There will be a Veterans Day ceremony today, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. hosted by the Allied Veterans Council at Library Park.
- Brad Haugaard
Veterans Day Ceremony Today at Library Park
There will be a Veterans Day ceremony today, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. hosted by the Allied Veterans Council at Library Park.
School Board to Consider Improvement Plan for Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet School, Sending Boys Soccer Team to Tournament
At its next meeting (agenda here) the Monrovia Board of Education will consider ...
~ Approving a School Plan for Student Achievement for Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet School. The plan identifies several areas that need improvement:
- English Learners, students with disabilities, foster, homeless, and socio-economically disadvantaged students, are performing poorly in English and Mathematics.
- There is a lack of family involvement, with only 21 percent of families feeling welcomed to participate, and 17 percent feeling encouraged as active partners.
- Although the attendance rate is 93 percent, there's a need to address chronic absenteeism through stronger school-family partnerships.
- There is a need to boost academic performance across all student groups.
~ Approving an extended field trip for the Monrovia High Boys Soccer Team to participate in the 2024 Soccer Tournament at Paso Robles High School from Dec. 5 - 7. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
Tickets on Sale for Community Prayer Breakfast Nov. 22
- Brad Haugaard
Firefighters vs. Cops Charity Basketball Nov. 23
Battle of the Badges charity basketball game between Firefighters and Police Associations will be held Nov. 23 at Monrovia High gym starting at 5:30 p.m. with tacos, followed by 6:30 p.m. tip-off. Tickets are $5 for ages 13+, free for children under 12. Tickets may be purchased at Fire and Police Department lobbies starting Nov. 11.
- Brad Haugaard
Applications Being Accepted for Opening on Monrovia Library Board
Applications are being accepted for an unscheduled Library Board vacancy with a term ending June 30, 2025. The deadline to apply is November 18. Contact the City Clerk's office at 932-5599 for questions.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police Chief Alan Sanvictores Retiring After 29 Years
Monrovia Police Chief Alan Sanvictores will retire after 29 years of service. Beginning as a Reserve Police Officer in 1995, he became Chief in 2017, implementing Community Activist Policing. The City Council will recognize him during his final meeting on November 19 at 7:30 p.m. Captain Heath Harvey will become Police Chief, and John Donchig will be promoted to Police Captain, both effective December 1. Harvey brings 27 years of law enforcement experience, while Donchig, who joined in 2006, currently leads the Foothill Special Enforcement Team.
- Brad Haugaard
Pathway Home Program Reduces Homeless Encampments
Monrovia's Pathway Home program has provided short-term housing for 52 homeless individuals, also offering meals and care. The program, in partnership with LA County and Duarte, "has been a significant step towards reducing encampments by addressing the actual housing needs of our unhoused community," according to a city report Video here.
- Brad Haugaard
Huntington Oaks Shopping Center Being Purchased
Huntington Oaks Shopping Center is being purchased for a price apparently above $55.9 million. A private party has acquired a loan for that amount to purchase the property. Details.
Update: The LA Times identifies the buyer as Paragon Commercial Group, which is paying a total of $79.4 million, or $293 per square foot. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
Dinner at Otto Otto Izakaya Japonaise Restaurant
Dinner at Otto Otto Izakaya Japonaise restaurant in the shopping center at the corner of Huntington and Fifth. Got the Ginger Pork Bento box for $12.95 and a beer at the happy hour price of $3. Tasty.
- Brad Haugaard
So Cal Edison Scam; Vehicle Drives Into Restaurant; Burglar Tracked to Rancho Cucamonga; Man Punches Out Bus Mirror; Etc.
Vehicle Burglary
October 31 at 10:59 a.m., a victim shopping in the 1600 block of S. Mountain reported that someone entered her unlocked vehicle and took property. This investigation is continuing.
Fraud
October 31 at 7:53 p.m., a resident in the 400 block of W. Palm reported that she was contacted by subject claiming to work for Southern California Edison and requesting payment for an electrical bill. The scammer requested the victim buy gift cards to pay the bill before the power was shut off. The victim realized it was a scam after providing the gift card information. This investigation is continuing.
