Monrovia Mayor Mary Ann Lutz writes that Gold Line Construction has begun in Monrovia and Myrtle will be partially or completely closed on and off starting this Monday, Nov. 5, to relocate a water line and remove existing track.
Schedule:
- Monday, Nov. 5, from 9 p.m. through Tuesday at 6 a.m. full closure of Myrtle Ave in both directions between Duarte Road and Railroad Ave.
- Tuesday, Nov. 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. full closure of northbound Myrtle Ave between Duarte Road and Railroad Ave.
- Wednesday, Nov. 7 through Friday, Dec. 14, northbound Myrtle closed 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Northbound right lane on Myrtle Ave will be closed 24-hours each day.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Helping the Secret Service; Hitting Parked Car, Fence, Power Pole; Etc.
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for October 29-21 -Brad Haugaard]
During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 463 service events, resulting in 84 investigations.
Commercial Burglary / Grand Theft Auto
October 29 at 6:53 a.m., police responded to the report of a burglary and stolen vehicle from a business located in the 500 block of East Fig Avenue. Unknown suspect(s) broke into the business and loaded up tools and equipment into a company truck, and then drove away with the property and the truck. The vehicle is a white, 1991, Dodge Ram truck. The investigation is continuing.
Commercial Burglary
October 29 at 7:12 p.m., the owner of a business in the 500 block of South Shamrock called to report a theft had occurred earlier in the morning that they just discovered when they were reviewing surveillance footage of the store. The footage showed a male Black and female Black had entered the store together. The male subject distracted the employee, while the female took items and concealed them in her purse. The investigation is continuing.
Hit and Run Traffic Accident / Driving Under the Influence
October 30 at 1:52 a.m., officers were dispatched to a solo vehicle traffic accident. It appeared a single vehicle traveling north on Peck Road struck a parked vehicle on the east side of the street. The vehicle struck a parked car, spun out of control, struck a steel fence along the wash, and then finally hit a power pole and came to rest. Any occupants fled the scene prior to police arrival.
After approximately 20 minutes, the driver who had fled the scene called police and told the dispatchers his location. Police located the subject and Los Angeles County Fire paramedics arrived and rendered first aid. The driver was determined to be driving under the influence. He was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The District Attorney will be reviewing the case for filing charges.
Petty Theft from Vehicle
October 30 at 8:05 p.m., a theft from a vehicle was reported in the 800 block of West Foothill. The victim parked the vehicle in his complex parking lot and left the vehicle unlocked. When the victim returned to the vehicle the next day, he saw that someone had taken a coat, an Ipod and some Christmas ornaments from inside the vehicle. Investigation continuing.
Outside Assist – Secret Service Search Warrant
October 31 at 6:35 a.m., Monrovia detectives and patrol staff assisted the U.S. Secret Service in a search warrant service at a location in the 400 block of East Greystone. One suspect was arrested for five warrants, two were no-bail warrants, and a second suspect was arrested for nine counts of identity fraud.
Peek in Monrovia Pirate Ship | Staar Surgical Q3 Report | Prayer Breakfast
~ Didn't get to see the inside of the Halloween pirate ship on Hillcrest? Channel 7 takes a tour. http://goo.gl/uuF2A
~ Monrovia's Staar Surgical reports that "The third quarter was a solid quarter for the Company despite lower revenue results than expected." Details: http://goo.gl/zggfe
~ Monrovia Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, "The Heart of Great Leadership," Friday, Nov. 16, 8:00 a.m. Speaker Ed Nicholls of The Right Way, A Leadership Development Company. At Courtyard by Marriott Monrovia, 700 W. Huntington Drive. $25 per person buffet breakfast. RSVP by Nov. 9 to Monrovia Chamber of Commerce, 358-1159 or e-mail: kr@monroviacc.com
- Brad Haugaard
~ Monrovia's Staar Surgical reports that "The third quarter was a solid quarter for the Company despite lower revenue results than expected." Details: http://goo.gl/zggfe
~ Monrovia Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, "The Heart of Great Leadership," Friday, Nov. 16, 8:00 a.m. Speaker Ed Nicholls of The Right Way, A Leadership Development Company. At Courtyard by Marriott Monrovia, 700 W. Huntington Drive. $25 per person buffet breakfast. RSVP by Nov. 9 to Monrovia Chamber of Commerce, 358-1159 or e-mail: kr@monroviacc.com
- Brad Haugaard
Halloween Party on North Alta Vista
Big party on North Alta Vista. Video playing. The street is blocked off, cars are crowding the parking spaces and people are shoulder to shoulder. There's even a guy directing traffic.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Halloween Pirate Ship
but watch for kids!
