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City Historian Steve Baker Dies


Monrovian Steve Baker, 80, died in Santa Barbara at 3:45 p.m. today as a result of complications from pneumonia. Baker served as City Historian and City Treasurer and is currently on the ballot unopposed for the City Treasurer position. Baker's sister, Susan, of Santa Barbara, reports that "He was comfortable, peaceful, and he died with our arms around him. He is now in the arms of God."

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I met Steve years ago at the little art gallery that was across the street from the Monrovia library on the south side. I had a few pictures hanging in there and we started talking and he asked me where I live. I told him and he proceeded to tell me the history of my property.

Then we began encountering each other at Starbucks. He noticed I was reading the book of Job in the Bible and so he xeroxed off an article Carl Jung wrote on Job. I thought the article said more about Jung than about Job, but it kind of started us meeting and enjoying each other’s company.

During Covid we met on his porch, keeping carefully 6 feet apart. Steve, Kevin Sullivan, and myself. It was a great way to start the day. Later, Steve and I began hiking together on Friday mornings. We’d hike up to a bench in the hills and sit and admire God‘s creation.

When it was cold, after the worst of Covid, we sat - keeping our distance - in his front parlor each weekday morning with a little old, old electric heater with glowing orange coils, and discussed a short passage from the Bible. We went through a good portion of the book of Luke together and were just starting in on John. I really was blessed by his insights, though he often brought in Carl Jung.

I think Steve loved everything old. In our Bible study times he preferred to read out of the King James Version, the old Bible. And often the passage of scripture that we looked at would remind him of a hymn, an old hymn, from an old hymnal. And when he prayed it was with all the old “thee’s” and “thou’s”. Beautiful.

Old prayers, old music, the old faith; old houses, old Monrovia, even old furniture and old household items. I think Steve saw the work of craftsmen in these things and it pained him to think that they might be discarded and that all that work and skill and love that was still in them would be lost.

Steve loved Monrovia. I once asked him how many organizations he belonged to. He had to count by naming them off, and when he was done he admitted that he may have missed a few.

And I miss you, Steve. Someday I'll see you again.

God bless you!

- Brad Haugaard



A Moment in Monrovia History: Monrovia Airport From Early Airplane

Aerial view of Monrovia Airport. 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

New 'Monrovia' Sign Welcomes People to City

There's a new Monrovia sign welcoming people who are coming to the city from Arcadia on Huntington. Gem City Images has a picture, here

- Brad Haugaard

City Council to Consider Objection to Raising Cane's Restaurant; Raising Salary of City Manager, Etc.

At its next meeting (agenda: https://tny.im/o0Qvl) the Monrovia City Council will consider, among other things ...

~ An appeal of a planning commission decision to approve the design of a Raising Cane's restaurant at the site of the old Zen Buffet at Huntington and Fifth. The appellants are concerned about the design of the structure and traffic. https://tny.im/J98iY

~ Increasing the annual salary of City Manager Dylan Feik by 3% to $227,115, effective February 1, 2022. https://tny.im/T7CMd

~ Changing the zoning of 230 West Evergreen Avenue and adding it to the Arroyo at Monrovia Station project, a multi-unit residential development planned for the rest of the block, from Magnolia on the west to Primrose on the east, and from Evergreen on the north to Pomona on the south. 230 was the one missing property to make the project cover the entire city block. https://tny.im/DsAYQ

~ Appointing Roy Wiseman to the Board to fill an unplanned vacancy on the Monrovia Old Town Advisory Board. https://tny.im/edfkC

- Brad Haugaard

In-N-Out Wants to Open Restaurant in Monrovia


In-N-Out Burger wants to build a 3,879 square foot restaurant with indoor seating for 84 guests and patio seating for 40 guests at the site of the old Black Angus restaurant in the Huntington Oaks Shopping center. The proposal needs to be reviewed by the Development Review Committee and approved by the Planning Commission. https://tny.im/jGcE5

- Brad Haugaard

Youth Programs; Historic Walking Tour; Early Reading Kit; Compost Event; Bald Eagle

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

~ Monrovia is accepting applications for this year's Youth Employment Services Summer Internship, which gives youth an inside look at the daily operations of local government and business. https://tny.im/usAI

~ On Saturday, April 2 there will be an Historic Walking Tour in Downtown Monrovia sponsored by the Monrovia Historic Preservation Group. Meet at 10 a.m. at the southeast corner of Myrtle and Palm Avenues, across from Library Park. Cost is $5 per person, the tour lasts about two hours, and RSVPs are not necessary.

