Former Studio Movie Grill Will Reopen as Look Cinemas

The Studio Movie Grill theater on Myrtle will apparently reopen with a new name, Look Cinemas, but with the same dine-in concept. The time of the opening is listed as "Coming Soon." Look Cinemas is a Dallas, Texas, based company. https://is.gd/WnkkoL

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia Police: Accountant Tricked Into Transferring Money; Man Arrested For Hitting Employee In Mask Dispute; Under the Influence; Man Arrested for Battering Employees; And Lots More

[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for May 27 – June 2. - Brad Haugaard]

During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 347 service events, resulting in 70 investigations.

Fraud
May 27 at 4:20 p.m., an employee from a business in the 400 block of E. Huntington called police to report the business was the victim of fraud. Their accountant received an email that appeared to be from the owner of the company. The email instructed the accountant to transfer a large sum of money to a specific bank account. The accountant didn't notice anything suspicious about the email, so she transferred the money. The owner became aware of the transfer and immediately called the police. An officer took a police report and encouraged the owner to also file a complaint with the FBI. This investigation is continuing.

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Suspect Arrested
May 27 at 11:39 p.m., an officer was patrolling the intersection of Huntington and Ivy when he saw a male subject walking down the street, looking into vehicles. The officer contacted the subject, and the investigation revealed he was in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested.

Violation of Court Order
May 28 at 11:03 a.m., a resident in the 700 block of Oceanview called police to report his landlord violated a civil harassment order. The officer spoke with both parties involved and completed a report. The report will be forwarded to the District Attorney’s Office for filing consideration.

Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
May 28 at 1:28 p.m., police dispatch received a call reporting a male subject who hit a female subject near the intersection of Huntington and Shamrock. Officers arrived and detained the subjects involved. It was determined that the male subject was in violation of a domestic violence court order and he was arrested.

Public Intoxication / Resisting Arrest – Suspect Arrested
May 29 at 12:38 a.m., an officer was patrolling the intersection of Myrtle and Lemon when he noticed a male subject lying on the ground with an open alcoholic beverage sitting next to him. Officers approached the subject and found he was passed out. The subject slowly woke up and officers determined he was too intoxicated to care for his own safety. He was placed under arrest for public intoxication, but became combative when officers attempted to place handcuffs on him. He was taken into custody and held for a sobering period.

Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
May 29 at 2:24 a.m., an officer was patrolling the intersection of Foothill and Mountain when he saw a speeding vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. When approaching the vehicle, officers noticed the driver appeared to be under the influence and began a DUI investigation. The driver was determined to have been driving under the influence. He was arrested and held for a sobering period.

Vehicle Tampering
May 29 at 7:52 a.m., a resident in the 400 block of Montana called police to report a male suspect underneath his neighbor's vehicle, attempting to steal parts. The suspect saw the resident and quickly left in a black sedan. The resident checked his vehicle and nothing appeared to be missing. This investigation is continuing.

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Suspect Arrested
May 29 at 11:24 a.m., a resident in the 300 block of W. Duarte called to report a female subject standing outside the apartment complex, waving around drug paraphernalia. Officers arrived and contacted the female, who was found to be in possession of a pipe that had been used to smoke methamphetamine. She was arrested and released on a citation to appear in court on the charges.

Battery – Suspect Arrested
May 29 at 3:16 p.m., an employee of a business in the 300 block of W. Huntington called police to report a male subject that battered a security guard and an employee. Officers arrived and detained the suspect. The two victims placed the suspect under private person's arrest and the suspect was arrested.

Commercial Burglary
May 30 at 3:58 a.m., officers were dispatched to a business in the 500 block of W. Huntington regarding a burglary alarm. Upon arrival, they discovered the front glass door of the business had been shattered. They checked the interior and discovered the office and sales area had been ransacked. A responsible party was contacted to secure the location. This investigation is continuing.

Brush Fire
May 30 at 4:58 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 400 block of W. Foothill regarding a small brush fire in the area. Upon arrival, they discovered a plastic bottle had been set on fire without anyone else in the immediate area. The fire was put out. This investigation is continuing.

