Mountain Views News, Combined Edition Saturday, March 27, 2021

Mountain View News Saturday, March 27, 
2021 6 ARCADIA/MONROVIA-DUARTEARCADIA/MONROVIA-DUARTE Mountain View News Saturday, March 27, 
2021 6 ARCADIA/MONROVIA-DUARTEARCADIA/MONROVIA-DUARTE 
ARCADIA POLICE BLOTTER 

For the period of Sunday, March 14th through 
Saturday, March 20th, the Police Department 
responded to 995 calls for service, of which 92 
required formal investigations. The following is a 
summary report of some of the major incidents 
handled by the Department during this period. 

Sunday, March 14:

1. At 10:53 a.m., an officer responded to the 
100 block of Genoa Street regarding an investigation 
of mail theft. After stolen mail had been located, 
the officer contacted the victims and discovered 
their mailboxes had been forcefully opened. The 
investigation is ongoing.
2. At 9:08 a.m., an officer responded to a 
residence in the 500 block of West Winnie Way 
regarding a burglary report. The victim discovered 
her home had been heavily ransacked and two sliding 
glass doors had been shattered. The loss is unknown 
as of the date of this report. 
Monday, March 15:

3. At 11:13 a.m., an officer responded to 
the 00 block of East Live Oak Avenue regarding a 
commercial burglary report. The officer determined 
an unknown suspect entered a locked storage unit 
and stole hand tools and a window air conditioner. 
The officer was unable to locate any suspects or 
witnesses. 
4. At 11:11 p.m., an officer responded to CVS 
Pharmacy, located at 1401 South Baldwin Avenue, 
regarding a theft report. A store employee witnessed 
the suspect steal and con-ceal approximately $109.40 
worth of merchandise. The 35-year-old male from 
Arcadia was arrested and transported to the Arcadia 
City Jail for booking. A record check also re-vealed 
the suspect had three outstanding misdemeanor 
warrants. 
Wednesday, March 17:

5. At 6:21 a.m., an officer responded to 168 Las 
Tunas Drive regarding two commercial burglaries. 
An investigation revealed a lone male suspect had 
smashed the front glass door to “Chatime”. A nearlyidentical burglary occurred at a neighboring business. 
It is unknown if the male suspect committed both 
burglaries. The investigation is ongoing. 
6. At 11:24 a.m., an officer responded to the 
100 block of East St. Joseph Street regarding a theft 
from vehicle report. Sometime between February24th and March 17th, someone re-moved the victim’s 
catalytic converter from their vehicle. 
7. At 3:22 p.m., an officer responded to 
Abercrombie and Fitch, located at 400 South Baldwin 
Avenue, regarding a grand theft report. Surveillance 
footage revealed two sus-pects stole nearly $1,950.00 
worth of men’s fragrances. The suspects are 
described as a Hispanic female between the ages of 
40 and 50-years-old, approximately 5’4” tall, 150 
pounds, with dark brown hair. The second suspect is 
described as a Hispanic male, also between 40 and 
50-years-old, approximately 180 pounds, with short 
hair. The investiga-tion is ongoing. 
8. At 9:58 p.m., an officer responded to 
a residence in the 100 block of Diamond Street 
regarding a domestic disturbance report. The officer 
determined an argument between an engaged couple 
resulted in the female half intentionally scratching 
the male half on the neck. The suspect, a 48-yearold 
female from South El Monte, was arrested and 
transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 

Thursday, March 18:

9. At 1:54 p.m., an officer responded to the 
1100 block of Paloma Drive regarding a pack-age 
theft report. The victim discovered her package had 
been stolen from her porch some-time between 
March 10th and March 18th. The investigation is 
ongoing.
10. At 4:02 p.m., an officer responded to 
Conserv Fuel, located at 701 West Huntington Drive, 
regarding a theft from vehicle report. The victim 
stated her purse was stolen from the front seat of 
her unlocked vehicle while she went into the gas 
station. The victim did not see the crime occur. The 
investigation is pending a review of the gas station’s 
surveillance footage. 
Friday, March 19:

