The exhibit, "Inside / Out," plein air and studio landscapes, will open April 7 at Saga Fine Art, on Lime just south of Library Park. Artist reception 5-7 p.m. on Saturday, April 11.
- Brad Haugaard
Inside/Out Exhibit at Monrovia's Saga Fine Art
The exhibit, "Inside / Out," plein air and studio landscapes, will open April 7 at Saga Fine Art, on Lime just south of Library Park. Artist reception 5-7 p.m. on Saturday, April 11.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia's Trader Joe's Again Listed as a Top Supermarket
Monrovia-based Trader Joe's again snags top spot in best-ranked supermarkets. http://goo.gl/ezXDIC
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Candidate Austin Way Ahead in Fundraising | Music Scholarship
~ Star-News reports that Monrovia City Council candidate Scott Austin "has raised nearly as much money as the other seven candidates combined". http://goo.gl/brDjMO
~ The San Gabriel Valley Choral Company will award the $250 third annual Alexander Ruggieri Memorial Music Scholarship this spring to a college undergraduate music student who lives in and/or attends school in Southern California (including high school seniors if they intend to enter college this fall). Applications will be accepted through April 24. For an application, contact the Ruggieri Scholarship Committee at ruggierischolarship@gmail.com or 626-579-2433.
- Brad Haugaard
~ The San Gabriel Valley Choral Company will award the $250 third annual Alexander Ruggieri Memorial Music Scholarship this spring to a college undergraduate music student who lives in and/or attends school in Southern California (including high school seniors if they intend to enter college this fall). Applications will be accepted through April 24. For an application, contact the Ruggieri Scholarship Committee at ruggierischolarship@gmail.com or 626-579-2433.
- Brad Haugaard
Happy Easter, Monrovia | 100% Chance of Rain Tuesday
~ Happy Easter, Monrovia! He has risen!
~ 100% chance of rain on Tuesday. 10% Monday. http://goo.gl/c9h2ZR
- Brad Haugaard
~ 100% chance of rain on Tuesday. 10% Monday. http://goo.gl/c9h2ZR
- Brad Haugaard
Commenting on MonroviaNow Will Be Moderated Through Election
I'm a bit bothered by unsubstantiated and anonymous accusations against a couple candidates that keep appearing here, so I feel I now have to approve every comment that is posted. I'll be as lenient as I can. I had it open so anyone could post, including anonymously, because I wanted to encourage conversation, but I guess that I'll need to require approvals until the election is over. Expect a bit of delay before your comments show up. Sorry about that.
- Brad Haugaard
Tried Rita's Ice Custard Happiness
Tried Rita's Ice Custard Happiness in the Sprouts shopping center on Huntington. Got a Gelati for $4.19 (with tax). It is three layers in a cup. Frozen custard, ice, and custard on top. Different but good.
- Brad Haugaard
Papa Murphy's Pizza Coming to Monrovia
Papa Murphy's Pizza coming soon to Monrovia. In the Sprouts shopping center on Huntington.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Mayoral Candidate Offers $1,000 to Person Who Can Prove He Voted Against Gold Line
Tom Adams, who is running for Monrovia mayor, has offered $1,000 in a Facebook posting to the first person who can show from city council minutes where he voted against the Gold Line. Adams challenged Mayor Mary Ann Lutz' assertion in a campaign mailer that he voted against the Gold Line.
Comment: My suspicion is that Lutz is referring to Adams' opposition to selling the property next to Home Depot to the Gold Line for a train maintenance yard. At the time, if I recall correctly, he argued that the yard could stay in LA where it had been and that the sale of that property to a governmental agency would take that property off the tax roles. But I'm guessing and I would welcome clarification from the Lutz campaign.
- Brad Haugaard
Comment: My suspicion is that Lutz is referring to Adams' opposition to selling the property next to Home Depot to the Gold Line for a train maintenance yard. At the time, if I recall correctly, he argued that the yard could stay in LA where it had been and that the sale of that property to a governmental agency would take that property off the tax roles. But I'm guessing and I would welcome clarification from the Lutz campaign.
- Brad Haugaard
Opinion: How About an Award For Best Low-Water Landscaping?
Governor Brown's emergency drought orders ( http://goo.gl/5m4Lgv ) reminded me of a suggestion I made some time ago that Monrovia ought to give out awards for the best low-water landscaping. I still think it is a good idea. After all, we give out awards for the best decorated homes for Halloween and Christmas. Same concept.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Council: Oppose Change in Municipal Bond Law; Historic Preservation
At its April 7 meeting (agenda: http://goo.gl/ovKFQo ) the Monrovia City Council will consider ...
