaw counties a striking four-story free-floating staircase a light-filled great room with soaring ceilings said to be designed for “ultimate entertainment,” features a stylish wet bar with adjacent booth-style seating designed to replicate New York City's iconic Paramount Theater with its impeccable finishes and prime location offers an unparalleled opportunity for those seeking luxury and exclusivity,” said Kirk “The seller has done an amazing job of maintaining the property and despite its 24 years of age Interluxe Auctions will partner with Dylan Tent of Birmingham-based Signature Sotheby’s International Realty in the online auction “This home is truly a standout in the Michigan real estate market with its exquisite features and stunning finishes,” Tent said “Interluxe's approach aligns perfectly with the caliber of this property and I'm excited to see how this partnership will showcase Castello Montebello to a global audience." Bidding will take place online exclusively online when the auction begins at 9 a.m More information about the property, including additional photos and due diligence and procedures for registering to bid, can be found at www.interluxe.com/12574 Contact reporter Laura Colvin at lcolvin@hometownlife.com Get the latest headlines for metro Detroit every morning in your mailbox by signing up for our daily briefings newsletter the California Armenian Legislative Caucus requested that the Armenian Genocide Martyrs Monument in Montebello be officially designated as a California State Historical Landmark Dear Honorable Commissioners,                                            The California Armenian Legislative Caucus Foundation (“Armenian Caucus”) strongly requests that the Armenian Genocide Martyrs Monument in Montebello be officially designated as a California State Historical Landmark.   The Armenian Caucus believes that the Martyrs Monument meets the criteria for recognition as a State Historical Landmark a modern sculptural interpretation of traditional Armenian Church architecture made it the first major monument in the United States dedicated to the Armenian Genocide and the first Armenian monument built on public land The Armenian American community’s efforts to bring this monument to life not only reflect the strength and resilience of the diaspora but also make it a symbol of pride especially for those residing in California.  The Martyrs Monument in Montebello was unveiled in April 1968 to honor the martyrs of the Armenian Genocide perpetrated by the Turkish government from 1915 through 1923 as well as to honor all victims of crimes against humanity the Monument has served as a cultural landmark in the community and as a place where the diaspora of California Armenian Americans gather.  We kindly urge you to consider establishing the Armenian Genocide Martyrs Monument as a California State Historical Landmark.  Thank you for your attention to this matter please contact Natalie Bruton-Yenovkian at (916) 396-9738.   MONTEBELLO, Calif., Sept. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Adventist Health White Memorial Montebello celebrated its 100th surgery utilizing the da Vinci Xi Surgical System a medical milestone that has helped patients in the community achieve better outcomes with minimally invasive surgery procedures "Adventist Health White Memorial is pleased to bring the advanced technology of the da Vinci Xi system to the patients and surgeons of Montebello Also known as "robotic surgery" the minimally invasive procedures performed with the Da Vinci system allow more patients to get the best surgery to meet their needs without leaving their community," said Mark Dumais Adventist Health White Memorial Montebello Surgeons at Adventist Health White Memorial Montebello began offering robotic surgery for our community in April of this year Already 100 patients have benefited from this technology The da Vinci Xi surgical system can be used across a spectrum of minimally invasive surgical procedures and may result in smaller incisions and shorter hospital stays when compared to traditional open surgical procedures The surgeons at Adventist Health White Memorial Montebello are leaders in this field and look forward to continually bringing advanced minimally invasive surgical options to their community Keeping communities healthy has been our mission ever since our Los Angeles hospital was founded in 1913 Adventist Health White Memorial boasts two sites: Los Angeles is an inner-city safety net medical center with a 353-bed acute care hospital Embracing our legacy as a teaching hospital we continue to pioneer physician and nurse residency programs shaping the future of healthcare professionals We recently acquired our Montebello facility Comprising a 192-bed hospital equipped with emergency services we extend our commitment to quality medical care and community service we serve over 100 communities across the West Coast and Hawaii through more than 440 sites of care Showing that humor can sometimes save lives Oscar De La Hoya and Holly Sonders today announced a $50,000 donation toward early detection of prostate .. Health Care & Hospitals Medical Pharmaceuticals Do not sell or share my personal information: Jack Hadjinian on August 28 officially kicked off his campaign for Montebello City Council who served on the City Council for 9 years brings the experience necessary to navigate the City through difficult times once in 2015 during the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide and a second term in 2019 Hadjinian worked closely with law enforcement created an ambition city wide street paving project approved the single largest infrastructure project currently under construction at a cost of $220,000,000 and the largest housing project in over 40 years valued over $1,000,000,000 Hadjinian not only took pride in serving his community but enjoyed the role as a regional player with leadership positions on several boards and committees—one being Chairman of the Alameda Corridor East-Construction Authority with a budget over a billion dollars building grade separation projects in the San Gabriel Valley Chairman of the Committee on Homelessness for the Gateway Cities Council of Governments and Chairman of the Housing and Economic Development Committee for the League of California Cities The former Mayor was one of a few elected officials selected to represent the League of California Cities in a long series of hearings to testify in defense of Redevelopment Agencies on behalf of more than 300 municipalities in the State of California Redevelopment Agencies previously helped fund economic development projects throughout the State mainly for property acquisitions construction of low to moderate housing projects and rehabilitate commercial corridors including how the parking structure of the Glendale Galleria was once financed the City of Montebello has managed to become very unstable and under an audit by the State Controller’s office County Commissioner on the Drug & Alcohol Commission representing District 1 as an appointee of Supervisor Hilda Solis and a member of the Executive Council of the Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America — by San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) and Montebello officials gathered earlier this week to formally break ground on the Montebello Corridor grade separation project The $220 million project calls for replacing a grade crossing on Montebello Boulevard which is the second most dangerous crossing on Union Pacific Railroad's mainline tracks in Los Angeles County Part of the Alameda Corridor-East (ACE) Project the work is the 18th grade separation undertaken by the SGVCOG an average of 21,700 vehicles and 49 trains pass through the crossing including 12 Metrolink regional commuter trains The grade separation will provide substantial safety improvements effectively eliminating the potential for crossing collisions The Federal Railroad Administration has recorded six collisions at the crossing that resulted in three fatalities and one injury The Montebello Corridor project is one of the final grade separations in SGVCOG’s program involving 19 grade separations and 55 safety improvements at key crossings in the San Gabriel Valley The ACE Project was established in 1998 to mitigate the impacts of growth in trade transported by trains along the high-volume transcontinental ACE Trade Corridor one of the nation's busiest freight-rail corridors.