On Saturday, Feb. 8, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the Campus Center, the Citrus College Research in Science and Engineering team will hold a Science and Technology Day event to support its research and future outreach efforts. Citruss serves Monrovia. The fundraiser is a day of creative thinking, activities and bonding with college physics students while learning about rocketry, catapults and miniature go-karts. There will also be a raffle and egg drop competition. For registration information, call 626-914-8763 or email lriderer@citruscollege.edu.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Wins $25,000 Grant
Monrovia Mayor, Mary Ann Lutz, reports on Facebook that the city has won a "$25,000 grant for our colaborative healthy eating recreation programs from the American Beverage Association [at the] US Conference of Mayors."
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Chinese Students Visit Monrovia School | MHS Over South Pas. | 33rd Anniversary
~ 40 Chinese elementary school students visit Monrovia's Immaculate Conception School. http://goo.gl/tZ6uOS
~ Monrovia High Boy's Soccer defeats South Pas. http://goo.gl/z6nwtp
~ Monrovia's General Heating & Air Conditioning celebrates 33 years in business. http://goo.gl/x1q6V2
- Brad Haugaard
~ Monrovia High Boy's Soccer defeats South Pas. http://goo.gl/z6nwtp
~ Monrovia's General Heating & Air Conditioning celebrates 33 years in business. http://goo.gl/x1q6V2
- Brad Haugaard
Route 66 Curio Shop Opens in Aztec Hotel
A new curio shop, "Get your Kicks On Route 66" has opened at the Aztec Hotel. It sells Aztec Hotel Souvenirs, Aztec/Mayan Cultural items, greeting cards, Route 66 curios, vintage items, curiosities, collectibles and gifts. To reflect the connection the hotel has to its past Hollywood travelers, the shop also has a selection of celebrity-themed items featuring Marilyn Monroe, Elvis, Audrey Hepburn, James Dean, Bettie Page, The Wizard Of Oz, Betty Boop and other TV, Music and movie pop culture icons.
Source: press release
- Brad Haugaard
Lung Association Gives Monrovia an F
The American Lung Association has awarded Monrovia an F for its efforts to reduce smoking ( http://goo.gl/v5GlXH ).
Comment: Well, good for Monrovia! I believe smoking is just as unhealthy as the ALA says it is, and I believe restrictions on smoking in enclosed public places are a very good idea, but things have gone too far. Smokers are chased away from public places, often including open parks, and there are even moves to prevent them from smoking in their own homes. Isn't dying early enough punishment? Must they also be treated as pariahs?
- Brad Haugaard
Comment: Well, good for Monrovia! I believe smoking is just as unhealthy as the ALA says it is, and I believe restrictions on smoking in enclosed public places are a very good idea, but things have gone too far. Smokers are chased away from public places, often including open parks, and there are even moves to prevent them from smoking in their own homes. Isn't dying early enough punishment? Must they also be treated as pariahs?
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Relay for Life Kick Off Tonight
Kick off event for the ninth annual Relay For Life of Monrovia, an American Cancer Society fundraiser, will be held upstairs tonight at the Krikorian Theater, from 5:30-7 p.m. The event raises funds for patient advocacy, treatments, research, programs and more. Details: http://goo.gl/YW0u3A
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Citrus Selects New College Administrator
Citrus College, which serves Monrovia, has selected an administrator with more than 16 years of experience in community college finance as the school's next VP of finance and administrative services. Claudette Dain - a certified public accountant and longtime financial administrator in the North Orange County Community College District - will replace Carol R. Horton, who recently retired from her post after 18 years of service. Dain will begin her duties on Feb. 3.
Source: Citrus College press release
- Brad Haugaard
Source: Citrus College press release
- Brad Haugaard
Dawn in Monrovia
It looks like a beautiful day in Monrovia. Too bad, we could use some rain.
– Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Events for Black History Month
- Saturday, Feb. 1. 5-8 p.m. Free movie, "The Butler" at the Mary Wilcox Center, 848 East Olive. Bring a chair. Food/snacks available for purchase.
- Saturday, Feb. 15. 2:30-4 p.m. Celebration of the arts "Through the Eyes of the Movement" at Monrovia High Professional Development Center, 845 W. Colorado Blvd.
