The Monrovia School Board will meet this coming Wednesday, June 12 (agenda: http://goo.gl/PvDvz ). Among other things, it will get an update on the district budget. From the staff report it appears the standout issue is that the district faces declining "undesignated reserves" over the next three years. 2013-14: $5,400,702; 1014-15: $3,097,871; 2015-16: $231,401. http://goo.gl/uGpLe
- Brad Haugaard
American Folk Music at Monrovia's First Presbyterian | Brand Your Resume
~ San Gabriel Valley Choral Company will present Tell It, a choral selection of America's folk music heritage. June 8 at 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church. http://goo.gl/qjG4r
~ Monrovia Library workshop: Adding your brand to your resume. June 26. http://goo.gl/YQkZw
- Brad Haugaard
~ Monrovia Library workshop: Adding your brand to your resume. June 26. http://goo.gl/YQkZw
- Brad Haugaard
Lunch at Le Roys
Lunch at Le Roys on Huntington, just west of Mayflower. The place with the lion. Got a French Dip sandwich ($7.55) and iced tea ($2.15). Plus tax and tip. Big iced tea. Big, and good, clam chowder (half eaten, here). Lots of beef in the sandwich. Good. Come hungry.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Summer Reading Club
Registration for Summer Reading Club begins Monday June 10, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Monrovia Public Library, for children to teens. Read and collect prizes each week. You can register anytime between June 10 and July 27. http://goo.gl/wdYQN
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police Personnel Honored
Officer Jose Pacheco (Medal of Valor winner) and other Monrovia police personnel honored for their service. http://goo.gl/JGqhu
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia School Board About to Interview Superintendent Candidates
The Monrovia Board of Education is beginning to interview candidates to replace Superintendent Wagner. There will be a closed session of the board this Monday, June 10, at 5:45 p.m. to talk with the candidates. http://goo.gl/dmwP6
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Firefighters Fill Boot | Budget Study Session
~ On May 30, Monrovia Firefighters participated in the annual Muscular Dystrophy Association's "Fill the Boot" fundraiser. Firefighters canvassed the intersection at Mayflower and Huntington from 7 a.m.-noon and raised $6,145 in five hours http://goo.gl/nbBZy
~ Another city budget study session for 2013-2015. Monday, June 10, 4 p.m. http://goo.gl/OzbTt
- Brad Haugaard
~ Another city budget study session for 2013-2015. Monday, June 10, 4 p.m. http://goo.gl/OzbTt
- Brad Haugaard
History of Monrovia's Big M , and More, in City Magazine
The latest Monrovia Today magazine is out. 44 pages of info. You can see it here ( http://goo.gl/Ij2M7 ) or wait for it to show up in your mailbox. Classes for children and adults and city information, including a history of the "Big M" on the mountainside above Monrovia. It was built in 1951 and is made of 25 tons of crushed rock and lined with 27 lights, which are lit to celebrate Monrovia High victories.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Fire Meetings for Folks on the North Edge of Morovia
The Monrovia Fire Department has scheduled neighborhood meetings for each of the city's fire hazard zones, along the north edge of the city.
- Fire Zone West (from south side of Hillcrest north, from west edge of city to Mayflower): Wednesday, June 19 (tentative), 6:30-8p.m.
- Fire Zone West-Central (from north side of Hillcrest north, from Mayflower east to Myrtle): Thursday, June 20, 6:30-8p.m.
- Fire Zone East (from north side Grand and Graystone north, from the east end of Hillcrest to east city border): Sunday, June 23, 3-4:30p.m.
- Fire Zone East-Central (from north side of Hillcrest north, from Myrtle east to about Grand): Tuesday, June 25, 6:30-8p.m.
RVSP to (626) 256-8181 or email cwpp@ci.monrovia.ca.us.
Source: This Week in Monrovia newsletter
- Brad Haugaard
- Fire Zone West (from south side of Hillcrest north, from west edge of city to Mayflower): Wednesday, June 19 (tentative), 6:30-8p.m.
- Fire Zone West-Central (from north side of Hillcrest north, from Mayflower east to Myrtle): Thursday, June 20, 6:30-8p.m.
- Fire Zone East (from north side Grand and Graystone north, from the east end of Hillcrest to east city border): Sunday, June 23, 3-4:30p.m.
- Fire Zone East-Central (from north side of Hillcrest north, from Myrtle east to about Grand): Tuesday, June 25, 6:30-8p.m.
RVSP to (626) 256-8181 or email cwpp@ci.monrovia.ca.us.
