The Monrovia VFW (825 S. Magnolia) will hold a barbecue fundraiser dinner to help local homeless, elderly and needy vets, this Friday, Dec. 13 starting at 11 a.m. $10. RSVP to Brian Hanley at 234-0489. With radio host Bryan Suits of "The Dark Secret Place."
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: No Bomb; Stolen Trailer; Backing Car into Neighbor's House; Etc.
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for Dec. 5-8. - Brad Haugaard]
Following are the weekend's highlighted issues and events.
Suspicious Package
December 5 at 8:33 a.m., an employee of the Wells Fargo Bank in the 500 block of South Myrtle arrived at the bank and noticed a "stuffed" backpack placed directly in front of the main glass doors. He waited about ten minutes and then called police. Officers arrived, saw the package and began locking down the area. About ten minutes later, an Asian male subject walked up to the officers and told them it was his backpack. The subject was identified and computer checks indicated he was on probation for Arson. The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department Bomb Squad was called for safety purposes and they x-rayed the backpack - no explosive device was identified. The call was cleared without incident.
Fraud - Suspect Arrested
December 5 at 11:00 a.m., officers contacted a female subject in the police lobby wanting to report she was the victim of fraud. In questioning the female, her story changed and she admitted to withdrawing the money herself, and to being the one who used her credit card at a number of locations. She was determined to be under the influence of a controlled substance and was arrested.
While conducting a property check of her belongings, she was found to have a personal check hidden in her shoe. It turned out to be a stolen check that was unreported. The investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft Auto
December 6 at 6:23 a.m., a vehicle trailer was taken from a business in the 1600 block of South Mountain. It was taken sometime between 3:30 p.m. on December 5 and 6:00 a.m. on December 6. The trailer was secured with a chain and lock. The suspect(s) cut the gate lock to enter the business property, hitched up the trailer, and drove off with it.
The vehicle trailer was recovered by the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department Industry Station on the morning of December 7 in the 2000 block of Workman Mill Road. The property that was in the trailer had been removed. The investigation is continuing.
Residential Burglary
December 7 at 3:41 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 200 block of East Evergreen regarding a residential burglary. The resident left the location at 11:30 a.m. When the resident returned home at 3:30 p.m., they noticed the window on the side door had a hole punched near the handle. It appears the suspect(s) reached in and unlocked the door to gain entry. The master bedroom was ransacked; cash and jewelry was taken. The investigation is continuing.
Driving Under the Influence Traffic Collision - Suspect Arrested
December 7 at 5:21 p.m., a resident in the 600 block of Parker reported a neighbor had just driven into her house. The driver is an elderly female. She was backing up and somehow struck her neighbors house. The driver sustained only a small scratch and was treated by Monrovia Fire Department paramedics. After investigation, the driver was determined to be under the influence and was arrested. A building inspector responded to check the integrity of the house.
Warrant - Suspect Arrested
December 8 at 4:49 p.m., a female subject called police and reported a family member she had just seen at a business in the 700 block of East Huntington that was a reported juvenile runaway. Police obtained a description and located the subject at the business. He was arrested for a no-bail juvenile warrant out of San Bernardino. The San Bernardino Sheriff's Department was contacted and they responded to pick up the male juvenile.
Following are the weekend's highlighted issues and events.
Suspicious Package
December 5 at 8:33 a.m., an employee of the Wells Fargo Bank in the 500 block of South Myrtle arrived at the bank and noticed a "stuffed" backpack placed directly in front of the main glass doors. He waited about ten minutes and then called police. Officers arrived, saw the package and began locking down the area. About ten minutes later, an Asian male subject walked up to the officers and told them it was his backpack. The subject was identified and computer checks indicated he was on probation for Arson. The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department Bomb Squad was called for safety purposes and they x-rayed the backpack - no explosive device was identified. The call was cleared without incident.
Fraud - Suspect Arrested
December 5 at 11:00 a.m., officers contacted a female subject in the police lobby wanting to report she was the victim of fraud. In questioning the female, her story changed and she admitted to withdrawing the money herself, and to being the one who used her credit card at a number of locations. She was determined to be under the influence of a controlled substance and was arrested.
