The City of Monrovia is currently under a flash flood watch, downgraded from a flash flood warning that was issued by the National Weather Service at 6:30 a.m. Saturday morning.
Mandatory evacuations are still in place for the residents in the Madison Fire area impacted by K-Rail. Los Angeles County Department of Public Works has downgraded the area to a Phase 1 for mud flow, meaning there may be small, isolated debris and mud flow at specific locations. Streets may be flooded or blocked, reports of debris on private property may be received and few, if any, structures may be endangered. We anticipate that evacuations will be lifted at 6 p.m. tonight.
Residents who have evacuated are encouraged to continue to stay away from the areas while the evacuation order is in place. Small pockets of heavy rain with isolated thunderstorms are still forecasted throughout the LA basin with 1-2" through this evening, as projected by the National Weather Service.
"We appreciate our residents' patience during this time," says Fire Chief Chris Donovan. "We are still predicting some mud and debris flows from storms predicted by the National Weather Service this afternoon. Once those pass, we will re-evaluate the evacuation orders."
The majority of the mud and debris flow for has been occurring on Highland Place and along Crescent Drive in Monrovia. The Highland Place debris wall at the top of the street, which was finished at the end of January 2014, has held back 2,000 cubic yards of mud and debris so far (about 3 ft), but is capable of holding back 15,000 cubic yards. The city installed over 5,000 feet of K-Rail in November 2013 in preparation for mudflow, and that in conjunction with the 400 sand and gravel bags that the Fire Department and residents have put in place have helped to keep property damage to a minimum.
Source: city press release
- Brad Haugaard
Photos of Mud Flow on Monrovia's Highland Place
Some photos of muddy Highland Place posted on Facebook by Monrovia Mayor Mary Ann Lutz: http://goo.gl/a3BzNp
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Tutoring for English Language Tutors
Monrovia Library would like adult tutors for those learning English. If you are interested, a training session is coming up: http://goo.gl/puCUU9
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Flood Danger Not Over Yet
City of Monrovia tweets this morning: Flash flood warning in effect for Monrovia. Radar shows heavy rain on the way.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Flash Flood Threat Downgraded Slightly
The National Weather Service has officially put Monrovia on a flash flood watch, downgraded from a flash flood warning. Mandatory evacuations are still in place within the Madison Fire neighborhoods:
Highland Place north of Hillcrest Blvd
Scenic Drive, btw Highland and Heather Heights
Lotone
Heather Heights north of Scenic Drive
Avocado Place
Hillcrest Blvd, 600 Block
Crescent Drive, 700, 800, 900 Block
Power is still out for 967 residents north of Hillcrest Blvd. Southern California Edison is estimating that the power will be restored by 8p.m. tonight.
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are still expected Saturday mid-morning.
The Monrovia Emergency Operations Center will remain in place overnight, and residents can call (626) 932-5550 to report any emergencies or request assistance.
Pets can be evacuated overnight at a mobile pet evacuation center at the Monrovia Community Center, 119 W Palm Avenue, which will also be open overnight for evacuees. Dogs can also be taken to Wonder Dog Ranch, 220 Taylor Street, Monrovia, CA.
For residents who do evacuate, discount rates at the Doubletree and Courtyard Hotels’ for Monrovia residents and their small pets will be issued. 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.
Source: Monrovia press release
- Brad Haugaard
Highland Place north of Hillcrest Blvd
Scenic Drive, btw Highland and Heather Heights
Lotone
Heather Heights north of Scenic Drive
Avocado Place
Hillcrest Blvd, 600 Block
Crescent Drive, 700, 800, 900 Block
Power is still out for 967 residents north of Hillcrest Blvd. Southern California Edison is estimating that the power will be restored by 8p.m. tonight.
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are still expected Saturday mid-morning.
The Monrovia Emergency Operations Center will remain in place overnight, and residents can call (626) 932-5550 to report any emergencies or request assistance.
Pets can be evacuated overnight at a mobile pet evacuation center at the Monrovia Community Center, 119 W Palm Avenue, which will also be open overnight for evacuees. Dogs can also be taken to Wonder Dog Ranch, 220 Taylor Street, Monrovia, CA.
For residents who do evacuate, discount rates at the Doubletree and Courtyard Hotels’ for Monrovia residents and their small pets will be issued. 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.
Source: Monrovia press release
- Brad Haugaard
Most Monrovians Ignore Evacuation Order
Monrovia Fire Chief Chris Donovan reports that most residents in the mandatory evacuation area have decided not to leave their homes. He said the city cannot force them to leave but strongly advises it.
However, those who decline to leave their homes are being asked to sign a waiver, and their addresses are being noted on a map in case rescue operations are necessary, Donovan said.
Monrovia Public Information Officer Alexis Bakofsky said there are still storm cells on the way, until about 5:30 PM,. The intensity should die down over the night, she said, but the rain may pick up again tomorrow, Saturday, at about the same intensity.
-Brad Haugaard
Lunch at JB Burgers
Lunch yesterday at JB Burgers at Myrtle and Olive. Got a bacon cheeseburger with fries and a Coke. A bit over $6 total.
