Happy Go Lucky Dozer Has a Big Heart

Dozer is a photogenic dog with friendly eyes and a wide smile. He was a little confused when he first arrived at the shelter, but now that he's made some new friends, his sweet disposition has been revealed. He's blossomed into a happy-go-lucky guy who has a heart that dwarfs that smile!

Three-year-old Dozer has shown us that he'squite playful. He is a big fan of toys, especially tennis balls. He’s ready to play fetch if you’re willing, but also content to amuse himself with a chew toy.

Dozer might like to doze on your couch, or he just might bulldoze his way into your heart!

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.

- Brad Haugaard 

Commercial Fire at Mountain and Huntington - Person in Custody

There’s a large fire at a commercial building near the northwest corner of Mountain and Huntington. Fire units from several local jurisdictions are there. A person of interest was taken into custody. Photo by Kevin Sullivan. t.ly/NbTN

- Brad Haugaard

A Moment in Monrovia History: The Brother of Monrovia Founder William Monroe

F.M. Monroe. Brother of W.N. Monroe, who came from Shelbina, Missouri. He built the house at 257 N. Magnolia and went into the livery business with E.F. Armstrong.. 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

Halloween Decorations On Ocean View

Two houses on Ocean View Avenue (746 top and 826 bottom) have gone all out for Halloween. Ocean View is a block above Foothill between Shamrock and Mountain. 

- Brad Haugaard 

New Art on Display at Community Center - Artist Reception Sunday

The works of a new set of artists (Carol L Curtis, George Liang, Emily Sunez, and Joan Whitenack) are on display at the Community Center (119 W. Palm) and an artists' reception will be held Sunday, Oct. 23, from 2-5 p.m. with live music and refreshments from Rivanis Baking Company and Wine of the Month Club.  Cast your vote for People's Choice among the student artwork on display from Clifton and Santa Fe middle schools, bid on members' artwork from and tickets to "The Music of Queen" next summer at the Pasadena Pops. 

- Brad Haugaard

School Board: Lower Enrollment, Resolution Favoring $75 Million Bond Measure; Higher Developer Fees

At its next meeting (t.ly/mDDP) the Monrovia Board of Education will ...

~ Receive a report showing district enrollment is continuing to decline, down by 97 students this year, compared to a loss of 105 students in 2021-22. However, this is better than expected as the district had expected to lose 23 more students than it actually lost. t.ly/YltC

~ Consider a resolution supporting Measure MM, a $75 million bond that would cost property owners 3 cents per $100 of assessed value. It would be used to "fund school upgrades and repairs to help keep educational facilities safe, clean, and in good condition and support educational technology and facility upgrades for 21st century learning." t.ly/YltC

~ Consider a first reading of a board policy regarding higher developer fees for commercial and residential construction to "finance the construction or reconstruction of school facilities needed to accommodate increased student enrollment resulting from new development." t.ly/z-X4

- Brad Haugaard

Free Compost and Mulch at City Yard Tomorrow, Oct. 22

 - Brad Haugaard

Bulky Item Drop-Off Throughout Monrovia, Tomorrow, Oct. 22

- Brad Haugaard

Toxic Waste Drive-Through in Monrovia, Oct. 29

Free household hazardous waste and electronic waste drive-through Saturday, October 29, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to the Monrovia Public Works Yard at 600 Mountain Ave.

- Brad Haugaard

Workshop on Low Water Gardening Oct. 29

Learn about native drought tolerant landscape, plants, design, water rebates, and proper irrigation techniques for your yard at "No Drought About It," on Saturday, October 29th, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Monrovia Community Garden at the corner of Colorado and Magnolia. Sponsored by Food ED.

- Brad Haugaard

Musical Matilda Oct. 27-Nov. 5 at IFGF Church

Centre Stage Inc. and IFGF Church (147 W Palm) will host the live musical, Matilda, between Thursday, October 27, and Saturday, November 5. For information and tickets: t.ly/6oga

- Brad Haugaard

Register Now for Nov. 18 Community Prayer Breakfast

 

Register here (t.ly/wMqe) for the 56th annual Community Prayer Breakfast, with Pastor Eric Eichinger of Our Savior Lutheran Church. For more information, please contact Britney Lopez at 358-1159 or at bl@monroviacc.com.

- Brad Haugaard

Make a Difference Day Tomorrow, Oct. 22

Register here (t.ly/Fwd-) or in person at 7 a.m. tomorrow in Library Park. 

- Brad Haugaard

Weekly Monrovia Coronavirus Count: 24 New Cases, No New Deaths

Coronavirus cases from LA Department of Public Health as of 12 p.m., 10/19/2022. Changes since 10/12/2022.

City of Monrovia: 10,674 cases (up 24), 109 deaths (unchanged)
Unincorporated Monrovia: 1,139 cases (up 2), 5 deaths (unchanged)

- Brad Haugaard

California Native Plant Sale Nov. 12

The San Gabriel Mountains Chapter of the California Native Plant Society will hold a native plant sale at the Monrovia Historical Museum (742 E. Lemon) on November 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. California native plants and wildflower seeds appropriate for gardens in the Los Angeles basin will be available, including plants for attracting birds and butterflies to your home garden. Knowledgeable chapter members will be on hand to answer questions. t.ly/1Q-9

- Brad Haugaard