~ The LA County District Attorney has filed charges against Monrovian Felipe Galicia, 40, charging that he headed a ring motorcycle theft ring. http://goo.gl/0lLkt0
~ MonroviaNow reader, Craig, writes to say that Big Shrimps restaurant will be closed until Dec. 26. "Apparently there will be new ownership with a new team and new menu items."
~ Foothill Unity Center and Mt. Sierra College will have an electronic waste recycling event in Mt. Sierra's parking lot (corner of Huntington and Myrtle) on Saturday, Jan. 4, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. No big appliances, flourescent bulbs or batteries.
- Brad Haugaard
Lunch at New Chipotle Restaurant
Lunch at the new Chipotle on Huntington Drive. There was a line almost 20 long. Got a barbacoa (braised and shredded beef) burrito ($6.70) and an iced tea ($1.60). I took a couple bites so you can see the inside. Excellent! Fresh and delicious.
- Brad Haugaard
Charlie Brown Christmas | Monrovia High Girls Soccer Fundraiser
A free production of "A Charlie Brown Christmas," Friday, Dec. 20, 5:30-7:30 p.m. (doors open at 5 p.m.) at Monrovia Community Center, 119 W. Palm. Canned goods donations welcome.
Monrovia High School Girls Soccer will have a gift wrap fundraiser on Saturday Dec. 21 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Drop off gifts in room 210 at MHS on the 21st and then enjoy your day while we do the wrapping. Easy drop-off in the parking lot on Madison just south of the softball field. Have all your gifts in a bag labeled with names. You can provide your own paper or use ours. Donations appreciated.
Source: http://goo.gl/yyRN3H
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia High School Girls Soccer will have a gift wrap fundraiser on Saturday Dec. 21 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Drop off gifts in room 210 at MHS on the 21st and then enjoy your day while we do the wrapping. Easy drop-off in the parking lot on Madison just south of the softball field. Have all your gifts in a bag labeled with names. You can provide your own paper or use ours. Donations appreciated.
Source: http://goo.gl/yyRN3H
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Burglary Suspect Photo | Help for Monrovia High Grad | View from White Saddle
~ Suspect in Monrovia burglary caught on surveillance photos. Here: http://goo.gl/6VFnM4
~ Family and friends of a MHS grad who recently lost her husband, and father of their child, in an accident are seeking help. http://goo.gl/fRGQ2d
~ Nice view from White Saddle, in the mountains above Monrovia. http://goo.gl/TpX4BN
- Brad Haugaard
~ Family and friends of a MHS grad who recently lost her husband, and father of their child, in an accident are seeking help. http://goo.gl/fRGQ2d
~ Nice view from White Saddle, in the mountains above Monrovia. http://goo.gl/TpX4BN
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Parent Gives Son Counterfeit Money; Argument Over Business Turns Violent; Etc.
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for December 16-18. - Brad Haugaard]
During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 366 service events, resulting in 72 investigations.
Warrants – Suspect Arrested
December 16 at 8:20 p.m., an officer on patrol observed a male subject he recognized and knew had outstanding warrants for his arrest. The subject was walking through a rear alley behind a business in the 600 block of West Huntington. A computer check confirmed the male had three drug warrants for his arrest. The male was stopped and arrested for the warrants.
Warrant – Suspect Arrested
December 17 at 12:40 a.m., police dispatch received a call reporting a male subject chasing a female subject in the 700 block of West Foothill. Officers arrived and saw a male subject run north from Foothill to an alley. A resident advised officers of the apartment the subject went into. Officers knocked on the door and eventually located a 16-year-old male hiding inside. He said he ran because he had a warrant for his arrest. A computer check revealed he did have a no-bail felony warrant for grand theft. While searching the area, officers located a stolen Honda Accord in a carport off the alley that had been stolen out of El Monte and had the ignition punched. The owner of the vehicle was notified and retrieved her vehicle. The male was arrested and taken to Eastlake Juvenile Detention Facility pending his court date.
