~ Foothill Unity Center could use volunteers for its project to give school supplies to needy children, Tuesday, August 13, at Santa Anita Race Track. Contact Raina Martinez at 626-358-3486 for more information.
~ Monrovia Police search for burglar, but he's gone. http://goo.gl/d69ia
- Brad Haugaard
Lunch at Shrimp House
Lunch at Shrimp House earlier this week, at Live Oak and Myrtle. Nice decor, friendly and efficient service, and well maintained. I got the combo plate ($8.95) and an iced tea ($2.59). You might like this if you like the traditional breaded style of fish.
- Brad Haugaard
Produce in the Park | Goodwill Fundraiser
~ Produce in the Park tomorrow. Exchange veggies and stuff. http://goo.gl/g2f1m
~ Goodwill Fundraiser on Saturday, a week from tomorrow, at Open Door Church. http://goo.gl/6qmuw
- Brad Haugaard
~ Goodwill Fundraiser on Saturday, a week from tomorrow, at Open Door Church. http://goo.gl/6qmuw
- Brad Haugaard
Happy Birthday America!
Happy birthday America! May you see many many more. 
Fireworks at Library Park.
- Brad Haugaard
Fourth of July Pre Fireworks
This is Myrtle just before the fireworks show. Huge crowd. Next year I gotta get here earlier.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovians Want Ban on Plastic Bags | Fire Department Flags at Half Staff | Library Closed
~ About six or seven Monrovians asked the City Council Tuesday night to begin the process to ban plastic supermarket bags, saying that other cities are doing it, that the bags get into our waterways and are a hazard to wildlife. Councilman Alex Blackburn said the use of plastic bags is "socially primitive, myopic and childish" and objections to such a ban on them are just "excuses to behave selfishly."
~ Fire Department lowers flags to half staff to honor firefighters killed in the Arizona fire. http://goo.gl/1WCMv
~ The library will be closed both July 3 and 4. http://goo.gl/JgHhv
- Brad Haugaard
~ Fire Department lowers flags to half staff to honor firefighters killed in the Arizona fire. http://goo.gl/1WCMv
~ The library will be closed both July 3 and 4. http://goo.gl/JgHhv
- Brad Haugaard
Federal Government May Want Control of Monrovia Foothills
At tonight's city council meeting, Monrovia Councilman Tom Adams warned that Congresswoman Judy Chu, who represents Monrovia, wants to include the Monrovia Hillside Preserve in a federal recreation area. Adams said he does not think there would be any advantage to Monrovia in having the Department of the Interior take control of the area. However, everybody else on the council except Alex Blackburn wanted to ask for a presentation on what the federal government plans to do with the land before taking a stand on it.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
More Bad News for Newspapers?
Got this notice in today's Pasadena Star-News, which covers Monrovia. Having a big advertiser drop out - even if it is staying in for the Sunday edition - does not seem like good news for the newspaper. As a former reporter is sad to watch the decline of this industry.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia's World Vision Building City in Desert | McFarland Sentenced | Xencor
~ Video: Monrovia's World Vision Christian relief agency, creating a whole city for Syrian refugees in Jordan. http://goo.gl/PrZIN
~ Monrovian Kelvin Bernard McFarland, who ran a "boot camp" in Pasadena, is sentenced. http://goo.gl/k0j7e
~ Monrovia's Xencor has licensed one of its patents "for a therapeutic monoclonal antibody" to the pharmaceutical company Merck. http://goo.gl/9lsf1
- Brad Haugaard
~ Monrovian Kelvin Bernard McFarland, who ran a "boot camp" in Pasadena, is sentenced. http://goo.gl/k0j7e
~ Monrovia's Xencor has licensed one of its patents "for a therapeutic monoclonal antibody" to the pharmaceutical company Merck. http://goo.gl/9lsf1
- Brad Haugaard
Gold Line to Claremont? Not Even on the List
Will the Gold Line be extended from Azusa to Claremont? Probably not in our lifetimes. http://goo.gl/RmWKV
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Suspects Arrested in Rash of Vehicle Burglaries; 'Well, Yeah, I Got a Meth Pipe'; Gang Members Hit Wrong House
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for June 27-30. - Brad Haugaard]
Following are the weekend's highlighted issues and events.
