Discuss Local Topics With Assemblymember Holden

Assemblymember Chris Holden, who represents Monrovia, will have an open discussion on issues that affect the district - ranging from transportation to business to education - on Thursday, April 18, 5:30-7 p.m. at his district office at 600 N. Rosemead, Suite 117, Pasadena. "Bring your ideas and we will supply cookies and coffee." RSVP: 351-1917.

- Brad Haugaard

Happy Easter, Monrovia!

"He has risen." http://goo.gl/HRqDp

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia Council: Police and Fire Labor Negotiations | Re-Redevelopment? | Shaw Vacancy

At its April 2 meeting (agenda: http://goo.gl/4Me5H ), the Monrovia City Council will ...

~ Have a closed-door meeting with its labor negotiator about the Monrovia Firefighters Association and Monrovia Police Officers Association. No details. http://goo.gl/5az4W

~ Consider whether to support a Senate bill in Sacramento that would sorta replace the now-defunct redevelopment. http://goo.gl/LJmJK

~ Hear a report on "Vacancy Caused by the Resignation of Councilmember Clarence Shaw." http://goo.gl/A3gRQ

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia School Board Appoints Interim Superintendent

The Monrovia Board of Education has appointed 26-year district veteran, Deborah Collins, as its interim superintendent since former Superintendent Linda Wagner has left to take over Anaheim schools. http://goo.gl/a4zd2

- Brad Haugaard

Red's Drive Thru

The little gas station at the corner of Stedman and Foothill is now Red's Drive Thru, a small convenience store with sodas, candy, coffee, and so forth. It's clean and nice. I got an ice cream bar. I hope it is able to make it.

- Brad Haugaard

Main Building at Monrovia Rail Maintenance Yard Begun

Crews working on the Gold Line maintenance yard have started work on the foundation for the main building. Here crews are building the foundation for the "blow-down pit" that will allow maintenance crews to clean under the light rail vehicles.

Source: Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority press release

- Brad Haugaard

Lunch at Big Shrimps

Lunch at Big Shrimps, just east of Myrtle on the north side of Colorado. Got the tilapia lunch special ($4.99) and an iced tea ($1.75), plus tax. Good deal and very tasty.

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia-Temple City Baseball Photos

Photos from the Monrovia-Temple City baseball game: http://goo.gl/QCoKI

- Brad Haugaard

Jose De Juan Exhibit | Scoby to Play for Monrovia | Open Seats on School Board

"The Kingdom," By Jose De Juan

~ Artist Jose De Juan's exhibit "Our Shared Light," runs through May 4 at Segil Fine Art, 110 West Lime.

~ Running back Kurt Scoby enrolled at Monrovia High. Plans to play in the fall. http://goo.gl/vjtDN

~ Two open Monrovia School Board seats in November. http://goo.gl/JQMGL

- Brad Haugaard

Paragon Trucking Moves to Monrovia

Former School Board candidate Terrence Williams has moved his company, Paragon Trucking, to Monrovia. Paragon "delivers excess cargo from China to businesses throughout Southern California." http://goo.gl/dMQRQ

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia Police: Stolen Purse, Meth, and Bears Encouraged With Beanbags

[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for March 25-27. - Brad Haugaard]

 

During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 438 service events, resulting in 74 investigations.

 

Petty Theft from a Vehicle

March 27 at 3:48 a.m., a resident in the 300 block of South Mountain came to the police department to report her purse had been stolen from her vehicle.  She reported that she was walking to her parked vehicle when she saw two male Hispanics, wearing backpacks, walk away from her vehicle.  After she got into her vehicle, she realized that she left the passenger window down and her purse was gone.  Investigation continuing.

 

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Suspect Arrested

March 27 at 3:57 p.m., an officer was conducting an area check for the petty theft suspects from the above incident, when he observed a male subject walking in the 900 block of Valley View.  As the officer approached in his police vehicle, the subject walked up a driveway.  He then walked back down the driveway, where he was contacted by the officer.  The officer checked the area where the subject was standing on the property and found a methamphetamine smoking pipe.  The subject stated he threw it on the ground when he saw the police.  The subject was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia.

 

Bear Incident

March 27 at 6:21 p.m., police responded to a residence in the 800 block of Crescent Drive on the report of a bear entering the home.  The resident's mother had cooked lunch and left it on a table with the windows open.  A bear caught the scent of the food, ripped out the doggie door and entered the home through it to get at the food.  The resident's dog alerted the man, who came downstairs to find the bear inside his home.  The resident immediately went upstairs and locked himself and his dog in his bedroom and called police.  The man looked out his window and saw a second bear in his yard.  Police officers arrived along with an animal control officer and the bears were encouraged back into the hillside with beanbags rounds.  The officers advised the resident on the safety issue of the doggie door and methods to reduce bear attractants at the home.      

