Orange Avenue School Girl's Basketball Team around 1903. From the Myron Hotchkiss collection. See full details here.
Evensong at St. Luke Church
St. Luke Episcopal Church will present the second in this season's series of choral evensongs on Sunday, January 15, at 4 p.m. The church is at 122 S. California Ave. at Foothill Boulevard.
Evensong, or Evening Prayer, is a centuries-old Anglican service created from the sevenfold monastic cycle of prayer, combining the offices of Vespers and Compline. St. Luke's Choir, with guest singers, will sing the service with pipe organ accompanyment.
Selections will include Magnificat by William Crotch, Nunc Dimittis by John Blow, and "Anthem: Entry of the Three Kings" by John Gardner. Oboist Nathaniel Moore will join the group for the anthem. A wine and cheese reception will follow. Both choir and congregation will be masked.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Students Display Art in 'Better Together' Arts Project at SoFiStadium
Monrovia students displayed several of their works of art at the Better Together Arts Project at SoFiStadium. (Above is one example.) The school district says, "This project celebrates artwork that exemplifies learning within the classroom through Visual Arts. The pieces tell a story of what "Better Together" means to each student."
- Brad Haugaard
Walking Tour of Historic Monrovia
Monrovia Historic Preservation Group is hosting another walking tour this Saturday, January 7, at 10 a.m., featuring two hours of Monrovia's history, past and present. $5 per person. Meet at the southeast corner of Palm and Myrtle.
- Brad Haugaard
Community Meeting on Dog Waste Clean-Up, Wildlife, Veterinary Resources
The first Monrovia Area Partnership Community Meeting of 2023 will be held at the Library Community Room Thursday, January 12, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Pasadena Humane Society will discuss dog concerns and dog waste clean-up, wildlife encounters, and veterinary resources. For questions, contact the MAP team at map@ci.monrovia.ca.us. Register here: t.ly/Z_hy
- Brad Haugaard
Volunteers Needed for Homeless Count on Jan. 24
Monrovia will participate in the Homeless Count coordinated by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority on Tuesday, January 24 from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Volunteers will cover Monrovia and other areas of the San Gabriel Valley to determine how many people are homeless. The data will be used to better design programs and deploy resources. Register (required) here: t.ly/xw2_. For questions contact the Community Center at 932-6609.
- Brad Haugaard
Expect Huge Natural Gas Rate Increases in Weeks Ahead
Monrovians who use natural gas can expect way higher gas bills in the upcoming weeks. If your winter peak bills were around $65 last year you can expect to see bills closer to $160 this year. Similarly, if bills were around $130 last winter, you'll see a bill closer to $315 this year.
This is because of below-normal temperatures, high natural gas consumption, reduced natural gas flows, and pipeline constraints, including maintenance in West Texas.
Here are some helps from SoCalGas:
- Assistance programs (t.ly/ngGV)
- Energy saving tools (t.ly/-FvR)
- Managing higher bills (t.ly/hFCk)
- Level payment plan (t.ly/k0uTG)
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Today Winter Issue Is Out
You should have already received the Monrovia Today Winter issue, featuring events in early 2023, but it is also online here: t.ly/6Qsc
- Brad Haugaard
State of the City Presentation Feb. 13
The State of the City presentation, on Feb. 13 at Look Cinemas, will provide an update on 2022 accomplishments and a give a glimpse of what to expect in 2023.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Drugs and Drink; Catalytic Converter Stolen; Flasher Arrested; Husband Arrested for Threatening Wife, Children; Etc.
Non-Injury Traffic Collision
December 29 at 4:30 p.m., a caller reported a traffic collision in the 100 block of W. Lime. Officers arrived and determined no one was injured. The driver at fault was issued a citation.
Domestic Violence Restraining Order Violation – Suspect Arrested
December 29 at 6:50 p.m., while on patrol in the 900 block of S. Fifth an officer saw two bicyclists riding at night with no lights on their bikes. He stopped the cyclists and found one of them had a court ordered domestic violence restraining them from the other. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Drug Activity – Suspect Arrested
December 30 at 4:12 p.m., an officer was patrolling the 1600 block of S. Myrtle when she had a consensual encounter on an adult male sitting on a bench. While speaking with the subject the officer saw a used drug pipe between the individual's legs. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Driving Under the Influence / Non-Injury Traffic Collision – Suspect Arrested
December 30 at 10:47 p.m., a resident in the 300 block of N. Canyon reported a motorist collided into a parked car. Officers responded and found the driver to be intoxicated. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Suspect Arrested
December 31 at 1:10 a.m., while on patrol in the 900 block of S. Magnolia an officer when he saw a bicyclist riding in the dark with no lighting equipment. The officer stopped the cyclist and found he was in possession of a pipe. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Driving Under the Influence / Non-injury Collision – Suspect Arrested
December 31 at 2:03 a.m., an officer was patrolling the 700 block of S. Myrtle when he saw a motorist had collided into the curb. The officer stopped and contacted the driver, who was not injured, but was found to be intoxicated. The driver was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
Grand Theft Auto Warrant – Suspect Arrested
December 31 at 2:06 a.m., while patrolling the 3300 block of S. Peck an officer saw a motorist commit several driving violations. He stopped the vehicle and found the driver to have a warrant for GTA. She was arrested and taken into custody.
