Dinner at KBOP Korean Kitchen
Dinner at KBOP Korean Kitchen, in the Sprouts shopping center on the south side of Huntington. I got the kimchi bowl for $13 and a drink for $3. Tasty and filling.
- Brad Haugaard
Gentle Blue Loves a Sunny Spot, and a Tasty Treat Will Win His Heart
Meet Blue, a strikingly handsome 5-year-old Siamese cat with mesmerizing blue eyes. He will surely capture your heart at first sight. Blue is a gentle soul who loves to bask in the sunlight, often found curled up in the coziest spots of the house, enjoying a peaceful nap.
Blue loves interacting with his human friends, but it can take him a little bit of time to get to know them. His shyness can be quickly overcome with a tasty treat or two, so with a patience and time, he’ll be your BFF before you can blink.
Blue will thrive best in a calm and loving environment where he can feel safe and secure.
If you are looking for a loyal, loving, and beautiful companion, Blue is the perfect addition to your family!
June is Adopt A Cat Month, and thanks to a generous donor, Blue and all other adult cats at Pasadena Humane can be adopted at no charge throughout the month!
The normal adoption fee for cats is $100. All cat 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: Monrovia Exchange Club in 1927
A group picture of the Monrovia Exchange Club in 1927. Exchange Club is a national organization dedicated to community service. From the Myron Hotchkiss collection. See full details here.
Opinion: The State of The Trail to White Saddle
If you enjoy the hills above Monrovia, you may be wondering when the trail to White Saddle will reopen. I just have some new information, and from that information I would say, No time soon.
- Brad Haugaard
Raising Funds for Families Hurt by Falling Tree
She writes that the Jones family "are good people who struggled with job losses during Covid and now have lost pretty much everything.
"Martha, my sister, is a single mom whose car was totaled as a result of the tree. She has struggled to put two girls through college and now has to buy a new car she cannot afford so as to get to work, and has thousands of dollars in damage to her own property now as well, with high deductibles."
The Jones Family Go Fund Me page, which is attempting to raise $35,000 to assist in relocating, replacing their crushed van, furniture, and other possessions.
Th Martha Martinez Go Fund Me page is attempting to raise $10,000 to assist Martha Martinez, a neighbor of the Jones family, whose car was crushed when the tree fell.
- Brad Haugaard
City Hall: Online Billing Restored, Phones Upgrades; New Web Address
Three big tech improvements at City Hall.
1. Monrovia's utility billing system has been restored after a two-month outage. Rebuilt data and network connections will allow utility bills for March, April, and May to be sent weekly from May 27, 2024. Sewer and water rate increases are postponed to July 1, 2024.
2. City phone lines have been upgraded from copper to fiber. If you still have trouble connecting, email pio@ci.monrovia.ca.us.
3. The city has a new web address for its website: MonroviaCA.gov. If you go to the old web address it will simply forward you to the new domain name. The state made them do it.
- Brad Haugaard
Garden Club to Honor Residents Who Have Contributed to Monrovia's Beauty
Historic Walking Tour of Old Monrovia May 25
Monrovia Historic Preservation Group will host an historic walking tour along Myrtle Avenue on Saturday, May 25, at 10 a.m. from the southeast corner of Myrtle and Palm. The two-hour tour costs $5 per person.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Days Parade and Pie Eating Winners
Here are the Monrovia Days Winners
Monrovia Days Parade
- Judge's Award- Monrovia High School Robotics
- Best Overall Entry- Plymouth Elementary - Little Lion Dragons
- Best Musical Entry- Clifton Marching Band & Color Guard
- Best Monrovia Day Spirit- Scenic Neighborhood Group No Leftovers Left Behind
- Best Float- Wild Rose School of Creative Arts
- Most Unique Entry- Numatics Athletics & All Star Cheerleaders
Merengue Bakery and Cafe Pie Eating Contest
- 1: Kids Krew
- 2: Pie Kings & Queens
- 3: Team Pie
- Brad Haugaard
SPOT Teen Program Friday Nights This Summer
The Community Center will hold its "Summer Program & Opportunities for Teens" (SPOT) program, with free music, food, sports, and activities. 6th to 12th grade every Friday night from June 7 to August 9 at Library Park from 5 to 9:30 p.m. For more information, contact the Community Center at 256-8246.
- Brad Haugaard
Picnic to Honor Veterans in Library Park June 1
There will be a picnic at Library Park on Saturday, June 1, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to honor veterans. Music, food, lawn games, and veterans' resources.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovian Ron Husband To Be Honored by Citrus College
Monrovia's Ron Husband will be honored by Citrus College on Friday, June 7, at 6 p.m. as the 2024 Citrus College Distinguished Alumni. Husband was the first African American animator and supervising animator at Walt Disney Studios, with a 38-year tenure that includes credits for "The Hunchback of Notre Dame," "The Little Mermaid," "Beauty and the Beast," "Aladdin," and "The Lion King." He retired in 2013 and now teaches at several institutions. Recently recognized with the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award by President Joe Biden. RSVP at foundation@citruscollege.edu or 626-914-8825 by May 31.
- Brad Haugaard