Monrovia High School has welcomed Kevin Mercado as the new Girls Varsity Soccer coach and Rory Hare as the new Boys Varsity Basketball coach. Both coaches bring experience and a passion for athletics.
- Brad Haugaard
Free bulky-item drop-off Oct. 24 at Station Square
The Volunteer Center of San Gabriel Valley and Athens Services will hold a free bulky-item drop-off Saturday, Oct. 24, from 8 to 11 a.m. at Station Square, 1629 S. Myrtle Ave.
Accepted items include water heaters, furnaces, bed springs and frames, mattresses, dressers, couches, washers, dryers, stoves, microwaves, tables, chairs and refrigerators. Tires, electronic waste and hazardous waste will not be accepted.
Residents must unload their own items. For more information, call 256-8187 or 774-1105.
- Brad Haugaard
53 Monrovia students celebrated for attaining English proficiency
Monrovia schools celebrated 53 students who were reclassified as Fluent English Proficient at the Sept. 23 Board of Education meeting. Reclassification recognizes students who have demonstrated the English language skills needed to successfully navigate the full academic curriculum.
- Brad Haugaard
Clifton Middle School tops Monrovia attendance for three consecutive weeks
Clifton Middle School earned the highest average weekly attendance in Monrovia School District for three consecutive weeks during Attendance Awareness Month.
- Brad Haugaard
Petition Calls for Stronger MUSD Music Program
A new petition asks the Monrovia School District board and superintendent to publicly discuss Proposition 28 arts funding and to develop a long-term music education plan spanning elementary through high school. The petition also requests a community update by December 2026. Details are here.
- Brad Haugaard
Jewish Book Festival: Oct. 25 through Dec. 6
- Brad Haugaard
Heath Harvey retires as police chief; Sarah Covarrubias named successor
New Police Chief Sarah Covarrubias and retiring Chief Heath Harvey.
Monrovia Police Chief Heath Harvey will retire after 29 years with the department, all served in Monrovia. Harvey began as a reserve police officer and later led high-risk operations and community policing efforts, earning the Medal of Valor.
Police Captain Sarah Covarrubias will succeed him as chief. Covarrubias has served the department for 26 years in roles including cadet, dispatcher, officer, detective, sergeant and lieutenant, and served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. She holds a bachelor's degree in criminology and a master's degree in public administration from the University of La Verne, and she grew up in Monrovia.
- Brad Haugaard
Mushroom photography exhibit opens at Canyon Park, Oct. 4
The Canyon Park Nature Center will open a new exhibit, "The Mushrooms of the San Gabriel Mountains," featuring photography by Aaron Tupac, on Sunday, Oct. 4, at 10 a.m. The exhibit explores mushrooms found in local forests and previews photos from Tupac's upcoming book. Admission is free, no reservations required, and refreshments will be served. The exhibit runs through January. Details: 256-8282.
- Brad Haugaard
Vote by mail ballots arriving soon; check registration at lavote.gov
- Brad Haugaard
265 finish Fountain to the Falls race; Herrera, Cerda take overall wins
265 runners and walkers took part in the Fountain to the Falls Race on Sep. 19, completing a 10K course from the Library Park Fountain to the Canyon Park Waterfall, and back. Overall winners were Jantsiri Herrera and Osvaldo Cerda. Full results here.
- Brad Haugaard
Live Oak Cemetery tour returns, Oct. 24
The Monrovia Historic Preservation Group will host a Live Oak Cemetery tour Saturday, Oct. 24, beginning at 3:30 p.m. and lasting about 1½ hours. The tour, held in partnership with the Monrovia Historical Society, covers some of Monrovia's early families. Tickets are $25 and the tour is limited to 25 people. Tickets are available at the Monrovia Community Center, 119 W. Palm Ave., by calling 256-8246, or online, here.
- Brad Haugaard
Creation Connections concert at Maryknoll, Oct. 18
A recital titled "Creation Connections," featuring 19th-century German and French art songs by Fauré, Brahms and Schubert, will be held Sunday, Oct. 18, at 3 p.m. in the Dining Room at Maryknoll's E.A.R.T.H. Commons, 300 Norumbega Drive. Admission is by free-will offering.
- Brad Haugaard
Coming Up in Monrovia
Toddler and Preschool STEAM Activities at the Library, Sep. 25
Game Night for Adults at Library Sept. 25
Adult 3D Printing Workshop at the Library, Sep. 26
Big Band Theory concert under the stars, Sep. 26
Skill-Building Bike Rodeo for kids, Sep. 26
Bethel AME Church marks pastor's 10th anniversary, Sep. 27
Bird walk in Monrovia Canyon Park, Sep. 27
Monrovia Garden Club meets Sep. 28; native plants program
Test of emergency alert system Sept. 29
Pasadena Humane Offers $50 Dog Adoptions Through Sept. 29
Monrovia Guild of Children’s Hospital to hold fundraiser, Oct. 3
Historic Walking Tour of old Monrovia Oct. 3
Monrovia Guild Hosts Autumn Tea Fundraiser for Children's Hospital, Oct. 3
Centre Stage fundraising gala, Oct. 3
Clothing Swap at the Library, Oct. 3
Spooky TableTop Adventures at the Library, Oct. 3
Compost and Mulch Giveaway, Oct. 3
Learn about composting with worms, Oct. 3
Meet & Greet ride with Monrovia Mountain Bike Racing Team, Oct. 3
Old Town Fall Festival will be held Saturday, Oct. 10
Fire Prevention Week Open House, Oct. 10
City Council, school board candidate forums, Oct. 12
Pumpkin carving for veterans at Library, Oct. 13
Veggie gardening workshop Oct. 17 at Community Garden South
Chipotle Monrovia Fundraiser to Benefit Survivor Justice Center Oct. 21
- Brad Haugaard
Dinner at JB Burgers
Dinner at JB Burgers, at the southwest corner of Myrtle and Olive. Got a hamburger for $4.95 and a soda for $3.20. Ambiance? Uhh, no. But a great price and a very nice burger.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Explosives found in home; Indecent exposure suspect arrested; Bank impostor steals debit card; Etc.
