Dinner at Noodle St, in the Vons parking lot at Myrtle and Foothill. Got the spicy beef noodle (rice noodles) soup for $16.50 and a Diet Coke for $2.80. Very good.
- Brad Haugaard
Dinner at Noodle St
Dinner at Noodle St, in the Vons parking lot at Myrtle and Foothill. Got the spicy beef noodle (rice noodles) soup for $16.50 and a Diet Coke for $2.80. Very good.
Monrovia Police: Drugs and Lots of Bad Behavior; Knocking on a Window ... a Roof Window; Pack of Credit and Debit Cards Found; Drunk Flips Car; Etc.
Disturbing Subject – Suspect Arrested
September 5 at 12:45 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 800 block of Monterey regarding a female subject walking into yards and looking in windows. Officers arrived and located the female subject. The female showed signs of being under the influence. An investigation revealed she was under the influence. She was arrested and taken into custody.
Wanted Person – Suspect Arrested
September 5 at 7:43 p.m., an officer patrolling the area of Maple and Magnolia saw a vehicle commit a traffic violation. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was contacted. A computer search revealed the driver was wanted by MPD. A further investigation discovered he was in possession of drug paraphernalia. The driver was arrested and taken into custody.
Drug Activity – Suspect Arrested
September 6 at 1:29 a.m., while patrolling the area of Primrose and Walnut an officer saw a bicyclist commit a violation. The officer conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the bicyclist. An investigation revealed the subject was in possession of drug paraphernalia. The subject was arrested and taken into custody.
Domestic Violence Restraining Order – Suspect Arrested
September 6 at 11:31 a.m., a resident in the 500 block of W. Duarte called to report that her daughter was at her home in violation of a restraining order. Officers arrived and located the daughter. She was arrested and taken into custody.
Vandalism
September 6 at 6:13 p.m., a resident in the 200 block of E. Cherry reported that his ex-girlfriend was outside his residence and she refused to leave. Officers arrived and made contact with the parties involved. This investigation is continuing.
Weapon Offense – Suspect Arrested
September 6 at 7:31 p.m., an officer patrolling the area of Myrtle and Kruse when he saw a motorist commit a vehicle code violation. The officer conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver. An investigation revealed the driver was in possession of brass knuckles. The driver was arrested and taken into custody.
Injury Traffic Collision
September 7 at 2:20 a.m., a vehicle traveling in the 1500 block of S. Mayflower at a high rate of speed lost control of the vehicle and collided with two parked cars. The driver was injured during the collision.
Warrant Arrest – Suspect Arrested
September 7 at 10:04 a.m., a resident in the area of Myrtle and Novice flagged down an officer regarding a subject who was slumped over in an alley. Officers located the subject and checked on his well-being. A computer search revealed he had a no-bail warrant. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
September 7 at 7:35 p.m., a business in the 400 block of S. Myrtle reported an intoxicated subject outside bothering customers. Officers arrived and contacted a man who was too intoxicated to care for himself. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
Drug Activity – Suspect Arrested
September 7 at 10:27 p.m., an officer patrolling the area of Cypress and Ivy saw a motorist commit a vehicle code violation. The officer conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver. An investigation revealed the driver was in possession of a controlled substance. The driver was arrested and taken into custody.
Drug Activity – Suspect Arrested
September 8 at 12:28 a.m., while patrolling the area of Myrtle and Pomona officers saw a motorist commit a vehicle code violation. The officer pulled the vehicle over and discovered the driver was in possession of a controlled substance. The driver was arrested and taken into custody.
Battery
September 8 at 10:53 a.m., a battery was reported in 700 block of Monterey. Officers arrived and made contact with the victim. The suspect was gone prior to officers’ arrival. The victim was transported to a hospital for treatment. This investigation is continuing.
Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
September 8 at 11:36 a.m., a victim in the 900 block of W. Colorado reported his partner him to the ground and hit him several times. Officers arrived and detained the suspect. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.
Petty Theft – Suspect Arrested
September 8 at 4:24 p.m., an employee from a business in the 100 block of W. Foothill reported a male subject walked in and got into an argument with them, took property and left. Officers arrived and located the subject a short distance away. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Grand Theft Auto – Suspect Arrested
September 8 at 10:50 p.m., offices were alerted to a stolen vehicle in the area of Duarte and Fifth. Officers arrived to the area, located the vehicle, conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver. The driver was arrested and taken into custody.
