- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia’s 2025 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report is now available here. The city met all state and federal drinking water standards in 2025. For questions call Public Works at 932-5575.
- Brad Haugaard
Walk with a Doc is hosting a special walk July 4 from 9 to 10 a.m. at Recreation Park (meet at the picnic tables north of the Boys and Girls Club). The session begins with a brief talk on social connection and health, followed by a group walk. Open to all ages and abilities. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
A community bike ride is planned for the evening of Aug. 1 before the city’s Movie in the Park at Library Park. The ride will help evaluate the cycling experience in Monrovia, including hazards, safety, and connectivity. After the ride, attendees can watch Lilo & Stitch (live action).
- Brad Haugaard
The Monrovia Public Library will host an AI Awareness Workshop on July 13 from 6 to 7 p.m. The workshop covers what artificial intelligence is, how it is used in everyday life, and ways it can be a helpful tool. Attendees are encouraged to bring a smartphone for the interactive portion. No prior experience required. Registration required, here.
- Brad Haugaard
Several streets near Library Park will be closed July 4 due to the 4th of July event. Myrtle Avenue from Foothill to Lemon will be closed (the Foothill Park Plaza remains accessible for parking). Palm Avenue from Myrtle to Primrose and Lime Avenue from Myrtle to Primrose will also be closed. At 8 p.m., Primrose Avenue from Palm to Lime will close.
- Brad Haugaard
The Good Fortune Supermarket, an Asian foods market at Sixth and Duarte Road in Monrovia, is being sold by its parent company, Monterey Park based Maison Solutions, Inc. That store, along with the company's San Gabriel store, are being sold for $4.5 million to an unspecified buyer. The company reports that the two stores have been losing money. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
Summer Concerts in the Park, Sundays May 31–Aug. 9
SPOT teen program at Library Park, June 5–Aug. 7
Monrovia High School pool open to public June 8–July 31
Arthur Blair Historic Inn Grand Opening July 4 in Monrovia
Free 4th of July concert and fireworks at Library Park, July 4
Watch Party, US vs Belgium, July 6
Kids Craft in Canyon Park July 18
Foothill Unity Center Back-to-School event July 29
4th of July celebration at Library Park - concert at 7:30, fireworks at 9 p.m.
- Brad Haugaard
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for June 24 – 30, 2026. 522 calls for service, 77 investigations, 4 mental evaluations, 3 traffic collisions, 22 arrests. - Brad Haugaard]
JUNE 24
Burglary Tools – Suspect Arrested
At 2:53 a.m., officers were dispatched to a hotel in the 700 block of W. Huntington regarding a male subject trying to break into a room. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject. An investigation revealed the subject damaged a door and window. The caller did not desire prosecution. The subject was found to be in possession of burglary tools.
Theft – Suspect Arrested
At 4:11 p.m., an employee from a store in the 500 block of W. Huntington reported a female subject concealing merchandise. Officers arrived and located her. She was arrested and taken into custody.
Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
At 7:52 p.m., a domestic violence incident was reported in the 1600 block of S. Magnolia. Officers arrived and made contact with the parties involved. An investigation revealed the suspect and the victim were involved in a verbal altercation when the suspect pushed the victim and the argument then became physical. The victim was able to flee. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody.
Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
At 9:26 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 200 block of W. Foothill regarding a domestic violence incident. Officers arrived and made contact with the parties involved. An investigation revealed a verbal altercation became physical when the suspect pushed the victim, causing her to hit her head against the car window. He was arrested and taken into custody.
JUNE 25
Attempt Grand Theft
At 4:53 p.m., a victim in the 100 block of Spanner reported seeing a subject attempt to steal the catalytic converter to his vehicle. This investigation is continuing.
Fraud
At 5:49 p.m., an owner of a business in the 400 block of W. Foothill called to report a male subject was attempting cash a fraudulent check. The subject was gone prior to officers' arrival. This investigation is continuing.
Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
At 9:50 p.m., an officer patrolling the area of Myrtle and Lime saw a male subject yelling at passersby and acting belligerent. He was contacted and it was determined he was too intoxicated to care for himself. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
JUNE 26
Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 1:47 a.m., a caller in the 1300 block of Orange reported a suspicious subject looking into residences. An officer arrived, located the subject and made contact with him. A computer search revealed he had a warrant for his arrest. He was found to be in possession of a controlled substance. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Shoplifting – Suspect Arrested
At 9:35 p.m., officers responded to a store in the 500 block of W. Huntington regarding a shoplifting incident. Officers arrived, located and made contact with the suspect. An investigation revealed he took merchandise without paying. He was arrested and taken into custody.
JUNE 27
Drug Offense – Suspects Arrested
At 2:13 a.m., while patrolling the area of Myrtle and Cherry an officer saw a vehicle in violation of a vehicle code. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was contacted. An investigation revealed an occupant was in possession of nitrous oxide with the intent to inhale it. Another occupant was found to have a warrant for his arrest. They were both arrested and taken into custody.
Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
At 2:52 a.m., a caller in the area of Mountain and Hurstview requested a welfare check on a male subject lying on the roadway. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject who was determined to be too intoxicated to care for himself. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
Shoplifting
At 2:02 p.m., an employee from a store in the 700 block of E. Huntington reported a shoplifting in progress. The suspect was gone prior to officers' arrival. This investigation is continuing.
JUNE 28
Grand Theft
At 9:09 p.m., a resident in the 100 block of Montana called to report his electric bike stolen. This investigation is continuing.
Robbery
At 4:19 p.m., an employee from a business in the 500 block of W. Huntington reported a shoplifting incident. An investigation revealed the suspect grabbed merchandise, pushed an employee and fled without paying. This investigation is continuing.
JUNE 29
Weapon Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 2:36 p.m., an officer patrolling the area of Evergreen and Magnolia saw a male and female subject commit a traffic violation. The officer made contact with the subjects. An investigation revealed the male subject was in possession of a weapon. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Missing Person
At 3:09 p.m., a female subject walked into the MPD lobby to report her brother missing. He was entered as missing. This investigation is continuing.
Theft
At 4:15 p.m., an employee from a store in the 500 block of W. Huntington reported a male subject walked into the store and stole merchandise. The subject was gone prior to officers' arrival. This investigation is continuing.
JUNE 30
Theft
At 2:04 p.m., a victim in the 600 block of W. Huntington reported his bike stolen. This investigation is continuing.
Theft – Suspect Arrested
At 2:10 p.m., a Loss Prevention Officer for a store in the 500 block of W. Huntington reported a female subject concealed merchandise and left without paying. Officers arrived and located her a short distance away. She was arrested and taken into custody.
Theft – Suspect Arrested
At 4:36 p.m., officers were dispatched to a store in the 500 block of W. Huntington regarding a theft. Officers arrived and located the suspect a short distance away. She was arrested and taken into custody.
Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
At 6:54 p.m., an officer patrolling the 100 block of W. Foothill saw a male subject urinating in public. The officer made contact with the subject. An investigation revealed he was too intoxicated to care for himself. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
Residential Burglary
At 7:05 p.m., a resident from the 1000 block of Orange called to report that her purse was stolen from inside of her garage. This investigation is continuing.
Bear
At 10:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to a residence in the 700 block of Oakdale regarding a bear inside. A bear opened the screen front door and entered the home. The resident ran into the bear in the hallway. The bear exited the home and ran towards the front door of a second residence, officers deterred the bear from continuing towards the second home. The bear left the area.
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
Create nature-inspired crafts with guidance from park naturalists, July 18, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. in Canyon Park. Explore the canyon and use natural discoveries to make art. For young children and their families. No registration required; first come, first served. Snacks provided.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia will host a free concert and fireworks show this Saturday, July 4, at Library Park. OC Groove will perform 7 to 8:30 p.m., followed by fireworks at 9 p.m. Attendees may reserve a viewing space beginning the morning of July 4. Pets are discouraged due to noise and bright lights. For information, contact the Monrovia Community Center at (626) 256-8246.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia founder William Newton Monroe having lunch at a Monrovia Days event, probably in the 1930s. From the Monroe 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