~ Evaluate (in closed session) the city manager. https://is.gd/XE8hfF
- Brad Haugaard
Council to Consider 310-Unit Apartment Complex Near Train Station, Adding to Wilderness Preserve; Evaluate City Manager
At its next meeting (https://is.gd/0N3Lic) the Monrovia City Council will ...
~ Consider okaying a seven-story mixed-use residential/commercial development which would include 310 apartment units, 10,000 square feet of ground-floor commercial space, and a three-level (two underground) 479-space parking garage. It would be take up the block just west of Myrtle and immediately south of the freeway. https://is.gd/mVLHZo
~ Consider changing the zoning for two north Monrovia properties off Highland Place (which were donated to the city) from residential to Hillside Wilderness Preserve, which basically means nobody can build on them. https://is.gd/pxzdlF
~ Evaluate (in closed session) the city manager. https://is.gd/XE8hfF
- Brad Haugaard
~ Evaluate (in closed session) the city manager. https://is.gd/XE8hfF
- Brad Haugaard
Clifton's Hippie Bots Is Only US Robotics Team Selected to Compete in Spain!
- Brad Haugaard
Workshop on Tree Trimming, Fruit Growing, Grafting on Saturday
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Drunks and Drugs; Shoplifting; Etc.
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for January 9-15. - Brad Haugaard]During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 366 service events, resulting in 56 investigations.
Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
January 9 at 10:50 a.m., a female subject called police to report her husband pushed her while at their home in the 100 block of W. Cypress. Officers arrived and contacted both parties. The couple was involved in an argument that escalated into a physical altercation and the female subject sustained multiple injuries. The male subject was arrested for domestic violence and taken into custody.
Wanted Person / Resisting Arrest – Suspect Arrested
January 9 at 1:54 p.m., a resident in the 500 block of W. Colorado called police to report seeing possible drug activity. When the officer arrived, he saw a vehicle matching the description provided by the caller. A traffic stop was conducted, and the investigation revealed one of the occupants in the vehicle was a wanted person. The subject initially resisted arrest, but was eventually arrested and taken into custody.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
January 10 at 12:39 a.m., an officer was patrolling the 700 block of S. Magnolia, when he saw a vehicle commit several traffic violations. A traffic stop was conducted and the officer spoke with the driver. After field sobriety tests were conducted, the driver was arrested for DUI. He was taken into custody and held for a sobering period.
Theft From a Vehicle
January 10 at 12:14 p.m., a resident in the 500 block of Court called police to report that items were taken from his unlocked vehicle. One of the items taken was a credit card, and it had already been used at a Home Depot and Walmart that same day. Investigation continuing.
Grand Theft Auto
January 10 at 3:12 p.m., an employee from a business in the 3000 block of S. Peck called police to report the theft of a trailer. A male suspect in an older-model, Ford truck drove into the business parking lot at approximately 12:45 p.m. He attached a trailer that did not belong to him to his truck and left the property. Investigation continuing.
Critical Missing Person – Located
January 11 at 1:12 p.m., a resident in the 700 block of W. Foothill called to report that his elderly relative, who has medical issues, was missing for approximately two hours. Officers arrived and set up a search team. The elderly individual was located a short time later and was returned home safely.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
January 12 at 1:36 a.m., an officer was on patrol in the 100 block of W. Central, when he saw a vehicle commit several traffic violations. A traffic stop was conducted and the officer spoke with the driver. After field sobriety tests were conducted, the driver was arrested for DUI. He was taken into custody and held for a sobering period.
Weapon Offense
January 12 at 11:44 a.m., a female subject came into the police department lobby to report a suspect that brandished a weapon in the 1400 block of S. Magnolia. The victim reported that when she was getting into her vehicle to go to work at 4:30 a.m., a female Hispanic subject approached her from the residence across the street and said, "right here, right now." The victim does not know the woman. The woman then brandished an object that appeared to be a handgun. The victim immediately started her vehicle and drove to work. She said she did not report the incident immediately because she needed to get to work. Investigation continuing.
