100 Degrees in Monrovia? | Golf Tournament

Friday, Oct. 8, could get up to 100 degrees. http://goo.gl/VnR5SB

~ Monrovian Robert Parry reports that the Duarte Rotary Club is seeking golfers for its 29th Annual Golf Tournament next Thursday, October 15, at the Rancho Duarte Golf Course starting at 1 p.m. Proceeds to benefit literacy programs. For details contact Brian Villalobos, bcvillal@lasd.org or Robert Parry, rcjparry@yahoo.com

- Brad Haugaard

Feral Cat Neutering | Choral Company Presentation

~ On October 15 and 16, the Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA will hold a free spay and neuter clinic for feral cats residing in the shelter's nine service cities, which includes Monrovia. To make an appointment, email snip@pasadenahumane.org or call 626.792.7151 ext. 166.

~ San Gabriel Valley Choral Company Presents "Night, Sleep, Death, and the Stars" on Saturday, October 24, at 7:30 p.m. Featured selections include Erlkönig by Schubert, Jabberwocky by Pottle, and Night, Sleep Death and the Stars by Gawthrop. Also solo and ensemble selections by Mozart, Bach, Fauré. Rev. Neil Tadken as narrator in Saul by Hovland. Tickets: $15 advance, $10 seniors/students; $20 at the door. www.svccsingers.org

- Brad Haugaard

Feral Cat Neutering | Choral Company Presentation

~ On October 15 and 16, the Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA will hold a free spay and neuter clinic for feral cats residing in the shelter's nine service cities, which includes Monrovia. To make an appointment, email snip@pasadenahumane.org or call 626.792.7151 ext. 166.

~ San Gabriel Valley Choral Company Presents "Night, Sleep, Death, and the Stars" on Saturday, October 24, at 7:30 p.m. Featured selections include "Erlkonig" by Franz Schubert, "Jabberwocky" by Sam Pottle, "Night, Sleep, Death, and the Stars" by Daniel Gawthrop, and "Saul," by Egil Hovland and narrated by St. Luke's Reverend Tadken. Tickets at the door are $20 ($15 seniors/students); advance tickets are $15 ($10 seniors/students). Available at http://www.eventbrite.com or by check (SGVCC; P.O. Box 2225; Monrovia, CA 91017). Donations to SGVCC are accepted online and by check.

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia City Manager: Make A Difference | Star Wars Reading | Literacy | Youth Summit | Pink Firefighters | Trick or Treat | Art Contest | Reading With Dogs

A few items from City Manager Oliver Chi's weekly report ...

~ 25th Annual Make a Difference Day on Saturday, October 24. Hundreds of volunteers, together with the Volunteer Center of San Gabriel Valley and the City of Monrovia, will work on 20 Monrovia beautification projects. Details from Volunteer Center: 256-8187

~ Wednesday, October 7, 2015, the Library will celebrate Star Wars Reads Day. Make Darth Vader Masks, Luke Skywalker finger puppets, and take pictures in front of the Star Wars Galaxy. Call 256-8274 for more information.

~ Be a volunteer tutor for the Monrovia Public Library's adult literacy program. Contact Crystal Noe at cnoe@monrovia.ca.us, or at 256-8274, extension 3121.

~ Annual Monrovia Youth Summit on Saturday, October 17, at Monrovia High from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The goal is to inspire participants to achieve their goals. Register at http://www.cityofmonrovia.org . For more information call the Public Services Department at 256-8246.

~ On-duty Fire Department personnel will wear pink t-shirts during the week of October 12 to show support for the fight against breast cancer.

~ Old Town Trick or Treat and Halloween Bash on Saturday, October 31, from 3-6 p.m. in Old Town and Library Park. Trick-or-treat in Old Town, sponsored by the Old Town Merchants; free costume contest in Library Park (registration begins at 3 p.m.); register your dog for the dog costume contest. For more information contact Public Services at 256-8246.

~ Entry forms for the 2016 Monrovia Conservation 5th Grade Art Contest for fifth grade artists are available at the Public Services Department. The contest focuses on a conservation theme. Details from Public Services Department, 932-5575. Entries are due at the end of October.

