Halloween Bash Oct. 31

- Brad Haugaard 

Make a Difference Day Oct. 28

For more information or to register, email Macy Garcia at macy@vcsgv.org or call 256-8187 or 774-1105.

- Brad Haugaard 

OAKtober Celebration Oct 29

- Brad Haugaard 

Monrovia Police: Drunk Burglary Suspect Arrested; Car Roll-Over; Neighbor Knocks Woman to Ground, Gets Ticket; Etc.

[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for October 12 – 18. - Brad Haugaard]

During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 365 service events, resulting in 59 investigations.

Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
October 12 at 1:43 a.m., an officer was patrolling the 1400 block of S. Myrtle when he saw a vehicle commit a traffic violation. The officer conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver. The driver displayed symptoms of being under the influence and a DUI investigation confirmed that the driver was under the influence of alcohol. The driver was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period. 

Residential Burglary – Suspect Arrested
October 12 at 3:41 a.m., an alarm company reported an alarm activation in the 500 block of N. Alta Vista. Officers arrived and discovered the front door had been forced open. The location appeared to have been rummaged through and a female subject was found passed out on the ground inside the home. An investigation revealed the female subject was intoxicated. She was arrested and taken into custody. 

Injury Traffic Collision
October 12 at 11:01 a.m., two vehicles collided in the intersection of Monterey and Chestnut, causing one of the vehicles to jump a curb and hit a small tree. One of the parties complained of pain. 

Injury Traffic Collision
October 12 at 5:07 p.m., a caller reported a traffic collision in the area of Myrtle and Cypress. Both parties complained of pain. 

Injury Traffic Collision
October 12 at 10:44 p.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection of Wildrose and Bradbury regarding a single vehicle traffic collision where the vehicle had rolled over. The occupants were successfully extracted and a passenger was transported to the hospital for minor injuries. 

Battery – Suspect Arrested
October 13 at 1:00 a.m., an employee of a business in the 100 block of E. Olive reported a fight in progress. Officers arrived and located two victims and two suspects. Two suspects were arrested and taken into custody. 

Burglary
October 13 at 5:49 a.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Foothill and Mayflower regarding a vehicle burglary. This investigation is continuing. 

Grand Theft
October 13 at 7:57 a.m., a resident in the 500 block of Hacienda reported that her vehicle’s catalytic converter had been stolen. This investigation is continuing. 

Grand Theft Auto
October 13 at 8:12 a.m., a victim in the 300 block of E. Olive called to report that his vehicle had been stolen. This investigation is continuing. 

Grand Theft
October 13 at 8:44 a.m., a resident in the 500 block of Terrado called to report his catalytic converter had been from his vehicle. This investigation is continuing. 

Hit and Run / Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
October 13 at 11:30 a.m., a caller in the area of Alta Vista and Central reported that he witnessed and a heard a vehicle crash into a parked vehicle and then drive away. Officers arrived and detained the driver. A DUI investigation revealed the driver was under the influence. She was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period. 

Battery – Suspect Arrested
October 13 at 1:33 p.m., a resident in the 200 block of E. Central called to report that her neighbor had battered her causing her to fall to the ground. Officers arrived and an investigation confirmed the resident’s claim. The neighbor was arrested, cited, and released at the scene. 

Theft by False Pretenses
October 13 at 2:45 p.m., a theft was reported in the 100 block of W. Foothill. The victim was approached by a male subject who convinced her to that he had inherited a large amount of money and needed her help. She walked to the bank with him and retrieved money from her account and handed the money to the subject. The male subject then left with her money. This investigation is continuing. 

Municipal Code Violation
October 13 at 11:50 p.m., officers were made aware of a group of subjects who were loitering and camping in a park in the 1600 block of S. Myrtle after hours. Officers contacted three subject. They were cited and released at the scene. 

Commercial Burglary
October 14 at 7:32 a.m., an employee from a business in the 3000 block of S. Peck called to report that the business was broken into sometime during the night. An investigation revealed that material was taken. This investigation is continuing. 

Mental Evaluation
October 14 at 11:03 a.m., a caller in the 1600 block of Radford stated a female jumped into a pool and attempted to drown herself. Paramedics and officers arrived and checked on the well-being of the female. She was taken to a hospital and held for a mental evaluation. 