Weapon Offense / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Suspect Arrested
January 12 at 2:45 p.m., a family disturbance was reported at a residence in the 300 block of E. Olive. Officers arrived and contacted two adult brothers, who were involved a verbal argument. One of the brothers alleged that during the argument, his brother brandished a pocket knife. The brother who brandished the knife was also found to be in possession of a pipe used for smoking narcotics. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Driving Under the Influence / Non-Injury Traffic Collision – Suspect Arrested
January 13 at 4:46 p.m., a caller reported a non-injury traffic collision in the 100 block of Fig. A vehicle had backed into another vehicle, and one of the drivers had to be restrained to prevent her from leaving. Officers arrived and determined the driver being restrained was too intoxicated to operate a vehicle safely. She was arrested for DUI and held for a sobering period.
Vandalism
January 14 at 11:48 p.m., an officer was patrolling the area of Mountain and Evergreen, when he was flagged down by a female subject. The woman stated her vehicle had been broken into while parked in front of a business in the 1600 block of S. Mountain. The suspect gained entry by breaking a window, but no items were taken. Investigation continuing.
Shoplifting – Suspect Arrested
January 15 at 12:29 p.m., an employee from a business in the 1600 block of S. Mountain called police to report a male suspect just left the location without paying for items he had taken. Officers arrived, located the subject and detained him. The stolen items were recovered and the subject was arrested for shoplifting.
Trespassing / Open Container of Alcohol – Suspect Arrested
January 15 at 2:49 p.m., a subject was inside a business in the 400 block of W. Huntington causing a disturbance. He was asked to leave by an employee, but he refused. The employee called police and reported the situation. Officers arrived and spoke with the subject. The subject still refused to leave and he was in possession of an open container of alcohol. He was arrested for trespassing and being in possession of an open container of alcohol in public.
Warrant – Suspect Arrested
January 15 at 8:02 p.m., an officer was patrolling the area of Mountain and Oceanview, when he saw a driver commit a traffic violation. He conducted a traffic stop and spoke with the driver. A computer check revealed the driver had several outstanding warrants for his arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Jeremiah LaCroix Guilty in 2017 Murder at Gem City Grill
A jury has found Jeremiah LaCroix, 33, guilty of the murder of 43-year-old Michael Lowe in 2017 at the Gem City Grill in Monrovia. https://is.gd/qIL5Q0
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Parking Fee at Canyon Park Jumping from $6 to $10
Beginning Feb. 1 the parking fee for Monrovia Canyon Park will jump from $6 to $10 for weekends and holidays. - Brad Haugaard
State of City Address; New Utility Bill Format; Business Emergency Training; Bullet Journaling
~ The State of the City Address will occur on Jan. 29, at Studio Movie Grill, at 7 p.m. The Mayor and City Council will discuss accomplishments of the past year and speak about future projects.
~ Your utility bill will look different starting this February. Here's a preview: https://is.gd/qG97CE
~ The Library's Veterans Resource Center and the American Legion Women's Auxiliary are collecting these items for military personnel who are hospitalized, recovering from injuries sustained during service: White socks for men and women; coloring books for adults; coloring pencils, markers, pens; board and card games for adults. Drop off donations in the large blue box in the Library's main lobby this month. For questions contact Mabel Cross, Adult Services Librarian, at 256-8294.
~ Monrovia Fire & Rescue's Business Emergency Resiliency Training (BERT) is a free six-seminar series covering: Introduction to the Emergency Response System; Employee Preparedness; Fire Safety and Utility Awareness; Emergency Operations Plans and Business Continuity Plans; Disaster Exercise Planning; Terrorism/Crime and Safety Awareness. First session is Jan. 22, 9 a.m. - noon. Sign up here: https://is.gd/oTjX2x
~ Learn bullet journaling on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m., at the Library Community Room. In this two-hour workshop you will set up your own custom planner for 2020. All materials are provided. Register: https://is.gd/OpLl8T
- Brad Haugaard
Information About Monrovia Mayoral and City Council Candidates
Introducing the candidates for Monrovia Mayor and City Council. I've included email addresses and a web page when I could find one. Alphabetical by last name.