Burglary / Stolen Vehicle
June 27 at 6:06 a.m., a burglary and grand theft that occurred overnight at a construction site near Magnolia and Evergreen was reported to police. Unknown suspect(s) broke into a locked storage container and took supplies and tools. They also stole a white, 1997, Ford flatbed truck, which was parked in front of the storage container. The investigation is continuing.
Residential Burglary
June 27 at 3:21 p.m., residents from the 300 block of North Mayflower arrived home and found the front and back doors of their residence open. They looked inside and saw the house had been ransacked and called police. They were unable to determine if anything had been taken at the time. Investigation continuing.
Commercial Burglary – Suspect Arrested
June 27 at 6:13 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a business in the 500 block of West Huntington regarding a burglary. A male adult entered the store, selected merchandise and tried to return several items in order to obtain store credit. He was denied the return, so he exited the store with the items he had tried to return. He was stopped by store security and detained. An officer arrived and interviewed the suspect; he was arrested for burglary as he admitted he went to the location with the intent of taking the merchandise.
Rash of Vehicle Thefts and Burglaries
On June 28, 29, and 30 numerous vehicle thefts and burglaries that occurred during the night were reported to police. Some of the vehicles were left unlocked and some were locked. The suspect(s) entered the vehicles and took cash, paperwork, electronics and other miscellaneous items that were left in the vehicles. In one incident, a window was smashed and a purse was taken that was left on the floorboard of the vehicle.
Three different suspects were arrested in the City this week, two for drug charges and one for receiving stolen property. All three suspects have a history of theft from vehicles and were contacted as officers provided extra patrol for thefts from vehicles. The investigations are continuing.
Receiving Stolen Property – Suspect Arrested
June 28 at 10:10 a.m., officers responded to the 900 block of West Huntington on the report of a suspicious subject looking into vehicles. Officers detained a subject matching the description and found he was carrying two bags. A search revealed he had two car stereos in the bags, which he said were given to him. An investigation was conducted, and the subject was subsequently arrested for receiving stolen property.
Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance – Suspect Arrested
June 29 at 7:40 p.m., an officer on patrol in the 300 block of South Mountain observed a subject who has a history of theft from vehicles. The subject was contacted and through investigation, it was determined he was under the influence. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Suspect Arrested
June 29 at 8:40 p.m., while on patrol in the area of Magnolia and Olive, an officer saw a suspicious subject duck behind a vehicle in the driveway of a residence. The subject has a history of theft from vehicles. The officer stopped and contacted the subject. During the consensual contact, the officer asked the subject if he had anything illegal on him. The subject admitted to having a methamphetamine pipe in his pocket. The officer located a used glass smoking pipe on the subject. He was arrested.
Possession of a Controlled Substance – Suspect Arrested
June 30 at 3:40 a.m., an officer stopped a vehicle occupied by three subjects for failing to yield in the 2100 block of South Myrtle. All three subjects were found to be on probation for theft. The driver did not have any identification on his person and had a baggie of methamphetamine in his pocket. The driver was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and his vehicle was stored. The passengers were identified and released.
Injury Traffic Accident
June 30 at 1:38 p.m., two vehicles collided in the intersection of Huntington and California. One of the vehicles failed to stop for the red light and ran into a car in the intersection. The jaws of life were used to remove the passenger in the rear seat; she sustained moderate injuries and was taken to a hospital.
Shots Fired at Occupied Vehicle
June 30 at approximately 10:15 p.m., a female adult who is living in a motor home was sleeping in the vehicle. The motor home was parked in the 1100 block of South Ivy. The woman heard a noise and looked out the window. She saw a dark-colored, possibly blue, Nissan Maxima or Sentra, occupied by three to four male Hispanic subjects. The driver of the vehicle yelled out a gang epithet and then fired three or four shots at the motor home. The suspects then fled in the vehicle, north on Ivy and east on Huntington.
