- Brad Haugaard
500 Shade Trees Available For Unincorporated Monrovia, Duarte, and Arcadia
Shy Kelce Needs Quiet Home to Blossom
Kelce is a shy and sensitive husky who is in search of a quiet home that will allow him to blossom into the wonderful dog that we know he can be. While initially he can be unsure of new people and places, Kelce quickly warms up and becomes a wiggly puppy!
Kelce is a little over one year old and likely close to full grown at fifty pounds. He has made a lot of close friends with volunteers and staff at Pasadena Humane, so his forever family will get an instant BFF!
He recently got to go out on a field trip with some volunteers. They reported that he had a great day out- playing fetch in the yard, going for walks and getting tons of attention. He loves chasing toys but hasn’t quite grasped the “bring it back” idea. He does well in the car, enjoys getting pets and appears to be house trained.
Handsome and adorable Kelce is a diamond in the rough. Once you get past his shy exterior, you’ll find the gentle heart and loving personality that we get to see all the time!
The adoption fee for dogs is $150. All dog adoptions include spay or neuter, microchip, and age-appropriate vaccines.
All dog adoptions include spay or neuter, microchip, and age-appropriate vaccines.
- Brad Haugaard
A Moment in Monrovia History: The Carnegie Library
The new library opened January 27, 1908 and was replaced in 1956. "Mr. Carnegie's liberal offer of ten thousand dollars for the library building, inspired an active and harmonious civic spirit that aroused the voting public to the advisability of securing this central location for a city hall and park. Over one hundred and seventy-five merchants and other prominent citizens joined in the publication of an appeal to the public, urging support of the bonds. The ladies of the Saturday Afternoon Club did yeoman service among the voters, and served luncheon on election day in one of the rooms of the Granite Bank Building. Among the prominent ones engaged were Mesdames A. H. Johnson, E. S. Armstrong, F. D. Hammond, C. H. Anson, M. W. Cole, George O. Monroe, C. E. Slosson, 1. N. Wheeler, 1. M. Banks and K. E. Lawrence. Both bond issues carried by overwhelming majorities, and the evening after the election, the civic battlers celebrated at the Grand View Hotel with an oyster supper where oratorical felicitations flowed freely." John L. Wiley, History of Monrovia 1927 p 98. From the Myron Hotchkiss collection. See full details here.
Innovation Lab For Children March 20 at Library
Innovation Lab for children aged 6-11 at library on March 20, 3-4 p.m. STEAM activities. Accompanying adult required; no drop-offs. Accessible accommodations provided on request (contact 72-hours in advance). For further information contact: jtuszynski@ci.monrovia.ca.us, 256-8274.
- Brad Haugaard
Hindu Festival at Library March 23
Holi celebration at library on March 23, from 2 to 4 p.m. Cultural dancing, crafts, and learning about the Hindu festival of Holi, celebrating spring, love, and new life. For all ages. For more information, contact asimpson@ci.monrovia.ca.us, 256-8269.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Schools Celebrate Pi Day With Pie
Monrovia School District reports that Monrovia High School students threw more than 3.14 pies at their teachers to celebrate Pi Day.
- Brad Haugaard
Expect Smoke Next Week Above Bradbury
- Brad Haugaard
Summer Jobs for Monrovia Youth
Monrovia is opening applications for its paid YES (Youth Employment Services) Summer Internship, designed to offer local youth an a mentorship from city staff and real-world work experience through partnerships with local businesses, including weekly professional development workshops. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
Free Oil Recycling Kit from Public Works Yard
City Seeks Nominees for Older Monrovian of the Year
- Brad Haugaard
Easter Bunny Pictures March 23 in Library Park
- Brad Haugaard
Council to Consider Water/Sewer Rate increases; Renaming Wilderness Area Building as 'Crudgington Station'; More Money for Canyon Park; Etc.
At its next meeting (agenda here) the Monrovia City Council will consider ...
There will be discounts available for seniors, vets, and low income households. Lots more detail here.
~ Increasing water and sewer rates. Here are the estimated increases for residential homes:
~ Recognizing outgoing City Councilmember Gloria Crudgington's preservation efforts, and particularly her work in creating the Hillside Wilderness Preserve, by consider renaming the small house in the preserve near the Cloverleaf entry point as "Crudgington Station," and put up a sign with the name on the building. The building is currently called Fire Station 103. Details.
~ Awarding Pokrajac Corporation a contract of up to $12,095,217 for the Canyon Park Infrastructure Improvement Project, plus a contingency fund up to $1,209,522. Also, award Merrell Johnson Engineering a contract of $2,086,424 to manage the project. Total: $15,391,164. Details.
~ Permitting the construction of four new two-story detached houses across two parcels at the property located at 619 East Walnut. The staff report says that "The proposed development will result in four new homes that will be an attractive addition to the neighborhood and community. " Details.
~ Proclaiming March 24 as National Vietnam War Veterans' Day and April as DMV/Donate Life Month.
