Cats vs San Dimas ~ Speculation about the upcoming Wildcats-San Dimas football game. http://goo.gl/csc0c and http://goo.gl/fQ49P
Fountain to the Falls ~ We mentioned this "fun-run" already, but here's a picture from Canyon Park of one of the signs to direct runners/walkers/loafers on their way to the falls. http://goo.gl/WiwtX
- Brad Haugaard
Metro Station Development / Photo Contest
Development Rendering ~ Early architect's rendering of proposed Monrovia Metro area development. http://goo.gl/ugAnm
Interactive Map ~ Data and a cool interactive map of extended Metro rail line. (Click on "Interactive Map"). http://goo.gl/GUGwL
Photo Contest ~ If you're a photographer, you might want to enter the My Monrovia contest. Theme is "Let's Celebrate." Details here (PDF): http://goo.gl/Ij2wI
- Brad Haugaard
Interactive Map ~ Data and a cool interactive map of extended Metro rail line. (Click on "Interactive Map"). http://goo.gl/GUGwL
Photo Contest ~ If you're a photographer, you might want to enter the My Monrovia contest. Theme is "Let's Celebrate." Details here (PDF): http://goo.gl/Ij2wI
- Brad Haugaard
Chess Boxes / Parade / Trains
Parade ~ Monrovia Holiday Parade - "Tinsel, Trees & Teddy Bears” - this Thursday at 7 p.m. Featuring thousands of local youngsters - and Santa! Also, Library Park Christmas tree lighting at 6 p.m., just before the parade. http://goo.gl/swhs8
Train Station ~ History of old Monrovia Train station. http://goo.gl/Lv19J
- Brad Haugaard
Wildcats Beat Schurr :-)
The final score for Friday night's football game was Monrovia 21, Schurr 7.
Monrovia victory sets up rematch with San Dimas. http://goo.gl/EBiFj and http://goo.gl/sCKSp
Pictures: http://goo.gl/G8Ku9
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Holiday Events: Toy Drive, Etc.
You're barely done with the turkey and more holiday events coming up.
Today the Family Festival Street Fair will have a holiday theme, and there will be a "Stuff the Trolley Toy Drive" tomorrow, Saturday, Nov. 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., plus carolers and special merchant events, all along Myrtle Avenue.
But there's lots more stuff. See this nice list from the city (PDF): http://goo.gl/TD8Ca
- Brad Haugaard
Happy Thanksgiving!
Also ...
Football ~ A tidbit of Monrovia and Schurr football history. http://goo.gl/c0n0M
Sinclair ~ History of the Upton Sinclair house. http://goo.gl/Ehs6R
- Brad Haugaard
Go Away Bear!
- Brad Haugaard
Turkeys for All!
People heeded the call for turkeys for Foothill Unity Center's Thanksgiving food distribution program. From the Center's Facebook page: "Turkeys by the dozens flew in under the wire, and by the time our clients started lining up for our Thanksgiving Distribution, we had a bird for every family. We can't thank you enough!"
http://goo.gl/j4g2f- Brad Haugaard
http://goo.gl/j4g2f- Brad Haugaard
Burglaries, Thefts and a Fire
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for November 18-23. - Brad Haugaard] During the last six day period, the Police Department handled 448 service events, resulting in 88 investigations. Following are the last week's highlighted issues and events: Vehicle Burglary
November 18 at 8:04 a.m., an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 800 block of West Duarte regarding a vehicle burglary. The victim reported his vehicle was broken into during the night. The driver side door was pried open and the stereo and two CD cases containing about 20 CD's were taken. Grand Theft
November 18 at 9:38 a.m., an officer went to a business in the 3300 block of South Peck to investigate a grand theft. He arrived and was told that sets of aluminum rims were stolen from the property some time during the night. Residential Burglary - Suspects Arrested
November 18 at 1148 a.m., a caller reported two females were taking a large screen television from her neighbor's house. The suspects drove off in a black Infiniti. The caller reported a license plate number, but the DMV check did not return to an Infinity. Variations of the license number were checked and a match on a 1994 Infinity out of the City of Pacoima was made. The Los Angeles Police Department was called and provided with the crime information. The officer requested they drive by the residence to check for the vehicle. The Los Angeles Police Department later called the officer and advised they had the vehicle detained with two female adults and two child occupants. A large screen television and a computer were found inside the vehicle. The officer responded to Pacoima and arrested the two female suspects, recovered the property, and impounded the vehicle. The children were released to family members. Driving Under the Influence - Suspect Arrested
November 18 at 12:39 p.m., an officer was flagged down regarding a suspicious vehicle in the area of Colorado and Gladys. The vehicle was located by officers and stopped. The female driver was determined to be driving under the influence and was arrested. Structure Fire
November 20 at 12:36 a.m., dispatch received several calls reporting a structure fire at an apartment complex in the 700 block of West Foothill. When officers arrived they determined that no persons or animals were inside. Smoke filled the entire complex. Monrovia and Arcadia Fire Departments responded, along with two Arcadia police officers to help with traffic control, while Monrovia officers made sure everyone in the building was safe. Grand Theft - Suspect Arrested
