Today, the National Weather Service issued an excessive heat watch warning for our area. This watch is scheduled to be in effect from noon on Wednesday until 8 p.m. on Friday evening. In their warning the weather service states, “The combination of hot temperatures and increased humidity will create a prolonged period of well above normal and possibly dangerous heat.”
In reaction to this warning being issued the City of Monrovia will be providing a “cooling station” location for our residents. During the times of the warning the Monroe Room, at the Community Center (119 West Palm Avenue), will be dedicated to those residents who need to escape the hazardous conditions. The Monrovia Public Library (321 S. Myrtle Avenue) will also be open during normal hour. The library facility is a climate controlled building that offers free WI-FI. The library is open Monday- Wednesday 10a.m.-8 p.m. and Thursday- Saturday Noon-5 p.m.
In addition to the cooling station, community volunteers from the Monrovia Fire Department’s CERT program will be evaluating our elderly and disabled communities via phone and door to door surveys.
For more information on heat related services provided by the City residents are encouraged to call the Monrovia Department of Community Services at (626) 256-8246.
Source: city press release
- brad Haugaard
Donnelly: 'Fraud' | Monrovian Killed on Kern | Magnolia Closure
~ Assemblyman Tim Donnelly, who represents part of Monrovia, accuses
the State Parks Department of "fraud."
He writes: "After learning that the State Parks Department had
underreported what turned out to be $54 million of special fund money,
I was horrified at the fraud perpetuated against the public. Although
they had been underreporting for approximately a decade, the
department had the audacity to beg the Legislature to give them more
money at a time when the government was in the red and serious
programs were being cut." http://goo.gl/Ll3YC
~ Monrovia man reported killed in Kern River accident. http://goo.gl/e30u6
~ The city reports that through August 9 and again on August 13-16
Public Works Utilities Section will be closing the North Bound lane of
Magnolia Avenue from Cypress Ave to Huntington Dr. The hours of the
closure will be 7:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. The purpose of the closure is
to install water utilities. For any questions please call (626)
932-5575.
- Brad Haugaard
the State Parks Department of "fraud."
He writes: "After learning that the State Parks Department had
underreported what turned out to be $54 million of special fund money,
I was horrified at the fraud perpetuated against the public. Although
they had been underreporting for approximately a decade, the
department had the audacity to beg the Legislature to give them more
money at a time when the government was in the red and serious
programs were being cut." http://goo.gl/Ll3YC
~ Monrovia man reported killed in Kern River accident. http://goo.gl/e30u6
~ The city reports that through August 9 and again on August 13-16
Public Works Utilities Section will be closing the North Bound lane of
Magnolia Avenue from Cypress Ave to Huntington Dr. The hours of the
closure will be 7:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. The purpose of the closure is
to install water utilities. For any questions please call (626)
932-5575.
- Brad Haugaard
Portantino Bills Advance in Senate
The State Senate Appropriations Committee today approved five bills
authored by Assemblymember Anthony, who represents part of Monrovia.
The measures range from increasing early detection of breast cancer to
open government legislation. The bills now go to the Senate floor
before heading to the Governor's desk for signature later this month.
AB 137 – Breast Cancer Screenings
Ensures that more woman have access to mammograms by eliminating
outdated age guidelines. The bill allows women to have a mammogram
based on their medical situation.
AB 1527 - Firearms
Prohibits open carry of unloaded long guns, such as rifles and
shotguns, in incorporated cities, making it a misdemeanor to open
carry punishable by six months in jail and $1000 fine. This is a
follow-up to last year's AB 144, which prohibits the open carry of
unloaded handguns in public places.
AB 1956 - Tattoo Removal
Allows individuals who have been tattooed for the purpose of human
trafficking or prostitution to be eligible for free tattoo removal
programs. Too often, young women are tattooed by pimps who turn them
out as prostitutes. It is a perverse form of branding that leaves the
women marked as property.
AB 2086 - Legislative License Plates
Amends the Vehicle Code to require active and retired legislators with
legislative license plates to pay the same fees that apply to
specialty (vanity) license plates. Average Californians pay $50 on
issuance and $35 yearly with their registration. Retired firefighters
and police pay the state an annual fee to obtain specialty plates that
show proper respect for their lifetime of work. However, current law
allows legislators to receive similar plates without paying the state
an annual fee. The DMV estimates that more than 700 such plates have
been issued.
