Learn To Brew Beer in Monrovia
Learn How to Brew Day, Saturday, Nov. 7. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Monrovia Homebrew Shop, 1945 S Myrtle. "This is a free event, we will be giving a free course on making an Amber Ale. We will cover ingredients, equipment, and have a hands on brew session. This event is free! All attendee's receive a complimentary 10% discount on any purchase the day of the event. Call 531-0825 for information.
Upcoming Monrovia Events
Coming events in Monrovia (Thanks to Becky Shevlin for these calendar items):
~ There will be a viewing for former Monrovia Mayor Bob Bartlett on Thursday, Oct. 22 from 3-7 p.m. at Woods Valentine Mortuary 1455 N Fair Oaks in Pasadena. Services Friday, Oct. 23 at 11 a.m. at United Methodist Church at 140 E Palm Ave. in Monrovia (parking at and shuttles from Paragon and Colorado Commons Parking Structures). Immediately following: Burial at Live Oak Cemetery. Repast at Second Baptist Church, 925 S. Shamrock Ave., Monrovia (parking at and shuttles from Albertson's parking lot off of Huntington Drive.)
~ Caring Crafter's Boutique Sale, Thursday, Oct. 22 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Community Center 119 W. Palm. Purchase one-of-a-kind handmade items including hats, scarves, purses, blankets, quilts and more.
~ Waterwise Gardening Fair and Native Plant Sale, Saturday, Nov. 14, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Library Park. For more information on backyard composting and water conservation contact Public Services at 932-5575. For information about the Native Plant Sale, contact Canyon Park Staff at 256-8282.
~ Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration, Thursday, Nov. 19 at Immaculate Conception Church; 740 S Shamrock. For information contact Bobbi Rahmanian at 215-2704 or bobbir9@gmail.com
~ There will be a viewing for former Monrovia Mayor Bob Bartlett on Thursday, Oct. 22 from 3-7 p.m. at Woods Valentine Mortuary 1455 N Fair Oaks in Pasadena. Services Friday, Oct. 23 at 11 a.m. at United Methodist Church at 140 E Palm Ave. in Monrovia (parking at and shuttles from Paragon and Colorado Commons Parking Structures). Immediately following: Burial at Live Oak Cemetery. Repast at Second Baptist Church, 925 S. Shamrock Ave., Monrovia (parking at and shuttles from Albertson's parking lot off of Huntington Drive.)
~ Caring Crafter's Boutique Sale, Thursday, Oct. 22 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Community Center 119 W. Palm. Purchase one-of-a-kind handmade items including hats, scarves, purses, blankets, quilts and more.
~ Waterwise Gardening Fair and Native Plant Sale, Saturday, Nov. 14, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Library Park. For more information on backyard composting and water conservation contact Public Services at 932-5575. For information about the Native Plant Sale, contact Canyon Park Staff at 256-8282.
~ Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration, Thursday, Nov. 19 at Immaculate Conception Church; 740 S Shamrock. For information contact Bobbi Rahmanian at 215-2704 or bobbir9@gmail.com
Asian Tiger Mosquitos Are Indeed in Monrovia
People have been commenting on Facebook about what they thought were tiger mosquitoes in Monrovia, and now the city has confirmed this with this posting in Facebook:
Asian Tiger Mosquitos are in Monrovia. Some tips on preventing the spread of mosquitos include:
1. Eliminate any standing water from yards, watered vegetation, planters and flower pots.
2. "Dump & Drain" any areas with standing water.
3. Residents who suspect that Asian Tiger Mosquitoes are present in their yards should routinely dispose of or carefully clean and disinfect any containers that hold water.
For additional information go to http://www.sgvmosquito.org/index.php
- Brad Haugaard
Asian Tiger Mosquitos are in Monrovia. Some tips on preventing the spread of mosquitos include:
1. Eliminate any standing water from yards, watered vegetation, planters and flower pots.
2. "Dump & Drain" any areas with standing water.
