The 4th Annual Happy Health Day will be held Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Santa Anita Family YMCA, 501 S. Mountain Avenue, Monrovia. The free health fair offers consultations and education from Chinese and Western medicine practitioners, with a focus on older adults and healthy aging.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Mystic is a bright-eyed 9-month-old Belgian Malinois with a curious mind and an extra-sweet side. She loves exploring her surroundings, sniffing out treats, and putting her brain to work with games and puzzles while she's at Pasadena Humane. Although she's still young and learning, she's eager to engage and enjoys figuring things out along the way.
And then there are those ears! Pair them with her signature head tilt, and Mystic has perfected the art of looking absolutely adorable. When she's ready for a quieter moment, this curious girl is happy to lean in for some gentle neck scratches and affection. Sweet, smart, and undeniably cute, Mystic is ready to charm her way into a home of her own!
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 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 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
This c. 1903 photo shows a Tally Ho party outside John A. Baxter's Fashion Stables on East Lemon Avenue, a livery, feed, and sale business run by proprietor John Baxter. Tally Ho outings were group rides in a large horse-drawn coach, often to picnics, races, resorts, or country inns. They were fashionable social outings in the late-19th-century. From the Myron Hotchkiss 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
A free Makers Market featuring handcrafted goods, food vendors, demonstrations and family activities is scheduled for Sept. 11-13, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, at 700 S. Myrtle Ave. Details here.
- Brad Haugaard
At its next meeting the Monrovia Board of Education (agenda) will ...
~ Receive an un-audited financial report saying district spending exceeded revenue by $9.3 million in 2025-26, reducing the general fund balance from $30.7 million to $21.3 million. The report says another $2.2 million deficit is projected for 2026-27. Also, average daily attendance (which the state uses to determine how much money districts get) is expected to decline by about 114 students, or 2.6 percent. The district plans to cut overall general fund spending by 6 percent, including reductions of 4.1 percent in certificated (teachers, administrators, other professionals) salaries, 25.8 percent in books and supplies, 14 percent in services and 70 percent in capital spending. [AI used to analyze this report]. Details.
~ Consider approving an amendment to the Monrovia Teachers Association memo of understanding giving teachers who opt out of district health coverage (maybe they are covered by their spouses' insurance) $2,000 cash instead. Details. And non-teachers could get the same kind of deal, here.
~ Consider recognizing Sept. 15 to October 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia resident Andres Aguilar, professor of biology at Cal State LA, received an Outstanding Professor Award for excellence in teaching and outstanding professional achievements. He was honored at Cal State LA's first combined Employee Recognition and Service Awards Celebration on Sept. 4. Aguilar, a member of the Department of Biological Sciences, has published more than 50 peer-reviewed articles and leads National Science Foundation-funded research on rockfish speciation and the conservation genomics of threatened California fish and crustaceans.
- Brad Haugaard
According to the marquee, the former Look theater is being reopened by Starlight Cinemas, which has theaters in Corona, Lakewood, Rancho Cucamonga, Rancho Palos Verdes, Costa Mesa, Garden Grove, and Whittier.- Brad Haugaard
Fall Community Center class and program registration is now open, with activities for all ages. Dance, arts and crafts, fitness, sports, and enrichment programs. More information here.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
A community gathering marking the 25th commemoration of September 11 will be held at Fire Station 101, 141 E. Lemon Ave., on Friday, Sep. 11. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. and the ceremony begins at 9 a.m. For information, contact Monrovia Fire & Rescue at 256-8181.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Centre Stage will hold a fundraising gala on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 7:30 to 11 p.m. in San Gabriel. The adults-only event will include live entertainment, magic, silent and live auctions, and a New Orleans-inspired atmosphere. Tickets (here) are $140 each and include appetizers, two drink tickets, and free parking. Proceeds support youth performing arts in Monrovia.
- Brad Haugaard