- Sunday, Feb. 23. Luncheon and Program, "The Civil Rights Movement in America"; Monrovia Community Center, 119 W. Palm; 3-6 p.m. Luncheon 3-4 p.m.; program 4-5 p.m. reception 5-6 p.m. Adults $10, Children 3-10 years, $5.
- Brad Haugaard
- Saturday, Feb. 15. 2:30-4 p.m. Celebration of the arts "Through the Eyes of the Movement" at Monrovia High Professional Development Center, 845 W. Colorado Blvd.
- Sunday, Feb. 23. Luncheon and Program, "The Civil Rights Movement in America"; Monrovia Community Center, 119 W. Palm; 3-6 p.m. Luncheon 3-4 p.m.; program 4-5 p.m. reception 5-6 p.m. Adults $10, Children 3-10 years, $5.
- Brad Haugaard
New Monrovia City Manager by Mid February? | Peeing in the Park | Drought
From tonight's Monrovia City Council Meeting ...
~ The Monrovia City Council should be able to pick a new city manager by mid-February, according to Interim City Manager Fran DeLach. He said there is a pool of 94 applicants for the position, including "very strong A caliber" candidates.
~ Former City Council candidate Robert Perry said he complained about homeless people in Library Park several months ago but the city has done nothing about it. Most recently, he said, he and his wife saw a man urinating on a tree in Library Park and drinking beer. With a library full of kids, he said, it is only a matter of time before "something tragic happens." Interim City Manager Fran DeLach said police are doing all they legally can do; Shevlin said she'd like a staff report on the issue; Councilman Alexander Blackburn said he'd like to see a community committee come up with recommendations and a budget for the problem; and Councilman Larry Spicer said kids being harassed at the park is "just a part of life" and "they [the homeless] can't just be pushed out of the park - they're human." He said fixing the problem will take time.
~ City Councilwoman Becky Shevlin asked for a report from city staff on how the drought affects Monrovia.
- Brad Haugaard
~ The Monrovia City Council should be able to pick a new city manager by mid-February, according to Interim City Manager Fran DeLach. He said there is a pool of 94 applicants for the position, including "very strong A caliber" candidates.
~ Former City Council candidate Robert Perry said he complained about homeless people in Library Park several months ago but the city has done nothing about it. Most recently, he said, he and his wife saw a man urinating on a tree in Library Park and drinking beer. With a library full of kids, he said, it is only a matter of time before "something tragic happens." Interim City Manager Fran DeLach said police are doing all they legally can do; Shevlin said she'd like a staff report on the issue; Councilman Alexander Blackburn said he'd like to see a community committee come up with recommendations and a budget for the problem; and Councilman Larry Spicer said kids being harassed at the park is "just a part of life" and "they [the homeless] can't just be pushed out of the park - they're human." He said fixing the problem will take time.
~ City Councilwoman Becky Shevlin asked for a report from city staff on how the drought affects Monrovia.
- Brad Haugaard
Myrtle Closed Near Duarte | Youth Leadership | Boston Terrier | Prison for McFarland
~ Picture of Myrtle, now closed near Duarte Road. http://goo.gl/h0oOPL
~ Monrovia's Youth Leadership Academy will begin in March. For details: http://goo.gl/N9neMJ
~ You missing a Boston terrier? http://goo.gl/PNYrOv
~ Monrovian Kelvin Bernard McFarland, 43, sentenced to prison. http://goo.gl/EjvMWj
- Brad Haugaard
~ Monrovia's Youth Leadership Academy will begin in March. For details: http://goo.gl/N9neMJ
~ You missing a Boston terrier? http://goo.gl/PNYrOv
~ Monrovian Kelvin Bernard McFarland, 43, sentenced to prison. http://goo.gl/EjvMWj
- Brad Haugaard
Pro Wrestling Coming to Monrovia
Quintessential Pro Wrestling is hosting Well Worth The Wait at the Monrovia Masonic Center on Saturday Feb. 1st at 8 p.m. $20 at the door.
