Foothill Unity Center Celebrates Annual Golden Plate Awards
David Arquette, actor, writer, director, producer, and Chairman of Feeding America’s Entertainment Council was the main event speaker Thursday evening at Santa Anita Race Track. The Occasion, The annual Golden Plate Dinner and Gala Awards Ceremony for the Foothill Unity Center which serves the area’s needy. Master of Ceremonies was George Pennacchio, Emmy award-winning entertainment [...]
Monrovia Weekly – June 3rd, 2010
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CAL FIRE Stresses Safety this Memorial Day Weekend
This Memorial Day weekend, Californians everywhere will be recreating in the majestic outdoor areas of the Golden State. In anticipation of the increased outdoor activities, CAL FIRE officials are urging everyone to exercise caution and emphasize safety this holiday weekend. “The heavy rainfall this past winter and spring has led to abundant growth of grass [...]
Fish and Game Reverses California Black Bear Hunting Increase Request
Former Monrovia Mayor and avid shutterbug Lara Larramendi sent us this wonderful photo of a California Black bear from the hidden valley area of the wildlife preserve in Monrovia. Bears are common in the foothills and will probably be more afraid of you than you might be of their massive presence. However it [...] Read [...]
Monrovia Weekly – May 27th, 2010
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Local Memorial Day Remembrances
Supervisor Mike Antonovich is hosting a Memorial Day weekend event in Arcadia County Park on Saturday, May 29 from 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event is summed up best by its title: Remembering our Veterans and Their Families, Past, Present and Future. Admission is free and the event will be held, rain [...] Read [...]
Photoworks Welcomed by Monrovia Chamber of Commerce
Although Rick Keshishi has been in business in Monrovia for over a decade, he just had a ribbon cutting for his new store located at 109 West Foothill Boulevard. Corporate commercial real estate interests and rising rents forced the departure of Rick’s popular photo lab from the Pavillion Center several years ago. That space [...] [...]
Monrovia PD Assisted by Arcadia, Irwindale and Pasadena Air Operations Search for Burglary Suspect in Vacant Building on Duarte
About a dozen Monrovia officers and detectives descended upon a vacant building owned by the city of Monrovia on Duarte near California Friday afternoon when someone noticed the gate to the entrance had been cut open and a suspect seen on the grounds. Following investigation and after making entry to the building, no suspects were [...]
Monrovia’s Older American recognized by Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
On Monday, May 10th the County of Los Angeles held their 45th Annual Older Americans Recognition Day Awards Program at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Monrovia Mayor, Mary Ann Lutz attended the event with Monrovia’s Older American, Patricia Meyers. The Honorable Michael D. Antonovich, proclaimed May as Older American Month and recognized the 20 Older American [...]
Supporters Push Dreier for Legislation Protecting San Gabriel Mountains
A stack of 400 letters from local residents who are asking Rep. David Dreier (R-San Dimas) to introduce legislation to protect the San Gabriel Mountains was delivered to the Congressman’s office last Wednesday. To date, more than 1,500 letters and postcards have been sent to Rep. Dreier asking him to introduce a bill to help [...]