Monrovia

November 17, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

Foothill Unity Center and Union Station Homeless Services seek more support as they serve meals...

Imaginarium travels to the land of Oz when the walk-through lights event opens on Nov. 21, 2025 at Fairplex in Pomona. In the file photo, a colorful unicorn lights up the night on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, at the Imaginarium holiday lights display at Fairplex in Pomona. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

Things to do in the San Gabriel Valley area, Nov. 14-22

November 14, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

Here are some activities and entertainments to enjoy in the San Gabriel Valley area.

The city of Pasadena holds its 2025 Veterans Day program at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11. In the file photo, Blair High School Junior ROTC Color Guard presents the colors during a Veterans Day program at Pasadena City Hall on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024. (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

Things to do in the San Gabriel Valley, Nov. 7-15

November 7, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

Here are some activities and entertainments to enjoy in the San Gabriel Valley area.

A photo of Dodgers great Fernando Valenzuela is featured in an ofrenda at Max’s Mexican Restaurant in Monrovia on Nov. 1, what would have been the pitching ace’s 64th birthday. (Photo courtesy of Max’s Mexican Cuisine)

At Fernando’s table, an epic Dodger win and a legend’s birthday mark the moment

November 3, 2025 at 6:49 p.m.

His Dodgers winning the World Series on his birthday is a gift, friends of Fernando...

Find upcoming Día de los Muertos events in the San Gabriel Valley area. In the file photo, an altar on display during Gloria Molina Grand Park’s 12th annual Downtown Día de los Muertos in Los Angeles, Monday, Oct 30, 2023. (Photo by Hans Gutknecht, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

Things to do in the San Gabriel Valley, Oct. 31-Nov. 8

October 31, 2025 at 6:01 a.m.

Here are some activities and entertainments to enjoy in the San Gabriel Valley area.

Rev. Francisco Garcia of Sacred Resistance speaks to community members on Aug. 15, at a vigil at the Home Depot in Monrovia. Garcia will be one of the featured speakers at the “Stand With Our Neighbors” gala on Nov. 1 in Monrovia. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)

Monrovia-based Immigration Resource Center holds ‘Stand With Our Neighbors’ gala Nov. 1

October 27, 2025 at 11:12 p.m.

Immigration Resource Center of San Gabriel Valley supports immigrants through legal and referral services. Their...

Wooden ghosts carved from trees by Chainsaw Jenna at “Carved” in Descanso Gardens on Friday, Oct. 4, 2025. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

Things to do in the San Gabriel Valley, Oct. 24-Nov. 1

October 24, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

Here are some activities and entertainments to enjoy in the San Gabriel Valley area.

The Cal Poly Pumpkin Festival runs Oct. 18-19 and Oct. 25-26. In the photo, a boy runs through a field of pumpkins as he tries to choose the right one Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, at Cal Poly Pomona’s 32nd Annual Pumpkin Festival. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

Things to do in the San Gabriel Valley, Oct. 17-25

October 17, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

Here are some activities and entertainments to enjoy in the San Gabriel Valley.

Industry Sheriff's Station Youth Activities League's Trunk-or-Treat Festival and Terror Trail maze is Oct. 17-18, 2025 at Industry Hills Expo Center. In the file photo, children get candy as they trick or treat during the 4th annual Terror Trail and Trunk-or-Treat festival at the Industry Hills Expo Center in City of Industry on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024.(Contributing Photographer Libby Cline Birmingham)

Things to do in the San Gabriel Valley, Oct. 10-18

October 13, 2025 at 5:40 p.m.

Here are some activities and entertainments to enjoy in the San Gabriel Valley.

Police seeking leads on hit-and-run that killed a teen girl in Monrovia

By Ruby Gonzales

October 9, 2025 at 10:22 a.m.

The victim died at a hospital. Police have not yet identified the driver.

The Rev. Francisco Garcia of Sacred Resistance, the social justice arm of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles, speaks to people assembled for a vigil at the Home Depot in Monrovia on Oct. 2, a day after five day laborers were taken at a second immigration raid of the store. (Photo by Anissa V. Rivera)

Day laborer memorial in Monrovia will be replaced again and again, advocates say

October 8, 2025 at 3:55 p.m.

Immigrants rights advocates built an altar in honor of a day laborer killed fleeing ICE....

Rubel Castle in Glendora is operated by the Glendora Historical Society. (Photo by Keith Durflinger, Contributing Photographer)

Things to do in the San Gabriel Valley, Oct. 3-11

October 3, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

Here are some activities and entertainments to enjoy in the San Gabriel Valley.

