Monrovia Airfield History
Here's an interesting bit of history, with some cool old black-and-white pictures, of the old Monrovia airfield. http://goo.gl/jfd2 - Brad Haugaard
Mobile Dental Clinic
We had a bit on this earlier, but here's a nice story about the big dental clinic for Monrovia elementary students in the Star-News. http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/news/ci_16341034 - Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Wildcats Clobber Blair :-)
Oh, man! I feel sorry for Blair. 57 to zero. http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/preps/ci_16344438 - Brad Haugaard
Life-Sentence Appeal Rejected
A three-justice panel has turned down the appeal of Shawna Lenora Robles, who said life in prison was cruel and unusual punishment. She was convicted of killing an elderly Monrovia couple in 2003.
- Brad Haugaard
More Train Station Project Study
Monrovia has been working with Olson Urban Housing to try to figure out what to do with the 20-acre area around the proposed new Monrovia Gold Line train station (Here's a rough map of the site location: http://goo.gl/NC7v ). The City Council agenda says that "the economic recession has had a considerable affect on the Developer’s site model analysis."I'll bet.So the city wants to work with Olson for another six months to do "additional project analysis."Anyway, the City Council will decide whether to do that at its next meeting, 7:30 p.m. on October 19 at City Hall.Here's the Council agenda (PDF): http://goo.gl/QQT3- Brad Haugaard
Make a Difference
This Saturday, October 16, is Make a Difference Day. Meet at the Monrovia Public Library. Registration and continental breakfast at 7:30 am; work starts at 8 a.m. For information contact Amy Gray (626) 256-8187 or voffice@ci.monrovia.ca.us.- Brad Haugaard
Police Activity - October 7-13
[Highlights (lowlights?) from the Monrovia Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for October 7-13. - Brad Haugaard] During the last seven day period, the Police Department handled 541 service events, resulting in 94 investigations. Following are the last week's highlighted issues and events:
Vehicle Burglary
October 7 at 12:47 p.m., an officer went to a residence in the 100 block of West Colorado regarding a vehicle burglary. The victim reported that his company's vehicle was broken into sometime during the night. Investigation continuing.
Vehicle Burglary
October 7 at 3:20 p.m., an officer went to a park in the 1200 block of North Canyon on the report of a vehicle burglary. The victim parked his black Toyota Highlander in a lower level parking lot and went for a hike in the park. Upon his return, he found the passenger window broken out on his vehicle. His property was stolen and the investigation continuing.
Mental Evaluation
October 7 at 9:31 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the 100 block of West Foothill regarding a subject who wanted to harm himself. A male subject riding as a passenger in his mother's vehicle had begun stating he wanted to harm himself by ending his life. He was detained and taken to a hospital and held for mental evaluation.
Filing a False Police Report
October 7 at 11:38 p.m., officers responded to a location in the 200 block of Aspen regarding a subject attempting to repossess a vehicle when another subject exited the residence with an assault rifle. Officers arrived and detained the involved parties. The officers investigated and discovered there was no brandishing of a rifle. Officers interviewed the parties and the investigation is continuing.
Domestic Violence - Suspect Arrested
October 8 at 12:55 a.m., officers responded to the 100 block of West Colorado on the report of a female stating she had been struck by her boyfriend. During the investigation, officers discovered a battery had occurred and they arrested the male subject.
Traffic Collision
October 8 at 4:39 p.m., police received a call reporting that a vehicle had ended up in the wash in the 1600 block of South Mountain. Monrovia Fire Department personnel responded and used a ladder to have the driver climb out of the wash. The driver was not injured. Los Angeles County Flood Control and tow service were notified.
Auto Burglaries / Search Warrant - Suspect Arrested
Since last May, there have been several auto burglaries in the 1200 block of North Canyon at the park. On October 7, officers were sent to the park regarding a suspicious vehicle. An officer located the suspicious vehicle and identified the driver. No crime was known at that time. Just after the subject was sent on his way, a call was received reporting an auto burglary at the park. After the investigation was conducted, it was determined that the person stopped by the officer was the suspect. Enough information was obtained for a search warrant. A search warrant was served on October 9, and items were recovered in the search that link the suspect to several burglaries. The suspect was taken into custody.
Grand Theft Auto Recovery
On October 5, a 1994 Acura Integra was stolen from the 1300 block of South Alta Vista. On October 10, an officer patrolling in the 400 block of Genoa located the vehicle parked on the street in front of a residence. The stereo had been taken from the vehicle. Investigation continuing.
Mental Evaluation
October 11 at 11:56 p.m., a female subject came into the police lobby, crying and asking for help. She stated her live-in-boyfriend of many years was acting crazy and was possibly suicidal. She said that when she left her residence, he was attempting to light things on fire in the rear yard. Officers responded and located the male subject in the rear yard. He had started a very small fire on top of a wooden table. Officers detained him and determined he was not mentally stable. He was transported to a hospital, where he was held for mental evaluation.