Vandalism – Suspect Arrested
September 9 at 2:56 a.m., officers responded to the 100 block of E. Cherry regarding a suspicious person on the property. The suspect was seen on a roof, knocking on the victim's window. The suspect then jumped down onto the victim's vehicle, causing damage. The victim confronted the suspect and a physical altercation ensued. The suspect fled the area prior to officers’ arriving. Shortly after, the suspect was located after nearby residents reported the subject was breaking vehicle windows. Officers arrived and located the subject who was arrested.
Theft
September 9 at 10:14 a.m., a victim in the 1600 block of S. Magnolia called to report that a suspect entered her backyard and stole her bicycle. This investigation is continuing.
Theft
September 9 at 2:42 p.m., a theft was reported in the 600 block of W. Huntington. The victim reported that her wallet was stolen from her purse while she was shopping. This investigation is continuing.
Vandalism
September 9 at 9:40 p.m., a resident in the 600 block of Linwood called to report that she was in a verbal altercation with a subject and later noticed one of her tires was slashed. This investigation is continuing.
Drug Activity – Suspect Arrested
September 10 at 9:10 a.m., an employee from a business in the 700 block of W. Huntington reported a male subject yelling in front of the business and was refusing to leave. Officers arrived and spoke to the subject. An investigation revealed he was in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested, cited and released at the scene.
Vandalism
September 10 at 11:11 a.m., a victim in the 700 block of E. Huntington reported that his girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend vandalized his vehicle. This investigation is continuing.
Found Property
September 10 at 12:15 p.m., a caller in the 900 block of W. Huntington reported finding a pack filled with numerous credit and debit cards with different names. This investigation is continuing.
Mental Evaluation
September 10 at 1:15 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 300 block of W. Huntington regarding a male subject exposing himself. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject. Officers determined that he was unable to care for himself. He was transported to a medical facility for a mental evaluation.
Driving Under the Influence / Traffic Collision – Suspect Arrested
September 11 at 12:08 a.m., a traffic collision was reported in the 200 block of W. Colorado. Officers arrived and located a vehicle turned over. An investigation revealed the driver collided with two vehicle prior to turning over. The driver of the vehicle was at the scene and displayed objective signs and symptoms of being intoxicated. He sustained injuries and was transported to a hospital for treatment.
Crudgington Station Dedicated
A small dedication ceremony was held this morning for Crudgington Station, the building just inside the Monrovia Wilderness Preserve at its Cloverleaf entry point. The ceremony was attended by city council members, city staff, and Gloria Crudgington. The facility will be open to the public and have restrooms for visitors to the preserve.
- Brad Haugaard
Hart House Closes All Its Restaurants
The vegan fast food restaurant chain, Hart House, which had a restaurant in Monrovia's Huntington Oaks shopping center, has closed all its sites permanently, according to the website Eater LA. The Monrovia restaurant opened in November of 2022. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
9/11 Memorial; No Current Wildfire Threat
City Manager Dylan Feik reports that the city had a simple memorial ceremony today in remembrance of the 9/11 attack. He added that there is currently no threat to Monrovia from the Bridge Fire.
- Brad Haugaard
Free Eye Care Workshops for Seniors at YMCA
Free eye care workshops for seniors at Monrovia's Santa Anita Family YMCA.
- Eye Health with Dr. Wong, O.D., Sept. 18, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
- Cataract Workshop with Dr. Obi, O.D. Oct. 16, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
- Glaucoma Workshop with Dr. Tran, O.D. Nov. 12, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Breakfast provided.
- Brad Haugaard
Lobo -The Tail-Waggingest, Fun Lovingest Dog Around
Meet Lobo, one of the wiggliest dogs around! This sweet guy with the always-wagging tail makes fast friends with everyone he meets!
Lobo is about 1 ½ years old, and full of energy and fun. He loves running around the yard and playing, but he finds time for snuggling as well.
Lobo is quite a character - he has so much fun playing with his toys that he usually draws a crowd of onlookers. He runs full speed after any toy thrown his way, then grabs it, rolls onto his back and holds the toy in his front paws to give it a good chew. Then he throws it into the air and runs after it again. No one has more fun than Lobo!
As happy as he is with meeting new people friends, Lobo also seems to like doggy friends, too. He loves meeting new dogs at the shelter, so he would probably do well with a dog companion. Lobo is sure to bring a ton of love and a lot of laughter to his forever home - maybe it’s yours?