Henny, an escaped San Bernardino python, was found at the Monrovia In-N-Out this week. (Courtesy of the Pasadena Humane Society)

Python found at In-N-Out in Monrovia, 40 miles from home, is reunited with her human family

By David Wilson

October 4, 2025 at 6:59 p.m.

A snake named Henny was found by a worker at a newly opened In-N-Out, then...

Artwork of Mario Armond Zamparelli is going up for auction this week in a limited release. Zamparelli is perhaps most known for his “groundbreaking” designs for Howard Hughes’ empire. But in the bigger picture, his art contributed to the American cultural zeitgeist of mid-twentieth-century America, catapulting corporate branding into an art form. (Courtesy, Marisa Zamparelli)

Late artist Mario Zamparelli’s redefined corporate branding. Rare pieces are up for auction

By Ryan Carter

September 30, 2025 at 8:16 a.m.

Mario Zamparelli was known as the chief designer of the reclusive billionaire Howard Hughes' empire....

Tickets are on sale for the 2025 version of "Carved," a display of lit-up pumpkins and other installations, from Oct. 3-30, at Descanso Gardens. Tickets must be purchased in advance. In the file photo: People enjoy themselves during "Carved<" at Descanso Gardens in La Canada Flintridge, CA., on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. (Photo by Hans Gutknecht, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

Things to do in the San Gabriel Valley, Sept. 26-Oct. 4

September 26, 2025 at 6:02 a.m.

Here are some activities and entertainments to enjoy in the San Gabriel Valley.

The front entrance at In-N-Out’s new location during their grand opening event in Monrovia, California, on Sept. 25, 2025. (Connor Terry, Contributing Photographer)

In-N-Out Burger opens new drive-thru in Monrovia on Thursday, Sept. 25

By Fielding Buck

September 25, 2025 at 6:07 p.m.

The Southern California burger chain opened its doors early for diners waiting at the drive-thru...

Ed Ganzinotti’s 1956 Ford F-100 pickup was crowned the 2024 World’s Most Beautiful Truck at last year’s Grand National Truck Show. (Courtesy of Rod Shows)

Things to do in the San Gabriel Valley area, Sept. 19-27

September 19, 2025 at 6:01 a.m.

Here are some activities and entertainments to enjoy in the San Gabriel Valley area.

Pasadena Playhouse has announced its 2025-2026 season, which includes a mix of contemporary and classical productions, a new musical, and programming for youth and families. (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

Things to do in the San Gabriel Valley area, Sept. 12-20

September 12, 2025 at 3:46 p.m.

Here are some activities and entertainments to enjoy in the San Gabriel Valley area.

Community members gathered with faith leaders for a vigil at the Home Depot in Monrovia for Carlos Roberto Montoya, a 52-year-old laborer who ran onto the 210 freeway and was fatally struck by a vehicle after being chased by ICE agents, in Monrovia on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)

Day laborer who died fleeing Monrovia ICE raid buried in Guatemala

September 11, 2025 at 3:27 p.m.

The body of Carlos Montoya, the day laborer killed while fleeing immigration agents on Aug....

Find antiques, collectibles and vinyl records on Sept. 7, 2025 at the Pasadena City College Flea Market. (Google Street View)

Things to do in the San Gabriel Valley area, Sept. 5-13

September 5, 2025 at 3:11 p.m.

Here are some activities and entertainments to enjoy in the San Gabriel Valley area.

Wayne Burke, a Popeyes restaurant franchisee, places food and essential items in a vehicle during an event by the Popeyes Foundation and the Feed the Children for 400 families in need at the Foothill Unity Center in Monrovia on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)

Hundreds get daily essentials, courtesy of Popeyes Foundation stop in Monrovia

By Staff report

August 29, 2025 at 2:04 p.m.

The Popeyes Foundation and global anti-hunger organization’s Feed the Children stopped in Monrovia this week...

Matti the Clown performs in the Marinelli Bros Circus, running on various dates from Aug. 28 to Sept. 15 at Stonewood Center in Downey. (Photo courtesy of Marinelli Bros Circus)

Things to do in the San Gabriel Valley area, Aug. 29-Sept. 6

September 2, 2025 at 11:10 a.m.

Here are some activities and entertainments to enjoy in the San Gabriel Valley area.

Paul Grimm (1891-1974) , Untitled Desert Landscape (Palm Springs, Mount San Jacinto with Pink Blossoms), c. 1950, Oil on canvas, 24 inches x 36 inches. (Courtesy of American Legacy Fine Arts)

Things to do in the San Gabriel Valley area, Aug. 23-30

August 21, 2025 at 3:05 p.m.

Here are some activities and entertainments to enjoy in the San Gabriel Valley area.

