Monrovia Firefighters Buy toys for children in need

Monrovia Firefighters purchased toys today to support the Spark of Love Toy Drive, which provides toys and sports equipment for children and teens in need. If you want to help you can drop off brand-new, unwrapped toys or sports equipment at either fire station:

Station 101 — 141 E. Lemon Ave

Station 102 — 2055 S. Myrtle Ave

- Brad Haugaard 

Monrovia-based St. Baldrick’s gives nearly $1.2 million to fight pediatric cancer

Monrovia-based St. Baldrick’s Foundation has awarded nearly $1.2 million for pediatric cancer research. The funding includes 20 grants, nearly $1 million total, supporting clinical trials at institutions such as Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital, UI Health, and others nationwide. An additional $200,000 was granted to Mount Sinai’s Icahn School of Medicine for Burkitt lymphoma research. Details.

- Brad Haugaard

Crafts for children 2-5 at Library, Dec. 10

Creative arts and crafts for children ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers, Dec. 10 from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Library Story Room. Adults must remain with their children. Details. 

- Brad Haugaard

Beer and coasters - Craft Night for Veterans, Dec. 11

Craft Night for veterans and friends, Dec. 11 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Library Community Room. Make coasters and enjoy craft beer. Open to military service members, veterans, and their guests. Registration required. Details. 

- Brad Haugaard

Holiday Family Feud Night at Library, Dec. 12

Holiday Family Feud Night, Dec. 12 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Library Community Room. Teams will compete to guess top answers to survey questions in a holiday-themed version of the classic game show. Open to all ages. Come solo or with a team. Registration required. Details. 

- Brad Haugaard

Coming Up in Monrovia

Christmas Parade set for Thursday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m.

Play: 'The Iliad, the Odyssey and all of Greek Mythology in 99 Minutes or Less' at Monrovia High Dec. 4-6

Horse-drawn carriage rides set for Sundays in December

Foothill Unity Center plans European-style holiday market and toy drop-off Dec. 6

Boys & Girls Club Festival of Trees on Dec. 6

Wheelhouse Ceramics sale set for Dec. 6

Produce in the Park - share produce and other food, Dec. 6 in Library Park

Introductory ukelele lessons Dec. 6 at Library

San Gabriel Valley Choral Company free caroling event Dec. 7

Santa's Monrovia tour scheduled for Dec. 8-12

Crafts for children 2-5 at Library, Dec. 10

Beer and coasters - Craft Night for Veterans, Dec. 11

Holiday Family Feud Night at Library, Dec. 12

Santa and cheap children's books at the Library Dec. 13

'Let it Snow,' an evening of winter songs, Dec. 13

- Brad Haugaard

City Council to consider legal changes to allow for planned 209-unit apartment complex

At its next meeting (agenda here) the Monrovia City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on whether to make zoning and other changes to enable the construction of the five-story, 204-unit apartment complex planned for the southwest corner of Myrtle and Olive. City staff recommends approval of the plan. Details. 

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia Police: Home Depot protest being investigated; Cops waited outside to snag thieves; Man and nude woman chasing each other; 6 vehicle burglaries; Etc.

[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for November 20 – 25. - Brad Haugaard]

During this period the Police Department handled 397 service events, resulting in 82 investigations.

Warrant Arrest – Suspects Arrested
November 20 at 2:48 a.m., an officer patrolling the 700 block of W. Huntington saw a vehicle in violation of a vehicle code. A traffic stop was conducted and driver was contacted. A computer check revealed the driver had a warrant for her arrest. The passenger was found to be in possession of a controlled substance. They were both arrested and taken into custody.

Grand Theft – Suspect Arrested
November 20 at 1:19 p.m., a theft was reported in a store in the 700 block of E. Huntington. Officers were outside the store when the suspects walked out. The suspects were arrested and taken into custody.

