No recorded instances of coronavirus in Monrovia, but there are some nearby:
Alhambra, 3
Altadena, 2
Arcadia, 2
Covina, 1
Pasadena, 3
South Pasadena, 2
Source: https://is.gd/8qYLtY
- Brad Haugaard
City Again Closes Canyon Park, Wilderness Preserve
- Brad Haugaard
Trader Joe's Adds Senior Shopping Hours
There has been some confusion about whether Trader Joe's has senior shopping hours. It does. Now.
Here's what the market says:At Trader Joe’s we pride ourselves on treating all of our customers equitably. Over the past few weeks we have heard from our senior customers about the need for assistance in the morning to get in and out of our stores quickly. We’ve listened, and effective Monday March 23rd we will implement the following:
Store hours will remain 9AM to 7PM. Every day between 9AM and 10AM, Crew Members will maintain an additional line outside the front door for our senior customers. This will ensure that those customers in need will have an expedited entrance to the store to help make their experience a more positive one.
Our Crew Members in each of our stores remain committed to these ideas and, as always, will be ready to help any customer needing extra assistance for any reason.
Source: Trader Joe's press release https://is.gd/YOegX6
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Online Church Services
Calvary Chapel Monrovia, or on Facebook (1307 S Myrtle) - 10 a.m.
Fellowship Monrovia (Monrovia High) - 9 and 11 a.m.
First Lutheran (1227 S Magnolia) 9 a.m.
First Presbyterian (Foothill and Myrtle) - 10 a.m.
Hope Unlimited Church (1900 Walker Ave) - 10 a.m., 11:20 a.m., 12:40 p.m.
IFGF (Palm and Primrose) 10:30 a.m.
Mountainside Communion Church (Colorado and Magnolia) - 10 a.m.
Second Baptist Church, or on Facebook (925 S Shamrock) - 10:45 a.m.
Vineyard (223 S Encinitas Ave) - 10 a.m.
Unity Center Needs Supplies; Take Census Online; Sales Tax Survey
~ Foothill Unity Center could use supplies. Full list here: https://is.gd/yAOBCS
~ It's census year, but the nice thing is you can answer the questions online, here: https://my2020census.gov/
~ What should Monrovia do with the Measure K money (that's the money from the sales tax Monrovia passed). Take a survey here: https://is.gd/rxNzco
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Schools Employees to Telecommute
- Brad Haugaard
Citrus College Adds Coronavirus Web Page
- Brad Haugaard
School District to Hold Completely Virtual Board Meeting
Given the County and State orders designed to slow the spread of COVID-19 by enforcing stricter social distancing protocols, the Monrovia Unified School District Board of Education has modified the manner in which it will be conducting meetings for the duration of these orders.
The Board will follow safety protocols embedded within Governor Newsom’s executive order suspending a number of Brown Act requirements due to COVID-19. In the order, all requirements regarding the physical presence of board members or the public at regular Board of Education meetings are waived.
In compliance with these orders, Monrovia Unified Board of Education will be conducting its meetings virtually. Public access to the physical meeting will be eliminated; but remote public participation is allowed and encouraged.
The next meeting, scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, may be viewed through livestream and on KGEM (Spectrum Channel 99 or Giggle Fiber Channel 87-2).
Community members may also submit public comments via email before the beginning of each meeting. Please send all comments to publiccomments@monroviaschools.net. All comments will be read during the public comment portion of the meeting, or at the item’s place on the agenda.
Whether physically present or conducting business remotely, the Monrovia Unified School District remains steadfast in our commitment to the health and well-being of the community we serve.
Sincerely,
Dr. Katherine Thorossian
Superintendent
School District to Buy 'Extreme Training Equipment' for High School; Repair Roofs at Mayflower School
At its next meeting (agenda https://is.gd/HWrgKm) the Monrovia Board of Education will consider ...
~ Buying $29,319 of "Extreme Training Equipment" for the weight room at Monrovia High School. https://is.gd/Ei94UK
~ The repair of drains and roofs at Mayflower School, for $28,269.
- Brad Haugaard
~ Buying $29,319 of "Extreme Training Equipment" for the weight room at Monrovia High School. https://is.gd/Ei94UK
~ The repair of drains and roofs at Mayflower School, for $28,269.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Area Partnership Conference Cancelled
The 11th Annual Monrovia Area Partnership Neighborhood Conference, that was to be held April 25, has been cancelled. MAP is a partnership of staff, residents, businesses and service organizations all working together with the common goal of building a premier community. https://is.gd/Jebb1N
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Dinner From Cafe LuMar
I like to eat dinner out, especially at pleasant little restaurants such as Cafe LuMar, on the south side of Colorado a half block east of Myrtle. But because of the Coronavirus we ordered and took our food home. I got the goulash for $18. Very tasty. - Brad Haugaard
No More Planned SCE Power Outages During March
"All other projects are suspended, as are all other planned outages through March 31."
