Paint a picture of your pet, free class, Jan. 28


Free painting class for pet lovers led by Monrovia Association of Fine Arts artist Sally Weiss on Wednesday, Jan. 28. Participants will create acrylic portraits of their pets using provided supplies; just bring a color photo and a black-and-white printout. No experience necessary. Paint, canvas, brushes, easels, and refreshments included.

- Brad Haugaard

Garden Club meeting - Bugs and Composting, Jan. 26

- Brad Haugaard


State of the City event at LOOK Cinemas, Feb. 10


The 2026 State of the City event will be held Tuesday, Feb. 10, at LOOK Cinemas. Reception at 6 p.m., followed by the State of the City address at 7 p.m. The event reflects on 2025 accomplishments and previews what's ahead. For questions email pio@monroviaca.gov.

- Brad Haugaard

Chamber Awards Gala themed 'Old Hollywood', Feb. 6


The Chamber of Commerce will host its 2026 Awards Gala, "Step Into the Spotlight," on Friday, Feb. 6, at 6 p.m. at the Courtyard by Marriott in Monrovia.  Guests are encouraged to wear Old Hollywood glamour attire. Tickets, which include dinner, are $100 and available here through Jan. 28.

- Brad Haugaard

Admin. Services Director Buffy Bullis retiring; Rae Bowman her successor


Administrative Services Director Buffy Bullis will retire after nearly 23 years with the city, and will be replaced by Rae Bowman, current deputy director.

Bullis began her time with Monrovia in 2003 as accounting supervisor and advancing to director in 2017. She strengthened the city's finances; increased its net position, reduced debt, secured Measure K revenue; guided operations through the pandemic, the Bobcat Fire, and Canyon Park storm recovery. her successor, Rae Bowman, has more than 13 years of finance experience, having served with the City of Huntington Beach and in the private sector. She holds economics and accounting degrees, a master’s in public administration, and CPA credentials.

- Brad Haugaard

Santa Fe and Clifton middle schools will NOT be combined for 2026-27 school year

Santa Fe Middle School to remain open at least one more year.

The Monrovia School Board voted 3 to 1 to delay consolidating Santa Fe and Clifton middle schools (closing Santa Fe) for further study. The additional study means the consolidation will not be possible for the 2026-27 school year and the district will not be able to meet its Fiscal Stabilization Plan and will need to consult with the Los Angeles County Office of Education on how to proceed.

Board member Selene Lockerbie made the motion for further study. Here is her motion:

I move to amend the motion on this item to defer Board action on the superintendent’s recommendation, as follows: to direct the Superintendent to convene a Consolidation Committee, with diverse representation including parents, students, educators, labor representatives, community members, representatives from the City of Monrovia government, and appropriate Cabinet representation.

The Committee shall meet regularly and shall examine the middle school consolidation options previously presented, as well as a broader range of additional consolidation scenarios. The Committee’s work will be facilitated by an independent expert consultancy.

The Committee shall return a formal recommendation no later than the penultimate regular Board meeting at which the current Board conducts business, or earlier if its work is complete, in order for this Board to take final action at its last regular business meeting.

- Brad Haugaard

Coming Up in Monrovia

Low-fee dogs at Pasadena Humane Jan. 16-25

Vocal lesson for adults and teens at Library Jan. 17

Two garden workshops planned for Jan. 17 and 22

First Lutheran Church celebrates 100th birthday Jan. 18

Yarn and Fabric Hangout at the Library on Jan. 20

Volunteers wanted for homeless count, Jan. 21

Job fair at Monrovia Community Adult School Jan. 22

Jewish Federation plans holocaust remembrance event for Jan. 24-25

Garden Club meeting - Bugs and Composting, Jan. 26

Paint a picture of your pet, free class, Jan. 28

Chamber Awards Gala themed 'Old Hollywood', Feb. 6

Pet Valentine and photo event at Sierra Subaru, Feb. 7

State of the City event at LOOK Cinemas, Feb. 10

Valentine's Day carriage rides from Library Park Feb. 14

Hum Out Loud poetry reading Feb. 24

- Brad Haugaard

Pet Valentine and photo event at Sierra Subaru, Feb. 7


Monrovia's Sierra Subaru will host a "Be My Paw-lentine" pet photo event on Saturday, Feb. 7, from 10 a.m. to noon at 735 E. Central Ave. A pet donation workshop will also be held to pack a "Pet Food Valentine" for a shelter dog, or drop off a donation to support local rescues, with all contributions supporting Foothill Unity Center. RSVP here

- Brad Haugaard

Dinner at Copper Still Grill


Dinner at Copper Still Grill, on the east side of Myrtle, just south of Colorado. Got the Chicken Ranch Wrap for $12, and a beer for $5.50. Nice. 

- Brad Haugaard 

Monrovia Police: Burglar ransacks business; Two arrested with fraud tools at car dealership; Runaway juvenile missing; Home guest steals property; And drugs and alcohol, of course ...

[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for January 15 - 21, 2026. 581 calls for service, 98 investigations, 1 mental evaluation, 1 traffic collision, 20 arrests. - Brad Haugaard]

JANUARY 15

Vandalism
At 8:43 a.m., a business in the 800 block of W. Chestnut reported their gate had been ran into by a golf cart. This investigation is continuing.

Domestic Battery – Suspect Arrested
At 10:18 a.m., a disturbance between a male and female subject was reported in the 200 block of Valle Vista. Officers arrived and made contact with the parties involved. An investigation revealed the female subject was the aggressor. She was arrested and taken into custody.

Theft – Suspect Arrested
At 7:47 p.m., a caller in a business in the 500 block of W. Foothill reported a theft. Officers arrived and located a male subject in possession of stolen merchandise. He was arrested and taken into custody.

JANUARY 16

Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 1:04 a.m., an officer patrolling the area of Mountain and Evergreen saw a bicyclist in violation of a vehicle code. A traffic stop was conducted and the bicyclist was contacted. He was found to be in possession of a controlled substance. He was arrested and taken into custody.

Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 4:54 a.m., a caller in an apartment complex in the 1600 block of S. Magnolia reported a male subject trespassing. Officers arrived, located the subject and made contact with him. An investigation revealed he was in possession of a controlled substance. He was arrested and taken into custody.

Vandalism
At 7:48 p.m., a caller in the 200 block of W. Foothill reported that his vehicle was vandalized. This investigation is continuing.

JANUARY 17

Drug Arrest – Suspect Arrested
At 1:45 a.m., while patrolling the 600 block of W. Huntington an officer saw a suspicious subject to the rear of a closed businesses. The officer made contact with the subject and discovered that the subject was in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and taken into custody.

Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
At 2:32 a.m., several callers in the 800 block of S. Magnolia reported a fight inside a business. Officers arrived and determined that all the parties involved were intoxicated. One male subject was determined to be too intoxicated to care for himself. He was arrested and taken into custody.

Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 6:43 p.m., a caller in the 500 block of W. Huntington reported a male subject using a controlled substance. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject who was found to be in possession of the controlled substance. He was arrested and taken into custody. Later that night, the same subject was found in possession of a controlled substance again. He was again arrested and taken into custody.

Runaway Juvenile
At 9:03 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 100 block of N. Ivy regarding a juvenile who ran away. Officers conducted area checks but were unable to locate the juvenile. This investigation is continuing.

Commercial Burglary
At 9:42 p.m., a commercial burglary was reported in the 900 block of W. Huntington. Officers arrived and found a glass door broken and the interior ransacked. The suspect was gone prior to officers arriving. This investigation is continuing.

JANUARY 18

Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
At 12:59 a.m., a caller in the 100 block of E. Lime reported a female subject was intoxicated and refusing to leave his vehicle. Officers arrived and made contact with the female subject who was found to be too intoxicated to care for herself. She was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 1:24 a.m., an officer patrolling the area of Peck and Longden saw a bicyclist in violation of a vehicle code. A traffic stop was conducted and bicyclist was contacted. The bicyclist was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and taken into custody.

Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 2:02 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop in the 700 block of S. Myrtle after seeing a vehicle in violation of a vehicle code. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was contacted. An investigation revealed the subject was in possession of drug paraphernalia. The driver was arrested and taken into custody.

Commercial Burglary
At 3:41 a.m., officers were dispatched to a business in the 200 block of W. Foothill for a burglary alarm activation. Officers arrived and found a broken glass door and the interior ransacked. This investigation is continuing.

Fraud / Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 6:51 p.m., officers were dispatched to a car dealership in the 700 block of E. Central regarding suspicious circumstances involving multiple subjects. Officers arrived and located a vehicle with two occupants inside. An investigation revealed the vehicle had stolen registration tabs along with tools associated with identity theft and fraud. One of the occupants was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. They were arrested and taken into custody.

JANUARY 19

No significant incidents to report.

JANUARY 20

Shoplifting
At 9:44 a.m., a loss prevention officer for a business in the 1600 block of S. Mountain reported a theft. An investigation revealed a male subject fled when he noticed the loss prevention officer saw him. The subject was gone prior to officers’ arrival. This investigation is continuing.

Fraud
At 11:50 a.m., a victim walked into the MPD lobby to report that unknown subjects were using his residence address to apply for credit and/or services. This investigation is continuing.

Shoplifting
At 2:29 p.m., a caller in a business in the 600 block of W. Huntington reported a female subject concealed merchandise and left without paying. Employees from the business detained her outside the business. Officers arrived and made contact with the suspect. She was arrested and taken into custody.

Fraud
At 4:46 p.m., a victim in the 200 block of S. Ivy reported that a check she placed in the mailbox was stolen and cashed by an unknown subject. This investigation is continuing.

Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
At 7:19 p.m., a family disturbance was reported in the 100 block of Montana. Officers arrived and made contact with the parties involved. One of the subject’s was found to be heavily intoxicated and the one causing the disturbance. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

JANUARY 21

Resist / Delay
At 9:17 a.m., an officer patrolling the 700 block of W. Chestnut saw a bicyclist riding and out of traffic, causing a hazardous situation. The officer attempted a traffic stop, but the bicyclist refused to stop and fled on foot. The officers were able to locate him. He was arrested and taken into custody.

Theft
At 10:46 a.m., a victim in the 600 block of W. Huntington reported her purse was stolen after she left it unattended for a brief moment. This investigation is continuing.

Grand Theft
At 11:14 a.m., a caller in a store in the 500 block of W. Huntington reported two male and two female subjects putting merchandise in bags and leaving without paying after the bags were filled with merchandise. The subjects were gone prior to officers arriving. This investigation is continuing.

Fraud / Scam
At 12:34 p.m., a victim in the 100 block of N. Ivy reported receiving a call from an unknown subject suggesting she was involved in a crime and requesting payment. This investigation is continuing.

Grand Theft
At 9:57 p.m., a resident in the 800 block of W. Walnut called to report a theft. Officers arrived and determined the victim had allowed the suspect into her home to shower. While he was inside he stole property. This investigation is continuing.

Hum Out Loud poetry reading Feb. 24

- Brad Haugaard 

Monrovia race horse trainer dies at age 80

Monrovia resident and veteran horse trainer, James Cassidy, known for his success with fillies and long service to the racing community, died yesterday at age 80 at his Monrovia home. During a career spanning decades, Cassidy won 442 races with $30.7 million in purses and served multiple terms as president of the California Thoroughbred Trainers organization. His last racehorse, Pure Chaos, ran Jan. 11 at Santa Anita. Details

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia arts group has paid opening for project manager

Monrovia Association of Fine Arts has an opening for a part-time project manager. The position pays $25 per hour, about 10 hours per week, with a hybrid schedule: remote work plus in-person support for events and outreach. The project manager assists with administration, membership communications, fundraising, social media, marketing materials, written communications, and event coordination. Candidates should have strong writing, interpersonal, and social media skills, comfort with public engagement, and a demonstrated interest in the arts. Fundraising and nonprofit experience preferred. Send a brief cover letter and resume to christine@monroviafinearts.org with the subject line "MAFA Project Manager Application."

