The group, Grow Monrovia, has been working on the grounds of the Maryknoll Sisters retirement home in Monrovia to transform its six acres of grass to a water-saving landscaping.
- Brad Haugaard
First Presbyterian Church Celebrates 100 Years
Monrovia's First presbyterian church will be celebrating 100 years at the corner of Myrtle and Foothill.
– Brad Haugaard
Dinner at Thai Thyme
- Brad Haugaard
Mischief Is a Barrel of Laughs
You know you’re in for a barrel of laughs with a dog named Mischief! This handsome two-year-old lab mix was voted Most Popular Dog while out with our mobile adoption team. He met a ton of admirers at the Wiggle Waggle Walk, and basked in all the attention from kids, other dogs, and everyone who visited.
He has a lovable and affectionate personality and is known to crawl into your lap for snuggles and kisses. Mischief also knows some basic commands already and is happy to show them off for the right treat (or toy). He is eager to please, so further training with him should be a breeze.
He is a very active guy, so if you’re looking for a running or hiking buddy, or maybe a dog to do agility, Mischief is your man!
The adoption fee for dogs is $150. 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 an adoption appointment at pasadenahumane.org. Adoptions are by appointment only, and new adoption appointments are available every Sunday and Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.
Pets may not be available for adoption and cannot be held for potential adopters by phone calls or email.
- Brad Haugaard
September Low Water Landscaping Classes
Five Monrovia Schools Honored for Effective Use of 'Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports' Tools
“This recognition signifies that Monroe staff will continue to work together to provide our students with a positive school environment,” said Monroe Principal Amanda Noriega. “Our goal is to earn a Silver medal next year.”
PBIS is a set of ideas and tools that schools use to improve students' behavior.
The California PBIS Coalition (CPC) initiated our first statewide effort in 2015 to implement a recognition system to acknowledge schools for implementing PBIS with fidelity to the national framework. Schools may apply to be recognized as Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Platinum PBIS schools.
“Supportive, Inclusive, and Student-Centered School Cultures are a district focus area,” Superintendent Dr. Ryan Smith said. “Our work with PBIS is a key strategy for addressing that. I’m excited to watch our efforts lead to new heights.”
These awards are the first time the California PBIS Coalition has awarded Monrovia Unified schools medals.
MUSD principals said they’ve seen the difference PBIS has made in the classroom and hope to improve their scores next year.
“Students know how to behave and how to solve conflicts positively because they are explicitly taught behavior expectations and conflict resolution strategies,” said Mayflower Principal Michele Costarella. “This not only breeds a positive environment but empowers our students with the skills to think and make good choices about their behavior.”
Source: Monrovia Schools press release
- Brad Haugaard
A Moment in Monrovia History: Domestic Science Class at Monrovia High
Domestic Science classroom at Monrovia High School, 1915. From the Myron Hotchkiss collection. See full details here.
Monrovia On Target With Water Savings; Job Openings; Electric Bikes Cheap! Film Access Through Monrovia Library
In his latest report (https://goo.gl/aOqX7O) City Manager Dylan Feik reports:
~ Monrovia was able to save 22% of water in August compared to 2020. This puts the city on target to achieving the Metropolitan Water District's goal of 20% water use reduction. Here's a report on water by the Public Works Department to the City Council: t.ly/WSRw
~ There are several job openings with the city. See them here: t.ly/NC2R
~ The GoSGV electric bike program offers long-term sharing of electric bicycles to San Gabriel Valley residents to help decrease drive-alone trips and increase bicycling trips. Two bike typess are available: Classic Commuter - $69 a month for early bird special ($79 standard); Student - $49 a month; Cargo - starting at $129 a month for up to 2 months. Details: https://www.gosgv.com/
~ Monrovia Public Library is launching a new service for card holders, Kanopy, an online film and television streaming service. It has 300 film and television titles, including international films, PBS documentaries, historical dramas, and biographies. Sign in with your library card here: t.ly/jk7C
Opinion: I signed up and found the pickings very thin. The focus is on race, gender and international, so if that's your interest you'll probably be happy.
I didn't recognize many of the films and many of the categories had little or nothing in them. For instance the categories Science Fiction & Fantasy (there is no "Science" category, by the way), Family Friendly, Animation, Horror, and Instructional displayed this message: "Alas, your selection isn't available at your library." "Family Friendly" isn't available for the Monrovia library?!
