Today's Coronavirus cases from LA Department of Public Health:
Monrovia: 294 (up 7), 28 deaths (unchanged); Unincorporated Monrovia: 36 (up 2).
Brookdale Monrovia: 8 (unchanged), 1 death (unchanged).
- Brad Haugaard
Falafel Would Like a Calm, Stable Home
The adoption fee for dogs is $140. 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 at pasadenahumane.org and fill out an online adoption application. Adoptions are by appointment only.
Pets may not be available for adoption and cannot be held for potential adopters by phone calls or email.
- Brad Haugaard
Limited Street Fair Coming This Friday
The Monrovia Street Fair will return on July 3, this Friday, with changes ...
- The market will be condensed, on Myrtle Avenue between Olive and Chestnut.
- To create a one-way loop, there will be one entry in and one exit out at Olive Avenue.
- No kids’ play area, entertainment, or food services.
- Vendors will include only farmers, prepared food vendors, and retail vendors.
- Face coverings and physical distancing required. Those without a face covering will not be permitted to enter the market.
- Hand wash and hand sanitizer stations will be available.
- Brad Haugaard
Silver Lining for Online Schooling
Dr. Edward C. Ortell, Citrus College Governing Board member, writes that while this may "seem like one more dark cloud on the horizon," it comes with a couple silver linings.
First, students attending from home save the cost of transportation - one of the biggest expenses for community college students. The flexibility of online instruction allows students to organize their study and class times, thus maximizing work schedules, and students with children can avoid much, if not all, of the cost of daycare.
Also, taxpayers save by the school not needing to provide additional classrooms, or repeated sanitizing and cleaning of facilities and personal protective gear for faculty and staff.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Coronavirus Count: 287, Up 5
Today's Coronavirus cases from LA Department of Public Health:
Monrovia: 287 (up 5), 28 deaths (unchanged); Unincorporated Monrovia: 34 (up 1).
Brookdale Monrovia: 8 (unchanged), 1 death (unchanged).
Monrovia Gardens Healthcare Center: (74, 16 deaths) and Monrovia Memorial Hospital: (27, 2 deaths) have been removed from the county stats page because they have had no new cases in 14 days.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Coronavirus Count: 282, Up 8
Today's Coronavirus cases from LA Department of Public Health:
Monrovia: 282 (up 8), 28 deaths (unchanged); Unincorporated Monrovia: 33 (up 1).
Brookdale Monrovia: 8 (unchanged), 1 death (unchanged).
Monrovia Gardens Healthcare Center: (74, 16 deaths) and Monrovia Memorial Hospital: (27, 2 deaths) have been removed from the county stats page because they have had no new cases in 14 days.
- Brad Haugaard
T. Phillip’s Gone; New Restaurant Coming
T. Phillip’s is apparently out of business, but a sign in the window says a new restaurant is coming. - Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Coronavirus Count: 274, Up 10
Today's Coronavirus cases from LA Department of Public Health:
Monrovia: 274 (up 10), 28 deaths (unchanged); Unincorporated Monrovia: 32 (up 2).
Brookdale Monrovia: 8 (unchanged), 1 death (unchanged).
Monrovia Gardens Healthcare Center: (74, 16 deaths) and Monrovia Memorial Hospital: (27, 2 deaths) have been removed from the county stats page because they have had no new cases in 14 days.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Coronavirus Count: 264, Up 8
Today's Coronavirus cases from LA Department of Public Health:
Monrovia: 264 (up 8), 28 deaths (unchanged); Unincorporated Monrovia: 30 (unchanged).
Brookdale Monrovia: 8 (unchanged), 1 death (unchanged).
Monrovia Gardens Healthcare Center: (74, 16 deaths) and Monrovia Memorial Hospital: (27, 2 deaths) have been removed from the county stats page because they have had no new cases in 14 days.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Coronavirus Count: 256, Up 7; 28 Deaths, Up 1
Today's Coronavirus cases from LA Department of Public Health:
Monrovia: 256 (up 7), 28 deaths (up 1); Unincorporated Monrovia: 30 (unchanged).
Brookdale Monrovia: 8 (unchanged), 1 death (unchanged).
Monrovia Gardens Healthcare Center: (74, 16 deaths) and Monrovia Memorial Hospital: (27, 2 deaths) have been removed from the county stats page because they have had no new cases in 14 days.
- Brad Haugaard
Dinner from Chicken King Express
Dinner from Chicken King Express, in the mini mall at the northeast corner of Foothill and Magnolia. Got the Chicken Kebab Plate for $12.50. Very good and very filling. - Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Tools Stolen from Trucks; Overdose in Park; $23,000 to Work on Computer; Etc.
During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 321 service events, resulting in 53 investigations.
Vehicle Tampering
June 18 at 11:39 a.m., a resident in the 200 block of W. Palm reported seeing a male subject looking into someone's parked car. Officers responded and located the subject. He was found to be in a possession of stolen property. The victims refused prosecution.
