In anticipation of possible rain this Saturday through Monday there are self-serve gravel bags available at Recreation Park, (620 S. Shamrock Ave), available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
- Brad Haugaard
Simply Divine plans relief project Saturday for Altadena fire victims
Monrovia's Simply Divine Beauty Supply would like volunteers for an Eaton Fire relief project tomorrow, Saturday, at 11 a.m. at its beauty shop at 421 E. Woodbury Road in Altadena. The shop will give away undergarments, socks, blankets, toiletries, jackets, and more. The company is accepting gift cards for gas, grocery, fast food, or debit gift cards. For questions, call Tyspanie at 586-9844 or Keshia at 831-2228.
- Brad Haugaard
Care Camp for children and youth affected by Eaton Fire
- Brad Haugaard
Job Fair at Monrovia Community Adult School Feb. 5
Monrovia Community Adult School (920 S. Mountain) will host a job fair on Wednesday, Feb. 5, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. More than 30 employers from various industries are expected to attend. Free lunch from In-N-Out for those who apply for at least three jobs. Register here.
- Brad Haugaard
New art, artist reception, at Community Center Jan. 31
Monrovia Association of Fine Arts will hold a free artist reception to showcase new art in Artist Alley at the Community Center (119 W Palm) next Friday, Jan. 31 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Live music and refreshments. No RSVP necessary.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia traffic engineer selected to oversee transportation for Olympic games
- Brad Haugaard
Volunteers needed for annual homeless count, Feb. 19
The county's annual homeless count is set for Wednesday, Feb. 19, from 8 p.m. to midnight, starting at the Monrovia Community Center. Volunteers (Register here, or just show up) will cover Monrovia and other areas of the San Gabriel Valley.
- Brad Haugaard
Dinner at Chick-fil-A
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Snoozing in the street; Ex-boyfriend smashes car window; Cops lift bed to arrest suspect; etc.
During this period the Police Department handled 439 service events, resulting in 78 investigations. To see a list of crimes reported, go to http://www.crimemapping.com/map/ca/monrovia for crime mapping. For Police Department news and information, visit our website and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or Nextdoor.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
January 16 at 7:30 p.m., officers responded to the area of Huntington and Mayflower regarding a vehicle stopped in the middle of the roadway and the driver sleeping. Officers arrived and made contact with the driver who 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.
Stalking / Vandalism
January 16 at 9:39 p.m., a caller in the area of Mayflower and Olive reported that her ex- boyfriend broke her vehicle’s window and fled. An investigation revealed the ex-boyfriend was allegedly harassing and intimidating the caller. This investigation is continuing.
Warrant Arrest – Suspect Arrested
January 17 at 3:19 a.m., an officer patrolling the 900 block of W. Duarte saw suspicious subjects in a vehicle outside of a closed business. After contacting them, one of the subjects was found to have multiple outstanding warrants from outside agencies. He was arrested without incident.
Warrant – Suspect Arrested
January 17 at 7:40 p.m., while patrolling the 300 block of W. Duarte an officer saw a vehicle in violation of a vehicle code. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was contacted. A computer search revealed the driver had a warrant for his arrest. The driver was arrested and taken into custody.
Mental Evaluation
January 17 at 7:56 p.m., officers responded to the area of Pomona and Myrtle regarding a male subject causing a disturbance in the roadway. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject. An investigation revealed he was a danger to himself. He was transported to a medical facility for treatment.
Mental Evaluation
January 17 at 8:43 p.m., a caller in the area of Duarte and Magnolia reported a female subject was causing a disturbance and hallucinating. Officers arrived and made contact with her. It was determined that she was a danger to herself. She was transported to a medical facility for treatment.
Domestic Battery – Suspect Arrested
January 17 at 8:49 p.m., officers were dispatched to a store in the 500 block of W. Duarte regarding two adult male subjects fighting. Upon arrival, officers learned that the altercation involved an ex-boyfriend and a current boyfriend. The situation escalated physically, with the ex-girlfriend striking her ex-boyfriend several times. Both the boyfriend and the ex-girlfriend were arrested and taken into custody.
Outside Assist
January 17 at 11:42 p.m., officers were alerted to a vehicle pursuit, involving the California Highway patrol and the suspect vehicle. The pursuit came to an end in the 800 block of W. Colorado where multiple occupants exited the vehicle and fled on foot. Monrovia officers assisted and CHP detained and arrested the occupants.