~  Monrovia Public Library is offering kits to encourage families to read together to develop children's early literacy skills. The book, Camp Tiger, tells of a boy who learns that change and growth may seem scary but can be good. The book is paired with a simple activity. Sign up for your kit here (https://tny.im/prDdK). Pick-up is April 2-9 while supplies last.

~ The LA County Student Election Worker Program provides high school students with an opportunity to serve, with pay, as election workers in county elections. Details: https://tny.im/BunIP

~ On Saturday, the Public Works Department and Athens Services held their bi-annual Compost and Mulch event with 205 attendees who got 40 yards of mulch and 40 tons of compost. the next Compost and Mulch event will be on October 22.

~ In the Library Youth Services Area there is now a live video display of a bald eagle family in big Bear Valley from a solar powered camera.

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia Fire Chief Brad Dover Will Retire in June


Monrovia Fire Chief Brad Dover will retire on June 24.

City Manager Dylan Feik writes:

"Brad began his career with Monrovia in 1994 as a fire cadet, and was hired into a full-time firefighter role in 1998. In 2016, Brad was appointed as the Fire Chief after serving in every role in the Department at some point in his career. And in 2019, he even served as Interim City Manager. During his years in Monrovia, Brad has been instrumental in advancing a variety of operational enhancements in both the fire department and throughout city services. 

"Brad always placed others before himself and worked tirelessly to lead the amazing men and women of the department. He sought and received competitive grant funding to reduce wildfire risk; planned, budgeted and designed a new ladder truck; and earned a reclassification of a high class 2 ISO rating which lowers property insurance premiums for all residents in Monrovia! Brad also helped create a road map to a better and stronger department that has led to the many successes and accolades in recent years. And I would be remiss if I did not mention his leadership ability through times of crisis where he helped lead our community through the Bobcat Fire and COVID-19 Pandemic.  

"Beyond his work titles, accomplishments and accolades, Brad is a wonderful husband, father, mentor and friend. I am honored to have worked alongside a man who is, simply put, wonderful. Please join me in wishing Chief Dover a hearty "congratulations" as he begins the next chapter of his life. I can say without a doubt that Monrovia is truly blessed to have had Brad Dover as the Fire Chief. 

"Join me in congratulating Chief Brad Dover on a successful career and a legacy that has become part of the City of Monrovia and its Fire & Rescue Department forever!"

- Brad Haugaard

Free Young Women's Conference Today and Saturday

Calvary Chapel Monrovia will hold a free conference tonight and Saturday to help young women from middle school age to mid-twenties face the challenges of today's world. 

- Brad Haugaard

Summer School Registration Information for High School Students


Here is registration information about summer school for Monrovia high school students. https://tny.im/HRdSv

- Brad Haugaard

Weekly Monrovia Coronavirus Count: 11 More Cases, Zero More Deaths

Coronavirus cases from LA Department of Public Health as of 8 p.m., 03/30/2022. Changes since 03/23/2022.

City of Monrovia: 8,209 cases (up 11), 101 deaths (unchanged)
Unincorporated Monrovia: 861 cases (unchanged), 4 deaths (unchanged)

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia Police: Driver Threatens to Shoot Officer - Arrested, Given Ticket, Released; $5,000 of Cigarettes Stolen; Intoxicated Drivers; Smash and Grab Phones; and Lots More ...

[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for March 24 – 30. - Brad Haugaard]

During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 396 service events, resulting in 64 investigations.

Vehicle Burglary
March 24 at 7:29 a.m., the victim reported someone had smashed his vehicle's window in the 900 block of W. Colorado and stole his wallet. This investigation is continuing.

Residential Burglary – Subject Arrested
March 24 at 8:40 a.m., a caller reported her ex-boyfriend was trespassing on her property in the 200 block of E. Cherry. Officers arrived and determined a residential burglary occurred. Officers located the subject nearby and detained him. The victim's property was located on the suspect. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.