Mayor
- Tom Adams: https://www.facebook.com/highpockets tom@c21ab.com
- Stephen Grollnek: spreeguy@aol.com
- Melissa Taylor: https://www.facebook.com/MelissaforMayor2020/
melissaformonrovia@gmail.com
Council
- Donna Baker: https://www.donnabakermonrovia.com/ donnabakerformonroviacouncil@gmail.com
- Gloria Crudgington: http://gloriacrudgington.com/ gloria@crudg.com
- Becky Shevlin: https://www.facebook.com/becky4monrovia/ beckyshevlin@gmail.com
- Brad Haugaard
Mayor
- Tom Adams: https://www.facebook.com/highpockets tom@c21ab.com
- Stephen Grollnek: spreeguy@aol.com
- Melissa Taylor: https://www.facebook.com/MelissaforMayor2020/
melissaformonrovia@gmail.com
Council
- Donna Baker: https://www.donnabakermonrovia.com/ donnabakerformonroviacouncil@gmail.com
- Gloria Crudgington: http://gloriacrudgington.com/ gloria@crudg.com
- Becky Shevlin: https://www.facebook.com/becky4monrovia/ beckyshevlin@gmail.com
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Opens Permanent 'Artist Alley' at Community Center
Artist Alley will feature the work of juried MAFA member artists on display and for sale on a three-month rotating installation basis. The inaugural exhibit will feature four distinguished and popular MAFA artists: Ron Husband (world-renowned Disney animator who will display his pen and ink illustrations), Joan Whitenack (oil paintings), Carol Curtis (photography) and Eric Watkins (pen and ink and colored pencil drawings).
The public is invited to attend all gallery receptions and browse the art. All the new exhibit gallery receptions will feature wine and refreshments, and the reception schedule for the rest of the year will be Sunday, April 26, July 26 and October 25, all from 2 to 5 p.m., as each new multi-artist installation is ready for display.
The public gallery hours are the same as the Community Center: Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. – 9 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., and closed Saturday and Sunday except for special events (during which the gallery will be open).
Interested buyers can purchase art (via check only) at the front desk of the Community Center. Purchased items will be tagged as sold and the proud new owners may take the art home at the end of the current three-month show.
Artists interested in participating in this gallery should contact Frank Zgonc, gallery Coordinator, at frazgo@msn.com. Participating artists must be active MAFA Artist Members.
For more information and to RSVP for the gallery receptions, contact Christine Geltz at christine@monroviafinearts.org.
Source: MAFA press release
- Brad Haugaard
Win With Wynn
The adoption fee for dogs is $140. All dogs are spayed or neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated before going to their new home.
New adopters will receive a complimentary health-and-wellness exam from VCA Animal Hospitals, as well as a goody bag filled with information about how to care for your pet.
View photos of adoptable pets at pasadenahumane.org. Adoption hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
Pets may not be available for adoption and cannot be held for potential adopters by phone calls or email.