Passing a Counterfeit Bill / Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor – Suspects Arrested
December 17 at 11:40 a.m., a staff member from Monrovia High School called to report a student had passed a fictitious five-dollar bill. An officer arrived and interviewed several students, who admitted they had passed the five-dollar bill, and that they had passed a twenty-dollar bill the previous day. One of the students told the officer that the money was given to them by a parent.
Detectives responded to the School District Office and managed to retrieve the bill that was passed the previous day. The parent was called in and admitted she told her son the bill was fictitious and she said she wanted to teach him a lesson if he was caught with the bill. She also admitted that she had two additional bills at her residence and later retrieved the bills. The students and the parent were subsequently arrested and charged. They were later released on citations to appear in court.
Domestic Violence Arrest
December 17 at 9:36 p.m., dispatch received a call reporting a female subject running down the street in the 100 block of North Sunset, yelling for someone to call police. Officers responded and located the female subject. Upon investigation, they learned the female had been in an argument with her husband regarding the family business. During the argument, the husband choked the female, causing an injury to her neck. He let her go and she ran out of the house in a panic. The husband was questioned and then arrested. The female was taken to a local hospital, where she was treated and an emergency protective order was obtained.
During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 366 service events, resulting in 72 investigations.
Warrants – Suspect Arrested
December 16 at 8:20 p.m., an officer on patrol observed a male subject he recognized and knew had outstanding warrants for his arrest. The subject was walking through a rear alley behind a business in the 600 block of West Huntington. A computer check confirmed the male had three drug warrants for his arrest. The male was stopped and arrested for the warrants.
Warrant – Suspect Arrested
December 17 at 12:40 a.m., police dispatch received a call reporting a male subject chasing a female subject in the 700 block of West Foothill. Officers arrived and saw a male subject run north from Foothill to an alley. A resident advised officers of the apartment the subject went into. Officers knocked on the door and eventually located a 16-year-old male hiding inside. He said he ran because he had a warrant for his arrest. A computer check revealed he did have a no-bail felony warrant for grand theft. While searching the area, officers located a stolen Honda Accord in a carport off the alley that had been stolen out of El Monte and had the ignition punched. The owner of the vehicle was notified and retrieved her vehicle. The male was arrested and taken to Eastlake Juvenile Detention Facility pending his court date.
Passing a Counterfeit Bill / Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor – Suspects Arrested
December 17 at 11:40 a.m., a staff member from Monrovia High School called to report a student had passed a fictitious five-dollar bill. An officer arrived and interviewed several students, who admitted they had passed the five-dollar bill, and that they had passed a twenty-dollar bill the previous day. One of the students told the officer that the money was given to them by a parent.
Detectives responded to the School District Office and managed to retrieve the bill that was passed the previous day. The parent was called in and admitted she told her son the bill was fictitious and she said she wanted to teach him a lesson if he was caught with the bill. She also admitted that she had two additional bills at her residence and later retrieved the bills. The students and the parent were subsequently arrested and charged. They were later released on citations to appear in court.
Domestic Violence Arrest
December 17 at 9:36 p.m., dispatch received a call reporting a female subject running down the street in the 100 block of North Sunset, yelling for someone to call police. Officers responded and located the female subject. Upon investigation, they learned the female had been in an argument with her husband regarding the family business. During the argument, the husband choked the female, causing an injury to her neck. He let her go and she ran out of the house in a panic. The husband was questioned and then arrested. The female was taken to a local hospital, where she was treated and an emergency protective order was obtained.
Winners of Monrovia's Home Decorating Contest
A list of the winners of Monrovia's home decorating contest.
