Design Budgets And The Diet Of Spending
Sticking to your design budget can be as difficult as sticking to a diet. That gorgeous antique console you discovered and just can’t live without is the equivalent of a double fudge brownie staring back at you from the bakery case. And it could blow everything if you indulge. It gets tricky managing a design [...]
Monrovia Police Blotter
During the last seven day period, the Police Department handled 598 service events, resulting in 109 investigations. Following are the last week’s highlighted issues and events:
Monrovia Weekly – July 30th, 2009
Monrovia Man Runs135-Mile Badwater Ultramarathon
John Radich Has Run 30,000 Miles and Raised Over $100,000 Could you ever imagine yourself running 135 miles in 120 degree heat? Could you imagine doing that nine times? Well, native Monrovian John Radich has completed just that in his fifty-five years of life, among other running feats, and plans on continuing his running career [...]
Former Tax Doctor Mark Colasuonno to Face Embezzlement Charges in Pasadena Courthouse
Mini Madoff Trial Set to Begin The trial of Mark Colasuonno, Monrovia’s Mini Madoff was set to begin today, July 30, but has been continued to next Wednesday, August 5. The former Tax Doctor has been charged with Grand Theft by embezzlement, that charge being enhanced by the allegation that more than $100,000 was stolen [...]
Two Seats Up For Election on the School Board
The seat of former School Board member Clarence Shaw who was elected to the Monrovia City Council in April is now open. Chris Rich, a current member of the Board is up for reelection.
City Again Wins ‘Sawpit Trail’ Lawsuit; Gate Coming Down Soon
The City of Monrovia has won in court again in its continuing efforts to keep the Sawpit Trail accessible to the public. The State Court of Appeals took just two days to uphold a trial court ruling in favor of the City, concurring that the residents of Monrovia have the right to continue to use [...]
Free Movies a Big Hit in Old Town Monrovia
Monrovia’s Old Town merchants are entertaining shoppers, diners and neighbors one night each month with free “stroll-in” movies. Old Town’s Summer Movie Series has attracted large crowds in both June and July, with the next free movie scheduled for Saturday, August 29. That evening, the 1980’s classic “The Neverending Story” will screen in the middle [...]
Bear-Resistant Trash Barrel Program to Expand
The City of Monrovia, working in conjunction with Athens Services, has expanded its pilot Bear-Resistant Trash Barrel program for foothill residents who are experiencing bears breaking into their trash cans. Monrovia’s Environmental Services staff is accepting applications for participation in the program. Residents should call (626) 932-5553 or 932-5556 to participate or to receive more [...]
SAFYMCA to Hold “Rummage Sale at the Y” Aug. 1
Santa Anita Family YMCA board member Julie Roybal of Nancy Bond Insurance Services has come up with a fun way of helping to raise funds for the Monrovia based YMCA. A rummage sale. The community is invited to participate by donating items in good condition to the “Rummage Sale at the Y.” Items are due [...]
