Fill a Monrovia Fire Truck with Toys
On Black Friday, Nov. 28, and Small Business Saturday, Nov. 29, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., the Monrovia Fire Department will have a fire engine on Myrtle next to the Krikorian Theater for its "Spark of Love" toy drive. Stuff the engine with toys to help make a child's Christmas more enjoyable - and support local small businesses. For information call Firefighter Ernie Moreno at 256-8181. http://goo.gl/CjRwtE
Monrovia High Drama Presents The Crucible
Monrovia High's Wildcat Drama will present a play called The Crucible on Dec. 4, 5, and 6. Only 50 seats are available per night. http://goo.gl/KwpXWV
VFW Thanks Monrovia Community
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2070 thanks the members of the community who made donations or dropped by the Post to express their support for men and women in uniform on Veterans Day.
Among the notable donations:
- The Monrovia Garden Club dropped off six bouquets of flowers for decorations
- Leven Oaks delivered a large tray of cupcakes, as did the parishioners of First Lutheran Church
- And a local resident came by the Post Canteen (bar) in the evening, and bought drinks for every veteran in the place.
The Post thanks the entire community for its continuous support for those who stand (or stood) a watch in defense of this country.
Source: Robert Parry, VFW
- Brad Haugaard
Diamondbacks Baseball Executive Buys House in Monrovia
Arizona Diamondbacks executive Tony La Russa buys a house in Monrovia. http://goo.gl/gOCI5p
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Mudslide in North Monrovia
A leak in a 3/4-inch PVC pipe, part of a gardening system, let loose a small mudslide this morning on a spur of North Canyon Blvd. just north of Scenic Ave. That according to a fire official at the scene.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia's Clifton Band Bake Sale at Pavilions
The Clifton Middle School Marching Band and Spirit Marchers will hold its Fall Bake Sale this Saturday Nov. 15, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. in front of Pavilions on Foothill. Home baked goodies and the band will play some tunes.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
New Company Donates $3k to Library | Old Cars for Monrovia High | Girls Volleyball in Playoff Game
~ Monrovia Library reports that a new company called THNQ TANK, 137 E Colorado, threw a grand opening Halloween party, then donated $3,000 to the library's Youth Services Department.
~ A writer on the Nextdoor network says that Monrovia High School Auto shop would like people to donate old cars, trucks and vans (you'll get a tax receipt) to help students learn to rebuild engines, change brakes, alternators, batteries, etc. Doesn't matter if it runs. I'd guess you call Monrovia High to arrange a donation: 471-2800.
~ Mayor Mary Ann Lutz reports that the Monrovia High School girls volleyball team is at a CIF playoff game at Esperanza High in Anaheim tonight.
- Brad Haugaard
~ A writer on the Nextdoor network says that Monrovia High School Auto shop would like people to donate old cars, trucks and vans (you'll get a tax receipt) to help students learn to rebuild engines, change brakes, alternators, batteries, etc. Doesn't matter if it runs. I'd guess you call Monrovia High to arrange a donation: 471-2800.
~ Mayor Mary Ann Lutz reports that the Monrovia High School girls volleyball team is at a CIF playoff game at Esperanza High in Anaheim tonight.
- Brad Haugaard
Free Drought-Friendly Landscaping Workshop at Monrovia Community Center
California Friendly Landscape Workshop Saturday, Nov. 15, 9 a.m. to noon at Community Center, 119 W. Palm. Free workshop by City of Monrovia and the Upper San Gabriel Water District. Six steps to a drought tolerant yard. Topics:
1. Using a Holistic Approach to Gardening
2. Building a Living Soil Sponge
3. Rethinking Elements of the Site
4. Right Plant, Right Place
5. Using Rainwater as a Resource
6. Managing Irrigation
For more information, or to register, call Environmental Services at 932-5553 or 932-5556.
Source: http://goo.gl/s2lgw3
1. Using a Holistic Approach to Gardening
2. Building a Living Soil Sponge
3. Rethinking Elements of the Site
4. Right Plant, Right Place
5. Using Rainwater as a Resource
6. Managing Irrigation
For more information, or to register, call Environmental Services at 932-5553 or 932-5556.
