There will be a Summer Solstice Bugs & Garden Party on Saturday, June 21 at the Community Garden (Colorado and Magnolia). Free garden crafts, activities, workshops, and demonstrations. Waiver and registration required, here.
- Brad Haugaard
Bugs and Pollinators Garden Party June 21
There will be a Summer Solstice Bugs & Garden Party on Saturday, June 21 at the Community Garden (Colorado and Magnolia). Free garden crafts, activities, workshops, and demonstrations. Waiver and registration required, here.
Historic Walking Tour this Saturday
Learn about the site of the old Van De Kamps bakery and other Monrovia history on a guided Historic Walking Tour Saturday, June 7, at 10 a.m., beginning at the southeast corner of Palm and Myrtle. The two-hour tour costs $5 per person and is an easy walk.
- Brad Haugaard
Food ED offering five kitchen workshops
Food ED is offering these hands-on kitchen workshops:
- July 12, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Community Center - Fermentation 101
- July 19, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Station Square - Using Up Herbs
- September 3, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at St. Luke's Church- Kitchen Skill Building
- September 20, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Community Center - Foods of the Future
- November 15, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. St. at Luke's Church - Roasting Everything
Interest form here.
- Brad Haugaard
Three public EV charging stations at water district offices
- Brad Haugaard
Citywide block party June 21
The Monrovia Area Partnership Anniversary Block Party will be held June 21 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Julian Fisher Park. The free event features food, live music, carnival games, an information fair, raffle prizes, and more. Open to all. Sign up here.
- Brad Haugaard
Permanent poems for some local writers
Some local poets will have their work permanently stamped into city sidewalks. To submit your original work to be considered for the 2025 Footnotes Sidewalk Poetry Contest, contact Kerri Zessau at 932-5564 or kzessau@monroviaca.gov. Entries are due by June 27.
- Brad Haugaard
Trash rates going up July 1
Trash rates go up starting July 1: 4.005% for Athens Services, in accord with the city's contract with the company, plus 3% more for residences and 7% more for businesses, to comply with SB 1383, which requires cities to divert organic waste.
- Brad Haugaard
Friday night teen program begins tonight
Beginning tonight Monrovia's Summer Program and Opportunities for Teens, SPOT, will be held at Library Park Friday from 5 to 9:30 p.m., through Aug 8, offering grades 6–12 music, games, food, and a teen-only zone. The program's debut season cut youth disturbance calls from 41 to 7.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Music Fest this Sunday - Free
Free Monrovia Music Fest this Sunday, starting at noon in Library Park. Live Bands and performances of various genres, craft beer and wine, artisan market, food trucks, kid zone.
Performance Schedule
- 12:15 p.m. Blues and Fries
- 1 p.m. - Kathryn D'Costa
- 1:30 p.m. - Acoustic Universe
- 2:15 p.m. - Jessy Auclair
- 3 p.m. - Glass Spirits
- 3:45 p.m. - Minah Boktor
- 4:15 p.m. - Young Keta
- 4:30 p.m. - Eye-5
- 5:30 p.m. - Whistling Diva
- 6 p.m. - Hailey Hermida & The Haze
- Brad Haugaard
School District to consider new course - The Wildcat Way; Measure MM bond projects; Employee compensation
~ Consider offering a new course called "The Wildcat Way" for ninth-grade students on how to succeed in high school and beyond. This course "promotes school pride, positive climate and culture, academic success, and personal development. Students will explore goal setting, time management, leadership, digital citizenship, emotional intelligence, and community building while actively participating in initiatives that lift school morale and foster unity." Details.
~ Receive a report on progress in spending Measure MM bond money: Bradoaks repair - The district expects plan approval by the Division of the State Architect within three weeks. Site Assessments for accessibility, fire alarm and security - All sites have "challenges." Monrovia High Aquatics Project - Project concepts should be completed by the second week of June. Details.
~ Consider approving these labor agreements: For Administrative Management and Confidential employees ("confidential" employees are those with access to confidential information) a 3.75% pay increase retroactive to July 1, 2024 and increases in longevity payments to $2,000 for 15 years, $4,000 for 20 years, $6,000 for 25 years and $8,000 for 30 years. Details. For Classified employees (not teachers or administrators), a 1% one-time bonus for the 2023-24 school year, and a 3.5% pay increase retroactive to July 1, 2024. Details. For teachers there is not a specific percentage pay increase, but there are adjustments in stipends for extra duties or extra education. See Appendix A for specifics. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
Dinner at Viet Phomula
Dinner at Viet Phomula, on the north side of Lemon a half block east of Myrtle. Got the Seafood Pho for $16 and a soda for $4. Very nice.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Assault during shoe theft; Bear tries home entry; Trashcan fire suspect detained; Dementia patient found safe; Etc.
