Mountain Views News, Combined Edition Saturday, August 21, 2021

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From Duarte 
MONROVIA BEAR KIDNAPPED! 
Samson, the beloved Monrovia’s mascot is missing. Imagine that, someone stole 
a bear! The good news is that the bear was a ceramic figure. The bad news is, he's 
missing. 
Perhaps Samson has just found a new home since his previous residence, Mt. Sierra 
College, closed its doors in 2019. Hopefully that is the case and he will soon be 
spotted somewhere else in Monrovia. 
You may be able to spot Samson if you check your back yards as they seem to be a 
popular place with Samson’s living relatives. 
According to Jake Flanagin of KNX 1070 radio, Monrovians fell in love with Samson 
while he was still alive and roving the streets in the 1990s. 
" The community fell in love, and essentially adopted him. When he became ill in 
1994 and was scheduled to be euthanized, California Gov. Pete Wilson intervened 
on his behalf, and the residents of Monrovia pulled together $125,000 in donations to 
build Samson a sanctuary at the Orange County Zoo. 
Samson died in May 2001; but over the years, the city has erected dozens of statues 
in tribute to the be-loved mascot. The missing rendition was appropriately styled as 
a scholar, given its home outside Mount Sierra College. It sported a monogrammed 
cardigan and mortarboard cap. 
City employee Kerri Zessau oversees Monrovia’s arts program, which installed several statues of Samson around the city in 2011. Since then, 
she has had a special place in her heart for Samson." 
“It really was a cute, little graduate bear,” she told The San Gabriel Valley Tribune of the missing Mount Sierra College statue. 
Zessau has since spearheaded the search for “Scholar Samson,” tracking down former college administrators and even touring the facility 
post closure, now being used by a mattress company. Photo credit City of Monrovia 
MONROVIA CANYON PARK TO REOPEN ON AUGUST 30 
Monrovia Canyon Park is excited to welcome you back on Monday, August 30! Since last September when the Bobcat Fire burned 
hundreds of acres in Monrovia, including Mon-rovia Canyon Park, the facility has been closed to the public. Staff and volunteers have 
contributed countless hours repairing trails, clearing fallen trees, painting facilities and aiding in regrowth. The community is invited 
to enjoy all hiking trails, including the Waterfall Trail, Nature Trail, Bill Cull Trail, Cunningham Overlook Trail, and the Ben Overturff 
Trail! 
At this time, Monrovia Canyon Park will be open to visitors by reservations only. Reservations will be open on August 23, and in the 
upcoming week, we will be sharing information on how to make a reservation. 
Our park may look different, but it's still a gem in our community! 
RAKE IN THE FUN WITH THE CITY OF DUARTE THIS FALL 
The City of Duarte is delighted to announce special events coming to our community this fall! Be sure to check back here to learn more 
about events, classes, and City Hall happenings in the online Fall 2021 issue of Duarte City News when it is published in September. 
Grab your family, neighbors, and friends for these fall festivities: 
September 
1. Thursday, September 9, 9-10:30 AM | Starbucks with the Sheriffs (1263 Hun-tington Drive) 
Meet your Template Station Deputies over a cup of coffee and conversation. 
2. Monday, September 13 | Fall registration for Parks & Recreation classes and events opens online 
Register through the Parks and Recreation Department’s ActiveNet Portal. 
3. Saturday, September 25, 11 AM-3 PM | Duarte’s 64th Anniversary City Pic-nic at Royal Oaks Park (2627 Royal Oaks Drive) 
Come celebrate the City’s incorporation (birthday) with some live music, food and ven-dor booths, a beer and wine garden, carnival 
games and rides for kids, a mini-car show and much more! 
4. Monday, September 27, 1-7 PM | American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Duarte Community Center (1600 E Huntington Drive) 
This fall, you can donate blood through the American Red Cross to help save a life. All blood, platelet, and plasma donations will undergo 
testing for COVID-19 antibodies. Schedule an appointment and pre-register for a RapidPass on the American Red Cross website. 
DUARTE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS RETURN TO VIRTUAL FORMAT 
Given the rise in Delta variant coronavirus cases, Duarte City Council meetings will be held via teleconference for the health and 
safety of our residents starting on August 24 through the end of September, possibly longer. Although public access to the meeting 
in-person will not be allowed, the public may wish to watch or lis-ten to the meeting from home. 