Joseph Lara #2 of Bonita runs for yardage against Muir in the first half of a prep football game at Bonita High School in La Verne on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)

San Gabriel Valley football: Week 0 schedule, Aug. 21-23

August 18, 2025 at 12:44 p.m.

The matchups and locations for this week's season-opening football games for the SGV teams.

Community members gathered with faith leaders for a vigil at the Home Depot in Monrovia on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)

‘He came to work’: Vigil mourns man killed on freeway after ICE enforcement at Monrovia Home Depot

August 21, 2025 at 2:34 p.m.

Day laborer Roberto Carlos Montoya Valdes, 52, was from Guatemala and reportedly lived in Arcadia

LA Voice and the L.A. Archdiocese gathered at Avocado Heights Park for an interfaith vigil to show support for families that have been the target of racial profiling and violations of their civil rights on July 24, 2025 in La Puente CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer)

Man killed on 210 after Monrovia ICE raid identified; DHS denies targeting him

August 15, 2025 at 4:36 p.m.

Advocates were planning a vigil for Roberto Carlos Montoya Valdez, 52, at the Home Depot...

Damien quarterback Isaiah Arriaza looks for room to run as Rancho Cucamonga’s Zen Latu lunges to try to tackle him during a Baseline League football game on Friday night at Rancho Cucamonga High. (Contributing Photographer/John Valenzuela)

SGV football preview: Ranking the area’s best quarterbacks

August 15, 2025 at 9:18 a.m.

A look at the quarterbacks in the San Gabriel Valley, Pasadena and Whittier going into...

Rio Hondo Prep’s Noah Penunuri (31) pushes past Warren’s Jaiden Padilla (9) during the CIF-SS Division 7 championship game at Arcadia High School on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)

SGV football preview: Ranking the area’s best running backs

August 14, 2025 at 8:38 a.m.

A look at the running backs in the San Gabriel Valley, Pasadena and Whittier going...

Damien’s Travon Garrison, (#3), breaks away from Rancho Cucamonga’s Tahj Crutchfield (#6), after catching a pass during a Baseline League football game at Rancho Cucamonga High School in Rancho Cucamonga, Ca., Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. (Photo by John Valenzuela, Contributing Photographer)

SGV football preview: Ranking the area’s top wide receivers

August 13, 2025 at 8:45 a.m.

A look at the top wide receivers in the San Gabriel Valley, Pasadena and Whittier...

Nisei Week Japanese LA Festival Closing Ceremony and Street Ondo is Aug. 17, 2025 on First Street in Little Tokyo in Los Angeles. In the photo, a costumed dancer takes part in the Nisei Week closing ceremonies on Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024, in Little Tokyo. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)

Things to do in the San Gabriel Valley area, Aug. 15-23

August 13, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

Here are some activities and entertainments to enjoy in the San Gabriel Valley area.

Welcome to Watts sign at the corner of Imperial Highway and Avalon Blvd. on Monday, Aug. 4, 2025. (Photo by Dean Musgrove, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

Watts Riots: Things to know on the 60th anniversary, Aug. 11, 1965

August 8, 2025 at 8:06 a.m.

What do you know about the Watts Riots that was sparked on a hot August...

Sierra Madre Playhouse on Sierra Madre Boulevard on March 12, 2025. (Photo by Dean Musgrove, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)

Things to do in the San Gabriel Valley area, Aug. 8-16

August 8, 2025 at 7:01 a.m.

Here are some activities and entertainments to enjoy in the San Gabriel Valley area.

ArtCenter College of Design (south campus) Hoffmitz Milken Center for Typography presents “Primarium: A Case for Cursive,” through Oct. 31, in its HMCT Gallery in Pasadena, CA. (Photo courtesy of ArtCenter College of Design, Hoffmitz Milken Center for Typography)

Things to do in the San Gabriel Valley area, Aug. 1-9

August 1, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.

Here are some activities and entertainments to enjoy in the San Gabriel Valley area.

CatCon, Aug. 2-3, celebrates its 10th anniversary in Pasadena, CA. In the file photo, cat lovers descend on Pasadena Convention Center for CatCon, billed as the world’s biggest cat-centric pop culture event, in Pasadena, CA on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)

Things to do in the San Gabriel Valley area, July 25-Aug. 2

July 25, 2025 at 12:32 p.m.

Here are some activities and entertainments to enjoy in the San Gabriel Valley area.

Pasadena Heritage presents its Colorado Street Bridge Party on July 19, 2025. In the file photo, residents from Pasadena and surrounding cities came to the Pasadena Heritage's annual Colorado Street Bridge Party on Saturday, July 15, 2018. The event features live music, a vintage car show, and local food and drink. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer)

Things to do in the San Gabriel Valley, July 18-26