Sentencing Scheduled for Murder
Two cousins face life in prison after being convicted of 2008 murder of Monrovian Sammantha Salas.http://goo.gl/zVk5- Brad Haugaard
Couple Charged With Involvement in Kidnap Case
Monrovia couple have been charged with helping kidnap young boys.http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/news/ci_16320113- Brad Haugaard
'Gentleman Joe' Ragsdale Dies
The Rotary Club of Monrovia announced the death of long-time member Joe Ragsdale, known affectionately to his friends in Rotary as "Gentleman Joe" Ragsdale. Ragsdale was Rotary President for 1955-1956 and remained an active member until 2010. The club's Facebook page says, "Joe will be missed by many in the community from many walks of life. A celebration of his life is being planned but a date has not been set."
Mayor Pro Tem Tom Adams added that Ragsdale "was unlike any other, a real class act."
- Brad Haugaard
City Manager: Time Running out for Golden State
Methinks City Manager Scott Ochoa is not impressed with the latest California state budget.
From his weekly report ( http://goo.gl/AGJD ): "It appears as though the State of California will have a budget some time this weekend. Approximately 100 days late, predicated on less-than-conservative revenue estimates, and a yet-unseen-commitment of significant additional federal aid, it would seem that - once again - the Legislature is passing a 'get out of town' budget that will simply carry over an estimated $10 billion deficit to the 2011-12 fiscal year. California was dysfunctional before the Great Recession. If this prolonged fiscal crisis cannot rally and sustain some form of interest (let alone action) from an engaged electorate, then I fear we are approaching a threshold at which - absent significant and meaningful reform - California will no longer be able to succeed in spite of itself. It is not yet too late, but without real leadership - meaning having a Governor and Legislators who will confront and openly and practically address our most pressing issues - time will run out for the 'Golden State'." - Brad HaugaardCity Manager Supports Prop 22
Monrovia City Manager Scott Ochoa appears to support Proposition 22, which he says "would close a loophole that still allows the State of California to steal local monies." He adds: "[J]ust this past year, the State demanded $3 million from the Monrovia Redevelopment Agency (whose annual budget is a little over $8 million). As you may remember, we refused because we did not have $3 million simply lying around..."
Details: http://goo.gl/AGJD- Brad HaugaardTalent Show Pix
Pictures of the Monrovia Rotary Club's Talent Show: http://goo.gl/RgfpMy favorite picture: http://goo.gl/E5sH- Brad Haugaard
Bears Near Mayflower School?
Monrovian Carol Hinds writes to the Star-News (second letter down) saying bears have taken up residence near Mayflower Elementary School and asks if they can't be moved.http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/letters/ci_16303750- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Man Arrested in Kidnapping Case
A Monrovia man was arrested Sunday on charges he helping abduct two Anaheim boys.
Details: http://www.insidesocal.com/sgvcrime/monrovia/- Brad Haugaard
Celebration of Native American Heritage
Wednesday, October 13, 2-3:30 p.m. Native American drummers, dancers, and storytellers under the Morton Bay Fig in Library Park.http://monrovialiteracy.wordpress.com
Football: Monrovia Over Paramount :-)
27-7 nonleague victory over Pirates.http://goo.gl/M5xt- Brad Haugaard
School Goal: Schools at or above 900 API by 2015
At its Wednesday, October 15 meeting, the Monrovia School board will consider a vision statement, five-year goals, building and modernization progress at Monrovia High, and various other stuff. If you want to attend, the public session starts at 7:30 p.m. Full agenda here (PDF): http://goo.gl/VkmS
Here is the Mission Statement:
By working actively and cooperatively, as students, staff, parents, and community, the Monrovia Unified School District is committed to devoting its energy, resources, and support to provide:
- Academically rigorous educational programs which foster the maximum development of each student's potential.
- A challenging, supportive, safe, orderly, and positive learning environment.
- Quality staff
- Quality service
And here are the 2015 Goals (I'm summarizing a bit):
1. All eligible schools become California Distinguished Schools and National Blue Ribbon Schools.
2. All schools get to 900 or higher on the state API score. [800, by the way, is the score that makes Sacramento happy, so this is shooting nicely higher.]
