The Citrus College Clarion student newspaper recently won 14 journalism awards from the Journalism Association of Community Colleges. Citrus College serves Monrovia. Seven reporters and graphic designers received awards in 11 categories, including JACC's highest honor, General Excellence. Evan Solano, the Clarion's managing editor and JACC Southern Region student president for 2015-2016, received eight of the Clarion's awards, establishing a Citrus College record. Source: Press release
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovians Mostly Positive About Gold Line
Update: More detailed data (negative to the left, positive to the right):
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Thieves and Drunks; Etc.
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for January 18-20. - Brad Haugaard]
Note: Some of the dates below say "July." Methinks that is wrong. Will update when I hear back from Police Department.
During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 357 service events, resulting in 69 investigations.
Grand Theft Auto
July 18 at 9:25 a.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the 100 block of East Walnut. The suspect took keys from a business and then returned later and stole a box truck containing antiques. The investigation is continuing.
Traffic Violation/Resisting Arrest – Suspect Arrested
July 19 at 12:04 a.m., an officer on patrol conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a vehicle code violation in the area of Huntington and Fifth. The driver had no identification in his possession and gave the officer a false name. The officer had the driver step out of the vehicle and he fled on foot. Containment of the area was established, but the suspect was not located. The two passengers in the vehicle identified the driver by name. The suspect was later positively identified by his California Driver’s License photograph. A case will be presented to the District Attorney's office seeking charges against the driver for resisting arrest and driving on a suspended license.
Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
July 19 at 3:40 a.m., an officer was conducting routine patrol in the 200 block of East Hillcrest Boulevard when he located a subject stumbling down the street on Hillcrest. The subject was extremely intoxicated and unable to care for himself. He was arrested for public intoxication and held for a sobering period.
Grand Theft Auto
July 19 at 6:04 a.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the area of Lime and Shamrock. The victim left his older model pickup truck parked on the street. The door on the vehicle does not lock. An unknown suspect stole the vehicle sometime overnight. The investigation is continuing.
Note: Some of the dates below say "July." Methinks that is wrong. Will update when I hear back from Police Department.
During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 357 service events, resulting in 69 investigations.
Grand Theft Auto
July 18 at 9:25 a.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the 100 block of East Walnut. The suspect took keys from a business and then returned later and stole a box truck containing antiques. The investigation is continuing.
Traffic Violation/Resisting Arrest – Suspect Arrested
July 19 at 12:04 a.m., an officer on patrol conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a vehicle code violation in the area of Huntington and Fifth. The driver had no identification in his possession and gave the officer a false name. The officer had the driver step out of the vehicle and he fled on foot. Containment of the area was established, but the suspect was not located. The two passengers in the vehicle identified the driver by name. The suspect was later positively identified by his California Driver’s License photograph. A case will be presented to the District Attorney's office seeking charges against the driver for resisting arrest and driving on a suspended license.
Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
July 19 at 3:40 a.m., an officer was conducting routine patrol in the 200 block of East Hillcrest Boulevard when he located a subject stumbling down the street on Hillcrest. The subject was extremely intoxicated and unable to care for himself. He was arrested for public intoxication and held for a sobering period.
Grand Theft Auto
July 19 at 6:04 a.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the area of Lime and Shamrock. The victim left his older model pickup truck parked on the street. The door on the vehicle does not lock. An unknown suspect stole the vehicle sometime overnight. The investigation is continuing.
Petty Theft from a Vehicle
July 19 at 6:30 p.m., a theft from a vehicle was reported in the 200 block of South Magnolia. The victim parked and locked his vehicle on the street in front of his residence. When he returned to his vehicle, he noticed his backpack was missing from the backseat.
Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
July 19 at 9:03 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the intersection of Mountain and Duarte on the report of a subject staggering in the roadway. The officer arrived and found the subject was extremely intoxicated and unable to care for himself. He was arrested and held for a sobering period.
Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
July 19 at 10:16 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the 200 block of east Maple regarding a suspicious subject laying in the driveway of a residence. The officer arrived and found the subject was intoxicated and unable to care for himself. He was arrested and held for sobering.
Injury Traffic Collision
July 20 at 12:27 a.m., officers responded to the report of an injury traffic collision at the intersection of Mountain and Huntington. The investigation revealed that one of the vehicles was traveling westbound on Huntington and ran a red light. The vehicle collided into another passenger vehicle. Both parties involved were taken by ambulance to a hospital for complaint of pain.
