At its next meeting (agenda: Here ), the Monrovia Board of Education will, among other things ...
~ hear about "the features and benefits of increasing the number of international students accepted into Monrovia High School," the main benefit of which appears to be that the district gets $13,000 a year, or about $4,500 more per student than from other students. Details.
~ hear a report on the "Spanish Dual Immersion" program, which is designed to bring more students into the district, and teach language and provide a marketable skill. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
Dinner at Luscious Dumpling
Dinner last night at Luscious Dumpling, in the shopping center on Duarte Road at Sixth. Got the Pan Fried Pork Dumplings for $8.50 and a hot tea for free. Pleasant, quick service, no language problem and food was very good. Note: it's cash only.
- Brad Haugaard
Community Center Swap Dead? | Monrovia Soccer Star
~ From what I understand from folks who attended the study session last night regarding the proposal to turn the 4th Dimension into the Community Center and the Community Center into housing, the proposal has hit snags that have nothing to do with its popularity or unpopularity, and is therefore extremely unlikely to proceed.
~ A feature story on Monrovia High soccer star Chris Wong. http://goo.gl/v9ORSm
- Brad Haugaard
~ A feature story on Monrovia High soccer star Chris Wong. http://goo.gl/v9ORSm
- Brad Haugaard
Fellowship Monrovia Celebrates By Sharing
January is the four-year anniversary of Fellowship Monrovia, the church that meets at Monrovia High, and as part of its celebration the church will provide lunch for teachers and staff of Monrovia High on Friday, Jan. 22, and for teachers and staff of Monroe Elementary and Beardslee Elementary (Duarte) on Monday, Jan. 25. Plus, it is providing 300 "Bags of Blessings" for teachers and staff at Monrovia High, Mayflower Elementary, Wild Rose Elementary, and Plymouth Elementary.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
E-Waste Collection Saturday at Monrovia High
E-waste round-up at Monrovia High School this Saturday, Jan. 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. http://goo.gl/MlMuIZ
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Burglar Tries to Steal Battery Owner Had Removed; Vehicle Hits Pedestrian; Duffle Bag Burglar; Etc.
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for January 4-6. - Brad Haugaard]
During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 375 service events, resulting in 60 investigations.
Attempt Vehicle Burglary
January 4 at 1:46 p.m., an attempt vehicle burglary was reported in the 400 block of East Duarte Road. An unknown suspect broke a window on the vehicle to gain entry. The handle to open the vehicle’s hood was also broken to possibly steal the battery, but the owner had taken the battery out of the vehicle, due to previous thefts. The investigation is continuing.
Traffic Collision
January 4 at 5:20 p.m., police responded to a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian at Foothill and Primrose. The pedestrian stepped off of the sidewalk on a green light at the same time that a vehicle was making a right turn on the green light. The pedestrian sustained a possible broken foot.
Warrant – Suspect Arrested
January 4 at 7:20 p.m., an officer on patrol in the area of Myrtle and Pamela observed a vehicle exceeding the posted speed limit and conducted a traffic stop. The investigation revealed the driver was driving on a suspended license and had an outstanding warrant for her arrest. The driver was arrested and later released on a citation to appear in court on the charges.
Burglary
January 5 at 1:19 p.m., a business in the 500 block of West Huntington called police to report a burglary that had just occurred. A subject entered the store and filled two duffle bags with jeans, then fled the location. And officer arrived and checked the area, but the suspect was not located. The loss prevention officer notified their other store locations in the area of the theft. The suspect attempted to burglarize a store in Glendora and was apprehended by the Glendora Police Department.
During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 375 service events, resulting in 60 investigations.
Attempt Vehicle Burglary
January 4 at 1:46 p.m., an attempt vehicle burglary was reported in the 400 block of East Duarte Road. An unknown suspect broke a window on the vehicle to gain entry. The handle to open the vehicle’s hood was also broken to possibly steal the battery, but the owner had taken the battery out of the vehicle, due to previous thefts. The investigation is continuing.
Traffic Collision
January 4 at 5:20 p.m., police responded to a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian at Foothill and Primrose. The pedestrian stepped off of the sidewalk on a green light at the same time that a vehicle was making a right turn on the green light. The pedestrian sustained a possible broken foot.
Warrant – Suspect Arrested
January 4 at 7:20 p.m., an officer on patrol in the area of Myrtle and Pamela observed a vehicle exceeding the posted speed limit and conducted a traffic stop. The investigation revealed the driver was driving on a suspended license and had an outstanding warrant for her arrest. The driver was arrested and later released on a citation to appear in court on the charges.