In the Thriller category were just two listings: Wild Indian, and Lila & Eve; In Action & Adventure was just one film - Kills on Wheels; and Classic Cinema had just three films: Autobiography of Miss Jane Pitman, Native Son, and Black Like Me.
Hopefully the selection will become a more inclusive as it grows.
- Brad Haugaard
City Council To Consider Landmark Status for Two Houses
740 Mountain View
518 W. Maple
At its next meeting (agenda: t.ly/QsXE) the Monrovia City Council will consider granting two homes historic landmark status: a Craftsman style house at 740 Mountain View Avenue (t.ly/6ZJq), and a Colonial Revival style house at 518 West Maple Avenue (t.ly/ztav).
- Brad Haugaard
Weekly Monrovia Coronavirus Count: No New Deaths in Monrovia, But One in Unincorpoarated Monrovia
Coronavirus cases from LA Department of Public Health as of 12
p.m.,
09/14/2022. Changes since
09/7/2022.
City of Monrovia: 10,506 cases (up 59), 109 deaths (unchanged)
Unincorporated Monrovia: 1,122 cases (up 10), 5 deaths (up 1)
- Brad Haugaard
City of Monrovia: 10,506 cases (up 59), 109 deaths (unchanged)
Unincorporated Monrovia: 1,122 cases (up 10), 5 deaths (up 1)
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Man on Hood of Car Falls Off, Injured; Man Hits Woman; Woman Hits Man; Vehicle Parked in Mid-Street; Man Pulls Gun When Challenged for Peeing; Etc.
During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 411 service events, resulting in 80 investigations.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
September 8 at 1:42 a.m., an officer patrolling the intersection of Peck and Duarte when he saw a vehicle commit a traffic violation. The officer spoke with the driver and noticed he displayed symptoms of being under the influence. The driver was arrested and transported to a local hospital where blood was drawn. He was transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
Shoplifting – Suspect Arrested
September 8 at 11:07 a.m., an employee from a business in the 1600 block of S. Mountain called to report that a subject shoplifted and was walking through the parking lot. Officers arrived and saw the subject, who immediately ran. Officers followed the subject from a safe distance until he tired out. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
September 8 at 8:13 p.m., an officer was patrolling the area of California and Duarte Road when he saw a motorist vehicle code violation. He stopped the driver and found he was heavily intoxicated. An investigation revealed the driver was under the influence. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
Felony Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
September 9 at 11:28 a.m., a caller reported a traffic collision in the 1800 block of S. Myrtle. Officers and Paramedics arrived and checked on the well-being of the involved parties. The driver at fault displayed symptoms of intoxication. The other driver complained of pain. A DUI investigation was conducted and the driver was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
Non–Injury Traffic Collision
September 9 at 4:59 p.m., a caller reported a motorist collided into a building in the 100 block of W. Foothill. Officers and Paramedics arrived and checked on the well-being of everyone. The driver said his vehicle malfunctioned and while he was applying the brake, it accelerated and collided. This investigation is continuing.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
September 9 at 11:04 p.m., an officer was patrolling the area of Myrtle and Longden when he saw a motorist commit a traffic violation. He stopped the driver and saw signs of intoxication. A DUI investigation revealed he was driving under the influence. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
September 10 at 2:22 a.m., an officer was patrolling the area of Peck and Live Oak when she saw a motorist commit a traffic violation. She stopped the driver and saw signs of intoxication. A DUI investigation revealed she was driving under the influence. She was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested
September 10 at 5:48 a.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Camino Real and Myrtle regarding a subject possibly breaking into vehicles. Officers located a subject matching the suspect description. They discovered there was no vehicle burglary. The subject was found to be in possession of a controlled substance. He was arrested.
Hit and Run
September 10 at 8:23 a.m., a caller reported that three parked vehicles were side swiped sometime during the night near the intersection of Foothill and Violet. This investigation is continuing.
Attempted Grand Theft Auto
September 10 at 11:10 am, a caller in the 300 block of S. Madison reported that someone tried to steal her vehicle. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft
September 10 at 3:41 p.m., a witness in the 100 block of W. Pomona saw suspects stealing a catalytic converter from a vehicle in the area. This investigation is continuing.
Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested
September 10 at 9:14 p.m., an officer was patrolling the area of Myrtle and Duarte, when she observed a cyclist commit a vehicle code violation. She conducted a traffic stop. During her investigation the subject was found to be in possession of a controlled substance. He was arrested and released with a citation.
Reckless Driving Causing Injury
September 11 at 12:01 p.m., officers were responding to a call when one of them observed a subject laying in the middle of the street next to a vehicle in the 100 block of W. Cherry. The officer stopped to investigate and saw the victim had multiple injuries to his face arms and legs. The driver of the vehicle said the victim was his cousin and that he had found him lying in the street, he said he must have been attacked. The victim was transported to the hospital for treatment. Through investigation, officers determined the victim had actually gotten on to the hood of a vehicle while it was moving and had fallen off the vehicle causing his injuries. The investigation is continuing.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
September 11 at 1:00 a.m., an officer was patrolling the area of Myrtle and Cypress when he saw a motorist commit a traffic violation. He stopped the driver and saw signs of intoxication. A DUI investigation revealed he was under the influence. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
September 11 at 9:45 a.m., officers were dispatched to a hotel in the 700 block of W. Huntington on a report of domestic violence. The victim said her boyfriend hit her in the face. Officers arrived and detained the male subject. After speaking with the victim, they determined she had been assaulted by her boyfriend. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Vehicle Impound
September 11 at 5:32 p.m., an officer was driving east on Lime approaching Myrtle when he saw a vehicle blocking the roadway. There were no occupants in the vehicle and it was not running. It appears whoever was driving the vehicle parked it and left it unattended in the roadway, blocking anyone else from passing. The vehicle was stored per the vehicle code for blocking the roadway.
Drug Activity – Suspect Arrested
September 12 at 3:19 a.m., an officer was patrolling a park in the 1600 block of Myrtle and noticed a subject in the park after hours. The subject was contacted and during the investigation discovered the subject had a controlled substances in his possession. He was arrested.
Vandalism
September 12 at 6:59 a.m., a victim in the 1200 block of S. Sherman called to report her ex-boyfriend was the location and broke her vehicle window and went into the residence through an open window. The victim went into the backyard and hid until police arrived. The suspect was gone when police arrived. This investigation is continuing.
Petty Theft
September 12 at 7:06 a.m., a victim in the 300 block of N. Canyon called to report the spare keys for two vehicles were stolen from inside one of their vehicles. This investigation is continuing.
Traffic Collision – City Property
September 12 at 12:45 p.m., a truck was turning from Myrtle onto Lime and accidentally hit a street light, causing damage.
Petty Theft
September 12 at 2:44 p.m., a male and two females entered a supermarket in the 100 block of W. Foothill and took approximately $700 worth of merchandise. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft Auto
September 12 at 2:51 p.m., the victim parked his vehicle at a store in the 1600 block of S. Mountain and went inside for approximately 20 minutes. When he came out his truck was gone. This investigation is continuing.
Traffic Collision
September 12 at 11:37 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 200 block of Fig regarding a vehicle that collided into several parked vehicles. This investigation is continuing.
Vandalism
September 13 at 12:34 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 100 block of E. Huntington regarding a subject spray painting a wall. Officers arrived and conducted an area search but were unable to locate the suspect. This investigation is continuing.
Injury Traffic Collision
September 13 at 7:47 a.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Foothill and McKinley regarding a traffic collision. When they arrived and contacted both parties, it was determined one of the parties had a complaint of pain. A report was taken.
Shoplifting / Warrant Arrest – Suspect Arrested
September 13 at 10:59 a.m., an employee called from a business in the 400 block of W. Huntington to report a subject took a beer and left the location without paying for it. Officers arrived in the area and stopped the individual. A computer check of the subject revealed he had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Grand Theft
September 13 at 12:14 p.m., the victim called from the 200 block of S. Madison to report her catalytic converter had been stolen. This investigation is continuing.
Vehicle Burglary
September 13 at 2:47 p.m., the victim in the 200 block of S. Heliotrope reported his vehicle had been broken into. This investigation is continuing.