Unlicensed Driver / Criminal Threats – Suspects Arrested
March 24 at 9:33 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop for a traffic violation in the 300 block of W. Palm. The driver was unlicensed so the driver and passenger were removed from the vehicle. During the vehicle inventory the officer found drugs which the passenger admitted belong to her. The passenger was arrested. While placing the handcuffs on the passenger, she used her nails to injure one of the officers. The driver screamed he was going to shoot the officer. Both were arrested, taken into custody, and later released on a citation.

Grand Theft
March 24 at 10:52 a.m., a grand theft was reported in a business in the 1600 block of S. Myrtle. The victim arrived to the business with a load of cigarettes to replenish his inventory. He exited his vehicle and walked into the store. Within a few seconds a vehicle drives up and three males exit and unload $5,000 worth of cigarettes from the victim's vehicle. This investigation is continuing.

Warrant Arrest – Suspect Arrested
March 24 at 2:01 p.m., officers were called to the 200 block of S. California for a public assist. During the contact the reporting party was ran for wants and warrants. A computer check returned with a Monrovia Police Department warrant. She was arrested and taken into custody.

Mail Theft – Suspect Arrested
March 24 at 9:06p.m., officers were dispatched to the 100 block of E. Evergreen when a citizen observed a female adult going through a mailbox. Officers arrived and located the female and during the investigation discovered she had mail and two credit cards that did not belong to her. She was arrested and taken into custody.

Drug Influence – Suspect Arrested
March 24 at 11:49 p.m., a resident in the 800 block of Bonita called to report there was a subject rolling around in his neighbor's driveway. Officers arrived and contacted the subject. While speaking with the subject, officers determined the subject was under the influence of drugs. The subject was arrested and taken into custody.

Driving Under the Influence – Subject Arrested
March 25 at 12:24 a.m., officers noticed a vehicle commit a vehicle code violation in the area of Madison and Colorado. The driver was stopped for the vehicle code violation. During the investigation, the officers determined the driver was under the influence. The driver was arrested and taken into custody for a sobering period.

Theft
March 25 at 2:16 a.m., a security company that monitors the cameras for a business in the 3000 block of Peck reported they could see two subjects in the business yard carrying large bags. Officers conducted an area search but were unable to locate the subjects. The loss is unknown. This investigation is continuing.

Vehicle Burglary
March 25 at 11:27 a.m., a resident in the 500 block of W. Hillcrest called to report his vehicle was broken into. Evidence of the crime was located. This investigation is continuing.

Theft
March 25 at 7:14 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 600 block of W. Huntington after two subjects left the location with merchandise without paying. The subjects cut the security tags and left them in the store. There was security footage of the subjects. This investigation is continuing.

Driving Under the Influence / Warrant Arrest – Subject Arrested
March 25 at 10:42 p.m., an officer observed a vehicle fail to stop for a stop sign and stopped the vehicle in the area of Alta Vista and Huntington. The officer contacted the driver and discovered the driver was displaying symptoms of being under the influence and had a warrant for his arrest. The driver was arrested and taken into custody for a sobering period.

Warrant Arrest – Subject Arrested
March 25 at 11:00 p.m., a vehicle was located in the area of Lemon and Primrose parked with the windows rolled down and traffic collision damage on it. The officer checked the vehicle to ensure it was not stolen and conducted a computer check which revealed the owner had several outstanding warrants. While investigating, the owner arrived. He was arrested and taken into custody.

Theft
March 25 at 11:06 p.m., an employee in the 800 block of E. Huntington reported that a subject that at the gas station stole a ring of keys and a lock to the business. The attendant was able to obtain a license plate when the subject returned to the location and returned the keys, but the lock and keys to the business were not on the ring of keys. Officers conducted a registration check and discovered the vehicle was registered to an address nearby. Officers drove to the location and saw a subject go to the rear of the location. While waiting for additional units, two family members arrived and stated the house belonged to their parents, but they were out of the country. The subjects were confrontational and did not want the officers to check the area. An air unit checked the rear, but did not locate anyone, so the vehicle involved was towed. While conducting an inventory search, the missing key and lock were located. This investigation is continuing.

Warrant Arrest – Subject Arrested
March 26 at 3:30 a.m., a citizen reported a female yelling in the area of Duarte and Mayflower. Officers arrived and located a female adult. During the investigation, officers discovered the female had several outstanding warrants for her arrest. She was arrested and taken into custody.

Fight in Progress
March 26 at 7:35 a.m., a resident in the 500 block of Fano called to report that two subjects were fighting in the street. One of the subjects had a bat. When officers arrived the subjects were gone. A bat, crow bar, and blood were located at the scene. The scene was processed and evidence was collected. This investigation is continuing.

