The city's Draft Comprehensive Safety Action Plan and Draft Bicycle Master Plan Update are available for public review. Comments or questions may be emailed to ssousa@monroviaca.gov by April 10.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Chamber of Commerce seeks new logo design; deadline April 30
The Monrovia Chamber of Commerce thinks it's time for a new logo, so it is seeking submissions for a new design, which must include the full name "Monrovia Chamber of Commerce" and use a dark green and gold color palette. Submission deadline is April 30. To be added to the designer list, contact Korrine Ramirez at kr@monroviacc.com or 358-1159.
- Brad Haugaard
Upper Water offering free Water Smart Home Kits
Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District's Home Kit Program is available to all residents within the Upper Water service area. The free kits include faucet aerators, showerheads, and sprinkler nozzles - all installable without a contractor. Request a kit here.
- Brad Haugaard
Veterans Community Picnic at Library Park, April 18
The annual Veterans Community Picnic will be held Saturday, April 18, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Library Park. The event is open to the public and features music, kids' crafts, family-friendly games, and free hot dogs and hamburgers. Representatives from the LA County Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, the Veteran Peer Access Network, and the Foothill Unity Center will be on hand.
- Brad Haugaard
Coming Up in Monrovia
Holy Week services in Monrovia
Lenten fish fry at Knights of Columbus, Fridays, through Apr. 3
Trivia Night at the Library April 3
Easter egg hunt set for April 4 at Recreation Park
Mammogram screening April 9 at Unity Center
Free Compost and Mulch, April 11
Monrovia Wine Walk April 11, Tickets on Sale
Volunteers needed to green Monrovia High's outdoor spaces, Apr. 13
Pollinator-friendly landscaping webinar April 16
Veterans Community Picnic: food, resources, family activities April 18.
MAP Neighborhood Conference at Second Baptist Church, Apr. 25
Neighborhood Conference: AI made simple, civic leadership, Route 66, etc., April 25
New exhibit coming on 'How Transportation Shaped Monrovia,' April 30
Classic Car Show at Recreation Park, May 3
Blood drive at Monrovia Public Library, May 5
Unity Center needs volunteers for big May 9 food drive
- Brad Haugaard
Vector Control District warns of biting black flies in foothill cities
San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District is warning that biting black flies (aka "buffalo gnats") are particularly active in foothill cities now and are likely to continue so for a few weeks. The flies' bites - around the eyes and neck - are painful but do not transmit disease.
Unlike mosquitoes, which breed in still water, black flies breed in running water, so the district recommends turning off outdoor water features for 24 hours once a week to prevent black fly breeding, then turning them back on to prevent mosquito breeding. The district is monitoring the bugs and treating breeding sites with Bti as needed. Bti, it says, "is considered one of the safest insect control agents ever developed." Details.
- Brad Haugaard
Dinner at new CAVA restaurant
Dinner at the new Mediterranean style CAVA restaurant, in the Huntington Oaks shopping center a few doors east of Chili’s. It is basically one of those build-a-bowl (or wrap) restaurants, plus several standard options. I got the standard Harissa Avocado Bowl with chicken for $17.55 and a small soda for $3.45. Nice, fresh and tasty.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Drunk woman fights bar staff, kicks cop; Nitrous oxide party in parking lot; Daughter pulls knife, father pulls machete; Etc.
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for March 26 – April 1, 2026. 455 calls for service, 84 investigations, 4 mental evaluations, 5 traffic collisions, 12 arrests. - Brad Haugaard]
MARCH 26
Drug Activity / Resist and Delay – Suspect Arrested
At 3:13 a.m., an officer patrolling the area of Mayflower and Duarte observed a bicyclist in violation of a vehicle code. A traffic stop was attempted, but the bicyclist refused to stop. Officers were able to convince the bicyclist to stop and the bicyclist was contacted. He was found to be in possession of controlled substance. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Grand Theft Auto
At 11:48 a.m., a victim in the 2100 block of S. Myrtle reported his vehicle stolen. This investigation is continuing.
Vandalism
At 4:11 pm, a caller in the area of Foothill and California reported a vandalism to a utility box. This investigation is continuing.
Residential Burglary
At 6:40 p.m., a residential burglary was reported in the 1800 block of Encino. The suspects made entry through a bathroom window and stolen property. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft – Suspect Arrested
At 8:36 p.m., an employee from a business in the 700 block of E. Huntington reported a male subject was concealing merchandise. Officers located the subject as he was exiting the business. An investigation revealed he was also in possession of a controlled substance. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Assault with Deadly Weapon – Suspect Arrested
At 11:13 p.m., a caller in the 600 block of S. Myrtle reported a fight in progress. Upon arrival, officers determined that a female subject had become intoxicated and refused to pay her tab. When staff attempted to remove her, she began yelling, struck a patron, and threw bottles at others nearby. She was taken into custody, and while being escorted to jail, she kicked an officer.