Residential Burglary
January 20 at 2:20 p.m., a residential burglary was reported in the 400 block of Genoa. The victims left the residence with the back slider open for their dogs. Unknown suspects entered the home and took a television, a computer, and an iPad. The investigation is continuing.
Vehicle Burglary
January 20 at 6:33 p.m., police responded to a vehicle burglary in the 900 block of West Duarte Road. The victim parked and locked her vehicle in the driveway of her children’s school and walked inside to pick them up. She returned to the vehicle moments later and discovered the passenger side window had been smashed. The victim’s purse and workbag were stolen from the front passenger seat. The investigation is continuing.
Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
July 19 at 9:03 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the intersection of Mountain and Duarte on the report of a subject staggering in the roadway. The officer arrived and found the subject was extremely intoxicated and unable to care for himself. He was arrested and held for a sobering period.
Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
July 19 at 10:16 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the 200 block of east Maple regarding a suspicious subject laying in the driveway of a residence. The officer arrived and found the subject was intoxicated and unable to care for himself. He was arrested and held for sobering.
Injury Traffic Collision
July 20 at 12:27 a.m., officers responded to the report of an injury traffic collision at the intersection of Mountain and Huntington. The investigation revealed that one of the vehicles was traveling westbound on Huntington and ran a red light. The vehicle collided into another passenger vehicle. Both parties involved were taken by ambulance to a hospital for complaint of pain.
Residential Burglary
January 20 at 2:20 p.m., a residential burglary was reported in the 400 block of Genoa. The victims left the residence with the back slider open for their dogs. Unknown suspects entered the home and took a television, a computer, and an iPad. The investigation is continuing.
Vehicle Burglary
January 20 at 6:33 p.m., police responded to a vehicle burglary in the 900 block of West Duarte Road. The victim parked and locked her vehicle in the driveway of her children’s school and walked inside to pick them up. She returned to the vehicle moments later and discovered the passenger side window had been smashed. The victim’s purse and workbag were stolen from the front passenger seat. The investigation is continuing.
City Faces Monstrous Cost In Complying With Environmental Law; Mayor Pro Tem's Mother Dies; Station Square; Development; Etc.
City Manager Oliver Chi says in his weekly report ( http://goo.gl/ecuhtI ) that ...
- Monrovia estimates it will cost the city $214.15 million to comply with state stormwater treatment requirements and at a meeting, representatives from the State Water Resources Control Board "were unapologetic about the implications that we face in complying with the provisions of our MS4 Permit, which mandate the completion of significant capital projects by 2017." Chi adds that, "the indications we received from the State Water Resources Control Board staff point to a situation where we will likely be at odds with the State regarding this particular matter moving forward."
- On Jan. 12, Geneva Monroe Spicer, mother to Mayor Pro Tem Larry Spicer, passed away. She was born on April 26, 1931, and moved to Monrovia in 1954. Known as Mother Spicer by Second Baptist Church of Monrovia, she served faithfully as a foster care parent for Los Angeles County.
- Station Square Park, the new train station area at 1601 S. Myrtle, will be decicated on Saturday, Jan. 23 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Live entertainment, arts and crafts for children, a Canyon Park critter display, giveaways, refreshments. LA Metro will distribute train safety and other Gold Line materials. http://goo.gl/4ey2fM
- The city has been working on proposed modifications to its development standards and is about ready to present the results of its work. Details here on meetings to give feedback on the plan: http://goo.gl/ecuhtI
- The Monrovia Chamber of commerce wil hold a banquet to honor its various award winners. The Iris Award will go to Janet Wall; The Monroe Awar to BMW Monrovia; The Dick Lord Award to Alfredo Mejia (CIBA Real Estate); and Military Service and Stewardship Award to Hector Elizalde.
- The Library has established a display in the Youth Services Room to highlight the 115 entries received for the 2016 Water Conservation Calendar Contest. You can also pick up a calendar when you view the entries.
- Wednesday, Feb. 3, Monrovia will host an open workshop to discuss the Bicycle Master Plan at the Community Center (119 W. Palm.) at 6 p.m. Also, a pre-workshop bicycle ride starting at 5 p.m. at the bicycle rack in Library Park.
- Brad Haugaard
- Monrovia estimates it will cost the city $214.15 million to comply with state stormwater treatment requirements and at a meeting, representatives from the State Water Resources Control Board "were unapologetic about the implications that we face in complying with the provisions of our MS4 Permit, which mandate the completion of significant capital projects by 2017." Chi adds that, "the indications we received from the State Water Resources Control Board staff point to a situation where we will likely be at odds with the State regarding this particular matter moving forward."
