Mountain Views News, Combined Edition Saturday, October 1, 2022

Mountain View News Saturday, October 1, 2022 9ARCADIA-MONROVIA-DUARTE 
Mountain View News Saturday, October 1, 2022 9ARCADIA-MONROVIA-DUARTE 
ATTORNEY GENERAL ALLOWS LAWSUIT OVER 
CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENT TO PROCEED 

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has granted the application of HQH Chinese 
American Equalization Association and Arcadia Voters Rights Group leave to pursue 
a lawsuit challenging the appointment of Arcadia City Council Member Michael 
Danielson. 

In granting authority to sue, the Attorney General found that the prospective Plaintiffs 
raised a question of law, and that litigation resolving the question either in favor of HQH 
or Council Member Danielson would serve the public interest. 

This ruling is an initial procedural step in resolving the validity of the Council Member’s 
appointment. The proposed Plaintiffs may now pursue a challenge to the appointment 
in Superior Court. 

“While I am disappointed, the Attorney General’s decision here is not entirely unexpected, 
since the Attorney General frequently grants authority to sue in similar circumstances,” 
said Arcadia Mayor Tom Beck. “The City strongly disputes the allegation that 
the appointment violates the Arcadia City Charter. Pointless lawsuits like this are a waste 
of taxpayer’s money,” he said. 

Council Member Danielson was appointed unanimously by the City Council on March 
29, 2022, to fill the Council District 5 vacancy resulting from the death of Council Member 
Roger Chandler. His term expires upon the certification of the results of the November 
8, 2022, election. 

The prospective Plaintiffs seek to remove Council Member Danielson and conduct a 
special election to fill the seat. With just 43 days until the November elections, and with 
ballots due be distributed starting in just two weeks, it is not possible to hold a special 
election at this point. Arcadia City Attorney Stephen P. Deitsch noted, “According to 
State Law, special elections to fill a vacancy must be called at least 114 days before the 
election is held.” If the Plaintiffs were successful, the result would either be a new appointment 
by the City Council under the Charter or District 5 remaining unrepresented 
until the individual elected in November is sworn in. 

MONROVIA'S GREEN CARE DAY SUCCESS! 


Food ED, a local Monrovian nonprofit, hosted its first Green Care Day on Saturday 
morning, September 24 at six schools and the community garden in Monrovia. Sites included 
Monroe Elementary, Plymouth Elementary, Mayflower Elementary, Wild Rose 
Elementary, Monrovia High School, Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet Middle School, 
and Monrovia Community Garden. 

Almost 300 people gave their time and energy to beautify gardens, mix new soil, clean 
up campuses, stain picnic tables, and make their outdoor learning spaces hospitable to 
students and our pollinator friends for the new school year. 

Volunteers were welcomed by Mayor Becky Shevlin who generously thanked everyone 
for their efforts and MUSD School Board President Selene Lockerbie who explained 
these gardens do more than just grow food. “They teach kids about career pathways and 
healthy eating. What Food ED is doing is educating our students about creating a sustainable 
future.” Volunteers joined community partners like Amigos de los Rios, Pack 
66, Girl Scouts, Starbucks, and other service groups for a successful day. 

Kristin Ritzau, Executive Director for Food ED, said, “It was amazing to see so many 
great people come out to help the gardens and schools. Monrovia truly has a special 
spirit and we are grateful for the energy everyone brought today.” 

More About Food ED 
Food ED is a 501c3 nonprofit that runs garden and food science programs for Monrovia 
Unified School District in grades K-12. They help run Monrovia Community Garden 
and the community’s compost program. They run free community workshops and 
have regular volunteer opportunities as well. To learn more about their work, visit explorefooded.
org or email volunteer@explorefooded.org. Follow them on Instagram and 
Facebook as well @explorefooded. 

Photo by: Corey Bridwell 


PUBLIC SAFETY 


DUARTE POLICE BLOTTER 

The following is a synopsis of crimes reported for the week of September 18, 2022 – September 24, 2022. 

