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 [...]
Traffic Collision on Duarte Road in Monrovia Sends Two Women to Hospital
A Honda Civic met with a Red pick up truck on Duarte Road Thursday afternoon at around 3:30 pm. The driver of the civic a 27 year old woman was transported to Methodist Hospital with a possible broken leg. The other victim in the pick up truck appeared to suffer leg injuries. In both cars, [...]
Massive Fire Consumes Industrial Bldg in Monrovia
A massive fire erupted at an industrial complex dangerously close to the Shell gas station on the south east corner of Shamrock and Huntington on Wednesday evening around 6pm. Response was swift and aggressive from multiple agencies as far away as Alhambra and South Pasadena. Smoke and fumes were heavy and fire fully involved when [...]
Monrovia Takes No Action on Allegations of ‘Vacant’ Council Seat. Meanwhile DA Looks into Claim of Brown Act Violation – Attorney Claims Conflict of Interest in Gold Line
Monrovia Takes No Action on Allegations of ‘Vacant’ Council Seat. Meanwhile DA Looks into Claim of Brown Act Violation – Attorney Claims Conflict of Interest in Gold Line By Terry Miller A packed council chambers and numerous presentations including the swearing in of Jim Hunt as the new Police Chief dominated the city council meeting [...]
31 Heroes – Benefit For Navy SEALs Foundation – Hundreds Workout to Remember
TEAM CrossFit Academy, the first official Affiliate in Monrovia and 18th CrossFit Affiliate worldwide, was selected to host the 31 Heroes Tribute Workout on September 3, 2011. The city’s premiere newspaper, Monrovia Weekly, is also a sponsor of the event that pays homage to the 30 American men and one working dog who lost their [...]
Monrovia Mayor Lutz to Respond to Citizens’ Concerns Regarding Clarence Shaw’s ‘vacant’ Seat on Council
Monrovia Mayor Lutz to Respond to Citizens’ Concerns Regarding Clarence Shaw’s ‘vacant’ Seat on Council Some Confusion Exists Regarding State Law(s) By Susan Motander In recent weeks, The Monrovia Weekly has received several phone calls and emails regarding the current status of only four members attending council meetings as a result of councilman Shaw’s active [...]
JPL and Foothill Unity Help Get Kids Ready to go Back to the Future…School that is!
JPL and Foothill Unity Help Get Kids Ready to go Back to the Future…School that is! Thursday’s annual Back to School giveaway sponsored by Foothill Unity Center helped prepare 1,800 plus local needy students for school. In addition to the usual goodies for the kids, JPL stepped up to give students another way to think. [...]
