Mountain lion sighted in Monrovia ( http://goo.gl/2EIEW ) on Lotone St. Here's Lotone: http://goo.gl/iMDJz
UPDATE: http://goo.gl/RwCkA
- Brad Haugaard
Help Families & Honor Former Monrovia Mayor Bob Bartlett
Join Foothill Unity Center on Sept. 22, 6-9 p.m. at Santa Anita Park racetrack, to help local families in need with food, health services, crisis referrals and more. $75 per person. MC is Rob Fukuzaki, ABC7 Eyewitness News Sports Anchor. Music by Instrumental Women Project Lady Jazz Ensemble. Honorees include former Monrovia Mayor Bob Bartlett. Sign up here: http://goo.gl/FlDB0
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Council to Consider Covering Wash, Etc.
At its Sept. 20 meeting ( http://goo.gl/9UTvl ), the Monrovia City Council will (among other things) ...
~ Consider contracting with Cordoba Corporation for up to $229,700.00 to oversee construction of a cover over approximately 50 feet of Santa Anita Wash at the southeast corner of Fifth Avenue and Huntington Drive. Presto! New land for the Monrovia Redevelopment Agency. http://goo.gl/lVUV6
UPDATE: And a picture of the wash: http://goo.gl/I8YuD
~ Consider adopting a resolution to transfer money from the Monrovia Redevelopment Agency to the City each year so the city can pay the state-required annual payment (probably about $262,000 a year) that will allow the Redevelopment Agency to exist. It's kinda convoluted, but I think that's what it says. http://goo.gl/NoNi6
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Staff - Consider South-Side Park as Part of Gold Line Station Project
Monrovia city staff reports that "Monrovia is still deficient in the amount of urban park space it affords residents compared to national recreation standards," but is recommending not buying a residential property in south Monrovia for a "pocket park" because it isn't in the best location, wouldn't have the best facilities, and a park might be better considered together with the proposed "Station Square" project attached to the Gold Line station. http://goo.gl/che6w
The report will be presented at the Monrovia City Council meeting on Sept. 20: http://goo.gl/9UTvl
- Brad Haugaard
Fewer Shopping Carts Laying Around Monrovia
Monrovia City staff reports that a shopping-cart ordinance passed last year "has resulted in a significant decrease of abandoned and discarded shopping carts throughout the City." From 993 abandoned shopping carts between Jan. 1-Aug. 31, 2010 down to 848 for Jan. 1-Aug. 31, 2011. The report will be presented at the City Council's Sept. 20 meeting. Take a peek at it here: http://goo.gl/8M1Rt
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia vs Arcadia Tonight | City Hires Lobbyist | Bridge Video
~ Thoughts on Monrovia vs. Arcadia football. Game is tonight, 7 p.m. at Arcadia High. http://goo.gl/ri2hA
~ City hires lobbyist to help in Sacramento with Gold Line. http://goo.gl/ewIaf
~ Video of late-night construction of 210 Gold Line bridge. http://goo.gl/p9Tak
- Brad Haugaard
Has Monrovia School District Reversed Its Enrollment Decline?
Monrovia School District enrollment. Notice in particular the final two bars, the "P" (projected enrollment bar) and the "A" (actual enrollment bar).
It is probably too early to say if it is a trend, but enrollment in Monrovia Schools, which has been declining for years and was projected to continue declining, has taken a surprise jump up.
According to Deputy Superintendent Debbie Collins, as of today (Sept. 15):
~ Elementary schools are up 108 students from projected enrollment.
~ Middle schools are up 36 students from projected enrollment
~ Monrovia High School and Canyon Oaks School are up 8 over projected enrollment.
She adds that the district's Spanish Dual Immersion Program has attracted 13 students to date from outside the district and is generating a great deal of support from parents.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia PD: Parolee in Attic & Dagger & Pistol & Burglaries
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department’s Neighborhood Watch Report for September 8-14 – Brad Haugaard]
During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 550 service events, resulting in 93 investigations. Following are the last week’s highlighted issues and events:
Parolee-at-Large – Suspect Arrested
On September 9 at 3:50 p.m., Monrovia’s Special Enforcement Team officers, augmented by Monrovia, Arcadia, and Baldwin Park police officers, and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies, went to the 200 block of Los Angeles to search for a parolee-at-large. The parolee was found in the attic trying to hide from the officers. He was taken into custody without further incident.
