Assemblyman Chris Holden tweets that he will be speaking at the Foothill Community Democrats meeting tonight at 7 p.m. at The Peach Cafe in Monrovia.
- Brad Haugaard
Bills Introduced by Monrovia's State Senator and Assemblyman
Here is a list of bills introduced this year into the State Senate by Senator Carol Liu, and into the State Assembly by Assemblyman Chris Holden, both of whom represent Monrovia.
Bills introduced this year by State Senator Carol Liu (D):
- SB 827 would extend a law governing how LA County sends out notices indicating deeds, quitclaim deeds, or deeds of trust have been recorded. ( http://goo.gl/Y86bpF ) Comment: LA County can't figure out how to do this by itself?
- SB 833 would authorize a program so prisoners may voluntarily stay in the pokey up to another 16 hours after their release time so they can be discharged to a treatment center or during daytime hours. http://goo.gl/EGvfoA
- SB 914 would allow mobility-impaired seniors or dependent adults to have a representative speak for them in small claims court. http://goo.gl/WcrtOi
- SB 977 would make "technical, nonsubstantive changes" changes to law regarding dependency court court for minors. http://goo.gl/jby9ol
- SB 999 would make "technical, nonsubstantive changes" to the CalFresh Employment and Training Program. http://goo.gl/KWQfPD
- SB 1009 would authorize the Secretary of State to decide whether to keep or throw out state records, using "professional archival practices." http://goo.gl/EZhfHh
- SB 1023 would provide assistance for foster children in community colleges. http://goo.gl/33kT1t
- SB 1055 would "provide funding for the expansion and renovation of existing school health centers." http://goo.gl/9IjyLW
- SB 1060. If the state has enough money, this bill would require school districts, county offices of education, charter schools, and the state special schools to provide programs of professional growth for teachers, administrators, and paraprofessional educators or other classified employees involved in the direct instruction of pupils. http://goo.gl/d2N17l
- SB 1093. "This bill would state the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that requires regional centers to provide services in a culturally and linguistically competent manner..." http://goo.gl/2IoIGZ
- SB 1105 would make it easier for students to register to vote. http://goo.gl/xjGi6j
- SB 1123 would require "the Superintendent of Public Instruction to develop standards for the implementation of quality programs." ( http://goo.gl/60keLo ) Comment: The state has to TELL the superintendent to develop standards?
- SB 1143 would add requirements for school districts offering independent study: http://goo.gl/2MmfP2
Bills introduced this year by Assemblyman Chris Holden (D):
- AB 1066 would "state the intent of the Legislature to promote infrastructure development." http://goo.gl/fi4gcA
- AB 1239 would make nonsubstantive changes to a law regarding state contracts with "sweatshops." http://goo.gl/pF2VAG
- AB 1451 would make changes to rules governing high school students taking classes at community colleges. http://goo.gl/IouPLu
- AB 1526 would extend to 2018 a wiretapping law that requires the Attorney General to submit an annual report to the Legislature, the Judicial Council, and the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts regarding these interceptions ( http://goo.gl/5wt9YQ ). Comment: Well ... okay, but just to 2018? How about until, like, uh, forever? What happens in 2018 that makes it okay for law enforcement to start spying on people without oversight?
- AB 1543 would require employers contemplating mass layoffs or relocations to also notify the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development along with the other agencies that must already be notified ( http://goo.gl/pZKvi6 ). Comment: Ya know, if the point of this is to give the state time to try to persuade companies not to move to Texas, wouldn't it be easier just to make the state more business-friendly?
- AB 1551 would prohibit someone from using a licensed engineer's documents without the consent of the licensed engineer. http://goo.gl/0BJB5e
- AB 1557 would add to the board of governors of the California Community Colleges board one voting student member who is a member or former member of the armed forces of the United States ( http://goo.gl/gz2dQo ). Comment: As a former armed forces member, I gotta say this sounds like an utterly unnecessary proposal.
- AB 1566 would increase penalties for stealing kitchen grease. http://goo.gl/EvWlPx
- AB 1586 would require state agencies handing out contracts to give priority to "qualified" applicants "who are receiving or have exhausted entitlement to unemployment insurance benefits, veterans of the Armed Forces or the National Guard, on parole or were formerly convicted of a crime for which time was served in state prison, and residents of a targeted employment area." ( http://goo.gl/6OPxYM ) Comment: I appreciate the desire to help these folks, but doesn't this virtually ensure that the state ends up hiring merely "qualified" applicants when it could be hiring highly qualified applicants?
