Dope Bust | Monrovia Man Says Not Guilty in Bomb Threat
~ Monrovia man pleads not guilty to making bomb threats. http://goo.gl/xwdRr
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Halloween Street Fest | 210 Lane Closures | KGEM Interview
~ Occasional lane closures on the 210 eastbound for Gold Line bridge work between now and Nov. 10. Closures will begin no earlier than 10 p.m. and end no later than 1 p.m. the following day.
~ KGEM's Marlene Gibbs interviews Joe Nicassio about his book, "Resurrecting America's Entrepreneurial Spirit." Part one ( http://goo.gl/3fYfI ) and part two ( http://goo.gl/KY2sQ ).
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Foiled Rape Attempt, Stolen Bike
Design of Signs for Monrovia's Wilderness Area Hopefully Done by January
Director of Community Services April Soash writes:
"As for the Wilderness Preserve signage Staff is working with the Company to revise the first draft that was completed, so the new date Staff has for a review to the Community Services Commission is Jan. 2013. Unfortunately, sometimes things take longer than anticipated, but Staff wants to make sure the information is accurate and helpful."
My earlier report on the progress of the project: http://goo.gl/4Azjc
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Assemblyman Tim Donnelly Predicts 'Blowout' for Romney
"When you have newspapers that previously endorsed Obama, throwing their weight behind Romney, you know it is going to be a blowout! The other day I heard a Democrat staffer for a major California Democrat say he is voting for Romeny. Even some Hollywood actors like my liberal friend Rob Schneider have said they will not vote for Obama again. I think these are canaries in the coal mine. Just over a week to go. Godspeed."
- Brad Haugaard
Old Monrovia Acapulco to be Torn Down, Replaced by Chipotle and Three Other Restaurants
"Yes, Acapulco will be replaced by Chipotle and three other food uses (we haven't heard who yet). The Acapulco structure will be demolished and replaced by a new multi-tenant building. Both the building and the conditional use permit for alcoholic beverage sales were approved by the Planning Commission in October. The architect has indicated that they hope to begin construction by the beginning of the year."
He also sent the staff reports if you are interested: http://goo.gl/SggE9 and http://goo.gl/EPe7T
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Over San Marino :-) | Still a Fire Danger | Bridge Picture
~ Low humidity and winds through tonight mean chance of fire. Careful with those matches. http://goo.gl/tu4Db
~ Latest picture of bridge construction. The basket "weave" is done. http://goo.gl/TE90j
- Brad Haugaard
Chipotle in the Old Acapulco Restaurant?
- Brad Haugaard
Congressional Candidate Orswell at Monrovia Street Fair Tonight
- Brad Haugaard
Tencia Delgado is Monrovia Teacher-of-the-Month
Source: press release
Lunch at Something Healthy
Had lunch recently at Something Healthy, on Shamrock just north of Huntington. Got a Caribbean Jerk Chicken Wrap combo with iced tea and a bag of chips for just under $10. Wrap had chicken, avocado, lettuce and beans, I think. Anyway, it was very good. Spicy, too.
- Brad Haugaard
Jack in the Box About Done | Monrovia Bakery Makes R2D2 Cake | City Manager Report | Bear on Foothill
~ Monrovia's Meringue Bakery makes Star Wars R2D2 cake. http://goo.gl/Le4aJ
~ Monrovia City Manager's thoughts for the week. http://goo.gl/GfmDy
~ A bear wanders down to Foothill Boulevard. http://goo.gl/20Y4r
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Preschool Fire, Burglary, Injury Crash
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for October 22-24 -Brad Haugaard]
During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 461 service
Fire Assist
October 23 at 12:47 p.m., a fire began in a wall between classrooms at a preschool in the 1000 block of South Canyon. The school was evacuated smoothly, police department staff was on scene to monitor the children and facilitate their release to parents/guardians. No injuries or problems were reported.
Residential Burglary
October 23 at 8:23 p.m., a burglary was reported at a residence in the 200 block of West Central. The crime occurred on Saturday, October 20, sometime between 5:30 and 11:30 p.m. The victim didn't notice the loss until October 23. The suspect forced open the front door to gain entry. Cash, cologne, and the pink slips to two vehicles were stolen.
Injury Traffic Collision
October 24 at 11:45 a.m., a traffic accident was reported at Alta Vista and Foothill. Police responded and found a female driver and a female passenger had been injured in the collision. The injuries were not life threatening. The investigation is continuing.
Monrovia-San Marino Football | Wind Warning
~ Wind warning through Friday for San Gabriel Valley. http://goo.gl/PI7CO
- Brad Haugaard
Nature Art | Crash with Injuries | Prayer Breakfast | E-Recycling | Orswell vs. Chu
across from Library) features new works by Lynn Gertenbach. Nov. 3-24.
~ Crash at Foothill and Alta Vista sends two to hospital. http://goo.gl/tT52A
~ Mayor's Prayer Breakfast on "The Heart of Great Leadership." Nov.
16. Details: http://goo.gl/LmMAO
~ Electronic Waste Recycling Event, Saturday and Sunday Nov. 17 and
18. Details: http://goo.gl/LmMAO
~ Orswell accuses Chu of ducking debate in 27th Congressional District
race. http://goo.gl/lrvD6
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Volleyball Girls in Third Place | Pet Food Drive
~ Lending a Paw Therapy Dogs is sponsoring a Pet Food Drive to collect
dry dog and cat food for Foothill Unity Center's Pet Food Bank
Sunday, Nov. 18 at 10 a.m
At Arcadia Congregational United Church of Christ, 2607 S. Santa Anita
in Arcadia. Contact Lending a Paw Therapy Dogs at 626-357-3575 to
arrange a pick-up.
- Brad Haugaard
Developer Wants Settlement with Monrovia | Huff Honored | Freeway Closure | Unity Center Needs Help
settled on "fair terms." http://goo.gl/q1sH6
~ California parents award Senator Bob Huff it's Golden Apple Award
for legislative accomplishments in education policy.
http://goo.gl/H2d0M
~ Closure of up to two eastbound 210 lanes set for Oct. 24, 8 a.m. to
1 p.m. Closed will be carpool and fast lane.
~ Foothill Unity Center could use some help with fall holidays.
Contact Raina Martinez at 358-3486 for more information.
- Brad Haugaard
Hong Kong Market | Jobs Grant for Monrovia Library | Biology Dept. Fundraiser | Sierra Autocars is Award Nominee
Market on Duarte Road. http://goo.gl/A8aBo
~ California State Library has awarded Monrovia Public Library a grant
to develop a Job and Career Center. http://goo.gl/IpxGN
~ Rummage and bake sale to support Monrovia High's Biology Department.
Oct. 27, 7 a.m to 1 p.m. Details: http://goo.gl/jJ7lf
~ Monrovia's Sierra Autocars is nominee for Dealer of the Year award.
http://goo.gl/CZyGa
- Brad Haugaard