Monrovia Police found an indoor hydroponic marijuana farm at a warehouse near the corner of Colorado and Ivy last night. Lt. Nels Ortland said the warehouse was very well organized and had about 150 plants. He said police found the farm after an anonymous tip, but as there was nobody at the location when police arrived, they are still working to connect the farm with whomever is responsible.
- Brad Haugaard
Chu Says Obama Interested in Making San Gabriel Mountains a National Monument
Representative Judy Chu says President Obama is interested in the possibility of turning the San Gabriel Mountains into a National Monument. http://goo.gl/vcPk66
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Citrus College Celebrates 100 Years
Citrus College, which serves Monrovia, will begin its centennial year celebrations with public festivities on Saturday, October 11, 2014, at the Citrus College stadium, including an All-Class Reunion, Centennial Celebration special events and activities, and the Homecoming Game.The All-Class Reunion and Luncheon is open to all Citrus Union High School and Citrus College alumni from every graduating year. Registration begins at 11:00 a.m. with lunch served at noon. For $19.15, alumni luncheon attendees will receive lunch and a special pin commemorating the event. Guests may register online at www.citruscollege.edu/100 or by calling the Citrus College Foundation at 626-914-8825.
At 2 p.m. will be free-to-the-public events - including a car show, food trucks, face painting and other children’s activities, a business expo and Citrus College historical exhibits.
The day’s celebrations will conclude with the Homecoming Game at 6 p.m. The Citrus College Fighting Owls will face the Bakersfield College Renegades. During the halftime show, Citrus College student musicians and singers will perform a tribute in honor of America’s veterans.
Citrus College was founded on June 5, 1915, under the leadership of Dr. Floyd S. Hayden. It opened with 27 students and became the first community college to be established in Los Angeles County and the fifth in California. The institution was established due to an innovative trend in higher education that was being adopted across the nation, in which high schools were allowed to add two years of postgraduate work, approximating the studies prescribed in the first two years of college. This allowed a growing number of high school graduates to advance their educational goals, acquire new marketable skills, and achieve greater prosperity.
Source: Citrus College press release
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia's AeroVironment Receives $22 Million Order | Cute Bear
~ Monrovia's AeroVironment receives $22 million RQ-12 Wasp AE Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems order for United States Marine Corps. http://goo.gl/FXe3xH
~ A Southern California Edison worker encounters a bear (cute one, too) in Monrovia. http://goo.gl/fkq6Ic
- Brad Haugaard
~ A Southern California Edison worker encounters a bear (cute one, too) in Monrovia. http://goo.gl/fkq6Ic
- Brad Haugaard
Weekend Closure of Mountain/Duarte Intersection
The intersection of Mountain Avenue and Duarte Road will be closed to through-traffic starting this Friday, Sept. 26 at 9 p.m. until Monday, Sept. 29 at 5 a.m. However, the intersection will temporarily re-open on Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon during the City of Duarte's Route 66 Parade.
From Monday, Sept. 29, through mid-October, there will be work on the medians along Duarte Road for approximately two weeks with at least one lane of through-traffic open in all directions.
- Brad Haugaard
From Monday, Sept. 29, through mid-October, there will be work on the medians along Duarte Road for approximately two weeks with at least one lane of through-traffic open in all directions.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Education Fundraisers
~ Car Wash fundraiser for Gifted And Talented Education program at Pep Boys parking lot at Huntington and Primrose, Saturday, Sept. 27, 9 a.m. to noon.
~ McTeachers Night to support Bradoaks Elementary, at the McDonalds at Huntington and Mayflower. Tonight, Wednesday, from 5-8 p.m.
- Brad Haugaard
~ McTeachers Night to support Bradoaks Elementary, at the McDonalds at Huntington and Mayflower. Tonight, Wednesday, from 5-8 p.m.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia vs. Los Altos | Mauna Loa Killing | Pacific Plate | Wine & Dine
~ Sports writers think Monrovia will do well against Los Altos. http://goo.gl/FPTXmd
~ More on woman killed on Mauna Loa Avenue ( http://goo.gl/CzWnpE ). Boyfriend charged with murder ( http://goo.gl/FritKb ).
~ A Taste of Old Town Monrovia, Oct. 19, 5-8 p.m. will also include craft beers by Monrovia's Pacific Plate Brewing Company. Tickets $50 in advance, $60 at the door. Proceeds to local youth programs.
~ Wine & Dine raffle tickets for $10 each. You could win an $1,100 gift basket. Tickets at Monrovia Chamber of Commerce and The Dollmakers' Kattywompus. All money goes to the Monrovia Kiwanis Club and the Monrovia Chamber.
- Brad Haugaard
~ More on woman killed on Mauna Loa Avenue ( http://goo.gl/CzWnpE ). Boyfriend charged with murder ( http://goo.gl/FritKb ).
~ A Taste of Old Town Monrovia, Oct. 19, 5-8 p.m. will also include craft beers by Monrovia's Pacific Plate Brewing Company. Tickets $50 in advance, $60 at the door. Proceeds to local youth programs.
~ Wine & Dine raffle tickets for $10 each. You could win an $1,100 gift basket. Tickets at Monrovia Chamber of Commerce and The Dollmakers' Kattywompus. All money goes to the Monrovia Kiwanis Club and the Monrovia Chamber.
- Brad Haugaard
Support Monrovia High Marching Wildcats Band and Color Guard
Monrovia High Marching Wildcats Band and Color Guard is having a Car Wash / Bake Sale at Walgreens, 253 E. Foothill Blvd. in Arcadia, on Saturday Sept. 27 from 9 a.m. till 2 p.m. Suggested donation: $6 cars; $8 trucks and SUVs. - Brad HaugaardMonrovia Police: Homicide Arrest; Hit and Run Arrest; Assault Victim Knocked Unconscious; Etc.
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for Highlighted Activity for September 18-21. - Brad Haugaard]
Following are the weekend’s highlighted issues and events.
Vehicle Burglary
On September 18 at 7:08 a.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 700 block of West Huntington. Unknown suspect(s) broke into a sports utility vehicle sometime between 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., stealing a rear seat, a tool kit and a plastic hard hat. The vehicle was locked and secured with the alarm set. Access may have been gained through the rear window, but no pry marks were located. The investigation is continuing.
Commercial Burglary / Vandalism
On September 18 at 10:44 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the 2600 block of South Myrtle regarding a burglary. Unknown suspect(s) broke the automatic sliding gate at a City facility and then cut the lock to the storage container. They stole insulated copper wire from the container. The investigation is continuing.
Residential Burglary
On September 18 at 7:26 p.m., an officer responded to the 1200 block of Encino regarding a residential burglary. The victim returned home at 4:00 p.m. and noticed two laptop computers missing. The backdoor was unlocked and the downstairs office was ransacked. The two laptops were taken from the kitchen table. The incident occurred between 10:30 a.m. and 4:00p.m. The investigation is continuing.
Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
On September 18 at 11:58 p.m., a resident in the 900 block of West Duarte reported a domestic dispute after she heard a female yell out for someone to call the police. Officers arrived and determined the couple had been arguing. The male subject pulled the female's hair, causing a contusion, and he poked her in the left eye with his finger, causing swelling and bleeding. The male subject was arrested and charged for domestic violence.
Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol / Hit & Run Traffic Collision – Suspect Arrested
On September 19 at 12:48 a.m., police dispatch received several calls reporting a hit and run driver in the area of Central and Mountain in the city of Duarte. Witnesses gave a description of the driver and vehicle. Officer located the driver and stopped the vehicle in the 300 block of Linwood. The female driver was determined to be driving under the influence. The victim of the hit and run positively identified the female suspect as the driver of the vehicle who hit them. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.The Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department responded and handled the traffic collision investigation.
Possession of a Controlled Substance / Possession of Narcotic Paraphernalia / Parole Hold – Suspects Arrested
On September 19 at 5:22 p.m., an officer responded to the 800 block of West Duarte Road regarding two suspicious subjects sitting in a vehicle in a business parking lot. Upon arrival, the officer heard the sound of fireworks. He pulled into the parking lot and contacted the subjects in the vehicle; no one else was in the parking lot. The subjects admitted to setting off the fireworks. The officer searched the vehicle for more fireworks and found syringes and a pipe used for smoking controlled substances. Both subjects were arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia and one of the subjects had a parole hold issued for him.
Assault Report
On September 20 at 1:35 a.m., an assault was reported at a business in the 100 block of East Olive. The victim was pushed by two suspects, causing him to strike the back of his head on the floor. The impact from the fall caused the victim to be knocked unconscious for several minutes. The suspects fled the scene. The victim was taken to a hospital and the investigation is continuing.