 

 

Detective Bureau Case Follow-up

 

Attempt Grand Theft Auto / Identity Theft / Forgery - Suspects Charged

On February 26 at 2:35 p.m., police responded to a business in the 800 block of East Central regarding a fraud in process.  Two suspects walked into the car dealership to purchase a vehicle.  They each provided forged checks, and one provided an altered driver's license.  The salesman was suspicious and called police. Both suspects were arrested and bonded out after being booked.

 

On March 26, 2013, both suspects were arraigned in court.  The detective assigned to the follow-up investigation presented the case to the District Attorney.  The case was filed and both suspects were charged with identity theft, forgery (three counts), and attempt grand theft auto.  The suspects were remanded into custody.

Easter Weekend Services in Monrovia

In alphabetical order:

~ Calvary Chapel Monrovia (123 W. Pomona Ave., near Myrtle next to the freeway). Good Friday at 6 p.m. Easter at 7 a.m., 9 a.m., and 11 a.m.

~ Calvary Road Baptist Church (319 West Olive Ave.) Easter Sunday 10:45 a.m.

~ Fellowship Monrovia (Monrovia High Performing Arts Center) - Good Friday 7 p.m.; Easter Sunday 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

~ First Baptist Church (Encinitas and Palm) - Easter Sunday 10:55 a.m.

~ First Presbyterian Church (Myrtle and Foothill)- Good Friday Service and Concert March 29 at 7:30 p.m.; Easter Sunday 10 a.m.

~ Immaculate Conception (726 Shamrock Ave.) - For Holy Day services call parish office at 358-1166.

~ Live Oak Vineyard Church (1307 S. Myrtle) - Good Friday service at noon. Easter morning service 10 a.m.

~ Monrovia United Methodist Church (140 E Palm Ave) - Call church at 303-2783.

~ New Beginnings Family Church (2780 Peck Rd.) - Good Friday at 6 and 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 6 p.m. and Easter Sunday services at 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and noon.

~ Restored Life Fellowship (Wild Rose Elementary School 232 Jasmine Ave) - 9:30 a.m. Easter Sunday.

~ St. Luke's Episcopal Church (Foothill and California) - Good Friday 12:10 and 7:30 p.m., Holy Saturday 12:10 p.m. and 7 p.m., Easter Sunday 10 a.m.

My apologies if I missed any. If so, let me know and I will add them right away.

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia Old-Time Phonograph Collector

Monrovia old-time phonograph collector, Jim Constantian, has a phonograph that cost more than a Model T when the two were new in 1926. A nice feature story about Jim is in this morning's "The Weekly Star," a supplement included in the Star-News but not on line at the moment.

- Brad Haugaard

Video: Monrovia Man Meets Bear ... In His House | Inside New Aztec Restaurant | Schools Hire Headhunter Firm

~ Video: Monrovia man meets a bear ... in his house. http://goo.gl/cSWbz

~ Pictures of the inside of the new restaurant going in at the Aztec Hotel. http://goo.gl/fi2WJ

~ School Board hires a search firm to find new superintendent. (Linda Wagner is taking over Anaheim schools). http://goo.gl/1pF7K

- Brad Haugaard

Easter Egg Hunt | E-Waste Recycling | College Fair | Children's Day | Native Plant Tour

~ Saturday, March 30, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Recreation Park, 620 S. Shamrock Ave. Easter egg hunt, toddler, teen and family activities, music, arts & crafts, wellness activities, carnival games, spring bunny, face painting, demonstrations, and Monrovia Reads book distribution. Egg hunts free! http://goo.gl/mbZAj

~ Electronic Waste Recycling Event Saturday, April 6, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Mt. Sierra College, 101 E. Huntington Dr. Also, ACTS Thrift Shop accepting donations of clothing, furniture, etc. For large item donations call 577-4477 for free pick up.

~ Mt. Sierra College Career Fair, 9 a.m. to noon, April 13. 101 E. Huntington Dr. http://goo.gl/kahg0

~ Dia de los Ninos, Children's Day, at the Library. http://goo.gl/MSnXT

~ Native Plant Garden Tour, including a home in Monrovia. http://goo.gl/6LEIu