The adoption fee for dogs is $150. All dog adoptions include spay or neuter, microchip, and age-appropriate vaccines.
Walk-in adoptions are available every day from 2:00 – 5:00. For those who prefer, adoption appointments are available daily from 10:30 – 1:30, and can be scheduled online. View photos of adoptable pets at pasadenahumane.org.
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. 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: The Monrovia Steam Laundry in 1905
The Monrovia Steam Laundry around 1905. It was located at 316 S. Myrtle Ave., then moved in 1907 to 727-729 S Myrtle. The officers and directors of the Monrovia Steam Laundry company were all prominent citizens and businessmen of Monrovia, including the following officers: President, C.E. Slosson; vice president, F.N. Hawes; secretary, C.H. Anson. Directors, C.E. Slosson, F.N. Hawes, C.H. Anson, B.R. Davisson and H.J. Thomas. From the Myron Hotchkiss collection. See full details here.
Monrovia Company SiLC Gets Investment From Honda to Develop Car Radar
Monrovia-based SiLC Technologies has received an investment from Honda to develop next-generation FMCW LiDAR.
LiDAR means Light Detection and Ranging. LiDAR systems use lasers to measure distances and movement in the environment, useful - among other things - for detecting objects ahead of cars. FMCW (Frequency-Modulated Continuous Wave) is a more efficient form of LiDAR.
SiLC, the leading developer of integrated, single-chip FMCW LiDAR solutions, focuses on enabling advanced AI-based machine vision.
"SiLC is the industry leader in FMCW LiDAR research and development, capable of detecting vehicles and obstacles from long distances," said Manabu Ozawa, Managing Executive Officer, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. He added that he believes SiLC's advanced LiDAR technology will help meet the company's goal of zero traffic collision fatalities by 2050.
SiLC's FMCW LiDAR technology addresses critical challenges in vehicle vision, overcoming limitations of current radar and vision systems. It can detect objects at distances of a kilometer or more and measure their velocity accurately.
Dr. Mehdi Asghari, SiLC Technologies CEO, said the investment from Honda will accelerate SiLC's progress toward fully autonomous solutions that enhance safety.
- Brad Haugaard
Hispanic Heritage Celebration a Library Sept. 14
Hispanic Heritage Month celebration at the Library on Saturday, September 14. Art, crafts, and dance showcasing Latin American cultural traditions. 12 to 2 p.m. in Youth Services Area. For more information contact: gantunez@monroviaca.gov, 256-8275.
- Brad Haugaard
Veterans - Paint and Drink Beer at Library, Sept. 13
Veterans Paint & Sip at the Library on Friday, Sept. 13. Ages 21+ paint while enjoying wine/beer. 5:30 to 7 p.m. in Community Room. Register here. For information contact: kgally@monroviaca.gov, 256-8268.
- Brad Haugaard
Music Makers Program for Children Today
Music Makers program today at the Library (Sept. 9 for children ages 4-8 to learn about rhythm, beat, pitch, tempo, and instruments through interactive play and cultural songs. 4 to 5 p.m. in Story Room. No registration required. Contact: asimpson@ci.monrovia.ca.us, 256-8269.
- Brad Haugaard
Pretrial Hearing for Man Accused of Killing His Monrovia Girlfriend
A pretrial hearing is scheduled for Robert Anthony Camou, the Monrovia man charged with murder in connection with his girlfriend's disappearance, court officials announced.
The hearing is set for Monday, September 9, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. in Department C of the Pasadena Courthouse, located at 300 E. Walnut St.
Camou, 27, faces a capital murder charge in the presumed death of Amanda Custer, 31, who vanished on July 29, 2019. Witnesses reported seeing Camou placing Custer's "lifeless body" into his car trunk that day, according to investigators.
The defendant had previously been charged with assault and domestic violence against Custer. In April 2019, he allegedly beat and strangled her, threatening her with a Taser. Charges included one felony count each of first-degree burglary with a person present, injuring a girlfriend, and assault by means of force likely to produce great bodily injury. Custer had filed a restraining order against Camou in February 2019.
Following Custer's disappearance, authorities found blood and evidence of an assault at Camou's home. A search of his vehicle revealed blood, a tarp, and a digging tool. Surveillance footage later showed Camou at an ampm store in Fontana and a Chase Bank ATM in Azusa.