Best Still Display, 1148 Orange Avenue
Best Outdoor Display, 333 Norumbega Drive
Best Window Display, 620 Hacienda Drive
Most Effective Use of House Lighting, 214 South Alta Vista Avenue
Best Decorated Outdoor Tree, 308 West Lemon Avenue
Best Neighborhood Effort, 2514 Rochelle Avenue
Snowman Award, 163 Mauna Loa Drive
Children’s Choice Award, 248 Madeline Drive
Toyland Award, 911 Crescent Drive
Holiday Spirit Award, 424 East Walnut Avenue
Judges Award, 315 North Alta Vista Avenue
Best Decorated K-Rail, 748 North Crescent Drive
Tim McKeehan "Best of Season" Award, 309 North Madison Avenue
- Brad Haugaard
Best Still Display, 1148 Orange Avenue
Best Outdoor Display, 333 Norumbega Drive
Best Window Display, 620 Hacienda Drive
Most Effective Use of House Lighting, 214 South Alta Vista Avenue
Best Decorated Outdoor Tree, 308 West Lemon Avenue
Best Neighborhood Effort, 2514 Rochelle Avenue
Snowman Award, 163 Mauna Loa Drive
Children’s Choice Award, 248 Madeline Drive
Toyland Award, 911 Crescent Drive
Holiday Spirit Award, 424 East Walnut Avenue
Judges Award, 315 North Alta Vista Avenue
Best Decorated K-Rail, 748 North Crescent Drive
Tim McKeehan "Best of Season" Award, 309 North Madison Avenue
- Brad Haugaard
Santa Touring Monrovia
Santa and his helpers are touring Monrovia. Here is his schedule: http://goo.gl/a1AwwI
- Brad Haugaard
Yuletide Blend | Monrovia Chamber Motor-Assisted Bike Raffle
~ Monrovia's Live Oak Vineyard Church (1307 S. Myrtle) will sponsor a "Yuletide Blend" with Terry Butler and Smitty Price this Friday, Dec. 20. $10 donation at the door (kids 12 and under are free) will support World Vision's Philippine relief efforts.
~ If you want a motorized bicycle, the Monrovia Chamber of Commerce is raffling one for $10 per ticket. Details: http://goo.gl/kFeknP
- Brad Haugaard
~ If you want a motorized bicycle, the Monrovia Chamber of Commerce is raffling one for $10 per ticket. Details: http://goo.gl/kFeknP
- Brad Haugaard
Patch Websites May Still Continue | Businesses Concerned About Myrtle Closure
~ AOL is denying a New York Times report that its Patch news websites are going to be closed. Monrovia has a Patch website. http://goo.gl/Ui1uq9
~ Business owners concerned about five-month closure of Myrtle (near Duarte Road) for Gold Line work. http://goo.gl/tb1VZ7
- Brad Haugaard
~ Business owners concerned about five-month closure of Myrtle (near Duarte Road) for Gold Line work. http://goo.gl/tb1VZ7
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia's Unity Center Needs Volunteers
Monrovia's Foothill Unity Center needs volunteers this Friday and Saturday for its holiday food and toy distribution at the Arboretum in Arcadia. On Friday Dec. 20 and Saturday, Dec. 21. For details and to sign up, call 358-3486.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Rain on Thursday? | Monrovia Company's Website Redesigned
~ You might not want to wash your car until Friday. Sixty percent chance of rain Thursday. http://goo.gl/VKFH7C
~ Monrovia's CouponMountain.com, an on-line coupon website, is being redesigned. http://goo.gl/lYvxuB
- Brad Haugaard
~ Monrovia's CouponMountain.com, an on-line coupon website, is being redesigned. http://goo.gl/lYvxuB
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Stealing Internet Connection ... and a Car; Car Hits Bicyclist; Trying to Video Girl in Restroom; Etc.
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for December 12-15. - Brad Haugaard]
Following are the weekend's highlighted issues and events.
Vehicle Burglary
December 12 at 1:33 p.m., a vehicle burglary was reported at a business parking lot in the 700 block of East Huntington. The suspects broke a window on the victim's vehicle and took a laptop computer bag containing a small camera and paperwork. The suspects are described as two male Hispanics that were seen leaving the area in a primer black Honda Prelude. The driver is described as heavy set with a shaved head. The second suspect was wearing a Raider's hat, t-shirt and gloves. The investigation is continuing.
