Cheap Chicken
Monrovia's King Ranch Market is offering 10 lbs. of chicken thighs and drumsticks for $3.90 until Tuesday. That's 39 cents a pound. My wife says that's "unbelievably cheap." Source: http://goo.gl/Ew5hF - Brad Haugaard
Assaults, Battery, Robbery, Burglary, Etc.
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for Jan. 6-12. - Brad Haugaard]During the last seven day period, the Police Department handled 512 service events, resulting in 117 investigations. Following are the last week's highlighted issues and events:
Grand Theft from Vehicle
January 6 at 6:51 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Wildrose regarding a vehicle burglary. The victim reported that his truck was broken into sometime during the night. The victim had parked his truck in his driveway, but did not lock it. He returned to it in the morning and discovered the loss. Investigation continuing.
Outside Assist - Los Angeles Interagency Metropolitan Police Apprehension Crime Task Force (LA IMPACT) - 5 Suspects Arrested
January 6 at 1:02 p.m., an officer responded to the 800 block of West Duarte to assist LA IMPACT personnel on a residence check. As they arrived at the residence, a vehicle was exiting the garage. The vehicle was stopped. A large amount of marijuana was located in the vehicle. Five suspects were detained and arrested; one subject ran and was not located.
Vehicle Tampering - Suspects Arrested
January 6 at 7:31 p.m., a witness reported two male juveniles seen checking car doors on several vehicles on Foothill near Shamrock. Officers responded and the two were stopped and subsequently arrested for vehicle tampering. The investigation determined no burglaries or thefts had occurred, probably because all the doors were locked. The two juveniles were later released to their parents with citations.
Attempt Burglary
January 6 at 11:34 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a business in the 700 block of East Huntington. An employee of a business reported that a male subject had just broken the front, glass door to an adjacent business. When the suspect saw the employee, he left walking west on Huntington. An officer responded and found the suspect at California and Huntington in a parking lot. When the suspect saw the police car, he fled through the parking lot. Containment was set up with the assistance of Arcadia police officers and the El Monte Police Department helicopter; however, the suspect was not located.
Assault with a Deadly Weapon / False Imprisonment - Suspect Arrested
January 7 at 6:59 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 200 block of West Olive regarding a fight in progress. When they arrived, a female subject exited the house and ran to the officers. Her hands had been tied behind her back with a belt and she was screaming for help. Her mother was with her and the mother's finger had been cut. The two subjects were at the location visiting an aunt, who lives in the garage, which has been modified into a dwelling space. An argument had begun with residents in the backhouse as to whether or not they had a right to be there. The male resident from the backhouse grabbed the daughter by the hair and pulled her into his house, where he tied her up, then wielded a knife and slashed at the mother who was trying to protect her daughter. The officers arrested the suspect. An I.C.E. hold was placed on the subject, as he was found to be illegally in the United States.
Driving Under the Influence / Hit and Run Traffic Collision - Suspect Arrested
January 7 at 11:41 p.m., officers responded to the report of a traffic collision at Alamitas, just north of Diamond. A driver struck a fire hydrant with his vehicle. There was no damage to the hydrant; however, there was extensive damage to the vehicle. The driver lost his front bumper as he fled the scene. He drove around the corner to his home on Montana, followed by a witness. As he parked in his driveway, officers arrived and saw him enter his home. He was located hiding in a small cabinet next to the backdoor. He was positively identified by the witness and was determined by officers to have been driving under the influence. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Domestic Battery - Suspect Arrested
January 8 at 11:02 a.m., officers responded to a residence in the 700 block of West Walnut. They arrived and determined a husband and wife had been arguing about an incident that occurred over a year ago, but the husband's mother had just found out about. The husband slapped the wife once in the face. He was arrested for misdemeanor spousal battery and later released on citation.