Monrovia's State Senator Honored by Medical Group
Senate Republican Leader Bob Huff (who represents Monrovia) is being recognized by the California Society of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology with a service award for introducing SB 352, which would have prevented chiropractors from using lasers to treat patients with life-threatening allergies. http://goo.gl/3oSQT
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Halloween | Help Hurricane Victims | Dia de los Muertos
~ Free Halloween events tonight at Library Park, 3-6 p.m. for ages 0-14. Dog costume contest, toddler area, arts and crafts, demonstrations, photo booth, face painting, wellness games, story times and trick-or-treating at Old Town Monrovia businesses.
~ How to help hurricane victims. http://goo.gl/HChUA
~ Dia de los Muertos Nov. 2 at Live Oak Memorial Park. 5:30 face painting, 7-8 p.m. Mass; 8:30-9 p.m. Azteca Dancers; 8-10 p.m. Mariachis.
- Brad Haugaard
~ How to help hurricane victims. http://goo.gl/HChUA
~ Dia de los Muertos Nov. 2 at Live Oak Memorial Park. 5:30 face painting, 7-8 p.m. Mass; 8:30-9 p.m. Azteca Dancers; 8-10 p.m. Mariachis.
- Brad Haugaard
Chamber of Commerce to Honor Monrovians | Mini-Power Outage
~ Monrovia Chamber of Commerce's honorees:
- Iris Award, Citizen of the Year, will be presented to Pastor Joshua Smith.
- The Monroe Award, Business Person of the Year, will be presented to Julie Gentile of Gentile McCloskey & Company.
- The Dick Lord Award for outstanding contributions to the Chamber will be presented to Nancy Bond of Nancy Bond Insurance Services.
Awards will be presented at the Annual Membership & Awards Dinner on Friday, Jan. 25 at the Courtyard by Marriott Monrovia.
~ Southern California Edison reports about 26 customers are without power in a planned outage due to equipment problems. The company reports that it is "in the process of completing repairs." Should be fixed by 6 p.m. http://goo.gl/FZLyc
- Brad Haugaard
- Iris Award, Citizen of the Year, will be presented to Pastor Joshua Smith.
- The Monroe Award, Business Person of the Year, will be presented to Julie Gentile of Gentile McCloskey & Company.
- The Dick Lord Award for outstanding contributions to the Chamber will be presented to Nancy Bond of Nancy Bond Insurance Services.
Awards will be presented at the Annual Membership & Awards Dinner on Friday, Jan. 25 at the Courtyard by Marriott Monrovia.
~ Southern California Edison reports about 26 customers are without power in a planned outage due to equipment problems. The company reports that it is "in the process of completing repairs." Should be fixed by 6 p.m. http://goo.gl/FZLyc
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia's Senator Awarded Chamber's Highest Score | Rendering of New Chipotle Restaurant
~ The California Chamber of Commerce has awarded the highest of scores to Senate Republican Leader Bob Huff (who represents Monrovia) for his support for small business owners and the business community in the State Legislature. http://goo.gl/vWClJ
~ Here is an architectural rendering of the new Chipotle restaurant that will be going in where the old Acapulco is now. http://goo.gl/2a5se
- Brad Haugaard
~ Here is an architectural rendering of the new Chipotle restaurant that will be going in where the old Acapulco is now. http://goo.gl/2a5se
- Brad Haugaard
Local Jewish Federation Raising Relief for Hurricane Victims
The Jewish Federation of the Greater San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys is raising money for those affected by the hurricane.
