- Brad Haugaard
Unity Center reports serving 14,949 people
Family Movie Night at Clifton School tonight
Middle School Family Movie Night at Clifton School tonight. 5:30-8 p.m. Admission is free. Bring a blanket and chairs. Food for purchas from Chanos, Rice Balls of Fire, BittieBitez, and Mangosteen Coffee Bar.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Fire & Rescue pancake breakfast, May 9
Monrovia Fire & Rescue will host its annual pancake breakfast on Saturday, May 9, from 7 to 11 a.m. at Fire Station 101. Activities include a Jr. Firefighter challenge, raffles, displays, and live demonstrations. Tickets are $8 at the event. Proceeds benefit local Monrovia charities and Fire Explorers. Questions: 256-8181.
- Brad Haugaard
Community Job Fair at Monrovia Community Adult School, April 23
The Monrovia Community Adult School will host a job fair on Thursday, April 23, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. More than 40 employers will be on hand for face-to-face meetings. Also, free career workshops, resume reviews, and interview tips. Attendees who apply to three or more jobs on-site will receive a free lunch from In-N-Out. Bring copies of your resume. Register and view participating employers in advance on the Monrovia Community Adult School website. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
Burger Basket family reportedly robbed of life savings
The family that owns the Burger Basket restaurant, at the corner of Mayflower and Duarte Road, reports that burglars took their entire life savings, $140,000, from a lock box in their house.
- Brad Haugaard
Coming up in Monrovia
Unity Center needs volunteers for big May 9 food drive
Veterans Community Picnic: food, resources, family activities April 18.
New art to be unveiled for Artist Reception at Community Center, April 24
Game Night for Adults at the Library, April 24
Trip planned to Renaissance Pleasure Faire on April 25
MAP Neighborhood Conference at Second Baptist Church, Apr. 25
Neighborhood Conference: AI made simple, civic leadership, Route 66, etc., April 25
Quiet library time for neurodivergent children. April 25
Learn to draw manga characters at the Library, April 25
Monrovia Garden Club program on plant reproduction, April 27
Free class on making art with found items, April 29
New exhibit coming on 'How Transportation Shaped Monrovia,' April 30
Classic Car Show at Recreation Park, May 3
Femineer program to host showcase at high school May 4
Blood drive at Monrovia Public Library, May 5
Monrovia Reads fundraiser May 7›Monrovia Reads annual fundraiser, May 7 at 6 p.m.
- Brad Haugaard
County gives Monrovia $460,000 for Recreation Park Upgrades
- Renovated sports facilities and soccer fields
- A new beginner skate park and an amphitheater/outdoor classroom
- Disabilities-accessible walking and running loops
- Upgraded restrooms, enhanced picnic areas, and modern playground equipment
The City Council will consider approving the grant at its next meeting (agenda here).
- Brad Haugaard
School Board to receive positive 2024-25 audit report
At its next meeting the Monrovia Board of Education (agenda) will receive a presentation on the district's 2024-25 audit showing revenues of $109.5 million exceeded expenses of $100.8 million, improving the districtt's net position by $8.7 million, though declining enrollment, pension costs, and revenue uncertainties remain concerns. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
Dinner at Max‘s Mexican Cuisine
Dinner at Max‘s Mexican Cuisine, on the north side of Huntington sort of across from Target. Got the Chimichanga Burrito for $15.99, and a margarita for $13. Big and nice. Had to take some home. (Sorry, I forgot to take a picture before I took a bite.)
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Man batters girlfriend and her father; Gold chain snatched in grocery parking lot; Bicyclist refuses traffic stop, gets arrested; Wife punches husband, arrested; Etc.
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for April 9 - 15, 2026. 476 calls for service, 77 investigations, 3 mental evaluations, 1 traffic collisions, 9 arrests. - Brad Haugaard]
APRIL 9
Vandalism At 1:05 a.m., a caller in the 900 block of W. Duarte reported that he was involved in an argument with an adult male who became agitated, spat on the victim's vehicle window, and kicked a vehicle's door, causing damage. This investigation is continuing.
Vandalism At 6:54 a.m., a passerby in the 1600 block of S. Mountain reported graffiti. This investigation is continuing.
Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
At 7:54 a.m., a witness in the area of Myrtle and Palm reported an intoxicated male subject stumbling. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject. The subject was determined to be too intoxicated to care for himself. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
Trespassing – Suspect Arrested
At 10:44 a.m., a neighbor in the 200 block of E. Cypress reported a male subject was trespassing. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject, who said he had been camping in the backyard of the location for several days. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
At 6:34 p.m., a domestic violence incident was reported in the 100 block of E. Scenic. Officers arrived and determined a male subject battered his girlfriend and her father. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Vandalism
At 8:29 p.m., officers responded to a vandalism report at a hotel in the 700 block of W. Huntington. The reporting party stated that earlier in the morning, an unknown suspect cut wiring. This investigation is continuing.
Court Order Violation – Suspect Arrested
At 8:41 p.m., a court order violation was reported in the 700 block of Monterey. Officers arrived and located the suspect near the area. He was arrested and taken into custody.
APRIL 10
Vandalism
At 8:41 a.m., a caller in the area of California and Central reported graffiti in the area. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft
At 10:44 a.m., a theft of copper wire was reported in the area of Myrtle and California. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft Auto Recovery
At 4:45 p.m., an officer patrolling the 3300 block of S. Peck located a stolen vehicle. The vehicle was impounded and removed from the system. This investigation is continuing.
