Monrovia Assemblyman Forms Political Action Committee

Assemblyman Tim Donnelly, who represents part of Monrovia, writes on Facebook that he has started a political action committee, called the California Patriot PAC, "focused on electing Patriots to the CA State Assembly and State Senate." http://goo.gl/FwlWx

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia Over South Pas in Football :-)

Monrovia football wins over South Pas 53-14. http://goo.gl/p2MPT

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia School Board: MHS Pool, Textbooks, Union Talks, Facilities Budget

At its October 10, 7:30 p.m. meeting (agenda: http://goo.gl/b0pNQ ), the Monrovia Board of Education will, among other things, ...

- consider tweaking an agreement with the city regarding the city's rights in the Monrovia High swimming pool so that the city can assign its rights in the pool to another governmental agency to to a non-profit. http://goo.gl/zWZ1j

- hold a public hearing on "the adequacy of textbook funding and the availability of textbooks and instructional materials."

- consider topics to discuss with the district's two employee unions, the Monrovia Teacher's Association and the California School Employees Association.

- look over a facilities budget. http://goo.gl/uxlMY

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia Library Book Sale

Friends of the Monrovia Library will hold its Annual Fall Book Sale Saturday and Sunday, October 13-14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The $2-a-bag sale is 3-5 p.m. Sunday.

- Brad Haugaard

Work on Gold Line Yard Begins

Work has begun on the Gold Line maintenance yard in Monrovia. Picture: http://goo.gl/O5zvF

- Brad Haugaard

Gold Line Update Video | Condo Construction Approved.

~ Gold Line construction update video. http://goo.gl/2VHM1

~ 18-unit condos at South Ivy and East Olive. http://goo.gl/wI2Hr

- Brad Haugaard

Lunch at Planet Cookie

Lunch at Planet Cookie, on Myrtle at Lime. Got a pepper beef sandwich toasted with potato salad, fresh potato chips and small drink for about $10. Very nice. The potato salad had a bit of a tang, like vinegar, which I enjoyed.

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia Bakery Makes Giant Cake

Monrovia's Merengue Bakery makes a HUGE cake. Video: http://goo.gl/wIIcl

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia Assemblyman Calls LAPD Chief a 'Disgrace'

Assemblyman Tim Donnelly, who represents part of Monrovia, slams LAPD Police Chief Charlie Beck for "having no regard for the law" on immigration. He writes on Facebook: "So LAPD Chief Beck has no regard for the law, but he wants you and I to obey the law. I guess he wants to pick and choose which laws to obey and which to ignore, and he's LA's top cop? What a disgrace!" Donnelly links to this press release: http://goo.gl/g6O9r

- Brad Haugaard

Share a Great Monrovia Idea | Gold in Golden Years

~ If you have a great idea for Monrovia, the City wants to hear about it. City Manager Laurie Lile writes: "In the past, City priorities have centered around redevelopment in an effort to build critical infrastructure, reinvigorate blighted areas and create development centered around housing and business attraction. Now the focus shifts back on the community. Innovation and creativity for communities is no longer held within the walls of City Hall, but is open to anyone with a great idea." She said the city will be reaching out to people over the next few months.

~ Monrovia Providers Group will host its 11th Annual "Putting the Gold Back in the Golden Years" on Thursday, October 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Community Center. $5 for seniors 50 and older. For more information, call the Department of Community Services at 256-8246.

Source: City email, but hopefully will be online here shortly: http://goo.gl/67DMv

- Brad Haugaard

Job Seeker Program | Read to Kids | Gold for Monrovia High

~ Monrovia program connecting job seekers with local employers. http://goo.gl/SgTPp

~ Read stories to Monrovia K-5th grade students with Monrovia Reads' "Read Across Monrovia" program. 8â€"9 a.m. October 11. For details call Joanne Spring at 358-1952 or go to www.monroviareads.org

~ Golf tournament to benefit Monrovia High students. http://goo.gl/rFFLa

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia Police: Arrest in Knife Incident, Car Left Open and iPod Swiped, Burglary Arrest

[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for October 1-3 -Brad Haugaard]

During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 496 service events, resulting in 86 investigations.

Assault With a Deadly Weapon – Suspect Arrested

October 1 at 3:27 p.m., a resident in the 500 block of East Lemon called police to report that he had been assaulted by his brother. The victim and his brother became involved in an argument and the brother ran at the victim with a folding knife that was locked in the open position. As he ran at the victim, he threatened to kill him. The suspect fled the location, but returned a couple hours later. He was arrested and taken into custody. An independent witness observed the crime.

Theft From an Unlocked Vehicle

October 2 at 6:42 p.m., a theft from an unlocked vehicle was reported in the 100 block of North Heliotrope. The victim parked her vehicle on the street and left it unlocked with the window slightly down. Unknown suspect(s) entered the vehicle and took the victim's credit cards and iPod from the center console. Investigation continuing.

