~ Giving Hands at 925 W. Foothill, at the corner of Lincoln Place, is now open. Its hours are Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Telephone is 626-239-6047. Chief Operations Officer Arin Davoodian said the non-profit thrift store offers free donation pickup and is partnering with other non-profits, such as Door of Hope and the Foothill Unity Center. Here is its web site: http://www.givinghandssocal.org
~ A Monrovia man has pleaded not guilty to six counts of telephone threats to San Gabriel Valley schools, hospitals and a mall. http://goo.gl/7JyVL7
- Brad Haugaard
Lunch at Philly's Best
Lunch at Philly's Best, in the shopping area at Fifth and Huntington. Got a pepper steak sandwich for $7.90 and an iced tea $1.99. Pretty good.
- Brad Haugaard
Buy a Christmas Tree to Support Monrovia High Band and Colorguard
Order and pay for a Christmas tree or wreath by Nov. 1 to support the Monrovia High Band and Colorguard. Prices range from $42 to $90 (or higher if you want a 9-14' tree). Wreaths are $22 to $28. For an extra $15 you can have it delivered. For details contact Christine Langteau at langteaus3@verizon.com or 393-3299.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia 'Make a Difference' Day | Donation Drive
~ 23rd Annual Make a Difference Day, this Saturday at 8 a.m. at Library Park. Help with variety of community improvement projects throughout Monrovia and the San Gabriel Valley. Sign up: http://goo.gl/VW0urA
~ Goodwill donation drive this Saturday from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Monrovia Presbyterian Church.
- Brad Haugaard
~ Goodwill donation drive this Saturday from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Monrovia Presbyterian Church.
- Brad Haugaard
Pastor Albert Tate of Fellowship Monrovia to Speak at Mayor's Prayer Breakfast
Pastor Albert Tate and family.
Forty-Eighth Annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, "Our Healthy City," on Friday, Nov. 22, at 8 a.m. with Speaker Pastor Albert Tate of Fellowship Monrovia. At the Doubletree (924 W. Huntington). For all members of the family. Tickets for the buffet breakfast $25 per person. RSVP by November 14. Sponsored by Monrovia Chamber of Commerce. For information call 358-1159 or e-mail: kr@monroviacc.com
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Alhambra Rape Suspect Arrested; Runaway; Mystery Explosion
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for Oct. 21-23. - Brad Haugaard]
During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 469 service events, resulting in 81 investigations.
Outside Assist / Alhambra Police Department – Rape Suspect Detained
October 21 at 5:39 p.m., officers responded to a business parking lot in the 200 block of West Huntington regarding a suspect wanted for rape by the Alhambra Police Department. The victim saw the suspect in a vehicle parked in a parking lot and called police. An officer responded, located the vehicle and detained the suspect. The Alhambra Police Department was notified and responded to take custody of the suspect.
Runaway Juvenile Located
October 21 at 12:56 a.m., the Temple Sheriff's Department called and requested an officer respond to a residence in the 1000 block of Royal Oaks regarding a runaway juvenile at the location. The juvenile had run away from a boy's home in the City of Chino. An officer was dispatched to the residence and the juvenile was detained. The juvenile was taken to East Lake Juvenile Hall.
Loud Explosion/Noise Heard
October 23 at 10:17 p.m., police dispatch received five calls reporting a loud explosion type noise coming from the area east of the 400 Block of South Mayflower. Officers responded and searched the area reported, but they were unable to locate a cause.
Citrus Vets Event | Monrovia Book Sale | Thrift Shop Opens
~ Citrus College, which serves Monrovia, and Azusa Pacific University, will pay tribute to veterans at the eighth annual "Saluting our Veterans" event, 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7 at the Citrus Campus Center Mall, 1000 W. Foothill Blvd., Glendora. There will be a performance by Gladstone High School's marching band, an AMVETS Honor Guard, military exhibits, keynote speeches and a patriotic musical tribute.
~ Books with an orange dot on the spine will be half price at the Friends of the Monrovia Public Library bookstore this November. Regular prices range from $0.25 to $2. The store, in the library is open Monday-Wednesday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Thursday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m.