Shoplifting
June 18 at 2:16 p.m., an employee at a store in the 900 block of W. Foothill reported a female subject had just left the store with over $200 worth of makeup that she did not pay for. Officers responded to the area but could not locate the subject. This investigation is continuing.
Residential Burglary
June 18 at 7:32 p.m., a resident in the 1700 block of S. Magnolia called to report a burglary. The resident stated that sometime during the afternoon a suspect entered his garage and stole items. Officers arrived and determined that no forced entry had been made. This investigation is continuing.
Medical Assist / Overdose
June 19 at 3:05 a.m., officers responded to the 1600 block of S. Myrtle regarding a male subject that overdosed at the park. Officers arrived and found a subject laying under a bench unresponsive. The officer administered two rounds of Narcan and after a few moments, the subject regained consciousness. He was subsequently transported to the hospital by the Monrovia Fire Department for further treatment.
Vehicle Burglary
June 19 at 5:31 a.m., a caller in the 800 block of Oakglade noticed the window to his truck had been smashed while parked in the driveway of his residence. Various tools were stolen from the cab of the truck. Officers arrived and determined the incident had occurred in the early hours of the morning. This investigation is continuing.
Petty Theft
June 19 at 8:30 p.m., a caller reported that her wallet had been stolen from her purse while she shopped at a store in the 400 block of W. Huntington. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft
June 19 at 10:05 p.m., a resident in the 200 block of Atara called to report a theft. He was told he needed to pay $23,000 to a person who had been working on his computer. He was told to pay the money in the form of Best Buy and Target gift cards. This investigation is continuing.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
June 20 at 4:18 a.m., an officer witnessed a vehicle speeding in the area of Foothill and Alta Vista. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver exhibited signs and symptoms of intoxication. The subject refused to perform any field sobriety tests and he was subsequently arrested for Driving Under the Influence. The subject was arrested and taken to the Monrovia Police Department Jail for a sobering period.
Drug Activity – Suspect Arrested
June 20 at 1:46 a.m., officers were dispatched to a disturbance call in the area of Chestnut and Fifth. Officers arrived and contacted a subject outside of his vehicle. After further investigation, it was determined the subject was in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and issued a citation.
Vandalism
June 20 at 11:42 p.m., a victim in the 1600 block of S. Mountain called to report a vandalism. Someone had slashed one of the tires to his vehicle while he was working. This investigation is continuing.
Mountain Lion
June 20 at 11:45 p.m., a caller advised there was a large animal, possibly a mountain lion, near the 600 block of Monterey. Officers arrived and were able to see the animal laying behind one of the hedges that was to the front of the complex. Dispatch called the residents of the complex and surrounding area so they can remain indoors. The Department of Fish and Wildlife was notified and responded to the scene. The animal then fled northbound.
Domestic Violence
June 21 at 12:02 a.m., officers responded to a domestic violence call at a residence in the 600 block of W. Olive. A husband and wife got into a verbal argument, the husband pushed the wife twice causing her to fall to the ground both times. She sustained an abrasion to her left knee and pain to her right wrist and forearm as the result of the falls. A WANT was entered into the system for the suspect for domestic violence.
Hit and Run / Brandishing a Firearm
June 21 at 3:42 p.m., a driver in a vehicle was traveling west on Huntington and stopped at the light at Mayflower. He noticed a vehicle traveling west behind him at a high rate of speed and did not think the driver was going to stop so he started to move forward. The suspect tapped the vehicle at a slow impact speed. The victim motioned for the suspect to pull over. While looking in his rear view mirror, the victim saw the suspect raise a firearm and display it. The suspect was described as a white male in his 40s or 50s driving a brown Honda Pilot with paper plates. This investigation is continuing.
Theft Attempt
June 22 at 5:08 a.m., officers responded to the 1600 block of Pilgrim regarding a vehicle theft. Two subjects were attempting to remove a catalytic converter from a vehicle. The suspects were confronted by the owner and fled in a white Volkswagen Jetta. Officers did an area check for the vehicle but it was not found. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft Auto Recovery
June 22 at 12:55 p.m., a business in the 3000 block of S. Peck called to report a recovered vehicle. The employee was completing paperwork on a vehicle they purchased several weeks ago when they received notice from Department of Justice that the vehicle was reported as stolen out of Los Angeles. This investigation is continuing.
Trespassing / Obstructing – Suspect Arrested
June 22 at 4:45 p.m., a caller reported two subjects had climbed over the fence in the 200 block of W. Foothill. He advised the subjects were trespassing. Officers arrived and located one of the subjects who climbed back over. One of the subjects stayed on the property, so officers had to enter and check the property. Officers located a female hiding in a dumpster area. During the investigation the subjects kept giving the wrong names and delayed officers. They were arrested and issued a citation.
