According to a report to be discussed at the Oct. 27 School Board meeting (7:30 p.m.), construction at Monrovia High should be completed on this schedule:
- Science building, stadium, track and field - November 2010.
- Modernization (of various buildings, I believe) - March 2011.
- Mid-Campus Building (Building M) - June 2011.
- Front entrance improvements - June 2011.
Source: http://goo.gl/paK9
- Brad Haugaard
School District: State Using 'Accounting Gimmicks'
Monrovia Schools' Director of Fiscal Services, David Conway, strongly criticized the California State budget in prefacing remarks to a revised school district budget.
Conway said: "As has become standard practice in recent years, the State Budget is balanced using accounting gimmicks, funding shifts, dubious economic forecasts, the assumption of revenue from the Federal government that may not be realized, and an increase in the deferral of state apportionments into the next fiscal year."
He wrote that because the state budget has been balanced in this way, along with the possibility of cuts to educational funding, it is likely the Monrovia School District's estimated budget of about $49 million may soon be deemed to be out of balance.
Here is the full document: http://goo.gl/xSBA
UPDATE: And later, at the board meeting where this information was presented, the board was VERRY ticked off at the state: http://goo.gl/vb1U
- Brad Haugaard
Conway said: "As has become standard practice in recent years, the State Budget is balanced using accounting gimmicks, funding shifts, dubious economic forecasts, the assumption of revenue from the Federal government that may not be realized, and an increase in the deferral of state apportionments into the next fiscal year."
He wrote that because the state budget has been balanced in this way, along with the possibility of cuts to educational funding, it is likely the Monrovia School District's estimated budget of about $49 million may soon be deemed to be out of balance.
Here is the full document: http://goo.gl/xSBA
UPDATE: And later, at the board meeting where this information was presented, the board was VERRY ticked off at the state: http://goo.gl/vb1U
- Brad Haugaard
Entertainment Books Support Unity Center
If you use those Entertainment Books for coupons, you can buy the 2011 San Gabriel Valley Entertainment Book ($25) from Foothill Unity Center to help support the Center. The book contains hundreds of 50-percent off and two-for-one discounts on dining, groceries, shopping, services, attractions, plus discounts on travel, home goods, more. You can get them at 415 W. Chestnut Ave., Monrovia - two blocks N. of Huntington, just E. of Mayflower. Source: http://goo.gl/TI1f- Brad Haugaard
NY Times Bestsellers at Library
Thought you all might like to check to see if the latest NY Times bestselling books are available and checked in at the Monrovia Library. Just click on a book's link to see if it is checked in. (If there's no link, I couldn't find it.)
Top 5 Hardcover Fiction
1. The Reversal, Michael Connelly http://goo.gl/GKJE
2. Fall of Giants, by Ken Follett http://goo.gl/fRBu
3. Freedom, by Jonathan Franzen http://goo.gl/FknU
4. The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest, by Stieg Larsson http://goo.gl/ccIo
5. Safe Haven, by Nicholas Sparks http://goo.gl/bXpH
1. Obama's Wars, by Bob Woodward http://goo.gl/vfQo
2. Earth (The Book), by Jon Stewart and others http://goo.gl/fGHe
3. Trickle Up Poverty, by Michael Savage (Not Listed at Library)
4. The Roots of Obama's Rage, by Dinesh D'Souza http://goo.gl/HGWt
5. ------ Finish First, by Tucker Max (Not Listed at Library) - Brad Haugaard
Volleyball: Monrovia 3, San Marino 2 :-)
MHS edges out San Marino.Source: http://goo.gl/mQRn- Brad Haugaard
Police Activity - October 14-20
[From the Monrovia Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for October 14-20. - Brad Haugaard]
During the last seven day period, the Police Department handled 556 service events, resulting in 108 investigations. Following are the last week's highlighted issues and events:
Residential Burglary
On October 15, a residential burglary occurred between 4:00 p.m. and 10:55 p.m. in the 300 block of Bradbury. The female victim left her residence and was gone for a few hours. When she returned, she discovered her residence had been ransacked. The victim was unable to determine the loss at the time. Entry was made through an unlocked kitchen window.
