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What's up Monrovia! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why this rival coach is walking away after epic Monrovia battles

Also on today's calendar: Noon Year's Eve (Monrovia) and 1 more event.

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Today's riddle: Last night I had a dream. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Saturday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Sunday: Fog, then some sun, temps: high: 71, low: 55.
  • Monday: Low clouds, then some sun, with a high of 71 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• San Dimas football coach Mark Holman resigns after 11 years in charge (sgvtribune.com) — A longtime San Dimas High football coach has stepped down after 11 years leading a program that often clashed with Monrovia in memorable CIF playoff battles. He reflects on those intense Monrovia-San Dimas rivalry games and his family’s ties to Monrovia while explaining his decision to focus on teaching and life outside coaching.
   

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    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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    Swifty was LOST on November 21, 2025 in Arcadia, CA 91006 near Near Santa Clara Street Arcadia Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information… (Nextdoor Cherry)
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    Our dog is missing. He is an old English sheepdog. Last seen running on California ave in Monrovia. We are looking for him. (Nextdoor Brisbane)
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🗞 Nearby News

Duarte

  • AgNet News Hour: Alexandra Duarte on California Agriculture, Water Policy, and the Future of Farming (agnetwest.com)
  • Things to do in the San Gabriel Valley area, Dec. 19-27 (sgvtribune.com)
  • BUSD teachers, district to meet with state mediators amid statewide contract disputes (berkeleyside.org)

Sierra Madre

  • A Legacy of Food and Family at Chef Chu's; Paying Homage to Firefighters at Rose Parade (kqed.org)
  • An empathic kid's club in Hermon (theeastsiderla.com)

Arcadia

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 dreamed I was swimming in a pool of orange soda, but it was just a Fanta-sea.
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