Outside Assist – Suspects Arrested
November 21 at 2:41 a.m., CHP officers requested the assistance from MPD in the area of Myrtle and Central. Officers arrived and determined CHP stopped a stolen vehicle on the freeway and the suspects exited the vehicle and fled on foot. Two occupants were located and arrested. This investigation is continuing.

Vehicle Burglary
November 21 at 7:23 a.m., a victim in the 300 block of W. Huntington reported his parked vehicle was burglarized overnight. This investigation is continuing.

Grand Theft
November 21 at 11:45 a.m., a resident in the 500 block of E. Lime reported jewelry was missing from her bedroom. This investigation is continuing.

Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
November 21 at 7:28 p.m., officers patrolling the 700 block of W. Colorado saw a vehicle in violation of a vehicle code. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was contacted. The driver displayed signs of intoxication. A DUI investigation confirmed he was under the influence. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

Battery
November 21 at 7:48 p.m., a resident in the 200 block of E. Olive reported that a confrontation between her son and a neighbor turned physical. Officers arrived and made contact with the parties involved. The parties did not desire prosecution. This investigation is continuing.

Drug Offense / Warrant Arrest – Suspect Arrested
November 21 at 10:34 p.m., officers patrolling the 100 block of W. Pomona saw several subjects loitering near a closed business. Officers made contact with the subjects. A computer search revealed one of the subjects had several warrants for his arrest. Further investigation revealed the subject was in possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and taken into custody.

Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
November 21 at 10:37 p.m., while patrolling the area of Foothill and Heliotrope saw a vehicle in violation of a vehicle code. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was contacted. The driver displayed signs of intoxication. A DUI investigation revealed the driver was under the influence. The driver was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

Wanted Person – Suspect Arrested
November 22 at 2:39 a.m., an officer was patrolling the area of Duarte and California when he saw a motorist commit a vehicle code violation. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was contacted. A computer search revealed he had a warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody.

Protest
November 22 at 12:56 p.m., officers were alerted to a protest at a business in the 1600 block of S. Mountain. Officers arrived and determined protesters were purchasing items, immediately returning them, and briefly blocked the entrances. This investigation is continuing.

Warrant Arrest / Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested
November 22 at 8:13 p.m., while patrolling the area of Huntington and Mayflower, officers saw a bicyclist in violation of a vehicle code. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was contacted. A computer search revealed he had a warrant for his arrest. He was also found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and taken into custody.

Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
November 22 at 10:47 p.m., an employee from a business in the 100 block of E. Lime reported an intoxicated subject outside the business. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject. Officers determined he was too intoxicated to care for himself. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

Warrant Arrest / Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested
November 22 at 11:57 p.m., a resident in the 200 block of W. Pomona reported a suspicious subject checking door handles. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject. He was found to be in possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and taken into custody.

Vehicle Burglary – Suspect Arrested
November 23 at 1:06 a.m., a caller in the 900 block of Monterey reported hearing glass break and seeing someone climb into a vehicle. Officers arrived and located the suspect still inside the vehicle. It was determined that the vehicle did not belong to him and he was in possession of burglary tools. He was arrested and taken into custody.

Vehicle Burglary
November 23 at 6:34 a.m., a victim in the 500 block of King reported his vehicle’s driver side window shattered. This investigation is continuing.

Vehicle Burglary
November 23 at 7:23 a.m., a resident in the 500 block of King reported the passenger window to his vehicle was shattered overnight. Officers arrived and made contact with the resident. This investigation is continuing.

Vehicle Burglary
November 23 at 8:48 a.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 500 block of Sombrero. An investigation revealed the driver side window to the vehicle was shattered. This investigation is continuing.

Vehicle Burglary
November 23 at 11:51 a.m., a resident in the 900 block of S. Mayflower reported his vehicle was burglarized and property was taken. This investigation is continuing.

Shoplifting
November 23 at 11:58 a.m., a shoplifting incident was reported at a business in the 700 block of W. Huntington. This investigation is continuing.

Battery
November 23 at 6:42 p.m., several callers reported a fight in the 400 block of S. Myrtle. Officers arrived and located the victim, but the suspect was gone prior to officers’ arrival. This investigation is continuing.

