- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia High Senior takes first place in taekwondo at USA Team Trials
Monrovia High School senior Jayda Vo took home the gold at the USA Team Trials, securing first place and earning a spot on the USA Taekwondo Team. In October she will represent the United States at the World Championships in China.
- Brad Haugaard
‘Dog Library’ now open in Monrovia
Someone with a practical sense of humor apparently decided to echo the Little Book libraries that you see around town, and created one for dogs. This “Dog Library” is on the path beside the wash where it crosses under Norumbega, a popular dog walking area. Take a stick, leave a stick.
- Brad Haugaard
A Moment in Monrovia History: Myrtle Avenue in the 1960s - I think
Looking north on Myrtle from Colorado. Though the picture is not dated, I'd guess from the cars that this photo is from the early 1960s. Can anyone make a better estimate? 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
Explaining how laser vision lets machines see
Monrovia's SiLC Technologies Inc. will host the February meeting of MADIA Tech Launch at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12. If your car beeps when you edge too close to something, chances are it uses LiDAR. But LiDAR now goes beyond basic obstacle detection.
Dr. Mehdi Asghari, president and CEO of SiLC Technologies, will explain this laser-based system and its growing applications in robotics, industrial automation, and security. A tour of the facility at 181 W. Huntington Drive will include demonstrations.
Public welcome. Advance registration required. Tickets are $12 (includes pizza and soda) or $6 for students, available via Eventbrite at MADIAtech.org. Limited on-site tickets are $20. A no-cost Zoom link provides select coverage. MADIA Tech Launch is a nonprofit supported by local governments and industries.
- Brad Haugaard
Foothill Unity Center looking for more volunteers
Volunteers needed for weekly food distribution and warehouse support at Foothill Unity Center after the Eaton Fire. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday, 1 to 3:30 p.m. 790 W Chestnut Ave. Volunteer here or email volunteer@foothillunitycenter.org.
- Brad Haugaard
City letter to EPA about fire waste
Here is the letter the city of Monrovia is sending to the Environmental Protection Agency expressing its concerns regarding the agency’s use of the Lario Staging Area in Azusa for temporary storage of waste taken from the Altadena fire.
- Brad Haugaard
Police arrest driver after chase through north Monrovia
Monrovia police press release regarding pursuit in north Monrovia.
PRESS RELEASE: On Friday, January 31, 2025, at approximately 11:52 p.m., Monrovia Police Department officers attempted a traffic stop on a speeding vehicle that had just been stolen from a residence in Monrovia. The driver failed to yield, leading officers on a pursuit throughout the north end of the city. The suspect drove recklessly, colliding with a parked vehicle and continuing to flee. The suspect swerved toward officers and later accelerated head-on into a marked patrol vehicle with an officer inside, causing non-life-threatening injuries.
The suspect continued fleeing until officers successfully disabled the vehicle. The suspect was taken into custody without further incident.
This investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Monrovia Police Department at (626) 256-8000. Anonymous tips may be submitted through “LA Crime Stoppers” by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visiting www.LACrimeStoppers.org.
No further details are available at this time.
- Brad Haugaard
Missing person, Lisa Harell, last seen in Monrovia
Update: found and reunited with her family.
- Brad Haugaard
Current Local Job Opportunities - February
There will also be a job fair this coming Wednesday (Feb. 5) at the Community Adult School. Details.
Finally, there is a group called Monrovia Works. Search for it on Facebook and ask to join it.
- Brad Haugaard
Adult craft night at Library, Feb. 4
Winter Adult Craft Night at the Library, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 6 to 7 p.m. Ages 16+. Celebrate Black History Month by creating poetry wall hangings. Materials and African-American poetry books provided. Registration closes at 5 p.m. Register here.
- Brad Haugaard
Trivia challenge at the library, Feb. 7
Trivia Challenge at the Library, Friday, Feb. 7, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Ages 13+. Pop culture, history, science, movies and more. Snacks provided. Register here.
- Brad Haugaard
Family literacy event at library, Feb. 8
Read, Write, Love: Family Literacy Event at the Library, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2 to 4 p.m. Children to age 8. Create Valentine’s Day cards, enjoy storytime and receive free books. Registration encouraged. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Register here.
- Brad Haugaard
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