~ Giving Hands Thrift Store opens tomorrow (Friday) in Monrovia. http://goo.gl/wqqTe2
- Brad Haugaard
~ Books with an orange dot on the spine will be half price at the Friends of the Monrovia Public Library bookstore this November. Regular prices range from $0.25 to $2. The store, in the library is open Monday-Wednesday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Thursday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m.
~ Giving Hands Thrift Store opens tomorrow (Friday) in Monrovia. http://goo.gl/wqqTe2
- Brad Haugaard
Science Month at the Monrovia Library
Students in first though eighth grade are invited to attend a month of science programs this November, at the Library. Every Tuesday at 4 p.m., in the Community Room.
- Nov. 5 - Great Scott, the Glad Scientist: Learn what matters about mater and discover the properties of air and water.
- Nov. 12 - Sizes of Things: Join Steven L. Cornford, NASA/JPL scientist, to learn about the sizes of things, from planets to the biggest star and from the human hand to atoms.
- Nov. 19 - Animals 101: Wildlife Company will introduce insects, amphibians, reptiles and more.
- Nov. 26 - Hands On Science: Is it a solid or a liquid? Make a batch of oobleck and perform experiments.
For more information, call the Library at 256-8274 and ask for the Youth Services Desk.
Source: http://goo.gl/VYJl9U
- Brad Haugaard
- Nov. 5 - Great Scott, the Glad Scientist: Learn what matters about mater and discover the properties of air and water.
- Nov. 12 - Sizes of Things: Join Steven L. Cornford, NASA/JPL scientist, to learn about the sizes of things, from planets to the biggest star and from the human hand to atoms.
- Nov. 19 - Animals 101: Wildlife Company will introduce insects, amphibians, reptiles and more.
- Nov. 26 - Hands On Science: Is it a solid or a liquid? Make a batch of oobleck and perform experiments.
For more information, call the Library at 256-8274 and ask for the Youth Services Desk.
Source: http://goo.gl/VYJl9U
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia vs. La Canada | Students in Better Shape
~ Monrovia football vs. La Canada today (Oct. 24) at La Canada High School. Sportswriter Steve Ramirez thinks Monrovia will easily win. http://goo.gl/zI8geI
~ Monrovia students score higher on physical fitness exam. http://goo.gl/4EdMRz
- Brad Haugaard
~ Monrovia students score higher on physical fitness exam. http://goo.gl/4EdMRz
- Brad Haugaard
Volunteers Prepare Monrovia Canyon Park for Haunted Hike
Volunteers are setting up for the Haunted Hike in Monrovia Canyon Park set for this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday (Oct. 23, 24, and 25). No tickets at the gate. Proceeds benefit Monrovia Canyon Park programs. If there are any tickets left, they are available through the Monrovia Community Services office at City Hall. http://goo.gl/y926k0 . And here's the Haunted Hike website: http://www.mcphauntedhike.com/
- Brad Haugaard
How Monrovia Congresswoman Gets Campaign Money Into Her Own Pocket | K-Rail Meeting | AeroVironment Teams With Copter Maker | Station Square
~ In an editorial, the Pasadena Star-News echos a criticism leveled by the program 60 Minutes at Congresswoman Grace Napolitano, who represents the bulk of Monrovia, for using her campaign money to enrich herself. How it works: Loan your own campaign a chunk of money and charge the campaign a hefty interest rate (Napolitano charged 18 percent and later 10 percent). All completely legal. [Comment: Yeah, it seems a bit high, but for risky borrowers, like members of Congress, I guess you gotta charge a lot more.] http://goo.gl/ElHb6U
~ There will be a meeting about installing the concrete K-Rail barriers on Madison, near where the fire burned off, at the Library Community Room, today (Oct. 23) at 7 p.m. For more information call 932-5575 or visit www.cityofmonrovia.org/publicworks
~ Monrovia's AeroVironment, the world's highest volume manufacturer of drones, has signed an agreement with Eurocopter, the leading global helicopter manufacturer, to explore opportunities for expanding their military and commercial product portfolios. http://goo.gl/mBKxk5
~ City meeting on Station Square project. http://goo.gl/TISGuo
- Brad Haugaard
~ There will be a meeting about installing the concrete K-Rail barriers on Madison, near where the fire burned off, at the Library Community Room, today (Oct. 23) at 7 p.m. For more information call 932-5575 or visit www.cityofmonrovia.org/publicworks
