~ Monrovia loses to La Salle in Baseball :-( http://goo.gl/txPwr
~ College bound Monrovia students honored. http://goo.gl/vWLHo
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Schools: Still Running Out of Money, Buy Web Hosting and Audio-Visual Equipment
At its Wednesday, 7 p.m., March 14 meeting (agenda: http://goo.gl/QyRNf ), the Monrovia Board of Education will, among other things ...
~ Hear a report saying it won't be able to pay its bills. "We are projecting a negative $1,280,625 Ending Fund Balance at the end of 2013-14. ..." and worse in the future. That estimate assumes voters reject a tax hike. http://goo.gl/ydVqP
~ Consider paying $21,314 for a one-year contract to SchoolLook/SchoolWires to provide "web hosting for student email and parent portal." ( http://goo.gl/bDDEu ) Opinion: I dunno about this. Unless there's something I'm missing, $21k a year seems like way too much money for what sounds like a boilerplate set-up-and-forget portal/email system.
~ Will consider buying classroom audio-visual equipment for a cost of $731,367. http://goo.gl/SFnBW
- Brad Haugaard
Gold Line Opportunities for Local Small Biz | Education Cuts Meeting | Huff Commentary
~ The Gold Line and Foothill Transit Constructors (Kiewit Parsons Joint Venture) hosted a "Meet the Primes" networking event for small businesses today. More than 120 people, representing more than 75 local and regional small businesses, attended and learned about opportunities on the project and how they can participate. Gold Line spokesman Habib F. Balian said this was "one way the Authority could help bring small businesses together with the prime contractor, as they aspire to meet the Authority’s 16 percent goal for small business participation in our project."
~ Saturday forum on education budget cuts with Assemblyman Anthony Portantino, who represents Monrovia, out in Glendora. http://goo.gl/3j1sv
~ A "Capitol Comment" video from State Senator Bob Huff, who represents Monrovia. http://goo.gl/xibbT
- Brad Haugaard
Lunch at Baja Mar
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia: Deer City USA
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia's Green Dot Buys Loopt - Enters E-Wallet Arena
Monrovia's Green Dot, which specializes in prepaid credit cards, is moving into the "electronic wallet" arena with the purchase - for $43.4 million in cash - of Silicon Valley's Loopt, Inc., "a pioneer in mobile user interface design, real-time location-based mobile rewards marketing, and geo-location application technology." The press release says this will "provide the opportunity for Green Dot to become a leader in mobile wallets, rewards and payment solutions at retailers nationwide."
Opinion: Very cutting edge. Basically this means letting you use your cell phone as a credit card and probably giving you the option to get coupons as you walk by various stores.
- Brad Haugaard
SoCal Gas: Watch for Fakes | Above Monrovia | Baseball :-(
~ Southern California Gas Company is warning of fake company inspectors claiming to be doing leak inspection. Check their ID. http://goo.gl/O2sA2
~ Beautiful picture looking down on Monrovia at night. http://goo.gl/e1KRy
~ In baseball, Monrovia came in fifth in Arcadia Elks Tournament. http://goo.gl/AL7VP
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Graffiti Bounty | Biking Against Diabetes
~ Last year, Monrovia had approximately 7,100 calls reporting graffiti, which cost $70,000 to remove. If you witness vandalism call (626) 256-8000. If police arrest the suspect, you will receive a $100 bounty. For more information on the Graffiti Bounty Program: http://goo.gl/hdoBO
~ Cyclists tour Monrovia to raise money to fight diabetes. http://goo.gl/UcCIj
- Brad Haugaard
Wall Street Expected More from Monrovia's Staar Surgical | Conviction Upheld
~ Wall Street was hoping for better financial results from Monrovia's Staar Surgical. http://goo.gl/yJwLz
~ An appellate court has upheld the conviction of two gang members in the 2008 killing of a girl in Monrovia. http://goo.gl/pZSgJ . Update: http://goo.gl/9oTtm
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia: Tree City USA
A picture of Mayor Lutz and council members Adams, Shevlin and Spicer holding up the Tree City USA banner at today’s Arbor Day celebration. http://goo.gl/aGUE9
- Brad Haugaard
Historic Pictures of Monrovia