While conducting a property check of her belongings, she was found to have a personal check hidden in her shoe. It turned out to be a stolen check that was unreported. The investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft Auto
December 6 at 6:23 a.m., a vehicle trailer was taken from a business in the 1600 block of South Mountain. It was taken sometime between 3:30 p.m. on December 5 and 6:00 a.m. on December 6. The trailer was secured with a chain and lock. The suspect(s) cut the gate lock to enter the business property, hitched up the trailer, and drove off with it.
The vehicle trailer was recovered by the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department Industry Station on the morning of December 7 in the 2000 block of Workman Mill Road. The property that was in the trailer had been removed. The investigation is continuing.
Residential Burglary
December 7 at 3:41 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 200 block of East Evergreen regarding a residential burglary. The resident left the location at 11:30 a.m. When the resident returned home at 3:30 p.m., they noticed the window on the side door had a hole punched near the handle. It appears the suspect(s) reached in and unlocked the door to gain entry. The master bedroom was ransacked; cash and jewelry was taken. The investigation is continuing.
Driving Under the Influence Traffic Collision - Suspect Arrested
December 7 at 5:21 p.m., a resident in the 600 block of Parker reported a neighbor had just driven into her house. The driver is an elderly female. She was backing up and somehow struck her neighbors house. The driver sustained only a small scratch and was treated by Monrovia Fire Department paramedics. After investigation, the driver was determined to be under the influence and was arrested. A building inspector responded to check the integrity of the house.
Warrant - Suspect Arrested
December 8 at 4:49 p.m., a female subject called police and reported a family member she had just seen at a business in the 700 block of East Huntington that was a reported juvenile runaway. Police obtained a description and located the subject at the business. He was arrested for a no-bail juvenile warrant out of San Bernardino. The San Bernardino Sheriff's Department was contacted and they responded to pick up the male juvenile.
Hazardous Waste Spill in Monrovia
The Monrovia Fire Department has issued a Shelter in Place order for all residents and employees in the Railroad Avenue area due to a hazmat spill at 146 Railroad Avenue. HazMat crews are currently on scene to identify the unknown chemical off gassing into the area and treat patients feeling ill.
More as I get it.
Source: City of Monrovia
- Brad Haugaard
More as I get it.
Source: City of Monrovia
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia's Eight-Foot-Tall Christmas Flamingos
There is a flock of flamingos on the 300 block of North AltaVista. That's the block just north of Hillcrest. Nancy Matthews writes: "There are 19 up so far and we have another 6 or 7 in production. There will be a flamingo on nearly EVERY house on our block (and you'll see a couple on Hillcrest, Scenic and Heather Heights as well)."
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia School Board to Reorganize
At its Dec. 11, 7 p.m. board meeting (agenda: http://goo.gl/RVxOQo ) the Monrovia School Board will, among other things ...
- Reorganize. In other words, decide what office each board member will take, like who'll be board president, VP, and so forth. I'm guessing current VP, Alex Zucco, will become president. This is before the regular meeting, at 6:15 p.m. http://goo.gl/9PF5ay
- Consider nominating board member Alex Zucco as a candidate for the California School Boards Association: http://goo.gl/HzTYUq
- Have a study session at 6:30 p.m. to "receive initial plans for development of the 2015-2020 Strategic Plan and Local Control Accountability Plan."
- Review a report on whether the district can meet its financial obligations over the next three years. Short answer: yes. Long answer: http://goo.gl/Sv6eVo
- Brad Haugaard
- Reorganize. In other words, decide what office each board member will take, like who'll be board president, VP, and so forth. I'm guessing current VP, Alex Zucco, will become president. This is before the regular meeting, at 6:15 p.m. http://goo.gl/9PF5ay
- Consider nominating board member Alex Zucco as a candidate for the California School Boards Association: http://goo.gl/HzTYUq
- Have a study session at 6:30 p.m. to "receive initial plans for development of the 2015-2020 Strategic Plan and Local Control Accountability Plan."
- Review a report on whether the district can meet its financial obligations over the next three years. Short answer: yes. Long answer: http://goo.gl/Sv6eVo
- Brad Haugaard
Clean-Air Parking Spots
I had never seen parking spots reserved for clean-air vehicles. They have them now at Huntington Oaks shopping center.