3. 75 percent of high school grads satisfy A-G requirements for admission to UC and CSU; opportunities for students to participate in advanced coursework increase 100 percent; 100 percent of grads will be prepared to "enter college, advanced training, or a career."
Here's a link to the full mission statement/goals document (PDF): http://goo.gl/q1i2
- Brad Haugaard
Here is the Mission Statement:
By working actively and cooperatively, as students, staff, parents, and community, the Monrovia Unified School District is committed to devoting its energy, resources, and support to provide:
- Academically rigorous educational programs which foster the maximum development of each student's potential.
- A challenging, supportive, safe, orderly, and positive learning environment.
- Quality staff
- Quality service
And here are the 2015 Goals (I'm summarizing a bit):
1. All eligible schools become California Distinguished Schools and National Blue Ribbon Schools.
2. All schools get to 900 or higher on the state API score. [800, by the way, is the score that makes Sacramento happy, so this is shooting nicely higher.]
3. 75 percent of high school grads satisfy A-G requirements for admission to UC and CSU; opportunities for students to participate in advanced coursework increase 100 percent; 100 percent of grads will be prepared to "enter college, advanced training, or a career."
Here's a link to the full mission statement/goals document (PDF): http://goo.gl/q1i2
- Brad Haugaard
October Book Topic: The Odd and Eerie
The Monrovia Book Club's topic of the month is scary stuff. You can contribute your favorite books (especially the shivery ones) at the Book Club's blog, here:http://goo.gl/3con- Brad Haugaard
Volleyball: La Canada over Monrovia :-(
Star-News game story: http://goo.gl/6zJ1 ...and shots of the game: http://goo.gl/AFKk- Brad Haugaard
More on Tomorrow's Art Festival
Lots more information on the Art Festival this weekend at Library Park (along with the Friends of the Library book sale).Featured Artist is Ginger Van Hook, a photographer working in silver based media and digital. One of the musical groups that will be playing is the indy rock band Secret Citizen.More here: http://goo.gl/cun4- Brad Haugaard
Schamadan: Santa Fe Breaks 800 on API Test
Monrovia columnist Charlotte Schamadan reports that Santa Fe Middle School has for the first time broken the magic 800 score on the API tests. Congrats to Santa Fe!
Also, she gets some action from Disney on closed-caption videos. http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/ci_16277898Police Activity, September 30 - October 6
[From the Monrovia Police Department's Neighborhood Watch report for Sept. 30-Oct. 6. - Brad Haugaard]
During the last seven day period, the Police Department handled 529 service events, resulting in 109 investigations. Following are the last week's highlighted issues and events:
Attempted Robbery
September 30 at 10:52 a.m., an officer was dispatched to a business parking lot in the 3300 block of South Peck Road regarding an attempt robbery. Two employees of a catering business reported three male suspects hit them with their fists and demanded money from them. The victims refused to give the suspects any money and the suspects then fled. Investigation continuing.
Vandalism - Three Suspects Arrested
September 30 at 5:30 p.m., an officer observed three subjects trespassing onto railroad property and tagging a wall. Containment of the area was set up and the three suspects were located and arrested; two of the subjects are juveniles and the third is an adult. They were arrested and brought to the jail for booking.
Peeping / Prowling - Suspect Arrested
October 1 at 8:49 p.m., officers responded to the report of a male suspect looking into a female victim's bathroom window. Upon arrival, officers saw the suspect at the corner of Colorado and Primrose, where they detained him. The female victim positively identified the suspect and he was arrested. Investigation continuing.
Burglary / Robbery - Suspect Arrested
October 2 at 10:35 a.m., police received a call reporting a fight in progress in the 1600 block of South Mountain. A loss prevention officer from a business was in an altercation with a theft suspect. When the officer arrived, the loss prevention officer had already taken the suspect into custody. The suspect went into the business and selected merchandise, which he placed it in a cart and then walked out of the business without paying. Minutes later, he walked back into the store to return the merchandise, where he was contacted by store loss prevention. The suspect walked out and refused to stop. He was pursued by a loss prevention officer and an altercation began. The suspect was arrested and booked for burglary and robbery.
