The view from Foothill Boulevard.
- Brad Haugaard
No late fees for utility bills this time around
A system malfunction with Monrovia's billing provider caused a five-day delay in sending utility bills, so late fees will be waived for this billing cycle. For help, contact Utility Billing at 932-5517.
- Brad Haugaard
Your power rates vs. So Cal Edison's base rate
- Brad Haugaard
Library now has Mayflower and Jamestown genealogical records
The Library now offers rare genealogical resources, including the Mayflower Silver Books and Jamestown Books. Donated by the California Mayflower Society and the Jamestown Society, these collections detail Mayflower and Jamestown family histories. Many volumes are out of print and unavailable online. The Monrovia Library is one of only three in California with the full Mayflower set.
- Brad Haugaard
City wants residents' thoughts on proposed 5-story residential complex
Proposed residential project.
Project location.
The city is asking for residents' thoughts on a Draft Environmental Impact Report for a proposed five-story mixed-use development at the southwest corner of Myrtle and Olive. The EIR can be reviewed here. Public comments are due by August 18 by email (planning@monroviaca.gov), or by mail to: City of Monrovia - Community Development Department, Attn: John Mayer, Planning Division Manager, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016
The city reports that the project would be "a five-story building containing 204 residential units, including 20 affordable units, approximately 2,370 square feet of commercial retail space, and 2,782 square feet of indoor fitness center space. It also includes 1.5 levels of underground parking with 329 spaces, public and private open space, and a variety of residential amenities."
- Brad Haugaard
City still wants thoughts on traffic safety
Monrovia is still seeking input on its traffic safety project, which seems to focus primarily on bicycle safety. Survey is here. Available until August 1.
- Brad Haugaard
Major work on Mountain Avenue begins Monday, July 7
Major street repairs on Mountain and Peck Road will begin July 7. Work includes resurfacing streets, repairing sidewalks, planting trees, and adding medians. Initial work, from July 7 to 11, focuses on Mountain (from Foothill to Huntington), with repaving, pedestrian safety, concrete, and 22 new trees. Peck Road work (from Duarte Road south) starts later this summer. Expect traffic delays, noise, and parking restrictions from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Brad Haugaard
Music and fireworks tonight at Library Parki
Fourth of July fireworks, live music, and festivities tonight in Library Park. Starts at 3 p.m. with a DJ, followed by the Blue Breeze Band at 7 p.m., playing Motown, R&B, Soul, Funk, Jazz, and Blues. Fireworks show around 9 p.m.
- Brad Haugaard
Dinner at Basin 141
Dinner at Basin 141, at the southeast corner of Myrtle and Lime. Got the bacon-wrapped 141 Dog with a salad for $16 and a beer for the happy hour price of $5.50. Delicious dog!
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Driver intentionally crashes into wall, gets mental exam; Man injured by fireworks, gets tourniquet; Man arrested for starting trash fire; Etc.
During this period the Police Department handled 459 service events, resulting in 76 investigations.
Attempt Grand Theft Auto
June 26 at 4:04 a.m., a victim in the 100 block of S. Mayflower reported seeing unknown subjects inside her parked vehicle. Officers arrived and learned the victim yelled at the subjects and they fled prior to officers’ arrival. This investigation is continuing.
Battery – Suspect Arrested
June 26 at 7:42 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 1300 block of California regarding a family disturbance. Officers arrived and made contact with the parties involved. An investigation revealed a son and father were arguing, the son pushed the father and caused the father injuries. The son was arrested and taken into custody.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
June 27 at 2:37 a.m., while patrolling the area of Huntington and Ivy an officer saw a vehicle commit a traffic violation. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was contacted. The driver displayed symptoms of being under the influence. A DUI investigation revealed the driver was under the influence. The driver was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
Shoplifting
June 27 at 1:38 p.m., a theft in progress was reported at a business in the 500 block of W. Huntington. The suspect was gone prior to officers’ arrival. This investigation is continuing.
Warrant Arrest – Suspect Arrested
June 27 at 3:10 p.m., a caller in the 200 block of W. Pomona reported a subject was trespassing. Officers arrived and located the subject. A computer search revealed she had multiple warrants for her arrest. She was arrested and taken into custody.
Wanted – Suspect Arrested
June 27 at 7:38 p.m., while patrolling the 200 block of W. Foothill, officers saw a subject wanted for domestic violence. Officers made contact with the subject and a computer search confirmed he was wanted. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Mental Evaluation
June 27 at 8:27 p.m., a traffic collision was reported in the 900 block of W. Huntington. Officers arrived and discovered a solo vehicle traffic collision into a wall. An investigation revealed the driver intentionally collided into the wall. It was determined he was a danger to himself. He was transported to a medical facility for a mental evaluation.
Resisting / Municipal Code Violation – Suspect Arrested
June 28 at 2:01 a.m., an officer patrolling the 1600 block of S. Myrtle saw a subject at a park after hours, in violation of a municipal code. During the contact with the subject, the subject refused to cooperate and physically resisted. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Warrant Arrest – Suspect Arrested
June 28 at 1:00 p.m., a disruptive subject was reported at a restaurant in the 900 block of W. Huntington. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject. A computer check revealed he had a warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Shoplifting – Suspect Arrested
June 28 at 7:10 p.m., a theft was reported in the 700 block of E. Huntington. Officers arrived and made contact with the suspect. She was arrested and taken into custody.
Mental Evaluation
June 29 at 9:57 a.m., a resident in the 200 block of E. Lemon reported that her daughter was experiencing a mental health crisis. Officers arrived and made contact with the daughter. It was determined she was a danger to others. She was transported to a medical facility for a mental evaluation.
Grand Theft – Suspect Arrested
June 29 at 2:16 p.m., an employee from a business in the 700 block of E. Huntington reported a grand theft. Officers arrived and made contact with two subjects. They were arrested and taken into custody.