- Brad Haugaard
Lunch at Panera Bread
Lunch at the new Panera Bread in the Huntington Oaks shopping center. Beautiful new facility with lots of breads. Got a ham and Swiss cheese sandwich ($6.29) and an iced tea ($1.99). Plus tax. It was very fresh and nice. Also... I'm a bit embarrassed to admit it, but I got a chocolate chip cookie. I had absolutely no intention to get one but when I placed my order I was told I was "eligible" to get a pastry for 99 cents. Oh, boy! Eligible! Well, I'm wiser now, but anyway, it was a very good cookie.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Cookie Exchange for Multiple Sclerosis
Cookie Exchange for Multiple Sclerosis, Saturday, Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall downstairs at the United Methodist Church of Monrovia, 140 East Palm at the corner of Ivy and Palm Avenues. Use the doors on the West side of the building and go downstairs. Wheelchair access from the alley on the eest end of the building. Friends and family are welcome (men are welcome!).
This is how it works. Each person brings 6 dozen (preferably homemade) cookies. I suggest bringing them in a disposable container. You need to bring another container to take home 5 dozen cookies. The remaining dozen will be packaged at the end of the exchange for a special holiday gift for the people who attend the Multiple Sclerosis Group of the San Gabriel Valley Luncheon the following Monday in Monrovia. If you wish to bake extra cookies especially for MS you may put them in the kitchen at the church the day of the exchange. The MS group is coordinated by Aynn and Tom Freeman for over 38 years. For many people who attend the MS Luncheons this is their only party and the gift of homemade cookies means a lot as many are confined to wheelchairs or due to physical limitations are unable to bake.
Some of the cookies will be distributed to nursing homes and hospitals. We will have complementary beverages. Raffle tickets are for sale $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. All proceeds go to the MS Group. If you would like to donate a raffle prize please bring it with you or drop them of at Janie’s. Please wrap your raffle prizes. Gift baskets and gift cards are also appreciated. If you know someone that has MS and would like to attend the Luncheon please talk to Aynn Freeman. The Luncheons is a great support group.
Last year we had over 4,000 cookies. In order to have enough cookies left for the MS Group I need to have as many people as possible in attendance. Please invite relatives or friends to come with you. If you are not a baker please bring individually wrapped colorful candy, cookies or candy canes. They make a nice addition to the packages. If you are unable to attend and would like to donate cookies to the cause you may drop them off Saturday after 1 p.m. Please do not drop off containers that need to be returned.
You do not need to RSVP. Call me, Janie Duncan, with any question at 358-8157 or email janieduncan@altrionet.com. Please put cookie exchange in the subject line.
Matthew 25:40 I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me. I hope to see you there!
Source: press release
- Brad Haugaard
This is how it works. Each person brings 6 dozen (preferably homemade) cookies. I suggest bringing them in a disposable container. You need to bring another container to take home 5 dozen cookies. The remaining dozen will be packaged at the end of the exchange for a special holiday gift for the people who attend the Multiple Sclerosis Group of the San Gabriel Valley Luncheon the following Monday in Monrovia. If you wish to bake extra cookies especially for MS you may put them in the kitchen at the church the day of the exchange. The MS group is coordinated by Aynn and Tom Freeman for over 38 years. For many people who attend the MS Luncheons this is their only party and the gift of homemade cookies means a lot as many are confined to wheelchairs or due to physical limitations are unable to bake.
Some of the cookies will be distributed to nursing homes and hospitals. We will have complementary beverages. Raffle tickets are for sale $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. All proceeds go to the MS Group. If you would like to donate a raffle prize please bring it with you or drop them of at Janie’s. Please wrap your raffle prizes. Gift baskets and gift cards are also appreciated. If you know someone that has MS and would like to attend the Luncheon please talk to Aynn Freeman. The Luncheons is a great support group.
Last year we had over 4,000 cookies. In order to have enough cookies left for the MS Group I need to have as many people as possible in attendance. Please invite relatives or friends to come with you. If you are not a baker please bring individually wrapped colorful candy, cookies or candy canes. They make a nice addition to the packages. If you are unable to attend and would like to donate cookies to the cause you may drop them off Saturday after 1 p.m. Please do not drop off containers that need to be returned.
You do not need to RSVP. Call me, Janie Duncan, with any question at 358-8157 or email janieduncan@altrionet.com. Please put cookie exchange in the subject line.
Matthew 25:40 I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me. I hope to see you there!