Battery – Suspect Arrested
May 31 at 9:44 p.m., officers responded to a hotel in the 900 block of W. Huntington regarding a battery against a security guard. A male suspect had entered the hotel without wearing a face mask. When asked to wear a mask by the security guard, the suspect refused and became angry. He shoved the security guard, but remained in the area. Officers responded and made contact with both parties. After investigation, the suspect was arrested for battery.

Commercial Burglary
June 1 at 6:29 a.m., an employee at a school in the 200 block of N. Mayflower reported that sometime over the weekend a suspect broke into the school's equipment room and stole some equipment. This investigation is continuing.

Grand Theft
June 1 at 2:59 p.m., a grand theft was reported in the 3100 block of S. Peck. The victim reported that his catalytic converter had been stolen from his RV sometime between now and October of 2020. The RV had been parked. Officers responded and conducted an investigation. The investigation is continuing.

Mental Evaluation
June 2 at 2:11 a.m., officers responded to the 100 block of W. Olive regarding a male subject yelling in the street. When officers arrived, the subject started threatening to take away one of the officer's guns. Officers safely took custody of the subject and determined he needed to be evaluated by a mental health professional. He was subsequently transported to a mental health facility for treatment.

Stolen Vehicle Recovered
June 2 at 9:32 a.m., an officer responded to a business in the 3300 block of S. Peck regarding a vehicle they purchased in April. The vehicle was discovered to be stolen after the business was notified by the DMV. The subject that sold the vehicle to the business sells vehicles often and this is the first time this has happened. He was in possession of the pink slip at the time of the transaction. The officer spoke with the subject by phone and he advised he was unaware the vehicle was stolen. He has a towing company and purchases vehicles regularly. This investigation is continuing.

Vehicle Burglary
June 2 at 9:37 a.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 600 block of W. Foothill. The victim reported that sometime overnight her locked vehicle had been broken into while parked in the carport of her apartment complex. This investigation is continuing.

Vandalism
June 2 at 3:04 p.m., an incident of vandalism was reported in the 700 block of W. Duarte. A caller reported fresh graffiti that was spray painted in red paint along the wash. Officers arrived and conducted an investigation. The location was scheduled for cleanup.

Grand Theft Auto
June 2 at 4:55 p.m., a trailer was reported stolen from the 600 block of W. Huntington. The victim reported that his white, Apache trailer was stolen sometime over the weekend. The trailer was parked at a lot in the area. The trailer was entered into the law enforcement stolen vehicle system. This investigation is continuing.

Mental Evaluation
June 2 at 5:39 p.m., a male subject in the 800 block of W. Duarte called police to report his brother was threatening him with a knife. Officers responded and determined, due to his mental state, the brother was a danger to himself and others. He was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

Domestic Violence
June 2 at 11:12 p.m., officers responded to the 400 block of E. Male regarding a report of a male and female arguing and yelling at each other. Upon arrival, the male subject ran inside the residence. The female is the male subject’s girlfriend and does not live at the residence. The female subject told police her boyfriend hit her during the argument. Officers could see she had visible injuries. The female was released, while officers encouraged the boyfriend to come outside. Once the boyfriend came outside, officers saw he had a large cut on his finger, which he claimed was a bite from his girlfriend. He had recorded her punching him in the mouth and biting him. A report was taken and will be provided to the District Attorney’s Office for filing consideration.

Dinner at Tacos and Papas

Dinner at the new Tacos and Papas, on the east side of Myrtle just north of Lemon. (Opens at 4:30 p.m.) Got the three-fish-taco plate for $10.95 and a horchata for $3. Very nice meal. 

- Brad Haugaard 

Calm Bernie Would Like a Warm Lap and a Warm Sunbeam

Bernie is thirteen years young and is looking for his forever lap. Bernie is a calm, relaxed kitty, and will seek out attention with a soft meow or a gentle glance in your direction. He enjoys attention and just can’t get enough love! Bernie would enjoy a quiet home where he can snuggle up with you on the couch, or take long naps in a warm sunbeam.

The adoption fee for cats is $100. All cat 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 a virtual adoption appointment at pasadenahumane.org. Adoptions are by appointment only, and new adoption appointments are available every day at 5:00 p.m. for the following day.

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: Immaculate Conception Church

Postcard of the Church of the Immaculate Conception on Shamrock. See full details here. From the William Ward collection. Identifying information from Kim Ward Anderson.