Shoplifting
November 23 at 8:08 p.m., a business in the 700 block of E. Huntington reported a shoplifting. This investigation is continuing.

Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
November 23 at 8:38 p.m., a resident in the 300 block of N. Grand reported a male and an undressed female subject were out in the street chasing each other. Officers arrived and located both subjects. An investigation revealed the male and female subject were involved in a domestic violence incident. The female subject was determined to be the primary aggressor. She was arrested and taken into custody.

Domestic Violence
November 23 at 8:46 p.m., a victim walked into the MPD lobby to report that her boyfriend had battered her the day prior. This investigation is continuing.

Grand Theft Auto Recovery
November 24 at 9:22 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 300 block of W. Duarte regarding a stolen vehicle. Officers arrived and located the unoccupied parked vehicle. This investigation is continuing.

Injury Traffic Collision
November 24 at 9:48 a.m., a solo traffic collision was reported in the 700 block of S. Shamrock. Officers arrived and made contact with the driver. The driver complained of pain. She was transported to a hospital for treatment.

Fraud
November 24 at 11:44 a.m., a caller in the 400 block of E. Lemon reported that he was scammed. This investigation is continuing.

Identity Theft
November 24 at 12:02 p.m., a resident in the 500 block of Almond was convinced to have energy efficient work done on her home. She was asked to provide a signature and later learned that signature was used to open accounts in her name. This investigation is continuing.

Missing Person
November 24 at 12:10 p.m., a mother reported her adult daughter missing. This investigation is continuing.

Theft
November 24 at 1:11 p.m., a theft was reported from a business in the 1500 block of S. Myrtle. The subject was gone prior to officers’ arrival. This investigation is continuing.

Stolen License Plate
November 24 at 3:34 p.m., a victim in the 300 block of Park Rose reported the license plate from his vehicle stolen and an unknown license plate was placed on his vehicle. This investigation is continuing.

Threatening
November 24 at 5:07 p.m., a resident in the 200 block of Valle Vista reported receiving threatening messages from a female subject. This investigation is continuing.

Violation of Court Order / Battery – Suspect Arrested
November 24 at 7:34 p.m., a family disturbance was reported in the 100 block of E. Central. Officers arrived and determined a father and daughter were involved in a verbal altercation that turned physical. A computer search revealed a court order restrained her from being near him. She was arrested and taken into custody.

Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
November 24 at 8:33 p.m. a caller on the 210 freeway reported a motorist was driving recklessly, hit an embankment curb and blew through a stop sign. Officers arrived and located the vehicle and the driver outside the vehicle in the area of Colorado and Fifth. The driver displayed symptoms of intoxication. A DUI investigation confirmed he was under the influence. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
November 25 at 12:09 a.m., a family disturbance was reported in the 1600 block of Mayflower. Officers arrived and made contact with the parties involved. An investigation revealed a male subject punched the female subject in the face causing her injuries. He was arrested and taken into custody.

Fraud
November 25 at 9:09 a.m., a victim in the 300 block of W. Duarte reported receiving a call from a subject pretending to be employed by a loan company. An investigation revealed the victim gave the subject her bank information, cashed checks for them, and mailed them a money order. It was determined the checks were fraudulent. This investigation is continuing.

Vandalism
November 25 at 9:16 a.m., an employee from a business in the 1600 block of S. Mountain reported that during a protest their large business sign was damaged. This investigation is continuing.

Theft
November 25 at 2:59 p.m., a theft was reported at a store in the 700 block of E. Huntington. This investigation is continuing.

Injury Traffic Collision
November 25 at 8:38 p.m., a resident walked into the MPD lobby to report a traffic collision that occurred in the 200 block of Valle Vista. An investigation revealed she was backing out of her driveway when she struck a juvenile pedestrian. The juvenile was contacted and reported minor injuries.

Happy Thanksgiving, Monrovia!

