Adults can enjoy an evening of board games, puzzles, and Nintendo Switch games during Game Night on Friday, Dec. 19, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Library’s Community Room. Attendees may bring games to share. Ages 18 and up. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
Game night for adults at Library Dec. 19
Adults can enjoy an evening of board games, puzzles, and Nintendo Switch games during Game Night on Friday, Dec. 19, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Library’s Community Room. Attendees may bring games to share. Ages 18 and up. Details.
'The Polar Express' movie at the Library Dec. 19
The Library will host a Christmas movie event featuring The Polar Express on Friday, Dec. 19 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Story Room. Hot chocolate and chocolate chip cookies will be served. Open to all ages. Food may contain allergens. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
Free adoption for big dogs and adult cats Dec. 14-31
Pasadena Humane will waive adoption fees for large dogs and adult cats Dec. 14–31 as part of its “Home for the Holidays” promotion. Sponsored by Pet Care Foundation and Chewy, the event includes free care packages, wellness exams, and more. Standard adoption process applies. Details, hours, and available pets at pasadenahumane.org.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia biotech company speeding up discovery of new drugs
I got AI to add a bit more detail:
"Essentially, Terray is attempting to revolutionize drug discovery by replacing slow, traditional laboratory work with a hyper-accelerated AI-driven system that finds completely novel drug candidates much faster and more successfully than before.
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"You can think of Terray’s approach like a highly efficient search engine for new medicines. Instead of manually flipping through millions of pages (traditional testing), Terray uses a microscopic device (tArray) to rapidly scan billions of pages (data points). Then, their AI (EMMI) uses this enormous, high-quality dataset to intelligently suggest the next best "page" to look at, rather than just suggesting pages similar to the ones already read, ensuring they quickly discover new ideas no one has seen before." Details.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia High Debate Team brings home multiple wins
Seventeen debaters, including 15 novice debaters, from the Monrovia High Debate Team competed at Claremont McKenna College on Nov. 22 and returned with multiple trophies and medals. Debate Coach and Social Studies teacher Brandon Equils credited a successful recruiting effort that grew the team from just three members at the start of the year to 17 participants at the tournament. Here are the winners:
- Caleb Watson wins 2nd place overall speaker
- Sophie Sketeris, David Kestner, Amelia De La Torre win 7th place overall team
- Millie Chamberlain wins 1st place novice speaker
- Nicole Calis wins 5th place novice speaker
- Amelia De La Torre wins 7th place novice speaker
- Shazaib Jamal wins 8th place novice speaker
- Shazaib Jamal & Caleb Stringer win 2nd place novice team
- Allie Sketeris, Nicole Calis, Nicolas Borel win 3rd place novice team
- Brad Haugaard
Middle school musicians to present Winter Concert Dec. 10
Clifton and Santa Fe Music will present their Annual Winter Concert on Wednesday, Dec. 10, at the Clifton Middle School Auditorium. Music begins at 7 p.m.; general admission opens at 6:30, and early entry at 6 for $5. Snacks and refreshments for sale. For more information, email cliftonmusicboosters@gmail.com.
- Brad Haugaard
Free presentations of play, 'A Legendary Christmas' Dec. 7
Two free Centre Stage presentations of the play, "A Legendary Christmas," will be held Sunday, Dec. 7, at 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. at the regular services at IFGF Church at Palm and Primrose. The event features a story about Jingles the elf and concludes with photos with Santa, food, and fellowship following the second service.
- Brad Haugaard
Here's Santa's Monrovia neighborhood tour schedule
- Brad Haugaard
Winter edition of Monrovia Today now online
The winter edition of Monrovia Today is now online here with details on events, New Years, classes, and programs.
