Bank Robber Surrounded in Monrovia Bank, Suspect Threatens Bomb Explosion
A bank robbery this morning at the Citizen Bank branch in Monrovia at the corner of Huntington Drive and Myrtle Avenue has turned into a bomb threat, with bank employees an patrons having been evacuated. At this point, it is believed that only the suspect, who is believed to be armed, is still held up [...]
Children Enjoy Monrovia’s New Library Playground
Recently, the Monrovia Library held a ribbon cutting for the long awaited park for kids. Here are a few more images from that morning before the rains. Just click on “untitled” and you’ll see a series of images. Hit the enter button to see the next image and so forth. Untitled
Los Angeles County Declared State of Emergency by Acting Governor Brown
Acting Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr. proclaimed a state of emergency in Los Angeles County on Thursday as yet another in a series of storms hit Southern California. The rains have caused minor mudflows in the local foothills. The proclamation was made by Brown as Arnold Schwarzenegger is in Washington DC. The act will [...]
Monrovia Weekly – January 21st, 2010
How and Why Did You Write that Book?
Mark Still, the curator of the Monrovia Historical Museum will discuss his latest book at the Museum’s next general meeting on Tuesday, January 26 at 7 p.m. Still will explain what prompted him to write the book and the research he did to complete it. Eban Custison, Citizen is the fictionalized account of an indentured [...]
Yoko Ono Lennon Celebrates John Lennon’s 70th Birthday Year
On Oct 9, 2010, friends, fans and family of John Lennon will celebrate the legendary John Lennon’s life on what should have been his 70th birthday. A misty eyed Yoko Ono Lennon appeared at the Anaheim convention center Thursday afternoon in between a medley of Lennon songs sung by students who have benefited from [...]
Strong Thunderstorms Are Possible Across Southwestern California This Week
Strong Thunderstorms Are Possible Across Southwestern California This Week The national weather service has issued the following weather warning: A powerful frontal system will sweep through southwestern California Monday afternoon and evening…bringing heavy rain and scattered thunderstorms. Even after the front moves through the region this evening…very moist and unstable air will linger…maintaining a threat [...]
Santa Anita, Jockeys to assist with Red Cross Haiti Earthquake Fundraising this Sunday
As news of the devastating 7.3 earthquake which struck the Caribbean island nation of Haiti on Tuesday continues to unfold, the Santa Anita jockeys’ colony and Santa Anita Park have joined forces to send aid via the American Red Cross beginning on Sunday. “We initiated plans to try and help with this on Wednesday,” [...]
Monrovia’s World Vision Assisting in Quake Relief Efforts in Haiti
Monrovia’s World Vision Assisting in Quake Relief Efforts World Vision International which has its headquarters in Monrovia shipped supplies Friday to aid Haiti’s quake victims. The need is growing more serious by the hour and water is especially scarce according to reports from the Associated Press. The organization’s Denver warehouse was loaded and ready to [...]
Mayor’s State of Monrovia: It Was the Worst of Times, But We Made the Best of Them
Mayor Mary Ann Lutz, in her first State of the City address, stressed the challenges of the past year and the progress the city had made despite the difficulties presented by the economy. Among the comments was “when things get rough and times get tough, we need to pull together and we can make it [...]