- Brad Haugaard
Emergency Declared in Monrovia
Water and mud flow through Highland debris basin (City photo).
Monrovia' Emergency Operations Center in action.
Monrovia has declared a state of emergency for the streets below the Madison fire burned area, according to Monrovia Fire Chief Chris Donovan.
Donovan said the area below the burned-off hills is experiencing mud flow and a swimming pool at a Highland Place house is now half full of mud.
Mayor Mary Ann Lutz said the police department is going through the area helping people evacuate, and Donovan added that firefighters are placing additional sandbags on Highland Place. Monrovia police are being joined by fellow officers from other departments, including Irwindale and Covina.
Donovan said heavy rains are expected to continue, on and off, until about 8 p.m. this evening.
Lutz commended the city staff, saying that their "great planning is proving fruitful."
UPDATE: Power is out in the 1200 block of Norumbega. Donovan said it will probably remain out until about 8 a.m. tomorrow.
UPDATE: if you heard a helicopter loitering over the foothills, it was probably a Channel 2 News helicopter, according to Alexis Bakofsky, city public information officer.
UPDATE: Pasadena Humane Society reports that evacuated Monrovia pets can be boarded at its shelter at 361 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena 91105 at no charge.
UPDATE: The Pasadena Humane Society is also setting up a mobile pet shelter at the Monrovia community center, on Palm, across from the library.
UPDATE: The city reports that the power went off briefly at the Monrovia Community Center, but is back on now.
UPDATE: The city has received a report that the power is out on Myrtle Avenue north of Hillcrest. UPDATE-UPDATE: City Public Information Officer Alexis Bakofsky reports that 967 customers above Hillcrest are affected.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Issues Mandatory Evacuation Order for Foothill Streets
The City of Monrovia is issuing mandatory evacuations for the following streets because the National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for the foothill areas:
- Highland Place north of Hillcrest Blvd
- Scenic
- Lotone
- Heather Heights north of Scenic
- Avocado Place
- Hillcrest Blvd, 600 block
- Crescent Drive, 900 block
Residents are advised to gather important documents, pets, medicine and leave with all members of the household. An evacuation center is in place at the Monrovia Community Center, 119 W Palm Avenue.
More: http://goo.gl/ojt4ak
- Brad Haugaard
- Highland Place north of Hillcrest Blvd
- Scenic
- Lotone
- Heather Heights north of Scenic
- Avocado Place
- Hillcrest Blvd, 600 block
- Crescent Drive, 900 block
Residents are advised to gather important documents, pets, medicine and leave with all members of the household. An evacuation center is in place at the Monrovia Community Center, 119 W Palm Avenue.
More: http://goo.gl/ojt4ak
- Brad Haugaard
History of Monrovia's Pottenger Sanatorium
A bit of history from the Library about Francis Marion Pottenger and the Pottenger Sanatorium, a tuberculosis treatment center once located in north Monrovia. http://goo.gl/R69QZy
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Canyon Park Closed | Wildcats Host Drum Meet
~ The City of Monrovia reports that Monrovia Canyon Park is through tomorrow, Saturday, March 1.
~ The Marching Wildcats are scheduled to host the Southern California Percussion Alliance tomorrow at the Monrovia High Event Center, 8 a.m.-11 a.m. Monrovia's Winter Drum Line will compete. http://goo.gl/nVBaaf
- Brad Haugaard
~ The Marching Wildcats are scheduled to host the Southern California Percussion Alliance tomorrow at the Monrovia High Event Center, 8 a.m.-11 a.m. Monrovia's Winter Drum Line will compete. http://goo.gl/nVBaaf
- Brad Haugaard
Cell Phone Tower for North Monrovia?
Discussion is "very preliminary" about the possibility of a cell phone tower near the Ridgeside reservoir (which I think is at the point where North Canyon Blvd. meets Oakglade Drive) in north Monrovia. The city says it has received several queries from residents about the possibility, but no commitments have been made, no applications received, and if it goes forward, it will require a public hearing. Details: http://goo.gl/AbjQW1
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Prepares for Flash Flood
Here is where the water will come down, at the top of Highland Place.
City officials held a press conference at the top of a Highland Place lined with K-Rail and with residents piling sandbags along their driveways to outline its preparations for the expected deluge tomorrow, Friday.
Interim City Manager Francis Delach said the heavy rain is expected to start about 3 a.m. tomorrow and may dump six inches of rain on the area within a 24-hour period. He said the barrier you see above is capable of holding back 15,000 cubic yards of debris, or the equivalent of 2,500 dump truck loads.
He said Monrovia is coordinating with other foothill cities and the county, is adding extra firefighters, has prepared police, has put all public works employees on call for tomorrow (if they are not already on duty), is working with volunteers who own businesses with heavy equipment, is opening the Community Center (on Palm across from the Library) as an evacuation center with cots, and has arranged discount rates at the Doubletree and Courtyard Hotels (details: http://goo.gl/oDiQ86 ) for Monrovia residents and their small pets in case they have to evacuate.
