~ The Fourth Annual Monrovia/Duarte Youth Summit will be held Saturday, Feb. 22, at Monrovia High. The summit is designed to connect youth with career professionals, higher education and internship opportunities and dynamic leaders. Details: http://goo.gl/5BJAxm
~ Monrovia Library's Great Gumball Reading Challenge, for kindergarten through fifth grade. Read and receive prizes! http://goo.gl/Eddks0
~ The Citrus College Space Owls plan to travel to Alaska, where the eight-member team will launch a weather balloon and record sounds reportedly emitted by the aurora borealis, a solar storm of brilliant lights. The Space Owls are a research team of students enrolled in Citrus College's Physics and Recording Technology programs. Citrus College serves Monrovia. Source: press release
~ New townhomes in Old Town Monrovia. http://goo.gl/zl7sDp
- Brad Haugaard
Lunch at Tommy's Original Hamburgers
Lunch at Tommy's Original Hamburgers yesterday. Corner of Mountain and Huntington. Got a cheeseburger (upgraded to a quarter pounder) with fries and a drink for $7.10 plus tax. Comes with chili on the burger, of course. It's fast food but an attendant brought the food out to me; mighty nice of him. Messy but tasty.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia's AeroVironment and Lockheed Martin Will Make Drones Together
Monrovia's AeroVironment and Lockheed Martin Corporation have agreed "to jointly pursue opportunities in unmanned aircraft system (UAS) development." http://goo.gl/y3ka2x
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia's Mediterranean Garden Grill to be Replaced
The Mediterranean Garden Grill, at 335 W. Foothill Blvd., will be replaced with a new restaurant called Cafe X20, according to a report from the Monrovia Design Review Committee.
There are other to Cafe X20s in the area, including in Glendora and La Verne. They seem to be a hookah bar type restaurant. Here is the company's website: http://www.cafex2o.com/
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia's Kurt Scoby to Play for Fresno
According to a tweet by Star-News sports reporter Fred Robledo, Monrovia football player Kurt Scoby said he is committed to play at Fresno State, but won't sign until March.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Restaurants Raise Money for Cancer Relay Event
Two Monrovia restaurants, The Loose Teas and The Peach Cafe have announced February fundraising days during which a percentage of their proceeds will be donated to the upcoming American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Monrovia in April.
On Monday, February 10, The Loose Teas, 666 W Huntington Drive, will donate 20% of all sales from 4 to 8 p.m. to the Relay, including food, teas and gifts. The shop will also donate 20% of all gift set sales from February 10 through 14 to the event. Customers must bring a copy of the flyer (http://tinyurl.com/looseteasflyer) to validate the donation.
On Thursday, February 27, The Peach Cafe, 141 E. Colorado Boulevard, will donate a percentage of all purchases to the Relay. No flyer is needed. The restaurant is open from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
American Cancer Society's Relay For Life is a 24-hour fundraising event that brings communities together to honor cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease. Teams camp overnight and take turns walking or running around a track or path. Each team is asked to have at least one member on the track at all times. The Monrovia event will start at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 26, at Recreation Park, 500 S. Shamrock Ave. Closing ceremonies will be Sunday, April 27, at 9 a.m. Highlights include an 8 p.m. Saturday Luminaria Ceremony. For details and team sponsorship and signup forms, visit relayforlife.org/monroviaca .
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Burglary from Vehicles; Driving Without Tire ... While Drunk; Etc.
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for February 3-5. - Brad Haugaard]
During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 330 service events, resulting in 57 investigations.
Petty Theft from a Vehicle
February 3 at 6:05 p.m., a theft from a vehicle was reported in the 200 block of Violet. The victim left the vehicle unlocked and unknown suspect(s) entered and took a radio and a set of keys that were left in the vehicle. The investigation is continuing.
Vehicle Burglary
February 3 at 11:50 p.m., a security guard in a parking lot in the 200 block of East Huntington saw three subjects wearing hooded sweatshirts walking away from his vehicle. He went to his vehicle and discovered someone had broken into it and had taken a GPS. He called police and an area check was made for the suspects, but they were not located. The investigation is continuing.
