- Brad Haugaard
Something Old is New During Monrovia Days - This Friday Through Sunday
SALT Teens Event May 20
Teens and soon-to-be teens will come together at Second Baptist Church (925 S. Shamrock) on Saturday, May 20, from 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. to celebrate being “Strong, Authentic, Legendary, and True” during S.A.L.T. Shakers. This free event is for youth/teens 12-17 *only* to come together, meet new friends, and celebrate being teens. All-you-can-eat pizza from Old Town Monrovia Pizza, Buffalo Wild Wings, a candy station, games, music, and prizes, such as Chick Fil A, In-N-Out, AMC gift cards, and a canvas art expression session for teens.
Swag bags for 100 teens. Registration ends Friday, May 19. Register here.
For more information, email patricia@setforlifenews.org or leave a message at (626) 408-8268. Follow @setforlifenews or @saltteenfestival for the latest news.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Days - This Friday Through Sunday
Monrovia Days is back, Friday, May 19 through Sunday, May 21. Activities will include a parade, live music, a beer garden, a pie eating contest, a carnival (tickets here), and more.
Here's the schedule:
Friday, May 19 - 5 to 10 p.m.
- 12 to 5 p.m. - Friends of the Library Book Sale
- 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Youth Performance by MUSD Students
- 5 to 10 p.m. - Carnival rides, food and games
- 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. - Live Entertainment, Bumptown - Top 40's Band
Saturday, May 20 - 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.
- 9 a.m. - Opening Ceremony and Dignitary Welcome
- 10 a.m. - Monrovia Days Parade Celebrating our Scholars and Champions. on Myrtle Avenue at Olive Avenue, and will head north on Myrtle Avenue to Library Park.
- 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Friends of the Library Book Sale
- 11:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Youth Performances by Centre Stage and MUSD Students
Noon - 10 p.m. - Carnival rides, food and games
- 4:30 p.m. - Parade Awards Ceremony
- 5 p.m. - Merengue Bakery Pie Eating Contest
- 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. - OC Groove - Blues, Rock & Funk Band
Sunday, May 21 - noon - 8 p.m.
- Noon - 5 p.m. - Youth Performances by Centre Stage
- 6 to 8 p.m. - Stone Soul - Classic Soul & Motown Band
- Brad Haugaard
Breakfast at Girasol Cafe
Had breakfast recently at Girasol Cafe, a new Mexican style breakfast restaurant in the shopping center at the southwest corner of Huntington and Magnolia. Open 8 to 2. Got the breakfast burrito with chorizo for $12.99 and a Cafe de Ola for $4.49. Tasty.
- Brad Haugaard
Trader Joe’s Will Stay Out Of Online Sales
Monrovia-based Trader Joe’s plans never to get into the online grocery business. It likes bricks and mortar. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
Charming Charmin, With Smarts to Match
To be clear, Charmin is not named after toilet paper, he’s just missing the apostrophe at the end of his name. He’s known at Pasadena Humane as Charmin’, because he is quite a charmer. He has won so many staff and volunteers over with his antics that one of his numerous fans has covered his adoption fee.
He's not just a handsome face, though. Charmin has smarts to match. He is very food motivated, and our trainers have taken advantage of that to teach him basic commands and keep his mind active as well. He really enjoys puzzle games, and they keep him on his toes.
An active home would be perfect for this guy, and the more games you can throw at him, the better! Come meet handsome Charmin’ and watch him charm you!
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
A Moment in Monrovia History: Airmail Postmark -Monry
U.S. Air Mail Envelope mailed from the Monrovia Airport in 1938. Frank J. Bole, Postmaster." Postage was 6-cents U. S. Air Mail addressed to Mrs. Mary E. Barnard of 926 W 4th St, Hudson Wisconsin. The envelope carries the return address on W. Lime Ave, Monrovia. From the Gary Boen collection. See full details here.
City Still Needs to Buy Water! Monrovia in 'Solid Financial Position'
At its next meeting (agenda here) the Monrovia City Council will ...
