- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Church at Hollywood Bowl
A report on Fellowship Monrovia's (and two other churches') Easter service at the Hollywood Bowl. http://goo.gl/bZ7AuF
Monrovia Wine Club | Legal Graffiti
~ A feature story on Monrovia's Wine of the Month Club. http://goo.gl/jjFXge
~ Last year the Monrovia Association of Fine Arts sponsored Monrovia high school students in their desire to paint graffiti ... legally, on canvases. Video here: http://goo.gl/lzzvvN
- Brad Haugaard
~ Last year the Monrovia Association of Fine Arts sponsored Monrovia high school students in their desire to paint graffiti ... legally, on canvases. Video here: http://goo.gl/lzzvvN
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia High Battle of the Bands
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Schools: Common Core; Writing with Legos; Salary Increase; Inhumanity; Honorees; Dollars for Books
At its April 23, 7 p.m. meeting (agenda: http://goo.gl/dorZbu ) the Monrovia School Board will ...
~ Consider adopting a plan for how to spend $1,192,914 in Common Core funds from the state. The district has to have a plan to receive the money. http://goo.gl/6PZvJB
~ Get a report on summer school classes. I'm particularly interested in "Creative Writing with Legos." http://goo.gl/8Iw25o
~ Consider granting a 1.8% salary increase to school employees, retroactive to July 1, 2013. http://goo.gl/Jg9k0p
~ Consider adopting a resolution "in remembrance of man's inhumanity to man" and affirm the district's "commitment to the teaching of tolerance, understanding, and the appreciation of the diversity in our schools and community" http://goo.gl/PAEhg5 . Comment: Well, good, but be careful, School Board, the sexism police will be after you for using "man's inhumanity" instead of "people's inhumanity."
~ Honor for outstanding service: Beth Gromer, Instructional Aide, Mayflower Elementary School; Jennifer Pratt, Teacher, Mayflower Elementary School; Margarita Hernandez, Playground Aide, Santa Fe Middle School; Eric Johnson, Teacher, Santa Fe Middle School.
~ Receive $1,200 from the Monrovia Schools Foundation to buy library books.
- Brad Haugaard
~ Consider adopting a plan for how to spend $1,192,914 in Common Core funds from the state. The district has to have a plan to receive the money. http://goo.gl/6PZvJB
~ Get a report on summer school classes. I'm particularly interested in "Creative Writing with Legos." http://goo.gl/8Iw25o
~ Consider granting a 1.8% salary increase to school employees, retroactive to July 1, 2013. http://goo.gl/Jg9k0p
~ Consider adopting a resolution "in remembrance of man's inhumanity to man" and affirm the district's "commitment to the teaching of tolerance, understanding, and the appreciation of the diversity in our schools and community" http://goo.gl/PAEhg5 . Comment: Well, good, but be careful, School Board, the sexism police will be after you for using "man's inhumanity" instead of "people's inhumanity."
~ Honor for outstanding service: Beth Gromer, Instructional Aide, Mayflower Elementary School; Jennifer Pratt, Teacher, Mayflower Elementary School; Margarita Hernandez, Playground Aide, Santa Fe Middle School; Eric Johnson, Teacher, Santa Fe Middle School.
~ Receive $1,200 from the Monrovia Schools Foundation to buy library books.
- Brad Haugaard
Lunch at the New Del Taco
Lunch at the new Del Taco, right across from Target, on Huntington. A beautiful new building with indoor and outdoor seating. I got the number six combo, two tacos, a drink and fries for $5.45. Sometimes I like these crunchy gringo-style tacos, and these were good.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Thief Swaps Bikes; Slap on the Buttocks; Domestic Violence; Etc.
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for April 14-16. - Brad Haugaard]
During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 428 service events, During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 428 service events, resulting in 88 investigations.
Warrant – Suspect Arrested
On April 14 at 6:15 a.m., an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 1100 block of Royal Oaks regarding the boyfriend of the reporting party being intoxicated and refusing to leave. Officers arrived and contacted the subject. A computer check was run on the subject and it was discovered that he had an outstanding warrant. He was arrested for the warrant. The subject complained of difficulty breathing. Monrovia paramedics responded and he was taken to a hospital for treatment.
Theft of a Bicycle
On April 14, the theft of a bicycle was reported in the 300 block of West Colorado. The victim reported that someone took his black, BMX bicycle with aqua colored hubs from the rear yard. The suspect left behind a mountain bike. The investigation is continuing.
Theft from a Vehicle
On April 15 at 7:48 a.m., a theft from a vehicle was reported in the 800 block of West Walnut. The victim parked her vehicle in her assigned parking spot the day before. She returned to her vehicle in the morning and discovered her cell phone, money, registration, and a pair of sunglasses were missing. She had left the vehicle unlocked. The investigation is continuing.