Residential Burglary / Grand Theft Auto - Suspect Arrested
December 12 at 12:05 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 400 block of East Walnut regarding a residential burglary. One of the three residents had returned home and discovered the suspect's computer hooked up in the house. Another one of the residents recognized the computer as belonging to a neighbor, who had been arrested two days prior for trespassing at the same location. Officers went to the suspect's residence, but he was not at the home.
At 2:40 a.m., Monrovia dispatch received a call from Ventura California Highway Patrol reporting they had a suspect in custody after a pursuit. The suspect was driving a vehicle belonging to one of the victim's of this burglary. The victim was unaware the vehicle had been taken. It appears the suspect, the victims' neighbor, broke into the residence, used the victims' Internet connection, took one of the resident's car keys, identification, a pair of slippers, and drove off in the vehicle. The suspect left behind his computer and a pair of pants. The CHP confirmed the suspect was driving with shorts on and slippers. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody by CHP.
Colorado Commons Vandalism - Juvenile Suspect Arrested
Over the last several months, the police department has been receiving reports of vandalism to the Colorado Commons parking structure believed to be committed by juveniles who are being left unattended at the Friday Night Street Fair. The suspects have been spraying fire retardants all over the parking lot, in the elevators and on the stairwells.On Friday, December 12, police assigned an officer to extra patrol the location. The officer arrested a juvenile suspect he observed spraying a fire extinguisher in the elevator. The juvenile was taken into custody, charged for the vandalism, and his parents were contacted.
The Monrovia Police Department would like to take this opportunity to remind parents that they will be held financially responsible for the vandalism committed by their juvenile children. Police ask that you please supervise your child at the Friday Night Street Fair and do not leave them unattended.
Injury Traffic Collision - Vehicle vs. Bicyclist
December 14 at 11:30 a.m., an officer responded to the area of Colorado and Magnolia regarding a traffic collision involving a bicyclist. Two bicyclists were riding eastbound on Colorado and had stopped for the stop sign. A vehicle heading northbound on Magnolia had also stopped for the stop sign. The driver of the vehicle did not see the bicyclists and as they were crossing the intersection, the driver of the vehicle hit the rear tire of one of them, knocking the bicyclist off the bike. The Bicyclist sustained minor injuries.
Injury Traffic Collision / Outside Assist - California Highway Patrol
December 14 at 4:51 p.m., officers responded to the 900 block of South Fifth regarding a vehicle that had come off the 210 Freeway, eastbound, and came to rest on an oak tree by a parking area. The driver and two passengers received minor injuries. The collision was handled by the California Highway Patrol.
Surreptitious Video Recording of a Minor
December 15 at 3:05 p.m., the mother of a two-year-old girl came into the police lobby to file a report. She and other family members were eating at a restaurant located in the 100 block of West Foothill. Her daughter was with her and needed to use the restroom. The mother took her daughter to the restroom, but found it locked. She told her daughter in a loud voice that she would have to wait so the person in the bathroom might hurry. The door opened up and a male subject exited. The mother then walked her daughter into the restroom, and while there, she noticed an iPhone placed in the trap of the sink, facing the toilet. She looked at the phone's video and clearly saw the male subject who had just exited placing the phone to capture video of anyone using the restroom. The mother took the phone to the police station. An officer contacted the male suspect and he admitted to placing the phone to capture video of the two-year-old girl. Criminal charges will be filed against the suspect.
Traffic Collision / Vehicle vs. Pedestrian
On December 15 at 4:38 p.m., a traffic collision involving a pedestrian was reported in the area of Wildrose and Mountain. A vehicle was stopped heading west on Wildrose, waiting for traffic to clear. The driver looked north and then south, not seeing any other traffic, he started the turn without seeing the pedestrian who was crossing the street and struck the pedestrian. The victim, a 62 year old man, received abrasions and was complaining of pain. He was taken to a hospital for treatment of his injuries.
Following are the weekend's highlighted issues and events.
