Summer Art Walk tonight at the Friday Street Fair and Market. Hosted by the Monrovia Association of Fine Arts, the event features artists and crafters selling and demonstrating their work from 5 to 10 p.m. at 700 S. Myrtle Ave.
- Brad Haugaard
Summer Art Walk tonight in old town
Summer Art Walk tonight at the Friday Street Fair and Market. Hosted by the Monrovia Association of Fine Arts, the event features artists and crafters selling and demonstrating their work from 5 to 10 p.m. at 700 S. Myrtle Ave.
Dinner at Copper Still Grill
Dinner at Copper Still Grill, on the east side of Myrtle just south of Colorado. Got the Pesto Chicken Sandwich for $12.75 and a beer for $5. Very nice.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Shots fired on Walnut Street; Downed power line sparks fire; Suspect lights vehicle ablaze; Gun found in traffic stop; Stolen phone suspect caught; Etc.
Shooting
July 10 at 6:55 p.m., callers in the 900 block of W. Walnut reported hearing shots in the area. Officers responded and found evidence of a shooting. No injuries were reported. This investigation is continuing.
Mental Evaluation
July 10 at 7:32 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 200 block of E. Lime regarding a subject wanting to harm himself. Officers arrived and determined he was a danger to himself. He was transported to a medical facility for a mental evaluation.
Fire Assist
July 10 at 8:36 p.m., a caller in the 400 block of W. Hillcrest reported a downed power line in the street. The power line was sparking and appeared to have ignited a bush. Upon arrival, officers located the power line and blocked off the street until the fire department and Edison arrived. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries or damage.
Fire
July 11 at 3:16 p.m., a resident in the 100 block of W. Colorado reported seeing smoke coming from an apartment. Officers and MFD responded and extinguished a small fire on a patio.
Vandalism
July 11 at 8:24 p.m., officers responded to the 600 block of E. Huntington regarding a vandalism report. Officers arrived and made contact with the victim who reported that someone used a marker to write on her vehicle. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft
July 11 at 8:24 p.m., a grand theft was reported in the 1300 block of S. Mountain. Officers arrived and made contact with a business owner who reported copper was stolen. This investigation is continuing.
Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
July 12 at 2:50 a.m., a victim walked into the MPD lobby to report a domestic violence incident. The victim reported that his girlfriend struck him in the face and he received medical treatment by MFD. The girlfriend turned herself in later in the day. She was arrested and taken into custody.
Mental Evaluation
July 12 at 12:15 p.m., a resident in the 100 block of W. Olive reported that someone was trying to harm him. Officers arrived and determined he was a danger to himself. He was transported to a medical facility for a mental evaluation.
Hit and Run Traffic Collision
July 12 at 2:24 p.m., a caller in the area of 5th and Walnut reported being involved in a hit and run traffic collision. She stated that another vehicle sideswiped her and left the scene without stopping or exchanging information. This investigation is continuing.
Tree
July 12 at 3:39 p.m., a resident in the area of Linwood and Primrose reported a fallen tree. Fortunately, both vehicles were unoccupied at the time of the incident. Public Works promptly responded to assess the situation and coordinated the safe removal of the tree.
Weapons Arrest – Suspect Arrested
July 12 at 8:43 p.m., an officer patrolling the 100 block of E. Lime saw a vehicle commit a violation and a traffic stop was conducted. The driver was contacted and an investigation revealed the driver was in possession of a firearm. The driver was arrested and taken into custody.
Warrant / Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
July 12 at 10:16 p.m., officers responded to a disturbance between a male and female in the 300 block of S. Myrtle. A computer search revealed the male had a warrant for his arrest. The female was found to be too intoxicated to care for herself. He was arrested and taken into custody. She was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
Drug Arrest – Suspect Arrested
July 12 at 11:42 p.m., while patrolling the area of Myrtle and Chestnut an officer saw a vehicle commit a violation. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was contacted. An investigating revealed the driver was in possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. The driver was arrested and taken into custody.