Theft
June 22 at 6:30 p.m., an officer responded to 1500 block of Pilgrim regarding the theft of a catalytic converter from a 2003 Ford F250. The victim had a video of the suspect vehicle which was a white sedan. It appears this case is related to a second theft attempt which occurred early in the morning. Both investigations are continuing.
Vehicle Burglary
June 22 at 9:03 p.m., officers responded to the 500 block Los Angeles regarding a vehicle burglary. The victim parked and locked his work van and was inside a residence for approximately one hour. When he returned to the vehicle, he saw his window was smashed and his company work tools were missing. This investigation is continuing.
Mountain Lion
June 22 at 10:08 p.m., a resident in the 800 block of W. Olive called to report a mountain lion walking across the street. The Department of Fish and Wildlife was notified. The mountain lion left the area.
Vehicle Burglary
June 23 at 8:06 a.m., officers responded to a call in the 200 block of W. Walnut regarding a vehicle burglary. The victim advised he parked his work van in the alley behind his residence overnight. In the morning a co-worker discovered two windows were broken and someone had taken work tools. This investigation is continuing.
Vehicle Burglary
June 23 at 9:11 a.m., officers were dispatched to a residence in the 100 block of W. Cherry regarding a vehicle burglary. The victim reported parking his company work van in front of his residence, he returned to the vehicle the following morning and discovered someone had broken a window to the vehicle. No loss was determined. This investigation is continuing.
Residential Burglary
June 23 at 7:06 p.m., officers responded to the 800 block of W. Duarte regarding a residential burglary. The victim arrived home and entered his locked front door. The house was ransacked and it appears the suspects gained entry through the kitchen window. This investigation is continuing.
Mountain Lion
June 23 at 9:44 p.m., a resident in the 700 block of W. Colorado called to report a mountain lion was in their backyard. The resident was told to stay indoors and the Department of Fish and Wildlife was notified of the call. The mountain lion left the area.
Injury Traffic Collision
June 24 at 8:18 p.m., a vehicle traveling west on Huntington broadsided a vehicle pulling out from private property near Magnolia. The vehicle was pushed up onto the median, temporarily shutting down traffic for westbound Huntington. One of the drivers complained of pain and was treated by paramedics.
Library Reopens July 6 - Curbside Service Only
- Brad Haugaard
Mountain Lion Tranquilized, Removed from Under Monrovia House
Not the captured cat, just a stock photo.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Coronavirus Count: Up 7, to 249
Today's Coronavirus cases from LA Department of Public Health:
Monrovia: 249 (up 7), 27 deaths (unchanged); Unincorporated Monrovia: 30 (unchanged).
Brookdale Monrovia: 8 (unchanged), 1 death (unchanged).
Monrovia Gardens Healthcare Center: (74, 16 deaths) and Monrovia Memorial Hospital: (27, 2 deaths) have been removed from the county stats page because they have had no new cases in 14 days.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Coronavirus Count: Cases Jump by 16 - 242 Total
Today's Coronavirus cases from LA Department of Public Health:
Monrovia: 242 (up 16), 27 deaths (unchanged); Unincorporated Monrovia: 30 (up 2).
Brookdale Monrovia: 8 (unchanged), 1 death (unchanged).
Monrovia Gardens Healthcare Center: (74, 16 deaths) and Monrovia Memorial Hospital: (27, 2 deaths) have been removed from the county stats page because they have had no new cases in 14 days.
- Brad Haugaard
Cowboy in Socks - He's the Life of the Party
Six-year-old Cowboy has socks more than he has full boots, but Cowboy is his name and cuddling is his game! This big guy is very social and always the life of the party. He loves following people around and flopping onto his side to get pets. Cowboy is a big fan of catnip and just likes to have a good time. Will you ride off into the sunset with him?
The adoption fee for cats is $90. All cat 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 at pasadenahumane.org and fill out an online adoption application. Adoptions are by appointment only.
Pets may not be available for adoption and cannot be held for potential adopters by phone calls or email.
- Brad Haugaard
Mountain Lion Warning
Stock photo.
Be careful. Don't leave pets or small children unattended. If you see a mountain lion, make loud noises and avoid approaching, and notify Monrovia Police.
The Fish and Game warden is coming to check out the situation.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Coronavirus Count: 226, Up 9
Today's Coronavirus cases from LA Department of Public Health:
Monrovia: 226 (up 9), 27 deaths (unchanged); Unincorporated Monrovia: 28 (up 3).
Brookdale Monrovia: 8 (unchanged), 1 death (unchanged).
Monrovia Gardens Healthcare Center: (74, 16 deaths) and Monrovia Memorial Hospital: (27, 2 deaths) have been removed from the county stats page because they have had no new cases in 14 days.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Coronavirus Count: Up 5, to 217
Today's Coronavirus cases from LA Department of Public Health:
Monrovia: 217 (up 5), 27 deaths (unchanged); Unincorporated Monrovia: 25 (unchanged).
Brookdale Monrovia: 8 (unchanged), 1 death (unchanged).
Monrovia Gardens Healthcare Center: (74, 16 deaths) and Monrovia Memorial Hospital: (27, 2 deaths) have been removed from the county stats page because they have had no new cases in 14 days.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Coronavirus Count: 5 More Cases, 212 Total
Today's Coronavirus cases from LA Department of Public Health:
Monrovia: 212 (up 5), 27 deaths (unchanged); Unincorporated Monrovia: 25 (up 1).
Brookdale Monrovia: 8 (unchanged), 1 death (unchanged).
Monrovia Gardens Healthcare Center: (74, 16 deaths) and Monrovia Memorial Hospital: (27, 2 deaths) have been removed from the county stats page because they have had no new cases in 14 days.
- Brad Haugaard
School Board to Consider Anti-Racism Resolution; Career/Life Course; Free Chromebooks for Low-Income Students; Etc.
~ A resolution denouncing racism, discrimination, and incitement of violence. It commits the district to "pursuing racial and implicit bias training" and "the well-being and safety of Black students and community members by speaking out against acts of bigotry" and that it will "advocate for the establishment of universal access to quality pre-school" and that it "affirms its commitment to the teaching of tolerance, understanding, and the appreciation of the diversity in our schools and community." https://is.gd/deqD4m
~ Create a new course called Career/Life Planning, in which "students will increase their understanding of the relationship of the individual to the economic community and develop individual career plans." https://is.gd/u0xJKl
~ Approving an agreement with California Emerging Technology Fund and Frontier Communications to distribute free Chromebooks to low-income students who do not have a computing device at home. https://is.gd/NgeMBk
~ Buy some computer security software from SentinelOne for $44,955. https://is.gd/bz8EG6
~ Buying a laser engraver for $36,579.53. https://is.gd/OknKcV
- Brad Haugaard
City Council Plans to Make Juneteenth a City Holiday
Juneteenth (a combination word of "June" and "nineteen") commemorates the end of slavery in the United States
Though President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, slaves were still held captive in Texas until the end of the war. Major General Gordon Granger announced the end of the Civil War and the end of slavery, in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Coronavirus Count: 1 More Case, 1 More Death
Today's Coronavirus cases from LA Department of Public Health:
Monrovia: 207 (up 1), 27 deaths (up 1); Unincorporated Monrovia: 24 (unchanged).
Brookdale Monrovia: 8 (unchanged), 1 death (unchanged).
Monrovia Gardens Healthcare Center: (74, 16 deaths) and Monrovia Memorial Hospital: (27, 2 deaths) have been removed from the county stats page because they have had no new cases in 14 days.
- Brad Haugaard
Library Books Coming Due; Committee to Hunt for Discrimination; Summer Y Kid Programs; Park Hours
~ Do you - like me - have waaay overdue library books? They'll be due on July 31. But the book drops located on Lime Avenue have reopened, so you can return them any time. Returned materials will be quarantined up to a week before being reissued.
~ The Monrovia City Council is creating an ad hoc committee to review city policies, procedures and programs with an eye to racial discrimination, bias or unfair treatment, and to make recommendations.
~ YMCA Summer Day Camps for children in grades K-8 will begin July 6 at the Santa Anita Family YMCA. Arts and crafts, outdoor games, water play, free lunch, more. Call the Y at 359-9244 for registration, hours, activity and price information. Financial assistance available.
~ Canyon Park and Hillside Wilderness Preserve will have special hours July 3-5. The Wilderness Preserve will be open from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. No reservations required. Canyon Park will be closed on Saturday, July 4, and Sunday, July 5. but will be open (with reservations) on July 3 from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Brad Haugaard
Summer Activities in Monrovia
Fourth of July
This year Monrovia will introduce a 4th of July Home Decorating Contest and an Old Town Monrovia Window Decorating Contest, so break out bunting, American flags, banners and balloons. To register for the competition, please visit the City’s website [though I can't figure out where on the city website]. Judging for the competition will take place on July 1 and July 2, with the winners announced and maps made available on July 3.
Sorry, no in-person fireworks, but you can watch part of the 2019 fireworks show, which will include a tribute to Monrovia’s Blue Star Families and will honor those serving the country. The video will air on Saturday, July 4, at 5 p.m. It can be viewed on the City’s website, Facebook Page and YouTube.
Street Fair
The Monrovia Street Fair & Market will return on July 3, at 5 p.m. The market will be condensed and located on Myrtle Avenue between Olive Avenue and Walnut Avenue. To avoid crowding, a limited number of visitors may occupy the marketplace at one time. Visitors may be asked wait when the market has reached capacity. In addition, there will be one entry in, at Olive Avenue, and one exit out. No kids’ play area and entertainment, but there will be hand wash and hand sanitizer stations.
