- Brad Haugaard
Excessive Heat Warning - Possible Highs of 108 In Places
Excessive heat warning for Monrovia, the San Gabriel Valley, and elsewhere in the county for Friday through Sunday. It could get up to 108 in places. Please don't leave children or pets in the car. http://goo.gl/e8ypMX
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
African American History in Monrovia | Colorado Commons | Car Dealer Law
~ Professor lectures about the history of African-Americans in Monrovia. http://goo.gl/BUUSJU
~ Conversion of Monrovia's Colorado Commons from apartments to condos is almost done. http://goo.gl/ZjWZ0n
~ Additional regulations on "Buy-Here, Pay-Here" car dealerships will go into effect January after Governor Brown today signed a bill by Assemblymember Chris Holden, who represents Monrovia. Under the bill dealerships must provide a 5 to 10-day notification period before a remote kill device can be used to disable a car for lack of payment. The bill also increases penalties for violations. Source: press release
- Brad Haugaard
~ Conversion of Monrovia's Colorado Commons from apartments to condos is almost done. http://goo.gl/ZjWZ0n
~ Additional regulations on "Buy-Here, Pay-Here" car dealerships will go into effect January after Governor Brown today signed a bill by Assemblymember Chris Holden, who represents Monrovia. Under the bill dealerships must provide a 5 to 10-day notification period before a remote kill device can be used to disable a car for lack of payment. The bill also increases penalties for violations. Source: press release
- Brad Haugaard
100 Degree Heat for Monrovia This Weekend
It's supposed to get up to 100 degrees this Saturday and Sunday. Whew! http://goo.gl/VnR5SB
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Water Saving Presentation at Monrovia Library | Bullis Resigning | Mariachis
In his weekly report City Manager Oliver Chi reported that ...
~ A water-saving presentation will be held Saturday, August 29, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Library Community Room at the Monrovia Area Partnership meeting. Also, you can request information on your own water usage. Email MyWaterUse@ci.monrovia.ca.us with your name, email, address, customer number and account number found at the top of your water bill. It will take one to two weeks.
~ Karen Bullis will resign her seat on the Historic Preservation Commission due to a work relocation.
~ Summer Concert this Sunday at 7 p.m. in Library Park features mariachi music performed by the "Mariachi Divas".
- Brad Haugaard
~ A water-saving presentation will be held Saturday, August 29, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Library Community Room at the Monrovia Area Partnership meeting. Also, you can request information on your own water usage. Email MyWaterUse@ci.monrovia.ca.us with your name, email, address, customer number and account number found at the top of your water bill. It will take one to two weeks.
~ Karen Bullis will resign her seat on the Historic Preservation Commission due to a work relocation.
~ Summer Concert this Sunday at 7 p.m. in Library Park features mariachi music performed by the "Mariachi Divas".
- Brad Haugaard
Design Change to Proposed Madison/Foothill Starbucks Project
Kevin Lê, a local resident and small business owner of Monrovia's Courtney + Lê Architects, the firm designing the Madison/Foothill Starbucks project, writes to say that the elevation plan for the proposed Starbucks at Foothill and Madison has changed since the Development Review. (See above for the new one.)
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Rooftop Burglary Attempt; Price Tag Switch; Belligerent on a Bus; Scooter Swiped; Etc.
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for August 6-9. - Brad Haugaard]
Following are the weekend’s highlighted issues and events.
Gang Injunction – Suspect Arrested
August 6 at 11:04 p.m., officers responded to the report of a possible burglary in progress in the 200 block of West Cypress. The caller reported that someone was on the roof of the complex. The complex is three stories high. Officers observed a male subject climbing down the emergency ladder from the roof. The subject is a known gang member and has been placed on the Gang Injunction list. The subject was arrested for violation of the Gang Injunction court order.
Theft – Suspects Arrested
August 7 at 9:19 p.m., loss prevention from a business in the 500 block of West Huntington called police to report three suspects in custody for burglary. The suspects switched the price tags on merchandise, putting clearance tags with a much lower price on the items. Loss prevention observed the suspect removing and replacing the tags. The suspects then paid for the items and were stopped by loss prevention as they exited the checkout. The suspects were arrested for theft and received a citation to appear in court.