Source: http://goo.gl/s2lgw3
Monrovia Cookie Exchange for MS
The Royal Order of the Daffodils Red Hat Society will host a cookie exchange to benefit the Multiple Sclerosis Group of the San Gabriel Valley on Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall downstairs at the United Methodist Church at Ivy and Palm. (Use the west-side doors.) Bring six-dozen preferably homemade cookies (or individually wrapped candy - cookies or candy canes - if you are not a baker) in a disposable container and bring another container to take home five-dozen cookies. The remaining dozen will be a gift for a holiday luncheon for the Multiple Sclerosis Group. Also, raffle tickets for $1 each or 6 for $5. All proceeds go to the MS Group. Contact Janie Duncan with questions: 358-8157 or janieduncan@altrionet.com.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Teen Board Hosting Food Drive
The Monrovia Public Library Teen Advisory Board is hosting a food drive for the holidays in partnership with the Foothill Unity Center. Types of food needed include: cake/brownie/cookie mixes, canned fruit, canned meats, canned soups, canned veggies, canned yams, cereals, cornbread mix, frosting, gravy, Jell-O, mashed potatoes, pasta, rice, salad dressing, stuffing mix, etc.
Donations can be dropped off in the lobby of the Library from Nov. 5-Dec. 18.
For more information, contact the Elizabeth Schneider at the Library at 256-8275.
- Brad Haugaard
Donations can be dropped off in the lobby of the Library from Nov. 5-Dec. 18.
For more information, contact the Elizabeth Schneider at the Library at 256-8275.
- Brad Haugaard
Dramatic Drop in Revenue for Monrovia's Xencor
Monrovia's Xencor reports disappointing third-quarter financial results.
The company says: "Revenues for the third quarter ended September 30, 2014 were $0.8 million, compared to $3.2 million in the same period of 2013. Revenues for the nine month period ended September 30, 2014 were $3.9 million, compared to $8.4 million for the same period in 2013."
It says it "expects to have sufficient cash to fund research and development programs and operations through 2016."
Xencor is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing engineered monoclonal antibodies for the treatment of autoimmune diseases, asthma and allergic diseases, and cancer.
- Brad Haugaard
The company says: "Revenues for the third quarter ended September 30, 2014 were $0.8 million, compared to $3.2 million in the same period of 2013. Revenues for the nine month period ended September 30, 2014 were $3.9 million, compared to $8.4 million for the same period in 2013."
It says it "expects to have sufficient cash to fund research and development programs and operations through 2016."
Xencor is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing engineered monoclonal antibodies for the treatment of autoimmune diseases, asthma and allergic diseases, and cancer.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Don't Wanna Go to School! Credit Card Forgery; $100 for Reporting Graffiti; Kidnap/Rape Suspect Arrested
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for November 6-9 . - Brad Haugaard]
Following are the weekend’s highlighted issues and events.
Battery on a Peace Officer / Delaying & Obstructing a Peace Officer – Suspect Arrested
On November 6 at 1:00 p.m., officers were dispatched to a residence in the 400 block of Monrovista regarding a 16-year-old male who was refusing to go to school and causing a disturbance. When officers arrived, the juvenile refused to obey the officers’ commands and became combative with them. The subject pushed one of the officers and a struggle ensued. The other officer deployed the Taser. The juvenile was arrested and taken into custody without further incident. No one was injured.
Vehicle Burglary
On November 7 at 6:41 a.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 900 block of West Huntington. The vehicle was parked in a hotel parking lot and sometime during the night, the suspect(s) forced entry through the rear lift gate. The suspects took the third row seats, luggage, and camera lenses from the SUV. The investigation is continuing.
Fraud / Possession of a Controlled Substance / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Five Suspects Arrested
On November 7 at 9:59 p.m., officers went to a motel in the 700 block of West Huntington regarding subjects occupying a motel room using possible fraudulent identification. The officers went to the room and contacted the subjects. They found five subjects inside, two of whom were attempting to hide possible contraband under the bed. Several of the subjects were in possession of false identification cards and had warrants for their arrest, and one subject was in possession of methamphetamine. The room was determined to be rented using false identification information.