- Brad Haugaard

Dutchie is a well-behaved, cuddly and kindhearted dog


Dutchie is a 2-year-old brindle bulldog at Pasadena Humane with a whole lot of love to give! Playful but not over-the-top, Dutchie is always ready to enjoy a nice game of fetch followed by plenty of lounging and cuddles. She’s very affectionate, thrives on praise, and loves being close to you. Not to mention, Dutchie is potty trained, well-mannered indoors, and walks nicely on a leash.

An easygoing companion, Dutchie has shown herself to be calm around kids and people in her foster home. She’s quiet, rarely barks, and can be left alone without issues. While she may need a brief moment to warm up in new situations, she quickly blossoms into a trusting, sweet, and devoted friend. Available for a 10-day adoption trial, Dutchie would thrive in a loving home — especially with a family looking for a well-behaved, cuddly, and incredibly kindhearted dog.

And there’s no better time to adopt — adoption fees for dogs 6 months and older are waived at Pasadena Humane as part of the Dog Days of Winter adoption promotion, now through January 25.

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

2025 Monrovia School District accomplishments


A list of Monrovia School District successes in 2025:
 
  • Bradoaks Elementary School teacher Dr. Heather Povinelli was selected as District Teacher of the Year, then Los Angeles County Teacher of the Year, and ultimately recognized statewide. She was honored as one of five California Teachers of the Year.
  • Monrovia High School was awarded the Gold Medal AP School Honor Roll.
  • Mayflower and Plymouth Elementary Schools were selected for the 2025 Honor Roll by the Educational Results Partnership.
  • Plymouth Elementary School was also recognized among the Best Schools nationwide by U.S. News & World Report.
  • The Monrovia High School Debate Team brought home multiple trophies from an invitational competition at Claremont Mckenna College.
  • Debate Team senior Caleb Watson earned second place overall in the competition.
  • The Monrovia Marching Wildcats & Color Guard earned 7th Place Field Show Championships, competing among the top programs across Southern California and the Percussion Division won 1st Place.
  • The MHS Cross Country girls team became League Champions, and both the boys’ and girls’ teams advanced to the Playoffs. Isla Terrill earned a spot in the State CIF XC competition.
  • Clifton’s Robotics Team placed in the top 10 in their league.
  • Sophia Lim and Carissa Morales each earned medals for finishing in the Top 15 of their division at the World’s Largest Cross Country Meet.

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia High wins Gold Medal status from College Board


Monrovia High School has been awarded Gold Medal Status overall with Platinum Status in College Optimization, earning it a place on the College Board's Advanced Placement School Honor Roll for the 2024-25 school year.

At Monrovia High 70 percent of seniors took at least one AP Exam during high school, 44 percent scoring a three or higher (5 being the highest score) on at least one AP Exam. Nineteen percent of seniors took five or more AP Exams.

For 2025-26 the school offered 17 AP courses of study with 42 AP classes, with 16 teachers teaching AP.

Breakdown by Department:

Social Science
Thirteen classes in: European history, US history, psychology, human geography, comparative government.

English
Seven classes in English Literature and English Language.

Math
Seven classes in Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Statistics, Physics 1.

Science
Nine classes in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science. 

World Language
Five classes in Spanish Literature, Spanish Language, French Language.

- Brad Haugaard

A Moment in Monrovia History: Mary Jane Monroe, wife of Monrovia's founder

Studio picture of Mary Jane Monroe, wife of Monrovia founder William Newton Monroe, taken in 1884, when they settled in Monrovia and built their cottage. 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

Lunar New Year celebration at Library, Jan. 31


Celebrate Lunar New Year on Jan. 31 at the Library. Lion Dance at noon by Field Elementary team in front of the Library. Crafts from 1 to 3 p.m. in Youth Services (while supplies last). Guqin Chinese instrument demonstration at 1:30 in the lobby. Families welcome. Designed for children with accompanying adults. No drop-offs. Details.

- Brad Haugaard

One City One Story kickoff at Library fountain, Jan. 24


Kickoff for One City One Story on Jan. 24, 1 to 3 p.m., at Library Park fountain. Community invited to read The Bear by Andrew Krivak. Activities include crafts, raffles, read-ins, and workshops. Companion books available for kids while supplies last. All ages welcome. Details.

- Brad Haugaard

Council to consider how to implement pay raises

At its next meeting (agenda here), Monrovia City Council members will consider how to give themselves a raise. The options are a cost-of-living increase based on the Consumer Price Index, most recently at 3.2 percent, or a 5 percent per year increase, which would make their compensation increase at the same rate as other city employees. The staff report estimates council members spend 20 to 30 hours a week (80 to 120 a month) on city business and currently make $1,275 per month. The pay changes would take effect at the beginning of new council terms. Details

- Brad Haugaard

Low-fee dogs at Pasadena Humane Jan. 16-25

Pasadena Humane is offering $26 dog adoptions for animals 6 months and older during its “Dog Days of Winter” promotion, Jan. 16–25. The program includes spay/neuter, microchipping, vaccinations, a wellness exam, and pet care info. Standard adoption procedures apply. Details here

- Brad Haugaard

First Lutheran Church celebrates 100th birthday


Monrovia's First Lutheran Church, at 1323 S. Magnolia, will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a special service and reception on Sunday, Jan 18. The service begins at 9 a.m., followed by a 10:30 reception. RSVP by calling 357-3543 or emailing firstlutheranchurch@outlook.com.

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia wins top energy efficiency award


Monrovia has been named a 2024–2025 Energy Champion by the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments. The city received the highest honor—Champion Tier—for its efforts to reduce energy use. The Energy Champion Award recognizes public agencies committed to sustainability and energy efficiency. 