During this period the Police Department handled 499 service events, resulting in 106 investigations.
Warrant Arrest – Suspect Arrested
May 29 at 7:22 a.m., a passerby in the 100 block of N. Magnolia reported a male subject blocking a sidewalk. Officers arrived and located the subject in possession of drug paraphernalia in plain view. Officers made contact with the subject. A computer search revealed he had a warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Attempted Robbery
May 29 at 2:14 p.m., a caller at a business in the 300 block of S. Myrtle reported a robbery. Officers learned that a female subject entered the business and attempted to steal a pair of shoes. When confronted, she physically assaulted an employee and fled without the property. This investigation is continuing.
Injury Traffic Collision
May 29 at 3:58 p.m., a traffic collision between an electric scooter and a vehicle was reported in the 400 block of W. Duarte. One party complained of pain and was transported to a hospital for treatment. This investigation is continuing.
Warrant Arrest – Suspect Arrested
May 29 at 5:50 p.m., a passerby in the 200 block of Oaks reported a male subject loitering. Officers made contact and found the subject had a warrant for his arrest and was in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Grand Theft
May 29 at 6:42 p.m., a resident in the 1500 block of Encino reported his catalytic converter stolen. This investigation is continuing.
Hit and Run Traffic Collision – Suspect Arrested
May 29 at 8:22 p.m., an officer patrolling Huntington and Monterey came across a traffic collision. The driver of one vehicle had fled on foot. He was located nearby and arrested for fleeing the scene.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
May 29 at 10:50 p.m., a vehicle with damage was reported in the 800 block of W. Huntington. The driver appeared intoxicated. A DUI investigation confirmed impairment, but officers were unable to determine the collision location. The driver was arrested and held for a sobering period.
Battery Report
May 30 at 2:03 p.m., a mail carrier in the 200 block of W. Foothill reported she was battered by a female subject. This investigation is continuing.
Vandalism
May 30 at 2:36 p.m., a resident in the 800 block of Mountain View reported that an unknown subject used a firework to damage the resident’s front yard. This investigation is continuing.
Attempt Grand Theft Auto – Suspects Arrested
May 31 at 2:25 a.m., a caller in the 1600 block of S. Magnolia reported two male subjects breaking a vehicle window. Officers located both juvenile suspects, one inside the vehicle, both were cited and released to guardians.
Grand Theft Auto
May 31 at 8:40 a.m., a resident in the 800 block of E. Foothill reported his vehicle stolen. This investigation is continuing.
Domestic Violence / Stalking
May 31 at 11:12 a.m., a victim in the 100 block of Grand reported her ex-boyfriend entered her residence without consent, assaulted her, and fled. This investigation is continuing.
Theft
May 31 at 12:17 p.m., a caller in the 400 block of E. Duarte reported an unknown subject has been stealing from his nursery. This investigation is continuing.
False Emergency / Swatting
May 31 at 2:07 p.m., a false emergency was reported in the 1400 block of S. Mountain by an unknown caller. This investigation is continuing.
Theft
May 31 at 2:57 p.m., a theft from a vehicle was reported in the 900 block of Monterey. This investigation is continuing.
Battery
May 31 at 4:29 p.m., a passerby in the area of Colorado and Madison reported two male subjects fighting at the intersection. The suspect was gone prior to officers’ arrival. Officers arrived, located the victim and made contact with him. The victim suffered abrasions to his arms. This investigation is continuing.
Medical Assist
June 1 at 3:51 p.m., a resident in the 800 block of W. Olive reported a family member had possibly overdosed and family was administering Narcan. Officers and MFD arrived. The subject was transported to a hospital for treatment.
Mental Evaluation
June 1 at 5:46 p.m., officers were dispatched to a business in the 200 block of W. Huntington regarding a call of a male subject threatening customers, hitting cars and had set a trashcan on fire. Officers arrived and the subject attempted to flee, but was quickly detained. It was determined the subject was a danger to himself and others, he was transported to a medical facility for mental evaluation.
Drug Activity – Suspect Arrested
June 1 at 9:21 p.m., while patrolling the area of California and Huntington an officer saw a subject commit a violation while on a bicycle. The officer stopped the bicyclist and an investigation revealed she was in possession of drug paraphernalia. She was arrested, cited, and released at the scene.