- AB 1672 would require school districts send truancy information, broken down by gender, ethnicity, etc., to the Superintendent of Public Instruction. http://goo.gl/nlVXtL
- AB 1747 says, "It is the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation to prevent human trafficking and prostitution in massage therapy establishments." http://goo.gl/6tUiQe
- AB 1753. Life is too short to try to untangle this. Something about regional centers and something called "vendorization." http://goo.gl/MrJouu
- AB 1767 would increase penalties for dumping junk in the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy. http://goo.gl/b5yN1L
- AB 1912 would promote President Barack Obama in California history books. http://goo.gl/ZcghXf
- AB 1921 would make some records of companies doing business with the state open to public inspection, and would require such companies to maintain these records. http://goo.gl/nRuAtS
-AB 1940 would establish a pilot grant program overseen by the State Department of Education to award grants to cover the costs associated with high schools establishing or expanding its advanced placement curriculum in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. http://goo.gl/AIgXco
- AB 1941 would expand the board of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority from 14 to 16 members. http://goo.gl/Z5PqLZ
- AJR 33 "would urge the United States Department of Defense to include the names of the 74 fallen sailors of the Destroyer U.S.S. Frank E. Evans (DD 754) on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial." http://goo.gl/q0IJR1
- Brad Haugaard
Bills introduced this year by State Senator Carol Liu (D):
- SB 827 would extend a law governing how LA County sends out notices indicating deeds, quitclaim deeds, or deeds of trust have been recorded. ( http://goo.gl/Y86bpF ) Comment: LA County can't figure out how to do this by itself?
- SB 833 would authorize a program so prisoners may voluntarily stay in the pokey up to another 16 hours after their release time so they can be discharged to a treatment center or during daytime hours. http://goo.gl/EGvfoA
- SB 914 would allow mobility-impaired seniors or dependent adults to have a representative speak for them in small claims court. http://goo.gl/WcrtOi
- SB 977 would make "technical, nonsubstantive changes" changes to law regarding dependency court court for minors. http://goo.gl/jby9ol
- SB 999 would make "technical, nonsubstantive changes" to the CalFresh Employment and Training Program. http://goo.gl/KWQfPD
- SB 1009 would authorize the Secretary of State to decide whether to keep or throw out state records, using "professional archival practices." http://goo.gl/EZhfHh
- SB 1023 would provide assistance for foster children in community colleges. http://goo.gl/33kT1t
- SB 1055 would "provide funding for the expansion and renovation of existing school health centers." http://goo.gl/9IjyLW
- SB 1060. If the state has enough money, this bill would require school districts, county offices of education, charter schools, and the state special schools to provide programs of professional growth for teachers, administrators, and paraprofessional educators or other classified employees involved in the direct instruction of pupils. http://goo.gl/d2N17l
- SB 1093. "This bill would state the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that requires regional centers to provide services in a culturally and linguistically competent manner..." http://goo.gl/2IoIGZ
- SB 1105 would make it easier for students to register to vote. http://goo.gl/xjGi6j
- SB 1123 would require "the Superintendent of Public Instruction to develop standards for the implementation of quality programs." ( http://goo.gl/60keLo ) Comment: The state has to TELL the superintendent to develop standards?
- SB 1143 would add requirements for school districts offering independent study: http://goo.gl/2MmfP2
Bills introduced this year by Assemblyman Chris Holden (D):
- AB 1066 would "state the intent of the Legislature to promote infrastructure development." http://goo.gl/fi4gcA
- AB 1239 would make nonsubstantive changes to a law regarding state contracts with "sweatshops." http://goo.gl/pF2VAG
- AB 1451 would make changes to rules governing high school students taking classes at community colleges. http://goo.gl/IouPLu
- AB 1526 would extend to 2018 a wiretapping law that requires the Attorney General to submit an annual report to the Legislature, the Judicial Council, and the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts regarding these interceptions ( http://goo.gl/5wt9YQ ). Comment: Well ... okay, but just to 2018? How about until, like, uh, forever? What happens in 2018 that makes it okay for law enforcement to start spying on people without oversight?
- AB 1543 would require employers contemplating mass layoffs or relocations to also notify the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development along with the other agencies that must already be notified ( http://goo.gl/pZKvi6 ). Comment: Ya know, if the point of this is to give the state time to try to persuade companies not to move to Texas, wouldn't it be easier just to make the state more business-friendly?