- On Jan. 12, Geneva Monroe Spicer, mother to Mayor Pro Tem Larry Spicer, passed away. She was born on April 26, 1931, and moved to Monrovia in 1954. Known as Mother Spicer by Second Baptist Church of Monrovia, she served faithfully as a foster care parent for Los Angeles County.
- Station Square Park, the new train station area at 1601 S. Myrtle, will be decicated on Saturday, Jan. 23 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Live entertainment, arts and crafts for children, a Canyon Park critter display, giveaways, refreshments. LA Metro will distribute train safety and other Gold Line materials. http://goo.gl/4ey2fM
- The city has been working on proposed modifications to its development standards and is about ready to present the results of its work. Details here on meetings to give feedback on the plan: http://goo.gl/ecuhtI
- The Monrovia Chamber of commerce wil hold a banquet to honor its various award winners. The Iris Award will go to Janet Wall; The Monroe Awar to BMW Monrovia; The Dick Lord Award to Alfredo Mejia (CIBA Real Estate); and Military Service and Stewardship Award to Hector Elizalde.
- The Library has established a display in the Youth Services Room to highlight the 115 entries received for the 2016 Water Conservation Calendar Contest. You can also pick up a calendar when you view the entries.
- Wednesday, Feb. 3, Monrovia will host an open workshop to discuss the Bicycle Master Plan at the Community Center (119 W. Palm.) at 6 p.m. Also, a pre-workshop bicycle ride starting at 5 p.m. at the bicycle rack in Library Park.
- Brad Haugaard
ChapCare Gets New Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Mitchell S. Kushner has been named Chief Medical Officer of Community Health Alliance of Pasadena (ChapCare), which has an office in Monrovia. Kushner is a Board-certified Internal Medicine Physician with more than 30 years experience specializing in HIV and communicable diseases and more than 10 years of senior management experience, having previously been employed as the Medical Director of Community Health for the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and as the City of Long Beach Health Officer. Source: ChapCare press release. Source: press release.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Effect of Gold Line on Monrovia | Volunteers for Homeless Count | New AeroVironment President
~ What do you think the effect of the Gold Line coming to Monrovia will be? Anonymous survey here: https://goo.gl/tRbDdX . Created by Monrovian Robert Parry. (It'll take about 30 seconds.)
~ Volunteers needed for homeless count on Jan. 26. Details: http://goo.gl/pCIsOE
~ Wahid Nawabi, chief operating officer at Monrovia's AeroVironment, will become president of the company. https://goo.gl/lX7RNY
- Brad Haugaard
~ Volunteers needed for homeless count on Jan. 26. Details: http://goo.gl/pCIsOE
~ Wahid Nawabi, chief operating officer at Monrovia's AeroVironment, will become president of the company. https://goo.gl/lX7RNY
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: 300-Pound Thief; Argument Causes Car Accident; Domestic Violence; Grand Theft Auto Suspect Arrested; Bike Stolen; Etc.
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for January 14-17. - Brad Haugaard]
Following are the weekend’s highlighted issues and events.
Violation of Domestic Violence Restraining Orders/Warrants – Suspects Arrested
January 14 at 6:22 p.m., police received a call reporting a male and female adult arguing in the 1200 block of South Magnolia. Officers arrived and located the subjects. During the investigation, it was discovered that the subjects had domestic violence restraining orders against each other and both had outstanding warrants for their arrest. The subjects were both arrested and taken into custody.
Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
January 14 at 9:03 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 100 block of East Cypress regarding a male and female adult arguing. The officers arrived and found the subjects outside the residence, still arguing. The argument was found to be over custody of their children. During the argument, the female struck the male in the face with a clenched fist, which caused a bloody lip. The male refused paramedics. The female subject was arrested for domestic violence.
Warrant – Suspect Arrested
January 15 at 8:43 a.m., officers responded to a disturbance between a male and female in the 200 block of North Shamrock. During the investigation, it was discovered that the male subject had two outstanding warrants out of Monrovia. He was arrested and taken into custody for the warrants.
Traffic Collison/Grand Theft Auto – Suspect Arrested
January 15 at 9:22 a.m., a traffic collision was reported at Evergreen and Mountain Avenue. Officers responded to assist the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department at the location. Sheriff’s deputies were in pursuit of a grand theft auto suspect who crashed into another vehicle at the intersection in Monrovia. The suspect fled the scene of the collision, but was apprehended in a business parking lot in Duarte. Monrovia officers handled the traffic collision investigation and sheriff’s deputies handled the grand theft auto investigation.