Concerts
Online only, flashbacks from earlier concerts, airing each Sunday at 5 p.m. July 12 through August 23. On KGEM-TV channel 3 (Spectrum) or channel 87.3 (Giggle), or YouTube.
Movies in the Park
Beginning at 6:30 p.m. Bring your lawn chair or blanket, sit back, relax and enjoy a movie underneath the stars. Reservations required to attend.
July 18 - Detective Pikachu
July 25 - Little Rascals
Aug. 1 - Frozen 2
Aug. 8 - Toy Story 4
Comfy Camping at Home Family Adventure
A six-week challenge. Registered participants will earn merit badges pins for each completed challenge. The program will run from July 25 to August 29.
Challenge 1: Build your Tent or Fort
Challenge 2: Take a Community Hike / Scavenger Hunt
Challenge 3: Share your Scrumptious Camping Dinner
Challenge 4: Create a Ooey Gooey Goodness S'more
Challenge 5: Star Gazing Discovery
Challenge 6: Insect Safari
- Brad Haugaard
First Presbyterian Church Opens Sunday
First Presbyterian Church Monrovia (Foothill and Myrtle) will open for in-person worship this Sunday at 8:30 a.m. The service will also be recorded and available on line at 3 p.m.
- Brad Haugaard
Dinner From T-Burgers
Dinner from T-Burgers, on the south side of Foothill a bit east of Magnolia. Got the Pastrami Sandwich for $11.49. Lots of nicely seasoned meat. Yummy!
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Coronavirus Cases: Up 12 in Two Days
Today's Coronavirus cases from LA Department of Public Health:
Monrovia: 206 (up 6 for second day in a row), 26 deaths (unchanged); Unincorporated Monrovia: 24 (unchanged).
Brookdale Monrovia: 8 (unchanged), 1 death (unchanged).
Monrovia Gardens Healthcare Center: (74, 16 deaths) and Monrovia Memorial Hospital: (27, 2 deaths) have been removed from the county stats page because they have had no new cases in 14 days.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Ex-Girlfriend Threatened with Car, Pistol; Suspect Punches Man Having Meal With Ex-Girlfriend; Gardener's Tools Stolen; Etc.
During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 337 service events, resulting in 63 investigations.
Injury Traffic Collision
June 11 at 8:12 a.m., a caller reported three vehicles collided into one another in the 800 block of W. Huntington. Officers arrived and found the three vehicles’ bumpers hit one another and one of the drivers was complaining of pain to her lower back, she had no visible injuries. A report was taken and the party found to be at fault was issued a citation.
Shoplifting
June 11 at 11:05 a.m., security for a hardware store in the 1600 block of S. Mountain reported a male subject left the store without paying for the merchandise he took. Officers responded but could not locate the subject. This investigation is continuing.
Battery
June 11 at 2:37 p.m., a customer at a shopping center in the 600 block of W. Huntington reported a male subject hit him in the face then fled the area in a vehicle. Officers responded and searched for the suspect but could not locate him. The victim refused paramedics. This investigation is continuing.
Theft
June 11 at 3:29 p.m., a gardener reported someone took his gardening tools from the back of his parked truck in the 200 block of W. Walnut. The suspect fled the area in a vehicle. Officers searched for the suspect but could not locate him. This investigation is continuing.
Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
June 11 at 7:53 p.m., officers responded to a call of intoxicated subjects that were drinking alcohol and throwing trash out of their parked vehicle in the 100 block of W. Foothill. Officers responded and contacted two subjects, one of which was too intoxicated to care for his own well-being or that of others. The subject was arrested for public intoxication and taken into custody.
Shoplifting
June 12 at 1:53 a.m., an employee from a business in the 400 block of W. Foothill called to report a theft. A male subject entered the store and took merchandise without making any attempt to pay for the items. This investigation is continuing.
Vandalism
June 12 at 6:46 a.m., an employee from a business in the 400 block of W. Duarte called to report the front window of their vacant business was shattered. There was no indication that the subject(s) made entry or attempted a burglary. This investigation is continuing.
Shoplifting
June 12 at 2:22 p.m., an employee from a business in the 1600 block of S. Mountain called to report a subject selected several tools, hid them in his waistband, and attempted to leave without paying for them. He was stopped by loss prevention investigators and escorted back to the office. Officers arrived and accepted the private person’s arrest. The subject was issued a citation and released in the field.
Traffic Collision / Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
June 12 at 10:45 p.m., a caller reported a traffic collision in the 1500 block of S. Mayflower. A motorist was traveling south on Mayflower from Evergreen and made an unsafe turning movement which caused him to collide into the north gate of a residence and into a parked RV. Further investigation revealed that the driver was driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs. The driver was arrested and taken into custody.
Warrant – Suspect Arrested
June 13 at 2:59 p.m., an officer was patrolling the area of Huntington and Monterey when he saw a person he knew from prior contacts. A computer check revealed he had a no bail warrant. The subject was detained and was later released on a citation.
Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
June 13 at 6:46 p.m., an employee from a business in the 800 block of E. Huntington called to report a subject was inside the business causing a disturbance. Officers responded and spoke with the subject. Further investigation revealed the subject was too intoxicated and unable to care for himself or others. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Commercial Burglary – Two Suspects Arrested
June 14 at 4:32 a.m., officers were dispatched to a burglary alarm at a business in the 100 block of W. Lemon. Officers arrived and found a door that had been pried open. They checked the damaged door and heard a noise inside the business then saw two subjects inside the business. Both subjects fled into the business which is currently under construction. A containment was set up with the assistance of Sierra Madre PD and Arcadia PD. The two suspects were located and taken into custody.
Grand Theft Auto
June 14 at 8:06 a.m., a caller stated she parked her vehicle in the parking lot of a business in the 700 block of W. Huntington. Sometime during the early morning hours the vehicle was stolen. This investigation is continuing.
Theft
June 14 at 9:07 a.m., a resident from the 800 block of W. Walnut called to report that sometime during the night her purse was taken from her unlocked vehicle. This investigation is continuing.
Vehicle Tampering
June 14 at 9:31 a.m., a resident from the 400 block of W. Lemon called to report his vehicle was ransacked. Nothing was taken. This investigation is continuing.
Commercial Burglary
June 14 at 2:18 p.m., a business owner in the 800 block of W. Foothill called to report that his office and several other offices had their windows broken. The investigation revealed there were several commercial burglaries. This investigation is continuing.
Vehicle Burglary
June 14 at 7:12 p.m., a resident in the 800 block of W. Walnut called to report that his vehicle was broken into sometime during the night. An unknown suspect forced entry into the vehicle. The victim was unable to determine if there was a loss. This investigation is continuing.
Vehicle Burglary
June 14 at 7:45 p.m., a resident in the 300 block of Linwood called to report that two of his vehicles were broken into while they were parked in the alley behind his residence. Nothing was taken. This investigation is continuing.
Burglary
June 15 at 8:15 a.m., an employee from an apartment complex in the 600 block of W. Duarte called to report that someone broke into the office over the weekend by breaking a small window. The employees checked the location, there was no loss. This investigation is continuing.
Criminal Threats / Assault with a Deadly Weapon – Suspect Arrested
June 15 at 7:12 p.m., officers were dispatched to a call in the 700 block of E. Huntington, a female reported she was being followed by her ex-boyfriend who threatened to kill her. The boyfriend tapped his vehicle into her vehicle and fled. An officer was in the area and saw the suspect vehicle driving east on Huntington and stopped it a short distance away. The victim said the boyfriend was armed with a gun. A search of the vehicle revealed an unregistered loaded Glock handgun. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.
Vehicle Burglary – Suspect Arrested
June 15 at 2:01 p.m., an employee from a business in the 1400 block of S. Myrtle called to report two subjects just broke into a vehicle. An officer arrived and saw a vehicle with a smashed window. One of the subjects was located. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Assault
June 17 at 12:33 p.m., the victim was sitting at a table in front of a business in the 600 block of S. Myrtle when a suspect exited the business and "Sucker Punched" the victim. Officers arrived and interviewed the victim and discovered the victim was having a meal with the suspect's ex-girlfriend. The suspect returned to the scene and confirmed he punched the victim. The suspect was arrested at the scene and issued a citation.
Arcadia Police Searching for Missing Man
UPDATE: Found, okay. Ellington has cognitive disability. If seen contact Arcadia Police at (626) 574-5151.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Coronavirus Count: 200, Up 6
Today's Coronavirus cases from LA Department of Public Health:
Monrovia: 200 (up 6), 26 deaths (unchanged); Unincorporated Monrovia: 24 (up 1).
Brookdale Monrovia: 8 (unchanged), 1 death (unchanged).
Monrovia Gardens Healthcare Center: (74, 16 deaths) and Monrovia Memorial Hospital: (27, 2 deaths) have been removed from the county stats page because they have had no new cases in 14 days.
- Brad Haugaard
Mayor Apologizes for Not Being Clear Enough That Black Lives Matter
At tonight's virtual Monrovia City Council, Mayor Tom Adams said that "Black Lives Matter to me and the city of Monrovia. If haven't been loud enough or clear enough, I apologize."
The council also adopted a proclamation saying:
"Be it resolved: Black Lives Matter."
The proclamation condemns the killing of George Floyd, says that "now is the time for change," and "if we can't get it done now we never will." It adds that while there has been progress, "much more to be done against racial discrimination." In it the city also promised that it "will review police and public safety practice to reflect no tolerance for police brutality."
There were about 29 comments from the public - in the form of letters - mostly expressing concern about racism (several criticizing Adams on that count) and on what Monrovia should do about racism, such as:
- Studying police policies (One called for "defunding" the police and another called for reducing the amount of money spent on police by 30%)
- Requiring city employees to regularly attend anti-racism training.
Other letters encouraged the city to make strong efforts to create more affordable housing.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Coronavirus Count: 194, Up 4; 1 New Death
Today's Coronavirus cases from LA Department of Public Health:
Monrovia: 194 (up 4), 26 deaths (up 1); Unincorporated Monrovia: 23 (unchanged).
Brookdale Monrovia: 8 (unchanged), 1 death (unchanged).
Monrovia Gardens Healthcare Center: (74, 16 deaths) and Monrovia Memorial Hospital: (27, 2 deaths) have been removed from the county stats page because they have had no new cases in 14 days.
- Brad Haugaard
Superintendent Reflects on Difficulties of Reopening Schools - Health, Funds, Teaching Methods
This spring, our communities came together to help slow the spread of this illness, with the state creating a four-stage roadmap for shutting down and – eventually – reopening our community as we progress in the fight against the disease.
In Stage 1, schools, businesses, and parks shut down, students learned through virtual instruction, and health systems treated patients affected by COVID-19. In Stage 2, we began to slowly reopen our communities, starting with low-risk businesses. We are about to enter Stage 3, which allows schools to reopen.
As we prepare for that day, it is important to address how Monrovia Unified will ensure the safety of our students and staff, by tackling some key issues significant to our reopening – Health and safety practices, State funding cuts, Instructional models, and District services.
Health and Safety
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has issued specific guidance for the reopening of schools. Having also received guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and the California Department of Education (CDE), we now await guidance from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (DPH) - which will be the most applicable to our district. As we continue to receive guidance from all four of these entities throughout the summer, we will update our planning accordingly.
State Funding Cuts
Reopening plans will need to be sensitive to new challenges we will face as state funding for schools drops. Once the state adopts its budget, we will update our budget assumptions. Due to the recession prompted by the health crisis, we expect grave cuts. As with so much else during this health crisis, our plan will have built-in flexibility to adapt to significantly diminished resources.
Instructional Models
We have developed task forces at both the elementary and secondary levels, to explore multiple instructional models ranging from continued distance learning to in-person instruction – commensurate with the state’s four stage road map to reopen California.
Each instructional option is based on the state’s current status in its ongoing battle against COVID-19, including the possibility of returning to a Stage 1 status and renewed “Safer at Home” orders. Our goal is to provide maximum flexibility for families, with the most effective instructional model, while ensuring the health and safety of students and staff.
Stage 1: Online learning continues and safer-at-home orders are in place.
If California and the County of Los Angeles return to Stage 1, Monrovia Unified will revert to the distance-learning platform and curricula. Teachers will set up virtual lesson plans and connect with their class through an online platform. Assignments will be graded and attendance will be monitored.
Stage 2: Blended In-person and distance learning model.
If California remains in Stage 2, Monrovia Unified will likely need to divide students into cohorts and alternate attending in-class and at-home learning. In this stage, we would need to limit the number of students in class at any one time. When at home, students would complete assignments independently. While at school, social distancing would be required, with scattered desks and smaller class sizes.
Recess and lunch would be staggered as much as practicable to reduce the number of students together and allow for social distancing.
Stage 3: Students are back to school in a traditional manner with wellness practices enforced.
If the state is firmly in Stage 3, Monrovia Unified will open on Aug. 19, 2020, with additional health and safety protocols.
Students would return to in-class instruction. Recess and lunch would use a staggered schedule to encourage appropriate spacing as practicable.
Extra-curricular activities would return as appropriate, but field trips for the first semester would be canceled, extending as long as the full academic year or until the state moves into Stage 4 of the reopening roadmap – the final stage of the roadmap to recovery.
Handwashing and sanitizing will be required after all breaks and before and after lunch. Parents will be asked to check children’s health before school each day, and students and staff are encouraged to remain home if sick.
Independent Study
Even after the state enters Stage 3, some families may prefer to continue with distance learning full-time. Families who wish to continue with the distance learning model will have the opportunity to do so through our Mountain Park Independent Study School.
Mountain Park has provided distance learning to Monrovia students for decades. Administrators and teachers use the same K-12 MUSD curricula and provide the personal support students need to continue learning. The high school program is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), and students often matriculate directly into a four-year college following graduation.
District Services
Viability will be determined not only by pedagogy, but by our ability to meet the needs of our families and continue to provide essential services:
- Parental Priorities and Input: The exploration of every instructional model and schedule must include the needs of our community. While our greatest hope is that we would be able to start and continue the 2020-2021 school year with all our students back on campus at the same time, we will determine a clear Phase 2 plan with 50% of our students physically in school at any one time. Parent input will be solicited in the next week regarding priorities, concerns, and instructional schedules.
