From City Manager Oliver Chi's weekly report, here is the line-up of free Sunday concerts at the band shell at Library Park for the summer. Concerts last from 7-8:30 p.m.
- July 12 – Big Papa & the TCB – Blues/Swing Music
- July 19 – Stone Soul – Classic Soul/Motown
- July 26 – The Bulldogs Classic Rock Band
- August 2 – Cold Duck – Old School 40’s music
- August 9 – Time Bomb – Hits from 1975 – 85
- August 16 – Mariachi Divas – Mariachi Music
- August 23 – Pickleback Shine – Today’s Country Music
- August 30 – Yari More Latin Band – Latin/Salsa Music
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Old Town Vacancy Rate Improving; Monrovian Wins 'Fountain to Falls,' Police and Fire Officers Honored; Fire Tower Okay
In his weekly report, City Manager Oliver Chi reports that ...
- The Old Town vacancy rate is less than 7% for fiscal 2014-15, lower than the last several years. Chi said there are "292 business locations in Old Town, and 272 of those spaces are open and operating."
- 303 people registered for the 7-mile Fountain to the Falls foot race, and Monrovian Kyle Bueckert was the first person to finish the race in a record-setting time of 39 minutes and 58.85 seconds.
- At the May 27 Congressional Prayer Breakfast Congresswoman Grace Napolitano will honor Agent Richard Schneider from the Monrovia Police Department, and Firefighter Nick Broad from the Monrovia Fire Department
- The Fire Department training tower passed its final building inspection this past week and is now ready for use.
Source: http://goo.gl/NW2gjc
- Brad Haugaard
- The Old Town vacancy rate is less than 7% for fiscal 2014-15, lower than the last several years. Chi said there are "292 business locations in Old Town, and 272 of those spaces are open and operating."
- 303 people registered for the 7-mile Fountain to the Falls foot race, and Monrovian Kyle Bueckert was the first person to finish the race in a record-setting time of 39 minutes and 58.85 seconds.
- At the May 27 Congressional Prayer Breakfast Congresswoman Grace Napolitano will honor Agent Richard Schneider from the Monrovia Police Department, and Firefighter Nick Broad from the Monrovia Fire Department
- The Fire Department training tower passed its final building inspection this past week and is now ready for use.
Source: http://goo.gl/NW2gjc
- Brad Haugaard
Bill By Monrovia's Assemblyman Passes Assembly
A bill by Assemblymember Chris Holden, who represents Monrovia, has passed off the Assembly Floor with a bipartisan vote of 54 to 10. AB 525 would give franchisee owners more protection from having their contracts terminated. It adopts a "substantial compliance" standard for termination. Source: Holden press release
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Rain May Cause Minor Mud Flows Near Burn Areas
For the Monrovia area, the National Weather Service is predicting for this Thursday and Friday that ...
"Most areas are expected to receive between one quarter and three quarters of an inch of rain. However...across the San Gabriel mountains and foothills...as well as near thunderstorms...local amounts up to around 1.50 inches will be possible. Due to the potential for heavy showers with any thunderstorms...there will be the possibility of minor mud and debris flows near the recent burn areas." http://goo.gl/j4OFbz
- Brad Haugaard
"Most areas are expected to receive between one quarter and three quarters of an inch of rain. However...across the San Gabriel mountains and foothills...as well as near thunderstorms...local amounts up to around 1.50 inches will be possible. Due to the potential for heavy showers with any thunderstorms...there will be the possibility of minor mud and debris flows near the recent burn areas." http://goo.gl/j4OFbz
- Brad Haugaard
Update on Calvary Chapel's Planned Purchase of Monrovia's 4th Dimension
In an effort to keep the community informed about their progress toward acquiring a new permanent church building in Monrovia, Calvary Chapel Monrovia's Senior Pastor Richard Schork confirmed that they still are in process to finalize the details for the purchase of the 4th Dimension building.
The original escrow was to close last month, but the church chose to exercise their contingency right in order to further the discussions with the owners. Plans were submitted to the city for review and comments and the church and building owners are in the process to working out the details for a mutually acceptable transaction.
