~ Through May 12, there may be partial closures of WESTbound and/or eastbound 210 lanes for Gold Line freeway-bridge construction. Closures will begin no earlier than 10 p.m. and end no later than 1 p.m. the following day. The construction crew members will be working on the mold into which they'll pour the concrete, and adding steel reinforcing. Source: Gold Line press release
~ Monrovia athlete will participate in Crossfit regional championships. http://goo.gl/RF6q4
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Shot in Shoulder, Herding a Bear, Open-Door Driving
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for April 26-29 – Brad Haugaard]
Following are the weekend's highlighted issues and events.
Assault With a Deadly Weapon
April 26 at 11:03 p.m., dispatch received a call from the California Highway Patrol advising that a male subject had been shot in the shoulder and was at a location in the 300 block of West Central. Officers responded and contacted the victim. The victim reported that he and a male friend were in the front yard of the location, and he was making his way to the front door when shots rang out. He was struck in the shoulder and immediately went inside the location. The friend saw two male subjects run east on Central toward Magnolia and out of sight. The victim was taken to a hospital, where he was treated and released. Investigation continuing.
Driving Under the Influence / Traffic Collision
April 26 at 11:36 p.m., a motorist reported a driver slumped behind the wheel of a vehicle at Duarte and Sixth. Officers responded and located the vehicle. The male driver was slumped over the wheel, the engine was running, and the vehicle had struck a fence in the 800 block of West Duarte. The driver did not have any visible injuries, but he appeared to be quite intoxicated. He was taken to a hospital to be checked for injury and charges will be reviewed by the District Attorney for filing consideration.
Residential Burglary
April 27 at 3:52 p.m., a residential burglary was reported in the 200 block of Poinsettia. The suspect(s) entered an unlocked window and stole cash and coins from an unlocked safe. The victims are elderly and had left the residence for only for a few hours to visit family. Investigation continuing.
Bear Sighting
April 27 at 2:05 p.m., a bear was sighted in the area of Sunset and Highland. Officers worked to get the bear to move north toward the foothills. The bear went up a tree at Highland and Hillcrest. The officers continued to observe the bear from a distance until it came down out of the tree. The bear then went back up into the mountains.
Large Party / Under Age Drinking
April 27 at 9:07 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 500 block of North Alta Vista regarding a large party. When officers arrived, they assessed the number of people at the party to be several hundred. The only resident present was a 16-year-old male subject and there was no adult supervision. Alcohol and marijuana consumption had been taking place. Additional officers responded, including the Special Enforcement Team, the Foothill Air Support helicopter, and several officers from Arcadia Police Department. It took some time to clear the property of all the party goers. Several minors were cited for possession of alcohol. An adult sister of the 16-year-old resident responded and both were cited.
On April 28, the adult sister called police to report that a camera and a laptop computer were stolen from the house during the party. A young man was seen carrying a laptop from the party. Investigation continuing.
Possession of Hypodermic Needles / Possession of Anabolic Steroids – Suspect Arrested
April 28 at 1:59 a.m., an officer saw a vehicle driving out of a parking lot in the 400 block of Foothill with one of its doors open. The officer notified the driver, but the driver ignored him and drove away at a high rate of speed. The officer followed the vehicle and made a traffic stop in the 100 block of Acacia. Although the driver was found not to be under the influence, a full box of syringes and a package of anabolic steroids were found in the vehicle. The subject was arrested and taken into custody and a search warrant was written for a residence in Arcadia.
At 7:13 p.m., officers, assisted by the Special Enforcement Team, went to a residence in the 1200 block of East Magnis in Arcadia to serve a search warrant. The search warrant resulted in finding quantities of mushrooms and marijuana. Additional charges of possession of controlled substance and possession of marijuana for sales were added to the suspect's offenses.
Medical Assist
April 29 at 9:14 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West Colorado regarding a woman who was not breathing. When the officer arrived, he checked the woman's vital signs and determined she was not breathing and did not have a pulse. The officer directed the woman's fiancé to begin rescue breathing while he administered chest compressions on the woman. CPR was continued on the woman for several minutes until paramedics arrived and took her to a local hospital, where she received advanced medical treatment and was successfully brought back to life.