You can drop-off contributions at the Jewish Federation, 550 S. Second Avenue, Arcadia, or donate to Jewish Federation of North America at http://jfeds.org/SandyRelief and designate that the donation is for JFNA Hurricane Relief Fund.
Contributions will go to social welfare agencies in the affected areas serving both the Jewish and general communities.
- Brad Haugaard
You can drop-off contributions at the Jewish Federation, 550 S. Second Avenue, Arcadia, or donate to Jewish Federation of North America at http://jfeds.org/SandyRelief and designate that the donation is for JFNA Hurricane Relief Fund.
Contributions will go to social welfare agencies in the affected areas serving both the Jewish and general communities.
- Brad Haugaard
Dope Bust | Monrovia Man Says Not Guilty in Bomb Threat
~ Monrovia dope bust. http://goo.gl/LAFLt
~ Monrovia man pleads not guilty to making bomb threats. http://goo.gl/xwdRr
- Brad Haugaard
~ Monrovia man pleads not guilty to making bomb threats. http://goo.gl/xwdRr
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Halloween Street Fest | 210 Lane Closures | KGEM Interview
~ Sounds like a wild time on North Alta Vista (between Hillcrest and Scenic) on Halloween evening. The street will be closed from 6-10 p.m. for trick or treaters. There will be a "haunted yard" and the Thriller dance video playing, with dancers on the street.
~ 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
~ 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
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for October 25-28. - Brad Haugaard]
Following are the weekend's highlighted issues and events.
Receiving Stolen Property / Parole Hold - Suspect Arrested
On October 25 at 11:35 p.m., officers stopped a bicyclist for not having a headlight in the 900 block of Encino. The bicyclist is currently on parole, and he told officers that he borrowed the bicycle from his brother, who had stolen it. He was arrested, and during the booking process, it was discovered that he is a parolee at large. He was charged with receiving stolen property and a parole hold was obtained.
Burglary / Sexual Battery With Intent to Commit Rape - Suspect Arrested
On October 26 at 3:38 p.m., officers responded to the 100 block of West Colorado regarding a female yelling for help. A male suspect approached the female victim's front door and shook the handle and then knocked. The victim looked out her window and recognized the suspect as someone who used to work with her. The victim cracked the door open and the suspect asked for the victim by name. The victim asked him what he wanted, and he replied that he was going to rape her, and he forced the door open.
As the suspect forced the door open, the victim grabbed the door frame and yelled for help. She was overpowered by the suspect and he pushed her to the floor. The suspect climbed on top of the victim, stared at her face, and, again, told her he was going to rape her. The victim continued to scream for help. Three male subjects heard the victim's screams, grabbed the suspect, and pulled him out to the sidewalk, where they held him until officers arrived.
When officers arrived, the suspect was still struggling to get away. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody without further incident. The victim suffered no injuries, but was shaken up from the incident.
Design of Signs for Monrovia's Wilderness Area Hopefully Done by January
Monrovia city staff hopes to have the design for the signs marking the entry points of the wilderness preserve and recreation area above Monrovia completed 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
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
Assemblyman Tim Donnelly, who represents part of Monrovia, is predicting a "blowout" election for Romney. Referring to the editorial endorsement of Romney by the Star-News ( http://goo.gl/TQxw2 ), he writes on Facebook:
"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
"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
It is official. I asked Monrovia Planning Division Manager, Craig Jimenez, if we are getting a Chipotle restaurant. His answer:
"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
"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
~ Close, 21-16, but Monrovia beats San Marino in football. http://goo.gl/L7XTD
~ 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
~ 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?
A correspondent who lives near the old Acapulco Restaurant on Huntington writes that it looks like the old Acapulco "is not going to be a Panera Bread after all but a Chipotle restaurant." Comment: I'll try to check about this, but assuming it is true, my vote is: Whoopie!
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
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