Possession of Burglary Tools / Possession of Stolen Property / Possession of Marijuana – Suspects Arrested

October 4 at 4:43 a.m., an officer observed two suspicious male subjects walking in the area of Canyon and Palm. He turned his unit around and the subjects attempted to flee, but he was able to detain one of them. Assisting officers arrived and began looking for the second male subject. He was seen running from a nearby apartment complex and a foot pursuit ensued. He was located attempting to hide in some bushes and was detained without further incident. The subject was carrying a backpack which contained a woman's coin purse, a pair of women's prescription eyeglasses, a cell phone that didn't belong to him, and burglary tools. He was arrested and was found to be currently on parole. The other subject was cited for possession of marijuana. Police are attempting to locate the victim(s) of the stolen property.

Monrovia's Produce in the Park - This Saturday

Produce in the Park, this Saturday, October 6, 9-11 a.m. In front of the Mark Twain bench at Library park. "You don't need to bring any produce to share...just come and meet new friends and take home, possibly some fresh chicken eggs, herbs, cactus (sticks on fire) and possibly 'sprouted spelt millet wheat-barley beans lentils (dehydrated) cinnamon cakes."

No PR Agency for Monrovia | Taxpayer Association Honors Huff

~ Monrovia council tables idea of hiring PR agency for $8,000 a month. http://goo.gl/o66z2

~ California Taxpayers' Association, the state's oldest watchdog organization on tax and other public finance issues has awarded Senate Republican Leader Bob Huff, who represents Monrovia, a vote ranking of 100% for the 2012 legislative year. http://goo.gl/xyMAJ

- Brad Haugaard

Halloween For Kids

Free Halloween events from 3-6 p.m. on Oct. 31 at Monrovia's Library Park for kids to age 14. Dog costume contest, toddler area, arts and crafts, demonstrations, photo booth, face painting, wellness games, library story times. http://goo.gl/DgN3N

- Brad Haugaard

Donnelly Warns of Voter Fraud and Insecure Borders

Assemblyman Tim Donnelly, who represents part of Monrovia, has sent out two press releases ...

~ On driver licenses for illegal immigrants - "Given that Californians can now register to vote online with nothing more than a driver's license number, this bill will do irreparable harm, compromising the integrity of our elections." http://goo.gl/JPBui

~ On the loss of a border patrol agent - "While details of the tragedy remain unknown, this stands as a grim reminder that our borders are still insecure." http://goo.gl/Jrlre

- Brad Haugaard

Scorcher Today in Monrovia?

US Weather Service predicts: "Potential record breaking heat will affect the Southland. The combination of locally breezy conditions...hot temperatures...very low humidities...and very dry fuels will bring an increased potential for rapid fire growth...especially to the mountains..." http://goo.gl/iu4yf

However, Weather.com is predicting 96 in Monrovia, a bit cooler than yesterday ( http://goo.gl/0cqql ). Take your pick.

- Brad Haugaard

Bobcats in Monrovia

Bobcats in a Hillcrest backyard.

In the residential areas of Monrovia I've seen deer and bears and coyotes and raccoons and skunks, but for the first time - today - I've seen bobcats. A mom and three cubs, very casual and relaxed.

 

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia Police: Carjacking Car Recovered, Theft From Unlocked Car, Drunk vs. Cops

[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for September 27-30 -Brad Haugaard]

Following are the weekend's highlighted issues and events.

Stolen Vehicle Recovered

On September 27, a parking control officer on patrol located a green, 2002 Dodge Caravan that had been taken during a car-jacking incident that occurred on September 25. The vehicle was left parked and unattended in the 300 block of West Olive. The van was recovered and brought to the station for processing by the Detective Bureau. The investigation is continuing.

Theft From a Vehicle

September 19 at 1:04 p.m., a theft from a vehicle was reported in the 1400 block of Pilgrim Way. The vehicle was parked in the victim's driveway and had been left unlocked by the victim's son. Unknown suspect(s) entered the victim's unlocked vehicle and took the victim's checkbook and vehicle registration. Investigation Continuing.

Drunk in Public / Resisting and Delaying a Peace Officer / Assault on a Peace Officer – Suspect Arrested

September 30 at 1:46 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 100 block of South Canyon regarding a female screaming. When officers arrived, they found a female subject sitting in the driver's seat of her vehicle with a male subject in the passenger seat. They contacted the subjects and separated them. The male subject was intoxicated and refused to cooperate with officers. He struggled with and yelled profanities at the officers. He was arrested for being drunk in public and was taken to the Monrovia Jail, where he continued to struggle and swung his fists at officers after the handcuffs were removed and he was placed into a cell.

- Brad Haugaard

Ballot Overview | Rehersals for Kids | Pregnancy Center Fundraiser | Girl Power

~ Free overview of ballot propositions by League of Women Voters on Oct. 9, 6:30 p.m. at the Library Community Room. Seating is limited so call 358-1159 for reservations. Sponsored in part by Monrovia Chamber of Commerce.

~ The nonprofit Centre Stage is holding rehersals for children who want to be in a Little Mermaid "Under the Sea" production. Cost $250. centrestageinc@yahoo.com or 297-4758 for details.

~ Foothill Pregnancy Resource Center is having a fundraiser Nov. 9, from 6-9 p.m. at the Mary Wilcox Youth Center, 843. E. Olive St., Monrovia. Dinner, music, raffle, talk. $75 per person. Call 368-2122 for reservations.

~ Girl Power Community Conference, for girls in grades 5-12. Saturday, Oct. 13, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Monrovia Community Center. Tickets $10. Details: http://goo.gl/OWCO4

- Brad Haugaard