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Volume 22, NO. 24
Monrovia Kiwanis Close Encounters with Math & Science Academy (MASA)
Divisional Council Meeting slated this Thursday evening Story & Photos Terry MILLER tmiller@beaconmedianews.com
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onrovia Weekly was recently invited to experience a celebrated Kiwanis meeting at the Monrovian Restaurant by the unofficial Mayor of Monrovia, Hal Leavens. Having been to a few meetings in Sierra Madre
and Arcadia in years past, I thought it was about time I witnessed Monrovia Kiwanis in action. The meeting includes some fun traditions but moreover they have a guest speaker who is usually quite entertaining and insightful. I was lucky enough to be seated with many movers and shakers in the community including two esteemed SEE KIWANIS PAGE 11
British scientist, Liam Kennedy, recently visited MHS and brought forth the ISS (International Space Station) live into Pam Thompson’s astronomy class at Monrovia High. It is technology and community partnerships like this with Kennedy that help nurture the Math and Science Academy and put Monrovia High school on a higher academic map.
Monrovia Begins Weekend Code Enforcement Activities
MEASURE TO ADDRESS PUBLIC SAFETY IN MONROVIA QUALIFIES FOR THE BALLOT Staff WRITER
Staff WRITER
editorial@beaconmedianews.com
editorial@beaconmedianews.com
The Los Angeles County Division of the League of California Cities recently held a meeting focused on the ongoing public safety issues in California amidst rising crime rates, including presentations on the Reducing Crime & Keeping California Safe Act and the Taking Back Our Community Coalition, led by Monrovia. Organizers of the Reducing Crime and Keeping California Safe Act have
The City’s new parttime Code Enforcement Officer Cassie (Rodriguez) Pineda has begun working and based on the revised schedule that has been developed; the City’s newest team member will be actively working during the following times: -Friday: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. -Saturday: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. -Monday: 7 a.m. - 5
Organizers of the Reducing Crime and Keeping California Safe Act have gathered enough signatures to qualify for the November 2018 ballot.
gathered enough signatures to qualify for the November 2018 ballot. The proposed measure is being advanced by the California Public
- Photo by Terry Miller
Safety Partnership Issues Committee, Sacramento District Attorney Anne Marie SEE PUBLIC SAFETY PAGE 10
– Photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News
p.m. Furthermore, weekend code enforcement activities will also include the ability to follow-up on the following activities: -Staff will canvass the city and retrieve signs that have been posted on utility poles. Notices of violations will be sent to those with identifying information. -Staff will canvass the city for unpermitted construction, document SEE ENFORCENMENT PAGE 11
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
SPORTS
A Neighborhood
Hundreds of Madonnari Will Take Over Paseo Colorado Pasadena
Back to the Drawing Board for Monrovia Softball
Lounge That Hits the Spot
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Monrovia Area Partnership to Celebrate 12th Anniversary Block Party Staff WRITER editorial@beaconmedianews.com
Join the Monrovia Area Partnership (MAP) June 16 from 5–10 p.m. at Julian Fisher Park (915 S. California Avenue) as they celebrate the 12th year of this amazing communitybased program. Since SEE BLOCK PARTY PAGE 10
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