- AB 1551 would prohibit someone from using a licensed engineer's documents without the consent of the licensed engineer. http://goo.gl/0BJB5e
- AB 1557 would add to the board of governors of the California Community Colleges board one voting student member who is a member or former member of the armed forces of the United States ( http://goo.gl/gz2dQo ). Comment: As a former armed forces member, I gotta say this sounds like an utterly unnecessary proposal.
- AB 1566 would increase penalties for stealing kitchen grease. http://goo.gl/EvWlPx
- AB 1586 would require state agencies handing out contracts to give priority to "qualified" applicants "who are receiving or have exhausted entitlement to unemployment insurance benefits, veterans of the Armed Forces or the National Guard, on parole or were formerly convicted of a crime for which time was served in state prison, and residents of a targeted employment area." ( http://goo.gl/6OPxYM ) Comment: I appreciate the desire to help these folks, but doesn't this virtually ensure that the state ends up hiring merely "qualified" applicants when it could be hiring highly qualified applicants?
- AB 1672 would require school districts send truancy information, broken down by gender, ethnicity, etc., to the Superintendent of Public Instruction. http://goo.gl/nlVXtL
- AB 1747 says, "It is the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation to prevent human trafficking and prostitution in massage therapy establishments." http://goo.gl/6tUiQe
- AB 1753. Life is too short to try to untangle this. Something about regional centers and something called "vendorization." http://goo.gl/MrJouu
- AB 1767 would increase penalties for dumping junk in the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy. http://goo.gl/b5yN1L
- AB 1912 would promote President Barack Obama in California history books. http://goo.gl/ZcghXf
- AB 1921 would make some records of companies doing business with the state open to public inspection, and would require such companies to maintain these records. http://goo.gl/nRuAtS
-AB 1940 would establish a pilot grant program overseen by the State Department of Education to award grants to cover the costs associated with high schools establishing or expanding its advanced placement curriculum in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. http://goo.gl/AIgXco
- AB 1941 would expand the board of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority from 14 to 16 members. http://goo.gl/Z5PqLZ
- AJR 33 "would urge the United States Department of Defense to include the names of the 74 fallen sailors of the Destroyer U.S.S. Frank E. Evans (DD 754) on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial." http://goo.gl/q0IJR1
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Council Agenda | Everlert Launches Forensic Division
~ At its March 3 meeting (agenda: http://goo.gl/95CFEP ), the Monrovia City Council will recognize Canyon Park Volunteer of the Year Doug Elson and will consider drafting a letter opposing a House of Representatives bill that "would have legislators take a form of a pledge that would potentially restrict their votes on future legislation consistent with the political agenda of an outside national organization. Such efforts undermine the democratic process and representative government, because legislators lose the opportunity to make an informed decision about the specific impacts of legislation." http://goo.gl/EtYe2l
~ Everlert, Inc., of Monrovia, is launching a new Forensic and Security division to represent its line of forensic and security x-ray scanning equipment. http://goo.gl/nB8olj
- Brad Haugaard
~ Everlert, Inc., of Monrovia, is launching a new Forensic and Security division to represent its line of forensic and security x-ray scanning equipment. http://goo.gl/nB8olj
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Easter Egg Hunt; Fountain to Falls Run; Older American Nominee
~ Easter Egg hunt, Saturday, April 19, at 10 a.m. at Recreation Park.
~ 2014 "Fountain to the Falls" 7 Mile Run/Walk and Health & Fitness Expo, May 10.
~ Nominate an older (over 60) Monrovian for "2014 Older American of the Year Award."
Details on all three: http://goo.gl/Voq00B
- Brad Haugaard
~ 2014 "Fountain to the Falls" 7 Mile Run/Walk and Health & Fitness Expo, May 10.
~ Nominate an older (over 60) Monrovian for "2014 Older American of the Year Award."
Details on all three: http://goo.gl/Voq00B
- Brad Haugaard
Cafe X20 Replacing Mediterranean Grill
The Mediterranean Grill on Foothill is now gone. It is being replaced by Cafe X20. Not open yet. I understand it is also Mediterranean-style food.
Monrovia Flash Flood Watch Below Madison Fire Area: Friday Especially Dangerous; Prepare to Evacuate
Monrovia residents living in the Madison Fire area (north of Hillcrest Blvd between Madison Avenue and Alta Vista Avenue) are advised that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced that there are two storms headed toward Monrovia with the potential to deliver heavy rain and dangerous mud flows.
The first storm will begin late Wednesday night from around Midnight to 7:00 a.m. Thursday morning. This storm is anticipated to be slow moving, with ½” to 1” of rain expected with no thunderstorms.
