Rolo is guaranteed to make your heart melt. He truly seems in love with life and is ready to share that love with his forever person. Fall head over heels this weekend during Pasadena Humane’s Swipe Right Adoption promotion, happening February 13–15, where all adoptions (including Rolo’s) are just $14. Skip the candy and treat yourself to something even sweeter - adopt Rolo and make this Valentine’s one to remember!
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 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 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 photo of the home of an early Monrovia newspaper, The Planet, located on Lemon. Published in 1933 by the Monrovia News-Post for Monrovia's 47th birthday. From the Myron Hotchkiss 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
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Chamber Awards Gala themed 'Old Hollywood', Feb. 6
Pet Valentine and photo event at Sierra Subaru, Feb. 7
Reading and nature for children to age 5, Feb. 7
Guided walking tour explores downtown history, Feb. 7
State of the City event moves to Monrovia High School, Feb. 10
Lego free play at the Library, Feb. 11
Wine, beer and painting for veterans at Library, Feb. 12
Valentine's Day carriage rides from Library Park Feb. 14
Lenten fish fry at Knights of Columbus, Fridays, Feb. 20 to Apr. 3
Hum Out Loud poetry reading Feb. 24
- Brad Haugaard
~ Establishing a policy that would generally withhold information or campus access from immigration officials unless required by law, warrant, subpoena, or written consent. However, staff would be instructed not to obstruct officers, even if the staff member believes the officer is exceeding what is authorized. Details here and here.
~ Proclaiming February as Black History Month, Career and Technical Education Month, and to recognize Feb. 2-6 as National School Counseling Week.
To celebrate Black History Month, there will be an Elementary Art Festival on Feb. 12 at the Community Center, a Black History Month event at 1:50 p.m. on Feb. 18 at Clifton Middle School, and another at 1:50 p.m. on Feb. 25 at Santa Fe Computer Magnet School.
- Brad Haugaard
Grand Theft
At 11:59 a.m., an employee from a business in the 1600 block of S. Mountain reported a theft. Officers arrived and determined a male subject took her cellphone and an employee was able to retrieve the phone. The subject was gone prior to officers’ arrival. This investigation is continuing.
Assault with a Deadly Weapon
At 1:35 p.m., a victim in the 500 block of E. Olive reported his brother-in-law attempted to run him over. The suspect was gone prior to officers’ arrival. This investigation is continuing.
Shoplifting – Suspect Arrested
At 4:52 p.m., a shoplifting incident was reported in a business in the 500 block of W. Huntington. Officers arrived and located the suspect still in possession of the merchandise. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Fight
At 5:07 p.m., multiple callers in the area of Myrtle and Colorado reported a fight. Officers arrived and made contact with multiple subjects. An investigation revealed that an intoxicated male subject started a fight with a father and son. The father and son held the subject until officers arrived, but refused prosecution. The subject was transported to a hospital due to his level of intoxication.
Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
At 5:18 p.m., a caller in the 600 block of S. Mountain reported a male and female subject fighting. Officers arrived and located the subjects. An investigation revealed the male subject hit the female subject during an argument. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Shoplifting – Suspect Arrested
At 6:48 p.m., an employee from a business in the 500 block of W. Huntington reported a shoplifting incident. Officers arrived and located the subject nearby. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Resisting Arrest – Suspect Arrested
At 10:51 p.m., an individual trespassing was reported at an apartment complex in the 200 block of W. Pomona. Officers arrived and located the female subject attempting to access the property without authorization. The officers made contact with her, but she was providing false information and began to resist arrest. Further investigation revealed she had a warrant for her arrest. She was arrested and taken into custody.
Drug Offense / Weapon Arrest – Suspect Arrested
At 3:40 a.m., an officer patrolling the area of Myrtle and Brisbane saw a vehicle in violation of a vehicle code. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was contacted. An investigation revealed the driver was in possession of a controlled substance and a magazine. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Grand Theft Auto
At 11:58 a.m., a victim in the 300 block of Valle Vista reported his vehicle stolen. This investigation is continuing.
Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 1:41 p.m., a caller in the 1600 block of S. Myrtle reported a suspicious male subject at a park. Officers arrived and made contact with the male subject. An investigation revealed he was in possession of a controlled substance and multiple warrants. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Trespassing – Suspect Arrested
At 10:24 p.m., a resident in the 900 block of Royal Oaks reported a neighbor trespassed onto their property for a fourth time, after the neighbor had been advised. Officers arrived and made contact with the parties involved. The neighbor was arrested and taken into custody.
Domestic Violence / Battery – Suspect Arrested
At 12:32 p.m., a family disturbance was reported in the 500 block of Almond. Officers arrived and made contact with the parties involved. An investigation revealed the suspect battered his wife and her father. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 8:45 p.m., while patrolling the area of Monrovista and California an officer saw a vehicle commit a vehicle code violation. A traffic stop was conducted and the occupants were contacted. An investigation revealed the passenger was in possession of a controlled substance. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Grand Theft
At 9:18 p.m., officers responded to a restaurant in the 500 block of W. Huntington regarding a theft. An investigation revealed the victim left her purse on a table and left the location, when she returned the purse was already gone. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft Auto Recovery
At 11:26 p.m., a victim in the 100 block of N. Myrtle reported their vehicle stolen. The victim’s vehicle was located and recovered later that day by a different agency in San Bernardino County. This investigation is continuing.
Shoplifting – Suspect Arrested
At 8:26 p.m., a loss prevention officer for a business in the 500 block of W. Huntington reported a female subject walked into the business, grabbed merchandise, and exited without paying. Officers arrived and located the female subject walking to a waiting vehicle, in possession of the stolen merchandise. Both subjects were arrested and taken into custody.
Fraud / Scam
At 9:02 a.m., a victim in the 300 block of Heather Heights reported being defrauded. The investigation revealed the victim responded to an advertisement for a piano listed for sale. The victim was instructed to make payment using gift cards. After providing the suspect with the gift card information, the victim realized the advertisement was a scam. This investigation is continuing.
Assault – Suspect Arrested
At 1:46 p.m., several callers in the area of Myrtle and Central reported two male subjects were fighting. Officers arrived and made contact with the parties involved. An investigation revealed one of the subject’s was the aggressors. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 1:46 p.m., officers in the 100 block of W. Central were approached by a male subject who was in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Fraud
At 7:53 p.m., a resident in the 700 block of Oakdale reported that he received mail suggesting that an unknown subject was using his identifying information to gain employment. This investigation is continuing.
Shoplifting
At 9:04 a.m., a loss prevention officer for a business in the 1600 block of S. Mountain reported a male subject stole merchandise and left without paying. This investigation is continuing.
Theft by False Pretenses
At 9:25 a.m., a business owner in the 900 block of Norumbega reported a theft. An investigation revealed the employer received an email from an employee requesting her check be deposited in a new account. It was determined the email was not sent by the employee; it was sent by an unknown suspect. This investigation is continuing.
Theft – Suspect Arrested
At 2:43 p.m., an employee from a store in the 700 block of E. Huntington reported a female subject was concealing merchandise. Officers arrived and located the female subject walking out of the store with the concealed merchandise. She was arrested and taken into custody.
Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
At 11:10 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 300 block of W. Duarte regarding an unknown disturbance. Officers arrived and made contact with the parties involved. An investigation revealed a wife and husband were involved in a verbal argument, the sons asked the husband to leave and were involved in a fight. None of the parties desired prosecution. The husband was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
Grand Theft
February 4, at 6:54 p.m., a victim reported personal belongings were stolen from a locker in a business in the 500 block of S. Mountain. This investigation is continuing.
Petty Theft
At 8:02 p.m., a citizen reported that while she was shopping inside a business in the 700 block of E. Huntington someone stole her cell phone from inside of her purse. This investigation is continuing.
