Mt. Sierra College will get a new home on the southwest corner of Huntington and Myrtle, caddy-corner from its current location. http://goo.gl/n7ofsr
- Brad Haugaard
AeroVironment to Work on Long-Flying Drone | Antonovich: Keep Felons in Jail
~ Monrovia's AeroVironment is joining a military research program to develop a medium-altitude long-endurance drone that can launch from smaller ships. For observation and striking. http://goo.gl/7xkv9d
~ County Supervisor Michael Antonovich, who represents Monrovia, calls for reducing early-release of violent offenders and sex offenders. http://goo.gl/Woxd5R
- Brad Haugaard
~ County Supervisor Michael Antonovich, who represents Monrovia, calls for reducing early-release of violent offenders and sex offenders. http://goo.gl/Woxd5R
- Brad Haugaard
Hot for a While | Monrovia Football Rated on Top
~ Gonna stay hot in Monrovia for a bit according to The Weather Channel. 96 tomorrow, 97 Thursday, 96 Friday and 92 Saturday. http://goo.gl/jVcV97
~ CIF-Southern Section football polls say Monrovia is tops in the Mid-Valley. http://goo.gl/3HhwiA
- Brad Haugaard
~ CIF-Southern Section football polls say Monrovia is tops in the Mid-Valley. http://goo.gl/3HhwiA
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police Arrest Man in Black; Roll-Over Accident; Battery; Etc.
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for Aug. 29-Sept. 1 . - Brad Haugaard]
Following are the weekend's highlighted issues and events.
Theft From a Vehicle
August 29 at 12:20 p.m., a theft from a vehicle was reported in the 200 block of North Mayflower Avenue. The vehicle was broken into sometime between August 28 and August 29. The vehicle was left unlocked and the suspect(s) took the vehicle registration and an insurance card from inside. The investigation is continuing.
Stolen Vehicle Recovered
August 29 at 7:24 p.m., a caller reported a vehicle that had been parked in the 600 block of Fig for several days and provided the license plate. A computer check of the plate revealed the vehicle had been reported stolen to the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department on August 26. The vehicle is a beige, four-door, 1999 Lincoln Continental. An officer was dispatched to recover the vehicle.
Wanted for Burglary – Suspect Arrested
August 29 at 7:27 p.m., police responded to the report of a 50-year-old male subject dressed in all black, pacing to and from an ATM machine in the 500 block of West Huntington. An officer responded and located the subject. A computer check revealed the subject was wanted for burglary by the West Covina Police Department. It was confirmed that the subject was still wanted and he was arrested and later released to West Covina Police Department.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
August 30 at 1:51 a.m., an officer observed a vehicle commit a vehicle code violation heading westbound on Huntington. He stopped the vehicle at Santa Anita. During the investigation, the officer determined the driver was driving under the influence and he was arrested for the charge.
Commercial Burglary – One Suspect Arrested
August 30 at 10:23 a.m., two suspects entered a business in the 1600 block of South Mountain and separated. One suspect selected several smoke alarms, while the other exited the store, drove his vehicle to the garden area and waited for the suspect inside the store to exit. The suspect who selected the items walked out the front entrance without paying for them. As loss prevention officers responded and approached the suspect, the other suspect in the vehicle yelled out that he was being followed. The suspect with the items tossed them into the waiting vehicle, jumped in and both suspects fled.
Officers responded to take a report on the burglary and recognized the suspects from the store security cameras. One of the suspects was later seen by officers at a park in the 300 block of South Myrtle and he was arrested. A want was entered into the law enforcement computer system for the arrest of the second suspect, the driver. The investigation is continuing.
Welfare Check / 72-Hour Mental Evaluation
August 30 at 11:42 a.m., officers responded to a welfare check in the 800 block of Bonita Street. The subject was purposely hitting his head up against a wall. The subject was taken to a hospital and placed under a 72-hour hold for mental evaluation.
Disturbing Subject / 72-Hour Mental Evaluation
August 30 at 12:05 p.m., officers were dispatched to a business in the 1400 block of South Mountain regarding a disturbing subject. A female subject was swearing and yelling at customers at a business. Officers responded and the woman was taken to a hospital, where she was held for 72-hour mental evaluation.
Traffic Collision
August 30 at 3:02 p.m., a rollover traffic collision was reported in the area of Mayflower and Evergreen. A vehicle was crossing Mayflower, eastbound on Evergreen, when a northbound vehicle collided into the side, causing the vehicle to roll over. No one was injured.
Domestic Battery With Great Bodily Injury
August 31 at 12:17 a.m., officers were dispatched to a residence in the 100 block of Spanner regarding a possible burglary in progress. On arrival, they made contact with the victim, who had locked herself in a room, along with her parents. A check of the property was conducted, but the suspect had left.
The victim is dating the suspect, who had entered the house through a rear door that was left open due to the heat. The suspect argued with the victim and accused her of cheating on him. He then punched the victim in the face three times, just below the right eye, causing the eye to swell shut and a half inch laceration. A wanted person entry was made into the law enforcement computer system for the suspect. The investigation is continuing.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect
August 31 at 2:11 a.m., an officer on patrol stopped a vehicle at Myrtle and Los Angeles for a vehicle code violation. The driver showed signs of intoxication. Through further investigation, the officer determined the subject was driving under the influence and arrested him.