The second storm is a larger event that may precipitate mudslides. Heavy rain is expected after 3:00 - 4:00 a.m. Friday morning through Saturday. This is projected to be a fast moving storm which will likely bring thunderstorms, unstable air masses and heavy downpours. The heaviest accumulation of rain will come between 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. possibly totaling up to 3”-5” rainfall by Saturday afternoon in the foothills.
A NOAA Flash Flood watch will remain in effect from Thursday, February 27 to Saturday, March 1 in all burn areas from Glendora to Monrovia. Residents can expect ¾” to 1” rainfall per hour periodically during the second storm, well above debris flow model forecasts. The City strongly advises affected residents to keep informed and be prepared to evacuate if evacuations are ordered.
“This will be the most significant rain event we have seen since the Madison Fire in April 2013,” said Monrovia Fire Chief Chris Donovan. “Fortunately we have prepared in the event that we have mud or debris flows. We are asking that all residents living within the burn area stay vigilant by taking actions now to prepare for this storm. We will continue to update residents. Monrovia and LA County Public Works personnel will also be on scene to assist in mitigating potentially damaging mud or debris flows.”
Residents are directed to remove vehicles, trash bins, and any other obstructions from the public streets. Vehicles left in the rights-of-way may be subject to tow. Gravel and sand bags are available at Fire Station 101, 141 E Lemon Avenue, Monrovia, CA. Residents may fill gravel bags at 839 Crescent Drive in Monrovia, and at the intersection of Highland Place and Scenic Drive. Please bring eye protection, gloves, and a shovel to scoop gravel into the bags. Sand is available at Recreation Park, in the parking lot adjacent to the Skate Park on E. Olive Avenue.
Evacuations are not required at this time, but residents are encouraged to stay updated with Nixle or the City’s website should an evacuation become necessary. To subscribe to Nixle, text 91016 to 888777 or log on to www.nixle.com to sign up for emergency email and text alerts.
Residents are advised that there will be no trash pickup for neighborhoods impacted by K-Rail on Friday, February 28. Trash will instead be picked up on Monday, March 3. Those who need to move cars are asked to park them at the former Albertson’s parking lot on East Huntington Drive.
For residents who do evacuate, discount rates at the Doubletree and Courtyard Hotels for Monrovia residents and their small pets will be offered. Doubletree has offered $99 room rates to evacuees and will waive the pet fee for pets under 35lbs. To reserve call: (626)357-1900. Courtyard by Marriott has offered $109 room rates, which includes breakfast, to evacuees (pets allowed on extenuating, case by case basis). To reserve call: (626)357-5211. Should mandatory evacuations take place, the Monrovia Community Center, 119 W. Palm Avenue, will also serve as a shelter.
The Monrovia Emergency Operation Center (EOC) will be activated at Level 1 beginning 6:00 a.m. Friday morning. Residents may call the main City phone line (626) 932-5550 with questions or check the city website at www.cityofmonrovia.org for updates.
Source: City press release
- Brad Haugaard
The first storm will begin late Wednesday night from around Midnight to 7:00 a.m. Thursday morning. This storm is anticipated to be slow moving, with ½” to 1” of rain expected with no thunderstorms.
The second storm is a larger event that may precipitate mudslides. Heavy rain is expected after 3:00 - 4:00 a.m. Friday morning through Saturday. This is projected to be a fast moving storm which will likely bring thunderstorms, unstable air masses and heavy downpours. The heaviest accumulation of rain will come between 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. possibly totaling up to 3”-5” rainfall by Saturday afternoon in the foothills.
A NOAA Flash Flood watch will remain in effect from Thursday, February 27 to Saturday, March 1 in all burn areas from Glendora to Monrovia. Residents can expect ¾” to 1” rainfall per hour periodically during the second storm, well above debris flow model forecasts. The City strongly advises affected residents to keep informed and be prepared to evacuate if evacuations are ordered.
“This will be the most significant rain event we have seen since the Madison Fire in April 2013,” said Monrovia Fire Chief Chris Donovan. “Fortunately we have prepared in the event that we have mud or debris flows. We are asking that all residents living within the burn area stay vigilant by taking actions now to prepare for this storm. We will continue to update residents. Monrovia and LA County Public Works personnel will also be on scene to assist in mitigating potentially damaging mud or debris flows.”