Assault with a Deadly Weapon / Conspiracy to Commit a Crime / Participation in Criminal Street Gang / Violation of Gang Injunction - Suspects Arrested
January 8 at 8:02 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 100 block of Montana regarding several victims being attacked by gang members. The victims alleged they were standing in the carport area of the location when a black SUV approached and four gang members exited the vehicle. One of the gang members was armed with a machete and another was holding a handgun. The gang members chased the victims for a short distance, but returned to the SUV without further incident. No shots were fired and no one was injured.
Approximately 30 minutes later, an officer located the SUV at Peck and Longden. One of the suspects fled on foot through residential yards. The Foothill Air Support helicopter arrived and directed officers to the suspect, and he was taken into custody. The suspect is a juvenile gang member who had a no-bail warrant out for his arrest. During the foot pursuit, a high-risk stop was conducted on the SUV. Three additional suspects were detained. The victims positively identify the suspects and their vehicle. The weapons were not recovered.
Parole Violation / Possession of Methamphetamine Pipe / Possession of Marijuana - Suspect Arrested
January 9 at 2.55 a.m., an officer stopped a suspicious person parked behind a business at Pomona and Myrtle. Upon contacting the subject, a subsequent investigation revealed he was on parole for arson. The officer found a glass methamphetamine pipe, marijuana, a folding knife, and a laptop computer that is believed to be stolen. The subject was arrested and a parole hold was obtained.
Vehicle Burglary
January 11 at 5:52 a.m., two male suspects wearing dark clothing and black beanies were seen smashing the window on a vehicle. The suspects were seen removing a GPS from the vehicle. They fled and were last seen getting into an older Honda with a roof rack. The incident is under investigation.
Robbery
January 12 at 11:06 p.m., a robbery was reported at a business in the 500 block of West Huntington in the parking lot. A female employee had just ended her shift and was walking to her car. An older, grey, 4-door Honda Civic with tinted windows approached her. The vehicle was occupied by two male subjects, possibly gang members. The passenger exited the vehicle and approached the victim with a knife in one hand and a small black club in the other. When he demanded the victim's money, she told him she did not have any. He then demanded her cell phone, which she gave to the suspect. The suspects fled southbound on Mayflower. Investigation continuing.
Grand Theft from Vehicle
January 6 at 6:51 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the 700 block of Wildrose regarding a vehicle burglary. The victim reported that his truck was broken into sometime during the night. The victim had parked his truck in his driveway, but did not lock it. He returned to it in the morning and discovered the loss. Investigation continuing.
Outside Assist - Los Angeles Interagency Metropolitan Police Apprehension Crime Task Force (LA IMPACT) - 5 Suspects Arrested
January 6 at 1:02 p.m., an officer responded to the 800 block of West Duarte to assist LA IMPACT personnel on a residence check. As they arrived at the residence, a vehicle was exiting the garage. The vehicle was stopped. A large amount of marijuana was located in the vehicle. Five suspects were detained and arrested; one subject ran and was not located.
Vehicle Tampering - Suspects Arrested
January 6 at 7:31 p.m., a witness reported two male juveniles seen checking car doors on several vehicles on Foothill near Shamrock. Officers responded and the two were stopped and subsequently arrested for vehicle tampering. The investigation determined no burglaries or thefts had occurred, probably because all the doors were locked. The two juveniles were later released to their parents with citations.
Attempt Burglary
January 6 at 11:34 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a business in the 700 block of East Huntington. An employee of a business reported that a male subject had just broken the front, glass door to an adjacent business. When the suspect saw the employee, he left walking west on Huntington. An officer responded and found the suspect at California and Huntington in a parking lot. When the suspect saw the police car, he fled through the parking lot. Containment was set up with the assistance of Arcadia police officers and the El Monte Police Department helicopter; however, the suspect was not located.