Mental Evaluation
November 1 at 1:56 a.m., a caller in the 100 block of E. Central reported an intoxicated female subject jumped out of the caller’s vehicle. Upon arrival, officers contacted both parties involved. It was determined that the female subject was a danger to herself. She was transported to a medical facility for a mental evaluation.
Grand Theft Auto / Fraud
November 1 at 3:03 p.m., an employee from a vehicle dealer in the 1400 block of S. Mountain reported a vehicle was purchased early in the year using fraudulent identification. The vehicle was entered as a stolen vehicle in the system. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft
November 2 at 10:35 a.m., a business in the 200 block of E. Huntington called to report that they discovered a theft of wires from their generator. This investigation is continuing.
Vehicle Burglary
November 2 at 10:57 a.m., a resident in the 1300 block of S. Mayflower called to report their vehicle had been broken into and property was taken. This investigation is continuing.
Shoplifting
November 2 at 10:59 a.m., an employee from a store in the 1600 block of S. Mountain reported a male subject stolen merchandise and fled. He was gone prior to officers’ arrival. This investigation is continuing.
Non-Injury Traffic Collision
November 2 at 2:45 p.m., officers were dispatched to a report of a vehicle that drove into a restaurant in the 600 block of W. Huntington. No injuries were reported. This investigation is continuing.
Shoplifting
November 2 at 3:38 p.m., an employee from a store in the 500 block of W. Huntington reported a theft of merchandise. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft
November 2 at 6:11 p.m., a victim in the 1200 block of Sherman reported the catalytic converter to his vehicle stolen. The investigation is continuing.
Burglary
November 2 at 8:43 p.m., a resident in the 1000 block of Berry reported that her neighbor’s house had been burglarized. The investigation is continuing.
Court Order Violation – Suspect Arrested
November 2 at 9:03 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 700 block of W. Walnut regarding a court order violation. Officers arrived and made contact with both parties. It was determined the subject was in violation of a court order. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Grand Theft Auto
November 3 at 12:20 a.m., a resident in the 200 block of Los Angeles reported that his vehicle was stolen. The investigation is continuing.
Warrant / Drug Activity – Suspect Arrested
November 3 at 1:18 a.m., a business in the 700 block of W. Huntington reported a vehicle loitering in the parking lot. Officers arrived and made contact with the passengers. A computer search revealed one of the passengers had warrants for his arrest. A search revealed the passenger was also in possession of a controlled substance. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Hit and Run Traffic Collision
November 3 at 1:44 a.m., a caller in the 1700 block of S. Mayflower reported his parked vehicle was hit by another vehicle and the vehicle fled the scene. This investigation is continuing.
Non-Injury Traffic Collision
November 3 at 5:55 p.m., a caller in the area of Foothill and Myrtle reported a traffic collision. Officers arrived and made contact with the parties involved. No injuries were reported. This investigation is continuing.
Vandalism / Battery
November 3 at 9:50 p.m., an employee at a business in the 200 block of Taylor reported that someone broke the window of his vehicle and punch him in the face. The suspect fled the scene before officers arrived. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft Auto
November 4 at 6:27 a.m., a victim in the 700 block of Ocean View reported one of his vehicle stolen and another vehicle broken into with property taken. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft Auto Recovery
November 4 at 7:05 a.m., an officer in the area of El Norte and Eighth was alerted to a stolen vehicle in the area. The vehicle was located vacant. The vehicle was taken out of the stolen vehicle system. This investigation is continuing.
Theft
November 4 at 8:46 a.m., a victim in the 700 block of Ocean View called to report someone broke into his vehicle and stole property. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft Auto Recovery
November 4 at 8:52 a.m., an officer patrolling the 900 block of S. Fifth when he noticed a suspicious parked vehicle. A computer check revealed the vehicle was reported stolen in West Covina. It was recovered and removed from the stolen vehicle system. This investigation is continuing.