Petty Theft
January 15 at 1:08 p.m., a mountain bike was reported stolen from a residence in the 400 block of Linwood Avenue. An unknown suspect entered an open garage door and took the mountain bike. The mountain bike is a black and while, 2016, PST Cannondale Synapse with lime green trim. The investigation is continuing.
Residential Burglary
January 15 at 1:47 p.m., a residential burglary was reported in the 1700 block of Pilgrim Way. Unknown suspects broke into a residence that is under construction and stole building materials and tools. The investigation is continuing.
Petty Theft – Suspect Arrested
January 15 at 5:10 p.m., officers were dispatched to a business in the 500 block of West Huntington regarding a petty theft. Store loss prevention agents phoned to report a female running through the parking lot with stolen merchandise. Officers responded and located the female. She was positively identified by loss prevention and the property was recovered. The suspect was arrested and received a citation to appear in court.
Suspicious Subject/Vehicle Tampering/Parole Hold – Suspect Arrested
January 15 at 5:20 p.m., police received several calls from residents in the area of Alta Vista and Lime reporting a suspicious male subject walking onto their property, up to their homes, and looking into their vehicles. Officers responded and, initially, could not locate the subject. He was eventually located and found to be currently on parole. He was arrested and taken into custody and a parole hold was issued.
Theft of Mail
January 16 at 9:45 a.m., a theft of mail was reported in the 00 block of Hidden Valley Road. The victim described the suspect as an adult, male Hispanic, weighing approximately 300 pounds. The suspect walked up to the front porch of the home and removed a package that had been delivered earlier. The suspect was seen leaving the area in an older, grey Suburban. Police responded, but the suspect was not located. The investigation is continuing.
Injury Traffic Collision
January 16 1:24 p.m., police responded to the report of a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian at the intersection of Myrtle and Huntington. Officers arrived and found a vehicle on the center median that had struck another vehicle in the turn bay. The investigation determined that the traffic collision was caused by an argument between the driver and passenger. The female passenger had exited the vehicle after the collision and ran from the scene. There was no pedestrian involved in the collision. The female was located in the area and was not injured. The male subject was taken to the hospital for complaint of pain.
Possession of Methamphetamine/Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance/Warrant – Two Suspects Arrested
January 17 at 11:59 p.m., officers were dispatched to a residence in the 800 block of West Olive on the report of possible drug activity at the location. Officers arrived and located four subjects at the location that did not have permission to be there. All of the subjects had been drinking or smoking. One subject was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and a second subject was arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance and a warrant.
Following are the weekend’s highlighted issues and events.
Violation of Domestic Violence Restraining Orders/Warrants – Suspects Arrested
January 14 at 6:22 p.m., police received a call reporting a male and female adult arguing in the 1200 block of South Magnolia. Officers arrived and located the subjects. During the investigation, it was discovered that the subjects had domestic violence restraining orders against each other and both had outstanding warrants for their arrest. The subjects were both arrested and taken into custody.
Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
January 14 at 9:03 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 100 block of East Cypress regarding a male and female adult arguing. The officers arrived and found the subjects outside the residence, still arguing. The argument was found to be over custody of their children. During the argument, the female struck the male in the face with a clenched fist, which caused a bloody lip. The male refused paramedics. The female subject was arrested for domestic violence.
Warrant – Suspect Arrested
January 15 at 8:43 a.m., officers responded to a disturbance between a male and female in the 200 block of North Shamrock. During the investigation, it was discovered that the male subject had two outstanding warrants out of Monrovia. He was arrested and taken into custody for the warrants.
Traffic Collison/Grand Theft Auto – Suspect Arrested
January 15 at 9:22 a.m., a traffic collision was reported at Evergreen and Mountain Avenue. Officers responded to assist the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department at the location. Sheriff’s deputies were in pursuit of a grand theft auto suspect who crashed into another vehicle at the intersection in Monrovia. The suspect fled the scene of the collision, but was apprehended in a business parking lot in Duarte. Monrovia officers handled the traffic collision investigation and sheriff’s deputies handled the grand theft auto investigation.
Petty Theft
January 15 at 1:08 p.m., a mountain bike was reported stolen from a residence in the 400 block of Linwood Avenue. An unknown suspect entered an open garage door and took the mountain bike. The mountain bike is a black and while, 2016, PST Cannondale Synapse with lime green trim. The investigation is continuing.
Residential Burglary
January 15 at 1:47 p.m., a residential burglary was reported in the 1700 block of Pilgrim Way. Unknown suspects broke into a residence that is under construction and stole building materials and tools. The investigation is continuing.