Stop Graffiti Bounty Program
One of the methods the Monrovia Police Department is using to combat graffiti in the community of Monrovia is the Stop Graffiti Bounty Program. If a citizen reports an incident of graffiti in the City of Monrovia that leads to the arrest of the suspect, the citizen will receive a $100 bill. Help keep Monrovia looking great!
- Brad Haugaard
No Flinging Monrovia Signs Over the Hillside Allowed
I ran into an acquaintance on the trails above Monrovia and he told me someone had flung the No Trespassing Because of Endangered Milk Vetch signs posted on the Clamshell trail over the side of the hill. I checked and I guess it was true because while the signs are now there they have a stern warning not to mess with city signs.
- Brad Haugaard
Military Re-Enactors, Yogurt, Huff on Governor's Bill
~ US Military re-enactors this weekend at Monrovia Historical Museum. http://goo.gl/bXrNE
~ Yogurtland to open soon (east side of Myrtle just south of Foothill). http://goo.gl/oUmLn
~ Senator Bob Huff, who represents Monrovia, writes: "Senator Mimi Walters and I recently sent a letter to Governor Jerry Brown asking for his leadership in urging his Democratic colleagues and the members of the Conference Committee on Public Employee Pensions to allow an up or down vote to be taken on Governor Brown's 'Twelve Point Pension Reform Plan.'" ( http://goo.gl/AFS1J ) Comment: Here we have Republicans introducing a Democratic governor's bill, verbatim, and now the Republicans are asking a Democratic governor to try to persuade Democratic legislators to allow a Democratic governor's bill to be voted on. Bizarre.
- Brad Haugaard
~ Yogurtland to open soon (east side of Myrtle just south of Foothill). http://goo.gl/oUmLn
~ Senator Bob Huff, who represents Monrovia, writes: "Senator Mimi Walters and I recently sent a letter to Governor Jerry Brown asking for his leadership in urging his Democratic colleagues and the members of the Conference Committee on Public Employee Pensions to allow an up or down vote to be taken on Governor Brown's 'Twelve Point Pension Reform Plan.'" ( http://goo.gl/AFS1J ) Comment: Here we have Republicans introducing a Democratic governor's bill, verbatim, and now the Republicans are asking a Democratic governor to try to persuade Democratic legislators to allow a Democratic governor's bill to be voted on. Bizarre.
- Brad Haugaard
Marines Order Drones from Monrovia's AeroVironment
Monrovia's AeroVironment has received a $3.65 million order from the United States Marine Corps for its Raven drone and a set of spare parts. http://goo.gl/S9FPp
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia School Board Member to Represent District at Democratic National Convention | Job Workshop | Library Friends
~ Monrovia School Board member Alex Zucco reports on Facebook that it "Looks like I'm going to represent the 27th Congressional District in Charlotte [North Carolina] at the [Democratic] Presidential Convention!!! Thanks to all the 141 people that came out to vote..."
~ All-day free workshop at the Library to help job-seekers freshen up resumés, interview wardrobes and sharpen job hunting skills. http://goo.gl/QAgMA
~ Want to be a member of the Friends of the Monrovia Library? Membership meeting May 16. http://goo.gl/G3vhn
- Brad Haugaard
~ All-day free workshop at the Library to help job-seekers freshen up resumés, interview wardrobes and sharpen job hunting skills. http://goo.gl/QAgMA
~ Want to be a member of the Friends of the Monrovia Library? Membership meeting May 16. http://goo.gl/G3vhn
- Brad Haugaard
Pea-Fowl Invade Monrovia
I took this picture today of two peahens (fancy tail is on the other side of the family, the peacock) near the parking area just south of Lime and west of Myrtle. Wandered in from Arcadia I guess. Hope they're just passing through.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Baseball: San Marino 3, Monrovia 0
San Marino one game out of first, with Monrovia and Temple City tied for the league lead. http://goo.gl/KEabE
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
New Paintings Coming to Monrovia's Segil Fine Art
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia City Council: New City Manager, Honoring Residents, Buying Lots of Stuff
At the City Council meeting (agenda: http://goo.gl/2nTlL ) this Tuesday the council will...