Vehicle Fire
July 12 at 4:15 p.m., a vehicle fire was reported in the 400 block of W. Huntington. Officers and MFD responded and the fire was extinguished. An investigation revealed that a male subject ignited the vehicle and fled the area. This investigation is continuing.
Battery
July 13 at 6:25 p.m., a caller in the 100 block of W. Foothill reported that an unknown male subject struck the victim without provocation. This investigation is continuing.
Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
July 13 at 11:26 p.m., an officer patrolling the area of Myrtle and Cherry saw a subject laying on a sidewalk. The officer contacted the subject and determined the subject was too intoxicated to care for himself. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Vandalism
July 14 at 10:44 a.m., a resident in the 700 block of Monterey walked into the MPD lobby to report that someone keyed his vehicle. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft – Suspect Arrested
July 14 at 11:05 a.m., a caller in the 600 block of W. Huntington reported that someone stole his cellphone. The investigation revealed a suspect. Officers located and made contact with the suspect. She was arrested and taken into custody.
Petty Theft
July 14 at 11:31 a.m., a victim in the 200 block of W. Huntington reported his vehicle was broken into and property was taken. This investigation is continuing.
Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
July 14 at 11:29 a.m., officers responded to a business in the 400 block of W. Foothill regarding a male subject yelling at customers. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject who was determined to be too intoxicated to care for himself. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
Fraud
July 14 at 11:35 a.m., a resident walked into the MPD lobby to report a check she mailed out was forged and cashed. This investigation is continuing.
Shoplifting – Suspect Arrested
July 14 at 3:16 p.m., officers were dispatched to a store in the 700 block of W. Huntington regarding a shoplifting in progress. Officers arrived and located to two suspects outside the store, still in possession of the stolen property. They were arrested and taken into custody.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
July 14 at 5:46 p.m., a caller in the area of Primrose and Foothill reported a vehicle stopped in the middle of the road. Officers arrived and made contact with the driver who displayed symptoms of intoxication. A DUI investigation revealed the driver was under the influence. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
Incident Report
July 14 at 5:45 p.m., officers responded to the 400 block of S. Myrtle regarding an intoxicated female. She was transported to the hospital for treatment. This investigation is continuing.
Misappropriation of Found Property
July 14 at 10:46 pm, a subject walked into the MPD lobby to report his wallet lost and unauthorized transactions on his credit cards. This investigation is continuing.
Municipal Code Violation – Suspect Arrested
July 15, at 3:12 am, an officer patrolling a park in the 1600 block of S. Myrtle saw a subject loitering after hours. The officer made contact with the subject. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Vehicle Burglary
July 15 at 8:33 a.m., a resident in the 300 block of W. Evergreen reported that a rear window of his vehicle was smashed and property was taken. This investigation is continuing.
Court Order Violation
July 15 at 3:45 p.m., a victim walked into the MPD lobby to report a court order violation. This investigation is continuing.
Monrovia Police arrive for a roadside birth of Baby Sophia
Recently released Monrovia PD footage of the birth of Sophia on July 8. The MPD post says, "our officers arrived just in time to help welcome her roadside."
- Brad Haugaard
Registration for bus trip to Orange County fair ends tomorrow - July 17
- Brad Haugaard
Stunning Lula, an Eaton fire stray, is looking for an adventure buddy
Lula is a stunning brindle Dutch Shepherd mix at Pasadena Humane with striking blue eyes that will stop you in your tracks. She is nearly two years old and came in as a stray during the Eaton Fire. She has been searching for her forever home ever since! Full of energy and intelligence, Lula thrives with consistency and structure, and she’ll do best with an active adopter who can provide her with the training and outlets she needs to shine.
Lula would do best in a home without young children and no other dogs. She’s a spirited and loyal companion looking for someone who understands her needs and can help her thrive. If you’re interested in an adventure buddy, come meet Lula today!
