Monrovia restaurant, Max's Mexican Cuisine, has honored former Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela with a mural depicting him about to pitch. Valenzuela was a frequent customer of the restaurant. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Company to Begin Trading on Stock Market
Invizyne Technologies, Inc. of Monrovia will begin trading on the NASDAQ stock index on Nov. 13 using the symbol IZTC. Invizyne is “a cell-free enzyme-based biomanufacturing technology company” that is “redefining biomanufacturing by leveraging cell-free, multi-step, enzyme-based systems to efficiently transform natural or renewable resources into highly sought after biochemicals.” Details.
- Brad Haugaard
Laid Back Chewie…But Maybe No Cats
Chewie is a sweet and gentle soul with a laid-back personality. She’s a lovely companion, always happy to relax by your side or follow you around the house with her soft, smiling eyes. Chewie enjoys her rope toys and chew toys, taking treats with the utmost gentleness, and she’s friendly and relaxed with visitors, even in busy environments. She’s also comfortable around other dogs and seems to enjoy the company of her furry friends.
Chewie is well-behaved on walks, though she’ll benefit from a bit more training. She’s done well in meeting new dogs while on leash, although she prefers calm greetings and probably does best in a home without cats. Loud noises aren’t her favorite, so a quieter home would suit her well. She takes daily medication to support her mobility, and while she can’t jump up on furniture by herself, she’s perfectly content with a cozy spot on the floor (or with some doggy stairs for a gentle boost!).
Chewie will thrive with a family that understands her need for companionship, gentle play, and a steady routine. If you're looking for a calm and loving friend who’ll be your shadow and a relaxed presence in your home, Chewie is your girl!
Chewie and all other pets over five years old have their adoption fees waived throughout November in celebration of Adopt-A-Senior-Pet Month!
The normal adoption fee for dogs is $150. All dog adoptions include spay or neuter, microchip, and age-appropriate vaccines.
Walk-in adoptions are available every day from 2:00 – 5:00. For those who prefer, adoption appointments are available daily from 10:30 – 1:30 and can be scheduled online. View photos of adoptable pets at pasadenahumane.org.
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.
- Brad Haugaard
San Gabriel Valley Choral Company Will Perform Two Christmas Concerts
San Gabriel Valley Choral Company will hold a Hallelujah Sing Along on Sunday, Dec. 1 at 1:30 p.m. at St. Luke's Episcopal Church. Select choruses from Handel's Messiah and from favorite holiday carols. Tickets here.
Also, SGVCC will hold its annual holiday concert, "Crystal Carols, a blend of traditional and contemporary holiday music, on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Luke’s. Tickets here.
- Brad Haugaard
A Moment in Monrovia History: Monrovians on a Hayride
Monrovians enjoying a hayride in about 1900. Second from left is Anna Crews (whose father owned Crews' Drugstore). Sixth from left is Eva Harvey (daughter of the Monrovia Planet Editor), Fred Tripp (feet on rear wheel). Roger Brown (who married Kathleen Bartle) at rear. Kathleen Bartle (7th from left?). Steve Baker's family bought Crews' Drugstore in 1909, which Ben F. Crews had established earlier that year. It later became Baker's Pharmacy located at 608 S. Myrtle Ave. From the Myron Hotchkiss collection. See full details here.
Teen Game Hangout at Library, Nov. 15
Teen Game Hangout at the Library Community Room. Friday, Nov. 15, 3 to 5 p.m. Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to hang out, enjoy snacks, and play Nintendo Switch games like Mario Kart and Smash Ultimate, along with a variety of board games. No registration needed. For information contact Teen Librarian Amanda at acarey@monroviaca.gov or 256-8274.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia May Get a Sliver of Arcadia
Monrovia may soon obtain a very small slice of Arcadia. The owner of the Arcadia property at 923 South 10th Ave. (at the west end of El Norte) want it in the same jurisdiction as two adjacent parcels already within Monrovia. If approved this would allow for the development of up to six dwelling units across the combined properties, although no specific construction plans have been proposed. The matter will come before the Monrovia Planning Commission at its Tuesday meeting. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
Veterans Day Ceremony Today at Library Park
There will be a Veterans Day ceremony today, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. hosted by the Allied Veterans Council at Library Park.
- Brad Haugaard
School Board to Consider Improvement Plan for Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet School, Sending Boys Soccer Team to Tournament
At its next meeting (agenda here) the Monrovia Board of Education will consider ...
~ Approving a School Plan for Student Achievement for Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet School. The plan identifies several areas that need improvement:
- English Learners, students with disabilities, foster, homeless, and socio-economically disadvantaged students, are performing poorly in English and Mathematics.
- There is a lack of family involvement, with only 21 percent of families feeling welcomed to participate, and 17 percent feeling encouraged as active partners.
- Although the attendance rate is 93 percent, there's a need to address chronic absenteeism through stronger school-family partnerships.
- There is a need to boost academic performance across all student groups.
~ Approving an extended field trip for the Monrovia High Boys Soccer Team to participate in the 2024 Soccer Tournament at Paso Robles High School from Dec. 5 - 7. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
Tickets on Sale for Community Prayer Breakfast Nov. 22
- Brad Haugaard
Firefighters vs. Cops Charity Basketball Nov. 23
Battle of the Badges charity basketball game between Firefighters and Police Associations will be held Nov. 23 at Monrovia High gym starting at 5:30 p.m. with tacos, followed by 6:30 p.m. tip-off. Tickets are $5 for ages 13+, free for children under 12. Tickets may be purchased at Fire and Police Department lobbies starting Nov. 11.
- Brad Haugaard
Applications Being Accepted for Opening on Monrovia Library Board
Applications are being accepted for an unscheduled Library Board vacancy with a term ending June 30, 2025. The deadline to apply is November 18. Contact the City Clerk's office at 932-5599 for questions.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police Chief Alan Sanvictores Retiring After 29 Years
Monrovia Police Chief Alan Sanvictores will retire after 29 years of service. Beginning as a Reserve Police Officer in 1995, he became Chief in 2017, implementing Community Activist Policing. The City Council will recognize him during his final meeting on November 19 at 7:30 p.m. Captain Heath Harvey will become Police Chief, and John Donchig will be promoted to Police Captain, both effective December 1. Harvey brings 27 years of law enforcement experience, while Donchig, who joined in 2006, currently leads the Foothill Special Enforcement Team.
- Brad Haugaard
Pathway Home Program Reduces Homeless Encampments
Monrovia's Pathway Home program has provided short-term housing for 52 homeless individuals, also offering meals and care. The program, in partnership with LA County and Duarte, "has been a significant step towards reducing encampments by addressing the actual housing needs of our unhoused community," according to a city report Video here.
- Brad Haugaard
Huntington Oaks Shopping Center Being Purchased
Huntington Oaks Shopping Center is being purchased for a price apparently above $55.9 million. A private party has acquired a loan for that amount to purchase the property. Details.
Update: The LA Times identifies the buyer as Paragon Commercial Group, which is paying a total of $79.4 million, or $293 per square foot. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
Dinner at Otto Otto Izakaya Japonaise Restaurant
Dinner at Otto Otto Izakaya Japonaise restaurant in the shopping center at the corner of Huntington and Fifth. Got the Ginger Pork Bento box for $12.95 and a beer at the happy hour price of $3. Tasty.
- Brad Haugaard
So Cal Edison Scam; Vehicle Drives Into Restaurant; Burglar Tracked to Rancho Cucamonga; Man Punches Out Bus Mirror; Etc.
Vehicle Burglary
October 31 at 10:59 a.m., a victim shopping in the 1600 block of S. Mountain reported that someone entered her unlocked vehicle and took property. This investigation is continuing.
Fraud
October 31 at 7:53 p.m., a resident in the 400 block of W. Palm reported that she was contacted by subject claiming to work for Southern California Edison and requesting payment for an electrical bill. The scammer requested the victim buy gift cards to pay the bill before the power was shut off. The victim realized it was a scam after providing the gift card information. This investigation is continuing.
