Dinner at Monrovia Pizza Company , in the little shopping center at the northwest corner of Mayflower and Duarte Road. Got a small pastrami sandwich for $9 and a small drink for $2.75. Nice!- Brad Haugaard
Dinner at Monrovia Pizza Company
Dinner at Monrovia Pizza Company , in the little shopping center at the northwest corner of Mayflower and Duarte Road. Got a small pastrami sandwich for $9 and a small drink for $2.75. Nice!
School board to consider Wild Rose playground work; security upgrades; bullying policy; Etc.
At its next meeting the Monrovia Board of Education (agenda) will ...
~ Consider $51,103 in Wild Rose playground, shade and fire-lane design services, plus an estimated $14,610 for additional soil studies. Architect details; Soil service details.
~ Consider a $45,671.80 Measure MM-funded district office communications and camera project, including a central server for districtwide emergency notifications. Details.
~ Consider a bullying policy authorizing, but not requiring, responses to off-hours cyberbullying sufficiently severe or pervasive to create a hostile educational environment. Details.
~ Receive a facilities update reporting Wild Rose’s continuing fire watch until its new fire alarm system is installed; summer 2027 work remains targeted. Details.
The meeting is Nov. 18 at 6:30 p.m. in the district office Board Room, 325 E. Huntington Drive. Closed session begins at 5:30 p.m.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Landscaping talk distracts burglary victim; Driver allegedly swings baton; Decoy meeting leads to arrest; Park runner found with dagger; and more...
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for November 5 - 9, 2026. 294 calls for service, 49 investigations, 1 mental evaluations, 5 traffic collisions, 12 arrests. - Brad Haugaard]
NOVEMBER 5
Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 3:31 a.m., officers patrolling the 700 block of W. Chestnut saw a subject loitering near a closed business. Officers made contact with the subject. An investigation revealed he was in possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. The subject was arrested and taken into custody.
Drug Offense
At 12:05 p.m., a caller in the 1700 block of S. Magnolia reported a suspicious female subject loitering on the property. Officers arrived and made contact with her. A computer search revealed she had a warrant for her arrest. She was also found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia.
Drug Offense / Weapons Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 11:39 p.m., while patrolling the 1600 block of S. Myrtle an officer saw a subject in a park after hours. When the subject saw the officers he fled on foot. He was apprehended after a short foot pursuit. An investigation revealed he was in possession of a dagger and a controlled substance. He was arrested and taken into custody.
NOVEMBER 6
Shoplifting
At 11:57 a.m., a caller in the 1600 block of S. Mountain reported that a former employee entered the business and stole several items of merchandise before fleeing the location on foot. This investigation is continuing.
Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
At 2:33 p.m., an officer patrolling the 300 block of S. Myrtle saw a male subject displaying signs of alcohol intoxication. 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.
Residential Burglary
At 3:28 p.m., a resident in the 300 block of Stedman reported that multiple subjects burglarized her residence. Officers arrived and determined that the resident was approached by a subject under the pretense of discussing her landscaping. While the victim was distracted, additional suspects entered the residence and took her personal property. This investigation is continuing.
Public Intoxication / Trespassing – Suspect Arrested
At 11:14 p.m., an employee from a business in the 100 block of E. Lime reported that a subject who had been previously trespassed had returned. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject. An investigation also revealed he was too intoxicated to care for himself. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
NOVEMBER 7
Public Intoxication
At 2:08 p.m., a caller in the 600 block of E. Olive reported an intoxicated subject in the middle of the road, causing a disturbance. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject who was found to have injuries. An investigation revealed he was too intoxicated to care for himself. He was transported to a hospital for treatment.
NOVEMBER 8
Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
At 12:37 a.m., a witness reported a domestic violence incident where a husband and wife were arguing while traveling in a vehicle. Officers located the husband and wife in the 700 block of Monterey. The officers made contact with the parties and discovered the male subject shoved his wife during the argument. He was arrested and taken into custody.
NOVEMBER 9
Unlawful Solicitation of Minor – Suspect Arrested
At 6:05 p.m., officers responded to the 300 block of W. Olive Ave after a suspect attempted to meet with someone he believed was a minor. The meeting was actually a setup coordinated by an adult subject posing as a juvenile. The suspect fled on foot, but was quickly apprehended a short distance away. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Assault with a Deadly Weapon – Suspect Arrested
At 6:04 p.m., a victim walked into the MPD lobby to report that a traffic collision and an assault with a deadly weapon. An investigation revealed that the victim and suspect were involved in a traffic collision and while they were exchanging information, the suspect became upset, approached her car and swung a baton at her. She fled and drove to MPD. The suspect was located, arrested and taken into custody.
