The Monrovia Wilderness Preserve, which was supposed to reopen today, Wednesday, will instead remain closed until Friday. Due to continued heat.
- Brad Haugaard
Pongo: Sweet and Full of Fun and Energy
This handsome lad is one-year-old Pongo! This sweet and playful boy is full of fun and energy! Pongo will fit right into an active household. He’s the kind of dog who can keep up with a family on a long hike or do agility training. He already knows some basic commands and seems eager to learn more. If you’re looking for your next running companion, look no further than Pongo!
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: Early Days Monrovia Day Parade
Day & Night (Monrovia water heater company) float in Monrovia Day Parade at Myrtle and Olive with the Sante Fe Depot in the background. From the Kim Anderson collection. See full details here.
Oasis Trilingual Community School Opens in Monrovia
The school’s success led to it outgrowing its previous campus. Months were spent remodeling the Monrovia site, and the official ribbon-cutting took place Friday, September 2, with Monrovia Mayor Becky Shevlin welcoming the school students, staff, and families.
School founder and parent of two Oasis alumnus, Tamara Hernandez, expressed her gratitude to the dedicated staff and parents of the community, “I am so excited to see our students having a great time at our beautiful new campus! This new location fulfills my long-awaited dream of giving our children a wonderful place to play, a creative and inspiring learning environment, and a fantastic way to bring nature and education together with outdoor classroom opportunities.”
Oasis accepts students on a rolling basis, and has space available for the current school year. Interested families may contact the Head of School, Ms. Clarke Sumner, at any time for further information and to schedule a tour: clarke.sumner@oasistrilingualschool.org
Source: press release
Council to Consider Allowing Four Single Family Homes on a Double Lot on Palm
At its next meeting (agenda: t.ly/kviO) the Monrovia City Council will ...
~ Consider a conditional use permit so Bowden Development can construct three two-story, detached single-family dwellings and three detached garages, and preserve a 1913 Craftsman bungalow, at 427 West Palm (north side, mid-block between Mayflower and Alta Vista). The bungalow would be moved to the southwest corner of the lot. The project would occupy two 50-foot wide residential lots. t.ly/dVU-
~ Proclaim ...
- September as Suicide Prevention Month t.ly/-NrS
- September 15 - October 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month t.ly/uh5t
- September as Childhood Cancer & Blood Cancer Awareness Month t.ly/qwyj
~ Honor Monrovians serving in the military:
- Jesse Cusick, Private First Class, United States Army
- Joseph Robert Marquez, Jr., Seaman Recruit, United States Navy
- Mary Tuite, Petty Officer Third Class, United States Navy
- Andrea I. Arambulo, Senior Airman, United States Air Force
- Lawrence James Spicer, Second Lieutenant, United States Air Force
- Brad Haugaard
Dealing With High Temperatures; Library Board Opening, Calling Artists; Blood Drive; Make a Difference
~ With high temperatures high energy usage is expected. 4-9 p.m. is peak usage time, so before 4 p.m.:
- Cool home by setting the thermostat to as low as 72 degrees.
- Use major appliances, including: washer and dryer, dishwasher, and oven and stove for pre-cooking and preparing meals
- Charge electric vehicles
- Adjust blinds and drapes to cover windows
Between 4-9 p.m.
- Set thermostat to 78 degrees or higher, if health permits
- Avoid using major appliances and charging electric vehicles
- Turn off all unnecessary lights
~ Applications are being accepted for an unscheduled vacancy on the Library Board, with an unexpired term ending June 30, 2023. The deadline to apply is Monday Sept. 12, with interviews to be scheduled in the weeks following. Application form: t.ly/1iqb
~ Artists may submit proposals for the Footnotes Sidewalk Poetry Contest and the First Annual Tree Ornament Contest. Poems accepted for Footnotes will be stamped into newly poured sidewalks Details: t.ly/sNCM
For the First Annual Tree Ornament Contest artists should submit a design that will be transferred to a circular ceramic ornament. The design theme is "Monrovia for the Holidays." Details: t.ly/_bn-
~ Monrovia Police Department is sponsoring a blood drive, on Sept. 15, at the Community Center (119 W. Palm), from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. To schedule an appointment, visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code "MONROVIA" or call 1-800-RED-CROSS.
~ The Volunteer Center of the San Gabriel Valley will sponsor Make a Difference Day on Saturday, Oct. 22. To join hundreds of volunteers making a difference in the Monrovia call Macy Gracia at 774-1105 to register.
- Brad Haugaard
Weekly Monrovia Coronavirus Count: 75 More Cases, One More Death
Coronavirus cases from LA Department of Public Health as of 12
p.m.,
08/31/2022. Changes since
08/24/2022.
