Monrovia Mini Libraries

A feature story in the Star-News on Monrovia's Little Libraries project. http://goo.gl/mI8DG1

- Brad Haugaard

Looking for 'Foothill Bandit' | Monrovia Unemployment

This man suspected in local robberies

~ LA Sheriff's Department is looking for the "Foothills Bandit," who has been robbing banks in this area. http://goo.gl/5Mw2VT

~ Following the county trend, unemployment in Monrovia is up. http://goo.gl/pNocY8
 
- Brad Haugaard

Delgado Brothers - Music in the Park Sunday

Summer concert at the bandshell in Library Park, this Sunday, August 18, 7-8:30 p.m. The Delgado Brothers (Roots Rock Latino Blues).

- Brad Haugaard

Watch the Turn Onto Myrtle!

Monrovian Brad Hori, on the network Nextdoor, warns that the intersection at the end of the Myrtle off-ramp for the 210 Freeway East no longer allows a right turn on red.

- Brad Haugaard

Lunch at Submarine & BBQ Teriyaki

Had lunch recently at Submarine & BBQ Teriyaki Japanese Food in the Rite-Aid shopping center at the corner of Huntington and Magnolia. Got the aptly named Volcanic Chicken and an iced tea ($9.21). My nose is still running. Hot-hot and spicy-hot. It is chicken wings and legs in a spicy-sweet sauce. Fine if you don't mind very spicy.

- Brad Haugaard

Supes Against Monrovia Mudslides

The LA County Board of Supervisors has authorized emergency efforts to protect Monrovia neighborhoods below the fire burn area against the threat of mud flows. http://goo.gl/Q8bGIJ

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia Library Celebrates Volunteer

According to its Facebook posting, Monrovia Public Library is close to celebrating volunteer computer coach Evan Cochran's first anniversary. In addition to coaching, Evan digitizes old Monrovia newspapers for the library, and plans to get his civil engineering degree from San Luis Obispo.

- Brad Haugaard

Singers Wanted | Station Square Report

~ Got a singing voice? The San Gabriel Valley Choral Company is seeking new singers for its 2013–2014 concert season. http://goo.gl/Cb6R8V

~ A report by the city on the new Station Square project. http://goo.gl/6a4sMN

- Brad Haugaard

Buy-a-Pie Fundraiser

Foothill Unity Center of Monrovia is holding a Buy-a-Pie fundraiser. Buy a voucher for a Marie Calendar pie from Foothill Unity Center, then get the pie for the holidays. The Center gets a cut of the pie price to help the needy. Call 837-3906 for details.

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia Rail Maintenance Yard About to Get Rails and Power Lines

Gold Line Spokesman Habib Balian reports that crews are preparing to install six miles of track and overhead electrical wires at the 24-acre rails intensive yard I'm Monrovia. Foundations for more than half of the 213 poles have been poured.

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia Police Tip: Back to School Traffic Safety

Children of all ages are returning back to school, and with students going back to school, traffic congestion will be increased on the road and drivers will need to be extra cautious. Whether in a school zone or a residential neighborhood, drivers need to remember to slow down and be prepared to stop. The speed limit in school zones and residential neighborhoods is 25 miles per hour, unless posted otherwise; some school zones may have speed limits as low as 15 miles per hour.

Always stop for school buses. Flashing yellow lights on a school bus indicate it is preparing to stop to load or unload children, and drivers should slow down and prepare to stop. Red flashing lights and extended stop arms indicate the bus has stopped, and children are getting on and off. Drivers are required to stop their vehicles and wait until the red lights stop flashing, the extended stop sign is withdrawn and the bus begins moving before they can start driving again. The greatest risk to children is not riding on the bus, but getting on and off the bus.

Always drive more carefully near schools, playgrounds, parks, and residential areas because children may suddenly dart into the street from between parked cars and other objects along the roadway. Also, many children have not yet developed the ability to judge speeds and distances well enough to cross streets safely when cars are moving fast. Drivers need to stay alert and obey traffic signs, especially where children may be present. Slow down and stay alert to help keep children safe!

Source: Monrovia Police

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia Police: Stolen Tractor; Price Tag Switching; Etc.

[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for August 12–14. - Brad Haugaard]

During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 491 service events, resulting in 82 investigations.

Recovered / Stolen - Tractor

On August 12 at 4:00 p.m., an officer observed a tractor in the 1600 block of South Shamrock. A computer check revealed the tractor was stolen out of LASD – Century Station. The tractor was recovered and released to a company agent.

Possession of Marijuana – Suspects Arrested

On August 12 at 4:15 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the 1000 block of East Lemon regarding 4 large marijuana plants being loaded into a Toyota 4runner. The vehicle was located and stopped and the marijuana was recovered.

Grand Theft Auto

On August 12 at 6:26 p.m., dispatch received a transfer call from California Highway Patrol regarding a stolen vehicle. The victim stated his vehicle was taken from an apartment complex area in the 1000 block of South Alta Vista, within the last hour. The vehicle stolen was a 1991 Honda Accord, green in color. A check of the area was completed, but was unable to locate the stolen vehicle. The investigation is continuing.

Burglary Commercial – Suspects Arrested

On August 13 at 7:04 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 1600 block of South Mountain regarding a burglary that just occurred. A female suspect entered the business and exchanged two five gallon cans of paint for $ 400.00 dollars. She then took more paint cans off the shelf and placed a pre-made barcode label on the can, which had a very low price and went through the register. Security caught the theft on video while the suspect was in the garden area. Further investigation revealed numerous receipts for the same items from Home Depot stores in different cities. The suspect was taken into custody and arrested for burglary.

Domestic Violence

August 14 at 8:52 p.m., an officer responded to 500 block of Fano regarding a domestic violence report. The suspect fled the scene prior to his arrival. The female claimed she was hit and choked by the father of her children, who has been staying at the residence. The victim had marks that were consistent with her statement. The officer called the suspect on his cell phone. The suspect denied the assault and refused to return to the residence. A want was entered into the system for domestic violence. The investigation is continuing.

Detective Bureau Case Follow-up

On July 31 and August 9, 2013, two crimes occurred involving the same gang members. The first case involved the brandishing of a firearm by two gang members. The second case involved a robbery and assault by three gang members.

These cases were presented together to the District Attorney's office. Felony complaints were filed for robbery, assault with a deadly weapon, exhibiting a firearm, and violations of criminal street gang injunction.

Monrovia Unity Center Back-to-School Giveaway

A report on Monrovia's Foothill Unity Center giving away back-to-school supplies to needy children at Santa Anita Park. http://goo.gl/WCj4ff

- Brad Haugaard

AeroVironment Gets Big Order | Tax Break | Ragtime

~ Monrovia's AeroVironment gets $13 million order from USArmy for Raven drone. http://goo.gl/7hdePv

~ Legislation by Monrovia Assemblymember Chris Holden to give service members a tax break when they are transferred to California was approved today by the Senate Governance & Finance Committee. AB 143, the Military Use Tax Exemption, would eliminate use taxes – a type of sales tax – on personal property purchased by an active duty military member who has been transferred into the state.

~ Rose Leaf Ragtime Club to meet at Wang's Place. http://goo.gl/0sZ6D1

- Brad Haugaard

AeroVironment Drones to be Made In India

Monrovia's AeroVironment is going to have some of its drones built in India. http://goo.gl/nIcGVz

- Brad Haugaard