Vehicle Burglary
February 4 at 6:30 p.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 500 block of West Huntington. The victim parked his vehicle in a restaurant parking lot, locked the doors, and went into the restaurant to eat. When he returned to his vehicle, he discovered one of the rear windows was shattered and his backpack containing school supplies had been taken. The investigation is continuing.
Driving Under the Influence - Suspect Arrested
February 4 at 8:45 p.m., an officer observed a vehicle heading south on Alta Vista that failed to yield for traffic on Foothill. The officer followed the vehicle and saw it swerving into the opposing lane of traffic. He immediately stopped the vehicle, approached the driver and could smell a strong odor of alcohol. The officer conducted field sobriety tests and determined the driver was intoxicated. The driver was arrested and taken into custody.
Hit & Run Traffic Collision / Driving Under the Influence - Suspect Arrested
February 5 at 7:23 p.m., a solo female driver was traveling west on Foothill and made an unsafe left turn onto Violet, striking an oncoming vehicle that was traveling in the opposite direction. That vehicle spun out of control and struck another vehicle. The female driver fled the scene in her vehicle, heading south on Violet; however, she was now missing a tire and her vehicle was grinding its metal wheel into the pavement. She made it all the way to Violet and Colorado, where she was stopped by police. Field sobriety tests were conducted and it was determined that the female was too intoxicated to drive a vehicle safely. She was arrested for Hit and Run and Driving Under the Influence. No one was injured in the collision.
During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 330 service events, resulting in 57 investigations.
Petty Theft from a Vehicle
February 3 at 6:05 p.m., a theft from a vehicle was reported in the 200 block of Violet. The victim left the vehicle unlocked and unknown suspect(s) entered and took a radio and a set of keys that were left in the vehicle. The investigation is continuing.
Vehicle Burglary
February 3 at 11:50 p.m., a security guard in a parking lot in the 200 block of East Huntington saw three subjects wearing hooded sweatshirts walking away from his vehicle. He went to his vehicle and discovered someone had broken into it and had taken a GPS. He called police and an area check was made for the suspects, but they were not located. The investigation is continuing.
Vehicle Burglary
February 4 at 6:30 p.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 500 block of West Huntington. The victim parked his vehicle in a restaurant parking lot, locked the doors, and went into the restaurant to eat. When he returned to his vehicle, he discovered one of the rear windows was shattered and his backpack containing school supplies had been taken. The investigation is continuing.
Driving Under the Influence - Suspect Arrested
February 4 at 8:45 p.m., an officer observed a vehicle heading south on Alta Vista that failed to yield for traffic on Foothill. The officer followed the vehicle and saw it swerving into the opposing lane of traffic. He immediately stopped the vehicle, approached the driver and could smell a strong odor of alcohol. The officer conducted field sobriety tests and determined the driver was intoxicated. The driver was arrested and taken into custody.
Hit & Run Traffic Collision / Driving Under the Influence - Suspect Arrested
February 5 at 7:23 p.m., a solo female driver was traveling west on Foothill and made an unsafe left turn onto Violet, striking an oncoming vehicle that was traveling in the opposite direction. That vehicle spun out of control and struck another vehicle. The female driver fled the scene in her vehicle, heading south on Violet; however, she was now missing a tire and her vehicle was grinding its metal wheel into the pavement. She made it all the way to Violet and Colorado, where she was stopped by police. Field sobriety tests were conducted and it was determined that the female was too intoxicated to drive a vehicle safely. She was arrested for Hit and Run and Driving Under the Influence. No one was injured in the collision.
Monrovia Councilman Tom Adams: Why Are Our Roads so Bad?
Monrovia City Councilman Tom Adams writes on Facebook:
Interesting read for Monrovia! [ http://goo.gl/0mHy9Q ]! This link tells you how much everyone makes at City Hall in Monrovia and the overwhelming majority of these folks are good honest people doing their best. The real question, why can't we seem to get our roads in better condition? After years of complaining about it we have no idea of how bad things are and we have no plan on how to make it better! As a matter of fact, the plan is to "fix things when we can".