~ Believe it or not, consider buying water. Despite heavy rains, Monrovia only has the right to pump a certain amount of water, and city staff predicts the city will use more than its allocation, so it is proposing temporarily leasing the right to acquire 200 acre-feet of water production rights from Azusa Valley Water Company and buying 489.43 acre-feet of replenishment water from the Main San Gabriel Basin Watermaster. The staff report says, "The City has a history of needing more water production than our by-right allocation, even in the years with heavy rains and reduced consumption." Details
~ Receive a budget update. Summary: "The City is still in a solid financial position as we enter the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2022-23. Given that cost increases for rising inflation were incorporated into the original budget, most expenditures are tracking to budget at this time. Additionally, conservative revenues are tracking closely to estimates, and overall finances continue to move in a positive direction." Details
Photo by Daniel Sinoca on Unsplash
- Brad Haugaard
Clifton and MHS Bands Receive $10k Grant with Help from Booster Clubs
“We are thrilled to be recipients of the Pasadena Showcase House grant,” said Clifton Director of Music Tim Weed. “We will use the money to purchase instruments for the string and band program.”
MUSD parents, who are a part of the Clifton and MHS band's Booster Clubs, applied for these grants to help their school music programs. The non-profit clubs are always looking for ways to bring in new money for program improvements.
“The Boosters work hard throughout the year to raise funds to provide students an enriching musical education beyond what can be provided by the school budget,” said Lisa Reyes, VP of Ways and Means for the MHS Band Booster Club.
The MHS band will use that money to update their drum line gear, which is more than a decade old. These upcoming improvements are music to their director’s ears.
“Our current drum line is 12 years old, and just by the nature of the instruments, they take a beating,” said MHS Director of Bands Daniel Magallanes. “Replacing our current drum line will cost about $18k, and this grant will go a long way towards providing our students with instruments in good working condition for years to come.”
The Clifton band and its booster club look forward to new instruments and repairing older equipment for their growing music program.
“Everyone on the Clifton Band & Orchestra Board was ecstatic about being notified of the grant,” said Jayson Young, Clifton Band & Orchestra Boosters President. “The boosters spend a lot of time raising funds for the program, and this amount will have a meaningful impact.”
Every year, PSHA awards gifts and grants to a broad and diverse list of non-profit organizations to support their efforts in the community. They help support choirs, musical theater, school marching bands, dance programs, opera, jazz bands, and orchestras.
Monrovia Unified is grateful to our supportive families, band booster clubs, and these grants from the Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts to help support our middle and high school music programs.
Source: Monrovia Schools press release
- Brad Haugaard
City Wants Your Thoughts for Its Disaster Prep Plan; Forum on Police Use of Military Equipment
In his latest report (https://goo.gl/aOqX7O) City Manager Dylan Feik reports:
~ The city would like you to share your concerns and priorities regarding natural disasters for the latest version of its Hazard Mitigation Plan. Survey is here. You can learn more by stopping by the HMP booth at the Fire Department Pancake Breakfast this Saturday, May 13, from 7 a.m. - 11 a.m.
~ The Monrovia Police Department will discuss Assembly Bill 481 on Thursday, May 18 at 2 p.m. at the Community Policing Room at the police station. AB 481 requires law enforcement agencies to obtain approval of a Military Equipment Use Policy by the City Council before taking actions related to funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment as defined by the legislature.
Photo by Nadiia Ganzhyi on Unsplash
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Cops Spot Car Driving on Flat Tires, Intoxicated Driver Arrested; Vehicle Hits Gas Line - Residents Evacuated; Graffiti Artist Apprehended; Etc.
Vandalism – Suspect Arrested
May 4 at 12:01 a.m., officers responded to the 100 block of W. Duarte regarding a subject writing graffiti on the wall to a business. Officers responded and detained the subject. He was arrested, issued a citation, and released at the scene.
Warrant Arrest – Suspect Arrested
May 4 at 12:36 p.m., a passerby in the 400 block of Monrovista requested a wellness check on a subject who appeared to be sleeping in a vehicle. Officers checked on the subject, and discovered he had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
May 5 at 1:45 a.m., a solo traffic collision was reported in the area of Myrtle and Duarte. Officers arrived and conducted a DUI investigation. The DUI investigation revealed the driver was driving under the influence. The driver was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
Grand Theft Auto – Suspect Arrested
May 5 at 1:17 p.m., officers were alerted to a stolen vehicle traveling on Mountain. Officers searched the area and located the vehicle, parked and unoccupied. The officers made contact with two individuals nearby and one of the individuals matched the description of the suspect. She was arrested and taken into custody.
