The Monrovia Historical Museum will sell merchandise at its booth at the Street Rods Forever car show this Saturday, Oct. 17, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Myrtle Avenue in Old Town. Proceeds support the museum.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia urges drivers to watch for pedestrians during October safety campaign
Monrovia is reminding drivers to slow down and watch for people walking during National Pedestrian Safety Month in October. The city recommends following speed limits, slowing at intersections and marked or unmarked crosswalks, taking extra care at night or in poor weather, avoiding distractions and driving sober. An estimated 7,080 pedestrians were killed nationwide in 2024, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
- Brad Haugaard
Veterans meetup includes breakfast at Merengue Bakery, Oct. 28
Monrovia Public Library and the Veterans Peer Access Network will hold a veterans meetup Oct. 28 at 9 a.m. at Merengue Bakery. The network will provide breakfast sandwiches, and the bakery will provide coffee. Veterans and service members can meet and share stories. For information, call the library at 256-8262.
- Brad Haugaard
Library's summer reading enrollment falls; sewing machines and cooktops added to Library of Things
The Library Board will consider the report at t its next meeting Thursday, October 22, at 7 p.m. (agenda here). The meeting will be in the Community Center’s Monroe Room, 119 W. Palm Avenue.
- Brad Haugaard
Indoor ski training studio may be coming to Monrovia
An indoor ski and snowboard training studio is planned at 125 W. Maple Ave. The company, SnowStride, proposes two ski simulators with instructor-led, appointment-only sessions. Details. The Development Review Committee will consider the proposal at its Wednesday, October 21 meeting (agenda here).
- Brad Haugaard
Council to honor Monrovian Marion Rudnyk, discoverer of 'Asteroid Monrovia'
- Brad Haugaard
Coming Up in Monrovia
Free movie: 'Monrovia's Route 66', at Community Center Oct. 16
Teen game hangout at the Library, Oct. 16
Free Wildlife Day at Pasadena Humane, Oct. 17
Street Rods Forever Car Show, Oct. 17 on Myrtle
Veggie gardening workshop Oct. 17 at Community Garden South
Free fire-resilient gardening workshops, Oct. 17 and Nov. 5
Creation Connections concert at Maryknoll, Oct. 18
Halloween farmers market and fair, Oct. 18
Dungeons and Dragons at the Library, Oct. 20
Chipotle Monrovia Fundraiser to Benefit Survivor Justice Center Oct. 21
Painted Promises art fundraiser, Oct. 23–25
Free bulky-item drop-off Oct. 24 at Station Square
Live Oak Cemetery tour returns, Oct. 24
Sensory-friendly morning at the Library, Oct. 24
Volunteers sought for Make a Difference Day, Oct. 24
Taste of Old Town Returns Oct. 25
Jewish Book Festival: Oct. 25 through Dec. 6
Garden club talk on adding native plants, Oct. 26
Watercolor workshop set for Oct. 28
Big band dance social coming to Old Town Oct. 30
Mobile Vote Center at Street Fair on Oct. 30
Calvary Chapel Harvest event set for Oct. 31
Halloween Spooktacular and Trick-or-Treat Bash, Oct. 31
November Adult Craft at the Library, Nov. 3
Storytime at the Library, Nov. 4
Native plant sale and 200-tree giveaway, Nov. 14
Community Prayer Breakfast set for Nov. 20
- Brad Haugaard
Dinner at Cafe X2O
Dinner at Cafe X2O, on the north side of Foothill just east of Alta Vista. Got the Chicken Breast Skewer Plate for $18 and a beer for $7. Delicious!
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Intoxicated man bangs doors at Police Department; Missing relative safely returned; Paper burning leads to arrest; Returning suspect allegedly assaults officer; and more...
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for October 8 - 14, 2026. 352 calls for service, 61 investigations, 1 mental evaluations, 4 traffic collisions, 25 arrests. - Brad Haugaard]
OCTOBER 8
Municipal Code Violation – Suspect Arrested
At 3:21 a.m., a caller in the 900 block of W. Huntington reported a disturbing subject in a park. Officers arrived and located a female subject in a park after hours. She was arrested and taken into custody.
Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 1:23 p.m., a suspicious subject was reported in the 100 block of Railroad. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject. A computer search revealed he had a warrant for his arrest. He was also found to be in possession of a controlled substance. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Drug Offense – Suspects Arrested
At 11:53 p.m., while patrolling the 1500 block of S. Myrtle officers saw three suspicious subjects at a gas station. The officers made contact with the subjects and a computer search revealed one of the subjects had a warrant for his arrest. The other two subjects displayed symptoms of being under the influence of a controlled substance. One of the subjects was found to be in possession of a controlled substance. They were arrested and taken into custody.
OCTOBER 9
Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
At 1:44 a.m., while patrolling the 300 block of S. Myrtle officers saw a subject at a park after hours and made contact with him. 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.
Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
At 1:50 a.m., officers were dispatched to a hotel in the 900 block of S. Fifth following an open-line 911 call featuring a verbal argument between a male and female subject. Officers arrived, located the room and made contact with the parties involved. An investigation revealed the male subject battered the female subject. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
At 2:03 a.m., officers were alerted to a male subject banging on the closed MPD front lobby doors who became belligerent. 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.
Court Order Violation
At 2:11 p.m., an officer responded to the 600 block of Royal Oaks after a resident reported that a person restrained by a protective order was parked down the street from her home. The suspect left before the officer arrived. This investigation is continuing.
Shoplifting
At 9:53 p.m., an employee for a store in the 500 block of W. Huntington reported a shoplifting incident, where two subjects exited the store with merchandise they did not pay for. This investigation is continuing.
OCTOBER 10
Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
At 1:15 a.m., an officer patrolling the area of Primrose and Lime saw a subject sleeping on the ground of a parking lot. The officer made contact with the subject and discovered he was too intoxicated to care for himself. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
Grand Theft
At 11:06 a.m., a victim in the 200 block of E. Evergreen reported the catalytic converter to his vehicle stolen. This investigation is continuing.
Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
At 10:08 p.m., a domestic violence incident was reported in the 200 block of Los Angeles. Officers arrived and made contact with the victim who had visible injuries and the suspect had fled. As officers were conducting their investigation the suspect returned. The suspect was not cooperative during the investigation and eventually assaulted an officer. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.
OCTOBER 11
Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
At 2:32 a.m., officers in the 900 block of W. Duarte made contact with a female subject who appeared intoxicated. An investigation revealed she was too intoxicated to care for herself. She was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
At 7:30 p.m., a family disturbance was reported in the 100 block of W. Colorado. Officers arrived and made contact with the parties involved. An investigation revealed the male subject had battered his girlfriend. She was transported to a hospital for treatment. He was arrested and taken into custody.
OCTOBER 12
Court Order Violation – Suspect Arrested
At 6:05 p.m., an employee at a store in the 300 block of W. Huntington reported that her ex-boyfriend was there and in violation of a court order. Officers arrived and located the ex-boyfriend. He was refusing to comply with officers. Officers were able to arrest him and take him into custody.
OCTOBER 13
Vandalism
At 9:37 a.m., a business owner in the 200 block of W. Maple reported the door locks to his business had been vandalized. This investigation is continuing.
Illegal Burning – Suspect Arrested
At 3:02 p.m., a caller in the 1600 block of S. Myrtle reported a male subject burning items. Officers arrived and saw the male subject burning paper on rocks. The subject was arrested.
Missing Critical
At 4:42 p.m., family members came into the MPD lobby to report a relative missing under critical circumstances. After a Silver Alert was issued, an Arcadia Police Department officer successfully located him, and he has since been safely returned home.
Shoplifting / Delay – Suspect Arrested
At 6:46 p.m., a caller in a store in the 400 block of W. Huntington reported a female subject concealed merchandise and fled in a vehicle without paying. Officers arrived and were able to locate the subject in a vehicle. A traffic stop was conducted and she was contacted. She was arrested and taken into custody.