~ Monrovia Public Library and the Pasadena Humane Society host a third Monday of each month Barks & Books reading program for children in Kindergarten through fifth Grade, from 3-4 p.m. at the Library. Children read to a dog, helping them build reading skills and self-esteem. Next session is Monday, October 19. Call 256-8274 for more informatio.

Prep For El Nino | Monrovia Assembly Member's Trafficking Bill Becomes Law

~ With the possibility of an El Nino season, the City of Monrovia has some suggestions, like clean your rain gutters. (Sigh, I gotta do that.) Here are more: http://goo.gl/3NfquI

~ Governor Brown has signed into law AB 15, which extends the statute of limitations to ten years for human trafficking and other abuse cases in civil claims. The bill was authored by Assembly Majority Leader Chris Holden, who represents Monrovia. Source: press release

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia Police: Burglaries and Intoxication, Etc.

[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for October 1-4. - Brad Haugaard]

Following are the weekend’s highlighted issues and events.

Possession of a Controlled Substance/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Suspect Arrested
October 1 at 11:23 p.m., an officer detained a suspect in the 600 block of Shamrock for being in a park after closing hours. The investigation revealed the suspect was in possession of methamphetamine and a glass pipe used for smoking methamphetamine. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody. He was later released on a citation.

Stolen Vehicle
October 2 at 3:51 a.m., dispatch received a report of a stolen vehicle from a victim in the 200 block of West Cherry. The victim parked her vehicle in her driveway at 2:00 p.m. When she returned to her vehicle at 3:50 a.m., she discovered it missing. The vehicle is a 2000, red, four-door, Honda Civic. The investigation is continuing.

Residential Burglary
October 2 at 7:39 p.m., officers responded to the 200 block of May Avenue regarding an alarm activation at a home. The residents left the home at 5:30 p.m. Officers determined forced entry was made through the kitchen side door, but nothing was found missing from inside the residence. Neighbors were contacted, but no one witnessed or heard anything unusual. The investigation is continuing.

Residential Burglary
October 2 at 9:45 p.m., officers were dispatched to a residence in the 900 block of Ridgeside Drive regarding a burglary. The resident left the home at 11:00 a.m. When she returned home at 8:30 p.m., she found her bedroom and bathroom had been ransacked. It appears forced entry was made through the kitchen side door. Nothing was found to be missing from the residence. The investigation is continuing.

Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
October 3 at 1:28 a.m., an officer was on patrol in the 400 block of South Myrtle when he observed an unconscious male subject on the sidewalk near a parked vehicle. The subject was extremely intoxicated and determined unable to care for himself. He was arrested for being drunk in public and held for a sobering period.

Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol – Suspect Arrested
October 3 at 2:49 a.m., an officer stopped a vehicle in the area of Peck and Live Oak for a vehicle code violation. The investigation revealed the subject was driving under the influence of alcohol. She was arrested and held for a sobering period.

Grand Theft Bicycle
October 4 at 1:35 a.m., a bicycle theft in progress was reported in the 900 block of West Duarte Road. The investigation led officers to an apartment complex near 3rd and Genoa in the City of Arcadia. The bicycle was recovered, but the suspect has not been identified. The investigation is continuing.

Grand Theft Auto
October 4 at 6:26 a.m., dispatch received a call reporting a stolen vehicle in the 100 block of North Ivy. An officer responded, but no evidence was located at the scene. At 1:37 p.m., the vehicle was recovered by deputies from the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department Industry Station. A Monrovia officer responded to fingerprint the vehicle. The investigation is continuing.

Vehicle vs. Bicycle Traffic Collision
October 4 at 11:21 a.m., a vehicle verses bicycle collision was reported in the 600 block of Terrado. A 13-year-old bicyclist traveling west on Sombrero turned onto northbound Terrado and collided with a vehicle traveling south on Terrado. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, which prevented him from sustaining major injuries. He was taken to a hospital due to complaint of pain in his legs and chest.

Vehicle Burglary
October 4 at 11:45 a.m., an officer responded to the 800 block of California regarding a vehicle burglary. The suspect entered a locked vehicle and took an iPod, CD's and a charger. The investigation is continuing.