Residents are directed to remove vehicles, trash bins, and any other obstructions from the public streets. Vehicles left in the rights-of-way may be subject to tow. Gravel and sand bags are available at Fire Station 101, 141 E Lemon Avenue, Monrovia, CA. Residents may fill gravel bags at 839 Crescent Drive in Monrovia, and at the intersection of Highland Place and Scenic Drive. Please bring eye protection, gloves, and a shovel to scoop gravel into the bags. Sand is available at Recreation Park, in the parking lot adjacent to the Skate Park on E. Olive Avenue.
Evacuations are not required at this time, but residents are encouraged to stay updated with Nixle or the City’s website should an evacuation become necessary. To subscribe to Nixle, text 91016 to 888777 or log on to www.nixle.com to sign up for emergency email and text alerts.
Residents are advised that there will be no trash pickup for neighborhoods impacted by K-Rail on Friday, February 28. Trash will instead be picked up on Monday, March 3. Those who need to move cars are asked to park them at the former Albertson’s parking lot on East Huntington Drive.
For residents who do evacuate, discount rates at the Doubletree and Courtyard Hotels for Monrovia residents and their small pets will be offered. Doubletree has offered $99 room rates to evacuees and will waive the pet fee for pets under 35lbs. To reserve call: (626)357-1900. Courtyard by Marriott has offered $109 room rates, which includes breakfast, to evacuees (pets allowed on extenuating, case by case basis). To reserve call: (626)357-5211. Should mandatory evacuations take place, the Monrovia Community Center, 119 W. Palm Avenue, will also serve as a shelter.
The Monrovia Emergency Operation Center (EOC) will be activated at Level 1 beginning 6:00 a.m. Friday morning. Residents may call the main City phone line (626) 932-5550 with questions or check the city website at www.cityofmonrovia.org for updates.
Source: City press release
- Brad Haugaard
Video of Monrovia State of City Speech
Video of Monrovia Mayor Mary Ann Lutz's State of the City speech has been uploaded, if you'd like to watch it: http://goo.gl/68CuQQ
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia's Market Grill in Top 100
Monrovia's Market Grill makes the top 100 restaurants in the United States list, on Yelp.com. Number 75 to be exact. Good restaurant! http://goo.gl/Fl3nFR
- Brad Haugaard
Winning Monrovia Robotics Team Needs Support
Brian Johnson writes:
"The Monrovia High robotics program needs the Community's help! Our team "The Kings And Queens" was the top team out of a field of the best 48 teams in Southern California at the Los Angeles FTC Robotics Regional Tournament on Saturday 2/22 and earned a spot in the Western U.S. FTC Championship Tournament to be held in Sacramento on Mar 20-22.
"The cost to send the Kings And Queens to the Sacramento tournament is over $3000 for the entry fee, travel costs, needed parts for the robot, and materials to build a team display booth. We need your donations and business sponsorships to make this happen. Business owners - for a donation of $500 we will prominently feature your company's logo and information on our honored supporters board in our display area, and for a donation of $1000 we will also place your company logo right on the robot for everyone to see. If you would like to be a sponsor or make a tax-deductible donation, please contact Tom Dobson at MHS at 626-471-2800 x7243. If you want to support the team and don't need a tax receipt, please donate to our "Go Fund Me" campaign at http://www.gofundme.com/75ehc4. The girls have been amazing ambassadors for Monrovia at tournaments throughout Southern California and Nevada demonstrating everything that is good and special about our wonderful little city. Help them continue to represent us to the Western U.S., and hopefully to the World."
- Brad Haugaard
"The Monrovia High robotics program needs the Community's help! Our team "The Kings And Queens" was the top team out of a field of the best 48 teams in Southern California at the Los Angeles FTC Robotics Regional Tournament on Saturday 2/22 and earned a spot in the Western U.S. FTC Championship Tournament to be held in Sacramento on Mar 20-22.
"The cost to send the Kings And Queens to the Sacramento tournament is over $3000 for the entry fee, travel costs, needed parts for the robot, and materials to build a team display booth. We need your donations and business sponsorships to make this happen. Business owners - for a donation of $500 we will prominently feature your company's logo and information on our honored supporters board in our display area, and for a donation of $1000 we will also place your company logo right on the robot for everyone to see. If you would like to be a sponsor or make a tax-deductible donation, please contact Tom Dobson at MHS at 626-471-2800 x7243. If you want to support the team and don't need a tax receipt, please donate to our "Go Fund Me" campaign at http://www.gofundme.com/75ehc4. The girls have been amazing ambassadors for Monrovia at tournaments throughout Southern California and Nevada demonstrating everything that is good and special about our wonderful little city. Help them continue to represent us to the Western U.S., and hopefully to the World."