~ Welcome and swear in new City Manager Laurie K. Lile.
~ Recognize Mark Still as the 2012 Monrovia Older American of the Year.
~ Recognize longtime resident and longtime member of Kiwanis Don Yost for his dedication and years of valuable contributions to the community. Members of the Monrovia Kiwanis Club will be on hand to accept the Certificate of Recognition on behalf of Mr. Yost.
~ Consider authorizing the purchase of a $40,445 computer that will allow the Police Department "to use the current and future Spillman software versions, which are unable to run on the current server which is outdated." Comment: Wow! That's a way expensive computer.
~ Consider buying $14,536 worth of signs (two for each entry point) for the hillside preserve and recreation area.
~ Consider buying the Fire Department a new Records Management System for $19,988.82 (paid entirely by the State) and 19 iPad computers for $14,192.64 (paid entirely from the California Firefighter Joint Apprenticeship Committee).
~ Consider an updated and extended contract with Athens for trash pick-up.
- Brad Haugaard
~ Welcome and swear in new City Manager Laurie K. Lile.
~ Recognize Mark Still as the 2012 Monrovia Older American of the Year.
~ Recognize longtime resident and longtime member of Kiwanis Don Yost for his dedication and years of valuable contributions to the community. Members of the Monrovia Kiwanis Club will be on hand to accept the Certificate of Recognition on behalf of Mr. Yost.
~ Consider authorizing the purchase of a $40,445 computer that will allow the Police Department "to use the current and future Spillman software versions, which are unable to run on the current server which is outdated." Comment: Wow! That's a way expensive computer.
~ Consider buying $14,536 worth of signs (two for each entry point) for the hillside preserve and recreation area.
~ Consider buying the Fire Department a new Records Management System for $19,988.82 (paid entirely by the State) and 19 iPad computers for $14,192.64 (paid entirely from the California Firefighter Joint Apprenticeship Committee).
~ Consider an updated and extended contract with Athens for trash pick-up.
- Brad Haugaard
Rubber Mold for Freeway Bridge | Monrovia Business Showcase | Huff on Money for Schools
~ Gold Line construction crews install rubber form liner along the inside walls of the bridge structure. These will result in the texture along the outside of the superstructure once the concrete is poured. http://goo.gl/RNk1u
~ At the street fair tonight stop by and see the Business Showcase, more than 30 local businesses. http://goo.gl/hKquw
~ Video: Senator Bob Huff, who represents Monrovia, laments the death of his ads-on-school-buses measure and the setbacks reforming the legislature. http://goo.gl/0ZhWC
- Brad Haugaard
Lunch at China Express
Lunch at China Express, right next to the Rite Aid at Huntington and Magnolia. Very clean and nice inside. Got the lunch special with chow mein and drink for $4.99 including tax. Generous portion and quality fairly good.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Cinco De Mayo This Sunday in Monrovia
This Sunday, April 29, noon to 9 p.m., the second annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration in Old Town, at Myrtle and Colorado. Local artists and musicians. Entertainers include the Delgado Brothers, Ballet Folklorico and the headliner, Hector Dominguez Mariachi. http://goo.gl/bSOAy
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Spelling 'Zom-Bee'
Monrovia Spelling Bee May 19 at 1 p.m. at the Community Center. Students in grades 6-12 (public, private, or home study) are eligible. Email mayflowerdes@gmail.com with name, grade, school and T-shirt size. Get back spelling bee rules and word list. This year's theme: "Spelling Zom-Bees."
Monrovia's Green Dot: Good Earnings | Water Into Mortgages
~ Monrovia's Green Dot Corporation today reported an 18% year-over-year increase in non-GAAP total operating revenues1 to $145.5 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012. http://goo.gl/rTBl5
~ Assemblyman Tim Donnelly, who represents part of Monrovia, comments on Facebook that he voted against a bill (SB 900) that "originally dealt with water quality control boards when it entered the chamber and now it is dealing with mortgages after the vote. We literally had 30 seconds to read the new version of the bill. The bill passed 43-24."