~ The council will also evaluate City Manager Dylan Feik in closed session. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Man Charged With Drug Trafficking in Maine
A 40-year-old Monrovia, California, man, Jose Verdugo, is facing felony drug trafficking charges in Maine after a sting operation led to the seizure of over a pound of methamphetamine, 446 Oxycodone pills, and 30 grams of fentanyl in the town of Caribou. The months-long investigation involved a controlled purchase of fentanyl by the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency. Verdugo's bail is set at $30,000. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Attempted Kidnapping Thwarted; Mountain Lion on Sidewalk; Illegal Texting; Drugs; Etc.
Fraud
March 7 at 11:31 a.m., a victim in the 400 block of Bradbury came into the MPD lobby to report that they were scammed in an online vendor platform. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft
March 7 at 2:36 p.m., a caller in the 300 block of S. Madison called to report that his firearm holster and magazine containing bullets were stolen from his unlocked vehicle. This investigation is continuing.
Residential Burglary
March 7 at 8:41 p.m., a resident in the 200 block of Canyon Crest was home when she discovered her house had been burglarized while she was home. A glass door was shattered and a bedroom was ransacked. This investigation is continuing.
Municipal Code Violation – Suspect Arrested
March 7 at 10:32 p.m., an officer patrolling the 700 block of E. Lemon located an adult male subject camping in the park. He refused to leave the park. He was arrested and taken into custody for the violation.
Commercial Burglary
March 8 at 3:26 a.m., an alarm company for a restaurant in the 100 block of W. Huntington reported an alarm activation. Officers arrived and discovered the business was closed, but a window had been forced open. The suspects fled prior to officers’ arrival. This investigation is continuing.
Petty Theft
March 8 at 9:19 a.m., a victim came into the MPD Lobby to report that her wallet was stolen while at a grocery store in the 600 block of W. Huntington the prior day. This investigation is continuing.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
March 8 at 1:31 p.m., while patrolling the area of Shamrock and Huntingtin an officer saw a vehicle commit a traffic violation. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was contacted. The driver displayed symptoms of being under the influence. An investigation revealed that he was in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Drug Possession – Suspect Arrested
March 8 at 2:55 p.m., an officer patrolling the area of Shamrock and Huntington saw a vehicle in violation of a vehicle code and the driver appeared to be “huffing” from a balloon. The officer conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver who was found to be in possession of a controlled substance. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Runaway Juvenile – Located
March 8 at 6:39 p.m., a resident in the 800 block of W. Walnut reported her teenage daughter had just runaway after being told she could not go out. Officers searched for the teenager, and located her. She was returned home.
Violation of Court Order
March 8 at 8:58 p.m., a resident in the 100 block of Montana reported her ex-boyfriend has been texting her, in violation of a court order. This investigation is continuing.
Mountain Lion
March 8 at 10:57 p.m., a resident in the 300 block of N. Encinitas reported a mountain lion sitting on the sidewalk near his home. When officers arrived, the mountain lion was gone.
Municipal Code Violation – Suspect Arrested
March 9 at 1:20 a.m., an officer patrolling the 700 block of E. Lemon observed a male subject camping in a park after hours, in violation of a municipal code. He was arrested.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
March 9 at 5:10 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 1200 block of California regarding a vehicle on a sidewalk with an unconscious driver. Officers responded and made contact with the driver who did not appear injured, but displayed symptoms of being under the influence. A DUI investigation revealed the driver was under the influence of alcohol. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Weapon Offense – Suspect Arrested
March 9 at 10:39 a.m., an officer patrolling the area of Olive and Ivy saw a vehicle in violation of a vehicle code and a traffic stop was conducted. An investigation revealed the driver was in possession of brass knuckles. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Residential Burglary
March 9 at 2:33 p.m., a resident in the 500 block of Hacienda called to report that his residence was burglarized. This investigation is continuing.
Shoplifting – Suspect Arrested
March 9 at 9:53 p.m., an employee from a retail business in the 600 block of W. Huntington reported a shoplifting in progress. Officers arrived as the suspect was fleeing the business. Officers followed and the suspect surrendered. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.
Mental Evaluation
March 10 at 9:22 a.m. residents in the area of California and Monrovista called to report a female screaming standing outside of a parked car. Officers arrived and made contact with the female subject who was yelling incoherently. An investigation revealed she stopped her vehicle on a set of active railroad tracks while a train was coming. The officers determined the woman was a danger to herself and others and she was transported to a medical facility for a mental evaluation.
Trespassing – Suspect Arrested
March 10 at 3:00 p.m. a caller in the 200 block of W. Evergreen reported two subjects attempting to gain access to a residence. Officers arrived and located two suspects inside the residence. The suspects were arrested and taken into custody.
Municipal Code Violation – Suspect Arrested
March 11 at 12:23 a.m., an officer was patrolling the 1600 block of S. Myrtle and saw a subject in a park after hours. The officers made contact with the subject. The subject was arrested, issued a citation, and released at the scene.
Drug Activity – Suspect Arrested
March 11 at 12:49 a.m., a witness in the area of Pilgrim Way and Duarte reported a female inside a vehicle in possession of drug paraphernalia. Officers arrived and located the vehicle with the female inside. She was arrested, cited, and released at the scene.
Drug Activity – Suspect Arrested
March 11 at 9:37 a.m., while patrolling the 3300 block of S. Peck an officer observed a vehicle in violation of a traffic code. The officer conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver. An investigation revealed the driver was in possession of a controlled substance. The driver was arrested, cited, and released at the scene.
Commercial Burglary
March 11 at 10:06 a.m., a business in the 3200 block of S. Peck called to report that its fence had been cut and that unknown suspects had stolen merchandise. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft
March 11 at 12:41 p.m., a grand theft was reported in a business in the 1500 block of S. Myrtle. This investigation is continuing.
Fraud
March 11 at 6:43 p.m., an employee from a business in the 100 block of W. Lemon called to report that someone hacked into their email system and requested payroll be deposited into different accounts. This investigation is continuing.
Municipal Code Violation
March 11 at 11:37 p.m., an officer was extra patrolling a park in the 700 block of E. Lemon when he saw a subject camping after hours. The subject had been warned numerous times and refused to leave. He was arrested, issued a citation, and released.
Vandalism – Suspect Arrested
March 12 at 6:05 a.m., an officer was flagged down by a witness in the 600 block of S. Myrtle who said a male subject was knocking over trash cans and had possibly broken the front door to a restaurant. Officers arrived and located the subject who was positively identified by the witness. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Vandalism
March 12 at 7:01 a.m., a business in the 700 block of S. Myrtle reported a window was shattered. Officers responded to the scene and determined it was connected to a vandalism that was reported earlier in the morning. This investigation is continuing.
Kidnapping – Suspect Arrested
March 12 at 10:33 a.m., residents in the 100 block of E. Scenic called to report seeing a male subject force a female subject into the back seat of a vehicle. Officers responded to the area, located the suspect vehicle, and initiated a traffic stop. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Theft / Fraud
March 13 at 8:53 p.m., an employee from a business in the 400 block of W. Huntington called to report that earlier in the day, a male subject went into the employee break room, stole two wallets, and made fraudulent charges. This investigation is continuing.
Municipal Code Violation – Suspect Arrested
March 14 at 12:03 a.m., an officer was patrolling the 700 block of E. Lemon and saw a subject who has been cited several times before for the same violation. He was arrested, cited, and released at the scene.
Runaway Juvenile
March 14 at 12:23 am, a juvenile runaway was reported in the 800 block of Ocean View. The runaway did not have permission to leave. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate him. He was entered as a runaway. This investigation is continuing.
Trader Joe's Tote Bags Being Resold at Very High Prices
Mini tote bags from Monrovia-based Trader Joe's, which retailed for $2.99 in the stores, are being resold on eBay for as much as $999 for a four-pack. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
Dinner at Chronic Tacos
For dinner got a small burrito at Chronic Tacos, on the Myrtle side of the Vons shopping center, for $7.50 plus another 50 cents for carne asada. Also, got a beer for the happy hour price of $2.99, except I didn’t pay anything because the beer machine wasn’t working so they gave me a canned beer instead for free. Very generous. And the burrito was great.
- Brad Haugaard
Water District Offering Plant Vouchers
The Upper San Gabriel Valley Water District, which serves Monrovia, is offering vouchers up to $250 for climate-appropriate plants to eligible residents to promote water-efficient gardens on a first-come, first-served basis. Applicants must reside within the Upper District to qualify. Applications, due May 15, do not guarantee a voucher. Eligible registrants may also receive a free WaterSmart Home Kit. Details and Qualifying Plants.
- Brad Haugaard
Michie - Special Cat for Special Person
Michie is a special cat who is looking for a special person. This sweet 4-year-old girl has tested positively for FELV and FIV.
Although FeLV and FIV infections can be associated with clinical disease, some infected cats can live for many years with a good quality of life. Michie is otherwise healthy, so with good care and guidance from your vet, she has a lot of life to live ahead of her.
Michie is gentle and loving - she purrs whenever she sees her friends at Pasadena Humane and nuzzles them for attention. She loves pets and treats. She especially loves to combine human attention and a meal- she's a social eater!
Due to her medical condition, Michie may need to be the only cat in the household. Her friends at Pasadena Humane will be happy to answer any questions you might have about this wonderful cat and how to care for her.
The adoption fee for cats is $100. All cat adoptions include spay or neuter, microchip, and age-appropriate vaccines.
New adopters will receive a complimentary health-and-wellness exam from VCA Animal Hospitals, as well as a goody bag filled with information about how to care for your pet. View photos of adoptable pets and schedule an adoption appointment at pasadenahumane.org. Daily adoption appointments can be scheduled online. New adoption appointments are available every Sunday and Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. Walk-in appointments are available every day from 2:00 – 5:00. 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: A Postcard From Around 1913
A postcard from around 1913, showing the City Hall (replaced) and the Library (replaced). And the postage! One cent. Times have changed. Now it's 53 cents. From the Jim Frick collection. See full details here.
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