3. Residents who suspect that Asian Tiger Mosquitoes are present in their yards should routinely dispose of or carefully clean and disinfect any containers that hold water.
For additional information go to http://www.sgvmosquito.org/index.php
- Brad Haugaard
Business Seminar: Monrovia Tech Hub
Free business seminar, "Monrovia's Emerging Tech Hub," Wednesday, Nov. 4, 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Technology Center, 800 Royal Oaks Ave., Monrovia. Limited to 50 attendees. Panelists from Lab Launch, Coda Energy, and more. RSVP by Oct. 28 to Korrine Ramirez, 358-1159 or kr@monroviacc.com.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Celebration of Life of Former Monrovia Mayor Bob Bartlett
Celebration of the life of former Monrovia Mayor Robert "Bob" Bartlett, Oct. 23 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church of Monrovia, 140 E. Palm. Call 303-2783 for more information.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Stolen Vehicles; Girlfriend Punches Boyfriend; Shoplifting; Pants and Bra Only; Etc.
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for October 15-18. - Brad Haugaard]
Following are the weekend’s highlighted issues and events.
Stolen Vehicle Recovered
October 15 at 9:30 a.m., police were notified of a suspicious vehicle that had been parked in the 1000 block of South Canyon for several days. An officer responded and ran a computer check of the vehicle identification number. The vehicle was found to be reported stolen and was recovered.
Grand Theft Auto
October 15 at 11:30 a.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the 700 block of Foothill. The victim's vehicle was taken from their assigned parking stall.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
October 16 at 11:30 p.m., an officer on patrol stopped a motorist in the 300 block of Duarte Road for failing to stop at a railroad crossing, against the red flashing lights. The subject was determined to be intoxicated. He was arrested and taken into custody. He was released on a citation after sobering.
Warrants – Suspects Arrested
October 16 at 11:44 p.m., officers were sent to investigate two suspicious subjects loitering in a parking lot in the 200 block of East Foothill. Upon contacting and identifying the subjects, both of them were found to have outstanding warrants for their arrest. The subjects were arrested per the authority of the warrants and taken into custody.
Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
October 17 at 10:56 p.m., officers were dispatched to the report of an assault in progress at a park located in the 900 block of California. The victim said his girlfriend punched him in the face. The victim was found to have a half-inch laceration to his face. The suspect was arrested for domestic violence and taken into custody.
Grand Theft of Bicycle
October 18 at 1:47 a.m., officers were advised of the theft of a bicycle from a fast food restaurant in the 700 block of East Huntington. They were able to locate and recover the stolen bicycle in the 200 block of East Maple; however, the suspect had fled and was not identified. The investigation is continuing.
Petty Theft/No-bail Warrant – Suspect Arrested
October 18 at 6:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to a business in the 100 block of West Foothill regarding a shoplifter in custody. Upon further investigation, the suspect was found to have a no-bail warrant for his arrest. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.
Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance – Suspect Arrested
October 18 at 9:02 p.m., an officer stopped a subject on a bicycle in the 300 block of West Huntington Drive for a vehicle code violation. The suspect was determined to be under the influence of a controlled substance. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance – Suspect Arrested
October 19 at 12:40 a.m., an officer on patrol located a female subject in the 900 block of South Mountain. The female was wearing pants and a bra only. She was determined to be under the influence of a controlled substance. She was arrested and held for sobering.
Following are the weekend’s highlighted issues and events.
Stolen Vehicle Recovered
October 15 at 9:30 a.m., police were notified of a suspicious vehicle that had been parked in the 1000 block of South Canyon for several days. An officer responded and ran a computer check of the vehicle identification number. The vehicle was found to be reported stolen and was recovered.
Grand Theft Auto
October 15 at 11:30 a.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the 700 block of Foothill. The victim's vehicle was taken from their assigned parking stall.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
October 16 at 11:30 p.m., an officer on patrol stopped a motorist in the 300 block of Duarte Road for failing to stop at a railroad crossing, against the red flashing lights. The subject was determined to be intoxicated. He was arrested and taken into custody. He was released on a citation after sobering.
