~ World Vision opened on Wednesday its first dedicated 'safe space' for 400 children affected by Typhoon Haiyan. World Vision's international office is based in Monrovia. http://goo.gl/NvmEvN
- Brad Haugaard
Update on E. Coli Outbreak | World Vision Opens Safe Space for Philippine Children
~ Update on E. coli outbreak suspected of coming from salads and wraps sold by Trader Joe's. Trader Joe's is based in Monrovia. http://goo.gl/mMpJzc
~ World Vision opened on Wednesday its first dedicated 'safe space' for 400 children affected by Typhoon Haiyan. World Vision's international office is based in Monrovia. http://goo.gl/NvmEvN
- Brad Haugaard
~ World Vision opened on Wednesday its first dedicated 'safe space' for 400 children affected by Typhoon Haiyan. World Vision's international office is based in Monrovia. http://goo.gl/NvmEvN
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia's Foothill Unity Center Needs Donations For Holidays | First Presbyterian Collects for Philippines
~ Monrovia's Foothill Unity Center is seeking donations of food, funds and volunteer time for its holiday season distributions. Funds may be donated online at foothillunitycenter.org. Food and checks may be dropped off weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 415 W. Chestnut Ave. Call 358-3486 for information.
~ First Presbyterian Church Monrovia (Myrtle and Foothill) is collecting for Philippines relief through Presbyterian Mission Agency: http://goo.gl/u4S4BJ
- Brad Haugaard
~ First Presbyterian Church Monrovia (Myrtle and Foothill) is collecting for Philippines relief through Presbyterian Mission Agency: http://goo.gl/u4S4BJ
- Brad Haugaard
Community Services Director April Soash Retiring after 32 years in Monrovia
On Saturday, November 30, 2013, Monrovia Community Services Director April Soash retires from public service. Ms. Soash has served the majority of her career in the City of Monrovia, rising from a Recreation Supervisor in 1981, to Community Services Division Manager in 1990, Assistant Director in 1994 and finally to Director of the Community Services Department in 1996. Her official last working day is Friday, November 22.
Throughout her career, Ms. Soash has overseen the annual Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting in Library Park, the annual Spring Egg Hunt, Summer Concerts in the park, Halloween events and Canyon Park's Haunted Hikes, Summer Extravaganza, literacy and cultural programs at the Library, and the former Monrovia Soap Box Derby. She directed City rentals, contract classes, outdoor education programs, youth sports, shelters for emergencies, and published the quarterly Community Services brochure.
Over the past 32 years, she has served nine City Managers, five Mayors, and eighteen City Councilmembers, worked with four City Clerks, five City Treasurers, and seven City Attorneys, and attended over 776 City Council and Community Services Commission Meetings.
Ms. Soash has a Recreation Administration degree from Pepperdine University and has used that knowledge to its fullest extent in Monrovia. Her legacy can be seen in the new Public Library, the Wilderness Preserve, the Mary Wilcox Youth Center, and the Monrovia Skate Park.
Soash said, "So much of what I have done in Monrovia involves family. I met my husband here and raised my children here. I have loved the opportunities the City has brought me, and it has been an honor and privilege to serve Monrovia. I am excited to now focus my free time on my family."
Source: City of Monrovia press release
- Brad Haugaard
Throughout her career, Ms. Soash has overseen the annual Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting in Library Park, the annual Spring Egg Hunt, Summer Concerts in the park, Halloween events and Canyon Park's Haunted Hikes, Summer Extravaganza, literacy and cultural programs at the Library, and the former Monrovia Soap Box Derby. She directed City rentals, contract classes, outdoor education programs, youth sports, shelters for emergencies, and published the quarterly Community Services brochure.
Over the past 32 years, she has served nine City Managers, five Mayors, and eighteen City Councilmembers, worked with four City Clerks, five City Treasurers, and seven City Attorneys, and attended over 776 City Council and Community Services Commission Meetings.