Mike Antenesse, the Administrative Pastor, expressed how delighted he is for the tremendous support of the Monrovia civic and business communities during the past few months. "We are committed to and excited about continuing to serve the community here in Monrovia; finding a permanent home for our congregation is high on our priority list."
Calvary Chapel is currently meeting in rented facilities at the United Methodist Church and at the Duarte Performing Arts Center. Should they reach a new agreement with the owners, their new campus at 324 Myrtle Ave, (when completed), will house a Family Friendly Bookstore and a Café on Myrtle Ave and meeting rooms and offices for the church entrancing from the rear of the building.
For further information, please contact their Administrative Pastor, Mike Antenesse at 817.2210 or pastormike@ccmonrovia.org.
Source: Calvary Chapel press release
- Brad Haugaard
The original escrow was to close last month, but the church chose to exercise their contingency right in order to further the discussions with the owners. Plans were submitted to the city for review and comments and the church and building owners are in the process to working out the details for a mutually acceptable transaction.
Mike Antenesse, the Administrative Pastor, expressed how delighted he is for the tremendous support of the Monrovia civic and business communities during the past few months. "We are committed to and excited about continuing to serve the community here in Monrovia; finding a permanent home for our congregation is high on our priority list."
Calvary Chapel is currently meeting in rented facilities at the United Methodist Church and at the Duarte Performing Arts Center. Should they reach a new agreement with the owners, their new campus at 324 Myrtle Ave, (when completed), will house a Family Friendly Bookstore and a Café on Myrtle Ave and meeting rooms and offices for the church entrancing from the rear of the building.
For further information, please contact their Administrative Pastor, Mike Antenesse at 817.2210 or pastormike@ccmonrovia.org.
Source: Calvary Chapel press release
- Brad Haugaard
Have 'Coffee With a Cop' at Monrovia Library
Have 'Coffee with a Cop', 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 6 at the Library Community Room. Meet with Monrovia Police Chief Jim Hunt and Monrovia officers. Hear about current police issues, locally and nationally. Food, potluck style. Open to all. RSVP to Karen at 932-5525, orMAP@ci.monrovia.ca.us .
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Squeaks By San Marino - Close to League Sweep
Monrovia edges out San Marino in baseball. Is close to a league sweep. http://goo.gl/SfoucI
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Give Monrovia Staff Your Thoughts on Neighborhood Development
City staff is meeting with residents to get their thoughts on neighborhood development. The next meeting is on Wednesday, May 20, at 7 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus hall, at 130 West Pomona Ave. http://goo.gl/gTlIuk
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia's Jewish Federation Sponsoring Program About Anti-Semitism on Campus
The Monrovia-based Jewish Federation of the Greater San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys is coordinating a community-wide program entitled "Confronting Anti-Semitism: What is Really Happening on College Campuses Today and How We Can Help." The event will be held on Monday, May 18 at 7:30 p.m. at 1434 N. Altadena Drive, Pasadena.
The Anti-Defamation League's (ADL) recent Global Survey of anti-Semitism found that 1.09 billion people in the world today harbor anti-Semitic attitudes, and that the rise has stemmed in large part to an increase in anti-Israel sentiment. One of the biggest challenges is at US colleges and universities, which have experienced significant events, including at Southern California campuses (i.e. UCLA, Occidental, Cal Poly Pomona, Claremont Colleges, etc.)
Speakers at the event are Ariella Schusterman, ADL's Associate Regional Director and David Myers, Professor in UCLA's Center for Jewish Studies. Local college students will also share what they are seeing on campus.
For more information contact the Jewish Federation at 445-0810 or email federation@jewishsgpv.org.
Source: press release
- Brad Haugaard
The Anti-Defamation League's (ADL) recent Global Survey of anti-Semitism found that 1.09 billion people in the world today harbor anti-Semitic attitudes, and that the rise has stemmed in large part to an increase in anti-Israel sentiment. One of the biggest challenges is at US colleges and universities, which have experienced significant events, including at Southern California campuses (i.e. UCLA, Occidental, Cal Poly Pomona, Claremont Colleges, etc.)