Bike Theft
June 1 at 11:35 p.m., a caller in the 200 block of W. Lemon reported his bike stolen. This investigation is continuing.
Trespassing – Suspect Arrested
June 2 at 8:04 a.m., a resident in the 100 block of W. Walnut reported a female subject was trespassing on his property. Officers arrived and located the female subject. An investigation revealed she broke the lock to a gate and gained entry. She was arrested and taken into custody.
Warrant Arrest – Suspect Arrested
June 2 at 12:00 p.m., a male subject walked into the MPD lobby to turn himself in for an outstanding warrant. He was taken into custody and processed for the warrant.
Shoplifting
June 2 at 1:06 p.m., loss prevention officers from a business in the 700 block of E. Huntington reported a shoplifting that occurred on May 29. This investigation is continuing.
Petty Theft
June 2 at 4:22 p.m., a resident walked into the MPD lobby to report a theft from his parked unlocked vehicle had occurred on May 28. This investigation is continuing.
Injury Traffic Collision
June 2 at 8:07 p.m., a multi vehicle traffic collision was reported in the area of California and Evergreen. Officers arrived and made contact with the parties involved. Two of the parties involved complained of pain and went to the hospital.
Fraud
June 2 at 8:18 p.m., a victim in the 100 block of W. Foothill reported fraudulent activity on an account. This investigation is continuing.
Bear
June 2 at 9:28 p.m., a resident in the 700 block of Mountain View reported someone was attempting to open the back door to her residence. Officers arrived and located a bear walking out of the resident’s backyard.
Warrant Arrest – Suspect Arrested
June 2 at 10:14 p.m., a caller in the area of Madison and Colorado reported a suspicious vehicle. Officers arrived and made contact with an occupant inside the vehicle. A computer search revealed she had a warrant for her arrest. She was arrested and taken into custody.
Warrant Arrest – Suspect Arrested
June 3 at 3:13 p.m., officers responded to the 300 block of S. Myrtle regarding a disturbing subject yelling at people. Officers arrived and located the male subject. A computer check revealed he had outstanding warrants for his arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
June 3 at 5:00 p.m., a caller in a business in the 700 block of E. Huntington reported a theft. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject who appeared intoxicated. It was determined he was unable to care for himself and the business did not desire prosecution. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
Non-Injury Traffic Collision
June 3 at 6:58 p.m., a traffic collision was reported in the area of Fifth and Colorado. Officers arrived and made contact with the parties involved. No injuries were reported.
Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
June 3 at 7:27 pm, a neighbor in the 800 block of W. Duarte reported hearing yelling. Officers arrived and made contact with a mother who said her and her son were assaulted by her husband. The husband was located at a separate location. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
June 4 at 1:21 a.m., a caller in the 500 block of Almond reported a male subject was assaulted by the male’s girlfriend. Officers arrived and found the friend with injuries. The girlfriend was located. She was arrested and taken into custody.
Non-Injury Traffic Collision
June 4 at 10:45 a.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Duarte and Encino regarding a non-injury traffic collision.
Grand Theft
June 4 at 5:03 p.m., a resident from the 700 block of W. Walnut walked into the MPD lobby to report jewelry was missing. This investigation is continuing.
Shoplifting
June 4 at 6:07 p.m., a caller from a business in the 1600 block of S. Myrtle reported a male subject stole merchandise and fled without paying. This investigation is continuing.
Critical Missing
June 4 at 8:52 p.m., a caller 100 block of El Nido reported her husband who suffers from dementia missing. Officers located the missing subject and was reunited with his family.
A Moment in Monrovia History: A gathering in Spanish Canyon
A party at Walter Burr's cabin in Monrovia Canyon. Walter Burr far left, Clyde Burr in back - with hand up, Mary (who married Walter) 3rd from left, Laura Burr front - second from right, Mabell (Mrs. Arthur) Burr far right. Mabell and Laura are holding horseshoes. Walter Burr's cabin was in Spanish Canyon near the entrance to Monrovia Canyon. No date, but I'd estimate 1890s. Any better estimates? From the Burr 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
Half house on Mountain will likely be torn down
The half-house on Mountain, that was partially crushed by a falling tree, will likely be torn down. The owner is applying to the Development Review Committee for permission to tear it down. Last year the Fire Department determined that the residence is structurally unsafe. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
Current Local Job Opportunities - June
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