The Monrovia City Council will again consider a ban on plastic carry-out grocery bags this evening (7:30 p.m. if you want to show up and have your say), so I thought I'd make the following point.
One of the core unaddressed questions in the entire plastic bag ban discussion is this:
What percentage of Monrovia's trash volume is made up of plastic grocery store carry-out bags?
I have not seen the answer to this question, and if the city cannot show that plastic grocery store carry-out bags comprise a significant percentage of its trash volume, then a ban is an utterly unwarranted governmental intrusion into the itty-bitty details of people's lives.
- Brad Haugaard
Electricity Rates Going Up | Monrovia Helping Test Backflow Devices | Plastic Bag Ban
~ It appears electricity rates will go up this summer. Southern California Edison doesn't exactly say "go up," but does say rates will "change." Reasons: The cost to generate or buy power is increasing; SCE is updating the grid; high-usage customers are subsidizing low-usage customers and this will spread costs more evenly. http://goo.gl/s1A0pM
~ Monrovia Today magazine reports that Monrovia is partnering with USC and a number of backflow prevention device makers to test new backflow devices. These things prevent water (usually contaminated) from flowing the wrong direction in pipes. [Comment: Kinda nice to live in a quiet town where backflow prevention devices can make the news.] http://goo.gl/w4xU6d
~ At its 7:30 meeting tonight, the Monrovia City Council will again consider whether to ban plastic grocery store carry-out bags. [Comment: Just got back from a trip and those bags are great for storing dirty clothes so they don't mess up clean clothes. Please, no more nonsense about these bags being single-use.]
- Brad Haugaard
~ Monrovia Today magazine reports that Monrovia is partnering with USC and a number of backflow prevention device makers to test new backflow devices. These things prevent water (usually contaminated) from flowing the wrong direction in pipes. [Comment: Kinda nice to live in a quiet town where backflow prevention devices can make the news.] http://goo.gl/w4xU6d
~ At its 7:30 meeting tonight, the Monrovia City Council will again consider whether to ban plastic grocery store carry-out bags. [Comment: Just got back from a trip and those bags are great for storing dirty clothes so they don't mess up clean clothes. Please, no more nonsense about these bags being single-use.]
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Summer Activities
Lots of fun activities and classes in the summer calendar which should have been mailed to you as part of the Monrovia Today pamphlet, but which is here in case you missed it: http://goo.gl/w4xU6d
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
For Your Calendar: Monrovia Summer Concerts in the Park
Sunday evenngs, 7-8:30 p.m. at the bandshell at Library Park.
July 13 - Jumpin' Joz Band (Jazz)
July 20 - Lily Wilson (Folk Pop)
July 27 - The Answer (Classic Rock)
August 3 - Mariachi Divas (Mariachi)
August 10 - Person to Person (Top 40)
August 17 - The Yari More Latin Band (Salsa)
August 24 - The Undercover Girls (80s)
August 31 - Doo Wah Riders (Country)
For more info call Department of Community Services at 256-8245. http://goo.gl/w4xU6d
- Brad Haugaard
July 13 - Jumpin' Joz Band (Jazz)
July 20 - Lily Wilson (Folk Pop)
July 27 - The Answer (Classic Rock)
August 3 - Mariachi Divas (Mariachi)
August 10 - Person to Person (Top 40)
August 17 - The Yari More Latin Band (Salsa)
August 24 - The Undercover Girls (80s)
August 31 - Doo Wah Riders (Country)
For more info call Department of Community Services at 256-8245. http://goo.gl/w4xU6d
- Brad Haugaard
Did You Lose a Dog?
Is this your dog? Amanda Wray reports that "a friend found this little dog running loose around Olive and Shamrock. It has a collar and looks cared for but no tag. Does anyone know the owner?