Burglary
January 5 at 1:19 p.m., a business in the 500 block of West Huntington called police to report a burglary that had just occurred. A subject entered the store and filled two duffle bags with jeans, then fled the location. And officer arrived and checked the area, but the suspect was not located. The loss prevention officer notified their other store locations in the area of the theft. The suspect attempted to burglarize a store in Glendora and was apprehended by the Glendora Police Department.
Gold Line Construction Authority Wins Award For On-Time, On-Budget Project
The Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority has been recognized for the successful completion of the Foothill Gold Line light from Pasadena to Azusa with a Project Achievement Award for design-build projects worth more than $100 million by the Construction Management Association of America's Southern California Chapter. The award follows the on-time, on-budget completion of the nearly $1 billion, 11.5-mile, six-station light rail extension last September.
Construction Authority Board Chairman Doug Tessitor said, "I believe the Construction Authority's design-build process should be a model for other agencies. We were able to manage the needs of three design-build teams, five different cities, and many other third-party agencies using design-build because the process allows for flexibility and is able to adjust quickly to new information and constituents' needs."
Source: press release
- Brad Haugaard
Construction Authority Board Chairman Doug Tessitor said, "I believe the Construction Authority's design-build process should be a model for other agencies. We were able to manage the needs of three design-build teams, five different cities, and many other third-party agencies using design-build because the process allows for flexibility and is able to adjust quickly to new information and constituents' needs."
Source: press release
- Brad Haugaard
Trader Joe's Accused of Underfilling Tuna Cans
Lawsuit says Monrovia-based Trader Joe's underfilled its cans of tuna. http://goo.gl/2GQ1tM
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Rotary/Kohl's Provide Socks and Underwear to Needy
Janie Duncan of Foothills Kitchen, Dr. Sylvia Domotor and club president Bill Shieff.
Monrovia Rotary Club recently worked with Kohl's Department Store on its Santa Clothes project. Event chairperson Dr. Sylvia Domotor met with Jamie Duncan of the two-year-old Foothills Kitchen project based at the Methodist church and decided to spend the $1,148 Kohl's credit on socks and underwear. Ms. Duncan thanked the “Monrotarians” and explained that the Foothills Kitchen’s mission has expanded from its initial objective of providing meals for those in need to making other essentials such as clothing and blankets available. The Foothill Kitchen is a non-denominational organization with members from various congregations and lay organizations thruought Monrovia.
- Brad Haugaard
Heavy Rain Today | Water Swamping Monrovia Backyard
~ 100% chance of "heavy rain" today in Monrovia. http://goo.gl/VnR5SB
~ Video of water inundating Monrovia backyard. http://goo.gl/iExeoG
- Brad Haugaard
~ Video of water inundating Monrovia backyard. http://goo.gl/iExeoG
- Brad Haugaard
Fellowship Monrovia Hosting Blood Drive
Fellowship Monrovia is hosting a blood drive with Huntington Hospital on Jan. 10 from 7:45 .a.m - 1:45 p.m. in the Monrovia High parking lot. Details: http://goo.gl/2zjfGz
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Evensong at St. Luke's Church
The first Evensong of 2016 will be sung at Saint Luke's Episcopal Church on Sunday, Jan. 17, at 4 p.m. The choir will sing for Epiphany, joined by guest singers, including a contingent from Grace Episcopal Church, Glendora. Selections will include British composer John Linton Gardner's "Entry of the Three Kings." Jacqueline Stong will be oboist. An offering will be taken. Wine and cheese reception after the service. The church is at 122 S. California Ave. at Foothill Boulevard.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
4th Dimension/Community Center | Iris Sculpture
In his weekly report ( http://goo.gl/6Hc6O6 ) City Manager Oliver Chi reports that ...
- There will be a Special Study Session on Jan. 7 at 7 p.m. at the Library Community Room to consider the proposed 4th Dimension/Community Center project. And speaking of which, the 4th Dimension nightclub has ceased operations.
- As part of its low-water re-landscaping in front of City Hall, a purple iris sculpture (Monrovia's official flower) has been installed at the southwest corner of City Hall.
- Brad Haugaard
- There will be a Special Study Session on Jan. 7 at 7 p.m. at the Library Community Room to consider the proposed 4th Dimension/Community Center project. And speaking of which, the 4th Dimension nightclub has ceased operations.