According to Quintessential spokesman Andy Roy, "A number of these wrestlers (Brian Kendrick and Brian Cage) have former ties to the WWE, Joey Ryan is a TNA alumni, and Kevin Steen and Kyle O’Reilly are staples of Ring of Honor (and are regarded as two of the biggest names in independent professional wrestling). In other words, this should be an exceptional show and very entertaining for any past, present or future wrestling fans."
Source: Quintessential Pro Wrestling press release
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Vehicle Rollover; Rubber Ducky of Meth; Woman Stabbed; Grand Theft Batteries; Etc.
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for January 16-19. - Brad Haugaard]
Following are the weekend’s highlighted issues and events.
Injury Traffic Collision
January 16 at 8:23 a.m., an injury traffic collision involving a vehicle rollover was reported in the 600 block of East Foothill. Officers arrived and determined two vehicles were involved. The first vehicle was headed southbound on Poppy and the second was headed westbound on Foothill. The first vehicle did not stop for the stop sign and broadsided the second vehicle, causing it to spin, roll onto one side, and then right itself. The two drivers were taken to a hospital for minor injuries.
Criminal Threats – Suspect Arrested
January 16 at 11:50 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 800 block of El Dorado regarding a family disturbance. When they arrived, they learned two brothers were involved in a fight inside their apartment. The suspect armed himself with three knives from the kitchen and threatened to kill his brother. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.
Vehicle Fire
January 17 at 3:27 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 300 block of Highland Place along with Monrovia Fire Department personnel regarding a vehicle fire. Upon the officer’s arrived, the fire had been extinguished by the owner of the vehicle. It appeared that electrical wires touching the exhaust had caused the fire.
Residential Burglary
January 17 at 4:14 p.m., a residential burglary was reported in the 200 block of North Madison. The resident secured the home prior to leaving her house at 7:00 a.m.that morning. She returned around 4:00 p.m. and found the backdoor had been kicked open and someone had attempted to pry open the sliding door. The home was ransacked, so the loss will be reported after the resident takes inventory of the home. The investigation is continuing.
Possession of a Controlled Substance / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Suspect Arrested
January 18 at 11:28 a.m., police received a call reporting a male subject possibly urinating or defecating in a park in the 300 block of South Myrtle. Officers arrived and detained three subjects. The caller also reported seeing the subject discard something by a tree. Officers checked the area by the tree and located a methamphetamine pipe and a small rubber duck that contained methamphetamine that the suspect had discarded. The suspect was arrested for the above listed charges.
Assault With a Deadly Weapon – Suspect Arrested
January 18 at 9:59 p.m., officers were dispatched to a residence in the 500 block of South Alta Vista regarding the welfare check of a male subject who was possibly stabbed. The victim had reportedly been stabbed by his girlfriend at her residence in Monrovia. The caller, who was in Pasadena, did not have an address, but identified the subjects and police were able to locate an address for the girlfriend. The victim had called his friend in Pasadena and told him he had been stabbed by his girlfriend.
Officers located the victim and suspect at the girlfriend’s residence in the 500 block of South Alta Vista. The victim had been stabbed three times in the abdomen, had slash marks on his arms and chest, and a puncture wound on his back. The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment of his wounds, which do not appear to be life threatening. The suspect and victim were both uncooperative with officers and gave conflicting information. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.
Commercial Burglary – Suspects Arrested
January 19 at 5:23 p.m., police received a call from loss prevention personnel at a store in the 500 block of West Huntington reporting a female subject preparing to leave the store with merchandise without paying. The suspect left the store and walked to a nearby business. The loss prevention officer followed the suspect and saw her conceal merchandise from that store. The loss prevention officer also saw the suspect make contact with two subjects in a vehicle in the parking lot, which he reported to police with a description of the vehicle.
Officers arrived, located the vehicle and detained two suspects. The officers then heard the security alarm of the second store go off, indicating someone had gone out the emergency doors to the south of the store. They located the female suspect in the service alley and she was detained. All subjects were arrested for burglary.
Grand Theft
January 19 at 6:40 p.m., a suspicious white van was reported in front of a residence in the 300 block of East Walnut. The driver of the van was seen tampering with the electrical box for the residence. The electrical box contained six backup batteries for the cable and telephone service. The suspect left in the van prior to the officer’s arrival. The officer determined the suspect bent back the sheet metal on the box and removed all six batteries. The investigation is continuing.