Municipal Code Violation / Drug Activity – Suspect Arrested
At 3:26 a.m., officers patrolling the 300 block of S. Myrtle saw three subjects at a park after hours, in violation of a municipal code. One of the subjects’ was found to be in possession of a controlled substance. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Weapon Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 3:38 a.m., while patrolling the area of Myrtle and Mountain an officer saw a bicyclist commit a traffic violation. A traffic stop was conducted and the bicyclist was contacted. An investigation revealed the subject was in possession of a knife and a controlled substance. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Grand Theft Auto / Resisting Arrest– Suspect Arrested
At 7:05 a.m., a victim in the 300 block of W. Duarte reported her vehicle stolen. While an officer was conducting their investigation the suspect returned. As officers were attempting to apprehend the suspect, he fled on foot. The suspect and the victim’s vehicle were located. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Indecent Exposure – Suspect Arrested
At 8:22 a.m., a witness in the 300 block of S. Myrtle reported an undressed female subject at a park. Officers arrived and the female subject had already put clothes on. The witness requested a citizen’s arrest. The female subject was arrested, cited, and released at the scene.
Vandalism
At 9:08 a.m., a caller in the 1300 block of S. Myrtle reported a business’ wall had graffiti. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft
At 11:00 a.m., a resident in the area of Greystone and Valle Vista reported tools were stolen from his unlocked work vehicle. This investigation is continuing.
Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
At 12:27 p.m., a victim in the 200 block of W. Pomona reported her boyfriend threw her to the floor. Officers arrived and made contact with the parties involved. An investigation determined the male subject was the aggressor. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Runaway Juvenile
At 12:25 p.m., a mother in the 1800 block of Encino reported her juvenile son as a runaway. He was located and removed from the system.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
The closure is being implemented to address the expenditure reductions required by the Los Angeles County Office of Education in June 2024.
Though Santa Fe will close as a middle school, it will still be used as a school. The district does not plan to sell the property, but rather plans to move the smaller staff and students from Canyon Oaks High School and Mountain Park School to this location.
- Brad Haugaard
In his foster home, Arlo is a total sweetheart — respectful, well-mannered, and happy to simply be near his people. He enjoys sniffing around new spaces, naps on soft carpets, and meeting new friends with a calm, steady confidence. He’s also a great student: he’s started practicing crate time, learning loose-leash walking, and adjusting beautifully to new routines.
Arlo is the kind of dog who just wants to feel safe, warm, and loved. If you’re looking for a mellow, affectionate companion who will quietly brighten your days, Arlo might be the perfect match. And, he is available for a 10-day adoption trial!
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 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 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
Map of Monrovia from February 1908. Click to enlarge. If it's still too small, try this link. Do you recognize Banana, White Oak, JIC, Orange, Falling Leaf, or Santa Fe avenues? They have new names now. Map compliments of C.E. Slosson, Real Estate Dealer. Shows southern subdivisions with alphabetical streets Alta, Bonita, California, Diamond, El Dorado, Fano, Genoa. Also Pottenger Sanatorium Co., Sawpit Canyon, Sawpit Wash, Gold Hill. From the Steve Baker 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
Valued Guests,
LOOK Dine-In Cinemas has closed this location.
We would like to sincerely thank our guests for making this theater a meaningful part of the community. Your loyalty, support, and shared movie moments have meant a great deal to our team, and we are truly grateful for the memories created here over the years.
While this location has closed, we invite you to continue enjoying the LOOK experience at our nearby theater:
LOOK Dine-In Cinemas - Glendale
128 Artsakh Ave, Glendale, CA 91206
All LOOK Gift Cards and Infinity Club memberships will continue to be honored at our LOOK Glendale location. Any existing ticket purchases will be fully refunded. If you would prefer a refund for a gift card or Infinity membership, have questions, or need assistance, please contact our Guest Services department at: guest.services@lookcinemas.com.
Thank you again. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you soon in Glendale.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Learn Dungeons & Dragons at the Library, Jan. 31
'Wonders of the Universe' exhibit opening at Canyon Park, Feb. 1
Black History Month kickoff film at Monrovia High, Feb. 1
Teen Activity Hour at the Library, Feb. 2
Chamber Awards Gala themed 'Old Hollywood', Feb. 6
Pet Valentine and photo event at Sierra Subaru, Feb. 7
Reading and nature for children to age 5, Feb. 7
State of the City event at LOOK Cinemas, Feb. 10
Lego free play at the Library, Feb. 11
Wine, beer and painting for veterans at Library, Feb. 12
Valentine's Day carriage rides from Library Park Feb. 14
Hum Out Loud poetry reading Feb. 24
- Brad Haugaard
The city closed the year with a net position of $74.79 million (total assets minus what it owes). That’s up $26.90 million from the prior year. Total assets alone increased $25.90 million, or 9.6 percent. The General Fund, the city’s main operating fund, ended the year with a $24.84 million balance.