"If so, please contact Kelly at 626-802-7278"
- Brad Haugaard
Wrong-Way Driver on Freeway | Monrovia Explorers
~ Wrong-way driver causes freeway crash in Monrovia. Some injuries. Man arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. http://goo.gl/pYJlvd
~ Photo of Monrovia grads of the San Gabriel Valley Law Enforcement Explorer Academy. http://goo.gl/Q7ywx0
- Brad Haugaard
~ Photo of Monrovia grads of the San Gabriel Valley Law Enforcement Explorer Academy. http://goo.gl/Q7ywx0
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Fourth of July Celebration Linked to Friday Night Family Festival
The City of Monrovia's 4th of July Concert and Fireworks Show is scheduled for Friday, July 4th, in Library Park; located at 321 South Myrtle Avenue.
For the first time in Monrovia history, the 4th of July event will be held in conjunction with the very popular Friday Night Family Festival. After saving seats for the Fireworks show, those who attend the event can look forward to great shopping and dining along Myrtle Avenue, kids' activities, arts and crafts vendors, and a farmers' market. The Family Festival will run from 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Live entertainment in Library Park will begin at 7:00 p.m. with a performance by "Stone Soul" followed by the free 20 minute Fireworks Show at 9:00 p.m.
Spectators may reserve a park space no larger than 10 x 10 feet which must be supervised at all times.
This event is made possible by: Presidential Sponsor - Mary Ann and Corey Lutz, Wendy's Hamburgers, Samuelson & Fetter, Monrovia Old Town Merchants, Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District, The Sierra Family of Dealerships, and Ducommun AeroStructures.
Come celebrate our Nation's Independence Day in the Star Spangled City of Monrovia! For additional information, please contact the Monrovia Department of Community Services at (626) 256-8246.
Source: City of Monrovia press release
- Brad Haugaard
For the first time in Monrovia history, the 4th of July event will be held in conjunction with the very popular Friday Night Family Festival. After saving seats for the Fireworks show, those who attend the event can look forward to great shopping and dining along Myrtle Avenue, kids' activities, arts and crafts vendors, and a farmers' market. The Family Festival will run from 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Live entertainment in Library Park will begin at 7:00 p.m. with a performance by "Stone Soul" followed by the free 20 minute Fireworks Show at 9:00 p.m.
Spectators may reserve a park space no larger than 10 x 10 feet which must be supervised at all times.
This event is made possible by: Presidential Sponsor - Mary Ann and Corey Lutz, Wendy's Hamburgers, Samuelson & Fetter, Monrovia Old Town Merchants, Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District, The Sierra Family of Dealerships, and Ducommun AeroStructures.
Come celebrate our Nation's Independence Day in the Star Spangled City of Monrovia! For additional information, please contact the Monrovia Department of Community Services at (626) 256-8246.
Source: City of Monrovia press release
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia's Dollmakers Kattywompus Named Business of the Year
A longtime Monrovia business has been named Small Business of the Year for the 41st Assembly District. At the California Small Business Day ceremony in Sacramento today, Assemblymember Chris Holden (D-Pasadena) recognized Pam Fitzpatrick as owner of The Dollmakers Kattywompus. The annual awards program honors small businesses throughout the state.
"I am pleased to honor Pam Fitzpatrick not only for all her hard work, but for her civic commitment as well," said Assemblymember Holden. "Pam is a success not only because she's a good businesswoman, but because she gives back to the community. Businesses like hers are the backbone of the community and it is important that we recognize their contributions to the economy of California."
"I was both surprised and honored to receive the phone call that our family business had won this award. And it makes me smile every time I think about it: it IS possible to pursue your dream and succeed, and it IS possible to do it with your family," said Pam Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick, the owner of The Dollmakers' Kattywompus, has been a part of the Monrovia business scene since 1991 when the store first opened in Old Town. Since then, her doll and retro toy store has expanded to offer music lessons and free Friday night concerts. Fitzpatrick is also very active in her community and has helped many non-profits by donating toys and giving of her time and energy. Her sister and co-owner, Jennifer Ranger accompanied her to Sacramento.
