- Brad Haugaard
On the one hand, there is more than three times as much information about Monrovia on Grokipedia as on Wikipedia (8,417 words vs. 2,775 words), and the information seems to be more up-to-date. For instance, Ducommun is listed on Wikipedia as one of the city's major employers, but its facility has been closed for some time. Grokipedia does not list it at all.
On the other hand, Wikipedia is definitely more attractively laid out, and includes pictures, of which Grokipedia currently has none.
Both systems have a mechanism for correcting errors. Next to entries in Wikipedia are "edit" links so you can change information. On Grokipedia you can highlight information and a pop-up allows you to click an "It's Wrong" button, which - I understand - makes the AI system double check the information and correct it if necessary. So Monrovia detail buffs may want to read the entry carefully.
- Brad Haugaard
Since arriving in her foster home, Gertrude has shown herself to be affectionate, calm, and endlessly loyal. She loves following her foster parents from room to room with quiet devotion. She’s happiest when being petted, and if the pets stop, she’s quick to offer a polite paw as a reminder for more love. She also enjoys slow morning walks and soaking up all the attention she can get.
Gertrude is ready to thrive in a home of her very own. If you’re looking for a loyal companion who’ll hold your hand through it all - literally and figuratively - Gertrude is your girl.
During November’s Adopt a Senior Pet Month, all adoption fees are waived for dogs and cats five years and older, just like Gertrude!
The adoption fee for dogs is $150. All dog adoptions include spay or neuter, microchip, and age-appropriate vaccines.
Walk-in adoptions are available every day from 10:00 – 5:00. View photos of adoptable pets at pasadenahumane.org.
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.
Pets may not be available for adoption and cannot be held for potential adopters by phone calls or email.
- Brad Haugaard
SiLC CEO Mehdi Asghari said that "while we celebrate the national effort to bring manufacturing back to the U.S. and are working to do our part in this critical movement, we must also recognize that nowhere across the application spectrum is our dependency on China greater than in photonics and the associated components needed for packaging. This is just a small step forward on a long journey."
SiLC’s Monrovia facility will manufacture products for perimeter security and custom solutions designed to meet government requirements. This new facility complements SiLC’s existing global manufacturing network, which supports products for industrial and warehouse automation, robotics, and mobility markets.
The company says that its "new U.S.-based manufacturing facility, located next to our R&D team, allows us to design, assemble, test, and ship products all under one roof." Details.
- Brad Haugaard
Sawpit Falls, above Monrovia, in about 1915, from the photo album of May Baker, an avid photographer. From the Steve Baker 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
- Brad Haugaard
School superintendent Paula Hart Rodas reports that on October 1, Moody's - which rates the quality of bonds - boosted Monrovia Unified School District's rating from A1 to Aa3, making it cheaper for the district to borrow money. Aa3 is the fourth highest Moody's ranking, out of 21 ranks, so the district's bonds are considered high quality and very low credit risk.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Save Everything
Preserve the home, two large oak trees, a mature tree, build 13 affordable housing units (mix of 1 and 2-story units) and install 13 parking stalls.
Bungalow Court
Preserve the home, build 15 smaller shared courts surrounded by a mix of 1 and 2-story houses, and a shared community space on the ground floor of the home. Install 16 parking stalls.
Hybrid
Preserve the home, build 16 smaller units surrounded by a mix of 1 and 2-story houses, create a shared community space on the ground floor of the Victorian, and install 16 parking stalls.
Check out the proposals and give your feedback here.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Three more public meetings are scheduled to discuss the consolidation of one of Monrovia's middle schools. They are:
For more information contact the school district office at 471-2000.
- Brad Haugaard