Department of Child and Family Services Referral / Resisting and Delaying a Police Officer – Suspect Arrested
On September 10 at 7:30 a.m., officers went to a residence in the 200 block of Madeline to investigate a referral from the Department of Child and Family Services. Upon their arrival, they found the mother of a minor child under the influence of alcohol. She was so intoxicated she was unable to care for the child. There were six additional adults in the residence who were all at varying stages of intoxication. The officers took the minor into protective custody. The mother tried to prevent the officers from leaving with the child, and she was subsequently arrested for resisting and delaying a police officer. After a caseworker from Department of Child and Family Services interviewed the child, she was released to her father.
Fight in Progress / Possession of a Concealed Weapon / Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
On September 11 at 1:52 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 600 block of South Primrose regarding a fight in progress. When Officers arrived, they detained five subjects and conducted pat-down searches on them. During the investigation, a female subject was found to be in possession of a dagger. She was arrested for the weapons violation and for being drunk in public. The other subjects were released in the field.
Driving Under the Influence / Traffic Collision – Suspect Arrested
On September 11 at 3:04 a.m., officers on patrol in the 100 block of West Huntington heard the sound of a traffic collision. The officers observed a vehicle leaving the area westbound on Foothill at a high rate of speed. An officer followed the vehicle and eventually caught up to it as it entered into the city of Arcadia. The driver was detained and was determined to be driving under the influence and was arrested. The investigation revealed the driver had fled the scene of a traffic collision. It was discovered that the suspect struck an unoccupied parked vehicle in the 100 block of Stedman. The suspect was arrested for driving under the influence and hit and run.
Residential Burglary
On September 12 at 3:43 p.m., a resident in the 200 block of Bradoaks heard noises in her home. When she went to check, she found two male subjects, approximately 19 years old, one was wearing a baseball style hat. The two suspects ran from the residence and a white Chrysler 300 was seen speeding away from the location. Investigation continuing.
Residential Burglary
On September 12 at 5:06 p.m., a resident in the 400 block of Oakcliff returned home from work at about 5:10 p.m. and found the inside of his home ransacked. He looked around his home and found the kitchen screen had been taken off and a window was open. Investigation continuing.
Residential Burglary
On September 13 at 1:09 p.m., a burglary was reported in the 500 block of West Maple. The resident left for work at 8:00 a.m. and returned home at 1:11 p.m. The victim found the backdoor of the residence open. The victim called police and did not go inside. Officers responded and checked home to ensure no suspects were inside. No suspects were located. Jewelry and a computer hard drive were taken. Investigation continuing.
Gang Injunction Violation / Brandishing a Weapon – Suspect Arrested
On September 15 at 2:45 a.m., police received a call from a female subject in the 100 block of Montana stating her ex-boyfriend, a gang member, was in front of her house and was playing music loudly. When she asked him to turn down the volume, he responded by brandishing a pistol in a threatening manner. Officers responded and detained the suspect without incident. The pistol turned out to be a realistic-looking toy. The suspect was arrested for violating the curfew of the gang injunction and brandishing a replica firearm. Because the suspect was arrested two days ago for violating the injunction’s curfew, he was held for bail on the likelihood or recurrence.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Structure in Big Fire | AeroVironment
~ Monrovia building catches fire. Housing Southwest Grinding and Kan Jen. http://goo.gl/yjvuw
~ Feature in San Gabriel Valley Tribune about AeroVironment. http://goo.gl/IUSza
- Brad Haugaard
Antonovich wins Award | Horseback Riding | Council Imposes Employee Contract | AeroVironment | Monrovia Population
~ County Supervisor Michael Antonovich has received Ascencia's Hope and Compassion Award for service to the homeless. http://goo.gl/zSnVJ
~ And if you are the horseback riding type, Antonovich is holding his annual Trail Dusters Ride on October 16 starting at Bonelli Park. Call 909-599-8411 for details. http://goo.gl/CHAaa
~ The Monrovia City Council has imposed its last offer on the Monrovia Municipal Employees Association. http://goo.gl/RY52D
~ Discussion about whether Monrovia's AeroVironment is a good investment. http://goo.gl/7Rqvg
~ The Monrovia Public Library blog notes that the 2010 census shows the city's population has dropped, from 36,929 in 2000 to 36,590 in 2010. Well, considering the number of students in Monrovia schools is declining, I'm not too surprised. http://goo.gl/qpsta
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia's World Vision in Africa | STAAR Surgical Celebrates Milestone
~ A timeline of Monrovia's World Vision relief agency's recenbt involvement in the Horn of Africa. http://goo.gl/b6A1p
~ Monrovia's STAAR Surgical is celebrating more than a quarter of a million successful Visian ICL corrective lens implants, and it introducing a new version. http://goo.gl/DxWMC
- Brad Haugaard
Mayor Says No Response Yet to Critical Audit
Monrovia Mayor Mary Ann Lutz says at this point "everything is confidential" regarding a critical audit of San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments finances. Lutz represents Monrovia on the council. http://goo.gl/5h27m
- Brad Haugaard
Eastbound 210 Closed Tonight
Eastbound 210 will be closed tonight (Tuesday) from midnight to 5 a.m. http://goo.gl/5IbaS - Brad Haugaard
A Step Toward South-Side Park | Quake Tips | Mayor Supports Water-Cleanup Fee
~ Monrovia bidding on foreclosed property for possible south-side park. http://goo.gl/Hnqxv
~ Some earthquake tips from So Cal Gas. http://goo.gl/e3XrV~ Monrovia Mayor Mary Ann Lutz supports a county fee to clean up run-off water. http://goo.gl/vyATv
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia's Water Board Member to Speak at U.N.