 

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, Monrovia, from a grateful and furry resident! Oh, full disclosure: As some of you may have guessed from subtle clues in the image, this picture is NOT a real photograph; it was generated by AI. 😊

- Brad Haugaard

Meeting to discuss efforts to get Old Town listed in the National Register of Historic Places, Dec. 2

Learn about a proposed Historic District Designation for Old Town and efforts to preserve the city's architectural history at a morning mixer on Dec. 2 at 9 a.m. at the Community Center. Hosted by the Historic Preservation Group, the event will cover efforts to list Old Town on the National Register of Historic Places. Coffee and discussion. No RSVP necessary. For details contact Tina Cherry at 256-8226 or tcherry@monroviaca.gov.

- Brad Haugaard

Santa and cheap children's books at the Library Dec. 13

Stories, crafts, and Santa photos at the Library on Dec. 13 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Children can meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, enjoy holiday crafts, and listen to stories. Friends of the Library will host a kids’ book sale with all books $2. Details.

- Brad Haugaard

Santa's Monrovia tour scheduled for Dec. 8-12

Santa will tour Monrovia nightly from Dec. 8 to 12 with Fire & Rescue, Police, and Public Works. Each evening he’ll visit a different neighborhood. Full schedule to be announced.

- Brad Haugaard

Horse-drawn carriage rides set for Sundays in December

There will be horse-drawn carriage rides in Old Town on Sundays in December, Dec. 7 to 21, from 3 to 6 p.m. Cost is $5 per person, or free with a same-day $25 Old Town purchase and receipt.

- Brad Haugaard

Carolers will sing in Old Town on Saturdays in December

Carolers will perform in Old Town on Saturdays in December, Dec. 6, 13, and 20, from 3 to 6 p.m.

- Brad Haugaard

Christmas Parade set for Thursday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m.

The Christmas Parade will take place Thursday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. through Old Town, traveling north on Myrtle from Chestnut to Palm. Details to come. For more information, contact the Community Center at 256-8246.

- Brad Haugaard

Small Business Saturday on Nov. 29

Small Business Saturday will be held Nov. 29 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Start at the corner of Myrtle and Lemon Avenues, where the Chamber of Commerce will distribute shopping bags and promotional items to encourage support for local shops during the holiday season. For details, contact Korrine Ramirez at 358‑1159 or kr@monroviacc.com.

- Brad Haugaard

Breakfast at Elements

Had a light breakfast at Elements Restaurant and Bar, in the Doubletree Hotel on Huntington. Got the English Muffin Sandwich for $9, and a coffee for $2.95. They also have a buffet for $19.99. Sandwich and service very nice. 

- Brad Haugaard 

Produce in the Park - share produce and other food, Dec. 6 in Library Park

Free community produce-sharing gathering, Saturday, Dec. 6 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Library Park near the Myrtle–Lime picnic table by the Mark Twain statue. Open to all. Fresh produce, canned and boxed food, seeds. Bring items to give or come without; purpose is to prevent waste. Share what you can, take what you need.

- Brad Haugaard

'Perfect Girl' Roxy, victim of Eaton fire, looking for new home in time for holidays

Meet Roxy - a 10-year-old Siberian Husky at Pasadena Humane who is ready to spend the holidays in a loving, forever home! This sweet senior girl has been through a lot, as she first came to Pasadena Humane during the Eaton Fire for emergency boarding. When her owner sadly could no longer care for her, Roxy was surrendered into the shelter’s care. Despite everything, she remains the gentlest soul. During a recent adoption event, she was the star of the show, happily accepting treats and pets from everyone who stopped by. She is often described by staff as a “perfect girl”.

Roxy recently underwent a surgery to repair a severe knee tear that had made everyday movement painful. Thanks to an incredible outpouring of support, her surgery was a success, and she’s now healing beautifully in her foster home. She’s expected to make a full recovery and enjoy a future of pain-free walks, cuddles, and playtime. Now all she needs is her forever family.

Roxy’s adoption fee is waived through the month of November in honor of Adopt a Senior Pet Month, so if you’re looking for a gentle, grateful, holiday-ready companion, please consider adopting sweet Roxy, for free!