Property tax revenue rose by $1.07 million and hotel occupancy tax increased by $0.97 million.
Further, the amount of money the city owes for pensions declined.
And Monrovia’s auditors, Lance Soll & Lunghard, LLP, has issued an unmodified (“clean”) opinion on the city’s financial statements, meaning they believe the statements are accurate and follow accounting standards.
- Brad Haugaard
After voting on Jan. 21 to do further study on whether to close Santa Fe Middle School - which would delay closure of the school for at least a year - the Monrovia School Board has decided to hold a special meeting to consider rescinding that vote for further study, which would again mean Santa Fe will be closed for the coming school year.
The staff reports (here and here) say that delaying the closure of Santa Fe would "undermine the District’s Fiscal Stabilization Plan that was developed to address the expenditure reductions required by the Los Angeles County Office of Education in June 2024."
- Brad Haugaard
Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
At 2:01 a.m., officers patrolling the 600 block of S. Myrtle saw two suspicious subjects and made contact with them. Both subjects displayed signs and symptoms of intoxication. An investigation revealed they were both too intoxicated to care for themselves. They were arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
Grand Theft
At 2:02 a.m. a caller in the 1100 block of Sesmas reported the theft of a catalytic converter. This investigation is continuing.
Shoplifting – Suspects Arrested
At 4:49 p.m., a caller in a business in the 700 block of E. Huntington reported a theft in progress. Officers responded and detained the suspects as they were leaving the business. They were arrested and taken into custody.
Grand Theft – Suspect Arrested
At 7:52 p.m., officers were dispatched to a business in the 700 block of E. Huntington regarding a theft. The subject vehicle was located a short distance away. A traffic stop was conducted and the suspect was contacted. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.
Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
At 8:04 p.m., a disturbance was reported in the 600 block of E. Olive. Officers arrived and located a male subject on a sidewalk. An investigation revealed he was too intoxicated to care for himself. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
Weapon Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 10:23 p.m., while patrolling the area of Mountain and Royal Oaks and officer saw a bicyclist commit a traffic violation. A traffic stop was conducted and the bicyclist was contacted. An investigation revealed he was in possession of a loaded firearm. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Grand Theft
At 10:51 a.m., a victim in the 400 block of Park Rose reported his vehicle's catalytic converter stolen. This investigation is continuing.
Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
At 1:27 p.m., multiple callers in the area of Foothill and Magnolia reported an intoxicated male subject walking in and out of traffic. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject who was in possession of an open container. An investigation confirmed that he was too intoxicated to care for himself. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
Shoplifting
At 4:47 p.m., an employee for a business in the 500 block of W. Huntington reported a theft. The suspect was gone prior to officers’ arrival. This investigation is continuing.
Shoplifting – Suspect Arrested
At 8:08 p.m., an employee from a business in the 500 block of W. Huntington reported a theft. Officers arrived and located the suspect a short distance way. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.
Shoplifting – Suspects Arrested
At 9:52 p.m., an employee from a business in the 900 block of W. Foothill reported a theft. Officers arrived and located the suspects a short distance away. They were arrested and taken into custody.
Theft
At 4:06 p.m., a resident in the 300 block of W. Huntington reported his bicycle stolen. This investigation is continuing.
Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 2:33 a.m., while patrolling the area of Magnolia and an officer conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Magnolia and Evergreen after observing a vehicle commit a traffic violation. During the investigation, a vehicle search was conducted and a controlled substance was located. The subject was arrested.
Grand Theft
At 3:14 a.m., a resident in the 500 block of E. Walnut reported the catalytic converter to his vehicle stolen. This investigation is continuing.
Fraud
At 10:41 a.m., a victim in the 1000 block of S. Ivy reported fraudulent activity on her credit card. This investigation is continuing.
