Lunch from JB Burgers

Lunch from JB Burgers, at the corner of Myrtle and Olive. Got the Pastrami Sandwich for $6.75. Yummy! Liked it a lot.

- Brad Haugaard 

5 Trader Joe's Employees Positive for Coronavirus

Five Monrovia Trader Joe's employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, according to San Gabriel Valley Tribune: https://is.gd/oVUTg6

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia Coronavirus Count: 301, Up 7

Today's Coronavirus cases from LA Department of Public Health:

Monrovia: 301 (up 7), 28 deaths (unchanged); Unincorporated Monrovia: 37 (up 1).

Brookdale Monrovia: 8 (unchanged), 1 death (unchanged).

- Brad Haugaard

Emergency Meeting Thursday of Old Town Advisory Board

In his latest report (https://goo.gl/aOqX7O) City Manager Dylan Feik reports that with the inside seating at restaurants, and bars (inside and out), being shut down again (orders from Governor Gavin Newsom), the  Monrovia Old Town Advisory Board has called an emergency meeting on Thursday, July 2, at 9:30 a.m. To comment, send a note to the City Clerk by 8:30 a.m. July 2. To watch the meeting on the internet, contact the City Clerk. City Clerk is at cityclerk@ci.monrovia.ca.us

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia Coronavirus Count: 294, Up 7

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

Little Falafel came to us as a scared stray, but with some patience and love he has gone from hiding in the back of his kennel to snuggling in laps! This five-year-old dog is known for his “zoomies” around the play yard and taking dips in our doggie pools. Because Falafel may need some time to get to know new people, he would do best in a home with adults and older kids. A quiet, calm, and stable environment will bring out the loving, playful cutie pie that is Falafel!

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

Like most California colleges and universities, Citrus College will be mostly online when school opens this fall, with the exception of courses that require clinical or lab-based learning in a physical setting.

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