The Monrovia Garden Club will meet Monday, Mar. 23, at 6:30 p.m., in the Fellowship Hall at Monrovia Community Church. Speaker Pamela Berstler, CEO of the Green Gardens Group, will present "Landscape Myths — BUSTED!"
- Brad Haugaard
City accepting YES Internship applications for summer
The City of Monrovia is accepting applications for its summer YES Internship Program, an eight-week program that places high school students in city departments and community partner organizations to gain work experience. Applicants must be Monrovia residents or Monrovia Unified School District students between ages 15½ and 18 by June 1. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
Coming Up in Monrovia
Lenten fish fry at Knights of Columbus, Fridays, through Apr. 3
Choral Company to present A Night on Broadway, March 14
Pasadena Humane to host 'Kitten Shower' March 14
Volunteers needed to green Monrovia High's outdoor spaces, Apr. 13
3rd Annual House Party at the Park Set for Mar. 15 in Library Park
New exhibit coming on 'How Transportation Shaped Monrovia,' April 30
Produce in the Park food sharing, March 7 at Mountainside Communion Church
One City, One Story: Park Read-In March 14, Mindful Meditation March 16, Storytime March 17
Easter Bunny photos at Library Park on March 21
Solar-themed storytime and activities at the Library, March 21
Free spring veggie workshop at Community Garden South, Mar. 21
Monrovia Garden Club meeting, Landscape Myths - Busted! Mar. 23
Farewell storytime honors longtime children’s librarian, March 24
Parks and Wilderness fundraiser at Panera Bread, Mar. 25
Online meeting scheduled for Safe Streets and Road plan, March 25
Mammogram screening April 9 at Unity Center
Monrovia Wine Walk April 11, Tickets on Sale
MAP Neighborhood Conference at Second Baptist Church, Apr. 25
- Brad Haugaard
Council to consider proclaiming Vietnam War Veterans Day
At its next meeting the Monrovia City Council will consider naming March 29 as National Vietnam War Veteran's Day. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
Dinner at Something Healthy
Dinner at Something Healthy, on Shamrock, just north of Huntington. Got the Rosemary Sandwich with chicken and a Caesar side salad for $10.75 and an iced tea for $3.25. Very tasty, and - I assume - healthy.
Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Sister slaps brother, brother arrests her; MPD assists Arcadia with bomb hoax at mall; four catalytic converters stolen in one day; Etc.
MARCH 5
Theft
At 2:37 p.m., a loss prevention officer for a business in the 500 block of W. Huntington reported a theft that occurred in November of 2025. This investigation is continuing.
Theft
At 3:53 p.m., an employee for a business in the 1600 block of S. Mountain reported two females and a male subject stole merchandise and fled. This investigation is continuing.
Fraud
At 6:37 p.m., a resident in the 1400 block of S. Magnolia reported she was fraudulently led to believe she was contacting a legitimate customer service number. She made a purchase believing she was making an online purchase. This investigation is continuing.
MARCH 6
Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 2:40 a.m., an officer saw a subject in a park in the 1600 block of S. Myrtle holding an open container. The officer made contact with the subject. An investigation revealed the subject was in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
At 3:41 p.m., while patrolling the 300 block of W. Duarte an officer saw a subject in possession of an open container. The officer made contact with the subject and determined the subject was too intoxicated to care for himself. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
Petty Theft
At 5:47 p.m., a caller in a store in the 500 block of W. Huntington reported a theft. This investigation is continuing.
Counterfeiting
At 5:49 p.m., an employee from a store in the 500 block of W. Huntington reported receiving counterfeit money. This investigation is continuing.
Drug Offense – Suspects Arrested
At 7:21 p.m., a disturbance was reported in the 600 block of S. Shamrock. Officers arrived and made contact with several subjects in the area. An investigation revealed two subjects were found to be in possession of a controlled substance, and a third subject was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. All subjects were arrested and taken into custody.
Battery
At 7:52 p.m., parents walked into the MPD lobby to report that their juvenile student was battered by two other students. This investigation is continuing.
Residential Burglary
At 10:13 p.m., a residential burglary was reported in the 1800 block of S. Tenth. An investigation revealed the suspect(s) entered through a sliding door and took property. This investigation is continuing.
Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 10:17 p.m., while patrolling the 1600 block of S. Myrtle officers saw a subject in a park after hours. The officers made contact with the subject. The subject was found to be in possession of a controlled substance. The subject was arrested and taken into custody.