Vehicle Burglary
December 12 at 1:33 p.m., a vehicle burglary was reported at a business parking lot in the 700 block of East Huntington. The suspects broke a window on the victim's vehicle and took a laptop computer bag containing a small camera and paperwork. The suspects are described as two male Hispanics that were seen leaving the area in a primer black Honda Prelude. The driver is described as heavy set with a shaved head. The second suspect was wearing a Raider's hat, t-shirt and gloves. The investigation is continuing.
Residential Burglary / Grand Theft Auto - Suspect Arrested
December 12 at 12:05 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 400 block of East Walnut regarding a residential burglary. One of the three residents had returned home and discovered the suspect's computer hooked up in the house. Another one of the residents recognized the computer as belonging to a neighbor, who had been arrested two days prior for trespassing at the same location. Officers went to the suspect's residence, but he was not at the home.
At 2:40 a.m., Monrovia dispatch received a call from Ventura California Highway Patrol reporting they had a suspect in custody after a pursuit. The suspect was driving a vehicle belonging to one of the victim's of this burglary. The victim was unaware the vehicle had been taken. It appears the suspect, the victims' neighbor, broke into the residence, used the victims' Internet connection, took one of the resident's car keys, identification, a pair of slippers, and drove off in the vehicle. The suspect left behind his computer and a pair of pants. The CHP confirmed the suspect was driving with shorts on and slippers. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody by CHP.
Colorado Commons Vandalism - Juvenile Suspect Arrested
Over the last several months, the police department has been receiving reports of vandalism to the Colorado Commons parking structure believed to be committed by juveniles who are being left unattended at the Friday Night Street Fair. The suspects have been spraying fire retardants all over the parking lot, in the elevators and on the stairwells.On Friday, December 12, police assigned an officer to extra patrol the location. The officer arrested a juvenile suspect he observed spraying a fire extinguisher in the elevator. The juvenile was taken into custody, charged for the vandalism, and his parents were contacted.
The Monrovia Police Department would like to take this opportunity to remind parents that they will be held financially responsible for the vandalism committed by their juvenile children. Police ask that you please supervise your child at the Friday Night Street Fair and do not leave them unattended.
Injury Traffic Collision - Vehicle vs. Bicyclist
December 14 at 11:30 a.m., an officer responded to the area of Colorado and Magnolia regarding a traffic collision involving a bicyclist. Two bicyclists were riding eastbound on Colorado and had stopped for the stop sign. A vehicle heading northbound on Magnolia had also stopped for the stop sign. The driver of the vehicle did not see the bicyclists and as they were crossing the intersection, the driver of the vehicle hit the rear tire of one of them, knocking the bicyclist off the bike. The Bicyclist sustained minor injuries.
Injury Traffic Collision / Outside Assist - California Highway Patrol
December 14 at 4:51 p.m., officers responded to the 900 block of South Fifth regarding a vehicle that had come off the 210 Freeway, eastbound, and came to rest on an oak tree by a parking area. The driver and two passengers received minor injuries. The collision was handled by the California Highway Patrol.
Surreptitious Video Recording of a Minor
December 15 at 3:05 p.m., the mother of a two-year-old girl came into the police lobby to file a report. She and other family members were eating at a restaurant located in the 100 block of West Foothill. Her daughter was with her and needed to use the restroom. The mother took her daughter to the restroom, but found it locked. She told her daughter in a loud voice that she would have to wait so the person in the bathroom might hurry. The door opened up and a male subject exited. The mother then walked her daughter into the restroom, and while there, she noticed an iPhone placed in the trap of the sink, facing the toilet. She looked at the phone's video and clearly saw the male subject who had just exited placing the phone to capture video of anyone using the restroom. The mother took the phone to the police station. An officer contacted the male suspect and he admitted to placing the phone to capture video of the two-year-old girl. Criminal charges will be filed against the suspect.
Traffic Collision / Vehicle vs. Pedestrian
On December 15 at 4:38 p.m., a traffic collision involving a pedestrian was reported in the area of Wildrose and Mountain. A vehicle was stopped heading west on Wildrose, waiting for traffic to clear. The driver looked north and then south, not seeing any other traffic, he started the turn without seeing the pedestrian who was crossing the street and struck the pedestrian. The victim, a 62 year old man, received abrasions and was complaining of pain. He was taken to a hospital for treatment of his injuries.