Vehicle Burglary
October 7 at 12:47 p.m., an officer went to a residence in the 100 block of West Colorado regarding a vehicle burglary. The victim reported that his company's vehicle was broken into sometime during the night. Investigation continuing.
Vehicle Burglary
October 7 at 3:20 p.m., an officer went to a park in the 1200 block of North Canyon on the report of a vehicle burglary. The victim parked his black Toyota Highlander in a lower level parking lot and went for a hike in the park. Upon his return, he found the passenger window broken out on his vehicle. His property was stolen and the investigation continuing.
Mental Evaluation
October 7 at 9:31 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the 100 block of West Foothill regarding a subject who wanted to harm himself. A male subject riding as a passenger in his mother's vehicle had begun stating he wanted to harm himself by ending his life. He was detained and taken to a hospital and held for mental evaluation.
Filing a False Police Report
October 7 at 11:38 p.m., officers responded to a location in the 200 block of Aspen regarding a subject attempting to repossess a vehicle when another subject exited the residence with an assault rifle. Officers arrived and detained the involved parties. The officers investigated and discovered there was no brandishing of a rifle. Officers interviewed the parties and the investigation is continuing.
Domestic Violence - Suspect Arrested
October 8 at 12:55 a.m., officers responded to the 100 block of West Colorado on the report of a female stating she had been struck by her boyfriend. During the investigation, officers discovered a battery had occurred and they arrested the male subject.
Traffic Collision
October 8 at 4:39 p.m., police received a call reporting that a vehicle had ended up in the wash in the 1600 block of South Mountain. Monrovia Fire Department personnel responded and used a ladder to have the driver climb out of the wash. The driver was not injured. Los Angeles County Flood Control and tow service were notified.
Auto Burglaries / Search Warrant - Suspect Arrested
Since last May, there have been several auto burglaries in the 1200 block of North Canyon at the park. On October 7, officers were sent to the park regarding a suspicious vehicle. An officer located the suspicious vehicle and identified the driver. No crime was known at that time. Just after the subject was sent on his way, a call was received reporting an auto burglary at the park. After the investigation was conducted, it was determined that the person stopped by the officer was the suspect. Enough information was obtained for a search warrant. A search warrant was served on October 9, and items were recovered in the search that link the suspect to several burglaries. The suspect was taken into custody.
Grand Theft Auto Recovery
On October 5, a 1994 Acura Integra was stolen from the 1300 block of South Alta Vista. On October 10, an officer patrolling in the 400 block of Genoa located the vehicle parked on the street in front of a residence. The stereo had been taken from the vehicle. Investigation continuing.
Mental Evaluation
October 11 at 11:56 p.m., a female subject came into the police lobby, crying and asking for help. She stated her live-in-boyfriend of many years was acting crazy and was possibly suicidal. She said that when she left her residence, he was attempting to light things on fire in the rear yard. Officers responded and located the male subject in the rear yard. He had started a very small fire on top of a wooden table. Officers detained him and determined he was not mentally stable. He was transported to a hospital, where he was held for mental evaluation.
Pinkberry Picture
Beautiful photograph of Pinkberry, on Myrtle. http://www.livinginmonrovia.com/archives/1092 - Brad Haugaard
MHS Track Not Done
When the Monrovia High athletic folks were told that the field at MHS would be done in time for the football game against Arcadia, they thought that meant the whole stadium would be done.
Nope.
The track isn't done and now the athletic department is scrambling to find a neutral site for a couple events.
http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/sports/ci_16334395
- Brad Haugaard
Nope.
The track isn't done and now the athletic department is scrambling to find a neutral site for a couple events.
http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/sports/ci_16334395
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovians Sentenced to Life in Prison
Two Monrovia gang members have been sentenced to life imprisonment for the 2008 killing of Sammantha Salas.http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/ci_16328772- Brad Haugaard
Got a Convertible?
If you own a convertible and would like to drive in the Monrovia Holiday Parade on Thursday, December 2 at 7 p.m., then contact Lisa Hansberger at the Monrovia Community Center (626) 256-8246.
- Brad Haugaard
Dental Clinic Pictures
Pictures of the dental clinic, sponsored by Monrovia's Foothill Unity Center, USC, and the Monrovia Unified School District. http://goo.gl/GnjD One hundred elementary students received care at the clinic, valued at between $1,500-$2,000 per student. Key contributors included San Marino Women’s Club, Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park and a individual contributors. Help is still needed to cover $8,000 in costs. If you'd like to help, contact Cathy Klose at 626-359-1777 or cathy@foothillunitycenter.org.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
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 Haugaard
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