MARCH 7
Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 6:28 a.m., a caller in the 700 block of E. Huntington reported a suspicious subject holding a knife. When officers arrived and located the subject, he had already put the knife down. He was found to be in possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Grand Theft Auto
At 7:03 a.m., a victim in the 100 block of Los Angeles reported his vehicle stolen. This investigation is continuing.
Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 12:43 p.m., a suspicious subject holding a metal pipe was reported in the 500 block of W. Huntington. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject who was also found to be in possession of a controlled substance. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Shoplifting – Suspect Arrested
At 2:59 p.m., an employee for a business in the 700 block of E. Huntington reported a shoplifting incident. Officers arrived and located the suspect outside the store. The subject was arrested after the theft was confirmed.
MARCH 8
Structure Fire
At 1:50 a.m., an officer patrolling the 100 block of Railroad observed smoke behind a business and discovered a small fire burning near a rear fence. Fire personnel responded and extinguished the fire.
Theft
At 2:41 p.m., a loss prevention officer for a business in the 700 block of E. Huntington reported a theft occurred the day prior. This investigation is continuing.
Theft
At 4:19 p.m., an employee from a business in the 500 block of W. Huntington reported a theft occurred the day prior. This investigation is continuing.
Court Order Violation
At 5:20 p.m., a victim in the 200 block of E. Maple reported that her ex-husband was in violation of a court order. This investigation is continuing.
MARCH 9
Petty Theft
At 1:33 a.m., a caller in the 400 block of Los Angeles reported his parked vehicle’s tires and rims were stolen. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft
At 5:13 a.m., a resident in the 300 block of W. Lime reported her vehicle’s catalytic converter was stolen. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft
At 6:09 a.m., a victim in the 400 block of Violet reported the catalytic converter to his vehicle had been stolen. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft
At 11:53 a.m., a caller in the 600 block of W. Lime reported the catalytic converter to her vehicle had been stolen during the night. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft
At 12:23 p.m., a victim in the 400 block of S. Mountain reported the catalytic converter to his vehicle stolen. This investigation is continuing.
Theft
At 1:42 p.m., a caller in the 200 block of Highland reported that tools were stolen from his parked vehicle. This investigation is continuing.
Fraud
At 2:38 p.m., a victim in the 300 block of S. Fifth made a purchase online and when the items arrived it was determined the items were forgeries.
Theft
At 4:03 p.m., a caller in the 500 block of W. Huntington reported her phone was stolen while shopping at a store. This investigation is continuing.
Drug Offense – Suspects Arrested
At 4:39 p.m., a passerby in the 900 block of Genoa reported two suspicious subjects. Officers arrived and made contact with the male and female subject. An investigation revealed they were in possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. They were arrested and taken into custody.
MARCH 10
Fraud – Suspect Arrested
At 9:35 a.m., an employee from a bank in the 400 block of E. Huntington reported a male subject attempting to open a fraudulent account. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject. An investigation determined he was in possession of fraudulent identification. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Vehicle Burglary
At 10:42 a.m., a victim in the 1400 block of Alamitas called to report that items were stolen from her vehicle. This investigation is continuing.
Warrant Arrest / Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 12:58 p.m., a caller in the 1200 block of S. Mayflower reported a suspicious subject in the area. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject. An investigation revealed he had a warrant for his arrest and he was in possession of a controlled substance. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Missing Person
At 2:00 p.m., a resident in the 100 block of W. Colorado reported her daughter missing. She was located shortly after.
Shoplifting – Suspect Arrested
At 5:47 p.m., a shoplifting incident was reported at a store in the 700 block of E. Huntington. Officers arrived and discovered the suspect fled in a vehicle. The suspect vehicle was located a short distance away. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.
Battery
At 9:19 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 800 block of W. Walnut regarding a battery between a male and female subject. Officers arrived and made contact with the parties involved. An investigation revealed a verbal argument turned physical. This investigation is continuing.
MARCH 11
Battery – Suspect Arrested
At 12:47 p.m., a battery was reported in the 2000 block of S. Myrtle. Officers arrived and made contact with the victim. An investigation revealed a verbal argument between a brother and sister turned physical when the sister slapped the brother. The brother placed the sister under private person’s arrest. A computer search revealed the sister also had a warrant for her arrest.
Stolen Property – Suspect Arrested
At 2:52 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Peppertree regarding an argument between a male and female subject. Officers arrived and made contact with the parties involved. An investigation revealed she was in possession of merchandise she had stolen. She was arrested and taken into custody.
