Has the Gold Line Been Derailed by the Dissolution of Redevelopment Agencies?
Has the Gold Line Been Derailed by the Dissolution of Redevelopment Agencies? By Susan Motander Unless the state legislature acts by February 1, there will be no redevelopment agencies in the State of California. Successor Boards will pay off the debts of the agencies which now exist and will dispose of the property currently owned [...]
MTA Endorses Three for Monrovia School Board
The Monrovia Teachers Association (MTA) has endorsed three of the candidates for the Governing Board of Monrovia Unified School District. The teachers organization endorsed incumbents Ed Gililland and Byron Wong along with first time candidate Terrence Williams. Anne Battle, president of the MTA made the announcement after either contacting or leaving messages for all the [...]
GLCA Acts on Sale of Monrovia Owned Properties for M&O Yard
By Susan Motander At a special meeting, the Gold Line Construction Authority (GLCA) Board voted to approve the proposed Purchase and Sale (P&S) Agreement for the land owned by the Monrovia Redevelopment Authority and the city. This is the first step in the process of building the Maintenance and Operations (M&O) Yard for the Gold [...]
Maintenance Yard Not Yet a Done Deal for Monrovia
Maintenance Yard Not Yet a Done Deal for Monrovia By Susan Motander On Friday, Habib Balian, Chief Executive Officer of the Gold Line Construction Authority (GLCA) announced that that entity had reached an agreement with the City of Monrovia regarding the sale of property from its redevelopment agency. The property is planned for a maintenance [...]
Gold Line Construction Authority Board to Discuss Purchase of Monrovia Property for Maintenance Yard
Meeting Tonight at 6PM By Susan Motander The regular meeting of the Monrovia City Council will be opened and closed tonight, July 5, by the City Clerk, Alice Atkins. There will not a quorum necessary to hold the meeting as the majority of the Council will be in attendance at a Special Meeting of the [...]
Services Planned for Mimi Mency
Services Planned for Mimi Mency By Susan Motander A funeral service is planned for long time Monrovia resident and active member of the civic community, Mimi Mency. Mency passed away last Tuesday. A visitation is planned for this Monday evening, June 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Douglas and Zook mortuary at 600 East [...]
Mayor Lutz and Tom Adams Exchange Punches on Gold Line Funds
By Susan Motander Two weeks ago notice was sent that the City would hold a special joint meeting of the City Council and Monrovia Redevelopment Agency (MRA) on March 22. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the sale of the land for the Gold Line Authorities’ Maintenance Yard. The land, currently owned by [...]
In the Light of the RENT Controversy at Monrovia High Our Intrepid Reporter takes a look at a List of Banned or Challenged Books
By Susan Motander The recent controversy over the school district’s withholding approval of a production of the Broadway musical, “Rent” has raised questions of censorship. It was with that in mind that I went in search of true examples of censorship. The following is a list, compiled by the Radciff Publishing Coarse of 20th Century [...]
Rings on Their Fingers – School Board NOT Purchasing CIF Championship Rings
Rings on Their Fingers – School Board NOT Purchasing Championship Rings By Susan Motander The Monrovia School Board is not purchasing rings for the Championship MHS Wildcat Football team. Concern was raised by several people when remarks by Monrovia School Board President Ed Gilliland were misinterpreted on a local blog, Monrovia Patch. At the city [...]
Miracle in Monrovia The Miracle of the Turkeys
By Susan Motander The phrase “Holiday Miracle” conjures up images of snow fall just in time for Christmas, or the supposedly “lost” father returning from war, or a last minute rescue of Christmas by an adorable, but damaged child. Just watch television specials this time of year; the stories are unbelievable. But some people believe [...]
