MAFA to Present 46th Annual Festival “Celebrate the Arts”
It is one of the longest running fine art festivals in Southern California. MAFA’s art events not only promote local and regional artists, but also support arts education in public and private schools.
With Good News and Bad News, MAFA Has Reasons to Celebrate the Arts
It is the old joke “I have good news and bad news.” The good news is very good in this case and the bad news isn’t as bad as it could be. The Monrovia Association of Fine Arts (MAFA) has closed its Route 66 Gallery in the Aztec Hotel (that is the bad part), but [...]
Accessorizing With a Conscience
You recycle. You pick up trash on the sidewalk. You make every effort to tread a bit lighter on this earth. But what can you do when it comes to decorating your home? For home accessories, there are plenty of sustainable and recycled products that will satisfy your inner decorator and support your eco-conscious lifestyle.
Etsy, [...]
Boarders to Compete in Skate Spectacular at Monrovia Skate Park
Local skate boarders are invited to show off their best tricks in competition at the Santa Anita Family YMCA Skate Spectacular event at Monrovia Skate Park, Saturday, Oct. 3 from 12 noon to 5 p.m. The Monrovia Skate Park is located at 843 E. Olive Ave. in Monrovia.
The Skate Spectacular will feature Vertical Speed, High [...]
Duarte Celebrates Route 66
The following is a brief slide show of last weekend’s parade in Duarte.
Photos by Terry Miller
Monrovia Police Blotter
During the last seven day period, the Police Department handled 560 service events, resulting in 120 investigations. Following are the last week’s highlighted issues and events:
Homicide / Suspect Arrested
On September 11 at 12:10 p.m., officers went to a residence in the 500 block of West Duarte Rd. regarding a medical assist. The caller reported his [...]
Monrovia Weekly – September 24th, 2009
Mark Dickson Will be Missed by Whole Community
Mark Dickson died suddenly last week in South Lake Tahoe. He was on his honeymoon. He and his new bride Rebecca had married on August 1 of this year. He died on August 31. The tall, gangly, helpful person that was Mark will be missed here in Monrovia where he was raised as well as [...]
Governor’s Promises at Regency Court Made Official
Today Michelle Uzeta, Litigation Director of the Housing Rights Center–Los Angeles, announced that she had received a letter from Craig Diamond, the attorney representing Star Holdings of Illinois, owners of Regency Court Apartments in Monrovia, confirming what Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger had promised the disabled residents last Friday at his press conference.
In an email to the [...]
Gov. Mobilizes Agencies in Response to Expected High Temperatures
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today mobilized the California Emergency Management Agency (Cal EMA) and California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) to prepare for increased wildfire potential as unseasonably hot and dry conditions are forecast for much of California this week. Additionally, the Governor directed Cal/OSHA to carry out the largest heat enforcement [...]
