Photo shows Boys and Girls Club members at Monrovia restaurant.
- Brad Haugaard
Hart House Donates to Boys & Girls Club
Lunch at Mundial
Lunch at Mundial, on the east side of Myrtle a bit north of Colorado. Got the Monte Cristo sandwich for $13 and a beer for about $7. Sandwich was really delicious. Excellent! Nice service, too.
- Brad Haugaard
Limited Opening of Monrovia Canyon Park January 23
Canyon Park will reopen on a limited basis on Jan. 23, 2023. Parts of the park will be open Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays by reservation only. Details on how to get a reservation will be announced
However, work on the park is far from done. The city has been working with a landscape designer and is considering a number of enhancements, including a sculpture honoring fire fighters and park rangers that may be placed near the ranger station, drought tolerant plants, picnic tables, and an enclosed entry kiosk.
Obviously, this will cost money, and City Manager Dylan Feik writes: "I received a message yesterday from Congresswoman Napolitano's Office that a $3m earmark for Canyon Park Repairs is including in the FY23 Omnibus Appropriations Bill (pg 76 here). This is a huge deal for us!"
Proposed Canyon Park enhancements.
Proposed statue honoring fire fighters and rangers.
- Brad Haugaard
Dressed for Snow But Ready for Sun or Rain
Who is ready for these colder temperatures? Neela is! This beautiful Siberian Husky may be dressed for the snow, but she will be just as happy with rain, sunny days orpretty much any weather. In fact, she tells us that her favorite season is “all of them!”
Neela is an excellent loose-leash walkerand an expert at the several tricks. She’s also a huge fan of playing fetch. She has the energy of a puppy when she’s bouncing around the yard after tennis balls. She likes to lay down in the grass and give them a thorough chewing, then she’s ready to fetch again! This dog proves that age is just a number!
It is hard to believe, but Neela is a (young) ten years old, which qualifies her for our Seniors for Seniors Program. This means if an adopter is a young sixty years old, then the adoption is completely free!
The adoption fee for dogs is $150. All dog adoptions include spay or neuter, microchip, and age-appropriate vaccines.
New adopters will receive a complimentary health-and-wellness exam from VCA Animal Hospitals, as well as a goody bag filled with information about how to care for your pet.
View photos of adoptable pets and schedule an adoption appointment at pasadenahumane.org. Adoptions are by appointment only, and new adoption appointments are available every Sunday and Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.
Pets may not be available for adoption and cannot be held for potential adopters by phone calls or email.
- Brad Haugaard
A Moment in Monrovia History: Interior of Monrovia City Bakery in 1911
Interior of Fork's Bakery. H.E. Fork also was the proprietor of the Monrovia Dairy. In the 1911 City Directory, The Monrovia City Bakery, run by Harry E. Fork at 610 S Myrtle. He resided at 123 W. Walnut Avenue. The dairy was no longer listed as a business in 1911. From the Myron Hotchkiss collection. See full details here.
Woman Missing in Monrovia
- Brad Haugaard
Study Session on Drought Penalty Revenue, Canyon Park Progress
- Brad Haugaard
LA County Sustainability Offices Highlights Monrovia's Community Garden
A clip from the annual report.
The Los Angeles County Sustainability Office highlighted Monrovia's Community Garden Pilot Program in its annual report (p. 48), t.ly/Fsgx
- Brad Haugaard
Public Toilet to Get Pretty Exterior; After School Sports; Emergency Training; Opening on Historic Preservation Commission
In his latest report (https://goo.gl/aOqX7O) City Manager Dylan Feik reports:
~ A "Portland Loo" restroom is being installed on the Primrose side of Library Park. It is designed "to meet the needs of park users without creating a nuisance." Monrovia artist Dan Sipple is creating a more colorful wrap for it to soften its industrial look.
~ Registration is now open for Monrovia's After School Youth Sports Program winter Co-ed Basketball Season. The program provides after school supervision for youth in the 4th and 5th grades in a recreational setting for working families. Register here: t.ly/FnW7E
~ Monrovia Fire & Rescue is offering BERT and CERT, Business Emergency Resiliency Training and Community Emergency Response Team training. Both are courses on emergency preparedness. More on BERT (t.ly/IsyQ) and CERT (t.ly/FprG).
~ There is an unscheduled opening on the Historic Preservation Commission for a term ending June 30, 2023. Deadline to apply is Thursday, December 22, with interviews following. Details: t.ly/w0Sm
- Brad Haugaard
Rotary Club to Unveil Bench in Honor of City Historian Steve Baker
Rotary Club of Monrovia will unveil the Steve Baker Memorial bench at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 20 in front of the Monrovia Historical Museum at 742 E. Lemon Avenue. Baker was city treasurer and city historian.
