Monrovia schools, together with Kindness is Free and the Boys and Girls Club, will hold a free backpack giveaway for elementary students on Friday, August 7, at Monroe Elementary School. MUSD students are welcome. Register here.
- Brad Haugaard
Movies in the Park summer series kicks off July 18 at Station Square Park
Monrovia's free Movies in the Park series begins July 18 with a free screening of Disney's "Cars" at Station Square Park, 1629 S. Myrtle Ave. Here's the schedule:
July 18 – Cars, Station Square Park (1629 S. Myrtle Ave.)
July 25 – The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Julian Fisher Park (915 S. California Ave.)
Aug. 1 – Lilo & Stitch (2025), Library Park (321 S. Myrtle Ave.)
Aug. 8 – Wicked: For Good, Recreation Park (620 S. Shamrock Ave.)
Bring a blanket or chairs.
- Brad Haugaard
SCE attributes power outages to animals and vegetation contact with equipment
SCE has attributed recent power outages in Monrovia to animals and vegetation contacting electrical equipment. SCE says it is inspecting equipment, managing vegetation near power lines, and evaluating additional measures. Residents can report trees or branches growing near power lines here and sign up for outage alerts here.
- Brad Haugaard
Centre Stage presents '13 The Musical,' July 16–19, and 'Honk! Jr.,' July 30–Aug. 1
Centre Stage will present two youth musicals at IFGF Church (at Palm and Primrose) this summer.
13 The Musical runs July 16–19, with evening performances at 7 p.m. and matinees at 2 p.m. The show follows a New York teen who moves to a small town before his 13th birthday.
Honk! Jr. runs July 30–Aug. 1, with performances at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Both feature local young performers. Tickets are available online.
- Brad Haugaard
Back to School giveaway Aug. 8
Darden Leadership and Career Academy and Simply Divine Academy will hold their sixth annual Back to School Giveaway on Aug. 8 at 301 W. Huntington Dr. in Monrovia. Registration is required. The academies are also accepting donations of backpacks and school supplies through Aug. 8. Contact Keshia Darden at 626-803-2831 or Steve Darden at 626-421-6884. Details. - Brad Haugaard
Liberty Mutual, USAA expanding homeowner coverage in California wildfire-distressed areas
The California Department of Insurance has announced that Liberty Mutual, USAA, and MS Transverse Insurance Group are expanding homeowner coverage in wildfire areas. Residents in higher-risk areas may see more coverage choices in the coming months.
- Brad Haugaard
Details of city purchase of Highland Place property
At its next meeting (agenda here) the City Council will consider approving the purchase of the property at 347 Highland Place to add to the Hillside Wilderness Preserve. Cost: $2 million.
As part of the deal, the seller will demolish the existing home on the property, foundation included, and return the land to its natural state. The city will pay the cost to remove the debris. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
Coming Up in Monrovia
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
Kids Craft in Canyon Park July 18
Veterans Family Feud at the Library, July 18
Families Read Together workshop at the Library, July 18
Veterans Family Feud, July 18 at the Library
Funk Station band - funk, soul, and R&B - at Library Park, Sunday, July 19
Whale watching trip scheduled for July 23
Music Trivia and Karaoke July 25 at Library
Paint, Sip, and Relax, at Chamber of Commerce, July 27
Foothill Unity Center Back-to-School event July 29
Free How to Draw Wolves workshop, July 29
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Aug. 1 at Santa Anita Race Track
- Brad Haugaard
Dinner at Elements
Dinner at Elements, in the Doubletree Hotel, on the south side of Huntington Drive, just east of Fifth. It opens at 6 p.m. and is nicely air-conditioned. Got the turkey club sandwich for $16 and a beer for $7.24. Really good sandwich; generous with the turkey and avocado.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Unconscious man clutching blowtorch arrested; Paramedic bitten during medical call; Employee stabbed from behind; Five catalytic converters stolen; Etc.
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for July 9 – 15, 2026. 535 calls for service, 102 investigations, 4 mental evaluations, 7 traffic collisions, 29 arrests. - Brad Haugaard]
JULY 9
No significant incidents to report.
JULY 10
Trespassing – Suspect Arrested
At 3:43 p.m., an officer patrolling the 700 block of W. Chestnut saw a subject trespassing. Contact was made with the subject. The subject was arrested, cited, and released at the scene.
Battery on EMS Personnel
At 7:59 p.m., officers were dispatched to a residence in the 200 block of E. Olive to assist with a medical call. Officers arrived as MFD was providing medical care to a subject, when the subject became agitated, uncooperative, and bit a paramedic. This investigation is continuing.
Assault with a Deadly Weapon – Suspect Arrested
At 9:57 p.m., an employee at a business in the 900 block of W. Huntington reported being stabbed. Officers arrived and discovered that the victim stepped outside the business when the suspect stabbed him from behind. The suspect was located a short distance away. He was arrested and taken into custody.
JULY 11
Vandalism
At 1:29 a.m., a vandalism incident was reported at a gas station in the 700 block of E. Huntington. This investigation is continuing.
Public Intoxication – Suspects Arrested
Suspects were transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
Vandalism
At 5:29 p.m., a victim in the 900 block of W. Duarte reported seeing a subject on a bicycle pass by, damage his vehicle with a knife, and rode away. This investigation is continuing.
Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 11:46 p.m., while patrolling the area of Primrose and Huntington an officer saw a vehicle in violation of a vehicle code. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was contacted. An investigation revealed the driver was in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and taken into custody.
JULY 12
Resisting Arrest / Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 12:33 a.m., officers patrolling the 900 block of W. Huntington attempted to make contact with a bicyclist, but the bicyclist refused to stop and fled. He was apprehended a short distance away. An investigation revealed he was in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Drug Offense – Suspect Arrested
At 8:02 a.m., an officer patrolling the area of Pomona and Myrtle saw a subject on a bench, slumped over, unconscious, and holding a blow torch. The officer made contact with him. An investigation revealed he was in possession of a controlled substance. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period.
Shoplifting – Suspect Arrested
At 2:46 p.m., an employee from a business in the 300 block of W. Huntington reported a shoplifting incident. Officers arrived and located the suspect a short distance away. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Kidnapping
At 3:52 p.m., a caller in the 600 block of S. Shamrock reported that her boyfriend grabbed her and forced her into her vehicle. He was gone prior to officers' arrival. The investigation is continuing.
Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
At 9:55 p.m., an employee from a business in the 400 block of S. Myrtle reported a customer causing a disturbance. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject. 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.
JULY 13
Theft
At 11:24 a.m., a business owner in the 100 block of E. Lime reported the theft of a package that a customer claims to have never received. This investigation is continuing.
JULY 14
Resisting Arrest – Suspect Arrested
At 12:59 a.m., an officer patrolling the 900 block of W. Huntington saw a bicyclist. This investigation is continuing.
Theft
At 11:55 a.m., a loss prevention officer at a store in the 500 block of W. Huntington reported a theft that happened days prior. This investigation is continuing.
Commercial Burglary
This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft
At 11:48 a.m., a victim in the 400 block of Sierra Vista reported his catalytic converter was stolen from his vehicle. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft Auto Recovery
At 3:21 p.m., an employee from a business in the 3300 block of S. Peck reported discovering their business was in possession of a stolen vehicle. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft – Suspect Arrested
At 3:24 p.m., a caller in a store in the 500 block of W. Huntington reported a female subject took merchandise and left without paying. Officers arrived and located her outside the business. She was arrested and taken into custody.
Grand Theft
At 3:46 p.m., a victim in the 500 block of W. Lime reported the catalytic converter to her vehicle stolen. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft
At 6:01 p.m., a resident in the 400 block of Sierra Vista reported the catalytic converter to his vehicle stolen. This investigation is continuing.
Petty Theft
At 9:04 p.m., a victim in the 500 block of W. Huntington reported his e-bike stolen. This investigation is continuing.
JULY 15
Grand Theft Auto
At 4:53 a.m., a resident in the 200 block of Madeline reported his vehicle stolen. This investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft
At 12:05 p.m., a victim in the 400 block of E. Lemon reported the catalytic converter to his vehicle stolen. This investigation is continuing.
Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
At 10:36 p.m., a passerby in the 400 block of S. Myrtle requested a welfare check on a subject. Officers made contact with him. 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.
Grand Theft
At 11:14 p.m., a resident in the 200 block of N. Alta Vista reported the catalytic converter to his vehicle stolen. This investigation is continuing.
Funk Station band - funk, soul, and R&B - at Library Park, Sunday, July 19
Funk Station band, funk, soul, and R&B music, at Library Park, Sunday, July 19, 7-8:30 p.m. Free outdoor concert. Bring lawn chairs or blankets and maybe a picnic basket, and food trucks will be available. Family-friendly event. For more information call 256-8246. Info on the band here.
- Brad Haugaard
Whale watching trip scheduled for July 23
Photo by Todd Cravens on Unsplash
- Brad Haugaard
Veterans Family Feud, July 18 at the Library
Veterans Family Feud will be held Saturday, July 18, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. in the Library Community Room. The event is open to ages 10 and older and is for families, service members, and veterans. Participants will form teams and compete in a Family Feud-style game by guessing survey answers. Registration is required here. For more information, call 256-8294.
- Brad Haugaard
Music Trivia and Karaoke July 25 at Library
Amped Up: Music Trivia & Karaoke will be held Saturday, July 25, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the Library's Community Room. For adults and teens 16+. The event will begin with music trivia, followed by karaoke and snacks. No registration is required. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Aug. 1 at Santa Anita Race Track
Bring: Motor oil, oil filters, brake fluid; antifreeze; paint, paint thinner, turpentine; cleaners with acid or lye; pesticides or herbicides; household batteries or car batteries; pool chemicals; CRTs, TVs, electronics; mercury thermometers or thermostats; fluorescent light bulbs; used needles or sharps (in a sharps container or a sturdy box labeled "Sharps"); unwanted or expired prescriptions; propane tanks under 5 gallons.
Don't bring: Explosives; ammunition; radioactive materials; trash; tires; business waste; stoves, refrigerators, etc.; controlled substances; biohazardous waste (blood, urine, etc.).
- Brad Haugaard
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