AB 2162 - Political Reform Act Financial Reporting
Updates the various reporting categories for Statement of Economic
Interest forms for government officials. Form 700 must be filed by
legislators, employees and state and local officials to more
accurately reflect their financial holdings. These levels have not
been changed since the Political Reform Act was first passed in 1974.
This bill brings greater transparency to the process by updating the
categories and dollar amounts.
Source: Portantino press release
- Brad Haugaard
authored by Assemblymember Anthony, who represents part of Monrovia.
The measures range from increasing early detection of breast cancer to
open government legislation. The bills now go to the Senate floor
before heading to the Governor's desk for signature later this month.
AB 137 – Breast Cancer Screenings
Ensures that more woman have access to mammograms by eliminating
outdated age guidelines. The bill allows women to have a mammogram
based on their medical situation.
AB 1527 - Firearms
Prohibits open carry of unloaded long guns, such as rifles and
shotguns, in incorporated cities, making it a misdemeanor to open
carry punishable by six months in jail and $1000 fine. This is a
follow-up to last year's AB 144, which prohibits the open carry of
unloaded handguns in public places.
AB 1956 - Tattoo Removal
Allows individuals who have been tattooed for the purpose of human
trafficking or prostitution to be eligible for free tattoo removal
programs. Too often, young women are tattooed by pimps who turn them
out as prostitutes. It is a perverse form of branding that leaves the
women marked as property.
AB 2086 - Legislative License Plates
Amends the Vehicle Code to require active and retired legislators with
legislative license plates to pay the same fees that apply to
specialty (vanity) license plates. Average Californians pay $50 on
issuance and $35 yearly with their registration. Retired firefighters
and police pay the state an annual fee to obtain specialty plates that
show proper respect for their lifetime of work. However, current law
allows legislators to receive similar plates without paying the state
an annual fee. The DMV estimates that more than 700 such plates have
been issued.
AB 2162 - Political Reform Act Financial Reporting
Updates the various reporting categories for Statement of Economic
Interest forms for government officials. Form 700 must be filed by
legislators, employees and state and local officials to more
accurately reflect their financial holdings. These levels have not
been changed since the Political Reform Act was first passed in 1974.
This bill brings greater transparency to the process by updating the
categories and dollar amounts.
Source: Portantino press release
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Keys in Car, Car Gone, Etc.
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for August 2-5 – Brad Haugaard]
Following are the weekend's highlighted issues and events.
Warrant – Suspect Arrested
On August 2 at 9:42 a.m., an officer knew of an outstanding warrant for a local subject. The officer located the subject in the 300 block of South Myrtle and arrested him for the warrant. The subject was booked and later taken to county jail.
Recovered Stolen Property – Suspect Arrested
On August 3 at 10:41 a.m., officers detained a suspect in the 700 block of West Huntington. The suspect was wanted by the California Highway Patrol for Assault with a Deadly Weapon. They had been looking for this suspect for several days. California Highway Patrol officers arrived and arrested the suspect. When the suspect was arrested, he was in possession of property that he claimed was given to him by another subject. The suspect said the property was stolen from inside a house on Alta in Monrovia. A burglary report was in fact taken in the 800 block of Alta and the property the suspect had in his possession was the property listed as stolen in the crime report. The stolen property was recovered and returned to the victim. The suspect is currently being held on charges for assault by the California Highway Patrol.
Grand Theft Auto
On August 3 at 4:45 p.m., a female custodian called to report her vehicle was stolen in the 500 block of East Lime. She parked her black, 2007, Toyota Corolla, in the parking lot leaving the keys inside her vehicle. She went into the hospital for approximately 45 minutes to clean, and when she returned to her vehicle it was gone. There were no witnesses located, investigation continuing.
Injury Traffic Collision – Vehicle vs. Pedestrian
On August 3 at 8:15 p.m., officers responded the 100 block of South Myrtle regarding a traffic collision. A female was walking across the street in the 100 block of South Myrtle. A witness reported seeing the female running across the street outside the crosswalk when she was struck by a vehicle traveling south on Myrtle at approximately 25 mph. The female landed on the hood, but when the driver applied the brakes, she was launched forward approximately 40 feet. The female sustained injuries and was taken to the hospital for treatment and is expected to recover.
