Mark Colasuonno, Monrovia Mini Madoff, Close to a Plea Bargain
By Susan Motander On Thursday morning, August 27, the two criminal cases of Mark Colasuonno almost reached a plea bargain. In these cases he was charged with embezzlement, fraud, fiduciary abuse of an elder and theft. It appeared that Colasuonno would withdraw his not guilty plea and accept a sentence of four years in state [...]
The Powder Room – Your Chance to get Really Creative
Last week I shared the experience of a budget-friendly update to an outdated kitchen. Now it’s time to address the client’s old and drab powder room. The powder room is a perfect space to really let loose and get creative. Generally, guests spend less than five minutes in the powder room, so they don’t have [...]
Monrovia Police Blotters
Child Molestation / Suspect Arrested. On August 16 at 9:50 p.m., an officer handled a report regarding an incident of child molestation. The reporting party stated that his 15-year-old daughter has had a sexual relationship with a 22-year-old male subject. The officer conducted a full investigation, interviewing everyone involved. The officer then contacted the suspect, [...]
MAFA’s final 2009 Summer Art Walk
The Art Walk will be staged on Saturday, August 29th along Myrtle Avenue (sidewalk of 400 to 600 blocks between Olive and Lime Avenue) between 7:00 and 10:00 p.m. in Old Town Monrovia. Final Art Walk will feature: •Artists displaying and selling their works as well as giving live demonstrations on drawing, painting, jewelry, sculpture, [...]
Teen Who Sailed Around the World
Zac Sunderland to Serve as Grand Marshal in Duarte’s Route 66 Parade
The B & E Bears
Last week Monrovia Police Department issued one of their phone notifications to people living in the Wildland-Urban Interface areas of the city. The city notified residents that there were “two or three rather troublesome bears” in these areas. While bears are regular visitors in these areas, these bears were actually breaking and entering into homes. [...]
Surf City Offers Eco-Tourism and Eco-Luxury
Upon arrival, you instantly feel release of the day-to-day stress and embark on a memorable and relaxing getaway.
Norman Davis Appears at California Wine and Cheese
Norman Davis performs Sundays between 3:30 and 5:30. Photo by Terry Miller
Monrovia Mini Madoff Facing Another Hearing
Today, Thursday August 27, Mark Colasuonno, the former Tax Doctor faces another court hearing. Colasuonno has been dubbed the Mini Madoff because of the alleged abuse of the trust of his clients. If you are interested in the outcome of this hearing, please check this newspaper’s main web site after 5:00 p.m. today: www. beaconmedianews.com [...]
Disabled Monrovia Residents Facing Eviction Notices
A tear filled Regency Court resident, Lily Hixon, gets a hug from her dad Ken Hixon at the press conference.The management company has not responded to repeated requests for an explanation of the eviction notices sent to the developmentally disabled residents. Photo by Terry Miller