Mental Evaluation
November 1 at 1:56 a.m., a caller in the 100 block of E. Central reported an intoxicated female subject jumped out of the caller’s vehicle. Upon arrival, officers contacted both parties involved. It was determined that the female subject was a danger to herself. She was transported to a medical facility for a mental evaluation.
Grand Theft Auto / Fraud
November 1 at 3:03 p.m., an employee from a vehicle dealer in the 1400 block of S. Mountain reported a vehicle was purchased early in the year using fraudulent identification. The vehicle was entered as a stolen vehicle in the system. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft
November 2 at 10:35 a.m., a business in the 200 block of E. Huntington called to report that they discovered a theft of wires from their generator. This investigation is continuing.
Vehicle Burglary
November 2 at 10:57 a.m., a resident in the 1300 block of S. Mayflower called to report their vehicle had been broken into and property was taken. This investigation is continuing.
Shoplifting
November 2 at 10:59 a.m., an employee from a store in the 1600 block of S. Mountain reported a male subject stolen merchandise and fled. He was gone prior to officers’ arrival. This investigation is continuing.
Non-Injury Traffic Collision
November 2 at 2:45 p.m., officers were dispatched to a report of a vehicle that drove into a restaurant in the 600 block of W. Huntington. No injuries were reported. This investigation is continuing.
Shoplifting
November 2 at 3:38 p.m., an employee from a store in the 500 block of W. Huntington reported a theft of merchandise. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft
November 2 at 6:11 p.m., a victim in the 1200 block of Sherman reported the catalytic converter to his vehicle stolen. The investigation is continuing.
Burglary
November 2 at 8:43 p.m., a resident in the 1000 block of Berry reported that her neighbor’s house had been burglarized. The investigation is continuing.
Court Order Violation – Suspect Arrested
November 2 at 9:03 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 700 block of W. Walnut regarding a court order violation. Officers arrived and made contact with both parties. It was determined the subject was in violation of a court order. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Grand Theft Auto
November 3 at 12:20 a.m., a resident in the 200 block of Los Angeles reported that his vehicle was stolen. The investigation is continuing.
Warrant / Drug Activity – Suspect Arrested
November 3 at 1:18 a.m., a business in the 700 block of W. Huntington reported a vehicle loitering in the parking lot. Officers arrived and made contact with the passengers. A computer search revealed one of the passengers had warrants for his arrest. A search revealed the passenger was also in possession of a controlled substance. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Hit and Run Traffic Collision
November 3 at 1:44 a.m., a caller in the 1700 block of S. Mayflower reported his parked vehicle was hit by another vehicle and the vehicle fled the scene. This investigation is continuing.
Non-Injury Traffic Collision
November 3 at 5:55 p.m., a caller in the area of Foothill and Myrtle reported a traffic collision. Officers arrived and made contact with the parties involved. No injuries were reported. This investigation is continuing.
Vandalism / Battery
November 3 at 9:50 p.m., an employee at a business in the 200 block of Taylor reported that someone broke the window of his vehicle and punch him in the face. The suspect fled the scene before officers arrived. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft Auto
November 4 at 6:27 a.m., a victim in the 700 block of Ocean View reported one of his vehicle stolen and another vehicle broken into with property taken. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft Auto Recovery
November 4 at 7:05 a.m., an officer in the area of El Norte and Eighth was alerted to a stolen vehicle in the area. The vehicle was located vacant. The vehicle was taken out of the stolen vehicle system. This investigation is continuing.
Theft
November 4 at 8:46 a.m., a victim in the 700 block of Ocean View called to report someone broke into his vehicle and stole property. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft Auto Recovery
November 4 at 8:52 a.m., an officer patrolling the 900 block of S. Fifth when he noticed a suspicious parked vehicle. A computer check revealed the vehicle was reported stolen in West Covina. It was recovered and removed from the stolen vehicle system. This investigation is continuing.
Commercial Burglary – Suspect Arrested
November 4 at 9:38 p.m., an alarm activation was reported for a business in the 1300 block of S. Myrtle. Officers arrived and located a broken window and property taken. The suspect was located in the City of Rancho Cucamonga. The suspect was found to be in possession of the stolen property. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.
Fraud
November 5 at 9:21 a.m., an employee from a business in the 400 block of S. Myrtle reported a suspect walked into the business to make a big purchase and used a fraudulent credit and out of state identification to make the purchase. This investigation is continuing.
Hit and Run Traffic Collision
November 5 at 11:03 a.m., a victim in the 500 block of Royal Oaks reported his parked vehicle was sideswiped and the driver fled. This investigation is continuing.
Fraud
November 5 at 2:41 p.m., a caller in the 500 block of Royal Oaks reported his credit card information was fraudulently used without his permission out state. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft Auto Recovery
November 5 at 3:21 p.m., a suspicious vehicle was reported in the 3200 block of S. Peck. Officers arrived and a computer search revealed it was stolen. It was recovered and removed from the stolen vehicle system.
Traffic Collision Hit and Run
November 5 at 4:57 p.m., a caller in the 600 block of E. Foothill reported a vehicle sideswiped his parked vehicle. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft Auto Recovery
November 5 at 5:02 p.m., an officer patrolling the area of Foothill and Mountain was alerted to a stolen vehicle in the area. He located the unoccupied. It was recovered and removed from the stolen vehicle system. This investigation is continuing.
Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
November 5 at 8:04 p.m., while patrolling the area of Huntington and Hwy Esplanade an officer saw a vehicle commit a traffic violation. The officer conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver. The driver displayed objective symptoms of being under the influence. An 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.
Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
November 6 at 1:34 a.m., a caller in the 1700 block of S. Mayflower reported someone was trying to get into his house. Officers arrived and located an intoxicated male adult who thought he was at a friend's house. Officers determined the subject was unable to care for himself. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
Vandalism – Suspect Arrested
November 6 at 10:39 a.m., a caller in the area of Huntington and Fifth reported a subject walked in front of a bus, yelled, punched a side view mirror braking it, and walked away. Officers arrived and located the subject a short distance away. A computer search revealed he was on probation. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Grand Theft
November 6 at 1:52 p.m., an employee from a store in the 900 block of W. Foothill reported two subjects entered the store, broke a case, stole merchandise, and fled without paying. Officers arrived and were unable to locate the subjects. This investigation is continuing.
Residential Burglary
November 6 at 2:24 p.m., a resident in the 100 block of W. Cherry reported a male subject climbed to her balcony and opened a window the night prior. The subject fled when the resident screamed. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft / Warrants – Suspect Arrested
November 6 at 5:52 p.m., an employee from a store in the 700 block of E. Huntington reported a female subject left the store with merchandise she did not pay for. Officers arrived and located the subject still in possession of the stolen merchandise. A computer search revealed she had warrants for her arrest. She was arrested and taken into custody.
Missing Located
November 6 at 6:53 p.m., a mother brought her missing minor into the MPD lobby to speak with officers. The minor was removed from the missing person database.
Grand Theft Auto
November 6 at 7:02 p.m., a caller 700 block of Walnut Court reported her vehicle stolen. This investigation is continuing.
Drug Arrest – Suspect Arrested
November 6 at 9:15 p.m., a business owner in the 1500 block of S. Myrtle reported a suspicious male adult subject loitering near their business. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject who appeared to be under the influence. An investigation revealed he was in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
Warrant Arrest – Suspect Arrested
November 6 at 10:52 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 100 block of W. Pomona regarding a burglary alarm. A subject was located walking near the area and was contacted by officers. A computer search revealed he had a no bail warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Two Sentenced to Prison for the 2021 Killing of a Man in Monrovia
Two men were sentenced to 31 years to life in prison on Nov. 5 for killing an Arcadia man fixing a bicycle on a Monrovia porch in 2021; that and for killing the family dog. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
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