- Brad Haugaard
Blood Drive Thursday at Police Department
- Brad Haugaard
Fellowship Church Turns Eight Years Old
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Schools Has New Promotional Video
Monrovia Schools has a professional new promotional video narrated by Director of Performing Arts, Patrick Garcia.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovians Whose Ancestors Sailed on the Mayflower
At the Hastings Branch Library in Pasadena recently, descendants of the Pilgrim colonists who sailed to America on the Mayflower (including Carole Curran and Erica Hahn of Monrovia) describe the ship's voyage and the life of the early colonists on this, the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower's voyage. https://is.gd/NFMkBn
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Lunch at Troy Donut and Burger
Lunch at Troy Donut and Burger, on the west side of Myrtle a block south of Duarte Road. Got the Pastrami Sandwich Combo with an iced tea for $8.49. Tasted fine. - Brad Haugaard
School Board and City Council to Discuss Vaping, Active Shooter Drill, and Monrovia Days
- Brad Haugaard
Endorsement in City Election Reported as Incorrect
Monrovian Gayle Montgomery reports that she was incorrectly cited as having endorsed Donna Baker in her run for City Council. She said a notice saying she (Montgomery) had endorsed Baker appeared on Baker's Facebook page. Montgomery said she received a thank-you letter from Baker. But this is incorrect, she said. She has not endorsed Baker.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Brakes Fail, Causing Injury Accident; Girlfriend Whacks Boyfriend with Dinner Plate; Plus Drugs, Alcohol, and Whatnot
During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 347 service events, resulting in 54 investigations.
Attempt Commercial Burglary
January 2 at 11:10 a.m., an employee from a business in the 200 block of W. Duarte called police to report one of the windows to the business had been broken and a door was damaged. Video surveillance showed a suspect attempting to make entry into the business at 3:53 a.m., but the suspect was unsuccessful. Investigation continuing.
Possession of a Controlled Substance / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Suspect Arrested
January 2 at 10:01 p.m., an officer was patrolling the area of Duarte and Myrtle when he saw a bicyclist commit a traffic violation. He stopped the bicyclist and spoke with him. A consent to search was given and the officer located a small amount of illegal drugs and some drug paraphernalia on the subject’s person. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
January 3 at 1:00 a.m., an officer was on patrol near California and Lime when he saw a vehicle commit a traffic violation. A traffic stop was conducted and the officer spoke with the driver. After field sobriety tests were conducted, the driver was arrested for DUI. He was taken into custody and held for a sobering period.
Injury Traffic Collision
January 3 at 12:40 p.m., a caller reported an injury traffic collision in the intersection of Ivy and Chestnut. A vehicle was traveling east on Chestnut, approaching Ivy, and another vehicle was traveling south on Ivy, approaching Chestnut. The vehicle traveling east entered the intersection without stopping at the stop sign and collided with the vehicle traveling south. The driver of the vehicle traveling east said he tried braking prior to the stop sign, but his brakes failed. An officer on scene checked and said there did appear to be something wrong with the brakes. One of the passengers complained of pain to their wrist and was treated at the scene.
Shoplifting
January 3 at 2:19 p.m., an employee from a business in the 500 block of W. Huntington called to report a male subject that selected a pair of shoes and exited the store without paying for them. He fled the area prior to the police being called. Video footage was obtained. Investigation continuing.
Warrants – Suspect Arrested
January 4 at 7:42 a.m., an officer was patrolling the 2000 block of Peck when he saw two subjects he recognized from prior contacts. A computer check of the subjects revealed they both had outstanding warrants for their arrest. The subjects were detained and arrested for the warrants.
Lost / Stolen License Plate
January 4 at 9:53 a.m., a victim called and reported a license plate was removed from his vehicle while it was parked in the 100 block of W. Colorado. Investigation continuing.
Warrants – Suspect Arrested
January 4 at 2:56 p.m., an officer was patrolling the 400 block of E. Huntington when he saw a female who he recognized from prior contacts. A computer check on the subject revealed she had outstanding warrants for her arrest. She was detained and arrested for the warrants.
Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
January 5 at 6:47 p.m., a male adult subject was reported staggering in front of a business in the 500 block of W. Huntington. Officers arrived and checked on the subject’s welfare. It was determined the subject was too intoxicated to care for himself. He was arrested for public intoxication and held for a sobering period.
Fraud
January 6 at 8:18 a.m., a resident in the 200 block of Madeline reported someone had opened bank accounts using his name without his permission. He received notices from these banks, but did not know who opened them. This investigation is continuing.