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Hazardous and E Waste Roundup - March 1
For your calendar: Household Hazardous and E-Waste Roundup, Saturday, March 1, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Myrtle Avenue Park and Ride Lot at the corner of South Myrtle and Pomona Avenues. http://goo.gl/R2J52g
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Snags Slow Construction of Myrtle Commercial Building
"The good news is that the project is not dead and construction is moving forward, albeit very, very slowly. The owner and contractor have run across several unplanned challenges that have caused delays. While not unusual for an old building, it is sometimes difficult to plan for. The project is on the staff’s radar and we stay in contact with the owner to facilitate when we can. I anticipate that we should start seeing some more activity within the month."
- Brad Haugaard
Triple-Drunk Driver Arrested in Monrovia
Woman driver arrested in Monrovia for hit and run. Police say she was triple-drunk. http://goo.gl/xkMCqg
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia VFW Hosting Flag Retirement Ceremony
Arcadia-Monrovia VFW Post 2070 will be hosting a Flag Retirement and Dignified Disposal Ceremony on Presidents' Day, February 15, at 5:00 PMGirl Scout Gold Award Candidate Vienna Smith-Murillo will be conducting the ceremony, including incineration of worn and soiled flags. The public is invited to come participate in the ceremony, or to drop off flags at the Post ahead of time. The ceremony is expected to take about 30 minutes, and food will be available afterwards.
Post 2070 is at 825 S. Magnolia Ave, on the corner of Chestnut Ave. in Monrovia. For more information, log on to http://www.vfw2070.org .
- Brad Haugaard
Highest Priced House in Monrovia
A house at 921 E. Graystone has the top asking price of any house for sale in town: $1.988 million. 7 beds, 8 baths, 6,419 square feet on almost an acre of land. http://goo.gl/g7qc6g
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Water Wise Landscaping Workshop | Rain Thursday?
~ Free water-wise landscape workshop Feb. 21, 6-9 p.m. at Upper San Gabriel Valley Water District, 602 E. Huntington Drive, Suite B. Details: http://goo.gl/icMozY
~ Rain possible tomorrow. 70% chance of rain Thursday, 20% Friday: http://goo.gl/a5gJqt
- Brad Haugaard
~ Rain possible tomorrow. 70% chance of rain Thursday, 20% Friday: http://goo.gl/a5gJqt
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia's CODA Energy Gets UL Approval on Energy Storage System
CODA Energy, of Monrovia, has just received Underwriters Lab certification for its CODA 40kWh high-voltage system, which it says is "the first commercial scale energy storage system specifically targeted for behind-the-meter use to be subjected to UL 1973 and pass." http://goo.gl/Gy3fVj
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Who Wouldn't Want a Trader Joe's? Portland | World Vision Helping Indonesia
~ I thought everybody wanted a Trader Joe's in their neighborhood. Well, not so for some folks in Portland, who persuaded the Monrovia-based grocery chain not to open a new store on an empty lot. Why? It would be "gentrification" ( http://goo.gl/OJKZ0w ). Comment: Sigh. If people move out of a poor part of town they are baaaad people because they are "abandoning the city." If they move back into town they are baaaad people because they are "gentrifying" the city. Sometimes you can't win.
~ Monrovia-based World Vision reports that multiple disasters in Indonesia, including flooding and a volcanic eruption, are making it difficult to scale up its relief efforts. http://goo.gl/VM5JNU
- Brad Haugaard
~ Monrovia-based World Vision reports that multiple disasters in Indonesia, including flooding and a volcanic eruption, are making it difficult to scale up its relief efforts. http://goo.gl/VM5JNU
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Founder was a Redhead
Who was Monrovia founder William Monroe? Civil War vet, schoolteacher... and a redhead. More here: http://goo.gl/smIpPE
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Stealing Power for Hydroponic Marijuana; Armed Robbery, Etc.
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for January 30-February 2. - Brad Haugaard]
Following are the weekend’s highlighted issues and events.