The adoption fee for dogs is $150. All dog adoptions include spay or neuter, microchip, and age-appropriate vaccines.

Walk-in adoptions are available every day from 10:00 – 5:00. View photos of adoptable pets at pasadenahumane.org.

New adopters will receive a complimentary health-and-wellness exam from VCA Animal Hospitals, as well as a goody bag filled with information about how to care for your pet. Pets may not be available for adoption and cannot be held for potential adopters by phone calls or email.

- Brad Haugaard

A Moment in Monrovia History: Monrovia orange groves and mountains

A color postcard from 1908 showing Monrovia orange groves, rooftops, and the mountains to the north, sent to Mrs. Loomis in Diamond Springs, Kansas. From the Kim Anderson collection. See full details here.

For more historic photos and papers, see the Monrovia Historical Society’s complete Legacy Project collection here. Learn more about the Monrovia Historical Society here.

- Brad Haugaard

Protesters object to Trader Joe’s relationship with chicken farm

About a dozen protesters from the animal activist network, Direct Action Everywhere, showed up in front of Trader Joe’s headquarters in Monrovia today to protest the company’s relationship with Petaluma Poultry, which the protesters say mistreat its chickens.

- Brad Haugaard

People purchased 'ice scrapers' at Monrovia Home Depot to protest ICE raid

CBS LA posted video (here) of people protesting the ICE raid in the parking lot of the Monrovia Home Depot by purchasing what they called "ice scrapers" from the store, although several of those commenting on the video said they were putty knives.

- Brad Haugaard

Foothill Unity Center plans European-style holiday market and toy drop-off

Foothill Unity Center will hold a European-style holiday market toy drop-off event - drop off a toy and enjoy cider, sweets and snacks. The toy fundraiser will be held Dec. 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 790 W. Chestnut Ave.

- Brad Haugaard

LEGO Free Play for children at Library, Nov. 26

LEGO Free Play for children ages 2 to 12, Nov. 26 from noon to 2 p.m. in the Library Story Room. Participants can build and play with LEGO bricks provided by the Library. Details. 

- Brad Haugaard

Introductory ukelele lessons Dec. 6 at Library

Introductory ukulele lesson for teens and adults, Dec. 6 from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Library Story Room. Participants will learn basic chords and songs using Library-provided instruments or their own. Registration required. Held in partnership with Monrovia Music Academy. Details.

- Brad Haugaard

Wheelhouse Ceramics sale set for Dec. 6

The annual ceramic sale hosted by Wheelhouse Ceramics will take place Saturday, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet School gym. The event features locally made ceramic art and community support and is sponsored by the Monrovia Schools Foundation, and the Community Adult School.

- Brad Haugaard

Thanksgiving week: Trash collection delayed, no street sweeping, no parking enforcement

Waste collection will be delayed and street sweeping paused for Thanksgiving week. Residential waste collection scheduled for Nov. 27 and 28 will be pushed back one day, Thursday to Friday and Friday to Saturday. No street sweeping or parking enforcement Nov. 24–28. 

- Brad Haugaard

Kiwanis Sponsoring Christmas Concert Dec. 11

Monrovia Kiwanis Club will host its annual Citrus Singers Christmas Concert on Dec. 11 at the DoubleTree Hotel. The event begins with an 11:30 a.m. champagne social, followed by a noon luncheon and holiday performance. Tickets are $65 and available at the door or in advance through the club.

- Brad Haugaard

2025 Monrovia Christmas tree ornament now available

The 2025 Christmas ornament, "Monrovia Merriment," by Karen Drylie, is now available at City Hall or the Monrovia Store for $17. The double-sided ceramic keepsake features Library Park fountain. 