11. At 3:36 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic 
stop near the intersection of Sunset Boule-vard and 
Huntington Drive when he witnessed the driver of 
a vehicle dozing off and driving with his head down. 
Upon contacting the driver, the officer detected a 
strong odor of alcohol emitting from his vehicle. 
The suspect, a 23-year-old male from Monrovia, was 
arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for 
booking. A record check also re-vealed the suspect 
was driving with an expired license.
12. At 1:22 p.m., an officer responded to 
the intersection of Second Avenue and Colorado 
Boulevard regarding a robbery report. An 
investigation revealed that the victim discov-ered her 
wallet went missing while she was visiting a friend. 
When she confronted her friend, he became angry 
and hit the victim in the head with a metal pipe. 
Arcadia Fire re-sponded but the victim declined 
medical attention. The suspect, a 35-year-old male 
from Monrovia, is outstanding as of March 23rd. 
Saturday, March 20:

13. At 2:50 p.m., an officer responded to a 
parking lot located at 400 West Huntington Drive 
regarding a battery report. The victim was seated 
in his vehicle when his parked vehicle was hit by 
the suspect’s vehicle. As the victim approached the 
suspect’s vehicle, a pas-senger of the suspect vehicle 
exited the car, pushed the victim to the ground, and 
punched him in the face and torso. The suspect 
returned to the passenger seat and the ve-hicle fled. 
The victim refused medical treatment. The suspect’s 
vehicle is described as a silver Chrysler sedan and the 
suspect is described as a white male, approximately5’7” tall, 210 pounds, with blonde hair, hazel eyes, 
and was about 25 years old. The driver is described 
as a white female, approximately 5’4”, 160 pounds, 
with blonde hair and brown eyes. The investigation 
is ongoing.
14. At 8:02 p.m., an officer responded to Chef ’s 
Coffee Shop, located at 13 East Live Oak Avenue, 
regarding a parking violation. The officer discovered 
a vehicle was illegally parked in a handicapped stall 
without properly displaying a placard. The driver 
was found asleep in the running vehicle. During a 
consensual search of the vehicle, the officer located 
cocaine and a loaded firearm. The 28-year-old male 
from Van Nuys was arrested and transported to the 
Arcadia City Jail for booking. 
MONROVIA'S 2021 ART ON THE BOX PROGRAM 
APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED 

Calling all artists! The theme for the 2021 Art on the Box is Route 66 and there are five utilityboxes available for painting. If you would like to be considered, please submit your 
application by April 8, 2021. 


CITY OF MONROVIA 
2021 ART ON THE BOX PROGRAM 
INFORMATION SHEET & APPLICATION 


The City of Monrovia’s Art in Public Places program supports the 
creation 
of 
public 
art through 
a variety 
of 
programs 
and projects. The 
utility box 
enhancement 
program, Art on 
the 
Box, 
extends 
the 
reach 
of 
public 
art into 
the community 
by 
sponsoring 
artists 
to improve the 
aesthetics 
of 
City owned 
utility cabinets. 

The theme for the 2021 Art on the Box is Route 66 and there are 
five utility 
boxes 
available for painting (see 
the Application 
Page for 
locations). Submitted designs 
must reflect a Route 66 theme. 
Applications 
will 
be accepted 
between 
the months 
of 
January 
and 
March. It is 
anticipated that the 
selection 
will 
be made by 
the 
Art in 
Public 
Places Committee at their regular meeting in April. 


ELIGIBILITY: The 
program 
is 
open 
to artists 
of 
all 
ages. All 
entries 
must 
be an original design and artwork of 
the 
entrant must be 
suitable 
for viewing 
by 
all 
ages. Monrovia Association 
of 
Fine Arts 
(MAFA) 
artists may be given 
preference if all 
else isequal. 

APPLICATION: All requirements listed must be met or the application 
will be removed from 
consideration. 


