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Hello Monrovia! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What did Monrovia police respond to in your neighborhood last week?
  • What will 204 new homes mean for Myrtle Avenue’s future in Monrovia?
  • How did Monrovia’s boys push shorthanded Poly to a 1–1 draw?

Also on today's calendar: Sunday Supper Club and 3 more events.

Find out what's happening in Monroviafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did one astronaut stranded on the moon say to another? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 71, low: 53.
  • Sunday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 71 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Monrovia Police: Wandering in traffic; Husband batters wife; Spitting on a cop; Pickpocketing; Etc. (monrovianow.com) — Monrovia residents can see exactly what police handled locally between Dec. 11–17, from DUI and domestic violence arrests to thefts, vehicle break-ins, and mental-health calls. The detailed Neighborhood Watch report highlights where incidents occurred around town and how officers responded, helping neighbors stay aware of current crime and safety trends.
   

• 701 South Myrtle Avenue Moves Forward as a New Downtown Extension in Monrovia (layimby.com) — A 204-unit, five-story housing and retail project is moving forward at 701 South Myrtle Avenue, extending Monrovia’s downtown feel south of Old Town. With 20 affordable units, ground-floor shops, and a large parking garage, the city’s specific plan and environmental review clear the way for denser, walkable growth near transit and existing businesses.
   

• Boys' Soccer: Shorthanded Poly Eeks Out Draw Against Monrovia (outlooknewspapers.com) — Monrovia High’s boys’ soccer team battled Pasadena Poly to a 1–1 home draw, pressing hard after falling behind and controlling much of the second half. Despite Monrovia’s pressure and several late chances, Poly’s defense and goalkeeper held firm to preserve the tie heading into winter break.
   

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Other local events
    Saturday December 20
  • Knitting and Crochet Club
    Harbor Gateway Branch Library Harbor City -
    1:00 pm
    • Sunday December 21
  • Sunday Supper Club
    Treehouse , 686 N Spring St , Los Angeles
    5:00 pm
    • Wednesday December 24
  • Computer Classes
    Harbor Gateway Branch Library Harbor City -
    3:00 pm
    • Saturday December 27
  • Knitting and Crochet Club
    Harbor Gateway Branch Library Harbor City -
    1:00 pm
    • Wednesday December 31
  • Noon Year's Eve (Monrovia)
    Library Park , 321 S Myrtle Ave , Monrovia
    10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • An older gentleman named Malcolm Douglas Novino came knocking on our door tonight in Monrovia very lost asking for help finding his way home to Covina.
    Didn’t have a phone and was going by directions a fireman wrote him on a piece of paper earlier. So we got in our car and had him follow us to his… (Nextdoor Grand Ave)
  • TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Store Cleaning Associate in Monrovia. Apply here.
  • Monrovia Unified School District posted a job opening for Adult Education - Career Technical Construction Teacher in Monrovia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Monrovia here.

🗞 Nearby News

Duarte

  • Duarte Unified School District is ending year with teachers, district at odds over a new contract (sgvtribune.com)
  • Elacestrant Regimens Yield Meaningful PFS in ER+/HER2– Breast Cancer (cancernetwork.com)
  • BUSD teachers, district to meet with state mediators amid statewide contract disputes (berkeleyside.org)

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