Indecent Exposure – Subject Arrested
March 26 at 5:50 p.m., a witness reported a subject on his porch exposing himself. Officers arrived and located the subject. The subject was arrested and taken into custody.

Warrant Arrest – Subject Arrested
March 26 at 6:11 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 600 block of West Huntington regarding a subject causing a disturbance and refusing to leave. Officers arrived and located the subject. A computer check revealed the subject had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody.

Petty Theft
March 26 at 6:14 p.m., a bicycle theft was reported in the 400 block of S. Myrtle. The victim parked and locked his bicycle at the bicycle rack. When he returned his bicycle was gone. This investigation is continuing.

Grand Theft Auto Recovery – Suspects Arrested
March 26 at 8:29 p.m., an officer was traveling through a parking lot in the 700 block of E Huntington when he noticed two subjects were having a problem starting a vehicle. The officer observed the plate and conducted a computer check which revealed the vehicle was stolen. Officers conducted a traffic stop. The subjects where arrested and taken into custody.

Brandishing a Firearm
March 26 at 10:22 p.m., the victim was inside his open garage working on a vehicle in the 400 block of Genoa when a male suspect arrived and began a conversation with the victim. The suspect suddenly displayed a firearm and a second suspect appeared also holding a firearm. One of the suspects asked for the keys to the vehicle and the victim stated he did not have the keys. The two suspects looked at each other and began speaking with each other. The victim went into his residence and retrieved a firearm and pointed it at the suspects. The victim told the suspects to leave and they did. Officers conducted an area check for the suspects and were unable to locate them. This investigation is continuing.

Battery – Subject Arrested
March 26 at 11:54 p.m., officers were dispatched to the location regarding a battery that occurred at the location. The suspect was seen kicking cars in the area and confronting customers. One customer was approaching the business when the suspect kicked the victim. The victim desired a citizen’s arrest, so the suspect was arrested and taken into custody.

Grand Theft Auto
March 27 at 10:10 a.m., the reporting party called to report damage to the front gate of a business in the 800 block of E. Central. The officer arrived and checked surveillance footage and discovered two male subjects in the lot in the early morning hours. The subjects used a work truck to ram the gate causing it to open. They stole two vehicles. This investigation is continuing.

Commercial Burglary
March 27 at 4:18 p.m., an employee reported a commercial burglary in the 600 block of W. Huntington. Surveillance video showed a female and male walk into and break a display case with a hammer. They stole several phones and took off running. Officers did an area check but were unable to locate them. This investigation is continuing.

Grand Theft
March 27 at 6:18 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 1600 block of S. Mountain after the victim walked outside and realized her vehicle was taken from the parking lot. The victim parked her vehicle around 5:10 p.m. and went shopping. When she return at 5:50 p.m., she realized it was taken. This investigation is continuing.

Domestic Violence – Subject Arrested
March 27 at 8:39 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 200 block of W. Pomona when a security officer observed two females fighting in the balcony of an apartment complex. Officers arrived and discovered this was a domestic dispute. One of the parties was arrested and taken into custody.

Mental Evaluation
March 27 at 11:12 p.m., the victim called to report he was driving when another driver started following him and caused him to collide. The victim drove to the station and parked in front of the station when the suspect exited his vehicle and began striking the victim’s car with his hands and feet. Officers arrived and contacted the subjects involved. Officers determined the suspect needed to be further evaluated by a mental health professional. He was transported to a local facility for treatment.

Mental Evaluation
March 28 at 12:37 a.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Primrose and Walnut regarding a subject who called 911 but was difficult to understand on the phone. Officers arrived and located a subject who appeared to be suffering from a mental health issue. During the investigation, officers located a firearm in his possession. The subject was transported to a mental health facility.

Vandalism
March 28 at 2:10 p.m., a resident in the 200 block of E. Colorado called to report an unknown male transient walked onto their property and broke a window. The officer reviewed the surveillance footage and recognized the transient from numerous prior contacts. A report was taken and it will sent to the DA's office for filing consideration.

