- Brad Haugaard
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- Brad Haugaard
The city and Pasadena Humane Society will present a free program on living alongside wildlife at Monrovia Canyon Park Cabin, Mar. 7, 2-3 p.m. Topics include animal behaviors, deterrence strategies, and practical tips for coexisting with animals. call 256-8282 to register.
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Pre-sale tickets are now on sale for Monrovia’s 9th Annual Wine Walk, April 11 in Old Town. Tickets are $50. Buy them online here, at the Monrovia Community Center (119 W. Palm Avenue) or Charlie’s House (430 S. Myrtle Avenue).
- Brad Haugaard
Lenten fish fry at Knights of Columbus, Fridays, through Apr. 3
Game Night for adults at the Library, Feb. 27
Children's seminar on living with bears, Feb. 28
Historical Museum hosts talk linking 'The Bear' book to Canyon Park, Mar. 1
Whistle! screening and reception at Community Center, Mar. 1
Adult craft program at the Library, March 3
The Drowsy Chaperone, March 5, 6, 7
Monrovia High to screen math documentary, March 10
Choral Company to present A Night on Broadway, March 14
Volunteers needed to green Monrovia High's outdoor spaces, Apr. 13
3rd Annual House Party at the Park Set for Mar. 15 in Library Park
New exhibit coming on 'How Transportation Shaped Monrovia,' April 30
Produce in the Park food sharing, March 7 at Mountainside Communion Church
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Vandalism
At 12:14 a.m., an officer patrolling the 200 block of W. Maple observed graffiti spray painted on the gate. This investigation is continuing.
Attempt Grand Theft Auto
At 3:03 a.m., a resident in the 700 block of S. Ivy reported that a subject attempted to steal a vehicle but fled when a resident yelled at them. This investigation is continuing.
Vandalism
At 8:07 p.m., graffiti was reported in an alleyway in the 1100 block of S. Magnolia. This investigation is continuing.
Critical Missing
At 8:17 a.m., a mother in the 1600 block of Pilgrim reported her adult son missing. He was entered in the missing person system. This investigation is continuing.
Critical Missing Located
At 12:43 a.m., a resident in the 800 block of W. Duarte reported her juvenile daughter missing. An Officer was able to communicate with the juvenile via text message, however, she would not say where she was. She was entered in the missing person system. She returned home later that night.
Drug Arrest – Suspect Arrested
At 7:36 p.m., officers patrolling the 800 block of E. Huntington saw a suspicious subject near a restaurant. The officers made contact with the subject. An investigation revealed he was in possession of drug paraphernalia. The subject was arrested and taken into custody.
Runaway Juvenile
At 9:24 p.m., an employee from a facility in the 100 block of N. Ivy reported a female juvenile as a runaway. This investigation is continuing.
Shoplifting – Suspects Arrested
At 4:07 p.m., an employee from a store in the 500 block of W. Huntington reported a shoplifting in progress. Officers arrived and located the suspect in a vehicle a few blocks away. A traffic stop was conducted and the two occupants were contacted, still in possession of the stolen merchandise. They were arrested and taken into custody.
Missing Person
At 7:52 p.m., a resident walked into the MPD lobby to report an adult family member missing. She was entered into the Missing Person System. This investigation is continuing.
Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
At 8:50 p.m., a family disturbance was reported in the 200 block of E. Chestnut. Officers arrived and made contact with a husband and wife. An investigation revealed that an argument between the parties turned physical when the husband battered his wife. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
At 9:04 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 1800 block of S. Mountain to a report of a subject lying partially on the roadway and partially on the sidewalk. Officers arrived and made contact with 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.
Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 11:37 a.m., an officer patrolling the 100 block of E. Huntington saw a vehicle commit a traffic violation. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was contacted. An investigation revealed he was in possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Shoplifting – Suspects Arrested
At 3:41 p.m., a loss prevention officer for a business in the 700 block of E. Huntington reported that a male and female subject concealed merchandise and fled without paying. Officers arrived and located the subjects a short distance away. They were arrested and taken into custody.
Petty Theft / Vandalism / Resist Arrest – Suspects Arrested
At 6:30 p.m., a caller in the 3300 block of S. Peck reported two subjects inside a closed business. Officers arrived and the subjects fled on foot when they saw the officers. A brief foot pursuit ensued, but ended when both subjects jumped in a lake. The subjects walked out of the lake. They were arrested and taken into custody.
Grand Theft – Suspect Arrested
At 7:29 p.m., a theft was reported in the 700 block of E. Huntington. Officers and made contact with the subject. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Grand Theft Auto / Fraud
At 7:18 a.m., a victim in the 200 block of W. Cypress reported her vehicle stolen with her wallet inside. The victim reported receiving fraud alerts due to fraudulent activity on her credit cards. This investigation is continuing.