Felony Vandalism
December 31 at 10:32 p.m., a vandalism was reported in the 400 block of W. Colorado. When the officers arrived they found new spray painted graffiti on the exterior wall. This investigation is continuing.
Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
January 1 at 2:31 a.m., officers were patrolling the 400 block of W. Duarte when they saw a person partially slumped over an electrical box. They contacted the subject and observed signs of heavy intoxication. The subject was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
Warrant Arrest – Suspect Arrested
January 2 at 9:21 a.m., a caller in the 800 block of W. Duarte reported a subject refusing to leave the residence. Officers arrived and discovered the subject had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Grand Theft
January 2 at 11:09 a.m., the reporting party stated that the catalytic converter to her vehicle had been stolen from the 500 block of S. Madison. This investigation is continuing.
Indecent Exposure – Suspect Arrested
January 2 at 12:26 p.m., officers responded to the area of Myrtle and Duarte regarding a male subject exposing himself to people. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject. The victim desired prosecution and the subject was positively identified. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Vehicle Burglary
January 2 at 9:23 p.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 1100 block of S. Fifth. The victim said he locked his vehicle on December 30 and returned on the 31, to find his clothing items missing from the passenger area and trunk. There was no forced entry on the vehicle. This investigation is continuing.
No Bail Warrant – Suspect Arrested
January 3 at 9:05 a.m., a suspicious vehicle was reported in the area of Foothill and Stedman. Officers located the vehicle and made contact with the subjects inside. Investigation revealed one of the subject's had a no bail warrant for his arrest, along with another arrest warrant. Per the authority of the warrants, he was arrested and taken into custody.
Criminal Threats – Suspect Arrested
January 3 at 1:39 p.m., the victim came into the MPD lobby to report that her husband was making threats to harm her and her children. The officer entered a want into the system for the husband for criminal threats. The husband turned himself in. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Grand Theft Auto
January 3 at 4:58 p.m., a grand theft auto was reported in the area of Peck and Live Oak. This investigation is continuing.
Death Report
January 4 at 9:01 a.m., a resident in the 700 block of Ridgeside reported his aunt was unresponsive. Monrovia Paramedics arrived and pronounced her death. A mortuary responded.
Drug Possession – Suspect Arrested
January 4 at 3:22 p.m. an officer conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Brisbane and Myrtle. The officer located meth on one of the occupants. The individual was arrested, cited, and released at the scene.
Dinner at Stinkin Crawfish
Dinner at Stinkin Crawfish, on the north side of Colorado about a half block east of Myrtle. Got the three fish tacos for $9.99 and a beer for $4.50 (happy hour price). Meals come with a deep fried Oreo for dessert. It was all very good.
- Brad Haugaard
Delta Dog: Intelligent, Playful - And Polite
Delta is extremely intelligent and very playful! This five-year-old dog loves to play fetch (and knows “drop it”), knows how to sit on command, and even waits for his food. He’s very gentle and polite and is a big fan of belly rubs. Delta is housebroken and gets along with other dogs. Delta would be a great companion for someone with an active lifestyle!
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: Westbound Amtrak in Monrovia
Amtrak 526 westbound in Monrovia. Train #35. From the Myron Hotchkiss collection. See full details here.
Monrovia Saves 11 Percent of Water Usage; Overusage Fines Will Go to Water Saving Programs
Monrovia has saved 200 million gallons of water since the start of its Phase II conservation efforts in March 2022, a reduction of water usage of 11%. It has also collected $907,478 in Excess Penalty Revenue from customers who consumed more water than their target allocations. The money will be used to implement further water saving programs. Photo by David Becker on Unsplash
- Brad Haugaard
New Year's Eve Events Cancelled; Wilderness Preserve Closed Tomorrow
Because of predicted rain, both the mid-day Noon Year's Eve and the evening New Year's Eve events on Myrtle have been cancelled. Also, the Hillside Wilderness Preserve will be closed tomorrow (Saturday). Crews will inspect it, and if safe it will reopen Sunday, Jan. 1.
