Children can explore nature and turn their discoveries into art at Kids Craft in the Canyon on Saturday, Aug. 22, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Canyon Park Nature Center. No registration is required; participation is first come, first served, and snacks will be provided. Details here.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Meet Marco! This 1-year-old Labrador/Retriever mix at Pasadena Humane is a playful pup who's always ready for an adventure or a good sniff around the neighborhood. Marco loves exploring, enjoys his treats, and knows his sit and down training cues. Once he settles in, he's wonderfully affectionate and will happily curl up beside you for pets.
Marco is a fun-loving, energetic guy looking for someone who can appreciate his zest for life and help him channel it into plenty of enrichment, exercise, and positive experiences. With his happy spirit and big personality, Marco is ready to find a person who will be by his side for all of life's adventures!
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
The large Tsuneishi family (after whom Monrovia's new Tsuneishi Park is named) at their roadside fruit stand along Huntington Drive, or Route 66. The eleven children pictured went on to remarkable lives - several served in World War II or the Korean War, two became pastors, one a bacteriologist, one a school teacher, and two ran the family's Tsuneishi Insurance business in Torrance, which continues today. From the Susie Ling 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
At its next meeting (agenda here) the Monrovia Planning Commission will consider expanding its lower-income housing requirement to be citywide rather than just in high-density areas, such as Station Square, Huntington Drive, and South Myrtle. All new residential developments of five or more units would be required to provide affordable housing or use an approved alternative, unless exempt. The commission will consider recommending that the City Council approve the measure. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia has a limited number of free countertop compost bins available to residents. The bins are designed for collecting kitchen food scraps for transfer to the organic (green) cart. Residents can request a bin here.
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Monrovia Fire & Rescue is offering free emergency preparedness training for families on Aug. 22 and 29. The program features four-hour sessions in English (8 a.m. to noon) and Spanish (1 to 5 p.m.) covering hazard identification, evacuation planning, fire extinguisher use, disaster kits, and first aid. Open to all ages. English registration here; Spanish here.
- Brad Haugaard
Summer Concerts in the Park, Sundays May 31–Aug. 9
SPOT teen program at Library Park, June 5–Aug. 7
Pasadena Humane Waives Adoption Fees for Dogs and Cats July 31–Aug. 9
Movies and Concerts in the Park: Aug. 1, 2, 8, and 9
Free Backpack Giveaway for Monrovia elementary students Aug. 7
Back to School giveaway Aug. 8
Spiderman Craft Party at the Library, Aug. 8
Bumptown - old school music - at Library Park, Sunday, August 9
Yarn and Fabric Hangout at the Library, Aug. 11
Storytime at the Library, Aug. 12
Jazz and R&B Festival at Station Square Park, Aug. 15
Sensory-Friendly Morning for Neurodivergent Children at the Library, Aug. 22
- Brad Haugaard
At its next meeting the Monrovia Board of Education (agenda) will ...
~ Receive an update on Measure MM bond projects. Crews are installing bells, clocks, PA systems and lighting at Bradoaks. As of June 30, Measure MM's Fund 21 has spent about $2.05 million of the $22.36 million raised, leaving roughly $20.31 million on hand. Details.
~ Approve a one-year, $5,000 agreement with Campus Safety Group, a nonprofit, for training and support of the district's Comprehensive School Safety Plans. Details.
~ Consider a three-year partnership with Rio Hondo Community College District, starting Aug. 13 that would let MUSD students take Rio Hondo courses under a pre-apprenticeship carpentry pathway; Students would pay no tuition or material fees. Details.
