The San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments' Efficient San Gabriel Valley program is offering free home energy evaluations for Monrovia-area residents. Appointments include a 30–45-minute discussion with SGVCOG staff and a free, personalized energy-savings report. Free in-person and online evaluations are available. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
The Monrovia Police Department is hosting National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Library Park. Meet your first responders. The event will include food, local vendors, and raffles.
- Brad Haugaard
The Monrovia Duarte Black Alumni Association will present its 2026 Jazz and R&B Festival at Station Square Park, 1629 S. Myrtle Ave., on Saturday, Aug. 15, from 5 to 10 p.m. The event is for those 21 and over.
- Brad Haugaard
The Monrovia Public Library and Community Center are available as cooling centers during summer heat. The Library is open Monday through Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Thursday through Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. The Community Center is open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Brad Haugaard
The Monrovia Historic Preservation Group will lead a walking tour of historic downtown Monrovia on Saturday, Aug. 1, at 10 a.m. The tour starts at the SE corner of Palm and Myrtle Avenues, lasts about two hours, and costs $5 per person.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia’s VFW Post 2070 is hosting a Poker Tournament Fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 1, from 5 to 9 p.m. at 825 Magnolia Ave., Monrovia. Only 40 seats are available; arrive early or pre-register during business hours. To reserve a seat or for questions, call (626) 359-9998.
- Brad Haugaard
Sierra Subaru of Monrovia is partnering with Starts With One Today to collect wet pet food, harnesses, and leashes for animals on Skid Row. Donations can be dropped off at the Sales and Service Desk, 735 E Central Ave.
- Brad Haugaard
The city's Movies in the Park and Concerts in the Park continue in August. Movies: Aug. 1 — Lilo & Stitch (2025), Library Park, 321 S. Myrtle Ave.; Aug. 8 — Wicked: For Good, Recreation Park, 620 S. Shamrock Ave. Concerts at Library Park: Aug. 2 — Upstream; Aug. 9 — Bumptown. Events are free and open to all. For information, call the Community Center at (626) 256-8246.
- Brad Haugaard
Summer Concerts in the Park, Sundays May 31–Aug. 9
SPOT teen program at Library Park, June 5–Aug. 7
Monrovia High School pool open to public June 8–July 31
Centre Stage presents '13 The Musical,' July 16–19, and 'Honk! Jr.,' July 30–Aug. 1
Pasadena Humane Waives Adoption Fees for Dogs and Cats July 31–Aug. 9
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Aug. 1 at Santa Anita Race Track
Hope After the Hurt of abortion or sexual abuse event, Aug. 1
Upstream band - reggae, Soca and Carribean music - at Library Park, Sunday, August 2
Teen activity: Creating with air-dry clay, Aug. 3
Adult Craft Night at the Library, Aug. 4
Free Backpack Giveaway for Monrovia elementary students Aug. 7
Back to School giveaway Aug. 8
Spiderman Craft Party at the Library, Aug. 8
Yarn and Fabric Hangout at the Library, Aug. 11
- Brad Haugaard
Dinner at Ike‘s Love & Sandwiches, in the Huntington Oaks shopping center. Got the Hunter Pence sandwich (turkey, bacon, avocado, cheese, etc.) for $16.50 and a drink for $2.99. Delicious! And it even came with a sucker.- Brad Haugaard
Pasadena Humane is waiving adoption fees for all adult dogs and cats (six months and older) from July 31 through Aug. 9 as part of its Hot Dog and Cool Cat Summer promotion. With nearly 100 adult pets available, the shelter hopes the fee-waived event will help more animals find homes during one of its busiest seasons. Adoptions are available daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis. All adoptions include spay or neuter surgery, a microchip, and age-appropriate vaccinations. More information at pasadenahumane.org.
- Brad Haugaard
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for July 23 – 29, 2026. 471 calls for service, 69 investigations, 2 mental evaluations, 3 traffic collisions, 23 arrests. - Brad Haugaard]
JULY 23
Theft / Conspiracy – Suspects Arrested
At 1:45 a.m., officers responded to the 200 block of Kruse regarding a theft of gas in progress. Officers arrived and located two subjects. One of the subjects admitted to stealing gas from a vehicle, while the other subject acted as a look out. They were arrested and taken into custody.
Trespassing / Resist Arrest – Suspect Arrested
At 2:25 a.m., a disturbing subject was reported at a hotel in the 900 block of W. Huntington. Officers arrived and discovered a subject made entry into a room and was refusing to leave. Officers made contact with the subject and upon attempting to remove him, he began to resist. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Vehicle Burglary
At 6:12 a.m., a victim in the 200 block of S. Shamrock reported a window to his vehicle smashed and property taken. This investigation is continuing.
