Mountain Views News          Saturday, June 13, 2015

Mountain Views-News Saturday, June 13, 2015 

MONROVIA POLICE BLOTTER


ROYAL OAKS ELEMENTARY & 

Following are the weekend’s highlighted issues and events. To see aa brief pursuit. One rider was a licensed adult and the other was an

VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY IN 

complete listing of crimes reported, go to the City of Monrovia websiteunlicensed seventeen-year-old subject. They were arrested for theTHE DUARTE UNIFIED SCHOOL and click on the crime mapping link. Sign up to follow us on Twitter for above listed violations. The minibikes were stored as evidence. 
police notifications. 

DISTRICT RECOGNIZED No-bail Warrants – Suspect Arrested June 5 at 5:20 p.m., an officer

Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested June 5 at 1:13 a.m.,was in the area of Huntington and Buena Vista on patrol, when he

BY CALIFORNIA BUSINESS an officer was on patrol in the 100 block of West Walnut when sheobserved a male subject that he knew had an outstanding no-bail

stopped a motorist for failing to obey a traffic sign. A subsequentwarrant for his arrest. He was able to stop and detain the subject and

COMMUNITY FOR HIGH investigation revealed the motorist was intoxicated. The officerconfirmed he had two no-bail warrants. He was arrested without 

arrested the motorist and took him into custody. The motorist wasincident. 

ACHIEVEMENT held for sobering. 

Critical Missing Adult – Subject Located June 6 at 10:37 a.m., a

Two Duarte Unified Schools Selected for PrestigiousPublic Intoxication – Suspect Arrested June 5 at 12:58 a.m., an officer21-year-old female took her mother’s car from her residence in

was in the area of Lime and Primrose on patrol when he observed athe 500 block of East Almond and drove away, even though she is

Honor Roll issued by The Campaign for

subject stumbling. The officer contacted the subject and determinedunlicensed. Her mother was extremely concerned because of her

Business & Education Excellence 

he was too intoxicated to care for his own safety. The officer arresteddaughter’s state of mind. She was entered into the law enforcement(Duarte, CA) – Duarte Unified School District is pleased tothe subject for public intoxication and took him into custody. Thesystem as a critical missing person and law enforcement agencies wereannounce that Royal Oaks and Valley View Elementary Schoolssubject was held for sobering. notified. At approximately 3:30 p.m., detectives received a call fromhave been selected by Campaign for Business and Educationa California Highway Patrol officer advising that the missing femaleExcellence (CBEE) as two of 1851 public schools in California toInjury Traffic Collision June 5 at 4:35 a.m., an injury traffic collisionhad been arrested for driving under the influence. She was arrested 
receive the title of 2014 Honor Roll school. was reported at Bradbury and Royal Oaks. A motorist was drivingon Interstate 15, about an hour past Barstow. Her mother was notified

Schools receiving this distinction from the California businesseastbound on Royal Oaks and struck a driver who was southboundthat she was located, and she was removed from the missing person’s 
community have demonstrated consistent high levels of studenton Bradbury, turning to eastbound Royal Oaks. Both drivers claimedsystem. 
academic achievement, improvement in achievement levelsthe light was green in their direction. No independent witnesses couldover time and reduction in achievement gaps among studentbe located. Both vehicles sustained major damage and both driversDriving Under the Influence Traffic Collision With Injuries – 
populations.were checked for injury at the scene by Monrovia Fire DepartmentSuspect Arrested June 6 at 5:19 p.m., officers responded to an injuryRoyal Oaks and Valley View Elementary received CBEEparamedics. Both drivers declined to be taken to the hospital fortraffic collision in the 700 block of East Central. The male driver was 
Honor Roll status and earned the “Star Schools” Award for minor injuries that were sustained. The vehicles were towed. westbound on Central and struck a pedestrian who was crossing theshowing a significant increase in the grade-level proficiency ofstreet. The victim suffered head trauma and a broken rib. He was 
their students over time that includes their significant socio-Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested June 5 at 4:50taken to a hospital for treatment. The driver was determined to beeconomically disadvantaged student population.a.m., an off-duty officer observed a vehicle stopped at Evergreenintoxicated and was arrested for DUI. He will be charged for felony