MARCH 27
Grand Theft Auto Recovery
At 1:33 p.m., a business in the 3300 block of Peck reported that it recently purchased a vehicle from a tow company. After submitting paperwork to the DMV, the vehicle returned as stolen. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft
At 6:37 p.m., a theft was reported in the area of Mayflower and Central. A juvenile reported leaving his electric bicycle unsecured outside a nearby business, after which a male subject took the bicycle and walked away. The victim later located the subject nearby and was able to recover the bicycle; the suspect then fled the area on foot. This investigation is continuing.
Vandalism
At 7:38 p.m., a caller in the area of White Oak and Primrose reported a vandalism incident. The reporting party stated three juvenile subjects were spray painting with graffiti before fleeing on foot. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft
At 8:05 p.m., officers responded to a bicycle theft in the 100 block of W. Foothill. This investigation is continuing.
Drug Offense – Suspects Arrested
At 9:05 p.m., a caller in the area of Peck and Duarte reported a subject using nitrous oxide. Officers arrived, located a vehicle with multiple subjects inside and made contact. The officers determined the subjects were in possession of multiple nitrous oxide tanks and balloons. They were arrested and taken into custody.
Petty Theft – Suspect Arrested
At 9:14 p.m., an employee for a business in the 500 block of W. Huntington reported a female subject was concealing merchandise. Officers arrived and located her outside the store. She was arrested and taken into custody.
MARCH 28
Vandalism
At 12:56 a.m., an officer patrolling the 1800 block of S. Shamrock saw freshly painted graffiti. This investigation is continuing.
Resisting Arrest / Child Endangerment
At 5:11 p.m., a resident in the 900 block of W. Colorado reported that her older son slapped her young son. Officers arrived and made contact with the parties involved. It was determined that the older son was in possession of a knife. He was becoming noncompliant and was taken to the ground without further incident. It was determined he was a danger to himself and others. He was transported to a medical facility for a mental evaluation.
MARCH 29
Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
At 8:16 p.m., several callers in the area of Myrtle and Lemon reported an unresponsive adult male subject on a sidewalk. Officers and MFD responded and discovered a heavily intoxicated male subject, unable to care for himself. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
Mail Theft – Suspect Arrested
At 10:44 p.m., a resident in the 1600 block of S. Magnolia reported a female subject opening packages at an apartment complex mailroom. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject. She was arrested and taken into custody.
MARCH 30
Court Order Violation / Drug Offense – Suspects Arrested
At 2:50 a.m., a caller in the 100 block of W. Foothill reported three individuals in a drive-thru who were refusing to leave. Officers responded and contacted the occupants. The driver was determined to be on probation and in violation of a court order prohibiting contact with the female front passenger. The female passenger was found to be in possession of a controlled substance, and the rear passenger was found to be concealing a controlled substance. All three individuals were arrested and taken into custody.
Theft
At 1:05 p.m., a theft was reported in the 1600 block of S. Mountain. The subject was gone prior to the officers' arrival. This investigation is continuing.
Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
At 1:45 p.m., a victim in the 600 block of E. Olive reported a domestic violence incident. Officers arrived and made contacts with the parties involved. An investigation determined the victim's ex-boyfriend assaulted her. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Vandalism
At 4:02 p.m., a patron in the 300 block of S. Myrtle reported a window was broken by an unknown subject. This investigation is continuing.
Attempt Fraud
At 5:53 p.m., a victim in the 1400 block of Encino reported that she received a notification on her computer prompting her to call a phone number. During the call, she was instructed to purchase gift cards; however, she became suspicious and ended the call. This investigation is ongoing.
MARCH 31
Court Order Violation – Suspect Arrested
At 5:36 a.m., officers responded to the area of Mountain and Foothill regarding a male subject following a female subject in a vehicle, in violation of a restraining order. Officers arrived, located the suspect vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. A records check confirmed the female was the protected party and the male was prohibited from contact. The male was also found to have outstanding warrants for his arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Sexual Battery
At 1:29 p.m., a victim walked into the MPD lobby to report that a male subject walked into her place of business and sexually assaulted her and a co-worker. This investigation is continuing.
Theft
At 3:59 p.m., an employee from a business in the 1600 block of S. Mountain reported a male subject concealed merchandise and left without paying. Officers arrived and made contact with him. The business refused prosecution.
Vandalism
At 4:09 p.m., a witness in the 200 block of S. Magnolia reported seeing several juvenile subjects trespass onto a property, break windows, and flee on bicycles. Officers arrived and located seven juveniles matching the description provided. They were arrested, cited, and released to their parents.
Fire
At 4:26 p.m., a caller in the 200 block of Linwood reported a gas leak. Officers and MFD responded, evacuated a nearby apartment complex and stopped the leak.
