Cuddly Tia has a simple philosophy: if there's a lap nearby, she'd like to be in it

Meet Tia! This 5-year-old chocolate-colored French Bulldog mix is convinced that everyone she meets is her new best friend. Her foster describes her as incredibly sweet and loving, which is no surprise. Tia has a simple philosophy: if there’s a lap nearby, she’d like to be in it. She’ll rest her head on your leg for pets and belly rubs, then happily settle in for a good office nap when it’s time to wind down. And don’t let her sturdy little build fool you — Tia has plenty of pep and enjoys hanging out with other dogs, too. She’s the kind of gal who can make herself comfortable just about anywhere, as long as her people are nearby.

With her sweet personality and serious cuddling skills, Tia is ready to be your best friend, too! Adopt Tia today at Pasadena Humane.

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

The most searched upon student in Monrovia High yearbooks

Who is the most searched upon student in the Monrovia Historical Museum's yearbook archives? Well, I won't give away the Museum's surprise, but click here to find out. 

- Brad Haugaard

A Moment in Monrovia History: A Thanksgiving with the Monroes in Nome, Alaska, 1901

This 1901 photo captures a Thanksgiving Day group gathered at the home of William and Mary Jane Monroe in Nome, Alaska, where William - Monrovia's main founder - worked to build a railroad. Mary Jane and other family members joined him for several years. The photo comes from an album documenting the Monroe family's time in Alaska before their move to Monrovia. From the Monrovia Historical Museum 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

Current local job opportunities - September

Here are links to the latest job opportunities for Monrovia:

Monrovia School District 

City of Monrovia 

Private 

Also, drop by America's Job Center of California at the Monrovia Community Adult School at 920 S. Mountain Ave., 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday or Wednesday, or from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday.

And some more links for nearby:

USC Arcadia Hospital

Citrus College

CalState LA

LA County

And even more general:

Indeed

LinkedIn Jobs

CalJOBS (state employment)

- Brad Haugaard

Nekter Juice Bar plans to open at Shamrock/Huntington shopping area

A Nekter Juice Bar plans to open in the shopping center at the northeast corner of Shamrock and Huntington, just to the west of the Ulta Beauty shop. The Development Review Committee will consider its sign plan. Details. Nekter serves fruit bowls, smoothies, juices, snacks. More on Nekter here. 

- Brad Haugaard

New sushi restaurant planned near Fifth and Huntington

Proposed sign.

A new Japanese restaurant, Akami Izakay & Sushi, plans to replace the now-closed Oto-Oto Izakaya Japonaise restaurant in the shopping center at the corner of Fifth and Huntington. The Development Review Committee will consider its proposal for a sign at its next meeting. Details. 

- Brad Haugaard

Library children's story room may be expanded from 700 to 2,000 square feet

At its next meeting (agenda here), the City Council will likely approve a plan to expand the story room in the children’s section of the Library from about 700 to 2,000 square feet. The council will likely award a $408,400 construction contract to A.J. Fistes Corp., plus a $40,840 contingency and $72,372.50 for management and inspection - $521,612.50 total. Construction could begin in six to eight weeks and could take about 42 working days. Details.

- Brad Haugaard

Historic Walking Tour of old Monrovia Oct. 3

There will be a walking tour of historic downtown Monrovia, Saturday, Oct. 3, at 10 a.m., meeting at the southeast corner of Palm and Myrtle avenues. The two-hour, $5 tour focuses on local architecture and early city history. Led by the Historic Preservation Group. Source.

- Brad Haugaard

Free community bike ride to evaluate city's bicycle plan, Sep. 12

A free, family-friendly Community Bike Ride and Audit will be held Saturday, Sep. 12, starting at Library Park near the fountain. The approximately 6-mile route, at a pace of 10–12 miles per hour, focuses on streets highlighted in the city's Bicycle Master Plan. Participants will be asked to give feedback on their cycling experience. Register here.

- Brad Haugaard

No street sweeping or trash pickup Sep. 7–11 for Labor Day; trash delayed one day

There will be no residential street sweeping or street sweeping parking enforcement from Sep. 7 to Sep. 11 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Residential trash collection will be delayed by one day that week. Questions: Public Works at 932-5575.

- Brad Haugaard

Blood drive at Library, Sep. 17 - Hello Kitty items for donors while supplies last

The Monrovia Police Department will host a blood drive on Sep. 17, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Community Room at the Monrovia Public Library. Donors who give blood between Sep. 1 and 20 will receive a Red Cross Hello Kitty collectible item while supplies last. To schedule an appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter sponsor code monroviapd.

- Brad Haugaard

Request a free tree for the front of your house

Monrovia's annual tree planting program is open for requests through Friday, Sep. 4. Residents may ask that a tree be planted in the public right-of-way in front of their property at no cost. Amigos de los Rios will maintain the tree for the first four months; after that, property owners are responsible for watering. Contact Brittany Jasso at (626) 932-5562 or bjasso@monroviaca.gov.

- Brad Haugaard

Rotary Club Casino Night and Speakeasy at Community Center, Sep. 19

The Rotary Club of Monrovia will hold a Casino Night & Speakeasy on Sep. 19, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Monrovia Community Center. The event includes casino games, a live auction, food, an open bar, and music from The Doo Drops. Tickets are $75 in advance and $85 at the door. Proceeds support the Rotary Club of Monrovia Foundation's community projects. Details.

- Brad Haugaard

Chamber of Commerce 'Lunch and Learn' with Assessor Jeffrey Prang

The Monrovia Chamber of Commerce will host its Chamber Lunch & Learn with LA County Assessor Jeffrey Prang: Aug. 31, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monrovia Public Library Community Room. Free for members, $10 for non-members. Register here.

- Brad Haugaard

Council to consider $58 million in bonds for facility upgrades, expanding affordable housing requirements

At its Sept. 1 meeting (agenda here), the Monrovia City Council will consider...

~ Issuing up to $58 million in bonds to renovate the Community Center, Fire Station 102 (on Myrtle in south Monrovia), and to improve Recreation Park. Measure K revenue would primarily repay the bonds, with annual debt payments estimated at about $4.3 million through 2045. Details here.

~ Expanding the city’s inclusionary housing requirements to all new residential developments of five or more units, regardless of where they are in town. The previous requirements only related to specific areas of town. Details here.

- Brad Haugaard