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

Monrovia Bed Bath & Beyond Closing

- Brad Haugaard 

Tuskegee Airman to be Honored

 At its next meeting (agenda: https://is.gd/EIqvmA) the Monrovia City Council will ...

~ Discuss a report about District Attorney George Gascón, who has been criticized for his nine "Special Directives," which appear to some to lean too far in favor of those accused of crimes. According to the city staff report, Gascón has written that his policies "are, by any measure, major departures from how this office has approached this work previously." A resident requested the council pass a "Vote of no confidence" in the DA.  Arcadia, Azusa, Beverly Hills, Covina, Diamond Bar, La Mirada, Lancaster, Manhattan Beach, Pico Rivera, Rosemead, Santa Clarita, Santa Fe Springs and Whittier have already passed such resolutions. https://is.gd/ZEEtaD

~ Consider spending $15,500 to honor  Leroy "Buster" Criss as the next "Neighborhood Treasure."  Criss was a Monrovian, attended  Monrovia Arcadia Duarte High School, and took flying lessons at the Monrovia Airport. He served with the Tuskegee Airmen, the first African American military aviators. During World War II, the American military was racially segregated. Later he worked for 37 years as a high school teacher in the Los Angeles area, but could not teach in Monrovia because of the color of his skin.  Monrovian Donna Hargett, a professional artist, will create the nine-foot-tall and 40-inches-wide monument, which will be made out of pressed metal and molded resin. It will be placed in the 200 block of East Maple, where Criss lived, at the end of July.  https://is.gd/XUfiTF

- Brad Haugaard

Virtual Learning Will Continue for Monrovia Students Who Prefer It

While Monrovia schools plan to fully reopen on August 18,  remote learning will continue for students who prefer it.

A district press release says:

"For our students who thrive in an independent, online environment, Mountain Park School will continue offering such opportunities. Through our virtual academy and independent study, our students will have the option of continuing their studies remotely."

For more information, visit Mountain Park's website or call (626) 471-3002.

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia Area Partnership Wins National Awards; Seminar on Landscaping to Defend Against Wildfire

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

~ Monrovia has received two national awards at the Neighborhoods USA annual conference for the Monrovia Area Partnership (MAP) program om competition with cities across America. The city received first place for its newsletter and second place for Best Neighborhood Program.

~ If you live near the hills, you may be interested in a seminar on how to landscape your property so it looks good and best defends against wildfire. Monrovia and Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District will present "Firescaping the Foothills" on Thursday, June 24 from 5 to 6 p.m. on Zoom. Details: https://is.gd/oo5VfD 

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia Music Students Bring You 'Superstars of Music Showcase 2021'

Monrovia School District music students join to bring you, virtually, "Superstars of Music Showcase 2021."

- Brad Haugaard

Weekly Monrovia Coronavirus Count: 12 New Cases; No New Deaths

Coronavirus cases from LA Department of Public Health as of 8 p.m., 05/26/2021. Changes since 05/19/2021.

City of Monrovia: 3,190 cases (up 12), 78 deaths (unchanged)
Unincorporated Monrovia: 376 cases (up 1), no deaths

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia School Board Selects Dr. Ryan Smith as New Superintendent

The Board of Education has selected Dr. Ryan Smith as the District’s new Superintendent, bringing nearly 25 years of education experience to the District. Smith is scheduled to begin his position on July 1.

The Board unanimously approved a contract with Dr. Smith during its May 26 meeting, where he was formally introduced to the school community via livestream.

“I am truly honored to be selected by the Board of Education as the next Superintendent of Monrovia Unified School District,” Smith said. “Monrovia Unified is a district with a reputation for excellence and tremendous community support. Its outstanding academic programs are well known throughout Los Angeles County, the state, and beyond and are complemented by its fantastic offerings in the arts, athletics, wellness and mental health, and more. I am very excited to begin meeting with teachers and staff, parents and families, community members and organizations, and those who matter most – our students.”

During the selection process, input sessions were held with administrators, staff, parents, and district stakeholders in order to learn about the qualities they wanted in a new superintendent.

Additionally, the school community was invited to fill out an online survey. Using this information, Leadership Associates – Monrovia Unified’s search firm – conducted an extensive search. The Board was presented with an impressive list of candidates, ultimately selecting Dr. Smith.

