- Brad Haugaard
'Field of Honor' at Library Park for Veterans and First Responders
Comment: Room For Improvement at the County Registrar-Recorder's Office
Around October 20 I thought I'd look up who has given what to the various Monrovia School Board candidates. Today, a day after the election, I got that information.
Here's how the process worked:
I searched for financial disclosure information at the Registrar's website, lavote.net, and failed, then used Google and failed, then wrote to the Registrar's email help line and got an irrelevant answer. I finally spoke with the treasurer of one of the candidates who - because he had to do the financial reporting - knew a phone number for the Registrar's Campaign Finance Section.
I called that number and was told the information I wanted is not online and to get it I'd need to send an email with my request, including the name of the election (Monrovia School Board), the candidates for whom I wanted information (all of 'em), and the year of the election (sigh, 2020).
I did that and got back an email saying they could not provide the information by email, I'd also have to provide a postal address.
I did that, and I got the information (most of it) on the day after the election.
I'm sorry, but this is the kind of rigmarole I would expect in 1993. This is the computer age and this information should be online - all of it, not just for countywide offices. The Registrar's job is to collect that data and make it public, so every document that is public record should be scanned into PDF form the moment it comes in the door and should immediately be posted on the Registrar's website.
The contortions that were required to obtain basic public information shouldn't be necessary. This needs to be corrected.
- Brad Haugaard
Citrus Again Named Top Community College for Hispanics
Citrus has been recognized as a top community college for Hispanic students for more than a decade.
In its October issue, the magazine ranked Citrus College in the top 10 colleges and universities in two categories: ninth for conferring family and consumer sciences/human sciences degrees to Hispanic students, and 10th for conferring English language and literature/letters degrees to Hispanic students.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Schools Election Results: Gholar, Anderson, Hammond
Updated 5:24 a.m. Nov. 4. It appears challengers Traci Gholar and Jennifer Baird and incumbent Rob Hammond have won seats on the Monrovia School Board.
- Brad Haugaard
Former Monrovia Police Chief Tubbs Has Died
Former Monrovia Police Chief, Bill Tubbs, has died. The Monrovia Police Department reports that:
Bill Tubbs was appointed as the Monrovia Chief of Police in 1979, and served in this position for ten years. He was a graduate of the FBI National Academy and came up through the ranks of our department. Under the guidance of Chief Tubbs, the department explored and adopted a number of new and innovative techniques for policing the community. He believed that the backbone of the department was the patrol force and emphasized the importance of the patrol officer in keeping the community safe and free from crime.
- Brad Haugaard
Why You May See Scruffy Monrovia Cops
Monrovia Police Department tweeted: "You might notice our officers are looking a little . . . scruffy . . . in the month of November. Don’t worry, it’s all for a good cause! We are all taking part in a department fundraiser to benefit cancer awareness and research with City of Hope."
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia School Board Election Results
Go to this web page (https://results.lavote.net/#year=2020&election=4193) and scroll down and down and down forever until you come to the Schools section, then find Monrovia alphabetically.
- Brad Haugaard
Pancho Wants a Home With Fun and Games
One-year-old Poncho is technically an adult dog, but he’s full of that puppy energy! Poncho is very intelligent and active, and would do best with an adopter who can keep him busy with training, agility, and toys. He’s so smart, he already knows sit and shake! Poncho takes a little time to warm up to new people, but he’s very food and toy-motivated and can definitely be swayed into being your best friend. This handsome guy is looking for a calm, adults-only home with someone who can give him all the fun and games he needs. And he loves giving doggy kisses, so if you love receiving them, you’ll get along with Poncho just fine!
The adoption fee for dogs is $140. All dog adoptions include spay or neuter, microchip, and age-appropriate vaccines.
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 and schedule a virtual adoption appointment at pasadenahumane.org. Adoptions are by appointment only, and new adoption appointments are available every Monday at 10:00 a.m. for the following week.
Pets may not be available for adoption and cannot be held for potential adopters by phone calls or email.
- Brad Haugaard
Job Openings in Monrovia; Replacing Street Lamps With LEDs; Postumous Pardon; Tree Trimming
~ If you want to keep up with job openings in the City of Monrovia, click here: https://is.gd/EqgPHy
~ On November 17 the City Council will consider a deal with Southern California Edison to upgrade 1,700 street lights from high-pressure sodium to LED bulbs, which use less energy and last longer. It is also a cleaner light less glare, reducing light pollution. Reduced electricity costs will pay for the upgrade and provide about $14,000 more per year in electrical cost savings. The project could begin as early as February.
~ Monrovia has asked Governor Newsom to consider a posthumous pardon for Steven Kiyoshi Kuromiya, who was arrested by Monrovia Police in 1956 for being gay. Kuromiya passed away over 20 years ago.
~ Tree trimming begins Monday, Nov. 9, between Mayflower and Myrtle from Foothill to the south city limit. It should take about 4 weeks.
