Trivia night for adults at the Library’s Community Room on April 3 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Teams will tackle questions on pop culture, history, science, movies, and more. Snacks provided. Prizes awarded. Registration required. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
Trivia Night at the Library April 3
Trivia night for adults at the Library’s Community Room on April 3 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Teams will tackle questions on pop culture, history, science, movies, and more. Snacks provided. Prizes awarded. Registration required. Details.
Teen Laser Tag at the Library April 2
Laser tag night for teens at the Library April 2, 5:30–7 p.m., in the Story Room. Open to students in grades 7–12. Registration required. Sign-ups open two weeks prior and close at 5:30 p.m. on April 2. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
Veterans Community Picnic: food, resources, family activities April 18.
The community is invited to a free Veterans Community Picnic on Saturday, April 18, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Veterans resources, food, lawn games, music, and children’s crafts. For more information call 256-8294 or email mh-andrade@monroviaca.gov. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
Neighborhood Conference: AI made simple, civic leadership, Route 66, etc., April 25
Neighborhood Conference April 25, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Second Baptist Church, 925 S. Shamrock Avenue. Free conference centered on “The Power of You.” Workshops include AI Made Simple, civic leadership, Route 66 history, and building guidance. Open to all residents. Register here.
- Brad Haugaard
Spring 2026 Monrovia Today available online
The Spring 2026 Monrovia Today is now available online. The publication, featuring an all-new design, includes class listings, event information, and community resources. It will also be available at city facilities in the coming weeks. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
Blood drive at Monrovia Public Library, May 5
The Monrovia Police Department will host a blood drive on May 5, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., in the Community Room at the Monrovia Public Library. Appointments can be made at RedCrossBlood.org using sponsor code SoCalBadges. Donors who give between May 1 and May 17 will receive a $20 Amazon eGift card.
- Brad Haugaard
Classic Car Show at Recreation Park, May 3
The Monrovia Historical Museum will host a Classic Car Show on May 3 at Recreation Park. The event features pre-1980s vehicles coordinated by Street Rods Forever, vintage trailers, a performance of “Greatest Hits on 66” by Center Stage, Inc., live music by Groovy Tunes, Route 66 merchandise, and food vendors. Classic car registration (pre-1980s) is available here. For information contact the Monrovia Historical Museum at info@monroviahistoricalmuseum.org.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Association of Fine Arts: current displays and free workshops
The Monrovia Association of Fine Arts (MAFA) has art displays at several locations: MUSD student artwork at Grey and Cash on Myrtle; a Jim Lacy collection at the Monrovia Historical Museum; works by John Ogdensburg at Century 21 Village Realty; and pieces by Johnathan Call at the Monrovia Chamber of Commerce. Free art workshops are held the last Wednesday of every month at the Community Center.
- Brad Haugaard
Coming Up in Monrovia
Lenten fish fry at Knights of Columbus, Fridays, through Apr. 3
Community Center trip to Knott's Berry Farm Boysenberry Festival March 27
One City, One Story finale Mar. 28
Bubble Art Bunnies at the Library, April 2
Easter egg hunt set for April 4 at Recreation Park
Mammogram screening April 9 at Unity Center
Monrovia Wine Walk April 11, Tickets on Sale
Volunteers needed to green Monrovia High's outdoor spaces, Apr. 13
Veterans Community Picnic: food, resources, family activities April 18.
MAP Neighborhood Conference at Second Baptist Church, Apr. 25
Neighborhood Conference: AI made simple, civic leadership, Route 66, etc., April 25
New exhibit coming on 'How Transportation Shaped Monrovia,' April 30
Classic Car Show at Recreation Park, May 3
Blood drive at Monrovia Public Library, May 5
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Mailroom package opener caught; Woman scammed by fake boss; More catalytic converters stolen; Etc.
MARCH 19
Drug Activity – Suspect Arrested
At 2:51 a.m., an officer in the area of Canyon and Lime saw a bicyclist in violation of a vehicle code. The officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop, but the subject refused to comply. The subject stopped and officers made contact with him. A computer search revealed he was on parole. A search revealed he was in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 9:06 a.m., an employee in a business in the 1500 block of S. Myrtle reported a subject throwing trash and bothering customers. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject who admitted to being under the influence of a controlled substance. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
Grand Theft
At 6:03 p.m., an employee from a store in the 1600 block of S. Mountain reported a theft that occurred on March 11. This investigation is continuing.