Warrants – Suspects Arrested
October 16 at 11:44 p.m., officers were sent to investigate two suspicious subjects loitering in a parking lot in the 200 block of East Foothill. Upon contacting and identifying the subjects, both of them were found to have outstanding warrants for their arrest. The subjects were arrested per the authority of the warrants and taken into custody.
Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
October 17 at 10:56 p.m., officers were dispatched to the report of an assault in progress at a park located in the 900 block of California. The victim said his girlfriend punched him in the face. The victim was found to have a half-inch laceration to his face. The suspect was arrested for domestic violence and taken into custody.
Grand Theft of Bicycle
October 18 at 1:47 a.m., officers were advised of the theft of a bicycle from a fast food restaurant in the 700 block of East Huntington. They were able to locate and recover the stolen bicycle in the 200 block of East Maple; however, the suspect had fled and was not identified. The investigation is continuing.
Petty Theft/No-bail Warrant – Suspect Arrested
October 18 at 6:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to a business in the 100 block of West Foothill regarding a shoplifter in custody. Upon further investigation, the suspect was found to have a no-bail warrant for his arrest. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.
Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance – Suspect Arrested
October 18 at 9:02 p.m., an officer stopped a subject on a bicycle in the 300 block of West Huntington Drive for a vehicle code violation. The suspect was determined to be under the influence of a controlled substance. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance – Suspect Arrested
October 19 at 12:40 a.m., an officer on patrol located a female subject in the 900 block of South Mountain. The female was wearing pants and a bra only. She was determined to be under the influence of a controlled substance. She was arrested and held for sobering.
Monrovia Street Fair Organizer Willl Also Organize Arcadia's Street Fair
Green Leaf Events, which puts on Monrovia's Friday Night Street Fair with LA Party Works, will soon assume control of the Downtown Arcadia Street Market as well. http://goo.gl/IgK9J0
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Miracle on 34th Street Movie at Monrovia Library
Monrovia Providers Group invites you to a free screening of "Miracle on 34th Street", the 1947 holiday classic, at Monrovia Library on Saturday, Nov. 21, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This is a multi-generational event. Light refreshments provided and free community aging resources and information will be available. To reserve free tickets, call 205-4308 or email movie@monroviaproviders.org. For more information about Monrovia Providers Group, events for foothills seniors, and community information, go to www.monroviaproviders.org.
Monrovia Council To Consider Issuing $52 Million of Water/Sewer and Street Bonds
The main item at the next Monrovia City Council meeting (agenda: http://goo.gl/Uqk9Mx ) is a decision about issuing about $52 million in bonds, $13.9 million for street repairs and another for $38.9 million for sewer and water system repairs.
According to the staff report ( http://goo.gl/BiVnhK ), Monrovia has 170 lane miles of streets, and about 65% of those streets are deficient.
Also ...
"Our water system was first developed around a century ago, and many of our critical pipes/water mains are over 90 years old. In calendar year 2014, we had to repair 171 water leaks throughout our system."
And ...
"[W]e have sewer lines that are aging and failing. During the first six months of 2015, we have had 5 sanitary sewer overflows due to pipe failures/deferred maintenance."
- Brad Haugaard
According to the staff report ( http://goo.gl/BiVnhK ), Monrovia has 170 lane miles of streets, and about 65% of those streets are deficient.
Also ...
"Our water system was first developed around a century ago, and many of our critical pipes/water mains are over 90 years old. In calendar year 2014, we had to repair 171 water leaks throughout our system."
And ...
"[W]e have sewer lines that are aging and failing. During the first six months of 2015, we have had 5 sanitary sewer overflows due to pipe failures/deferred maintenance."
- Brad Haugaard
Dinner at Rudy's Mexican Food
Dinner last night at Rudy's Mexican Food, on Myrtle at Colorado. I got a taco and enchilada combo for $9.50, and a beer for $8.50 (I know that's a lot, but it was a big beer. I didn't drink it all.) The food was good and the service was quick.