Officers searched the room and found evidence of a credit card fraud/forgery operation, including over 100 modified, altered, and blank debit cards, credit cards, and gift cards, as well as an embossing machine, two credit card stripe readers, and machinery for effacing credit cards. The officers also found two vehicle titles with the information bleached out, drug paraphernalia, several computers, cell phones, and USB drives. All five suspects were arrested. During the booking process, officers discovered several of them had given false information regarding their identities; the additional offence was added to their charges.
Vandalism
On November 8, several incidents of vandalism were reported throughout the city. The suspect used black spray paint to write graffiti on homes, vehicles, walls, etc. The suspect has not yet been identified. The Special Enforcement Team officers have been notified. The investigation is continuing.
Stolen Bicycle – Suspect Arrested
On November 8 at 2:30 p.m., police were alerted to a stolen bicycle taken from the area of Alta Vista and Huntington. The bicycle and suspect were located in the 100 block of West Cypress. The bicycle was recovered and the suspect was arrested. The suspect was taken into custody and housed pending his court appearance date.
Warrant – Suspect Arrested
On November 8 at 5:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to a business parking lot in the 100 block of West Foothill regarding a hit and run traffic collision. The accident was minor, and the victim did not desire prosecution for the hit and run. An officer had located the suspect driving in the area of Huntington and Myrtle and stopped him. The driver was found to have two no-bail warrants and was arrested for the warrants only.
Vandalism – Suspect Arrested
On November 9 at 12:25 a.m., a citizen called police to report a male subject vandalizing their neighbor’s residence in the 200 block of Madeline. Officers responded to the area to search for the suspect. An extensive area search was conducted and the suspect was located. The witness positively identified the suspect. The reporting party will be contacted and informed of the Monrovia Police Departments Graffiti Bounty program; they will be rewarded with $100.00 for reporting this vandalism incident, which led to the arrest of the suspect.
Petty Theft
On November 9 at 7:23 p.m., a petty theft of a cell phone was reported at a business in the 100 block of West Foothill. The victim reported the suspect had just stolen her cell phone off a table inside of the business and fled the location, heading west towards Linwood and into an apartment complex. Officers arrived and searched the area, but were not able to locate the suspect. The investigation is continuing.
West San Gabriel Valley Anti-Crime Task Force Apprehends Suspect Wanted for Kidnapping and Rape
On Tuesday, November 4, 2014, members of the West San Gabriel Valley Anti-Crime Task Force apprehended suspect Benny Torres in East Los Angeles. Torres was wanted by the Monterey Park Police Department for kidnapping and rape. The Task Force, comprised of detectives from Pasadena, South Pasadena, Arcadia, Monrovia, El Monte, Monterey Park, and Los Angeles County Probation, conducted an exhaustive week-long search for Torres. The Task Force observed Torres in East Los Angeles and he was taken into custody without incident. He is currently being held in custody on a 2.35 million dollar bail.
Following are the weekend’s highlighted issues and events.
Battery on a Peace Officer / Delaying & Obstructing a Peace Officer – Suspect Arrested
On November 6 at 1:00 p.m., officers were dispatched to a residence in the 400 block of Monrovista regarding a 16-year-old male who was refusing to go to school and causing a disturbance. When officers arrived, the juvenile refused to obey the officers’ commands and became combative with them. The subject pushed one of the officers and a struggle ensued. The other officer deployed the Taser. The juvenile was arrested and taken into custody without further incident. No one was injured.
Vehicle Burglary
On November 7 at 6:41 a.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 900 block of West Huntington. The vehicle was parked in a hotel parking lot and sometime during the night, the suspect(s) forced entry through the rear lift gate. The suspects took the third row seats, luggage, and camera lenses from the SUV. The investigation is continuing.