Residential Burglary
On October 16, a residential burglary occurred between 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. in the 200 block of West Cypress. The suspects made entry through an unlocked bathroom window. Miscellaneous jewelry was taken.
Stolen Vehicle
October 18 at 6:40 a.m., an officer responded to the 200 block of East Pomona on a vehicle theft report. A red Acura Integra was stolen from the street in front of the victim's residence. No suspects were seen.
Suicide Investigation
October 18 at 8:23 a.m., an officer responded to a hotel in the 900 block of South Fifth regarding a subject that had committed suicide by overdosing on prescription drugs. An adult male subject who had been living at the hotel for the past three months was found deceased in the room by his roommate. The investigation revealed the deceased was despondent over recently losing his job and he had a history of depression. A Los Angeles County Coroner's investigator responded to the scene for further investigation.
Stolen Vehicle
October 18 at 12:18 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the area of Duarte and Encino regarding a stolen vehicle. The victim parked his 1991, red Honda CRX across the street from his residence over the weekend. When he returned to where he had parked his vehicle, he discovered it had been stolen. The victim had no idea who could have stolen his vehicle and no witnesses were located.
Death Report
October 18 at 3:53 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Linwood regarding a death investigation. The deceased was found by a caregiver who was sent to the location at the brother's request. The brother had not heard from his sister for over two weeks. Officers arrived and located the deceased 63 year old woman. No obvious signs of foul play were found. A Los Angeles County Coroner's investigator responded to the scene for further investigation.
Commercial Burglary
October 18 at 7:59 p.m., loss prevention from a business in the 500 block of West Huntington called and reported two subjects who had stolen merchandise from the store. The male suspect ran, but the female suspect was detained. Officers made an area search but did not locate the male suspect. The suspects had entered the store and put merchandise into an empty purse and backpack. The male exited without paying for the merchandise, while the female paid for two small items. She did not pay for the merchandise she had concealed in a large black bag. All merchandise was recovered. The male suspect is still outstanding and the female had no identification. Immigration was advised and an ICE hold was issued, as the suspect was found to be a prior deportee.
Stolen Vehicle
October 19 at 6:49 a.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the 700 block of East Lime. The vehicle was taken sometime between 8:00 p.m. and 6:49 a.m. The vehicle taken was a 2000 Honda Civic, black in color.
Residential Burglary
October 19 at 12:27 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 500 block of Norumbega. The resident left the location at 10:45 a.m., and their housekeeper arrived at the residence at 11:45 a.m. The housekeeper noticed the dog was keeping its distance, which is unusual. She then noticed the back window was smashed and she exited the residence. The police were called. It appears the suspect sprayed the dog with pepper spray or mace to keep the dog away. The suspect fled the location with jewelry.
Residential Burglary
October 19 at 12:39 p.m., an officer responded to the 900 block of Norumbega regarding a residential burglary. The resident had left the location and returned approximately two hours later. When they returned, they found their dog confined to the deck area of the house, which is separated from the yard where the suspect made entry through an unlocked window. The suspect fled the location with jewelry.
Prowling
October 19 at 10:36 p.m., a resident at an apartment complex in the 700 block of South Myrtle called to report that she observed two subjects dressed in dark clothing on the roof of the complex. The subjects appeared to be making an attempt to get down to a balcony from the roof. Officers responded and set up a perimeter. The garage and roof access were searched, but the subjects were not located. No damage or loss occurred; however, it was clear the two male suspects were seeking ways to get into an apartment.
During the last seven day period, the Police Department handled 556 service events, resulting in 108 investigations. Following are the last week's highlighted issues and events:
Residential Burglary
On October 15, a residential burglary occurred between 4:00 p.m. and 10:55 p.m. in the 300 block of Bradbury. The female victim left her residence and was gone for a few hours. When she returned, she discovered her residence had been ransacked. The victim was unable to determine the loss at the time. Entry was made through an unlocked kitchen window.