Assault with a Deadly Weapon / False Imprisonment - Suspect Arrested
January 7 at 6:59 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 200 block of West Olive regarding a fight in progress. When they arrived, a female subject exited the house and ran to the officers. Her hands had been tied behind her back with a belt and she was screaming for help. Her mother was with her and the mother's finger had been cut. The two subjects were at the location visiting an aunt, who lives in the garage, which has been modified into a dwelling space. An argument had begun with residents in the backhouse as to whether or not they had a right to be there. The male resident from the backhouse grabbed the daughter by the hair and pulled her into his house, where he tied her up, then wielded a knife and slashed at the mother who was trying to protect her daughter. The officers arrested the suspect. An I.C.E. hold was placed on the subject, as he was found to be illegally in the United States.
Driving Under the Influence / Hit and Run Traffic Collision - Suspect Arrested
January 7 at 11:41 p.m., officers responded to the report of a traffic collision at Alamitas, just north of Diamond. A driver struck a fire hydrant with his vehicle. There was no damage to the hydrant; however, there was extensive damage to the vehicle. The driver lost his front bumper as he fled the scene. He drove around the corner to his home on Montana, followed by a witness. As he parked in his driveway, officers arrived and saw him enter his home. He was located hiding in a small cabinet next to the backdoor. He was positively identified by the witness and was determined by officers to have been driving under the influence. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Domestic Battery - Suspect Arrested
January 8 at 11:02 a.m., officers responded to a residence in the 700 block of West Walnut. They arrived and determined a husband and wife had been arguing about an incident that occurred over a year ago, but the husband's mother had just found out about. The husband slapped the wife once in the face. He was arrested for misdemeanor spousal battery and later released on citation.
Assault with a Deadly Weapon / Conspiracy to Commit a Crime / Participation in Criminal Street Gang / Violation of Gang Injunction - Suspects Arrested
January 8 at 8:02 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 100 block of Montana regarding several victims being attacked by gang members. The victims alleged they were standing in the carport area of the location when a black SUV approached and four gang members exited the vehicle. One of the gang members was armed with a machete and another was holding a handgun. The gang members chased the victims for a short distance, but returned to the SUV without further incident. No shots were fired and no one was injured.
Approximately 30 minutes later, an officer located the SUV at Peck and Longden. One of the suspects fled on foot through residential yards. The Foothill Air Support helicopter arrived and directed officers to the suspect, and he was taken into custody. The suspect is a juvenile gang member who had a no-bail warrant out for his arrest. During the foot pursuit, a high-risk stop was conducted on the SUV. Three additional suspects were detained. The victims positively identify the suspects and their vehicle. The weapons were not recovered.
Parole Violation / Possession of Methamphetamine Pipe / Possession of Marijuana - Suspect Arrested
January 9 at 2.55 a.m., an officer stopped a suspicious person parked behind a business at Pomona and Myrtle. Upon contacting the subject, a subsequent investigation revealed he was on parole for arson. The officer found a glass methamphetamine pipe, marijuana, a folding knife, and a laptop computer that is believed to be stolen. The subject was arrested and a parole hold was obtained.
Vehicle Burglary
January 11 at 5:52 a.m., two male suspects wearing dark clothing and black beanies were seen smashing the window on a vehicle. The suspects were seen removing a GPS from the vehicle. They fled and were last seen getting into an older Honda with a roof rack. The incident is under investigation.
Robbery
January 12 at 11:06 p.m., a robbery was reported at a business in the 500 block of West Huntington in the parking lot. A female employee had just ended her shift and was walking to her car. An older, grey, 4-door Honda Civic with tinted windows approached her. The vehicle was occupied by two male subjects, possibly gang members. The passenger exited the vehicle and approached the victim with a knife in one hand and a small black club in the other. When he demanded the victim's money, she told him she did not have any. He then demanded her cell phone, which she gave to the suspect. The suspects fled southbound on Mayflower. Investigation continuing.
