Monrovia Now: News and Comment about Monrovia, California

Addams Family play set for April 10-12

Tickets here.

- Brad Haugaard

A Moment in Monrovia History: 1887 investment banker's office

Office of L.H. Green & Co. - Investment Bankers, Monrovia, around 1887. Mr. Green to the right. Unknown young man at left side of desk. Mrs. Hotchkiss said he was accidently killed while hunting; the gun on the buggy seat exploded. The inner room where ladies who were thought to be more gentle could conduct business. Green & Co.'s office was on the east side of Ivy Avenue across the street from the Grand View Hotel. The building was originally opposite the Grand View Hotel and later moved to the 500 block of S Myrtle Ave 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

Current Local Job Opportunities - April

Here are links to the latest job opportunities for Monrovia:

Monrovia School District

City of Monrovia

Private

- Brad Haugaard

New mausoleum planned for Live Oak Memorial Park

A new concrete mausoleum is planned for Live Oak Memorial Park, on Duarte Road just east of Myrtle. Details. The proposal will come before the city's Development Review Committee (agenda here) on April 2.

- Brad Haugaard

Huntington Oaks Reimagined - shopping center to be revamped

As it is today ...

As it is planned.

Proposed community area.

The new owner of Huntington Oaks Shopping Center (it was purchased last year) plans façade and site enhancements throughout the center, including updated building exteriors, lighting, and a plaza. The proposal - called Huntington Oaks, Reimagined - will come before the city's Development Review Committee (agenda here) on April 2. More images and details on the proposal here.

- Brad Haugaard

Information meeting on April 10 for those interested in serving on city boards and commissions

There will be an informational meeting on Thursday, April 10 at 6 p.m. at City Hall for those interested in serving of city boards and commissions, specifically Planning Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, Community Services Commission, Library Board, Monrovia Old Town Advisory Board. For questions, contact Community Services Director Tina Cherry at tcherry@monroviaca.gov. Also, more detail here. Applications (form here) must be turned in by Thursday, May 1.

- Brad Haugaard

Scammer connected to Monrovia Police

A phone scammer tried to con a Monrovia woman, so she looped in the Monrovia Police Department on the call. It became rather humorous. MPD posted the audio on Facebook, but had to bleep a few of the scammer’s comments. A video worth listening to, here.

- Brad Haugaard

Trivia Night at the Library Friday, April 4

Trivia Night at the Library Friday, April 4, 5:30 to 7 p.m. A night of brain-teasing questions across pop culture, history, science and more. Snacks provided. Open to teens and adults. Details.

- Brad Haugaard

LEGO building party at Library April 1

LEGO Building Party at the Library Tuesday, April 1, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Explore dynamic activities and experiments using 10,000 LEGO bricks. All materials provided. For ages 0 to 11. Details.

- Brad Haugaard

Laser tag for teens at Library, April 3

Spring Break Laser Tag for Teens at the Library Thursday, April 3, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Enjoy friendly competition in the stacks. Open to grades 6–12. Register here.

Photo by Artem Bryzgalov on Unsplash.

- Brad Haugaard

Nick Board Promoted to Division Chief at Monrovia Fire & Rescue

Captain Nick Board has been promoted to Monrovia Fire & Rescue division chief for the Operations Division. Operations is responsible for fire suppression, pre-hospital emergency medical care, fire prevention, and other rescue services.

- Brad Haugaard

Recreation Coordinator Galvan Receives "Rising Professional" Award

Johan Galvan, a recreation coordinator for Monrovia, has received the "Rising Professional" Award from the California Park & Recreation Society. Galvan has been with Monrovia's Community Services Department since 2022.

- Brad Haugaard

Canyon Park opening waiting on Edison

Improvements to Canyon Park are mostly done but the city is waiting for an electrical connection to be installed by Southern California Edison. City Manager Dylan Feik writes: "Yes, unfortunately, even the City of Monrovia has to wait on Edison!"

- Brad Haugaard

Updated Fire Hazard Severity Maps Released for Monrovia

Cal Fire released updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps on March 24, resulting in changes for Monrovia. The new maps classify areas not only into Very High (red)fire hazard zones, but also into High (orange) or Moderate (yellow) zones. For questions contact the Fire Department at 626-256-8181 or mfd@monroviaca.gov.

- Brad Haugaard

City Re-circulating Environmental Study for Highland Place Project

The city is re-circulating an environmental study for a proposed residential subdivision and flood control basin at 347 Highland Place for additional public review. The project includes three new homes and a debris basin on a 7.8-acre hillside. Comments on the Draft IS/MND can be submitted through April 30 by 5 p.m.. Prior comments remain part of the record. Here are relevant documents:

- Brad Haugaard