“It is an honor to be recognized by The Campaign for Businessand Myrtle that did not move as the traffic light cycled through,driving under the influence traffic collision with serious injury. 
& Education Excellence, and we are proud that Royal Oaks andand the driver appeared to be asleep behind the wheel. When theValley View have been selected as Honor Roll schools,” said Dr.officer knocked on the window, the driver awoke and drifted into the Grand Theft Auto June 6 at 1:38 p.m., a vehicle was reported stolenTerry Nichols, Superintendent of Duarte Unified. “Throughintersection, swerving. The driver struck a curb on the right side offrom the 700 block of South Mayflower Avenue. The victim reportedthe collaborative efforts of our faculty, staff, administrationthe freeway on-ramp and continued driving onto the freeway. The parking and securing her vehicle at approximately 1:30 a.m. She didand parents, all Duarte Unified schools work to deliver a firstoff-duty officer followed the driver onto the freeway and Monrovianot return to the vehicle until 1:30 p.m., when she found it was missingclass education that is engaging and adapted to the passions ofand California Highway Patrol units responded to handle theand called police. She does not know who took her vehicle and did notour students. By incorporating high expectations and qualityincident. The vehicle then exited the freeway and drove west on Livegive anyone permission to drive her car. The vehicle stolen is a blue/
instruction, we are making record gains in student academicOak, where it was stopped by police. The driver was arrested forgreen, 1994 Honda Accord. The investigation is continuing. 
achievement.” driving under the influence and his vehicle was stored. A marijuana

The annual Honor Roll award is made possible with supportpipe and marijuana was also located inside the vehicle. The driverPetty Theft From a Vehicle June 8 at 7:02 p.m., police responded tofrom numerous businesses and organizations including Statewas held for sobering. a parking lot in the 600 block of South Shamrock on the report of aFarm, Macy’s, Wells Fargo, Southern California Auto Club,petty theft. A female adult went to pick up her child at the locationEnterprise Rent-A-Car, the California Business Roundtable, andTraffic Offense / Evading a Peace Officer / Driving Without aand parked her vehicle in the lot. She left her vehicle unlocked withseveral private foundations. Chevron Corporation providedLicense – Suspects Arrested June 5 at 4:25 p.m., an officer respondedthe windows open and her cell phone on her seat. She went insidespecific support in the creation of the STEM Honor Roll.to Mayflower and Hillcrest regarding speeding vehicles. While hethe location for approximately 5 minutes. When she returned to her

“Many of our high performing schools are not getting thewas speaking with the reporting party, two young men on minibikesvehicle, her cell phone was gone. The investigation is continuing. 
recognition they deserve. These schools that succeed in reducingdrove by on the street. They were on vehicles that were not properlythe achievement gap and preparing their students for college andequipped for public streets. The resident told him that these youngPetty Theft June 8 at 8:08 p.m., a business in the 500 block of Westcareers should be celebrated,” said Lee Blitch, CBEE Chairman men ride the minibikes on the street frequently. The officer followedHuntington called police to report a petty theft from the store. Theand past CEO, San Francisco Chamber of Commerce. “There and attempted to stop them by activating his red light and siren.loss prevention officer reported that a male adult entered the store andare schools all over California that are leaders in ensuring theirThe subjects looked back at the officer and increased their speed,picked up a pair of jeans. He then ran out of the store without payingstudents are getting the best quality of education. Those schoolsfailing to yield. The officer was able to get the subjects to stop after for the item. The investigation is continuing. 

need to be recognized.”

The Honor Roll is a school recognition program that uses onlyacademic achievement data showing improved academic growthOVERVIEW OF REGIONAL ASSEMBLYMEMBER HOLDEN over time and a closing of the achievement gap.

“The American education system has a secret. Many schoolsTRANSPORTATION PLANS AND SET TO HOST A WATER are doing well… the Honor Roll proves it. Students are achievingat higher levels than anyone admits and more students than everSB 375 PROVIDED BY SCAG CONSERVATION COMMUNITY 
are succeeding when given the opportunity.” said Jim Lanich,
CBEE president. “All schools, no matter what zip code theyThe Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) MEETING ON THURSDAY, JUNE 
are in, can achieve this kind of success and leadership fromis inviting local jurisdictions and the public to provide input on 
the business community is critical to ensuring successes for allthe Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) at a series of open house 25, 2015 IN PASADENA 
students.” 