- Brad Haugaard

Coming Up in Monrovia

Low-stimulation morning for neurodivergent children Nov. 22

Hands-on creative play for kids during Thanksgiving break, Nov. 24

Children can create Thanksgiving craft at Library, Nov. 25

LEGO Free Play for children at Library, Nov. 26 ＋

Small Business Saturday Nov. 29

Garden Club Christmas party Dec. 2

Winter Adult Craft Night at the Library, Dec. 2

Monrovia Christmas Parade Dec. 4

Wheelhouse Ceramics sale set for Dec. 6

Introductory ukelele lessons Dec. 6 at Library

Boys & Girls Club Festival of Trees on Dec. 6

San Gabriel Valley Choral Company free caroling event Dec. 7

'Let it Snow,' an evening of winter songs, Dec. 13

- Brad Haugaard

Protest planned at Trader Joe's Headquarters

Members of the animal activist network, Direct Action Everywhere (DxE), will hold a protest at Trader Joe’s Monrovia headquarters, at 800 S. Shamrock Ave., on Nov. 24-25, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days. The demonstration is to protest the company's relationship with Petaluma Poultry, which the group accuses of cruelty to chickens. DxE is particularly objecting to the verdict in the trial (news account here) of Zoe Rosenberg, whom the group said was rescuing suffering chickens, but whom a jury found guilty. She faces anything from probation to 4-1/2 years in prison.

- Brad Haugaard

Dinner at TK Cafe Hawaiian BBQ

Dinner at TK Cafe Hawaiian BBQ, in the Vons shopping center at the corner of Foothill and Myrtle. Got the mahi-mahi plate for $14.98 and a soda for $1.98. (There are also veggies under the fish.) Nice, and they definitely do not skimp. I’ve got enough for a couple more meals.

- Brad Haugaard 

Monrovia Police: Drug package misdelivered; Careless pedestrian struck crossing street; Woman assaulted, wallet stolen; Vehicle runs into wash in Canyon Park

[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for November 13 – 19. - Brad Haugaard]

During this period the Police Department handled 417 service events, resulting in 77 investigations.

Trespass – Suspect Arrested
November 12 at 4:43 a.m., a caller in the 100 block of W. Pomona reported a trespasser was being followed by security. Officers arrived and located the subject. He was arrested and taken into custody.

Suspicious Circumstances
November 13 at 5:20 a.m., a passerby reported a fire in the 1600 block of S. Magnolia. Officers arrived and located a group of individuals, but were unable to locate a fire. The subjects were found to be in possession of stolen property.

Non-Injury Traffic Collision
November 13 at 7:35 a.m., a semi-truck in the 100 block of W. Pomona sheared a fire hydrant. The fire department and public works responded.

Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested
November 13 at 9:00 a.m., multiple callers in the 100 block N. Encinitas reported a suspicious person. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject. An investigation revealed he was in possession of a controlled substance. He was arrested and taken into custody.

Traffic Collision
November 13 at 4:25 p.m., a traffic collision between a pedestrian and a vehicle was reported. Officers arrived and made contact with the parties involved. An investigation revealed the pedestrian ran across lanes without checking traffic and was struck by a vehicle. This investigation is continuing.

Warrant / Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested
November 14 at 12:16 a.m., officers patrolling a park in the 1600 block of S. Myrtle saw a subject in the park after hours. Officers made contact with the subject. A computer search revealed he had warrants for his arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody.

Warrant / Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested
November 14 at 3:03 a.m., while patrolling the 2800 block of S. Peck officers saw a vehicle in violation of a parking code. Officers made contact with the single occupant. A computer search revealed he had a warrant for his arrest and further investigation revealed he was in possession of a controlled substance. He was arrested and taken into custody.

Vandalism
November 14 at 8:12 a.m., a security guard for a building in the 1300 block of S. Mountain reported seeing a subject throw an object at a window and shattering it. Officers arrived, but the subject was gone prior to their arrival. This investigation is continuing.

Drug Trafficking
November 14 at 1:41 p.m., a resident walked into the MPD lobby to report receiving a package containing a controlled substance. This investigation is continuing.