Woman Robbed / Gym Opens Tomorrow / Oscar Movies
~ A woman robbed on Huntington near Mayflower last night. http://goo.gl/l188l
~ Monrovia High gym to open Friday. http://goo.gl/iY8zB
~ The Monrovia Library presents Road to the Oscars movie nights, on January 24, January 31, and February 7. Movies start at 6 p.m. in the Library Community Room. This series is free and is sponsored by the Friends of the Monrovia Public Library. For film titles and descriptions, please call the Library at 626-256-8274 and ask for the Adult Reference Desk. http://goo.gl/b7ntC
- Brad Haugaard
~ Monrovia High gym to open Friday. http://goo.gl/iY8zB
~ The Monrovia Library presents Road to the Oscars movie nights, on January 24, January 31, and February 7. Movies start at 6 p.m. in the Library Community Room. This series is free and is sponsored by the Friends of the Monrovia Public Library. For film titles and descriptions, please call the Library at 626-256-8274 and ask for the Adult Reference Desk. http://goo.gl/b7ntC
- Brad Haugaard
Yard Sales / No Review of Conviction / No Contest
~ Cool, a list of yard sale locations in Monrovia for Jan. 10-16. http://goo.gl/pUPVw
~ State Supreme Court will not review conviction in the stabbing deaths of a Monrovia couple. http://goo.gl/eyNWa
~ Monrovian enters no contest plea in killing of Arcadia man. http://goo.gl/sSUf6
- Brad Haugaard
~ State Supreme Court will not review conviction in the stabbing deaths of a Monrovia couple. http://goo.gl/eyNWa
~ Monrovian enters no contest plea in killing of Arcadia man. http://goo.gl/sSUf6
- Brad Haugaard
Loopnet Leaving Town / Monrovia Spy Plane
~ Loopnet, a Monrovia-based online real estate listing service, is moving to Glendora. http://goo.gl/merWc
~ More on huge spy plane built by Monrovia's AeroVironment: http://goo.gl/zAG58
- Brad Haugaard
~ More on huge spy plane built by Monrovia's AeroVironment: http://goo.gl/zAG58
- Brad Haugaard
Tom Adams - Mayor of Bras
Congratulations, Tom!
Actually, he is just using an online game/tool called foursquare.
And just kidding, Tom. That's okay isn't it Tom? Tom?
- Brad Haugaard ( See Tom's comment ===> )
What's Objectionable about 'Rent' Play?
Since the Monrovia School District thought the play Rent was inappropriate for a high school play, I thought I'd skim through it to see what might be objectionable. You can read it yourself, here: http://goo.gl/M2GEe
UPDATE:I should make clear that this is from a script I found on the Internet. If the play the High School was thinking of putting on has been modified, then the information below may not fully apply.
Well, it is certainly very racy and gritty. There are scenes that are distinctly sexual. Not something I'd go to. Here are a few clips and comments about the script, and note that the stuff below is pretty strong in itself:
~ It uses very crude language in places. It lets you know right away it's not Oklahoma! You run into your first "sh_t" in the opening lines and in various places thereafter, and there is the "f" word in its various iterations, including the one with "mother" in front of it.
~ There is drug abuse and drinking. Quoting from the script: "April buys a packet of white powder from a dealer, THE MAN, a sinewy, greasy, sleazy dope dealer" and "A heavy rain. Roger and April shoot heroin beneath a fire escape" and, as part of a toast, "To marijuana" and "Wine and beer" and, after a funeral, "C'mon. Let's go get drunk."
~ There are sex scenes and sexy scenes. From the script: "Roger and April make love." and "Maureen and Mark are making love." and "Maureen is just grinding as she dances with another guy." and "Maureen shares a passionate kiss with the man, then turns, shares another with the woman" and "Angel lies face down on the table. Mimi mimics giving it to her from behind."
~ There is suicide: "April's lifeless arm dangles over the side. A heavy stream of blood mingles with the bathwater, spilling over onto the floor."
~ There are references to various forms of sexuality: Maureen works at a sex club that features bondage. "Handcuffs. Leather. Whips." and - as part of the toast referenced above - "To sodomy. It's between God and me." and "To S and M!" and there are references to dildoes and masturbation and cross-dressing and a lesbian relationship.
~ There is Santa Claus in drag.
