Confusion about what it means for parts of the San Gabriel Mountains to be a National Monument ( http://goo.gl/1GOe5w ): Possible effect on water supplies if San Gabriel River is included in the area (and from the White House map, it appears to be included), land usage may be "altered," possible new fees.
Comment: As I've noted, it does not seem to directly affect Monrovia, as the wretchedly small-scale map released by the White House ( http://goo.gl/38pjPb ) seems to indicate the south border of the National Monument is the Rincon Road ridgeline far north of the city.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony
The annual Christmas tree lighting and parade will be held on Thursday, December 4 starting at 6 p.m. for the tree lighting at Library Park, on the corner of Myrtle and Lime. Then the parade will begin at 7 p.m., traveling north on Myrtle from Chestnut to Palm. The theme is "Home for the Holidays" and is sponsored by the Monrovia Old Town merchants. http://goo.gl/6o6xSs
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Lunch at Pho on Lemon
Lunch at Pho on Lemon, just east of Myrtle on Lemon. Got the chicken curry for $8.50 and an iced tea for 99 cents. A generous amount of chicken.
- Brad Haugaard
All Street Crossings Finished for Gold Line | Native Plant Sale
~ The Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority announced today that has completed all 14 street-level crossings for the project. The final grade crossing work, at Mountain Ave, was completed this week - three months ahead of schedule. The Construction Authority announced earlier that it had also completed all the track for the project.
~ Native Plant Sale in Library Park Nov. 15 http://goo.gl/Gnfhjo
- Brad Haugaard
~ Native Plant Sale in Library Park Nov. 15 http://goo.gl/Gnfhjo
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Pet Food Drive | Make a Difference Day | Delayed Graduation | Holiday Brunch | Dia de los Muertos | Miravet
~ Pet food drive this Saturday, Oct. 25, at Library Park. Unopened cans and bags of dog and cat food. Call 256-8187 for details. Hosted by Volunteer Center of San Gabriel Valley and Foothill Unity Center.
~ Make a Difference Day volunteers meeting this Saturday at Library Park for community clean-up projects in Monrovia and the valley. Contact Penny Arroyo to register: penny@vcsgv.org. http://goo.gl/CIs4mb
~ Monrovian Toshio Asano finally got his Associate Degree from Citrus College. He missed graduation because he was interned during World War II. http://goo.gl/ope1U9
~ Monrovia's Maryknoll Sisters will hold a holiday brunch, bake sale and boutique Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.. Adults $15, children under 12, $7. 300 Norumbega Drive. For information call 358-1825.
~ Dia de los Muertos, Sunday Nov. 2 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Live Oak Memorial Park, 200 East Duarte Road. http://goo.gl/NWh8Pi
~ Monrovia water polo player Jacob Miravet. http://goo.gl/NYAjsU
- Brad Haugaard
~ Make a Difference Day volunteers meeting this Saturday at Library Park for community clean-up projects in Monrovia and the valley. Contact Penny Arroyo to register: penny@vcsgv.org. http://goo.gl/CIs4mb
~ Monrovian Toshio Asano finally got his Associate Degree from Citrus College. He missed graduation because he was interned during World War II. http://goo.gl/ope1U9
~ Monrovia's Maryknoll Sisters will hold a holiday brunch, bake sale and boutique Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.. Adults $15, children under 12, $7. 300 Norumbega Drive. For information call 358-1825.
~ Dia de los Muertos, Sunday Nov. 2 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Live Oak Memorial Park, 200 East Duarte Road. http://goo.gl/NWh8Pi
~ Monrovia water polo player Jacob Miravet. http://goo.gl/NYAjsU
- Brad Haugaard
Sidewalk, Curb Work Beginning Around Monrovia's Station Square
All lanes are expected to remain open to traffic, but drivers may expect temporary re-routing of lanes. Street parking will be limited during construction on these streets. Pedestrian traffic will also be re-routed when necessary for safety.
Street parking restrictions and pedestrian detours are expected to begin on Myrtle Ave starting November 3.
Source: City of Monrovia press release
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: 911 Center Upgraded; Red Ribbon Week
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for October 20-22 2014 . - Brad Haugaard]
During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 378 service events, During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 378 service events, resulting in 62 investigations.
Monrovia Police Department 9-1-1 Communications Center Upgrade Completed
On October 14, 2014, the upgrade to the Monrovia Police Communications 9-1-1 Center was completed. The upgrade included a new, state-of-the-art 9-1-1 phone system and new ergonomic dispatch consoles and chairs that were funded through the California Office of Emergency Management 9-1- 1 Program Office. In addition, the radio system was also upgraded. The Monrovia Police Department would like to thank the following police department and city employees for their hard work and extra effort given to help complete this upgrade: Jim Emett, Jeff Warmuth, Tim Blackburn, Shawn Cantine, Manny Garcia, and all of the Monrovia police dispatchers for their assistance during the design and equipment selection process.
