Advisory
August 10, 2026
August 11, 2026
August 12, 2026
August 13, 2026
August 14, 2026
August 15, 2026
School days create traffic congestion: School buses are collecting their passengers, children on bicycles are rushing to arrive at school before the bell rings, and stressed parents are attempting to drop their children off before heading to work. Drivers must reduce speed and stay vigilant when children are around, especially before and after school.
Here are a few reminders as we welcome in the new school year:
School Drop-Offs:
Sharing the Road with School Buses:
Crime Blotter for the Week of August 8, 2026 – August 15, 2026
The following is a synopsis of crimes reported from August 8, 2026 – August 15, 2026.
August 9, 2026
- Burglary (Vehicle)
- 1700 block of Fasana Road – Between 8 PM on August 3, 2026 and 6 PM on August 7, 2026, the suspect(s) entered the victim’s vehicle and stole miscellaneous personal property. No arrest made. Surveillance video pending per building management. Temple DB to follow up. The crime was reported on August 9, 2026.
August 10, 2026
- Grand Theft Auto (Vehicle)
- 3300 block of Brookridge Road – On August 8, 2026 at 4:40 AM, the suspect(s) stole the victim’s 2013 Cadillac ATS parked at the location. The vehicle was recovered on August 10, 2026. No arrest made. Surveillance video available. Temple DB to follow up.
August 11, 2026
- No significant activity.
August 12, 2026
- Grand Theft (Facility Light Post)
- 1600 block of Huntington Drive (Duarte City Hall) – On August 12, 2026 at 2:27 PM, the suspect(s) stole copper wiring from facility light posts. No arrest made. Surveillance video pending. Temple DB to follow up.
- Grand Theft (Personal Banking Information)
- 2700 block of Huntington Drive – On August 12, 2026 at 9:55 AM, the suspect(s) stole the victim’s personal banking information to withdraw funds. No arrest made. No surveillance video available. Temple DB to follow up.
August 13, 2026
- Grand Theft (Catalytic Converter)
- 1600 block of Broadland Avenue – Between 7 PM on August 9, 2026 and 7 PM on August 12, 2026, the suspect stole the victim’s catalytic converter from their Toyota Corolla. No arrest made. No surveillance video available. Temple DB to follow up. The crime was reported on August 13, 2026.
August 14, 2026
- No significant activity.
August 15, 2026
- No significant activity.
It’s that time of year again! Back to school means sharing the road.
School days create traffic congestion: School buses are collecting their passengers, children on bicycles are rushing to arrive at school before the bell rings, and stressed parents are attempting to drop their children off before heading to work. Drivers must reduce speed and stay vigilant when children are around, especially before and after school.
Here are a few reminders as we welcome in the new school year:
School Drop-Offs:
- Avoid double parking; it obstructs visibility for other children and vehicles.
- Refrain from loading or unloading children across the street from the school.
- Utilize carpooling to minimize the number of vehicles present at the school.
- Do not obstruct the crosswalk when you are stopped at a red light or waiting to turn, as this forces pedestrians to navigate around your vehicle; this could place them in the path of oncoming traffic.
- In a school zone with flashing lights, you must stop and yield to pedestrians crossing the crosswalk or intersection.
- Always come to a complete stop for a school patrol officer or crossing guard who is displaying a stop sign.
- Stay vigilant for children in school zones, near playgrounds and parks, and throughout residential neighborhoods.
- Refrain from honking your horn or revving your engine to intimidate a pedestrian, even if you possess the right of way.
- Never overtake a vehicle that has stopped for pedestrians.
- Always exercise utmost caution to prevent striking pedestrians, regardless of who has the right of way.
Sharing the Road with School Buses:
- Never attempt to pass a bus from behind, or from either direction on an undivided road, when it is stationary to load or unload children.
- If the yellow or red lights are illuminated and the stop arm is extended, all traffic must stop.
- * The area extending 10 feet around a school bus is particularly hazardous for children; stop far enough away to allow them to safely board and disembark.
- Stay vigilant; children can be unpredictable and often disregard dangers, taking unnecessary risks.
- When overtaking a bicyclist, proceed in the same direction at a slow speed, ensuring a distance of 3 feet between your vehicle and the cyclist.
- When making a left turn and a bicyclist is approaching from the opposite direction, allow the rider to pass before proceeding.
- If you are turning right and a bicyclist is approaching from behind on the right, permit the rider to navigate through the intersection first, and always utilize your turn signals.
- Be cautious of bike riders who may turn in front of you without signaling or looking; children, in particular, are prone to this behavior.
- Stay extra alert in school zones and residential areas.
- Be alert for bicycles emerging from driveways or from behind parked vehicles.
- Always check your side mirrors prior to opening your door.
Address/Location
City of Duarte
1600 Huntington Dr
Duarte, CA 91010
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 626-357-7931
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