Criminal Threats / Battery
August 31 at 10:18 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 800 block of East Lemon regarding a battery incident. The suspect had fled the location. After investigation, the officer determined the suspect criminally threatened and battered the boyfriend of his former girlfriend. The suspect was not located, but his identity and residence are known. A wanted person entry was completed for the suspect's arrest.
Monrovia Tests Mass Notification System
Monrovia will be conducting a test of the Nixle/911 emergency mass notification system at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 3, 2013. Residents will receive the following message:
"The City of Monrovia is conducting a test of their mass notification system. This is only a test. If this were an actual emergency, a text message and or email message may also be sent out to subscribers. To subscribe to get additional notifications from this agency, via text message or email, text your zip code to 888777, or sign up for free at www.nixle.com. For additional recorded information, please call 626-303-6610."
If you'd like to receive other important local info, you can sign up here: http://www.nixle.com
Source: City Facebook post
Comment: Well, we got a blank message on our answer machine this morning, so maybe it doesn't leave messages.
- Brad Haugaard
"The City of Monrovia is conducting a test of their mass notification system. This is only a test. If this were an actual emergency, a text message and or email message may also be sent out to subscribers. To subscribe to get additional notifications from this agency, via text message or email, text your zip code to 888777, or sign up for free at www.nixle.com. For additional recorded information, please call 626-303-6610."
If you'd like to receive other important local info, you can sign up here: http://www.nixle.com
Source: City Facebook post
Comment: Well, we got a blank message on our answer machine this morning, so maybe it doesn't leave messages.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia School Board Member, Former Mayor on Canada-to-Mexico Bike Trip
The bikes loaded for the trip.
Canada-to-Mexico bicycle trip. He has been practicing for this trip for months and is apparently driving to Canada and then will take off from there on two wheels. He writes: "We left this morning on time. Thanks for all the well wishes and prayers for safety."
His route is from Port Angeles, through Victoria BC, then south along US 101 and 1 to the US Mexican border.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Assemblymember's Innovation-Promotion Bill Passes Legislature
A bill to expand the state's iHub innovation network has been approved by the Legislature and now goes to the Governor for his signature. Assembly Bill 250 is by Assemblymember Chris Holden, who represents Monrovia.
It establishes the California Innovation Hub (iHub) Program and creates an iHub Accelerator Fund in the state treasury to accept private sector funding to operate the program.
The fund will allow the state to compete for grant funding from the federal government, private sector and foundations to encourage innovation.
Source: Holden press release
- Brad Haugaard
It establishes the California Innovation Hub (iHub) Program and creates an iHub Accelerator Fund in the state treasury to accept private sector funding to operate the program.
The fund will allow the state to compete for grant funding from the federal government, private sector and foundations to encourage innovation.
Source: Holden press release
- Brad Haugaard
Feature Story on Monrovia's Pacific Plate Brewing Co.
The Star-News puts Monrovia's new Pacific Plate Brewing Co. on the front page. Pacific Plate "chose to locate in Monrovia in part to avoid the red tape and expense of opening in L.A. and because the city was welcoming." http://goo.gl/NbTQhE
Opinion: The State of California should be required to write that line 400 times on a blackboard.
- Brad Haugaard
Opinion: The State of California should be required to write that line 400 times on a blackboard.
- Brad Haugaard
Golf to Support Monrovia Youth Baseball League
Golfers, time to sign up for the Monrovia Youth Baseball League golf tournament, to be held October 25 at California Country Club in Whittier. Proceeds for snack bar renovations, field improvements, player scholarships. To sign up: Jack Taylor, 315-1103 or musipooh@aol.com. Sponsorship info: Fil Lujan, 297-6141 or fil801@gmail.com. Details: http://goo.gl/6QdGO2
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Sampling Monrovia's Beers
I tried a sampling of beers produced by Monrovia's new micro-brewery, Pacific Plate, located in a light industrial facility at 1999 S. Myrtle, a couple blocks south of Duarte on the west side. My favorites: Mango IPA, Copa de Oro, and Horchata Stout, the top three in this photo. Thanks to Brad Hori for the invitation, the beer, and good company.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia API Scores Slip
API scores for Monrovia schools dip, but still meet target level. http://goo.gl/8AVX2p
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Lunch at S'Links Gourmet Hot Dogs
Lunch at the new S'Links Gourmet Hot Dogs at Myrtle and Olive. Got the Sonoran (aka LA Street Dog) combo ($9.79). It was a dog, bacon, pinto beans, grilled onions, avocado, tomatillo salsa, cheese, tomatoes, onions, mayonnaise, mustard. This is an eat-with-a-fork dog and it's delicious. Buns are fresh made by Monrovia Bakery.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Joins Fitness Challenge
Mayor Mary Ann Lutz reports on Facebook that Monrovia has joined other foothills cities in a competitive "fitness challenge" sponsored by City of Hope. Details: http://goo.gl/TTz3VL
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia City Council May Impose Settlement on Police Union
Monrovia has been unable to reach a work agreement with the police union and is "at impasse," so at its Sept. 3 meeting (agenda: http://goo.gl/YJmj3K ), the City Council will consider a "Unilateral Implementation of Last, Best and Final Offer."