Domestic Violence
At 8:05 p.m., a victim in the 500 block of W. Duarte reported that her boyfriend physically assaulted her. Officers arrived and were able to locate the male subject a short distance away. He displayed signs of intoxication and made statements to indicate that he wanted to harm himself. He was transported to a medical facility for a mental evaluation. This investigation is continuing.
Petty Theft – Suspect Arrested
At 9:07 p.m., an employee from a business in the 900 block of W. Foothill reported a theft. Officers arrived and located the suspect a short distance away. She was arrested.
MARCH 20
Mail Tampering – Suspect Arrested
At 2:28 a.m., officers responded to the 1600 block of S. Magnolia regarding a suspicious female subject in a mail room opening packages. Officers arrived and made contact with the female subject who was still in the mail room with multiple opened packages. She was arrested and taken into custody.
Domestic Battery
At 3:24 a.m., a caller in the 1000 block of Royal Oaks reported a female subject hitting a male subject. Officers arrived and made contact with the subjects involved. The parties denied the allegations. This investigation is continuing.
Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
At 11:40 a.m., a caller near Duarte and California reported an intoxicated male in the area near railroad tracks. Officers responded and located the male. He was arrested for public intoxication and later released after a sobering period.
Grand Theft
At 11:48 a.m., employees from a business in the 700 block of E. Huntington reported a theft. The suspect was gone prior to officers’ arrival. This investigation is continuing.
MARCH 21
No significant incidents to report.
MARCH 22
Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 12:46 a.m., officers patrolling the 1600 block of S. Myrtle made contact with a subject in a park after hours. He was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Drug Possession – Suspect Arrested
At 2:09 p.m., a resident in the 1600 block of S. Magnolia reported a suspicious vehicle. Officers arrived and made contact with an occupant. An investigation revealed he was in possession of a controlled substance. He was arrested and taken into custody.
MARCH 23
Theft from Motor Vehicle
At 11:23 a.m., a victim in the 1800 block of S. Mayflower reported his wallet was taken from his vehicle. This investigation is continuing.
Theft – Suspect Arrested
At 3:16 p.m., an employee from a business in the 600 block of W. Huntington reported that two subject fled with stolen merchandise. Officers arrived and located the subjects. One of the subject was in possession of stolen merchandise. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Theft
At 4:11 p.m., a victim in the 20 block of Hidden Valley reported the registration ticket from his vehicle stolen. This investigation is continuing.
Lost Property
At 6:53 p.m., a resident walked into the MPD lobby to report that she lost her purse after shopping at a business in the 1600 block of S. Mountain. This investigation is continuing.
Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
At 9:49 p.m., officers responded to the 200 block of Kruse regarding a male subject trying to get through a gate. Officers arrived and located the subject, who displayed signs of intoxication. It was determined he was too intoxicated to care for himself. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
MARCH 24
Fraud
At 9:42 a.m., a resident in the 800 block of E. Lime reported receiving a phishing email from someone impersonating his boss. After several messages and multiple gift cards sent, the resident realized he was scammed. This investigation is continuing.
Trespassing / Delay Resist – Suspect Arrested
At 1:50 p.m., an employee from a business in the 100 block of W. Huntington reported a male subject was refusing to leave. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 1:58 p.m., a victim in the 300 block of W. Huntington reported seeing a suspicious person near the businesses. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject, who was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Vandalism
At 6:18 p.m., a resident in the 400 block of E. Foothill reported someone keyed his vehicle. This investigation is continuing.
MARCH 25
Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 11:00 a.m., an officer patrolling the 900 block of W. Huntington saw a suspicious subject and made contact with him. An investigation revealed he was in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Weapon Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 12:43 p.m., while patrolling the area of Peck and Duarte an officer saw a subject who he recognized from prior encounters. The subject fled from the officer, but was located shortly after. An investigation revealed he was in possession of a knife. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
At 2:54 p.m., an employee from a business in the 400 block of W. Huntington reported a male subject passed out in a bathroom. Officers arrived and made contact with him. The officers determined he was too intoxicated to care for himself. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
Fraud
At 2:56 p.m., a resident in the 600 block of S. Fifth reported an unknown subject was using her address to open bank accounts. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft
At 4:56 p.m., a victim in the 1800 block of S. Alta Vista reported the catalytic converter to his vehicle stolen. This investigation is continuing.