From now until July 20th, dogs over 6 months old, like Lula, will have their adoption fee waived as part of the Hot Dog Summer adoption promotion at Pasadena Humane.
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 10:00 – 5:00. 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
A Moment in Monrovia History: The Police Department personnel in 1974
Monrovia Police Department members in front of City Hall on Jan. 12, 1974. 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
Cava restaurant planned for Huntington Oaks Shopping Center
A new Mediterranean restaurant called Cava, part of a nationwide chain, is planned for the former Hart House restaurant next to Panera in the Huntington Oaks Shopping Center. Here is the restaurant's website. The Development Review Committee will consider its facade design at its next meeting. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
Republik Coffee plans to open on Myrtle
Another coffee shop is planned for Monrovia; Republik Coffee, which plans to locate at the now-closed Sunday's Old Town Bistro on the east side of Myrtle just north of Colorado. The company has two other locations, in Pasadena and Burbank. Its slogan is, "Life is too short to drink bad coffee". Here is its website.
- Brad Haugaard
Rigo's Mexican Food plans to reopen across the street
Image courtesy of Google Maps.
Rigo's Mexican Food, a long-time restaurant on the northeast corner of Foothill and Mayflower, has been closed for years but plans to reopen directly across the street, at the southeast corner of Foothill and Mayflower. The restaurant is currently applying for an alcohol permit. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
Poems in concrete planned for Monrovia sidewalks
Urban Garden
Violet, Mayflower,
Magnolia, Primrose, Myrtle –
Monrovia’s blooms.
Toasting the Moon
Bears in bowties bake moon pies,
Juggle jellybeans beneath starry skies.
They sip on tea with honey toast,
And toast the moon they love the most.
Let’s Walk
Take my hand, let’s walk
Take my words, let’s talk
Take my dreams, let’s wish
Take my heart, let’s love
Take my soul, let’s be
Wilderness Preserve & Canyon Park
Wilderness, you lack some shade but that’s okay
You offer much more than the sun’s glare
Canyon Park, how I’ve missed you
I hear you’re reopening soon, and I’ll be there
To pause, breathe, stroll, hike and be
Listen
In our corner of this metropolis
Listen to the shady oak, canyon falls,
Birds, bears, history preserved
In these mountain foothills
We call home
All-American City
Santa on his fire truck
Mark Twain in the park
Samson in his hot tub
Monrovia in our hearts
Monrovia!
A city for all
Spring, winter, and fall.
And, on sweet summer days
A soft, golden haze
Falls on hillsides and singing birds call.
I will be happy
Today I will be happy come what may
Come rain, come shine, it’s a new day
And each day I will raise my face to meet the sun
Yes, today I will be happy
- Brad Haugaard
Clothing drive to support Monrovia High musicians
Monrovia High's Musical Arts Program is trying to gather 3,000 pounds of clothing in its Clothing Drive Challenge to support student musicians. Donate gently used clothes, shoes and household textiles in 13 gallon trash bags only. Drop off days are Saturday, July 26, Saturday, August 2, and Saturday, August 9. 9 a.m. to noon in the teachers' parking lot.
- Brad Haugaard
Teen Trivia game at the Library July 12
Teen Trivia, game for students in grades 7–12, held Saturday, July 12 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the Library Story Room. Participants must register individually; team sizes limited to five. Individual registrants will be grouped. Register here.
- Brad Haugaard
Children make sun catchers at Library, July 14
Kids 6 to 11 can enjoy summer crafts and social time at Monday Funday on July 14 from 3 to 4 p.m. in the Library’s Story Time Room. Participants will make ocean-themed sun catchers. No registration required. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
Play with Legos at the Library, July 17
LEGO Free Play lets children ages 2 to 12 and their parents build and play with library-provided LEGO blocks. Held in the Story Room on Thursday, July 17 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
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