~ There is a crude reference or two to the birth of Christ. A song says "In this week when we celebrate the birth ... / In that little town of Bethlehem, we raise / our glass, you bet your ass to ... /
[The song is interrupted as "Maureen moons Benny's table." Then is continued by Mark] / "La Vie Boheme!"
~ A guy kills someone's pet dog by throwing it from a 23rd story window.
~ There is a strip scene, though it appears the audience only sees the backs of the actors: "Mimi and Angel throw off their leather. All bra and panties. Mimi and Angel whip off their bras. We see them from behind."
~ There is a reference to sucking on a cow's udder. [Not sure how to classify that.]
- Brad Haugaard
UPDATE:I should make clear that this is from a script I found on the Internet. If the play the High School was thinking of putting on has been modified, then the information below may not fully apply.
Well, it is certainly very racy and gritty. There are scenes that are distinctly sexual. Not something I'd go to. Here are a few clips and comments about the script, and note that the stuff below is pretty strong in itself:
~ It uses very crude language in places. It lets you know right away it's not Oklahoma! You run into your first "sh_t" in the opening lines and in various places thereafter, and there is the "f" word in its various iterations, including the one with "mother" in front of it.
~ There is drug abuse and drinking. Quoting from the script: "April buys a packet of white powder from a dealer, THE MAN, a sinewy, greasy, sleazy dope dealer" and "A heavy rain. Roger and April shoot heroin beneath a fire escape" and, as part of a toast, "To marijuana" and "Wine and beer" and, after a funeral, "C'mon. Let's go get drunk."
~ There are sex scenes and sexy scenes. From the script: "Roger and April make love." and "Maureen and Mark are making love." and "Maureen is just grinding as she dances with another guy." and "Maureen shares a passionate kiss with the man, then turns, shares another with the woman" and "Angel lies face down on the table. Mimi mimics giving it to her from behind."
~ There is suicide: "April's lifeless arm dangles over the side. A heavy stream of blood mingles with the bathwater, spilling over onto the floor."
~ There are references to various forms of sexuality: Maureen works at a sex club that features bondage. "Handcuffs. Leather. Whips." and - as part of the toast referenced above - "To sodomy. It's between God and me." and "To S and M!" and there are references to dildoes and masturbation and cross-dressing and a lesbian relationship.
~ There is Santa Claus in drag.
~ There is a crude reference or two to the birth of Christ. A song says "In this week when we celebrate the birth ... / In that little town of Bethlehem, we raise / our glass, you bet your ass to ... /
[The song is interrupted as "Maureen moons Benny's table." Then is continued by Mark] / "La Vie Boheme!"
~ A guy kills someone's pet dog by throwing it from a 23rd story window.
~ There is a strip scene, though it appears the audience only sees the backs of the actors: "Mimi and Angel throw off their leather. All bra and panties. Mimi and Angel whip off their bras. We see them from behind."
~ There is a reference to sucking on a cow's udder. [Not sure how to classify that.]
- Brad Haugaard
AeroVironment Spy Plane / STAAR Revenue Down
~ Spy Plane - Giant AeroVironment spy drone (almost the wingspan of a 747) takes a test flight in the Mojave. Can stay in the sky for days. http://goo.gl/cCSPt
~ Declining Revenue - Monrovia's STAAR Surgical expects to report $14.2 million in revenue in the fourth quarter, a decrease of 28 percent from the fourth quarter of 2009. http://goo.gl/H76In
- Brad Haugaard
~ Declining Revenue - Monrovia's STAAR Surgical expects to report $14.2 million in revenue in the fourth quarter, a decrease of 28 percent from the fourth quarter of 2009. http://goo.gl/H76In
- Brad Haugaard
Yet More on Rent Play
~ Statement from Monrovia High principal - http://goo.gl/E0Qvq
~ Will the ACLU get involved? http://goo.gl/BUiJW
~ More details - http://goo.gl/GkKLv
What do you think?
~ Should the district consider the content of a play before allowing it to be performed?
~ Should the district ever overrule a drama teacher?
