Missing a python?

A pet python snake dropped by the new In-N-Out in Monrovia, where it was turned over to Pasadena Humane, which is looking for its owner. Details

- Brad Haugaard

Current Local Job Opportunities - October

Here are links to the latest job opportunities for Monrovia:

Monrovia School District 

City of Monrovia 

Private 

- Brad Haugaard


Clair's puppies have been adopted, now its her turn to find a forever home


Clair is a 4-year-old gray pittie with the softest eyes and the biggest heart. She was rescued as a stray momma with her puppies – and now that all her babies have been adopted, it’s finally her turn to find a loving, forever home.

Clair can be a little timid at first, especially in new places, but don’t let that fool you! Once she feels safe, her sweet personality shines. The moment she settled into her foster home, she turned into a snuggly, affectionate lovebug who just wanted to be close to her humans.

She’s house-trained, polite inside the home, and gets along wonderfully with other dogs (according to her foster parent, she was especially smitten with her foster companion Odie, an 80-pound pittie mix). Clair enjoys short play sessions followed by long cuddle breaks, and she has “sit” and “down” mastered like a champ.

If you’ve fallen in love with Clair, she is available for a 10-day-adoption trial, foster, or adoption. Come by and meet this sweet girl today!

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

Trader Joe's chicken alfredo being recalled - potential listeria


This item from Trader Joe's is being recalled because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria:

16-oz. plastic tray packages labeled "TRADER JOE'S CAJUN STYLE BLACKENED CHICKEN BREAST FETTUCINE ALFREDO" with "best if used by" dates 9/20/2025, 9/24/2025, or 9/27/2025 printed on the front label of the packaging. The product bears establishment number "P- 45288" inside the USDA mark of inspection.


- Brad Haugaard

A Moment in Monrovia History: Hiking in Sawpit Canyon with Buster the dog

Buster the dog, Kathleen Barry, Mae (May Baker) and Jack Hosfield (just his leg showing), in Sawpit Canyon in 1912. From the photo album of May Baker, an avid photographer. From the Steve Baker 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

Halloween Live Oak cemetery tour returns Oct. 25, 26


The Halloween tour of Live Oak Cemetery is returning. Jim Wigton will carry on Steve Baker’s tradition of storytelling among the graves at Live Oak. Tales of notable burials, local history, and just enough spookiness to set the mood.

  • Dates: Sat., Oct. 25 & Sun., Oct. 26
  • Time: 3:30–5 p.m.
  • Tickets: $25 (proceeds benefit the Historical Society)
  • Limit: 25 per tour
  • Sales start: Sept. 15 at the Community Center, 119 W. Palm Ave., or call 256-8246.
  • No online sales.

- Brad Haugaard

Free pet tag with license renewal

Pasadena Humane, which serves Monrovia, will celebrate National Animal Safety and Protection Month with a free designer pet license tag with every pet license purchase or renewal between October 6-12. The tag is offered online through DocuPet, with promo code PHFREETAG at checkout. See here.

- Brad Haugaard

Cover to Cover children's reading club begins at library


In-N-Out Cover to Cover Reading Program begins October 4 for children ages 4 to 12. Register at the library customer service desk and take home a reading log. For every five books or 300 minutes read, signed logs can be exchanged for a certificate redeemable for a free hamburger or cheeseburger at In-N-Out. Each child may earn up to three rewards through Nov.15.

- Brad Haugaard

Storytime at Farmers Market Saturday, Oct. 4

- Brad Haugaard 

Myrtle Foothill Starbucks closing


The Starbucks coffee shop at the corner of Myrtle and Football will be closing after tomorrow, Saturday. The closure is one of many across the United States as the company restructures. More on the national closures here

- Brad Haugaard 

Owner of Jake's Roadhouse begins to rebuild his Altadena house

Tony Banuelos, the owner of Monrovia's Jake's Roadhouse, lost everything when his Altadena house burned down. He is now breaking ground on a new home there. Details

- Brad Haugaard

School Board discusses a short-term fix for high school pool, with a new pool as long-term plan

At its Sept. 24 meeting the Monrovia School Board discussed making a temporary fix to the Monrovia High swimming pool, which could cost up to $200,000. This is now possible, according to Board President Hammond, by an easing of county restrictions. The long term plan, however, is for a CIF-compliant new pool, and the district plans to work with the city on that.

Karen DeClue, a local aquatics advocate, said in her newsletter that City Manager Dylan Feik told her that the city is willing to help pay for the temporary fix. In return, she said, the city wants the schools making an effort to open their campuses to the public again as parks during the weekends.

Note: The board did not vote to make a temporary fix to the pool, but did discuss the matter. Also, DeClue clarified that the information about the city wanting school campuses open during non-school hours did not come from Feik. I have edited the post to fix these issues. 

- Brad Haugaard

Kids Craft in the Canyon program launches Saturday, Sept. 26


Free Kids Craft in the Canyon launches this Saturday, Sept. 27, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Canyon Park Nature Center. Crafts, snacks, and nature activities will be offered while supplies last. No registration. More events on Oct. 25, Nov. 29, and Dec. 27. Parking fees $6. Sponsored by the Monrovia Parks, Wilderness & Recreation Foundation. Call 256-8246 for details.

- Brad Haugaard

Students can meet Monrovia High Mountain Bike team


Monrovia School District Students in grades 6–12 can meet Monrovia High’s Mountain Bike Team, learn about the program, and participate in a ride, Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 5 p.m. at the Lower Loops (539 Cloverleaf Dr). Bring bike and helmet to participate. For questions email Team Director D’Arcy Ross at mhsmtnbt@gmail.com

- Brad Haugaard

Return to the Canyon fundraiser set for Oct. 23


Monrovia Parks Wilderness and Recreation foundation will host “Return to the Canyon” on Thursday, Oct. 23. The fundraiser will feature appetizers, wine and beer at Canyon Park Nature Center, followed by a catered dinner, dessert, and live music under the trees. Details and tickets here

- Brad Haugaard

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