Category Archives: Monrovia

Once again, this week’s Leftovers column: ***As a note, Monday’s column was written as a first-person narrative by Jennifer McLain. In it, she talks about her recent move from West Covina to Monrovia. That’s right, now we both live in … Continue reading →

I was just checking the city of Monrovia’s rumor control blog – they’ve become very popular among municipalities lately, Covina’s got one too – and I noticed this little bit of information: Trader Joe’s corporate headquarters is not considering a move … Continue reading →

Star-News reporter Nate McIntire was in the right place at the right time it seems as he was awaiting the start of a press conference in Monrovia today that was supposed to address a shooting that happened Saturday. Apparently, the … Continue reading →

It’s not official yet, but Star-News reporter Nathan McIntire reports today that the Monrovia Police Officers’ Association “has reached a preliminary agreement on a new five-year labor contract with the city.” Looks like union members voted for the proposal in … Continue reading →

It’s a long story, but reporter Nathan McIntire takes a look at lawsuits that have cost the Monrovia Police Department $680,000 in settlements and legal fees since 2006. The story was prompted by a series of sivil rights lawsuit, protracted … Continue reading →

I stopped for gas last night at a 76 station on Myrtle Avenue in Monrovia (FYI, it took about $55 to fill up my little Hyundai Elantra with gas….) As I was waiting there, while my gas was pumping, I … Continue reading →

Poor Monrovia….. Monrovia cop sues city Article Launched: 06/26/2008 12:57:13 PM PDT MONROVIA – A Monrovia police officer has filed a lawsuit against the city alleging he was harassed and retaliated against for cooperating in a previous racial discrimination case … Continue reading →

Foothill Cities Blog calls last night’s presentation by the Monrovia Police Department to the City Council as nothing more than a dog and pony show. Among the statements made on the blog: – Interestingly, (Chief Roger Johnson) added that “headlines are a distraction from … Continue reading →

I spotted this brief on our Web site today. There is also some interesting speculation on Foothill Cities Blog about what else to expect at tonight’s council meeting. From the Tribune: MONROVIA – City officials and Monrovia Police Officers Association (MPOA) representatives … Continue reading →

What a freaky Friday the 13th event. During a round of cop calls today, reporter Brian Day said that a casket fell into an open grave during a funeral at a Monrovia cemetery, and then the body popped out of … Continue reading →