Lunch at Sena, on west side of Myrtle just south of Lime. Nice back patio. I'd heard the tacos were really good so I got the spicy pork tacos. Wow! Delicious! Best tacos I've had since maybe... ever! Highly recommend.
-Brad Haugaard
Lunch at Sena
Lunch at Sena, on west side of Myrtle just south of Lime. Nice back patio. I'd heard the tacos were really good so I got the spicy pork tacos. Wow! Delicious! Best tacos I've had since maybe... ever! Highly recommend.
-Brad Haugaard
First Relay Race at Monrovia High | World Vision Helps Mali Refugees
~ First relay race to be held at Monrovia High's new stadium. http://goo.gl/ZtAEC
~ Teams from Monrovia's World Vision International respond to refugee problem caused by violence in Mali. http://goo.gl/zFmux
- Brad Haugaard
Report on Monrovia's Success Against Gangs
According to a report that will be presented to the Monrovia City Council this coming Tuesday (March 6), the police department's Operation Safe Neighborhoods anti-gang program seems to be doing fairly well. Though the numbers are small and stats with small numbers are both iffy and jumpy, the most serious offence, "murder and attempted," is down, as are most categories for local gangs. Among serious crimes, only "assault with a deadly weapon" seems not to have declined much among hometown gangs. See the full report here: http://goo.gl/0lrDU
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Councilman Wins Backyard Contest | Replacing a Tree on Arbor Day | Sherwin-Williams Opening
~ The backyard of Monrovia City Council Member Joe Garcia and his wife Kathy King is featured in the latest Costco magazine as third place winners in the Backyard Makeover contest. Here's the magazine page: http://goo.gl/T0AHo
~ This Arbor Day (March 7) Monrovia Community Services and the Teen Advisory Board are going to plant a tree to replace one knocked over in the windstorm. You're welcome to attend. It's at 4 p.m. at the Community Center. http://goo.gl/oBzts
~ The new Sherwin-Williams paint store (503 W. Huntington) will hold its grand opening Saturday, March 10. 40% off paints and stains.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia's Senator Wins Charter School Association's 'Elected Leader of the Year' Award
State Senator Bob Huff, who represents Monrovia, has won the Hart Vision Award for Elected Leader of the Year from the California Charter Schools Association. CCSA President Jed Wallace said, "On every bill introduced in recent years to turn back the clock on charter schools, Senator Huff has been a stalwart partner with CCSA and a champion for protecting the integrity of the California Charter Schools Act." http://goo.gl/XW1xi
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Burglary Fail, 50 to Life
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department’s Neighborhood Watch Report for Feb. 27-29. -Brad Haugaard]
During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 412 service events, resulting in 74 investigations.
Attempted Residential Burglary
On February 28 at 3:20 p.m., a 15-year-old male subject that lives in the 200 block of Violet observed a male suspect tampering with the window screen on the backdoor of the apartment where he lives. The suspect eventually left the area. Police were not called until the subject’s stepfather arrived home, a few hours later. The window screen appeared to have been cut, but the suspect did not make entry into the home. The suspect is described as a male, 6'0", thin build, wearing dark pants and a gray or black hooded sweatshirt, which covered his face and hands. Investigation continuing.
Detective Bureau Case Follow-up
Gang member, Gary Sanchez, was convicted of murder in the Pasadena Superior Court last week. Sanchez was convicted of several gun and gang enhancements, and is facing fifty years to life in prison. He is scheduled to be sentenced on March 23, 2012.
This case stems from an incident that occurred on December 15, 2009, at approximately 8:04 p.m. Sanchez shot and killed Jason Gentile near the intersection of Colorado and California in Monrovia. Sanchez also wounded Gentile’s girlfriend, who has completely recovered from her wounds. Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department Homicide Detectives investigated this case, but Monrovia Police Department personnel played a major role in the investigation and prosecution.