Source: press release
- Brad Haugaard
E-Waste Recycling | Monrovia Youth Baseball | Christmas Events
~ E-Waste recycling tomorrow and Sunday, Dec. 7 and 8. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Myrtle and Pomona. Details: http://goo.gl/Pcs7ku
~ Christmas season events in Old Town. http://goo.gl/eTdX0M and http://goo.gl/KcCPQj
~ Monrovia Youth Baseball signup. http://goo.gl/cEHifG
~ Gingerbread House Party, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2-4 p.m. in the Monrovia Library Community Room. Use candy and frosting to build a festive masterpiece while watching a holiday movie. For 6th through 12th grade.
- Brad Haugaard
~ Christmas season events in Old Town. http://goo.gl/eTdX0M and http://goo.gl/KcCPQj
~ Monrovia Youth Baseball signup. http://goo.gl/cEHifG
~ Gingerbread House Party, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2-4 p.m. in the Monrovia Library Community Room. Use candy and frosting to build a festive masterpiece while watching a holiday movie. For 6th through 12th grade.
- Brad Haugaard
Help Monrovia's Centre Stage - Eat at Rudy's or Shop at Six 2 Six
As you may have heard, the Monrovia theater group, Centre Stage, had about $30,000 of lighting and audio equipment stolen, so Rudy's Mexican Food (602 S Myrtle) and Six 2 Six (522 S. Myrtle) are holding a fundraiser to help out. Eat at Rudy's or shop at Six 2 Six on December 10 and they will donate 20% of their sales to Centre Stage. But you gotta bring this flyer to Rudy's: http://goo.gl/c1ZMfO
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Good Chance of Rain Saturday | Veggie Exchange in Monrovia's Library Park
~ Good chance of rain tomorrow, 70 percent. http://goo.gl/4ISKXO
~ Produce in the Park, tomorrow, Dec. 7, 9 a.m.-11 a.m. at the southeast corner of Library Park, at the corner of Lime and Myrtle. Share your extra fruits and veggies, or just browse. (Hope the rain holds off until they're done.)
- Brad Haugaard
~ Produce in the Park, tomorrow, Dec. 7, 9 a.m.-11 a.m. at the southeast corner of Library Park, at the corner of Lime and Myrtle. Share your extra fruits and veggies, or just browse. (Hope the rain holds off until they're done.)
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Lights It's Christmas Tree
After a few words from Mayor Mary Ann Lutz, the Monrovia Christmas tree was lit. The parade starts at 7 p.m. if you want to come watch.
Monrovia Police: Indecent Exposure at the Library; Son 'Finds' Mom's Car, Arrested; Etc.
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for Dec. 2–4. - Brad Haugaard]
During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 365 service events, resulting in 70 investigations.
Vehicle Burglary
December 2 at 7:38 a.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 700 block of Bonita. The victim parked her vehicle in front of her residence 5:30 p.m. When she went to her vehicle the next morning, she noticed her driver's door was open. The loss was a pair of shoes, sunglasses and CD case. The investigation is continuing.
Vehicle Burglary
December 2 at 7:42 a.m., a vehicle was reported burglarized in the 800 block of West Olive. The victim parked her vehicle in the rear carport area at 9:00 p.m. and returned to her vehicle in the morning at 6:00 a.m. She discovered the front door and trunk open. The loss was a laptop computer. The victim believes she locked her vehicle, but was not sure. The investigation is continuing.
Commercial Burglary
December 2 at 8:09 a.m., dispatch received a call reporting a burglary at a business in the 1800 block of California. The business was closed and locked the day before at 3:00 p.m. When the reporting party arrived at the business at 8:00 a.m., they noticed the lock to the back gate had been cut. The loss was several hundred pounds of steel. The investigation is continuing.
Stolen Vehicle
December 2 at 11:44 a.m., a vehicle was stolen from a business parking lot in the 300 block of West Huntington. The victim parked his vehicle, a white Honda CRV in the lot and entered a store. He returned approximately 30 minutes later and discovered his vehicle was missing. The investigation is continuing.
Commercial Burglary – Suspects Arrested
December 2 at 12:18 p.m., a burglary was reported at a business in the 500 block of West Huntington. Two adult males entered the store; one was wearing a backpack. Both selected merchandise and concealed it in the backpack and then exited the store without paying. Once outside, they were detained by officers and both were arrested.
Indecent Exposure – Suspect Arrested
December 2 at 7:11 p.m., a woman inside the library in the 300 block of South Myrtle saw a male subject sitting in a chair in the adult section of the library, exposing himself. She immediately called the police. Officers responded and the suspect was detained, positively identified and arrested for indecent exposure.