Stolen Vehicle
August 8 at 3:13 p.m., a stolen vehicle was reported in the 800 block of West Walnut. The victim parked and locked her car in her driveway at 10:00 a.m. When she returned, the car was gone. No one had permission to take the vehicle. The investigation is continuing.
Warrant – Suspect Arrested
August 9 at 10:19 a.m., dispatch received a call reporting a male subject, possibly passed out, near an elementary school building in the 900 block of East Lemon. Officers responded and located the subject. After contacting him, officers discovered he had several outstanding warrants for his arrest; he was arrested and taken into custody for the warrants.
Disturbance/Wanted Person – Suspect Arrested
August 9 at 12:18 p.m., a local bus line called police to report a patron on a bus in the 200 block of East Huntington that was causing a disturbance and would not exit the bus. Officers responded and located the subject as he was exiting the bus. The officers determined the subject had been drinking and had an outstanding wanted person entry out of the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department. The subject was arrested and taken into custody. San Bernardino deputies responded and took custody of the suspect.
Warrant – Suspect Arrested
August 9 at 12:39 p.m., officers responded to the 600 block of Montana regarding a suspicious person. The caller reported a male subject in their backyard and gave a description. Officers located a subject matching the description a short distance away. Officers contacted the subject and determined he had a no-bail warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Stolen Scooter
August 9 at 3:45 p.m., police dispatch received a call reporting a stolen Vespa scooter from the 100 block of West Foothill. The victim said she was late for work and left the keys in the ignition. She returned to her scooter at 3:00 p.m. and found the scooter was missing. An area check was made, but the scooter was not located. The investigation is continuing.
Stolen Vehicle
August 9 at 4:47 p.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the 300 block of West Olive. The vehicle was taken sometime between August 7 and 9. All keys are accounted for and the doors were locked. The area was searched, but the vehicle was not located. The investigation is continuing.
Drunk in Public/Medical Assist
August 10 at 1:00 a.m., officers responded to the 100 block of East Olive regarding a female who was lying on the sidewalk, unresponsive. They arrived and were able to revive the subject. She was determined to be heavily intoxicated and unable to care for herself. She was arrested for being drunk in public and taken into custody. Monrovia Fire Department paramedics responded and determined she needed to be taken to a local hospital and she was taken for treatment.
Following are the weekend’s highlighted issues and events.
Gang Injunction – Suspect Arrested
August 6 at 11:04 p.m., officers responded to the report of a possible burglary in progress in the 200 block of West Cypress. The caller reported that someone was on the roof of the complex. The complex is three stories high. Officers observed a male subject climbing down the emergency ladder from the roof. The subject is a known gang member and has been placed on the Gang Injunction list. The subject was arrested for violation of the Gang Injunction court order.
Theft – Suspects Arrested
August 7 at 9:19 p.m., loss prevention from a business in the 500 block of West Huntington called police to report three suspects in custody for burglary. The suspects switched the price tags on merchandise, putting clearance tags with a much lower price on the items. Loss prevention observed the suspect removing and replacing the tags. The suspects then paid for the items and were stopped by loss prevention as they exited the checkout. The suspects were arrested for theft and received a citation to appear in court.
Stolen Vehicle
August 8 at 3:13 p.m., a stolen vehicle was reported in the 800 block of West Walnut. The victim parked and locked her car in her driveway at 10:00 a.m. When she returned, the car was gone. No one had permission to take the vehicle. The investigation is continuing.
Warrant – Suspect Arrested
August 9 at 10:19 a.m., dispatch received a call reporting a male subject, possibly passed out, near an elementary school building in the 900 block of East Lemon. Officers responded and located the subject. After contacting him, officers discovered he had several outstanding warrants for his arrest; he was arrested and taken into custody for the warrants.