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Assemblyman's Audit-the-Legislature Bill Voted Down
According to a press release from Assemblymember Anthony Portantino, who represents part of Monrovia, his bill to audit legislative books "was killed this morning in the Assembly Rules Committee. The vote fell along party lines with 4 Republicans in favor, 4 Democrats opposed on the recommendation of Nancy Skinner, Chair of the Assembly Rules Committee."
AB 1887 would have asked the State Controller to take over and conduct an annual audit of the legislature's books for two years. After that, the Joint Rules Committee would take over the audit process. The bill also would have required the Senate and Assembly Operating Funds to return any unused funds to the General Fund. Portantino said the Assembly is violating its own rules by not conducting a Performance Audit.
In his testimony Portantino quoted the San Francisco Chronicle, "The Assembly leadership has demonstrated that it cannot be trusted to give anything resembling a forthright accounting of how these politicians are spending our money. It's time for an independent audit of the Assembly's books."
Source: Portantino press release
Monrovia Police: Million Dollar Warrant, Bad Checks, Overdose, Arrest of Molester, Etc.
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for April 23-25. - Brad Haugaard]
During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 482 service events, resulting in 87 investigations.
Burglary / Forgery - Suspect Arrested
April 23 at 12:08 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a bank in the 500 block of South Myrtle. A male subject attempted to pass a forged/stolen check. A bank employee called police and upon arrival, the suspect was detained and subsequently arrested. Investigation continuing.
Medical Assist
April 23 at 2:14 p.m., a 17-year-old male subject was found unresponsive at a park in the 700 block of East Lemon. Paramedics took the young man to a hospital for possible overdose.
Grand Theft Auto / Vehicle Recovered
April 25 at 6:04 a.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the 800 block of West Walnut. The vehicle is a black, 1996 Honda Civic. Officers checked the area and located the vehicle on Monterey. Investigation continuing.
Grand Theft Auto / Vehicle Recovered
April 25 at 8:04 a.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the front of a residence in the 1400 block of Monterey. The vehicle is a silver Honda CRV. The vehicle was recovered later that day at 1:00 p.m. in the City of Fontana. Investigation continuing.
Burglary / Warrant - Suspects Arrested
April 25 at 2:31 p.m., police responded to a burglary at a business in the 700 block of East Huntington. A male and female subject entered and took numerous bottles of liquor. They exited the store and fled in a waiting vehicle driven by a third suspect. The vehicle was located by an officer and a traffic stop was conducted in the City of Duarte. The driver was found to have a million dollar warrant. All three suspects were arrested for burglary.
Theft From a Vehicle
April 25 at 7:16 p.m., a theft from an unlocked vehicle occurred at a residence in the 700 block of West Foothill. A stereo faceplate was stolen from the dashboard of the vehicle. Investigation continuing.
Shots Heard
April 26 at 2:25 a.m., police received a call reporting shots heard in the area of Foothill and Grand. Officers responded and searched the area, but were unable to locate any evidence of gunfire, witnesses or victims. Investigation continuing.
Detective Bureau Case Follow-up
On April 19, detectives went to an apartment complex in the City of El Monte and arrested a child molester who was recently released from jail and had reestablished a relationship with the victim he abused. The victim is now an adult, but the suspect has been ordered by the judge to stay away from the victim, regardless of the victim's age. The suspect was taken into custody without altercation. The suspect has a preliminary hearing on Friday, April 27, 2012.
Senate Committee Votes Down Monrovia Senator's Ads-on-Buses Bill
Senate Republican Leader Bob Huff, who represents Monrovia, said Democrats who control the Senate Committee on Education rejected a measure today that would have allowed school districts to sell ad space on the exterior of their buses would have given them full authority over how to spend the resulting revenue. Source: http://goo.gl/HzhHg
And here's Huff's comments on video: http://goo.gl/uTtLh
- Brad Haugaard
And here's Huff's comments on video: http://goo.gl/uTtLh
- Brad Haugaard
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