🌱 Patch AM: Why black bears are becoming regular visitors in Monrovia neighborhoods

Good morning Monrovia! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why black bears are becoming regular visitors in Monrovia neighborhoods
• How Pasadena's season shutdown changes Monrovia High's football schedule

Also on today's calendar: Literacy Book Club and 9 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 91 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Sunday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 88, low: 64.
• Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 87 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bears in Los Angeles are getting their close-ups, ready or not (seattletimes.com) — Monrovia homeowners are increasingly sharing their streets, yards, and even swimming pools with black bears wandering down from the San Gabriel Mountains. Wildlife officials say California's bear population is booming, and residents here are learning to adapt with cameras, fencing, and cautious coexistence as sightings and close encounters become a normal part of foothill living.
   

• Pasadena High School football ends varsity season, forfeits remaining games over health concerns (sgvtribune.com) — Pasadena High School's varsity football team has shut down its season, meaning Monrovia High will receive a forfeit instead of hosting Friday's non-league matchup. The decision, driven by low numbers and safety concerns for Pasadena's young roster, also cancels several league games and the traditional Turkey Tussle, reshaping schedules for multiple San Gabriel Valley programs.
   

📸 Around Monrovia

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Monrovia

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★ Featured events ★

Monday September 14
• Monrovia Reads Van at Bradoaks Elementary →
  Monrovia
  2:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday September 14
• Literacy Book Club →
  Monrovia Public Library, 321 S. Myrtle Ave, Monrovia
  4:00 pm
• Teen Advisory Board Meeting →
  Monrovia Public Library, 321 S. Myrtle Ave, Monrovia
  5:00 pm
• Paint & Create: Bookmark Art Workshop 
  Live Oak Library - Meeting Room
  5:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
• Monrovia Old Town Advisory Board →
  Monrovia CA
  9:30 am
• Smarty Pants Storytime
  Live Oak Library - Meeting Room
  12:00 pm
• City Council Meeting →
  Monrovia CA
  7:30 pm
Wednesday September 16
• Baby Storytime
  Live Oak Library - Meeting Room
  10:30 am
• Development Review Committee →
  Monrovia CA
  4:00 pm
Thursday September 17
• Traffic Safety Committee →
  Monrovia CA
  4:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Monrovia - Fountain to the Falls 10k Race →
  Monrovia CA
• Fountain to the Falls →
  Monrovia CA
  7:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Craft supplies can be expensive.
  Remainders provides access to supplies for every budget ensuring that creativity is not limited by economics. (Nextdoor The Monrovia Bears)
• 1) Where do we find 100% thick white T-shirts?
  2) What your recommended local screen-printing shop. BOT assisted ad/posts will be ignored/hidden/reported. 3) This artwork is a random find online,… (Nextdoor Live Oak)

• Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Monrovia. Apply here.
• Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(08110) - 4561 N Peck Rd, El Monte, CA 91732, USA in El Monte. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Monrovia here.

🗞 Nearby News

Duarte

• Blood test targets 'Achilles' heel' of CRC screening, detects 81% of advanced adenomas (healio.com)
• The 56th annual Bell Game highlights the High Desert's Week 3 football schedule (visaliatimesdelta.com)
• Thriving Marine Life Captured Amid Changing Seas in Ocean Photography Awards 2026 (freeyork.org)

Sierra Madre

• Discover Frida Kahlo's Childhood in 'Hola, Frida!' at Sierra Madre Playhouse (coloradoboulevard.net)

Pasadena

• 3 Injured In Pasadena Police Shooting, Including Officer (patch.com)

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: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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