Robbery – Suspect Arrested
March 28 at 2:13 p.m., an employee at a grocery store in the 100 block of W. Foothill reported a male transient was at the location and stole a couple of items. When confronted and told to put the items down, he made criminal threats toward the employee. He left the location without paying for the property. Officers located him a short distance away and he was detained. He was positively identified by the victim and was arrested. The suspect was the same suspect who vandalized the home earlier in the 200 block of E. Colorado. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.

Driving Under the Influence / Non-Injury Traffic Collision – Suspect Arrested
March 28 at 2:43 p.m., a traffic collision was reported in the area of Mountain and Huntington. Officers arrived and as they were talking to the involved parties, they determined one party was under the influence. He was arrested and taken into custody for a sobering period.

Criminal Threats – Suspect Arrested
March 28 at 5:32 p.m., a resident in the 300 block of Oakcliff reported her adult son, who has a restraining order from being at the home, was outside the house banging on the front door yelling he was going to come inside and kill her. Officers arrived and located the suspect. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.

Vandalism / Mental Evaluation
March 28 at 7:07 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 400 block of W. Duarte regarding a known male subject breaking his ex-girlfriend’s window. Officers arrived and detained the suspect. After issuing him a citation, the suspect began to slam his head into the police unit and made suicidal statements. The subject was transported to a mental health facility.

Drug Activity – Suspect Arrested
March 29 at 12:47 p.m., while on an unrelated call, an officer saw a known male transient walking in the area of Mayflower and Colorado. The officer stopped to speak with the subject. A consent search located methamphetamine in his wallet. The subject was arrested.

Drunk In Public – Subject Arrested
March 29 at 3:10 p.m., a caller stated one of his employees was in the 600 block of W. Huntington and possibly under the influence. Officers responded and located the subject. He admitted to smoking marijuana and was very unsteady on his feet. The officers felt he was unable to care for himself. He was arrested and taken into custody.

Battery Report
March 29 at 10:43 p.m., officers responded to the 200 block of E. Chestnut regarding a fight between two males. Officers arrived and discovered two brothers were in a fistfight before officers arrived. Both brothers refused to press charges against each other.

Drug Arrest – Suspect Arrested
March 30 at 6:47 a.m., a passerby in the 100 block of W. Colorado reported a transient who appeared to be smoking narcotics. Officers arrived and detained a male adult who was in possession of Fentanyl and smoking paraphernalia. The suspect was cited and released in the field.

Grand Theft Auto / Grand Theft Auto Recovery
March 30 at 7:31 a.m., a caller reported his work van had just been stolen from the 1600 block of California. Officers searched the area but could not locate the vehicle. As the officer was taking the report. El Monte Police Department notified dispatch that they had the vehicle. The van was recovered. This investigation is continuing.

Residential Burglary
March 30 at 8:10 a.m., a victim reported someone had broken into their attached garage in the 1200 block of S. Mayflower and items were taken. This investigation is continuing.

Vandalism
March 30 at 12:21 p.m., a passerby reported a vandalism in the 120 block of W. Colorado. The caller reported seeing a male transient vandalized a parked car causing the passenger side mirror to be broken off. This investigation is continuing.

Grand Theft
March 30 at 12:38 p.m., a caller reported he had parked his vehicle in a parking lot in the 700 block of W. Huntington and the catalytic converter was stolen overnight. This investigation is continuing.

Traffic Collision
March 30 at 1:16pm, a vehicle collided into a structure in the area of Shamrock and Central. It appears the driver suffered a medical emergency.

Battery / Weapons Arrest – Suspect Arrested
March 30 at 1:54 p.m., a victim reported he had just been assaulted in the area of Foothill and California. The victim reported he and his girlfriend were walking down an alley when the suspect pushed him to the ground. The suspect brandished a knife and swung it at the victim. The suspect fled the scene before officers arrived. The suspect was identified and located at his house nearby. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.

Theft from a Vehicle
March 30 at 9:07 p.m., an employee in the 100 block of E. Pomona called to report items were stolen from his vehicle. The vehicle was left unlocked outside the business yard. This investigation is continuing.

Vehicle Burglary
March 30 at 9:28 p.m., officers were dispatched to a business parking lot in the 700 block of E. Huntington regarding a vehicle burglary. This investigation is continuing.

Vehicle Vandalism
March 30 at 11:04 p.m., a vehicle vandalism was reported in the 600 block of W. Duarte. The victim said he parked his vehicle. Hours later the victim heard his alarm sounding and walked outside to check on his vehicle. He saw the rear driver side window was smashed out and there was no one around. This investigation is continuing.