Smith earned his doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Southern California. He also holds a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction and Educational Leadership from Chapman University and a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from California State University, San Marcos.

Smith comes to Monrovia Unified after five years in the Paramount Unified School District, where he served as Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Educational Services and led the entire Educational Services division.

During his time in Paramount, Smith oversaw a variety of key initiatives, including the development and implementation of the district’s first strategic plan, the expansion of instructional technology to include a 1-1 Chromebook program for all district students, and the creation of the district’s first new high school, Odyssey STEM Academy.

Additionally, Smith worked to expand access to and develop new Career Technical Education programs, build partnerships with local colleges and universities, and increase access to the Advanced Placement program and other rigorous courses.

Smith has been married to his wife Jennifer for over nine years; they are excited to relocate to the Monrovia area from Orange County soon.

The District will host a Superintendent Roadshow throughout July, which will serve as a meet-and-greet opportunity for stakeholders with the new superintendent. More information on the Superintendent Roadshow will be shared when details have been finalized. 

On behalf of the Board of Education, we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Ryan Smith as our new Superintendent, and look forward to all of the wonderful things he will do for Monrovia Unified. Dr. Smith has an extensive background in education, bringing with him years of experience and a strong passion for student success. We strongly believe he will be a great fit for Monrovia Unified School District.

Sincerely,

Maritza Travanti, President
MUSD Board of Education

Source: Monrovia Schools press release

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia Police: Victim Locates His Stolen Bike; Resident Receives Packet of Meth; Theft From Cars; Drunk Driving; Etc.

[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for May 20-26. - Brad Haugaard]

During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 340 service events, resulting in 72 investigations.

Battery / Mental Evaluation
May 20 at 3:03 p.m., an employee from a business in the 200 block of W. Huntington called to report a subject at the location was being aggressive and acting strange. The subject walked up to an elderly customer and pushed him down. Officers arrived and detained the subject. He was acting paranoid and talking to imaginary people. He said he was hearing voices. The victim of the battery refused prosecution. It was determined that the subject was a danger to himself and others, and needed to be evaluated by a mental health professional. He was taken to a local hospital.

Residential Burglary
May 20 at 4:51 p.m., a resident in the 300 block of N. Bradoaks called to report his neighbor's rear sliding door had been shattered. The house has been vacant for several months. Officers arrived and determined there was no one inside the house. Several rooms inside appeared to have been ransacked. This investigation is continuing.

Theft – Suspect Arrested
May 20 at 6:33 p.m., the victim of a bicycle theft that occurred earlier in the day called police to report seeing the suspect riding his bicycle near the intersection of Colorado and Second. Officers arrived and detained the suspect. Both the suspect and bicycle were identified by the victim. The property was returned to the victim and the suspect was arrested.

Vehicle Burglary
May 20 at 6:58 p.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 700 block of W. Huntington. The victim reported that she parked her vehicle and went into a business. When she returned, she saw a window on her vehicle had been smashed and a male suspect was running away. The suspect fled in a black Chevy Tahoe. Officers checked the area, but did not locate the vehicle or the suspect. Two cell phones were taken from inside the vehicle. This investigation is continuing.

Hit & Run Traffic Collision
May 20 at 7:13 p.m., a hit and run traffic collision was reported in the in the 1600 block of S. Mountain. The victim parked her vehicle and went into a business. When she returned to her vehicle, she saw it had been struck. Officers arrived and saw extensive damage along the entire side of the vehicle. This investigation is continuing.

Stolen Vehicle Recovered
May 21 at 10:40 a.m., a resident in the 200 block of W. Maple called to report a vehicle parked and unattended in the area. Investigation revealed the vehicle had been reported stolen out of El Monte. The vehicle was removed from the stolen vehicle system and returned to the registered owner.

Suspicious Package
May 21 at 6:24 p.m., a resident in the 900 block of Norumbega called police to report a suspicious package. When he opened his mail, one of the envelopes contained a white powder-like substance with a note. The envelope was addressed to a different name and address, but had the homeowner's return address listed on it. The homeowner called and stated he was fearful of the powdered substance. Officers arrived and requested Los Angeles County Hazmat to respond. Once they arrived, the envelope was collected and tested. The substance tested positive for the presence of methamphetamine. This investigation is continuing.

Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
May 21 at 9:37 p.m., officers conducting a traffic collision investigation near the intersection of Foothill and Mayflower saw an intoxicated female adult carrying an open container of alcohol and stumbling down the sidewalk. Officers contacted the female and determined she was too intoxicated to care for her own safety. The female was arrested for public intoxication and possession of an open alcoholic container in public. She was held for a sobering period and then later released on a citation to appear in court on the charges.

Hit & Run Traffic Collision
May 22 at 1:10 a.m., a hit and run traffic collision was reported in the 1900 block of S. Myrtle. The victim was driving south on Myrtle when the vehicle next to her merged into her lane and collided into her vehicle. The collision caused her vehicle to violently swerve across northbound lanes, and she collided into a wall. The suspect failed to stop and fled the scene. The suspect vehicle was described as a black, pickup truck with tinted windows. This investigation is continuing.

Vehicle Burglary
May 22 at 4:56 a.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 100 block of S. Fifth. The victim reported that sometime during the night his truck was broken into and his passport was taken from inside. This investigation is continuing.

Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
May 22 at 10:54 p.m., a resident in the 100 block of Acacia called to report a vehicle was parked in front of his residence and it appeared to have traffic collision damage. When officers arrived, they found a subject passed out behind the wheel. The rubber was missing from the passenger wheel, and it appeared the driver had driven for some distance before stopping on the residential street. An area search was conducted, but no other vehicles appeared damaged. Investigation revealed the subject had been driving while under the influence. He was arrested for DUI and held for a sobering period.

Lost / Stolen License Plate
May 23 at 10:12 a.m., a resident in the 500 block of Fano called police to report that his license plates were stolen from his vehicle sometime during the week. The license plate number was entered into the system as lost/stolen.

Vandalism
May 23 at 10:29 a.m., a vandalism incident was reported in the 2600 block of S. Myrtle. The victim reported that an unknown subject shot a BB gun at his vehicle, striking the window and damaging it. This investigation is continuing.

Vandalism
May 23 at 12:34 p.m., a vandalism incident was reported in the 100 block of W. Colorado. The victim reported that the windows on two of his vehicles had been smashed. One vehicle had the driver's side window smashed and the other the right rear passenger. The investigation determined that no entry was made into the vehicles and that nothing was stolen. This investigation is continuing.

Shoplifting – Suspect Arrested
May 23 at 5:18 p.m., an employee of a hardware store in the 1600 block of S. Mountain called police to report a shoplifting incident. The suspect entered the business, concealed merchandise in his backpack, and then exited the store without making an attempts to pay for the items. Officers arrived and located the suspect nearby. After an investigation, the suspect was arrested for shoplifting.

Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
May 23 at 8:28 p.m., an employee at a brewing company in the 1900 block of S. Myrtle called to report an intoxicated customer that was arguing with other patrons. As the subject attempted to leave in his vehicle, he backed into another vehicle in the parking lot and then fled the area. Officers responded and stopped the vehicle near the intersection of Camino Real and Tenth. A DUI investigation was conducted and it was determined the driver had been driving under the influence of alcohol. He was arrested and held for a sobering period.

Domestic Violence Warrant – Suspect Arrested
May 24 at 1:20 p.m., an officer was checking a location in the 100 block of E. Lemon for a wanted subject. The subject was wanted for domestic violence and was located at his workplace. The officer confirmed the warrant and arrested the suspect without incident.

Vandalism
May 25 at 7:13 a.m., officers on patrol in the 500 block of E. Maple observed a vehicle that had the front passenger window and right portion of the windshield shattered. This investigation is continuing.

Grand Theft Auto
May 26 at 7:44 a.m., a resident in the 300 block of W. Cypress called police to report his Chevrolet pickup truck had been stolen. Officers searched for the vehicle, but could not locate it. The vehicle was entered into the law enforcement stolen vehicle system. This investigation is continuing.

Vandalism
May 26 at 8:38 a.m., the owner of a hair salon in the 300 block of W. Huntington arrived to work and discovered a hole in the glass front door that was not there the day before. It appeared as if something similar to a BB or bullet went through the glass; however, the projectile was not located. This investigation is continuing.