A bunch of great historic pictures of Monrovia. Well worth looking at: http://goo.gl/L0chu
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Summer Enrichment | Sentencing in Hit and Run
~ Summer enrichment classes offered. http://goo.gl/CdyNU
~ Sentencing of hit-and-run driver set for Friday. http://goo.gl/d1UmP
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia to Get Hong Kong Supermarket
The Hong Kong Supermarket is coming to the Mon-Arc Center on Duarte Road. http://goo.gl/GzT1r - Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Old Homes Tour | Caring for Clifton Teachers | Gerontologist on TV | AeroVironment Earnings Up | STAAR Surgical, Too
~ Tickets now on sale for the 30th annual Mother's Day Old Homes Tour, sponsored by the Monrovia Historic Preservation Group. http://goo.gl/Fj9PN
~ Monrovia Presbyterian Church is sponsoring a drive to make the wishes of Clifton Middle School teachers come true. school supplies and stuff. http://goo.gl/tr0Kp
~ KCET will feature Monrovia gerontologist Mary Winners. http://goo.gl/1DLxP
~ AeroVironment reports: "As of the third quarter of fiscal year 2012 our revenue is up 15% and diluted earnings per share have grown by 50% compared to the same point last fiscal year." http://goo.gl/niDtU
~ And, Monrovia's STAAR Surgical reported that revenue for the fourth quarter ended December 30, 2011 grew 14% to $16.4 million. http://goo.gl/8JGyR
- Brad Haugaard
Adopt a Pet | New Owner for Monrovia Salon
Snoopy, at Inland Valley, wants a home.
~ Need a kitty or doggy? Monrovia uses Inland Valley Humane Society in Pomona. Cats: http://goo.gl/tdJ5K ; Dogs: http://goo.gl/H3Iey ; Other Critters: http://goo.gl/YQmf6 . Also nearby is the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society: http://goo.gl/LGcwg
~ New owner for All About Beauty Supply and Salon. http://goo.gl/aiaV3
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia's World Vision Helping Tornado Relief | Learn Facebook
~ Morovia-based World Vision will be assisting in Midwest tornado relief operations with clothing, shoes, toiletries, blankets and cleaning supplies, which will be provided through church partners in Tennessee, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Alabama and Louisiana. http://goo.gl/tuwuw
~ The Monrovia Computer Club will demonstrate some of the cool features of Facebook this Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Library Community Room. Cookies, too.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Suspect Accidentally Shoots Himself, Drugs, a Fall at Canyon Park, Etc.
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department’s Neighborhood Watch Report for March 1-4 – Brad Haugaard]
Following are the weekend’s highlighted issues and events.
Possession of Narcotics Paraphernalia – Suspect Arrested
On March 2 at 1:57 a.m., an officer stopped a vehicle on Chestnut, just east of Monterey, for failing to stop for a stop sign. The officer observed an open alcoholic beverage inside the vehicle, so the officer removed the occupants to recover the evidence. When he removed one of the male subjects, he discovered this subject was in possession of a glass methamphetamine pipe. The officer arrested the subject for possession of the pipe and for the open container.
Medical Assist
On March 2 at 1:14 p.m., a group of teens with a school group were at Canyon Park at the falls when one of the female teens tumbled 20 to 30 feet, striking her head. She was able to walk, but complained of dizziness and a possible broken hand. Monrovia Fire Department paramedics arrived and the teen was treated and taken to a hospital.
Possession of Hypodermic Needle – Suspect Arrested
On March 2 at 4:59 p.m., police received a call reporting a subject on top of the roof of an empty business in the 200 block of South Myrtle. Officers arrived and found a male subject just coming off the roof. He was detained, and during a pat down search, a hypodermic needle was located. He was arrested and taken into custody for the violation.
During the investigation, it was determined that this subject and two others have been living to the rear and on the roof of this building. All subjects were warned about trespassing on the property and loitering in the area. The property owner will be advised and given information on how to prevent the trespassing.