Source: This Week in Monrovia newsletter
- Brad Haugaard
A Good Monrovia Bear | Vaccinate Your Dog
~ Great photo of a bear where it is supposed to be - in the mountains above Monrovia. http://goo.gl/S1rDn
~ Vaccinate your dog in Monrovia on June 12. http://goo.gl/8lbYi
- Brad Haugaard
~ Vaccinate your dog in Monrovia on June 12. http://goo.gl/8lbYi
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Guns and Ghosts, Transients, Bringing Meth Pipe to a Theft
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for June 3-5. - Brad Haugaard]
During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 469 service events, resulting in 80 investigations.
Mental Evaluation
June 3 at 8:49 a.m., officers responded to a verbal dispute where an unruly older transient was confrontational and had spit on the driver of a Foothill Transit bus. The driver did not desire prosecution against the man, and he was released. Approximately 30 minutes later, another caller reported an older male transient, matching the same description of the previous subject, who had become verbally abusive and had spit on him. Officers responded and detained the man. The subject was taken to a hospital and held for mental evaluation.
Warrant – Suspect Arrested
June 3 at 10:06 a.m., an officer on patrol observed a male transient subject acting suspiciously in the area of Peck and Longden. The officer made contact with the subject and identified him. A computer check of the subject revealed he had numerous warrants for his arrest. He was arrested and picked up by Covina Police Department on their outstanding warrant.
Mental Evaluation
June 3 at 12:45 p.m., a subject who has had regular police contact with our department and has a history of mental health problems came to the lobby to report a theft, which was civil in nature. He told the officer that if they didn't handle the matter immediately, he would take it into his own hands and get a gun. He further stated he sees ghosts and was off his medication. He was detained and taken to a hospital, where he was held for mental evaluation.
Failure to Yield / Vehicle Pursuit – Suspect Arrested
June 4 at 1:38 a.m., an officer on patrol observed a vehicle driving away from him without their headlights on. He attempted a traffic stop, but the driver did not yield. The vehicle accelerated away, and the officer followed in pursuit. After a short distance, the suspect jumped from the moving vehicle and broke his leg. The vehicle then jumped a curb and hit a parked car. The suspect was taken to a hospital. Criminal charges will be submitted to the District Attorney's Office for filing.
Petty Theft / Possession of a Controlled Substance – Suspect Arrested
June 5 at 12:06 p.m., loss prevention personnel at a business in the 1600 block of South Mountain reported they had a suspect detained for theft. The suspect had placed items in his pockets and walked out of the store without paying. Officers arrived and the suspect was arrested for petty theft. The suspect's car was stored. The inventory search of the vehicle revealed a methamphetamine pipe which contained crystalline methamphetamine; possession of a controlled substance was added to the charges. The suspect had prior convictions for possession, making this a felony. He was charged with felony drug possession, possession of smoking paraphernalia and petty theft.
Detective Bureau Case Follow-up
On May 30, at approximately 8:00 a.m., the West San Gabriel Valley Anti-Crime Task Force conducted a parole search at a residence in the 200 block of East Chestnut. The parolee was found to be in possession of one ounce of tar heroin that had been packaged for sales in 21 separate balloons. He was arrested for possession of a controlled substance for sale, and a parole hold was obtained.
Monrovia Senator's Bills Go to Assembly
The state Senate approved legislation by Sen. Carol Liu [who represents Monrovia] to improve funding for public schools, modernize adult education programs, and provide more revenue for local transportation improvements.
Sen. Liu has authored 11 bills that all passed the Senate by Friday (May 31, 2013),which was the deadline to approve and send to the Assembly any bills introduced in the Senate this year.
"I am pleased to receive widespread, bipartisan support for these important measures," said Liu, D-La Cañada Flintridge and Chair of the Senate Education Committee. "I look forward to working with my colleagues in the Assembly as these bills advance."
The Legislature has until September 13 to approve any legislation introduced this year. Governor Brown has until October 13 to sign or veto legislation. All of Sen. Liu's legislation can be reviewed at www.leginfo.ca.gov. Sen. Liu's bills include:
SB 69, the Senate's version of a Local Control Funding Formula that will increase per-pupil funding for California students in kindergarten through 12th Grade, especially in disadvantaged communities. The proposal improves upon a similar plan by the Governor.
SB 416, which will help Caltrans sell state-owned homes that will never be needed for a proposed extension of State Route 710 in Los Angeles, Alhambra, South Pasadena, and Pasadena. Caltrans has rented out the houses for nearly 50 years, and this bill will remove barriers to selling the properties and using revenues for transportation improvements in the area.
SB 173, which updates and streamlines funding for adult education programs. The bill establishes processes and new authorities to align student assessment policy, performance data and accountability systems, teacher qualifications, and fee policy for adult education at public schools and community colleges.