Shoplifting – Suspect Arrested
May 26 at 7:40 p.m., officers responded to a department store in the 1600 block of S. Mountain regarding a theft of merchandise that just occurred. A male suspect entered the store, selected a large amount of items, and then left the store without paying. An officer arrived and detained the suspect on Mountain. The suspect was identified by employees and was arrested for petty theft.

Twelve Monrovia Police Department Employees to be Honored

The Monrovia Police Department will be recognizing the accomplishments of twelve of our employees in an Award Ceremony on Thursday, June 17, 2021. The Award Ceremony will be held at 2:30 p.m., in the Kay Dalton Room, at the Monrovia Community Center. Due to the COVID-19 protocols, this year’s ceremony will celebrate both our 2019 and 2020 award recipients. Two recipients will be awarded the Medal of Merit, seven recipients will be awarded the Distinguished Service Medal, and four recipients will be awarded the Lifesaving Award.

2019 Awards

Distinguished Service Medal

• Detective Damien Bartholomy
• Agent Juan Huerta
• Agent Cody Wilkins 
• Officer Seth Hermes
• Retired Officer John Jefferson

Life Saving Award

• Sergeant Gerald DeHart
• Sergeant Yolanda Juarez
• Agent Travis Ortega
• Officer Joshua Granger

2020 Awards

Medal of Merit 

• Officer Rosendo Ramos
• Officer Ian Vanderburg

Distinguished Service Medal

• Officer Joshua Granger
• Police Communications Operator Erin Maller

Source: Monrovia Police press release

- Brad Haugaard

Bio of Monrovian Fair Hooker

BrownsNation, a sports news website devoted to the Cleveland Browns football team, has a lengthy biographical article on Fair Hooker, a Monrovia High School student in the mid-1960s who later had a career with the Browns. https://shrtm.nu/I085

- Brad Haugaard 

Pasadena Man Arrested in Monrovia Killing

Tanaj Johnson, 22, of Pasadena, has been arrested and charged in the death of Darione Tyrell Jones, 25, of Arcadia. Jones was shot in the 100 block of East Los Angeles Avenue in Monrovia on March 29. Johnson has been charged in the shooting along with an unidentified man and a 17-year-old teenage boy. https://shrtm.nu/1l8N

- Brad Haugaard 

Lunch at Something Healthy

Lunch at Something Healthy, on the east side of Shamrock just north of Huntington. Got the Farmer Sandwich with chicken for $9.25 and a peach ginger iced tea for $2.75. I’ll take their word that the sandwich was healthy but I can testify that it was delicious. 

- Brad Haugaard 

Havanah Could Be a Patient Person’s Best Friend

Two-year-old Havanah is full of energy and ready to jump right into your heart! This active dog loves playing fetch with her favorite toys, and sometimes will get the “zoomies” around the play yard. Havanah needs a patient adopter who will give her the time she needs to get to know them, but she loves attention and has the potential to be someone’s very best friend. If you’re a dog-savvy person with no other pets, Havanah would be a great fit for your life.

 

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 a virtual adoption appointment at pasadenahumane.org. Adoptions are by appointment only, and new adoption appointments are available every day at 5:00 p.m. for the following day.

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: Looking South on Myrtle

Postcard looking south on Myrtle from Lemon. See full details here. From the William Ward collection. Identifying information from Kim Ward Anderson.

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

Monrovia Schools Graduation and Promotion Schedule

Monrovia Schools graduation and promotion schedule:

• Monrovia Community Adult School - May 27; 9 a.m.
• Santa Fe CSMS - June 8; 8:30 a.m. & 10 a.m.
• Clifton MS - June 8; 8 a.m. & 9:30 a.m.
• COHS - June 8; 5:00 p.m.
• Bradoaks ESA - June 9; 8:30 a.m.
• CELC - June 9; 3 p.m., 3:30  p.m. & 4 p.m.
• Mayflower - June 9; 9:30 a.m.
• Monroe ES - June 9; 8:30 a.m.
• Plymouth - June 9; 8:30 a.m.
• Wild Rose - June 9; 9 a.m.
• MHS - June 9; 5 p.m.

- Brad Haugaard