Fraud / Possession of a Controlled Substance / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Five Suspects Arrested
On November 7 at 9:59 p.m., officers went to a motel in the 700 block of West Huntington regarding subjects occupying a motel room using possible fraudulent identification. The officers went to the room and contacted the subjects. They found five subjects inside, two of whom were attempting to hide possible contraband under the bed. Several of the subjects were in possession of false identification cards and had warrants for their arrest, and one subject was in possession of methamphetamine. The room was determined to be rented using false identification information.
Officers searched the room and found evidence of a credit card fraud/forgery operation, including over 100 modified, altered, and blank debit cards, credit cards, and gift cards, as well as an embossing machine, two credit card stripe readers, and machinery for effacing credit cards. The officers also found two vehicle titles with the information bleached out, drug paraphernalia, several computers, cell phones, and USB drives. All five suspects were arrested. During the booking process, officers discovered several of them had given false information regarding their identities; the additional offence was added to their charges.
Vandalism
On November 8, several incidents of vandalism were reported throughout the city. The suspect used black spray paint to write graffiti on homes, vehicles, walls, etc. The suspect has not yet been identified. The Special Enforcement Team officers have been notified. The investigation is continuing.
Stolen Bicycle – Suspect Arrested
On November 8 at 2:30 p.m., police were alerted to a stolen bicycle taken from the area of Alta Vista and Huntington. The bicycle and suspect were located in the 100 block of West Cypress. The bicycle was recovered and the suspect was arrested. The suspect was taken into custody and housed pending his court appearance date.
Warrant – Suspect Arrested
On November 8 at 5:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to a business parking lot in the 100 block of West Foothill regarding a hit and run traffic collision. The accident was minor, and the victim did not desire prosecution for the hit and run. An officer had located the suspect driving in the area of Huntington and Myrtle and stopped him. The driver was found to have two no-bail warrants and was arrested for the warrants only.
Vandalism – Suspect Arrested
On November 9 at 12:25 a.m., a citizen called police to report a male subject vandalizing their neighbor’s residence in the 200 block of Madeline. Officers responded to the area to search for the suspect. An extensive area search was conducted and the suspect was located. The witness positively identified the suspect. The reporting party will be contacted and informed of the Monrovia Police Departments Graffiti Bounty program; they will be rewarded with $100.00 for reporting this vandalism incident, which led to the arrest of the suspect.
Petty Theft
On November 9 at 7:23 p.m., a petty theft of a cell phone was reported at a business in the 100 block of West Foothill. The victim reported the suspect had just stolen her cell phone off a table inside of the business and fled the location, heading west towards Linwood and into an apartment complex. Officers arrived and searched the area, but were not able to locate the suspect. The investigation is continuing.
West San Gabriel Valley Anti-Crime Task Force Apprehends Suspect Wanted for Kidnapping and Rape
On Tuesday, November 4, 2014, members of the West San Gabriel Valley Anti-Crime Task Force apprehended suspect Benny Torres in East Los Angeles. Torres was wanted by the Monterey Park Police Department for kidnapping and rape. The Task Force, comprised of detectives from Pasadena, South Pasadena, Arcadia, Monrovia, El Monte, Monterey Park, and Los Angeles County Probation, conducted an exhaustive week-long search for Torres. The Task Force observed Torres in East Los Angeles and he was taken into custody without incident. He is currently being held in custody on a 2.35 million dollar bail.
Ragtime Club Performance in Old Monrovia
The Rose Leaf Ragtime Club meets on the last Sunday of every month. Its next musical event is Sunday, November 30, at Wang's Place, 120 E. Lemon. Ragtime and other music. $2 donation requested from non-performers. http://goo.gl/Qp90IL
Monrovia Schools: Renovation of School Fields; Work on MHS Building O; More Pay for Commissioners
At its Nov. 12 meeting (agenda: http://goo.gl/jo6wj7 ), the Monrovia Board of Education will ...