Petty Theft – Suspect Arrested
January 15 at 5:10 p.m., officers were dispatched to a business in the 500 block of West Huntington regarding a petty theft. Store loss prevention agents phoned to report a female running through the parking lot with stolen merchandise. Officers responded and located the female. She was positively identified by loss prevention and the property was recovered. The suspect was arrested and received a citation to appear in court.
Suspicious Subject/Vehicle Tampering/Parole Hold – Suspect Arrested
January 15 at 5:20 p.m., police received several calls from residents in the area of Alta Vista and Lime reporting a suspicious male subject walking onto their property, up to their homes, and looking into their vehicles. Officers responded and, initially, could not locate the subject. He was eventually located and found to be currently on parole. He was arrested and taken into custody and a parole hold was issued.
Theft of Mail
January 16 at 9:45 a.m., a theft of mail was reported in the 00 block of Hidden Valley Road. The victim described the suspect as an adult, male Hispanic, weighing approximately 300 pounds. The suspect walked up to the front porch of the home and removed a package that had been delivered earlier. The suspect was seen leaving the area in an older, grey Suburban. Police responded, but the suspect was not located. The investigation is continuing.
Injury Traffic Collision
January 16 1:24 p.m., police responded to the report of a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian at the intersection of Myrtle and Huntington. Officers arrived and found a vehicle on the center median that had struck another vehicle in the turn bay. The investigation determined that the traffic collision was caused by an argument between the driver and passenger. The female passenger had exited the vehicle after the collision and ran from the scene. There was no pedestrian involved in the collision. The female was located in the area and was not injured. The male subject was taken to the hospital for complaint of pain.
Possession of Methamphetamine/Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance/Warrant – Two Suspects Arrested
January 17 at 11:59 p.m., officers were dispatched to a residence in the 800 block of West Olive on the report of possible drug activity at the location. Officers arrived and located four subjects at the location that did not have permission to be there. All of the subjects had been drinking or smoking. One subject was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and a second subject was arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance and a warrant.
Monrovia Robotics Team Wins New Award | Bad Cashews!
~ Monrovia High's Kings and Queens robotics team has won the Think Award at the LA Region FIRST Tech Challenge Riobotics qualifying tournament held at De Toledo High School in West Hills. The award is the second highest judged award given at FTC tournaments and is awarded to the team with the most outstanding engineering notebook. (Source: Facebook post)
~ Monrovia-based Trader Joe's is recalling some cashews, which it has discovered may have salmonella. http://goo.gl/otbT7z
- Brad Haugaard
~ Monrovia-based Trader Joe's is recalling some cashews, which it has discovered may have salmonella. http://goo.gl/otbT7z
- Brad Haugaard
Collection Box Play Set For Feb. 27-28
Ixthus Players presents, "The Collection Box," a presentation for Black History Month set in Virginia during the late 1940s. Feb. 27 (6 p.m.) and Feb. 28 (4 p.m.) at the Fannie M. Goodwin Education Center, 925 Shamrock Avenue, Monrovia. Call 386-8071 for tickets. VIP, $20; General, $15; Seniors, $10; Children, $5. Two adult tickets for $25. Under pressure to save the family farm his parents spent their lives building, Jacob makes a bombshell decision that shocks his new wife, leaves his wedding guests in disbelief and lands him in front of a judge and jury. http://goo.gl/GOl0yw
- Brad Haugaard
Filming CSI in Monrovia
They're about to start filming CSI at 4 PM today, the guard said. On Myrtle just south of Lime.
- Brad Haugaard
Station Square Park Dedication This Saturday
This coming Saturday (Jan. 23) Station Square Park, the new train station area at 1601 S. Myrtle, will be dedicated. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Live entertainment, arts and crafts for children, a Canyon Park critter display, giveaways, refreshments. LA Metro will distribute train safety and other Gold Line materials. http://goo.gl/3F423b
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Audition for Monrovia Production of 'The Music Man'
IFGF Church and Centre Stage will hold an open audition for their April 21-May 1 community theater performance of The Music Man. Open to all ages. Auditions are Jan. 23 at IFGF Church, 147 West Palm Ave., Monrovia. Adult/Teens at 9 a.m. Prepare 16 bars of a traditional Broadway piece. Pianist provided. Those auditioning for teen dance ensemble, Harold Hill, Marion, Ethel, Marcellus, Zaneeta and Tommy, will be taught a dance combination. Please wear clothing accordingly. Children at 11 a.m. Children will be taught the opening phrase to Wells Fargo Wagon and a short dance combination. For more information contact Director, Keely Milliken at centrestageinc@yahoo.com Source: press release
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Council To Consider Hiring Engineering Firms
At its Tuesday, Jan. 19 meeting (agenda: http://goo.gl/9WaQII ), the Monrovia City Council will ...