Some helpful info: http://goo.gl/oDiQ86
UPDATE: I understand some Monrovians have been getting robo-calls warning of flooding and telling where to get sandbags.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Theft; Burglary; Meth; Lying to a Cop; Etc.
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for February 24-26. - Brad Haugaard]
During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 411 service events, During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 411 service events, resulting in 81 investigations.
Petty Theft From an Unlocked Vehicle
February 25 at 1:22 a.m., officers responded to the 600 block of Norumbega regarding a theft from an unlocked vehicle. The victim parked her car earlier in the evening and the property was returned to the owner. The investigation is continuing.
Residential Burglary
February 25 at 5:00 a.m., police responded to a burglary that just occurred in the 900 block of Norumbega. The resident heard a banging noise around his attached garage. He attempted to turn on the lights in the house, but his power had been shut off. He went outside and saw his garage door was open and three subjects wearing all dark clothing ran out of his garage and fled. The resident immediately called 911. Officers arrived and searched for the suspects, but did not locate them. The lock on the garage door had been cut, but appears nothing was taken. The power had been shut off at the outside electrical panel. The investigation is continuing.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
February 25 at 8:13 p.m., a driver called police to report a silver Honda had collided into two vehicles on the 210 Freeway and had exited at Mountain, the driver was possibly DUI. An officer arrived and detained the driver of the silver Honda, who was determined to be intoxicated. The driver was arrested for driving under the influence. The California Highway Patrol was notified regarding the collision on the freeway.
Possession of Methamphetamine for Sales – Suspects Arrested
February 26 at 9:49 a.m., an employee from a business in the 300 block of West Huntington felt uneasy when two male subjects that were acting suspiciously entered the store and began to shop around. One of the subjects left the store and stood outside and the other approached the counter. The employee alerted a customer to call police. As officers arrived, both subjects were outside the business and began walking toward a vehicle and were detained. During the investigation, officers learned that the vehicle had been due back to a rental company two days prior. They called the rental company, and the rental company stated that they wanted the vehicle returned and would send an employee. During a search of the vehicle, officers found methamphetamine inside a cigarette box in the vehicle. The suspects were arrested.
Give False Identification to a Peace Officer / Warrant Arrest / Possession of Stolen Property – Suspect Arrested
February 26 at 6:19 p.m., an officer stopped a vehicle for a vehicle code violation at Palm and Mayflower. The passenger of the vehicle gave a false name to avoid being arrested for a no-bail warrant, but eventually gave her correct name and was arrested. She was also found to be in possession of a stolen credit card, which was added to her charges. The suspect had her 15-month-old son with her at the time. No family could be located, so the child was taken into protective custody.
During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 411 service events, During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 411 service events, resulting in 81 investigations.
Petty Theft From an Unlocked Vehicle
February 25 at 1:22 a.m., officers responded to the 600 block of Norumbega regarding a theft from an unlocked vehicle. The victim parked her car earlier in the evening and the property was returned to the owner. The investigation is continuing.
Residential Burglary
February 25 at 5:00 a.m., police responded to a burglary that just occurred in the 900 block of Norumbega. The resident heard a banging noise around his attached garage. He attempted to turn on the lights in the house, but his power had been shut off. He went outside and saw his garage door was open and three subjects wearing all dark clothing ran out of his garage and fled. The resident immediately called 911. Officers arrived and searched for the suspects, but did not locate them. The lock on the garage door had been cut, but appears nothing was taken. The power had been shut off at the outside electrical panel. The investigation is continuing.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
February 25 at 8:13 p.m., a driver called police to report a silver Honda had collided into two vehicles on the 210 Freeway and had exited at Mountain, the driver was possibly DUI. An officer arrived and detained the driver of the silver Honda, who was determined to be intoxicated. The driver was arrested for driving under the influence. The California Highway Patrol was notified regarding the collision on the freeway.
Possession of Methamphetamine for Sales – Suspects Arrested
February 26 at 9:49 a.m., an employee from a business in the 300 block of West Huntington felt uneasy when two male subjects that were acting suspiciously entered the store and began to shop around. One of the subjects left the store and stood outside and the other approached the counter. The employee alerted a customer to call police. As officers arrived, both subjects were outside the business and began walking toward a vehicle and were detained. During the investigation, officers learned that the vehicle had been due back to a rental company two days prior. They called the rental company, and the rental company stated that they wanted the vehicle returned and would send an employee. During a search of the vehicle, officers found methamphetamine inside a cigarette box in the vehicle. The suspects were arrested.
Give False Identification to a Peace Officer / Warrant Arrest / Possession of Stolen Property – Suspect Arrested
February 26 at 6:19 p.m., an officer stopped a vehicle for a vehicle code violation at Palm and Mayflower. The passenger of the vehicle gave a false name to avoid being arrested for a no-bail warrant, but eventually gave her correct name and was arrested. She was also found to be in possession of a stolen credit card, which was added to her charges. The suspect had her 15-month-old son with her at the time. No family could be located, so the child was taken into protective custody.
Assemblyman Holden Speaking to Monrovia Democrats Tonight
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
- 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
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