Teen Activity Hour Feb. 2 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Library Community Room. Open to students in grades 7–12. Casual hangout with an activity. No registration needed. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
Teen Activity Hour at the Library, Feb. 2
Teen Activity Hour Feb. 2 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Library Community Room. Open to students in grades 7–12. Casual hangout with an activity. No registration needed. Details.
Learn Dungeons & Dragons at the Library, Jan. 31
Intro to Dungeons & Dragons on Jan. 31, 2 to 3:30 p.m., in the Library Community Room. Covers character creation, ability scores, actions, and magic. For ages 13 and up. Registration required. Walk-ins allowed; preregister for a giveaway. Light refreshments. Monthly D&D sessions available for those ready to play. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
Birders flock to Monrovia to see rare hawk
Photos by David Campbell.
According to Monrovia birder David Campbell, who has taken several photos of the bird, he has met bird watchers from Pomona, Riverside, Covina and Glendale trying to spot the elusive bird, which was seen in North Monrovia. He said bird watchers discover the location of the bird through various birding websites.
Campbell said the zone tail hawk mostly hangs out in Mexico and points south, so it is a bit unusual to spot them as far north as Monrovia.
The distinctives of a zone tail hawk, as opposed to other hawks, is its yellow beak, and a stripe across its tail, Campbell said.
- Brad Haugaard
Paint a picture of your pet, free class, Jan. 28
Free painting class for pet lovers led by Monrovia Association of Fine Arts artist Sally Weiss on Wednesday, Jan. 28. Participants will create acrylic portraits of their pets using provided supplies; just bring a color photo and a black-and-white printout. No experience necessary. Paint, canvas, brushes, easels, and refreshments included.
- Brad Haugaard
State of the City event at LOOK Cinemas, Feb. 10
The 2026 State of the City event will be held Tuesday, Feb. 10, at LOOK Cinemas. Reception at 6 p.m., followed by the State of the City address at 7 p.m. The event reflects on 2025 accomplishments and previews what's ahead. For questions email pio@monroviaca.gov.
- Brad Haugaard
Chamber Awards Gala themed 'Old Hollywood', Feb. 6
The Chamber of Commerce will host its 2026 Awards Gala, "Step Into the Spotlight," on Friday, Feb. 6, at 6 p.m. at the Courtyard by Marriott in Monrovia. Guests are encouraged to wear Old Hollywood glamour attire. Tickets, which include dinner, are $100 and available here through Jan. 28.
- Brad Haugaard
Admin. Services Director Buffy Bullis retiring; Rae Bowman her successor
Administrative Services Director Buffy Bullis will retire after nearly 23 years with the city, and will be replaced by Rae Bowman, current deputy director.
Bullis began her time with Monrovia in 2003 as accounting supervisor and advancing to director in 2017. She strengthened the city's finances; increased its net position, reduced debt, secured Measure K revenue; guided operations through the pandemic, the Bobcat Fire, and Canyon Park storm recovery. her successor, Rae Bowman, has more than 13 years of finance experience, having served with the City of Huntington Beach and in the private sector. She holds economics and accounting degrees, a master’s in public administration, and CPA credentials.
- Brad Haugaard
Santa Fe and Clifton middle schools will NOT be combined for 2026-27 school year
Santa Fe Middle School to remain open at least one more year.
The Monrovia School Board voted 3 to 1 to delay consolidating Santa Fe and Clifton middle schools (closing Santa Fe) for further study. The additional study means the consolidation will not be possible for the 2026-27 school year and the district will not be able to meet its Fiscal Stabilization Plan and will need to consult with the Los Angeles County Office of Education on how to proceed.Board member Selene Lockerbie made the motion for further study. Here is her motion:
I move to amend the motion on this item to defer Board action on the superintendent’s recommendation, as follows: to direct the Superintendent to convene a Consolidation Committee, with diverse representation including parents, students, educators, labor representatives, community members, representatives from the City of Monrovia government, and appropriate Cabinet representation.