- Brad Haugaard
Recreation Specialist Job Open With City of Monrovia
A part-time job as recreation specialist has opened up with the City of Monrovia. Details: https://is.gd/UGZbQh
- Brad Haugaard
Opportunity To Be On Old Town Advisory Board
- Brad Haugaard
Weekly Coronavirus Count: 19 More Cases, One More Death
Coronavirus cases from LA Department of Public Health as of 8 p.m.,
10/28/2020. Changes since
10/21/2020.
City of Monrovia: 848 cases (up 19), 42 deaths up 1
Unincorporated Monrovia: 89 cases (up 1), no deaths
- Brad Haugaard
City of Monrovia: 848 cases (up 19), 42 deaths up 1
Unincorporated Monrovia: 89 cases (up 1), no deaths
- Brad Haugaard
School District Honors Fred and Diane Bowden at Weight Room Dedication
Monrovia Unified School District honored Fred and Diane Bowden, along with the Bowden family, during an Oct. 27 dedication ceremony at Monrovia High School that named the school's weight room the 'Fred and Diane Bowden Weight Room.'
For their longtime support of the District and Monrovia High School (MHS) Athletics, Fred and Diane Bowden were honored during an Oct. 27 dedication ceremony that named MHS's weight room the 'Fred and Diane Bowden Weight Room.'
Fred, who passed away in 2018, and Diane, graduated from Monrovia High School in 1959 and 1961, respectively. The two always looked for ways to give back to the District and with Fred's passing, Diane and the Bowden family made a commitment to continue that support.
"Monrovia High School is very fortunate that so many alumni feel so close to their Wildcat campus. Our district is very fortunate that Diane and Fred Bowden have always been willing to support their Alma Mater," Board President Rob Hammond said. "Over the years, the Bowden family has been extremely to our community. Thank you to Diane and Fred for Living the Wildcat Way."
In September, the District celebrated a grand reopening for the weight room, which was renovated with help from the Bowen family. The room was outfitted with new equipment, painted and redecorated. The District also improved the varsity locker room.
Head MHS Football Coach Christian Williams and Monrovia City Councilmember Larry Spicer helped organize the refurbishing efforts.
"We are thankful for the staunch support of the Bowden family and excited that our Wildcat athletes will be able to focus on strength training with the equipment they need we return to school," Superintendent Dr. Katherine Thorossian said. "Even during these trying times, our community continues to show up for our students."
Diane and the Bowden family were present during the socially distanced event to receive the dedication honor from the District and MHS.
"This renovated weight room will help strengthen our athletics program and inspire our student athletes," Principal Kirk McGinnis said. "Monrovia High School Wildcats are thankful to the Bowden family, Councilmember Larry Spicer and Coach Williams for their dedication to our students and their athletic goals."
Source: Monrovia Schools press release
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Sleeping Driver Rolls Car Three Times; Car Burglaries and Break-Ins; Fighting from Monrovia to South El Monte; Vehicle Thefts; Etc.
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for October 22-28. - Brad Haugaard]During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 348 service events, resulting in 54 investigations.
Theft
October 22 at 7:37 a.m., a resident in the 600 block of E. Lemon called police to report that someone had ransacked their vehicle sometime during the night. The vehicle was parked and had been left unlocked. The resident's backpack, which contained personal documents and some money, was taken. This investigation is continuing.
Vehicle Burglaries
October 22 at 9:31 a.m., two customers of a hardware store in the 1600 block of S. Mountain called police to report their vehicles had been broken into while they were in the store. The suspect forced entry by breaking the door locks, then took tools from inside both of the vehicles. These investigations are continuing.
Injury Traffic Collision
October 22 at 5:07 p.m., a caller reported two motorists collided into one another at the intersection of Fano and Alamitas. Officers responded and found one of the drivers had visible minor injuries, so paramedics responded to assist. After an investigation, the driver who caused the collision was issued a citation.
Disturbance / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Suspect Arrested
October 23 at 12:09 a.m., an employee from a business in the 700 block of W. Huntington called police to report a subject screaming and yelling at them, and refusing to leave the business. Officers responded and contacted the individual. After a brief discussion and a consensual search, drug paraphernalia was recovered from the subject and he was arrested.
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Suspect Arrested
October 23 at 7:00 p.m., an employee from a business in the 900 block of W. Duarte called to report a suspicious subject loitering in the area. Officers arrived and contacted the subject. A consensual search of the subject revealed drug paraphernalia in his possession and he was arrested.
Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
October 23 at 10:17 p.m., deputies from the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department responded to a residence in South El Monte regarding a domestic violence incident. Their investigation revealed the crime initially occurred in Monrovia near Central and Magnolia, and when the couple returned home to South El Monte, they continued to argue, which generated a call to the El Monte Police Department. Monrovia officers responded to the location and took over the investigation. It was determined the female was the aggressor in the incident, and she was arrested for domestic violence.