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for September 17 - 22, 2026. 403 calls for service, 75 investigations, 6 mental evaluations, 4 traffic collisions, 23 arrests. - Brad Haugaard]
SEPTEMBER 17
Outside Assist
At 12:53 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 210 freeway and Monterey regarding a traffic collision. Officers arrived and discovered multiple drivers struck a female subject walking in the carpool lane. Officers were assisting until CHP arrived.
Indecent Exposure – Suspect Arrested
At 8:40 a.m., a victim in the 900 block of Genoa reported a male subject was exposing himself. Officers arrived and located the subject a short distance away. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Vandalism
At 7:34 p.m., officers were dispatched to an alley in the 100 block of W. Palm regarding juveniles vandalizing a wall. Officers arrived and found the wall was vandalized. This investigation is continuing.
Petty Theft
At 9:02 p.m., a caller in the 300 block of W. Huntington reported the theft of an electric scooter. This investigation is continuing.
Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
At 9:40 p.m., officers responded to an alley in the 1500 block of S. Myrtle regarding a suspicious male subject. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject. An investigation revealed he was too intoxicated to care for himself. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
SEPTEMBER 18
Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 12:17 p.m., a caller in the 400 block of W. Foothill reported a suspicious person loitering. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject. He was found to be in possession of an open alcohol container and he displayed symptoms of being under the influence of a controlled substance. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
Shoplifting – Suspect Arrested
At 2:09 p.m., an employee for a store in the 700 block of E. Huntington reported a shoplifting incident. Officers arrived and located the subject a short distance away, still in possession of the stolen merchandise. The subject was arrested and taken into custody.
Vandalism
At 3:02 p.m., a victim in the 100 block of W. Foothill reported that his parked vehicle was vandalized. Officers arrived and discovered that a female subject keyed multiple panels and damaged the paint. This investigation is continuing.
False Tabs – Suspect Arrested
At 7:56 p.m., while patrolling the area of Myrtle and Cypress an officer saw a vehicle in violation of a vehicle code. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was contacted. An investigation revealed the vehicle’s registration tabs were fraudulently printed. The driver was arrested and taken into custody.
Grand Theft
At 8:03 p.m., an electric bicycle theft was reported in the 700 block of E. Huntington. This investigation is continuing.
Commercial Burglary
At 8:12 p.m., a commercial burglary was reported at a business in the 200 block of W. Huntington. This investigation is continuing.
Drug Offense – Suspects Arrested
At 10:42 p.m., while patrolling the area of Evergreen and Shamrock an officer made contact with two subjects. An investigation revealed one subject had warrants for their arrest and both subjects were found to be in possession of a controlled substance. They were arrested and taken into custody.
SEPTEMBER 19
Domestic Battery
At 3:38 a.m., a victim in the 500 block of E. Olive reported her former boyfriend slapped her and fled. He was gone prior to officers’ arrival. This investigation is continuing.
Weapon Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 5:36 p.m., officers responded to a disturbance in the 100 block of W. Palm, where a suspect threatened a victim with a knife. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.
Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 11:40 p.m., while patrolling the 600 block of W. Huntington officers recognized a subject from prior contacts. Officers made contact with the subject. A computer search confirmed he had warrants for his arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody.
SEPTEMBER 20
Court Order Violation
At 2:13 p.m., a victim in the 100 block of Los Angeles reported a male subject violated a court order after texting her. This investigation is continuing.
Property for Destruction
At 5:10 p.m., a male subject walked into the MPD lobby to drop off explosive munitions he found in a home he was cleaning. The LASD bomb squad was notified and they took possession of the items in question.
Court Order Violation – Suspect Arrested
At 7:06 p.m., officers responded to a park in the 600 block of S. Shamrock regarding a female subject seen running away from a male subject. Officers arrived and made contact with both parties. An investigation revealed the male and female subject used to be in a dating relationship, the male subject was restrained from making contact with the female subject, and he violated the court order for approaching the female and speaking to her. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 9:52 p.m., while patrolling the area of Huntington and Magnolia an officer saw a vehicle in violation of a vehicle code. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was contacted. An investigation revealed he was in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and taken into custody.
SEPTEMBER 21
Court Order Violation – Suspect Arrested
At 10:34 p.m., a business owner in the 200 block of E. Duarte reported a male and female subjects were loitering on private property and refusing to leave. Officers arrived and made contact with the subjects. An investigation revealed the male subject had warrants for his arrest and was restrained from making contact with the female subject. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Grand Theft Auto
At 6:37 p.m., a resident in the 500 block of S. Alta Vista reported their vehicle stolen. This investigation is continuing.
SEPTEMBER 22
Fraud
At 10:45 a.m., a victim in the 60 block of Parker reported that she received a phone call from a female subject claiming to be her bank representative. She was told her debit card had been compromised and she needed to turn it over to a female who would be arriving at her residence. A female arrived at the victim’s residence, the victim gave her the debit card. After seeing several suspicious transactions on her account she realized she had been scammed. This investigation is continuing.
Sex Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 5:11 p.m., a caller in a parking lot in the 500 block of S. Mountain reported a male subject was in the back seat of his vehicle masturbating. Officers arrived and made contact with him. The caller desired prosecution. He was arrested.
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