The Monrovia Parks, Wilderness, and Recreation Foundation was out in force today, planting native plants near the Cloverleaf entry point to the Wilderness Preserve.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for June 1 through June 7. - Brad Haugaard]During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 393 service events, resulting in 74 investigations.
Canyon Park should re-open in the fall of next year. The city’s engineer is completing the final designs for park construction and work will begin this year and should last about nine months. That, according to city manager, Dylan Feik, posting on Facebook.
He added that the city will have an update on the park next month.
I asked if it would be possible to open the road that goes up to and past the Boy Scouts’ Camp Trask.
Feik said that scouts coordinate with the city when they want to get to the camp, but I added that the road has had several mud slides, that the road beyond Camp Trask is closed [by the Forest Service], and that there are heavy vehicles working in that area.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Frosty has been working with our trainers diligently. He loves treats and is very happy to perform tricks in order to receive them. He learns commands very quickly and like the excellent student he is, will repeat them as often as he can (or until he gets a yummy treat). One of his favorite tricks is to hop up on a wall during a walk and act like an acrobat!
Frosty is still a youngster- he is just a little over a year old, and he’s got a lot of puppy energy still. He has learned some fun calming techniques and now knows that settling on his bed is a great way to wind down and get some more yummy snacks!
Frosty is ready to thaw even the coldest of hearts!
Pasadena Humane is having a free adoption day on Saturday, June 17th from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. All adoption fees for all available pets will be waived. No appointments will be necessary. Pet licensing fees may apply.
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
Home of W.A. Chess, circa 1896. This is the former Chess Bros. Real Estate office, which became the Chess family residence. It was moved from 400 block of S. Myrtle Ave to 148 N. Ivy. L to R: Claude Chess, William Albert Chess, Minnie McCall Chess, and Kathleen Chess. From 1897 Souvenir Edition of the Monrovia Messenger. From the Myron Hotchkiss collection. See full details here.
- Brad Haugaard
Amazon semi truck crashes on westbound 210 Freeway early this morning in Monrovia. Woman driver ejected into carpool lane, sent to hospital. Two other people also sent to hospital as two vehicles crash because of packages scattered on freeway. Details
- Brad Haugaard
“The Love LIFE Celebration is our final event to bring awareness to the stigma around mental health in our communities for National Mental Health Awareness month.” said Autumn Holmes, President of SET for LIFE. “Families need a safe space where they can get together, eat great food, listen to music, have fun, and just unwind from all the stressors.”
The Love LIFE Celebration is sponsored by the California Mental Health Service Authority, and the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health and part of the Take Action for Mental Health Initiative taking place throughout the County through June 20th. Ample parking available. Everyone is welcome! Registration is suggested - here.
- Brad Haugaard
~ Monrovia is one of 20 finalists, 10 of which will an All-America City award. That out of more than 30,000 cities in the country. On June 11 each community will have 10 minutes to present to a jury why it is an All-America City. City Manager Dylan Feik and a group of community leaders will travel to Denver to make the presentation.
~ Trash costs going up. Athens Services has requested both a Consumer Price Index (plus 1%) fee increase and an extra fee to comply with the state's "Short-Lived Climate Pollution Reduction Strategy." The CPI increase (to keep up with inflation) will be 3.82% plus 1%, or 3.82%. The fee for complying with the state's new regulations will be another 3% for residential services and 7% for businesses. The fee would be effective July 1, 2023.
The city estimates that typical residential customers with 90-gallon trash/recycling barrels, cost will be $42.80/month. Typical commercial customers with one-3 yard bins, cost will be $258.92/month. The City Council will review the rate increase request at its June 13 meeting. For more information contact Public Works at 932-5575.
~ The Second Annual Race Unity Celebration and Awards will be held Saturday, June 10, 2023, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., at Station Square with guest speaker Oscar DeGruy, youth advocate, experienced actor, public speaker, workshop creator, and mentor. Sponsored by Baha'is of Monrovia. Contact Barbara Gholar at 415-7259 for more information.
~ Arcadia Association of Realtors Breakfast will be provided, and City staff will be available before and after to answer any questions. For further information call the Arcadia Association of Realtors at (626) 446-2115. Details
~ There will be a Family Garden Night on Friday, June 16, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., at the Monrovia Community Garden at the corner of Magnolia and Colorado. Email info@monroviacommunitygarden.org to register and for more information.
~ Monrovia Historic Preservation Group will hold a walking tour of Old Town tomorrow, Saturday, June 3, at 10 a.m. Meet at the southeast corner of Myrtle and Palm. $5 per person. Tour lasts approximately two hours and includes a history of the downtown and the development of Monrovia.
- Brad Haugaard
~ Decide at which level to participate in the Clean Power Alliance, which provides electricity from renewable sources. The city has three choices: 100% renewable, 50%, or 40%. 100% would mean, starting in 2024, an increase of about $3 for each $100 of electricity charges. The deal also allows Monrovians to select their own level of participation (or opt out entirely). Details.
~ Appoint a member of the City Council to serve as a regular board member on Clean Power Alliance’s board of directors. Details.
~ Hold a 6 p.m. study session to review the proposed 2023-2025 operating budget and the 2023-2024 Schedule of Fees and Charges. Details.
Consider proclaiming June 19 as Juneteenth National Freedom Day (here) and June (here) as Pride Month.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for May 25 through May 31. - Brad Haugaard]During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 292 service events, resulting in 55 investigations.