~ Monrovia's AeroVironment, the world's highest volume manufacturer of drones, has signed an agreement with Eurocopter, the leading global helicopter manufacturer, to explore opportunities for expanding their military and commercial product portfolios. http://goo.gl/mBKxk5
~ City meeting on Station Square project. http://goo.gl/TISGuo
- Brad Haugaard
Patch Cutting More Staff at Some Websites
The Patch family of news websites (Monrovia has a Patch site) will let go all staff in non-core market areas. Los Angeles, however, is listed as a core area. Also, even some websites in the core areas may be "lightly" staffed if they receive insufficient traffic. http://goo.gl/B0QdiV
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Youth & Government Training in Monrovia
There will be a six-month Youth & Government training program at Santa Anita Family YMCA in which students in grades 9-12 can learn public speaking, organization, problem solving and time management. They can write bills, attend training conferences and run for offices. "You will also have the unique opportunity of taking over the State Capitol and using the halls, chambers and offices where real government is conducted." [Opinion: Hmm. Might be a big improvement.] Meetings at Y's Program Center Tuesdays from 6-7:30 p.m. If interested contact Lindsey Acquazzino at lindseyacquazzino@ymcala.org or 359.9244 ext. 8340.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Starbucks Being Remodeled
The Starbucks coffee shop on the north side of the Pavilions parking lot will close Oct. 24 at 2 p.m. through Nov. 2 for remodeling.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Business Showcase in Old Town This Friday
There will be a business showcase this Friday, Oct. 25, in the 700 block of Myrtle, in front of the Paragon Apartments, from 5-9 p.m., during the street fair. Food, fun, and you can visit each of the business showcase exhibitor booths for a chance to win a prize.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia's AeroVironment Unveils Drone-Watcher
Monrovia's AeroVironment has unveiled its new Pocket DDL secure digital video and data receiver. The four-ounce device enables remote viewing of video and data from drones. http://goo.gl/uXwKJK
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Dad Allegedly Whacks Son With Chair; Fight at Wedding Reception; Hitting Candy-Selling Teen; Etc.
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for Oct. 17-20. - Brad Haugaard]
Following are the weekend’s highlighted issues and events.
Residential Burglary
October 17 at 3:30 p.m., a residential burglary was reported in the 600 block of Norumbega. The victim left her residence at 2:30 p.m. and returned approximately an hour later. When she returned, she discovered her front door had been pried open and the entire residence had been ransacked. The loss is still undetermined at this time. The investigation is continuing.
Commercial Burglary / Petty Theft / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Suspect Arrested
October 17 at 8:35 p.m., officers were dispatched to a business in the 400 block of West Huntington regarding a theft that had just occurred. As the officers were arriving, a second business called reporting another theft that had just occurred, and the suspect description matched in both thefts. The suspect was located and detained by police. The suspect was carrying a backpack which contained stolen property from both stores. He was also in possession of a methamphetamine pipe. The suspect was positively identified and was arrested.
Vehicle Burglary
October 18 at 4:14 p.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 400 block of West Olive. The victim’s vehicle was parked between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 6:45 a.m. When he returned to his vehicle the following morning, he discovered a tool missing from the trunk. The investigation is continuing.
Attempt Residential Burglary
October 18 at 6:14 p.m., an officer responded to the 100 block of North Fifth regarding the report of a residential burglary. The incident occurred on October 16, between 8:00 a.m. and 1200 p.m. The victim found a window screen pulled back and the gates leading to the rear of the location were open. The investigation is continuing.
Vehicle Burglary
October 18 at 6:25 p.m., the manager of a business in the 800 block of West Huntington called to report her vehicle had been broken into between 3:00 and 6:20 p.m. The victim parked her vehicle in the parking lot and left her purse inside the vehicle under the driver’s seat. The rear driver side window was smashed and the victim's purse was taken. The investigation is continuing.