- Brad Haugaard

Nominations open for Older Monrovian of the Year

 Nominations are open for the 2025 Older Monrovian of the Year Award. Residents may nominate individuals 60 or older who have shown exceptional service and community involvement. Submit nominations to Lauren Pagliotti at the Community Center or email her at lpagliotti@monroviaca.gov by Thursday, Jan. 29.

- Brad Haugaard

Valentine's Day carriage rides from Library Park Feb. 14

Romantic horse-drawn carriage rides along Myrtle on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14 from 4 to 9 p.m., departing from Library Park. Tickets are $40 per ride and go on sale Tuesday, Jan. 20. Call 256-8246 to reserve a spot.

- Brad Haugaard

Free computer equipment to Monrovia organizations


The city is offering surplus computer equipment—including 62 desktop PCs, 15 printers, 73 monitors, and a server—to local organizations. First come, first served. Email pio@monroviaca.gov to schedule a January viewing. See equipment here.

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia advocate Gayle Montgomery has died


Longtime Monrovia resident and community advocate, Gayle Montgomery, has died. Montgomery was known for her involvement with city affairs and for moderating a Facebook group dedicated to Monrovia. Her family has created a GoFundMe to help with funeral expenses, here

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia's Satoru Tsuneishi Park is now open


Monrovia's newest park, Satoru Tsuneishi Park, is now open. It is just south of the Chick-fil-A on Huntington Drive. Features include salvaged boulders and plantings from Canyon Park, a haiku obelisk donated by Monterey Park, and a living plant cutting from Tsuneishi’s native Kochi, Japan.

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia's Upton Sinclair House for sale


The historic Sinclair House, once occupied by Upton Sinclair, is for sale at 464 N. Myrtle Avenue. Designed in the Spanish Colonial Revival style by architect Frederick H. Wallis and completed in 1923, the eight-room, reinforced-concrete residence was originally built for civic leader Louis B. Vollmer. 

Sinclair and his second wife, Mary Craig Sinclair, purchased the property in 1942, seeking a quieter setting for his writing after years in Pasadena. During his time in the city, Sinclair produced work following the success of his book, The Jungle, and was active in political and social causes. The couple lived in the house until the mid-1960s. 

The property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and designated a National Historic Landmark.  Listed for $1,999,000 by The Berns Team, Keller Wiliams Pasadena. Here.

(Historic research by Tim Gregory; photo by Erik Grammer.)

- Brad Haugaard

Coming Up in Monrovia

Coming Up in Monrovia

Teen Game Hangout at the Library on Jan. 16

Low-fee dogs at Pasadena Humane Jan. 16-25

Vocal lesson for adults and teens at Library Jan. 17

Two garden workshops planned for Jan. 17 and 22

First Lutheran Church celebrates 100th birthday Jan. 18

Yarn and Fabric Hangout at the Library on Jan. 20

Volunteers wanted for homeless count, Jan. 21

Job fair at Monrovia Community Adult School Jan. 22

Jewish Federation plans holocaust remembrance event for Jan. 24-25

Valentine's Day carriage rides from Library Park Feb. 14

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia Police: Catalytic converters stolen; Brass knuckles arrest; Jewelry scam robbery; Fence fire extinguished; Etc.

[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for January 8 - 14, 2026. 491 calls for service, 85 investigations, 2 mental evaluations, 3 traffic collisions, 22 arrests. - Brad Haugaard]

JANUARY 8

Grand Theft Auto
At 3:24 a.m., a resident in the 100 block of N. 5th called to report her vehicle stolen. This investigation is continuing.

Grand Theft
Between 4:42 a.m. and 8:26 a.m., four residents in the 800 and 900 block of W. Walnut reported the catalytic converters to their vehicles’ stolen. This investigation is continuing.

JANUARY 9

Weapon Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 1:40 a.m., a disturbance was reported in the 100 block of S. Mayflower. Officers arrived and made contact with a male subject yelling and causing a disturbance. An investigation revealed he was in possession of brass knuckles. He was arrested and taken into custody.

Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
At 8:29 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 500 block of W. Huntington regarding an intoxicated male subject. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject who was found to be in possession of a controlled substance. 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.

Weapon Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 10:11 p.m., while patrolling the area of Huntington and Encino an officer saw a vehicle in violation of a vehicle code. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was contacted. A computer search revealed the driver was on probation for robbery. An investigation revealed the driver was in possession of an unregistered rifle. He was arrested and taken into custody.

JANUARY 10

Resisting Arrest – Suspect Arrested
At 12:43 a.m., an officer patrolling the 1600 block of S. Myrtle saw a male subject in a park after hours, in violation of a municipal code. The officer attempted to make contact with the subject, but the subject fled on foot. The subject was located and found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and taken into custody.

Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 7:58 a.m., an employee from a business in the 400 block of S. Myrtle reported a subject using illegal drugs. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject. The subject was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia and a controlled substance. He was arrested and taken into custody.

Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
At 3:29 p.m., a caller in the 100 block of W. Huntington requested police assistance. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject. It was determined he was too

intoxicated to care for himself. A computer search revealed he had a warrant for his arrest.
He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

JANUARY 11

Shoplifting – Suspect Arrested
At 5:30 p.m., an employee from a business in the 500 block of W. Huntington reported a shoplifting incident. Officers arrived and located the two suspects. They were arrested and taken into custody.

JANUARY 12

Robbery
At 10:44 a.m., a victim in the 600 block of E. Olive reported a robbery. Officers arrived and learned that the victim was in an alley when an unknown vehicle with three occupants stopped near him. He was approached by two female passengers trying to sell him jewelry, when suddenly one of the female subject forcibly removed the victim’s jewelry from him. The victim was able to wrestle the jewelry away, but one of the female subjects took a shoe and fled. This investigation is continuing.

Fraud
At 11:21 a.m., a caller in the 300 block of N. Ivy reported fraudulent activity on a friend’s bank account. This investigation is continuing.

Grand Theft Auto Recovery
At 11:34 a.m., officers were alerted to a stolen vehicle in the 500 block of W. Huntington The vehicle was located parked and unoccupied. This investigation is continuing.

Residential Burglary
At 4:55 p.m., a victim in the 500 block of S. Magnolia reported a residential burglary and that property was taken. This investigation is continuing.

Welfare Check / Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
At 5:00 p.m., a caller in the area of Colorado and Shamrock requested a welfare check on a male subject slumped over a rear seat of a vehicle. Officers arrived and made contact with him. 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.

JANUARY 13

Theft
At 8:12 a.m., a resident in the 800 block of Bonita reported their parked vehicle was broken into and property was taken. This investigation is continuing.

Fraud / Scam
At 8:39 a.m., a victim walked into the MPD lobby to report that she clicked on a link on her computer which allowed an unknown subject access to her bank account. This investigation is continuing.

Grand Theft Auto
At 11:20 a.m., a caller in the 1500 block of S. Mayflower reported leaving his vehicle on and stepping back inside his home. When he walked back outside, his vehicle was gone. This investigation is continuing.

Fire Assist
At 3:55 p.m., a resident in the 200 block of Oaks reported flames coming from a neighbor’s home. Officers arrived and quickly extinguished the fence that was on fire. MFD responded and made the area safe.

Court Order Violation
At 5:03 p.m., a victim walked into the MPD lobby to report her ex-husband was communicating with her in violation of a court order. This investigation is continuing.

Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 9:57 p.m., an officer patrolling the area of Raymond and Pomona saw a male subject attempting to start a fire of an unknown object. The officer made contact with the subject and found the subject to be in possession of a piece of paper that was on fire. A computer search revealed he had a warrant for his arrest. A search revealed he was in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and taken into custody.

JANUARY 14

Resisting / Delaying Officer – Suspect Arrested
At 2:06 a.m., an officer in the area of Huntington and Alta Vista saw a vehicle in violation of a traffic code. A traffic stop was attempted, but the driver refused to stop, and a brief pursuit ensued. The vehicle eventually came to a stop and the officers made contact with the two occupants. The subject was arrested, cited and released at the scene.

Grand Theft Auto
At 9:10 a.m., a victim in the area of Genoa and Magnolia reported her vehicle stolen. This investigation is continuing.

Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 10:12 a.m., a passerby in the 300 block of S. Myrtle reported a male and female subject in a park smoking a controlled substance. Officers arrived and made contact with the subjects. An investigation revealed the female subject was in possession of a controlled substance. She was arrested and taken into custody.

Theft
At 4:29 p.m., a victim shopping in the 600 block of W. Huntington reported that her wallet was stolen while she was shopping. This investigation is continuing.

Dinner at Sourdough & Co.


Dinner at the new Sourdough & Co., on the north side of the Vons shopping center at Myrtle and Foothill. Got a small Garlic Pesto Turkey sandwich for $9.99, and made it a meal with a drink and salad for an extra $4.95. Nice sandwich.

- Brad Haugaard 

Jewish Federation plans holocaust remembrance event for Jan. 24-25

Monrovia-based Jewish Federation of the Greater San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys will hold a public "Every Person Has a Name" vigil on the front steps of Pasadena City Hall from Saturday, Jan. 24, at 7 p.m. through Sunday, Jan. 25, at 8 p.m. The event, part of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, will feature a reading - in person and virtually - of the names of all the Jews who were murdered during World War II. The event opens with a ceremony featuring local officials, followed by a continuous reading of the names. An exhibition from Yad Vashem, Stars Without a Heaven: Children in the Holocaust, will be on view, along with a Sunday morning art project coordinated with Armory for the Arts. Some 30-minute name-reading blocks, in person or virtual, remain available at jewishsgpv.org or by calling (626) 445-0810.

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia-based Jewish Federation condemns anti-Jewish crimes

A statement released today by the Monrovia-based Jewish Federation regarding local anti-Jewish and anti-Israel vandalism:

The Jewish Federation of the Greater San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys is outraged and disgusted by the continued anti-Jewish and anti-Israel acts of hate that target our local community. This past Sunday, Pasadena Jewish Temple & Center (PJTC) was the latest target of this hate with the message “RIP RENEE F*CK Zionism” spray painted on a retaining wall on their property.

“For the last several years, we have witnessed an unprecedented rise of hate that has targeted the Jewish world,” explains Jason Moss, Jewish Federation’s Executive Director. “I am appalled by the message that was spray painted on the wall in front of PJTC. This is a community and congregation that is still processing and dealing with the destruction of their facility due to the Eaton Fire. This incident does more than add ‘insult to injury,’ it further illustrates the hate, portrayed in this vandalism, Jews all across the world continue to face. I just don’t think people recognize or fully comprehend what this ongoing hate and targeting is doing to our local Jewish community.”

Jewish Federation of the Greater San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys stands resolute in confronting hate and in working alongside our community partners, including PJTC and other Jewish organizations, to expose the hate we are witnessing, support those impacted, and take decisive action to stop it.

- Brad Haugaard

A Moment in Monrovia History: Son of Monrovia founder William Monroe

Studio picture of 14-year-old George Otto Monroe, son of Monrovia founder William Newton and Mary Jane Monroe. 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

Echo can be shy at first, but when she feels safe, blossoms into a lovebug


Meet Echo, a beautiful 2-year-old black pittie at Pasadena Humane who is quietly blossoming into a loving, devoted companion. Echo came to us as a stray and can be shy and cautious at first, but once she feels safe, her true personality shines. While in foster, she’s become a total lovebug who enjoys constant cuddles, asks for more scratches, and happily follows her favorite people around. Echo enjoys exploring and sniffing on walks, balanced with plenty of lounging and resting, and she’s starting to show more playful behavior — especially with her toys! Her energy level is mild, making her a great match for someone who enjoys a calmer, affectionate dog.

