New Monrovia Retail Boutique | Switchblade | Killed Man Identified | Rally at Trader Joe's HQ

~ Michelle's Upscale Resale Boutique has opened in the Paragon building on Myrtle. It sells "new and gently worn designer items handpicked for style and quality." http://goo.gl/Lkx5i

 

~ A Wired Magazine story about the Army getting the Switchblade mini killer-drone, made by Monrovia's AeroVironment. http://goo.gl/RoFDS

 

~ Man shot in Monrovia identified as David Wesley Blair from Tennessee. http://goo.gl/o7CjJ

 

~ Labor organization plans rally at Trader Joe headquarters in Monrovia. http://goo.gl/AADN2

 

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia's McCarthy in All American Bowl

A full story about Monrovia's Ellis McCarthy playing in the Army All-American Bowl in Texas. http://goo.gl/fGGe1

- Brad Haugaard

Taste of Old Town Photo Essay | Townloop and Monrovia High

~ A photo-report on Sunday's Taste of Old Town Monrovia. http://goo.gl/IIyHt

 

~ Monrovia School Board member Alex Zucco reports that Monrovia High is working with Townloop.com, which offers local deals and then hands over 20 percent of the proceeds to local schools. You can sign up here: http://goo.gl/S9Qp2 . 

 

- Brad Haugaard

Historic Oops! | Precautions from Monrovia FD | Halloween Movie

~ City Manager Scott Ochoa writes that even though the city made a mistake in not giving its historic preservation staff a chance to review the remodeling of a Victorian house at 222 Grand Avenue, "were it not for the conscientiousness of the new owners, the structure could have quite literally required demolition because of the extensive water and termite damage." But Ochoa said "it is a mistake not to be repeated."

 

~ The Fire Department wants you to be aware of trees that may overhang your house and drop leaves which can build up and create a fire hazard.

 

~ The City of Monrovia is hosting a Halloween-themed movie night in Julian Fisher Park, showing "Despicable Me" at 7 p.m. in English with Spanish subtitles. 

 

Source: http://goo.gl/uM71O

 

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia City Manager: Don't Panic About Released Prisoners

In his weekly report City Manager Scott Ochoa writes that "now is not a time to panic" about prisoners being released - because the state doesn't have money to keep them locked up - because they "are classified as non-violent offenders." Rather, he says, "now is a time to 'harden the target' and be vigilant - participate and/or activate Neighborhood Watch groups, don't invite property crimes-of-opportunity by leaving valuables in your unlocked car, etc." He said Police Chief Jim Hunt will give a presentation at Tuesday's city council meeting. http://goo.gl/KKx98

 

- Brad Haugaard

Man Airlifted from Monrovia Park | Dental Office to Open

~ Man airlifted from Monrovia Canyon Park. Woman hit with rock. http://goo.gl/HsfIe

 

~ Monrovia Modern Dentistry opening Nov. 15. http://goo.gl/ecHd8

 

- Brad Haugaard

Fellowship Monrovia Holds Preview Meeting

Fellowship Monrovia, which will officially begin holding services in mid January, held a "prequel" service Sunday afternoon at the Monrovia Community Center with about 120 150 people. Additional preview meetings will be held at 4 p.m. on Oct. 23 and 30, Nov. 13, 20, 27, and Dec. 4. all Sundays.

- Brad Haugaard

Setting Up for Taste of Old Town

Crews are busy setting up for tonight's Taste of Old Town along Myrtle.

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia's State Senator Gets Hacked

Monrovia State Senator Bob Huff had his Twitter account hacked to send out a weight-loss ad.

- Brad Haugaard

Man Says Monrovia Shooting was in Self Defense

Man says Monrovia shooting was self-defense. http://goo.gl/z1IaL

 

- Brad Haugaard

Volunteer at Monrovia's Foothill Unity Center | Downsizing and Leaving | No Haunted Park

~ Foothill Unity Center needs volunteer help with the holiday distributions coming up. Details: http://goo.gl/WCJSt

 

~ Downsizing Monrovia pest control company moving to El Monte. Says economy is bad, too much government regulation, Gold Line is coming through. http://goo.gl/LkcLP

 

~ No haunted Monrovia Canyon Park this year. http://goo.gl/t5x6P

 

- Brad Haugaard

Half Off on Books | Taste of Monrovia Coming Up | Dollar Off

~ Half price on books with a black dot on the spine, at the Monrovia Friends of the Library store (in the Library). http://goo.gl/JQDU2

 

~ A dollar off at the new "$40 or Less" store with this coupon. http://goo.gl/0M7mw

 

~ And don't forget Taste of Monrovia (sample food from local restaurants) this Sunday, October 16, from 5-8 p.m. You'll need tickets. Details: http://goo.gl/HVxu8

 

- Brad Haugaard

Rally for School Board Candidate Williams

Several supporters of Monrovia Board of Education candidate Terrence Williams greeted drivers coming home at Foothill and Magnolia.

- Brad Haugaard

Chase Bank Construction Proceeds

Construction on a new Chase Bank is moving along at the old Spire's restaurant site. Comment: Sigh.

- Brad Haugaard

Lunch at Monrovia Pizza Co.

Lunch at Monrovia Pizza Co., at the corner of Mayflower And Duarte. Got lunch special, a big, tasty slice of pepperoni, a nice salad and a drink for $5. Very good pizza and great price. Oh, and don't be put off by the faded sign out front.

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia's McCarthy to Visit U of Oregon

Monrovia football lineman Ellis McCarthy will be visiting the U. of Oregon to see if he wants to be a Duck. http://goo.gl/c7nCS

 

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovian Shot to Death in Home

Monrovia PD reports man killed on Mayflower, in home across from
school. http://goo.gl/uYT74 and http://goo.gl/W2cUh and http://goo.gl/WWr5m

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia 47, La Canada 2 :-)

Monrovia WAY over La Canada in football. http://goo.gl/JjVQz

Some pictures: http://goo.gl/2veBq

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia to Replace 54-Year-Old Pump

Monrovia will have to replace a pump for the city's water system that was installed in 1957. The new pump will handle 3,500 gallons of water per minute and use less power. http://goo.gl/aADHK

 

- Brad Haugaard

Walk-to-School Report | Monrovia CompUSA to PetSmart | Downsize Sale | On to Broadway!

~ A report on Monrovia's walk-to-school day. http://goo.gl/j5431

 

~ Former CompUSA turning into a PetSmart. http://goo.gl/V2umK

 

~ Raidex (140 W Pomona Ave.) having downsizing sale this Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. http://goo.gl/jlUmy

 

~ Monrovia High theater instructor planning New York trip for students during Spring Break. They'll see some Broadway shows. http://goo.gl/8E2f5

 

- Brad Haugaard