Vehicle Burglary
October 4 at 11:51 a.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 1000 block of Royal Oaks. An officer responded and determined that the suspect forced open the door and entered the locked vehicle. The suspect took miscellaneous tools. The investigation is continuing.

Monrovia Dog vs. The Three Bears

Another Monrovia bear video. In this one a little dog chases away the three bears. http://goo.gl/YJJ29U

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia Man And Los Angeles Woman Die in Pasadena Motorcycle Accident

A 24-year-old Monrovia motorcyclist and his passenger, a 26-year-old woman from Los Angeles, died in a traffic accident in Pasadena. http://goo.gl/c2YwVW

- Brad Haugaard

Showers Through Monday?

60% chance of showers late tonight and toorrow, Sunday, and 40% on Monday. http://goo.gl/VnR5SB

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia School Board Meeting

The Monrovia School Board gets back to work this Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. Agenda: https://goo.gl/5Z4a5c

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia Assemblyman's Alarm-Company Bill Becomes Law

A bill by Assembly Majority Leader Chris Holden, who represents Monrovia, has been signed into law by Governor Brown. AB 1097 allows alarm companies in the state to fully utilize electronic contracts, at the discretion of the customer. AB 1097 will go into effect January 1.

- Brad Haugaard

Dinner at Noor's Indian Bistro

Dinner last night at  Noor's Indian Bistro, on the east side of  Myrtle, just south of Foothill. Got the Mughlai Masala (chicken) for $13 and a non-alcoholic beer (just to see what it's like) for $5. You really need rice with this, so my wife and I shared a bowl ($4). The meal was fine but I preferred the chicken tikka masala - I stole some from my wife and it was yummy. 

- Brad Haugaard 

Monrovia Olympian Going For Gold Again

Monrovia trap and skeet shooting Olympic gold medal winner, Kim Rhode, tweets that she is again getting ready for the Olympic qualifier. About her: https://goo.gl/rv6o2A

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia Council: Water and Sewer Tax Increase; Electronic Signs; Giggle Revenue Deal; Property Sale; Evaluations

At its next meeting (agenda: http://goo.gl/DJ1G71 ), the Monrovia City Council will ...

- Hold a public hearing about increasing taxes to pay for sewer and water system repairs. Estimate for water system: $23,258,000. For sewer system: $13,647,038. For an average family that would be a monthly water-rate increase from $7.88 to $14.88, a $7 increase. For sewer, it would be from $4.77 to $8.77, a $4 increase. Together, about an $11 increase. http://goo.gl/SeR1GR

- Consider amending the zoning ordinance to allow "recreational facilities in the public/quasi public zone" to install electronic message boards. This would let organizations such as the YMCA, which requested the change, to have an electronic sign, kinda like the one Mt. Sierra College has at Huntington and Myrtle. http://goo.gl/d773z0

- Consider a deal in which Giggle Fiber (our local Internet service provider) will pay the city 5% of revenues collected for residential, internet-only customers, and 6% of revenues collected for its premium GiggleEXTRA customers. http://goo.gl/cvc52T

- Put on its "Successor Agency" hat (successor to the former Redevelopment Agency) and consider selling agency-owned property to Romeo Estate Vineyard, LLC, for $650,000. The property is at 124-126 West Pomona Avenue. http://goo.gl/vmqo3Q

- Do a closed-session performance evaluation of the city manager and city attorney. http://goo.gl/jSUK9B

- Brad Haugaard

Tour Downtown | Taste of Old Town Monrovia

~ Walking tour of downtown Monrovia on Saturday, October 10, at 10 a.m. About two hours, and participants will be walking a total of eight city blocks. $5 per person, reservations are not necessary. Meet at southeast corner of Palm and Myrtle Avenues. http://goo.gl/I9gLrc

~ A Taste of Old Town Monrovia, Oct. 18, 5-8 p.m. on Myrtle between Lime and Olive. Tickets $50 in advance, $60 at the door. Local merchants and restaurants gather for a festival of food, music and spirits.

- Brad Haugaard