- Brad Haugaard
City Council Member Larry Spicer to Escort Float in Rose Parade
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Shoplifting; Ex-Boyfriend Won't Leave, Arrested; GPS Tracks Stolen Delivery Van; Peeing in Public; Woman Passing Counterfeit Bills; Hotel Finds Gun On Bed; Etc.
Driving Under the Influence / Injury Traffic Collision – Suspect Arrested
December 22 at 12:05 a.m., officers responded to the 300 block of N. Encinitas regarding a traffic collision. Officers arrived and saw a vehicle had crashed into two parked vehicles. The driver displayed symptoms of being under the influence of alcohol, and the front passenger of the vehicle had facial and head injuries. A DUI investigation revealed the driver was under the influence. The driver was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
Battery
December 22 at 1:52 a.m., a caller reported three male subjects fighting outside a business in the 100 block of E. Olive. Prior to officers arriving, the subjects stopped fighting and went back inside. Officers located a victim that had an injury to his lip. MFD responded and treated him for injuries. This investigation is continuing.
Mental Evaluation
December 22 at 2:58 a.m., officers responded to the 1500 block of S. Myrtle regarding a female acting strange. After speaking with the subject, it was determined she was unable to care for herself. She was transported to a hospital for a mental evaluation.
Shoplifting – Suspects Arrested
December 22 at 2:51 p.m., a loss prevention officer from a store in the 700 block of E. Huntington called to report they had two female subjects shoplifting. He said the suspects had concealed approximately $250 worth of merchandise before exiting the store. Both suspects were detained until officers arrived. Both suspects were arrested and taken into custody.
Drug Activity – Suspects Arrested
December 22 at 3:41 p.m., while investigating a shoplifting in the 700 block of E. Huntington officers made contact with two occupants of a vehicle they believed were involved in the crime. A computer check revealed the driver had a warrant for his arrest. Further investigation revealed the passenger was in possession of a controlled substance. The driver was arrested per the authority of the warrant and taken into custody. The passenger was arrested, cited and released at the scene.
Weapons Offense – Suspect Arrested
December 23 at 2:33 a.m., an officer saw a suspicious vehicle in a parking lot in the 700 block of W. Huntington. He stopped to investigate and saw the vehicle was occupied by a male adult. As he spoke to the subject he saw drug paraphernalia in plain sight. He asked the subject to exit the vehicle and then saw a handgun laying on the seat. The subject was detained and additional drugs and a large amount of money were located. The subject also had a warrant for a prior weapons offense. The subject was arrested and taken into custody.
Mental Evaluation
December 23 at 9:07 a.m., a caller in the 100 block of N. Mountain reported that a resident was physical with a staff member. The officer determined the resident was a danger to others and he was placed on a mental evaluation hold. He was transported to a local hospital.
Bicycle Theft
December 23 at 9:41 a.m., a resident in the 100 block of W. Colorado called to report that her bicycle was taken from a parking structure sometime during the night. This investigation is continuing.
Death Report
December 23 at 11:25 a.m., a property manager from the 1000 block of Royal Oaks called and reported a tenant was unresponsive in his apartment bathroom. Officers and Paramedics arrived and provided medical treatment. The individual was pronounced deceased by Paramedics. No signs of foul play.
Death Report
December 23 at 12:31 p.m., officers and paramedics responded to the 400 block of Norumbega regarding a call of an unresponsive female. The female was pronounced deceased by Paramedics. No signs of foul play.
Shoplifting – Suspect Arrested
December 23 at 3:24 p.m., an employee from a business in the 600 block of W. Huntington called to report that a shoplifting had just occurred. Officers responded and located the subject. The subject ran and an officer gave chase. A short foot pursuit ensued and the subject was detained. The subject was arrested and taken into custody.
Trespassing – Suspect Arrested
December 23 at 7:06 p.m., a resident in the 600 block of E. Olive called to report her ex-boyfriend was inside her residence creating a disturbance. Officers arrived and the resident asked for the ex-boyfriend to leave the property. The ex-boyfriend refused to leave the location. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Grand Theft Auto
December 24 at 6:19 p.m., a reporting party called advising his delivery van had just been stolen from the 300 block of Genoa. The van was entered into the stolen vehicle system as the delivery company was able to access the vans GPS. The van was located and in El Monte. This investigation is continuing.
