But what is a Jackbox game? Here's what the company offers: https://is.gd/ExRIn2
- Brad Haugaard
Jackbox Game Night Sponsored by Library
But what is a Jackbox game? Here's what the company offers: https://is.gd/ExRIn2
- Brad Haugaard
Next Up In Monrovia Utility Box Art
As you've no doubt noticed, many (20, to be exact) of Monrovia's utility boxes have been artistically painted. But there are six more coming, according to the Community Development Department's Over the Counter Blog (https://is.gd/v12DaK). And here they are:
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Officers Help Deliver Baby Girl in Car; Stolen Cell Phone Used to Charge Items; Etc.
During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 272 service events, resulting in 41 investigations.
Commercial Burglary
April 30 at 6:37 a.m., an alarm company for a business in the 700 block of E. Huntington called police to report an alarm activation. Officers responded and found the glass in the front door had been shattered, but no one was inside. Store management arrived and advised the store had been burglarized. This investigation is continuing.
Non-Injury Traffic Collision
April 30 at 12:52 p.m., a caller reported a single motorist collided into a light pole at the intersection of Myrtle and Olive. Officers arrived and found the collision was caused by a medical condition. The driver was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Public Intoxication – Subject Arrested
April 30 at 11:20 p.m., an officer on patrol at the intersection of May and Foothill saw a male subject stumbling in the roadway while drinking an alcoholic beverage. The subject believed he was in Los Angeles. It was determined the subject was too intoxicated to care for his own well being. He was arrested for public intoxication and held for a sobering period.
Injury Traffic Collision
May 1 at 4:42 p.m., a caller reported a traffic collision at the intersection of California and Huntington. Officers responded and found two motorists had collided and two passengers had minor injuries. Paramedics responded and provided medical first aid to the injured passengers. The driver found to be at fault was issued a citation.
Theft of Bicycle
May 1 at 7:12 p.m., officers responded to the 500 block of W. Duarte regarding a report of a stolen bicycle from a parking garage. This investigation is continuing.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
May 2 at 5:01 a.m., an officer on patrol near the intersection of Shamrock and Evergreen observed a vehicle traveling the wrong way on a one-way street. He initiated a traffic stop and found the driver to be intoxicated. An investigation was conducted and the driver was arrested for DUI and held for a sobering period.
Residential Burglary
May 2 at 7:12 a.m., a resident of an apartment complex in the 1300 block of S. Alta Vista arrived home from work and discovered his apartment had been burglarized. Officers arrived and found the apartment had been ransacked. The resident reported that money and several items were missing. The suspects entered through an unlocked sliding glass door. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft Auto – Suspect Arrested
May 2 at 3:50 p.m., an officer was patrolling the 200 block of Norumbega when he saw a suspicious vehicle in a driveway. A computer check revealed the vehicle had been reported stolen by the registered owner, who lived in San Marino. Officers watched the vehicle for several minutes, then saw a female subject get into the driver's seat and drive away. She was stopped and, after investigation, was arrested for grand theft auto. The vehicle was returned to the owner.
Injury Traffic Collision
May 2 at 4:08 p.m., a caller reported a motorcyclist and his passenger crashed in a church parking lot in the 1300 block of S. Magnolia. Both parties had visible injuries, so the paramedics responded. The driver advised he attempted a u-turn in the parking lot, but was traveling too fast and the motorcycle went down in the parking lot. Both subjects did not desire to be transported to a hospital for treatment.
Theft
May 4 at 1:12 p.m., a theft was reported in the 200 block of E. Duarte. A female subject inadvertently left her cell phone at a location. When she realized she did not have her phone, she returned and found the phone was gone. She was later advised there were fraudulent charges to an account she has linked on her phone. This investigation is continuing.
Theft
May 4 at 1:19 p.m., an electric bicycle was reported stolen from a parking structure in the 700 block of S. Myrtle. Officers responded and conducted an investigation. This investigation is continuing.
Robbery
May 4 at 6:00 p.m., officers responded to the 200 block of Fig regarding a possible robbery that had occurred earlier in the day. The victim reported she was with friends in the 100 block of Los Angeles and became involved in an altercation. During the altercation, two friends took her purse and cell phone. This investigation is continuing.
Wanted Person – Suspect Arrested
May 5 at 1:02 a.m., El Monte Police Department called to report they had stopped a subject that was wanted by Monrovia Police Department for a burglary of a church. Monrovia Officers responded and placed the subject under arrest. He was transported to the Monrovia Police Department Jail.
Hit & Run Traffic Collision
May 5 at 5:50 p.m., a hit and run traffic collision was reported near the intersection of Mountain and Duarte. The victim was driving her vehicle near the intersection when she was hit by a tan Toyota Corolla. The suspect vehicle fled the area. This investigation is continuing.
Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
May 5 at 6:33 p.m., officers responded to the 1200 block of S. Primrose regarding a battery incident that had just occurred between a husband and wife. The wife had a visible mark on her face and reported the husband slapped her across the face while they were arguing. The husband was arrested for domestic violence and taken into custody.
Theft
May 6 at 6:43 a.m., a theft was reported in the 300 block of W. Cypress. The victim reported that someone took his mailbox sometime during the night. This investigation is continuing.
Theft
May 6 at 8:06 a.m., a theft was reported in the 800 block of Norumbega. The victim reported that tools were taken from his property. This investigation is continuing.
Medical Assist – Baby Girl Delivered
May 6 at 8:42 p.m., dispatch received a 9-1-1 hang-up call from the area of Magnolia and Huntington, stating a female subject was having a baby in a vehicle. Officers responded, located the vehicle and found a female subject in labor. Officers had the subject move to the back seat of the vehicle and moments later, the baby was delivered before paramedics could arrive. The officers assisted the female in delivering her baby girl.
Monrovia High Principal Sends Video Congratulations to Class of 2020
Monrovia High Principal Kirk McGinnis sends a video message to the Class of 2020!
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Hillside Wilderness Preserve to Reopen Tomorrow, May 8
In his latest report (https://goo.gl/aOqX7O) City Manager Dylan Feik reports that Monrovia's Hillside Wilderness Preserve will reopen tomorrow, May 8.
Feik writes:
The City is preparing plans to open trail systems in the coming days. We are thrilled to announce the Hillside Wilderness Preserve will open on Friday, May 8. Even though the City has suspended most parking enforcement, it is conducting parking enforcement for public health and safety reasons. The City will be enforcing parking restrictions near the HWP entrances.
Canyon Park will remain closed this weekend as we prepare for weekday openings.
We also wish to point out that shorter trail systems exist at our urban parks including Recreation, Library and Lucinda Garcia Park. Happy hiking!
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Coronavirus Count: Up 14 from Yesterday - to 74
Monrovia: 74 cases (up 14 from yesterday), 3 deaths (unchanged - https://is.gd/bmKPBb).
Unincorporated Monrovia: 11 cases (same as yesterday)
Monrovia Gardens Healthcare Center: 50 (up 20 from yesterday), 2 deaths (up one from yesterday)
Note: There are things I don't understand about this data, such as how Monrovia Gardens Healthcare Center can have 20 more cases than yesterday but Monrovia only has 14 more. Perhaps the county is counting care facilities separately from cities.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Coronavirus Count: 60
Monrovia: 60 cases (up 3 from yesterday), 3 deaths (unchanged).
Unincorporated Monrovia: 11 cases (same as yesterday)
Monrovia Gardens Healthcare Center: 30, 1 death
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia's Population is ... Down?
Monrovia's population has actually decreased, according to the blog published by Monrovia's Community Development Department, the "Over the Counter Blog" https://is.gd/EjgvXc
Here's what it says:
As of January 1, 2020, Monrovia's population was 37,935.
So your reaction was probably the same as ours..."What?" That's right, for two years straight, Monrovia's estimated population has decreased...ever so slightly (down 0.1%), but still a decrease. The County population also decreased by the same percentage. California as a whole grew, but it was very slow growth, a 0.2% increase.
So a couple of things to keep in mind, these are projections, not an actual count of people (AKA The Census). Also, these estimates are benchmarked to the 2010 Census data. The decennial 2020 Census data will not impact these projections until 2022...it takes a long time to count 300,000,000 people.
Here's an interesting tidbit from all this...This is the first time since this data has been compiled that California has added more housing units than people. Hmmm! Not quite sure what to make of that, but there it is.
COMMENT: My guess is that the number of homes with children has decreased - a lot of the children have grown up and left - and that loss has not quite been offset by the people moving into the new multi-unit residential buildings near the train station and elsewhere.
- Brad Haugaard
Big M on Mountainside, High School Field, to Be Illuminated for High School Graduation
The lights will be on for 20 minutes beginning at 8:20 p.m. in recognition of seniors and their accomplishments.
- Brad Haugaard
Topiary Giraffes Against Coronavirus
Reader Scott Morgan saw this topiary giraffe on the 200 block of Norumbega.- Brad Haugaard
MADIA Tech Launch Webinar on Supply Chain Traceability
- Brad Haugaard
Cinco de Mayo: Max's Mexican Cuisine Thanks Methodist Hospital for Its Medical Support
Representing the family owned and operated business were Angelica and Uriel Arteaga; both expressed their appreciation for Methodist Hospital staff and Foundation President Mike. Ulises Gutierrez, Business Consultant for Max's Mexican Cuisine, also participated in the event. Gutierrez is a COVID survivor and was treated at Methodist Hospital for 8 days.