Municipal Code Violation – Suspects Arrested
October 14 at 10:34 p.m., callers reported that they had observed subjects in a park in the 1600 block of S. Myrtle loitering and camping after hours. Officers arrived and made contact with three subjects. The subject were arrested and taken into custody. 

Commercial Burglary
October 15 at 6:46 a.m., an employee called from a business in the 100 block of W. Duarte to report that a customer went into the office, took money from an unlocked safe, and left. This investigation is continuing. 

Commercial Burglary
October 15 at 8:31 a.m., an owner of a business in the 100 block of W. Foothill reported the front window to the business was shattered and merchandise was taken. This investigation is continuing. 

Theft
October 15 at 2:02 p.m., a victim in the 600 block of W. Huntington called to report that someone had stolen her cell phone while the phone was in a shopping cart. This investigation is continuing. 

Warrant / Weapon Offense – Suspect Arrested
October 15 at 5:42 p.m., an officer witnessed a vehicle commit a traffic violation in the area of Lime and Myrtle and conducted a traffic stop. A computer check of the driver revealed he had a warrant for his arrest. A search revealed he was in possession of weapons. He was arrested and taken into custody. 

Theft
October 16 at 11:00 a.m., a victim was shopping in a store in the 600 block of W. Huntington when an adult female subject distracted her while another subject took her cell phone from her purse. This investigation is continuing. 

Suspicious Person
October 16 at 6:14 p.m., a resident in the 500 block of W. Scenic reported a suspicious adult male subject. Officers arrived and were unable to locate the subject. This investigation is continuing. 

Vandalism
October 16 at 6:24 p.m., a caller in the 200 block of Linwood reported graffiti in an alley. A report was taken and graffiti removal was notified. This investigation is continuing. 

Hit and Run Traffic Collision – Suspect Arrested
October 16 at 8:27 p.m., a victim in the area of Huntington and Magnolia called to report that another motorist collided into him and fled. Officers searched for the suspect but were  unable to locate him. The suspect vehicle was later found abandoned. The suspect was later located, arrested, and taken into custody. 

Attempt Burglary
October 17 at 6:15 a.m., a resident in the 100 block of N. Encinitas called to report a possible burglary. A fence that had been damaged but repaired appeared to have been damaged again and there was an open door to the residence. This investigation is continuing. 

Hit and Run Traffic Collision
October 17 at 6:24 a.m., a caller in the 400 block of W. Maple called to report that his parked vehicle had been hit. The suspect vehicle did not stop nor leave information for the owner. This investigation is continuing. 

Grand Theft Auto
October 17 at 6:30 a.m., a victim in the 300 block of S. Alta Vista called to report that his vehicle had been stolen from where it was parked on the street. This investigation is continuing. 

Grand Theft
October 17 at 10:08 a.m., a resident in the 100 block of N. Melrose called to report that the catalytic converter had been stolen from his vehicle. This investigation is continuing. 

Public Urination – Suspect Arrested
October 17 at 11:22 a.m., while patrolling the area of Shamrock and Cypress an officer observed a subject urinating in a public place. The subject was arrested, cited, and released at the scene. 

Grand Theft
October 17 at 12:44 p.m., an employee from a business in the 700 block of E. Huntington called to report a theft of merchandise. This investigation is continuing. 

Mail Theft
October 17 at 2:28 p.m., a mail carrier in the 1200 block of Encino called to report that his vehicle had been broken into and mail had been stolen. This investigation is continuing. 

Hit and Run Traffic Collision
October 17 at 5:26 p.m., a resident in the 300 block of Valle Vista called to report that their parked vehicle had been side-swiped and the other driver did not stop. This investigation is continuing. 

Hit and Run Traffic Collision
October 17 at 5:26 p.m., a resident in the 700 block of W. Duarte called to report his vehicle was hit by another driver and the driver did not stop. This investigation is continuing. 

Shoplifting / False Information – Suspect Arrested
October 17 at 8:23 p.m., an employee of a hardware store in the 1600 block of S. Mountain reported that they were detaining a female adult subject for shoplifting. Officers arrived and made contact with the suspect. The suspect would not provide her information to officers and a search also revealed that she was in possession of drug paraphernalia. She was arrested and taken into custody. 