1. Artist 
Agreement and Disclaimer signed (Page 
2) 
2. Application Form completed (Page 
3) 
3. ARoute 66 Concept Drawing Form 
completed(Page3) 
thatshows 
allfour 
sides 
and topof 
the 
utilitybox. Please note that utilityboxes 
do 
differ in 
size, 
so the 
diagram 
is 
for a 
concept 
drawing, not 
necessarily 
to scale. Drawings 
may 
be hand 
drawn or digital. The 
colors 
on 
the 
renderingshould be 
representative of 
the 
final 
colors. 
Applications 
can 
be 
found 
at www.cityofmonrovia.org/art. Designs 
must be 
submitted on the 
template 
provided. Proposals 
need to be 
submitted electronically 
to kzessau@ci.monrovia.ca.us 
with the 
subject line reading 
“2021 Art on the Box 
Submittal.” 


SELECTION CRITERIA: When 
making 
the 
selection 
for the 
Art on 
the 
Box 
Program, the 
Art in Public 
Places 
Committee 
will consider: 


1. Artistic 
excellence, innovation, and 
originality 
2. Creativity in reflecting this year’s Route 66 theme 
ARTIST SELECTION: The 
Art 
in Public 
Places 
Committee 
will select 
the 
designs based on the 
criteria. 
Artists 
will 
be 
notified 
by the Cityif 
their 
designs 
areselected. 
Once 
selected, the box 
must 
be painted 
within 60 days 
and artist must 
notify the City when the project is complete. Artists will receive a $700 stipend when the completed artwork is approved. 
In order to receive payment, artists must submit an invoice and W9 form. 

MATERIALS: Artists will be responsible for all the necessary materials required for the preparation and completion of the 
artwork as well as maintaining the integrity of the work for a period of 3 years. Artists will be given specific painting 
requirements that need to be followed to ensure the quality and longevity of the utility box. Artists will be supplied with the 
exterior UV protectant and anti-graffiti clear coat which much be applied once the utility box is completed. The removal of 
tagging and/or graffiti is NOT the responsibility of the artist. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Contact Kerri Zessau at kzessau@ci.monrovia.ca.us 
or 626.932.5564 with questions. 

SPRING AND SUMMER DRIVE-IN BINGO’S! 

Feeling cooped up in the house? Come out and join us as we safely play Drive-In Bingo at 
the Community Center in the parking lot – 365 Campus Drive. The cost is $5 to play, and 
each participant will be given five (5) game cards for a chance to win gift card prizes. All 
participants must register prior to the event, be in the same household if they are sharing a 
vehicle, and must wear face coverings. The 50+ Drive-In Bingo Events will be held on Friday, 
April 2 and Friday, June 11 from 10-11:30am, and you can register now! 

Please register online at ArcadiaCA.gov/Recreation or contact the Community Center at 
626.574.5130. BINGO!!! 

ALTADENA-SO. PASA-ALTADENA-SO. PASA-DENA-SAN MARINODENA-SAN MARINO 
STAND UP AGAINST HATE: A 
MESSAGE FROM CHIEF INCONTRO

 Across our Country, our State and our City of San Marino, 
hate has been experienced by 
our Asian American, Pacific 
Islander communities. It 
is inexcusable and in some 
cases criminal. As your Chief 
of Police, and parent of two 
students in our outstanding 
school district, I have a special 
interest in ensuring the safety 
and wellbeing of everyone in 
the city.

 The Officers, civilians and 
professional staff of the San 
Marino Police Department are 
dedicated to supporting the Constitution of the United States 
and investigation and prosecution of those who violate laws. 
There are those who fail to understand that while speech is a 
protected right, it comes with the responsibility not to commit 
criminal acts, or to be hateful and disrespectful to others. 
Hate comes in many forms; direct face to face confrontations, 
writings, or through social media. So many hide behind the 
anonymity of social media. We should remember a meme 
may appear to be humorous to one person, it may actually be 
hurtful and offensive to others. Parents should monitor the 
social media of their children and when hateful content is 
found take appropriate action to educate and remove access to 
that social media platform.