Possession of Methamphetamine – Suspect Arrested
October 19 at 1:56 a.m., officers on patrol in the 400 block South Myrtle observed two subjects sitting at a patio table behind a business in the dark. One of the subjects had his phone, cigarettes and lighters on the table, and his hands were also on the table. When the officers moved him from the table, they found he had been concealing several methamphetamine crystals with his hands. The crystals tested positive for methamphetamine. The suspect was arrested. During the booking process at the jail, a search of the suspect revealed an additional plastic baggie containing about 5 grams of methamphetamine crystals which he had concealed on his person. The subject was charged with possession of a controlled substance and bringing contraband into a jail facility.
Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol – Suspect Arrested
October 19 at 3:09 a.m., officers stopped a vehicle at Myrtle and Pamela for a traffic violation. The driver was observed swerving over the line between lanes and then swerving back into his lane. Upon further investigation, the driver was determined to be driving under the influence and was arrested.
Assault – Suspect Arrested
October 19 at 9:52 p.m., officers responded to the 200 block of Montana regarding disturbing subjects. When they arrived, it was determined a father and son were having a verbal altercation, and the father struck the son on the head with a chair. The son sustained a small cut on his left temple and a contusion on the left eye area. He refused medical attention. The father had been drinking and was arrested for assault.
Fight in Progress – Four Suspects Arrested
October 20 at 1:16 a.m., officers were dispatched to a hotel in the 700 block of West Huntington regarding ten people fighting in the lobby. The manager pointed out a female subject and told the officer she had started the fight during a wedding reception. Other officers arrived and moved further into the lobby area, where people were still pushing each other. Officers from Arcadia Police Department were requested to assist. In all, three subjects, two males and one female, were arrested for public intoxication, and one female was arrested for delaying and obstructing an officer. The lobby was cleared and the guests dispersed.
Battery
October 20 at 4:15 p.m., an assault incident was reported in the 100 block of West Foothill. The victim was a 16-year-old male who was selling candy door-to-door. He went into a business and was immediately told to leave and that he could not sell candy at the business. As he left, he made a comment under his breath. A coworker of the person the comment was directed at became angry and followed the victim outside. Once in the parking lot, he hit the victim three times in the face. Witnesses began yelling at him to stop hitting the victim, and the suspect was pulled away by a coworker. The case will be sent to the District Attorney for filing.
Possession of Methamphetamine / Possession of Marijuana / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Suspect Arrested
October 20 at 11:55 p.m., an officer on patrol in the 2600 block of California stopped a motorist for a minor traffic violation. Further investigation revealed the motorist was in possession of marijuana, methamphetamine, and three glass pipes. The motorist was arrested and taken to jail for the above listed charges.
Following are the weekend’s highlighted issues and events.
Residential Burglary
October 17 at 3:30 p.m., a residential burglary was reported in the 600 block of Norumbega. The victim left her residence at 2:30 p.m. and returned approximately an hour later. When she returned, she discovered her front door had been pried open and the entire residence had been ransacked. The loss is still undetermined at this time. The investigation is continuing.
Commercial Burglary / Petty Theft / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Suspect Arrested
October 17 at 8:35 p.m., officers were dispatched to a business in the 400 block of West Huntington regarding a theft that had just occurred. As the officers were arriving, a second business called reporting another theft that had just occurred, and the suspect description matched in both thefts. The suspect was located and detained by police. The suspect was carrying a backpack which contained stolen property from both stores. He was also in possession of a methamphetamine pipe. The suspect was positively identified and was arrested.
Vehicle Burglary
October 18 at 4:14 p.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 400 block of West Olive. The victim’s vehicle was parked between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 6:45 a.m. When he returned to his vehicle the following morning, he discovered a tool missing from the trunk. The investigation is continuing.
Attempt Residential Burglary
October 18 at 6:14 p.m., an officer responded to the 100 block of North Fifth regarding the report of a residential burglary. The incident occurred on October 16, between 8:00 a.m. and 1200 p.m. The victim found a window screen pulled back and the gates leading to the rear of the location were open. The investigation is continuing.