Alarm Activation
On September 20 at 9:48 a.m., dispatch received an alarm activation at a business in the 100 block of South Ivy. Officers responded and found the entire building was not secured. The alarm was sounding, intermittently, and then fading off. The building was searched and was undisturbed. It was determined that the power source for the alarm system was low and causing the system to malfunction. The system was reset and the building secured.
Trespassing – Suspect Arrested
On September 20 at 9:40 p.m., officers responded to a business in the 100 block of East Pomona in reference to a disturbing subject demanding to get his vehicle released. The subject did not have a valid release form the Monrovia Police Department and was denied his vehicle. The subject refused to leave the tow yard and the police were called to the scene. Upon arrival, the subject was uncooperative with officers and still refused to leave the location. The subject was arrested and taken into custody.
Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
On September 21 at 1:32 a.m., a family disturbance was reported at a residence in the 700 block of West Foothill. When officers arrived, they discovered a father was in an argument with his 17-year-old daughter. At some point, the father grabbed his daughter's arms and carried her from one room to another, leaving thumb impression marks on her biceps. He also struck her in the legs with his belt, leaving a welt mark. The father was arrested and taken into custody.
Homicide – Suspect Arrested
On September 21 at 3:08 p.m., Monrovia dispatch received a request to check on the welfare of a woman that lives in the 200 block of Mauna Loa Drive. Officers arrived and found a 47-year-old female adult dead inside a vehicle to the rear of the residence and the female’s 51-year-old boyfriend nearby. Monrovia police officers detained the male subject and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide investigators responded to the scene to conduct the investigation. The subject is in custody for suspicion of murder. The Coroner also responded to the location to complete their investigation.
Following are the weekend’s highlighted issues and events.
Vehicle Burglary
On September 18 at 7:08 a.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 700 block of West Huntington. Unknown suspect(s) broke into a sports utility vehicle sometime between 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., stealing a rear seat, a tool kit and a plastic hard hat. The vehicle was locked and secured with the alarm set. Access may have been gained through the rear window, but no pry marks were located. The investigation is continuing.
Commercial Burglary / Vandalism
On September 18 at 10:44 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the 2600 block of South Myrtle regarding a burglary. Unknown suspect(s) broke the automatic sliding gate at a City facility and then cut the lock to the storage container. They stole insulated copper wire from the container. The investigation is continuing.
Residential Burglary
On September 18 at 7:26 p.m., an officer responded to the 1200 block of Encino regarding a residential burglary. The victim returned home at 4:00 p.m. and noticed two laptop computers missing. The backdoor was unlocked and the downstairs office was ransacked. The two laptops were taken from the kitchen table. The incident occurred between 10:30 a.m. and 4:00p.m. The investigation is continuing.
Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
On September 18 at 11:58 p.m., a resident in the 900 block of West Duarte reported a domestic dispute after she heard a female yell out for someone to call the police. Officers arrived and determined the couple had been arguing. The male subject pulled the female's hair, causing a contusion, and he poked her in the left eye with his finger, causing swelling and bleeding. The male subject was arrested and charged for domestic violence.
Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol / Hit & Run Traffic Collision – Suspect Arrested
On September 19 at 12:48 a.m., police dispatch received several calls reporting a hit and run driver in the area of Central and Mountain in the city of Duarte. Witnesses gave a description of the driver and vehicle. Officer located the driver and stopped the vehicle in the 300 block of Linwood. The female driver was determined to be driving under the influence. The victim of the hit and run positively identified the female suspect as the driver of the vehicle who hit them. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.The Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department responded and handled the traffic collision investigation.
Possession of a Controlled Substance / Possession of Narcotic Paraphernalia / Parole Hold – Suspects Arrested
On September 19 at 5:22 p.m., an officer responded to the 800 block of West Duarte Road regarding two suspicious subjects sitting in a vehicle in a business parking lot. Upon arrival, the officer heard the sound of fireworks. He pulled into the parking lot and contacted the subjects in the vehicle; no one else was in the parking lot. The subjects admitted to setting off the fireworks. The officer searched the vehicle for more fireworks and found syringes and a pipe used for smoking controlled substances. Both subjects were arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia and one of the subjects had a parole hold issued for him.
Assault Report
On September 20 at 1:35 a.m., an assault was reported at a business in the 100 block of East Olive. The victim was pushed by two suspects, causing him to strike the back of his head on the floor. The impact from the fall caused the victim to be knocked unconscious for several minutes. The suspects fled the scene. The victim was taken to a hospital and the investigation is continuing.