Warrant – Suspect Arrested
January 18 at 5:17 a.m., an officer patrolling the 900 block of W. Huntington saw a suspicious subject loitering in front of a closed business and made contact. A computer search revealed he had a warrant for robbery out of Los Angeles. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Petty Theft – Suspect Arrested
January 18 at 6:09 p.m., an employee from a store in the 100 block of W. Foothill reported a theft. An investigation revealed the subject stole merchandise, left the store, and was stopped by security where the merchandise was recovered. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.
Bicycle Theft
January 18 at 11:37 p.m., officers responded to a park in the 300 block of S. Myrtle regarding a bicycle theft. This investigation is continuing.
Drug Possession – Suspect Arrested
January 19 at 2:10 a.m., while patrolling the area of Mayflower and Fano an officer saw a bicyclist in violation of a vehicle code. An investigation revealed the subject was in possession of a controlled substance. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
January 19 at 2:15 p.m., officers patrolling the 1400 block of S. Mountain saw a driver sleeping behind the wheel of a vehicle. The officer contact with the driver to make sure they were ok. The contact lead to a DUI investigation revealing the driver was under the influence. The driver was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
Vehicle Tampering
January 20 at 2:46 a.m., a caller in the 100 block of Highland was walking to his parked vehicle when he saw an unknown subject inside. The subject fled on foot before officers arrived. This investigation is continuing.
Battery Warrant – Suspects Arrested
January 20 at 4:28 a.m., a disturbance was reported in the 1100 block of E. Huntington. Officers arrived and determined three residents were involved in an argument that turned physical. The victim desired prosecution. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.
Grand Theft Auto
January 20 at 8:58 a.m., in the 400 block of E. Walnut, a caller said their Ford E350 van had been stolen. Surveillance footage showed it had been stolen at approximately 0330 hours that morning. It was entered as stolen.
Theft
January 20 at 10:11 a.m., in the 1600 block of S. Mountain, a male subject was seen leaving the store without paying for merchandise. He loaded it in a black BMW and took off. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft
January 20 at 10:54 a.m., a resident in the 1100 block of Royal Oaks reported his catalytic converter stolen. This investigation is continuing.
Theft
January 20 at 11:38 a.m., a loss prevention officer in the 1600 block of S. Mountain reported a theft that occurred on January 14. This investigation is continuing.
Battery / Resist Delay – Suspect Arrested
January 20 at 2:53 p.m., a caller, who was not present, reported an argument between her child’s father and her grandmother in the 200 block of N. Alta Vista. During the dispute, the male threw a toy at the grandmother, and the child witnessed the incident. When officers arrived, the male fled and hid under a bed, refusing to come out. Officers lifted the bed to remove him. After investigating the incident the male subject was arrested, taken to the station, and booked. An Emergency Protective Order was offered but it was declined.
Grand Theft – Suspects Arrested
January 20 at 7:17 p.m., an employee at a business in the 700 block of E. Huntington reported a theft. Officers arrived and located the subjects as they were placing a bag inside of a vehicle and attempting to walk away. The subjects were arrested and taken into custody. The vehicle was stored for being used in the commission of a crime.
Vandalism
January 20 at 8:57 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 2600 block of California regarding a vandalism in progress. The subjects were gone prior to officers’ arrival. This investigation is continuing.
Vandalism
January 21 at 1:37 p.m., a caller in the 500 block of S. Mountain reported spray painting in the area. This investigation is continuing.
Non-Injury Hit and Run Traffic Collision
January 22 at 11:06 a.m., a hit and run traffic collision was reported in the area of Mountain and Central. This investigation is continuing.
Battery – Suspect Arrested
January 22 at 11:28 a.m., a battery was reported in a business in the 400 block of W. Duarte. Officers arrived and learned that a male subject slapped the business owner after being asked to leave. He was located a short distance away and the victim positively identified him. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Injury Traffic Collision
January 22 at 1:33 p.m., a traffic collision was reported in the area of Huntington and Shamrock. One of the parties involved complained of pain and received treatment.
Theft
January 22 at 3:20 p.m., an employee from a store in the 700 block of E. Huntington reported a theft. Officers arrived and learned that a male and female subject walked into the store with empty bags, filled the bags, and left without paying. The subjects were gone prior to officers’ arrival. This investigation is continuing.
Theft
January 22 at 4:18 p.m., a theft was reported in a store in the 1600 block of S. Mountain. Officers arrived and learned that a male subject entered the store, filled a shopping cart with merchandise and left without paying. He was gone prior to officers’ arrival. This investigation is continuing.