~ Consider a $16,000 memorandum of understanding with the Parent Institute for Quality Education for its Signature Family Engagement in Education program to bolster family engagement at Clifton Middle School and Monrovia High School. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Nineteen-year-old Monrovian, Shijian Ni, has been charged with multiple felonies after allegedly using stolen bank card information at nine Costco stores in Utah. Police say the suspect made or attempted high-value purchases on July 29 at Costco locations in Orem, Lehi, Saratoga Springs, Riverton, Sandy, South Jordan, Murray, West Valley and Salt Lake City. He was arrested the next day at the Sandy Costco after victims reported unauthorized purchases. Officers recovered 15 Nintendo Switch 2 consoles, 18 iPad Pros, four iPad Airs, and seven AirPods worth nearly $19,800. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for July 30 – August 4, 2026. 400 calls for service, 65 investigations, 3 mental evaluations, 6 traffic collisions, 30 arrests. - Brad Haugaard]
JULY 30
Municipal Code Violation – Suspect Arrested
At 1:01 a.m., officers patrolling the 300 block of S. Myrtle saw a subject in a park after hours. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Public Intoxication / Resist Delay – Suspect Arrested
At 6:30 a.m., while making contact with several subjects in the 300 block of S. Myrtle, officers located a subject who became defensive. 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.
Theft
At 11:04 a.m., a caller in the area of Maple and California reported cables were taken, causing an internet outage. This investigation is continuing.
Municipal Code Violation – Suspect Arrested
At 10:56 p.m., while patrolling the 300 block of S. Myrtle, an officer saw a subject in a park after hours. He was arrested and taken into custody.
JULY 31
Municipal Code Violation – Suspect Arrested
At 2:53 a.m., an officer patrolling the 600 block of S. Shamrock saw a subject in a park after hours and made contact with her. A computer search revealed she had several warrants. She was arrested and taken into custody.
Shoplifting – Suspect Arrested
At 4:57 p.m., an employee from a business in the 700 block of E. Huntington called to report a shoplifting incident. Officers arrived and located the subject. He was arrested and taken into custody after the crime had been confirmed.
Shoplifting
At 6:26 p.m., officers were dispatched to a business in the 500 block of W. Huntington regarding a shoplifting incident. The subject was gone prior to officers' arrival. This investigation is continuing.
Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 7:54 p.m., while patrolling the 1600 block of S. Mountain an officer made contact with a subject in a business. An investigation revealed the subject was in possession of drug paraphernalia. The subject was arrested and taken into custody.
Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 11:40 p.m., an officer patrolling the 600 block of W. Huntington located a subject behind closed businesses. The officer made contact with the subject. The subject was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia and a records check revealed he had a warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody.
AUGUST 1
Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
At 12:22 a.m., officers were alerted to a disturbance in the 400 block of E. Walnut. Officers arrived and made contact with a male and female subject. The female subject had visible injuries. An investigation revealed the male subject assaulted her. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
At 1:48 a.m., a disturbance between a couple was reported in the 100 block of W. Fig. Officers arrived and made contact with the parties involved. An investigation revealed the victim was battered by his girlfriend during an argument. She was arrested and taken into custody.
Animal Cruelty
At 10:41 a.m., an employee from a business in the 100 block of W. Foothill reported that a client brought her dog into the business for treatment. The employee reported that the dog had suspicious injuries. Pasadena Humane was contacted and this investigation is continuing.
Kidnapping – Suspect Arrested
At 12:23 p.m., a caller reported seeing a male subject grabbing and shaking a female subject in the 100 block of W. Foothill. Officers arrived and located the victim. An investigation revealed the victim had been involved in an argument with her ex-boyfriend when he grabbed her and forcibly pulled her away from where they had been standing. She was unable to break free until a witness intervened. Officers located the ex-boyfriend a short distance away. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Theft
At 2:00 p.m., a resident in the 700 block of W. Duarte reported her scooter stolen. This investigation is continuing.
AUGUST 2
Municipal Code Violation – Suspect Arrested
At 12:54 a.m., an officer patrolling the area of Palm and Myrtle saw a subject in a park after hours. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 12:34 a.m., while patrolling the area of Peck and Live Oak an officer saw a bicyclist in violation of a vehicle code. A traffic stop was conducted and the bicyclist was contacted. An investigation revealed the subject was in possession of a controlled substance. The subject was arrested and taken into custody.
Vandalism
At 10:06 a.m., an officer patrolling the 300 block of Almond located graffiti on a wall and notifications were made for its removal.
Felony Evading – Suspect Arrested
At 11:11 a.m., while patrolling the area of Peck and Live Oak an officer saw a vehicle in violation of a vehicle code. A traffic stop was attempted, the driver failed to yield and accelerated attempting to evade officers. The driver eventually stopped and a foot pursuit ensued. The driver was taken to the ground and the officer discovered that the driver was in possession of a controlled substance. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Vehicle Burglary
At 1:09 p.m., a victim in the 100 block of W. Cypress reported that an unknown subject pried open his locked truck bed cover and stole tools. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft
At 4:01 p.m., the victim reported that someone stole the catalytic converter off of her Toyota Prius located near Chestnut and Monterey. The vehicle was last used on 07-31-26. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft
At 5:04 p.m., the victim at 848 W. Hillcrest reported that sometime overnight, someone stole the catalytic converter off of his Toyota Tacoma. This investigation is continuing.
Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
At 5:24 p.m., officers responded to 339 N. Alta Vista regarding an intoxicated subject. When officers arrived, the subject was out of the home on the sidewalk. The individual was detained. He was arrested for public intoxication and later released after a sobering period.
Grand Theft Auto
At 9:03 p.m., an officer was dispatched to Diamond and Mayflower regarding a stolen pickup truck. The vehicle had last been seen parked at approximately 5:30 p.m. The officer found broken window glass nearby. This investigation is continuing.
AUGUST 3
Vandalism
At 5:44 a.m., officers responded to a report of vandalism at a school in the 1000 block of S. Canyon. Officers found graffiti on a wall. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft
At 8:53 a.m., a victim in the 300 block of Fowler reported the catalytic converter from his vehicle stolen. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft
At 9:27 a.m., a resident in the 1200 block of S. Alta Vista reported the catalytic converter to her vehicle stolen. This investigation is continuing.
Vandalism
At 9:46 a.m., a victim in the 700 block of Ocean View reported that someone slashed one of his vehicle's tires. This investigation is continuing.
Fight
At 11:04 a.m., a caller in the 900 block of W. Duarte reported a fight between two subjects. As officers arrived, both subjects ran from the scene. They were located a short distance away. Both subjects had injuries and both refused prosecution. This investigation is continuing.
Fraud
At 11:33 a.m., a victim in the 100 block of W. Foothill reported his bank card stolen and money was taken. This investigation is continuing.
Fraud
At 11:41 a.m., a resident in the 1600 block of S. Mayflower reported that unknown subjects opened two loans in her name. This investigation is continuing.
Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 4:18 p.m., an officer patrolling the 1600 block of S. Myrtle saw two suspicious subjects and made contact with them. A computer search revealed one of the subjects had two no bail warrants. Further investigation revealed he was in possession of a controlled substance. He was arrested and taken into custody.
AUGUST 4
Grand Theft Auto
At 2:30 a.m., a caller in the 700 block of E. Foothill reported his vehicle stolen. This investigation is continuing.
Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
At 5:56 a.m., a dispute between a female and male subject was reported in the 700 block of California. Officers arrived and located a female subject with injuries to her face. An investigation revealed the male subject got upset and kicked her in the face. She was transported to a hospital for treatment and he was arrested and taken into custody.
Theft by False Pretenses
At 1:38 p.m., an employee from a business walked into the MPD lobby to report a gift card scam. She had received an email from someone pretending to be the company's CEO who asked her to buy gift cards and send the information back via email. This investigation is continuing.
Trespassing – Suspect Arrested
At 4:44 p.m., an officer patrolling the 700 block of W. Huntington saw four subjects who had previously been removed from the location. The officer made contact with the subjects. Three subjects were cited and released at the scene. One of the subjects was found to have a warrant for her arrest; she was arrested and taken into custody.
Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
At 6:12 p.m., a victim in the 100 block of E. Fig reported her boyfriend, who had just been released from jail for domestic violence, came back, hit her and fled on foot. Officers arrived and located the suspect a short distance away. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Shoplifting – Suspect Arrested
At 6:22 p.m., an employee from a store in the 500 block of W. Huntington reported two female subjects entered the store, stole merchandise and fled. Dispatch alerted a nearby business of the incident. While speaking with dispatch, an employee at that business saw the suspects enter the store and steal merchandise. Officers arrived and located the suspects. They were arrested and taken into custody.
- Brad Haugaard