Mental Evaluation
On August 4 at 10:09 p.m., a female was driving west on Duarte and noticed an 18 year old male straddling the wash overpass rails and leaning into the wash. The driver stopped her vehicle and approached the subject. The subject was crying and stated he was depressed. He told the female to leave because he was about to do something she did not want to see. She immediately called 911 to report the incident. The female managed to speak with the subject until officer's arrived. The subject was taken to Charter Oak for a 72 hour hold.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
On August 5 at 1:30 a.m., dispatch received a call of a vehicle traveling west on Huntington in the eastbound lanes. Officers responded and stopped the driver. While speaking with the driver, they discovered the driver was under the influence of alcohol. The driver was arrested, booked and later released on a citation.
Special Enforcement Team Weekly Activity
Warrant / Possession of Less then one Ounce of Marijuana – Suspects Arrested
On August 1, Special Enforcement Officers responded to the 300 block of South Myrtle regarding drug activity. They arrived and arrested one female adult for an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. They also cited a male adult for possession of less than one ounce of marijuana.
Warrant – Suspect Arrested
On August 3, Special Enforcement Officers saw a known gang member standing in front of the 300 block of South Myrtle that they knew had a $40,000 warrant. The suspect was arrested for the warrant.
Drug Paraphernalia / Synthetic Marijuana – Suspect Arrested
On August 4, Special Enforcement Officers saw a suspicious vehicle parked in the 300 block of West Cypress, occupied by a male and female adult. As officers spoke to the two, they could smell marijuana emitting from the vehicle. A consent search of vehicle revealed a methamphetamine pipe, burned marijuana debris and some synthetic marijuana, also known as Spice. The male was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia and synthetic marijuana.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia High Teacher Honored
Monrovia High's Paul Dols was honored as Jostens (the class ring
company) Renaissance Coordinator of the year. They were honored at the
21st annual Jostens Renaissance National Conference on July 13-15 in
Orlando.
"With their passion and dedication, these awardees have made a
difference in their schools and districts by implementing strategies
that impact academic performance, attendance and behavior."
- Brad Haugaard
company) Renaissance Coordinator of the year. They were honored at the
21st annual Jostens Renaissance National Conference on July 13-15 in
Orlando.
"With their passion and dedication, these awardees have made a
difference in their schools and districts by implementing strategies
that impact academic performance, attendance and behavior."
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Company Helps Talk to Mars
Mayor Mary Ann Lutz reports on Facebook that Monrovia's ITT Excelis
Deep Space Network provides a key component for communicating with the
successfully-landed Mars, Curiosity.
- Brad Haugaard
Deep Space Network provides a key component for communicating with the
successfully-landed Mars, Curiosity.
- Brad Haugaard
Unity Center Fundraiser Tomorrow
Eat at Paco's (200 E. Foothill in Arcadia) any time between 3-10 p.m. on Aug. 5, (this Sunday), and Paco's will give Monrovia's Foothill Unity Center 10 percent of all dine-in and take-out proceeds. Then the Center will use the money for food, crisis assistance and healthcare for San Gabriel Valley families.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia - Example of a Farmers' Market Town
Monrovia is used as an example in this ABC story about the boom in farmers' markets across the country. http://goo.gl/jcrBI
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Magnolia Northbound Closure
The north bound lane of South Magnolia will be closed from from Cypress Avenye to Huntington from August 6-9 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m to install water utilities. http://goo.gl/00xzK
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Lunch at Burger King
Lunch at Burger King. Got a Carolina BBQ Whopper with medium drink and sweet potato fries. $6.58. Good. For desert I HAD to try the limited-time-only bacon sundae: vanilla ice cream, caramel, fudge and bacon. My wife, who maintains some culinary standards, declined to even taste it. Me? I thought it was great.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
AeroVironment Drones in Somalia Accidents | Produce Exchange
~ Raven drones built by Monrovia's AeroVironment have apparently involved in accidents in Somalia. http://goo.gl/wDxr2
~ Produce in the Park produce exchange, Saturday, August 4 in Library Park, 9-11 a.m.