Speakers at the event are Ariella Schusterman, ADL's Associate Regional Director and David Myers, Professor in UCLA's Center for Jewish Studies. Local college students will also share what they are seeing on campus.
For more information contact the Jewish Federation at 445-0810 or email federation@jewishsgpv.org.
Source: press release
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia's Trader Joe's is Tops | Drinking Fountain at Night
~ For three years running, Monrovia-based Trader Joe's is the top choice for groceries. http://goo.gl/73lwDz
~ Beautiful photo of the new-old drinking fountain at Library Park. http://goo.gl/lNoy7b
- Brad Haugaard
~ Beautiful photo of the new-old drinking fountain at Library Park. http://goo.gl/lNoy7b
- Brad Haugaard
Making Monrovia a Biotech Center | Chance of Rain Rises
~ More on the groups that hope to make the Monrovia area a center for biomedical startup companies. Here is LabLaunch ( http://lablaunch.org/ ) and here is Madia Tech Launch ( http://www.madiatech.org/ ).
~ Chance of rain up to 90% Thursday and 60% Friday. http://goo.gl/rgegvz
- Brad Haugaard
~ Chance of rain up to 90% Thursday and 60% Friday. http://goo.gl/rgegvz
- Brad Haugaard
Car vs. Motorcycle on Huntingon
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Failed Fraud; Unlocked Truck Gone After Leaving Keys in Ignition; Fight; Car In Hole; Grand Theft Bike
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for May 7-10. - Brad Haugaard]
Following are the weekend’s highlighted issues and events.
Felony Fraud – Suspect Arrested
May 7 at 12:28 p.m., an officer responded to a business in the 500 block of West Huntington regarding a suspect attempting to commit fraud. A male suspect entered a department store in the 500 block of West Huntington and opened a line of store credit using someone else's personal information, not his own. He had created a California DMV computer printout showing the fraudulent information. He then attempted to purchase store merchandise with the credit he had just fraudulently obtained; however, he was stopped by officers while in the act. The suspect was arrested for fraud and taken into custody.
Grand Theft Auto
May 7 at 1:30 p.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the 600 block of West Hillcrest. The victim parked his gray, 1990 Nissan pickup, but did not lock the doors. He left the key to the ignition in the center console, and then left the vehicle for approximately five minutes. When he returned to his truck, it was gone. Officers searched the area for the truck, but were unable to locate it. The investigation is continuing.
Vehicle Burglary
May 8 at 6:30 a.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 1400 block of South Mountain. The female victim walked outside to her car, which was parked on the street, and discovered the rear window was shattered. Clothing items and shoes that were in the rear hatch area of her car were stolen from the vehicle. She did not see anyone around her vehicle or in the area when she discovered the theft. She said she had parked the vehicle there the night before at 9:00 p.m. and had locked the doors. The investigation is continuing.
Fight in Progress/Assault
May 8 at 8:35 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 100 block of West Lemon on the report of a fight in progress. When officers arrived, they found a male juvenile on the ground with swelling to his jaw and a laceration to his ear. The victim had apparently lost consciousness for a moment. The victim's father arrived on scene as the subject was being taken to the hospital by ambulance. The victim was treated at the hospital and released in stable condition. Through investigation, it was learned that this incident carried over from words being exchanged earlier in the day between the two subjects at school. The suspect is known to the victim by name. The investigation is continuing.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
May 9 at 2:20 a.m., officers on patrol observed a motorist exceeding the posted speed limit at Myrtle and Longden. They conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and discovered the driver to be intoxicated. The officer arrested the driver for DUI and took him into custody. He was held for sobering.
Grand Theft Auto
May 9 at 7:30 a.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the 100 block of Stedman. The victim had parked and locked his vehicle in his driveway at approximately 11:30 p.m. When he returned to the vehicle in the morning, it was gone. The vehicle is a tan, 1985, Toyota pickup. The investigation is continuing.