Residential Burglary
September 13 at 3:25 p.m., a resident in the 100 block of N. Myrtle phoned to say someone had been in her residence. She noticed the bedroom window was slightly ajar but the screen was still intact. When she walked into the bedroom she noticed her bedroom had been ransacked. This investigation is continuing.
Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
September 13 at 9:48 p.m., a caller reported two subjects arguing in the 100 block of S. Ivy. Officers arrived and spoke with both parties and discovered they were in an argument when the female struck the male numerous times causing injuries. The female subject was arrested and taken into custody.
Vandalism
September 14 at 6:46 a.m., the reporting party arrived at his job site in the 1700 block of S. Magnolia and discovered the windows to a vehicle left at the site had been broken into. This investigation is continuing.
Battery
September 14 at 2:05 p.m., a battery was reported in the 600 block of S. Myrtle. A mother and daughter where approached by a male subject and spat on. This investigation is continuing.
Wanted Person – Suspect Arrested
September 14 at 8:07 p.m., officers were dispatched to a business in the 400 block of W. Huntington regarding a possible shoplifting. During the investigation, officers discovered the suspect dropped the property inside the store before leaving. Computer checks revealed the subject had an outstanding warrant. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Fraud / Identity Theft
September 14 at 8:54 p.m., a female subject walked into a car dealership in the 1400 block of S. Mountain and attempted to purchase a vehicle using someone else’s information. The subject was taken into custody without incident. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Brandishing a Firearm
September 14 at 10:39 p.m., a victim in the 1500 block of Encino called to report he saw a subject urinating in his neighbor's yard. He confronted the subject who was with another male and two females. One of the subjects pulled a firearm and brandished it, asking if there "was a problem," and fled the scene in a vehicle. This investigation is continuing.
Dinner at JB Burgers
Dinner at JB Burgers, at the corner of Myrtle and Olive. Got the grilled chicken sandwich for $6.50 and a small drink for $2.25. Simple but good.
- Brad Haugaard
Latino Heritage Photo Display Sept. 18
There will be a Latino Heritage Society photo display on Sunday, Sept. 18, from 1-4 p.m. at the Community Center.
- Brad Haugaard
Food ED Plans First Green Care Day
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Food Exploration and Discovery (Food ED) is a Monrovia non profit that creates spaces and programs that utilize gardens to inspire community building, problem solving, and stewardship. It runs programs in grades K-12 at Monrovia Schools and manages the Monrovia Community Garden.
The kickoff will be at Monrovia Community Garden, at 303 West Colorado, at 9 a.m. Mayor Becky Shevlin, School Superintendent Dr. Ryan D. Smith, District Representative of State Senator Anthony Portantino, Kristi Lopez, and Monrovia School Board Members will be attending.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Investor Buys Santa Anita Mall
According to the website, The Real Deal, Monrovia real estate investor Wen Shan Chang purchased the Westfield Santa Anita mall in Arcadia last month for $538 million. t.ly/mr4K
- Brad Haugaard
Drake Is the Life of the Pool Party
Drake is as handsome as he is nonstop fun! This energetic guy is sure to be the life of the party, especially a pool party! He absolutely adores playing in his kiddie pool, so get ready get wet!
Drake has made a lot of human and dog friends at the shelter and out in the community with our Wiggle Waggle Wagon. He’s been a certified lover boy while meeting other dogs, going for jogs and getting lots of love from his adoring public.
While Drake may be fully grown at 2 years old, he is still a big (almost 70 pound) puppy at heart. Are you ready for this lovable guy? Yes indeed!
Pasadena Humane is having a free adoption day on Saturday, September 24 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Adoption fees are waived for all dogs, cats and critters. No appointment is needed.
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 an adoption appointment at pasadenahumane.org. Adoptions are by appointment only, and new adoption appointments are available every Sunday and Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.
Pets may not be available for adoption and cannot be held for potential adopters by phone calls or email.
- Brad Haugaard
School District Looking for New Principal for Santa Fe Middle School
Monrovia State of the Schools Address Oct. 19
Highlights from the address will include:
- The District’s mission and vision
- Classrooms, facilities, and infrastructure assessment and needs
- Pre-K through Adult learning successes
- How MUSD has maintained a sound budget
- The expansion of student support systems
- Student performances; and more.
- Brad Haugaard
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