Vehicle Burglary
October 18 at 6:25 p.m., the manager of a business in the 800 block of West Huntington called to report her vehicle had been broken into between 3:00 and 6:20 p.m. The victim parked her vehicle in the parking lot and left her purse inside the vehicle under the driver’s seat. The rear driver side window was smashed and the victim's purse was taken. The investigation is continuing.
Possession of Methamphetamine – Suspect Arrested
October 19 at 1:56 a.m., officers on patrol in the 400 block South Myrtle observed two subjects sitting at a patio table behind a business in the dark. One of the subjects had his phone, cigarettes and lighters on the table, and his hands were also on the table. When the officers moved him from the table, they found he had been concealing several methamphetamine crystals with his hands. The crystals tested positive for methamphetamine. The suspect was arrested. During the booking process at the jail, a search of the suspect revealed an additional plastic baggie containing about 5 grams of methamphetamine crystals which he had concealed on his person. The subject was charged with possession of a controlled substance and bringing contraband into a jail facility.
Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol – Suspect Arrested
October 19 at 3:09 a.m., officers stopped a vehicle at Myrtle and Pamela for a traffic violation. The driver was observed swerving over the line between lanes and then swerving back into his lane. Upon further investigation, the driver was determined to be driving under the influence and was arrested.
Assault – Suspect Arrested
October 19 at 9:52 p.m., officers responded to the 200 block of Montana regarding disturbing subjects. When they arrived, it was determined a father and son were having a verbal altercation, and the father struck the son on the head with a chair. The son sustained a small cut on his left temple and a contusion on the left eye area. He refused medical attention. The father had been drinking and was arrested for assault.
Fight in Progress – Four Suspects Arrested
October 20 at 1:16 a.m., officers were dispatched to a hotel in the 700 block of West Huntington regarding ten people fighting in the lobby. The manager pointed out a female subject and told the officer she had started the fight during a wedding reception. Other officers arrived and moved further into the lobby area, where people were still pushing each other. Officers from Arcadia Police Department were requested to assist. In all, three subjects, two males and one female, were arrested for public intoxication, and one female was arrested for delaying and obstructing an officer. The lobby was cleared and the guests dispersed.
Battery
October 20 at 4:15 p.m., an assault incident was reported in the 100 block of West Foothill. The victim was a 16-year-old male who was selling candy door-to-door. He went into a business and was immediately told to leave and that he could not sell candy at the business. As he left, he made a comment under his breath. A coworker of the person the comment was directed at became angry and followed the victim outside. Once in the parking lot, he hit the victim three times in the face. Witnesses began yelling at him to stop hitting the victim, and the suspect was pulled away by a coworker. The case will be sent to the District Attorney for filing.
Possession of Methamphetamine / Possession of Marijuana / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Suspect Arrested
October 20 at 11:55 p.m., an officer on patrol in the 2600 block of California stopped a motorist for a minor traffic violation. Further investigation revealed the motorist was in possession of marijuana, methamphetamine, and three glass pipes. The motorist was arrested and taken to jail for the above listed charges.
Girl's Varsity Volleyball Successfully Defends Its Championship | Banning Bags | Cheap Eats
~ Monrovia High's Girl's varsity volleyball team successfully defended its championship in The Gabrielino Fall Classic by defeating San Gabriel in the final set 25-23 last Saturday, according to Monrovia High. MVP was Kelsey Molnar and All Tournament players were Kayla Howell. On Tuesday the girls volleyball teams will try to prevent South Pasadena from winning the Rio Hondo League title.
~ City to explore banning or reducing the number of plastic bags. Here's the video: http://goo.gl/9OXK1C
~ Cheap dinners at the VFW. Taco Mondays, burger Tuesdays. http://goo.gl/C1BffX
~ City to explore banning or reducing the number of plastic bags. Here's the video: http://goo.gl/9OXK1C
~ Cheap dinners at the VFW. Taco Mondays, burger Tuesdays. http://goo.gl/C1BffX
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