Runaway Juvenile
At 8:54 a.m., a resident in the 800 block of W. Duarte reported her juvenile daughter as a runaway. This investigation is continuing.
Fraud
At 10:18 a.m., a resident walked into the MPD lobby to report that an unknown subject opened several credit cards using their personal information. This investigation is continuing.
Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 11:37 p.m., an officer patrolling the 1800 block of S. Alta Vista saw a vehicle commit a traffic violation. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was contacted. An investigation revealed the driver was in possession of a controlled substance. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 12:23 a.m., while patrolling the 1600 block of S. Myrtle an officer saw a subject in a park after hours. The officer made contact with the subject and discovered the subject was in possession of a controlled substance. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 1:00 a.m., an officer patrolling the 1600 block of S. Myrtle saw a subject in a park after hours. The officer made contact with him. An investigation revealed he was in possession of a controlled substance. He was arrested, cited, and released at the scene.
Trespassing – Suspects Arrested
At 1:02 a.m., officers patrolling the 200 block of Fig saw two subjects in a known vacant residence. The homeowner was contacted and requested that the subjects be removed and arrested. The subjects were arrested, cited and released at the scene.
Grand Theft
At 9:57 a.m., a victim in the area of Myrtle and Lemon walked into the MPD lobby to report that his catalytic converter was stolen on February 23. This investigation is continuing.
Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
At 3:14 p.m., an officer was patrolling the area of Myrtle and Cherry when she saw a subject who appeared to be intoxicated. The officer 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.
- Brad Haugaard
In the yard, Boda’s playful side really shines. He loves to chase toys and then bring them right back and place them gently at your feet like a perfect gentleman. He knows “sit” like a pro, offers an enthusiastic “shake,” and even takes breaks by flopping down at your feet with his toy for a quick breather. He loves people and settles easily when it’s time for a nice break.
Boda may be a big ol’ guy (with a little drool to prove it!), but he’s also an easygoing, confident sweetheart who’s ready for his forever home. If you’re looking for a playful, affectionate best friend with great manners and an even bigger heart, come meet Boda and see why he’s such a good boy.
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.
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Click to enlarge photo. Here are the children and teachers at the First Wildrose School, at the same location as the current school, 232 Jasmine Avenue. This school was built in 1912. From the Myron Hotchkiss collection. See full details here.
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Stanford researchers visited Monrovia Unified to study its K–8 math gains. A Stanford University team interviewed district staff to examine progress in elementary and middle school mathematics as part of a statewide study of districts showing academic growth. The researchers will identify strategies for state policy.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
The Monrovia City Council has proclaimed February as Cholangiocarcinoma Awareness Month and Feb. 19 as World Cholangiocarcinoma Day. Cholangiocarcinoma is a rare, deadly cancer affecting 10,000 Americans annually. The Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation’s efforts to improve patient care and find a cure.
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On Mar. 1 at 1 p.m., the Monrovia Historical Museum, in Recreation Park, will present a talk connecting Andrew Krivak’s novel, The Bear, to Monrovia’s Canyon Park. Local historian Oliver Beckwith will share stories that enrich understanding of the book and local history as part of One City One Story.
- Brad Haugaard
Join Amigos de los Rios on Apr. 13 at Monrovia High School for a volunteer day to add native plants and improve outdoor areas. Work in small groups, bring friends and family, and enjoy water and snacks while contributing to local green space. Register here.
- Brad Haugaard
There will be a family-friendly 3rd Annual House Party at the Park on Sunday, Mar. 15, 1-5 p.m. at Library Park. Celebrate local heroes with food, music, youth activities, games, a car show, and community resources. Hosted by Community Reimagined and Chris Loos. Nominate a neighbor for an M-Town Award here.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia’s Community Media of the Foothills took home “Best of Show” for the Eaton Fire CARE-A-Thon and earned finalist spots for eight productions at the prestigious 2026 WAVE Awards. The contest covers public programming across six western states. Details
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Monrovia residents can pick up a free sharps containers beginning 12 p.m. on Mon, Feb. 23, at City Hall and the Public Works Yard. One container per household while supplies last, provided through LA County’s Clean LA program. Call Public Works at 932-5575 for more info.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia’s contractor will restore the Mountain Avenue center median and adjust traffic signals near Lemon Avenue the week of Feb. 23-27, causing lane closures, turn restrictions, and increased noise from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Expect parking restrictions and no street sweeping during work hours. Additional road repairs on W Colorado Blvd Feb. 25 and W Duarte Rd Feb. 25-27 may disrupt traffic.
- Brad Haugaard
On Sunday, Mar. 1 at 4 p.m., Creative Being hosts a private screening of WHISTLE!, a documentary about Monrovian Carole Anne Kaufman’s international whistling competition. The event includes a Q&A, live performance, wine, cheese, and a $10 suggested donation. Tickets available on Eventbrite. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
At its last meeting the Monrovia City Council honored retiring Community Services Director Tina Cherry for 30 years of public service and 12 years in Monrovia, including leading the Community Services Department. Council members praised her impact on library and recreation programs, parks, and youth services.
