Christmas Tree Recycling Through January 16

The City of Monrovia says that Christmas tree recycling will be available through January 16. Place your tree curbside on your regularly scheduled trash collection day.  Remove all ornaments, tinsel, plastic bags, nails, lights and plastic or metal stands.

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia and Other Local Fire Departments Getting Vaccinated

Fire Chief Brad Dover gets Covid vaccine.

Monrovia Fire Department reports that it has "partnered with area departments and LA County to start distribution of the COVID19 vaccine" and that they plan to get "all San Gabriel valley firefighters vaccinated this week."

- Brad Haugaard

Snow Topped Mountains

Monday morning there were snow-capped mountains above Monrovia. As seen from City Hall. 

- Brad Haugaard

Rain Possible, Sand Bags Available for Residents Below Burned Hillsides

City Manager Dylan Feik reports that because of possible rain Sunday and Monday (up to 3/4-inches in the foothills), the LA County Department of Public Works has issued a Phase I Mud and Debris Forecast for the Ridgeside Drive and Oakglade Drive area of Monrovia. This means "the possibility of minor to moderate flooding and mudflow/sediment deposition on these streets and below burned hillsides."

If you reside in these areas, please travel with caution. If you don't, please avoid the area.

If you need gravel and bags, they are available at Recreation Park (620 S Shamrock) in the parking lot off of East Olive Avenue, near the skate park and Barney Glen Baseball Field. Bring your own shovel and eye protection and just take what you need.

- Brad Haugaard

Wednesday Shooting Victim Identified as 27-Year-Old Monrovian Antonio Zaza

The man shot and killed on Duarte Road Wednesday night was a Monrovian, 27-year-old Antonio Zaza, according to MyNewsLA.com: https://is.gd/RuZNii

- Brad Haugaard

Merry Historical Christmas, Monrovia!

 

Christmas Tree in the Ward Home, 1939, from the Monrovia Historical Society's Legacy Project.

Merry Christmas, Monrovia!

“But when the fullness of the time came, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the Law, so that He might redeem those who were under the Law, that we might receive the adoption as sons.” – Galatians 4:4-5

- Brad Haugaard

Weekly Coronavirus Count: First Death in Unincorporated Monrovia

Coronavirus cases from LA Department of Public Health as of 8 p.m., 12/23/2020. Changes since 12/16/2020.

City of Monrovia: 1745 cases (up 232), 41 deaths (unchanged)
Unincorporated Monrovia: 199 cases (up 25), 1 deaths up 1

Redell Pine: 2 cases (unchanged), no deaths

Caltrans Monrovia: 6 cases

Miracle Works: 5 cases

- Brad Haugaard

LA Sheriff's Department to Investigate Shooting Death on Duarte Road

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Homicide Bureau will be investigating the shooting death of a man Wednesday night in the 400 block of West Duarte Road, according to a Monrovia Police Department press release. Monrovia Police urge anyone with information the shooting death to call the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Homicide Bureau at 323 890-5500 or the Monrovia Police Department Detective Bureau at 626 256-8041.

The press release adds that the victim of the shooting, which occurred at approximately 8:19 p.m., "was shot in the chest by unknown suspect(s). He was pronounced dead at the scene by Monrovia Fire Department."

CBS News, citing the LA Sheriff's Department, adds that the shooting occurred at Al’s Liquors, that the victim was inside the store and was shot in the upper torso. https://is.gd/PUYYDZ

- Brad Haugaard

Lunch from Jimmy John’s

Got lunch yesterday at Jimmy John’s, in the Huntington Oaks Shopping Center. Got the Beach Club (turkey, provolone and avocado) on wheat bread (also comes on French bread).  $12. Very nice!

- Brad Haugaard 

Man Shot and Killed on Duarte Road

A man was shot and killed Wednesday night about 8:20 p.m. in the 400 block of West Duarte Road, between Mayflower and Magnolia avenue, according to a report in the Star-News. https://is.gd/ve3G93

- Brad Haugaard

Snowball: Mellow and Easy-Going

 Even though the weather in Southern California is sunny, Snowball is the purr-fect cat for the winter season and beyond! This four-year-old kitty will probably win you over with her snow-white fur and striking green eyes, but she also has a great personality. Snowball is the kind of cat who enjoys attention, and will head-butt you to get more. She’s mellow and easy-going, and is looking for a home where she can settle in and really come out of her shell. Snowball can’t wait to bring her chill demeanor to your home all year long! 

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 and schedule a virtual adoption appointment at pasadenahumane.org. Adoptions are by appointment only, and new adoption appointments are available every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. for the following week.

Pets may not be available for adoption and cannot be held for potential adopters by phone calls or email.

- Brad Haugaard

Trader Joe's Recalling Lightly Salted Edamame

Monrovia-based Trader Joe’s is recalling its "Trader Joe’s Lightly Salted Edamame," sold locally, which "have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes." Affected products have these date codes: 22LA102 M, 22LA102 N, 22LA102 P, 22LA080 B. If you bought it, don't eat it. Discard it or return it to any Trader Joe’s for a refund.

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia Chamber of Commerce Discount Deal to Help Restaurants

- Brad Haugaard

KGEM's Third Annual Holiday Special

Here is Community Media of the Foothills' third Annual Holiday Special.  Lots of music and thoughts from various city people, including KGEM host Ralph Walker, City Manager Dylan Feik, School Board Member Jennifer Anderson, Police Chief Alan Sanvictores, leaders at KGEM, plus, How to make the Palomares Family's pretzel salad and a nighttime drive through Monrovia showing Christmas decorations.

- Brad Haugaard

Toy and Canned Food Drive Saturday

Tomorrow, Dec. 19, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Monrovia Police Officers' Association will partner with Detail Union for a drive-through toy and canned food drop-off. If you would like to contribute, please bring unwrapped toys or canned food to Detail Union, located at 1311 S. Shamrock Ave.

- Brad Haugaard