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Warning: Watch Out for Flash Floods!
City of Monrovia warns residents living in the Madison Fire area (north of Hillcrest between Madison Avenue and Alta Vista Avenue), to watch out for flash floods: http://goo.gl/uDlwsR
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Did You Lose a Tortoise? | Monrovia Librarian
~ Jen Havens has this tortoise, found at Mayflower and Foothill, about to go into Foothill traffic. Call or text 673-7978 if you are the owners. UPDATE: Happy ending. The tortoise was reunited with his family.
~ A brief history of a Monrovia librarian: http://goo.gl/0igiS2
- Brad Haugaard
Diamond Bar over Monrovia :-( | 100% Rain
~ Diamond Bar over Monrovia in soccer. http://goo.gl/6cwHg7
~ Wow! Chance of rain Friday is 100%, and 70% on Thursday and Saturday. http://goo.gl/QnmsD9
- Brad Haugaard
~ Wow! Chance of rain Friday is 100%, and 70% on Thursday and Saturday. http://goo.gl/QnmsD9
- Brad Haugaard
Rainstorm Power Safety Tips from Edison
With the approaching rainstorm, Southern California Edison has some tips on power-related safety issues that may occur because of the storm. http://goo.gl/RyTorH
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Hazardous Waste and E-Waste Roundup
Household hazardous waste and e-waste roundup on Saturday, March 1, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Myrtle Avenue Park and Ride Lot at the corner of South Myrtle and Pomona Avenue. Details: http://goo.gl/hGA0We
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Church Renting Krikorian Theater for New Movie
The Monrovia church, Fellowship Monrovia, is renting out the Krikorian Theater for an exclusive showing of the new movie, The Son of God, on Feb. 27. http://goo.gl/lDDHQS
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Foothill Unity Center: New President is Monrovia Mayor; Honorees
Monrovia Mayor Mary Ann Lutz, on the board of Foothill Unity Center, has been selected as the new president of the board, according to a Facebook posting by the Center.
Also, at its Fabulous '50s Golden Plate Awards benefit on April 24, Foothill Unity Center will honor ...
- Cynthia Kurtz, president and chief executive officer, San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership
- Colleen McEvoy, longtime Center supporter.
- Simplicity Bank
- Jewish Federation of the San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys, Temple Beth David, Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center, Weizmann Day School
Tickets to the event at The Trinity Ballroom in Pasadena are $150 per person. There will be a showing of classic cars, silent and live auctions, and oldies music. Center is seeking sponsorships and items for auctions. For information: www.foothillunitycenter.org.
- Brad Haugaard
Also, at its Fabulous '50s Golden Plate Awards benefit on April 24, Foothill Unity Center will honor ...
- Cynthia Kurtz, president and chief executive officer, San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership
- Colleen McEvoy, longtime Center supporter.
- Simplicity Bank
- Jewish Federation of the San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys, Temple Beth David, Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center, Weizmann Day School
Tickets to the event at The Trinity Ballroom in Pasadena are $150 per person. There will be a showing of classic cars, silent and live auctions, and oldies music. Center is seeking sponsorships and items for auctions. For information: www.foothillunitycenter.org.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Company: Peanut Butter Pretzel Monopoly? | Fundraiser for Reading
~ Does Monrovia-based Trader Joe's have a monopoly on peanut butter pretzels? http://goo.gl/ezQInL
~ Monrovia Reads is having a fundraiser March 13, 6-9 p.m. at the DoubleTree Hotel. Details: http://goo.gl/XzMyFr
- Brad Haugaard
~ Monrovia Reads is having a fundraiser March 13, 6-9 p.m. at the DoubleTree Hotel. Details: http://goo.gl/XzMyFr
- Brad Haugaard
Crutchfield New Monrovia Football Coach? | Holden: Make Obama Prominent in State Textbooks
~ Star-News sports writer Fred Robledo wonders in a Twitter posting, whether "former Duarte coach Wardell Crutchfield be the next head football coach at Monrovia? Rumor is that he's interested."
