The Monrovia City Council will meet at 8 a.m. tomorrow (Oct. 30) with Supervisor Michael Antonovich at the Library's Community Room, if you'd like to attend. They'll talk about:
1. Public Safety Discussion: Realignment
2. Madison Fire & Mudflow Mitigation Efforts
3. Fire Department Training Center
4. Public Works: Traffic Signal Synchronization Program
5. Gold Line & Station Square Update
6. Julian Fisher Park Grant
7. Redevelopment Oversight Board
8. Other Topics
- Brad Haugaard
Electricity Still Out for 2,671 Monrovia Families
2,671 Monrovia customers of Southern California Edison still without power. SCE estimates the damage, caused by an equipment fire, will be fixed by 1 p.m. today. http://goo.gl/Kxy1D0
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
About 2,851 Monrovians Without Power | An Inch-And-a-Half of Rain?
~ About 2,851 Monrovia customers of Southern California Edison have been without power today. SCE hopes to have it all fixed by 6 a.m. tomorrow (Tuesday). Cause was a fire. http://goo.gl/d6fbYx
~ National Weather Service is predicting we'll have a cold storm system through Tuesday morning, with the San Gabriel Mountains and foothills (that's us!) getting the most rain, between a half and one inch, "with locally higher amounts possible. http://goo.gl/lOYDhA
- Brad Haugaard
~ National Weather Service is predicting we'll have a cold storm system through Tuesday morning, with the San Gabriel Mountains and foothills (that's us!) getting the most rain, between a half and one inch, "with locally higher amounts possible. http://goo.gl/lOYDhA
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Drugs and Alcohol and Shooting and Halloween Burglary Attempt
Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for Oct. 24-27. - Brad Haugaard]
Following are the weekend's highlighted issues and events.
Driving Under the Influence / Traffic Collision - Suspect Arrested
October 24 at 6:35 p.m., a traffic collision was reported at Foothill and Shamrock. The driver was heading east on Foothill and suddenly veered right, causing his vehicle to sideswipe two parked vehicles. The driver was determined to be intoxicated and was arrested for driving under the influence.
Commercial Burglary / Conspiracy - Suspects Arrested
October 24 at 6:46 p.m., officers responded to a business in the 1600 block of South Mountain regarding two male suspects attempting to steal merchandise. Officers arrived and detained the two suspects outside the store. One suspect had purchased a large Halloween decoration and paid for it. The suspect put the decoration in his truck. The suspect returned to the store and gave his receipt to his friend, who then selected the same ornament and a small plant. He paid for the plant and when asked about the decoration, he showed the receipt his friend had given him. The suspects were arrested for the above listed charges.
Unlicensed Driver / Gang Injunction - Suspects Arrested
October 25 at 10:42 p.m., an officer saw a vehicle heading south on Myrtle from Pomona with no headlights. The vehicle was stopped at Alta Vista and Duarte. The juvenile driver was unlicensed, and computer check indicated he had been served with the gang injunction; he was arrested. Two passengers in the vehicle were also arrested, one had an outstanding warrant and the other one was also arrested for violation of the gang injunction.
Driving Under the Influence - Suspect Arrested
October 26 1:54 a.m., officers stopped a vehicle for speeding and following too close behind another vehicle at Huntington and Monterey. The female driver displayed signs of intoxication. She was determined to be driving under the influence and was arrested.
Driving Under the Influence - Suspect Arrested
October 26 at 2:37 a.m., an officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation at Myrtle and Palm. The male driver was determined to be under the influence of marijuana and was arrested.
Mental Evaluation
October 26 at 9:48 p.m., officers were dispatched to a hotel in the 700 of West Huntington regarding a male subject who was acting strange. An officer located the subject and found him to be uncooperative, non-compliant, and paranoid. The subject is from San Francisco and had psychiatric medication with him. He was detained and taken to a hospital where he was held on a 72-hour hold for mental evaluation.
Shots Fired / Mental Evaluation
October 26 at 10:06 p.m., police dispatch received a call reporting shots fired from a residence in the 1800 block of South Mayflower. Officers arrived and containment of the location was set up. Attempts to contact the subject were started. The suspect was seen in the front window of the residence and was told to come out by police. He complied and was detained without further incident.
Officers cleared the house and yard. Several bullet holes were located on walls at the residence. Officers canvassed the area for possible stray bullets to other properties, but none were located. A handgun was located, along with several pellet rifles. The suspect was detained and taken to a hospital, where he was held for 72-hour mental evaluation.