Stolen Vehicle Recovered – Suspect Arrested
December 3 at 11:00 a.m., the victim's son called to report that he saw his mother's stolen vehicle, which was stolen the day before Thanksgiving, in a business parking lot in the 700 block of West Huntington. He claimed he saw two male suspects exit the vehicle and get into a blue Honda that headed west on the 210 Freeway.
An officer responded to the location and found the vehicle parked, but he noticed the hood of the vehicle was not hot. The officer checked with gardeners that were working in the area, and they said they saw the vehicle parked since 8:00 a.m. when they arrived. The officer questioned the mother and suspicion was raised that her son may have stolen the vehicle. Officers questioned the son, who denied taking the vehicle at first, but later admitted to the theft, and said he was under the influence of drugs at the time. He felt it was time to return the vehicle and created the story of seeing the suspects. The son was arrested and taken into custody.
Missing Juvenile Located
December 3 at 3:41 p.m., a 16-year-old male juvenile was reported missing to police by his father. The father dropped his son off at high school in the 800 block of West Colorado in the morning. On his way to pick him up after school, the father received a text message from the son stating that he no longer wanted to be a burden. The father arrived at the school, but his son was not at the designated location. He checked the school with school staff and then went home to check there, but did not find his son. He then went to the police department. Officers began an investigation and conducted an area check, but the subject was not located.
Later that evening, the missing juvenile called his father and said he was ready to come home. When the father asked him where he was, the son told him he was on the sidewalk across the street from their house. The son was located outside by his father.
Number of Visitors to MonroviaNow Increases
- Brad Haugaard
Suspicious Package Leads to Evacuation of Some Buildings in Old Town Monrovia
Jennifer Stone reports on Facebook that a suspicious package was left in front of the Wells Fargo bank in Old Town, resulting in the temporary evacuation of several nearby buildings. Facebook folks say all clear now.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Preview Lunch at Monrovia's New Smashburger
Had a free preview lunch at the new Smashburger in Monrovia, at the old Acapulco restaurant site on Huntington. It opens to the public tomorrow, Friday, Dec. 6. Why "smash?" Because they smash a fresh - not frozen - ball of beef, or piece of chicken, on the grill. We got a sampler menu, which included fried pickle slices. Never had those. Everything tastes better when it's free, but really, everything was very, very tasty! I think I liked the truffle mushroom burger (shown here) best, but the BBQ bacon burger was mighty good. Even the veggie spicy black bean burger was very good, and I'm not a vegetarian. If you prefer chicken, try the avocado club sandwich. Great shakes, too! Former City Councilman Joe Garcia, who helped bring Smashburger to town, showed up as well.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Ceramics, Crafts and Baked Goods Sales
~ Monrovia Adult School Wheelhouse Ceramics Sale Friday, Dec. 6, 4-9 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 7, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 1831 Santa Fe Place (behind AMMCO & Toy's Donuts) Handcrafted pottery created by local artisans. For information call 471-2771.
~ Girl Scout handmade crafts and baked goods sale Dec. 7 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Details: http://goo.gl/DPqxFD
- Brad Haugaard
~ Girl Scout handmade crafts and baked goods sale Dec. 7 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Details: http://goo.gl/DPqxFD
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia High's Kurt Scoby is MVP
Monrovia High Senior, Kurt Scoby, has been selected by the coaches of the Rio Hondo League as the League's most valuable player: http://goo.gl/QGfCU8
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Gold Line Bridge Getting Another Award
Habib Balian, spokesman for the Gold Line Construction Authority, writes that:
"The Construction Authority, Skanska and AECOM will be receiving the "Best Project in Southern California, Highways/Bridges" from Engineering News-Record for the Gold Line Bridge tomorrow. This is the fifth award received for the bridge since it was completed on time and on budget in December 2012. Awards have been in both the engineering and construction sectors, and remind us that this unique structure was not only a challenge to design, but also to build."
- Brad Haugaard
"The Construction Authority, Skanska and AECOM will be receiving the "Best Project in Southern California, Highways/Bridges" from Engineering News-Record for the Gold Line Bridge tomorrow. This is the fifth award received for the bridge since it was completed on time and on budget in December 2012. Awards have been in both the engineering and construction sectors, and remind us that this unique structure was not only a challenge to design, but also to build."
- Brad Haugaard
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