~ Assemblymember Chris Holden, who represents Monrovia, has introduced a bill, AB 1912, called the "President Barack Obama Curriculum Act," that a Holden press release says "would be the first step toward acknowledging President Obama's legacy for generations to come." Specifically, the bill "would encourage the State Board of Education to provide academic curriculum on the election of President Obama and its historical impact of overcoming our nation's past and educating children to embrace diversity." The bill: http://goo.gl/b069hw
- Brad Haugaard
~ Assemblymember Chris Holden, who represents Monrovia, has introduced a bill, AB 1912, called the "President Barack Obama Curriculum Act," that a Holden press release says "would be the first step toward acknowledging President Obama's legacy for generations to come." Specifically, the bill "would encourage the State Board of Education to provide academic curriculum on the election of President Obama and its historical impact of overcoming our nation's past and educating children to embrace diversity." The bill: http://goo.gl/b069hw
- Brad Haugaard
Drought and Dymondia
We're having a drought in California, and if you go up into Monrovia Canyon Park, you will find evidence of it. The stream at the bottom of the park continues to flow, though it is a bit low, but if you take the trail up to White Saddle, all three of the higher streams are bone dry. You can see one of the streams in the top half of the photo.
Anyway, with water conservation in mind, I planted a couple flats of a plant called Dymondia in a corner of our yard a few months ago as an experiment. You can see in the bottom half of the picture that it is starting to grow together. It's a ground cover that drinks very little water, stays close to the ground, and never needs mowing. We'll see how it works. Dymondia: http://goo.gl/Czi4cv
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Threats Against Girlfriend; Swipe and Return; Assault with Toy Truck; Thefts from Vehicles; Etc.
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for February 20-23. - Brad Haugaard]
Following are the weekend's highlighted issues and events.
Grand Theft Auto – Suspects Arrested
February 20 at 3:40 p.m., an officer was on patrol in the 300 block of Genoa when he located a stolen vehicle. The stolen vehicle went westbound on Genoa and the occupants exited the truck and ran. They ran south between two apartment buildings. An officer located the suspects in a parking garage and ordered them to stop, but they decided to run. Both were detained in the rear of the building and arrested.
Theft From a Vehicle
February 20 at 12:23 p.m., police received a call reporting a theft from a vehicle in the 200 block of North Encinitas. The victim had miscellaneous clothing items stolen from two of his cars. Both vehicles had been left unlocked in the driveway. The investigation is continuing.
Criminal Threats – Suspect Arrested
February 20 at 9:43 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 400 block of West Foothill regarding a family disturbance. The male suspect was intoxicated and forced entry into his girlfriend's bedroom, threatening to harm her. The suspect left several voice messages threatening to kill the victim. The suspect was arrested for Criminal Threats and taken into custody, where he was held pending his court appearance.
Petty Theft - Suspect Arrested
February 21 at 4:31 p.m., loss prevention from a business in the 500 block of West Huntington called police to report a suspect making a fraudulent return. The suspect entered the store, selected an item, and then went to the return desk and returned the item for cash without paying for the item. The loss prevention officer observed the suspect making the fraudulent return and waited until the transaction was completed. The suspect then went to the jewelry department. Officers arrived and the suspect was arrested.
Theft From a Vehicle
February 21 at 5:32 p.m., the victim of a theft from her vehicle came into the police department to report the crime. The incident occurred in the 500 block of East Lime sometime overnight. The vehicle was left unlocked and the victim’s wallet and passport were stolen from the center console. Charges had already been made on her credit cards. The investigation is continuing.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
February 22 at 7:21 a.m., police dispatch received a call reporting a vehicle with front end collision damage heading east on Duarte from 4th Street. Officers arrived and located the vehicle. After investigation, the male driver was determined to be driving under the influence and was arrested. The driver could not recall what he had collided into to cause the damage to his vehicle. An area check was conducted, but no signs of a collision were located.
Thefts From Vehicles / Vehicle Burglary
February 22 in the early morning, three thefts from a vehicle and one vehicle burglary were reported to police. The incidents occurred in the 800 block of Crescent, the 800 block of West Foothill, and the 600 block of East Lemon. In three of the incidents the vehicles were left unlocked and in one a window was smashed to gain entry. In all four incidents valuables were taken that were left in the vehicles.
Theft From a Vehicle
February 23 at 9:30 a.m., police received a call reporting a theft from a vehicle in the 900 block of West Huntington. The victim parked his vehicle in a hotel parking lot and secured it. He returned to his vehicle the following morning and found the back seats missing. The lift gate rear window had not been locked. The investigation is continuing.
Domestic Battery – Suspect Arrested
February 23 at 10:10 p.m., officers responded to the 600 block of West Duarte Road regarding a report of domestic violence. The female suspect and male victim have been living together for many years and have two children together. The suspect threw a toy truck at the victim, bit him, pushed and slapped him, and then broke a glass picture frame over his head. She was arrested for domestic battery and taken into custody.
Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance / Possession of Methamphetamine - Suspect Arrested
February 24 at 2:30 a.m., a male subject called police to report his girlfriend had just left the residence and was on her way to Foothill and Grand. He told police that she was pregnant and was under the influence of heroin. An officer located and detained the female subject at Grand and Foothill. She was determined not to be under the influence of drugs and said she was trying to get away from the male suspect. While the officer was talking to the female, the male suspect arrived. His actions indicated and officers determined him to be under the influence of drugs. He was arrested. He told the officer he was bringing the female subject's methamphetamine to her. He was found to be in possession of methamphetamine, which was added to his charges.
Following are the weekend's highlighted issues and events.
Grand Theft Auto – Suspects Arrested
February 20 at 3:40 p.m., an officer was on patrol in the 300 block of Genoa when he located a stolen vehicle. The stolen vehicle went westbound on Genoa and the occupants exited the truck and ran. They ran south between two apartment buildings. An officer located the suspects in a parking garage and ordered them to stop, but they decided to run. Both were detained in the rear of the building and arrested.
Theft From a Vehicle
February 20 at 12:23 p.m., police received a call reporting a theft from a vehicle in the 200 block of North Encinitas. The victim had miscellaneous clothing items stolen from two of his cars. Both vehicles had been left unlocked in the driveway. The investigation is continuing.
Criminal Threats – Suspect Arrested
February 20 at 9:43 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 400 block of West Foothill regarding a family disturbance. The male suspect was intoxicated and forced entry into his girlfriend's bedroom, threatening to harm her. The suspect left several voice messages threatening to kill the victim. The suspect was arrested for Criminal Threats and taken into custody, where he was held pending his court appearance.
Petty Theft - Suspect Arrested
February 21 at 4:31 p.m., loss prevention from a business in the 500 block of West Huntington called police to report a suspect making a fraudulent return. The suspect entered the store, selected an item, and then went to the return desk and returned the item for cash without paying for the item. The loss prevention officer observed the suspect making the fraudulent return and waited until the transaction was completed. The suspect then went to the jewelry department. Officers arrived and the suspect was arrested.
Theft From a Vehicle
February 21 at 5:32 p.m., the victim of a theft from her vehicle came into the police department to report the crime. The incident occurred in the 500 block of East Lime sometime overnight. The vehicle was left unlocked and the victim’s wallet and passport were stolen from the center console. Charges had already been made on her credit cards. The investigation is continuing.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
February 22 at 7:21 a.m., police dispatch received a call reporting a vehicle with front end collision damage heading east on Duarte from 4th Street. Officers arrived and located the vehicle. After investigation, the male driver was determined to be driving under the influence and was arrested. The driver could not recall what he had collided into to cause the damage to his vehicle. An area check was conducted, but no signs of a collision were located.
Thefts From Vehicles / Vehicle Burglary
February 22 in the early morning, three thefts from a vehicle and one vehicle burglary were reported to police. The incidents occurred in the 800 block of Crescent, the 800 block of West Foothill, and the 600 block of East Lemon. In three of the incidents the vehicles were left unlocked and in one a window was smashed to gain entry. In all four incidents valuables were taken that were left in the vehicles.
Theft From a Vehicle
February 23 at 9:30 a.m., police received a call reporting a theft from a vehicle in the 900 block of West Huntington. The victim parked his vehicle in a hotel parking lot and secured it. He returned to his vehicle the following morning and found the back seats missing. The lift gate rear window had not been locked. The investigation is continuing.
Domestic Battery – Suspect Arrested
February 23 at 10:10 p.m., officers responded to the 600 block of West Duarte Road regarding a report of domestic violence. The female suspect and male victim have been living together for many years and have two children together. The suspect threw a toy truck at the victim, bit him, pushed and slapped him, and then broke a glass picture frame over his head. She was arrested for domestic battery and taken into custody.
Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance / Possession of Methamphetamine - Suspect Arrested
February 24 at 2:30 a.m., a male subject called police to report his girlfriend had just left the residence and was on her way to Foothill and Grand. He told police that she was pregnant and was under the influence of heroin. An officer located and detained the female subject at Grand and Foothill. She was determined not to be under the influence of drugs and said she was trying to get away from the male suspect. While the officer was talking to the female, the male suspect arrived. His actions indicated and officers determined him to be under the influence of drugs. He was arrested. He told the officer he was bringing the female subject's methamphetamine to her. He was found to be in possession of methamphetamine, which was added to his charges.
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