Mental Evaluation
May 5 at 3:06 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 200 block of Heather Heights regarding a juvenile hitting mom. Officers arrived and they were separated. The mother had visible signs of injury and the daughter was taken found to be a danger to others and was transported to a medical facility for a mental evaluation.
Grand Theft Auto
May 5 at 3:15 p.m., a grand theft auto was reported in the 1100 block of E. Huntington regarding a rented vehicle that was never returned. This investigation is continuing.
Attempt Theft / Weapons – Suspect Arrested
May 5 at 6:40 p.m., officers responded to the 100 block of W. Duarte regarding a report of an attempted theft from the cash register. Officers responded and were able to locate the suspect some time later. The suspect was found to be in possession of brass knuckles. He was arrested, issued a citation and released at the scene.
Missing Person
May 5 at 9:01 p.m., a care giver in the area of Myrtle and Walnut reported an adult male subject with mental health issues became separated from the care giver. The adult male subject was later located on Duarte.
Driving Under the Influence / Traffic Collision – Suspect Arrested
May 5 at 10: 26 p.m., an officer was patrolling the area of Myrtle and Live Oak and saw a vehicle driving on flat tires. The vehicle was stopped and it was discovered it had just been involved in an accident. The other involved party was contacted and had suffered minor injuries from the collision. The driver was determined to be intoxicated. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
May 5 at 11:44 p.m., while on patrol in the area of Myrtle and Huntington, an officer saw a vehicle commit a traffic violation. The vehicle was stopped and the driver was found to be 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
May 6 at 1:14 a.m., an officer in the area of Fifth and Huntington stopped a vehicle for vehicle code violations. The driver showed signs of impairment and was arrested for DUI. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
May 6 at 1:22 a.m., while on patrol in the area of Myrtle and Live Oak and officer stopped a vehicle for vehicle code violations. An investigation determined the driver was driving under the influence. The driver was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
Non-Injury Traffic Collision
May 6 at 11:00 a.m., a traffic collision was reported in the area of Shamrock and Huntington. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft Auto
May 6 at 4:51 p.m., a resident in the 900 block of Norumbega reported his neighbor’s trailer was stolen from the residence. This investigation is continuing.
Hit and Run Traffic Collision
May 7 at 1:18 a.m., numerous witnesses in the 400 block of E. Lemon reported a vehicle driving recklessly and crashing into parked vehicles. The vehicle was located inside private property and denied access by a gate guard. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft Auto
May 7 at 9:19 a.m., a resident in the 1100 block of S. Alta Vista reported their vehicle was stolen overnight. This investigation is continuing.
Hit and Run Traffic Collision
May 7 at 12:47 p.m., a caller from the 200 block of E. Maple reported that an unknown vehicle crashed into their parked vehicle and fled. This investigation is continuing.
Drunk in Public / Resisting an Officer
May 7 at 5:13 p.m., a passerby reported a male subject down in the area of Primrose and Walnut. The caller was not sure if the male subject was breathing or not. Officers responded for a welfare check and found the subject laying on the grass. The subject immediately became upset and showed signs of extreme intoxication. Once in handcuffs, he was transported to the hospital.
Traffic Collision
May 7 at 10:04 p.m., a vehicle pulling a trailer collided into a main gas line in the 100 block of S. Encinitas. Officers arrived and began evacuations. Fire personnel managed to cap the gas line and the Gas Company responded for the repair. All residents were able to return to their homes.
Warrant Arrest – Suspect Arrested
May 7 at 10:26 p.m., a caller reported a male subject in the 1100 block of E. Huntington who they believed vandalized a vehicle. Officers arrived and located the subject. No vandalism occurred. A computer check of the subject revealed he was a parolee at large and was arrested. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Grand Theft
May 8 at 7:36 a.m., a stolen catalytic converter was reported in the 700 block of W. Huntington. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft Auto
May 8 at 9:43 a.m., a caller from the 100 block of W. Chestnut reported his vehicle was stolen during the night. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft Auto Recovery
May 8 at 12:42 a.m., a resident in the 600 block of Anita reported a suspicious vehicle on the street. Officers arrived and discovered the vehicle was stolen. This investigation is continuing.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
May 9 at 1:50 a.m., an officer stopped a vehicle for speeding in the area of Myrtle and Brisbane. When contacted, the driver displayed symptoms of being under the influence. A DUI investigation revealed the driver was driving under the influence. The driver was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
Petty Theft – Suspect Arrested
May 9 at 11:48 a.m., a caller from the 700 block of W. Huntington reported a male subject stole items from their business. Officers arrived and located the subject nearby. The subject was identified as the suspect. The suspect was arrested, cited, and released in the field.