- Brad Haugaard
AeroVironment Drone in the Movies | Mark Twain's Other Woman
~ The Raven hand-held drone is featured in the recent Acts of Valor movie. Story and video clip: http://goo.gl/KBzil
~ Learn about "Mark Twain's Other Woman," from the author of the book by that name. March 3, 1-3 p.m. in the Monrovia Library Community Room. Free but reserve a spot: http://goo.gl/Zb1sg
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia's Fountain to Falls Race | 'Low on Food' | Huff: Teacher Pink Slip System Illogical | MHS Open House
~ Registration for the Second Fountain to the Falls Race, on May 19, opens tomorrow, March 1. Details: http://goo.gl/pwZy8
~ Monrovia's Foothill Unity Center reports its food inventory "is at a ten-year low." If you'd like to help you can donate money or drop off groceries or fresh backyard fruit. Most-needed items are rice, pasta and beans, soups; peanut butter, cereals (cold and hot), canned foods (vegetables, fruits, beans, meats), tomato/spaghetti sauce, and meal helpers like tuna and mac and cheese. The Center is at 415 W. Chestnut.
~ State Senator Bob Huff said there is no logic in the state requirement that teachers notify school staff of layoffs by March 15 when the state budget - upon which any layoff decision should be based - isn't completed until June. He said the rule leads to needless pink slips issued by cautious school districts and needless teacher anxiety, since many of the terminations are rescinded. http://goo.gl/RrFvk
~ Monrovia High Open House March 7 at 6:30 p.m. Parking in the student lot off of Madison or on the street. http://goo.gl/TBeyP
- Brad Haugaard
Greenbar Moves from Monrovia | At Carnegie Hall
~ Monrovia's Greenbar Distillery, bumped by the rail line, moves to Los Angeles. http://goo.gl/oCUqT
~ Monrovia High Concert Band and Symphonic Band Soar in Carnegie Hall. http://goo.gl/K3RV3
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia High Athletics Website | Dreier Retiring | Sherman Ave. Sign
~ Monrovia High has a new website for its athletic programs. http://www.monroviawildcats.org/
~ Congressman David Dreier, who represents Monrovia in Congress, will retire at the end of the year. http://goo.gl/yzqU0
~ Here is the sign on Sherman Avenue placed to honor the area's residents for their work through the Monrovia Area Partnership to bring back the neighborhood. http://goo.gl/ZSXol
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Senator: Let School Districts Sell Ads on the Sides of their Buses
State Senate Republican Leader Bob Huff, who represents Monrovia, wants to let school districts sell advertising space on the exterior of its school buses. Also, the Huff legislation gives the school districts full authority over how to spend the revenue from advertising sales. http://goo.gl/tasyB
- Brad Haugaard
Maryknoll Sisters Celebrate Centennial in Monrovia
The Maryknoll Sisters, which has a retirement facility in Monrovia, is celebrating 100 years since its founding as a religious congregation with a prayer service on March 25, 2012 at Immaculate Conception Church, 740 Shamrock Ave., Monrovia, California.
The Roman Catholic Religious Missionary Congregation was founded in 1912 by Mollie Rogers, a Smith College graduate. Since its founding, hundreds of sisters have served in Asia, Africa, Central and South America and the Islands of the Pacific.
The sisters have also responded to the needs of immigrants in the United States. One of their earliest works was an orphanage and a school for the Japanese children in Los Angeles (1921) and a tuberculosis hospital in Monrovia (1930).
Today, the former hospital has been converted into a retirement facility for returning missioners. They continue to do volunteer work throughout Los Angeles County.
More information is available on the Maryknoll website: www.maryknollsisters.org.
