Lunch at Café on Lemon, about a half block east of Myrtle on, of course, Lemon. Got the tuna salad sandwich with a salad for $12.95, and a cold brew coffee for $3.95. Very fresh and yummy!
- Brad Haugaard
Lunch at Café on Lemon
Lunch at Café on Lemon, about a half block east of Myrtle on, of course, Lemon. Got the tuna salad sandwich with a salad for $12.95, and a cold brew coffee for $3.95. Very fresh and yummy!
Monrovia Train Line Will Change Letter to 'A' and Color to Blue
This Friday, June 16, Monrovia's Metro Line will change from L to A and from gold to blue. LA Metro reports that the change will merge several lines, reduce transfers through Downtown LA and create a transfer-free ride from the Foothill stations all the way to Long Beach.
- Brad Haugaard
Adventurous Young Gardenia Dog Loves Attention - And Swimming
Gardenia is a young and adventurous girl who has been entertaining the volunteers and staff at Pasadena Humane with her silly antics. Initially shy, Gardenia is now in the running to be voted “most improved player”. She cannot get enough attention from everyone who spends time with her- she somehow manages to get the spot she wants scratched under your hand time and time again.
Like any athlete, Gardenia has been busy training for the 2024 Olympics. She wants to compete in her favorite sport- swimming! She absolutely adores going into the (kiddie) pool. She dives head-first into the water and will push herself around in circles over and over. She doesn’t seem to mind that she never really gets anywhere. When she stops, she has a joyful look that we’re pretty sure means she thinks she’s won a medal.
Gardenia is ready to take the podium in her forever home!
Pasadena Humane has a free adoption event on Saturday, 6/17, from 10:00 am. - 2:00 p.m. All adoption fees are waived and no appointment is necessary.
The adoption fee for dogs is $150. 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 and schedule an adoption appointment at pasadenahumane.org. Adoptions are by appointment only, and new adoption appointments are available every Sunday
and Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. Pets may not be available for adoption and cannot be held for potential adopters by phone calls or email.
- Brad Haugaard
Measure MM Bonds Will Cost Less
Superintendent Ryan Smith reports that Monrovians will pay less interest than expected on the school district’s Measure MM bonds, 3.64% compared to the planned rate of 4.25%. He said the district’s strong financial position has attracted significant interest from major investment groups. Additionally, the district received a $541,000 grant from the California Schools Healthy Air, Plumbing, and Efficiency Program for upgrading school systems and fixtures to meet water efficiency standards. Measure MM-funded projects will begin this summer. A list of projects here.
- Brad Haugaard
A Moment in Monrovia History: The Waterfall in Monrovia Canyon in 1926
The waterfall in Monrovia Canyon, from an Anderson family outing in 1926. From the Kim Anderson collection. See full details here.
For more historic photos and papers, see the Monrovia Historical Society’s complete Legacy Project collection here. Learn more about the Monrovia Historical Society here.
- Brad Haugaard
Children and Teens Can Learn About Solar Ovens
- Brad Haugaard
Hip Hop Music Concert at Calvary Chapel Monrovia, Friday Night
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Doesn’t Win All America City Award
Monrovia did not win the All America City award, but the team that made the presentation said they were proud to represent Monrovia. Here’s a post from the city:
Hello Monrovia! Although we were not named a 2023 All-America City Winner, we are so proud to have represented our community in Denver. We want to thank you all for supporting us…the countless phone calls, emails, text messages and tweets from so many of you are deeply appreciated. We can’t wait to come home and continue the work we do in our great city!
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia's All America City Presentation
- Brad Haugaard
School Board to Consider Buying Computer Equipment; Creating New Positions; Etc.
~ Consider a three-year $57,750 agreement with GoGuardian for teacher video conferencing. Details.
~ Hold a public hearing and discuss the updated Local Control Accountability Plan. Details.
~ Consider buying a Dell VMware VxRail server with 5-year licensing for $173,953.02 (details), a Fortigate Firewall with a 5-year licensing agreement for $200,985 (details), and a Cisco Meraki Data Core Switching system with a 5-year license agreement for $31,815 (details).
~ Consider approving a memorandum of understanding with the district bus drivers to extend their working hours up to eight hours a day. Details.
~ Consider creating a new confidential classified management position, Risk Management Coordinator, to handle "general liability, worker's compensation, risk management, emergency preparedness, and safety; prepare reports and maintain records and files on claims, litigation, injuries, general liability, and property loss; document and ensure communication of key risks to identify and analyze areas of potential risk." Details.
~ Consider creating a new job position -of payroll technician, to make sure staff is paid in an accurate and timely manner. Details.
Consider a work agreement with the Monrovia Teachers Association. Here and here.
- Brad Haugaard
Volunteers Plant Native Plants
The Monrovia Parks, Wilderness, and Recreation Foundation was out in force today, planting native plants near the Cloverleaf entry point to the Wilderness Preserve.
- Brad Haugaard
Cell Phone Tower Disguised as Tree Proposed for North Monrovia
Monrovia's Planning Commission (agenda here) will consider a proposal to build a 60-foot tall wireless telecommunications facility disguised as a tree to improve AT&T Mobility's cellular service north of Foothill. The plan includes a "mono-eucalyptus" structure to support 12 panel antennas, a microwave antenna, and a GPS antenna. It would be located near the city water tank at the very tippy top of Norumbega Drive, 1235 Norumbega Drive. Details
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Summer Swimming, Free Lessons for Students
Monrovia School District and the YMCA are offering free swim lessons to students this summer. Free recreational swim sessions are available to the public on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Register here and apply the coupon code Monrovia23 for free lessons. Limited space. Contact YMCA for more information.
- Brad Haugaard
FoodED Online Auction June 12-17
- Brad Haugaard
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