Trespass / Battery on a Police Officer – Suspect Arrested
At 10:06 p.m., a trespasser was reported in the 100 block of E. Lime. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject. The subject refused to leave the property and became combative after he was arrested. He was arrested and taken into custody.
- Brad Haugaard
$25 Art Boxes for Kids on sale Friday at Grey & Cash
Art Boxes for Kids, $25 each, go on sale Friday, Nov. 13, 6 to 9 p.m. at Grey & Cash, with a limited supply. Each pre-wrapped box holds colored pencils, watercolors, construction paper, gel pens, acrylic paint, markers, sketch pads and mini holiday coloring cards. All proceeds support the Monrovia Association of Fine Arts, which holds its monthly Art Night at Grey & Cash the same evening. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
Canned food drive Friday at Painted Promises aids Eaton Fire families
- Brad Haugaard
Former officer's suit seeks Monrovia police records
A former Monrovia police officer has asked an LA Superior Court judge to order the release of internal department records in his lawsuit alleging sexual harassment and retaliation by a supervising lieutenant. In court papers filed Nov. 5, Matthew Concepcion's attorneys seek records of harassment complaints against the lieutenant and investigations that followed his complaint. Attorneys for the city have denied the allegations. A hearing is set for March 4, 2027. Source
- Brad Haugaard
Free mobile health clinic Nov. 18 at Foothill Unity Center
An LA County mobile clinic will offer free health services Wednesday, Nov. 18, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Foothill Unity Center, 790 W. Chestnut Ave., serving the unhoused community and people affected by the wildfires. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
Winter Wishes family workshop at the Library, Dec. 1
Families with children ages to age 5 can create holiday cards with custom family photos and learn how to address and mail a letter at the Library's Winter Wishes workshop, Dec. 1, 6–7:30 p.m. Free books are available while supplies last; no registration required. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
AI awareness workshop at the Library, Dec. 8
Merissa Sadler-Holder will introduce adults to artificial intelligence at the Library's AI awareness workshop, Dec. 8, 6–7 p.m. Bring a smartphone for the interactive portion; registration is required and remains open. Register.
- Brad Haugaard
Free ceramics workshop for veterans at Makers & Clay, Dec. 10
Veterans, service members and family members over 18 can handcraft a ceramic piece at a free workshop Dec. 10, 6–8 p.m., at Makers & Clay, 125 E. Lime Ave. All skill levels are welcome; registration is required and remains open. Register or call 626-256-8294.
- Brad Haugaard
Clifton students win art awards; work on display at Grey & Cash
Clifton Middle School students earned art awards at Grey & Cash on Myrtle Avenue, where their prize-winning work is on display for two months. Award winners were Hudson Cabrera, Simone Harrison, Zinta Lindbergs, Ella Stepp, Noelle Wong and Daniel Ulloa. Monrovia Association of Fine Arts sponsors and funds the program to encourage middle school students' participation in visual arts.
- Brad Haugaard
Easygoing Wizard works his magic with friends and sniffaris
Meet Wizard, a 9-year-old German Shepherd with a little magic up his sleeve! His special powers include making friends wherever he goes, turning long walks into leisurely “sniffaris”, and transforming any cozy spot into the perfect place for a nap.
Wizard is an easygoing gentleman who loves people, appreciates a good ear scratch, and is always happy to join you for a car ride or a little adventure. This senior boy is just as content curling up at your feet as he is exploring the world by your side. Think Wizard sounds like the magic missing from your life? You can adopt this sweet senior for free throughout November in celebration of Adopt a Senior Pet Month at Pasadena Humane.
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
A Moment in Monrovia History: The Scotia Hotel, 1904
The Scotia Hotel was originally built at the Santa Fe depot by L.L. Bradbury as the Windsor Hotel, part of an effort to draw business away from "uptown" Monrovia. It wasn't successful, and the buildings were later moved uptown. When this photo was taken in November 1904, the hotel is believed to have stood at Myrtle and Walnut avenues, with horse car No. 2 out front. A fire destroyed the hotel in 1906 and prompted the city to replace a chemical cart with its second fire engine. 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
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