Grant Theft
At 5:05 p.m., an officer patrolling the 1800 block of S. Alta Vista was flagged down by a resident who reported that the catalytic converter to her vehicle was stolen. This investigation is continuing.
Shoplifting
At 6:08 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 500 block of W. Huntington regarding a theft that occurred the day prior. This investigation is continuing.
Drug Offense – Suspects Arrested
At 10:35 p.m., a caller in a business in the 600 block of W. Huntington reported a shoplifting. Officers arrived and located a male and female suspect. The business did not desire prosecution, but an investigation revealed both suspects were in possession of a controlled substance. They were arrested and taken into custody.
Monrovia elementary schools to compete in Elementary Olympics March 26
Monrovia's five elementary schools will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Monrovia Elementary Olympics tomorrow, March 26, with a morning of student competition and school spirit. The motto of the event, which runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Monrovia High School, is The motto of the Olympic Games is Citius, Altius, Fortius, Latin for Faster, Higher, Stronger. Dana Elliot, who founded this event, will receive an award.
- Brad Haugaard
Wildlife Center staff dressing as bears to raise orphan Monrovia cubs
To raise the two Monrovia bear cubs orphaned when their mom was euthanized, staff at San Diego Humane Society’s Ramona Wildlife Center are dressing up like bears to help the cubs keep their wild nature. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
Trader Joe's expands food recall
Monrovia-based Trader Joe's is expanding its Feb. 20 recall of chicken fried rice. The company writes:
"Related to the Ajinomoto recall initiated on February 19, 2026, in an abundance of caution, we are recalling certain Trader Joe’s frozen products because of the potential that they may be contaminated with foreign material—specifically, glass.
"Affected products:
- Chicken Fried Rice- Best By Dates 03/04/2026 through 02/10/2027
- Vegetable Fried Rice- Best By Dates 02/28/2026 through 11/19/2026
- Japanese Style Fried Rice- Best By Dates 02/28/2026 through 11/14/2026
- Chicken Shu Mai - Best By Dates 03/13/2026 through 10/23/2026
"If you have packages of the products listed above, please do not use them. Please discard the product or return it to any Trader Joe’s for a full refund." Details.
- Brad Haugaard
Ticks in our hills
Ticks, according to my research, are active year-round in California, but the risk from adult ticks peaks from late November through April. Nymphs - the poppy-seed-sized immature stage - are most active in spring and early summer. Pacific Coast ticks and Western black-legged ticks thrive in brushy edges, shaded oak groves, tall grass and leaf litter where deer and rodents pass, which is exactly the state of the Wilderness Preserve right now - rather overgrown due to the nice rains we had a bit ago.
While Lyme disease risk is low in Southern California compared to northern coastal areas or the East Coast, other tick-borne illnesses are possible, and bites can cause irritation or infection if not handled promptly.
Health officials and vector control experts recommend:
- Wear long sleeves and light-colored long pants, tucking pants into socks or boots. Light colors make crawling ticks easier to spot.
- Apply a repellent containing DEET, picaridin or oil of lemon eucalyptus to exposed skin. Treat clothing, socks and shoes with permethrin, which kills ticks on contact and remains effective through several washes. Do not apply permethrin to skin.
- Stay in the center of the trail and avoid brushing against tall vegetation or logs.
- Perform frequent checks and a thorough full-body inspection afterward, focusing on armpits, groin, behind the knees, ears and scalp. Shower soon after returning home and if you think your clothes may have hitchhikers you can put them in the dryer on high heat for 10-15 minutes to kill them.
If you find a tick attached, remove it promptly with fine-tipped tweezers. Grasp it close to the skin and pull upward with steady, even pressure. Clean the area with antiseptic and monitor for rash, fever or flu-like symptoms. Consult a doctor if symptoms appear. Here is more detail.
And no, they didn't get me. I got them first.
- Brad Haugaard
https://americanhiking.org/ticks/
Orphaned bear cubs will be raised by San Diego Humane Society’s Ramona Wildlife Center
The two Monrovia black bear cubs orphaned when their mother was euthanized have been adopted by the San Diego Humane Society’s Ramona Wildlife Center. The approximately 3-month-old brothers arrived March 15 at the center and will be raised with minimal human contact to preserve wild behavior. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
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