By the start of the summer of 2017, the Monrovia Legacy Project had identified 67 homes in Monrovia that had been built before the end of 1887 and were still standing. The Board of Directors of the Monrovia Historic Preservation Group (MOHPG) decided to carry this recognition a step further by designing a brass plaque that…
Maquina Taco’s roots are in the world of fine dining. In 1996 with the inception of Restaurant Devon in Monrovia followed by Restaurant Halie in Pasadena in 2000, its owners honed in on what it takes to make something as simple as a meal an immersive experience. They took their philosophy of creating great food…
In honor of Martin Luther King Day, the Monrovia Historical Museum will be hosting a program on Monrovia’s own Robert Kennard, founder of the oldest African-American architecture firm in Los Angeles. The event entitled “Robert Kennard – Architect and Mentor” will be presented by three individuals: Jerome Robinson, a USC graduate student, who wrote his…
By Susan Motander When the City of Monrovia started its partnership with Lyft, it was anticipated that the old Dial-A-Ride program would be used only by those with ADA (Americans with Disabilities Acts) residents. However, the city has determined that some non-ADA riders are still using the Dial-A-Ride service rather than Lyft. In response to this, the…
St. Luke the Physician Episcopal Church in Monrovia will present its annual Evensong in Epiphany on Sunday, Jan. 20 at 4 p.m. The church is located at 122 S. California Ave. at Foothill Boulevard in Monrovia. The public performance will be officiated by Canon Judith Heffron, with mezzo-soprano Trisha Rivera as cantor. Music will include the Denis Mason “Preces…
Kenpo Karate, unlike other martial arts, does not require people to have a certain level of fitness or flexibility that may not be applicable in self-defense. At SoCal Kenpo Karate, they specialize their training to fit each person’s needs, while still preparing for real-life scenarios and covering all ranges of attacks from a grab, a…
The Monrovia Chamber of Commerce will host its Awards Gala and Membership Dinner this Friday, Jan. 18, at the DoubleTree Hotel (924 W. Huntington Drive). The popular even is now sold out. At the event, the recipients of the Monrovia Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards will be recognized, including: The Iris Award presented to Monrovia…
EDITOR’S PICK The Simpsons Trivia at Pacific Plate Brewing Co., Jan. 19 from 6-10 p.m. (1999 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016). Do the Bartman on do...
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Maquina Taco’s roots are in the world of fine dining. In 1996 with the inception of Restaurant Devon in Monrovia followed by Restaurant Halie in Pasadena in 2000, its owners honed in on what it takes to make something as simple as a meal an immersive experience. They took their philosophy of creating great food…
Learn Self-Defense at Kenpo Karate in Sierra Madre
January 17, 2019
Keeping the Peace at Ambrose Cafe
January 15, 2019
SCE Makes Buying an Electric Car More Affordable
January 11, 2019
By Jesse A. Cisneros An unfortunate crash during a trip of a lifetime abruptly cut the enjoyment short. With a travel insurance policy from Arch RoamRight, short-term care, stabilization and evacuation services to the right facilities were provided. How It Happened In April 2017, the insured – a female in her 50s – was biking…
Career Corner: Keep Your Jargon to Yourself
January 15, 2019
Lifeline for Pets: ‘Tortie Love’
January 14, 2019
Career Corner: The Best Job Market in a Generation
January 8, 2019
St. Luke the Physician Episcopal Church in Monrovia will present its annual Evensong in Epiphany on Sunday, Jan. 20 at 4 p.m. The church is located at...
By May S. Ruiz Qianjiao Ma, known to her friends as ‘Q,’ is a long way from her birthplace in Northern China but is very much at home in her adopted c...
Mt. Sierra College is hosting a Global Game Jam event on their Monrovia campus from Jan. 25 through Jan. 27. Global Game Jam is the world’s larg...
Catch a sneak peak of the 2019 Rose Parade bands as they perform their award-winning field shows that led to their selection. Three shows over two day...
Wild Rose School of Creative Arts was recently awarded the Disney Musicals in Schools grant, which provides students and teachers 17 weeks of training with theater professionals in preparation for a production of a Disney KIDS musical this spring. The school is one of five Los Angeles County schools chosen for the honor. Wild Rose…
Government Shutdown Affects Monrovia Unified Families
January 10, 2019
MUSD Creates College Bound Culture at Area Schools
January 5, 2019
January College Search Guide
January 2, 2019
By Greg Aragon A few months ago, I visited the California Science Center in Los Angeles (LA) to see the world-famous “King Tut: Treasures of the Golde...
By Brianna Chu Last year, May and I were invited to a PR mixer at the Bone Kettle, a Southeast Asian restaurant and bar in Old Pasadena, and the food ...
Owner’s Kurt and Dawn make you feel like family at Vino et Amicis Old Orcutt is a place to “wine-about.” Step out of the hustle, bus...
By Greg Aragon As the boat glided across Lake Constance, a seventh-century castle appeared through the morning mist, her fortified walls jetting from ...
The beginning of a new year marks the annual pledge many of us make for healthier eating habits after the long gluttonous run from Halloween thru New ...
By Greg Aragon With 2018 in the rear view mirror and a 2019 calendar opened wide on my desk, it is time to look ahead to one of the exciting getaways ...