Warrant – Suspect Arrested
January 30 at 4:09 p.m., an officer on patrol observed a male subject at a park in the 300 block of South Myrtle who he knew had an outstanding warrant. As the officer walked toward the subject to contact him, the subject tossed his backpack behind him. The officer saw what appeared to be a handgun behind the subject. The officer drew his weapon and detained the subject and others near him. The handgun turned out to be a BB gun. The subject was arrested for his outstanding warrant.
Narcotics Search Warrant – Suspects Arrested
The Monrovia Police Department Special Enforcement Team was conducting a narcotics investigation and information led them to a location in North Hills, California. On January 31, Monrovia’s Special Enforcement Team with the assistance of the Los Angeles Interagency Metropolitan Police Apprehension Crime Task Force (LA IMPACT) served a narcotics search warrant at an address in the 15000 block of Lassen in North Hills, California. At 7:10 a.m., LA IMPACT safely served the search warrant and Monrovia’s Special Enforcement Team conducted the investigation.
The investigation uncovered a working hydroponic marijuana grow house which included three rooms with sophisticated equipment and 244 plants. Inside the living area of the house, $1,800 and approximately 11 pounds of dried marijuana was seized. Since it appeared the suspects were stealing power by bypassing the electrical box, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power investigators were notified. They responded to the location and confirmed the theft of electricity.
Two adults, one male and one female, were arrested and taken to the Monrovia Police Department, where they were booked and charged for cultivation, possession of marijuana for sales and grand theft. As the theft of electricity being investigated by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power is ongoing, police released the two suspects, pending further investigation.
Warrant – Suspect Arrested
January 31 at 9:33 a.m., Monrovia officers assisted the West San Gabriel Valley Anti-Crime Task Force in conducting an address verification and compliance check on an individual that resides in the 700 block of West Foothill. The subject was located and arrested for a parole violation warrant. He was booked and then taken to county jail.
Commercial Robbery
February 2 at 10:15 p.m., a robbery was reported at a business in the 300 block of West Huntington. Two suspects tried to enter a store on Huntington, but the front door was locked and the store staff would not open the door. The two suspects then walked across Alta Vista to another business and both suspects entered the store. One of the suspects showed a semi-automatic weapon and demanded money. The employee complied and gave money to the suspect. The same suspect then ordered the employee and a customer to the back of the store. Both suspects then fled the location in an unknown direction. The investigation is continuing.
Following are the weekend’s highlighted issues and events.
Warrant – Suspect Arrested
January 30 at 4:09 p.m., an officer on patrol observed a male subject at a park in the 300 block of South Myrtle who he knew had an outstanding warrant. As the officer walked toward the subject to contact him, the subject tossed his backpack behind him. The officer saw what appeared to be a handgun behind the subject. The officer drew his weapon and detained the subject and others near him. The handgun turned out to be a BB gun. The subject was arrested for his outstanding warrant.
Narcotics Search Warrant – Suspects Arrested
The Monrovia Police Department Special Enforcement Team was conducting a narcotics investigation and information led them to a location in North Hills, California. On January 31, Monrovia’s Special Enforcement Team with the assistance of the Los Angeles Interagency Metropolitan Police Apprehension Crime Task Force (LA IMPACT) served a narcotics search warrant at an address in the 15000 block of Lassen in North Hills, California. At 7:10 a.m., LA IMPACT safely served the search warrant and Monrovia’s Special Enforcement Team conducted the investigation.
The investigation uncovered a working hydroponic marijuana grow house which included three rooms with sophisticated equipment and 244 plants. Inside the living area of the house, $1,800 and approximately 11 pounds of dried marijuana was seized. Since it appeared the suspects were stealing power by bypassing the electrical box, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power investigators were notified. They responded to the location and confirmed the theft of electricity.
Two adults, one male and one female, were arrested and taken to the Monrovia Police Department, where they were booked and charged for cultivation, possession of marijuana for sales and grand theft. As the theft of electricity being investigated by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power is ongoing, police released the two suspects, pending further investigation.