Disturbance/Wanted Person – Suspect Arrested
August 9 at 12:18 p.m., a local bus line called police to report a patron on a bus in the 200 block of East Huntington that was causing a disturbance and would not exit the bus. Officers responded and located the subject as he was exiting the bus. The officers determined the subject had been drinking and had an outstanding wanted person entry out of the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department. The subject was arrested and taken into custody. San Bernardino deputies responded and took custody of the suspect.
Warrant – Suspect Arrested
August 9 at 12:39 p.m., officers responded to the 600 block of Montana regarding a suspicious person. The caller reported a male subject in their backyard and gave a description. Officers located a subject matching the description a short distance away. Officers contacted the subject and determined he had a no-bail warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Stolen Scooter
August 9 at 3:45 p.m., police dispatch received a call reporting a stolen Vespa scooter from the 100 block of West Foothill. The victim said she was late for work and left the keys in the ignition. She returned to her scooter at 3:00 p.m. and found the scooter was missing. An area check was made, but the scooter was not located. The investigation is continuing.
Stolen Vehicle
August 9 at 4:47 p.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the 300 block of West Olive. The vehicle was taken sometime between August 7 and 9. All keys are accounted for and the doors were locked. The area was searched, but the vehicle was not located. The investigation is continuing.
Drunk in Public/Medical Assist
August 10 at 1:00 a.m., officers responded to the 100 block of East Olive regarding a female who was lying on the sidewalk, unresponsive. They arrived and were able to revive the subject. She was determined to be heavily intoxicated and unable to care for herself. She was arrested for being drunk in public and taken into custody. Monrovia Fire Department paramedics responded and determined she needed to be taken to a local hospital and she was taken for treatment.
Monrovia Run/Walk Against Hypertension
Monrovia 02 Breathe Walk at Monrovia Library Park on Nov. 7. To raise funds to seek ways to prevent and cure pulmonary hypertension, and to provide support, education, and awareness. One mile run/walk. Details: http://goo.gl/ca7URp
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Grand Reopening of Stan's Old Town Vacuum
Stan's Old Town Vacuum and Sewing Shop, 312 S. Myrtle, is having a grand reopening. Store hours Monday-Friday 9-5, Saturday 9-3. Closed Sunday
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Detail On Planned Starbucks At Foothill and Madison
At its August 12 meeting (agenda: http://goo.gl/C41gUb ) the Monrovia Planning Commission will consider a request to build a 950 square foot drive-through Starbucks at the corner of Foothill and Madison ( http://goo.gl/tBqSmb ), replacing the current Burger Shack. The project has already been approved by the Development Review Committee.
- Brad Haugaard
Ice Cream Shop Open on Myrtle
Got a little chocolate ice cream cup ($4) at the new Paradis ice cream shop on Myrtle, right across from the theater. It was very rich and tasty.
What New Monrovia Orchard Supply Will Look Like
Here's a picture of what the new Orchard Supply Hardware store will look like. It will occupy the old Office Depot site at Huntington and Monterey. http://goo.gl/U40Gsu
- Brad Haugaard
Installing The Art At Monrovia's Station Square
Photo of Monrovia Station Square artist, Cha-Rie Tang, setting glass blocks in place around a seven-foot-tall rock to simulate water. http://goo.gl/OMPi08
- Brad Haugaard
Dinner at Oto-Oto Izakaya Japonnaise
Dinner last night at Oto-Oto Izakaya Japonnaise restaurant in the shopping center at Fifth and Huntington. I got the Jidori Chicken Oyakodon Set for $12.95 and a beer for $3.50. Beautiful decor and good food.
- Brad Haugaard
Why Tribune Is Moving to Monrovia | Water Rules
~ The San Gabriel Valley Tribune explains why it is moving its headquarters to 605 E. Huntington in Monrovia (Two reasons: It's not afraid of its readers anymore, and no need for those big printing presses anymore): http://goo.gl/u54g8O
~ Wondering exactly what the current water rules are for Monrovia. Here are the details: http://goo.gl/Fla2tc
- Brad Haugaard
~ Wondering exactly what the current water rules are for Monrovia. Here are the details: http://goo.gl/Fla2tc
- Brad Haugaard
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