Monrovia|News|
Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year: Samantha Rodarte
The Boys & Girls Club of the Foothills named its Youth of the Year earlier this month and she will compete in a regional competition.
Nathan McIntire, Patch Staff
Nathan McIntire, Patch Staff
- Monrovia, CA
Former Editor Monrovia Patch
Hometown: Pomona, CA
Birthday: July 21
Bio: A southern California native, I grew up in the Inland Valley and moved to the San Gabriel Valley after graduating from Pomona College in 2003.
I began my writing career by contributing satirical pieces to various online publications before enrolling at the USC Annenberg School for Journalism in 2005. In 2006, I spent a summer working as a reporter at the Cape Times in Cape Town, South Africa. I graduated from the USC Annenberg School in 2007 with an M.A. in journalism and worked for the Los Angeles Times and NFL Network before signing on as a staff writer at the Pasadena Star-News in 2008. I left the Star-News in 2010 to become the editor of Monrovia Patch.
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Monrovia|News|
Valentine's Video: See What Happens When a Mylar Balloon Hits a Power Line
Mylar balloons bought for holidays like Valentine's Day can cause power outages if they come into contact with power lines. See what happens when the two meet and watch the sparks fly.
Nathan McIntire, Patch Staff
Pasadena, CA|News|
Pasadena Police: DUI Patrol Coming
The Pasadena Police Department will conduct a DUI patrol operation later this week.
Nathan McIntire, Patch Staff
Monrovia|News|
City Council Approves Gold Line Settlement in Unanimous Vote
The Monrovia City Council approved the settlement agreement in a unanimous vote Monday, clearing the way for the city's planned Station Square Transit Village project to move forward.
Nathan McIntire, Patch Staff
Monrovia|News|
Write-In Filing Period Begins Monday for Monrovia Elections
Candidates wishing to run a write-in campaign can begin the filing process Monday.
Nathan McIntire, Patch Staff
Monrovia|News|
Construction on Huntington Drive Automated Car Wash Begins This Spring
An automated car wash will open in the 900 block of East Huntington Drive later this year.
Nathan McIntire, Patch Staff
Monrovia|News|
City Council To Consider Settlement Agreement Monday
The City Council will decide Monday whether to accept a settlement agreement that would hand over land to a local developer and pay the firm $600,000.
Nathan McIntire, Patch Staff
Monrovia|News|
Monrovia Restaurant's 'Kitchen Nightmares' Episode Airs Friday
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay gave a local Mediterranean restaurant a makeover on his show "Kitchen Nightmares" and the episode will air on Fox on Friday.
Nathan McIntire, Patch Staff
Monrovia|News|
Searchable Database of L.A. Priest Abuse Files
Documents released by the Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles can be searched easily in this database produced by KPCC.
Nathan McIntire, Patch Staff
Pasadena, CA|News|
Pasadena Police Officer Placed on Leave After Accusations of Misconduct
Pasadena Police Detective Kevin Okamoto will be placed on administrative leave after a judge declared a mistrial in a 2007 homicide case because of the detective's mishandling of evidence. Another detective was reassigned.
Nathan McIntire, Patch Staff
Monrovia|News|
Police Blotter: Don't Show Up To School With Graffiti On Your Pants
Monrovia High School security officers had no problem figuring out who caused $2,000 in graffiti damage at the school and across the city when an alleged tagger arrived to school with graffiti on his pants.
Nathan McIntire, Patch Staff
South Pasadena, CA|News|
Authorities Warn of Scammers Posing As Utility Employee
Officials say criminals are calling people and falsely telling them they must pay their utility bills with a pre-paid cash card or face immediate service termination.
Nathan McIntire, Patch Staff
Monrovia|News|
UPDATE: Lawsuit Settlement Gives Land and $610,000 to Developer
The city would essentially hand developer Samuelson & Fetter land for free and pay the developer a total of $610,000 under the terms of a settlement agreement that the City Council will review in a special meeting next week.
Nathan McIntire, Patch Staff
Montrose-La Crescenta, CA|News|
Authorities Warn of Scammers Posing As Utility Employee
Officials say criminals are calling people and falsely telling them they must pay their utility bills with a pre-paid cash card or face immediate service termination.
Nathan McIntire, Patch Staff
Monrovia|News|
Authorities Warn of Scammers Posing As Utility Employee
Officials say criminals are calling people and falsely telling them they must pay their utility bills with a pre-paid cash card or face immediate service termination.
Nathan McIntire, Patch Staff
Pasadena, CA|News|
Pasadena PD on 'Elevated High Alert' During Manhunt for ex-LAPD Murder Suspect
An ex-LAPD officer accused of going on a killing spree has put the Pasadena Police Department and other Southern California agencies on high alert.
Nathan McIntire, Patch Staff
Monrovia|News|
Wanted Poster: Female Burglary Suspect Sought in Foiled Monrovia Safe Heist
Monrovia Police released a sketch of one of the suspects in a Norumbega Drive burglary late last month.
Nathan McIntire, Patch Staff
Monrovia|News|
National Signing Day: Wildcats Announce Official Commitments
Three Monrovia High School football players signed letters of intent to join Division I college football programs.
Nathan McIntire, Patch Staff
Monrovia|News|
Council to Consider Gold Line Lawsuit Settlement in Special Meeting
The city is close to finalizing a settlement agreement in a $106 million lawsuit filed against the city over the Station Square Transit Village development.
Nathan McIntire, Patch Staff
Monrovia|News|
Monrovia Unified to Host Family Nutrition Day This Weekend
The Monrovia Unified School District’s Network for a Healthy California will teach parents and children how to shop for healthy food at the supermarket.
Nathan McIntire, Patch Staff