Attempt Burglary
June 30 at 12:53 a.m., employees from a business in the 300 block of W. Foothill reported hearing glass shatter and a seeing a subject attempting to enter. The subject was gone prior to officers’ arrival.
Burglary
June 30 at 6:41 a.m., officers were dispatched to a restaurant in the 200 block of W. Foothill regarding a burglary. An investigation revealed a subject made entry, ransacked the restaurant, and fled. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft Auto
June 30 at 1:31 p.m., a caller in the 200 block of Kruse reported their vehicle stolen. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft Auto
June 30 at 4:48 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the 1600 block of S. Magnolia regarding a vehicle theft report. The victim stated that his vehicle had been stolen from his driveway sometime overnight. An area check was conducted, but the vehicle was not located. This investigation is continuing.
Hit and Run Traffic Collision / Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
June 30 at 5:08 p.m., a hit and run traffic collision was reported in the 800 block of Royal Oaks. Officers arrived and located the suspect vehicle near the area with a female and male subject inside. The subjects were located as they were using a controlled substance. The male subject became uncooperative and was refusing to leave the vehicle. A computer search revealed both subjects had warrant for their arrest. They were arrested and taken into custody.
Assault
June 30 at 7:39 p.m., an assault was reported in the 100 block of E. Olive. Officers arrived and determined that the suspect and the victim were intoxicated, were involved in an argument that escalated to an assault. The victim suffered an abrasion. The suspect was gone prior to officers’ arrival. This investigation is continuing.
Injury Hit and Run Traffic Collision
June 30 at 11:44 p.m., a hit and run traffic collision was reported in the 900 block of W. Colorado. Officers arrived and made contact with the victim who reported that his parked vehicle was hit while he was inside. The victim was transported to a hospital for treatment. The suspect fled after hitting a second parked vehicle. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft
July 1 at 6:23 a.m., a grand theft was reported in the 900 block of W. Colorado. Officers arrived and determined the victim’s vehicle was ransacked and property was taken. This investigation is continuing.
Defrauding an Innkeeper – Suspect Arrested
July 1 at 1:33 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 300 block of W. Huntington regarding two suspects that ate at a restaurant and left without paying. Officers arrived and located one of the subjects nearby. A computer check revealed he had several warrants for his arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Alcohol Offense – Suspect Arrested
July 1 at 8:27 p.m., a caller in the 800 block of W. Duarte reported several subjects on the sidewalk drinking alcohol. Officers arrived and made contact with several subjects. An officer saw one of the subjects put a bottle of alcohol down on the sidewalk and was attempting to walk away. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Fraud
July 1 at 8:18 p.m., a victim walked into the MPD lobby to report that a check that he mailed was cashed by an unknown subject. This investigation is continuing.
Battery
July 2 at 2:22 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 700 block of W. Huntington regarding a battery. Officers arrived and determined two subjects were involved in an argument that escalated to a battery. The parties involved did not desire prosecution. This investigation is continuing.
Mental Evaluation
July 2 at 8:53 a.m., a caller in the area of Fifth and Sierra Blanca reported an intoxicated female subject inside a vehicle. Officers arrived and made contact with the female subject, she was found to in possession of drug paraphernalia. It was determined she was experiencing a mental health crisis. She was transported to a medical facility for a mental evaluation.
Trespassing / Vandalism – Suspect Arrested
July 2 at 10:05 a.m., a business in the 800 block of S. Shamrock reported disturbing subjects on their property. Officers arrived and made contact with the subjects. A female subject vandalized a work station and she was arrested and taken into custody.
Arson – Suspect Arrested
July 2 at 10:58 a.m., a trash fire was reported in the 700 block of E. Huntington. Officers arrived and located the subject who started the fire. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Illegal Fireworks / Medical Assist
July 2 at 3:25 p.m., officers responded to the 100 block of Montana regarding an adult subject who injured himself when lighting illegal fireworks. Officers arrived and immediately applied a tourniquet to the subject's arm. He was transported to a hospital for medical attention.
Driving Under the Influence
July 2 at 11:59 p.m., an officer in the area of Myrtle and Montana saw a vehicle commit a traffic offense. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was contacted. The driver displayed symptoms of intoxication. A DUI investigation determined she was intoxicated. She was transported to a hospital. This investigation is continuing.
Goofy Shrub loves people, walks, and sniffing
Meet Shrub, a one-year-old French Bulldog at Pasadena Humane with a big personality and a stout, little body. He's goofy, affectionate and loves greeting everyone with his signature wiggly enthusiasm. He enjoys car rides, walks in the park, and sniffing everything in sight. He knows a few basic commands like “sit” and “stay,” loves treats, and is as playful as he is energetic.
Shrub would do best in a home with low foot traffic, no other pets, and older children. He’s a lively, loving pup who needs a little guidance, consistency, and someone who understands how to manage his excitement. If you're ready to give Shrub the structure, fun, and affection he craves, he’ll reward you with loyalty, laughter, and a whole lot of love. Come meet this strong, silly sweetheart and consider making Shrub your new bestie
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 10:00 – 5:00. 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
Current Local Job Opportunities - July
- Brad Haugaard
A Moment in Monrovia History: The News-Post newspaper staff in 1987
Monrovia News-Post staffers in 1987. From left, Editor and Associate Publisher Dick Singer, Advertising Representative Claudia Olson, and reporters Luis Zaragosa and Marylee Reyes. Dick Singer, is, of course, the author of several books on Monrovia history that are available at Charlie's House on Myrtle. Also, though I'm not in this picture, I (Brad) also worked as a reporter with this team, but for the News-Post's sister newspaper, the Arcadia Tribune. From the Dick Singer 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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