Shoplifting
At 7:24 p.m., a shoplifting incident was reported in a store in the 500 block of W. Huntington. This investigation is continuing.
Shoplifting / Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 7:42 p.m., an employee for a business in the 500 block of W. Huntington reported a subject concealing merchandise. Officers arrived and located the subject. The subject was found to be in possession of a controlled substance, drug paraphernalia, and burglary tools. The subject was arrested and taken into custody.
Robbery
At 8:08 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a business in the 700 block of E. Huntington regarding a robbery. The victim stated that earlier in the evening, he was loading groceries into his vehicle when a female subject distracted him. The female then forcibly removed a gold chain from his neck before fleeing in a vehicle. This investigation is continuing.
Vandalism
At 11:16 p.m., a vandalism incident was reported in the area of Gladys and Colorado. This investigation is continuing.
APRIL 11
Grand Theft
At 2:10 p.m., a victim in the 300 block of Genoa reported that an unknown subject removed property from the victim's unlocked vehicle, including a firearm. This investigation is continuing.
Vandalism
At 2:40 p.m., a caller in the 600 block of S. Shamrock reported graffiti in a park. This investigation is continuing.
Shoplifting – Suspect Arrested
At 4:28 p.m., an employee from a business in the 500 block of W. Huntington reported a shoplifting incident. Officers arrived and located the suspect outside the store. The stolen property was recovered and the suspect was arrested and taken into custody.
Grand Theft – Suspect Arrested
At 6:08 p.m., a theft was reported in a business in the 500 block of W. Huntington. This investigation is continuing.
APRIL 12
Domestic Battery – Suspect Arrested
At 11:38 a.m., a victim in the 1000 block of Royal Oaks reported that his wife punched him. Officers arrived and made contact with the wife. She was arrested and taken into custody.
Resist / Delay – Suspect Arrested
At 7:48 p.m., an officer patrolling the area of Shamrock and Lime saw a bicyclist in violation of a vehicle code. The officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop, but she refused to yield. She eventually stopped and officers were able to make contact with her. She was arrested and taken into custody.
Shoplifting – Suspect Arrested
At 9:07 p.m., officers responded to a shoplifting incident at a store in the 500 block of W. Huntington. Officers arrived and located the suspect a short distance away. She was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. She was arrested and taken into custody.
APRIL 13
Resist / Delay / Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 1:47 a.m., while patrolling the area of Magnolia and Duarte an officer saw a bicyclist in violation of a vehicle code. The officer attempted a traffic stop, but the bicyclist refused to stop. He eventually stopped and was detained. An investigation revealed he was in possession of a controlled substance. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 2:25 a.m., a suspicious vehicle with multiple subjects inside was reported in the 800 block of Ridgeside. Officers arrived and made contact with the occupants of the vehicle. An investigation revealed one of the subjects was on probation. He was found to be in possession of a controlled substance. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Grand Theft
At 7:42 p.m., officers responded to a retail store in the 700 block of E. Huntington regarding a theft. This investigation is continuing.
APRIL 14
Grand Theft
At 7:33 p.m., a resident in the 200 block of California reported that someone stole the tailgate to his truck. This investigation is continuing.
Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 7:36 p.m., officers were dispatched to a business in the 700 block of E. Huntington regarding a subject that appeared intoxicated. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject. An investigation revealed he was in possession of drug paraphernalia and a controlled substance. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Vandalism
At 8:00 p.m., officers responded to the north alley of the 300 block of E. Lemon regarding a vandalism in progress. An investigation revealed that the caller saw three juvenile subjects vandalizing a wall with graffiti. This investigation is continuing.
APRIL 15
Theft
At 9:10 p.m., officers responded to a shoplifting incident in the 700 block of E. Huntington. This investigation is continuing.
Cambodian style chicken wings restaurant to open at former BurgerIM
- Brad Haugaard
Trip planned to Renaissance Pleasure Faire on April 25
The Community Center is offering a full-day trip to the Renaissance Pleasure Faire on Saturday, April 25, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; bus departs the Community Center by 11:30 a.m. Event includes jousting, music, crafts, comedy, and shopping. Lunch not included. $45 residents, $55 non-residents. Call the Community Center at 256-8246 for details. Photo by Fidel Fernando on Unsplash.
- Brad Haugaard
Sweet Chili is a playful, easygoing girl — with just the right amount of spice
Meet Chili — a sweet girl at Pasadena Humane with just the right amount of spice! This 3-year-old Pointer/Pit Bull mix is equal parts playful and easygoing, happiest when she’s lounging by your side or soaking up affection.
Chili loves exploring on walks (with plenty of sniff stops!) and enjoys getting out and about, but she’s just as content relaxing, curled up on the couch. She’s done great while out on foster field trips — calm in public, quiet at restaurants, and a perfect passenger who naps in the car.
Her superpower? Loving people. Chili is gentle, affectionate, and ready to add a little warmth — and spice — to your life. Adopt Chili today!
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
A Moment in Monrovia History: Oranges and snow; love and kisses
A California anomaly - snow and oranges. This postcard, printed by the Detroit Publishing Company, was sent from Monrovia and is dated March 27, 1906. "The snows are melting fast and all the streams are swollen by recent heavy rains - Love and kisses Fred."
From the Gary Boen 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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