- Consider hiring General Pump Company, Inc. of San Dimas to rehab "Well No. 4" (at 354 Valley Circle, in the south end of town) for $109,100. http://goo.gl/CCua4r
- Consider hiring Gibson Transportation Consulting for $28,000 to prepare an Engineering and Traffic Survey for the city, as required by state law. The survey will include pedestrian and bicyclist safety. http://goo.gl/uglRwV
- Consider paying Civiltec Engineering up to $23,230 to do engineering and design for a proposed Mountain Avenue crosswalk between the Best Buy shopping center on the east side and the BMW dealership on the west. http://goo.gl/us9oNK
- Brad Haugaard
- Consider hiring General Pump Company, Inc. of San Dimas to rehab "Well No. 4" (at 354 Valley Circle, in the south end of town) for $109,100. http://goo.gl/CCua4r
- Consider hiring Gibson Transportation Consulting for $28,000 to prepare an Engineering and Traffic Survey for the city, as required by state law. The survey will include pedestrian and bicyclist safety. http://goo.gl/uglRwV
- Consider paying Civiltec Engineering up to $23,230 to do engineering and design for a proposed Mountain Avenue crosswalk between the Best Buy shopping center on the east side and the BMW dealership on the west. http://goo.gl/us9oNK
- Brad Haugaard
Dinner at Bella Serra Trattoria
Dinner last night at Bella Serra Trattoria on Myrtle just south of the theater. Got the lasagna ($16) and a beer ($7). The lasagna was good and filling, the place was humming, and the service was great.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia City Hall Closed Monday | Citrus Receives Grant for Veterans
~ City Hall will be closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
~ The Citrus College Foundation has received a grant from the Ludwick Family Foundation that will support the continuing work of the Citrus College Veterans Success Center, which helps student veterans transition from the military to civilian and college life. Citrus College serves Monrovia.
- Brad Haugaard
~ The Citrus College Foundation has received a grant from the Ludwick Family Foundation that will support the continuing work of the Citrus College Veterans Success Center, which helps student veterans transition from the military to civilian and college life. Citrus College serves Monrovia.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Traffic Accidents; Black Beard Steals Purse; Meth Bust; Etc.
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for January 11-13. - Brad Haugaard]
During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 354 service events, resulting in 63 investigations.
Vandalism in Progress – Suspect Arrested
January 11 at 3:19 p.m., police received a report of a subject vandalizing a park in the 500 block of West Olive. An officer responded and detained a subject, who was positively identified by two witnesses and arrested.
Traffic Offense/Resisting and Delaying a Peace Officer/Bench Warrants – Suspect Arrested
January 11 at 5:06 p.m., an officer on patrol observed a subject in the 1300 block of South Shamrock that he knew had several warrants outstanding for his arrest. The subject saw the officer and fled on his bicycle. As the officer pursued him, the subject ran several stop signs and eventually abandoned his bicycle and fled on foot. The officer eventually caught up to him on foot and placed him under arrest.
During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 354 service events, resulting in 63 investigations.
Vandalism in Progress – Suspect Arrested
January 11 at 3:19 p.m., police received a report of a subject vandalizing a park in the 500 block of West Olive. An officer responded and detained a subject, who was positively identified by two witnesses and arrested.
Traffic Offense/Resisting and Delaying a Peace Officer/Bench Warrants – Suspect Arrested
January 11 at 5:06 p.m., an officer on patrol observed a subject in the 1300 block of South Shamrock that he knew had several warrants outstanding for his arrest. The subject saw the officer and fled on his bicycle. As the officer pursued him, the subject ran several stop signs and eventually abandoned his bicycle and fled on foot. The officer eventually caught up to him on foot and placed him under arrest.
Traffic Collision with Injuries
January 12 at 3:40 p.m., a vehicle was traveling westbound on Huntington and ran a red light. The vehicle struck another car that was traveling south on California, causing a rollover collision. There were no serious injuries, just complaints of pain.
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia/Possession of a Controlled Substance/ Warrants – Suspect Arrested
January 12 at 10:35 p.m., officers responded to the report of a suspicious male subject loitering in the area of King and Highway Esplanade. When officers arrived, they located a subject matching the description given and made contact with him. The subject had two outstanding warrants for his arrest. He was also found to have a methamphetamine pipe and a useable amount of methamphetamine on his person. The subject was arrested and taken into custody.