Echo is potty trained, crate trained, and very treat-motivated. She would thrive with patient adopters who can offer consistent engagement, gentle guidance, and a calm environment to help her continue gaining confidence. If you’re looking for a loyal, snuggly companion to grow with, Echo may be your girl!

And there’s no better time to adopt — starting this weekend, adoption fees for dogs 6 months and older are waived at Pasadena Humane as a part of the Dog Days of Winter adoption promotion.

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

School district to consider early retirement bonus; updates to administrator contracts

At its next meeting (here) the Monrovia Board of Education will consider ...

~ Implementing an early retirement bonus equal to 90 percent of the last year's pay for teachers and administrators who voluntarily leave by June 30 of this year. There are more caveats, details here.  

~ Consider updates to the contracts of the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, and Assistant Superintendent of Business Services. The details of these updates are not online, but the staff report says that, "A copy of the updated contract is available upon request."

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia Historical Museum plans Route 66 exhibit

The Monrovia Historical Museum is planning a new Route 66 exhibit to open on April 30, coinciding with the city’s centennial kickoff weekend. The exhibit explores how transportation shaped Monrovia’s growth - from early road travel to aviation - highlighting the people, places, and stories that made Monrovia a  meaningful stop along America’s most famous highway. As part of this effort, the museum is also rei-magining its airport exhibit to better reflect Monrovia’s role in regional transportation history.

Two temporary exhibits on display right now: 

  • Items from the archive, including a late-1800s Chinese Coin Sword and a 1905 Apache Bead Loom, restored by Madi Arnault and Audrey Strople, with assistance from Tanya Valladares and Joovy Chen.
  • Metal Art Exhibit by John Ogden, who transforms recycled industrial metal into artistic compositions that play with form, light, shadow, and texture.

- Brad Haugaard

Yarn and Fabric Hangout at the Library on Jan. 20


Yarn and Fabric Hangout on Jan. 20 from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Library Story Room. Bring your own embroidery, knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, or handwork project to work on while socializing. Some sewing machines available for small projects or beginners. Limited supplies provided—bring your own materials. Teens and adults welcome. Details

- Brad Haugaard

Teen Game Hangout at the Library on Jan. 16


Teen Game Hangout on Jan. 16 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the Library Community Room. Drop in for snacks, Nintendo Switch games, Beyblades, and board games. For grades 7–12. No registration needed. Details

- Brad Haugaard

Plymouth School celebrates dramatic math and language improvement for 6th graders

The teachers, Markiena Madison, Marina Grande, and Hanita Le.

Monrovia School District reports Plymouth Elementary School sixth graders showed remarkable improvement in language arts and math. From a district report:

A team of sixth grade teachers at Plymouth Elementary School is celebrating exceptional growth in student achievement.

The students had an average annual growth in language arts of 142% and in math, they had a 77% average annual growth for the students overall. Many of the students moved up one or more grade levels in their area! Also, many of the students successfully tested out of phonics.

One of the tools they utilize is iReady, an adaptive online diagnostic tool that includes pre and post assessments to monitor student growth. It provides detailed reports based on subjects and subcategories, where the teachers then use this data to create small groups (level-based), lead various hands-on activities for math, drill students in basic math facts, and re-teach/teach new skills or strategies for both English Language Arts and Math concepts.

Plymouth Elementary Principal Jennifer Maljian is celebrating an outstanding success story, "The 6th grade teachers - Markiena Madison, Marina Grande, and Hanita Le - are doing amazing work with students and hitting their iReady learning targets.” They also create multiple engaging electives that grab and hold their students' attention. The electives include food science, forensic science, and Renaissance leadership.

Their combined teaching experiences from elementary and middle school, including Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet School, helped shaped their teaching styles and pedagogies in regards to learning.

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia High School swimming pool reopens Jan 12

The pool under construction.


The pool finished.

The Monrovia High School swimming pool will reopen on Jan. 12 after critical repairs, thanks to a partnership between the city, which contributed money, and school district. The restoration ends a period of off-site practices for swim and water polo teams. 

- Brad Haugaard

Art Night this evening at Grey & Cash


Art Night tonight at Grey & Cash, 425 S Myrtle Ave, from 6 to 9 p.m. Attendees can enjoy local art and coffee with area artists.

- Brad Haugaard

Two garden workshops planned for Jan. 17 and 22


The Monrovia Community Garden is hosting two free workshops: A hands-on Tree Pruning Workshop on Saturday, Jan. 17 from 9:30 to 11 a.m., and a Pollinator Garden Workshop with a free plant giveaway on Thursday, Jan. 22 from 7 to 8 p.m. Both will be at the garden, at the corner of Colorado and Magnolia.

- Brad Haugaard

Job fair at Monrovia Community Adult School Jan. 22

 

Register here.

- Brad Haugaard

Volunteers wanted for homeless count

Volunteers are needed for the annual Homeless Count on Wednesday, Jan. 21, at 8 p.m., starting at the Community Center. The event helps assess local homelessness for resource allocation. Register here or join the night of the count. 

- Brad Haugaard

City still working on agreement to accept Big M hillside property


City Manager Dylan Feik reports that the city has not yet finalized an agreement to accept a gift from the Pokrajac family of 5.19 acres of Monrovia hillside land containing the Big M that is lit on Monrovia High game days, but he said that, "I will be sure to provide more details as they become available." Assuming the city accepts the gift (a pretty safe assumption), "the city would assume responsibility for the ongoing maintenance, monitoring, and recreational use of the property, along with any future costs associated with preserving or improving the site."

- Brad Haugaard

A preview of Rigo's menu

If you are curious what the new Rigo’s Fiesta Mexican Food restaurant will be serving, its full menu is here, on page 24. Rigo's is applying for a permit to serve beer and wine at its new location at the southeast corner of Mayflower and Foothill, across the street from its old location. It's not open yet.