Non-Injury Traffic Collision
May 9 at 5:27 p.m., a driver was traveling west on Duarte Road in a construction area near Walker. She became confused by the cones and altered lane she was supposed to use. There was an open portion of road surface that was not yet completed. The driver drove her vehicle into the open portion of the street, causing minor damage to her vehicle. She was not injured. A tow truck had to remove her car from the opening, but she was able to drive her car away.
Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
May 10 at 2:07 a.m., an officer was on patrol in the area of Primrose & Lemon when he saw a person on the street, staggering and showing signs of intoxication. The officer contacted the subject and confirmed he was, in fact, too intoxicated to care for his own safety. The officer arrested the subject for being drunk in public. The subject was held for sobering.
Grand Theft Bicycle – Suspect Arrested
May 10 at approximately 11:54 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 900 block of West Foothill regarding the theft of a bicycle. The officers located a male suspect riding the bicycle in the 800 block of West Walnut. He was stopped and arrested for grand theft.
Following are the weekend’s highlighted issues and events.
Felony Fraud – Suspect Arrested
May 7 at 12:28 p.m., an officer responded to a business in the 500 block of West Huntington regarding a suspect attempting to commit fraud. A male suspect entered a department store in the 500 block of West Huntington and opened a line of store credit using someone else's personal information, not his own. He had created a California DMV computer printout showing the fraudulent information. He then attempted to purchase store merchandise with the credit he had just fraudulently obtained; however, he was stopped by officers while in the act. The suspect was arrested for fraud and taken into custody.
Grand Theft Auto
May 7 at 1:30 p.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the 600 block of West Hillcrest. The victim parked his gray, 1990 Nissan pickup, but did not lock the doors. He left the key to the ignition in the center console, and then left the vehicle for approximately five minutes. When he returned to his truck, it was gone. Officers searched the area for the truck, but were unable to locate it. The investigation is continuing.
Vehicle Burglary
May 8 at 6:30 a.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 1400 block of South Mountain. The female victim walked outside to her car, which was parked on the street, and discovered the rear window was shattered. Clothing items and shoes that were in the rear hatch area of her car were stolen from the vehicle. She did not see anyone around her vehicle or in the area when she discovered the theft. She said she had parked the vehicle there the night before at 9:00 p.m. and had locked the doors. The investigation is continuing.
Fight in Progress/Assault
May 8 at 8:35 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 100 block of West Lemon on the report of a fight in progress. When officers arrived, they found a male juvenile on the ground with swelling to his jaw and a laceration to his ear. The victim had apparently lost consciousness for a moment. The victim's father arrived on scene as the subject was being taken to the hospital by ambulance. The victim was treated at the hospital and released in stable condition. Through investigation, it was learned that this incident carried over from words being exchanged earlier in the day between the two subjects at school. The suspect is known to the victim by name. The investigation is continuing.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
May 9 at 2:20 a.m., officers on patrol observed a motorist exceeding the posted speed limit at Myrtle and Longden. They conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and discovered the driver to be intoxicated. The officer arrested the driver for DUI and took him into custody. He was held for sobering.
Grand Theft Auto
May 9 at 7:30 a.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the 100 block of Stedman. The victim had parked and locked his vehicle in his driveway at approximately 11:30 p.m. When he returned to the vehicle in the morning, it was gone. The vehicle is a tan, 1985, Toyota pickup. The investigation is continuing.
Non-Injury Traffic Collision
May 9 at 5:27 p.m., a driver was traveling west on Duarte Road in a construction area near Walker. She became confused by the cones and altered lane she was supposed to use. There was an open portion of road surface that was not yet completed. The driver drove her vehicle into the open portion of the street, causing minor damage to her vehicle. She was not injured. A tow truck had to remove her car from the opening, but she was able to drive her car away.
Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
May 10 at 2:07 a.m., an officer was on patrol in the area of Primrose & Lemon when he saw a person on the street, staggering and showing signs of intoxication. The officer contacted the subject and confirmed he was, in fact, too intoxicated to care for his own safety. The officer arrested the subject for being drunk in public. The subject was held for sobering.
Grand Theft Bicycle – Suspect Arrested
May 10 at approximately 11:54 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 900 block of West Foothill regarding the theft of a bicycle. The officers located a male suspect riding the bicycle in the 800 block of West Walnut. He was stopped and arrested for grand theft.
Monrovia VFW Fundraiser Saturday
VFW relief fundraiser. Saturday, May 16 at noon. Floyd's "Famous" BBQ Ribs and Chicken, with potato salad, BBQ beans, corn on the cob and rolls. $10 donation. 32 S. Magnolia in Monrovia, at the corner of Chestnut.
Fundraiser for Homeless at Fellowship Monrovia
Fundraising concert with musician John Mark McMillan and Urban Rescue, at Monrovia High, May 23, 5:30-9:00 p.m. For Door of Hope, a ministry to the homeless. Sponsored by Fellowship Monrovia and Pasadena's Lake Avenue Church. Cost: $25. Food trucks at 5 p.m. Details: http://goo.gl/jkPvG8
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police Launch Online Crime Reporting | Rain Friday?
~ Monrovia Police now has an online non-emergency crime reporting system running. You can use it ( here ). More info about it ( here ), but the link from this info page to the reporting page is broken, so use my link until it's fixed.
Update: Oops! For some reason it appears to have been switched off.
~ 80% chance of showers on Friday. http://goo.gl/ac6vFg
- Brad Haugaard
Update: Oops! For some reason it appears to have been switched off.
~ 80% chance of showers on Friday. http://goo.gl/ac6vFg
- Brad Haugaard
Fountain to the Falls: They're Off!
Runners head up Myrtle moments after the start of the Fountain to the Falls race today. the race goes from the fountain at Library Park, up to the waterfall in Monrovia Canyon Park, and back.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia School Board: Video Game Design, Dual Immersion, Cheaper Website
At its next meeting (agenda: http://goo.gl/D7AKmL ), the Monrovia School Board will, among other things, ...
- Consider offering courses in video game design and Spanish language and culture.
- Receive a report on its dual-language immersion programs. The report says Spanish-speaking students go from 90% Spanish-teaching in kindergarten to 50% in fifth grade. ( http://goo.gl/6mHWqt ) Comment: Hmmm. So... if by age five when they enter kindergarten the kids are speaking 100% Spanish, why can't they be speaking 100% English after another five years when they are in fifth grade?
- Consider going with a less expensive company to host its website. http://goo.gl/oLPUjp
- Brad Haugaard
- Consider offering courses in video game design and Spanish language and culture.
- Receive a report on its dual-language immersion programs. The report says Spanish-speaking students go from 90% Spanish-teaching in kindergarten to 50% in fifth grade. ( http://goo.gl/6mHWqt ) Comment: Hmmm. So... if by age five when they enter kindergarten the kids are speaking 100% Spanish, why can't they be speaking 100% English after another five years when they are in fifth grade?
- Consider going with a less expensive company to host its website. http://goo.gl/oLPUjp
- Brad Haugaard
Dinner at Sakura Sushi House
Had dinner last night at Sakura Sushi House, at the corner of foothill and May. Got the Monrovia Roll ($11.95) and a beer ($6.85). The roll had crab, shrimp, cucumber and salmon with a seaweed salad on the side. Very good! Completely exceeded my expectations. Never had seaweed salad but it was excellent, too.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia High Named Gold Ribbon School
School Board Member Alex Zucco reports that Monrovia High School has been named a California Gold Ribbon School. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson announced the winning schools: "These schools are academically successful, vibrant, and innovative centers of learning and teaching. They provide great examples of the things educators are doing right - embracing rigorous academic standards, providing excellence and creativity in teaching, and creating a positive school climate."
Comment: Congratulations, MHS!
- Brad Haugaard
Comment: Congratulations, MHS!
- Brad Haugaard
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