Significant Traffic Collision Investigation
A traffic collision occurred at the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Myrtle Avenue on Wednesday, January 13, 2016, at 12:54 p.m. As a result of the traffic collision, nine people were injured and required medical attention, including the adult driver of the vehicle believed to have caused the collision. Several others were taken to local area hospitals. The cause of the accident is under investigation and the questioning of the driver believed to have caused the collision is pending, as they are being treated for their injuries and have not regained consciousness at this time. Witnesses stated that the driver of a late model Mercedes-Benz station wagon was driving west on Foothill Boulevard at a very high speed, failing to come to a stop behind the already stopped vehicles at the intersection. The driver then drove around the stopped vehicles and through the intersection against a red light, striking the first vehicle, facing east in the number one lane of Foothill Boulevard. The impact caused an additional number of vehicles to collide into each other. The Mercedes-Benz struck a Toyota sedan, which became airborne, landing on the hood of a large pickup truck. The Toyota then rolled off the truck onto the south sidewalk of Foothill Boulevard, narrowly missing a mother walking her child in a stroller. The child was thrown from the stroller and was later taken to the hospital for medical examination. Due to the extensive scene and the serious nature of several of the injuries, a specialized traffic investigations unit was called to assist. Several vehicles were stored as part of the investigation process so accurate data can be gathered regarding the cause of this collision.
As of January 14, the two most seriously injured persons remain hospitalized in critical condition, but are expected to survive. The infant child that was thrown from the stroller was released from the hospital with minor injuries.
Vehicle Burglary
January 13 at 1:31 p.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 500 block of West Huntington. An unknown suspect smashed the right rear passenger window of a vehicle and stole a purse containing cash, credit cards, and the victim’s driver’s license. The suspect fled the scene and was chased by a witness for several blocks, but he was not caught. The suspect is described as a male Hispanic, 5'7” tall, with a black beard. He was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans.
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia/Possession of a Controlled Substance/ Warrants – Suspect Arrested
January 12 at 10:35 p.m., officers responded to the report of a suspicious male subject loitering in the area of King and Highway Esplanade. When officers arrived, they located a subject matching the description given and made contact with him. The subject had two outstanding warrants for his arrest. He was also found to have a methamphetamine pipe and a useable amount of methamphetamine on his person. The subject was arrested and taken into custody.
Significant Traffic Collision Investigation
A traffic collision occurred at the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Myrtle Avenue on Wednesday, January 13, 2016, at 12:54 p.m. As a result of the traffic collision, nine people were injured and required medical attention, including the adult driver of the vehicle believed to have caused the collision. Several others were taken to local area hospitals. The cause of the accident is under investigation and the questioning of the driver believed to have caused the collision is pending, as they are being treated for their injuries and have not regained consciousness at this time. Witnesses stated that the driver of a late model Mercedes-Benz station wagon was driving west on Foothill Boulevard at a very high speed, failing to come to a stop behind the already stopped vehicles at the intersection. The driver then drove around the stopped vehicles and through the intersection against a red light, striking the first vehicle, facing east in the number one lane of Foothill Boulevard. The impact caused an additional number of vehicles to collide into each other. The Mercedes-Benz struck a Toyota sedan, which became airborne, landing on the hood of a large pickup truck. The Toyota then rolled off the truck onto the south sidewalk of Foothill Boulevard, narrowly missing a mother walking her child in a stroller. The child was thrown from the stroller and was later taken to the hospital for medical examination. Due to the extensive scene and the serious nature of several of the injuries, a specialized traffic investigations unit was called to assist. Several vehicles were stored as part of the investigation process so accurate data can be gathered regarding the cause of this collision.
As of January 14, the two most seriously injured persons remain hospitalized in critical condition, but are expected to survive. The infant child that was thrown from the stroller was released from the hospital with minor injuries.
Vehicle Burglary
January 13 at 1:31 p.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 500 block of West Huntington. An unknown suspect smashed the right rear passenger window of a vehicle and stole a purse containing cash, credit cards, and the victim’s driver’s license. The suspect fled the scene and was chased by a witness for several blocks, but he was not caught. The suspect is described as a male Hispanic, 5'7” tall, with a black beard. He was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans.
Monrovia Police Report on Major Collision At Foothill and Myrtle
A traffic collision occurred at the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Myrtle Avenue on Wednesday, January 13, 2016, at 12:54 p.m. As a result of the traffic collision, nine people were injured and required medical attention, including the adult driver of the vehicle believed to have caused the collision. Several others were taken to local area hospitals. The cause of the accident is under investigation and the questioning of the driver believed to have caused the collision is pending, as they are being treated for their injuries and have not regained consciousness at this time.
