Born & Raised, Cat Lover, Dodger Fan, Dog Lover, Farming, Fitness, Retired, Student, Teacher, Volunteer, Writer
Catherine McCallum
I have been a resident of Monrovia for 43 years, having moved here in 1980 from Sierra Madrem, and before that from the Midwest. I enjoyed Monrovia from the beginning: its diversity, its neighborhoods, its…
Glen Kangas
I grew up in Temple City and have lived in the San Gabrial Valley my whole life. It is definitely home for me. I enjoy reading, gardening, sports, decorating for Christmas, spending time with friends…
Henry Alonzo
My name’s Henry and I am a dad, a music executive, and a college professor. I have been living in Monrovia since 2011. I travel often for work, and it’s always a pleasure to return…
Bob Gollihugh
I was born during World War II in 1943 in San Diego. I had such brain damage during birth that the doctor didn’t expect me to live, but God had other plans. My daddy died…
Barbara Gholar
I was born and raised in Monrovia. I’m from the class of 1972, and we are celebrating our 50th Class Reunion. I belong to several nonprofit organizations in Monrovia. I serve on the Local Spiritual…
John Watson
I am from a farm in western Kansas. I joined the Air Force out of high school. When I returned from Korea, I was stationed at Long Beach Airport. I became interested in big trucks…
Czarina Tran-Bernett
I lived in San Gabriel most of my life and moved to Monrovia in 2014. I have two school-aged girls, and they are why I started my business, KidZ Synergy, LLC. I write and publish…
Robin Chicca
My name is Robin [Hart] Chicca. I have been in Monrovia since 1981, when my family moved closer to my dad’s work. Under the major influence of my parents, Jan and Dave Hart, I became…
Charlotte Martin
I grew up in the midwest and studied music my entire life. I graduated with a degree in opera performance and started writing songs my senior year in college. Instead of going to graduate school,…