Red Ribbon Week Reminds Parents to Talk to Your Kids About Drugs
During the week of October 23 through 31, the Monrovia Police Department will celebrate Red Ribbon Week 2014 by wearing red ribbons on their uniforms. Red Ribbon Week is a national campaign to raise awareness about substance abuse among our youth and our communities. In 1985, DEA Agent Enrique, “Kiki,” Camarena was murdered by a drug cartel. To honor his memory and to show support that we will continue the fight against illegal drugs, Monrovia Police Officers will wear red ribbons as part of our uniform. Monrovia schools have passed out red bracelets to children to encourage kids to support the fight against illegal drugs, alcohol, and tobacco use.
During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 378 service events, During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 378 service events, resulting in 62 investigations.
Monrovia Police Department 9-1-1 Communications Center Upgrade Completed
On October 14, 2014, the upgrade to the Monrovia Police Communications 9-1-1 Center was completed. The upgrade included a new, state-of-the-art 9-1-1 phone system and new ergonomic dispatch consoles and chairs that were funded through the California Office of Emergency Management 9-1- 1 Program Office. In addition, the radio system was also upgraded. The Monrovia Police Department would like to thank the following police department and city employees for their hard work and extra effort given to help complete this upgrade: Jim Emett, Jeff Warmuth, Tim Blackburn, Shawn Cantine, Manny Garcia, and all of the Monrovia police dispatchers for their assistance during the design and equipment selection process.
Red Ribbon Week Reminds Parents to Talk to Your Kids About Drugs
During the week of October 23 through 31, the Monrovia Police Department will celebrate Red Ribbon Week 2014 by wearing red ribbons on their uniforms. Red Ribbon Week is a national campaign to raise awareness about substance abuse among our youth and our communities. In 1985, DEA Agent Enrique, “Kiki,” Camarena was murdered by a drug cartel. To honor his memory and to show support that we will continue the fight against illegal drugs, Monrovia Police Officers will wear red ribbons as part of our uniform. Monrovia schools have passed out red bracelets to children to encourage kids to support the fight against illegal drugs, alcohol, and tobacco use.
Monrovia-Based Upper San Gabriel Water District Declares 'Water Emergency'
The Upper San Gabriel Water District, which is based in Monrovia and serves the city, among others, yesterday declared a "water emergency" because, among other things, water levels have reached "all time historic lows." Further, it demands the Metropolitan Water District "treat the Upper District fairly, consistently, and in the same manner that it treats all other member districts." You can see the whole resolution here, starting on page 15: http://goo.gl/Oijsvn
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Man Pleads Not Guilty to Strangling Girlfriend in Monrovia
Joel Velasquez, accused of strangling his girlfriend in Monrovia, pleaded not guilty in Pasadena Superior Court. http://goo.gl/EjtC9r
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Church Moving to Make Room for Wine Village
Calvary Chapel Monrovia will be moving. A staff report at the City Council meeting Tuesday said the church - near Myrtle on Evergreen on the south side of the 210, next to the Chevron station - is leasing its property from the city and will have to move to make way for the wine village the city has planned. The church's lease expires at the end of this month.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Battle Creek to Film in Monrovia Canyon Park
The television show Battle Creek apparently really likes Monrovia Canyon Park. Diane Delmatoff, in the Community Development Department, reports that the show will be filming in Canyon Park again on Thursday.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Council: Wine Village; Street Fair; Outage
At its meeting tonight the Monrovia City Council ...
~ Voted to approve an wine village down near the soon-to-come train station. Several representatives of CIBA Real Estate, which represents an alternative proposal, a hotel, argued that the process was not transparent.
~ Asked staff to see if Family Festival Productions would accept a shorter contract for putting on the Friday Night Festival so the city can get proposals from more companies about putting on the festival and other events throughout the year.
~ Heard a spokesman for Southern California Edison say the company is sorry about a Friday night power outage that took some merchants off line at 10 p.m. instead of midnight, when it was scheduled. Miscommunication, he said.
-Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Halloween Home
One of the more dramatic Halloween homes I've seen in town. 223 N. Canyon.
Brad Haugaard
Inauthentic Mexican Restaurant Opening in Monrovia
Devon Restaurant, on the north side of Lemon near Myrtle, has closed and is being replaced with Bull Taco, "inauthentic Mexican." Love it! I think most ethnic restaurants are inauthentic, and probably better for it, but nice to see someone just come out and say it. Put my nose to the window and looks like it's just days from opening. Thanks to Doran for the tip.