Injury Traffic Collision
November 14 at 3:58 p.m., a traffic collision was reported in the 500 block of S. Ivy. Officers arrived and made contact with the parties involved. One of the parties complained of pain and received treatment.

Warrant Arrest – Suspect Arrested
November 14 at 5:28 p.m., an employee from a business in the 500 block of W. Huntington reported a female subject causing a disturbance inside. Officers arrived and made contact with her. A computer search revealed she had a warrant for her arrest. She was arrested and taken into custody.

Structure Fire
November 15 at 11:38 p.m., several callers in the 500 block of W. Duarte reported a residential fire. Officers arrived and evacuated residents in the home and nearby. MFD and Arcadia FD responded and extinguished the fire. No injuries were reported. This investigation is continuing.

Missing Person / Missing Located
November 16 at 6:14 p.m., an officer responded to a facility in the 100 block of N. Ivy regarding a runaway juvenile. Officers arrived and checked nearby locations. She was located later that night and removed from the missing person’s computer system.

Commercial Burglary
November 16 at 6:15 p.m., an employee from a business in the 100 block of E. Pomona reported a burglary. Officers arrived and determined merchandise was taken. This investigation is continuing.

Robbery
November 16 at 9:15 p.m., officers conducted a welfare check on a female subject in the 400 block of W. Foothill. Upon contact officers learned she had been assaulted and her wallet had been stolen. This investigation is continuing.

Structure Fire
November 16 at 9:39 p.m., multiple callers in the 200 block of W. Central reported a structure fire. Officers arrived and located the fire. The structure was evacuated while officers were extinguishing the fire. This investigation is continuing.

Drug Activity – Suspect Arrested
November 17 at 7:59 a.m., a business owner in the 100 block of Railroad reported two subjects sleeping in front of the business and blocking the path. Officers arrived and made contact with both subjects. One of the subject’s was found to be in possession drug paraphernalia. He was arrested, cited, and released at the scene.

Overdose
November 17 at 8:17 a.m., a mother on Ivy reported her juvenile child attempted to harm themselves. Officers and paramedical arrived and transported her to a medical facility for treatment.

Vandalism
November 17 at 9:30 a.m., a victim in the 200 block of E. Olive reported a window to his vehicle smashed. This investigation is continuing.

Theft
November 17 at 1:13 p.m., an employee from a business in the 700 block of E. Olive reported a theft. Officers arrived and learned that the suspect was confronted by an employee and the suspect returned one of the items, but fled with the rest. This investigation is continuing.

Forgery
November 17 at 2:56 p.m., a victim in the 200 block of S. Ivy reported the check he mailed was intercepted and fraudulently cashed by an unknown subject. This investigation is continuing.

Mail Theft
November 17 at 7:10 p.m., mail theft was reported at a residence in the 200 block of W. Pomona. This investigation is continuing.

Mental Evaluation
November 17 at 7:29 p.m., officers were dispatched to a block on South Peck regarding a welfare check on a juvenile subject. Officers arrived and made contact her. It was determined she was a danger to herself. She was transported to a medical facility for a mental evaluation.

Warrant Arrest – Suspect Arrested
November 18 at 1:28 a.m., while patrolling the area of Myrtle and Evergreen an officer made contact with a female subject. A computer search revealed she had warrants for her arrest. She was arrested and taken into custody.

Hit and Run Traffic Collision
November 18 at 11:46 a.m., a victim in the 1600 block of S. Mountain reported his parked vehicle was crashed into, but no note was left behind. This investigation is continuing.

Trespass – Suspect Arrested
November 18 at 4:14 p.m., a caller in the 1600 block of S. Magnolia reported a female subject was trespassing. Officers arrived and located her a short distance away. A computer search revealed she had a warrant for her arrest. She was arrested and taken into custody.

Non-Injury Traffic Collision
November 18 at 4:44 p.m., a vehicle in the 1200 block of N. Canyon was driving through Canyon Park and took the turn out to the Trask Park over the short bridge when she accidentally accelerated instead of breaking. The driver lost control of the vehicle and struck a picnic table and moving it over so her vehicle could launch into the wash area. The driver was not hurt and was able to get out of the vehicle. The heavy crane was called in to lift the vehicle out.

