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New City Manager Officially Sworn In
Laurie Lile officially took over Monrovia's top management post Thursday during the City Council's regular meeting.

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Laurie Lile officially took over Monrovia's top management post Thursday during the City Council's regular meeting.

Over the weekend an alleged drunker was busted with a car full of hypodermic needles and steroids, a bear was chased from a tree, and an underage party got broken up by police.
The owner of O.G. Smoke Shop is working with the city to get out of his Myrtle Avenue lease after residents blasted the idea of locating a head shop in Old Town.
Police have no suspects in the Thursday shooting that sent a local man to the hospital with a gunshot wound to the shoulder.
Patch readers have crowned the town's best sandwich shop and chosen their favorite sandwich in the city.
Monrovia Unified School District Superintendent Linda Wagner explains why layoff notices have been issued to district employees and what they mean for the future of the district.
Marisa Thomas, who works out at Monrovia's Crossfit gym, will compete in the Crossfit Regional Championships after a stellar finish in Southern California's qualifier last month.
A collection of snapshots from Sunday's Cinco De Mayo celebration in Old Town. Please share your pictures!
On the 20th anniversary of the Los Angeles riots, we look back at what police had to deal with as the unrest spread into Monrovia.
Monrovia did not escape the tumult of the Los Angeles riots, but the damage could have been worse.
The Foothill Unity Center reminds people to bring canned food to Monrovia's Cinco De Mayo festival Sunday.
In the wake of the arrest of a convicted child molester by Monrovia detectives, the police put out this tip about the state's registry for sex offenders.
Mark Allen Craychee was found hanged. Police have deemed his death a suicide. Members of the Sierra Madre Search and Rescue Team helped in his search.
Mayor Mary Ann Lutz has lent her support to a campaign to free Ontario Airport from the control of the city of Los Angeles.
The curator of Monrovia's Historical Museum will be honored by the City Council next week.
The festival is expected to draw a huge crowd to Myrtle Avenue on Sunday, according to the city.
A look at the police activity in Monrovia this week.
Find out the time and details about the sporting world's most hyped draft event.
The Gold Line Construction Authority released another video detailing the progress of the bridge along the Foothill Extension.