She was nominated by Becky Shevlin, Mayor Pro Tem, City of Monrovia who stated, "Pam Fitzpatrick is beyond tireless in her pursuit to not only promote her own family business but to also promote and protect the interests of other businesses in Monrovia Old Town."
source: Holden press release
- Brad Haugaard
"I am pleased to honor Pam Fitzpatrick not only for all her hard work, but for her civic commitment as well," said Assemblymember Holden. "Pam is a success not only because she's a good businesswoman, but because she gives back to the community. Businesses like hers are the backbone of the community and it is important that we recognize their contributions to the economy of California."
"I was both surprised and honored to receive the phone call that our family business had won this award. And it makes me smile every time I think about it: it IS possible to pursue your dream and succeed, and it IS possible to do it with your family," said Pam Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick, the owner of The Dollmakers' Kattywompus, has been a part of the Monrovia business scene since 1991 when the store first opened in Old Town. Since then, her doll and retro toy store has expanded to offer music lessons and free Friday night concerts. Fitzpatrick is also very active in her community and has helped many non-profits by donating toys and giving of her time and energy. Her sister and co-owner, Jennifer Ranger accompanied her to Sacramento.
She was nominated by Becky Shevlin, Mayor Pro Tem, City of Monrovia who stated, "Pam Fitzpatrick is beyond tireless in her pursuit to not only promote her own family business but to also promote and protect the interests of other businesses in Monrovia Old Town."
source: Holden press release
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Police Follow GPS Signal to Make Arrest; Child Abuse; Drunk Driving; Etc.
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for June 12-15. - Brad Haugaard]
Following are the weekend’s highlighted issues and events.
Stolen Vehicle Recovered / Receiving Stolen Property – Suspect Arrested
On June 13 at 7:00 a.m., a stolen vehicle was recovered in the 100 block of West Colorado. The vehicle was a rental and was stolen out of Pasadena. At 1:53 p.m., the owner of the vehicle came to the police station to report that his GPS tracker was stolen from the vehicle. Police were able to track the GPS unit to the 200 block of West Chestnut. Officers followed the GPS signal to a motor home parked at the curb. A subject answered the door to the motor home and allowed the officers to search the motor home. The GPS unit was recovered, along with other possible stolen property. The suspect denied all knowledge of the GPS and the other property. He was arrested for receiving stolen property and taken into custody.
Commercial Burglary / Robbery – Suspect Arrested
On June 13 at 8:17 p.m., officers responded to a business in the 500 block of West Huntington regarding a burglary. The suspect was seen selecting merchandise and concealing it in his backpack. The suspect walked out of the location without paying and was approached by loss prevention. The suspect tried to strike one of the loss prevention officers and managed to retrieve a pocket knife, but dropped it. Loss prevention backed away and the suspect fled on foot. He was detained by arriving officers on a nearby street. Loss prevention positively identified the suspect and he was arrested.
Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol – Suspects Arrested
During the evening of June 13 and early morning hours of June 14, officers stopped five separate vehicles for driving under the influence of alcohol in the city. The drivers were arrested and taken into custody.
Following are the weekend’s highlighted issues and events.
Stolen Vehicle Recovered / Receiving Stolen Property – Suspect Arrested
On June 13 at 7:00 a.m., a stolen vehicle was recovered in the 100 block of West Colorado. The vehicle was a rental and was stolen out of Pasadena. At 1:53 p.m., the owner of the vehicle came to the police station to report that his GPS tracker was stolen from the vehicle. Police were able to track the GPS unit to the 200 block of West Chestnut. Officers followed the GPS signal to a motor home parked at the curb. A subject answered the door to the motor home and allowed the officers to search the motor home. The GPS unit was recovered, along with other possible stolen property. The suspect denied all knowledge of the GPS and the other property. He was arrested for receiving stolen property and taken into custody.
Commercial Burglary / Robbery – Suspect Arrested
On June 13 at 8:17 p.m., officers responded to a business in the 500 block of West Huntington regarding a burglary. The suspect was seen selecting merchandise and concealing it in his backpack. The suspect walked out of the location without paying and was approached by loss prevention. The suspect tried to strike one of the loss prevention officers and managed to retrieve a pocket knife, but dropped it. Loss prevention backed away and the suspect fled on foot. He was detained by arriving officers on a nearby street. Loss prevention positively identified the suspect and he was arrested.
Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol – Suspects Arrested
During the evening of June 13 and early morning hours of June 14, officers stopped five separate vehicles for driving under the influence of alcohol in the city. The drivers were arrested and taken into custody.
The Monrovia Police Department would like to remind the public of the danger and consequences of driving under the influence. Not only are you putting your life in danger, but you put the life of others in danger when you choose to get behind the wheel while intoxicated. If you see a driver that appears to be driving under the influence, call 911 and report their location to police.
Child Abuse – Suspect Arrested
On June 15 at 10:52 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 700 block of Monterey regarding possible child abuse that had just occurred. The suspect had fled in a vehicle, but was apprehended by officers on the 605 Freeway at Arrow Highway. Officers arrived at the residence and discovered that a 13-year-old female had been strangled by her father, after he became upset with her for not helping with housework. The child sustained injuries. The father was arrested for child abuse and taken into custody. Paramedics responded and examined the child and the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services was notified.
Family Disturbance / Warrant – Suspect Arrested
On June 15 at 12:55 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 800 block of West Olive regarding a male subject who was reported by his family to be out of control and possibly on drugs. He had been yelling at everyone in the house. As officers were responding, the family reported that the subject had fled the home in a white vehicle. The vehicle was located and the subject was detained. He was not determined to be under the influence of drugs; however, he did have a felony warrant for his arrest with a bail set at $300,000 for assault, which was a Monrovia case. The suspect was arrested.
Child Abuse – Suspect Arrested
On June 15 at 10:52 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 700 block of Monterey regarding possible child abuse that had just occurred. The suspect had fled in a vehicle, but was apprehended by officers on the 605 Freeway at Arrow Highway. Officers arrived at the residence and discovered that a 13-year-old female had been strangled by her father, after he became upset with her for not helping with housework. The child sustained injuries. The father was arrested for child abuse and taken into custody. Paramedics responded and examined the child and the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services was notified.
Family Disturbance / Warrant – Suspect Arrested
On June 15 at 12:55 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 800 block of West Olive regarding a male subject who was reported by his family to be out of control and possibly on drugs. He had been yelling at everyone in the house. As officers were responding, the family reported that the subject had fled the home in a white vehicle. The vehicle was located and the subject was detained. He was not determined to be under the influence of drugs; however, he did have a felony warrant for his arrest with a bail set at $300,000 for assault, which was a Monrovia case. The suspect was arrested.
Look at the Sun - Safely, at Monrovia's Library Park
Your mother always told you to never look directly at the sun, and she was right, except for this day.
Sunday June 22nd is International SUNday.
Come out to Library Park and look at the sun through several specialize solar telescopes.
One is for white light, which you will see sunspots.
The second one is for Hydrogen Alpha or Ha.
This one will show a very active spectrum of the sun where you will see filaments, prominence and spicules.
After looking at our nearest star, you will never see the sun in the same way.
Unlike looking at the Moon or Saturn through a telescope at night, which will look the same for the most part, the sun can and will change every hour, and sometimes even minutes.
I'll have some freebies like solar (sun) glasses that you can use to look directly at the sun.
Sometimes you can see sunspots with them if they are large enough.
I will be at the park around 9 AM to 4 PM on the 22nd near the corner of Myrtle Ave and Lime Ave, on the grassy area. If you are not going to be able to make it Sunday, I'll also be in Pasadena on the 28th.
This is part of the Charlie Bates Solar Astronomy Project, a non profit Internet outreach club.
Source: Brad Hori
- Brad Haugaard
Sunday June 22nd is International SUNday.
Come out to Library Park and look at the sun through several specialize solar telescopes.
One is for white light, which you will see sunspots.
The second one is for Hydrogen Alpha or Ha.
This one will show a very active spectrum of the sun where you will see filaments, prominence and spicules.
After looking at our nearest star, you will never see the sun in the same way.
Unlike looking at the Moon or Saturn through a telescope at night, which will look the same for the most part, the sun can and will change every hour, and sometimes even minutes.