~ What guidelines, if any, should be used to determine which plays are performed at Monrovia High?
Add a comment.
- Brad Haugaard
~ Will the ACLU get involved? http://goo.gl/BUiJW
~ More details - http://goo.gl/GkKLv
What do you think?
~ Should the district consider the content of a play before allowing it to be performed?
~ Should the district ever overrule a drama teacher?
~ What guidelines, if any, should be used to determine which plays are performed at Monrovia High?
Add a comment.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Traffic Advisory
Beginning tomorrow, January 11, a long-term public works project starts on Myrtle Avenue at both the Huntington Drive and Chestnut Avenue intersections. The project will run to May 2. Work hours are between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.
More details here: http://goo.gl/RBQsE
- Brad Haugaard
More details here: http://goo.gl/RBQsE
- Brad Haugaard
Hillside Ground Cover for Monrovia Area
If you want to cover a hillside with a ground-cover plant, here is a list of recommended plants compiled by the Monrovia Fire Department. The department suggests a mix of species with varying root depths for best erosion control. For more information, the department recommends this website: http://www.theodorepayne.org/ . [Posted by Brad Haugaard, Source: http://goo.gl/9sru5 ]
NOTE: Asterisk indicates plant is combustible and may need extra maintenance.
NOTE: Asterisk indicates plant is combustible and may need extra maintenance.
KEYS TO FLOWER COLOR: B = Blue; V = Violet/Purple; R = Red; 0 = Orange; G = Green; W = White; P = Pink; Y = Yellow
Groundcovers (for surface soil retention)
- *Achillea millefolium, Yarrow P/R/W - full sun or part shade; spreads
- Baccharis pilularis ‘Twin Peaks' or ‘Pigeon Point', Dwarf Coyote Brush W
- Ceanothus griseus horizontalis ‘Yankee Point' B
- Grasses with tough fibrous root systems (many choices)
- Mimulus spp., Monkey Flower O/P/R/Y
- Salvia spp., Groundcover Sage Varieties such as ‘Gracias,' ‘Pt. Sal,' ‘Bees Bliss'
- Epilobium canum and E. canum latifolia, California Fuchsia P/R/W (white form requires some shade) Small Shrubs (for soil retention and limited hillside stabilization)
- *Artemisia californica, Coastal Sagebrush G/Y - aromatic, super-tough plant for dry spots
- Brickellia grandiflora, Brickell Bush W - easy to grow and tough; good for partially shaded dry spot
- Encelia californica, California Bush Sunflower Y - fast-growing and easy; reseeds; seeds appeal to birds
- *Eriogonum spp., Buckwheat P/W - especially E. fasciculatum, California Buckwheat
- Fallugia paradoxa, Apache Plume W/Y - tough plant with lovely tufted seedheads
- Isocoma menziesii, Coast Goldenbush Y - cheerful fall bloomer
- Isomeris arborea, Bladderpod Y -bright yellow flowers attract hummers and bumblebees; interesting seed pods
- Iva hayesiana, San Diego Marsh Elder - crisp green color, soft texture; spreads, takes sun or shade
- Romneya coulteri, Matilija Poppy W/Y - tough root system spreads by rhizomes
- Salvia spp., Sages B/P/R/V/W - shrubs such as Black and White Sages, Cleveland Sage, San Miguel Mtn. Sage
- Trichostema lanatum, Wooly Blue Curls B/V - likes a dry sunny spot with excellent drainage
- Yucca whipplei, Our Lord's Candle W
Large Shrubs And Trees (for hillside stabilization)
- *Adenostoma fasciculatum, Chamise W - tough-as-nails, with striking white flower clusters in spring
- Aesculus californica, California Buckeye W - one of the most ornamental native shrubs/trees
- Arctostaphylos spp., Manzanita P/W - very deep root system; many stump-sprout after fire