Dr. Anthony Fellow, who represents Monrovia on the Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District, will speak at the International Water Forum at the United Nations on Sept. 26, which is one of "the first steps toward organizing a worldwide education and awareness campaign on the global water crisis."
Source: http://goo.gl/RluTB
- Brad Haugaard
Sign Up Early for Monrovia Events
~ Sign up now (make sure you get a spot) for a spooky October Cemetery Walk and Talk, led by Monrovia Historian Steven Baker. $10. Sign up at the Community Center. Details here: http://goo.gl/pbeZe
~ Also (talk about early), if you want to be in the Monrovia Holiday Parade on Dec. 1, here's the application form: http://goo.gl/7UQ2v
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia's Former Carden School Combines, Moves to Duarte
The new Foothill Oaks Academy, in Duarte, combining the previous Anita Oaks School and Monrovia's Carden of the Foothills School, has begun its school year with 133 pre-school through 8th grade students. The school officially opened September 7. From the press release:
"Foothill Oaks Academy is proud to be providing its students a quality academic program along with a full series of enrichment courses, including technology, music, drama, art, foreign language, physical education, after-school clubs and sports, and “beyond the classroom” educational trips. The school is dedicated to educating the whole child, providing children with a well-rounded education and moral and ethical guidance to meet life’s challenges.
"Foothill Oaks Academy would welcome the opportunity to share information and have families and members of the community tour the school. Two Campus Tours Days are scheduled for Nov. 17, 2011 and Dec. 1, 2011. In addition, individual tours can be scheduled by calling (626) 301-9809. Learn more about the school by visiting the website, www.foothilloaksacademy.org"
- Brad Haugaard
Fire Prevention Tips from Monrovia FD
Monrovia Fire Department warns that many fires are caused by power yard tools ( http://goo.gl/A44Ge ). Here are some safety tips:
- Work while plants still retain some of their early-morning moisture - generally before 10 a.m.
- Do not work in windy conditions.
- Don't park in dry grass or brush.
- Use lawn mowers for turf only.
- For dry weeds and grass, use weed trimmers or hand tools.
- With string trimmers, use plastic or nylon line only, not any type of metallic material that will be prone to sparks.
- Check in advance for rocks that might spark when hit or thrown by power equipment.
- Use spark arresters on all portable gasoline powered equipment.
- Fuel up away from dry weeds and, of course, don't smoke!
- Have a helper at a safe distance acting as a spotter to watch for sparks, smoke or flame that you might not notice while you're working.
- Moisten the area where you are working and keep a garden hose attached and ready.
- Do not attempt to extinguish a large fire yourself.
- Carry a cell phone to call 911 immediately if there is a fire of any size.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia City Manager Confident the DA Will Find No Problem following Complaint
In his weekly report ( http://goo.gl/A44Ge ), Monrovia City Manager Scott Ochoa says that he expects the city will be cleared of any wrongdoing in keeping Councilman Clarence Shaw's seat open, since the law permits this. He writes:
"[A] resident contacted the Los Angeles County DA's office to allege some wrongdoing in the Council's leaving vacant Councilman Shaw's seat. We expect a conclusion of the investigation imminently, and we expect that the DA will understand and apply the dictates of existing law."
- Brad Haugaard
The Interest in Monrovia's Ellis McCarthy
More on the football recruiters' interest in Monrovia's Ellis McCarthy. http://goo.gl/B4TCP
- Brad Haugaard
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