Witnesses stated that the driver of a late model Mercedes-Benz station wagon was driving west on Foothill Boulevard at a very high speed, failing to come to a stop behind the already stopped vehicles at the intersection. The driver then drove around the stopped vehicles and through the intersection against a red light, striking the first vehicle, facing east in the number one lane of Foothill Boulevard. The impact caused an additional number of vehicles to collide into each other. The Mercedes-Benz struck a Toyota sedan, which became airborne, landing on the hood of a large pickup truck. The Toyota then rolled off the truck onto the south sidewalk of Foothill Boulevard, narrowly missing a mother walking her child in a stroller. The child was thrown from the stroller and was later taken to the hospital for medical examination.
Due to the extensive scene and the serious nature of several of the injuries, a specialized traffic investigations unit was called to assist. Several vehicles were stored as part of the investigation process so accurate data can be gathered regarding the cause of this collision.
As of January 14, the two most seriously injured persons remain hospitalized in critical condition, but are expected to survive. The infant child that was thrown from the stroller was released from the hospital with minor injuries.
No further information is available at this time. Updates may be available by calling the Monrovia Police Department Watch Commander at 626-256-8030.
Source: Monrovia Police Department press release
- Brad Haugaard
Witnesses stated that the driver of a late model Mercedes-Benz station wagon was driving west on Foothill Boulevard at a very high speed, failing to come to a stop behind the already stopped vehicles at the intersection. The driver then drove around the stopped vehicles and through the intersection against a red light, striking the first vehicle, facing east in the number one lane of Foothill Boulevard. The impact caused an additional number of vehicles to collide into each other. The Mercedes-Benz struck a Toyota sedan, which became airborne, landing on the hood of a large pickup truck. The Toyota then rolled off the truck onto the south sidewalk of Foothill Boulevard, narrowly missing a mother walking her child in a stroller. The child was thrown from the stroller and was later taken to the hospital for medical examination.
Due to the extensive scene and the serious nature of several of the injuries, a specialized traffic investigations unit was called to assist. Several vehicles were stored as part of the investigation process so accurate data can be gathered regarding the cause of this collision.
As of January 14, the two most seriously injured persons remain hospitalized in critical condition, but are expected to survive. The infant child that was thrown from the stroller was released from the hospital with minor injuries.
No further information is available at this time. Updates may be available by calling the Monrovia Police Department Watch Commander at 626-256-8030.
Source: Monrovia Police Department press release
- Brad Haugaard
Embezzler Gets 16 Months for Stealing from Monrovia Company | Rain | EV Charger is Finalist | Bartlett Award
~ Walnut woman sentenced to 16 months in prison for embezzling nearly $1 million from Monrovia company, Mask-Off, a maker of protective films, papers and specialty coatings. http://goo.gl/fsSTpz
~ 60% chance of more rain Tuesday. http://goo.gl/VnR5SB
~ AeroVironment's "TurboCord" Dual plug-in EV charger has been named as a finalist for the 2016 Automotive News PACE Awards. The electric car charger can charge nearly three times faster than others. http://goo.gl/JcbBlD
~ Nominate a Monrovia Area Partnership (MAP) leader for the "Bob Bartlett MAP Leader of the Year Award" someone who is tireless in working to improve the community. The person must be a Neighborhood Leader and have completed the MAP Leadership Academy. http://goo.gl/3eOrjl
- Brad Haugaard
~ 60% chance of more rain Tuesday. http://goo.gl/VnR5SB
~ AeroVironment's "TurboCord" Dual plug-in EV charger has been named as a finalist for the 2016 Automotive News PACE Awards. The electric car charger can charge nearly three times faster than others. http://goo.gl/JcbBlD
~ Nominate a Monrovia Area Partnership (MAP) leader for the "Bob Bartlett MAP Leader of the Year Award" someone who is tireless in working to improve the community. The person must be a Neighborhood Leader and have completed the MAP Leadership Academy. http://goo.gl/3eOrjl
- Brad Haugaard
Bad Car Accident at Foothill and Myrtle
Facebook posters note a bad car accident at Foothill and Myrtle with at least six vehicles involved. One person posting mentions an elderly driver and another speeding as contributing factors.
Nine injured, no fatalities: http://goo.gl/H232RZ
- Brad Haugaard
Nine injured, no fatalities: http://goo.gl/H232RZ
- Brad Haugaard
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