Theft
October 3 at 4:59 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a hotel in the 900 block of South Fifth Avenue. A male suspect, approximately 18 to 20 years old, jumped the front counter in the lobby after asking the employee if they could make change. As soon as the register was open, he jumped over the counter and took money from the drawer. He jumped back over and fled. The investigation is continuing.
Aggravated Assault - Suspect Arrested
October 4 at 7:39 p.m., police received a call of an assault that just occurred between two male adults in an alley in the 400 block of West Hurstview. The victim and suspect have a long history of conflict between their two families. The victim was sitting in a crouched position, smoking a cigarette, when the suspect came home. The suspect confronted the victim and an altercation ensued. The victim received numerous punches to the face during the altercation, and other facial injuries may have resulted from his falling to the ground after being struck. The victim was taken to a hospital. The suspect had left the scene, but came to the station to give a statement approximately four hours after the incident. His statements, combined with the physical evidence and injuries to the victim, resulted in his arrest for aggravated assault.
During the last seven day period, the Police Department handled 529 service events, resulting in 109 investigations. Following are the last week's highlighted issues and events:
Attempted Robbery
September 30 at 10:52 a.m., an officer was dispatched to a business parking lot in the 3300 block of South Peck Road regarding an attempt robbery. Two employees of a catering business reported three male suspects hit them with their fists and demanded money from them. The victims refused to give the suspects any money and the suspects then fled. Investigation continuing.
Vandalism - Three Suspects Arrested
September 30 at 5:30 p.m., an officer observed three subjects trespassing onto railroad property and tagging a wall. Containment of the area was set up and the three suspects were located and arrested; two of the subjects are juveniles and the third is an adult. They were arrested and brought to the jail for booking.
Peeping / Prowling - Suspect Arrested
October 1 at 8:49 p.m., officers responded to the report of a male suspect looking into a female victim's bathroom window. Upon arrival, officers saw the suspect at the corner of Colorado and Primrose, where they detained him. The female victim positively identified the suspect and he was arrested. Investigation continuing.
Burglary / Robbery - Suspect Arrested
October 2 at 10:35 a.m., police received a call reporting a fight in progress in the 1600 block of South Mountain. A loss prevention officer from a business was in an altercation with a theft suspect. When the officer arrived, the loss prevention officer had already taken the suspect into custody. The suspect went into the business and selected merchandise, which he placed it in a cart and then walked out of the business without paying. Minutes later, he walked back into the store to return the merchandise, where he was contacted by store loss prevention. The suspect walked out and refused to stop. He was pursued by a loss prevention officer and an altercation began. The suspect was arrested and booked for burglary and robbery.
Theft
October 3 at 4:59 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a hotel in the 900 block of South Fifth Avenue. A male suspect, approximately 18 to 20 years old, jumped the front counter in the lobby after asking the employee if they could make change. As soon as the register was open, he jumped over the counter and took money from the drawer. He jumped back over and fled. The investigation is continuing.
Aggravated Assault - Suspect Arrested
October 4 at 7:39 p.m., police received a call of an assault that just occurred between two male adults in an alley in the 400 block of West Hurstview. The victim and suspect have a long history of conflict between their two families. The victim was sitting in a crouched position, smoking a cigarette, when the suspect came home. The suspect confronted the victim and an altercation ensued. The victim received numerous punches to the face during the altercation, and other facial injuries may have resulted from his falling to the ground after being struck. The victim was taken to a hospital. The suspect had left the scene, but came to the station to give a statement approximately four hours after the incident. His statements, combined with the physical evidence and injuries to the victim, resulted in his arrest for aggravated assault.
Book Sale and Art Show
The Friends of the Library book sale (open to the public tomorrow - Saturday. Oct. 7 - and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) is being held in conjunction with the Monrovia Fine Arts Association Show in Library Park. Kate Clark, of MAFA, said there will be 55 artists, particularly jewelers and photographers, at the show. 10 to 6 p.m. And remember, on Sunday, 3-5 p.m., is the $2-per-bag book sale. - Brad Haugaard
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