Monrovia Public Library becomes sponsor of elephant babies. http://goo.gl/Vr9ec
- Brad Haugaard
Santa Touring Monrovia
Santa is touring Monrovia now ...
with his reindeer ...
and sleigh full of Monrovians.
with his reindeer ...
and sleigh full of Monrovians.
For full Santa schedule: http://goo.gl/KLSKG
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Firefighters Turn Over Toys and Cash to Unity Center
Today the Monrovia Fire Department's Spark of Love toy drive turned over more than a thousand toys and $6,000 to Foothill Unity Center to make local kids' Christmases a bit brighter. City spokesman Dan Bell said the firefighters did even better than last year, when, he said, it appears a lackluster economy and rainy days depressed giving. Firefighter Ernie Moreno was the driving force behind the drive.
Channel 7 Eyewitness News, a sponsor of the event, showed up to report the event.
- Brad Haugaard
Channel 7 Eyewitness News, a sponsor of the event, showed up to report the event.
- Brad Haugaard
Police Chief: More Patrols Around Monrovia Schools
Monrovia Police Chief said the police would step up patrols around Monrovia schools in light of the recent shootings in Connecticut. http://goo.gl/CKB9t
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Power Outage Hits Monrovia
There is a power outage affecting 1,745 Monrovia customers. I saw the lights were all out around Foothill Boulevard near Magnolia Ave. Southern California Edison is estimating it will be mostly restored by 7 p.m. today. It says it doesn't know the cause, but I'm guessing wind. Details: http://goo.gl/DqGeC
UPDATE: 2,712 customers affected. Cause: "Weather Conditions"
More here: http://goo.gl/fZ5bJ
- Brad Haugaard
UPDATE: 2,712 customers affected. Cause: "Weather Conditions"
More here: http://goo.gl/fZ5bJ
- Brad Haugaard
Former Monrovia Mayor Earns Degrees Before End of World | First Presbyterian Provides Breakfast for Teachers
~ Former Monrovia mayor and current school board member, Rob Hammond, reports that he has finally been awarded the degrees he went back to school to earn. "After four long years it is finally over. Double major in Organizational Management and Public Relations & Marketing." After mentioning a list of supporters, he says: "Thank you all... Good thing I finished before the end if the world!"
~ Monrovia's First Presbyterian Church is providing a continental breakfast for Clifton Middle School teachers this morning as part of its Caring for Clifton program. http://goo.gl/WGLFj
- Brad Haugaard
~ Monrovia's First Presbyterian Church is providing a continental breakfast for Clifton Middle School teachers this morning as part of its Caring for Clifton program. http://goo.gl/WGLFj
- Brad Haugaard
Freeway Bridge Completion Ceremony | New Restaurant at Aztec Hotel | Where's Santa?
Construction Authority Board Chairman Doug Tessitor makes remarks during the bridge completion ceremony.
~ On Saturday more than 350 guests and officials gathered to mark the on-time, on-budget completion of the Gold Line Bridge. Speakers included Representatives Grace Napolitano and Judy Chu; State Senator Carol Liu; Supervisor Mike Antonovich; and Metro and Construction Authority board member John Fasana.
~ New restaurant "will soon be opening in the Aztec Hotel." http://goo.gl/kvkfT
~ Tonight Santa will be touring south of Huntington, west of Myrtle to Fifth, north of southern city boundaries. Also on Valley Circle. For full schedule: http://goo.gl/KLSKG
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: The Season for Drunk Driving, Metal Knuckles, Etc.
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for Dec. 13-16 – Brad Haugaard]
Following are the weekend's highlighted issues and events.
Following are the weekend's highlighted issues and events.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
On December 14 at 12:52 a.m., an officer observed a driver go through a stop light at Huntington and Magnolia. He conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle, and the investigation determined the driver was driving under the influence of alcohol. The driver was arrested and taken into custody.Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
On December 14 at 5:50 a.m., an officer observed a driver go through the stop sign at Mountain and Foothill. He stopped the driver and conducted a DUI investigation. The driver was determined to be driving under the influence and was arrested.Commercial Burglary – Suspect Arrested
On December 14 at 6:29 p.m., a burglary was reported at a business in the 100 block of West Foothill. A male suspect entered the store, concealed alcohol under his clothing and fled the location. Loss prevention chased the suspect, caught him and called police. The suspect admitted to entering the store with the intent to steal alcohol as he had no money to pay. He was arrested and charged with burglary.Weapons Violation / Warrants – Suspects Arrested
On December 15 at 3.20 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle occupied by two male subjects in the 200 block of East Huntington. Both occupants had outstanding warrants, and the driver had a suspended driver's license. Upon searching the vehicle, the officers located metal knuckles beneath the center bench seats. The driver claimed ownership of the metal knuckles and was additionally charged for the weapons violation. Both subjects were arrested.Monrovia Schools Restore Some Cuts with Passage of Prop 30
The Monrovia Unified School District Board of Education authorized the
restoration of five school days and one staff development day for the
2013-2014 school year as a result of proactive fiscal management and
new state revenue, Superintendent Linda Wagner announced today. In
addition, the board also announced the end of salary reductions for
school employees.