- Brad Haugaard
~ Produce in the Park produce exchange, Saturday, August 4 in Library Park, 9-11 a.m.
- Brad Haugaard
Portantino: 710 Freeway Would be Disaster
Assemblyman Anthony Portantino writes on Facebook that "710 freeway
would be a disaster for our region." The long-delayed 710 would run
through South Pasadena.
- Brad Haugaard
would be a disaster for our region." The long-delayed 710 would run
through South Pasadena.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia's World Vision Evaluates Relief Project for Rwanda Refugee Camp
Monrovia's World Vision, a Christian relief agency, is evaluating how it can provide nutritional support for children and sanitation to a relief camp in Rwanda for refugees fleeing fighting in the Congo. http://goo.gl/gWsNh
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
50s Music in Library Park this Sunday
The Wonderelles, 50s music, in Library Park this Sunday, August 5, 7-8:30 p.m.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Creating Online Neighborhoods
Monrovia's Neighborhood Services is promoting a social networking site called NextDoor.com, which people are using to:
- Find a new home for an outgrown bike
- Track down a trustworthy babysitter
- Quickly get the word out about a break-in
- Find out who does the best paint job in town
- Organize a garage sale
- Ask for help keeping an eye out for a lost dog
The city has launched seven neighborhoods, with seven more in the pilot phase. The largest so far has 47 members and calls itself the Monrovia Bears. The Wildrose neighborhood, which has 15 members, was the first to get started almost six months ago.
"I have used Nextdoor to welcome new neighbors, give away my couch and post information to keep our neighborhood looking good," said Heather Greer, a member of the Wildrose neighborhood. The founder of the Little Italy neighborhood, Christine Voyvodich, has gotten 21 of her neighbors to sign up.
Other online Monrovia neighborhoods include: Julian Fisher, Tree Streets, East Colorado, Sprouts, Mary Knoll, Monrovista/Hurstview, South Madison, Grand Avenue, Mayflower, Alamitas and 5th Avenue.
To find out more, attend the Neighborhood Conference next Saturday, August 11, at the Monrovia Community Center, 119 W. Palm Avenue, starting at 10 a.m. Free classes, meet city leaders and staff, receive a free lunch and raffle prizes, and learn how to get more involved in the creating the neighborhood you want.
Classes include: Monrovia Moving Forward, Making an Impact using Social Media, Unity in Diversity, Developing Leadership, Citizen Engagement, History of Monrovia, Developmental Assets for Kids, Code Enforcement, Social Services Panel, Disaster Preparedness, Government 101, and the Power of Presentation. Contact Neighborhood Services at (626) 932-5563 or email map@ci.monrovia.ca.us to get more involved.
Source: City of Monrovia press release
- Brad Haugaard
Preview of Gold Line Facility in Monrovia
Last night the Gold Line Construction Authority met with Monrovia homeowners and other future neighbors of the 24-acre, $120 million (capital cost) maintenance and operation facility. The meeting, which was attended by about 45 stakeholders and city of Monrovia officials, provided an overview of the Pasadena to Azusa project as well as an in-depth look at the 85% design submittal for the facility. Below, is the proposed site plan for the facility’s campus and the 85% design rendering of the facility’s main building.
Source: Gold Line press release
- Brad Haugaard
Source: Gold Line press release
- Brad Haugaard
Concrete Poured for Gold Line Bridge
Report from Gold Line:
Last night, Skanska placed more than 600 cubic yards of concrete (64 truck loads) for the deck of the I-210 Gold Line Bridge. The work, which began in the late afternoon and was completed at 6:00 a.m. this morning, required a full eastbound freeway closure from 11 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
As with previous major concrete placements, this activity required significant coordination and orchestration. It also took the hard work of on-site crews to ensure the concrete was placed accurately and per plan. The deck is now covered with curing blankets and plastic, which will remain in place for approximately seven days.
Over the next several weeks, crews will begin the important process of removing the forms from the superstructure and finishing the exterior of the bridge. Although a typical activity, it will have greater importance because of the significant architectural design of the structure. First, crews will need to lower the falsework structure a few feet (this activity was accounted for in the falsework’s design). Then crews will have the working platform needed to remove the forms around the exterior of the superstructure and conduct the finishing work.
