UPDATE: No gunman found. http://goo.gl/pzuVPs
Threat to Santa Fe Middle School. School shut down. http://goo.gl/sD6Cer and http://goo.gl/ZtmfJc
- Brad Haugaard
Biker Hammond Takes a Tumble
Former Monrovia Mayor and School Board member, Rob Hammond, took a tumble on his Canada-to-Mexico bike trip and got to visit Columbia Memorial Hospital in Astoria, Oregon, so he's made it through Washington. On Facebook he writes: "Got stung on the knee by a yellow jacket and fell. Now I get to meet some really nice people in the ER. Mama said there would be days like this."
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia School Candidates | New Priest | Steak Barbecue
~ Monrovia School Board candidates, as listed by the county ( http://goo.gl/jTYKsG ): Scott Kenneth Pomrehn (occupation: Parent); Alexandra Kuser Zucco (occupation: Incumbent); Ruhiyyih N. Yuille (occupation; Speech Pathologist/Teacher); Terrence G. Williams (occupation: Parent/Local Businessowner)
~ St. Luke's Episcopal Church on Foothill has a new priest, Neil Tadken, who wants to get the church more involved in the community, according to a church representative. For starters, the church will be clearing vegetation around its building and planting fruits and vegetables, which it will donate to Foothill Unity Center.
~ Maryknoll Sisters of Monrovia will hold a steak barbecue to celebrate its 60th anniversary on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 5:30-10 p.m. Adults $15, children under 12 $7.50. 300 Norumbega Dr. Call (626) 622-2837.
- Brad Haugaard
~ St. Luke's Episcopal Church on Foothill has a new priest, Neil Tadken, who wants to get the church more involved in the community, according to a church representative. For starters, the church will be clearing vegetation around its building and planting fruits and vegetables, which it will donate to Foothill Unity Center.
~ Maryknoll Sisters of Monrovia will hold a steak barbecue to celebrate its 60th anniversary on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 5:30-10 p.m. Adults $15, children under 12 $7.50. 300 Norumbega Dr. Call (626) 622-2837.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Jobs Workshop | YMCA | Hot Rods | Health Expo
~ Free weekly job workshop at Monrovia Adult School. Monday, Sept. 9 at 1 p.m. Following Mondays at 10:30 a.m. At 920 S. Mountain Ave.
~ Join the Y in September and the Y will pay for your September membership.
~ Custom hot rods, custom cars and motorcycles on Myrtle in Old Town Saturday, Sept. 14, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
~ Set for Life annual health expo at Second Baptist Church, 925 S. Shamrock. Screenings, workshops, healthy foods, fitness classes, etc. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
~ Santa Anita Y Red Envelope Gala dinner and silent auction, Sept. 26 at Embassy Suites, Arcadia. $75. For details email cherylreynolds@ymcala.org.
- Brad Haugaard
~ Join the Y in September and the Y will pay for your September membership.
~ Custom hot rods, custom cars and motorcycles on Myrtle in Old Town Saturday, Sept. 14, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
~ Set for Life annual health expo at Second Baptist Church, 925 S. Shamrock. Screenings, workshops, healthy foods, fitness classes, etc. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
~ Santa Anita Y Red Envelope Gala dinner and silent auction, Sept. 26 at Embassy Suites, Arcadia. $75. For details email cherylreynolds@ymcala.org.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Church Building Sold
Apparently the for-sale church building at the corner of Palm and Primrose, across from the library, has been sold and the purchasing church congregation is talking to Restored Life Fellowship, which is renting the space, about how the two groups might work together. That is according to a member of the Restored Life congregation.
- Brad Haugaard
Cookies to Mediterranean Food
Planet Cookies is becoming Meridian Grill, featuring Mediterranean cuisine. At the corner of Lime and Myrtle.
- Brad Haugaard
Produce in the Park Now
Sandy Bres and Karen Rose Moore show off some locally-grown produce at Produce in the Park, today until 11 a.m. at the Mark Twain statue in Library Park. Come on down.
- Brad Haugaard
Another Concert in the Park Sunday | Bikers Reach Poulsbo
~ Monrovia's Restored Life Fellowship is sponsoring "One More Concert in the Park" at the Library Park Bandshell. Featuring the classic rock of The Johnnies, tomorrow, Sunday, Sept. 8 at 7 p.m.