- Ceanothus spp., California Lilac B/V/W - especially local species; hybrids best with a little afternoon shade
- Cephalanthus occidentalis, Button Willow W - ornamental ball-shaped flowers; deciduous; likes water
- Heteromeles arbutifolia, Toyon W - excellent for screen or bird habitat; adaptable to wet or dry, sun or shade
- Juglans californica, Southern California Walnut - excellent small- to medium-sized shade tree; edible nuts
- Rhus spp.: *Laurel Sumac, Lemonadeberry, Sugar Bush P/W -- drought-resistant, aromatic, attaining large size
- *Pinus coulteri, Coulter Pine; at higher elevations: P. jeffreyi, Jeffrey Pine or P. ponderosa, Ponderosa Pine
- Quercus spp. (Oak) such as Q. agrifolia, Coast Live Oak; Q. dumosa, Scrub Oak; Q. wislizenii, Interior Live Oak
- Sambucus mexicana, Elderberry W/Y - pretty flower clusters and berries; takes moisture or drought Shrubs And Trees For Erosion Control In Dry Or Moist Shade
- Alnus spp., Alder - moisture to get established
- Brickellia grandiflora, Brickell Bush W - dry
- Calycanthus occidentalis, Spice Bush R - dry or moist
- Cercis occidentalis, Western Redbud P - dry
- Cornus spp., Dogwood W - moist
- Euonymus occidentalis, Burning Bush P - moist
- Iva hayesiana, San Diego Marsh Elder - dry or moist
- Quercus chrysolepis, Canyon Live Oak - dry or moist
- Ribes spp., Currants and Gooseberries - dry or moist
- Rosa californica, Wild Rose P - moist; tolerates dry
- Salix spp., Willow - moist or wet
- Spiraea douglasii, Spiraea P - moist
- Symphoricarpos mollis, Snowberry P - dry or moist
- Umbellularia californica, CA Laurel W - dry or moist
Notes: The listed species of yarrow, sagebrush, buckwheat and grasses have fine foliage or flowers which, when dry, are easily ignitable. These species should not be planted unless you can commit to extra maintenance - regularly remove spent flowers and any dead material, train plant as a low groundcover, and keep a clear buffer zone around the patch.
Chamise is on most fire-prevention agencies' lists of fire-hazardous plants, so it is best to avoid planting it within 200' of any structure. If it is already growing in your yard and serving a good erosion-control function, just maintain it assiduously free of any dead or dying material and leaf litter, well-pruned into a light, open form, or trained low as a groundcover, and isolated from other potential fuels.
The same advice goes for laurel sumac - if it is thriving on your hillside, retain enough of it to keep serving your erosion control needs, but maintain it "lean, clean and green", as described above for chamise. If you are replacing a laurel sumac bush, try one of the other "Rhus" species listed - lemonadeberry or sugarbush, which are less resinous than the sumac.
Pines are also on most lists of fire-prone trees, and they are not well-adapted to Monrovia's warmth and dryness. Many cities and individuals are currently spending large amounts of money to remove pines that have become overgrown, so it is not recommended that you plant a pine. To maintain an existing pine, keep the pine needles cleaned up and limb the tree up to at least 6' from the ground (but no more than 1/3 of the tree's height) to prevent a fire ladder and prune away any branches that come within 10 feet of a structure.
Fire Department Gives Toys and Money
The Monrovia Fire Department received 620 toys and $1,250 in cash donations during the holiday season. Most of the toys went to the Foothill Unity Center, and some going to three local schools. The $1,250 collected was donated to the California Community Foundation. Firefighter Ernesto Moreno put in the extra work to coordinate the department's efforts.