Drug Activity – Suspect Arrested
October 18 at 8:50 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 500 block of Norumbega regarding an alarm activation. Two subjects were detained and found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. One of the subject was arrested, cited, and released at the scene. 

Battery
October 18 at 8:55 a.m., a victim in the 1800 block of 6th Avenue reported a male subject working in a complex assaulted him. Officers arrived and determined the subject became upset and punched the victim. He was arrested and taken into custody. 

Injury Traffic Collision
October 18 at 1:40 p.m., an injury traffic collision was reported in the 1400 block of S. Mountain. Both drivers suffered injuries and were transported to a hospital for treatment. 

Residential Burglary
October 18 at 1:44 p.m., a caller in the 400 block of Prospect reported her house was broken into during the night. Officers determined the suspect broke the glass to a rear door and entered the house. This investigation is continuing 

Boys & Girls Club to Hold Lights On Afterschool Open House Oct. 26

Monrovia‘s Boys & Girls Club of the Foothills will host its annual Lights On Afterschool open house on Oct. 26, 5-7 p.m. at the Mary Wilcox Teen Center, 843 E. Olive. The event will showcase student art and STEM projects, and is part of a nationwide campaign to emphasize the significance of afterschool programs in supporting students' well-being and academic growth. To attend, RSVP to pmejia@foothillsbgc.org.

- Brad Haugaard 

New Art Exhibit at Community Center Starting Sunday

- Brad Haugaard 

Lunch at Taqueria Diablo

Lunch recently at the newly remodeled Taqueria Diablo at the northeast corner of Myrtle and Olive. Got a pork taco for $3 and a watermelon agua fresca for $6. Very tasty, but you should probably order  two. And, by the way, the red hot sauce is really hot. 

- Brad Haugaard 

State of the Schools Address Tonight

- Brad Haugaard 

Monrovia Historical Society Trivia Game

Monrovia Historical Society will hold a free local history trivia game on Sunday, October 29 at 2 p.m. in the Community Room of the Library. If you love a good episode of Jeopardy or played a lot of Trivial Pursuit in the 80s this event may be for you. The event is free and you don’t have to be a Monrovia Historical Society member, but membership forms will be available. Please RSVP by Oct. 25 to Penny Zuk at pennyzuk@aol.com or call or text 626 274 7568.

- Brad Haugaard

Tommy Would Love to Give You a Dog Kiss ... He's Still Working on Manners

Tommy is a young Great Dane/Rhodesian Ridgeback mix who is excited to meet everyone! This big puppy is just shy of 90 pounds, and he is 100 percent fun.

Tommy greets everyone with a tail that wags his entire body. He’s so happy to see you that he may be tempted to bounce into your lap or try to give you a kiss, but the volunteers at Pasadena Humane have been working with him on his manners. It’s a work in progress, but we know he’s going to get it!

Tommy has also been great around other dogs. He really likes to meet new dogs and if they’re interested in playing, he’s all for it! If not, that’s OK, too. He can read the room.

This happy pup is ready for whatever fun you can cook up!

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: Women's Class at First Baptist Church in 1920

Women's Berean Class at First Baptist Church, Palm and Encinitas, in 1920. "Berean" is a reference from Acts 17:10 to the people of the Greek town of Berea, who were more noble because they "examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true." 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

Innovation Lab at Library This Wednesday

The Library will host Innovation Lab event on October 18, from 4-5 p.m. in the Story Room for school-aged children between 6 and 11. Registration required.  Accompanying adults are required to attend. For more information, contact the library at 256-8274. Registration and more information here.

- Brad Haugaard

Art Committee to Consider Designs for Christmas Tree Ornament

One of the designs...

At its Wednesday meeting (agenda here) the Art in Public Places Committee will consider 17 designs for its Tree Ornament Design Contest. Click here to see all the entries. 

- Brad Haugaard

City Council to Consider: Historic Designation for House, Proclaim Oct. 21 'Make a Difference Day,' Study Updates to Auto Repair Facility Ordinance

At its next meeting (agenda here) the Monrovia City Council will consider ...

~ Designating a craftsman style residence at 423 E. Foothill as an historic landmark. Details.