meetings throughout Los Angeles County. RTPs were borne out Assemblymember Holden is hosting a water conservation communityThe Honor Roll list grew from 261 schools when the programof approval of SB 375 by the California State Legislature, and one meeting on Thursday, June 25, 2015 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Kidspace

began in 2005 to the current 1851 for 2014. The number of Honor of the outreach meetings has been scheduled to take place here Children’s Museum (480 North Arroyo Boulevard, Pasadena). InRoll STAR (higher poverty, high achieving) schools increasedin Monrovia. The event is scheduled for June 29, 2015, from 9:00 addition to learning about water conservation programs, every guestfrom 74 in 2005 to 1328 in 2014. A full list of the Honor Roll a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at the Monrovia Community Center – Senior that attends the event will also receive a family of four pass to visit theschools and the STEM Honor Roll can be found at ca.edresults. Game Room (119 W. Palm Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016). For Kidspace Children’s Museum! To attend, please RSVP by June 19, 2015org/HonorRoll or follow Jim Lanich, President and CEO at @more information on this please go to http://scagrtpscs.net/pages/by calling (626) 351-1917, or sending an email to assemblymember.
JLanich or via email to outreach@cbee.org. meetings.aspx. holden@assembly.ca.gov. 

MAY 2015 WATER USAGE 
DOWN SIGNIFICANTLY! 


We wanted to share that when it comes to meeting challenges, Monrovia has once again stepped upto the plate! With the current water use restrictions that have been enacted throughout the State,
Monrovia has been directed to achieve a significant reduction in our 2015 water usage rates whencompared with our 2013 water usage rates. Given that directive, we have been tracking our month-
to-month water use much more closely than normal, and for May 2015, the City overall was ableto reduce overall water usage by 19.8%, from 217.4 million gallons of water down to 174.4 milliongallons of water! This equates to a reduction in water usage of 43 million gallons!

Moving forward, staff plans on bringing forward for City Council consideration an amendment toour current water conservation plan at our June 16, 2015 meeting. In addition, we are also here in theCity working to replace irrigation valves throughout all of our facilities, cutting back on our wateringtimes for public parks, and developing new landscaping plans throughout the City with new plantingpalates based on xeriscaping principles. 

YES PROGRAM UPDATE 
Last week, the City held an orientation session for our YES Program participants. The YES Programis a joint City-School District-YMCA initiative aimed at providing youth employment and mentoringopportunities for Monrovia Unified School District students. In total, we had 13 youth who wereaccepted into the program; however, four of those individuals have dropped out. We have reachedout to other individuals who applied to see if any of the other eligible students who expressed aninterest in YES are available to participate. We have received an acceptance from 3 of those eligiblestudents. The program is scheduled to get kicked off in a few weeks, and we are looking forward toanother great session! 

WATERFALL TRAIL INACCESSIBLE OVER PAST 
WEEKEND DUE TO COLLAPSED OAK TREE 


This past Friday, an Oak Tree on one of the steep embankments leading to the waterfall in CanyonPark fell. Eugene Suk and our Parks Team did a great job of responding to the issue; however, giventhe embankment and position of the tree, we needed to bring in West Coast Arborist in order tosafely remove the fallen tree. We were unable to get the tree removed to reopen the waterfall intime for the weekend, however, we did cone off the trail head leading to the waterfall, and we alsoput caution tape up to warn hikers of the trail impediment. Our team also arranged to have a ParkRanger staffed at the trail head to provide customer service for those who try to enter, and our staffat the Canyon Park kiosk stood alerting patrons of the unfortunate situation on our trail. The treewas removed on Monday, June 8, 2015, and if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to 
contact me. 

LIBRARY COORDINATES START OF THE 2015 SUMMER 
READING CLUB KICKOFF WITH A 
READ TO THE RHYTHM EVENT SCHEDULED FOR 
SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2015


To help kick-off our 2015 Summer Reading Club, our tremendous staff at the Library has coordinatedan entire day of fun on Saturday, June 20, 2015. Starting at 12 p.m. at Library Park, there will beevents held throughout the day to highlight our summer reading program. For more information,
please contact the Monrovia Public Library at 626-256-8274. 

SCAG’S 2015 PROFILE FOR THE CITY OF MONROVIA 

A profile of the City of Monrovia prepared by SCAG has been updated on SCAG’s website. Please goto http://www.scag.ca.gov/ for all the details.