- Brad Haugaard
Coming up in Monrovia
Horse-drawn carriage rides set for Sundays in December
Wheelhouse Ceramics sale set for Dec. 6
Introductory ukelele lessons Dec. 6 at Library
Boys & Girls Club Festival of Trees on Dec. 6
San Gabriel Valley Choral Company free caroling event Dec. 7
Foothill Unity Center plans European-style holiday market and toy drop-off Dec. 6
Produce in the Park - share produce and other food, Dec. 6 in Library Park
Turn in old prescription drugs Dec. 6 at Temple Sheriff's Station
Free presentations of play, 'A Legendary Christmas' Dec. 7
San Gabriel Valley Choral Company free caroling event Dec. 7
Santa's Monrovia tour scheduled for Dec. 8-12
Crafts for children 2-5 at Library, Dec. 10
Middle school musicians to present Winter Concert Dec. 10
Beer and coasters - Craft Night for Veterans, Dec. 11
Holiday Family Feud Night at Library, Dec. 12
Santa and cheap children's books at the Library Dec. 13
'Let it Snow,' an evening of winter songs, Dec. 13
Free adoption for big dogs and adult cats Dec. 14-31
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Celebrates
- Brad Haugaard
Turn in old prescription drugs Dec. 6 at Temple Sheriff's Station
Temple Sheriff's Station in Temple City (8838 Las Tunas Dr.) will host a Prescription Turn In Event on Dec. 6 from 12 to 3 p.m. Drop off unwanted or expired prescription medications in sealed bags, not over-the-counter items or inhalers . Sharps may be placed in the designated container in the northwest corner of the station's front parking lot. For details contact the Temple Station Watch Deputy at (626) 285-7171.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Knife attack on family member; Fake-friend text scam; ATM distraction theft; Shots fired inside vehicle; Payment rerouted by impostor
During this period the Police Department handled 432 service events, resulting in 65 investigations.
Grand Theft Auto
November 26 at 9:13 a.m., a victim in the 800 block of W. Colorado reported her vehicle stolen. This investigation is continuing.
Injury Traffic Collision
November 26 at 9:20 a.m., a traffic collision was reported in the 500 block of W. Huntington. Officers arrived and made contact with the parties involved. One of the parties involved complained of pain and was transported to a hospital for treatment, the other party refused treatment.
Public Intoxication / Warrant Arrest – Suspect Arrested
November 26 at 12:53 p.m., a caller in the 300 block of S. Myrtle reported an intoxicated subject who was harassing citizens. 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.
Warrant Arrest / Vandalism / Resisting Arrest – Suspect Arrested
November 26 at 3:44 p.m., an employee from a business in the 200 block of Taylor reported that a subject in the business was threatening staff. Officers arrived and located the subject a short distance away. A traffic stop was conducted and the subject was contacted. The subject began to resist officers; a short struggle ensued. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Mental Evaluation
November 26 at 6:00 p.m., a family disturbance was reported in the 600 block of W. Foothill. Officers arrived and made contact with the parties involved and determined one of the subjects was a danger to others. She was transported to a medical facility for a mental evaluation.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
November 26 at 9:09 p.m., while patrolling the area of Foothill and Primrose officers saw a vehicle commit a traffic violation. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was contacted. The driver displayed symptoms of narcotics intoxication. A DUI investigation confirmed the driver was under the influence. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
Public Intoxication / Warrant Arrest – Suspect Arrested
November 27 at 12:38 a.m., a disturbance was reported in the 100 block of W. Palm. Officers arrived and located an intoxicated male subject causing a disturbance. Officers’ made contact with him. A computer search revealed he had multiple warrants for his arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Warrant Arrest / Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested
November 27 at 1:26 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 1600 block of S. Magnolia regarding a suspicious male subject in the area. Officers arrived and discovered the subject forced entry into a building. The subject was located and contacted. During the contact a computer search revealed he had a warrant for his arrest. He was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Drunk in Public – Suspect Arrested
November 27 at 11:40 a.m., a caller in the 700 block of Ridgside reported a female subject was sitting in her parked car and drinking alcohol. Officers arrived and made contact with her. It was determined she was too intoxicated to care for herself. She was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
November 27 at 3:06 p.m., officers were dispatched to a store in the 400 W. Foothill regarding an intoxicated subject who was attempting to drive. Officers arrived and located the subject driving away. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was contacted. A DUI investigation confirmed the driver was intoxicated. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
November 27 at 8:13 p.m., officers patrolling the area of Duarte and California saw a vehicle commit a traffic violation. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was contacted. The driver displayed symptoms of intoxication. A DUI investigation determined he was under the influence. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
Weapon Offense – Suspect Arrested
November 27 at 8:32 p.m., an officer patrolling the area of Mountain and Huntington saw a vehicle commit a traffic violation. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was contacted. The subject was found to be in possession of a loaded firearm. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Wanted Person – Suspect Arrested
November 27 at 8:35 p.m., a resident in the 500 block of Royal Oaks reported that her adult son was intoxicated and causing a disturbance. Officers arrived and made contact with the son. A computer search revealed the son was wanted for a domestic violence incident. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Vehicle Tampering / Weapon Offense – Suspect Arrested
November 28 at 12:54 a.m., a resident in the 100 block of N. Primrose reported that he saw someone breaking into his vehicle. Officers responded and located the subject nearby. A traffic stop was attempted, but the driver fled, a brief purist ensued. The vehicle became disabled and the driver was contacted. A firearm was located inside the vehicle. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Theft
November 28 at 9:00 a.m., a victim in the 100 block of N. Primrose reported his unlocked vehicle was broken into and property was taken. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft
November 28 at 11:04 a.m., a caller in a business in the 300 block of W. Huntington reported a breaker from the business electrical panel was stolen. This investigation is continuing.