The Committee shall meet regularly and shall examine the middle school consolidation options previously presented, as well as a broader range of additional consolidation scenarios. The Committee’s work will be facilitated by an independent expert consultancy.
The Committee shall return a formal recommendation no later than the penultimate regular Board meeting at which the current Board conducts business, or earlier if its work is complete, in order for this Board to take final action at its last regular business meeting.
- Brad Haugaard
Coming Up in Monrovia
Low-fee dogs at Pasadena Humane Jan. 16-25
Vocal lesson for adults and teens at Library Jan. 17
Two garden workshops planned for Jan. 17 and 22
First Lutheran Church celebrates 100th birthday Jan. 18
Yarn and Fabric Hangout at the Library on Jan. 20
Volunteers wanted for homeless count, Jan. 21
Job fair at Monrovia Community Adult School Jan. 22
Jewish Federation plans holocaust remembrance event for Jan. 24-25
Garden Club meeting - Bugs and Composting, Jan. 26
Paint a picture of your pet, free class, Jan. 28
Chamber Awards Gala themed 'Old Hollywood', Feb. 6
Pet Valentine and photo event at Sierra Subaru, Feb. 7
State of the City event at LOOK Cinemas, Feb. 10
Valentine's Day carriage rides from Library Park Feb. 14
Hum Out Loud poetry reading Feb. 24
- Brad Haugaard
Pet Valentine and photo event at Sierra Subaru, Feb. 7
Monrovia's Sierra Subaru will host a "Be My Paw-lentine" pet photo event on Saturday, Feb. 7, from 10 a.m. to noon at 735 E. Central Ave. A pet donation workshop will also be held to pack a "Pet Food Valentine" for a shelter dog, or drop off a donation to support local rescues, with all contributions supporting Foothill Unity Center. RSVP here.
- Brad Haugaard
Dinner at Copper Still Grill
Dinner at Copper Still Grill, on the east side of Myrtle, just south of Colorado. Got the Chicken Ranch Wrap for $12, and a beer for $5.50. Nice.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Burglar ransacks business; Two arrested with fraud tools at car dealership; Runaway juvenile missing; Home guest steals property; And drugs and alcohol, of course ...
JANUARY 15
Vandalism
At 8:43 a.m., a business in the 800 block of W. Chestnut reported their gate had been ran into by a golf cart. This investigation is continuing.
Domestic Battery – Suspect Arrested
At 10:18 a.m., a disturbance between a male and female subject was reported in the 200 block of Valle Vista. Officers arrived and made contact with the parties involved. An investigation revealed the female subject was the aggressor. She was arrested and taken into custody.
Theft – Suspect Arrested
At 7:47 p.m., a caller in a business in the 500 block of W. Foothill reported a theft. Officers arrived and located a male subject in possession of stolen merchandise. He was arrested and taken into custody.
JANUARY 16
Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 1:04 a.m., an officer patrolling the area of Mountain and Evergreen saw a bicyclist in violation of a vehicle code. A traffic stop was conducted and the bicyclist was contacted. He was found to be in possession of a controlled substance. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 4:54 a.m., a caller in an apartment complex in the 1600 block of S. Magnolia reported a male subject trespassing. Officers arrived, located the subject and made contact with him. An investigation revealed he was in possession of a controlled substance. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Vandalism
At 7:48 p.m., a caller in the 200 block of W. Foothill reported that his vehicle was vandalized. This investigation is continuing.
JANUARY 17
Drug Arrest – Suspect Arrested
At 1:45 a.m., while patrolling the 600 block of W. Huntington an officer saw a suspicious subject to the rear of a closed businesses. The officer made contact with the subject and discovered that the subject was in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
At 2:32 a.m., several callers in the 800 block of S. Magnolia reported a fight inside a business. Officers arrived and determined that all the parties involved were intoxicated. One male subject was determined to be too intoxicated to care for himself. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 6:43 p.m., a caller in the 500 block of W. Huntington reported a male subject using a controlled substance. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject who was found to be in possession of the controlled substance. He was arrested and taken into custody. Later that night, the same subject was found in possession of a controlled substance again. He was again arrested and taken into custody.