I'll have some freebies like solar (sun) glasses that you can use to look directly at the sun.
Sometimes you can see sunspots with them if they are large enough.
I will be at the park around 9 AM to 4 PM on the 22nd near the corner of Myrtle Ave and Lime Ave, on the grassy area. If you are not going to be able to make it Sunday, I'll also be in Pasadena on the 28th.
This is part of the Charlie Bates Solar Astronomy Project, a non profit Internet outreach club.
Source: Brad Hori
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Freeway Crash Kills One
Man killed in freeway crash in Monrovia. Collision between car and big rig. http://goo.gl/tyfePV
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Lunch at Chicken King Express
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Council: Vote on Plastic Bag Ban; Budget; Sex Offendrs
On the June 17 Monrovia City Council agenda ( http://goo.gl/3LkGqY ):
- Reconsider adopting a ban on plastic carry-out grocery bags. http://goo.gl/pwpIzq
- Adopt budget for 2014-15 fiscal year. Nice discussion in the staff report ( http://goo.gl/KvCx4Y ) showing a slow but steady economic recovery for the city.
- Consider repealing an ordinance that prohibits loitering by sex offenders. A court has ruled against such ordinances and therefore they cannot be enforced. http://goo.gl/pBYkcg
- Brad Haugaard
- Reconsider adopting a ban on plastic carry-out grocery bags. http://goo.gl/pwpIzq
- Adopt budget for 2014-15 fiscal year. Nice discussion in the staff report ( http://goo.gl/KvCx4Y ) showing a slow but steady economic recovery for the city.
- Consider repealing an ordinance that prohibits loitering by sex offenders. A court has ruled against such ordinances and therefore they cannot be enforced. http://goo.gl/pBYkcg
- Brad Haugaard
Citrus College to Confer a Record Number of Degrees
Citrus College, which serves Monrovia, will hold its 98th commencement ceremony on June 14. This year, the college will award 2,119 associate degrees to 1,296 students, breaking its record for the fourth consecutive year.
Source: press release
- Brad Haugaard
Source: press release
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Big Rig vs. Motorcycle; Catalytic Converter Stolen; Etc.
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for June 9-11. - Brad Haugaard]
During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 388 service events, resulting in 64 investigations.
Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance / Resisting Arrest Causing Injury – Suspect Arrested
On June 9 at 9:34 a.m., officers responded to Myrtle and Huntington regarding a male subject walking in and out of traffic. Officers arrived and located the subject, who was exhibiting signs of being under the influence of a controlled substance. When officers attempted to arrest him, he pulled away and a struggle ensued. The suspect was taken into custody. One of the officers was injured in the incident.
Residential Burglary
On June 9 at 10:32 a.m., a residential burglary was reported in the 600 block of Ranchito Road. The residents left for work at different times. When they returned from work, they found their dogs had been separated and locked separate rooms. The master bedroom was ransacked, and a wallet and jewelry was taken. The investigation is continuing.
Commercial Burglary
On June 9 at 2:17 p.m., a business in the 1600 block of South Mountain called police to report a burglary that had just occurred. A male suspect walked in and selected electrical switches. He walked past open registers and exited without paying. He fled in a waiting vehicle. An employee of the business took a photo of the vehicle, which turned out to be a rental. The officer obtained the name of the renter. A DMV photo was obtained and compared to photos provided by the business. The suspect was positively identified and a wanted person entry was made into the law enforcement system computer for the suspect. The investigation is continuing.
Commercial Burglary – Suspect Arrested
On June 9 at 7:24 p.m., an officer was on patrol in a shopping center in the 500 block of West Huntington. An employee of a business ran outside and reported a theft that just occurred. The employee provided a description of the suspect and the suspect vehicle. Another officer in the area located the suspect vehicle, parked, with the suspect seated in the right, front passenger seat. The suspect was detained and arrested for commercial burglary. The store merchandise was recovered from the suspect vehicle and returned.