~ Proclaiming Oct. 21 as Make a Difference Day and, "urge all citizens to participate in volunteer projects as we work together to meet the needs of our neighbors." Details.

Before the regular meeting, at 6 p.m., there will be a study session on, "Proposed Updates to Auto Repair Facility Ordinance." No action will be taken, discussion only. Details. 

- Brad Haugaard

Street Rods Forever Car Show Oct. 21

The 32nd Annual Street Rods Forever Car Show is scheduled for October 21 in Old Town, running from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nostalgic music provided by Jukebox Memories, evoking the era of Fleetwood Mac, The Beatles, and others.

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia Duarte Black Alumni Association Gala

- Brad Haugaard 

Monrovia Police: Wallet and Cell Phone Swiped at Gym; Drunks Asleep at Wheel; Woman Breaks Windows on Palm, Mountain; Etc.

[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for October 5 – 11. - Brad Haugaard]

During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 366 service events, resulting in 64 investigations. 

Drug Arrest – Suspect Arrested
October 5 at 3:08 a.m., an employee from a hotel in the 700 block of W. Huntington reported an unknown male subject was in a room that should have been vacant. Officers arrived and contacted the male subject. A search of the subject revealed he was in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and taken into custody.

Mail Theft
October 5 at 7:31 a.m., a caller in the 1600 block of S. Mayflower called to report that mailboxes were broken into. This investigation is continuing.

Commercial Burglary
October 5 at 8:40 a.m., an employee from a business in the 1600 block of S. Magnolia reported a storage shed had been broken into and electric equipment had been stolen. This investigation is continuing.

Non-Injury Traffic Collision
October 5 at 5:43 p.m., a traffic collision was reported in the area of Mountain and Olive. No injuries were reported.

Hit and Run Traffic Collision
October 5 at 5:45 p.m., a hit and run traffic collision was reported in the area of Duarte and Encino. Officers arrived and determined that a vehicle sideswiped another vehicle and did not stop to exchange information. This investigation is continuing.

Family Disturbance – Suspect Arrested
October 5 at 6:13 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 1700 block of Pilgrim regarding a family disturbance. Upon arrival, officers determined that a family argument took place and during the dispute, the husband hit the wife. The husband was arrested and taken into custody.

Runaway
October 5 at 8:51 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the 100 block of N. Ivy regarding a runaway juvenile report. This investigation is continuing.

Drug Activity – Suspect Arrested
October 6 at 2:58 a.m., while patrolling the 700 block of W. Huntington, an officer saw a bicyclist violate a vehicle code. The officer conducted a traffic stop and contacted the rider who appeared to be intoxicated. A computer check revealed the rider had two warrants and a search of the subject revealed he was in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

Drug Activity – Suspect Arrested
October 6 at 3:57 p.m., a caller in the 300 block of W. Huntington said a male subject was sitting to the front of the location with drug paraphernalia near him and a spray can. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject who was in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested, cited, and released in the field.

Shoplifting – Suspect Arrested
October 6 at 5:33 p.m., a witness in a store in the 1600 block of S. Mountain reported a subject was taking merchandise and left without paying. Officers arrived and located the subject. The subject was arrested, cited, and released in the field.

Petty Theft
October 6 at 8:04 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a gym in the 700 block of E. Huntington in regards to a theft. The victim placed her wallet and cell phone inside of a locker at the gym, but she was unsure if she locked the locker. When she returned to the locker, she discovered her wallet and cell phone were stolen. This investigation is continuing.

Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
October 6 at 8:04 p.m., an officer was patrolling the area of Peck and Longden when he saw an illegally parked vehicle. The officer approached the vehicle and discovered the engine was running and the driver was asleep behind the wheel. When the officer attempted to wake the driver, the driver abruptly drove forward, but then stopped. The driver displayed symptoms of intoxication. A DUI investigation revealed the driver was under the influence of alcohol. The driver was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

Injury Traffic Collision
October 7 at 7:02 a.m., an injury traffic collision was reported in the area of Huntington and Alta Vista. One of the driver’s failed to yield while another vehicle was pulling out in front of them. One of the occupants had a complaint of pain.

Neighbor Dispute
October 7 at 8:24 a.m., a neighbor dispute was reported in the 700 block of Monterey. Both neighbors were contacted. This investigation is continuing.

