Portantino Won't Run in 2012
Assemblyman Anthony Portantino, who represents part of Monrovia, has said he will not run for office in 2012. http://goo.gl/8MrBh - Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Flat Rat | Teacher Jeopardy | Chamber Awards | Healthy Kids | Senator Responds to Brown
~ You may have missed part of the painted bear ("Bearlovian Paradise") in the Youth Services section of the Library. The usually-invisible underside of Bearlovian's foot features a flat rat. Second item down at the link: http://goo.gl/gHXOO
~ First Annual Teacher Jeopardy this Friday in the Monrovia High auditorium from 6-8 p.m. $3 a ticket at the door or you can buy in the ASB student store. Sponsored by Sophomore Student Class Council. (I assume this is open to the public. Let me know if not. - Brad) http://goo.gl/zKfEI
~ At its annual awards dinner, the Monrovia Chamber of Commerce will honor its award winners:
- The Iris Award, Karen Sutherland
- The Monroe Award, Rudy Castrellon of Rudy's Mexican Food
- The Dick Lord Award, Gloria Huss of Monrovia Floral
The Jan. 27 dinner is open to the public, but sign up by Jan. 23. Details: http://goo.gl/MwBmm
~ The YMCA is sponsoring a "Healthy Kids and Family" speaker series, with a topic each month from February through October. Details: http://goo.gl/UhEeA
~ State Senator Bob Huff, who represents Monrovia, said Governor Jerry Brown's proposal "to raise taxes ... will strangle our recovering economy." He said Republicans think "the focus should be to streamline government and help create new jobs." http://goo.gl/iPtr1
- Brad Haugaard
New Monrovia Restaurant: Shanghai Dumpling House
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Banfield/PetSmart Grand Opening Saturday
Banfield Pet Hospital, located in the new PetSmart at 745 W. Huntington, will celebrate its grand opening along with PetSmart on Jan. 21, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. According to its press release, Banfield, "the world's largest veterinary practice," will donate 20 percent of the opening weekend revenue to the Pasadena Humane Society and SPCA. Also, there will be refreshments, contests, giveaways, “Ask-the-Vet” and hospital tours.
The hospital will offer routine checkups and vaccinations, and a range of medical services. It will be open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday through Sunday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., with drop-offs beginning at 7 a.m. The hospital is closed on Wednesday. Staff veterinarians include Manal Hanna, DVM and Patrick Singh, DVM.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Valentine's Day Prize
Win a free Old Town Valentine's dinner (or maybe a teddy bear or roses). http://goo.gl/rkqCc
- Brad Haugaard
Man Pleads Guilty in Collection Agency Scam
Man pleads guilty to running a collection agency scam in Bakersfield, Monrovia and Anaheim. http://goo.gl/CCuxf
- Brad Haugaard
Full Eastbound Freeway Closure Tonight | Spicer Sworn In | Green Dot Executive Resigns
~ At midnight tonight, all eastbound lanes of the 210 will be closed when approaching Santa Anita offramp. The freeway will be closed until 5 a.m. tomorrow (Jan. 18) when some lanes will reopen. All lanes will be open by 6 a.m.
~ Fill-in Monrovia City Councilman, Larry Spicer, will be sworn in tonight. He is taking Clarence Shaw's place while Shaw is on active duty with the army. http://goo.gl/MfTu3 Update: Councilman Tom Adams says Spicer has already been sworn in.
~ Mark Troughton, President, Cards and Network of Green Dot Corporation, is resigning at the end of this month. http://goo.gl/d68y3
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Shots Fired, Target Uncooperative; Embezzling; Marijuana Sales; Husband Battering; Etc.
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for Jan. 12-15. - Brad Haugaard]
Shots Fired
On January 13 at 10:42 p.m., residents in the area of 1100 South Primrose heard several shots fired. Officers responded and discovered four .45 caliber bullet casings in the south alley in the 200 block of West Huntington, near Magnolia. Video surveillance showed a male suspect, possibly White or Hispanic, wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt in the alley. The suspect fired four rounds east in the alley, then he ran west out of sight. It is unknown what he was shooting at; however, at the time of the shooting, the manager of a business saw a male Black subject, approximately 18 to 20 years old, wearing baggy clothing, dancing around in the parking lot. He then ran east toward Primrose. It's possible he could have been the target and was attempting to avoid getting hit. No impact points or blood on the ground was located. Hospitals were notified, but no victims were reported during the night.