Theft
November 28 at 11:30 a.m., a resident in the 1500 block of S. Mayflower reported a package theft. This investigation is continuing.
Injury Traffic Collision
November 28 at 11:57 a.m., a traffic collision was reported in the area of Myrtle and Duarte. Officers arrived and made contact with the parties involved. One of the parties complained of pain and was transported to a hospital for treatment.
Grand Theft
November 28 at 12:06 p.m., a victim in the 200 block of S. Myrtle reported a theft at an ATM machine, where the suspects distracted the victim. The suspects convinced the victim to use both ATMs claiming one was inoperative. The suspects made an unauthorized withdrawal. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft Auto
November 28 at 12:10 p.m., a resident near Primrose and Oaks reported his vehicle stolen. Officers found it unoccupied nearby. This investigation is continuing.
Assault with a Deadly Weapon
November 28 at 6:40 p.m., officers were dispatched to a medical assist on Royal Oaks for a report of a male subject having difficulty breathing. Upon arrival, officers learned that the man had chased his sister-in-law around the residence while holding a knife in each hand and had nearly struck her when he threw one of the knives at her. Once he was determined to not be having a medical condition he was arrested and taken into custody.
Warrant Arrest – Suspect Arrested
November 28 at 7:21 p.m., officers patrolling the 400 block of W. Foothill saw a vehicle commit a traffic violation. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was contacted. A computer search revealed he had a warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested
November 29 at 1:35 a.m., while patrolling the 600 block of Diamond officers saw a vehicle commit a traffic violation. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was contacted. A computer search revealed she had a warrant for her arrest. She was also found to be in possession of a controlled substance. She was arrested and taken into custody.
Weapon Offense / Mental Evaluation
November 29 at 8:20 p.m., a resident in the 800 block of W. Duarte reported that his brother accidentally discharged a firearm inside a moving vehicle. Officers arrived and made contact with all of the occupants. No injuries were reported. It was determined that the brother was a danger to himself and others. He was transported to a medical facility for a mental evaluation. The weapon was taken and kept for safekeeping.
Shoplifting
November 30 at 6:33 p.m., a business in the 500 block of W. Huntington reported a shoplifting incident that occurred early in the day. This investigation is continuing.
Warrant Arrest – Suspect Arrested
November 30 at 9:39 p.m., while patrolling the area of Myrtle and Lime an officer saw a vehicle commit a traffic violation. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was contacted. A computer search revealed the driver had a warrant for their arrest. The driver was arrested and taken into custody.
Warrant Arrest – Suspect Arrested
December 1 at 12:27 a.m., an officer patrolling the 500 block of S. Myrtle saw a pedestrian he recognized from prior contacts and made contact with him. A computer search revealed the known pedestrian had a warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Grand Theft Auto
December 1 at 8:09 a.m., a victim in the 100 block of W. Huntington reported his vehicle stolen. This investigation is continuing.
Theft
December 1 at 2:27 p.m., a theft was reported in the 700 block of E. Huntington. The victim reported her wallet was stolen days prior and her credit cards had suspicious charges. This investigation is continuing.
Fraud
December 1 at 2:37 p.m., a victim in the 300 block of E. Huntington reported that an unknown subject sent an email impersonating him to his employer. The request included changing his direct-deposit information. The subject provided a new routing number and bank account, asking that all future paychecks be deposited into that account. The employer processing the request updated the information, and as a result, the victim did not receive his paycheck. This investigation is continuing.