- Food Services: Develop strategies to limit physical interaction during meal service such as serving meals in classrooms, increasing meal service access points, and staggering cafeteria use.
- Buses: Determine maximum capacity of each vehicle while meeting physical distancing objectives and develop a plan for bus routes that accommodates capacity limits.
- Cleaning and Disinfecting: Disinfecting surfaces between uses, such as desks and tables; chairs, seats on buses, copy machines, etc.
Our commitment to you
As always, our priority is to ensure the safety and well-being of our students, our staff, and our community before all other considerations. We remain steadfast in our mission to educate our students and guide them as they discover their passions and pursue their dreams.
Thank you for your patience and continued support as we navigate these unprecedented challenges together. Information regarding the opportunity for input will be finalized before the end of this week. We will publicize those widely and continue to provide timely updates as we monitor the changing situation in our community and finalize our plans for instruction in 2020-21.
Sincerely,
Dr. Katherine Thorossian
Superintendent
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Coronavirus Count: Up 3, to 190
Today's Coronavirus cases from LA Department of Public Health:
Monrovia: 190 (up 3), 25 deaths (unchanged); Unincorporated Monrovia: 23 (unchanged).
Brookdale Monrovia: 8 (unchanged), 1 death (unchanged).
Monrovia Gardens Healthcare Center: (74, 16 deaths) and Monrovia Memorial Hospital: (27, 2 deaths) have been removed from the county stats page because they have had no new cases in 14 days.
- Brad Haugaard
Like Fetch, Dog Kisses, Long Walks? Yeah? Then Maya May Be the Dog for You
The adoption fee for dogs is $140. 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 at pasadenahumane.org and fill out an online adoption application. Adoptions are by appointment only.
Pets may not be available for adoption and cannot be held for potential adopters by phone calls or email.
- Brad ...
Monrovia Coronavirus Count: 187, 2 More; No More Deaths
Today's Coronavirus cases from LA Deptartment of Public Health:
Monrovia: 187 (up 2), 25 deaths (unchanged).
Unincorporated Monrovia: 23 (unchanged).
Brookdale Monrovia: 8 (unchanged), 1 death (unchanged).
Monrovia Gardens Healthcare Center: (74, 16 deaths) and Monrovia Memorial Hospital: (27, 2 deaths) have been removed from the county stats page because they have had no new cases in 14 days.
- Brad Haugaard
City Council May Sell Dollars for 55 Cents Apiece
The situation is that Monrovia gets money every year from utility rates to put its power lines underground. Currently Monrovia has about $437,000.
If Monrovia was to put its own power lines underground, it would do so in areas with high fire danger, such as along Norumbega or the Ridgeside/Oakglade Loop.
But ... in order to have enough money to do even the cheapest of these projects ($4.65 million) it would have to wait about 20 years for enough money to come in to cover the costs, assuming nothing changes.
Or ... Monrovia could sell its funds to a city with an aggressive undergrounding program at 55 cents per dollar.
So ... city staff is recommending selling the $427,568 the city has accrued for about $240,000.
Source: https://is.gd/khp3Sp
- Brad Haugaard
Go On a Monrovia Safari This Weekend
Thanks to Scott Morgan for the tip. And here are the sponsors who made it possible: https://is.gd/c4ZQHC
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Getting New Fire Truck; City Leaders on KGEM
In his latest report (https://goo.gl/aOqX7O) City Manager Dylan Feik reports:
~ A small group of Monrovia firefighters are in Pennsylvania inspecting a new KME ladder truck, where the rear wheels are controlled by a firefighter steering from the rear. This provides better maneuverability. Also, it has more space for tools. Next is to drive it to California for equipment outfitting and personnel training.
~ Mayor Tom Adams, Police Chief Alan Sanvictores, and City Manager Dylan Feik will be live on Ralph Walker's Conversations with the Community program on Monday, June 15, at 2 p.m. Have a question? Call 357-4974 or send questions to kgemtv@gmail.com. The program will be on KGEM channel 3, (Spectrum), channel 87.3, (Giggle) and Youtube.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Coronavirus Count: 185, Up 2; No New Deaths
Today's Coronavirus cases from LA Deptartment of Public Health:
Monrovia: 185 (up 2), 25 deaths (unchanged).
Unincorporated Monrovia: 23 (unchanged).
Brookdale Monrovia: 8 (unchanged), 1 death (unchanged).
The last numbers before the following two facilities disappeared from the county's stats page*:
Monrovia Gardens Healthcare Center: 74, 16 deaths.
Monrovia Memorial Hospital: 27, 2 deaths.
* Council Member Becky Shevlin got this explanation from the county: "Facilities are removed from our list if their outbreak has been closed, meaning there have been no new cases in 14 days."
* Council Member Becky Shevlin got this explanation from the county: "Facilities are removed from our list if their outbreak has been closed, meaning there have been no new cases in 14 days."
- Brad Haugaard