It is important to understand the differences between hate 
crimes and hate incidents. A hate crime is a crime against a 
person, group, or property motivated by the victim’s real or 
perceived protected social group. The law protects against 
many classes of hate crimes. Here are signs of a possible hate 
crime:

 The criminal chose the victim or property because theybelonged to a protected group, like a certain religion or gender.

-The criminal made written or verbal comments showing a 
prejudice.
-The crime happened on a date that is important for the 
victim’s protected group.
-There is a lot of organized hate activity in the area.
-A hate incident is an action or behavior motivated by hate but 
legally protected by the First Amendment right to freedom of 
expression.
-Examples of hate incidents include:
Name-calling,
Insults, 
Distributing hate material in public places, andDisplaying hate material on your own property. 
The U.S. Constitution allows hate speech as long as it does not 
interfere with the civil rights of others. If a hate incident starts 
to threaten a person or property, it may become a hate crime.

The San Marino Police Department encourages everyone 
who believes they may be a victim of a hate crime to contact 
the Department immediately so we may conduct a thorough 
investigation. It is important for you to report these crimes. 
You may not be the only victim and such activity, whether 
from a group or an individual, cannot be ignored. When you 
report a crime, you may be protecting someone else in our 
community. We take every call from the public serious and 
will investigate any crime to the fullest extent of the law.

 It is time for all of us to get together and loudly denounce 
hate crimes and hate speech. We cannot ignore, or remain 
silent, it is time to speak up and stand up against hate. I invite 
all members of this community to join me and many other 
members of the City to speak out against hate directed at our 
Asian American and Pacific Islander communities and all 
other people who call San Marino home. 

RESOLUTION NO. 7710, 

denounce hate crimes, hateful 
rhetoric and hateful acts against 
API-Americans

 The South Pasadena City Council, on behalf of the City and all 
residents thereof, denounce hate crimes, hateful rhetoric and 
hateful acts against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, and 
reaffirm our commitment to ensure that API Americans feel safe 
and welcome, both during this COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. 
South Pasadena City Council last week voted to approve 
Resolution 7710 (full text below).
WHEREAS, South Pasadena’s proud and active Asian-American 
community makes up approximately 30% of our population. 
Our Asian-American neighbors are an integral component of 
that which makes South Pasadena so special. All of our lives are 
enriched by those in our presence that bring diversity to our life 
experiences; andWHEREAS, the Asian Pacific Policy and Planning Council 
and Chinese for Affirmative Action launched a hate incident-
reporting internet website, “Stop AAPI Hate,” at the beginning of 
the COVID-19 outbreak in March of 2020; and 
WHEREAS, the Stop AAPI Hate Reporting Center reported 
over 2,800 hate incidents against Asian Pacific Islander (API)
Americans in 2020; and 
WHEREAS, racism, hate crimes and negative rhetoric toward 
APIs has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic; andWHEREAS, politically charged and culturally insensitive 
language referring to COVID-19 as the “Chinese virus” or “kungflu” further encouraged racism, prejudice and hate crimes toward 
APIs; andWHEREAS, the promotion of such language by former President 
Donald Trump during his term further propagated anti-API 
sentiment in light of COVID-19; andWHEREAS, Asian Americans in the State of California are 
increasingly concerned about their safety and well-being, given 
the rise of hate crimes and other racially motivated attacks; andWHEREAS, Asian Americans in the State of California are more 
concerned about the 
safety of themselves and their families that are currently at high 
risk of being targeted; andWHEREAS, in 2020, the California State Legislature’s API 
Legislative Caucus spokeout against anti-API hate crimes in an effort to stand up for 
immigrant and refugee individuals. SECTION 1. The South 
Pasadena City Council, on behalf of the City and all residents 
thereof, denounce hate crimes, hateful rhetoric and hateful acts 
against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, and reaffirm our 
commitment to ensure that API Americans feel safe and welcome,
both during this COVID-19 pandemic and beyond; and SECTION 