~ Canada to Mexico bike rider, Monrovia Mayor Rob Hammond, writes: "Port Angeles to Victoria BC. To Poulsbo Washington. Four flat tires. 3214 feet elevation gain." He is riding with six other bikers.
- Brad Haugaard
~ Canada to Mexico bike rider, Monrovia Mayor Rob Hammond, writes: "Port Angeles to Victoria BC. To Poulsbo Washington. Four flat tires. 3214 feet elevation gain." He is riding with six other bikers.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Schools Budget a Bit Better
At the Sept. 11 School Board meeting (agenda: http://goo.gl/mNKGme ) the board will receive a report saying the district's ending balance for unrestricted general funds for the 2012-13 year is better than projected - $10,130,664 in the kitty as opposed to $9,745,122 projected, or $385,542 more than estimated. Details: http://goo.gl/FhLA2P
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Holden Architect-Protection Bill Goes to Governor
The State Legislature today gave final approval to Assemblymember Chris Holden's bill to end disputes over architects' designs. The Assembly voted 75 to 0 on amendments taken earlier in the Senate. AB 630 now goes to Governor Brown for signature. Holden represents Monrovia.
AB 630 safeguards an architect's drawings or plans by clarifying that a person can only use the plans or drawings if they have written permission. Architects currently face a challenge preventing those who are not authorized to use their work from using it again and again.
Source: Holden press release
- Brad Haugaard
AB 630 safeguards an architect's drawings or plans by clarifying that a person can only use the plans or drawings if they have written permission. Architects currently face a challenge preventing those who are not authorized to use their work from using it again and again.
Source: Holden press release
- Brad Haugaard
Lunch at Chang Thai Bistro
Lunch at Chang Thai Bistro just north of Olive on the east side of Myrtle. Got the Kang Ka Ree (chicken curry) lunch special for $6.95 and a beer ($5.95), plus tax and tip. It came with a very nice soup. I've had this dish several times over the years and never been disappointed. Nice.
- Brad Haugaard
Former Monrovia Mayor Has Close Encounter with Lightning | Monrovia vs. Ayala
~ While on his Canada-to-Mexico bike ride, former Monrovia mayor and current school board member Rob Hammond had a mini adventure: "While we are in the deluge lightning hits the tree behind us and sends the tree crashing into and blocks the road. This will not be boring."
~ It's Monrovia High vs. Ayala High (of Chino Hills) tomorrow at 7 p.m. at MHS. Here's the San Gabriel Valley Tribune's take on the game: http://goo.gl/nQgGye
- Brad Haugaard
~ It's Monrovia High vs. Ayala High (of Chino Hills) tomorrow at 7 p.m. at MHS. Here's the San Gabriel Valley Tribune's take on the game: http://goo.gl/nQgGye
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Opening Cooling Centers for Heat Alert Weekend
The Los Angeles County Health Officer has declared a Heat Alert as high temperatures have been forecast for the East San Gabriel Valley on Thursday, September 5 through Sunday, September 8.
Precautions should be taken, especially by individuals who participate in outdoor activities, older adults, caretakers of infants and children, and those sensitive to heat. Everyone should remember to take special care of themselves, children, the elderly, and pets. When temperatures are high, prolonged sun exposure may cause dehydration, heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.
Cooling Centers are available:
Monrovia Community Center
119 W Palm Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016
Friday, September 6, 8:00am - 8:00pm
Saturday, September 7, 12:00pm - 12:30am
Sunday, September 8, 9:30am - 8:00pm
Additional tips for those who must work or exercise outdoors:
- Drink water or electrolyte-replacing sports drinks often; do not wait until you are thirsty
- Ensure that cool drinking water is available
- Avoid drinking sweetened drinks, caffeine, and alcohol
- Avoid drinking extremely cold water as this is more likely to cause cramps
- Allow athletes or outdoor workers to take frequent rests
- Pay attention to signs of dehydration which include dizziness, fatigue, faintness, headaches, muscle cramps, and increased thirst. Individuals with these symptoms should be moved to a cooler, shaded place and given water or sports drinks. More severe signs of heat-related illness may include diminished judgment, disorientation, pale and clammy skin, a rapid and weak pulse, and/or fast and shallow breathing.