Residential Burglary
January 6 at 3:03 p.m., a resident in the 100 block of E. Hillcrest arrived home and found her house had been burglarized. One of the back windows was shattered and several items were taken. She had only been gone for a couple hours. This investigation is continuing.
Shoplifting / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia / Warrants – Suspect Arrested
January 6 at 4:36 p.m., security for a clothing store in the 500 block of W. Huntington reported a female subject left the store with merchandise without paying. She was stopped outside the store and found to be in possession of a pipe that had been used for smoking methamphetamine. She was found to be on probation for shoplifting and had a warrant for her arrest. She was arrested and taken into custody.
Parole Violation / Possession of a Controlled Substance / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Wanted Person
January 7 at 7:19 a.m., an officer was patrolling the 200 block of Montana when he saw a vehicle belonging to a subject he knew was on parole and was wanted for domestic violence. The vehicle was parked in the garage of a home. He obtained consent to search the home and located the suspect hiding in the home. The suspect was in possession of heroin and a used syringe. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Hit & Run Traffic Collision
January 7 at 4:19 p.m., a caller reported two motorists collided into one another in the 2000 block of S. Myrtle. As officers were responding, one of the drivers fled the area and could not be located. No one was injured. This investigation is continuing.
Theft From a Vehicle
January 7 at 5:30 p.m., a caller reported someone had entered his vehicle and stole property from inside. The vehicle was parked in the 1600 block of S. Mountain. The owner was adamant he locked his vehicle, but there were no signs of forced entry. A small amount of change and a pair of sunglasses were taken. Investigation continuing.
Possession of a Controlled Substance / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Suspects Arrested
January 7 at 11:55 p.m., an officer was on patrol in the area of Myrtle and Cherry when he observed two subjects riding bicycles without proper lighting requirements. The subjects were stopped for the equipment violations and it was discovered both are on probation. The subjects were found to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Both subjects were arrested, issued a citation to appear in court on the charges.
Theft From a Vehicle
January 8 at 11:52 a.m., a resident walked outside his home in the 400 block of N. Ivy and discovered his pickup truck had been ransacked and several items were taken. The resident had a Ring device at his home which captured the theft occurring. This investigation is continuing.
Graffiti Vandalism
January 8 at 1:30 p.m., a caller reported fresh graffiti written with green paint in the bathroom at Station Square Park in the 1600 of S. Myrtle. Officers responded but could not identify what the graffiti said. Graffiti removal was called and extra patrol requested.
Trespassing – Suspect Arrested
January 8 at 2:22 p.m., employees of a restaurant in the 100 block of W. Foothill reported a female subject inside the restaurant who was yelling and refusing to leave. Employees of the restaurant had previously told her not to return and had a no trespass authorization signed. Officers arrived and the subject still refused to leave. She was arrested and taken into custody for trespassing.
Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
January 8 at 10:27 p.m., police dispatch received a call from a male subject who stated he had been hit over the head with a large ceramic plate by his girlfriend, causing injury. Officers arrived at the residence in the 400 block of W. Lime and found the male victim in his front yard bleeding from his head. The female was detained and Monrovia Fire Department paramedics responded to the scene. The investigation revealed the couple lives together and was involved in an argument over their relationship. The male subject began yelling at the female and, during the argument, the female struck him over the head with a large ceramic dinner plate, causing a laceration to his head. The male subject was taken to a local hospital for medical treatment and the female was arrested for domestic violence.
First Evensong of the Year at St Luke's
The choir, with guest singers, will perform music for Evensong in Epiphany led by Director of Music Kent B. Jones. The program will include music by Arthur Sullivan, John Ireland, and three selections from Mendelssohn’s Christus. The Rev. Neil Tadken will be officiant and cantor. An offering will be taken, and a wine and cheese reception will follow in Guild Hall.
- Brad Haugaard
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