Alarm Activation
On September 20 at 9:48 a.m., dispatch received an alarm activation at a business in the 100 block of South Ivy. Officers responded and found the entire building was not secured. The alarm was sounding, intermittently, and then fading off. The building was searched and was undisturbed. It was determined that the power source for the alarm system was low and causing the system to malfunction. The system was reset and the building secured.
Trespassing – Suspect Arrested
On September 20 at 9:40 p.m., officers responded to a business in the 100 block of East Pomona in reference to a disturbing subject demanding to get his vehicle released. The subject did not have a valid release form the Monrovia Police Department and was denied his vehicle. The subject refused to leave the tow yard and the police were called to the scene. Upon arrival, the subject was uncooperative with officers and still refused to leave the location. The subject was arrested and taken into custody.
Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
On September 21 at 1:32 a.m., a family disturbance was reported at a residence in the 700 block of West Foothill. When officers arrived, they discovered a father was in an argument with his 17-year-old daughter. At some point, the father grabbed his daughter's arms and carried her from one room to another, leaving thumb impression marks on her biceps. He also struck her in the legs with his belt, leaving a welt mark. The father was arrested and taken into custody.
Homicide – Suspect Arrested
On September 21 at 3:08 p.m., Monrovia dispatch received a request to check on the welfare of a woman that lives in the 200 block of Mauna Loa Drive. Officers arrived and found a 47-year-old female adult dead inside a vehicle to the rear of the residence and the female’s 51-year-old boyfriend nearby. Monrovia police officers detained the male subject and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide investigators responded to the scene to conduct the investigation. The subject is in custody for suspicion of murder. The Coroner also responded to the location to complete their investigation.
Help Monrovia Baseball by Playing Golf
Monrovia Youth Baseball Charity League Golf Tournament, Oct. 24. Cost: $125. Heather Stokes writes: We are closing in on our 2nd annual Golf Tournament. This fundraiser will help us work on our fields, build some new fields, and more. If you are a golfer or you know a golfer or two, send them to http://www.mybl.org to sign up. See you on the greens. To be an event sponsor contact Jack Taylor at musipooh@aol.com or Marina Brusseau at msjrleag@gmail.com .
- Brad Haugaard
Brown Signs Diversity Law Authored by Monrovia Representative
Governor Brown has signed a measure authored by Assemblymember Chris Holden, who represents Monrovia, that says the members of the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges, "to the greatest extent possible, should be inclusive and representative of the many demographic groups found in California, and the board should reflect diversity of race and gender, and should include, among others, disabled persons and veterans." http://goo.gl/8tRFeb
Holden said in a press release that, "By requiring diversity to be taken into account when appointing board members, Assembly Bill 1557 ensures that the Board will bring the perspective, real life experiences and insight of the broadest cross-section of residents of California."
Comment: This dog of a law started out as a bill that just unfairly favored veterans, now it unfairly gives preferences to "many demographic groups," whatever that means. It troubles me that we are dividing representation on the basis of group membership rather than competence. Shall we divide up the legislature on the same basis? Make sure rural residents get so many seats? Left handers? Each ethnic group? Elderly? Organic snap pea growers? Different income levels? Gag.
- Brad Haugaard
Holden said in a press release that, "By requiring diversity to be taken into account when appointing board members, Assembly Bill 1557 ensures that the Board will bring the perspective, real life experiences and insight of the broadest cross-section of residents of California."
Comment: This dog of a law started out as a bill that just unfairly favored veterans, now it unfairly gives preferences to "many demographic groups," whatever that means. It troubles me that we are dividing representation on the basis of group membership rather than competence. Shall we divide up the legislature on the same basis? Make sure rural residents get so many seats? Left handers? Each ethnic group? Elderly? Organic snap pea growers? Different income levels? Gag.
- Brad Haugaard
Woman Strangled in Monrovia, Man Detained
Man detained after woman found strangled in the 200 block Mauna Loa Drive in Monrovia. http://goo.gl/Szx8u6
Update: Mental illness involved? http://goo.gl/kl3mBx
- Brad Haugaard
Update: Mental illness involved? http://goo.gl/kl3mBx
- Brad Haugaard
Injuries in Wrong-Way Driver Incident in Monrovia
Three injured in wrong-way driving incident on 210 in Monrovia. http://goo.gl/J97Iak
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Opinion: How About a Low-Water Landscaping Award for Monrovia?