Runaway Juvenile
At 7:31 p.m., a resident in the 400 block of W. Walnut reported her juvenile daughter as a runaway. She was entered into the missing persons’ system. This investigation is continuing.
OCTOBER 14
Welfare Check – Suspect Arrested
At 3:51 p.m., a caller in the 400 block of S. Myrtle reported a male subject sitting on a bench slumped over. Officers arrived and checked on 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.
- Brad Haugaard
Garden club talk on adding native plants, Oct. 26
Steve Gerischer, owner of Larkspur Garden Design, will discuss adding California native plants to existing gardens at the Monrovia Garden Club's Monday, Oct. 26 meeting. Social time begins at 6:30 p.m., with the program at 7 p.m., in the downstairs event room at Monrovia Community Church, at the corner of Foothill and Myrtle. Guests are welcome.
Gerischer will suggest ways to incorporate natives without tearing out an established garden, including replacing aging shrubs, planting areas without irrigation and replacing patches of struggling lawn. He has designed and installed gardens for more than 40 years.
- Brad Haugaard
Local nurse practitioner Raymond Hernandez honored for helping patients carry the burden of cancer
The honorees are nominated by their peers and chosen by an independent panel of MPN experts and advocates, according to Incyte. Hernandez was recognized for attentive, compassionate care and for closely watching for signs that a patient's disease is progressing or returning. This year's recipients will be honored Dec. 11 in New Orleans at an event held in conjunction with the American Society of Hematology's annual meeting.
For Hernandez, the work isn't only about what happens on a chart. In a biography supplied by Incyte's media representative, he describes wanting patients to focus on their loved ones and everyday lives while he and the rest of the healthcare team handle the clinical side of treatment. Even in a busy clinic, the aim is to make each person feel they have his undivided attention.
There is plenty of clinical work behind that reassurance. According to the biography, Hernandez often sees patients more frequently than their physicians do, giving him opportunities to spot changes and respond quickly. His work can include bone marrow biopsies and lumbar punctures to help guide treatment decisions, along with monitoring chemotherapy toxicity and keeping up with developing MPN therapies.
Away from the clinic, Hernandez is an avid surfer. The biography draws a connection between making the most of each wave and making the most of each patient visit: he wants people to leave knowing their time with him counted. Different settings, but the same attention to the moment—and to the person in front of him.
- Brad Haugaard
Red Flag Warning: extreme fire danger through Saturday
A Red Flag Warning is in effect for the San Gabriel Valley through 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17. The National Weather Service warns that strong Santa Ana winds and very low humidity could produce extreme fire behavior if a fire starts, threatening life and property.
Northeast to east winds of 20–30 mph are forecast, with gusts of 45–55 mph and isolated gusts up to 65 mph possible. The strongest winds are expected Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon, with minimum relative humidity of 8–15%.
Use extreme caution with anything that could spark a wildfire. Residents near wildland areas should be prepared to evacuate if a fire breaks out. See the National Weather Service warning and wildfire preparedness information.
- Brad Haugaard
Storytime at the Library, Nov. 4
Children ages 2-5 can join Storytime at the Library on Wednesday, Nov. 4, from 10 to 11 a.m. The program includes active stories and songs, followed by a sensory activity or craft; siblings are welcome. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
Sensory-friendly morning at the Library, Oct. 24
A sensory-friendly morning for neurodivergent children ages 2-11 will take place at the Library on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 to 11 a.m. Children can check out books and use sensory toys in the Story Room and art supplies; registration is open here.
- Brad Haugaard
Teen game hangout at the Library, Oct. 16
Teens in grades 7-12 can drop in at the Library on Friday, Oct. 16, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. to play Nintendo Switch games, including Mario Kart and Smash Ultimate, Beyblades and board games; snacks also are available. No registration is needed. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
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