Monrovia Police Search for Missing Girls - UPDATE: Found

Update: They've been found.

Monrovia PD is currently looking for thirteen year olds Jayleen Enciso and Maqkuila Diaz. They have recently been reported missing and are believed to have run away from home together.

Jayleen was last seen wearing a black baseball hat, a black shirt with white long sleeves, black cargo, and black boots.

Maqkuila was last seen wearing a white “Monrovia” hoodie, jeans, and tennis shoes.

- Brad Haugaard 

Free Water-Saving Devices for Some Monrovians

Some Monrovians may be able to get free water saving devices, such as irrigation control systems, shower heads, etc. You have to live within the purple area on the map. To confirm that, call (866) 308-8391. First come, first served. Details: https://www.ecotechservices.net/wshp-info

- Brad Haugaard

Ryan Ries to Speak on Dangers of Drugs, Alcohol, and Depression

Guest speaker Ryan Ries will speak to youth about the dangers of drugs, alcohol, depression and suicidal feelings at Calvary Chapel Monrovia this Sunday, at 9 and 11 a.m. Ries was previously scheduled to speak in September, but came down with COVID.

Ries grew up in Southern California and made a name for himself in the skateboard industry, working for Circa Footwear, maker of skateboarding shoes. He later became involved in the rap and hip hop music industry.

He was making $300,000 a year and was traveling the world with rock bands, but began to struggle with drugs, which almost took his life.

He has been sober for many years, is married with triplet girls and a son, and travels the world speaking to youth about the dangers of drugs, alcohol, depression and suicidal feelings.

He and two rock musicians who had a similar story formed an organization called The Whosoevers, which brings a message of hope and love to young people -- and adults -- who are struggling.

He has written the book, "Kill the Noise: Finding Meaning Above the Madness," and is doing a book tour, speaking at churches, youth programs and to incarcerated juveniles. He also speaks at music festivals and skate parks across the nation.

 
- Brad Haugaard

Rooted to Perform at Street Fair

- Brad Haugaard 

A Moment in Monrovia History: Inside Asano Grocery Store in 1930s

Inside the Asano family grocery store on Myrtle Ave c. 1930s. 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

Weekly Monrovia Coronavirus Count: 20 New Cases, No New Deaths

Coronavirus cases from LA Department of Public Health as of 8 p.m., 11/25/2021. Changes since 11/17/2021.

City of Monrovia: 4,163 cases (up 20), 85 deaths (unchanged)
Unincorporated Monrovia: 461 cases (unchanged), 1 death (unchanged)

- Brad Haugaard

Free Christmas Concert Dec. 3

There will be a free Christmas concert at First Presbyterian Church Monrovia on December 3 at 7 p.m.

- Brad Haugaard 

A Mountain Park and Canyon Oaks Thanksgiving

For the last 13 years, Mountain Park School and Canyon Oaks High School have held a Thanksgiving Feast before going on the holiday break. The tradition started after teachers heard their students wouldn't be getting a Thanksgiving meal. Ever since, school staff and community members put together a huge feast to make sure every student gets a chance to eat with their classmates.

Happy Thanksgiving, Monrovia!

- Brad Haugaard

City of Monrovia Goes Into Business - Mugs, T-Shirts, Etc.; Shop Old Town For Tote Bag; Youth Job Fair

In his latest report (https://goo.gl/aOqX7O) City Manager Dylan Feik reports: 

~ The City of Monrovia has gone into business. It has "officially launched its first-ever online store!" There are t-shirts, sweatshirts, pens, mugs, and Samson teddy bears. Check it out here:  https://cityofmonroviastore.org/ 

~ Shop in Old Town Monrovia this Saturday,  November 27, 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and bring the receipt to the booth at the corner of Lemon and Myrtle to get a free Shop Small tote bag, other items, and a raffle ticket. https://monroviaoldtown.org/

~  On December 8, 3 p.m. - 6 p.m., Monrovia Youth@Work Job Fair will connect Monrovia youth with paid internships at Monrovia businesses in a variety of fields including non-profits, education, advance manufacturing, engineering and more. Free food to the first 150 registrants who attend. Youth@Work is a program administered by LA County that provides youth ages 14 to 24 with paid work experience. https://tiktoktimetogettowork.com/

- Brad Haugaard

Lunch at Market Grill @ Gem City

Had lunch today at Market Grill @ Gem City. This combo establishment (Market Grill is running the kitchen at Gem City Grill) is on the north side of Olive just east of Myrtle. Got the Mad Dog for $10 from Market Grill and (separate check) a beer for $6.50 from Gem City. Excellent dog and beer. Glad Market Grill is back. 

