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🌱 Patch AM: What Trader Joe’s massive HQ overhaul could mean for Monrovia neighbors
And on the Monrovia Patch calendar - Smarty Pants Storytime
Hi there, Monrovia! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What Trader Joe's massive HQ overhaul could mean for Monrovia neighbors
- How a Panda Express lunch break led Monrovia police to their suspect
Today's riddle: What gets bigger the more you take away? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Warm with plenty of sunlight, with a high of 93 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 90, low: 66.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 86 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Trader Joe's applies for Monrovia HQ redo (heysocal.com) — Trader Joe's is proposing a major rebuild of its national headquarters on South Shamrock Avenue in Monrovia, replacing the current offices and lot with a larger two-story complex and five-level parking structure. The project is in early review, will need environmental and zoning approvals, and will include neighborhood and CEQA meetings where residents can weigh in on traffic, design, and other impacts. 
• California police officers run into wanted man during Panda Express lunch break (actionnewsnow.com) — Monrovia police officers finally arrested a man wanted for a parole violation when he unexpectedly walked into the Panda Express where they were eating on Wednesday night. After two previous failed attempts when he fled onto the freeway, officers quickly tackled and detained him, then returned to finish their meals. No injuries or broader public safety impacts were reported.
📸 Around Monrovia
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Monrovia
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- Smarty Pants Storytime
Live Oak Library - Meeting Room
12:00 pm - Wild Rose Back to School Night
Monrovia Unified Wild Rose Elementary School, 232 Jasmine Ave, Monrovia, CA 9101
6:00 pm - Coffee with the Principal →
Camino Grove Elementary School Arcadia, CA 91006
8:15 am - Baby Storytime
Live Oak Library - Meeting Room
10:30 am - Back to a school Night Canyon Oaks High School MP
Mountain Park School Monrovia, CA 91016
4:00 pm - Canyon Oaks/Mountain Park Back to School Night
Monrovia Unified 148 W Duarte Rd, Monrovia, CA 91016, USA
6:00 pm - Welcome Back Picnic/Family Fun Night →
Camino Grove Elementary School Arcadia, CA 91006
5:30 pm - Back to School Night (AHS)
Arcadia High School Campus Wide
6:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Flag Football, Girls VR @ South El Monte(LB)
El Monte High El Monte, CA 91731
5:00 pm - School Picture Day
Baldwin Park Unified SVMS Campus - Smarty Pants Storytime
Live Oak Library - Meeting Room
12:00 pm - Wild Rose Back to School Night
Monrovia Unified Wild Rose Elementary School, 232 Jasmine Ave, Monrovia, CA 9101
6:00 pm
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Does anyone know a reliable and honest housekeeper who offers reasonable rates?
We live in Monrovia and would appreciate any recommendations. You can reach Katie at 626-353-8588 or kmquintas@gmail.com. Thanks! (Nextdoor Grand Ave)
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Monrovia. Apply here.
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Team Member in Baldwin Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Monrovia here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Rams Star Puka Nacua Spotted at Bat Mitzvah After Controversial Offseason (lasportsreport.com)
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- Community band celebrates three decades of music (lvcampustimes.org)
- Silver-Gold Producer Posts US$8.23M in Revenue as Mine Expansion Advances; Pushes Throughput 34% Higher (streetwisereports.com)
- Outdoor movies to live music: What's happening this weekend? (audacy.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: A hole (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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