Hearses In Whittier + COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate + Safe Halloween

Happy Saturday, everyone. It's just one more day until Halloween, so you better stock up on candy if you haven't already. Our top stories for this edition of the Monrovia Digest include Los Angeles County's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for businesses kicking in next month, a fleet of vintage hearses at the Whittier Museum and safe trick-or-treating in Monrovia.

First, today's weather:

Sunshine mixing with clouds. High: 80 Low: 55.

Here are the top stories in Monrovia today:

1. LA County Businesses Bracing For Vaccine Requirement Going Into Effect Nov. 4 (CBS Los Angeles)
2. Whittier Museum Will Host a Fleet of Vintage Hearses (NBC Southern California)
3. Los Angeles County ports to levy fees on containers that remain too long after being unloaded: Officials (KTLA)
4. Street Closures For Outdoor Dining In Old Town Monrovia To End (Monrovia Patch)
5. How To Trick Or Treat Safely During COVID In Monrovia (Monrovia Patch)
6. Alhambra City Council stresses importance of resident participation in redistricting (The Pasadena Star-News)
7. Whittier OKs plans to make Greenleaf Promenade permanent (The Whittier Daily News)
8. Pasadena youth prepare for Day of the Dead altar exhibit and contest (The Pasadena Star-News)
9. Teachers with Hacienda La Puente School District on unpaid leave after refusing COVID vaccine (FOX 11 Los Angeles)

Today in Monrovia:

• Halloween Howl Drive-Thru 2021: Duarte (6:00 PM)

Monrovia Patch Notebook

• City of Monrovia - Government: "Monrovia Fire Rescue is seeking individuals who are energetic, motivated, and outside-the-box thinkers ready to tackle challenges as they arise to serve as our next Firefighters! Monrovia Fire Rescue is an “all-risk” organization where w..." (Facebook)
• Mayflower PTA: "Happy Halloween from our 5th grade team! Go Pac Man! #marinerpride" (Facebook)
• Beardslee Academy: "What an amazing costume parade! We loved the energy. We have lots of photos! Check out the album on the previous post." (Facebook)

• Plymouth Elementary PTA: "Just a few more hours till Trunk or Treat! Please double check your entry time organized by last name to help us avoid any traffic jams. See you soon!" (Facebook)
• ChapCare: "Happy Halloween🎃 weekend! Tricks to keep your children safe when 'trick or treating'...because #wecare 😷 #Maskup⁠ 🧛‍♂️ #becreative 💪 #ɢᴇᴛᴠᴀᴄᴄɪɴᴀᴛᴇᴅ (if eligible) #keepyourdistance #socialdance #dressup #outdooractivities #halloweenco..." (Facebook)

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