Controversy Dominates Duarte Council as John Fasana Becomes Mayor
Council Rotation Ignored as Newly Elected Fasana Sworn in as Mayor instead of Reyes By Ruth Kingsland Amid controversy, name calling, and a sharp turn away from its previous tradition of mayoral rotation, the Duarte City Council Tuesday night elected newly re-elected Councilman John Fasana as its new mayor, to replace outgoing Mayor Tzeitel Paras-Caracci, [...]
Local Antique Dealers Say Monrovia Cops are Tops
Local Antique Dealers Say Monrovia Cops are Tops Stolen Antique Chinese Vase Valued at $28,000 Returned Unharmed On a recent Wednesday in the newly opened “Antiques Off Fair Oaks” in Monrovia, an alert dealer in the consortium sold what he thought was a vase for $120 cash. The man who sold the vase thought something [...]
Monrovia Honors Veterans on 11/11/11
Korean War Veterans were honored with a new plaque at Library Park.
Monrovia Kidnapping Suspect Released – ‘Child Not Truthful’ about Incident
On November 6, 2011, a kidnapping of a six-year-old victim occurred in the 2500 block of Graydon Avenue, in the unincorporated area of Monrovia. The child was able to break free from the kidnapper and immediately alert Temple Sheriff’s Station personnel. An extensive investigation was conducted by Temple Station detectives and as a result of [...]
Monrovia City Manager Scott Ochoa Resigns
Scott Ochoa Named Glendale City Manager At tonight’s Monrovia City Council meeting, City Manager Scott Ochoa tendered his letter of resignation, effective January 2, 2012. This move came after the members of the Glendale City Council had, at their afternoon City Council meeting, appointed him as Glendale’s next City Manager. Ochoa’s tenure in Glendale will [...]
Hundreds Protest Trader Joe’s Refusal to Sign Fair Food Agreement with CIW
Hundreds Protest Trader Joe’s and HQ in Monrovia On Friday, October 21, after a noon picket and rally at the Huntington Plaza Trader Joe’s, Florida farm workers and their student, faith and community allies marched past the store in Huntington Plaza and then to Trader Joe’s corporate headquarters for one of the “largest CIW rally [...]
Monrovia School Board Forum Asks more Questions than Answers
Monrovia School Board Forum Asks more Questions than Answers Seven candidates for three open seats on the school board met Wednesday night at the Open Door Church in south Monrovia. Incumbents Ed Gililland and Bryan Wong shared the stage with hopefuls Janeane Covarrubias, David Crabtree, Rob Hammond, Terrence Williams and Ed McCarthy . There will [...]
A Taste of Old Town Brings some Magic to Myrtle
A Taste of Old Town Brings some Magic to Myrtle Tzeitel Paras-Caracci Duarte Mayor and Assemblyman Anthony Portantino were among the hundreds of guests who enjoyed A Taste of Old Town Monrovia Sunday night. Of the hundreds of people who attended the signature event most seemed delighted merchants and restaurants which showcased their goods. It [...]
Plymouth School in Monrovia Los Angeles Regional winner in Governor’s Challenge
Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness & Sports Presents $6,000 in awards to Plymouth Elementary Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Executive Director, Kenny Rogers recognized Plymouth Elementary as the Los Angeles Regional Award Winner in the 2011 Governor’s Challenge Competition. Rogers will present the school with a $5,000 check for physical fitness equipment and [...]
The Long and Winding Road Less Repaired
The Road Less Repaired By Susan Motander and Terry Miller Six years ago after severe winter rains, Cal FEMA gave several grants to cities responsible for the maintenance of the road to Chantry Flats north into the foothills from Arcadia. Monrovia is responsible for a small segment of that road, but it has not yet [...]