Officers arrived and inspected the motor home. They located three bullet holes in the glass windows. The victim does not know who the suspects are and did not recognize the vehicle. She has no gang affiliation. The investigation is continuing. Anyone with any information about this crime is asked to contact the Monrovia Police Department.
Monrovia Schools Suspends More Students
Monrovia schools apparently has one of the highest suspension rates in the state. http://goo.gl/Np04K
Comment: Uhhh ... okay. But is that a bad thing? I like the idea that disruptive students are temporarily chucked out so other students can learn. If other districts aren't suspending enough disruptive students, so much the worse for them. Good work, Monrovia schools!
- Brad Haugaard
Comment: Uhhh ... okay. But is that a bad thing? I like the idea that disruptive students are temporarily chucked out so other students can learn. If other districts aren't suspending enough disruptive students, so much the worse for them. Good work, Monrovia schools!
- Brad Haugaard
Former Monrovia Assemblymen Running for Higher Offices
Two men who represented Monrovia in the California Assembly are now running for higher office.
Former Assemblyman Anthony Portantino, who represented part of Monrovia, is running for the State Senate, and would apparently challenge Monrovia's current State Senator, Carol Liu. http://goo.gl/Pbb8v
And, Assemblyman Tim Donnelly, who represented the other part of Monrovia, before redistricting, is running for Governor. http://goo.gl/wYafH
- Brad Haugaard
Former Assemblyman Anthony Portantino, who represented part of Monrovia, is running for the State Senate, and would apparently challenge Monrovia's current State Senator, Carol Liu. http://goo.gl/Pbb8v
And, Assemblyman Tim Donnelly, who represented the other part of Monrovia, before redistricting, is running for Governor. http://goo.gl/wYafH
- Brad Haugaard
Watch an Artist at Work at Monrovia Gallery
Scott Dienhart
Watch artist Scott Dienhart at work during "Summer Sundays with Scott" at Segil Fine Art at 110 West Lime, on the south side of Library Park. He'll be working on a painting at the gallery every Sunday during the summer from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Cool refreshments, too.
Lunch at Tburger
Lunch at Tburger, on Foothill a half block east of Magnolia. A friend recommended the chicken tostada salad ($7.99), so I got that and an iced tea ($1.89). Good recommendation for when you are seriously hungry.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia's Foothill Unity Center Back-to-School Drive
Monrovia's Foothill Unity Center is rounding up back-to-school supplies for needy children in the area. If you'd like to contribute, here's a list of the stuff the center needs: http://goo.gl/QmZzn
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia: City of Beer? Eagle Rock Brewery May Join Other Brewers in Coming to Town
Eagle Rock Brewery ( http://eaglerockbrewery.com/ ), and other local microbreweries, are interested in moving to Monrovia.
At its July 2 meeting, the "Successor Agency" to the former Redevelopment Agency (which was killed by the state government) and which is just the city council wearing a different hat, will consider leasing agency-owned buildings on Myrtle, just south of the freeway, to Los Angeles-based Eagle Rock Brewery to use for beer storage and a tasting room open to the public.
And there are other brewers interested in the city. The staff report (here: http://goo.gl/t3ID2 ) says, "Several microbrewers have inquired about the feasibility of opening their businesses in Monrovia, and recently the planning commission has approved two separate Conditional Use Permits to allow for microbreweries."
The report says family-owned Eagle Rock "is dedicated to the production of artisanal beers. Today, Eagle Rock Brewery products are served in more than 700 locations throughout Southern California, and the Brewery's expansion efforts are targeting Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties. Eagle Rock has been a leader in the local craft beer industry, a growing market locally and nationwide. Over the past few years, 'craft beers' manufactured in microbreweries have become increasingly popular throughout the United States. Typically, these operations are solely dedicated to the production of specialty beers primarily intended for local or regional consumption. Additionally, the number of microbreweries that offer their product for on-site and off-site consumption is increasing steadily."