Shoplifting – Suspect Arrested
At 3:25 p.m., a caller in a store in the 1600 block of S. Mountain regarding a theft. Officers arrived and located the suspect. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Outside Assist
At 5:04 p.m., officers were dispatched to the Santa Anita Mall to assist the Arcadia Police Department. An investigation revealed a swatting call reported a bomb threat and an armed male subject. Officers assisted to determine the call was false.
Evading – Suspect Arrested
At 11:23 p.m., while patrolling the area of Mountain and Huntington an officer saw a vehicle in violation of several vehicle codes and matching the description of a vehicle involved in a theft earlier in the day. A traffic stop was attempted, but the driver refused
to stop. A pursuit ensued, but was quickly terminated due to safety concerns. Shortly
after, CHP advised they had stopped the vehicle and detained the suspect. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Pasadena Humane to host 'Kitten Shower' March 14
Pasadena Humane will host its annual Kitten Shower on March 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., a free, family-friendly event supporting newborn kittens. The afternoon features neonatal care presentations, fostering information, face painting, and a cat-themed vendor marketplace. Donations and foster sign-ups encouraged. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
LA Sheriff’s Department on heightened alert because of Iran war
- Brad Haugaard
The architect of the Aztec Hotel
Here is a brief article in Los Angeles Magazine about Robert Stacy-Judd, architect of the Aztec Hotel.
- Brad Haugaard
A Moment in Monrovia History: Businessmen orange pickers in 1943
Monrovia's merchants and professionals came to the aid of local orange growers during a harvesting manpower shortage in 1943, at the height of World War II. Top, on ladders, Everett J. Simonds, YMCA secretary, left, and Charles S. Dandridge, banker. Middle row, from left, Pro Elliott, grove owner; Jack Zelkowitz, shoe store owner; Alexander. R. Currie, retired produce executive; Stanley C. McClintic, Monrovia-Arcadia-Duarte (MAD) High vice principal; O. B. Hart, retired gold dredger; and the Rev. Haven Davis, minister. Bottom row, from left, Charles A. Wiley, cleaner; Ted McBratney, Old Town merchant; and Ed Hart, exchange manager. From the Dick Singer 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
Ridiculously good-looking Zoolander is also regal and affectionate
Meet Zoolander, a 5-year-old Doberman at Pasadena Humane with striking good looks and a personality to match. With his sleek build and regal presence, he definitely knows how to work his angles — you might even say he’s mastered “Blue Steel.” Some have even claimed he’s “really, really, really ridiculously good-looking.”
Zoolander is a friendly guy who enjoys spending time with his people. He’s easy to leash, knows how to sit for treats, and after taking a few minutes to explore and sniff his surroundings, he’s happy to come over for affection. He’s especially sweet in those quiet moments, like when he rests his head on your lap or leans in close for attention.
Like any good model, Zoolander likes to check out the scene first before settling in. Once he’s comfortable, his affectionate side shines through. He is an active guy who will benefit from a confident handler and continued guidance on leash.
If you’re looking for a handsome companion with heart, come meet Zoolander!
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 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 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
Monrovia firm secures county’s first permit for 3D-printed concrete home in Eaton fire zone
Monrovia's PCI Builders has received LA County’s first permit for a 3D concrete printed home in the Eaton fire zone. The company says its proprietary system prints walls in hours, improves energy efficiency, and lowers costs. Walls can be hand-finished for a traditional architectural look, while engineered corners achieve near 90-degree angles, avoiding the rounded profiles common in other printed systems. PCI founder and CEO Allison Allain said that, "The day after the fires, I began researching construction technologies that could help ensure this never happens again to my clients." Details.
- Brad Haugaard
Farewell storytime honors longtime children’s librarian, March 24
Farewell to children's librarian, Ms. Annette. March 24, 6 to 7 p.m., in the Library Community Room. “Happily Ever After Storytime with Ms. Annette” marks 32 years of stories, songs, and crafts for local families. Children and parents invited to celebrate and say goodbye as she begins a new chapter. All ages welcome. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
Solar-themed storytime and activities at the Library, March 21
Solar Party takes place Saturday, March 21, 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Library Park Fountain Area. Storytime, crafts, and hands-on STEAM activities focused on the sun. Free book while supplies last. For all ages. Registration required. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
Monroe School counselor wins national honor
- Brad Haugaard
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