~ sending a letter to federal officials objecting to a reduction in the amount of interest on municipal bonds that is tax deductible. The report says that, "included in President Obama's FY 2016 budget request is a proposal to cap the tax-exempt municipal deduction at 28 percent. Had this 28 percent cap been in place over the last decade, it would have cost state and local governments an additional $173 billion in interest payments." http://goo.gl/RWyZib
~ applying to be part of the Certified Local Government Program, "a national program designed to encourage the direct participation of a local government in the identification, registration, and preservation of historic properties located within the jurisdiction of the local government." http://goo.gl/i9dyfV
- Brad Haugaard
~ sending a letter to federal officials objecting to a reduction in the amount of interest on municipal bonds that is tax deductible. The report says that, "included in President Obama's FY 2016 budget request is a proposal to cap the tax-exempt municipal deduction at 28 percent. Had this 28 percent cap been in place over the last decade, it would have cost state and local governments an additional $173 billion in interest payments." http://goo.gl/RWyZib
~ applying to be part of the Certified Local Government Program, "a national program designed to encourage the direct participation of a local government in the identification, registration, and preservation of historic properties located within the jurisdiction of the local government." http://goo.gl/i9dyfV
- Brad Haugaard
Dinner at Cafe X2O
Dinner recently at Cafe X2O, on the north side of Foothill a couple blocks west of Magnolia. Got a chicken kebab ($10) and a beer ($5). It was fine.
- Brad Haugaard
Man Shot Near Monrovia | Tribune Endorses Lutz, Austin, Crudgington
~ Man shot looking for recyclables in county area near Monrovia. http://goo.gl/qpYnyW
~ Tribune endorses Lutz, Austin an Crudgington. http://goo.gl/uSTnsg
- Brad Haugaard
~ Tribune endorses Lutz, Austin an Crudgington. http://goo.gl/uSTnsg
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Burglaries; Refusing to Leave Hotel; Drunk in Public
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for March 30 - April 1. - Brad Haugaard]
During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 425 service events, resulting in 71 investigations.
Vandalism
March 30 at 7:21 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the 1000 block of South Canyon regarding a vandalism incident. Unknown suspect(s) spray painted a block wall to a preschool center. The investigation is continuing.
Vandalism
March 30 at 8:51 a.m., an officer responded to the 500 block of East Colorado on the report of vandalism to a vehicle. The victim parked his van on the street. When he returned to his vehicle, someone had vandalized the sliding door of the truck with a green marker. The investigation is continuing.
Residential Burglary
March 30 at 10:51 p.m., a residential burglary was reported in the 600 block of California. The residents left the location for the weekend. When they returned home, they found the rear sliding door had been smashed out with a large rock. Officers checked the inside of the residence, but did not locate any suspects. The only items taken were two jewelry boxes. The investigation is continuing.
Hit and Run Traffic Collision
March 31 at 8:58 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a hit and run traffic collision in the 600 block of West Maple. The reporting party witnessed the collision and knew the suspect, who had been recently served with a restraining order by his ex-girlfriend. It appears the suspect tried to enter the ex-girlfriend's driveway and hit the neighbor's vehicle and then fled the scene. The officer located the suspect vehicle at the suspect's residence in the 400 block of South Alta Vista. The suspect was not at the residence. The vehicle was towed as evidence of a hit and run and a verified complaint was filed against the suspect for violating the restraining order.
Trespassing – Suspect Arrested
April 1 at 7:05 a.m., staff from a hotel in the 900 block of South Fifth Avenue phoned police to report a former guest that had been evicted for nonpayment was in their lobby and would not leave. The manager told the officer that the subject was not welcome on the property. An officer responded, but the subject had left the location. The staff called again at 2:45 p.m. as the subject had returned. Police responded and located the subject passed out in the lobby. The suspect was arrested for trespassing.
Vehicle Burglaries
April 1, at approximately 12:10 p.m., two vehicle burglaries were reported that occurred in a parking structure in the 700 block of South Myrtle Avenue. Both vehicles were locked and had been parked in the secured resident parking area. The investigation is continuing.
Felony Driving Under the Influence / Injury Traffic Collision – Suspect Arrested
April 1 at 1:04 p.m., a traffic collision was reported at Myrtle Avenue and Huntington Drive. A passenger vehicle had rear ended an MTA Bus. During the investigation, the driver of the passenger vehicle was determined to be intoxicated. A passenger from the bus complained of pain and was taken to a hospital for treatment. The driver was arrested for driving under the influence and taken into custody.
Commercial Burglary
April 1 at 2:44 p.m., employees from a church in the 400 block of East Huntington arrived at the location and discovered several items were missing from the facility. Employees could not confirm if the building was locked the night before. The investigation is continuing.
