Monrovia Cops Wait on Tables for Tips for Charity
- Brad Haugaard
Holden Disappointed in Fate of His Prison Bill
"I was extremely disappointed today that my effort to improve care for seriously mentally ill offenders was defeated in the Assembly Public Safety Committee.
"I think it's important to understand that under prison realignment the continuity and quality of mental health treatment for Mentally Disordered Offenders is jeopardized when these individuals are forced to transfer from State care to County care which often lacks the resources to treat these patients," said Assemblymember Chris Holden (D-Pasadena).
"I believe this is an important issue that needs to be addressed in order to maintain both patient care and the safety of our communities. I will continue to work with Los Angeles County Probation and Mental Health officials and will take the bill up again," concluded Holden.
Jerry Powers, Chief Probation Officer, Los Angeles County added: "While I am very disappointed with the outcome of the vote today, I appreciate the work of Assembly Member Holden for recognizing and understanding the problem and stepping up to address this issue. I was also encouraged by and appreciated the support of Assembly Member Holly Mitchell and believe that we must make progress on this issue to improve public safety not only for Los Angeles County but all counties throughout the State."
Source: Holden press release
- Brad Haugaard
First Presbyterian Church of Monrovia Celebrates 125 Years
- Brad Haugaard
Military No Longer Wants AeroVironment's Global Observer Drone
- Brad Haugaard
AeroVironment Drones Look for Drug Smugglers at Sea
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Careful Where You Train for Paintball, Careful About Flipping Off Cops While Crossing Against Light, DUIs, Etc.
Fire Danger | Veggies at Monrovia's Library Park | Book Sale
~ The May "Produce in the Park" veggie exchange will take place May 4, 9-11 a.m. near the Mark Twain sculpture in Library Park. http://goo.gl/qIFmj
~ Plan ahead. Friends of the Monrovia Library book sale in the Community Room and outside in Library Park on May 17 and 18 from noon to 5 p.m. Plus, $2-a-bag sale Saturday from 4-5 p.m.
- Brad Haugaard
Opinion: Should Government Pay for Restaurant Meals?
- Brad Haugaard
Slideshow of Houses on Monrovia Old Homes Tour
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Council to Reorganize, Hear Reports on Fire and Water Main Break
The only other business will be a report on the status of the emergency response to the California Avenue water main break and to the Madison fire.
- Brad Haugaard
No Cinco de Mayo Celebration in Monrovia This Year
According to Jennifer McLain, at the Monrovia City Hall, the city's involvement in last year's event was limited to issuing street closures. She said she does not know why this year's event was cancelled, but "What I do know is that at the March 13 MOTAB [Monrovia Old Town Advisory Board] meeting, Rudy Castrellon announced his resignation from the Cinco de Mayo Association.
Castrellon was president of the association and very involved with previous Monrovia Cinco de Mayo celebrations.
- Brad Haugaard
T Phillips for Lunch
- Brad Haugaard
Drones Watch Bunnies | Monrovia Wildflower Tour | Girl Scouts Collect Food | Portantino Honored
~ Guided wildflower tour of Monrovia hills tomorrow, April 27, 8:30-11 a.m. at Monrovia Canyon Park lower parking lot. Learn why some flowers only appear in certain areas, while others will only appear after a fire. Wear comfortable shoes, bring snacks and water. Register with Community Services at 256-8246. $10 per person.
~ The Girl Scouts and Ralphs Supermarkets will be collecting food for Monrovia's Foothill Unity Center tomorrow, April 27, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. For information on how to help, call Raina Martinez or Diane Ortiz at 358-3486.
~ Former State Assemblymember, Anthony Portantino, who represented Monrovia, has received the Marge Wyatt Advocacy Award "for his longtime support of children and families."
- Brad Haugaard
Contemporary-Style Monrovia Church Growing Rapidly
- Pastor Albert Tate: "We don't look the same, and we don't vote the same, but we are united as one in the gospel."
- Tate: "If you come and never make a disciple, never reach out to the poor, never share the gospel in the community, we aren't accomplishing our vision."
- The church is known for "dynamic contemporary music and preaching that is relevant and applicable to everyday life."
- The church is developing a network of "intergenerational and multiethnic Life Groups" where people "can be known, cared for, and unleashed to serve others."
- At last Sunday's service, the Monrovia High School auditorium (where the church meets at 9 and 11 a.m.) was "nearly filled."
- Brad Haugaard
Maryknoll Fundraiser | New Member of Board for Monrovia's AeroVironment
~ Stephen F. Page has been appointed to the board of directors of AeroVironment. Page most recently served on the corporate boards and audit committees of Lowe's Companies, Inc., PACCAR, Inc., and Liberty Mutual Holding Company Inc., where he was lead director, and on the board of trustees at Loyola Marymount University. http://goo.gl/vdOJQ
- Brad Haugaard
Fire Prevention, Fire Fighters, and Monrovia's Older American
- Brad Haugaard
Aerial Photo of Monrovia Gold Line Yard
- Brad Haugaard
Arrest in Monrovia Burglary | Battle of Bands
~ Battle of the Bands at Monrovia High. http://goo.gl/uq7h5
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Theft of VehicleSeats, Burglary, Etc.
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for April 22-24. - Brad Haugaard]
During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 434 service events, resulting in 84 investigations.
Residential Burglary
April 22 at 10:21 p.m., a residential burglary was reported in the 200 block of Poinsettia. The victim left for work at about 8:00 a.m. When she returned home at 10:00 p.m., she found a rear window open. She went to the police station and reported it. Officers were dispatched to the location and cleared the home. No suspects were located. Unknown suspect(s) entered the home and took jewelry and other miscellaneous property. Investigation continuing.
Warrant – Suspect Arrested
April 23 at 1:07 p.m., an officer on patrol stopped a subject on a bicycle in the 400 block of West Duarte Road for a vehicle code violation. A computer check on the subject revealed the he had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. The subject was arrested and taken into custody.
Vehicle Burglary
April 23 at 2:05 p.m., a vehicle burglary was reported at a hotel in the 900 block of West Huntington. The vehicle was broken into between 8:00 p.m. the previous night and 8:00 a.m. that morning. The third row seat was stolen from the vehicle. There was no sign of forced entry on the locked vehicle. The investigation is continuing.
Burglary
April 24 at 4:53 p.m., police were dispatched to the 700 block of Anita regarding a burglary that had just occurred. The victim walked outside and saw a 30-year-old, male Hispanic subject inside his vehicle. The vehicle was parked inside his attached garage and was unlocked. The victim yelled at the suspect, who ran from the house. The home owner chased the suspect as the police were called, but he lost sight of him. Police apprehended the suspect at Mayflower and Diamond. The suspect was positively identified by the victim and was arrested for burglary. The suspect had an outstanding no-bail warrant for drugs and burglary.