- As part of its low-water re-landscaping in front of City Hall, a purple iris sculpture (Monrovia's official flower) has been installed at the southwest corner of City Hall.
- Brad Haugaard
Sand Bags Available
Mayor Tom Adams writes that the city has gravel bags available for residents at the following locations:
Please note… residents may request up to 25 bags per resident, however, special circumstances may allow for the distribution of additional bags
Gravel is available on a self-service basis (residents need to bring a shovel, safety goggles, and gloves) for resident use in a containers located at the following places:
Please note… City staff will be on-call and available to help with filling gravel bags for residents in need of assistance. Please call (626) 932-5575 for additional information.
- Public Services Corporate Yard (600 S. Mountain Avenue, from 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday)
- Community Center (119 W Palm Ave from 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday; and 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. on Friday)
- Monrovia Fire Stations on Saturday and Sunday
Please note… residents may request up to 25 bags per resident, however, special circumstances may allow for the distribution of additional bags
Gravel is available on a self-service basis (residents need to bring a shovel, safety goggles, and gloves) for resident use in a containers located at the following places:
- 900 Block of Crescent (between Madison and El Nido)
- 352 Hill Street (North-East corner of Hill Street and Prospect Avenue)
- Recreation Park (near Barney Glen Baseball Field Parking Lot)
Please note… City staff will be on-call and available to help with filling gravel bags for residents in need of assistance. Please call (626) 932-5575 for additional information.
Monrovia Considering Smoking Ban in City Parks
There will be an open Community Services Commission meeting to discuss a proposed ban on smoking in Monrovia parks at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 27 in the Monroe Room of the Community Center at 119 W. Palm Avenue. For questions, call Tina Wells at the Monrovia Community Center, 256-8234.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Chef To Speak at Monrovia Rotary Club
Chef Alexander Reyes from the Saute Culinary Academy will speak Jan. 5 at the Monrovia Rotary Club. Details: http://goo.gl/2H3TMl
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Stolen Car Rolls Over; Car Window Busters; Hit and Run - Walking Dog Without Dog; Etc.
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for December 28 – January 3, 2016. - Brad Haugaard]
Following are the weekend’s highlighted issues and events.
Vandalism
December 28 at 9:02 a.m., a vandalism incident was reported in the 500 block of Parkrose. An unknown suspect shattered the driver-side window of the victim’s vehicle. The investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft Auto
December 28 at 4:58 p.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the 700 block of West Foothill. A 2001 Saturn was taken from the rear carport of the property sometime between 5:20 a.m. to 6:45 a.m. The investigation is continuing.
Vehicle Burglary
December 29 at 9:15 a.m., an officer responded to the report of a vehicle burglary in the 700 block of South Myrtle. An unknown suspect shattered the right rear window of the victim’s vehicle and stole a purse and other miscellaneous items that were left in the vehicle. The investigation is continuing.
Vehicle Burglary
December 30 at 9:48 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Huntington on the report of a vehicle burglary. The victim parked and locked his vehicle in a parking lot and went into a business. He returned approximately 40 minutes later and found his rear hatch door ajar and the third row seat had been stolen from his vehicle. The investigation is continuing.
Weapons Offense – Suspect Arrested
December 31 at 12:27 a.m., a suspicious person was reported in the 800 block of Ridgeside. The subject was seen coming out of the backyard of a home where the residents were on vacation. Officers responded and located a vehicle leaving the area. The driver matched the description of the suspicious subject reported. The officer stopped the vehicle and the investigation revealed the subject was in possession of a loaded firearm that was concealed in his vehicle. He was arrested for the weapons offense. No crime could be confirmed at the residence on Ridgeside. The suspect was later released with a citation to appear in court on the weapons charge.
Grand Theft Auto
December 31 at 8:35 a.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the 700 block of Wildrose. A family member’s vehicle was missing from the residence. The vehicle owner was contacted and confirmed the vehicle had not been loaned out to anyone. The vehicle was entered into the stolen vehicle database. The stolen vehicle is a silver, 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft Auto
December 31 at 9:37 a.m., the victim called police to report that his vehicle was stolen from in front of his residence in the 800 block of West Walnut on December 30. He did not report the theft right away, as he initially thought someone was playing a joke on him. The vehicle is a silver, 2002 Ford Escort. The vehicle was entered into the stolen vehicle database and the investigation is continuing.