- Brad Haugaard
Join in Make A Difference Day
Make a Difference Day, meet at 8 a.m. on Oct. 24 at Library Park. Sponsored by the Volunteer Center of San Gabriel Valley and dedicated to performing a variety of community improvement projects throughout Monrovia and the San Gabriel Valley. To register, contact Yenier Leyva at yenier@vcsgv.org, or call 256-8187.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Bigger Taco Bell | Monrovia's Hong Kong Supermarket Being Replaced | Goodbye Oak Tree
~ The Taco Bell/Pizza Hut combo on Huntington is being remodeled, but the Pizza Hut part is going away.
~ Hong Kong Supermarket, on Duarte Road, is being replaced by Good Fortune Supermarket.
~ An oak tree on the 200 block of Melrose Avenue had to be removed. The applicant provided an arborist report saying the tree in the front yard "is in advanced and irreparable decline and it should be removed immediately."
Source: http://goo.gl/jEo3IK
- Brad Haugaard
~ Hong Kong Supermarket, on Duarte Road, is being replaced by Good Fortune Supermarket.
~ An oak tree on the 200 block of Melrose Avenue had to be removed. The applicant provided an arborist report saying the tree in the front yard "is in advanced and irreparable decline and it should be removed immediately."
Source: http://goo.gl/jEo3IK
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Vs. San Marino | Some Chance of Rain
~ Can Monrovia fend off San Marino in football? http://goo.gl/9bGYOd
~ 40% chance of rain Friday, trailing off to 20% Saturday through Monday. http://goo.gl/VnR5SB
- Brad Haugaard
~ 40% chance of rain Friday, trailing off to 20% Saturday through Monday. http://goo.gl/VnR5SB
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Drugs, Drugs, Drugs
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for Highlighted Activity for October 12-14. - Brad Haugaard]
During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 437 service events, During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 437 service events, resulting in 67 investigations.
Warrant Arrest
October 13 at 12:35 a.m., an officer was on patrol in the 500 block of West Huntington when he saw a male adult subject to the rear of a closed business digging in the trash. He stopped and contacted the subject. A computer check revealed three warrants for the subject’s arrest, with the highest bail set at $40,000 for a drug charge. The warrants were confirmed and the subject was arrested and taken into custody.
Possession of a Controlled Substance/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Suspects Arrested
October 13 at 7:53 p.m., officers were dispatched to the Santa Anita Wash at the railroad tracks on the report of two suspicious males loitering in the area. When officers arrived, they contacted two homeless adult male subjects. During a pat-down search for the officer's safety, a syringe and methamphetamine was found on one of the subjects and a pipe for smoking methamphetamine was found on the other. Both subjects were arrested and taken into custody.
Warrant/Possession of a Controlled Substance – Suspect Arrested
October 15 at 2:17 a.m., an officer responded to a business parking lot in the 1600 block of Mountain on the report of a suspicious male subject walking through the parking lot, picking up discarded receipts, as well as digging them out of the trash. Officers arrived and located the subject, who was in possession of several receipts printed from the business that day, possibly to fraudulently claim he was returning an item with a receipt. A computer check revealed a warrant for the subject’s arrest; he was arrested and taken into custody. The suspect attempted to hide methamphetamine in the backseat of the police car. The suspect was also charged with possession of a controlled substance.
Driving Under the Influence/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Suspects Arrested
October 15 at 2:46 a.m., an occupied suspicious vehicle was reported in the 600 block of North Canyon with its engine running. Officers arrived and found a male and female sitting in the car. The female appeared to be trying to hide something under her seat when the officers approached the vehicle. The driver had a pipe for smoking methamphetamine sitting next to him and was showing signs of being under the influence of a controlled substance. Both occupants were removed from the vehicle and field sobriety tests were conducted on the driver. The driver was arrested for driving under the influence of drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia. A search of the vehicle revealed a syringe that the female was attempting to hide, as well as burglary tools. The female subject was also arrested and both were taken into custody.