Failure to Yield / Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
On March 2 at 11:08 a.m., an officer attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic violation in the 3300 block of South Peck, but the driver did not stop. The driver went east on Pomona, from Myrtle, and eventually pulled over. The driver was uncooperative and refused to perform any field sobriety tests or provide a breath sample. The driver was found to be on non-revocable parole for prior driving under the influence arrests. The driver was arrested and taken into custody.
Evading / Possession of Controlled Substance / Warrants – Suspects Arrested
On March 3 at 6:09 p.m., Special Enforcement Team officers went to a residence in the 2400 block of Fairgreen regarding wanted suspects living at a home. They observed two male subjects leaving the residence in a vehicle. The officers attempted to stop the vehicle and a pursuit ensued for a few blocks, prior to the suspects stopping.
One parolee was arrested for three warrants, and the driver, a probationer, was arrested for evading, being an unlicensed driver, and possession of methamphetamine. A parole and probation search was conducted at their residence and police recovered methamphetamine, several methamphetamine pipes, and numerous checks, blank bank cards, and other items to conduct fraud. Investigation continuing.
Shots Fired / Filing a False Police Report / Carrying a Concealed Weapon
On March 3 at 7:51 p.m., Arcadia Methodist Hospital called Monrovia Police Department to report a male subject in their Emergency Room with a gunshot wound. The subject claimed it happened in Monrovia, near Parker and Monterey. An officer responded to the hospital for the investigation.
The subject claimed he was confronted by three male subjects and they got into a fight. He claimed that during the fight, he was shot and he ran away. He was then taken to a hospital by friends. The investigation raised suspicion, and it was eventually determined that the subject had a handgun in his waistband that accidentally went off when he bent at the waist, and he shot himself. A complaint for filing a false police report and carrying a concealed weapon will be filed with the court.
Shooting Investigation
On Sunday, March 4, 2012, at approximately 9:00 p.m., Monrovia Police Officers responded to the area of California and Cypress regarding a shooting investigation.
The investigation revealed a male adult victim was backing his vehicle from a residential driveway with his three year old son in the backseat. A gray sedan occupied by at least three male Hispanics suddenly pulled up and stopped in the roadway. The right front passenger of the gray sedan exited the vehicle and fired approximately six shots, striking the driver side of the victim’s vehicle. The “shooter” returned to the gray sedan and the vehicle fled from the area at a high rate of speed. The “shooter” is described as a male Hispanic wearing a blue baseball cap. No one was injured during this incident. The investigation is continuing.
Loud Music Disturbance / Resisting and Delaying a Peace Officer – Suspect Arrested
On March 4 at 11:13 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 500 block of South Shamrock regarding a loud music disturbance. When they arrived, an intoxicated guest at the residence answered the door. The officers saw a 4-year-old boy approach the front door and immediately became concerned for the child’s safety, because there did not appear to be a sober adult present to properly care for the child. The officers asked to speak with the child’s parents, but the subject refused to answer them and attempted to close the door. Officers prevented the subject from closing the door. The subject continued to resist and struggled with the officers, so the officers arrested him without further incident. The officers eventually located the child’s parents in the residence, who were sober enough to properly care for the child. The residents were also advised regarding the loud music.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia's Assemblyman Attacks Another Fee/Tax
Assemblyman Tim Donnelly, who represents part of Monrovia, has co-authored a bill to repeal $150 state fees on rural residents instituted last year. Donnelly said it is not a "fee," but a "tax" that violates the requirement that taxes be passed by a two-thirds majority. http://goo.gl/iJB4V - Brad Haugaard
210 Freeway Closures Expected
Up to eight nights of full closure of eastbound 210 for Gold Line bridge construction is expected between now and March 17. Full closures between midnight and 5 a.m. Partial closures may last from 10 p.m. to 1 p.m. the following day.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
AeroVironment Gets $8.8 Million Defense Contract
AeroVironment has been awarded an $8.8 million Department of Defense drone contract. The contract modifies an existing contract. http://goo.gl/xdwvm
- Brad Haugaard
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