Ms. Soash has a Recreation Administration degree from Pepperdine University and has used that knowledge to its fullest extent in Monrovia. Her legacy can be seen in the new Public Library, the Wilderness Preserve, the Mary Wilcox Youth Center, and the Monrovia Skate Park.
Soash said, "So much of what I have done in Monrovia involves family. I met my husband here and raised my children here. I have loved the opportunities the City has brought me, and it has been an honor and privilege to serve Monrovia. I am excited to now focus my free time on my family."
Source: City of Monrovia press release
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Two Hours in the Dressing Room; Cell Phone Grabbing; Etc.
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for Nov. 18-20. - Brad Haugaard]
During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 468 service events, resulting in 88 investigations.
Robbery
November 18 at 3:40 p.m., a robbery occurred in the 1100 block of South Myrtle. The victim was walking south on Myrtle with his cell phone in his hand and his head down. The suspect walked past the victim, grabbed the victim’s phone out of his hand and ran north on Myrtle. The victim chased after the suspect, but when the suspect verbally threatened to beat him up, he stopped. The suspect is described as an African American male, 20 to 30 years old, short hair cut, a goatee, approximately 6 feet tall, average build, wearing a green hooded sweatshirt with yellow writing and possibly matching green sweat pants. Investigation continuing.
Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
November 19 at 3:40 a.m., dispatch received a call reporting a subject having difficulty parking a vehicle on the street in the 500 block of East Walnut. The caller stated that the person possibly struck a parked vehicle and drove up on the curb. The driver got out of the vehicle and walked away.
When officers arrived, they saw the parked vehicle with recent collision damage. There were no other vehicles in the area that appeared to have damage caused by this vehicle. As officers were taking pictures of the vehicle, the owner of the vehicle exited his residence. The subject had a laceration over his left eye. The subject started cursing at officers and displayed signs of intoxication. There were no witnesses that could identify the suspect as the driver, and the vehicle was legally parked. Officers took pictures of the vehicle and the suspect was arrested for being drunk in public.
Burglary / Possession of Burglary Tools / Grand Theft – Suspect Arrested
November 19 at 10:46 p.m., a female subject entered a business in the 500 block of West Huntington and selected several items of clothing and merchandise. She entered the changing room, where she stayed for two hours. When she exited the changing room, loss prevention personnel discovered several metal clothing sensors cut into pieces. The suspect exited the store and walked to a fast food restaurant, where she entered the bathroom. Officers arrived and when the suspect exited the bathroom, she was detained. The wire cutters used to cut off the metal sensors were found in the bathroom, and the suspect was in possession of the stolen property. The suspect was arrested.
Residential Burglary
November 20 at 6:58 p.m., police dispatch received a call from an alarm company reporting that the residential burglary alarm had activated at a residence in the 300 block of North Madison Avenue. Officers responded and discovered a shattered rear sliding-glass door. A search team entered and cleared the residence; no suspects were located inside. The homeowner was contacted and indicated he was out of town. The investigation is continuing.
During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 468 service events, resulting in 88 investigations.
Robbery
November 18 at 3:40 p.m., a robbery occurred in the 1100 block of South Myrtle. The victim was walking south on Myrtle with his cell phone in his hand and his head down. The suspect walked past the victim, grabbed the victim’s phone out of his hand and ran north on Myrtle. The victim chased after the suspect, but when the suspect verbally threatened to beat him up, he stopped. The suspect is described as an African American male, 20 to 30 years old, short hair cut, a goatee, approximately 6 feet tall, average build, wearing a green hooded sweatshirt with yellow writing and possibly matching green sweat pants. Investigation continuing.
Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
November 19 at 3:40 a.m., dispatch received a call reporting a subject having difficulty parking a vehicle on the street in the 500 block of East Walnut. The caller stated that the person possibly struck a parked vehicle and drove up on the curb. The driver got out of the vehicle and walked away.