On January 16 at approximately 3:00 a.m., an officer stopped a suspicious subject. During the contact, the subject claimed to be the victim of the shooting that occurred on January 13. The victim said he was in a business parking lot and was shot at; he was not struck or injured. The victim would not cooperate with the officer and refused to provide any additional information. The clothing the victim was wearing during his contact with the officer matched the possible victim's clothing reported on the night of the shooting. The officer completed a supplemental report regarding his contact with the possible victim and an identification card was also completed. Investigation continuing.
Grand Theft Auto - Motorcycle
On January 14 at 2:33 a.m., a resident in the 300 block of South Shamrock heard noises in his front yard and went outside to investigate. He saw his 2005, orange and black, KTM, dirt bike motorcycle was missing off a trailer he had parked on the street in front of his house. Witnesses told him they saw a male Hispanic subject, approximately 30 years old, pushing it west on Lemon toward California. Officers searched the area for the suspect and the motorcycle, but did not locate either. Investigation continuing.
Theft
On January 14 at 10:19 a.m., officers responded to a theft report at an apartment complex in the 700 block of South Myrtle. A pickup truck parked on the first level of the parking structure behind the security gate had two duffel bags stolen out of the bed of the truck. Investigation continuing.
Embezzlement - Suspect Arrested
On January 14 at 11:43 a.m., officers responded to a business in the 600 block of South Myrtle regarding an embezzlement report. The owner of the business noticed a discrepancy in the inventory and confronted the employee in charge, who admitted to embezzling property from the business. During investigation, the employee confessed to embezzling property from the business over the past five years. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.
Special Enforcement Team Activity
Traffic Stop / Possession of Marijuana for Sales / Warrants - Suspects Arrested
On January 14 at 8:46 p.m., an officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation in the 1600 block of South Myrtle. He recognized the driver and knew she had an active want for her arrest issued by Monrovia Police Department. A search of her vehicle revealed marijuana found in different containers, and a large quantity of cash was found on her person. Her cell phone contained multiple texts from people that indicated she was selling marijuana to them. She was arrested for the want, as well as possession of marijuana for sales and transportation. There was a passenger in the vehicle that was found to have five felony warrants, which included a no-bail probation warrant. The passenger was also arrested.
Domestic Violence / Outside Assist - Huntington Beach Police Department - Suspect Arrested
On January 14, the Special Enforcement Team detained a distraught female on Myrtle and Duarte. The subject said she was upset because her twin sister had been involved in domestic violence with her husband. While talking to her, her husband and sister arrived. After further investigation, the sister was arrested for domestic violence for battering her husband. Since the incident occurred in Huntington Beach, the Huntington Beach Police Department responded and took custody of the female suspect.
Bald Insurance Executives Help Monrovia Anti-Cancer Foundation
A bunch of insurance executives have recently shaved their heads ( http://goo.gl/oBYCF ) to raise $700,000 for Monrovia-based St. Baldrick's Foundation ( http://goo.gl/acWva ). St. Baldrick's raises money for research to find cures for childhood cancer. The organization has raised $78,804,186 since 2005 and $914,760 so far this year.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia's McCarthy Switches to UCLA | Mayor to Conference | PetSmart Open | Salon Cheo | Dogwood's
~ Monrovia defensive lineman Ellis McCarthy has switched his commitment to UCLA. http://goo.gl/tsXyu
~ Mayor Mary Ann Lutz plans to attend the National Conference of Mayors. http://goo.gl/WQZm5
~ The PetSmart store on Huntington is now open. http://goo.gl/6CRwY
~ It appears a new business is opening on Foothill, Salon Cheo. http://goo.gl/oVh5J
~ By the way, I hear a rumor (nothing more), that the now-closed Dogwood's will be converted into an office building. Update: Yup, its true - http://goo.gl/6X2KA
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Assemblyman's Nephew | Free Mulch | Chase Grand Opening
~ Assemblyman Tim Donnelly, who represents part of Monrovia, asks on his Facebook page for prayer for his two-day-old nephew, Maximilian, and his parents. Maximilian is going to have a stent installed in his heart today. Update: Successful, with a part-two operation later this week.
