- Which vegetables do well in warmer seasons
- Pest management
- Healthy soil
- Brad Haugaard
Spring Veggie Workshop March 12
Monrovia Today Now Online
- Brad Haugaard
Parks Foundation Collecting Funds To Restore Canyon Park
- Brad Haugaard
Police Investigating Possible Suicide Near Library
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Schools Won't Require Masks Starting March 12
- Brad Haugaard
City to Seek Company to Make Improvements at Lucinda Garcia Park
At its next meeting (agenda: https://tny.im/tApmZ) the Monrovia City Council will consider ...
~ Getting bids from companies to make improvements at Lucinda Garcia Park (https://tny.im/tStS3). These improvements are:
- Expanding the park to the open space area located at the west end of the facility
- Replacing and upgrading the play equipment
- Adding fall safety surfacing for the entire playground area
- Installing exercise circuit equipment along the pathway at the park
- Replacing the pathway and enhancing the park lighting
- Upgrading the landscaping at the park
- Installing interpretive signage on the history of Lucinda Garcia and the park
- Installing a demonstration garden with drought tolerate and native species
~ Proclaim March as March 4 Balance: Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Awareness Month (https://tny.im/uuas), and American Red Cross Month (https://tny.im/SyRWR).
- Brad Haugaard
Online Gardening Classes Through Water District
The Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District, based in Monrovia, is offering these online classes. Click through for more information or to sign up:
Drought Resilient Lawn Care, March 10, 2022, 6-7 p.m.
Drought Resilient Lawn Care, March 22, 2022, 12-1 p.m.
Herb Gardening: Beyond Basil, April 7, 2022, 6-7 p.m.
Herb Gardening: Beyond Basil, April 26, 2022, 12-1 p.m.
Firescaping: Reducing the Vulnerability, May 12, 2022, 12-1 p.m.
Compost: Building the Soil Sponge, June 9, 2022, 12-1 p.m.
- Brad Haugaard
Adrian Ayala Appointed New Principal at Monrovia High
The Monrovia Unified School District has announced that the Board of Education has appointed Adrian Ayala to be the new principal at Monrovia High School. Ayala joins Monrovia from Hueneme High School in Oxnard, where he has been the principal since 2017.
Ayala grew up in the San Gabriel Valley and has more than 30 years of experience in education, having served in a variety of leadership roles at both the site and district level. He has an extensive background in curriculum, instruction, and student support, and has developed a reputation for improving outcomes for all students through his collaborative leadership style. Ayala also has significant experience with leading and supporting athletic programs and extracurricular activities, things that are an essential part of the student experience at Monrovia High School. He is bilingual in both English and Spanish.
Upon accepting the position, Adrian Ayala said, “I am honored and excited to serve the Monrovia Unified School District community. I am grateful to the Board of Education for their confidence, and I look forward to building upon the successes and rich traditions of Monrovia High School.”
Dr. Ryan Smith, Superintendent, commented, “We are extremely proud to announce Adrian Ayala as the new Principal of Monrovia High School. With his background, experience, and track record of success, I have no doubt that achievement will rise to new heights under his leadership. I would like to thank Interim-Principal Flint Fertig for stepping in to lead the school as we conducted our search.”
Ayala is expected to officially start his new role on April 11, however, his transition to Monrovia High School will begin before then. Opportunities for students, families, teachers, and staff to meet him will be announced at a later date.
Source: Monrovia Schools press release
- Brad Haugaard
First Presbyterian Church To Install New Senior Pastor
Larson has been serving in church ministry for 25 years in Northwest Ohio, the Los Angeles area, and most recently served as Associate Pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood for 8-1/2 years.
He has a communications degree from Bowling Green State University and an MDiv from Fuller Seminary. He is working on a Doctor of Ministry in Leading Congregational and Organizational Change at Fuller Seminary.
Joel is married to Elisha, and they have three children, Claire, Will, and Finn. Joel enjoys surfing, cycling, mountain biking, and hiking. https://tny.im/VA0tr
- Brad Haugaard
Students Recognize Black History Month With Art Work
In partnership with the Monrovia Duarte Black Alumni Association, students recognized Black and African American icons throughout history by covering every wall in the Monrovia Community Center room with art pieces for the 9th Annual Black History Month Arts Festival.
- Brad Haugaard
New Water Bill To Show: Water Consumption, Penalties, Targets; Recycling Guide; Monrovia Buildings Painted On Rocks
In his latest report (https://goo.gl/aOqX7O) City Manager Dylan Feik reports:
~ Your next utility bill will have a different look. (Numbers correspond to image above.)
- Consumption Details. Additional information about about consumption, and your water target.
- Excess Usage Penalty Amount. What you owe if you fail to meet your water target.
- Water Conservation Targets. The maximum amount of water you are allowed each month.
~ If you are interested in how to recycle specific trash items (plastic bags and films, for instance), here's a guide from Athens: https://tny.im/5hAf6
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia's Xencor Reports a Financially Successful 2021
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Coronavirus Count: 33 More Cases, One Death in Unincorporated Monrovia
Coronavirus cases from LA Department of Public Health as of 8 p.m.,
02/23/2022. Changes since
02/16/2022.
City of Monrovia: 8,093 cases (up 33), 99 deaths (unchanged)
Unincorporated Monrovia: 839 cases (up 5), 4 deaths (up 1)
- Brad Haugaard
City of Monrovia: 8,093 cases (up 33), 99 deaths (unchanged)
Unincorporated Monrovia: 839 cases (up 5), 4 deaths (up 1)
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Today Magazine Not Quite Ready ...
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