- Brad Haugaard

Coming Up in Monrovia

Art Night this evening at Grey & Cash

Trivia Night for adults at Library, Jan. 9

Auditions for San Gabriel Valley Choral Company Jan. 6, 13

Storytime for young children at Library, Jan 7

Storytime with the Park Naturalists Jan. 10

Tinkering and exploring for kids, at the Library Jan. 12

Ribbon cutting for the city’s 9th park set for Jan. 13

Vocal lesson for adults and teens at Library Jan. 17

Two garden workshops planned for Jan. 17 and 22

Volunteers wanted for homeless count, Jan. 21

Job fair at Monrovia Community Adult School Jan. 22

- Brad Haugaard

Dinner at Basin 141


Dinner at Basin 141, at the corner of Myrtle and Lime. Got the “Pickens” Chicken Sandwich for $17.50 and a beer for $7.50. Yummy good.

- Brad Haugaard 

Monrovia Police: Neighbor stabbing arrest; lighter mistaken for gun; multiple catalytic converter thefts; etc.

[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for December 19 – January 7. 
1155 calls for service, 208 investigations, 5 mental evaluations, 13 traffic collisions, 52 arrests. - Brad Haugaard]


DECEMBER 19

Court Order Violation – Suspect Arrested
At 10:16 am, a passerby reported a male and female subject involved in a verbal altercation in the 500 block of S. Shamrock. Officers arrived and made contact with the parties involved. A computer check revealed a restraining order in effect, restraining the male subject from the female subject. He was arrested and taken into custody.

Theft
At 5:54 p.m., a victim in a business in the 700 block of E. Huntington reported her cellphone stolen. An investigation revealed her phone was stolen from her purse while she was shopping.This investigation is continuing.

Shoplifting / Drug Arrest – Suspect Arrested
At 7:22 p.m., a caller in a store in the 400 block of W. Huntington reported subjects were in the store displaying what appeared to be a firearm. Officers arrived and located the subjects. An investigation revealed a lighter was mistaken for a handgun. One of the subjects was found to be shoplifting and in possession of drug paraphernalia. This investigation is continuing. Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested At 8:50 p.m., while patrolling the area of Myrtle and Lime officers saw a subject who appeared intoxicated. The officers made contact with the subject and 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.

DECEMBER 20

Theft
At 6:09 p.m., officers responded to a store in the 700 block of E. Huntington regarding a theft. An investigation revealed several subjects left with merchandise without paying. This investigation is continuing.

Theft
At 8:53 p.m., a theft was reported in a store in the 500 block of W. Huntington. Officers arrived and learned that several suspects shoplifted and fled without paying. This investigation is continuing.

Attempted Murder – Suspect Arrested
At 11:23 p.m., a stabbing was reported in the 800 block of W. Walnut. Officers arrived and discovered that an argument between neighbors turned physical. The suspect stabbed the victim multiple times and fled. The victim was transported to a hospital for treatment. The suspect was located at a later time and taken into custody. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.

DECEMBER 21

Assault
At 8:26 a.m., a victim in the 200 block of W. Olive walked into the MPD lobby to report that she was assaulted the night prior. This investigation is continuing.

Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
At 2:45 p.m., a caller in the 300 block of S. Myrtle reported a male and female subject fighting. Officers arrived and made contact with the parties involved. An investigation revealed the female subject slapped the male husband multiple times. She was arrested and taken into custody.

Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
At 8:37 p.m., officers responded to a disturbance in the 100 block of E. Lemon. Officers arrived and learned that an intoxicated customer punched an employee. She was located nearby. The victim declined prosecution. During contact, the suspect displayed signs of heavy intoxication and it was determined that she was unable to care for herself. She was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

DECEMBER 22

Grand Theft Auto
At 7:37 a.m., a victim in the 1200 block of S. Myrtle reported her vehicle stolen. This investigation is continuing. DECEMBER 23 Vandalism At 8:57 a.m., a victim in the 500 block of Sombrero reported her vehicle vandalized. This investigation is continuing.

Mail Theft
At 3:49 p.m., a resident in the 300 block of Elfwood saw a vehicle with two male occupants taking mail from mailboxes. This investigation is continuing.

Grand Theft – Suspect Arrested
At 10:04 p.m., officers were dispatched to a store in the 500 block of W. Huntington regarding a subject who concealed merchandise and fled without paying. Officers arrived and located the subject a short distance away. He was arrested.

DECEMBER 24

Grand Theft
At 5:25 a.m., a caller in the 300 block of W. Duarte reported several male subjects wearing masks stole the catalytic converter from his vehicle. The investigation is ongoing.

Robbery – Suspect Arrested
At 7:37 a.m., an employee at a business in the 1500 block of S. Myrtle reported that a subject stole merchandise and battered another employee. Officers arrived and located the subject. The subject was arrested and taken into custody.

Grand Theft Auto
At 11:51 p.m., a caller in the 1800 block of S. Peck reported his vehicle stolen. This investigation is continuing.

DECEMBER 25-26

No incidents to report.

DECEMBER 27

Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 1:43 a.m., an officer patrolling the area of Duarte and Peck saw three bicyclists in violation of vehicle codes. A traffic stop was conducted and the bicyclists were contacted. Two of the subjects were found to be in possession of a controlled substance. They were arrested and taken into custody.

Grand Theft
At 5:58 p.m., a victim in the 500 block of W. Huntington reported his electric scooter stolen. The scooter was located, however, it was abandoned, and no suspects were located. This investigation is continuing. DECEMBER 28 Municipal Code Violation At 1:16 a.m., while patrolling the 1600 block of S. Myrtle, officers saw a subject in a park after hours. The officers made contact with the subject. The subject claimed a medical emergency and was transported to a hospital.

Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 1:18 p.m., an officer patrolling the 700 block of E. Huntington saw a vehicle in violation of a vehicle code. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was contacted. A computer search revealed the driver and passenger had warrants for their arrest and were in possession of drug paraphernalia. They were arrested and taken into custody.