Commercial Burglary – Suspect Arrested
November 4 at 9:38 p.m., an alarm activation was reported for a business in the 1300 block of S. Myrtle. Officers arrived and located a broken window and property taken. The suspect was located in the City of Rancho Cucamonga. The suspect was found to be in possession of the stolen property. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.
Fraud
November 5 at 9:21 a.m., an employee from a business in the 400 block of S. Myrtle reported a suspect walked into the business to make a big purchase and used a fraudulent credit and out of state identification to make the purchase. This investigation is continuing.
Hit and Run Traffic Collision
November 5 at 11:03 a.m., a victim in the 500 block of Royal Oaks reported his parked vehicle was sideswiped and the driver fled. This investigation is continuing.
Fraud
November 5 at 2:41 p.m., a caller in the 500 block of Royal Oaks reported his credit card information was fraudulently used without his permission out state. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft Auto Recovery
November 5 at 3:21 p.m., a suspicious vehicle was reported in the 3200 block of S. Peck. Officers arrived and a computer search revealed it was stolen. It was recovered and removed from the stolen vehicle system.
Traffic Collision Hit and Run
November 5 at 4:57 p.m., a caller in the 600 block of E. Foothill reported a vehicle sideswiped his parked vehicle. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft Auto Recovery
November 5 at 5:02 p.m., an officer patrolling the area of Foothill and Mountain was alerted to a stolen vehicle in the area. He located the unoccupied. It was recovered and removed from the stolen vehicle system. This investigation is continuing.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
November 5 at 8:04 p.m., while patrolling the area of Huntington and Hwy Esplanade an officer saw a vehicle commit a traffic violation. The officer conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver. The driver displayed objective symptoms of being under the influence. An investigation revealed the driver was under the influence. The driver was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
November 6 at 1:34 a.m., a caller in the 1700 block of S. Mayflower reported someone was trying to get into his house. Officers arrived and located an intoxicated male adult who thought he was at a friend's house. Officers determined the subject was unable to care for himself. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
Vandalism – Suspect Arrested
November 6 at 10:39 a.m., a caller in the area of Huntington and Fifth reported a subject walked in front of a bus, yelled, punched a side view mirror braking it, and walked away. Officers arrived and located the subject a short distance away. A computer search revealed he was on probation. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Grand Theft
November 6 at 1:52 p.m., an employee from a store in the 900 block of W. Foothill reported two subjects entered the store, broke a case, stole merchandise, and fled without paying. Officers arrived and were unable to locate the subjects. This investigation is continuing.
Residential Burglary
November 6 at 2:24 p.m., a resident in the 100 block of W. Cherry reported a male subject climbed to her balcony and opened a window the night prior. The subject fled when the resident screamed. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft / Warrants – Suspect Arrested
November 6 at 5:52 p.m., an employee from a store in the 700 block of E. Huntington reported a female subject left the store with merchandise she did not pay for. Officers arrived and located the subject still in possession of the stolen merchandise. A computer search revealed she had warrants for her arrest. She was arrested and taken into custody.
Missing Located
November 6 at 6:53 p.m., a mother brought her missing minor into the MPD lobby to speak with officers. The minor was removed from the missing person database.
Grand Theft Auto
November 6 at 7:02 p.m., a caller 700 block of Walnut Court reported her vehicle stolen. This investigation is continuing.
Drug Arrest – Suspect Arrested
November 6 at 9:15 p.m., a business owner in the 1500 block of S. Myrtle reported a suspicious male adult subject loitering near their business. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject who appeared to be under the influence. An investigation revealed he was in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
Warrant Arrest – Suspect Arrested
November 6 at 10:52 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 100 block of W. Pomona regarding a burglary alarm. A subject was located walking near the area and was contacted by officers. A computer search revealed he had a no bail warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Two Sentenced to Prison for the 2021 Killing of a Man in Monrovia
Two men were sentenced to 31 years to life in prison on Nov. 5 for killing an Arcadia man fixing a bicycle on a Monrovia porch in 2021; that and for killing the family dog. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia High Students Selected for Rose Parade Honor Band
Monroviaa High senior Josh Cruz, tuba player, and junior Rich Munoz, on herald trumpet, have been selected to perform in this year's Tournament of Roses Honor Band.
- Brad Haugaard
Calm Kiki Gets Along Well With Everybody
Kiki is a five-year-old Malamute with a heart as big as her fluffy coat! This lovely girl has a wonderful temperament, making her an easy fit for a variety of homes. She’s shown that she gets along well with other dogs and has a gentle, friendly nature that makes her great with both adults and kids. Though she may exchange a few barks with other high-energy dogs, Kiki is relaxed and doesn’t mind hanging out with smaller pups close by.
On walks, Kiki is a dream, calmly staying by your side on a leash. She takes treats with a gentle mouth and is always excited to meet new friends, whether human or furry. During grooming sessions, she’s the perfect companion, lying relaxed and allowing her handler to brush her thick coat, even giving a little “chat” here and there as if to show her appreciation.
Kiki would be a wonderful addition to a loving home that can provide her with the attention she deserves, plenty of brushing, and lots of love. If you’re looking for a sweet, easygoing, and affectionate dog, Kiki could be the perfect match for you!
Kiki and all other pets over five years old have their adoption fees waived throughout November in celebration of Adopt-A-Senior-Pet Month!
The normal 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.
- Brad Haugaard
A Moment in Monrovia History: Monrovia Movie Studio
Monrovia's Movie Studio located by the current Station Square. Ben Webster Director. Hmm. The photo seems to indicate it is George Webster. From the Kim Anderson collection. See full details here.
'SpongeBob, The Musical' Opens Nov. 7 at IFGF Church
"SpongeBob, The Musical" opens Thursday, Nov. 7 at IFGF Church in Old Town (corner of Palm and Primrose). The show features songs by top artists and follows SpongeBob and friends as they unite to save their undersea home from an erupting volcano. Tickets here.
- Brad Haugaard
Storytime for Children With Park Naturalists, Nov. 9
Storytime with the Park Naturalists at Julian Fisher Park, for children to age 5. Saturday, Nov. 9 from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Stories, music, movement, and fun facts with the City Park Naturalists.
- Brad Haugaard
STEAM Activities for Young Children at Library, Nov. 8
Toddler and Preschool STEAM Activities at Library on Friday, Nov. 8 from 11 to 11:45 a.m. for children 2 to 5 to explore biology, physics, and more through hands-on activities Register here.
- Brad Haugaard
Writers Workshop for Teens Today at Library
- Brad Haugaard
Jewish Federation Calls for 'Buycott' of Israeli-Made Products at Trader Joe's
The buycott (a reverse boycott) campaign encourages people to visit their local Trader Joe’s and purchase the Israeli-made products the chain regularly sells on their shelves: Bamba Puffed Peanut & Corn Snacks (Original, Hazelnut Crème Filling, and Dark Chocolate dipped), Dorot Gardens Crushed Garlic and Crushed Ginger, Trader Joe’s Israeli Feta Cheese, and Givon Wine. When checking out, buycott supporters are encouraged to let Trader Joe’s staff know how much they appreciate being able to buy products made in Israel at their local Trader Joe’s stores.
"Protests and petitions like this one planned to target Trader Joe’s does not advance the cause of peace but only furthers the anti-Jewish sentiment and hate Jewish community members have been the target of for the last year," explains Jason Moss, Executive Director of the Jewish Federation of the Greater San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys. "And for Jews and everyone who supports Israel, living here in the US, this is a way they can show their support by going to their local Trader Joes and buying up all of their Israeli products."
Jewish Federation is encouraging other Jewish and non-Jewish organizations that support Israel, from all across the country, to participate in this campaign by shopping at their local Trader Joes. They have already received a commitment from Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington and are reaching out for others.
To learn more about this effort or the other work the Jewish Federation does, including its programs and services, contact the Jewish Federation's Executive Director, Jason Moss, by calling 626.445.0810 or emailing federation@jewishsgpv.org.
Source: Press release
- Brad Haugaard
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