- Brad Haugaard 

Bella - A Great Work-From-Home Companion

Bella is twelve years old and an absolute sweetie! She’s a calm dog who enjoys taking naps in our adoptions office, so we can tell she would be a great work-from-home companion. Bella enjoys being brushed, giving lots of kisses, and receiving ample ear and butt scratches. Bella would do best in a quiet home where she can be near her favorite people.

The adoption fee for dogs is $150. All dog adoptions include spay or neuter, microchip, and age-appropriate vaccines.

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.

View photos of adoptable pets and schedule an adoption appointment at pasadenahumane.org. Adoptions are by appointment only, and new adoption appointments are available every Sunday and Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.

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: Ben Overturff Cabin When It Still Stood

Deer Park Cabin, Ben Overturff, Owner. The cabin is now rubble. See full details here. From the Myron Hotchkiss collection.

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

Santa's Touring Schedule - Dec. 6-10

Santa and friends will be touring Monrovia next month on top of a decorated fire engine, escorted by a police car and a decorated public works sleigh. Here's his schedule:

Monday, Dec. 6: South of Huntington, west of Myrtle, including Valley Circle. 

Tuesday, Dec. 7: East of Myrtle, north of Foothill Boulevard.

Wednesday, Dec. 8: West of Myrtle, south of Foothill, and north of Huntington.

Thursday, Dec. 9: East of Myrtle, south of Foothill, north of Duarte Road. 

Friday, Dec. 10: West of Myrtle, north of Foothill.

- Brad Haugaard

Streets Being Labeled 'Route 66'; Horse Carriage Rides Sundays in December

In his latest report (https://goo.gl/aOqX7O) City Manager Dylan Feik writes: 

~ Monrovia has begun painting roadway markings in the city along historic U.S. Route 66, and will be working from Fifth Avenue east to Mountain over the next couple of days.

~ Horse-drawn carriage rides will be available starting at Library Park on December 5, 12, and 19 - all Sundays - from 3-6 p.m. No reservations; first-come, first-serve.

- Brad Haugaard

Ceramic Sale By Local Artists - Dec. 3 and 4

Thousands of ceramic pieces by local artists. This is a fundraiser for The Wheelhouse community studio through Monrovia Adult Ed. It's located behind AAMCO and Troy's Donuts and Burgers, just southwest of the corner of Myrtle and Duarte Road.

- Brad Haugaard

Enter Your Home in Holiday Decorating Contest

IfIf you'd like to have your home considered in the Holiday Home Decorating Contest: https://v.gd/fPqDLe

- Brad Haugaard

Holiday Parade on December 2

If you'd like to be in the parade: https://v.gd/x6V1Ra

- Brad Haugaard

Weekly Monrovia Coronavirus Count: 33 More Cases, One More Death

Coronavirus cases from LA Department of Public Health as of 8 p.m., 11/17/2021. Changes since 11/10/2021.

City of Monrovia: 4,143 cases (up 33), 85 deaths (up 1)
Unincorporated Monrovia: 458 cases (up 2), 1 death (unchanged)

- Brad Haugaard

Market Grill Is Back!

The much-lamented Market Grill - which was broadly believed to have some of the best food in town - is back permanently, taking over the kitchen at Gem City Grill, on the north side of Olive just east of Myrtle.

Its website (https://www.themarketgrillmonrovia.com/) says, "After a few successful Burger Popups @ Gem City Bar & Grill in Old Town Monrovia, we've been offered a permanent place there!" It adds that, "the fine folks over at Gem City have given us free reign of their kitchen on a permanent basis."

The restaurant reports that, "We're doing our best to work out the nuts and bolts of this new set-up. Your patience will be greatly rewarded, we promise." Kinks include: no soups or salads yet, and because Gem City Grill is a bar, you must be 21 or older to enter. 

Indicating its partnership with Gem City Grill, the top of the menu says, "Still the Old Fashioned Way ... But Better & With Booze."

Hours are Tuesday through Saturday: 11:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.

- Brad Haugaard

Video Shows How Monrovia Schools Foster Success

The Monrovia School District released this video at the 2021-22 State of the Schools Address showing how its schools foster success for students and staff. The State of the Schools Address was held Nov. 17 at the Louise K. Taylor Performing Arts Center, at Monrovia High, before nearly 100 community members.

- Brad Haugaard