Max's Mexican Cuisine thanks Bavarian Garage of Glendora and Lark Construction Services for their support of this event.
Source: Press release
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovian Creates Monrovia Restaurant App
Monrovian Rob McClinton has created a smartphone app to help Monrovians easily order from Monrovia restaurants on their cell phones.
The app tells whether the restaurant has curbside or other delivery, how to access it, address and contact info, type of food, and an opportunity mark it as a favorite. If a restaurant is missing, request for it to be added.
Rob writes that his family has "gotten into a bit of a rut with our favorites and want to spread the love to support others. I figured other folks might too. Also, I don't always find one I'm looking for on any on particular delivery app."
In case you are worried about installing software on your phone, don't be. This is basically an icon on your phone that points to a mobile-optimized web page. So the software is all online, not on your phone.
Besides, I've known Rob for years and trust him, if that counts for you.
You can get the app here, https://monrovia.belocalstrong.com/ , or you can just focus your smartphone camera on this QR code and follow a couple of steps.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Coronavirus Count: 57
Monrovia: 57 cases (up 2 from yesterday). Three deaths at last report, but county website fails when queried for deaths, so number may be higher.
Unincorporated Monrovia: 11 cases (up 2 from yesterday)
Monrovia Gardens Healthcare Center: 29, 1 death
- Brad Haugaard
Laid Back Miles - With Playful Moments
Currently, all adoption fees are waived, made possible by the Spence Family and Capital Group. All dog adoptions include spay or neuter, microchip, and age-appropriate vaccines.
New adopters will receive a complimentary health-and-wellness exam from VCA Animal Hospitals, as well as a goody bag filled with information about how to care for your pet.
View photos of adoptable pets at pasadenahumane.org and fill out an online adoption application. Adoptions are by appointment only.
Pets may not be available for adoption and cannot be held for potential adopters by phone calls or email.
- Brad Haugaard
Four-Way Stop Coming to Olive and Mayflower
- Brad Haugaard
It's Teacher Appreciation Week!
Today marks the beginning of Teacher Appreciation Week. Teachers choose, and remain, in this profession because of their belief in education, their love of learning, and their connection to their students.
It is really this last element that sustains teachers during the most difficult of times. Your children are the reason teachers continue to teach. The bonds established in the classroom can last a lifetime and, right now, that connection, like our learning platform, is distant.
So, in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, please take a moment to contact your child’s teacher. Indeed, if you had a teacher who had a positive impact on your life, this moment in history might be the best time to reach out and simply say, “thank you.”
Show us how you are expressing your appreciation by using #MUSDProud on social media!
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Coronavirus Count: 55 and 3 Deaths
Monrovia: 55 cases (up 2 from yesterday). City Council member Becky Shevlin reports there are 3 deaths, but that part of the county website is acting up and I can't confirm that.
Unincorporated Monrovia: 9 cases (no increase from yesterday)
Monrovia Gardens Healthcare Center: 30 (up 5 from yesterday), Deaths - 1
- Brad Haugaard
Special Graduation Activities Planned for Monrovia Students
Dr. Sue Kaiser, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, reports that while Monrovia Schools will not have the traditional promotion and graduation activities, principals are working with their communities to plan special promotion and graduation events for the students from each school. As these events are planned and solidified, principals will be sharing more information.- Brad Haugaard
Canyon Park, Preserve, to Remain Closed
Canyon Park and Wilderness Preserve ...
This sign previously said that they were closed until May 15, so the closure is apparently being extended.
This sign previously said that they were closed until May 15, so the closure is apparently being extended.
COMMENT: While I agree with the Safer at Home policy, and think the city was wise to crack down at any point where there could be a problem, I do think it is time to reevaluate this.
If I recall correctly, the city opened Canyon Park and the Wilderness Area after briefly closing it because of COVID concerns, but then so many people came when they were opened that it became a problem. But I went to the park the day after the crowd, on a weekday, and it was empty, and that same day the city shut it down again.
I think that concerns about Coronavirus can be addressed without totally shutting down these areas. Here are a few ideas:
If I recall correctly, the city opened Canyon Park and the Wilderness Area after briefly closing it because of COVID concerns, but then so many people came when they were opened that it became a problem. But I went to the park the day after the crowd, on a weekday, and it was empty, and that same day the city shut it down again.
I think that concerns about Coronavirus can be addressed without totally shutting down these areas. Here are a few ideas:
- Start by opening the areas only on weekdays, when traffic should be lighter (and was, in fact, lighter when I was there).
- Limit the number of people who can be there at one time. The rangers already limit the number of cars, so this shouldn't be a lot more work.
- Require face masks in these areas at all times.
- Require people to remain at least six feet apart.
- There are foot trails in the park, and perhaps there are a few where it would be difficult to maintain six feet of separation, so if really necessary, keep those shut, but leave the roads open.
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