Injury Traffic Collision
October 7 at 8:58 a.m., an injury traffic collision was reported in the area of Huntington and Magnolia. This investigation is continuing.

Fire
October 7 at 9:38 a.m., a resident in the 1600 block of Venice reported a fire near his backyard. Officers and MFD were dispatched to the area. The resident used a hose to extinguish the fire. This investigation is continuing.

Grand Theft Auto
October 7, at 10:16 a.m., a reporting party in the 900 block of S. Fifth to report his stolen vehicle. This investigation is continuing.

Fraud
October 7 at 12:56 p.m., a victim walked into the MPD lobby to report that she was shopping in a store in the 100 block of W. Foothill when she realized that someone had stolen her debit card. Her bank advised her that money had already been taken. This investigation is continuing.

Grand Theft Auto
October 7 at 1:28 p.m., a caller in the 100 block of S. Fifth reported his vehicle was stolen. This investigation is continuing.

Public Intoxication / Resisting Arrest – Suspect Arrested
October 7 at 7:42 p.m., several callers in the 1600 block of S. Myrtle reported seeing a male adult hitting a female adult. Officers arrived and located the male who immediately ran from officers, ignoring demands to stop. Once he was apprehended, he was found to be heavily intoxicated and unable to care for himself. An investigation revealed that the female left prior to officers’ arrival. The male subject was arrested and taken into custody.

Petty Theft from Vehicle
October 8 at 7:44 a.m., a caller in the 200 block of E. Fig called to report cash was taken from two of their unlocked vehicles. This investigation is continuing. Grand Theft from Vehicle October 8 at 10:25 a.m., a resident in the 200 block of Los Angeles called to report someone had entered their unlocked work truck and stole hand tools. This investigation is continuing.

Mental Evaluation
October 8 at 12:22 p.m., a caller in the 600 block of E. Olive called to report suicidal thoughts. Officers responded and contacted the subject who was intoxicated and complained of shortness of breath. The subject stated he wanted to harm himself. It was determined he was a danger to himself. He was transported to a medical facility for an evaluation.

Vandalism / Drug Activity / Mental Evaluation
October 8 at 6:26 p.m., several witnesses reported a female adult breaking windows in the 800 block of E. Palm and businesses on Mountain. Officers located the subject who was positively identified by witnesses. The female adult was found to be a danger to herself. She was transported to a medical facility for a mental evaluation.

Theft from Vehicle
October 8 at 6:45 p.m., a customer of a store in the 500 block of W. Huntington walked to his parked car and discovered it was ransacked and items were taken. This investigation is continuing.

Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
October 9 at 2:47 a.m., an officer was patrolling the 1500 block of S. Shamrock when he saw a motorist passed out in the driver's seat while stopped at a stop sign. He contacted the driver and discovered the driver was intoxicated. The driver was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.

Petty Theft from Vehicle

October 9 at 9:42 a.m., a caller from the 400 block of Los Angeles reported someone had entered his unlocked vehicle and stole money from the center console. This investigation is continuing.

Non-Injury Traffic Collision
October 9 at 12:33 p.m., a caller reported a two vehicle collision at the intersection of Canyon and Foothill. A driver of one of the vehicles failed to stop and collided into another vehicle.

Critical Missing
October 9 at 2:05 p.m., parents of an autistic adult male reported him missing from the 300 block of W. Duarte. MPD conducted an extensive search and broadcasted his photo to local public transportation services. A few hours later he was located in the city of Azusa. He was reunited with his family.

Warrant Arrest – Suspect Arrested
October 9 at 4:32 p.m., a resident in the 500 block of Bradbury reported a disturbing. Officers arrived and located the subject. A computer check revealed he had a warrant. He was arrested and taken into custody.

Wanted Person – Suspect Arrested
October 9 at 6:28 p.m., security for a business in the 3300 block of S. Peck reported seeing a male adult inside their gated property. Officers arrived and located the male outside the gated property. A computer check revealed he was wanted for robbery and domestic violence. He was arrested and taken into custody.