- Brad Haugaard
Evacuation of Monrovia's Canyon Oaks HS | Police Promoted
~ An ordor in the chemistry lab at Canyon Oaks High School forced an evacuation of the building today ( http://goo.gl/pbQ8WC ). Update: It was pepper spray: http://goo.gl/NKrDjn
~ Mayor Mary Ann Lutz reports that three Monrovia police have been promoted: Nick Manfredi - Lieutenant; Heath Harvey - Sergeant; Rob Wilken - Sergeant.
- Brad Haugaard
~ Mayor Mary Ann Lutz reports that three Monrovia police have been promoted: Nick Manfredi - Lieutenant; Heath Harvey - Sergeant; Rob Wilken - Sergeant.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Tricked Out of Her Car; Meth and a BB Gun; Robbery; Etc.
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for Highlighted Activity for October 16-19 . - Brad Haugaard]
Following are the weekend’s highlighted issues and events.
Stolen Vehicle
On October 16 at 7:32 a.m., a vehicle was reported stolen in the 400 block of Royal Oaks. The victim parked her 1985 Honda Accord in front of her residence at 6:15 a.m. She locked and secured the vehicle. When she went outside at 7:30 a.m., she found her vehicle was gone. The investigation is continuing.
Warrants - Suspect Arrested
On October 16 at 11:47 p.m., an officer responded to a business in the 400 block of West Huntington regarding a subject causing a disturbance. The subject was located and was found to have two outstanding warrants for his arrest from the Monrovia Police Department; he was arrested taken into custody.
Grand Theft Auto / Vehicle Recovered
On October 17 at 12:33 p.m., a vehicle was stolen from the 900 block of West Foothill. The victim is an elderly female who was attempting to park her vehicle in a handicap stall. She exited her vehicle to remove a cart that was blocking the stall. A male subject that was standing next to her vehicle eating ice cream jumped into the vehicle and drove away. Monrovia police responded along with the Foothill Air Support Team helicopter. An area check was made for the vehicle, but it was not located. The vehicle was later recovered. It was found parked on a street in Pasadena. The victim's purse was recovered, but cash was taken. The suspect in this case is described as a male Hispanic, wearing a blue shirt, jeans, and carrying a black backpack. The suspect had some facial hair. The investigation is continuing.
Robbery
On October 17 at 11:22 a.m., an officer responded to a business in the 1600 block of South Mountain regarding a theft that had just occurred. Loss prevention witnessed the suspect taking items without paying. When security confronted the suspect, he returned the property, but he refused to walk back to the office. The suspect then pulled out a pair of needle-nose pliers and advanced on the security officer. The security officer was able to push the suspect away. The suspect and a female subject then fled in a white Toyota Tacoma. The suspect is described as a male Hispanic in his 30's, shaved head with tattoos. He was with a white female in her 30's. The investigation is continuing.
Possession of a Controlled Substance / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia / Exhibiting an Imitation Firearm / Driving on a Suspended License / Warrants – Suspect Arrested
On October 17 at 6:31 p.m., a suspect motorist reportedly brandished a firearm at another motorist in the area of California and Hurstview. Police arrived and located the vehicle, and the suspect was detained. Investigation revealed the suspect brandished a BB gun at the victim in an incident of road rage. The suspect was also found to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. He was driving on a suspended license and had three warrants. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol – Suspect Arrested
On October 19 at 1:30 a.m., an officer was on patrol near the intersection of Chestnut and Alta Vista when he stopped a motorist for a traffic violation. The motorist was determined to be under the influence of alcohol; the driver was arrested and taken into custody.
Robbery / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Suspect Arrested
On October 19 at 3:07 p.m., a business in the 500 block of West Huntington called to report a robbery that just occurred. A female suspect was attempting to hide items in her purse, return other items and pay for some items; she was detained by loss prevention. When she realized they were calling the police, she hit a store employee who was trying to keep her from leaving and attempted to get away. An officer arrived and she was arrested. A used methamphetamine pipe was located in her purse, which was added to her charges.
Residential Burglary
On October 19 at 6:41 p.m., a residential burglary was reported in the 1600 block of South Mayflower. The victim left her residence earlier and returned to find the side door of her garage ajar and property taken. A bicycle and golf clubs were missing. The investigation is continuing.
Following are the weekend’s highlighted issues and events.
Stolen Vehicle
On October 16 at 7:32 a.m., a vehicle was reported stolen in the 400 block of Royal Oaks. The victim parked her 1985 Honda Accord in front of her residence at 6:15 a.m. She locked and secured the vehicle. When she went outside at 7:30 a.m., she found her vehicle was gone. The investigation is continuing.
Warrants - Suspect Arrested
On October 16 at 11:47 p.m., an officer responded to a business in the 400 block of West Huntington regarding a subject causing a disturbance. The subject was located and was found to have two outstanding warrants for his arrest from the Monrovia Police Department; he was arrested taken into custody.