Vehicle Burglary
October 26 at 11:26 p.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 200 block of South Madison. The victim parked his vehicle on the street and secured it. When he returned to the vehicle, he saw the dome light was on and the rear hatch was ajar. He found that his GPS, gym bag, flashlight, and cell phone charger had been taken. The investigation is continuing.
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
On October 26, Special Enforcement Team officers arrested a disturbing subject at a business in the 600 block of South Myrtle. A consent search of the subject revealed he had a methamphetamine pipe on his person. He was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia.
Drunk in Public / Trespassing Warrant
On October 26, while on patrol, Special Enforcement Team officers observed an adult male subject hiding in the bushes near a church at the northwest corner of Palm and Encinitas. They detained the subject and he was cited for drinking alcohol in public. A computer check of the subject revealed he had an outstanding warrant for trespassing. He was then arrested for the warrant and taken into custody.
Alcoholic Beverage Control Operation
On October 26, Monrovia Police Department's Special Enforcement Team (SET) officers and four Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) agents worked a Trap Door Operation and saturation patrol throughout the downtown area. They arrested an 18-year-old male subject that was intoxicated and tried to enter a bar in the 300 block of South Myrtle. He was arrested by an undercover officer at the door for being drunk in public. Three undercover ABC agents requested assistance at a bar in the 400 block of South Myrtle. SET officers arrived and arrested two male adults for being drunk in public.
Following are the weekend's highlighted issues and events.
Driving Under the Influence / Traffic Collision - Suspect Arrested
October 24 at 6:35 p.m., a traffic collision was reported at Foothill and Shamrock. The driver was heading east on Foothill and suddenly veered right, causing his vehicle to sideswipe two parked vehicles. The driver was determined to be intoxicated and was arrested for driving under the influence.
Commercial Burglary / Conspiracy - Suspects Arrested
October 24 at 6:46 p.m., officers responded to a business in the 1600 block of South Mountain regarding two male suspects attempting to steal merchandise. Officers arrived and detained the two suspects outside the store. One suspect had purchased a large Halloween decoration and paid for it. The suspect put the decoration in his truck. The suspect returned to the store and gave his receipt to his friend, who then selected the same ornament and a small plant. He paid for the plant and when asked about the decoration, he showed the receipt his friend had given him. The suspects were arrested for the above listed charges.
Unlicensed Driver / Gang Injunction - Suspects Arrested
October 25 at 10:42 p.m., an officer saw a vehicle heading south on Myrtle from Pomona with no headlights. The vehicle was stopped at Alta Vista and Duarte. The juvenile driver was unlicensed, and computer check indicated he had been served with the gang injunction; he was arrested. Two passengers in the vehicle were also arrested, one had an outstanding warrant and the other one was also arrested for violation of the gang injunction.
Driving Under the Influence - Suspect Arrested
October 26 1:54 a.m., officers stopped a vehicle for speeding and following too close behind another vehicle at Huntington and Monterey. The female driver displayed signs of intoxication. She was determined to be driving under the influence and was arrested.
Driving Under the Influence - Suspect Arrested
October 26 at 2:37 a.m., an officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation at Myrtle and Palm. The male driver was determined to be under the influence of marijuana and was arrested.
Mental Evaluation
October 26 at 9:48 p.m., officers were dispatched to a hotel in the 700 of West Huntington regarding a male subject who was acting strange. An officer located the subject and found him to be uncooperative, non-compliant, and paranoid. The subject is from San Francisco and had psychiatric medication with him. He was detained and taken to a hospital where he was held on a 72-hour hold for mental evaluation.
Shots Fired / Mental Evaluation
October 26 at 10:06 p.m., police dispatch received a call reporting shots fired from a residence in the 1800 block of South Mayflower. Officers arrived and containment of the location was set up. Attempts to contact the subject were started. The suspect was seen in the front window of the residence and was told to come out by police. He complied and was detained without further incident.
Officers cleared the house and yard. Several bullet holes were located on walls at the residence. Officers canvassed the area for possible stray bullets to other properties, but none were located. A handgun was located, along with several pellet rifles. The suspect was detained and taken to a hospital, where he was held for 72-hour mental evaluation.
Vehicle Burglary
October 26 at 11:26 p.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 200 block of South Madison. The victim parked his vehicle on the street and secured it. When he returned to the vehicle, he saw the dome light was on and the rear hatch was ajar. He found that his GPS, gym bag, flashlight, and cell phone charger had been taken. The investigation is continuing.