Runaway Juvenile
At 9:03 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 100 block of N. Ivy regarding a juvenile who ran away. Officers conducted area checks but were unable to locate the juvenile. This investigation is continuing.
Commercial Burglary
At 9:42 p.m., a commercial burglary was reported in the 900 block of W. Huntington. Officers arrived and found a glass door broken and the interior ransacked. The suspect was gone prior to officers arriving. This investigation is continuing.
JANUARY 18
Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
At 12:59 a.m., a caller in the 100 block of E. Lime reported a female subject was intoxicated and refusing to leave his vehicle. Officers arrived and made contact with the female subject who was found to be too intoxicated to care for herself. She was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 1:24 a.m., an officer patrolling the area of Peck and Longden saw a bicyclist in violation of a vehicle code. A traffic stop was conducted and bicyclist was contacted. The bicyclist was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 2:02 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop in the 700 block of S. Myrtle after seeing a vehicle in violation of a vehicle code. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was contacted. An investigation revealed the subject was in possession of drug paraphernalia. The driver was arrested and taken into custody.
Commercial Burglary
At 3:41 a.m., officers were dispatched to a business in the 200 block of W. Foothill for a burglary alarm activation. Officers arrived and found a broken glass door and the interior ransacked. This investigation is continuing.
Fraud / Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 6:51 p.m., officers were dispatched to a car dealership in the 700 block of E. Central regarding suspicious circumstances involving multiple subjects. Officers arrived and located a vehicle with two occupants inside. An investigation revealed the vehicle had stolen registration tabs along with tools associated with identity theft and fraud. One of the occupants was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. They were arrested and taken into custody.
JANUARY 19
No significant incidents to report.
JANUARY 20
Shoplifting
At 9:44 a.m., a loss prevention officer for a business in the 1600 block of S. Mountain reported a theft. An investigation revealed a male subject fled when he noticed the loss prevention officer saw him. The subject was gone prior to officers’ arrival. This investigation is continuing.
Fraud
At 11:50 a.m., a victim walked into the MPD lobby to report that unknown subjects were using his residence address to apply for credit and/or services. This investigation is continuing.
Shoplifting
At 2:29 p.m., a caller in a business in the 600 block of W. Huntington reported a female subject concealed merchandise and left without paying. Employees from the business detained her outside the business. Officers arrived and made contact with the suspect. She was arrested and taken into custody.
Fraud
At 4:46 p.m., a victim in the 200 block of S. Ivy reported that a check she placed in the mailbox was stolen and cashed by an unknown subject. This investigation is continuing.
Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
At 7:19 p.m., a family disturbance was reported in the 100 block of Montana. Officers arrived and made contact with the parties involved. One of the subject’s was found to be heavily intoxicated and the one causing the disturbance. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
JANUARY 21
Resist / Delay
At 9:17 a.m., an officer patrolling the 700 block of W. Chestnut saw a bicyclist riding and out of traffic, causing a hazardous situation. The officer attempted a traffic stop, but the bicyclist refused to stop and fled on foot. The officers were able to locate him. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Theft
At 10:46 a.m., a victim in the 600 block of W. Huntington reported her purse was stolen after she left it unattended for a brief moment. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft
At 11:14 a.m., a caller in a store in the 500 block of W. Huntington reported two male and two female subjects putting merchandise in bags and leaving without paying after the bags were filled with merchandise. The subjects were gone prior to officers arriving. This investigation is continuing.
Fraud / Scam
At 12:34 p.m., a victim in the 100 block of N. Ivy reported receiving a call from an unknown subject suggesting she was involved in a crime and requesting payment. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft
At 9:57 p.m., a resident in the 800 block of W. Walnut called to report a theft. Officers arrived and determined the victim had allowed the suspect into her home to shower. While he was inside he stole property. This investigation is continuing.
Monrovia race horse trainer dies at age 80
- Brad Haugaard
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