November 20 at 2:01 p.m., an officer took a grand theft report from a victim that had just realized her jewelry was missing from her home. She had not looked for her jewel for months. Recently, she went to the place were she hid her jewelry box and found the contents gone. There was only one person that had been at her home in the past several months, a relative. The officer confronted the suspect and he admitted to the theft. He was arrested and taken into custody. Commercial Burglary - Suspect Arrested
November 20 at 2:57 p.m., a business in the 100 block of West Foothill reported a shoplifter in the store. An adult female suspect had been seen previously taking baby formula, using a bag to conceal it and leaving the store without paying. Employees saw the suspect enter the store carrying the same bag she used in the prior burglaries. They called police and an officer responded. The suspect was stopped by the officer, but did not possess identification. She was taken into custody and interviewed. The suspect was identified on surveillance video tape of the burglaries. She was charged with three counts of burglary. Residential Burglary
November 23 at 12:38 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 300 block of South Canyon on the report of a burglary. The victim left his house to go to dinner and when he returned, he found his house had been burglarized. No force was used to enter the home; however, a room inside that was locked had a hole punched through it to gain access. Investigation continuing.
November 18 at 8:04 a.m., an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 800 block of West Duarte regarding a vehicle burglary. The victim reported his vehicle was broken into during the night. The driver side door was pried open and the stereo and two CD cases containing about 20 CD's were taken. Grand Theft
November 18 at 9:38 a.m., an officer went to a business in the 3300 block of South Peck to investigate a grand theft. He arrived and was told that sets of aluminum rims were stolen from the property some time during the night. Residential Burglary - Suspects Arrested
November 18 at 1148 a.m., a caller reported two females were taking a large screen television from her neighbor's house. The suspects drove off in a black Infiniti. The caller reported a license plate number, but the DMV check did not return to an Infinity. Variations of the license number were checked and a match on a 1994 Infinity out of the City of Pacoima was made. The Los Angeles Police Department was called and provided with the crime information. The officer requested they drive by the residence to check for the vehicle. The Los Angeles Police Department later called the officer and advised they had the vehicle detained with two female adults and two child occupants. A large screen television and a computer were found inside the vehicle. The officer responded to Pacoima and arrested the two female suspects, recovered the property, and impounded the vehicle. The children were released to family members. Driving Under the Influence - Suspect Arrested
November 18 at 12:39 p.m., an officer was flagged down regarding a suspicious vehicle in the area of Colorado and Gladys. The vehicle was located by officers and stopped. The female driver was determined to be driving under the influence and was arrested. Structure Fire
November 20 at 12:36 a.m., dispatch received several calls reporting a structure fire at an apartment complex in the 700 block of West Foothill. When officers arrived they determined that no persons or animals were inside. Smoke filled the entire complex. Monrovia and Arcadia Fire Departments responded, along with two Arcadia police officers to help with traffic control, while Monrovia officers made sure everyone in the building was safe. Grand Theft - Suspect Arrested
November 20 at 2:01 p.m., an officer took a grand theft report from a victim that had just realized her jewelry was missing from her home. She had not looked for her jewel for months. Recently, she went to the place were she hid her jewelry box and found the contents gone. There was only one person that had been at her home in the past several months, a relative. The officer confronted the suspect and he admitted to the theft. He was arrested and taken into custody. Commercial Burglary - Suspect Arrested
November 20 at 2:57 p.m., a business in the 100 block of West Foothill reported a shoplifter in the store. An adult female suspect had been seen previously taking baby formula, using a bag to conceal it and leaving the store without paying. Employees saw the suspect enter the store carrying the same bag she used in the prior burglaries. They called police and an officer responded. The suspect was stopped by the officer, but did not possess identification. She was taken into custody and interviewed. The suspect was identified on surveillance video tape of the burglaries. She was charged with three counts of burglary. Residential Burglary
November 23 at 12:38 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 300 block of South Canyon on the report of a burglary. The victim left his house to go to dinner and when he returned, he found his house had been burglarized. No force was used to enter the home; however, a room inside that was locked had a hole punched through it to gain access. Investigation continuing.
