- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Seminar on Making Your Own TV Show
If you want to have your own TV show, you may want to attend "So You Want to Host a TV Show?" with TV and radio producer, Ron Stark, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 7-9 p.m. at the KGEM TV office at 847 E. Olive in Monrovia. Seminar will cover: Name of show, type of show, developing the show, creating an audience and making a profit, target audience, promotion, marketing and advertising tactics, tracking advertiser results. KGEM number is 357-4974.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Band and Colorguard Win | Collection for Philippines | Christmas Light Exchange
~ The Monrovia High Wildcats Band and Colorguard reports on Facebook that "with the best band score in Monrovia history, the Marching Wildcats win 1st place in division 2A Band, Color Guard, and Drum Line at the Savanna Field Tournament. - at Savanna Field Tournament." Here's a Facebook video: http://goo.gl/Ccsb9z
~ Today, First Presbyterian Church of Monrovia will collect an offering for the Philippines and the victims of Typhoon Haiyan. Source: Facebook posting.
~ At the Monrovia Street Fair on Nov. 22, the San Gabriel Valley Energy Wise Partnership will offer SCE customers a new ultra-efficient light string in exchange for an old incandescent Christmas light string. Bring your SCE bill to show eligibility. Each qualifying customer can exchange one string of lights per household, while supplies last. http://goo.gl/DTZXvl
- Brad Haugaard
~ Today, First Presbyterian Church of Monrovia will collect an offering for the Philippines and the victims of Typhoon Haiyan. Source: Facebook posting.
~ At the Monrovia Street Fair on Nov. 22, the San Gabriel Valley Energy Wise Partnership will offer SCE customers a new ultra-efficient light string in exchange for an old incandescent Christmas light string. Bring your SCE bill to show eligibility. Each qualifying customer can exchange one string of lights per household, while supplies last. http://goo.gl/DTZXvl
- Brad Haugaard
Old-Toy Buyers Coming to Monrovia
If you have old toys (mid 1970s or earlier) that you would like to have priced, or possibly sell, there will be a toy-collectors gathering at the Courtyard Marriott at 700 W. Huntington Drive on Nov. 20 and 21, Wednesday and Thursday, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission and parking. Call 561 628-1990 for questions about the kinds of toys they are looking for. Source: Ad in Saturday Star-News.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Obamacare: What Monrovia's Congress Members Have Said About It
In light of the national discussion about the rollout of Obamacare (aka the Affordable Care Act), I thought I'd go back and see what our two members of Congress have had to say about it over the past few years by reviewing their press releases.
Neither Congress member representing Monrovia has issued a press release about Obamacare since the roll-out, and, interestingly, I cannot find any press releases on the topic at all from Grace Napolitano (D) - who represents most of Monrovia, south of Hillcrest/Grand/E. Greystone. In terms of press releases, at least, she seems to have been silent on the matter.
On the other hand, Judy Chu (D) - who represents the top slice of Monrovia - north of Hillcrest/Grand/E. Greystone - has had a lot to say.
On the critical side, she said she would have preferred Obamacare have "a stronger government plan with the power to better negotiate rates and help keep overall premiums down" and "I am also disappointed that under H.R. 3962, legal immigrants will still have to wait five years before being able to access Medicaid or Medicare benefits." http://goo.gl/f1B7RW
But Chu was mostly enthusiastic about Obamacare. Following the House passage of the bill she predicted: "I am confident that when the president signs this bill into law, and its effects begin to immediately be felt across the nation, even those who have vehemently opposed this bill will realize what hundreds of my constituents who have spoken out at town halls in my district already know: that this bill is a win-win for our seniors, for our families, for our doctors and for America.
"With today's House vote, we are just a few steps away from changing our health care system for the better and ensuring that America treats its people with the respect, dignity and compassion they deserve." http://goo.gl/GPw5z8
And, in another press release, she predicted that Obamacare "will provide coverage to 32 million more Americans, prevent insurance companies from discriminating against or dropping coverage for patients with catastrophic illness or preexisting conditions, and reduce the federal deficit by $138 billion over the next 10 years and $1.2 trillion the following 10 years." http://goo.gl/1lFcDe
- Brad Haugaard
Neither Congress member representing Monrovia has issued a press release about Obamacare since the roll-out, and, interestingly, I cannot find any press releases on the topic at all from Grace Napolitano (D) - who represents most of Monrovia, south of Hillcrest/Grand/E. Greystone. In terms of press releases, at least, she seems to have been silent on the matter.
On the other hand, Judy Chu (D) - who represents the top slice of Monrovia - north of Hillcrest/Grand/E. Greystone - has had a lot to say.
On the critical side, she said she would have preferred Obamacare have "a stronger government plan with the power to better negotiate rates and help keep overall premiums down" and "I am also disappointed that under H.R. 3962, legal immigrants will still have to wait five years before being able to access Medicaid or Medicare benefits." http://goo.gl/f1B7RW
But Chu was mostly enthusiastic about Obamacare. Following the House passage of the bill she predicted: "I am confident that when the president signs this bill into law, and its effects begin to immediately be felt across the nation, even those who have vehemently opposed this bill will realize what hundreds of my constituents who have spoken out at town halls in my district already know: that this bill is a win-win for our seniors, for our families, for our doctors and for America.