Grand Theft Auto / Vehicle Recovered
On October 17 at 12:33 p.m., a vehicle was stolen from the 900 block of West Foothill. The victim is an elderly female who was attempting to park her vehicle in a handicap stall. She exited her vehicle to remove a cart that was blocking the stall. A male subject that was standing next to her vehicle eating ice cream jumped into the vehicle and drove away. Monrovia police responded along with the Foothill Air Support Team helicopter. An area check was made for the vehicle, but it was not located. The vehicle was later recovered. It was found parked on a street in Pasadena. The victim's purse was recovered, but cash was taken. The suspect in this case is described as a male Hispanic, wearing a blue shirt, jeans, and carrying a black backpack. The suspect had some facial hair. The investigation is continuing.
Robbery
On October 17 at 11:22 a.m., an officer responded to a business in the 1600 block of South Mountain regarding a theft that had just occurred. Loss prevention witnessed the suspect taking items without paying. When security confronted the suspect, he returned the property, but he refused to walk back to the office. The suspect then pulled out a pair of needle-nose pliers and advanced on the security officer. The security officer was able to push the suspect away. The suspect and a female subject then fled in a white Toyota Tacoma. The suspect is described as a male Hispanic in his 30's, shaved head with tattoos. He was with a white female in her 30's. The investigation is continuing.
Possession of a Controlled Substance / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia / Exhibiting an Imitation Firearm / Driving on a Suspended License / Warrants – Suspect Arrested
On October 17 at 6:31 p.m., a suspect motorist reportedly brandished a firearm at another motorist in the area of California and Hurstview. Police arrived and located the vehicle, and the suspect was detained. Investigation revealed the suspect brandished a BB gun at the victim in an incident of road rage. The suspect was also found to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. He was driving on a suspended license and had three warrants. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol – Suspect Arrested
On October 19 at 1:30 a.m., an officer was on patrol near the intersection of Chestnut and Alta Vista when he stopped a motorist for a traffic violation. The motorist was determined to be under the influence of alcohol; the driver was arrested and taken into custody.
Robbery / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Suspect Arrested
On October 19 at 3:07 p.m., a business in the 500 block of West Huntington called to report a robbery that just occurred. A female suspect was attempting to hide items in her purse, return other items and pay for some items; she was detained by loss prevention. When she realized they were calling the police, she hit a store employee who was trying to keep her from leaving and attempted to get away. An officer arrived and she was arrested. A used methamphetamine pipe was located in her purse, which was added to her charges.
Residential Burglary
On October 19 at 6:41 p.m., a residential burglary was reported in the 1600 block of South Mayflower. The victim left her residence earlier and returned to find the side door of her garage ajar and property taken. A bicycle and golf clubs were missing. The investigation is continuing.
Monrovia Power Outage - More than 6,000 Affected
Southern California Edison reports power outage in Monrovia, affecting 6,099 customers. They're analyzing the problem and estimated restoration time is still being determined. I've seen reports of outages at Monroe School, on Primrose and Lemon, West Olive, Encino south of Huntington, Scenic, Ivy, Duarte Road and Mayflower, Myrtle south of Lime, parts of Huntington Oaks Shopping Center, etc.
Update: SCE now has two outage reports for Monrovia, indicating that now only about 102 customers are affected. http://goo.gl/qJQDW9
Update 2: SCE hopeful most of the problem will be fixed by 5 p.m.
Update 3: It was caused by a squirrel, now deceased. http://goo.gl/pmNxI3
- Brad Haugaard
Update: SCE now has two outage reports for Monrovia, indicating that now only about 102 customers are affected. http://goo.gl/qJQDW9
Update 2: SCE hopeful most of the problem will be fixed by 5 p.m.
Update 3: It was caused by a squirrel, now deceased. http://goo.gl/pmNxI3
- Brad Haugaard
'Meet Me In St. Louis' at Monrovia's Taylor Performing Arts Center
Travel back to the turn of the 20th Century in St. Louis where everyone is talking about the World’s Fair coming to town! Memorable songs include "The Trolley Song," "The Boy Next Door" and "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas."
Patrick Garcia, Director of Performing Arts for Monrovia Unified School District and the Producing, Artistic Director, said Monrovia resident Marjory Zuk will play the lead role of Esther Smith and Bradoaks Elementary School student Samantha Rily will play Tottie Smith.
Advanced tickets may be purchased at Monrovia Travel (401 South Myrtle) or
at http://www.brownpapertickets.com or by calling 800-838-3006.
General admission tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for students and children age 12 and younger. Discounts for groups of 10 or more and for seniors age 65 and older. VIP tickets, center section, rows 2 through 6 are available for $35. Rush tickets in the first row are $10 and will be sold on a first come first served basis before each performance. Tickets may also be purchased at the Taylor Performing Arts Center beginning one hour before show time.
The Taylor Performing Arts Center at Monrovia High School, at 845 West Colorado Boulevard.
- Brad Haugaard
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