I noticed a homeowner nearby removed all his front lawn and replaced it with low-water landscaping, and the thought occurred to me: Since Monrovia has a Christmas home decorating contest, why not have a Summer Solstice Low-Water Landscaping award to honor the most attractive "xeriscaped" (low water) front yard? Just a thought ...
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Art Festival in Monrovia's Library Park
Monrovia Association of Fine Arts is having a two-day art exhibit in Library Park on Oct. 11-12, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Featured artist is rick Kess, art demos, music, food trucks. Local artists who would like to display their works can contact Bill Beebe at monroviafinearts@gmailcom. Deadline is Sept. 30.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Schools May Listen In on Student Social Media Posts
At its Sept. 24 meeting, the Monrovia School Board (agenda: http://goo.gl/6RkakF ) will consider, among other things, contracting with a company called Geo Listening to listen in on what students are saying on social media sites and report back to the school postings involving "bullying, cyber bullying, despair, hate, harm, crime, vandalism, substance abuse, and truancy."
The staff report ( http://goo.gl/nbNOqe ) says the company monitors "public social network postings within the perimeter of a school. They do not migrate into the personal or private settings of any social network subscriber."
Comment: Hmmmm. If you understand this to mean that the company just monitors postings made "within the perimeter of a school" - perhaps by using the geolocation service on a cell phone - that is incorrect. The company's service brochure ( http://goo.gl/IvEUns ) says it searches "public social media activity for customized keywords, phrases, and pictures, and align to specific school locations." So if someone posts about Monrovia schools from Wyoming, it'll record it. I'm of two minds on this. First, it seems rather intrusive, but on the other hand, I suppose if you post publicly what you say is fair game and I can understand how it could be helpful. I'm curious what you think. You can post comments below.
- Brad Haugaard
The staff report ( http://goo.gl/nbNOqe ) says the company monitors "public social network postings within the perimeter of a school. They do not migrate into the personal or private settings of any social network subscriber."
Comment: Hmmmm. If you understand this to mean that the company just monitors postings made "within the perimeter of a school" - perhaps by using the geolocation service on a cell phone - that is incorrect. The company's service brochure ( http://goo.gl/IvEUns ) says it searches "public social media activity for customized keywords, phrases, and pictures, and align to specific school locations." So if someone posts about Monrovia schools from Wyoming, it'll record it. I'm of two minds on this. First, it seems rather intrusive, but on the other hand, I suppose if you post publicly what you say is fair game and I can understand how it could be helpful. I'm curious what you think. You can post comments below.
- Brad Haugaard
38 Degrees at Taste of Old Town Monrovia | Friends Book Sale
~ A Taste of Old Town Monrovia announced on Facebook that 38 Degrees Ale House and Grill, which is coming to to the old Merengue bakery location on Colorado east of Myrtle, will participate this year's Taste of Old Town on Oct. 19. 38 Degrees is popular in Alhambra.
~ The Friends of the Monrovia Public Library Fall Book Sale will take place Oct. 10-12, a three-day event wit thousands of donated books. Hours: Friday noon-5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Close-out $3-per-bag sale is Sunday from 4-5 p.m. All funds raised support Library programs and collection development. http://goo.gl/vvxCIQ
- Brad Haugaard
~ The Friends of the Monrovia Public Library Fall Book Sale will take place Oct. 10-12, a three-day event wit thousands of donated books. Hours: Friday noon-5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Close-out $3-per-bag sale is Sunday from 4-5 p.m. All funds raised support Library programs and collection development. http://goo.gl/vvxCIQ
- Brad Haugaard
Lunch at Rudy's Mexican Food
Lunch at Rudy's Mexican Food. Corner of Myrtle and Colorado. Got a regular chicken tostada for $7.50, off of the Luncheon Specials menu, and an iced tea for $2.25. You can't see the chicken in this picture but there's plenty there. Fine.
- Brad Haugaard
Citrus College Stops Enforcing 'Free Speech Area' Rule
In the face of a continuing lawsuit by the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, Citrus College, which serves Monrovia, has agreed - among other things - to "cease prohibiting students from engaging in spontaneous expressive activity outside of the institution's tiny 'Free Speech Area'. ... Students are still prohibited from congregating or handing out printed matter within 25 feet of doorways and indoor facilities, and speech may not disrupt the educational process or other scheduled campus activities." More here: http://goo.gl/31NfZf
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
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