New Chicken Restaurant
Dinner at Copper Still Grill
Monrovia High Track Star Runs Tomorrow (Aug. 4) in Olympics
Monrovia High alumnus and track and field athlete Cravon Gillespie will compete in the 4x100 relay on Wednesday, Aug. 4.
Pasadena Now tells the story of his journey to the Olympics here: https://is.gd/ho8935.
Team USA says (https://is.gd/SM12Vn) Gillespie coached youth football for the Pasadena Ponies for nine years, which is the same youth football team he played for growing up, and his hobbies include bowling and making people laugh.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia High Students Create Game App for Apple Devices; District Hopes for New Clifton Principal In a 'Few Weeks'
Monrovia High School's Digital Studies Academy game development team, "The Forge," recently released its latest game, Andy's Donuts. available for download on Apple devices. The game, which challenges users to fill customer orders by getting the donuts in the donut box was largely developed by students working remotely under the leadership of teacher Anthony Carlson. Opinion: I downloaded the game: Graphics are beautiful and the instructions are clear - a fun little activity.
The candidate selected in July as principal of Clifton Middle School declined the position for personal reasons but Superintendent Ryan D. Smith says, "We hope to have a new principal selected within the next few weeks." In the meantime, retired administrator Mari Bordona, will serve as interim principal.
- Brad Haugaard
Several Monrovians Contract Typhus from Fleas on Dead Rats
Several Monrovians have come down with typhus from fleas on dead rats. https://is.gd/DPZZXR
- Brad Haugaard
Golden-Year Dog Looking for Quiet Home - With Treats, Please!
Chip is an adorable 10-year-old dog who’s looking for a forever home to spend his golden years! This senior pup has a calm demeanor and will sit next to you sweetly (especially if you have some tasty treats). Chip loves attention and would do best as the only pet in the home. A quiet and calm environment with a similar person to match would be a great fit for Chip!
The adoption fee for dogs is $150. All dog adoptions include spay or neuter, microchip, and age-appropriate vaccines.
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.
View photos of adoptable pets and schedule an adoption appointment at pasadenahumane.org. Adoptions are by appointment only, and new adoption appointments are available every Sunday and Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.
Pets may not be available for adoption and cannot be held for potential adopters by phone calls or email.
A Moment in Monrovia History: Fashion Livery and Boarding Stables

J.A. Baxter's Fashion Livery & Boarding Stables on Myrtle Avenue at Lemon, 1907. See full details here. From the Myron Hotchkiss collection.
History of Box Jewelry Street Clock
Free Concert Tonight - Boxcar 7 Blues Band
- Brad Haugaard
Free Kelly Boyz Country Music in Park Tonight
- Brad Haugaard
Warehouse Condos at Magnolia and Chestnut
Ten warehouse or “flex” condos will replace the burned out automotive customization and repair shop at the southeast corner of Magnolia and Chestnut.
Tacos Ensenada Coming
Informational Zoom Meeting for Parents Wanting to Continue At-Home Learning
- Brad Haugaard