During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 437 service events, During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 437 service events, resulting in 67 investigations.
Warrant Arrest
October 13 at 12:35 a.m., an officer was on patrol in the 500 block of West Huntington when he saw a male adult subject to the rear of a closed business digging in the trash. He stopped and contacted the subject. A computer check revealed three warrants for the subject’s arrest, with the highest bail set at $40,000 for a drug charge. The warrants were confirmed and the subject was arrested and taken into custody.
Possession of a Controlled Substance/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Suspects Arrested
October 13 at 7:53 p.m., officers were dispatched to the Santa Anita Wash at the railroad tracks on the report of two suspicious males loitering in the area. When officers arrived, they contacted two homeless adult male subjects. During a pat-down search for the officer's safety, a syringe and methamphetamine was found on one of the subjects and a pipe for smoking methamphetamine was found on the other. Both subjects were arrested and taken into custody.
Warrant/Possession of a Controlled Substance – Suspect Arrested
October 15 at 2:17 a.m., an officer responded to a business parking lot in the 1600 block of Mountain on the report of a suspicious male subject walking through the parking lot, picking up discarded receipts, as well as digging them out of the trash. Officers arrived and located the subject, who was in possession of several receipts printed from the business that day, possibly to fraudulently claim he was returning an item with a receipt. A computer check revealed a warrant for the subject’s arrest; he was arrested and taken into custody. The suspect attempted to hide methamphetamine in the backseat of the police car. The suspect was also charged with possession of a controlled substance.
Driving Under the Influence/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Suspects Arrested
October 15 at 2:46 a.m., an occupied suspicious vehicle was reported in the 600 block of North Canyon with its engine running. Officers arrived and found a male and female sitting in the car. The female appeared to be trying to hide something under her seat when the officers approached the vehicle. The driver had a pipe for smoking methamphetamine sitting next to him and was showing signs of being under the influence of a controlled substance. Both occupants were removed from the vehicle and field sobriety tests were conducted on the driver. The driver was arrested for driving under the influence of drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia. A search of the vehicle revealed a syringe that the female was attempting to hide, as well as burglary tools. The female subject was also arrested and both were taken into custody.
Geyser At Monrovia's Monroe Elementary School
There are some postings on Facebook showing a large geyser (maybe going 60 feet up) next to Monroe Elementary School from what is apparently a broken water pipe.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Newspaper Open House
The Monrovia-based San Gabriel Valley Newspaper Group - which includes the Star-News and San Gabriel Valley Tribune - will hold an open house at its new office from 6-8 p.m. on Oct. 28. at 605 E. Huntington Drive. Connect with editors and reporters, meet new staff members and hear about new journalism initiatives. Refreshments will be served. http://goo.gl/XUEw0H
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Man Dies in Hiking Accident
24-year-old Monrovian Christian Agudelo died after falling from a cliff in the Angeles National Forest. http://goo.gl/9NsBo3
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia's AeroVironment Gets Army Contract
Monrovia's AeroVironment has been awarded an $18.5 million Army contract to supply drones, drone parts and servicing to foreign militaries. http://goo.gl/7fkQ5K
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Safety Ambassadors at Monrovia Train Station
Metro Gold Line has stationed safety ambassadors at some of the new stations, including Monrovia, to prepare local communities for more frequent test trains. There are also safety ambassadors at Arcadia, Duarte and Azusa stations. They show people the proper way to cross rail intersections and hand out information on Metro services and programs and take feedback from the community.
Train Safety Tips:
- Use designated crossing areas and wait for the walk/crossing signal.
- If the gates are down, do not attempt to go around them.
- If a train is coming, be sure to stay behind the yellow warning stripes.
- Always stop, look, and listen for trains before crossing the tracks, and be sure to look both ways.
- Never race a train to a crossing.
- Never climb railroad vehicles or walk on the tracks.
- Before starting across the tracks, be sure there’s room to get completely across.
Source: Metro press release
- Brad Haugaard
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