To be able to speak in the meeting on specific agenda items and/or during oral communications, residents will need to register for a 
Zoom link to access the meeting. The registration link is in the header of the City Council agenda which is posted no later than the 
Friday preceding the Tuesday Council meeting. You can find the agenda by visiting the City’s website accessduarte.com. All comments 
are limited to three minutes per topic, per speaker. 
Public comment will also be accepted by email to duarteinfo@accessduarte.com before or during the meeting, prior to the close of 
public comment on an item. The City Council will receive a copy of all written public comments and the topic of the public comment 
will be announced on the record. The subject line of your public comment email must contain the Agenda item number and/or title. 
If you wish to view the meeting without the ability to make a public comment, residents can view the livestream of the meeting on 
the City’s website under “Agendas and Minutes.” Questions about City Council meetings and agendas should be directed to the City 
Clerk’s Office at (626) 357-7931. 
Given the rise in Delta variant coronavirus cases, Duarte City Council meetings will be held via teleconference for the health and 
safety of our residents starting on August 24 through the end of September, possibly longer. Although public access to the meeting 
in-person will not be allowed, the public may wish to watch or listen to the meeting from home. 
To be able to speak in the meeting on specific agenda items and/or during oral communications, residents will need to register for a 
Zoom link to access the meeting. The registration link is in the header of the City Council agenda which is posted no later than the 
Friday preceding the Tuesday Council meeting. You can find the agenda by visiting the City’s website accessduarte.com. All comments 
are limited to three minutes per topic, per speaker. 
Public comment will also be accepted by email to duarteinfo@accessduarte.com before or during the meeting, prior to the close of 
public comment on an item. The City Council will receive a copy of all written public comments and the topic of the public comment 
will be announced on the record. The subject line of your public comment email must contain the Agenda item number and/or title. 
If you wish to view the meeting without the ability to make a public comment, residents can view the livestream of the meeting on 
the City’s website under “Agendas and Minutes.” Questions about City Council meetings and agendas should be directed to the City 
Clerk’s Office at (626) 357-7931. 
For the period of Sunday, August 8th through Saturday, August 14th, 
the Police Department responded to 1,102 calls for service, of which 
122 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report 
of some of the major incidents handled by the Department during 
this period. 
Sunday, August 8: 
1. At 7:33 a.m., an officer responded to the 1600 block of Alta 
Oaks Drive regarding a package theft report. Surveillance footage 
captured the suspect exit an orange sedan with tinted windows and 
black rims to steal the victim’s package from her porch. The suspect 
is described as a Hispanic male, approximately 30-years-old, 6’2” 
tall, 180 pounds, and was seen wearing a black t-shirt, black pants, 
and black shoes. 
2. At 3:40 p.m., an officer responded to the Westfield Santa 
Anita Mall, located at 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a theft 
from vehicle report. Sometime between 12:00 p.m. and 3:40 p.m., 
someone stole the victim’s wheel from her 2019 Honda Accord. 
Monday, August 9: 
3. At 12:30 a.m., officers responded to the 100 block of East 
Live Oak Avenue regarding a weapons incident. The victim, a security 
guard, stated he was approached by the suspect who flashed 
a handgun and advised the victim should leave the area. The suspect 
is described as a Hispanic male with a grey ski mask, white 
shirt, and blue shorts. An area check was conducted but the officers 
were unable to locate the suspect. 4. At 3:45 a.m., an officer 
responded to Arcadia Korean Market, located at 171 East Live Oak 
Avenue, regarding a burglary report. A witness reported hearing 
a loud crashing sounds before watching three suspects enter 
through a broken glass door to Arcadia Korean Market. The witness 
watched as the suspects fled in an older model, silver sedan 
heading southbound on South Second Avenue. Two of the suspects 
were captured on surveillance footage and were wearing hooded 
sweatshirts and face covering. The total loss was $100.00. 
Tuesday, August 10: 
5. At 12:29 a.m., an officer responded to the 100 block of Kari 
Way regarding a vehicle burglary report. The resident witnessed 
the suspect ransack his vehicle and, upon contacting the suspect, 
followed the 26-year-old male transient from Fresno until officers 
arrived. The suspect was arrested and transported to the Pasadena 
City Jail for booking. A records check revealed the suspect had an 
outstanding misdemeanor warrant. 