Source: Liu press release: http://goo.gl/McvA2
Comment: A bit of ambiguity here. According to the state database, Liu is the author of 21 bills, not just 11. Go here ( http://www.legislature.ca.gov/port-bilinfo.html ), select "Senate," click "Author(s)," enter "Liu," press "Search," go to page 3 and check the count number beside the last bill.
- Brad Haugaard
Sen. Liu has authored 11 bills that all passed the Senate by Friday (May 31, 2013),which was the deadline to approve and send to the Assembly any bills introduced in the Senate this year.
"I am pleased to receive widespread, bipartisan support for these important measures," said Liu, D-La Cañada Flintridge and Chair of the Senate Education Committee. "I look forward to working with my colleagues in the Assembly as these bills advance."
The Legislature has until September 13 to approve any legislation introduced this year. Governor Brown has until October 13 to sign or veto legislation. All of Sen. Liu's legislation can be reviewed at www.leginfo.ca.gov. Sen. Liu's bills include:
SB 69, the Senate's version of a Local Control Funding Formula that will increase per-pupil funding for California students in kindergarten through 12th Grade, especially in disadvantaged communities. The proposal improves upon a similar plan by the Governor.
SB 416, which will help Caltrans sell state-owned homes that will never be needed for a proposed extension of State Route 710 in Los Angeles, Alhambra, South Pasadena, and Pasadena. Caltrans has rented out the houses for nearly 50 years, and this bill will remove barriers to selling the properties and using revenues for transportation improvements in the area.
SB 173, which updates and streamlines funding for adult education programs. The bill establishes processes and new authorities to align student assessment policy, performance data and accountability systems, teacher qualifications, and fee policy for adult education at public schools and community colleges.
Source: Liu press release: http://goo.gl/McvA2
Comment: A bit of ambiguity here. According to the state database, Liu is the author of 21 bills, not just 11. Go here ( http://www.legislature.ca.gov/port-bilinfo.html ), select "Senate," click "Author(s)," enter "Liu," press "Search," go to page 3 and check the count number beside the last bill.
- Brad Haugaard
Was Murderer a Monrovia High Homecoming Princess?
Was Monrovian Leslie Van Houten a homecoming princess at Monrovia High? A commenter on the Facebook page "I grew up in Monrovia, CA" says he believes she was. Van Houten has been in prison for years after being convicted for her part in the Charles Manson inspired murders in 1969. She is getting another parole hearing. http://goo.gl/FTlGr
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia School Board to Honor Clifton Middle School and Lots of People
At its May 22, 7 p.m. meeting (agenda: http://goo.gl/0p4md ), the Monrovia Board of Education will honor a school and scads of folks ...
~ Clifton Middle School, which has been named a 2013 California Distinguished School.
~ Regional Occupational Program Outstanding Students of 2013: Adam Anderson - Graphic Design - Silver Medal; Viviana Lopez-Arambula - Fashion Merchandising - Bronze Medal; Margarita Sandoval - Child Development - Bronze Medal; Susan Beltran - Child Development - Bronze Medal; Hayden Cedeno - Photography - Bronze Medal.
~ These SkillsUSA students. Regional and state qualifiers: Zach Carels and Erica Flores - TV-Video Productions and Tanya Orona - Child Development. Regional Bronze Medalist Vincent Rayney - Photography. Regional Gold Medalists and State Gold Medalists Scott Card and Jalen Mason - TV-Video Productions.
~ These Monrovia Unified School District employees for their outstanding service: Helen Hernandez, Library Technician I, Mayflower Elementary; Joann Wiegand-Wallace, Teacher, Mayflower Elementary; Tamille Buckell, Instructional Assistant-Computer Lab, Santa Fe Middle School; Julie Smith, Teacher, Santa Fe Middle School.
- Brad Haugaard
~ Clifton Middle School, which has been named a 2013 California Distinguished School.
~ Regional Occupational Program Outstanding Students of 2013: Adam Anderson - Graphic Design - Silver Medal; Viviana Lopez-Arambula - Fashion Merchandising - Bronze Medal; Margarita Sandoval - Child Development - Bronze Medal; Susan Beltran - Child Development - Bronze Medal; Hayden Cedeno - Photography - Bronze Medal.
~ These SkillsUSA students. Regional and state qualifiers: Zach Carels and Erica Flores - TV-Video Productions and Tanya Orona - Child Development. Regional Bronze Medalist Vincent Rayney - Photography. Regional Gold Medalists and State Gold Medalists Scott Card and Jalen Mason - TV-Video Productions.
~ These Monrovia Unified School District employees for their outstanding service: Helen Hernandez, Library Technician I, Mayflower Elementary; Joann Wiegand-Wallace, Teacher, Mayflower Elementary; Tamille Buckell, Instructional Assistant-Computer Lab, Santa Fe Middle School; Julie Smith, Teacher, Santa Fe Middle School.