Councilmembers and the City Manager described Cherry as a leader of excellence, integrity, and contagious joy, known for meticulous attention to detail and a “give a damn” commitment to the community. They credited her with strengthening parks, including Lucinda Garcia Park, Julian Fisher Park, Satoru Tsuneshi Park, and Canyon Park, expanding programming, mentoring youth and interns.
Cherry thanked the Council, expressed pride in the department’s accomplishments and said she is confident in newly promoted Community Services Director Rebecca Sandoval-Riba, who she said is prepared and principled.
- Brad Haugaard
Teen Game Hangout at the Library, Feb. 20
Lenten fish fry at Knights of Columbus, Fridays, Feb. 20 to Apr. 3
Food Ed to bestow Golden Gnomie Awards, Feb. 20
Electric guitar for beginners, Feb. 21
Workshop on preserving fresh citrus, Feb. 21
Black History Month events, Feb. 21, 22
Hum Out Loud poetry reading Feb. 24
Veterans and service members' coffee meetup, Feb. 24
Children's seminar on living with bears, Feb. 28
Monrovia High to screen math documentary, March 10
New exhibit coming on 'How Transportation Shaped Monrovia,' April 30
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- Brad Haugaard
~ Adding three new high school level courses:
AP Research, a year-long independent research project in which students design and conduct original investigations. Details.
English 10: AP Seminar, emphasizing analysis of diverse texts, source evaluation, evidence-based argument, team projects, research essays, presentations. Details.
World History in Spanish, a yearlong college-prep course taught primarily in Spanish. Covers global civilizations from ancient to modern times, aligned with state standards. Details.
~ Letting 17 employees go and hiring one. Let go a school office manager and head custodian (details), two probationary certificated employees (details), 13 temporary certificated employees (details), and hire an athletic trainer to "support the health, safety, and supervision of student-athletes" (details).
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Some of the results in the image above.
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Weapon Offense
At 8:07 a.m., several callers in the 600 block of W. Duarte reported an armed male subject in the area shooting at moving vehicles. Officers arrived and located the subject in a nearby apartment complex. An investigation revealed he was using a toy gun to shoot at passing vehicles. He was also found to be in possession of a knife and had harmed himself with it. He had to be transported to a hospital for treatment.
Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
At 12:35 p.m., a family disturbance was reported in the 1000 block of Royal Oaks. Officers arrived and made contact with the parties involved. An investigation revealed a female subject battered her spouse. She was arrested and taken into custody.
Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 5:34 p.m., a caller in the area of Myrtle and Foothill reported a subject slumped over the steering wheel of his parked vehicle. Officers arrived and made contact with him. He was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 12:53 a.m., an officer patrolling the area of 1600 block of S. Myrtle saw a subject in a park after hours. The officer made contact with the subject. He was found to be in possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Threatening
At 2:13 a.m., security at a hotel in the 900 block of W. Huntington reported a male subject on the property threatening to kill an employee. The subject fled prior to officers’ arrival. This investigation is continuing.
Vandalism
At 9:23 a.m., while patrolling the 100 block of E. Central, an officer saw graffiti on a wall. The graffiti was documented for removal. This investigation is continuing.
Theft – Suspect Arrested
At 12:08 p.m., an employee from a business in the 700 block of E. Huntington reported a theft in progress. Officers arrived while the female subject was outside the business. She was arrested and taken into custody.
Vandalism
At 6:05 p.m., a caller at a business in the 1200 block of S. Shamrock reported suspicious juveniles who may have written graffiti on the property. The reporting party believed one juvenile may have written graffiti near a light box on the north side of the property. This investigation is continuing.
Vandalism
At 8:28 p.m., a caller in the 100 block of W. Colorado reported graffiti in a parking structure. This investigation is continuing.
Vandalism – Suspect Arrested
At 9:14 p.m., officers responded to the area of Mayflower and Evergreen regarding reports of three juveniles tagging. Officers arrived and located the three juveniles nearby. The subject responsible for the tagging was arrested and transported to the MPD jail. He was later released to his parents with a citation.
Vandalism
At 3:39 a.m., multiple locations throughout the city were reported to be tagged with graffiti. This investigation is continuing.
Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
At 9:20 a.m., a caller in the 300 block of W. Duarte reported a male subject drinking in a parking lot. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject. 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.
Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
At 12:55 p.m., a family disturbance was reported in the 1000 block of E. Huntington. Officers arrived and made contact with the parties involved. An investigation revealed a male subject battered his ex-girlfriend. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Shoplifting / Resisting – Suspect Arrested
At 2:23 p.m., an employee from a business in the 500 block of W. Huntington reported a shoplifting in progress. Officers arrived and located the female subject fleeing in her vehicle, she abandoned her vehicle and fled on foot. She was eventually detained and taken into custody.
Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
At 4:01 p.m., a caller in the area of Duarte and Shamrock reported three subjects drinking in public. Officers arrived and made contact the subjects. One of the subjects was determined to be too intoxicated. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
Vandalism
At 2:47 a.m., an officer on patrol found graffiti in the 1800 block of S. Mountain. This investigation is continuing.
Trespassing / Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 5:08 a.m., a suspicious person was seen jumping fences in an apartment complex in the 1600 block of S. Magnolia. Officers arrived and located the subject who was determined to be trespassing and in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Residential Burglary
At 4:07 p.m., a residential burglary was reported in the 200 block of Valle Vista. Property was taken. This investigation is continuing.
Battery – Suspect Arrested
At 6:13 p.m., a domestic dispute was reported in the 700 block of S. Alta Vista. Officers arrived and made contact with the parties involved. An investigation revealed a father and adult daughter were involved in an argument and the father who was determined to be intoxicated became physically aggressive. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Shoplifting
At 7:09 p.m., a shoplifting incident was reported at a business in the 500 block of W. Huntington. The subject was gone prior to officers’ arrival. This investigation is continuing.
Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 9:33 p.m., a caller in the 500 block of S. Primrose reported subjects loitering in an alley, blocking access to a garage door. Officers arrived and made contact with one of the subjects. An investigation revealed the subject had a warrant for his arrest and was in possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. The subject was arrested and taken into custody.
Vandalism
At 10:41 p.m., officers patrolling the area of Myrtle and Cypress located six instances of graffiti on multiple walls throughout the city. This investigation is continuing.
Vandalism
At 11:20 a.m., a victim in the 800 block of S. Alta Vista reported graffiti on his van. This investigation is continuing.
Fire
At 2:12 p.m., a resident in the 400 block of E. Cypress reported seeing fire coming from a home. MFD responded and extinguished the fire. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft Auto
At 1:00 p.m., a victim in the 500 block of E. Walnut reported her vehicle stolen. This investigation is continuing.
Missing Critical
At 4:22 p.m., a mother in the 800 block of W. Duarte reported her juvenile daughter as a runaway. Officers were unable to locate her. She was entered into the system as a critical missing runaway. She returned home later that evening.
Vandalism
At 7:03 p.m., multiple vandalism incidents related to graffiti were reported throughout the city. This investigation
Vandalism – Suspect Arrested
At 8:03 p.m., a vandalism in progress at a park in the 300 block of S. Myrtle was reported. Officers arrived and saw two juveniles attempting to start a fire, leaving scorch marks behind. Both juveniles were arrested, transported to the MPD, cited and released to their parents.
Vandalism
At 1:07 p.m., an officer patrolling the 300 block of S. Myrtle reported graffiti on a wall. This investigation is continuing.
Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 11:23 p.m., an officer patrolling the 100 block of W. Pomona saw a bicyclist commit a traffic violation. A traffic stop was conducted. An investigation revealed he was in possession of a controlled substance. He was arrested, cited, and released at the scene.
Brodie is extremely food motivated and absolutely lights up for treats, snuffle mats, and puzzle toys. He may pass on traditional toys, but give him a brain game with snacks involved, and he’s all in! He bonds quickly to people and loves snuggles, often content to simply rest by your side. He may have some hearing loss, but he responds well to hand signals and doesn’t let it slow him down one bit.
Brodie isn’t a fan of car rides and has been known to counter surf if tasty treasures are left within reach, but those are small quirks in an otherwise near-perfect gentleman. If you’re looking for a calm, affectionate, devoted companion to share your couch and your heart, Brodie is ready to meet you.
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
Advertising post card for Miller Ford Sales, at 147 E. Huntington Drive, on the north side of the street a block east of Myrtle at Ivy. Probably from the early 1960s. From the Steve Baker collection. See full details here.
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I asked an AI system to highlight the main hazards facing the city. Among those it identified these struck me as most important:
Earthquake: Monrovia is located near active faults, such as the Raymond Fault and Puente Hills Fault, posing risks of severe ground shaking, liquefaction, structural damage, casualties, and disruption of services.
Slope Failure: The city's location along the southern slopes of the San Gabriel Mountains makes it vulnerable to landslides, debris flows, and rockfalls, especially during heavy rainfall, post-wildfire conditions, or seismic events.
Dam Failure: Six upstream dams, including the Sawpit Reservoir dam, pose a risk of catastrophic flooding in the event of failure, impacting downstream populations and infrastructure.
Wildfire: The wildland-urban interface areas in northern Monrovia are highly vulnerable to wildfires due to dense vegetation, steep terrain, and prolonged drought conditions.
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