Local Officials "Very Concerned" About New Detection of West Nile Virus

Supervisor Antonovich Gets National Award for Push to Improve County Trails

Antonovich has been selected as the 2013 Outstanding Public Official by the National Association of County Park and Recreation Officials.

Congresswoman Liu and Assemblyman Holden to Host 'Scam Stoppers' Workshop

The special workshop geared towards helping senior citizens avoid scam artists. The seminar is free, but space is limited.

Work on California Avenue at Railroad Tracks Continues for Foothill Extension

The work is part of the Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension project.

City and LA County Hosting Public Forum on Highland Place Debris Wall

The planned wall will enable vegetation to grow back in the Madison Fire burn areas during the next five years.

Monrovia City Manager Laurie Lile Responds to Blog on Homeless in the Park

Blogger Robert Parry wrote the original piece about his concerns about homelessness in Library Park.

Monrovia Restaurants That Serve Healthy Food May Qualify for New Program

Los Angeles County is launching the Choose Health LA Restaurants program to help fight obesity.

Holden Closes Out First Legislative Session with Eight Finalized Bills

Two have been signed into law by the governor and the rest were finalized in the state Legislature.

Holden's Buy California Agricultural Bill Headed to Governor's Desk

The governor has until Oct. 13 to sign or veto the bill.

Senator Liu's 710 Freeway Properties Bill Sent to Governor

SB 416 expedites the sale of more than 500 houses no longer needed for the proposed 710 freeway extension.

Updated: Monrovia City Council to Discuss Interim City Manager Options Today

The council is having a closed session meeting to figure out how to go forward after City Manager Laurie Lile retires Oct. 14.

Bill Would Allow Lone Drivers in Carpool Lanes of 210, 134 Freeways

If the governor signs the bill, it would go into effect July 1, 2014.

L.A. County Health Officials Report Season's First Flu Cases, Urge Vaccination

There has already been one flu case severe enough to require hospitalization, according to Los Angeles County health officials.

Assemblyman Holden and California Legislative Black Caucus Honor Rachel Robinson

Robinson is the widow of Dodger great Jackie Robinson.

Photos: Judy Chu Discusses National Recreation Area Legislation

Congressional Rep. Judy Chu, who represents Monrovia, hosted a townhall meeting Sept. 7 in Claremont.

County Accepting Lifeguard Applications

The application period for the Los Angeles County Lifeguards ends Sept. 20.

Monrovia Cooling Center to Remain Open This Weekend

The city is also offering tips to beat the heat.

Monrovia City Council to Search for Interim City Manager

City Manager Laurie Lile announced last week that she plans to retire.

Holden Bill to Expand Technology Startups Heads to Governor

AB 250 establishes the California Innovation Hub Program into law.

Monrovia City Council Votes to Support 710 Gap Closure

Although the council voted to support the closure, they changed the resolution's language as to not appear in favor of the tunnel or any other plan.

Mt. Sierra College to Get New Site at Myrtle and Huntington

Three other proposals not selected included two retail-restaurant projects and a four-star hotel.

Supervisor Antonovich Calls for a Limit to Early Release of Inmates

Antonovich, whose district includes Monrovia, cited an Los Angeles Times investigation that found a sharp increase in the past two years.

Monrovia City Council to Consider Development Proposals for Myrtle and Huntington

A new Mt. Sierra College building, a hotel, a 24-Hour Fitness, and a retail/restaurant project are among the options to be reviewed tonight.

West Nile Virus Detected in Three San Gabriel Valley Cities

A sample of mosquitoes from Arcadia and chicken samples from Arcadia, Irwindale and Monterey Park shows the virus is still present in the San Gabriel Valley.

Monrovia City Manager Laurie Lile to Resign

Lile was hired in April 2012.

Holden's Military Use Tax Bill Heads to Governor's Desk

LA County Supervisors Push for Restoration of Portion of Voting Rights Act

Supervisor Michael Antonovich, whose district includes Monrovia, cast the lone dissenting vote, citing confusion about the high court's ruling.

Holden Bill to Ensure Funding for Domestic Violence Shelters Becomes Law

Assembly Bill 139 clears up confusion related to a $500 fee abusers must pay that goes to domestic violence programs.

Daily Consumption of Sugary Drinks Down for LA County Kids

Latino and black children were more likely to have a daily sugary drink than white and Asian/Pacific Islanders, the study found.

Assembly Approves Holden's Small Business Loan Bill

The bill now goes to the governor's desk for a signature.

Three of Senator Liu's Bills Headed to Governor's Desk

Liu has seven other bills pending during this legislative session, which ends Sept. 13.

Supervisor Antonovich Calls for Countywide Child Care Grading System

Antonovich initiated the county's restaurant and nursing home grading systems.

Study: California Home to Busiest Freeways in U.S.

California beat out Texas by almost 30 billion miles.

Mayor Lutz, Congresswoman Napolitano to Host Stormwater Permit Forum Wednesday

The event will include discussions on how to comply with the permit, which officials estimate will cost $20 billion to implement during the next 20 years.

Edison Ratepayers in Monrovia and Other Cities to Benefit from $750 Million Settlement

The settlement stems from the case against a Canadian power company that reportedly drove up electricity prices in California for more than a decade.

Foothill Extension Project Construction Makes 'Significant Progress'

Several at-grade crossings have reopened with two more scheduled to be back in business next week.

Proposed Bill to Give Tax Break to Service Members Passes Key Committee

Assemblyman Chris Holden, who represents Monrovia, authored the Military Use Tax Exemption bill.

L.A County's Housing Goal is 179,881 New Units by 2021. Where Will They Go?

The below map shows a regional government plan for where to build future housing units in L.A. County, with the allocated number of new housing units for each city.

County Supervisors Look to Reform Child Services Through Pay Increase

County supervisors are looking for ways to reform Department of Children and Family Services, which serves Monrovia. The discussion was sparked by the death of an 8-year-old.

Monrovia City Council to Consider Plastic Bag Ban This Fall

City staff is studying the bans implemented in other cities and will present options to the council in October.