- Brad Haugaard
Entries In Home (and Business) Holiday Decorating Contest
Here are the entries in the Holiday Decorating Contest:
Best Viewed at Night
1. 2521 S. Rochelle Ave.
2. 2102 S. Myrtle Ave.
3. 1621 Pilgrim Way
4. 923 El Dorado St.
5. 203 S. Sunset Pl.
6. 209 S. Sunset Pl.
7. 612 W. Palm Ave.
8. 519 W. Colorado Ave.
9. 308 W. Lemon Ave.
10. 126 Melrose Ave.
11. 300 Block N. Alta Vista Ave.
12. 317 Heather Heights Ct.
13. 328 N. Alta Vista Ave.
14. 201W. Scenic Dr.
15. 436 N. Primrose Ave.
16. 315 N. Canyon Bivd.
17. 357 Grand Ave.
18. 529 Valmont Dr.
19. Valmont Drive & Valmont Place
20. 333 Norumbega Dr.
21. 308 Oakcliff Road
22. 325 Meadow Lane
23. 752 Valley View Ave.
24. 723 Ocean View Ave.
25. 708 Ocean View Ave. (best viewed during day)
26. 824 Ocean View Ave.
27. 826 Ocean View Ave.
28. 619 Bradbury Rd.
29. 1032 Royal Oaks Drive Unit B
30. 825 E. Lime Ave.
31. 410 S. Canyon Blvd.
Old Town - Best Viewed During the Day
1. Douglas Elliman Real Estate - 517 S. Myrtle Ave.
2. Dream Décor - 505 S. Myrtle Ave. #A
3. Fiore Legal Inc. - 136 E. Lemon Ave.
4. Monrovia Floral - 119 E. Olive Ave.
5. Saint Clark Bridal Suite - 519 S. Myrtle Ave.
The Monrovia City Council will announce the winners during next week's City Council meeting (t.ly/t07k), Tuesday, December 20, at 7:30 p.m.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: She Screams for Help, Is Arrested; Man Arrested Twice in One Day; Family's Pet Stolen; and Lots of Drunks
Felon in Possession of a Firearm – Suspect Arrested
December 8 at 12:25 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 1500 block of S. Myrtle. A computer check of the driver revealed he was a convicted felon and on probation. A search of the vehicle revealed he was in possession of a loaded gun. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Drug Possession – Suspects Arrested
December 8 at 8:51 a.m., a resident in the 600 block of W. Walnut called to report that there were suspicious subjects in a vacant apartment. Officers arrived and located two subjects, a search revealed they were in possession of drugs. They were arrested, cited and released at the scene.
Package Theft
December 8 at 7:15 p.m., a resident in the 200 block of E. Chestnut reported that an unknown suspect stole a package from their doorstep. The resident was able to follow the suspect and recover the package after the suspect dropped it and fled. This investigation is continuing.
Drug Paraphernalia – Suspect Arrested
December 8 at 8:42 p.m., an officer was patrolling the 2800 block of S. Myrtle when they observed a motorist commit a vehicle code violation. The vehicle was stopped and further investigation revealed the occupant of the vehicle was in possession of drug paraphernalia. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.
Possession of Controlled Substance – Suspect Arrested
December 8 at 9:19 p.m., an officer was patrolling the 1900 block of S. Myrtle when he observed a bicyclist commit a vehicle code violation. The bicyclist was stopped and further investigation revealed the subject was in possession of a controlled substance. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.
Possession of Controlled Substance / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia / False Identification / Warrant – Suspect Arrested
December 8 at 10:05 p.m., an officer was patrolling the 500 block of W. Huntington when he observed a bicyclist commit a vehicle code violation. The bicyclist was stopped and provided false identifying information. Further investigation revealed the suspect was in possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. The suspect was identified during the booking process and it revealed that he had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Warrant Arrest – Suspect Arrested
December 9 at 12:17 a.m., an officer was patrolling the 1800 block of S. Myrtle when he saw two people loitering at a private business. The officer contacted and identified the subjects. One of the subjects had several outstanding warrants for his arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Grand Theft Auto
December 9 at 7:43 a.m., a resident in the 1110 block of S. Fifth called to report that his vehicle was taken sometime during the night. This investigation is continuing.
Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
December 9 at 6:57 p.m., a caller in the 700 block of W. Huntington reported a female screaming for help. Officers arrived and detained a male subject and female subject. It was determined the female was the aggressor during the physical fight and left visible injuries on the male. She was arrested and taken into custody.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
December 9 at 11:39 p.m., an officer stopped a vehicle for speeding in the area of Myrtle and Camino Real. During the contact with the driver the officer smelled a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emitting from the driver's breath. A DUI investigation determined the driver was too impaired to operate a vehicle. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
December 10 at 1:43 a.m., a caller in the 1800 block of 6th Avenue reported her boyfriend had just assaulted her. An officer arrived and determined the boyfriend punched his girlfriend in the head after becoming upset. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Trespass – Suspect Arrested
December 10 at 9:49 a.m., a resident in the 600 block of E. Colorado called to report that her brother was trespassing on her property. Officers arrived and contacted the subject. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Trespass – Suspect Arrested
December 10 at 3:49 p.m., the same resident from an earlier call in the 600 block of E. Colorado called to report that her brother returned to the property. Officers arrived and observed the brother in the rear of the yard. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
December 11 at 12:55 a.m., an officer saw a speeding vehicle in the area of Myrtle and California and pulled it over. The driver showed signs of alcohol intoxication. A DUI investigation determined he was driving under the influence. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
Traffic Collision / Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
December 11 at 12:53 a.m., a caller reported that a vehicle crashed and rolled over in the area of Myrtle and Chestnut. Officers arrived and located the vehicle without any occupants. Officers searched the area and located the subjects who fled from the scene. The driver of the vehicle was arrested for DUI and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
Commercial Burglary
December 11 at 9:51 a.m., a caller in a facility in the 1200 block of N. Canyon reported an unknown subject broke in and stole multiple items. This investigation is continuing.
Mental Evaluation
December 12 at 7:15 a.m., officers responded to a facility in the 100 block of S. Myrtle regarding a male resident who threw a cup at an employee. Officers contacted the male subject and after speaking with him, determined he was a danger to himself and others. He was transported to a medical facility for a mental evaluation.
Vehicle Burglary
December 12 at 12:38 p.m., a victim in the 200 block of W. Olive reported that someone broke the windows to his vehicle and stole a backpack. This investigation is continuing.
Fraud
December 12 at 2:05 p.m., the reporting party in the 900 block of S. Fifth stated she was a victim of fraud. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft
December 12 at 2:11 p.m., a catalytic converter was reported stolen in the 200 block of E. Huntington. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft
December 12 at 4:16 p.m., a grand theft was reported in the 100 block of N. Madison, where a family pet was taken. This investigation is continuing.
Drunk in Public & Resisting / Delaying / Parole Hold
December 13 at 10:29 a.m., officers saw an intoxicated subject stumbling on a sidewalk in the area of Peck and Logden. When they attempted to detain the subject, the subject fled on foot. The subject was located. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
Petty Theft
December 13 at 11:51 a.m., the victim left his bicycle near a stairwell in the 1100 block of E. Huntington. When he walked out, his bicycle was missing. This investigation is continuing.
Commercial Burglary
December 13 at 12:45 p.m., the reporting party advised that sometime overnight, someone broke into the storage units in the 2600 block of S. California. The suspect(s) accessed one unit and after gaining entry into one, was able to access the rest of the units. This investigation is continuing.
Fraud
December 13 at 2:42 p.m., a victim in the 100 block of N. Myrtle report that someone gained access into his bank account and fraudulently wired money to an external account. This investigation is continuing.
Driving Under the Influence / Traffic Collision – Suspect Arrested
December 13 at 11:08 p.m., Arcadia PD requested we check the area of Myrtle and Evergreen for a DUI driver that was reportedly involved in an injury traffic collision. Officers arrived and located the suspect in the 1500 block of S. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Warrant Arrest – Suspect Arrested
December 14 at 9:15 a.m., officers responded to the 200 block of E. Foothill regarding a male subject partially undressed and checking door handles to vehicles. Officers located and detained the subject, who ended up having a no bail warrant for his arrest. The subject was arrested and transported to Monrovia Jail for booking and later transported to IRC.
Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
December 14 at 10:19 p.m., multiple callers reported that a male was punching a female as he held her down on the sidewalk in front of a business in the 600 block of S. Myrtle. Officers arrived and attempted to detain the male as he tried to flee the scene. He resisted and a CEW was deployed. The involved female also was detained. Both subjects were uncooperative, argumentative, and intoxicated. Three witnesses observed the male assaulting the female. The male was arrested for domestic violence, transported to the hospital for medical clearance, and taken into custody.