Source: http://goo.gl/9sru5
- Brad Haugaard
Source: http://goo.gl/9sru5
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia City Manager Nervous About State Budget
Monrovia City Manager Scott Ochoa said he is afraid California Governor Jerry Brown may propose changing redevelopment law to help balance the state budget. He thinks eliminating redevelopment agencies could even be unconstitutional. He writes: "This week, during Governor Brown's swearing-in, the curtain was partially pulled back to reveal some of the strategy that will be employed to help curb a mammoth $25 billion budget shortfall over the next two years. While I expect that any real solution will involve both revenue increases and service reductions - and possibly even significant structural changes in the governance and administration of the State - I was disappointed to see the wholesale elimination of the California Redevelopment Law was floated as a trial balloon. To me, this signifies more of the same short-sightedness that helped to get us into the fix we're currently in. Properly run redevelopment agencies - and the large majority of them are indeed operated ethically, responsibly and effectively - are catalysts for job creation and growth, investment, the creation of affordable housing and the elimination of blight. To eliminate redevelopment agencies in order to redirect their funding to counties in order to help pay the State's financial obligation to education is irresponsible and, probably, unconstitutional."
Source: http://goo.gl/9sru5
- Brad Haugaard
Source: http://goo.gl/9sru5
- Brad Haugaard
State Budget and Monrovia Clinic
A look at a Monrovia clinic that could have funding cut under Brown budget. http://goo.gl/mRwgE
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Calendar Available
Source: http://goo.gl/NYKpM
- Brad Haugaard
New Monrovia School Administrators
Two new school administrators are joining the Monrovia Unified School District this month. They are:
~ Dr. Julie Vitale, the new Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services. She began with the district on January 3. http://goo.gl/NVOA9
~ Ms. Connie Wu, the new Chief Business Officer. She will be starting January 10. http://goo.gl/gusQM
- Brad Haugaard
~ Dr. Julie Vitale, the new Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services. She began with the district on January 3. http://goo.gl/NVOA9
~ Ms. Connie Wu, the new Chief Business Officer. She will be starting January 10. http://goo.gl/gusQM
- Brad Haugaard
Completion Schedule for Monrovia High Projects
Also, here is the full school board agenda for the Wednesday, Jan. 12 meeting. http://goo.gl/BIe5b
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Falls Pix / Wrestlers Edged by La Canada / Wiz of Bras
~ A very cool comparison picture showing the waterfalls at Monrovia Canyon Park in 1890 and today. Amazing difference (I mean, aside from color vs. black-and-white): http://goo.gl/Ovauj
~ Monrovia Falls Pix / Wildcat Wrestlers Fall to La Canada / Wiz of Bras
~ Interview with owner of The Wizard of Bras. http://goo.gl/qcpNS
- Brad Haugaard
~ Monrovia Falls Pix / Wildcat Wrestlers Fall to La Canada / Wiz of Bras
~ Interview with owner of The Wizard of Bras. http://goo.gl/qcpNS
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Celebrates Wildcat CIF Victory
Monrovians gathered at Library Park Thursday night after a parade from Monrovia High School to celebrate the first Monrovia Wildcat football CIF championship since ... well ... EVER!
There were speakers from the city (including Mayor Mary Ann Lutz, shown here) and the school district. The crowd, some of whom had waited many long years for a Wildcat football championship, appeared to be delighted, and the football team most thrilled of all.
More coverage: http://goo.gl/adWwe and http://goo.gl/k5Z4C .
- Brad Haugaard
There were speakers from the city (including Mayor Mary Ann Lutz, shown here) and the school district. The crowd, some of whom had waited many long years for a Wildcat football championship, appeared to be delighted, and the football team most thrilled of all.
More coverage: http://goo.gl/adWwe and http://goo.gl/k5Z4C .
- Brad Haugaard
Parade Tonight / Xencor Deal / Tour Idlewild Home
~ Football Parade ~ Monrovia is celebrating the Monrovia High football championship tonight. Parade starts at MHS at 6:30 p.m. and travels along Colorado to Myrtle, then north of Myrtle to Library Park for the festivities.
~ Monrovia-based Xencor has entered a development deal with Amgen to produce a treatment for autoimmune diseases. Amgen has the option to an exclusive worldwide license on the treatment. http://goo.gl/e4b4q
~ See the historic Idlewild home during the Mother's Day Old Home Tour. http://goo.gl/lgUM0 , http://goo.gl/UCd8W
- Brad Haugaard
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