Warrant / Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance – Suspect Arrested
June 10 at 2:58 a.m., an officer on patrol near Myrtle and Pomona observed suspicious subjects walking around in the area. Officers detained one of the subjects and determined she had an outstanding warrant for her arrest. The suspect was also determined to be under the influence of a controlled substance. She was arrested and taken into custody.
Grand Theft
On June 10 at 1:20 p.m., the victim of a grand theft came to the police department lobby to report the crime. The victim parked his vehicle, a 2002 Honda Accord, across the street from his residence in the 100 block of South Madison. When he returned to the vehicle, he started it up and heard a loud noise. He looked under the car and saw the exhaust pipe had been cut and the catalytic converter was missing. The investigation is continuing.
Trespassing – Suspect Arrested
On June 10 at 7:34 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a business in the 900 block of West Huntington regarding a disturbing subject. The subject entered the store the day before and caused a disturbance by yelling and throwing trash on the floor. The subject had now returned to the location and continued his bizarre behavior. The subject refused to leave, as requested by store management and was placed on a private person's arrest for trespassing. The subject was arrested and taken into custody. He was later released on a citation to appear in court.
Traffic Collision with Injuries
On June 11 at 5:48 a.m., an officer responded to Evergreen and Myrtle regarding a traffic collision. It appears the drivers of a big rig truck and a motorcycle were both attempting to make a right turn from Evergreen to southbound Myrtle. The motorcycle was attempting to make the turn by passing the big rig on the right. The motorcycle was hit by the trailer of the big rig and dragged a short distance. The motorcycle rider sustained a broken right leg and some minor abrasions. He was taken to a hospital for treatment of his injuries.
Theft from a Vehicle
On June 11 at 8:09 a.m., a theft from a vehicle was reported in the 1200 block of Orange Avenue. The victim's GPS was taken from his work van sometime during the night. The investigation is continuing.
During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 388 service events, resulting in 64 investigations.
Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance / Resisting Arrest Causing Injury – Suspect Arrested
On June 9 at 9:34 a.m., officers responded to Myrtle and Huntington regarding a male subject walking in and out of traffic. Officers arrived and located the subject, who was exhibiting signs of being under the influence of a controlled substance. When officers attempted to arrest him, he pulled away and a struggle ensued. The suspect was taken into custody. One of the officers was injured in the incident.
Residential Burglary
On June 9 at 10:32 a.m., a residential burglary was reported in the 600 block of Ranchito Road. The residents left for work at different times. When they returned from work, they found their dogs had been separated and locked separate rooms. The master bedroom was ransacked, and a wallet and jewelry was taken. The investigation is continuing.
Commercial Burglary
On June 9 at 2:17 p.m., a business in the 1600 block of South Mountain called police to report a burglary that had just occurred. A male suspect walked in and selected electrical switches. He walked past open registers and exited without paying. He fled in a waiting vehicle. An employee of the business took a photo of the vehicle, which turned out to be a rental. The officer obtained the name of the renter. A DMV photo was obtained and compared to photos provided by the business. The suspect was positively identified and a wanted person entry was made into the law enforcement system computer for the suspect. The investigation is continuing.
Commercial Burglary – Suspect Arrested
On June 9 at 7:24 p.m., an officer was on patrol in a shopping center in the 500 block of West Huntington. An employee of a business ran outside and reported a theft that just occurred. The employee provided a description of the suspect and the suspect vehicle. Another officer in the area located the suspect vehicle, parked, with the suspect seated in the right, front passenger seat. The suspect was detained and arrested for commercial burglary. The store merchandise was recovered from the suspect vehicle and returned.
Warrant / Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance – Suspect Arrested
June 10 at 2:58 a.m., an officer on patrol near Myrtle and Pomona observed suspicious subjects walking around in the area. Officers detained one of the subjects and determined she had an outstanding warrant for her arrest. The suspect was also determined to be under the influence of a controlled substance. She was arrested and taken into custody.
