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Alhambra Police Chief + Whittier Threat + Monrovia Jobs
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Up and at 'em, Monrovia! Here's everything you need to know to get this Monday started off right. Our top stories for the day include Alhambra on the verge of appointing its first female police chief, a false threat against Whittier Middle School and the latest job openings in Monrovia.
First, today's weather:
Overcast and cooler. High: 55 Low: 51.
Here are the top stories today in Monrovia:
- Alhambra to vote on approving Kelley Fraser as city's its 1st permanent female chief of police (KABC-TV)
- Latest Job Openings In The Monrovia Area (Monrovia Patch)
- No Real Threat to Whittier Middle School, Despite Social Media Post, Police Say (NBC Southern California)
- Caltech Engineers Teach Artificial Intelligence to Navigate Ocean with Minimal Energy (Pasadena Now)
- Reward offered over Debs Park killing (The Eastsider LA)
- Kiwanis Children's Christmas Parade, Santa's Village brings joy to West Covina (The San Gabriel Valley Tribune)
- Car show in Alhambra supports documentary about homeless children (CSULA University Times)
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Today in Monrovia:
- Special Board of Education Meeting (District Wide Events) (6:30 PM)
- AUDITIONS: Grumpy Old Men (7:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- Monrovia Area Partnership: "Our third meeting for the Measure K Roadshow is tomorrow, Monday, December 13, 5:00pm-5:30pm at Julian Fisher Park. Remember - these meetings are an excellent opportunity to network with City Manager, Dylan Feik and connect with the MAP ..." (Facebook)
- Nextdoor Neighbor, Hacienda: "Our Girl Scout Troop 361 will be in Library Park to help you and your family take their family photos! - Any donation is appreciated; there are great backgrounds in the park, and you don't break the bank with a fancy photographer! Today ..." (Nextdoor)
- Nextdoor Neighbor, Live Oak: "Hello everyone! - If anyone is looking for residential/office cleaning JP Cleaning Services is the best, professional and reliable! You can contact them via txt, email or call! 100% job guarantee 👍 They have very Reasonable rates! L..." (Nextdoor)
- Nextdoor Neighbor, Tree Streets: "These two little girls are looking for a home. - Their owner passed away in September. After being in a kennel for 4+ months I decided to foster them because It was affecting them mentally, especially Nora. Nora, 11 years old, orange par..." (Nextdoor)
- Nextdoor Neighbor, Mayflower Village: "If anyone found a purse tonight on the 2500 block of Rochelle could you please PM me. - My daughter may have set her purse down taking pictures of the Christmas lights. Thanks so much. (It was found. . . Thanks)" (Nextdoor)
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