When officers arrived, they saw the parked vehicle with recent collision damage. There were no other vehicles in the area that appeared to have damage caused by this vehicle. As officers were taking pictures of the vehicle, the owner of the vehicle exited his residence. The subject had a laceration over his left eye. The subject started cursing at officers and displayed signs of intoxication. There were no witnesses that could identify the suspect as the driver, and the vehicle was legally parked. Officers took pictures of the vehicle and the suspect was arrested for being drunk in public.
Burglary / Possession of Burglary Tools / Grand Theft – Suspect Arrested
November 19 at 10:46 p.m., a female subject entered a business in the 500 block of West Huntington and selected several items of clothing and merchandise. She entered the changing room, where she stayed for two hours. When she exited the changing room, loss prevention personnel discovered several metal clothing sensors cut into pieces. The suspect exited the store and walked to a fast food restaurant, where she entered the bathroom. Officers arrived and when the suspect exited the bathroom, she was detained. The wire cutters used to cut off the metal sensors were found in the bathroom, and the suspect was in possession of the stolen property. The suspect was arrested.
Residential Burglary
November 20 at 6:58 p.m., police dispatch received a call from an alarm company reporting that the residential burglary alarm had activated at a residence in the 300 block of North Madison Avenue. Officers responded and discovered a shattered rear sliding-glass door. A search team entered and cleared the residence; no suspects were located inside. The homeowner was contacted and indicated he was out of town. The investigation is continuing.
Pasadena Star-News Introduces a Pay Wall
The Pasadena Star-News, the daily newspaper that serves Monrovia, has decided to introduce what is commonly known as a "pay wall" for its online edition, meaning that you can't access all of it - or more than a set number of articles - without paying. Paper newspaper subscribers will get it without further cost. Star-News President and Publisher Ron Hasse announced the move in today's newspaper.
Opinion: This is a risky move. Some newspapers have had success with it, but I suspect the successful ones are publications that publish critical and unique information that is not easily available elsewhere. Best wishes, Star-News!
- Brad Haugaard
Opinion: This is a risky move. Some newspapers have had success with it, but I suspect the successful ones are publications that publish critical and unique information that is not easily available elsewhere. Best wishes, Star-News!
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Church to Provide Two Prayer Breakfast Speakers; Plans to Open Sister Church in Ecuador
Fellowship Monrovia church will provide speakers at not one, but two local Mayors Prayer Breakfasts. Albert Tate, senior pastor, will speak at the Monrovia breakfast (Nov. 22), and Michael Fields, associate pastor, will speak at the Duarte breakfast (Nov. 27).
Also, the church hopes to open a sister church in Ecuador, and plans to expand locally to serve Duarte and Los Angeles areas.
Source: The Weekly Star, Nov. 21. http://goo.gl/qchCPd
- Brad Haugaard
Also, the church hopes to open a sister church in Ecuador, and plans to expand locally to serve Duarte and Los Angeles areas.
Source: The Weekly Star, Nov. 21. http://goo.gl/qchCPd
- Brad Haugaard
Rain Causes Small Monrovia Power Outage | Toy Drive for Philippines
~ A small power outage in Monrovia this morning. Southern California Edison said it affected 23 customers and was caused by equipment damaged by rain. The crew is completing repairs. http://goo.gl/IwML3H
~ The Monrovia High Filipino club is hosting a toy drive to donate to needy children in the Philippines. Details: http://goo.gl/3NYqzr
- Brad Haugaard
~ The Monrovia High Filipino club is hosting a toy drive to donate to needy children in the Philippines. Details: http://goo.gl/3NYqzr
- Brad Haugaard
Assemblyman Chris Holden Visits Monrovia's Canyon Oaks School
Assemblyman Chris Holden, who represents Monrovia, posts on Facebook: "Had a great time speaking with the high school students at Canyon Oaks School in Monrovia today."