Hart House to Donate 100% of Sales to Boys & Girls Club
- Brad Haugaard
Valmont Does Christmas Right
Valmont Avenue in Monrovia always does it up well for Christmas. The whole street is a light show. (My photography does not do it justice.) I think it’s a lot better than Hastings Ranch. Drive north on Norumbega from Foothill and you’ll see this gigantic Christmas tree poking into the sky. That’s Valmont. If you cross a bridge, you’ve gone too far.
- Brad Haugaard
Lunch at Grey & Cash
Lunch at Grey & Cash, on the west side of Myrtle just north of Lemon. Got the Jive Turkey sandwich for $13.50 and a latte for $4.75. I thought I’d save part of it for later but it was too good and I ate it all
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Historical Society Looking for New Members
The Legacy Project (see it here) already has nearly 7,000 historic documents and images available for viewing and downloading, with many more that need to be added. Burud, who succeeds former City Historian Steve Baker as president of the Society, said, "The Legacy Project is a fantastic resource for researching old homes and businesses and learning more about the city’s early days. It is also the basis for SteveBakersMonrovia.com, an Historical Society-supported web app that displays Legacy Project images and facts on a map of Monrovia.
"Our other major project," she said, "is the Anderson House, one of Monrovia's earliest homes. Sadly, it has been closed for several years because it needed a lot of repair. But now the roof has been replaced, the collapsing plaster on the ceiling completely fixed, and the interior and exterior have been painted. It will open again to the public in early 2023.
"We are eager to show what a Victorian parlor, dining room, kitchen and bedrooms were like – this time with even more authentic period furnishings. We also want to show off some of the incredible items recently retrieved from Steve Baker’s private collections -- historic maps, the first phone directories, rare books, photos and ephemera.
"There are so many great things we can do now that we’re over the hump with major repairs. We want to offer experiences with aspects of Victorian life, like letting kids discover how butter 'happens' by churning it themselves. And involving adults in helping us figure out how to preserve and share all of our new acquisitions.
"We need more people to be involved to accomplish these plans. So, I'd encourage Monrovians with an interest in the town's history to consider becoming a member of the Monrovia Historical Society. The annual membership fee is as low as $20. If you'd like to join us, please visit the membership page on our website, here."
- Brad Haugaard
Simba Is As Playful As They Come
Simba the Siberian Husky may not be the king of the jungle, but he will surely rule your heart. He’s a little over a year old, and this big puppy is as playful as they come. Simba’s favorite thing to do is to happily run around in the play yard, chasing toys and rolling in the grass.
Simba enjoys walks and hikes and the occasional trip to Starbucks for a puppuccino, but he also needs the opportunity to run. He would love a home with a yard where he can explore and get the zoomies out. Simba can be a little nervous with new people, so it’s important for him to be able to meet strangers slowly and on his own terms.
An active and dog-experienced home would be perfect for this handsome boy. Can you feel the love tonight for Simba?
The adoption fee for dogs is $150. All dog adoptions include spay or neuter, microchip, and age-appropriate vaccines.
New adopters will receive a complimentary health-and-wellness exam from VCA Animal Hospitals, as well as a goody bag filled with information about how to care for your pet.
View photos of adoptable pets and schedule an adoption appointment at pasadenahumane.org. Adoptions are by appointment only, and new adoption appointments are available every Sunday and Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.
Pets may not be available for adoption and cannot be held for potential adopters by phone calls or email.
- Brad Haugaard
A Moment in Monrovia History: A Mess on Myrtle - The 1938 Flood
1938 Flood. Looking north on Myrtle from Foothill, showing the clearing of mud after the flooding in 1938 that involved washing out of railroad tracks and the collapsing of the bridge over the San Gabriel River. From the Steve Baker collection. See full details here.
Monrovia PD: Drive Sober!
Monrovia Police Department wants to remind the public of the dangers of driving impaired and celebrate the holiday season responsibly by not driving under the influence.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 11,654 people were killed in car crashes nationwide in 2020 that involved an alcohol-impaired driver, or one person every 45 minutes.
The Monrovia Police Department encourages everyone to stay in for the night or have a "go safely" game plan by scheduling a ride or designating a sober driver if you plan to consume alcohol.
Impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Marijuana, prescription medications or over-the-counter drugs may also impair. Do your research and understand how certain drugs may affect your driving ability.
"The holidays are a special time of year for many, and we want drivers to act responsibly," Lt. Oberon said. "This enforcement period allows us to get the message out that driving impaired is an illegal, senseless behavior that takes lives."
Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Source: Monrovia Police press release
- Brad Haugaard
Snow Above Monrovia
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