Restaurant reviewer Peter Dills praises Le Roy's restaurant

Restaurant reviewer Peter Dills just gave Monrovia's Le Roy's restaurant a glowing review. "The dining room isn’t trying to transport you to Manhattan, Napa Valley, or a Paris sidewalk café. It’s trying to be a neighborhood restaurant. Mission accomplished." Details.

- Brad Haugaard

Pet photo contest open for Pasadena Humane 2027 calendar

Pet owners can now submit photos of their pets for a chance to appear in Pasadena Humane’s 2027 “Next Top Model” pet calendar.

Pets can compete in three categories: dogs, cats, and other pets. Winners are chosen through public voting.

Prizes include a full-month calendar feature, a custom pet portrait, pet-themed Pasadena Humane merchandise, and additional awards.

The two pets receiving the most votes overall will appear on the front and back covers of the 2027 calendar and any pet photo receiving five or more votes is guaranteed a spot somewhere in the calendar.

The contest runs June 1–30, with voting closing June 30 at 11 p.m. Entries, voting, and calendar pre-orders are available through Pasadena Humane. Details and voting here.

- Brad Haugaard

Parade-famous Bowie is a silly, sweet husky who's ready for a home - and he's free!

Three-year-old Bowie is a parade superstar! At the La Cañada Memorial Day Parade he walked next to adoptable dog Jordan and stole the show. As he passed by, people in the crowd shouted, "Is the husky available for adoption?!" Yes, he is!

With all his fame, you may be surprised to know Bowie is super down-to-earth. He's silly and expressive, loves going on hikes, enjoys a belly rub or two, and has gotten along great with other dogs he's met so far. He likes lots of different treats and can even entertain himself with a tennis ball. Bowie might be the coolest yet nicest celeb you'll meet in the LA area!

This Saturday, June 6, adopt Bowie for free at Pasadena Humane's Free Adoption Day, taking place at the Pasadena shelter from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

- Brad Haugaard

A Moment in Monrovia History: Our second railway depot

The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway depot, the second railroad depot built in Monrovia. The first was very rudimentary. From the Myron Hotchkiss collection. See full details here.

For more historic photos and papers, see the Monrovia Historical Society’s complete Legacy Project collection here. Learn more about the Monrovia Historical Society here.

- Brad Haugaard

Current Local Job Opportunities - June

Here are links to the latest job opportunities for Monrovia:

Monrovia School District 

City of Monrovia 

Private 

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

And some more links for nearby:

USC Arcadia Hospital

Citrus College

CalState LA

LA County

And even more general:

Indeed

LinkedIn Jobs

CalJOBS (state employment)

- Brad Haugaard