Sexual Battery
On April 15 at 8:47 a.m., a female subject was walking to her vehicle, which was parked in the 1200 block of South Mayflower. As she neared her vehicle, she heard someone behind her and felt someone slap her buttocks. The suspect kept going southbound on the sidewalk, riding his skateboard. The suspect is described as a male Hispanic, 18 years old, light complexion, 5'7" tall, thin build, wearing a zipped up, light-colored, hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans. The victim came to the police lobby to report the incident. An area check was made by officers, but the suspect was not located. The investigation is continuing.
Attempt Grand Theft Auto
On April 15 at 10:29 a.m., a Monrovia High School security employee saw a male subject standing near a vehicle in the school parking lot. The employee knew the vehicle belonged to a student and thought the subject might be a parent. As he walked toward the vehicle, the subject ducked down behind the car and then ran west, jumping over a fence onto Madison. Police were called as the student/owner of the vehicle was located. Apparently, the suspect had made entry and was trying to hotwire the vehicle. The suspect is described as a male Hispanic, late 40's, heavyset, wearing a burgundy shirt and denim shorts. The investigation is continuing.
Delaying an Officer – Suspect Arrested
On April 15 at 2:53 p.m., an officer on patrol in the 300 block of West Huntington saw a juvenile subject who matched the suspect description from a sexual battery that occurred earlier in the day. He contacted the subject and found him to be in possession of tobacco products. The subject provided unverifiable information to the officer. The juvenile was arrested and brought to the station. A detective was notified and spoke with the juvenile. The juvenile was later released to his parents with a citation for the tobacco offense and delaying an officer. The investigation is continuing.
Spousal Battery / Violation of Restraining Order / Warrants – Suspect Arrested
On April 16 at 2:56 a.m., an officer responded to the 1300 block of South Primrose on the report of domestic violence. The female victim said her boyfriend punched and slapped her several times in the face and head. She did not have any visible injuries and declined medical treatment. Investigation revealed the male subject was previously served with a domestic violence restraining order, and he also had two outstanding warrants for his arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor / Furnishing a Minor with Alcohol and Marijuana / Warrant – Suspect Arrested
On April 16 at 6:39 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a business in the 300 block of West Huntington regarding a juvenile problem. When the officer arrived, he observed a male and female consuming alcohol to the rear of the location. Upon contact, he learned the male subject was 20 years old and the female was 17 years old. The male adult was found to be in possession of marijuana. The investigation revealed the male adult had furnished the female juvenile with alcohol and marijuana. He also had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. The subject was arrested and taken into custody for contributing to the delinquency of a minor and for the warrant. The female juvenile was taken to her residence, where she was released to the custody of her father.
During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 428 service events, During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 428 service events, resulting in 88 investigations.
Warrant – Suspect Arrested
On April 14 at 6:15 a.m., an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 1100 block of Royal Oaks regarding the boyfriend of the reporting party being intoxicated and refusing to leave. Officers arrived and contacted the subject. A computer check was run on the subject and it was discovered that he had an outstanding warrant. He was arrested for the warrant. The subject complained of difficulty breathing. Monrovia paramedics responded and he was taken to a hospital for treatment.
Theft of a Bicycle
On April 14, the theft of a bicycle was reported in the 300 block of West Colorado. The victim reported that someone took his black, BMX bicycle with aqua colored hubs from the rear yard. The suspect left behind a mountain bike. The investigation is continuing.
Theft from a Vehicle
On April 15 at 7:48 a.m., a theft from a vehicle was reported in the 800 block of West Walnut. The victim parked her vehicle in her assigned parking spot the day before. She returned to her vehicle in the morning and discovered her cell phone, money, registration, and a pair of sunglasses were missing. She had left the vehicle unlocked. The investigation is continuing.
Sexual Battery
On April 15 at 8:47 a.m., a female subject was walking to her vehicle, which was parked in the 1200 block of South Mayflower. As she neared her vehicle, she heard someone behind her and felt someone slap her buttocks. The suspect kept going southbound on the sidewalk, riding his skateboard. The suspect is described as a male Hispanic, 18 years old, light complexion, 5'7" tall, thin build, wearing a zipped up, light-colored, hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans. The victim came to the police lobby to report the incident. An area check was made by officers, but the suspect was not located. The investigation is continuing.
Attempt Grand Theft Auto
On April 15 at 10:29 a.m., a Monrovia High School security employee saw a male subject standing near a vehicle in the school parking lot. The employee knew the vehicle belonged to a student and thought the subject might be a parent. As he walked toward the vehicle, the subject ducked down behind the car and then ran west, jumping over a fence onto Madison. Police were called as the student/owner of the vehicle was located. Apparently, the suspect had made entry and was trying to hotwire the vehicle. The suspect is described as a male Hispanic, late 40's, heavyset, wearing a burgundy shirt and denim shorts. The investigation is continuing.