The offer "includes the suspension of merit salary adjustments and the Longevity/Performance Bonus Program. In addition, sworn members will pay the full 9% of the employee cost of the Public Employees' Retirement Benefit and non-sworn members will pay the full 8% of the employee cost of their plan. This will eliminate the Employer Paid Member Contribution (EPMC) benefit."
The city report says that, "While the City's financial outlook has modestly improved over the last two years, without concessions from employees to further assist with funding the cost of retirement benefits, the City's budget for the 2013-2014 fiscal year will not be balanced." http://goo.gl/M0efvM
- Brad Haugaard
The offer "includes the suspension of merit salary adjustments and the Longevity/Performance Bonus Program. In addition, sworn members will pay the full 9% of the employee cost of the Public Employees' Retirement Benefit and non-sworn members will pay the full 8% of the employee cost of their plan. This will eliminate the Employer Paid Member Contribution (EPMC) benefit."
The city report says that, "While the City's financial outlook has modestly improved over the last two years, without concessions from employees to further assist with funding the cost of retirement benefits, the City's budget for the 2013-2014 fiscal year will not be balanced." http://goo.gl/M0efvM
- Brad Haugaard
What to Do at Myrtle and Huntington? The City Council Considers
Rendering of the proposed Mt. Sierra project.
At its Sept. 3 meeting, the Monrovia City Council, wearing its "Successor Agency" hat (which replaced the now-banned Redevelopment Agency) will consider what to do with the property at the southwest corner of Myrtle and Huntington. There are five proposals:
- An already-rejected multi-residential project.
- A campus for Mt. Sierra College with a cool design, but the city would like some retail there as well.
- A four-star, 120-room hotel proposed by the company, Singpoli. Potentially the highest revenue generating project.
- A 24-Hour Fitness with two restaurant/retail sites, proposed by Evergreen Development. The 24-Hour Fitness at Huntington and Shamrock would move there.
- Two restaurant/retail uses, proposed by Festival Companies. Possible restaurants for the site: Longhorn Steakhouse, Lucille's Bar-B-Que, Domenico's Italian Restaurant & Lounge, Corner Bakery, 85 Degree Café International, Blaze Pizza, and Five Guys.
More detail than you probably want, here: http://goo.gl/D3Eefk
- Brad Haugaard
Friends of the Monrovia Library - Cheap Books!
In September adult books and media with a pink dot on the spine are half-price at the Friends of the Monrovia Public Library Bookstore (in the Library). Most regular prices range from 25¢ to $2.
Then, on Oct. 11-13, the Friends will hold its Fall Book Sale, with more than 5,000 books. Hours:
Friday - noon-5 p.m. Saturday - 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday - 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
The $2-a-Bag Sale will be on Sunday from 4-5 p.m.
Prices for regular books and media range from 25¢ to $2. Collectibles are priced from $5 to $40. While book sellers are welcome, scanners are not permitted.
- Brad Haugaard
Then, on Oct. 11-13, the Friends will hold its Fall Book Sale, with more than 5,000 books. Hours:
Friday - noon-5 p.m. Saturday - 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday - 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
The $2-a-Bag Sale will be on Sunday from 4-5 p.m.
Prices for regular books and media range from 25¢ to $2. Collectibles are priced from $5 to $40. While book sellers are welcome, scanners are not permitted.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia's Trader Joe's May Cut Healthcare Contributions in Face of Obamacare | Students Slip on Exit Exam
~ Monrovia-based Trader Joe's may cut back on its employee healthcare contributions in the face of the Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare), but "the company's contribution would remain generous by industry standards." http://goo.gl/2ijx1o
~ Percentage of Monrovia students who pass California High School Exit Exam slips. http://goo.gl/W7eUhq
- Brad Haugaard
~ Percentage of Monrovia students who pass California High School Exit Exam slips. http://goo.gl/W7eUhq
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Drug Bust, Stuff Stolen from Vehicle
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for August 26-28. - Brad Haugaard]
During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 540 service events, resulting in 83 investigations.
Petty Theft with Priors / Possession of Methamphetamine / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Suspects Arrested
On August 27 at 4:00 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 1600 block of South Mountain regarding burglary that just occurred. Both suspects were being detained by loss prevention officers. A record check revealed both suspects had been arrested for prior thefts. A search was conducted, which revealed one suspect to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Both suspects were arrested and taken into custody.
Vehicle Burglary
On August 27 at 11:02 p.m., an officer responded to the 100 block of North Canyon regarding a vehicle burglary The victim parked and locked his 1996 Acura in front of his residence. A short while later, the victim returned to his vehicle and saw it had been burglarized. The items stolen from his vehicle were bank checks and a GPS system. The investigation is continuing.
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