Former Monrovian Leslie Van Houten Again Denied Parole

Former Monrovia High School cheerleader and homecoming princess Leslie Van Houten has again been denied parole. Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday blocked parole for the Charles Manson follower for her involvement in the murder of Leno and Rosemary LaBianca in 1969. Van Houten has been in prison for 50 years. https://tny.im/iqaor

- Brad Haugaard

Dinner at Domenico’s

Dinner at Domenico’s, on the south side of Huntington just east of Magnolia. Got the cannelloni dinner for $15.99 and a beer for $5.75. It came with a nice dinner salad. Very nice. 

- Brad Haugaard 

Statement of Mayoral Candidate Becky Shevlin


I have been a proud Monrovia resident for the past 34 years and have had the great honor of serving on the Monrovia City Council since 2009. From the opening of our Gold Line Station, the near completion of Monrovia Renewal, and passage of Measure K, to the effects of severe drought, the recent fire, resulting flood, and especially the COVID pandemic, Monrovia has celebrated both groundbreaking successes and endured great challenges during my 13 years on City Council. While we may not all share the same story, if we have learned anything from especially the past few years, our perserverence must be rooted in mutual respect and understanding, making us stronger and more resilient in attaining equitable and sustainable responses to whatever our challenges are now and going forward! It is important to acknowledge that no one person controls our City Council, goals, or agenda. I run for the position of Mayor not promising that “I” have all the answers or that “I” will solve all problems but sincerely promise to continue to lead by example to educate and engage all Monrovians and do whatever possible to work as a team through City Council, City Staff and Commissions, constituents, and regional representation for the betterment of all.

Current representation/involvement –

SGV Council of Governments President; Homelessness Committee Chair; Capital Projects and Construction Committee Member; LA County Blue-Ribbon Commission on Homelessness COG Designee
SGV Regional Housing Trust VP
SGV Mosquito and Vector Control District Board of Trustees, President
Foothill Transit Executive Board
SCAG Member of Community Economic and Human Development Committee and Housing Policy Leadership Academy
Liaison - Monrovia Library Board, Monrovia Association of Fine Arts and Clifton Middle School
Monrovia Community Coordinating Council – Secretary and Calendar Coordinator
Monrovia Reads Board Member (past Executive Board positions)
Monrovia Guild of Monrovia of CHLA (past/present Executive Board)
Member - Healing Connections, Monrovia Garden Club, Historic Preservation Group, Historical Society, Historical Museum

I humbly ask that you vote for me as your Mayor on June 7th. Let’s work together in continuing to make Monrovia a true Gem of the Foothills! beckyshevlin@gmail.com - (626)253-0072


Former Monrovian Given Suspended 8-Year Sentence For House Arson

Ryan Dhalliwal, 28, has received an eight-year suspended sentence for setting fire to a house under construction in the 800 block of West Walnut Ave. in Monrovia three years ago. Restitution of more than $100,000 has been paid. Dhalliwal, who lived in the area at the time of the fire, has moved away. https://tny.im/L9rlC

- Brad Haugaard

Pedro Is a Happy Bundle of Puppy Energy


One-year-old Pedro is a happy, active dog with lots of adorable puppy energy! He loves being the center of attention and being petted, and will even sit in your lap to be close to you. Pedro is very friendly and is always very excited to meet new people. He’s a quick learner and highly motivated by delicious treats – he already knows sit, down, and shake. Pedro is a bundle of energy and will bring so much fun to 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 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: Train Station With Santa Fe Train

Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe depot in Monrovia 1963. . 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

Free Herb Gardening Webinar April 7, 26


Building healthy soil, landscape design with herbs, container gardens, alternative uses for herbs. April 7 at 6 p.m. and April 26 at noon. Registration required, here: https://tny.im/YfD5j

- Brad Haugaard

Up to An Inch of Rain Expected Monday - Are Your Sprinklers Off?


The chance of rain Monday - up to an inch - is predicted to be 100%. You may want to turn off your sprinklers tonight. https://tny.im/ZXVgC

- Brad Haugaard

Travanti Named ‘Woman of Distinction’

Monrovia School Board member Maritza Travanti has been selected by State Assemblyman Chris Holden‘s office as The 41st Assembly District’s Woman of Distinction for Monrovia.

- Brad Haugaard