Mental Evaluation
December 25 at 8:43 a.m., a bus driver in the area of Fifth and Huntington reported that a male subject was trying to get on the bus and was causing a disturbance. Officers arrived and the subject was trying to get into vehicles that were passing by. He was detained and determined to be a danger to himself or others. He was taken to a hospital for a mental evaluation.
Grand Theft
December 26 at 7:11 a.m., a victim in the 1400 block of S. Shamrock reported his catalytic converter was stolen. This investigation is continuing.
Urinate in Public / Drunk in Public – Suspect Arrested
December 26 at 11:22 a.m., officers were driving in the area of Myrtle and Chestnut and when they noticed a male urinating in public. They stopped and spoke to the subject, who was intoxicated. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Counterfeit
December 26 at 1:27 p.m., an employee from a business in the 400 block of W. Huntington called stating a female subject was attempting to pay with fraudulent currency. When she was confronted about the bills, she ran off. Officers arrived but were unable to locate her. This investigation is continuing.
Death Report
December 26 at 5:32 p.m., the caller in the 600 block of W. Maple reported that her son was possibly dead. Officers arrived and located the subject. Officers started CPR and paramedics arrived and took over. Shortly after he was pronounced dead. Coroner was notified and responded.
Drunk in Public – Suspect Arrested
December 26 at 5:38 p.m., an employee from the 100 block of W. Duarte called to report a male subject inside the location arguing. Officers arrived and contacted the subject. It was soon determined he was intoxicated and couldn't care for himself. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
Fire Assist
December 26 at 10:52 p.m., a passerby called to report a brush fire near Huntington & the 210 Freeway on-ramp. Officers arrived and CHP assisted with shutting down the offramp. No structures were damaged and the cause of the fire is unknown.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
December 27 at 12:31 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Live Oak and Lynd for a traffic violation. The driver had a suspended license for a DUI and displayed symptoms of being under the influence of alcohol. The female in the front passenger seat was the registered owner of the vehicle, but she was also intoxicated. After a DUI investigation, the driver was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
Found Property
December 27 at 8:27 a.m., the caller reported he located a bag of narcotics in a parking lot in the 200 block of W. Maple. This investigation is continuing.
Death Report
December 27 at 9:24 a.m., officers responded to the 300 block of Terrace Way on a possible death report. When they arrived, the subject was not breathing. They started life saving efforts until paramedics arrived and took over. The subject was pronounced dead at the scene.
Mental Evaluation
December 27 at 11:43 a.m., a representative from medical facility called to request a welfare check on her client in the 100 W. Cherry. Officers arrived and after speaking with the subject, determined he was a danger to himself. He was taken to mental hospital.
Found Property
December 27 at 12:33 p.m., employees from a hotel in the 700 block of W. Huntington were cleaning a room and they located a gun on the bed. Officers arrived and took possession of the revolver. This investigation is continuing.
Injury Traffic Collision
December 27 at 12:42 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Shamrock and Huntington regarding a vehicle versus a motorcycle. When the officers arrived, they saw the motorcycle and the rider on the ground. It was discovered the motorcycle was in a solo accident. He had a complaint of pain and was transported to the hospital for further treatment.
Grand Theft – Suspect Arrested
December 27 at 7:54 p.m., a caller reported that a subject had stolen multiple handbags from a store in the 700 block of E. Huntington. Officers arrived and located the subject. He was identified as the theft suspect and the stolen property was recovered. The suspect was arrested, cited and released at the scene.
Petty Theft
December 28 at 1:14 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 1600 block of S. Myrtle for a theft. The investigation revealed two female subjects and a small child stole numerous items from the location. This investigation is continuing.
Attempt Grand Theft
December 28 at 3:48 p.m., a caller in the 200 block of E. Walnut reported his catalytic converter had been stolen. An investigation revealed that the catalytic converter had not been stolen, but there were signs that it had been tampered with. This investigation is continuing.
Lunch at LeRoy’s
Lunch at LeRoy’s today, on the north side of Huntington just west of Magnolia. Got a Reuben sandwich for $12.95 and an large iced tea for $4.25. Very good.
- Brad Haugaard
Silly Paco Loves Romping and Back Scratches
Two-year-old Paco is such a happy, wiggly dog! This silly guy loves romping in our play yard, chasing balls, and getting lots of back scratches. You can tell he’s in an extra silly mood when he flops onto his back and starts rolling around in the grass. Be sure to snap some photos – whether gracefully in mid-run or posing for the camera, Paco is extremely photogenic.
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: Girls' Basketball in 1903
The Girls' Basketball team at Orange Avenue School, about 1903. From the Myron Hotchkiss collection. See full details here.
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