Due to ongoing state budget cuts and declines in revenue, the school
district had been forced to reduce student and staff development days
over the last three years, as well as institute an across-the-board
three percent salary reduction for school employees. However, as a
result of proactive and smart fiscal management by the school district
and the passage of Proposition 30 in Nov, the school board was able to
restore all cuts to days and end the salary reduction.
"Our students and our schools owe a big thank you to the voters for
supporting Proposition 30," said Monrovia Unified School District
Superintendent Linda Wagner. "Despite budget cuts from the state, we
pulled together and found solutions that ensured our students
continued to receive the level of education they deserve. Our
teachers, staff and the school board should be commended for their
efforts over the last few years."
Over the last three years, Monrovia school leaders have taken
proactive steps to reduce costs and protect local schools from the
impacts of state budget cuts. In addition to reducing school days and
employee pay, the school district has adopted other local cost-saving
measures, including:
- Reduced administrative support in K-8 schools
- Modified library hours
- Streamlined adult education course offerings
- Created greater efficiencies with textbook ordering
The new school days will be a part of the 2013-2014 academic schedule,
which will be made available in the Spring of 2013. Restoration of
employee salaries will coincide with the start of the new school year.
For more information, please visit www.monroviaschools.net.
Source: School District press release
- Brad Haugaard
restoration of five school days and one staff development day for the
2013-2014 school year as a result of proactive fiscal management and
new state revenue, Superintendent Linda Wagner announced today. In
addition, the board also announced the end of salary reductions for
school employees.
Due to ongoing state budget cuts and declines in revenue, the school
district had been forced to reduce student and staff development days
over the last three years, as well as institute an across-the-board
three percent salary reduction for school employees. However, as a
result of proactive and smart fiscal management by the school district
and the passage of Proposition 30 in Nov, the school board was able to
restore all cuts to days and end the salary reduction.
"Our students and our schools owe a big thank you to the voters for
supporting Proposition 30," said Monrovia Unified School District
Superintendent Linda Wagner. "Despite budget cuts from the state, we
pulled together and found solutions that ensured our students
continued to receive the level of education they deserve. Our
teachers, staff and the school board should be commended for their
efforts over the last few years."
Over the last three years, Monrovia school leaders have taken
proactive steps to reduce costs and protect local schools from the
impacts of state budget cuts. In addition to reducing school days and
employee pay, the school district has adopted other local cost-saving
measures, including:
- Reduced administrative support in K-8 schools
- Modified library hours
- Streamlined adult education course offerings
- Created greater efficiencies with textbook ordering
The new school days will be a part of the 2013-2014 academic schedule,
which will be made available in the Spring of 2013. Restoration of
employee salaries will coincide with the start of the new school year.
For more information, please visit www.monroviaschools.net.
Source: School District press release
- Brad Haugaard
Fellowship Monrovia: Toys for 350 Children
According to a Facebook post, the church, Fellowship Monrovia, has adopted 350 children in low-income families and is collecting toys today for their parents to give them at Christmas.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Biking Saves Life of Owner of Stan's Monrovia Bike Shop
Feature article about Carlos Morales, new owner of Stan's Monrovia Bike Shop, and how biking saved Morales' life. http://goo.gl/QC8ak
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Wild Motorcycles Made in Monrovia
Check out the video of a wild motorcycle created by Dugally MADercycles of Monrovia. Had no idea a company like this was located in town. http://goo.gl/woc78 . And here's its website: http://dugallery.com/
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Local Reaction to Connecticut Killings.
