🌱 Patch AM: Which Monrovia streets saw the latest spike in thefts and arrests?

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

In today's newsletter:

• Which Monrovia streets saw the latest spike in thefts and arrests?
• Where Monrovia lands in this week’s SGV girls soccer rankings
• How a Monrovia ICE operation ended in a deadly 210 crash

Also on today's calendar: Jouyssance presents "Joyeux Noel" and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the shovel say to the dirt? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Sunshine, but cool, with a high of 65 and low of 44 degrees.
• Saturday: Sunny and delightful, temps: high: 72, low: 51.
• Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Monrovia Police: Neighbor stabbing arrest; lighter mistaken for gun; multiple catalytic converter thefts; etc. (monrovianow.com) — Monrovia police handled more than a thousand service calls between Dec. 19 and Jan. 7, including a neighbor stabbing arrest, multiple catalytic converter thefts, and several drug and public intoxication cases across town. The report highlights specific streets and shopping areas where vehicles, mail, and property were targeted, giving residents a clear picture of recent crime patterns in their own neighborhoods.
   

2. SGV girls soccer Top 20: Glendora, Bonita, Bishop Amat lead the way (modbee.com) — Monrovia’s girls soccer team is ranked 14th in the latest San Gabriel Valley Top 20, highlighting the Wildcats among the area’s rising programs. The list is led by Glendora, Bonita, and Bishop Amat, and reflects early-season form heading into tougher league play. Local rivals like Arcadia, South Pasadena, and Pasadena Poly also make the cut.
   

3. Former KC woman shot in Minneapolis is at least the fifth person killed in U.S. immigration crackdown (audacy.com) — A man fleeing an ICE operation near the Monrovia Home Depot ran onto the eastbound 210 Freeway and was fatally struck by an SUV, according to local police. His death is one of several nationwide fatalities linked to intensified federal immigration enforcement, which also includes controversial shootings and deadly incidents in California, Illinois, Minnesota, and Virginia.
   

4. Will This Be the Year California Makes Kindergarten Mandatory? (gvwire.com) — A state push to make kindergarten mandatory in California could eventually affect every Monrovia family with young children, as lawmakers weigh costs against long-term academic benefits. State Sen. Susan Rubio, a teacher on leave from Monrovia Unified, argues that required kindergarten would especially help disadvantaged students who now start first grade already far behind their peers.
   

5. Driver Shot In Minneapolis Is At Least The 5th Person Killed In US Immigration Crackdown (patch.com) — A national look at deaths linked to aggressive federal immigration enforcement includes a tragic case in Monrovia, where a man fleeing ICE agents was fatally struck while crossing the 210 Freeway. The story places this incident alongside other deadly encounters in Minnesota, Chicago, California, and Virginia, raising questions about how these operations are being conducted across the country.
   

📸 Around Monrovia

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Monrovia

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Sunday January 11

• Jouyssance presents "Joyeux Noel"
  St Luke's Episcopal Church, 122 California Ave, Monrovia
  4:00 pm

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

Saturday January 10

• Knitting and Crochet Club
  Harbor Gateway Branch Library Harbor City -
  1:00 pm
• Book Club for Adults
  Live Oak Library - Meeting Room
  2:00 pm

Sunday January 11

• Funny Mill ft. Rishi Arya, Nishy XL, Zeo Niu & more TBA
  Hollywood Improv , 8162 Melrose Ave , Los Angeles
  7:00 pm
• Norma Dream / Krishna Jhaveri / June Youngblood
  Scribble , 5541 York Blvd , Los Angeles
  7:30 pm

Tuesday January 13

• Baby Storytime
  Monrovia Public Library , 321 S Myrtle Ave , Monrovia
  10:00 am
• Smarty Pants Storytime
  Live Oak Library - Meeting Room
  12:00 pm

Wednesday January 14

• Baby Storytime
  Live Oak Library - Meeting Room
  10:30 am

Saturday January 17

• Little Artists
  Live Oak Library - Meeting Room
  11:00 am

📣 Monrovia Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

🗓 Events Nearby

Friday January 9

• English Conversation With Ronnie
  Playa Vista Branch Library
  10:00 am
• Winter Wonderland
  Bob Baker Marionette Theater , 4949 York Blvd , Los Angeles
  10:30 am
• The Palm Beach Story
  Los Feliz 3 Theatre , 1822 N Vermont Ave , Los Angeles
  1:00 pm
• Men’s Weekend Retreat
  Mater Dolorosa , 700 N Sunnyside Ave , Sierra Madre
  3:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Monrovia PatchAM possible:

• Mindsee.it — (646) 663-8317
  Teach your kids they can achieve the impossible!
• LA Fire Justice — (626) 684-3315
  Holding Southern California Edison Accountable

Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I’ve noticed two neighbors doing something small—but powerful—almost every day.
  I wanted to take a moment to celebrate these two neighbors I’ve noticed regularly walking through our neighborhood. One gentleman walks every… (Nextdoor The Monrovia Bears)
• My mom lost her dogs yesterday in Monrovia.
  If anyone has seen them please reach out. Thanks in Advance (Nextdoor Diamond)

• Government Jobs posted a job opening for Police Officer (Lateral) in Monrovia. Apply here.
• Allied Universal posted a job opening for Security Officer Aerospace Company - Flex in Azusa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Monrovia here.

Ok Monrovia! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I really dig you!
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Send it to us!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

• Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
• Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
• List items for sale or services offered

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook