~ Foothill Unity Center writes that with the federal food stamp program facing a $5 billion cut this Friday, "We're bracing for more clients signing up with us - and finding the food and funds to meet their needs."
~ Mayor Mary Ann Lutz writes that Myrtle Avenue in Old Town will close from 2:30 - 6:30 pm. today for Halloween activities, which you can read about here: http://goo.gl/sryM2b
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Burglars Wake Sleeping Woman | Drug Bust
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for Oct. 28–30. - Brad Haugaard]
During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 469 service events, resulting in 70 investigations.
Possession of a Controlled Substance / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Suspect Arrested
October 29 at 3:04 p.m., officers responded to a park in the 400 block of South California on the report of several male subjects in the park involved in drug activity. After investigation, officers arrested one male suspect who was found to be in possession of a glass pipe and methamphetamine.Hot Prowl Residential Burglary
October 30 at 11:45 p.m., officers were dispatched to a residence in the 500 block of North Alta Vista regarding a hot prowl burglary that just occurred. The owners of the residence were away from the location at the time of the burglary and a housekeeper was home, asleep inside one of the bedrooms. She was awakened by two male Black suspects that came into the room. When the suspects saw her, they ran out the backdoor of the residence. The housekeeper called the homeowners, and there was an approximate twenty minute delay until the owners arrived home and called the police. Officers responded and the area was searched, but no suspects were located. A rock had been thrown through the backdoor window to gain entry to the home. The investigation is continuing.Veterans Day in Monrovia
Monrovia's Annual Veterans Day observance is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 11, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Library Park. The event will honor local servicemen and women who served our country in the U.S. military. For details call the Department of Community Services at 256-8246.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Update on Monrovia Flood Prevention Efforts
In anticipation of rains that could cause flooding, construction should begin on a debris wall at the top of Highland Place (in the fire-burned area) on Saturday, Nov. 2, according to Alexis Newell of the Monrovia City Manager's office. Also, she said, "the K-Rail (portable concrete wall segments) project for the Madison Fire neighborhoods will be discussed, hopefully approved and will start being installed after the Nov. 5 Council meeting."
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Trick or Treat Tips for the Schamadan Household
Monrovia columnist Charlotte Schamadan - who writes for the Star-News insert, The Weekly Star - has some advice for trick-or-treaters coming to her door tonight. Here are a few:
- If you knock on my door and I look out the peephole to see your eyeball looking back at me, you are too old and/or too tall to be trick-or-treating. Go away.
- If you are dressed cute and know how to say please and thank you, here, have some more treats.
- If your dog is accompanying you wearing a costume that makes him/her look like anything other than a dog, that's dog abuse. Funny hats and bow ties are fine. Zombie dogs are not. Go away.
For the rest, pick up the paper copy of today's Star-News.
- Brad Haugaard
- If you knock on my door and I look out the peephole to see your eyeball looking back at me, you are too old and/or too tall to be trick-or-treating. Go away.
- If you are dressed cute and know how to say please and thank you, here, have some more treats.
- If your dog is accompanying you wearing a costume that makes him/her look like anything other than a dog, that's dog abuse. Funny hats and bow ties are fine. Zombie dogs are not. Go away.
For the rest, pick up the paper copy of today's Star-News.
- Brad Haugaard
Traffic Accident on Mountain | Football vs. Blair | Mapping Pyramids of Zuleta
~ A picture of a traffic accident in front of 1020 S. Mountain Ave., last night, Wednesday, Oct. 30, at approximately 6:15 p.m. Thomas Adams (not the city councilman) says there were three vehicles involved and one woman treated at scene. Thanks, Thomas!
~ Friday at 7 p.m. (tomorrow) Monrovia takes on Blair in football, at Monrovia.
~ An AeroVironment helps map the Pyramids of Zuleta, one of the hidden treasures of the Andes. (Note: This article doesn't mention AeroVironment, but the the company seems to claim it by linking to it.) Video: http://goo.gl/HqEsyV
- Brad Haugaard
Revenue up Eight Percent for Monrovia's Staar Surgical
STAAR Surgical, of Monrovia, a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of minimally invasive ophthalmic products, today reported revenue for the third quarter ended September 27, 2013 of $17.1 million, up 8% growth compared to $15.9 million reported for the third quarter of 2012. http://goo.gl/n4FEbp
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Trick or Treat Tips from City of Monrovia
Check these Halloween tips from the City of Monrovia before letting your kids out on the streets tomorrow: http://goo.gl/1mVvy0
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Boys & Girls Club Gets Gift from JC Penney
Getting help on homework at Boys & Girls Club
Boys & Girls Club of the Foothills, based in Monrovia, got $12,500 ( http://goo.gl/GJ9tKm ) as one of the beneficiaries of a JC Penney campaign that asked customers to "round up" their purchases and donate the rest to Boys & Girls Clubs.
John Wilson, Executive Director of Boys & Girls Club of the Foothills, said, "With budget cuts in education, there's never been a more important time to support afterschool programs as a valuable community resource that helps to bridge the education gap. As customers shop for the Back-to-School season, we hope they will keep our mission in mind so that the social and academic learning opportunities we provide after school will continue to be available to Monrovia, Duarte, and Arcadia students."
For more information about JCP Cares, please visit www.jcp.com/jcpcares.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia's Maryknoll Sisters Fall Festival
Monrovia's Maryknoll Sisters will hold its Fall Festival luncheon/card party on Tuesday, Nov. 12. Luncheon is at noon. $15 donation per person. Card players may come at 10 a.m. Single card players will be matched to complete tables of four. Call 358-1825 for reservations. Maryknoll Sisters is at 300 Norumbega Drive Proceeds go to maintaining and improving the quality of life for the Maryknoll Sisters at their Monrovia Center.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Halloween: Decorated Houses, Trunk or Treat, Stories
~ These folks (on Melrose just north of Hillcrest) really got into the spirit. (Sorry, couldn't resist.)
~ Thursday Oct.31 from 5-7 p.m. Monrovia's First Presbyterian Church is holding a "Trunk Or Treat" event in its parking lot. Come at 4:30 p.m. to set up your trunk. The church is still looking for cars and people to decorate their car trunks and hand out candy. There will be a prize for the best "trunk." http://goo.gl/8Y9w7v
~ Halloween Stories and Giveaways, Thursday, Oct. 31 at 3 p.m. in the Library Community Room.
~ UPDATE: I guess this "Trunk or Treat" thing is a trend. Hope Unlimited Church at 2789 S. Peck is also holding a Trunk or Treat on Oct. 31 from 6-9 p.m. Laser tag, bull riding, bouncers, maze, face painting, pumpkin decorating, sumo wrestling, giant slide, funnel cakes, food and candy.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia City Council to Meet with Antonovich
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
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
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