Vehicle Tampering
October 23 at 10:25 p.m., a resident in the 400 block of Bella Vista called to report he just saw a subject checking the door handles on his neighbors vehicle. Officers arrived and located the subject still in the area. The subject was positively identified by the reporting party as the person who was checking door handles. This investigation is continuing and will be presented to the District Attorney’s Office for filing consideration.
Injury Traffic Collision
October 24 at 3:01 a.m., an officer responded to a single car traffic collision in the 1900 block of S. Mountain and conducted an investigation. The driver fell asleep at the wheel, collided into a fire hydrant and rolled over three times. She sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Grand Theft Auto / Stolen Vehicle Recovered
October 24 at 8:32 a.m., employees at an industrial business in the 1700 block of S. Peck arrived to work and discovered one of their company vehicles had been stolen sometime during the night. All their vehicles have tracking devices attached, so the vehicle was located by officers parked and unoccupied in the 800 block of W. Chestnut. Officers searched for possible suspects, but could not locate anyone. The vehicle was recovered and returned to the business. This investigation is continuing.
Vehicle Vandalism
October 24 at 8:50 a.m., a resident in the 200 block of W. Pomona walked outside his apartment and discovered someone had vandalized his vehicle sometime during the night. The window and mirror were found shattered. The suspect did not enter the vehicle. This investigation is continuing.
Theft
October 24 at 1:43 p.m., a gardener doing work in the 200 block of Kruse reported someone had stolen some of his gardening tools. Officers responded and attempted to locate the suspects, but were unsuccessful. This investigation is continuing.
Vehicle Burglary / Vehicle Tampering – Suspect Arrested
October 24 at 6:22 p.m., an employee from a business in the 500 block of W. Duarte called police to report a subject was checking vehicle door handles, and he just broke a window on a vehicle. Officers arrived and located a subject matching the description given. He was identified by the witness and by security footage as being the suspect seen breaking the window. Officers also found stolen property in the subject’s possession. He was arrested for vehicle burglary and vehicle tampering.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
October 25 at 2:27 a.m., officers were patrolling the 700 block of W. Huntington when they saw a vehicle stopped underneath the freeway overpass. The vehicle was running and the driver was slumped over the steering wheel. Officers checked on the driver. She woke up and was displaying signs of being under the influence of alcohol. A DUI investigation was conducted and it was determined she had been driving under the influence. She was arrested, held for a sobering period, and later released on a citation to appear in court on the charges.
Theft
October 26 at 5:47 p.m., officers responded to a business in the 300 block of W. Huntington regarding the theft of a purse. The victim left her purse inside her vehicle and went inside the business for a few minutes. When she returned to the vehicle, her purse and cell phone were missing. Just prior to this call, a resident found an empty purse in the intersection of Myrtle and Huntington. The victim positively identified the found purse as being the same one that was stolen from her vehicle. This investigation is continuing.
Possession of a Controlled Substance / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Suspect Arrested
October 27 at 12:24 a.m., an officer on patrol saw a person walking in the middle of the street at the intersection of Foothill and Primrose. The officer contacted the subject to check on his welfare. As the subject was walking to the sidewalk, he pulled a glass smoking pipe from his pocket and smashed it on the ground. The subject was found to be in possession of a controlled substance. He was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia.
Commercial Burglary
October 27 at 1:57 p.m., employees from a business in the 600 block of S. Myrtle arrived at work and discovered someone had gained access to the location. Officers arrived and an investigation revealed the suspect had removed cash from the register and a bank deposit bag which was located under the counter. This investigation is continuing.
Medical Assist / Overdose
October 28 at 8:48 p.m., a caller in the 600 block of E. Olive reported his girlfriend had overdosed on a prescription medication. Officers arrived and found the subject unconscious on the floor. Officers administered two doses of Narcan before she regained consciousness. The subject was then transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Lunch at Sena
Lunch at Sena, on the west side of Myrtle just south of Lime. Got the Verde Pork tacos for $11 and a tasty beer for $7. Delicious!- Brad Haugaard
Injured Mountain Lion Treated and Now Released
The mountain lion whose paws were burned during the Bobcat Fire in the mountains above Monrovia, was released after treatment. Here's video: https://is.gd/QgyzeE
- Brad Haugaard
Water District Sponsoring 'Conserve-a-Palooza' Contest
To celebrate it's 60th anniversary, Monrovia-based Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District is sponsoring a social media "Conserve-a-Palooza" contest - with free water-use efficiency devices as prizes - from now to November 30.
Three winners will be chosen at random and announced every week by an Upper District Board Director during a "WaterSmart Minute" video posted on social media.
Prizes include native plants vouchers, water-efficient washer machines, tickets to the Discovery Science Cube, and 8-station irrigation controllers.
Details: https://is.gd/CIu9pc
- Brad Haugaard
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