Kiwanis / Strategy / Turkey / AeroVironment
Kiwanis Help ~ Monrovia Kiwanis help out at Foothill Unity Center's Thanksgiving food distribution. http://goo.gl/Ik9f9
Cat Strategy ~ Thoughts on Monrovia Wildcat football strategy. http://goo.gl/0wNdw Non-Tasty Turkey ~ Not the tastiest turkey, but surely one of the prettiest. http://goo.gl/FO4E9 AeroVironment Award ~ CEO of San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership on AeroVironment award. http://goo.gl/KzeqL - Brad Haugaard
Small Biz / Schurr Game / Rail Yard / Native Heritage
Small Business Saturday ~ Monrovia businesses are participating in a national movement to encourage shoppers to shop at local small businesses. This year, November 27th is the first Small Business Saturday. http://goo.gl/KVusX
Wildcats vs. Schurr ~ Thoughts on the 11/26 Monrovia-Schurr football game. http://goo.gl/4nhoK and http://goo.gl/nkNRE
Gold Line Maintenance Yard ~ Formerly dubious Monrovia residents near the proposed Gold Line maintenance yard now are more open to the idea. http://goo.gl/PR4JV
Native Heritage ~ There will be stories, songs, a craft and film honoring Native American Heritage Month today, Nov. 23, 6:30 – 8 p.m. in the Library Community Room. Free for everyone http://goo.gl/kojjL
- Brad Haugaard
Ochoa / Fountain to Falls / Water Use Down / Credit Cards
Ochoa Staying in Monrovia ~ City Manager Scott Ochoa says in his weekly report that he is not planning to leave Monrovia. He said he missed the last City Council meeting "to facilitate a facet of the City's ongoing professional development efforts." That, he said, also let Mark Alvarado get a bit of experience as acting City Manager. "No," Ochoa writes, "I am not leaving Monrovia - and I am reasonably sure that the Council does not desire such a transition." http://goo.gl/1bLzG
Signs for Race ~ The "Fountain to the Falls" fun/run race planned for Monrovia Day 2011 will be enhanced by signs along the trail in Monrovia Canyon Park put up by Jeffrey Ramos as his Eagle Scout Candidate project. The walking/jogging/hiking route, by the way, goes north on Myrtle from the Library Park fountain to Hillcrest, east to Canyon Boulevard, north to the entrance of the Park and from there to the trail that leads to the falls. http://goo.gl/1bLzG
Water Usage Down ~ According to the City Manager's weekly report, "Water consumption is 42 million gallons, a decrease of 10% compared to reported water usage at this time last year." http://goo.gl/1bLzG Interesting. Well, it has been a bit rainy.
Credit Card Use Down ~ Monrovia-based Green Dot says 69% of consumers will not use a credit card for Christmas gifts. http://goo.gl/3DbQP
- Brad Haugaard
Thankfulness / CIF Champs? / Movies
Thankful ~ Members of Monrovia First Presbyterian Church tell what they are thankful for. http://goo.gl/JeAiZMHS 'Will Win' ~ Star-News columnist Miguel Melendez is getting mighty confident: "Monrovia High School will win the CIF-Southern Section Mid-Valley Division championship." http://goo.gl/8hqm0 History ~ Old Monrovia movie company failed because didn't pay its taxes. http://goo.gl/55GXj- Brad Haugaard
Rubber Duck Dunk
- Brad Haugaard
Thanksgiving / Leadership
Thanksgiving for Kids ~ This afternoon, Nov. 20 at 2:30 p.m., the library will have stories, songs, crafts and a film about the holiday of thanks, turkey, and football! In the Library's Story Room. For information, call 626-256-8256. http://goo.gl/YlZT3
Leadership Camp ~ The Rotary Club of Monrovia has sent five 8th graders to leadership camp this weekend. Two from Clifton Middle School and three from Santa Fe Middle School. http://goo.gl/ntqfv
- Brad Haugaard
Leadership Camp ~ The Rotary Club of Monrovia has sent five 8th graders to leadership camp this weekend. Two from Clifton Middle School and three from Santa Fe Middle School. http://goo.gl/ntqfv
- Brad Haugaard
Football: Monrovia 42, Gladstone 3 :-)
In the opening playoff game for the CIF Championship the Wildcats walked over Gladstone. http://goo.gl/Qwy3JGame pix: http://goo.gl/Vx83nFrom Star-News comments: "Congrats to those Monrovia guys, It was like a blur." http://goo.gl/79jD9 - Brad Haugaard
Enter Your Home in Decorating Contest
If you are planning to decorate your house for the holidays, you might want to enter the City of Monrovia's Holiday Home Decorating Contest. Applications due Dec. 10; judging Dec. 13. See attached images. http://goo.gl/26olI
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
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