Grand Theft
On June 10 at 1:20 p.m., the victim of a grand theft came to the police department lobby to report the crime. The victim parked his vehicle, a 2002 Honda Accord, across the street from his residence in the 100 block of South Madison. When he returned to the vehicle, he started it up and heard a loud noise. He looked under the car and saw the exhaust pipe had been cut and the catalytic converter was missing. The investigation is continuing.
Trespassing – Suspect Arrested
On June 10 at 7:34 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a business in the 900 block of West Huntington regarding a disturbing subject. The subject entered the store the day before and caused a disturbance by yelling and throwing trash on the floor. The subject had now returned to the location and continued his bizarre behavior. The subject refused to leave, as requested by store management and was placed on a private person's arrest for trespassing. The subject was arrested and taken into custody. He was later released on a citation to appear in court.
Traffic Collision with Injuries
On June 11 at 5:48 a.m., an officer responded to Evergreen and Myrtle regarding a traffic collision. It appears the drivers of a big rig truck and a motorcycle were both attempting to make a right turn from Evergreen to southbound Myrtle. The motorcycle was attempting to make the turn by passing the big rig on the right. The motorcycle was hit by the trailer of the big rig and dragged a short distance. The motorcycle rider sustained a broken right leg and some minor abrasions. He was taken to a hospital for treatment of his injuries.
Theft from a Vehicle
On June 11 at 8:09 a.m., a theft from a vehicle was reported in the 1200 block of Orange Avenue. The victim's GPS was taken from his work van sometime during the night. The investigation is continuing.
Congresswoman Introduces Bill to Create Rec Area Above Monrovia
Monrovia's congresswoman, Judy Chu, has introduced a bill in Congress to create a National Recreation Area in the mountains above Monrovia. Her draft proposal included land within Monrovia city limits, and the City Council specifically asked that Monrovia be excluded from the NRA. http://goo.gl/zZewnv
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Rotary Helps Explorers
The Monrovia Rotary Club has donated more than $1000 to the Monrovia Police Department Explorer program. http://goo.gl/kvk8Qh
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Summer Reading Program for Kids, Teens... and Adults
Summer Reading is not just for kids and teens... Adults can join in the fun too! The City of Monrovia encourages readers of all ages to join the Summer Reading Program. Read books and get prizes. You don't want to miss this FREE program!
The Monrovia Public Library is presenting the annual Summer Reading Program from Monday, June 16 through Saturday, August 2. The Library is located at 321 S. Myrtle Avenue, in Old Town Monrovia's Library Park.
Registration begins Monday, June 16. Sign up at www.cityofmonrovia.org/library and click on the Summer Reading tab or visit the Library for assistance.
Readers must have a valid Monrovia Library Card to sign-up. To obtain a Library Card, please visit the Customer Service Desk for more information.
Library hours are Monday through Wednesday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Thursday through Saturday 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Source: Monrovia press release
- Brad Haugaard
The Monrovia Public Library is presenting the annual Summer Reading Program from Monday, June 16 through Saturday, August 2. The Library is located at 321 S. Myrtle Avenue, in Old Town Monrovia's Library Park.
Registration begins Monday, June 16. Sign up at www.cityofmonrovia.org/library and click on the Summer Reading tab or visit the Library for assistance.
Readers must have a valid Monrovia Library Card to sign-up. To obtain a Library Card, please visit the Customer Service Desk for more information.
Library hours are Monday through Wednesday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Thursday through Saturday 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Source: Monrovia press release
- Brad Haugaard
Holden's Obama Bill Passes Senate Committee
A bill by Assemblymember Chris Holden, who represents Momrovia, to "encourage" schools to recognize the full significance of President Obama as the first African American Presiden,t has unanimously passed the Senate Education Committee on a vote of 7 to 0.
Source: Holden press release
Comment: I guess Mr. Holden has a rather low opinion of the state's educational establishment if he feels the legislature needs to butt in even down to this level of detail in curriculum development.
- Brad Haugaard
Source: Holden press release
Comment: I guess Mr. Holden has a rather low opinion of the state's educational establishment if he feels the legislature needs to butt in even down to this level of detail in curriculum development.
- Brad Haugaard
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