6. At 10:49 a.m., an officer responded to Denny’s, located at 7 
East Huntington Drive, regarding a drunken subject. The reporting 
party stated the suspect was smoking inside the restaurant and the 
officer determined the 52-year-old male transient from Tennessee 
was under the influence of an alcoholic beverage. He was arrested 
and transported to the Pasadena City Jail for booking. 
Wednesday, August 11: 
7. At 1:54 a.m., officers responded to the area of Second Avenue 
and Huntington Drive regarding a drunk driver. Officers located 
the vehicle and upon contacting the driver, they smelled a 
strong odor of alcohol emitting from her person. During a series 
of tests, it was determined the suspect was driving with a blood 
alcohol content of .20%. The 22-year-old female from Arcadia was 
arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 
8. At 6:10 p.m., officers and Arcadia Fire responded to the 
area of Santa Clara Street and Huntington Drive regarding a vegetation 
fire. While conducting an area search for an arson suspect, 
the same suspect lit a second fire. When officers attempted to arrest 
the 31-year-old male transient from Arcadia, he resisted and 
injured one of the officers. The suspect was ultimately arrested and 
transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 
9. At 8:04 p.m., officers responded to the area of Second Avenue 
and Huntington Drive regarding a traffic collision. Upon 
contacting the driver, the officer detected a strong odor of alcohol 
emitting from his person. During a Preliminary Alcohol Screening 
Test, the test resulted in a blood alcohol content level of .338%. The 
31-year-old male from Arcadia was arrested and transported to the 
Arcadia City Jail for booking. 
Thursday, August 12: 
10. At 4:40 p.m., an officer responded to the 300 block of Joyce 
Avenue regarding a burglary report. The officer discovered an identified 
suspect(s) stole unsecured copper pipe from the construction 
site. 
11. At 8:54 p.m., an officer responded to the 1200 block of 
South Golden West Avenue regarding a theft from vehicle report. 
Sometime between August 11th at 4:00 p.m. and August 12th at 
8:00 a.m., someone stole the victim’s catalytic converter from a 
rented U-Haul truck. 
Friday, August 13: 
12. At 12:24 p.m., an officer responded Sephora at the Westfield 
Santa Anita Mall, located at 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding 
a petty theft report. The loss prevention employee witnessed 
the suspect steal merchandise from Sephora. Officers located her 
as she attempted to flee. The 42-year-old female from Los Angeles 
was cited and released in the field due to medical concerns. 
13. At 4:28 p.m., an officer responded to the 00 block of West 
Live Oak Avenue regarding a battery report. An investigation revealed 
the suspect was heard banging a skateboard on the ground 
when the victim asked him to leave the area. The suspect then hit 
the victim in the head with an unknown object. Officers located a 
subject in the area that appeared to match the suspect description 
but, since the victim did not desire prosecution, the officers could 
not arrest the subject. 
Saturday, August 14: 
14. At 12:28 a.m., an officer responded to the intersection of 
8th Avenue and Camino Grove Avenue regarding a hit and run 
traffic collision. A witness stated the driver lost control of his vehicle, 
collided with a tree, and then exited the vehicle and started 
walking north on 8th Avenue. Officers located the suspect and 
observed impairment associated with driving under the influence 
of an alcoholic beverage. The suspect, a 31-year-old male from 
Monrovia was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for 
booking. 
Now, more than ever, many are struggling to 
pay their bills and stay in their homes. The 
Homelessness Prevention and Diversion 
program aims to help individuals and 
families make ends meet, keep a roof over 
their heads, and maintain essential services. 
DO YOU OR SOMEONE 
YOU KNOW NEED 
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 
TO STAY AFLOAT? 
Short term rental assistance 
Paying housing application fees 
Paying security deposits 
Paying utility bills 
Moving costs 
Food assistance 
Transportation 
and more 
This program is only available for Arcadia residents. 
For more information, please contact Erik Deurmeier 
at 626.734.3971 or edeurmeier@unionstationhs.org 
Resources include: 
IT’S NOT 
JUST A BITE 
Mosquitoes spread West Nile virus. 
Protect yourself and your loved ones from 
mosquito bites. 
• Wear mosquito repellent when you’re 
outdoors. Use spray, wipes or lotion. 
• Cover, clear, clean and throw away items 
that can hold water and breed mosquitoes. 
LEARN MORE AT www.publichealth.lacounty.gov or call 2-1-1 
JULY 2018