September 18, 2022

• Robbery (Attempted Car Jacking):
1303 Highland Avenue. On September 18, 2022 at 2:15 PM the victim was at the location delivering an 
uber eats delivery, when the customer “Jamiya” (male black adult, 20 years old, 5”08”, 140 lbs., wearing 
a green hoodie and dark blue pants) who made the order approached him and demanded the vehicle 
keys, while simultaneously reaching for his waist band, simulating he had a firearm. Fearing for his 
safety, the victim ran away heading north. As the victim ran away, he noticed the suspect run into 1235 
Highland Avenue. Suspect outstanding, no surveillance video available. 
• Robbery (Strong Arm):
1302 Huntington Drive (Carl’s Jr.). On September 18, 2022 at 11:00 PM the victim was walking by the 
location when he was approached from behind by a known local transient a male black adult (Jordan 
Edwards). The suspect forcibly took the victims necklace from about his neck and walked away. The 
victim demanded his necklace back, however the suspect continued to walk away. Suspect outstanding, 
no surveillance video available. 
• Aggravaded Assault (Domestic Violence):
Bloomdale Street / Brycedale Avenue. On September 18, 2022 at 12:41 AM the victim and suspect who 
are in a dating relationship were in the suspect’s vehicle when they began to argue. The suspect became 
angry and began to drive erratically so the victim asked to be let out. Without warning, the suspect 
punched the victim once in the face and then pushed her so hard the door opened, and she fell out of 
the vehicle. The suspect fled the area. Suspect outstanding, no surveillance video available. 
September 19, 2022

• Grand Theft (Attempt):
1980 Broach Avenue. On September 19, 2022 at 9:15 PM the victim’s neighbor was outside when he 
heard the sound of a saw underneath his neighbor’s car, a tan 2006 Toyota Sequoia. The neighbor approached 
the vehicle and observed a male Hispanic adult wearing all black clothing under the vehicle. 
The neighbor hunched down and attempted to pull the suspect from underneath the car. The suspect 
fled from the opposite side of the vehicle and entered the passenger side door of an awaiting vehicle, a 
white chevy Avalanche with a partial license plate # of 1777. Damage was approximately $1,000. 
• Grand Theft Auto: 
1400 Block of Buena Vista Street. On September 19, 2022 between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM suspect(s) 
unknown stole the victim's parked vehicle a white 1994 Acura Integra. Vehicle recovered By La Habra 
Police. No surveillance video available. 
September 20, 2022

• No significant activity. 
September 21, 2022
• No significant activity. 
September 22, 2022
• No significant activity. 
September 23, 2022

• Grand Theft: 
Highland Avenue / Central Avenue. Between September 22, 2022 3:00 PM and September 23, 2022 4:30 
AM suspect(s) unknown stole the victim’s catalytic converter to her vehicle a silver 2013 Toyota Prius. 
Loss was approximately $2,000. 
• Grand Theft: 
1900 Block of Chesson Street. Between September 22, 2022 10:00 AM and September 23, 2022 9:00 AM 
suspect uspect(s) unknown stole the victim’s catalytic converter to his vehicle a gray 2010 Toyota Prius. 
Loss was approximately $2,000. 
• Grand Theft: 
1400 Block of 3rd Street. Between September 22, 2022 9:30 PM and September 23, 2022 6:39 AM suspect 
uspect(s) unknown stole the victim’s catalytic converter to his vehicle a gray 2011 Toyota Prius. 
Loss was approximately $2,500. 
• Grand Theft: 
2100 Block of Maynard Drive. On September 23, 2022 at 4:03 AM suspect(s) unknown stole the victim’s 
catalytic converter to her vehicle a gray 2015 Toyota Prius. Loss was approximately $2,500. 
• Grand Theft (Atempt):
1300 block of Elmhurst Avenue. On September 23, 2022 at 4:03 AM the victim’s roommate was outside 
when she heard the sound of a saw underneath her roommate’s car, a white 2011 Toyota Prius. The 
roommate yelled at an unknown male Hispanic adult wearing all black clothing under the vehicle. The 
suspect put something in the trunk of an awaiting dark colored vehicle and entered the passenger side 
door, where it fled the area. Damage was approximately $3,000. 
• Grand Theft: 
1100 Block of Highland Avenue. On September 23, 2022 at 4:15 AM suspect(s) unknown stole the victim’s 
catalytic converter to her vehicle a silver 2005 Toyota Prius. Loss was approximately $1,500. 
• Grand Theft (Atempt):
800 Block of Juniper Drive. On September 23, 2022 at 4:25 AM the victim was outside when she heard 
the sound of a saw near her car, a gray 2010 Toyota Prius. She ran towards her vehicle and observed 
three unknown male Hispanics adults, 2 wearing all black clothing and one wearing a orange hoodie 
standing by her vehicle while a 4th suspect was underneath cutting her catalytic converter. The 4 suspects 
entered an awaiting dark colored vehicle and fled the area. Damage was approximately $3,000. 
September 24, 2022

• Burglary (Vehicle):
1800 Block of 2nd Street. On September 24, 2022 at 1:10 PM suspect(s) unknown shattered the passenger 
side window to a US postal vehicle that was left unattended and stole a tray containing approximately 
500 pieces of US mail. No surveillance video available. 
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