Comment: Canyon Oaks is truly an amazing school. I did a story on its amazingness some years ago, which you can read here: http://goo.gl/NIRc6I
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia's Foothill Unity Center: Its Client Base Has Tripled in Five Years
In a fundraising letter, Monrovia's Foothill Unity Center notes that its "client base has more than tripled over the last five years," while "donations and grant funding remain significantly down. Our small staff has been stretched as far as it can go." The center is "the primary provider of food, case management/crisis help, and access to health care resources for 11 San Gabriel Valley communities." If you would like to donate money, you can do so here: http://goo.gl/baw8Sb
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Is This Your Beagle?
Jen Havens is trying to find the owner of this female beagle found running around close to Foothill and Primrose. "She appears to be an unspayed adult (maybe 5 years old?). Not microchipped and no collar. If you have any idea where she belongs, text or call 626-673-7978."
Update: Jen writes: "Brad, thank you so much for posting on Monrovia Now! We think we found her owner because of your post :-)"
- Brad Haugaard
See's Candies Opens on Huntington Drive in Monrovia
A new See's Candies store has opened in the Huntington Oaks shopping center on Huntington Drive just in time for the holidays. Brad Hori writes that it is "conveniently sandwiched between Lindora and Kirkland's Home." (Thanks, Brad!)
- Brad Haugaard
Rainy Days in Monrovia? | Home Gets Historic Status | Most Expensive Home
~ Good chance of rain during the next few days. 20% today, 60% tomorrow (Thursday), 30% Friday and 40% Saturday. http://goo.gl/j2jL1J
~ Home at 505 N. Alta Vista Ave. getting historic status. http://goo.gl/HWnCxN
~ Home listed for sale at almost $2 million, at 921 East Greystone. Looks like the most expensive home currently for sale in town. http://goo.gl/AfNoZi
- Brad Haugaard
~ Home at 505 N. Alta Vista Ave. getting historic status. http://goo.gl/HWnCxN
~ Home listed for sale at almost $2 million, at 921 East Greystone. Looks like the most expensive home currently for sale in town. http://goo.gl/AfNoZi
- Brad Haugaard
Gravel Bags Available to Protect From Flooding
Gravel bags are now available to Monrovia residents impacted by the Madison Fire. Call the Public Works Department at 932-5575 to request gravel bags, which will be delivered upon request, Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. After hours, on weekends and during holidays, bags may be picked up at Fire Station 101 (141 E. Lemon Avenue).
Residents will need to fill the bags with gravel, which will be available at two locations within the neighborhoods affected by the fire. Residents should bring eye protection, gloves and a shovel to scoop gravel into the bags. Gravel is available at 443 Highland Place and 839 Crescent Drive in Monrovia.
For more information, please contact the City of Monrovia Public Works Department at (626) 932-5575.
Source: City press release
- Brad Haugaard
Residents will need to fill the bags with gravel, which will be available at two locations within the neighborhoods affected by the fire. Residents should bring eye protection, gloves and a shovel to scoop gravel into the bags. Gravel is available at 443 Highland Place and 839 Crescent Drive in Monrovia.
For more information, please contact the City of Monrovia Public Works Department at (626) 932-5575.
Source: City press release
- Brad Haugaard
Three New Monrovia Restaurants Coming on Huntington
New restaurants (at old Acapulco site) nearing completion: Panera Bread, SmashBurger and Chipotle. http://goo.gl/cZKfLz
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Thoughts on Monrovia vs. Montebello | Xencor Delays IPO
~ The San Gabriel Valley Tribune sports writer Aram Tolegian gives his thoughts on the upcoming Monrovia vs. Montebello game. http://goo.gl/bFhznS
~ Monrovia based Xencor, a biotech firm, was planning to go public, but has delayed its initial public offering, citing poor market conditions. http://goo.gl/HyvQb2
- Brad Haugaard
~ Monrovia based Xencor, a biotech firm, was planning to go public, but has delayed its initial public offering, citing poor market conditions. http://goo.gl/HyvQb2
- Brad Haugaard
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