Residential Burglary
On October 16, a residential burglary occurred between 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. in the 200 block of West Cypress. The suspects made entry through an unlocked bathroom window. Miscellaneous jewelry was taken.
Stolen Vehicle
October 18 at 6:40 a.m., an officer responded to the 200 block of East Pomona on a vehicle theft report. A red Acura Integra was stolen from the street in front of the victim's residence. No suspects were seen.
Suicide Investigation
October 18 at 8:23 a.m., an officer responded to a hotel in the 900 block of South Fifth regarding a subject that had committed suicide by overdosing on prescription drugs. An adult male subject who had been living at the hotel for the past three months was found deceased in the room by his roommate. The investigation revealed the deceased was despondent over recently losing his job and he had a history of depression. A Los Angeles County Coroner's investigator responded to the scene for further investigation.
Stolen Vehicle
October 18 at 12:18 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the area of Duarte and Encino regarding a stolen vehicle. The victim parked his 1991, red Honda CRX across the street from his residence over the weekend. When he returned to where he had parked his vehicle, he discovered it had been stolen. The victim had no idea who could have stolen his vehicle and no witnesses were located.
Death Report
October 18 at 3:53 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the 200 block of Linwood regarding a death investigation. The deceased was found by a caregiver who was sent to the location at the brother's request. The brother had not heard from his sister for over two weeks. Officers arrived and located the deceased 63 year old woman. No obvious signs of foul play were found. A Los Angeles County Coroner's investigator responded to the scene for further investigation.
Commercial Burglary
October 18 at 7:59 p.m., loss prevention from a business in the 500 block of West Huntington called and reported two subjects who had stolen merchandise from the store. The male suspect ran, but the female suspect was detained. Officers made an area search but did not locate the male suspect. The suspects had entered the store and put merchandise into an empty purse and backpack. The male exited without paying for the merchandise, while the female paid for two small items. She did not pay for the merchandise she had concealed in a large black bag. All merchandise was recovered. The male suspect is still outstanding and the female had no identification. Immigration was advised and an ICE hold was issued, as the suspect was found to be a prior deportee.
Stolen Vehicle
October 19 at 6:49 a.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the 700 block of East Lime. The vehicle was taken sometime between 8:00 p.m. and 6:49 a.m. The vehicle taken was a 2000 Honda Civic, black in color.
Residential Burglary
October 19 at 12:27 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 500 block of Norumbega. The resident left the location at 10:45 a.m., and their housekeeper arrived at the residence at 11:45 a.m. The housekeeper noticed the dog was keeping its distance, which is unusual. She then noticed the back window was smashed and she exited the residence. The police were called. It appears the suspect sprayed the dog with pepper spray or mace to keep the dog away. The suspect fled the location with jewelry.
Residential Burglary
October 19 at 12:39 p.m., an officer responded to the 900 block of Norumbega regarding a residential burglary. The resident had left the location and returned approximately two hours later. When they returned, they found their dog confined to the deck area of the house, which is separated from the yard where the suspect made entry through an unlocked window. The suspect fled the location with jewelry.
Prowling
October 19 at 10:36 p.m., a resident at an apartment complex in the 700 block of South Myrtle called to report that she observed two subjects dressed in dark clothing on the roof of the complex. The subjects appeared to be making an attempt to get down to a balcony from the roof. Officers responded and set up a perimeter. The garage and roof access were searched, but the subjects were not located. No damage or loss occurred; however, it was clear the two male suspects were seeking ways to get into an apartment.