~ Consider hiring NAC | Architecture for architectural and engineering services for field renovations at Clifton and Santa Fe middle schools and Mayflower Elementary School. http://goo.gl/6noXBo
~ Consider awarding a $190,000 contract to Caltec Corporation for seismic refitting and reroofing of Building O at Monrovia High. http://goo.gl/LTUlXg
~ Consider doubling the payment per commissioner per meeting for the district's Personnel Commission from $25 to $50: http://goo.gl/Bqz6cC
- Brad Haugaard
~ Consider hiring NAC | Architecture for architectural and engineering services for field renovations at Clifton and Santa Fe middle schools and Mayflower Elementary School. http://goo.gl/6noXBo
~ Consider awarding a $190,000 contract to Caltec Corporation for seismic refitting and reroofing of Building O at Monrovia High. http://goo.gl/LTUlXg
~ Consider doubling the payment per commissioner per meeting for the district's Personnel Commission from $25 to $50: http://goo.gl/Bqz6cC
- Brad Haugaard
Lunch at Wienerschnitzel
Lunch at Wienerschnitzel, on south side of Huntington just west of Mountain. Got a Polish Sandwich ($2.59) with sauerkraut ($0.40) and a small iced tea ($1.69) and fries ($1.59). Fast food but not bad.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia's Jewish Foundation Launches PJ Library
To strengthen Jewish life, the Monrovia-based Jewish Federation of the Greater San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys has launched PJ ("pajamas") Library, a program of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation of Massachusetts for families raising Jewish children from age six months through eight years. Interested families living in the area can sign-up at www.pjlibrary.org. PJ Library's first community program will be held on Sunday, Dec. 7, 3-5 p.m., at the Monrovia Public Library. The Community Room will be turned into a setting for Hanukkah and will include a story time featuring books from the PJ Library, music, crafts for the family, food and more. For more information contact the Jewish Federation at 445-0810 or federation@jewishsgpv.org.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Where is the Monrovia Time Capsule Hidden?
Where is the mysterious Monrovia time capsule hidden? It was buried in 1909 and is supposed to be at the now-being-reconstructed wishing well at the southeast corner of Library Park. http://goo.gl/kIAt41
Will Monrovia's Aztec Hotel and Restaurant Open in Early 2015?
According to a report to the Monrovia Planning Commission, the Aztec Hotel (Foothill and Magnolia) hopes to open in early 2015, and will include a restaurant that will serve alcohol and have live entertainment. The hotel has conditional use permits from the Commission for alcohol and live entertainment and the Commission will consider granting a one-year extension to those permits at its Nov. 12 meeting. http://goo.gl/r4IfDh
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Lost and Confused; Burglary; Hit Skateboarder Gets Licence Plate Number; Robbery
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for November 3-5 . - Brad Haugaard]
During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 349 service events, resulting in 70 investigations.
Critical Missing – Subject Located
On November 3 at 1:49 p.m., dispatch received a call reporting that a bipolar female adult with diabetes was missing in Canyon Park. The subject had been walking with her husband and a friend, and had walked ahead of them. They had walked this area many times before and the subject had always waited at a certain place. This time, she took a different turn and may have gotten confused. Officers and Park Rangers responded and began a search of the area. A helicopter and Sierra Madre Search and Rescue were requested, but the missing person was located before they could respond. The subject was found near the dam on the paved road within 40 minutes of the initial report. She was in good condition, just a little confused.
Residential Burglary
On November 3 at 4:46 p.m., a burglary was reported in the 400 block of North Primrose. The residents left at 8:00 a.m. and returned after 5:00 p.m. When they left, their home was locked and secured. They returned to find a rear window forced open, and the suspects had taken a safe, jewelry and coins. They exited the home through the entry point. It appears they backed into the long driveway near the entrance they used. The victim reported that the safe had no valuables inside.
Hit and Run Traffic Collision – Vehicle vs. Skateboarder
On November 3 at 5:53, a hit and run traffic collision involving a skateboarder was reported to police. The skateboarder was crossing Foothill at Mayflower on a green light in the proper crossing area, when a vehicle turned left and failed to stop, hitting the skateboarder. The skateboarder went over the hood of the vehicle. The driver of the vehicle did not stop to help the juvenile skateboarder and fled the scene. Paramedics were summoned, but fortunately, the victim was only scraped up and received no serious injuries. The victim was able to remember the license plate of the car, which returned to a Toyota sedan out of the Altadena area. The officer was able to identify the driver and obtain his home address. Night watch officers went to Altadena and located the suspect. He admitted to being at the location, driving the car that hit the child, and driving away. The investigation is continuing.