Non-Injury Traffic Collision
January 22 at 7:13 p.m., officers responded to a traffic collision in the area of Duarte and Peck. No injuries were reported.
Vandalism
January 22 at 10:28 p.m., a resident in the 1800 block of 8th reported that someone vandalized his vehicle. This investigation is continuing.
Online workshop on recovering from Eaton fire
To support those who have been affected by the Eaton Fire, Sierra Madre’s Cancer Support Community will host a free online workshop for the general public on, “Recovering and Reconnecting – Processing the Aftermath of the Eaton Fire.” The workshop will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 28, at 12:30 p.m. on Zoom and will be led by Jay Wagener, a licensed clinical psychologist with more than 40 years of experience and a board member of the Cancer Support Community. Attendees will explore ways to process grief, navigate survivor’s guilt, and build resilience. Register here.
- Brad Haugaard
Foothill Unity Center Seeks Donations to Help Fire Victims
Support Families in Need by Donating at Our Monrovia or Pasadena Locations
Foothill Unity Center is urgently calling on the community to help support families and individuals in need, including those affected by the recent Eaton Canyon Fire. Donations of essential items can be dropped off at our Monrovia or Pasadena locations to provide relief to those experiencing hardship.
The devastating fire has left 6,858 families displaced and in need of immediate assistance. Coupled with the rising demand for support services, the community’s generosity is more critical than ever. Items urgently needed include new backpacks, new pillows, new blankets, menstrual products, pet food, baby diapers, adult diapers, new clothing, new shoes, and gift cards.
Monetary donations are also welcomed and can be made online at www.FoothillUnity.org/Donate.
Donations can be dropped off at:
Monrovia Location:
790 W. Chestnut Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016
Pasadena Location:
191 N. Oak Ave., Pasadena, CA 91107
Donation drop-off hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–3:30 PM
Source: Unity Center press release
- Brad Haugaard
Game Night for adults at Library Jan. 24
Game Night for Adults at the Library. Friday, Jan. 24, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Board games, puzzles, and Nintendo Switch provided. Ages 18 and older. Bring personal games. For more information call 256-8274.
- Brad Haugaard
Lunar New Year Celebration at Library Jan. 25
Lunar New Year Celebration at the Library. Saturday, Jan. 25, 1 to 4 p.m. Lion dance at 1 p.m. in front of the building. Crafts at 1:30 p.m. in Youth Services. Guqin demonstration at 2 p.m. in the lobby. Family literacy event at 2:15 p.m. in the Community Room to welcome the Year of the Snake with crafts, free books, and a Korean dance performance. For details call 256-8264.
- Brad Haugaard
Strong winds return Monday through Tuesday
- Brad Haugaard
City to consider buying historic Cypress Avenue house for $1.53 million, but not sure what to do with it yet
At its next meeting (agenda here) the Monrovia City Council will, among other things, consider ...
~ Purchasing the house at 222 E. Cypress Avenue for $1.53 million. The two-story property, in poor condition, is on a 32,514 square foot lot and was built in 1892. The city is concerned that another buyer might "consider development opportunities inconsistent with goals established by the City." The staff report says, "Future uses of the property have not been determined." Details.
~ Appropriating all of its Community Development Block Grant money from the federal government to residential rehabilitation. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
Altadena vendors at Street Fair tonight; State of City event Feb. 11; Job fair Feb. 5; etc.
~ Tonight's Street Fair will feature six vendors from Altadena alongside regular vendors. There will also be a donation drive for fire victims. Items accepted are gift cards, new bedding, clothing, non-perishable food, bottled water, Gatorade, and Liquid IV (electrolyte drink mix).
~ The State of the City event will be Tuesday, Feb. 11, at LOOK Cinemas. Topics include the Eaton Fire, community support, a recap of 2024, and plans for 2025.
~ Most city offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 20, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
~ There will be lane closures on East Huntington Jan. 21 to Feb. 21 between California and Shamrock. Closures will affect one lane per direction from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the completion of the pedestrian bridge public art project.
~ A Community Job Fair with more than 30 employers will take place at Monrovia Community Adult School on Wednesday, Feb. 5, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free lunch for applicants of at least three jobs. Register here.
- Brad Haugaard
Dinner at Tacos Ensenada
Dinner at Tacos Ensenada, on the north side of Huntington, just east of Monterey. Got two chicken tacos for $3.24 each and a Tamarindo drink for $2.99. Good taste and good price.
- Brad Haugaard
Centre Stage collecting gift cards for fire victims
Monrovia's Centre Stage is collecting gift cards to support those who lost so much in the Eaton Fire. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
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