Vehicle Burglary
December 31 at 11:39 a.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 200 block of East Colorado. The victim said the vehicle was locked and he had no idea how the suspects gained entry. Several tools were taken from the vehicle. The investigation is continuing.
Stolen Vehicle Recovered – Suspects Arrested
December 31 at 3:24 p.m., a stolen vehicle was located in the 1800 block of South Myrtle. Officers followed the vehicle as it entered the 210 Freeway at Myrtle Avenue, heading west. Officers coordinated their traffic stop and the vehicle was directed to exit the 210 Freeway at Huntington. The officers detained and arrested three subjects: one was held for the stolen vehicle charges, one was held on fraud charges, and the third subject was later released. The vehicle was inventoried and released back to the victim.
Hit and Run Traffic Collision/Trespassing – One Suspect Arrested
January 1 at 1:00 a.m., police received a call reporting a hit and run collision in the area of Montana and Bonita. The resident stated that their parked vehicle had been struck by a vehicle that fled the scene. Police received a second call from another resident indicating their parked vehicle was also struck. The occupants were last seen walking away from the vehicle.
Officers searched the area and located a subject on the railroad tracks nearby. The subject indicated he was walking his dog, but he didn't have a dog with him. The vehicle was registered to a Monrovia residence. Officers went to the residence and found the owner, who indicated he did not know his vehicle was missing. The investigation is continuing. The subject located on the train tracks was arrested for trespassing on railroad property. The investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft Auto
January 1 at 11:10 a.m., the victim reported his vehicle was stolen from in front of his residence in the 500 block of South Magnolia Avenue. The vehicle was taken sometime between 7:30 a.m. and 11:10 a.m. The vehicle is a silver, 1996, 4-door, Honda Accord. The driver-side doors are blue and grey. The investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft Auto/Vehicle Pursuit/Hit and Run Collision
January 2 at 2:45 a.m., a stolen vehicle was located in the 1800 block of South Myrtle. Officers followed the vehicle as it entered the 210 Freeway and the driver fled from officers. Officers pursued the vehicle, which exited in Pasadena. The driver headed south on El Molino and tried to make a turn onto Huntington, where his vehicle collided into a vehicle making a u-turn. The suspect vehicle rolled several times. The driver was able to get out of the car and flee on foot. An area search was conducted, but the driver was not located. The investigation is continuing.
Residential Burglary
January 3 at 10:24 p.m., a resident in the 300 block of Highland called police to report their home had been burglarized sometime between 4:30 p.m. and 10:15 p.m. Entry was made by force through a rear window and the residence was ransacked. Some jewelry was taken. The investigation is continuing.
Following are the weekend’s highlighted issues and events.
Vandalism
December 28 at 9:02 a.m., a vandalism incident was reported in the 500 block of Parkrose. An unknown suspect shattered the driver-side window of the victim’s vehicle. The investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft Auto
December 28 at 4:58 p.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the 700 block of West Foothill. A 2001 Saturn was taken from the rear carport of the property sometime between 5:20 a.m. to 6:45 a.m. The investigation is continuing.
Vehicle Burglary
December 29 at 9:15 a.m., an officer responded to the report of a vehicle burglary in the 700 block of South Myrtle. An unknown suspect shattered the right rear window of the victim’s vehicle and stole a purse and other miscellaneous items that were left in the vehicle. The investigation is continuing.
Vehicle Burglary
December 30 at 9:48 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the 500 block of West Huntington on the report of a vehicle burglary. The victim parked and locked his vehicle in a parking lot and went into a business. He returned approximately 40 minutes later and found his rear hatch door ajar and the third row seat had been stolen from his vehicle. The investigation is continuing.
Weapons Offense – Suspect Arrested
December 31 at 12:27 a.m., a suspicious person was reported in the 800 block of Ridgeside. The subject was seen coming out of the backyard of a home where the residents were on vacation. Officers responded and located a vehicle leaving the area. The driver matched the description of the suspicious subject reported. The officer stopped the vehicle and the investigation revealed the subject was in possession of a loaded firearm that was concealed in his vehicle. He was arrested for the weapons offense. No crime could be confirmed at the residence on Ridgeside. The suspect was later released with a citation to appear in court on the weapons charge.