Warrant – Suspect Arrested
January 31 at 9:33 a.m., Monrovia officers assisted the West San Gabriel Valley Anti-Crime Task Force in conducting an address verification and compliance check on an individual that resides in the 700 block of West Foothill. The subject was located and arrested for a parole violation warrant. He was booked and then taken to county jail.
Commercial Robbery
February 2 at 10:15 p.m., a robbery was reported at a business in the 300 block of West Huntington. Two suspects tried to enter a store on Huntington, but the front door was locked and the store staff would not open the door. The two suspects then walked across Alta Vista to another business and both suspects entered the store. One of the suspects showed a semi-automatic weapon and demanded money. The employee complied and gave money to the suspect. The same suspect then ordered the employee and a customer to the back of the store. Both suspects then fled the location in an unknown direction. The investigation is continuing.
Monrovia State of the City Speech | Black History Month | City Manager | Aztec Hotel | Etc.
~ If you want to attend the Mayor's State of the City address at 7 p.m. on Feb. 10 at the Krikorian, call City Hall at 932-5550 x1401 for reservations.
~ Events for Black History Month: http://goo.gl/Wwn2n6
~ Related to Black History Month, unofficial Monrovia Historian, Steve Baker, reports that Monrovia's Shiloh AME Zion Church, (1023 S. Canyon Blvd.) was founded by black immigrants from South Carolina who came here to work on Lucky Baldwin's ranch before Monrovia was a city. He said the church just celebrated its 129th anniversary. Monrovia, he said, was diverse from the start.
~ City Council member Becky Shevlin reports that Monrovia should have a new city manager by mid to late February.
~ Interested in the inside of the Aztec Hotel? Jim Wigdon, of the Monrovia Historic Preservation Group, reports that it will be on the group's Mothers Day Homes Tour.
~ Monrovia Providers Group is sponsoring a Valentine "Bubbles & Truffles" - a wine and chocolate evening - on Feb. 7 to benefit seniors in Monrovia and nearby communities. Details: 358-2569.
~ A new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) series at the Library for school-age children. This session on Sun and Stars. Details: 256-8274.
~ Foothill Unity Center, which provides food for low-income people, is holding a Fabulous 50's fundraiser, Saturday, April 26. Details at http://foothillunitycenter.org
- Brad Haugaard
~ Events for Black History Month: http://goo.gl/Wwn2n6
~ Related to Black History Month, unofficial Monrovia Historian, Steve Baker, reports that Monrovia's Shiloh AME Zion Church, (1023 S. Canyon Blvd.) was founded by black immigrants from South Carolina who came here to work on Lucky Baldwin's ranch before Monrovia was a city. He said the church just celebrated its 129th anniversary. Monrovia, he said, was diverse from the start.
~ City Council member Becky Shevlin reports that Monrovia should have a new city manager by mid to late February.
~ Interested in the inside of the Aztec Hotel? Jim Wigdon, of the Monrovia Historic Preservation Group, reports that it will be on the group's Mothers Day Homes Tour.
~ Monrovia Providers Group is sponsoring a Valentine "Bubbles & Truffles" - a wine and chocolate evening - on Feb. 7 to benefit seniors in Monrovia and nearby communities. Details: 358-2569.
~ A new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) series at the Library for school-age children. This session on Sun and Stars. Details: 256-8274.
~ Foothill Unity Center, which provides food for low-income people, is holding a Fabulous 50's fundraiser, Saturday, April 26. Details at http://foothillunitycenter.org
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Maryknoll Card Party/Luncheon | Toastmasters
~ Maryknoll Guild in Monrovia is sponsoring a "Heart on Fire" luncheon/card party on Tuesday, Feb. 11. Luncheon at noon; card players may come at 10 a.m. $15 for luncheon. No charge for card playing, at Maryknoll Sisters' Center, 300 Norumbega Drive. Call 350-6205 for reservations.
~ Learn to speak and lead with Toastmasters. http://goo.gl/R9Mm5d
- Brad Haugaard
~ Learn to speak and lead with Toastmasters. http://goo.gl/R9Mm5d
- Brad Haugaard
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