Grand Theft – Suspect Arrested
At 3:56 p.m., an employee from a business in the 700 block of E. Huntington reported a shoplifting in progress. Officers arrived and located the subject nearby. He was arrested and taken into custody.

Grand Theft
At 4:53 p.m., a caller in the 800 block of S. Shamrock reported the catalytic converter stolen from his vehicle. This investigation is continuing.

Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
At 8:13 p.m., a passerby in the 200 block of N. Myrtle reported a female subject stumbling on the roadway. Officers arrived, located the female subject and made contact with her. It was determined she was too intoxicated to care for herself. She was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

DECEMBER 29

Grand Theft
At 7:10 a.m., a caller in the 600 block of W. Foothill reported the catalytic converter to their vehicle stolen. This investigation is continuing.

Grand Theft
At 8:14 a.m., a victim in the 100 block of Mauna Loa reported the catalytic converter to their vehicle stolen. This investigation is continuing.

Grand Theft
At 8:15 a.m., a caller in the 500 block of King reported the catalytic converter to their vehicle stolen. This investigation is continuing.

Grand Theft
At 9:06 a.m., a caller in the 100 block of S. Ivy reported the catalytic converter to their vehicle stolen. This investigation is continuing.

Grand Theft
At 12:26 pm, a caller in the 1000 block of Royal Oaks reported the catalytic converter to their vehicle stolen. This investigation is continuing. Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested At 1:28 p.m., officers patrolling the 600 block of W. Huntington saw a suspicious subject. The officers made contact with the subject and found him to be in possession of an open container. Further investigation revealed he was in possession of drug paraphernalia and a controlled substance. He was arrested and taken into custody.

DECEMBER 30

Possession of a Weapon – Suspect Arrested
At 1:41 a.m., an officer patrolling the 100 block of E. Lime saw a suspicious vehicle and made contact with the occupants. The officer noticed a handgun in the vehicle. The passenger admitted it was her handgun. She was arrested and taken into custody.

Vehicle Burglary
At 10:45 a.m., a victim in the area of Mayflower and Maple reported a vehicle burglary. An investigation revealed tools were taken. This investigation is continuing.

Vehicle Burglary
At 11:56 a.m., a caller in the 700 block of E. Palm reported that his vehicle was broken into and property was taken. This investigation is continuing.

Theft from Vehicle
At 3:56 p.m., a resident in the 200 block of W. Pomona reported that his vehicle was broken into and property was taken. This investigation is continuing.

DECEMBER 31

Vandalism – Suspect Arrested
At 12:56 a.m., an alarm company for a business in the 700 block of E. Central reported a male subject vandalizing multiple vehicles. The subject began to flee as officers arrived. He was arrested and taken into custody.

JANUARY 1

Trespassing – Suspect Arrested
At 1:12 p.m., a resident in the 500 block of E. Colorado reported a female subject trespassing on his property. Officers arrived and made contact with her. She was arrested and taken into custody.

Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
At 5:25 p.m., a caller reported a suspicious male subject in the area in the 300 block of E. Lemon reported. Officers arrived and located the male subject. He was found to be too intoxicated to care for himself. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

Drug Arrest – Suspect Arrested
At 12:52 a.m., a caller in the 800 block of Naples reported suspicious activity in a vacant home nearby. Officers arrived and located two subjects inside. The property owner did not desire prosecution. A search revealed one of the subjects was in possession of a controlled substance. He was arrested and taken into custody. JANUARY 2 Battery – Suspect Arrested At 1:24 p.m., a victim in the 500 block of Los Angeles reported his brother had assaulted him. Officers arrived and determined a battery had occurred. The brother was arrested and taken into custody.

Municipal Code Violation – Suspect Arrested
At 10:21 p.m., officers patrolling the 1600 block of S. Myrtle saw two subjects in a park afterhours. The officers made contact with the subjects. They were both arrested.

JANUARY 4

No significant incidents to report.

JANUARY 5

Drug Activity – Suspect Arrested
At 12:46 a.m., a passerby in the area of California and Railroad reported a suspicious person who was trying to open car doors. Officers responded and located a subject matching the description. The subject was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and taken into custody.

Violation of Court Order
January 5 at 11:07 a.m., a victim reported a male subject known to her in violation of a court order. This investigation is continuing.

Medical Assistance
At 2:36 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 200 block of W. Lemon regarding a male subject who was severely injured by a fall. He was transported to a hospital.

Public Intoxication
At 5:44 p.m., a resident in the 800 block of W. Foothill reported a male subject hunched over the community mailboxes. Officers arrived and made contact with him. 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.

JANUARY 6

Grand Theft
At 8:40 a.m., a caller in the 200 block of E. Duarte reported landscaping equipment stolen. This investigation is continuing.

Attempt Theft
At 10:56 a.m., landscapers in the 100 block of N. Sunset reported two masked subjects attempted to take property from their vehicle. This investigation is continuing.

Attempt Theft
At 11:09 am, a caller in the 700 block of E. Foothill reported two masked subjects attempted to take property from their vehicle. This investigation is continuing. Trespass – Suspect Arrested At 3:13 p.m., an officer patrolling the 200 block of E. Evergreen saw a suspicious subject in a vacant residence. The officers made contact with the subject and the property owner was contacted. The owner desired prosecution. The subject was arrested and taken into custody.

Theft
At 4:22 p.m., an employee from a business in the 700 block of E. Huntington reported a theft. The subject was gone prior to officers’ arrival. This investigation is continuing.

Violation of Court Order
At 7:39 p.m., officers responded to the 600 block of W. Foothill regarding a violation of court order. The reporting party stated her daughter, who she has an active restraining order against, was at her door. She was gone prior to officers’ arrival. This investigation is continuing.

JANUARY 7

Residential Burglary
At 11:16 a.m., a victim in the 700 block of Monterey reported she returned home to find it ransacked. This investigation is continuing.

Theft by False Pretenses
At 11:39 a.m., an employee from a bank in the 200 block of S. Myrtle reported that a customer had his card stolen and money was taken. This investigation is continuing.

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