2. That the Clerk of the City of South Pasadena transmit copies of 
this resolution to Governor Gavin Newsom, U.S. Senators Alex 
Padilla and Dianne Feinstein, Congressmember Adam Schiff,
State Senator Anthony Portantino, State Assemblymember 
Christopher Holden.
SECTION 3. The City Clerk of the City of South Pasadena shall 
certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and its 
approval by the City Council and shall cause the same to be listed 
in the records of the City.
For more information visit: southpasadenaca.gov. 
FEMA Covid-19 Funeral 
Assistance Starting April

 The COVID-19 pandemic has 
brought overwhelming grief to 
many families. At FEMA, our 
mission is to help people before,
during and after disasters. We 
are dedicated to helping ease 
some of the financial stress and 
burden caused by the virus.

 Under the Coronavirus 


accepting applications. If

Response and Relief 

you had COVID-19 funeral

Supplemental Appropriations 

expenses, we encourage

Act of 2021 and the American 

you to keep and gather

Rescue Plan Act of 2021, FEMA 

documentation. Types of

will provide financial assistance 

information should include:

for COVID-19-related funeral 

An official death certificate

expenses incurred after January 

that attributes the death directly

20. 

or indirectly to COVID-19 and

Who is Eligible? 

shows that the death occurred

-To be eligible for funeral 
in the United States, including

assistance, you must meet these 

the U.S. territories, and the

conditions: 

District of Columbia.

-The death must have occurred 
Funeral expenses documents

in the United States, including 

(receipts, funeral home

the U.S. territories, and the 

contract, etc.) that includes the

District of Columbia. 

applicant’s name, the deceased

-The death certificate must 
person’s name, the amount of

indicate the death was 

funeral expenses, and the dates

attributed to COVID-19. 

the funeral expenses happened.

-The applicant must be a U.S. 
Proof of funds received from

citizen, non-citizen national, 

other sources specifically for

or qualified alien who incurred 

use toward funeral costs. We are

funeral expenses after January 

not able to duplicate benefits

20, 2020. 

received from burial or funeral

-There is no requirement for 
insurance, financial assistance

the deceased person to have 

received from voluntary

been a U.S. citizen, non-citizen 

agencies, government agencies,

national, or qualified alien. 

or other sources.

How to Apply:

 For more information visit:

In April, FEMA will begin 

fema.gov.

Cosmic Cocktail Hour Mount 

Wilson Observatory History

When it was founded in 1904, Mount Wilson Observatory was 
home to the world’s largest telescope. Since then, the observatory’s 
telescopes have been used by world-famous astronomers, among 
them the likes of Edwin Hubble and George Ellery Hale, to make 
countless extraordinary discoveries. 

For this month’s Cosmic Cocktail Hour, Tim Thompson, a Mount 
Wilson Institute trustee, will lead a presentation about Mount 
Wilson Observatory’s fascinating history Wednesday, April 7, at 4 

p.m. via Zoom, sponsored by the Pasadena Senior Center. 
The observatory’s history spans from 1889 when astronomy 
was first brought to the isolated mountaintop, to 1923 when 
astronomer Margaret Harwood became the first woman allowed 
to use the observatory, to 1944 when astronomer Walter Baade 
took advantage of World War II blackout conditions to observe 

stars in the center of the Andromeda Galaxy for the 

first time, to today as Mount Wilson Observatory 

carries on its storied legacy. 

The cost of the Zoom event is only $7 for members of 

the Pasadena Senior Center and $10 for nonmembers 

50 and older. Residency in Pasadena is not required. 

To register, visit: pasadenaseniorcenter.org and 

click on Events, Clubs and Lectures, then Online 

Events or call 626-795-4331. Everyone who registers 

will receive an email link to access the Zoom event. 

Anyone who does not have WiFi or an email address 

can call 626-795-4331 to receive a number to call to 

join this Zoom event by phone. 

Pour your favorite beverage, sit back and enjoy the 

trip.

For more information about online activities and 
other programs and services of the Pasadena Senior 
Center, visit the website or call 626-795-4331. 

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