Delaying an Officer – Suspect Arrested
On April 15 at 2:53 p.m., an officer on patrol in the 300 block of West Huntington saw a juvenile subject who matched the suspect description from a sexual battery that occurred earlier in the day. He contacted the subject and found him to be in possession of tobacco products. The subject provided unverifiable information to the officer. The juvenile was arrested and brought to the station. A detective was notified and spoke with the juvenile. The juvenile was later released to his parents with a citation for the tobacco offense and delaying an officer. The investigation is continuing.
Spousal Battery / Violation of Restraining Order / Warrants – Suspect Arrested
On April 16 at 2:56 a.m., an officer responded to the 1300 block of South Primrose on the report of domestic violence. The female victim said her boyfriend punched and slapped her several times in the face and head. She did not have any visible injuries and declined medical treatment. Investigation revealed the male subject was previously served with a domestic violence restraining order, and he also had two outstanding warrants for his arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor / Furnishing a Minor with Alcohol and Marijuana / Warrant – Suspect Arrested
On April 16 at 6:39 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a business in the 300 block of West Huntington regarding a juvenile problem. When the officer arrived, he observed a male and female consuming alcohol to the rear of the location. Upon contact, he learned the male subject was 20 years old and the female was 17 years old. The male adult was found to be in possession of marijuana. The investigation revealed the male adult had furnished the female juvenile with alcohol and marijuana. He also had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. The subject was arrested and taken into custody for contributing to the delinquency of a minor and for the warrant. The female juvenile was taken to her residence, where she was released to the custody of her father.
Monrovia High Baseball Tied for First
Monrovia 9-6 over San Marino in baseball. Now in a tie for first place with San Marino and Temple City in the Rio Hondo League. http://goo.gl/Fu12iL
- Brad Haugaard
Friends of Monrovia Library Book Sale
The Friends of the Monrovia Public Library Spring Sale will be held on May 16-17. Books, CDs, DVDs, Books on Tape and Library Merchandise. Sale Hours: Friday: noon to 5 p.m.; Saturday: noon to 3:45 p.m. Saturday Only: The “$3.00- a- Bag Sale” from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia's Foothill Unity Center: SOS for Helpers
Monrovia's Foothill Unity Center needs volunteers to help unload mail trucks full of food during the 2014 Letter Carrier Food Drive, May 10. Call 358-3486 for more information.
- Brad Haugaard
More Monrovia Good Friday Services
~ Community Good Friday Service sponsored by the Monrovia Ministerial Association. Noon at IFGF Church, 145 W. Palm. Palm and Primrose, across from Library Park
~ First Presbyterian Church Monrovia Good Friday Concert and Reflection, 7:30 p.m. Requiem by Gabriel Faure, featuring: The FPCM Choir, The Community Concert Choir, Glendale College Singers, Original Instrument Chamber Orchestra.
Source: http://goo.gl/aahHfd
- Brad Haugaard
~ First Presbyterian Church Monrovia Good Friday Concert and Reflection, 7:30 p.m. Requiem by Gabriel Faure, featuring: The FPCM Choir, The Community Concert Choir, Glendale College Singers, Original Instrument Chamber Orchestra.
Source: http://goo.gl/aahHfd
- Brad Haugaard
Magnolia Closing for Four Months at Railroad Crossing
Detour map
Magnolia Avenue at the railroad crossing, just north of Duarte Road, will be closed for approximately 4 months as part of the Metro rail project. The closing will begin on April 21 through August 2014 (24-hours per day, 7 days a week). Sidewalks will also be closed but a free shuttle service will be provided to assist pedestrians around the closure between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.
Source: Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority press release
- Brad Haugaard
Myrtle-Duarte Intersection in Monrovia to Open Five Weeks Early
The Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority reports that the grade crossing work on Myrtle Avenue is nearly complete, and the street will reopen by 7 a.m. this Thursday, April 17, five weeks ahead of schedule. To complete the final work (re-striping and realigning the traffic lanes), the intersection of Myrtle and Duarte will be fully closed starting tomorrow (Wednesday) at 9 p.m., through 7 a.m. Thursday morning, when both streets will be fully open.
Source: Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority press release
- Brad Haugaard
Source: Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority press release
- Brad Haugaard
50-Cent Sale Today at Monrovia's Giving Hands Thrift Store
Giving Hands Thrift Store in Monrovia is having a sale today. All books, VHS, and DVDs are 50 cents each today. The store, which supports local charities, is at 925 W. Foothill.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia's Stayhealthy Instals Health Kiosks in Markets, Pharmacies
Stayhealthy, Inc., of Monrovia, has deployed 765 of its Stayhealthy HealthCENTER kiosks throughout Albertson’s supermarkets and pharmacies. The FDA-cleared, self-monitoring kiosks provide convenient, clinical-grade health screenings free of charge to check blood pressure, heart rate, total body composition (percent lean mass, percent body fat, and hydration index), total body weight/BMI, and vision (color blindness), and support the uploading of readings taken from personal blood glucose meters, enabling meaningful trending of blood glucose levels over time. http://goo.gl/XT7XuQ
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
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