Battery
October 9 at 9:41 p.m., a resident in the 200 block of W. Cypress reported her adult brother arrived at her house, got into an argument with her husband, and pepper sprayed her husband. The suspect fled prior to officers’ arrival. MFD Paramedics arrived and provided medical care. This investigation is continuing.

Traffic Collision
October 10 at 10:06 a.m., a caller reported a vehicle backed into a large truck crane. Officers responded and determined the driver was at fault and he was cited.

Shoplifting – Suspect Arrested
October 10 at 3:23 p.m., an employee from a business in the 700 block of E. Huntington reported three subjects entered the store and were shoving large amounts of merchandise into bags. MPD arrived, and two of the subjects fled the store with no merchandise. One female adult was detained and found to be in possession of stolen merchandise. The subject was arrested, cited, and released in the field.

Battery – Suspect Arrested
October 10 at 3:31 p.m., a caller in the 1000 block of E. Royal Oaks reported that a male adult had assaulted him while he was lounging at the pool. MPD officers arrived and detained the suspect. The suspect was placed under private person's arrest by the victim. The suspect was arrested, cited, and released in the field.

Theft from a Vehicle

October 10 at 5:22 p.m., a caller reported someone had entered his unlocked vehicle and stolen several personal items. This investigation is continuing.

Drug Activity – Suspect Arrested
October 10 at 9:19 p.m., an employee of a gas station in the 1500 block of S. Myrtle reported a male adult sitting in front smoking what appeared to be an illegal narcotic. Officers arrived and located the subject. He was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. The subject was arrested and taken into custody.

Drug Activity
October 11 at 2:00 a.m., a caller reported a suspicious vehicle parked in the 1100 block of S. Fifth with three adults rummaging through it and lots of items spread out across the sidewalk. Officers arrived and discovered the vehicle belonged to the subjects and they were reorganizing it. Two subjects were found to in possession of drug paraphernalia. They were arrested and taken into custody.

Hit and Run Traffic Collision
October 11 at 10:52 a.m., a victim in the area of Madison and Foothill called to report a vehicle rear ended him and then threw an item at his car before driving away. This investigation is continuing.

Non-Injury Traffic Collision
October 11 at 10:57 a.m., a passerby in the area of Myrtle and Huntington reported two vehicle had crashed into one another in the intersection. One driver was found at fault and was cited.

Battery
October 11 at 3:33 p.m., a neighbor dispute was reported in the 400 block of Linwood. Officers arrived and determined that it was an altercation between co-tenants which led to mutual combat. This investigation is continuing.

Shoplifting – Suspect Arrested
October 11 at 9:08 a.m., security guard for a store in the 1600 block of S. Mountain reported that they had detaining a male adult for taking merchandise outside the store without paying. The suspect returned the stolen merchandise, refused to provide any personal identifying information, and then walked away from security. Officers located the suspect and accepted the store's private person arrest. The subject was arrested.

Dinner at The State

Dinner at The State, a new restaurant near the southeast corner of Myrtle and Lemon. Got the Happy Hour Spinach and Artichoke Grilled Cheese Sandwich for $10 and a craft beer for $8. Pleasant, sports bar-ish decor, but no television sets, so I guess it’s not really a sports bar. Sandwich was very nice.  Menus

- Brad Haugaard 

Monrovia Company Gets Grant to Make Aviation Fuel From Plants

Monrovia-based Invizyne Technologies (140 W Chestnut Ave.) has received a $3.77 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to support Invizyne's project to optimize and scale up isobutanol production, a potential sustainable aviation fuel. This follows a successful $2.08 million project converting cellulosic sugars to isobutanol. The sustainable aviation fuel market is projected to reach $27.4 billion by 2032.

CEO Mo Hayat said the company's method of making valuable chemicals from plant-based energy sources can reduce the pollution associated with traditional production methods. Details.

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia High Achieves Silver Status on AP School Honor Roll

Monrovia High has achieved Silver status on the 2023 AP School Honor Roll, which honors schools that have fostered a college-going culture, facilitated opportunities for students to earn college credit, and enhanced overall college readiness. Silver is the third highest honor, preceded by Gold and Platinum and followed by Bronze. MHS made AP exams free for students, with nearly 60 percent of seniors taking at least one AP exam, and more than 30 percent scoring three or higher on at least one AP exam. Details.

- Brad Haugaard