- Coaches, teachers, and employers should seek immediate medical attention for those exhibiting signs of heat-related illness.
Source: Monrovia press release
Precautions should be taken, especially by individuals who participate in outdoor activities, older adults, caretakers of infants and children, and those sensitive to heat. Everyone should remember to take special care of themselves, children, the elderly, and pets. When temperatures are high, prolonged sun exposure may cause dehydration, heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.
Cooling Centers are available:
Monrovia Community Center
119 W Palm Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016
Friday, September 6, 8:00am - 8:00pm
Saturday, September 7, 12:00pm - 12:30am
Sunday, September 8, 9:30am - 8:00pm
Additional tips for those who must work or exercise outdoors:
- Drink water or electrolyte-replacing sports drinks often; do not wait until you are thirsty
- Ensure that cool drinking water is available
- Avoid drinking sweetened drinks, caffeine, and alcohol
- Avoid drinking extremely cold water as this is more likely to cause cramps
- Allow athletes or outdoor workers to take frequent rests
- Pay attention to signs of dehydration which include dizziness, fatigue, faintness, headaches, muscle cramps, and increased thirst. Individuals with these symptoms should be moved to a cooler, shaded place and given water or sports drinks. More severe signs of heat-related illness may include diminished judgment, disorientation, pale and clammy skin, a rapid and weak pulse, and/or fast and shallow breathing.
- Coaches, teachers, and employers should seek immediate medical attention for those exhibiting signs of heat-related illness.
Source: Monrovia press release
Monrovia Police: Car Stolen, Torched; Stealing Audio System - While It's Playing; Etc.
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for Sept. 2–4. - Brad Haugaard]
During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 464 service events, resulting in 75 investigations.
Vehicle Vandalism
September 3 at 4:57 a.m., police dispatch received a call from a pedestrian reporting a vehicle parked in a parking lot in the 100 block of East Lemon with all of the windows broken out. An officer responded and it appears to be an act of vandalism.
Grand Theft – Suspect Arrested
September 3 at 8:32 p.m., a business in the 300 block of West Huntington called and reported a suspect inside the store had reached around a counter and removed an iPhone that was playing the store music. Once the music stopped, employees looked at the store security film and saw that the suspect was still inside the store, in line, and they called police. When the suspect left the store, he was detained by an officer outside and arrested for the theft.
Domestic Violence / Grand Theft Auto Recovered – Suspect Arrested
September 4 at 4:39 a.m., the victim of a recent domestic battery incident that occurred on August 31 called to report her car had been stolen. The suspect had battered his girlfriend, hitting her three times in the face, causing her right eye to swell shut and a half inch laceration above her eye. The suspect fled the location and is wanted by police for the battery charges. The victim reported that the vehicle had been taken from the front of her house. Approximately 30 minutes later, the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department responded to the report of a vehicle on fire. They located the woman's vehicle, which had been set on fire in the county area of Duarte. The boyfriend/suspect in the domestic battery had a key to the vehicle.
A wanted person's entry was made into the law enforcement computer system and the suspect was observed by Claremont police officers later that same day. A chase ensued. Monrovia Special Enforcement Team officers and detectives from the West San Gabriel Valley Anti-Crime Task Force responded to assist Claremont officers. Seeing the police presence at his home, the suspect surrendered to officers. The investigation is continuing.
Monrovia's AeroVironment Gets $6.6 Million Army Order
Monrovia's AeroVironment gets $6.6 million Army order for killer drones. http://goo.gl/x8UIBf
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Supports Completion of 710 Freeway
Monrovia City Council supports completing 710 Freeway gap in South Pasadena. http://goo.gl/vXWuOh
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Congresswoman Condemns Syria, Wants to Know What You Think
Congresswoman Judy Chu, who represents the top edge of Monrovia, condemns the Syrian regime and promises that her "top priority in the days to come is to deliberate on the facts as we know them, and deliver a vote for the best course of action for the American people and the world." ( http://goo.gl/Z74Bns ).
She'd also like your opinion on what to do about Syria, here: http://chu.house.gov/survey
- Brad Haugaard
She'd also like your opinion on what to do about Syria, here: http://chu.house.gov/survey
- Brad Haugaard
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