More Than $900 Raised for Literacy
Monrovia Literacy Services reports that Aurora Baez, owner of Fashion Cuts Salon, organized a raffle benefitting Literacy Services and raised more than $900!Monrovia Literacy Services says: "Thanks to those of you who bought tickets and the Old Town merchants who donated prizes, including Joe Ferrante Music Academy and Nani Skin Care."Source: http://goo.gl/AMLI- Brad Haugaard
Mayor Wants Prop 22
Monrovia Mayor Mary Ann Lutz has recently posted a couple Pro-Prop 22 items on her Facebook page. I think it is fair to say she wants you to vote yes on 22.http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000887982661- Brad Haugaard
Burglars in the Foothills
Chief Roger Johnson of the Monrovia Police Department is warning on Facebook that ..."In the last few days, there have been two daytime burglaries in the 500 and 900 blocks of Norumbega. No one was at home during the burglaries, and it appears that the suspect may have used pepper spray to ward off the owner's dog in one of the cases. Entry was made to the rear of the houses. The houses were ransacked and small items of value were taken. We would encourage residents living in the area to secure your property and report suspicious persons or activity to the Monrovia Police Department as soon as possible. Thank you."- Brad Haugaard
Bark a Lot - Get a Ticket
The City Council has given police the power to issue citations for barky dogs, instead of requiring a lengthy mediation process.Source: http://goo.gl/bWTV- Brad Haugaard
Signs of the Times
It is kind of discouraging to see all these "for lease" signs on commercial buildings around Monrovia, but still, I think we have it a lot better than most in these hard times.
- Brad Haugaard
Animal Shelter Runner
Monrovia School Board member Clare Chesley and her kids will be running, or "jogging, walking, wheezing, whatever it takes," on a 5k run at the Rose Bowl this Sunday to benefit animal shelters through racefortherescues.org. If you would like to sponsor her, or one of children, Fiona or Emory, you can enter their names here ... http://goo.gl/INBF and donate what you want. - Brad Haugaard
Monrovia's Next Assemblyman
The Star-News has an article comparing the candidates for Assembly for the 59th District, which includes Monrovia, with the focus on Republican Assembly candidate Tim Donnelly.
http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/ci_16380641
- Brad Haugaard
Max's Mex Restaurant to Monrovia
Max's Mexican Cuisine of Duarte will be opening a restaurant in Monrovia, at the site of the old La Parisienne. Source: http://goo.gl/b3IP - Brad Haugaard
No More Book Club Blog
The Monrovia Public Library has discontinued its Book Club blog: http://goo.gl/syRL - Brad Haugaard
Gas Lines
If you want to go digging up the streets (I do it all the time), you might want to check this new interactive map that shows where gas lines are located. It appears there are high pressure lines (above 60 psi) located basically along parts of Duarte Road and Live Oak Avenue.
http://www.socalgas.com/safety/pipelineMap.html
- Brad Haugaard
Barky Dog Ordinance
At its Tuesday (7:30 p.m. at City Hall) meeting, the Monrovia City Council will consider an ordinance to make it easier to give tickets for minor violations, like barky dogs.
http://goo.gl/C6Pr
- Brad Haugaard
Howl-oween Haunt
The City of Monrovia is hosting the annual Halloween Event on Saturday, October 30 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Library Park. This event will include a Costume Contest, Parade of Characters, and a Pumpkin Carving Contest. Pumpkin Carving Contest applications are available at the Monrovia Community Center and registration for the Costume Contest will be held on the day of the event. Trick-or-Treating will also be available from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Myrtle Avenue. Source: http://goo.gl/ZD6L - Brad Haugaard
Tree of Hell
The Monrovia Fire Department is very unhappy with the "Tree-of-Heaven," also called Ailanthus and Stinking Suma.
According to the Weekly Report from City Manager Scott Ochoa's office, the tree grows very fast (up to 6 feet in a season) and can break right through concrete. It crowds out everything else, makes an impenetrable stand and builds up fuel and is a mess.
Water District Candidates
A very helpful article on understanding the little-followed Municipal Water District and the two candidates who want your vote to sit on its board. http://goo.gl/MIkz - Brad Haugaard
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