Gold Line Bridge Construction Begins
Here is a video update of the construction of the new 210 Freeway bridge near the eastbound Santa Anita offramp. It's starting around now and will take about a year to build. http://goo.gl/B4hjw - Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Street Repair - West Side Huntington Oaks | Unions Oppose Huff Measure
~ Street repair today along Monterey Avenue south of Huntington Drive. (That's on the west side of the Huntington Oaks Shopping Center). http://goo.gl/mkmJf
~ State Senator Bob Huff, who represents Monrovia, said legislation he authored that would allow "school employee volunteers to provide emergency medical assistance to pupils with epilepsy who suffer a seizure while on campus" is being opposed by school unions. http://goo.gl/bTH1g
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Fourth of July Fireworks
The show sponsors deserve some credit: Green Dot Corporation, Old Town Merchants Association, and Mayor Mary Ann and Corey Lutz. Thanks, folks, for a great time!
UPDATE: Oh, a much better picture of the fireworks than my cameraphone shots: http://goo.gl/Jt4Bu
-Brad Haugaard
City of Hope Bloodmobile in Monrovia
Help with summer blood shortages. The City of Hope Bloodmobile will be in the parking lot of Citibank (237 S. Myrtle) this Thursday, July 7, from 1:30 to 7:30 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome, or schedule a time to give blood by calling Jill Schwartz at 626 471-7236 or email her at jschwartz@coh.org. Donate blood and get a free 30-day VIP pass at Foothill Gym, which includes classes and a free session with a personal trainer.
Happy Independence Day! | Loss of Former City Manager | Sena Open
~ Fourth of July Celebration tonight. Should be great fireworks. http://goo.gl/V4mdH ~ A letter from Pat Ostrye lamenting the death of former Monrovia City Manager Rich Beal. http://goo.gl/XHNTd ~ I have it on good word (a friend ate there) that the new Sena restaurant on Myrtle is now open and serves delicious food. http://goo.gl/9F8ir - Brad Haugaard
Monrovia al Quaida Story Spans Globe | July Four Celebrations
~ The story about al Quaida targeting AeroVironment has spread all over, from LA (KTLA http://goo.gl/r32Xw), to Sacramento (Sacramento Bee http://goo.gl/aYz4k), to India (Times of India http://goo.gl/S7FW3).
~ More on Monrovia's Fourth of July celebrations. http://goo.gl/ih45I
- Brad Haugaard
Lunch at Massilia
Monrovia Produce Swap | Huff Charges Wastefulness | Rising Football Star?
~ Swap produce (and "worm tea" and stuff) at the Library Park, July 1 (tomorrow, Saturday) from 9-11 a.m. http://goo.gl/L1Ved
~ State Senator Bob Huff, who represents Monrovia, charges that the quasi-public California School Boards Association wastes money, with at least one "City of Bell-style" salary, association money spent at a casino, and allegations of kickbacks. http://goo.gl/4Uq5I~ Monrovia High's George Frazier, a replacement for Nick Bueno? http://goo.gl/3NdWe
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia City Council Date Moved
If you are a Monrovia city council attendee, the July 5 council meeting has been put off until July 6. I assume it will be at 6:30 p.m. Here's the agenda: http://goo.gl/YjS0g
Big item on the agenda appears to be a hearing about the Gold Line property.Also, staff is recommending the council take a stand on three state measures: oppose a bill making it harder for cities to go bankrupt; oppose a bill requiring an election before cities can contract out library services; and (tentatively) support a bill that would reform redevelopment. http://goo.gl/0dtz3 - Brad Haugaard
Al-Qaida threatens Monrovia's AeroVironment
Al-Qaida threatens 11 executives of Monrovia-based AeroVironment. http://goo.gl/xahLN
- Brad Haugaard
What Happened With Monrovia Pavilions Roof
The Fire Department reports that: "At 4:45 p.m. on June 23, Engine 101 responded to a reported roof collapse at Vons Pavilions. Upon arrival, firefighters found a large area of ceiling tiles that were buckling or had fallen due to an HVAC unit that had broken loose from the supports." "According to store personnel, additional solar panels had been recently added to the existing panels. ... Fortunately, a Vons facilities manager was local and he quickly dispatched a shoring company to stabilize the roof." - Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Sites Closed for the Fourth
~ Monrovia Public Library will be closed Friday, July 1, until Tuesday, July 5.
~ Canyon Park and the Hillside Wilderness Preserve will be closed from Saturday, July 2, through Monday, July 4.
~ City offices and the Community Center will be closed July 4.
Source: http://goo.gl/WtZ3O
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia City Manager: The State as Extortionist
In his weekly report (out early this time) the always colorful Monrovia City Manager Scott Ochoa compares the recent state budget to "extortion as practiced by organized crime as it preys on independent businesses." He said Monrovia would have to pay the state $1.1 million in "protection money" up front and an additional $400,000 every year thereafter.
Ochoa is objecting to a pair of bills, one which eliminates redevelopment agencies and the second that restores those that "voluntarily" contribute money to the state. He said the measures are "illegal and unconstitutional" and would be challenged in court.
Heron in Monrovia Canyon Park
I saw this bird wading in the Sawpit Debris Basin near Canyon Park today. I think it is a heron, but my opinion on such matters is for the birds.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Columnist Objects to Library Cuts
In her regular Star-News column (not yet on line), Charlotte Schamadan objects to the Board of Education's decision to cut library hours at Monrovia schools. She said it is true the board can't raise money, "but they can decide which need gets what percentage from the budget pot. And they shortchanged the libraries. ..." - Brad Haugaard
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