- Brad Haugaard
Celebrate our nation's 250th birthday at Library Park. Concert by OC Groove, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Fireworks start at 9 p.m. You might want to bring a chair. Myrtle from about the Vons shopping center down to Lemon will be closed to cars, as will Lemon and Lime, which will be closed from Primrose to a bit east of Myrtle. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
• Council adopted the FY 2026-27 general fund budget: $62.8 million in revenues, $65.2 million in expenditures — a projected $2.4 million deficit. Citywide revenues total ~$213 million; expenditures ~$153 million. Capital improvement program: $18.5 million. Personnel costs represent about 65% of general fund spending.
• Approved purchase of two Pierce Enforcer fire engines from South Coast Fire Equipment for up to $2.93 million (plus a $293,000 contingency). Delivery expected in FY 2029-30; payment due at delivery. Fire engines replace a 2002 and a 2008 unit.
• Two Craftsman homes designated as local historic landmarks with Mills Act preservation tax contracts: 115 May Ave (1912, built by the Tipple brothers) and 225 Highland Place (1909, attributed to architect Arthur Roland Kelly, who worked with the renowned firm Green & Green).
• Approved a tentative tract map for a 14-unit condominium project at 1232 S. Mayflower Ave., with a minor exception for common recreation space. Mayor Shevlin recused herself due to a conflict of interest.
• June 19 proclaimed Juneteenth National Freedom Day. Councilmember Kelly noted her children brought the observance to Monrovia, leading the council to formally adopt it in 2020. June 20-26 proclaimed National Mosquito Control Awareness Week.
• Annual assessment levies confirmed for FY 2026-27: Citywide lighting and landscaping at $56.23 per unit (unchanged); park maintenance at $16.22 per unit (up $0.48, a 3% CPI adjustment).
• Monrovia Fire Department received the Golden Brain Award from USC Arcadia Hospital for a rapid stroke response: a 76-year-old woman was taken from scene to surgery in 91 minutes; she fully recovered. One of only two LA County agencies to receive the award.
• City Manager reported unplanned power outages in parts of northwest and central Monrovia; Edison working to restore service by 11 p.m.
• City Manager updated council that the California Highway Patrol granted itself a second 30-day extension on the city's records request related to the death of Carlos Roberto Montoya Valdez. No information has been provided.
• Monrovia's All-America City finalist delegation will present in Denver, June 25-29. Ten cities will be named All-America Cities on Sunday, June 29.
• City Manager clarified that the Monrovia Pride Book Festival (Saturday, 12-6 p.m., Library Park) is a private nonprofit event. The city reviews rental applications for procedural compliance only and does not filter content.
• Resident Sam Carmichael reported ongoing trespassing onto private residential rooftops at Colorado Commons via the adjacent city-owned parking structure. He asked the city to work with the HOA on anti-climb barriers and cameras to prevent injury before an accident occurs.
• A World Cup watch party is being planned at Library Park for June 26 (Thursday, 7 p.m.) to coincide with the U.S. soccer team's final group stage match.
• Mayor Shevlin authorized a support letter for AB762 (Irwin/Wilson), which would ban disposable vapes due to lithium battery hazards in the waste stream.
Complete meeting video here.
- Brad Haugaard
Regan is a lovable 4-year-old pit bull with an incredible personality and a big, wiggly smile. She's an affectionate, people-friendly girl who happily accepts pets, takes treats gently, and already knowns how to "sit" and "lie down". Regan enjoys getting out and exploring the world, spending plenty of time sniffing along her walks, and enjoying some time couch-side watching the World Cup.
While she can be enthusiastic on leash, Regan has shown she can walk calmly, handle new situations well, and has quickly become a staff and volunteer favorite. With her sweet nature, happy energy, and loving heart, Regan is ready to find a family of her own. Come meet Regan and see why she's impossible not to love!
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
Asa Casner's Butcher Shop at 619 S. Myrtle Ave. around 1910. This is where Neighborhood Pawn is today. The use of a refrigerated display case was a novelty. (I like the ceiling fan, and I think the floor could use a little mopping.) 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
Joey Rider, a 3-year-old from Monrovia, has been named the first-ever Gerber Get’ems winner in the 2026 Gerber Photo Search. Get’ems is a new category recognizing children ages 3 to 5 and is named for the company's line of healthy snacks designed for children three and older.
On social media, Gerber posted:
"Joey’s photo captures what makes her so special: a smile that shines bright and a spirit that makes friends everywhere she goes, brings people together, and makes sure no one is ever left out.
"From coloring side by side with her family to dreaming up new creations, she leads with imagination and creativity, filling every moment with joy and connection. In so many ways, Joey is coloring her world and the world around her in the most vibrant way."
Joey and her family will receive a $10,000 prize, plus a wardrobe valued at $500 from Gerber Childrenswear."
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Public Library is hosting two free workshops this month.
On June 20, from noon to 2 p.m., an Induction Cooking Workshop (ages 18+) will feature samples from a Latin-Asian fusion menu and information on borrowing an induction cooktop through the Library of Things collection.
On June 22, from 5 to 7 p.m., a Wildfire Ecology, Evacuation Readiness, and Your Community workshop will cover wildfire ecology, evacuation planning, and household preparedness steps.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Canyon Park will host its Annual Family Hike and Campout at Fireman's Flat Picnic Area from June 27 at noon through noon on June 28. Campfires, s'mores, guided day and night hikes, story time with Monrovia Library, and family activities. A barbecue dinner and pancake breakfast are included. Registration is $123 per 10' x 10' campsite (maximum 4 people). Space is limited. For more information, call Canyon Park staff at 256-8282.
- Brad Haugaard