City of Monrovia: 10,400 cases (up 75), 108 deaths (up 1)
Unincorporated Monrovia: 1,107 cases (up 12), 4 deaths (unchanged)
- Brad Haugaard
City of Monrovia: 10,400 cases (up 75), 108 deaths (up 1)
Unincorporated Monrovia: 1,107 cases (up 12), 4 deaths (unchanged)
- Brad Haugaard
Stalking Suspect Arrested; Shoplifting; Man Tricked Out of Money and Car; Car Theft Suspect Arrested; Lots of Drugs; Suicides Prevented; Etc.
Stalking / Burglary – Suspect Arrested
August 25 at 1:48 a.m., a victim in the 800 block of W. Duarte Rd. reported she was in her apartment when she heard someone trying to open her window. She’d reported several times earlier in the week that her ex-boyfriend had attempted to break into her apartment. That same day she was walking in the area and the suspect drove up to her and made threats to her as she walked away later that same evening. The suspect was outside her apartment and threatened her. There is a recent history of domestic violence involving the couple. Later that evening, an officer patrolling the area saw the suspect sneaking around the victim’s complex and detained him. The subject's identity was confirmed and he was arrested. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.
Warrant Arrest – Suspect Arrested
August 25 at 9:41 a.m., an officer contacted a subject while providing extra patrol to a park in the 1700 block of S. Myrtle. The subject had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Theft
August 25 at 10:17 a.m., an employee of a drug store in the 400 block of W. Huntington reported that on August 15th at 12:00 p.m., three female suspects entered the business, loaded their bags full of merchandise and fled the store without making any attempts to pay for the items. This investigation is continuing.
Battery
August 25 at 11:09 a.m., a victim stated as he was walking out of a bank in the 100 block of W. Foothill Blvd., an unknown male subject hit him on the back of the head and fled. This investigation is continuing.
Petty Theft
August 25 at 3:31 p.m., a manager of a grocery store in the 100 block of W. Foothill called to report that a male subject just stole merchandise. The suspect failed to make any attempts to pay. This investigation is continuing.
Fraud
August 25 at 5:06 p.m., the victim reported that while shopping at a store in the 700 block of E. Huntington two subjects approached him and convinced him to drive them to the bank and withdraw a large sum of money. After the bank, the victim made a stop at his home, went inside and upon returning to his vehicle, the two suspects were gone with his money. This investigation is continuing.
Petty Theft
August 25 at 5:57 p.m., officers responded to a business in the 600 block of W. Huntington regarding a theft that just occurred. A female subject entered the store, stole merchandise and fled without making any attempts to pay for the items. This investigation is continuing.
Injury Traffic Collision
August 25 at 7:05 p.m., a caller reported a two vehicle collision in the area of Walnut and Fifth. Officers arrived and determined a driver failed to yield to an approaching vehicle, causing the accident. Both drivers complained of pain and were treated and released at the scene.
Drug Activity – Suspect Arrested
August 26 at 12:34 a.m., an officer saw a male subject commit a traffic violation on a bicycle at the intersection of Primrose and Cypress. The officer stopped the bicyclist and discovered concealed narcotics on the subject. The subject was arrested and released in the field with a citation.
Drug Activity – Suspect Arrested
August 26 at 1:20 a.m., an officer saw a vehicle parked in a lot with the trunk open at a closed business in the 200 block of W. Duarte Rd. The officer stopped and made contact with a male subject near the vehicle. An investigation revealed the subject was in possession of narcotics. The subject was arrested and released in the field with a citation.
Petty Theft
August 26 at 9:28 a.m., a victim in the 400 block of Sunset called to report that a stroller was stolen from her front yard. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft Auto Recovery – Suspect Arrested
August 26 at 10:48 a.m., the victim parked in front of a house in the 300 block of E. Olive. When she walked back out approximately ten minutes later, her vehicle was gone. The vehicle was located shortly after to the rear of a business in the 100 block of E. Olive. The manager to the business was able to retrieve surveillance footage that captured the suspect dropping off the vehicle. The manager later reported the suspect was in the bar and disturbing patrons. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.
Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
August 26 at 11:53 a.m., a business in the 100 block of W. Foothill called to report there was an intoxicated female at the location. Officers located the female, who was a juvenile, and displayed objective signs and symptoms of intoxication. She was arrested and taken into custody. The juvenile was released to the custody of her mother.
Drug Activity – Suspect Arrested
August 26 at 1:40 p.m., officers responded to a business in the 100 block of E. Olive regarding a disturbing subject bothering patrons. Officers located the subject an investigation revealed he was in possession of a meth pipe. The subject was arrested and taken into custody.