~ Free mulch! The recent windstorm knocked down a lot of trees and limbs, which have been helpfully ground up into mulch. If you want some, get it on Jan. 21 or 28, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Recreation Park (600 S. Shamrock next to the Boys & Girls Club). Bring a shovel, containers, gloves and safety glasses. Take as much as you need while it lasts. http://goo.gl/33dQx
~ The new Chase Bank at the former Spire's restaurant location had its grand opening Saturday. A photo: http://goo.gl/VtvzX
Monrovia Gallery to Feature 'Impressions of France' | Alex Zucco
Baignoire Chez Nous
~ Impressions of France show at Segil Fine Art, 110 West Lime Ave., Jan. 21-April 7. Demonstration of plein air (outdoors) painting Sunday, Jan. 22, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. outside the gallery, of painting and sculpting from a live model (1:30 - 3:30 p.m.), and a panel discussion (4-5 p.m.) on creativity and the beauty of rural France. http://goo.gl/qV6Iv
~ A profile article about Monrovia School Board member Alex Zucco, by the person who knows her best. http://goo.gl/ryNQg
- Brad Haugaard
Lunch at Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Pet-Food Drive | Third Gold Line Bridge Column Done | Huff Legislation
~ Unleashed by PetCo (614 W. Huntington Drive) is having a foodraising drive to benefit Foothill Unity Center's Pet Food Bank. Get a raffle ticket for every can of food donated. http://goo.gl/2uYw5
~ The third Gold Line bridge column (near eastbound Santa Anita offramp) has been completed. http://goo.gl/FoLS1
~ A new measure authored by State Senator Bob Huff, who represents Monrovia, would give the State Department of Finance "the authority to issue a corrective action plan, if an audit uncovers that bond funds have been misspent by a state entity or agency." http://goo.gl/4kcHv
~ Another Huff measure would "make a technical change to the Open Enrollment Act by changing the name of 'low-achieving' schools to a less judgmental and more benign title of 'open enrollment' schools." http://goo.gl/OjpCe
- Brad Haugaard
Portable Generator for Monrovia | Reroofing City Garage | Cacciotti Raises $108,953
~ Interim City Manager Mark Alvarado reports that the City Council will consider buying a portable generator in case the city experiences another power outage such as the one caused by the recent windstorm. http://goo.gl/Ecun6
~ Also, he said, staff is recommending re-roofing the Public Works Corporate Yard Garage, which was damaged in the storm. The roofing job will cost $29,340.
~ South Pasadena Mayor and Assembly District 41 candidate, Michael Cacciotti, today announced that he has raised $108,953 for his Assembly campaign in the first six weeks since he announced his intentions to run in late November. He said he is "overwhelmed by the strong rush of support" he has had. Source: Cacciotti press release.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Wildcat Victory Celebration
Tonight in Library Park, the Monrovia High Wildcats and the community celebrated the football team's second consecutive championship.
More pictures: http://goo.gl/FfZ6S
Full story: http://goo.gl/cWKte
- Brad Haugaard
Electric Car Chargers Installed by Monrovia's AeroVironment Almost On Line
Electric charging stations installed by Monrovia's AeroVironment almost ready to go on line in Oregon. http://goo.gl/TfgLt
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: hit and Run Details, Tagging
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department’s Neighborhood Watch Report for Jan. 9-12. – Brad Haugaard]
During the last seven-day period, January 4-10, 2011, the Police Department handled 474 service events, resulting in 98 investigations. Following are the highlighted issues and events for the weekdays listed above.
Felony Hit and Run Traffic Collision – Suspect Arrested
On January 9 at 5:42 p.m., a bicyclist was traveling west on Foothill and stopped at Violet when a dark colored SUV collided into the bicyclist. The bicyclist was ejected approximately 20 feet and the driver of the SUV fled west on Foothill. The bicyclist was treated by Monrovia Fire Department at the scene and was taken to a hospital. His external injuries appeared minor, but his internal injuries were unknown, so as a precaution, he was taken to a trauma unit.
During the investigation, Monrovia Police Department received a call from a subject who claimed to have possibly been involved in a traffic collision with another vehicle on Foothill. The caller provided a description of his vehicle, which matched the description of the hit and run vehicle. Officers responded to the driver’s location and after further investigation, the suspect was arrested.
Detective Bureau – Case Follow-up
On November 16, 2011, at approximately 8:00 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of 300 East Colorado regarding vandalism in progress. The officers were able to locate one adult suspect and a juvenile suspect. The suspects were arrested for tagging in the area of 300 East Colorado. The tagging is unique and there were several reports describing the particular tagging.
A follow-up investigation by a detective discovered two additional suspects tied to the original suspects. After an extensive data collection effort by the detective, the cost of cleaning up the paint and replacing the damaged glass amounted to a felony vandalism charge. The detective was able to use the detailed preliminary investigation by the officer to secure a felony filing against all four suspects and close 25 cases. Since the case was filed, the detective has found two additional cases to add to the filing.
- Brad Haugaard
Filming in Monrovia
Neon Trees in Monrovia to shoot Buick commercial. http://goo.gl/yQtjK - Brad Haugaard
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