Source: Gold Line press release
- Brad Haugaard
Last night, Skanska placed more than 600 cubic yards of concrete (64 truck loads) for the deck of the I-210 Gold Line Bridge. The work, which began in the late afternoon and was completed at 6:00 a.m. this morning, required a full eastbound freeway closure from 11 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
As with previous major concrete placements, this activity required significant coordination and orchestration. It also took the hard work of on-site crews to ensure the concrete was placed accurately and per plan. The deck is now covered with curing blankets and plastic, which will remain in place for approximately seven days.
Over the next several weeks, crews will begin the important process of removing the forms from the superstructure and finishing the exterior of the bridge. Although a typical activity, it will have greater importance because of the significant architectural design of the structure. First, crews will need to lower the falsework structure a few feet (this activity was accounted for in the falsework’s design). Then crews will have the working platform needed to remove the forms around the exterior of the superstructure and conduct the finishing work.
Source: Gold Line press release
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Exchanging Two $50 Bills for $200 | Fence Hopping Suspect Arrested | Unlocked Vehicle Thefts
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for July 30 - August 1. - Brad Haugaard]
During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 513 service events, resulting in 82 investigations.
Theft From a Vehicle / Residential Burglary
July 30 at 1:34 a.m., a theft from a vehicle was reported in the 800 block of Alta Vista. The suspect(s) entered the victim's unlocked vehicle, which was parked in her driveway, and removed the garage door opener. The suspect(s) then activated the remote to access the victim's garage door. A vacuum and a storage bin with miscellaneous clothing were missing from the garage. Investigation continuing.
Vandalism
July 30 at 4:23 p.m., an officer responded to a business in the 1300 block of South Myrtle regarding the report of vandalism. Unknown suspect(s) etched graffiti into the glass window of the business. Investigation continuing.
Theft From Vehicles
July 30 at 7:20 a.m. and 1:32 p.m., two petty thefts from vehicles were reported in the same area: the 500 to 600 blocks of West Palm. Both vehicles were either unlocked or had the window slightly open. In both cases, women's purses that were left in the vehicles were taken. The purses contained small amounts of US currency and debit/credit cards. One of the stolen purses was later reported as found property at Violet and Foothill. Investigation continuing.
Warrant / Resisting and Delaying a Peace Officer - Suspect Arrested
July 30 at 8:15 p.m., officers responded to the report of an intoxicated subject in the 900 block of Genoa. When the officer arrived in the area, the suspect fled on foot, running through yards. The suspect was identified and it was learned he had a felony warrant for his arrest. After a lengthy search with the suspect eluding officers by climbing fences and running yard-to-yard, the Foothill Air Support Team helicopter was summoned and was able to locate the suspect hiding. When he realized the helicopter had found him, the suspect tried to run again, but he was detained by officers and arrested without further incident. The suspect was held for the warrant and resisting arrest.
Theft by Deception
August 1 at 6:06 p.m., a dark-colored Chevy Trailblazer parked in front of the office door of a car dealership in the 800 block of East Central. A man exited the passenger door, the driver was never seen, and entered the cashier's office. He asked the cashier if she could give him a $100 bill for two $50 dollar bills. He handed her two $50 dollar bills and she gave him the $100. It appears that he had secreted a $10 bill in his palm. He quickly palmed the $100 bill and held up the $10 bill, shouting at the cashier that she only gave him ten dollars. The cashier became nervous and took the $10 bill, while giving him another $100 bill. The suspect then left in the waiting vehicle. The suspect is described as a male Black, approximately 40 year old, 6'1", 200 pounds, black hair, wearing a blue hat, blue jersey with the number 23 on it, and blue shorts. The investigation is continuing.
Assault - Suspect Arrested
August 1 at 10:36 p.m., an assault was reported in the 900 block of West Colorado. The male victim's female friend was intoxicated and angry. She hit him several times with a metal skillet. He suffered lacerations, a broken finger, and pain on his head. She was arrested without incident.
Detective Bureau Case Follow-up
Home Invasion Robbery
On July 15, 2012, a home invasion robbery occurred in the City of Monrovia. Police are seeking help from the public in identifying the suspect. A composite sketch of the possible suspect is available on the Police Department website Wanted Flyers section at http://www.ci.monrovia.ca.us/crime-info/police-wanted-flyers.
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