Grand Theft
August 26 at 3:11 p.m., a victim in the 900 block of S. Primrose reported that someone stole the catalytic converter from his vehicle. This investigation is continuing.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
August 26 at 11:56 p.m., an officer saw a vehicle driving in the wrong direction in the 100 block of W. Lime. The officer pulled the vehicle over and contacted the driver who showed signs of alcohol intoxication. A DUI investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
Trespassing – Suspect Arrested
August 27 at 12:20 a.m., an alarm company called to report an activation at a business in the 1900 block of S. Myrtle. Officers arrived and checked the exterior building and reported no signs of a break in. The owner was called and they reported they had the alarm company wire the doors of an old motorhome that was parked in the back of the property. Officers checked on the motorhome and located a couple inside. The couple was arrested and released at the scene with citations.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
August 27 at 10:19 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near Mountain and Huntington. The driver showed objective symptoms of alcohol intoxication. A DUI investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol. The driver was arrested and transported to the MPD jail where he was held for a sobering period.
Warrant Arrest – Suspect Arrested
August 27 at 11:29 p.m., an officer was patrolling a parking structure in the 100 block of W. Colorado and located a suspicious vehicle. The occupants were contacted and it was revealed the female passenger had a warrant for her arrest. The female was arrested and taken into custody.
Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
August 27 at 11:41 p.m., a caller in the 1300 block of Los Robles reported her live-in boyfriend had hit her. Officers arrived and detained a very irate male. It was determined the male had tried to strangle her twice after punching her in the face. The male was arrested and taken into custody.
Drug Activity – Suspect Arrested
August 28 at 1:55 a.m., a caller reported a suspicious person looking into vehicles in the 200 block of W. Pomona. Officers arrived and located a male adult hiding behind a bush. Officers detained the subject and located narcotics. The subject was arrested and taken into custody.
Municipal Code Violation – Suspect Arrested
August 28 at 3:37 a.m., an officer saw a subject loitering in the park after hours. The subject was arrested and released in the field with a citation.
Drug Activity – Suspect Arrested
August 28 at 4:28 a.m., a caller reported a male subject walking around a car dealership parking lot in the 800 block of E. Central looking into vehicles. Officers arrived and located the subject. The subject was detained and narcotics were located. The subject was arrested and taken into custody.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
August 28 at 8:11 p.m., an officer stopped a vehicle in the area of Ivy & Lime for a traffic violation. The driver displayed signs of being under the influence of alcohol. A DUI investigation revealed the driver was too intoxicated to drive. The driver was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
Commercial Burglary – Suspect Arrested
August 28 at 9:35 p.m., officers responded to a business in the 100 block of E. Colorado after the owner of a business called to report a trespasser on the property. When officers arrived, they saw a suspect exiting a rear open window. The suspect saw the officers and retreated back inside the business and ran out the front door. Officers chased the suspect on foot for approximately 25 yards before officers caught the suspect. Once he was handcuffed, the suspect started banging his head on the ground, stating that he wanted to die. He told officers he went into the business to find something to kill himself. The suspect was treated at the scene by the Monrovia Fire Department and transported to the hospital where he was placed on a mental evaluation hold.
Vandalism – Suspect Arrested
August 29 at 12:46 a.m., a passerby called to report a male subject tagging light poles in the 400 block of E. Huntington. Officers arrived and detained the suspect. Several city poles had graffiti on them. Officers did a field show up with the witness, who identified the suspect. The witness was given information on the Department’s Graffiti Bounty reward. The subject was arrested.
Mental Evaluation
August 29 at 12:26 p.m., the SRO received a phone call from the School District Office regarding a welfare check on a female juvenile. A teacher saw some writing she turned in which mentioned her not living for long. The SRO took our in-house Mental Health Worker to evaluate the female. After speaking with her, they determined she met the elements to be placed on a hold. She was transported to a hospital for further treatment.
Grand Theft Auto Recovery
August 29 at 3:16 p.m., a resident in the 400 block of Montana reported a vehicle parked at the location for over a week. An investigation revealed the vehicle was stolen out of Burbank. This investigation is continuing.
Fallen Tree / Gas Leak
August 29 at 3:28 p.m., residents in the 100 block of E. Los Angeles reported a tree had fallen and could hear "hissing" sounds and smell natural gas. Officers arrived and evacuated the residence. The Fire Department arrived along with the gas company and shut off the gas. Public works responded and removed the tree so the gas company could start necessary repairs. No injuries were reported.
Vehicle Tampering / Obstruction – Suspect Arrested
August 30 at 1:57 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 100 block of E. Evergreen regarding a subject pulling car handles. When officers arrived the subject fled the scene on foot. The subject was apprehended nearby. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Shoplifting
August 30 at 8:20 a.m., an employee from an auto parts store in the 700 block of E. Huntington reported three subjects, two males and one female, came into the location and took items without paying. They got into a vehicle and left the area. This investigation is continuing. Theft from a Vehicle August 31 at 7:25 a.m., a victim in the 1200 block of S. Magnolia came out to her vehicle and discovered it had been ransacked, missing a check book and other items. This investigation is continuing.