Forest Service Asking for Comments on Proposed Changes to Forest Fees Near Monrovia
Comment: Hmm. This seems like just a cosmetic change since the new fee area seems to include virtually all the driving and parking areas. So, how exactly do you get to the no-fee area without parking in the fee area?
- Brad Haugaard
Christmas Food Distribution | Missing Pet Dog
~ Monrovia's Foothill Unity Center will hold a Christmas food distribution on Saturday, Dec. 21, from 9 a.m. to about 4 p.m. at the Arboretum in Arcadia, for approximately 1,300 low-income families, including more than 1,700 children, who are pre-registered with the center. Each family will take home a family-size food box with a meat and the makings for a traditional dinner. Families with children will also take home bags of unwrapped gifts specifically requested by their kids through the Center's Adopt an Angel program.
~ Have you seen this missing white German Shepherd? http://goo.gl/YPxe9t
- Brad Haugaard
~ Have you seen this missing white German Shepherd? http://goo.gl/YPxe9t
- Brad Haugaard
What Is that Bunker Next to the Freeway?
The "bunker," outside and in.
If you have driven on the south-side freeway-access road between Magnolia and Myrtle (Evergreen), you may have seen this bunker thingy. A couple of people have asked me what it is.
Well, Planning Division Manager writes that it is "a drainage structure being built to accommodate and infiltrate runoff from the freeway to meet the new storm-water requirements."
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia House for Sale at About $5 Million | New Japanese Restaurant
~ Monrovia house for sale at almost $5 million. Looks pretty elegant. It even has a Japanese Teppanyaki Seafood Bar made in - no, not Japan - but ... Germany. http://goo.gl/n1egNs
~ New Japanese restaurant to open on Myrtle. http://goo.gl/fjPJeC
- Brad Haugaard
~ New Japanese restaurant to open on Myrtle. http://goo.gl/fjPJeC
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Trustee Montgomery Becomes Citrus VP
At its annual reorganization meeting on Dec. 3, the Citrus Community College District Board of Trustees voted in new Board. Trustee Joanne Montgomery, who represents Monrovia and portions of Duarte, will serve as board Vice President.
Source: Citrus press release
- Brad Haugaard
Source: Citrus press release
- Brad Haugaard
Citrus College Registration Starting
Students at Citrus College, which serves Monrovia, can begin viewing their Spring Semester 2014 registration appointment times starting Monday, Dec. 16, and enroll in classes as soon as Tuesday, Jan. 7.
New students must submit an online application to the college, which is available at www.citruscollege.edu/ar.
Classes begin Wednesday, Feb. 19. Saturday classes start Feb. 22.
The schedule of classes is available at www.citruscollege.edu.
- Brad Haugaard
New students must submit an online application to the college, which is available at www.citruscollege.edu/ar.
Classes begin Wednesday, Feb. 19. Saturday classes start Feb. 22.
The schedule of classes is available at www.citruscollege.edu.
- Brad Haugaard
Miracle on Myrtle and More Holiday Events
~ Tonight, Miracle on Myrtle, by Fellowship Monrovia church. Library Park at 5 p.m.
~ Holiday benefit for Monrovia's Foothill Unity Center. Tomorrow, Dec. 14, from 5–9 p.m. at The Lodge at Sierra Madre, 33 E. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre. Call 355–7801 for details.
~ Storytime at Monrovia Library, tomorrow, Dec. 14 from2–3 p.m. Good little boys and girls are invited to a special Christmas program filled with holiday stories, songs, short film, snacks and our traditional Bead Fusion craft ornament (younger children will need assistance with the craft). For ages 4 years to 5th grade.
- Brad Haugaard
Breakfast at LeRoy's
Breakfast at LeRoy's, on Huntington. I got two eggs with bacon and hash browns, $7.25, with coffee ($1.95). Plus tax and tip. Traditional American style food. They loaded me up with bacon. Come hungry. It's good.
-Brad Haugaard
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