Will Monrovia be in a Lonnnng Assembly District?
Could Monrovia be lumped in an Assembly district stretching from La Canada-Flintridge to Upland and Rancho Cucamonga? That's a proposal before the redistricting commission. http://goo.gl/7Wo2S - Brad Haugaard
Where to Light Fireworks
You can't shoot off fireworks in Monrovia on the Fourth, but you can just over the border in Duarte, El Monte, Azusa or Irwindale. Be careful! Also, don't miss the Monrovia fireworks show. It was fabulous last year, and, personally, I'd rather watch that than light a sparkler. Here is a list of cities where you can (and cannot) use fireworks. http://goo.gl/Ka5Qu
- Brad Haugaard
Spanish/Basque Restaurant Coming to Monrovia
Sena on Myrtle, a Spanish/Basque restaurant, is coming to Monrovia. http://goo.gl/XXu0c . The food sounds pretty good - filet mignon or lobster tacos anyone? http://goo.gl/R4j5k
- Brad Haugaard
History: Pro Boxing and Wrestling in Monrovia
It used to be a big thing in the San Gabriel Valley. Fighters could make a living at it. http://goo.gl/G3nNY
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia's Senator: State Budget Like Harry Potter Magic | Redevelopment Killed - Almost
State Senator Bob Huff, who represents Monrovia, writes about "the latest Democrat attempt to pass a Majority Vote budget." He says, "The new proposal from the Governor and legislative Democrats assumes that $4 billion will automatically appear on top of the $6.6 billion increase that has already been projected. That’s nearly $11 billion in new revenue that the Democrats assume will magically appear. That’s a wand that Harry Potter would be proud to wield.
And Monrovia Mayor Mary Ann Lutz writes on her Facebook page: "They've done it! The Assembly and Senate voted to eliminate Redevelopment! It's not over. Protect Local Government... Protect Redevelopment. Join Us!!!"
She includes a link to this protect-redevelopment site: http://goo.gl/fFPaG
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia in The Atlantic Magazine | Portantino's Bill Goes Forward
~ The Atlantic magazine reports on the premier showing of "Courage" in Monrovia on Sunday. With video clip of movie. http://goo.gl/yBS5l
~ A bill by Assemblyman Anthony Portantino to ban the 'open carry' of guns heads to State Senate floor. Portantino represents part of Monrovia. http://goo.gl/UOEeW
- Brad Haugaard
Will Monrovia Be Chopped in Half at Foothill? | Will PD Lose Money?
Also, in his weekly letter ( http://goo.gl/1dTQm ), Monrovia City Manager Scott Ochoa writes:
~ that the most recent redistricting maps show "a united Monrovia for State Senate and Assembly districts, but a split community for the Congressional map. The dividing line would be Foothill Boulevard. For Monrovia's part, we submitted a letter emphasizing that the City Council wishes to be included into one district for Assembly, Senate and Congressional purposes.
~ that through the state budget process, the Monrovia Police Department could lose $100,000. "Our Finance Division is working with the PD to ensure a workable response if this comes to pass."
He adds that State Controller John Chiang's refusal to pay state legislators - whom Chiang says failed to come up with a balanced budget - "should put a serious fire under the Legislature to get something done."
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Responds to Star-News Criticism
Monrovia City Manager Scott Ochoa, in his weekly report, includes the City Council's letter in response to the Star-News editorial criticizing the city in the Monrovia/Gold Line conflict.
The letter says the Gold Line Construction Authority knew the history of the disputed property, said that the city's agreement with an unhappy property owner should not be an impediment to the Gold Line acquiring the property, and asks: " [W]hy should our residents shoulder an additional financial burden on top of accepting the M&O Facility in the first place?"
Full letter here: http://goo.gl/1dTQm
- Brad Haugaard
Regulation of Boot Camps
A Star-News story about efforts to have regulatory oversight of boot-camp style programs for difficult-to-handle kids, such as the camp run by Kelvin McFarland of Monrovia, who has been arrested and charged with kidnapping. http://goo.gl/vJi2Z
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Summer Art Walk
A decorated bear and other art along Myrtle at tonight's art walk.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Chase Bank on Old Monrovia Spire's Restaurant Site
It appears the old Spires restaurant site on Huntington will be occupied by a Chase bank branch. http://goo.gl/nRZiB - Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Leader Mimi Mency Dies
Mimi Mency, the first black Monrovia school board member, has died. http://goo.gl/xasd5 - Brad Haugaard
Asking Trader Joe to Donate Food
An LA film director is trying to persuade Monrovia-based Trader Joe's to donate soon-to-expire food rather than trash it. http://goo.gl/mY8FA - Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Summer Art Show
Deconstructed Orange Juice
"Tell Us a Story," a summer group art show at Segil Fine Art, now through August 20. 110 W. Lime, just south of the Library. http://goo.gl/jByt0
- Brad Haugaard
Lunch at ABC Hawaiian BBQ
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Market Closed This Morning | Chamber Forms 'Collaborative' Groups
~ The Monrovia Pavillions supermarket is closed this morning with the doors blocked with yellow tape and a sign that says it will open later this afternoon. A peek in the window appeared to show a plastic sheet over a portion of the market's ceiling as if there has been a problem with some of the ceiling tiles. ~ The Monrovia Chamber of Commerce is forming a series of "Collaborative Networking Groups," groups of like-minded business people who want to work together on specific interests. http://goo.gl/Kd4Jt - Brad Haugaard
Tea Party TV Show to Debut in Monrovia
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the pilot movie "Courage, New Hampshire," which will initially screen at the Krikorian this Sunday ( http://goo.gl/9vq3f ), is apparently part of a TV series created by a Pasadena Tea Party duo who have formed their own production company. Details: http://goo.gl/Pyevg
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Cupcake Council Meeting | Fit Plymouth Students
~ Monrovia has a cupcake City Council meeting. http://goo.gl/vPRSS ~ Plymouth School finalist in Governor's Fitness Contest. http://goo.gl/fQAJk - Brad Haugaard
Senator Huff: How About People Voting on Pension Reform, Too?