Petty Theft
At 9:36 p.m., a victim in the 500 block of W. Huntington reported her cellphone stolen. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft
At 10:09 p.m., a witness reported his catalytic converter stolen while parked in the 1100 block of W. Huntington. This investigation is continuing.
APRIL 1
Theft
At 12:20 p.m., a loss prevention officer for a business in the 500 block of W. Huntington reported a theft that occurred two days prior. This investigation is continuing.
Assault with Deadly Weapon – Suspect Arrested
At 12:44 p.m., a female in the 200 block of W. Scenic became upset at her father and his friend. She obtained a knife and held it in a threatening manner and approached them saying she was going to cause harm to them. She put the knife down and the father allegedly grabbed a machete and pushed the daughter up against a wall and held the knife against her stomach. The father allegedly said he was going to cause harm to the daughter. They were both arrested. The father has major medical problems and he was issued an emergency citation. The daughter was booked and transported to county jail.
Theft
At 12:59 p.m., a victim in the 300 block of S. Myrtle reported the theft of his phone. This investigation is continuing.
Vehicle Burglary
At 2:45 p.m., the caller in the 500 block of E. Olive reported the window to her vehicle was smashed and property was taken. This investigation is continuing.
Historic Preservation Group releases video of buildings on its next historic homes tour
The Monrovia Historic Preservation Group has created this preview video of the buildings that will be on its 42nd Annual Historic Homes Tour, set for Sunday, May 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are available here.
- Brad Haugaard
Holy Week services in Monrovia
Calvary Chapel Monrovia (Myrtle at Cherry)
Easter Sunday services at 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.; contemporary worship and children’s programs. Details.
Calvary Road Baptist Church (319 W Olive)
Good Friday service 7 p.m, Easter potluck following service at noon. Details.
Fellowship Monrovia (Huntington at California)
Good Friday experience 7:30 p.m.; Saturday service 5 p.m.; Easter Sunday sunrise service 6:45 a.m. plus at 8, 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. Details.
Hope Unlimited Church (1900 Walker Ave.)
Good Friday service 7 p.m.; Easter Sunday multiple services at 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m., 11:45 a.m., plus Spanish service at 1:30 p.m. Details.
IFGF (Palm at Primrose)
Good Friday 7 p.m. service, Easter 10:30 a.m. Details.
Immaculate Conception Church (Shamrock at Royal Oaks)
Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, Easter Mass. Details.
Monrovia Community Church (former First Presbyterian Church, Myrtle at Foothill)
Good Friday service at 7 p.m.; Easter Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m. with children’s message and refreshments after. Details.
Second Baptist Church (925 S. Shamrock)
Easter 6 a.m. sunrise service, 10 a.m. morning worship. Details.
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church (Foothill at California)
Full Holy Week schedule including Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil; Easter Sunday service at 10 a.m. with brunch and egg hunt. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
Unity Center needs volunteers for big May 9 food drive
Monrovia:
2 p.m.-4:45 p.m.
4:15 p.m.-7 p.m.
Arcadia:
2 p.m.-4:45 p.m.
4:15 p.m.-7 p.m.
- Brad Haugaard
Current Local Job Opportunities - April
Also, drop by America's Job Center of California at the Monrovia Community Adult School at 920 S. Mountain Ave., 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday or Wednesday, or from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday.
And some more links for nearby:
LA County
And even more general:
CalJOBS (state employment)
- Brad Haugaard
Pollinator-friendly landscaping webinar April 16
Free pollinator-friendly landscaping webinar offered by monrovia-based Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District, April 16 at 6 p.m., promoting water conservation and sustainable gardening. Virtual workshop covers native plants, pollinator-attracting species, and threats to pollinator health. Register here.
- Brad Haugaard
Sweet, wiggly Rockie is a lap-loving pittie who just wants to be with you
Rockie is a sweet, wiggly girl with a heart full of love. This 8-year-old pittie at Pasadena Humane walks nicely on leash, enjoys a leisurely sniff-filled stroll, and loves carrying her favorite toy like a prized possession. But her absolute favorite thing? Being close to her people—on your lap, by your side, or curled up on the couch, she just wants to be with you.
Playful without being over-the-top, Rockie is gentle with treats, enjoys short bursts of activity, and settles easily into cuddle mode afterward. Her foster field trip chaperones often report, "she made so many people smile today," just by being herself. She is also house-trained, crate-trained, and thrives on affection and companionship.
Rockie will do best in a home where her people understand her needs and can give her thoughtful guidance. Otherwise, she is the perfect snuggle buddy and loyal shadow, ready to share her love with the right family – perhaps yours!
The 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 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 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.
Pets may not be available for adoption and cannot be held for potential adopters by phone calls or email.
- Brad Haugaard
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