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VOLUME 20, NO. 41
THREE ½ ALARM FIRE MONDAY IN MONROVIA GUTS SEVERAL BUSINESSES; FIRE UNDER INVESTIGATION Loss expected to exceed ‘well over’ one million dollars
Terry MILLER tmiller@beaconmedianews.com
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onrovia firefighters battled a multi-alarm fire at a commercial building on the corner of Chestnut and South Magnolia starting around 7 a.m. Monday morning. Monrovia Fire Chief Brad Dover immediately called for a second alarm and as the morning progressed it was obvious to Battalion Chief Ron Pellham on scene that additional units were needed. It became quickly apparent that more help would be needed to fight this fast moving fire. Additional firefighters from South Pasadena, Pasadena, Arcadia and San Gabriel were called in to assist with the fire that was already fully involved. According to firefighters on scene, air-conditioners fell through the roof of the
Firefighters
by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News
Free Naturalization and Immigration Legal Clinic Saturday at Monrovia YMCA
OLD TOWN REPORT Pam FITZPATRICK pamfitz2@gmail.com
our fellow merchants, Soren Loft, co-owner of Sunday’s Old Town Bistro. The yellow flags have been used to help pedestrian visibility when crossing the street. While the overall assessment is very positive, it’s clear we need enhanced crosswalk visibility and the city will be working on that and other improvements very soon. The other Old Town
safety issue involves those skateboarders and bicyclists who refuse to obey the signs restricting them from riding on the sidewalks. Our new Police-Chief-To-Be, Captain Alan Sanvictores, has promised increased patrols, warnings, and tickets (when all else fails). The most impressive part of his plan SEE OLD TOWN PAGE 12
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
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Well, I’m just full of information this week; don’t even know where to start! Let’s try one of our favorite subjects: pedestrian safety in Old Town. Tuesday’s MOTAB (Monrovia Old Town Advisory Board) meeting at City Hall gave us reports on the Flag Stand trial period. If you remember, the flag stands in the 500 block were designed and engineered by one of
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OneJustice’s Justice Bus® Project, CARECEN and Santa Anita Family YMCA are partnering to hold a free legal clinic. During the clinic, individuals can meet with volunteer attorneys for naturalization applications, immigration screening, basic advice, assistance, and/or referrals. EVENT: Saturday, October 14, 2017 SANTA ANITA FAMILY YMCA 501 S Mountain Avenue Monrovia, California 91016 *APPOINTMENT IS REQUIRED*
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SPORTSOlympic Power
Millennials
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To set up an appointment please call: (323) 739-8093 For naturalization assistance, please bring: 1) A Copy of your green card (both sides). 2) 2 photos (U.S. Passport style); 3) List of all trips you have taken out of the United States during the past five years, including departure and return dates; 4) List of addresses of all places you have live, worked and/or attended school
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Monrovia Wins First Game of Season Against South Pasadena
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