Here are five things Monrovia residents need to know today.
1. The California High School Exit Exam results were released Thursday, with Monrovia Unified students faring on par with their peers in the county and state, but the percentage passing dipping slightly. Click here to see how local students did.
2. The Monrovia Unified school board will have a special session at 8:15 a.m. Click here to see the agenda.
3. The West Nile virus has been detected in neighboring Arcadia. Read more of the story here.
4. The Los Angeles County Fair kicks off today. Check out some of the fair food sure to test a dieter's willpower.
5. The Friday Night Festival starts at 5:30 p.m.
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