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
On October 26, Special Enforcement Team officers arrested a disturbing subject at a business in the 600 block of South Myrtle. A consent search of the subject revealed he had a methamphetamine pipe on his person. He was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia.
Drunk in Public / Trespassing Warrant
On October 26, while on patrol, Special Enforcement Team officers observed an adult male subject hiding in the bushes near a church at the northwest corner of Palm and Encinitas. They detained the subject and he was cited for drinking alcohol in public. A computer check of the subject revealed he had an outstanding warrant for trespassing. He was then arrested for the warrant and taken into custody.
Alcoholic Beverage Control Operation
On October 26, Monrovia Police Department's Special Enforcement Team (SET) officers and four Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) agents worked a Trap Door Operation and saturation patrol throughout the downtown area. They arrested an 18-year-old male subject that was intoxicated and tried to enter a bar in the 300 block of South Myrtle. He was arrested by an undercover officer at the door for being drunk in public. Three undercover ABC agents requested assistance at a bar in the 400 block of South Myrtle. SET officers arrived and arrested two male adults for being drunk in public.
French Outdoor Marketplace at Monrovia's St Luke's
French marketplace coming to St. Luke's Church in Monrovia from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9. St. Luke's is at the corner of California and Foothill. http://goo.gl/O84vGN
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Resident Honored by Citrus College for Volunteer Efforts
Monrovia resident and recently retired Citrus College photography instructor Darrell Carr was honored as a "Community Dignitary" on Sunday, Oct. 13, at the Duarte Education Foundation's annual fundraising event.
"Darrell has been a dedicated volunteer for many years, helping students to achieve their goals and encouraging them to excel academically," said Superintendent/President Geraldine M. Perri, Ph.D. "He is truly deserving of this special recognition."
Carr, a Citrus College alumnus and 23-year photography instructor, previously coached basketball at Duarte High and served as a faculty member at Monrovia High for 13 years. He began teaching full-time at Citrus College in 1990 before retiring in September.
"It is quite an honor to be recognized," said Carr, who mentors Duarte High School students in photography through the Duarte Education Foundation. "Teachers are in the business of helping others and I think we, as professionals, are all bound to go above and beyond the call of duty; for me, it's helping underprivileged children learn something they otherwise wouldn't have."
Carr is also the founder of the Justin Carr Wants World Peace Foundation, which he and his wife established after their only child, Justin, died from an undiagnosed heart condition, called idiopathic hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (IHC). The organization's mission is to raise awareness of IHC and provide funding for youth to attend camps, participate in after-school mentoring programs and study visual and performing arts.
"Darrell's desire to help the youth of this community is truly inspirational and commendable," said Citrus Community College District Board of Trustees President Susan M. Keith. "He is such a positive role model, and I congratulate him on this well-deserved honor."
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Restaurant Building Almost Done | Rain?
~ The multi-restaurant building that replaces the old Acapulco restaurant looks as if it is almost done. Photo here: http://goo.gl/09y2ZS
~ A forty percent chance of rain today. http://goo.gl/YNgQ1o
- Brad Haugaard
~ A forty percent chance of rain today. http://goo.gl/YNgQ1o
- Brad Haugaard
Cold and Maybe Rain | World Vision Still Helping Sandy Victims | Citizenship
~ A low pressure system will bring cold temperatures, light showers, mountain snow and gusty winds to the San Gabriel Mountains starting late Sunday night. The National Weather Service says "the San Gabriel Mountains and adjacent foothills are expected to see the highest totals." http://goo.gl/fC0K88
~ A year after Hurricane Sandy, Monrovia's World Vision, a Christian relief agency, is still helping its victims. http://goo.gl/7QYqbg
~ Monrovia Library's Literacy Services department announced that Alejandro de la Luz, an adult learner, is getting his U.S. citizenship on November 18, 2013. He came to the library a year ago to improving his English and achieve citizenship. He lives in Monrovia on a visa from Mexico.
- Brad Haugaard
~ A year after Hurricane Sandy, Monrovia's World Vision, a Christian relief agency, is still helping its victims. http://goo.gl/7QYqbg
~ Monrovia Library's Literacy Services department announced that Alejandro de la Luz, an adult learner, is getting his U.S. citizenship on November 18, 2013. He came to the library a year ago to improving his English and achieve citizenship. He lives in Monrovia on a visa from Mexico.
- Brad Haugaard
Giving Hands Thrift Store Opens | Monrovia Man Pleads Not-Guilty in Threats
~ 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
~ 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
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