Monrovia Library Gets Painted Bear | Legal Challenges to Killing Redevelopment | In-N-Out Is Out

~ The painted bear, "Bearlovian Paradise," will find a home in the youth area at the Monrovia Library. The bear is adorned with lots of other animals, including a squashed rat. http://goo.gl/dsYzx

~ Monrovia Mayor Mary Ann Lutz comments about the Legislature abolishing redevelopment on her Facebook page:

"The BAD NEWS: The Senate and Assembly voted to Eliminate Redevelopment! We are hopeful legal remedies will correct this. The GOOD NEWS: Monrovia's Representatives - Senator Bob Huff, Assembly Member Tim Donnelly and Assembly Member Anthony Portantino really came through for us. Not only did they NOT vote for AB 1X26 & AB 1X27 (which eliminated redevelopment), they continued to support their local constitutes by NOT voting for SB 87.   Partticularly for Assembly Member Portantino this was a very brave thing to do; to put your constitutes ahead of political powers! Please show them you gratitude! This is the kind of representation we need for our city now and in the future! Join us: protechourlocaleconomy.com THANK YOU!!"

~ An agreement to bring an In-N-Out to town nearly fell apart, but negotiations back on. http://goo.gl/bzQR6 . UPDATE: Oops, negotions did fall apart: http://goo.gl/jPuAj

- Brad Haugaard