Trespassing / Drunk in Public – Suspect Arrested
April 2 at 3:20 a.m., employees of a hotel in the 900 block of South Fifth Avenue called and stated there was a male adult subject causing a disturbance in their lobby and he refused to leave. Officers arrived and arrested the male adult for trespassing and being drunk in public. This was the second time the subject was arrested for trespassing at the location within 24 hours. He was held for the likelihood of reoccurrence, pending his court appearance.
During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 425 service events, resulting in 71 investigations.
Vandalism
March 30 at 7:21 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the 1000 block of South Canyon regarding a vandalism incident. Unknown suspect(s) spray painted a block wall to a preschool center. The investigation is continuing.
Vandalism
March 30 at 8:51 a.m., an officer responded to the 500 block of East Colorado on the report of vandalism to a vehicle. The victim parked his van on the street. When he returned to his vehicle, someone had vandalized the sliding door of the truck with a green marker. The investigation is continuing.
Residential Burglary
March 30 at 10:51 p.m., a residential burglary was reported in the 600 block of California. The residents left the location for the weekend. When they returned home, they found the rear sliding door had been smashed out with a large rock. Officers checked the inside of the residence, but did not locate any suspects. The only items taken were two jewelry boxes. The investigation is continuing.
Hit and Run Traffic Collision
March 31 at 8:58 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a hit and run traffic collision in the 600 block of West Maple. The reporting party witnessed the collision and knew the suspect, who had been recently served with a restraining order by his ex-girlfriend. It appears the suspect tried to enter the ex-girlfriend's driveway and hit the neighbor's vehicle and then fled the scene. The officer located the suspect vehicle at the suspect's residence in the 400 block of South Alta Vista. The suspect was not at the residence. The vehicle was towed as evidence of a hit and run and a verified complaint was filed against the suspect for violating the restraining order.
Trespassing – Suspect Arrested
April 1 at 7:05 a.m., staff from a hotel in the 900 block of South Fifth Avenue phoned police to report a former guest that had been evicted for nonpayment was in their lobby and would not leave. The manager told the officer that the subject was not welcome on the property. An officer responded, but the subject had left the location. The staff called again at 2:45 p.m. as the subject had returned. Police responded and located the subject passed out in the lobby. The suspect was arrested for trespassing.
Vehicle Burglaries
April 1, at approximately 12:10 p.m., two vehicle burglaries were reported that occurred in a parking structure in the 700 block of South Myrtle Avenue. Both vehicles were locked and had been parked in the secured resident parking area. The investigation is continuing.
Felony Driving Under the Influence / Injury Traffic Collision – Suspect Arrested
April 1 at 1:04 p.m., a traffic collision was reported at Myrtle Avenue and Huntington Drive. A passenger vehicle had rear ended an MTA Bus. During the investigation, the driver of the passenger vehicle was determined to be intoxicated. A passenger from the bus complained of pain and was taken to a hospital for treatment. The driver was arrested for driving under the influence and taken into custody.
Commercial Burglary
April 1 at 2:44 p.m., employees from a church in the 400 block of East Huntington arrived at the location and discovered several items were missing from the facility. Employees could not confirm if the building was locked the night before. The investigation is continuing.
Trespassing / Drunk in Public – Suspect Arrested
April 2 at 3:20 a.m., employees of a hotel in the 900 block of South Fifth Avenue called and stated there was a male adult subject causing a disturbance in their lobby and he refused to leave. Officers arrived and arrested the male adult for trespassing and being drunk in public. This was the second time the subject was arrested for trespassing at the location within 24 hours. He was held for the likelihood of reoccurrence, pending his court appearance.
5/10K Race to Benefit City of Hope
Runners are queuing up to participate in the second annual 5/10K road race to benefit the City of Hope medical research center on Saturday, April 18, just before the 57th Annual Mt. SAC Relays – which have been drawing world-class athletes for decades.
This year the event will include both 5K and 10K races, and runners will finish in the stadium before family, friends and athletes competing in the Mt. SAC Relays, which typically attracts more than 15,000 viewers. A portion of each registration fee goes to City of Hope, a leading research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases located next door in Duarte. For more information or to register please visit www.runmtsac.com
Source: Press release
- Brad Haugaard
This year the event will include both 5K and 10K races, and runners will finish in the stadium before family, friends and athletes competing in the Mt. SAC Relays, which typically attracts more than 15,000 viewers. A portion of each registration fee goes to City of Hope, a leading research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases located next door in Duarte. For more information or to register please visit www.runmtsac.com
Source: Press release
- Brad Haugaard
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