Warrant Arrest / Drug Offense – Suspects Arrested
December 1 at 7:43 p.m., an officer patrolling the 500 block of W. Huntington saw two subjects inside a vehicle, with a male subject slumped over the steering wheel of his vehicle. The officer made contact with the subjects in the vehicle and saw drug paraphernalia in plain view. A computer check revealed one of the subjects had a warrant for his arrest and he was found to be in possession of a controlled substance. The other subject was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. Both subjects were arrested.
Grand Theft Auto Recovery
December 2 at 12:38 a.m., while patrolling the 400 block of W. Evergreen an officer was alerted to a stolen vehicle in the area. The vehicle was located, recovered and removed from the stolen vehicle system. This investigation is continuing.
Drug Activity – Suspects Arrested
December 2 at 2:19 a.m., an officer was patrolling a park in the 1600 block of S. Myrtle when he saw two male subjects in the park after hours. The officer made contact with the subjects and discovered they were both in possession of a controlled substance. They were both arrested.
Warrant Arrest / Drug Activity – Suspect Arrested
December 2 at 7:42 a.m., a caller in the 100 block of W. Central reported a suspicious subject. Officers arrived and located a subject matching the description of the suspicious person. A computer search revealed he had a warrant for his arrest. He was also found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Injury Traffic Collision
December 2 at 8:02 a.m. a traffic collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian was reported in the area of Mayflower and Duarte. Officers arrived and made contact with the parties involved. The pedestrian complained of pain, but did not request treatment.
Runaway Juvenile
December 2 at 11:12 a.m., an employee for a facility in the 100 block of N. Ivy reported a juvenile runaway. The juvenile was located nearby and returned to the facility. Shortly after, the juvenile was reported as a runaway again. Officers were unable to locate her and she was entered into the system as a runaway. This investigation is continuing.
Fraud / Scam
December 2 at 4:32 p.m., a victim walked into the MPD lobby to report that she had received text messages from someone she believed was a friend, asking for money. She sent the individual money and later realized that she had been scammed. This investigation is continuing.
Warrant Arrest / Drug Activity – Suspects Arrested
December 2 at 11:30 p.m., an officer patrolling a shopping center in the 500 block of W. Huntington saw a male subject near a closed business and made contact with him. A computer check revealed he had a warrant for his arrest. He was also found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Monrovia Municipal Code – Suspects Arrested
December 3 at 12:47 a.m., officers patrolling the 1600 block of S. Myrtle saw a male subject in a park after hours and made contact with him. He was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Vehicle Burglary
December 3 at 6:47 p.m., a resident in the 700 block of W. Duarte reported that his vehicle was broken into and property was taken. This investigation is continuing.
Warrant Arrest – Suspect Arrested
November 28 at 7:21 p.m., officers patrolling the 400 block of W. Foothill saw a vehicle commit a traffic violation. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was contacted. A computer search revealed he had a warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested
November 29 at 1:35 a.m., while patrolling the 600 block of Diamond officers saw a vehicle commit a traffic violation. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was contacted. A computer search revealed she had a warrant for her arrest. She was also found to be in possession of a controlled substance. She was arrested and taken into custody.
Weapon Offense / Mental Evaluation
November 29 at 8:20 p.m., a resident in the 800 block of W. Duarte reported that his brother accidentally discharged a firearm inside a moving vehicle. Officers arrived and made contact with all of the occupants. No injuries were reported. It was determined that the brother was a danger to himself and others. He was transported to a medical facility for a mental evaluation. The weapon was taken and kept for safekeeping.
Shoplifting
November 30 at 6:33 p.m., a business in the 500 block of W. Huntington reported a shoplifting incident that occurred early in the day. This investigation is continuing.
Warrant Arrest – Suspect Arrested
November 30 at 9:39 p.m., while patrolling the area of Myrtle and Lime an officer saw a vehicle commit a traffic violation. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was contacted. A computer search revealed the driver had a warrant for their arrest. The driver was arrested and taken into custody.
Warrant Arrest – Suspect Arrested
December 1 at 12:27 a.m., an officer patrolling the 500 block of S. Myrtle saw a pedestrian he recognized from prior contacts and made contact with him. A computer search revealed the known pedestrian had a warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Grand Theft Auto
December 1 at 8:09 a.m., a victim in the 100 block of W. Huntington reported his vehicle stolen. This investigation is continuing.