Warrant Arrest – Suspect Arrested
August 31 at 8:53 a.m., a local subject came into the lobby, knowing he had an outstanding warrant, to turn himself in. The warrant was confirmed. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Injury Traffic Collision
August 31 at 10:53 a.m., a two vehicle injury traffic collision was reported in the area of Duarte & Fifth. After speaking with both drivers, the collision occurred when a vehicle swerved into the other lane because the vehicle in front of it was slowing to make a turn. The vehicle behind the vehicle that swerved focused his attention on the other driver and rear ended the one who was turning.
Injury Traffic Collision
August 31 at 12:20 p.m., officers responded to the area of California & Duarte on a report of an injury traffic collision. A driver was northbound on California and swerved to the left, striking the center divider to the metro link crossing arms. Metro responded to fix the damage.
Mental Evaluation
August 31 at 7:46 p.m., a resident in the 100 block of S. Magnolia reported a family friend was on their way to Monrovia to commit suicide. The dispatchers were able to locate the subject. Officers responded to the area and located the subject. The family had already made arrangements to have the subject admitted into a mental health facility, so the subject was transported to the facility by MPD.
Mental Evaluation
August 31 at 11:09 p.m., a veteran's hotline reported a subject in the 300 block of N. Ivy who called them stating she wanted to commit suicide. Officers responded to the location and contacted the subject. She was transported to a local hospital where she was admitted for a mental evaluation.
Dinner at 38 Degrees
- Brad Haugaard
Heat: Wilderness Preserve Closed; Cooling at Community Center, Fan Loans
The Hillside Wilderness Preserve will be closed Thursday, September 1, and will reopen on Wednesday, September 7.
The Monrovia Community Center will be open as a cooling center from Friday, September 2, through Sunday, September 4, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. for residents who don't have access to air conditioning. The Community Center is at 119 W. Palm Ave.
The Community Center has a limited number of fans available for residents to borrow. Those interested in borrowing a fan or who need additional information can call 256-8246.
More information: t.ly/SZ38
- Brad Haugaard
Lovely Nerissa Is a Kitten at Heart
Two-year-old Nerissa is ready to meet you! This lovely lady is extremely affectionate- she immediately rubs her head into your hands for pets and scratches. While she may be an adult cat, Nerissa definitely remains a kitten at heart. She enjoys playing with toys and playing “gotcha” from her hiding place in her kennel. This sweetheart will fill her forever home with endless fun and games!
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 and a goody bag filled with information about how to care for your pet.
View photos of adoptable pets at pasadenahumane.org.
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: W.A. Crandall & Co. Carriage and Agricultural Implements
620 S Myrtle. W.A. Crandall & Co. Carriage and Agricultural Implements. Harness, Robes & Whips. Caption: "Hardware Store near present site of Fred G. Ainley's office", whose son designed the present Monrovia Fire Station. "Mr. A. CRANDALL W.A. Crandall, the jeweler, recently from Iowa, has opened a store in the Badeau block on Myrtle avenue. One side of the store is devoted to jewelry, a fine stock, including watches and clocks, being displayed. Mr. Crandall is a practical jeweler and is prepared to repair watches, clocks and jewelry in a superior style. The other side of the store is stocked with hardware and tinware and a plumbing department is also connected with the establishment. Mr. Crandall employs a skilled plumber and also a tinsmith and guarantees prompt and satisfactory work in these lines. The enterprise is a benefit to Monrovia, something that was needed. The public are invited to call and see his lines of goods." Monrovia Messenger 2/21/1889. From the Myron Hotchkiss collection. See full details here.
Monrovia Police Department to Honor Employees
The Monrovia Police Department will recognize several of its employees at an award ceremony at 2:30 p.m., Sept. 8, in the City Council chambers.
Officer James Ruano will receive the Medal of Merit, and Agent David Andrew and Dispatcher Christal Stubbe will receive the Distinguished Service Medal.
- Brad Haugaard
Art In the Park is Back - October 1
The free Art in the Park Show and Chalkfest is back, on Oct. 1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Library Park. This year's Featured Artist is Keith Slover, who will set the tone with this illustration of the park's iconic Morton Bay fig tree.
- More than 50 artists displaying, demonstrating and selling their work
- A Chalkfest competition with among top area chalk artists competing for prizes
- Live musical entertainment
- Food trucks and local eateries
- Kids art activities, including crafts and chalk art
- Displays and giveaways by sponsors and local community groups
- Brad Haugaard
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