- Brad Haugaard
No Shared Lyft Rides Through April
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Girlfriend Arrested for Attacking Boyfriend; Shoplifting; Vehicles Stolen
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for March 12-18. - Brad Haugaard]During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 311 service events, resulting in 40 investigations.
Driving Under the Influence / Traffic Collision – Suspect Arrested
March 13 at 3:55 p.m., a traffic collision was reported in the 1100 block of E. Royal Oaks. A motorist was attempting to park along the curb, but misjudged her speed and collided into two parked vehicles. Officers responded and spoke with the driver. A DUI investigation was conducted and the driver was determined to be under the influence of alcohol. The driver was arrested and held for a sobering period.
Injury Traffic Collision
March 13 at 5:37 p.m., two motorists were involved in an injury traffic collision near the intersection of Maple and Ivy. One vehicle was heading south on Ivy and the other was heading east in an alley off of Maple and failed to yield when entering the intersection. Both drivers sustained injuries and were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Warrant – Suspect Arrested
March 13 at 10:18 p.m., an officer was patrolling the 900 block of E. Huntington when he saw a motorist commit a traffic violation. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was informed of why he was pulled over. A computer check of the driver revealed he had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. The driver was issued a citation in the field for the warrant and released.
Battery
March 13 at 11:58 p.m., an employee from a business in the 900 block of W. Foothill called police to report subjects were fighting at the location. When officers arrived, one of the vehicles had left the location with two subjects in it. An officer spotted the vehicle and stopped it. It was occupied by two females, who had admitted to being at the business. Another female stayed at the business and had visible injuries. She was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. This investigation is continuing.
Injury Traffic Collision
March 14 at 12:56 p.m., two motorists were involved in a traffic collision in the 3000 block of S. Peck. A motorist pulled out of a driveway, failing to yield to oncoming traffic, and struck a motorist traveling south on Peck.
Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
March 14 at 6:57 p.m., a resident in the 600 block of W. Palm called to report his girlfriend had hit him in the face. Officers arrived and spoke to both parties. The couple was involved in an argument that escalated and the female subject struck the male subject in the face several times, scratched his upper body, and kicked him. She also had bruising on her arms due to him trying to restrain her. Both parties said she was the aggressor. The female subject was arrested for domestic violence and taken into custody.
Shoplifting
March 14 at 8:10 p.m., an employee from a business in the 500 block of W. Huntington called to report a female subject was stopped outside the store with stolen items hidden in a duffel bag. The female gave the duffel bag with the stolen items back to the store employee, but refused to come back inside to wait for police. She left prior to the police arriving. This investigation is continuing.
Injury Traffic Collision
March 15 at 4:18 p.m., a caller reported a motorist had collided into a pedestrian and then into another vehicle while backing in the parking lot of a retail store in the 700 block of E. Huntington. Officers responded along with Monrovia Paramedics. The pedestrian had minor injuries and did not want to be transported to a hospital.
Residential Burglary
March 16 at 5:16 p.m., a resident in the 500 block of W. Foothill arrived home from work and discovered someone had burglarized his home. Officers arrived and found no suspects were in the house or the area. The house had been ransacked and the loss was unknown at the time. This investigation is continuing.
Residential Burglary
March 17 at 4:58 p.m., a resident in the 100 block of Poppy arrived home and discovered his attached garage had been burglarized. The garage was locked and the locking lever had been broken to gain access. Several items were stolen. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft Auto
March 17 at 6:09 p.m., a caller reported her pickup truck was stolen from a parking lot in the 1600 block of S. Mountain. Officers responded and conducted an investigation. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft Auto
March 18 at 4:06 p.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the 3000 block of Peck Road. The victim reported his van was stolen thirty minutes prior. Officers responded and the investigation is continuing.
Monrovia Schools Adds Distance Learning to Website
- Brad Haugaard
Assistance for Small Businesses Hit By Coronavirus
US Small Business Administration
LA County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs
- Brad Haugaard
Questions and Answers About Coronavirus and Water
More about how water is not a problem from the Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District, which serves Monrovia: https://is.gd/L4aFHR
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
City Council May Consider Relief for Business and Residential Renters
In response to the Coronavirus emergency, City Council member Alexander Blackburn has suggested an ordinance that would prevent landlords of businesses that have to be shut down due to the virus - restaurants and bars, for example - not to be allowed to evict their tenants, and allow the tenant to pay 50% rent for the next couple months, then require that shortfall be paid to the landlord by the tenant over three months after they are allowed to reopen.
He also suggested a similar plan for residential tenants.
Blackburn further suggested that maybe regulations governing businesses that are shut down may be loosened a bit when they are allowed back in business. For example, perhaps allow them to operate for longer hours for a period of time.
He would like an emergency city council meeting next week to discuss what can be done.
- Brad Haugaard
He also suggested a similar plan for residential tenants.
Blackburn further suggested that maybe regulations governing businesses that are shut down may be loosened a bit when they are allowed back in business. For example, perhaps allow them to operate for longer hours for a period of time.
He would like an emergency city council meeting next week to discuss what can be done.
- Brad Haugaard
A Remote City Council Meeting
- Brad Haugaard
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