Embezzled Vehicle
May 9 at 10:15 a.m., an employee from a business in the 1100 block of E. Huntington reported a rental vehicle had been embezzled from their company. Officers arrived and attempted to contact the renter, but they refused to answer. The vehicle was listed as stolen. This investigation is continuing.
Peeking While Loitering
May 10 at 10:40 a.m., a resident in the 400 block of E. Foothill reported that someone has been looking into their bedroom windows at night. The victim claims a male subject was first seen late Sunday night and again the night prior. The victim and her husband had video of the suspect. This investigation is continuing.
Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
May 10 at 11:22 a.m., a caller from the 300 block of E. Lime reported seeing a couple fighting in the street. Officers arrived and detained a male and female adult subjects. It was determined the female was the aggressor who caused visible injuries on the male. She was arrested and taken into custody.
Injury Traffic Collision
May 10 at 4:26 p.m., a vehicle was traveling in the 100 block of W. Cherry and pulled in front of another vehicle, causing a collision. Both drivers complained of pain and were treated at the scene.
Dinner at Pieology
- Brad Haugaard
Gus Is a People-Centric Dog
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Gus is an active young dog who is eager to please. He is always up for a hike or a game of fetch, but his favorite thing is to just hang out with his people. He is friendly and affectionate with people and is clearly ready to have a BFF.
Because Gus is so clever and people-centric, the trainers at Pasadena Humane have been working on giving him activities that make him think and problem-solve. He loves it!
Gus is also working hard on settling down on his bed. He gets to hang out while his people sit nearby and enjoy a tasty treat- the best things ever! Come meet this smart guy today!
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.
Last Evensong of Season at St. Luke's Church
- Brad Haugaard
A Moment in Monrovia History: A Mule Riding a Trolley
This mule-drawn trolley served Monrovians in the early days. It traversed Myrtle Avenue from the Santa Fe Depot to Lemon Avenue and thence east. The gradient of Myrtle was sufficient to allow the car to 'coast' on the southbound run, so the mule got a free ride downhill. L to R: J. S. Williamson, Sam Wilson, B.F. Crews. From the Myron Hotchkiss collection. See full details here.
Community Meeting on Pedestrian Safety, Street Light Outages, Traffic Sign Installation Guidelines
Monrovia Area Partnership community meeting this Saturday, May 13, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Community Center - Monroe Room. Topics: Pedestrian Safety Tips, Street Light Outages, Traffic Sign Installation Guidelines. Details and register here.
- Brad Haugaard
Applications Being Accepted for Sidewalk Poems
Applications are now being accepted for the city's "Footnotes" program, which features poems and interesting historical facts stamped into newly poured concrete throughout the community. The program aims to encourage walkability and celebrate the poetic talents of local residents.
Residents may submit small poems that fit the requirements for the program's annual contest. The poems must be original, family-friendly, and have a 250 total character limitation. The deadline for entries is June 29, and two poems can be submitted per person.
The Art in Public Places Committee will review and select the poems based on originality, creativity, and quality. Incomplete or late applications, and poems exceeding the character limit, will be disqualified.
For more information or to submit an application, contact Kerri Zessau at kzessau@ci.monrovia.ca.us or call 932-5564.
- Brad Haugaard
Documentary About Ralph Walker Sunday at LOOK Theaters
There will be a KGEM documentary about Ralph Walker's 30-plus years of volunteering as a Community Activist and Citizen Journalist this Sunday, May 7, 2023, at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. at LOOK Dine-In Cinema. Tickets are $10 here. To make a donation to The Ralph Walker Paid Internship, click here.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police Captain Robert Wilken Retiring
- Brad Haugaard
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