Residential Burglary
January 20 at 12:15 a.m., a residential burglary was reported in the 900 block of East Lemon. The victim arrived home and discovered his house had been burglarized. The suspect used a patio chair to stand on and gain access through a small bathroom window. The suspect took jewelry, money, and then exited through the sliding door. The investigation is continuing.
Injury Traffic Collision
January 16 at 8:23 a.m., an injury traffic collision involving a vehicle rollover was reported in the 600 block of East Foothill. Officers arrived and determined two vehicles were involved. The first vehicle was headed southbound on Poppy and the second was headed westbound on Foothill. The first vehicle did not stop for the stop sign and broadsided the second vehicle, causing it to spin, roll onto one side, and then right itself. The two drivers were taken to a hospital for minor injuries.
Criminal Threats – Suspect Arrested
January 16 at 11:50 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 800 block of El Dorado regarding a family disturbance. When they arrived, they learned two brothers were involved in a fight inside their apartment. The suspect armed himself with three knives from the kitchen and threatened to kill his brother. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.
Vehicle Fire
January 17 at 3:27 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 300 block of Highland Place along with Monrovia Fire Department personnel regarding a vehicle fire. Upon the officer’s arrived, the fire had been extinguished by the owner of the vehicle. It appeared that electrical wires touching the exhaust had caused the fire.
Residential Burglary
January 17 at 4:14 p.m., a residential burglary was reported in the 200 block of North Madison. The resident secured the home prior to leaving her house at 7:00 a.m.that morning. She returned around 4:00 p.m. and found the backdoor had been kicked open and someone had attempted to pry open the sliding door. The home was ransacked, so the loss will be reported after the resident takes inventory of the home. The investigation is continuing.
Possession of a Controlled Substance / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Suspect Arrested
January 18 at 11:28 a.m., police received a call reporting a male subject possibly urinating or defecating in a park in the 300 block of South Myrtle. Officers arrived and detained three subjects. The caller also reported seeing the subject discard something by a tree. Officers checked the area by the tree and located a methamphetamine pipe and a small rubber duck that contained methamphetamine that the suspect had discarded. The suspect was arrested for the above listed charges.
Assault With a Deadly Weapon – Suspect Arrested
January 18 at 9:59 p.m., officers were dispatched to a residence in the 500 block of South Alta Vista regarding the welfare check of a male subject who was possibly stabbed. The victim had reportedly been stabbed by his girlfriend at her residence in Monrovia. The caller, who was in Pasadena, did not have an address, but identified the subjects and police were able to locate an address for the girlfriend. The victim had called his friend in Pasadena and told him he had been stabbed by his girlfriend.
Officers located the victim and suspect at the girlfriend’s residence in the 500 block of South Alta Vista. The victim had been stabbed three times in the abdomen, had slash marks on his arms and chest, and a puncture wound on his back. The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment of his wounds, which do not appear to be life threatening. The suspect and victim were both uncooperative with officers and gave conflicting information. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.
Commercial Burglary – Suspects Arrested
January 19 at 5:23 p.m., police received a call from loss prevention personnel at a store in the 500 block of West Huntington reporting a female subject preparing to leave the store with merchandise without paying. The suspect left the store and walked to a nearby business. The loss prevention officer followed the suspect and saw her conceal merchandise from that store. The loss prevention officer also saw the suspect make contact with two subjects in a vehicle in the parking lot, which he reported to police with a description of the vehicle.
Officers arrived, located the vehicle and detained two suspects. The officers then heard the security alarm of the second store go off, indicating someone had gone out the emergency doors to the south of the store. They located the female suspect in the service alley and she was detained. All subjects were arrested for burglary.
Grand Theft
January 19 at 6:40 p.m., a suspicious white van was reported in front of a residence in the 300 block of East Walnut. The driver of the van was seen tampering with the electrical box for the residence. The electrical box contained six backup batteries for the cable and telephone service. The suspect left in the van prior to the officer’s arrival. The officer determined the suspect bent back the sheet metal on the box and removed all six batteries. The investigation is continuing.