State Senator Bob Huff - who represents Monrovia - and other Republican senators challenged Governor Brown, saying that if Brown wants the people to vote on keeping the tax he wants, how about letting them also vote on pension reform and a spending cap as well. http://goo.gl/fIQ18 - Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Pursuit, Stalking, Hit and Run, Etc.
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department’s Neighborhood Watch Report for June 16-21 – Brad Haugaard]
During the last seven day period, the Police Department handled 540 service events, resulting in 92 investigations. Following are the last week’s highlighted issues and events:
Grand Theft Auto / Residential Burglary / Pursuit – Suspect Arrested
On June 17, 2011, the Special Enforcement Team (SET) received information that a suspect with a stolen vehicle was in the southwest area of our city. Members of SET and patrol responded to the area and found the moving vehicle in the 800 block of West Huntington. The vehicle was being driven by a male adult. Members of the Special Enforcement Team attempted to stop the vehicle. The driver of the vehicle fled from the officers and a short pursuit ensued.
In an effort to evade officers, the fleeing suspect drove at high rates of speed and ran several red lights. The suspect then purposely sideswiped several parked cars on a residential street. He then turned the wrong way on a one way street into oncoming traffic. The suspect slowed down in the 200 block of East Central and then jumped out of the vehicle while it was still moving. A short foot pursuit followed, and the suspect was caught and arrested. The vehicle the suspect was driving had been stolen from Altadena. The vehicle contained personal property which had been stolen in residential burglaries in Altadena and Glendora. The suspect had items stolen from these burglaries on his person when arrested. See Detective Bureau Case Follow-up section below.
Child Annoying / Stalking – Suspect Arrested
July 17 at 10:57 p.m., a 17-year-old female subject ran into a gas station in the 800 block of East Huntington. She asked the clerk for help because she was being followed by a male adult. The police were called. The victim reported that she was walking eastbound on Huntington at Mayflower when a male subject approached her numerous times and kept hugging her. She pushed him away, but he continued to follow her. The suspect also made attempts to pull her into parking lots as she tried to get away. At one point, the suspect approached her and she kicked him in the groin and ran to the gas station.
An officer located the suspect, who was still in the area of Huntington and Mountain, and detained him. The suspect told the officer he had followed the female because she was attractive, and he thought she was flirting with him. He also stated he did not know the victim was a juvenile. The suspect was taken to his vehicle, which he had left parked in the 400 block of West Huntington. Officers searched the suspect’s vehicle, but no additional evidence was located. The suspect was arrested. Information was sent out to police agencies regarding the description of the suspect and vehicle.
Hit and Run Traffic Collision
June 18 at 4:03 p.m., a black Toyota collided into the left side of another vehicle and the driver drove away, west on Huntington, without stopping to exchange information. The victim was able to get the license plate number, which is registered to a residence in the 1600 block of South Mayflower, Monrovia. Officers went to that address, but the vehicle was not there. The investigation is continuing.
Vehicle Burglary
June 21 at 9:05 p.m., a resident in the 300 block of South Fifth reported someone entered his vehicle by prying the door open and then pried open the console. The crime occurred sometime between June 19 and 20. There was no loss.
Vehicle Burglary
June 21 at 11:55 p.m., an officer heard a vehicle alarm activate in the lot across the street from the police station in the 100 block of Lime. He located a vehicle that had a smashed window. He also located two witnesses who were walking through the lot when the crime occurred. The vehicle was registered to a business in the 100 block of East Lime. When the victim arrived, he learned the suspect’s description and realized it matched an employee who had quit his job that same day. Later that day, the victim received a phone call from the ex-employee/suspect. The suspect apologized to the victim and offered to make restitution.
Assault With a Deadly Weapon / Criminal Threat
On June 22 at 11:26 a.m., officers responded to a residence in the 500 block of Almond. The caller reported that his 15-year-old sister had a knife and had threatened to kill him and his other sister. When officers arrived, the subject no longer had the knife. Officers determined crimes had been committed and detained the suspect. She was arrested and brought to the station, and later taken to Eastlake Juvenile Detention Center.
Assault With a Deadly Weapon
June 23 at 5:22 a.m., police received a report of two males fighting at a residence in the 500 block of East Foothill. One of the men threatened the other with a machete and was arrested by officers. There were no injuries.
- Brad Haugaard
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