Robbery
On November 5 at 9:32 a.m., police responded to the report of a robbery at a business in the 500 block of West Huntington. A male and female entered the business and loaded multiple items of clothing into a mesh bag; they were observed by loss prevention. The male left the store with no items. The female left the store a few minutes later with the bag full of clothes and made no attempt to pay. The male had pulled a vehicle up to the curb and the female started to get in with the bag of stolen merchandise. The loss prevention officer identified himself and attempted to get the bag. The female slammed the door against the loss prevention officer’s arm and the male pulled the vehicle forward, causing the loss prevention officer to fall. The suspects fled the area. The investigation is continuing.
During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 349 service events, resulting in 70 investigations.
Critical Missing – Subject Located
On November 3 at 1:49 p.m., dispatch received a call reporting that a bipolar female adult with diabetes was missing in Canyon Park. The subject had been walking with her husband and a friend, and had walked ahead of them. They had walked this area many times before and the subject had always waited at a certain place. This time, she took a different turn and may have gotten confused. Officers and Park Rangers responded and began a search of the area. A helicopter and Sierra Madre Search and Rescue were requested, but the missing person was located before they could respond. The subject was found near the dam on the paved road within 40 minutes of the initial report. She was in good condition, just a little confused.
Residential Burglary
On November 3 at 4:46 p.m., a burglary was reported in the 400 block of North Primrose. The residents left at 8:00 a.m. and returned after 5:00 p.m. When they left, their home was locked and secured. They returned to find a rear window forced open, and the suspects had taken a safe, jewelry and coins. They exited the home through the entry point. It appears they backed into the long driveway near the entrance they used. The victim reported that the safe had no valuables inside.
Hit and Run Traffic Collision – Vehicle vs. Skateboarder
On November 3 at 5:53, a hit and run traffic collision involving a skateboarder was reported to police. The skateboarder was crossing Foothill at Mayflower on a green light in the proper crossing area, when a vehicle turned left and failed to stop, hitting the skateboarder. The skateboarder went over the hood of the vehicle. The driver of the vehicle did not stop to help the juvenile skateboarder and fled the scene. Paramedics were summoned, but fortunately, the victim was only scraped up and received no serious injuries. The victim was able to remember the license plate of the car, which returned to a Toyota sedan out of the Altadena area. The officer was able to identify the driver and obtain his home address. Night watch officers went to Altadena and located the suspect. He admitted to being at the location, driving the car that hit the child, and driving away. The investigation is continuing.
Robbery
On November 5 at 9:32 a.m., police responded to the report of a robbery at a business in the 500 block of West Huntington. A male and female entered the business and loaded multiple items of clothing into a mesh bag; they were observed by loss prevention. The male left the store with no items. The female left the store a few minutes later with the bag full of clothes and made no attempt to pay. The male had pulled a vehicle up to the curb and the female started to get in with the bag of stolen merchandise. The loss prevention officer identified himself and attempted to get the bag. The female slammed the door against the loss prevention officer’s arm and the male pulled the vehicle forward, causing the loss prevention officer to fall. The suspects fled the area. The investigation is continuing.
Maryknoll Holiday Brunch
Monrovia's Maryknoll Sisters will hold a holiday brunch, bake sale and boutique on Sunday, November 9, 2014, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 340 Norumbega Dr. $15 per adult, $7 per child under 12. Eggs Benedict, scrambled eggs, sausage links, mashed potatoes and gravy, carved turkey and ham, salads (green, three-bean and others) stuffing, dinner rolls, and desserts, including pumpkin pie. Items for sale at the boutique include handcrafts, fruit preserves and home baked goods. A handmade rose afghan, crafted by the Sisters, will be raffled, and there will be a drawing featuring a $1000 grand prize.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
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