Camou was arrested on July 30, 2019, after a standoff with police in Los Angeles. He had allegedly been captured on video at a bar allegedly rapping about killing and burying his girlfriend.
If convicted, Camou could face the death penalty or life imprisonment without parole. The charge includes a special circumstance allegation of killing a witness and that he was out on bail during the crime.
Despite extensive searches in areas familiar to Camou, including Mount Baldy and Lytle Creek, Custer's body has not been found. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has offered a $10,000 reward for information in the case.
The pretrial hearing marks a significant step in the legal proceedings, which have been ongoing since Camou's initial arraignment was scheduled for September 4, 2019, and subsequently rescheduled to October 10, 2019.
Hearing Set for Suspect in Killing of Monrovia Father Who Tried to Calm Argument
A court appearance on Monday, September 9, will determine when Christopher Wiggan, accused of killing a Monrovia father of six, will face a preliminary hearing on murder charges.
Wiggan, 42, is scheduled to appear in Department H of the Pasadena Courthouse at 8:30 a.m. set a date for his preliminary hearing. He is charged with one count of murder in case 24PDCF00313 for the June 2 shooting death of Nicolas Gandara outside the victim's Monrovia home.
Prosecutors allege Wiggan shot Gandara, 38, in the neck after the victim attempted to calm an argument between Wiggan and a neighbor. The incident occurred around 9:22 p.m. on the 700 block of West Duarte Road.
Wiggan, described by investigators as a local transient, fled the scene but was located and arrested the following afternoon (June 3, 2024) when he returned to the area. He has pleaded not guilty to the murder charge, which includes a special allegation of using a firearm. Wiggan is currently being held without bail.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is investigating the case. If convicted, Wiggan faces a possible life sentence without parole.
Gandara, who worked two jobs as a social media manager and truck driver to support his family, leaves behind a wife of 14 years and six children, including a two-month-old daughter. He was the sole provider for his family.
The case has raised community concerns about safety and homelessness in the area. Gandara's wife expressed her desire for the "homeless problem" to be addressed, stating that "People should be able to feel safe." Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the Sheriff's Department.
School Board To Consider Update to 'Last Hired, First Layed Off' Policy; Naming September as Attendance, Suicide Prevention, and Hispanic Heritage Month;
At its next meeting (agenda here) the Monrovia Board of Education will consider ...
~ Adopting a board policy recommended by the California School Boards Association, basically saying that if staff reductions are necessary, they'll let go the more recently employed people first. It was already kinda that way, this just makes adjustments to the policy. Details.
~ Naming September as Attendance Awareness Month, Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and Hispanic Heritage Month.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Wins Equity Award for Park Planning
Monrovia has won an International City/County Management Association Program Excellence Award for Community Equity and Inclusion. The award recognizes Lucinda Garcia and Satoru Tsuneishi parks for celebrating diversity and culture in park planning.
- Brad Haugaard
Rotary Park Gets Playground Upgrade
Renovation of Rotary Park (corner of Lime and California) is underway. New equipment, surface replacement, new park monument sign, drinking fountain, picnic tables, benches, and mural. Reopening planned for November. For information, call 256-8224
- Brad Haugaard
SoCalGas Will be Checking for Gas Problems Throughout Monrovia Sewers
SoCalGas will soon begin an 18-24 month program of sewer inspections. The company will inspect gas lines between mains and meters at nearly 4,000 properties in Monrovia using cameras to inspect sewer lines and detect gas line problems. No cost to customers.
- Brad Haugaard
Historic Walking Tour of Monrovia Tomorrow, Sept. 7
Historic two-hour walking tour of old Monrovia tomorrow, September 7. Meet at 10 a.m. at the southeast corner of Myrtle and Palm. Sponsored by Monrovia Historic Preservation Group. Cost: $5 per person. No RSVP, just show up. Curious about this mule car? Show up and find out.
- Brad Haugaard
100+ Degree Heat Continuing Through Monday
Blazing hot weather is expected to continue. It got up to 110 Fahrenheit today and is expected to remain above 100 through this coming Monday.
The cooling center at Monrovia Community Center (119 W. Palm Ave.) is open through this Sunday, 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Minors must be accompanied by a guardian.
Former Mayor Tom Adams has announced that the real estate office of Century 21 Adams and Barnes (433 W Foothill ), will also be open if you want to cool off.
- Brad Haugaard
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