Residential Burglary
January 20 at 12:15 a.m., a residential burglary was reported in the 900 block of East Lemon. The victim arrived home and discovered his house had been burglarized. The suspect used a patio chair to stand on and gain access through a small bathroom window. The suspect took jewelry, money, and then exited through the sliding door. The investigation is continuing.
New Ad Position Open on MonroviaNow
To price the ad, I'm using a reverse auction. Jan. 21 it was $150 per month (again, three-month minimum, so $450 up front). If it doesn't sell, tomorrow I'll lower the price by $20 per month ($390 total), and so on daily until it sells or gets too cheap for me to bother. The price will appear on the ad itself.
For reference, in December MonroviaNow had 17,956 page views and for this month I guesstimate it will have 18,263 page views.
Interested? Send me an email: brad@bradhaugaard.com
- Brad Haugaard
Mayan Grill Area for Lease | Bone Marrow Drive | Digital Marketing | Band Fundraiser
~ The never-opened Mayan Grill in the Aztec Hotel is now available for leasing. Details: http://goo.gl/j3Nqhn . Thanks to Gem City Images for the tip: http://goo.gl/zBm3Cb
~ Monrovia bone marrow drive successful. http://goo.gl/pP31BR
~ Monrovia business seminar: Digital Marketing Do's and Dont's, Feb. 6. Details: http://goo.gl/GJ8dKn
~ Wildcats band and color guard fundraiser Saturday, January 25 at Walgreens on Foothill (next to Ralph's), 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Suggested donation $6 for cars $8 for trucks and SUVs.
- Brad Haugaard
~ Monrovia bone marrow drive successful. http://goo.gl/pP31BR
~ Monrovia business seminar: Digital Marketing Do's and Dont's, Feb. 6. Details: http://goo.gl/GJ8dKn
~ Wildcats band and color guard fundraiser Saturday, January 25 at Walgreens on Foothill (next to Ralph's), 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Suggested donation $6 for cars $8 for trucks and SUVs.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Halfway Mark in Police Bike Ride | South African Flag
~ Monrovia marked the halfway point in Sunday's Chino police bike ride for fallen officers. http://goo.gl/ZguiX6
~ South African flag on display at City Hall for the month. Honoring Nelson Mandela. http://goo.gl/TzaoBQ
- Brad Haugaard
~ South African flag on display at City Hall for the month. Honoring Nelson Mandela. http://goo.gl/TzaoBQ
- Brad Haugaard
Myrtle Ave. Closing for Four Months | Tom Sawyer Musical
~ Myrtle Closes near Duarte Road for most of the day starting today and Sunday, and then it is closed full time for four months starting Monday. Details: http://goo.gl/SHgSTM
~ The Broadway musical, Tom Sawyer, presented by Monrovia's Centre Stage, at the Louise Taylor Performing Arts Center (aka Monrovia High auditorium) Jan. 30, 31 and Feb. 1, 2. Details: http://goo.gl/NQcVEF
- Brad Haugaard
~ The Broadway musical, Tom Sawyer, presented by Monrovia's Centre Stage, at the Louise Taylor Performing Arts Center (aka Monrovia High auditorium) Jan. 30, 31 and Feb. 1, 2. Details: http://goo.gl/NQcVEF
- Brad Haugaard
New Monrovia Pizza Place - Flamzz; And Loteria Moving to Myrtle
Flamzz Stone Fire Pizza to replace Loteria Cantina at corner of Colorado and Ivy. Loteria moving to Myrtle. http://goo.gl/DOplZH
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Ramen & Yakitori Restaurant Coming to Monrovia
A new restaurant, Ramen & Yakitori, is coming to Monrovia. It's in the old Oh My Goddard Gallery on the east side of Myrtle, a half block north of Olive.
Update: Got a report in that it should open Feb. 5.
Update: Got a report in that it should open Feb. 5.
-Brad Haugaard
New Bike Shop on Myrtle
Empire Bikes, a new bicycle shop on Myrtle specializing in Giant and Intense bikes is now open. Just north of Olive on the west side.
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