- Brad Haugaard
At its July 2 meeting, the "Successor Agency" to the former Redevelopment Agency (which was killed by the state government) and which is just the city council wearing a different hat, will consider leasing agency-owned buildings on Myrtle, just south of the freeway, to Los Angeles-based Eagle Rock Brewery to use for beer storage and a tasting room open to the public.
And there are other brewers interested in the city. The staff report (here: http://goo.gl/t3ID2 ) says, "Several microbrewers have inquired about the feasibility of opening their businesses in Monrovia, and recently the planning commission has approved two separate Conditional Use Permits to allow for microbreweries."
The report says family-owned Eagle Rock "is dedicated to the production of artisanal beers. Today, Eagle Rock Brewery products are served in more than 700 locations throughout Southern California, and the Brewery's expansion efforts are targeting Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties. Eagle Rock has been a leader in the local craft beer industry, a growing market locally and nationwide. Over the past few years, 'craft beers' manufactured in microbreweries have become increasingly popular throughout the United States. Typically, these operations are solely dedicated to the production of specialty beers primarily intended for local or regional consumption. Additionally, the number of microbreweries that offer their product for on-site and off-site consumption is increasing steadily."
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia's Free Fourth of July Fireworks Show
Entertainment will begin at 3 p.m. with a D.J. followed by a live band, Stone Soul, playing from 7 to - 8:30 p.m. Fireworks are scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. and will last approximately 20 minutes.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Tudor Revival House Gets Historic Status
Monrovia Tudor Revival house at 201 Acacia Avenue given historic landmark status. http://goo.gl/hBHR8
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police Fourth of July Fireworks Tip: Don't!
The Monrovia Police Department says fireworks are illegal in Monrovia, so don't use them here (besides, the show at Library Park is too awesome to miss), but, the department adds, if you are in an area that for-sure allows fireworks, here are some more tips ...
- Never allow young children to play with or ignite fireworks.
- Avoid buying fireworks that are packaged in brown paper because this is often a sign that the fireworks were made for professional displays and that they could pose a danger to consumers.
- Always have an adult supervise fireworks activities. Parents don't realize that young children suffer injuries from sparklers. Sparklers burn at high temperatures - hot enough to melt some metals.
- Never place any part of your body directly over a fireworks device when lighting the fuse. Back up to a safe distance immediately after lighting fireworks.
- Never try to re-light or pick up fireworks that have not ignited fully.
- Never point or throw fireworks at another person.
- Keep a bucket of water or a garden hose handy in case of fire or other mishap.
- Light fireworks one at a time, then move back quickly.
- Never carry fireworks in a pocket or shoot them off in metal or glass containers.
- After fireworks complete their burning, douse the spent device with plenty of water from a bucket or hose before discarding it to prevent a trash fire.
- Brad Haugaard
- Never allow young children to play with or ignite fireworks.
- Avoid buying fireworks that are packaged in brown paper because this is often a sign that the fireworks were made for professional displays and that they could pose a danger to consumers.
- Always have an adult supervise fireworks activities. Parents don't realize that young children suffer injuries from sparklers. Sparklers burn at high temperatures - hot enough to melt some metals.
- Never place any part of your body directly over a fireworks device when lighting the fuse. Back up to a safe distance immediately after lighting fireworks.
- Never try to re-light or pick up fireworks that have not ignited fully.
- Never point or throw fireworks at another person.
- Keep a bucket of water or a garden hose handy in case of fire or other mishap.
- Light fireworks one at a time, then move back quickly.
- Never carry fireworks in a pocket or shoot them off in metal or glass containers.
- After fireworks complete their burning, douse the spent device with plenty of water from a bucket or hose before discarding it to prevent a trash fire.
- Brad Haugaard
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