Source: Maryknoll press release
- Brad Haugaard
Wanna Subcontract for Gold Line? | Cleaning the Fountain | Children's Optical
~ Subcontracting opportunities for small business on the Gold Line. Details: http://goo.gl/9wzwF
~ Art photo. Cleaning the fountain at Library Park. http://goo.gl/3eFWw
~ The Vision Center at Children's Hospital Los Angeles has opened Children's Optical at 509 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia. http://goo.gl/yDAEu
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police Anti-Gang Work Featured | Super Toilets | Read Across Monrovia
~ An article in Cal Chiefs News highlights Monrovia Police Department's "innovative programs that aim to curb gang activity through intervention, prevention and suppression." http://goo.gl/9LERn
~ Free high efficiency toilets available, March 17. http://goo.gl/m115W
~ Read to a Monrovia classroom during Monrovia Reads' "Read Across Monrovia" program. http://goo.gl/lnUZZ
- Brad Haugaard
Rainy Monday | Plymouth in Science Contest | New Monrovia Businesses
~ It's a rainy Monday. Great picture. http://goo.gl/3aZ1B
~ Plymouth Elementary is in Occidental College Science Olympiad. http://goo.gl/Yu7m7
~ Some new businesses in town. http://goo.gl/fYv2l
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Caught Dumping the Evidence, Trespassing, Stoned, Assault
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for February 23-26. - Brad Haugaard]
Illegal Dumping / Mail Theft
On February 23 at 3:32 p.m., officers responded to the 400 block of Stedman on the report of a subject dumping trash out the back of his vehicle. The trash was found to be empty FedEx boxes from houses in the area. It appears the boxes were stolen after they were delivered. The suspect removed the content of the boxes and then dumped the empty boxes. Investigation continuing.
Suspicious Circumstances / Possible Trespassing
On February 23 at 10:29 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of South Canyon regarding the report of two male subjects on the roof of a building with lights flashing. Officers surrounded the property and requested the Foothill Air Support helicopter to assist. The helicopter responded and advised that no one was on the roof. Officers searched the property and did not locate any suspects. The building was secure and there were no signs of an attempt break-in.
Traffic Violation / Driving Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance / Possession of a Controlled Substance / Weapons Offense - Suspect Arrested
On February 24 at 8:48 p.m., an officer on routine patrol stopped a vehicle in the 100 block of West Walnut for running a stop sign. When the officer contacted the driver, he smelled the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. A subsequent investigation revealed the driver to be under the influence of a controlled substance. He was also found to be in possession of unauthorized prescription medication and a concealed billy club. He was arrested for the above listed charges.
Assault with a Deadly Weapon - Suspect Arrested
On February 25 at 9:49 a.m., a fight in progress was reported in the 900 block of Genoa involving approximately seven subjects. Officers arrived on scene and found several family members were involved in a disturbance. One family member was injured by another and sustained numerous contusions to his head. The suspect, who was determined to be the primary aggressor, was arrested and taken into custody.
Monrovia Assemblymen: Donnelly Charged in Gun-at-Airport Incident; Portantino Re-Introduces Whistleblower Bill
~ Assemblyman Tim Donnelly, who represents part of Monrovia, has been charged with misdemeanors for bringing a pistol into Ontario Airport. Donnelly says it was an innocent mistake. http://goo.gl/wfA1D
~ Assembly member Anthony Portantino, who represents the other part of Monrovia, is re-introducing a "whistleblower" bill to protect legislative staff members who report wrongdoing. He said the legislature exempts itself from what it requires of others. The legislation is similar to his previous proposal but would also have the state Fair Political Practices Commission investigate complaints, and those found guilty of retaliating against whistleblowers could face fines up to $10,000 and a year in jail.
- Brad Haugaard
Lunch at Jack in the Box
With a Jack in the Box restaurant coming to the corner of Huntington and Magnolia, I thought I should preview what we're going to get by trying the Jack we already have, at Myrtle and Duarte. The atmosphere is pure fast-food. Got a Homestyle Ranch Chicken Club with curly fries. It was very good. Not elegant, but good. But I still wish - just for variety - that the new restaurant would be something different.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia's AeroVironment Gets Vehicle-Charger Deal with Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi Motors North America has added Monrovia's AeroVironment as an authorized supplier and installer of electric vehicle home-charging systems for the company's new all-electric vehicles. http://goo.gl/HOrmm
- Brad Haugaard
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