"With today's House vote, we are just a few steps away from changing our health care system for the better and ensuring that America treats its people with the respect, dignity and compassion they deserve." http://goo.gl/GPw5z8
And, in another press release, she predicted that Obamacare "will provide coverage to 32 million more Americans, prevent insurance companies from discriminating against or dropping coverage for patients with catastrophic illness or preexisting conditions, and reduce the federal deficit by $138 billion over the next 10 years and $1.2 trillion the following 10 years." http://goo.gl/1lFcDe
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Walks Over Sierra Canyon | Photo Winner
~ Monrovia Rolls Over Sierra Canyon, 62-10, in the first round of the CIF-SS Mid-Valley Division. http://goo.gl/6Y44Mw
~ Monrovia resident Pajitno Hadinata received an honorable mention for this travel photo: http://goo.gl/yMfDQL
- Brad Haugaard
~ Monrovia resident Pajitno Hadinata received an honorable mention for this travel photo: http://goo.gl/yMfDQL
- Brad Haugaard
Broken Ankle in Monrovia Hit-and-Run | Tiles for Monrovia Train Station
~ Monrovian suffers broken ankle in hit-and-run Thursday night. http://goo.gl/UPXSoV
~ Monrovia train station artist Cha-Rie Tang visited the historic Santa Fe depot this week to collect molds of old tiles from inside the building. These tile samples, along with many other samples collected by Cha-Rie from around the community, will be featured in the design of the future Gold Line station in Monrovia. http://goo.gl/gicTVJ
- Brad Haugaard
~ Monrovia train station artist Cha-Rie Tang visited the historic Santa Fe depot this week to collect molds of old tiles from inside the building. These tile samples, along with many other samples collected by Cha-Rie from around the community, will be featured in the design of the future Gold Line station in Monrovia. http://goo.gl/gicTVJ
- Brad Haugaard
Free Memory Screening at Monrovia Library - Don't Forget!
At 11 a.m. on Tuesday Nov. 19, the non-profit organization Family Peace will hold a free and confidential Memory Screening in Monrovia Community Center's Iris Room in honor of Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month. Contact Rebecca Romero (626-256-8232) for an appointment.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Pavilions Center Changes Signs
The Pavilions shopping center is changing its business signs. New style on the left, old on the right.
Chu Introduces Bill to Overrule State Regulations on Abortion
Congresswoman Judy Chu, who represents the top edge of Monrovia (from Hillcrest/Grand/E. Greystone north), has helped introduce a bill that would overrule "restrictive regulations and laws - such as those in place in states including Texas and Wisconsin" on abortions. http://goo.gl/vddsdb
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Lunch at Subway
Lunch at Subway, in the Pavilions shopping area. Got a six-inch club sandwich on wheat bread ($6.95) and a small iced tea ($1.50). Plus tax. Subs are always good for a quick lunch.
- Brad Haugaard
California and Duarte Intersection Closed Tomorrow
The California Ave. and Duarte Rd. intersection will be closed tomorrow, Nov, 16, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. to allow crews to reconfigure the traffic lanes and re-stripe the road. California Ave. south of Duarte Road will remain closed through early-February 2014.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Free Seminar in Monrovia on Keeping Teens Safe on Facebook
Assemblymember Chris Holden is teaming up with Facebook and Assemblymembers Ed Chau and Roger Hernández for a free seminar called, "How to Keep Teens Safe on Facebook," Thursday, Nov. 21 at 6 p.m. at Mt. Sierra College Auditorium, 101 E. Huntington Drive, Monrovia. Facebook recently changed its privacy settings to allow teens more access. Parents, teens and community members will learn about reporting tools, new privacy settings and bullying prevention.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia's Quest for a Four-Peat Championship | World Vision Supplies Arrive in Cebu
~ In a relief operation by Monrovia-based World Vision, four trucks hauled 25 tons of supplies into remote villages in the hills of Tabugon Municipality, on the island of Cebu, the Philippines. http://goo.gl/doHIwY
~ Tonight, Monrovia begins its quest for a four-peat championship. Playing Sierra Canyon at 7 p.m. at Monrovia High. http://goo.gl/TP4W8U
- Brad Haugaard
~ Tonight, Monrovia begins its quest for a four-peat championship. Playing Sierra Canyon at 7 p.m. at Monrovia High. http://goo.gl/TP4W8U
- Brad Haugaard
Santa Coming to Monrovia: Schedule
Santa will be touring Monrovia, Dec. 16-20, starting at 5:30 p.m. at Fire Station 101. Schedule:
- Monday, Dec. 16: South of Huntington, west of Myrtle, to Fifth Ave. on the west and south city border. Also, Valley Circle.
- Tuesday, Dec. 17: East of Myrtle, north of Foothill.
- Wednesday, Dec. 18: West of Myrtle, north of Foothill.
- Thursday, Dec. 19: East of Myrtle, south of Foothill, north of Duarte Road, to east city border.
- Friday, Dec. 20: West of Myrtle, south of Foothill, north of Huntington, to Fifth Ave.
- Brad Haugaard
- Monday, Dec. 16: South of Huntington, west of Myrtle, to Fifth Ave. on the west and south city border. Also, Valley Circle.
- Tuesday, Dec. 17: East of Myrtle, north of Foothill.
- Wednesday, Dec. 18: West of Myrtle, north of Foothill.
- Thursday, Dec. 19: East of Myrtle, south of Foothill, north of Duarte Road, to east city border.
- Friday, Dec. 20: West of Myrtle, south of Foothill, north of Huntington, to Fifth Ave.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Council: Public Hearing on Landmark Status for Alta Vista Property
At its Nov. 19 meeting (agenda: http://goo.gl/KooVZC ) the Monrovia City Council will hold a public hearing about whether to grant Historic Landmark status for the property at 505 N. Alta Vista Ave.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
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