Hit and Run Traffic Collision
November 18 at 6:42 p.m., a resident from the 1600 block of S. Mayflower came into the MPD lobby to report a hit and run that occurred earlier in the day. The reporting party stated he was visiting a friend at the complex and parked his vehicle in front of one of the units. At one point he observed a truck near his vehicle and when he later walked out to his car, there was damage. This investigation is continuing.

Grand Theft
November 19 at 6:16 a.m., a victim in the 800 block of E. Lemon reported the catalytic converter to his vehicle stolen. This investigation is continuing.

Identity Theft
November 19 at 7:03 a.m., a resident walked into the MPD lobby to report his identity stolen. This investigation is continuing.

Drug Activity
November 19 at 10:19 a.m., while patrolling the 1600 block of S. Mountain an officer saw a subject inhaling a controlled substance. The officer made contact with the subject. An investigation revealed the subject was in possession of a controlled substance. He was arrested, cited and released at the scene.

Grand Theft

November 19 at 12:27 p.m., an employee from a business in the 400 block of W. Foothill reported a customer walked in and stole her cellphone from the front counter and left the location. This investigation is continuing.

Non-Injury Traffic Collision
November 19 at 12:49 p.m., a solo vehicle traffic collision was reported in the 400 block of W. Huntington. Officers arrived and made contact with the driver. No injuries were reported.

Runaway Juvenile
November 19 at 3:28 p.m., a female juvenile was reported as a runaway from the 100 block of W. Foothill. Officers arrived and were unable to locate her. She was entered as a runaway. This investigation is continuing.

Hit and Run Traffic Collision
November 19 at 3:50 p.m., a witness in the 300 block of Grand reported a vehicle sideswiped a parked vehicle and fled. Officers arrived and located the possible suspect vehicle abandoned. This investigation is continuing.

Theft
November 19 at 4:16 p.m., a victim in the 800 block of W. Huntington reported his bicycle stolen. This investigation is continuing.

Proposed assessment district voted down

The proposed Citywide Lighting, Landscaping, and Parks Maintenance Assessment District did not win voter approval and will not be implemented.

City manager, Dylan Feik reported that of the nearly 4000 ballots cast, 72% were against the proposal.

The proposed district would have replaced two existing assessment districts. With the failure of this measure to win approval, the two existing districts will remain in place.

- Brad Haugaard 

School superintendent statement on proposed closure of Santa Fe Middle Scchool

Following is a letter from Monrovia Schools Superintendent Paula Hart Rodas announcing her recommendation to close Santa Fe Middle School.

The Monrovia Unified School District (MUSD) has reviewed all feedback from families, employees, and the community at large to prepare a recommendation regarding the consolidation of the district’s two middle schools - Clifton Middle School and Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet School. Input was gathered through a series of in-person and virtual informational meetings, a public survey, and direct communications. We recognize that discussions about school consolidation can be emotional and difficult, and we sincerely appreciate the thoughtful input and perspectives shared by our community.

During tonight’s MUSD Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Dr. Paula Hart Rodas presented her recommendation to keep Clifton Middle School open as part of the Fiscal Stabilization Plan. We understand closing a school brings sadness, uncertainty, and concern for many students, families, staff, and alumni. These feelings are real, and the district does not take them lightly. The Board of Education is expected to make a final decision at its next meeting on December 17, 2025.

The district is recommending that Clifton Middle School become the sole campus for all middle school students in 7th and 8th grade beginning in August, 2026. Our commitment moving forward is to support all students, families, and staff through this transition and ensure a positive, stable learning environment.

The district is seeking public comments regarding the repurposing of the campus of the school that may be closed.

“Thank you to the many parents and community members who engaged in our process as we worked carefully to determine the path forward to achieve fiscal stabilization. We appreciate your partnership and continued support.” 

-Dr. Paula Hart Rodas