Monrovia Patch has a good round-up of local leaders' reaction to the tragic killings in Connecticut. http://goo.gl/sbBr8
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Soccer Star Trying Out to Play Major League Soccer
Monrovian Joe Franco (partial bio: http://goo.gl/jIwtE ), who led Cal State Northridge to "its most successful season in seven years" and was "the 2012 Big West Defender of the Year," will get a chance to try out to play Major League Soccer.
Franco was invited to the 2013 Adidas MLS Player Combine in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, from Jan. 11-15, where he will demonstrate his skills to coaches from the 19 MLS clubs, giving him the chance of being drafted on Jan. 17.
Only 54 players have been invited to the Combine so far this year and only 38 will be drafted in the 2013 MLS SuperDraft on Jan. 17 in Indianapolis.
Source: Major League Soccer press release
- Brad Haugaard
Franco was invited to the 2013 Adidas MLS Player Combine in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, from Jan. 11-15, where he will demonstrate his skills to coaches from the 19 MLS clubs, giving him the chance of being drafted on Jan. 17.
Only 54 players have been invited to the Combine so far this year and only 38 will be drafted in the 2013 MLS SuperDraft on Jan. 17 in Indianapolis.
Source: Major League Soccer press release
- Brad Haugaard
Lunch at Remodeled Jim's Burger
Lunch at the remodeled Jim's Burger at Sixth and Duarte Road. It is remodeled on the outside but identical on the inside, including the good burgers. Got a cheeseburger with avocado for $4.85 plus the cost of an iced tea and tax. Liked it.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia's 'French Tip' Robber | School Soon Out | Santa Schedule | Unity Center
~ Photos of Monrovia's "French Tip" Chase bank robbery suspect: http://goo.gl/Rh1oy
~ Monrovia schools will be out on Christmas break starting Dec. 20. Drive safely! http://goo.gl/sJZLE
~ Santa tour schedule here: http://goo.gl/KLSKG
~ Monrovia's Unity Center prepared more than 1,500 students for school in August. Also, the center is looking for volunteer truck drivers and packers, and money for dental services and hygiene kits for the homeless. Call: 358-3486. The Center's latest newsletter: http://goo.gl/6FPpS
- Brad Haugaard
~ Monrovia schools will be out on Christmas break starting Dec. 20. Drive safely! http://goo.gl/sJZLE
~ Santa tour schedule here: http://goo.gl/KLSKG
~ Monrovia's Unity Center prepared more than 1,500 students for school in August. Also, the center is looking for volunteer truck drivers and packers, and money for dental services and hygiene kits for the homeless. Call: 358-3486. The Center's latest newsletter: http://goo.gl/6FPpS
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Council May Impose Settlement on Firefighters, Will Hear Report on Gold Line Improvements, Chat With Lawyers
At its December 18 meeting (agenda: http://goo.gl/ThA4I ), the Monrovia City Council will...
~ Consider imposing its "last, best and final offer" on the city firefighters since the union voted the offer down and the city and union are now at an "impasse." Implementing this would include "the suspension of merit salary adjustments and the Longevity/Performance Bonus Program. In addition, members will pay 6% (2/3) of the employee cost (9%) of the Public Employees' Retirement Benefit." This would save the city $208,000 a year, but there would be increases of about $34,000, which I gather means the savings would be about $174,000. Source: http://goo.gl/pFK6C
~ Hear a report on planned public improvements for the Station Square Transit Village. (That's the area around the planned Monrovia Gold Line station.) Here's the report: http://goo.gl/lVOEo
~ Meet in closed session to discuss three lawsuits and one property negotiation, all of which appear to be connected with the Gold Line development. http://goo.gl/MfPSA
- Brad Haugaard
~ Consider imposing its "last, best and final offer" on the city firefighters since the union voted the offer down and the city and union are now at an "impasse." Implementing this would include "the suspension of merit salary adjustments and the Longevity/Performance Bonus Program. In addition, members will pay 6% (2/3) of the employee cost (9%) of the Public Employees' Retirement Benefit." This would save the city $208,000 a year, but there would be increases of about $34,000, which I gather means the savings would be about $174,000. Source: http://goo.gl/pFK6C
~ Hear a report on planned public improvements for the Station Square Transit Village. (That's the area around the planned Monrovia Gold Line station.) Here's the report: http://goo.gl/lVOEo
~ Meet in closed session to discuss three lawsuits and one property negotiation, all of which appear to be connected with the Gold Line development. http://goo.gl/MfPSA
- Brad Haugaard
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