Theft
December 1 at 2:27 p.m., a theft was reported in the 700 block of E. Huntington. The victim reported her wallet was stolen days prior and her credit cards had suspicious charges. This investigation is continuing.
Fraud
December 1 at 2:37 p.m., a victim in the 300 block of E. Huntington reported that an unknown subject sent an email impersonating him to his employer. The request included changing his direct-deposit information. The subject provided a new routing number and bank account, asking that all future paychecks be deposited into that account. The employer processing the request updated the information, and as a result, the victim did not receive his paycheck. This investigation is continuing.
Warrant Arrest / Drug Offense – Suspects Arrested
December 1 at 7:43 p.m., an officer patrolling the 500 block of W. Huntington saw two subjects inside a vehicle, with a male subject slumped over the steering wheel of his vehicle. The officer made contact with the subjects in the vehicle and saw drug paraphernalia in plain view. A computer check revealed one of the subjects had a warrant for his arrest and he was found to be in possession of a controlled substance. The other subject was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. Both subjects were arrested.
Grand Theft Auto Recovery
December 2 at 12:38 a.m., while patrolling the 400 block of W. Evergreen an officer was alerted to a stolen vehicle in the area. The vehicle was located, recovered and removed from the stolen vehicle system. This investigation is continuing.
Drug Activity – Suspects Arrested
December 2 at 2:19 a.m., an officer was patrolling a park in the 1600 block of S. Myrtle when he saw two male subjects in the park after hours. The officer made contact with the subjects and discovered they were both in possession of a controlled substance. They were both arrested.
Warrant Arrest / Drug Activity – Suspect Arrested
December 2 at 7:42 a.m., a caller in the 100 block of W. Central reported a suspicious subject. Officers arrived and located a subject matching the description of the suspicious person. A computer search revealed he had a warrant for his arrest. He was also found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Injury Traffic Collision
December 2 at 8:02 a.m. a traffic collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian was reported in the area of Mayflower and Duarte. Officers arrived and made contact with the parties involved. The pedestrian complained of pain, but did not request treatment.
Runaway Juvenile
December 2 at 11:12 a.m., an employee for a facility in the 100 block of N. Ivy reported a juvenile runaway. The juvenile was located nearby and returned to the facility. Shortly after, the juvenile was reported as a runaway again. Officers were unable to locate her and she was entered into the system as a runaway. This investigation is continuing.
Fraud / Scam
December 2 at 4:32 p.m., a victim walked into the MPD lobby to report that she had received text messages from someone she believed was a friend, asking for money. She sent the individual money and later realized that she had been scammed. This investigation is continuing.
Warrant Arrest / Drug Activity – Suspects Arrested
December 2 at 11:30 p.m., an officer patrolling a shopping center in the 500 block of W. Huntington saw a male subject near a closed business and made contact with him. A computer check revealed he had a warrant for his arrest. He was also found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Monrovia Municipal Code – Suspects Arrested
December 3 at 12:47 a.m., officers patrolling the 1600 block of S. Myrtle saw a male subject in a park after hours and made contact with him. He was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Vehicle Burglary
December 3 at 6:47 p.m., a resident in the 700 block of W. Duarte reported that his vehicle was broken into and property was taken. This investigation is continuing.
Lunch at La Noria
Got a light lunch at La Noria, a taco stand at the corner of Foothill and May. Got a couple little carnitas tacos for $4.25 and a soft drink for $3.25. Quite tasty.
- Brad Haugaard
New book written by Monrovia founder William Monroe released
A never-before published book written by Monrovia's founder, William Monroe, William Newton Monroe's Life: In His Own Words, has just been released by the Monrovia Historical Society and is now available at Charlie’s House, 430 S. Myrtle, for $30.
At the age of 91 Monroe wrote down the story of his life. He tells of his Civil War battles (with his wife Mary Jane riding along), building railroads in Texas, "old" Mexico and Berkeley, California, run-ins with Judge Roy Bean (who called himself "The Only Law West of the Pecos"), his work in the Alaskan gold rush, and surprising details of the founding of Monrovia.
The 84-page book, with rare photos of his life, shows the original pages in Monroe's own handwriting side-by-side with a deciphering of his writing in clear type.
- Brad Haugaard
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