Grand Theft Auto
December 31 at 8:35 a.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the 700 block of Wildrose. A family member’s vehicle was missing from the residence. The vehicle owner was contacted and confirmed the vehicle had not been loaned out to anyone. The vehicle was entered into the stolen vehicle database. The stolen vehicle is a silver, 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft Auto
December 31 at 9:37 a.m., the victim called police to report that his vehicle was stolen from in front of his residence in the 800 block of West Walnut on December 30. He did not report the theft right away, as he initially thought someone was playing a joke on him. The vehicle is a silver, 2002 Ford Escort. The vehicle was entered into the stolen vehicle database and the investigation is continuing.
Vehicle Burglary
December 31 at 11:39 a.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 200 block of East Colorado. The victim said the vehicle was locked and he had no idea how the suspects gained entry. Several tools were taken from the vehicle. The investigation is continuing.
Stolen Vehicle Recovered – Suspects Arrested
December 31 at 3:24 p.m., a stolen vehicle was located in the 1800 block of South Myrtle. Officers followed the vehicle as it entered the 210 Freeway at Myrtle Avenue, heading west. Officers coordinated their traffic stop and the vehicle was directed to exit the 210 Freeway at Huntington. The officers detained and arrested three subjects: one was held for the stolen vehicle charges, one was held on fraud charges, and the third subject was later released. The vehicle was inventoried and released back to the victim.
Hit and Run Traffic Collision/Trespassing – One Suspect Arrested
January 1 at 1:00 a.m., police received a call reporting a hit and run collision in the area of Montana and Bonita. The resident stated that their parked vehicle had been struck by a vehicle that fled the scene. Police received a second call from another resident indicating their parked vehicle was also struck. The occupants were last seen walking away from the vehicle.
Officers searched the area and located a subject on the railroad tracks nearby. The subject indicated he was walking his dog, but he didn't have a dog with him. The vehicle was registered to a Monrovia residence. Officers went to the residence and found the owner, who indicated he did not know his vehicle was missing. The investigation is continuing. The subject located on the train tracks was arrested for trespassing on railroad property. The investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft Auto
January 1 at 11:10 a.m., the victim reported his vehicle was stolen from in front of his residence in the 500 block of South Magnolia Avenue. The vehicle was taken sometime between 7:30 a.m. and 11:10 a.m. The vehicle is a silver, 1996, 4-door, Honda Accord. The driver-side doors are blue and grey. The investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft Auto/Vehicle Pursuit/Hit and Run Collision
January 2 at 2:45 a.m., a stolen vehicle was located in the 1800 block of South Myrtle. Officers followed the vehicle as it entered the 210 Freeway and the driver fled from officers. Officers pursued the vehicle, which exited in Pasadena. The driver headed south on El Molino and tried to make a turn onto Huntington, where his vehicle collided into a vehicle making a u-turn. The suspect vehicle rolled several times. The driver was able to get out of the car and flee on foot. An area search was conducted, but the driver was not located. The investigation is continuing.
Residential Burglary
January 3 at 10:24 p.m., a resident in the 300 block of Highland called police to report their home had been burglarized sometime between 4:30 p.m. and 10:15 p.m. Entry was made by force through a rear window and the residence was ransacked. Some jewelry was taken. The investigation is continuing.
'The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel' at Monrovia Library
Monrovia Providers Group will present a free screening of the British Comedy, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (PG-13) on Saturday, Jan. 9, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Monrovia Public Library. A multi-generational event for baby boomers, friends and family. Light refreshments and aging information and resources. For free tickets call 205-4308 or email movie@monroviaproviders.org
Man Shot in Unincorporated Monrovia | Mt. Sierra College Moving Across Town
~ Man was shot Sunday night while sitting his car in an unincorporated area of Monrovia. http://goo.gl/Bi8o5A
~ Monrovia's Mt. Sierra College is moving from Huntington Drive to a new campus on Royal Oaks. http://goo.gl/OhexQf
- Brad Haugaard
~ Monrovia's Mt. Sierra College is moving from Huntington Drive to a new campus on Royal Oaks. http://goo.gl/OhexQf
- Brad Haugaard
Rain Forecast for Monrovia
Rain shouldn't be too intense in Monrovia today, but tomorrow, Tuesday, there is the possibility of more than an inch of rain ( http://goo.gl/VnR5SB ). Areas below burn areas should prepare for possible mudslides. Overall, a rainy week. This might be a good time to remind folks that the city has a "Sandbag Saturday" event planned for Jan. 9: http://goo.gl/zgjb3V
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
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