Forgery
At 3:55 p.m., a resident in the 300 block of Grand reported a check he had mailed out was intercepted by an unknown subject. The check was altered and cashed by an unknown subject. This investigation is continuing.
Shoplifting
At 7:55 p.m., officers responded to a store in the 500 block of W. Huntington regarding a shoplifting incident that occurred the day prior. This investigation is continuing.
JULY 24
Burglary
At 6:07 a.m., an employee from a business in the 700 block of E. Huntington reported a burglary. Officers arrived and an investigation revealed money was taken from a safe. This investigation is continuing.
Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 11:39 a.m., a resident in the area of Peck and Longden reported that a subject was attempting to start a fire. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject. Officers did not find any evidence that a fire was attempted, but the subject was found to be in possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. The subject was arrested and taken into custody.
Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 12:55 p.m., an officer patrolling the area of Myrtle and Brisbane conducted a traffic stop on a bicyclist for a traffic violation. As the bicyclist was yielding to the stop, he discarded a bag containing controlled substances. The subject was arrested and taken into custody.
JULY 25
Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
At 3:48 a.m., officers responded to a fight outside a restaurant in the 400 block of W. Huntington. Officers arrived and made contact with the victim. An investigation revealed the suspect was the victim’s boyfriend, he had punched and kicked the victim during an argument. He was located hiding nearby. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Criminal Threats / Weapons Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 10:26 a.m., a resident in the 2000 block of S. Peck reported that a subject threatened to kill him and brandished a knife. Officers arrived and located the suspect nearby. The suspect was found to be in possession of a knife. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.
Shoplifting – Suspect Arrested
At 10:26 a.m., an employee from a business in the 600 block of W. Huntington called to report a shoplifting in progress. Officers arrived and made contact with the suspect. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.
Vehicle Burglary
At 11:02 p.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 300 block of S. Heliotrope. Officers arrived and discovered that an unknown suspect forced entry to a parked car and stole property. This investigation is continuing.
JULY 26
Grand Theft Auto
At 10:04 a.m., a resident in the 100 block of E. Cherry reported her vehicle stolen. This investigation is continuing.
Vandalism / Resist Delay – Suspect Arrested
At 2:44 p.m., a victim in the 100 block of W. Foothill reported a male subject was spray painting walls in an alley. Officers arrived and located the suspect. He was arrested and taken into custody.
JULY 27
Criminal Threats – Suspect Arrested
At 8:25 a.m., a caller in the 100 block of W. Huntington reported two female subjects involved in a verbal altercation. Officers arrived and made contact with the parties. An investigation revealed one of the subjects’ threatened great bodily injury to the other. That individual was arrested and taken into custody.
Theft from Vehicle
At 11:29 a.m., a resident in the 100 block of N. Fifth reported that his vehicle was broken into and property taken. This investigation is continuing.
Bike Theft
At 5:39 p.m., a victim walked into the MPD lobby to report his e-bike stolen. This investigation is continuing.
Court Order Violation – Suspect Arrested
At 8:55 p.m., a caller in the 200 block of W. Cherry reported that he was assaulted by his brother who he believed to be under the influence of a controlled substance. Officers arrived and determined the suspect was gone prior to officers’ arrival. An investigation revealed the suspect was living with a subject who he was restricted from being near. The suspect was later apprehended and taken into custody.
Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
At 9:15 p.m., a business owner in the 100 block of E. Lime reported that a subject had fallen asleep inside the business after being asked to leave multiple times. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject. It was determined that he was too intoxicated to care for himself.
JULY 28
No significant incidents to report.
JULY 29
Grand Theft
At 10:10 a.m., an employee from a store in the 100 block of W. Foothill reported a theft. The subjects were gone prior to officers’ arrival. This investigation is continuing.
Theft
At 10:36 a.m., a theft was reported at a store in the 100 block of W. Foothill. This investigation is continuing.
Drug Activity – Suspect Arrested
At 8:33 p.m., a caller in the 100 block of W. Walnut reported a suspicious person. Officers arrived, located the subject and made contact with him. An investigation revealed he was in possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia.
Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
At 9:41 p.m., a passerby reported an intoxicated female in the 600 block of W. Huntington. Officers arrived and made contact with her. An investigation revealed she was too intoxicated to care for herself. She was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
Municipal Code Violation – Suspect Arrested
At 1:01 a.m., officers patrolling the 300 block of S. Myrtle saw a subject in a park after hours. He was arrested and taken into custody.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard