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Sensitive Frida looking for a calm, patient home


Frida is a stunning young German Shepherd mix with a world of potential. This lovely girl can be energetic, and she would love to expend her energy with a best friend.

Frida is a sensitive soul who’s still getting used to the world around her. She’s happiest in calm surroundings and would do best in a low-traffic home where she can settle in without too much hustle and bustle. Frida is a bit unsure around other dogs, so she might be best as the only pet for now.

With Frida’s sweet nature, she’ll thrive with someone who can provide gentle guidance and plenty of reassurance. Once she’s comfortable, Frida will reward you with affection, her beautiful Shepherd loyalty, and a bond that only grows deeper with time.  
If you’re looking for a loving companion and are ready to offer Frida the calm, patient home she needs, she could be the perfect match for you. Come meet Frida at Pasadena Humane and see if she’s the loyal friend you’ve been looking for!

Frida and all other dogs over 40 pounds old have their adoption fees waived from December 19 – 31 during the Roses & Wet Noses adoption promotion at Pasadena Humane.

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.  
  
Pets may not be available for adoption and cannot be held for potential adopters by phone calls or email.  

Monrovia cops vs. U Haul truck


Monrovia Police Department posted a video of a chase between the cops and a U-Haul truck, and added, apparently for a little bit of humor, a clip from the movie Princess Bride. The truck almost tumbled down a cliff. Suspect captured . You can see it on Facebook here.

- Brad Haugaard 

38 Degrees restaurant closing

James Boyle, of 38 Degrees restaurant in Monrovia, announced in a video post on Facebook that the restaurant will be closing at the end of the year. The last day of operation will be Dec. 29.

- Brad Haugaard

New, free, electrical energy experts online for Monrovians


If you have electrical questions, the Clean Power Alliance, to which Monrovia belongs, has a new website that includes "real live energy experts who are reachable by phone, online chat, or email and ready to work with customers to design customized electrification plans." The website is here, or call (866) 982-3080.

- Brad Haugaard

How to recycle your Christmas tree


Between Dec. 26 and Jan. 11 you can recycle your Christmas tree by placing it next to the curb on your trash day. Remove ornaments, tinsel, plastic bags, nails, lights, and plastic or metal stands. The trees will be composted. Call Public Works at 932-5575 for more information.

- Brad Haugaard

City Council honors World War II veteran Joe Sciarra


At its latest meeting the City Council (which, you can see, also had an ugly sweater contest that night) honored World War II veteran, Joe Sciarra, on his 100th birthday. Sciarra served as an infantryman in the U.S. Army in the Pacific Theater.

- Brad Haugaard

New video features Monrovia's Welcome Wagon


KGEM has a new video, here, about Monrovia's Welcome Wagon. The organization, run by John Watson and Hal Leavens, has been welcoming new residents for more than 20 years.

- Brad Haugaard

Veterans Center starts new monthly newsletter for veterans


The Veterans Resource Center has started a monthly newsletter, here, that will give information about upcoming events and activities, new veterans' resources and services, and stories from the center.

- Brad Haugaard

City creates webpage to track progress on Community Center


The city has a new webpage, here, to track progress on Monrovia Community Center Renovation Project. There is also a form, here, to give your thoughts on the project.

- Brad Haugaard

Home and Business Decorating Contest Winners

Best Still Display - 209 S. Sunset Pl

Best Outdoor Display - 308 Oakcliff Rd

Here are the winners of the Christmas home and business decorating contest:

Homes

Best Still Display - 209 S. Sunset Pl

Best Outdoor Display - 308 Oakcliff Rd

Holiday Spirit Award - 303 E. Colorado Blvd

Judge's Award - 12 Hidden Valley Rd

Most Effective Use of Lighting - 1621 Pilgrim Way

Children's Choice Award - 826 Ocean View Ave

Best Neighborhood Effort - 500 Block of Valmont Dr & Pl

Santa's Workshop Award - 325 Meadow Ln


Old Town Monrovia Business Entries

Most Creative - Jake's Roadhouse

Judge's Award - Let's Go Hair

Most Holiday Spirit - Hot Shots Salon

Most Spectacular - Casa Nova Roofing


- Brad Haugaard

Dinner at Tito’s


Dinner at the new Tito‘s, a sandwich and empanada restaurant on the south side of Colorado about a half block east of Myrtle. Got the Adobabo de Puerco (pork) sandwich for $7.99 and a soda from Peru for $.99. The sandwich was a bit different and very good. The restaurant is having a soft opening before they do a remodel, during which it will be closed.

- Brad Haugaard 

Monrovia Police: DUI Driver Repeatedly Rams Gate; Shoplifting Under Cops Noses; Stolen Car and Mail Recovered; Fireworks Damage Car


[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for December 12-18. - Brad Haugaard]

During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 450 service events, resulting in 81 investigations.

Battery / Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
December 12 at 12:28 a.m., a family disturbance was reported in the 700 block of Monterey. Officers arrived and made contact with a heavily intoxicated female subject outside the residence. She claimed she had been pushed to the ground by her sister's fiancé during an argument. The male subject was gone prior to the officers’ arrival. She was uncooperative and insisted on returning inside to assault her sister. Due to her severe intoxication and inability to care for herself, she was arrested and transported to the MPD jail for a sobering period. 

Shoplifting – Suspect Arrested
December 12 at 10:05 a.m., a loss prevention officer from a business in the 1600 block of S. Mountain reported that a male subject had stolen merchandise and fled. Officers located the suspect nearby and recovered the stolen items. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody. 

Shoplifting – Suspect Arrested
December 12 at 2:10 p.m., an employee from a business in the 600 block of W. Huntington reported a male subject removing tags from items and placing them in his cart. The employee requested a no-trespass order. Officers arrived and contacted the suspect as he exited, triggering the theft sensors. The suspect was detained, and the stolen property was recovered. He was placed under citizen's arrest and transported to the MPD jail for booking. 

Grand Theft Auto / Mail Theft – Suspect Arrested
December 12 at 9:18 p.m., officers in the 1400 block of S. Myrtle were alerted to a stolen vehicle in the area. The vehicle was located with two occupants. A traffic stop was conducted, and the occupants were contacted. An investigation determined the vehicle was stolen in Sacramento County. Stolen mail was also located in the vehicle. Both occupants were arrested and taken into custody. 

Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
December 12 at 9:59 p.m., while conducting an investigation near Myrtle and Palm, officers were alerted to two heavily intoxicated subjects yelling at each other. Officers contacted both subjects, and one was determined to be so intoxicated that he could not care for himself. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period. 

Court Order Violation – Suspect Arrested
December 12 at 11:04 p.m., a resident in the 1800 block of Sixth reported her ex-boyfriend was at her residence in violation of a restraining order. Officers arrived, confirmed the violation, and arrested the suspect. He was transported to the Monrovia PD jail for booking. 

Shoplifting – Suspect Arrested
December 12 at 8:57 p.m., officers responded to a shoplifting incident at a business in the 700 block of E. Huntington. While speaking with the reporting party, officers observed a suspect walk out of the store with a shopping cart full of unpaid merchandise. The suspect entered a waiting vehicle. A traffic stop was conducted, and the subject was arrested and taken into custody. 

Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
December 12 at 9:09 p.m., while patrolling the area of Primrose and Olive, an officer observed a motorist commit a vehicle code violation and initiated a traffic stop. The officer noticed signs of intoxication in the driver. A DUI investigation confirmed the driver was under the influence. The driver was arrested and transported to the MPD jail for a sobering period. 

Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
December 13 at 1:30 a.m., officers patrolling a parking lot in the 100 block of W. Olive were flagged down regarding an argument nearby. They located two intoxicated individuals yelling at passersby. Officers determined both subjects were too intoxicated to care for themselves. They were arrested and transported to the MPD jail for a sobering period. 

Burglary
December 13 at 7:46 a.m., a business in the 800 block of Royal Oaks reported that an unknown suspect had cut a gate open, entered the property, and stolen items overnight. This investigation is continuing. 

Drug Activity – Suspect Arrested
December 13 at 12:06 p.m., an employee from a store in the 1600 block of S. Mountain reported a suspicious subject inside the store. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject. An investigation revealed he was in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and taken into custody. 

Grand Theft
December 14 at 1:28 p.m., a grand theft was reported at a store in the 100 block of W. Foothill. The caller reported merchandise had been stolen. Officers arrived but were unable to locate the suspect. This investigation is continuing. 

Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
December 15 at 2:26 a.m., an officer patrolling the area of Huntington and Fifth observed a vehicle commit a traffic violation. A traffic stop was conducted, and the driver displayed symptoms of intoxication. A DUI investigation revealed the driver was under the influence. The driver was arrested and transported to the MPD jail for a sobering period. 

Assault
December 15 at 11:14 a.m., a caller reported her son was assaulted at a business in the 900 block of W. Duarte. Officers contacted the son, who stated he was physically assaulted by two individuals. He did not wish to pursue charges and signed a refusal to prosecute. 

Theft
December 15 at 1:34 p.m., a resident in the 300 block of E. Lime reported holiday decorations were stolen from their front yard. This investigation is continuing. 

Criminal Threats
December 15 at 9:28 p.m., a business in the 400 block of W. Foothill reported a customer had made criminal threats against the business manager. This investigation is continuing. 

Residential Burglary
December 15 at 9:49 p.m., a caller in the 300 block of Terrace View reported a residential burglary. Officers determined entry was gained through a window, and property was stolen. This investigation is continuing. 

Traffic Collision / Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
December 15 at 10:51 p.m., officers responded to the 1300 block of California regarding a driver repeatedly hitting a gated entrance to a residential complex. Officers contacted the female driver and determined she was under the influence. She was arrested and transported to the MPD jail for a sobering period. 

Traffic Collision / Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
December 16 at 2:17 a.m., officers witnessed a solo vehicle collision in the area of Myrtle and Evergreen. The driver displayed symptoms of being under the influence. A DUI investigation confirmed the driver was intoxicated. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail for a sobering period. 

Mental Evaluation
December 16 at 5:32 a.m., residents in the 600 block of S. Primrose reported a subject running and yelling in the street. Officers determined the subject was a danger to himself and others. He was transported to a medical facility for evaluation. 

Vandalism
December 16 at 7:44 a.m., an officer patrolling the 1300 block of S. Myrtle noticed graffiti on a wall. Graffiti removal was notified. This investigation is continuing. 

Traffic Collision
December 16 at 1:41 p.m., a traffic collision was reported in the 1800 block of S. Mayflower. A dog ran into the roadway and was struck by a vehicle. The dog returned to its residence, and the owner was notified. 

Non-Injury Traffic Collision
December 16 at 2:50 p.m., a traffic collision was reported in the area of Huntington and Myrtle. Officers contacted the involved parties, and no injuries were reported. 

Shoplifting – Suspect Arrested
December 16 at 3:16 p.m., an employee from a business in the 600 block of W. Huntington reported a male subject had stolen merchandise. Officers located the subject, who was found in possession of the stolen items and a knife. He was arrested and taken into custody. 

Injury Traffic Collision
December 16 at 5:50 p.m., a vehicle struck a pedestrian in the area of Shamrock and Evergreen. The pedestrian was transported to a hospital for treatment. This investigation is continuing. 

Domestic Violence / Pursuit – Suspect Arrested
December 16 at 6:15 p.m., officers responded to a parking lot in the 100 block of E. Lime regarding a fight between a male and female in a vehicle. The male driver fled as officers arrived. He was later located hiding near a home and was arrested after attempting to flee again. 

Warrant Arrest – Suspect Arrested
December 17 at 1:15 a.m., a subject going through trash was reported in the 1000 block of S. Fifth. Officers located a female subject with an active warrant. She was arrested and taken into custody. 

Indecent Exposure – Suspect Arrested
December 17 at 2:17 p.m., a victim in the 200 block of W. Huntington reported a male subject exposed himself in front of her. Officers arrested the suspect and took him into custody. 

Vandalism
December 17 at 8:38 p.m., a motorist in the 800 block of S. Mayflower reported his vehicle was damaged by juveniles throwing fireworks. Officers checked the area but did not locate the suspects. This investigation is continuing. 

Theft
December 18 at 1:39 p.m., a bank customer in the 200 block of S. Myrtle reported money missing from her account. This investigation is continuing. 

Mental Evaluation
December 18 at 2:30 p.m., a resident in the 100 block of McKinley reported her son was making concerning statements. Officers determined he was a danger to himself and transported him to a medical facility for evaluation. 

Shoplifting – Suspect Arrested
December 18 at 2:48 p.m., a juvenile stole merchandise from a store in the 100 block of W. Foothill. Officers located the juvenile, arrested him, and released him to his mother. 

Warrant Arrest – Suspect Arrested
December 18 at 3:04 p.m., officers responded to the 700 block of E. Cypress regarding a male subject without clothes on. The subject was found to have an outstanding no-bail warrant and was arrested. 

Missing Person
December 18 at 4:34 p.m., a facility in the 100 block of N. Mountain reported a resident missing. The resident was later located in Los Angeles and returned to the facility. 

Injury Traffic Collision
December 18 at 7:21 p.m., a driver reported being rear-ended while exiting a freeway in the area of Huntington and Evergreen. Parties complained of pain, and MFD provided treatment. The driver at fault was cited. 

Winter Solstice Potluck Dec. 21


One Earth Community Garden, at 777 E Greystone, will hold a potluck brunch  (bring your own plate and cup) on Saturday, Dec. 21 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

- Brad Haugaard

VFW open to all Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year’s Eve - free food

Monrovia’s VFW Post 2070, at the corner of Magnolia and Chestnut, is offering free food and entertainment on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve. Veterans and non-veterans welcome. On Christmas Eve, the post will open at 6 p.m., offering pool, jukebox, soup, and appetizers. On Christmas Day, a free pot roast dinner will be served starting at 3 p.m. The post will also be open on New Year’s Eve for celebrations. For more information, call 359-9998.

- Brad Haugaard

Mural painting has begun on pedestrian bridge


Mural painting has begun on the pedestrian bridge across Huntington Drive between California and Shamrock.

- Brad Haugaard 

Registration open for February trip to Nixon Library

Registration is open for an excursion to the Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum on Feb. 20. The trip departs from the Community Center at 9 a.m. and includes lunch at Polly’s Pies. Fee: $45 for residents, $55 for non-residents. Registration required by Feb. 13. Details and registration here. (Image generated by AI)

- Brad Haugaard

Sweet, shy Delilah looking for a quiet home


Beautiful Delilah is a 3-year-old Malinois mix who is looking for a calm, loving home where she can feel safe and cherished. This sweet girl is a little on the shy side at first, but once she gets to know you, she’s a bundle of love and affection.  

Delilah enjoys her walks, especially when she gets the chance to sniff around and explore. She recently went on a field trip with a volunteer and loved splashing around in a creek while on a hike. 

Delilah is a very well-behaved girl and knows all her training cues. She’s a big fan of pets and treats, especially hot dogs, and she’ll happily return to you for some love after a good game of ball. While she’s a bit nervous around new environments or busy places, she’s always gentle and polite, sitting patiently at crosswalks and enjoying a leisurely stroll when the coast is clear.

This wallflower will thrive in a quieter, low-traffic home, ideally as the only pet. She’s looking for a family who can give her the space and calm she needs to blossom into her confident, loving self. If you’re looking for a sweet and devoted companion to share your quiet moments with, Delilah is waiting to meet you!

Delilah and all other dogs over 40 pounds old have their adoption fees waived from December 19 – 31 during the Roses & Wet Noses adoption promotion at Pasadena Humane.

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.

- Brad Haugaard 

A Moment in Monrovia History: A 1910 view of Library Park

Panorama of Library Park from 1910, Looking north on Myrtle from Lime. From left are the Carnegie Library and Library Park, homes on Palm, Granite and the Woman's Club on the east side of Myrtle. From the Myron Hotchkiss 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

Mystery object spotted over Monrovia


Unidentified drones, or some other type of flying objects, have been spotted mostly over New Jersey but also other places around the country, and have created a flurry of postings on social media and have even generating comments by members of Congress and the military. Now there is a video of such an object flying over or near Monrovia. Comments on this Facebook post by Shane Nichols suggest that the light could be anything from the planet Venus, to an airplane, a helicopter, hobby drones, military drones to - of course - aliens.

- Brad Haugaard

Stay and Play at Library Tomorrow, Dec. 17


Stay and Play at the Library Tuesday, Dec. 17. Program offers a drop-in play session with educational toys for children 0-5 and their caregivers. Session runs from 10 to 11 a.m.

- Brad Haugaard

Children Read to a Furry Friend at Library Dec. 17


Barks and Books at the Library allows children aged 6-11 to read to therapy dogs, boosting reading confidence. Tuesday, Dec. 17. Sessions are 10 minutes long, from 4 to 5 p.m. Register here

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia School District will close one middle school and cut staff


Monrovia School District plans to close one of its two middle schools in the 2026-27 fiscal year and cut staff (27 teachers and two administrators by July 1, and more later) to bring its expenses in line with its income. Here is the district's statement:

The district is right-sizing its certificated teaching staff and administration to match the decline of students. As of July 1, 2025, twenty-seven (27) teaching FTE, primarily at the secondary level (15), will be attrited or terminated, along with two administrators. In 2026-27, the district will consolidate middle school to one campus, with a potential savings of $750K. Other reductions to personnel will be due to the continued decline in student enrollment. The loss of FTE from 2025-26 to 2026-27, will be approximately 4 additional teaching staff, 2 additional administrators, and 5 classified. The ongoing effect of the 2025-26 action is a reduction of approximately $4M, and the 2026-27 action is approximately $1.2M, totalling a reduction of $6.2M of ongoing reductions over the two years.

Details

- Brad Haugaard

Toy and canned food drive to benefit Foothill Unity Center


The city of Monrovia's 5th Annual Toy and Canned Food Drive will be held Saturday, Dec. 14, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1311 S Shamrock Ave. Toys donated will be given to Foothill Unity Center for distribution. Drive is sponsored by Detail Union & Monrovia Police Officers Association.

If you would like to donate directly to the Center, here's an Amazon list of what's needed. You can drop off donations at the Center's office at 790 W. Chestnut Ave. from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Also, donations to Foothill Unity Center will be matched until the center's $25,000 goal is reached. Details

And cats and dogs get hungry, too, so the Center will also accept monetary donations to buy pet food. Details

- Brad Haugaard

Santa on the move in Monrovia


Santa, with full police entourage, is busy touring Monrovia. See here for his schedule.

- Brad Haugaard 

Don't Trash Your Broken Christmas Tree Lights - Mail Them


Have some dead Christmas tree lights you need to get rid of? Well you’re not supposed to put them in the garbage, and, no, you’re not supposed to put them in the recycle bin (Athens doesn’t like them because they can damage recycling equipment). And, by the way, don’t take them to the recycle center at the City Yard either. So what do you do with them? Well, the city suggests you pack them up and mail them to a recycle center. Here are two: Holiday LEDs and Green Citizen. For details, contact Public Works at 932-5575.

Opinion: Frankly, it seems expensive, wasteful of packaging material, and inconvenient to use the US Postal Service to haul trash. How about placing a disposal bin at the City Yard after Christmas. Then people could take broken Christmas lights there and Athens could ship them in one big batch to a recycle center.

- Brad Haugaard

Free COVID Kits and Masks

Free COVID test kits and N95 masks are available at the Community Center, 119 W. Palm Ave., Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. One test kit and a pack of five masks per household. While supplies last. Proof of residency required. Call 256-8234 for availability.

- Brad Haugaard 

Council to Consider Hiring Company to Fix Flood Channel; Change Date of Elections


At its next meeting (agenda here) the Monrovia City Council will consider ...

~ Hiring Pokrajac Corporation to fix a broken flood control channel near 346 Genoa Street (see above) for up to $65,801 (and a contingency fee of $6,580. Details.

~ Changing the date of municipal elections to the date of the statewide general election in November of even numbered years, starting in 2026. Details.

- Brad Haugaard

Lyft Rides May Go Up to $6


To make sure it continues to be affordable, at its next meeting (agenda here) the Monrovia City Council will consider raising the fare for Lyft rides from $3 to $6 per trip and limit the hours of subsidized rides to 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and from 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Details

- Brad Haugaard

How Monrovia Plans to Spend Measure K Sales Tax Money

Monrovia has $22.8 million in the Measure K sales tax kitty, and now has plans to spend $16 million of it. The biggest projects are the Library Enhancement project ($6 million), resurfacing Peck and Myrtle south of Duarte Road ($2.78 million), and adding signals and road resurfacing on Mountain Avenue between Huntington and Foothill ($2.5 million).

Smaller projects are Community Center Design and Engineering ($1.4 million), Satoru Tsuneishi Park construction ($1.6 million),  buying land for affordable housing ($1.53 million), and Senior Program enhancements ($200,000). Details.

- Brad Haugaard

City Council to Discuss Inclusionary Housing

The Monrovia City Council will discuss potential inclusionary housing programs at a study session this coming Tuesday (agenda here). The proposed ordinance would require new residential developments to set aside a percentage of units for low- and moderate-income families. Results from a 2022 survey show that 73% of respondents support the adoption of an inclusionary housing program, with most in favor of setting aside 20-25% of units for affordable housing.

The ordinance also recommends that the policy apply to residential projects with five or more units, though some petitioners have requested a threshold of 10 units. Developers could comply by including affordable units in their projects, or perhaps by building off-site units, or paying an in-lieu fee. The fee would vary based on unit or square footage, with specific amounts proposed for ownership and rental developments​.

Exemptions are also under consideration for certain types of housing, including accessory dwelling units, emergency shelters, and assisted living facilities. 

- Brad Haugaard (with help from AI)

Christmas Lights Are Up in Monrovia



Christmas lights are up all over Monrovia. These are all on Valmont Drive. Virtually every house on the street participates and it’s quite a grand show. Drive north on Norumbega from Foothill and just keep going. You will see Valmont on the left. If you cross the bridge you went too far.

- Brad Haugaard 

Dinner at Burger Basket

Dinner at Burger Basket, at the corner of Mayflower and Duarte Road. Got the pastrami sandwich special (#4, drink included) for $15. Very tasty and they certainly didn’t skimp on the pastrami.

- Brad Haugaard

Monrovia Police: Motorhome Fire Delays Traffic; Caught Breaking Into Safe; Rock-Throwing Vandal Arrested; Rental Vehicles Not Returned; Etc.


[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for December 5 – 11. - Brad Haugaard]

During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 490 service events, resulting in 96 investigations.

Driving Under the Influence / Resisting – Suspect Arrested
December 5 at 10:56 a.m., a passerby in the 300 block of S. Primrose reported a traffic collision. Officers arrived and found the driver exhibiting signs of intoxication. During the investigation, the driver attempted to flee on foot but was arrested and taken into custody. 

Attempt Grand Theft Auto
December 5 at 2:46 p.m., a resident in the 800 block of W. Duarte reported an attempted motorcycle theft. The ignition was found tampered with, but no physical evidence or surveillance footage was available. The investigation is ongoing. 

Robbery
December 5 at 3:51 p.m., an employee from a store in the 700 block of E. Huntington reported a robbery that occurred two days earlier. An investigation revealed a male suspect entered, threatened an employee, and took merchandise without paying. The investigation is ongoing. 

Mental Evaluation
December 5 at 8:19 p.m., multiple businesses in the 300 block of W. Huntington reported a subject yelling and threatening customers. Officers contacted the subject and determined she posed a danger to others. She was transported for a mental evaluation. 

Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
December 5 at 10:21 p.m., officers patrolling Myrtle and Pomona observed a vehicle code violation. Upon contact, the driver displayed signs of intoxication. A DUI investigation confirmed the driver was under the influence. He was arrested and transported to MPD Jail for a sobering period. 

Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
December 5 at 11:05 p.m., officers patrolling Magnolia and Genoa observed a vehicle code violation. The driver showed signs of intoxication, and a DUI investigation confirmed impairment. The driver was arrested and held at MPD Jail. 

Shots Heard
December 5 at 11:56 p.m., multiple callers in the 800 block of Ridgeside reported hearing gunshots. Officers responded but found no evidence of gunfire. The investigation is ongoing. 

Vehicle Fire
December 6 at 10:58 a.m., officers responded to a vehicle fire in the 1600 block of S. Mountain. A motorhome caught fire as it exited the freeway. It took several hours to extinguish, but no injuries were reported. 

Shoplifting – Suspect Arrested
December 6 at 12:19 p.m., a retail store in the 700 block of E. Huntington reported a female subject fled with stolen merchandise. Officers located and arrested a male subject connected to the incident. The investigation is ongoing. 

Grand Theft
December 6 at 3:40 p.m., an employee at a store in the 700 block of E. Huntington reported a grand theft. The investigation is ongoing. 

Structure Fire
December 6 at 4:31 p.m., officers responded to a fire in the 300 block of Meadow. They assisted with evacuations while MFD extinguished the blaze. The investigation is ongoing. 

Shoplifting
December 6 at 4:39 p.m., an employee from a store 700 block of E. Huntington reported a theft. This investigation is continuing. 

Warrant Arrest – Suspect Arrested
December 7 at 12:26 a.m., an officer patrolling the area of Myrtle and Pomona saw a bicyclist commit a violation and a traffic stop was conducted. The officer initiated a traffic stop and contacted the cyclist. A computer search revealed he had a warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody. 

Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
December 7 at 1:22 a.m., officers patrolling the area of Magnolia and Olive saw a driver commit a vehicle code violation. The officers initiated a traffic stop and contacted the driver. She displayed symptoms of intoxication. A DUI investigation revealed the driver was under the influence. She was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period. 

Burglary – Suspect Arrested
December 7 at 5:58 a.m., officers were dispatched to a business in the 700 block of W. Huntington regarding a possible burglary in progress. Officers arrived and discovered a female subject inside attempting to break into a safe. She was arrested and taken into custody. 

Shoplifting – Suspect Arrested
December 7 at 12:58 p.m., a theft was reported in a store in the 600 block of W. Huntington. Officers arrived and located the subject still in possession of the stolen property. He was arrested and taken into custody. 

Shoplifting – Suspect Arrested
December 7 at 4:42 p.m., an employee from a store in the 1600 block of S. Mountain reported a theft. Officers arrived and located the subject nearby, in possession of the stolen property. A computer check revealed the suspect was on probation for robbery and several no bail warrants. He was arrested and taken into custody. 

Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
December 8 at 12:12 a.m. an officer patrolling near the 100 block of E. Olive was flagged down by a male subject. The officer made contact with the male subject who requested medical attention. An investigation revealed he was involved in a physical altercation with his ex-girlfriend. Both subjects were transported to a hospital for treatment. He was arrested and taken into custody after being medically cleared. 

Battery
December 8 at 11:25 a.m., a caller in the 1000 block of E. Huntington reported a battery between two subjects. A security guard tried to intervene and in the process was struck by a male subject, causing injury. MFD arrived and treated the victim for his injury. The suspect was gone prior to officers’ arrival. This investigation is continuing. 

Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
December 8 at 7:45 p.m., a resident in the 1600 block of S. Magnolia reported a woman outside who appeared to be heavily intoxicated. Officers arrived and located several intoxicated subjects sitting in and around a vehicle. One subject was too intoxicated to care for himself. He was arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period. 

Drug Activity – Suspect Arrested
December 8 at 8:19 p.m., a business in the 600 block of W. Huntington reported a trespasser and known thief inside. Officers arrived and made contact with the subject. The subject was found to be in possession of a controlled substance. He was arrested and taken into custody. 

Driving Under the Influence – Suspects Arrested
December 8 at 11:00 p.m., a caller in the 1700 block of S. Mayflower reported someone asleep at the wheel outside her residence. Officers arrived and made contact with the driver who displayed symptoms of intoxication. A DUI investigation revealed he was intoxicated. The passenger was deemed to be too intoxicated to care for herself. They were both arrested and transported to the MPD jail to be held for a sobering period. 

Missing Critical
December 9 at 9:18 a.m., an employee in the 800 block of Ocean View reported a juvenile male as a runaway. This investigation is continuing. 

Vandalism – Suspect Arrested
December 9 at 12:20 p.m., while patrolling the area of Huntington and Ivy a male subject threw his backpack at the officer’s vehicle. The officer made contact with the subject when a passerby approached the officer to report that the subject threw a rock at her vehicle window and caused it to shatter. He was arrested and taken into custody. 

Petty Theft
December 9 at 4:31 p.m., a theft was reported in the 700 block of E. Huntington. The victim’s phone and wallet were stolen by an unknown subject after putting them down on a counter. The subject fled the store and officers were unable to locate him. This investigation is continuing. 

Grand Theft
December 9 at 4:50 p.m., a loss prevention officer from a store in the 500 block of W. Huntington reported a subject fled the store with stolen merchandise. This investigation is continuing. 

Fraud
December 10 at 10:36 a.m., a business owner walked into the MPD lobby to report that a check issued to a vendor was altered and cashed under a different name. The investigation is ongoing. 

Vandalism
December 10 at 2:49 p.m., a caller 1000 block of Royal Oaks reported a male and female subject arguing in a parking lot. Officers arrived and made contact with the subjects involved. An investigation revealed the male subject damaged her vehicle and she had been drinking. Both parties were separated. This investigation is continuing. 

Non-Injury Traffic Collision
December 11 at 7:39 a.m., a vehicle exiting a business collided with another vehicle passing by Mountain and Huntington. No injuries were reported. 

Vandalism
December 11 at 9:21 a.m., the victim parked his vehicle in a business parking lot in the 1600 block of S. Mountain and went inside. When he returned, he discovered that the front driver's side window had been shattered. This investigation is continuing. 

Grand Theft Auto / Embezzlement
December 11 at 9:51 a.m., an employee from a business in the 1100 block of E. Huntington reported that two separate vehicles rented from their facility had not been returned. Attempts to contact the renters were unsuccessful, and the vehicles were subsequently listed as stolen. This investigation is continuing. 

Grand Theft / Resist Arrest
December 11 at 12:01 p.m., an employee at a business in the 700 block of E. Huntington reported a male and female suspect concealing items. As they exited, an officer instructed them to sit, but the male fled. Despite efforts to apprehend him, the suspect continued running out of sight. The female was arrested and taken into custody. The investigation is ongoing. 

Theft
December 11 at 3:10 p.m., a caller in the 700 block of E. Huntington reported three male subjects concealed merchandise and fled without paying. This investigation is continuing. 

Theft
December 11 at 3:28 p.m., an employee from a business in the 500 block of W. Huntington reported three male subjects were concealing merchandise. They exited the business without paying and fled. This investigation is continuing. 

Shoplifting
December 11 at 6:56 p.m., officers were dispatched to a store in the 700 block of E. Huntington regarding a female subject who stole merchandise and fled. This investigation is continuing. 

KGEM Holiday Open House Monday, Dec. 16

- Brad Haugaard

Art Night Friday at Grey & Cash

Art Night tomorrow (Dec. 13) at Grey & Cash.

- Brad Haugaard

Sweet, shy Casper is full of gentle affection


This gentle 4-year-old husky is a sweet soul with a shy side, but with a little patience, his warm personality shines through. Casper may be a bit nervous at first in new environments and meeting new people, but he eventually begins to settle and even enjoys a cozy nap.

On a leash, Casper is a dream—he’s easy to handle, doesn’t pull, and is easily redirected from distractions like squirrels or other dogs. During a walk in the park, another off-leash husky ran up to him, and Casper handled it like a pro. His body was relaxed, tail wagging, and he was friendly. They even shared a polite sniff before moving along calmly.

Casper loves gentle attention and will come up for pets and affection once he’s comfortable. He’s curious yet cautious around new people, sometimes taking a step back before warming up. Once he’s familiar, though, he’s affectionate, friendly, and even easy to manage.
Casper will thrive in a calm, understanding home that gives him the space and time to open up at his own pace. With his gentle nature and love for quiet companionship, he’ll make a loyal, loving friend.

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 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.  
 
Pets may not be available for adoption and cannot be held for potential adopters by phone calls or email.

- Brad Haugaard 

A Moment in Monrovia History: Myron Burr and His 'Apple Avocado'

Monrovian Myron Burr, who grew up at 150 N Myrtle, developed and applied for a patent on a new avocado, which he called the "Apple Avocado", because it could be eaten like an apple, skin and all. Burr was a Stanford graduate and between 1918 and 1942 was active in politics, flood control and water issues in the LA area (especially terracing hillsides as flood control). He kept an account of his experiences in San Francisco after the earthquake of 1906 and a record book kept while working for Shell Oil, Martinez refinery, 1916. From the Burr collection. See more here. And yet more.

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