Shoplifting
At 1:25 p.m., an employee from a business in the 500 block of W. Huntington reported a female subject concealed merchandise and left without paying. This investigation is continuing.
Shoplifting – Suspect Arrested
At 5:06 p.m., an employee from a business in the 700 block of E. Huntington reported a male had just stolen items from the location and was walking away. A description was given and the officers located him. A short foot pursuit ensued and the officers’ were able to detain him and get him into custody without incident. A field show up was completed and he was positively identified. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Commercial Burglary
At 1:47 a.m., a business owner 1136 S Myrtle reported that two suspects were inside her shop after receiving notification from her alarm company. Officers responded within minutes; however, the suspects had fled prior to their arrival. Preliminary investigation indicated the suspects pried open the front door to gain entry and removed tools from the business. This investigation is continuing.
Shoplifting – Suspect Arrested
At 11:41 a.m., a caller in a business reported a male subject concealed items and left the business without paying. Officers arrived and located the subject attempting to flee in a vehicle. A traffic stop was conducted and the subject was contacted. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Shoplifting – Suspect Arrested
At 2:03 p.m., a caller in a store in the 900 block of W. Foothill reported a theft. Officers located the subject as he was fleeing the store and attempted to make contact with him. The subject fled on foot, jumping over a fence and ending up in Monrovia High School. The school was notified. The subject was quickly apprehended, arrested and taken into custody.
Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
At 6:24 p.m., a domestic disturbance between a male and female subject was reported in the 1700 block of Encino. Officers arrived and made contact with the male subject. An investigation revealed the female subject was the aggressor, but she had fled prior to officers’ arrival. She later turned herself in. She was arrested and taken into custody.
Battery – Suspect Arrested
At 8:27 p.m., officers responded to the area of Pomona and Primrose regarding a battery in progress. Officers arrived and located the victim restraining the suspect from fleeing. An investigation revealed that the victim was walking when the unknown suspect approached him and punched him. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.
Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 1:40 a.m., an officer patrolling the 1500 block of S. Myrtle saw a vehicle commit multiple violations. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was contacted. An investigation revealed she was in possession of drug paraphernalia. She was arrested and taken into custody.
Illegal Dumping / Battery – Suspects Arrested
At 9:04 a.m., a battery was reported in the 400 block of Royal Oaks. Officers arrived and determined the female subject was illegally dumping furniture on private property when a resident confronted the female subject and pushed the furniture onto the female subject, causing an injury. Both subjects desired a private person’s arrest. They were both arrested, cited, and released at the scene.
Indecent Exposure – Suspect Arrested
At 10:44 a.m., a caller in the 200 block of W. Pomona reported a male subject climbing a fence with no clothes on. Officers arrived and located the subject a short distance away. He had stolen clothing from a nearby location. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Shoplifting
At 12:12 p.m., a loss prevention officer for a business in the 1600 block of S. Mountain reported a subject stole merchandise and fled. This investigation is continuing.
Battery (Elder Abuse)
At 1:12 p.m., a resident in the 700 block of Foothill reported her son assaulted her, causing her injuries and left the location. This investigation is continuing.
Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 2:17 p.m. a caller in the 1110 block of Fifth reported a subject in a tent. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject. An investigation revealed he was in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Child Endangerment – Suspect Arrested
At 2:22 p.m., a passerby in the 500 block of W. Olive reported a female subject acting suspiciously. Officers arrived and made contact with the female subject. She was inside her vehicle acting erratically. An investigation revealed she had her child with her. She was found to be in possession of a controlled subjects and displaying sings of intoxication. A relative took custody of the child. She was arrested and taken into custody. Department of Children Family Services was notified.
Grand Theft Auto – Suspect Arrested
At 10:13 p.m., a caller in the 1400 S. Shamrock reported a suspicious vehicle to the rear of a business. Officers arrived and located the vehicle with a female subject inside. An investigation revealed she had stolen the vehicle and was also found to be in possession of DMV with her forged signature. She was arrested and taken into custody.