- Brad Haugaard
21 Unit Development Planned for South Magnolia
Here is a planned 21-unit Planned Unit Development (21 two-story, detached houses) for 1323 South Magnolia, recently approved by the Monrovia City Council. Details: http://goo.gl/nAiTk
- Brad Haugaard
Law Enforcement Torch Run Comes to Monrovia Tomorrow
The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, a relay run which started in Chula Vista on May 28, will make its way to the Monrovia Police Department between 9:30-10:30 a.m. tomorrow, June 6. Monrovia Police officers will then carry the torch 4.2 miles through the City and hand it off to the Arcadia Police Department.
The event is designed to increase awareness and raise funds for the Special Olympics. The run involves more than 2,000 officers who are carrying the torch more than 500 miles, through more than 150 communities.
Source: http://goo.gl/HI7HL
- Brad Haugaard
The event is designed to increase awareness and raise funds for the Special Olympics. The run involves more than 2,000 officers who are carrying the torch more than 500 miles, through more than 150 communities.
Source: http://goo.gl/HI7HL
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police vs Fire Basketball | Fake Gas Co. Employees | July 4! | Neighborhood Conference
~ Police vs. Fire charity basketball game, Friday, June 14, at 6:30 p.m. in the Monrovia High School gymnasium. $5. Children 12 and under are free. All proceeds donated to American Cancer Society. http://goo.gl/OQyDI
~ Watch out for fake gas company employees. http://goo.gl/aci6x
~ Plan ahead. Fourth of July at Library Park, for the whole family! Concert featuring Stone Soul 7-8:30 p.m. Fireworks Show, 9 p.m. http://goo.gl/CDZso (Comment: It's awesome!)
~ Plan way ahead. Sign up for a free neighborhood conference, Saturday, August 10 at Monrovia High. All about getting involved and meeting people. Details: http://goo.gl/z1r4x
- Brad Haugaard
~ Watch out for fake gas company employees. http://goo.gl/aci6x
~ Plan ahead. Fourth of July at Library Park, for the whole family! Concert featuring Stone Soul 7-8:30 p.m. Fireworks Show, 9 p.m. http://goo.gl/CDZso (Comment: It's awesome!)
~ Plan way ahead. Sign up for a free neighborhood conference, Saturday, August 10 at Monrovia High. All about getting involved and meeting people. Details: http://goo.gl/z1r4x
- Brad Haugaard
Progress on Monrovia Metro Maintenance Facility | Broken Ankle | Fine Becoming Fee
~ At the main Metro maintenance building in Monrovia crews are nearing completion on the under-car service pits and the underground utilities for the 24-acre site. Additionally, a retaining wall measuring over 870-feet in length is now under construction along the northern boundary of the property. Source: press release
Man jumps from moving car being pursued by police, breaks ankle. http://goo.gl/auEN9
~ Assemblymember Chris Holden's AB 139 was unanimously approved today in the Senate Public Safety Committee. The bill stipulates that the $500 payment imposed upon every individual who is granted probation for a crime of domestic violence is a fee, and not a fine. This clarification is important because the probationer's fee strengthens programs available for survivors and their children. Source: press release
- Brad Haugaard
Man jumps from moving car being pursued by police, breaks ankle. http://goo.gl/auEN9
~ Assemblymember Chris Holden's AB 139 was unanimously approved today in the Senate Public Safety Committee. The bill stipulates that the $500 payment imposed upon every individual who is granted probation for a crime of domestic violence is a fee, and not a fine. This clarification is important because the probationer's fee strengthens programs available for survivors and their children. Source: press release
- Brad Haugaard
Professional Production of The Music Man Coming to Monrovia
Tickets are now on sale for a production of The Music Man at the Louise K. Taylor Performing Arts Center (the Monrovia High auditorium). The play will be presented on July 18 and 19 at 8 p.m., and July 20 at 2 and 8 p.m. Nearly 50 actors, singers and dancers of all ages.
Though on the high school campus, Patrick Garcia, director of performing arts for the district, said this is a professional production, being produced with a hired creative team, with financial help by the music-oriented Boone Foundation. Garcia hopes to put on two or three professional productions each year. For tickets, call 800 838-3006 or get 'em here: http://goo.gl/onFCu
- Brad Haugaard
Though on the high school campus, Patrick Garcia, director of performing arts for the district, said this is a professional production, being produced with a hired creative team, with financial help by the music-oriented Boone Foundation. Garcia hopes to put on two or three professional productions each year. For tickets, call 800 838-3006 or get 'em here: http://goo.gl/onFCu
- Brad Haugaard
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