Grand Theft / Possession of Burglary Tools / Resisting Arrest – Suspects Arrested
At 1:56 a.m., a caller in the 3300 block of Peck reported two male subjects were taking property from the callers business. Officers arrived and located both subject who fled on foot when they saw the officers. Both subjects were eventually apprehended. They were both arrested and taken into custody.
Grand Theft
At 7:56 a.m., a victim in the 1000 block of S. Mountain reported the theft of his vehicle’s catalytic converter. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft
At 9:06 a.m., a caller in the 1400 block of S. Magnolia reported the theft of his vehicle’s catalytic converter. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft
At 2:27 p.m., a resident in the 700 block of block of E. Lime reported the theft of his vehicle’s catalytic converter. This investigation is continuing.
Shoplifting – Suspects Arrested
At 4:40 p.m., a loss prevention officer for a business in the 1600 block of S. Mountain reported a male and female subject concealed merchandise and exited the business without paying. Officers arrived and located the subjects outside the business. They were arrested and taken into custody.
Theft
At 5:11 p.m., a victim shopping in a store in the 700 block of E. Huntington reported a male subject reached into her purse and removed her wallet and cell phone. She confronted him and demanded her property back. He hesitated but gave it back to her. This investigation is continuing.
Theft / Pursuit
At 5:18 p.m., a theft was reported at a store in the 700 block of E. Huntington. An investigation revealed two female subjects stole merchandise and fled without paying. A short pursuit took place, but was terminated when the vehicle entered the freeway for public safety concerns. This investigation is continuing.
Robbery
At approximately 9:05 p.m., officers responded to a robbery in the area of Mayflower and Huntington. The victim stated he met a suspect at a smoke shop to sell a piece of jewelry. A verbal argument ensued, during which the suspect struck the victim with a glass bottle, stole the victim’s phone, and fled the area. The victim sustained minor injuries, was treated by the Monrovia Fire Department, and declined hospital transport. The investigation is ongoing
His foster family happily reported that Spackle walks nicely on leash, enjoys sniffing and exploring, and especially enjoys soaking up praise and pets. He’s very polite, seems to get along well with other dogs, and is generally calm. He’s also crate trained, mild-mannered, and very affectionate - perfect for someone looking for a loving, steady companion.
Although Spackle has had a rough start, he’s proving every day that he’s ready for a fresh chapter. If you’re looking for a gentle, loyal buddy to share your couch (and your heart), consider adopting Spackle and giving him the forever home he deserves!
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 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 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
Helen Lisk Keller Baker, the mother of former City Historian Steve Baker. Helen married Robert Munson Baker in 1938 and they had three children: Stephen Robert Baker, Susan Keller and Sherry Lynn, who died very young. From the Steve Baker 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
To our loyal customers,
We have important news to share.
After 49 years, our landlord has decided not to renew our lease. Gene’s Grinders at 800 S Myrtle Ave will close on February 18, 2026.
This is not how we imagined this chapter ending. Over the years, this shop has been part of our everyday lives, and so many of yours. We’ve watched customers come in as kids, then, years later, walk through the door with their own children.
Every sandwich made, every lunch rush, every familiar face at the counter has meant more to us than we can put into words. So many of you started as customers and became friends.
We’re taking some time to reflect on what the future of Gene’s Grinders could look like. Our hope is that this is a “see you later,” not a “goodbye forever.”
Until then, we’ll be here, doing what we’ve always done: making grinders, catching up with our regulars, and enjoying every opportunity to see your familiar faces one more time.
If you’re able to stop by before we close, we’d truly love to see you and say thank you in person.
We’ll be open daily from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM through February 18.
Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for 49 years of support. Serving Monrovia has been an honor.
With love and gratitude,
- The Gene’s Grinders Family
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
According to Monrovia birder David Campbell, who has taken several photos of the bird, he has met bird watchers from Pomona, Riverside, Covina and Glendale trying to spot the elusive bird, which was seen in North Monrovia. He said bird watchers discover the location of the bird through various birding websites.
Campbell said the zone tail hawk mostly hangs out in Mexico and points south, so it is a bit unusual to spot them as far north as Monrovia.
The distinctives of a zone tail hawk, as opposed to other hawks, is its yellow beak, and a stripe across its tail, Campbell said.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
