Hi, we’re Jane and Morris Mojo Jones, founders of Monrovia’s Old Town Sidewalk Astronomers. We moved to Monrovia from San Rafael, CA, when Jane was hired by JPL in 2003. We lived in a Huntington…

I was born in Taiwan and raised in Los Banos, Philippines. About 45 years ago, I immigrated to Los Angeles and that still is what most defines me. I have the best job: I teach…

Hi! I’m Virginia Franken and am the proud owner of a Little Free Library here in Monrovia. Now and then, if you have a good dig through, you can find two of my own novels…

I am a proud California native and have lived all over the state. When I’m not working I am most likely fishing somewhere. Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family. I was…

I never want my days to end. I like driving and listening to country music while flipping back and forth to talk radio. I am the fifth child of seven kids. Q: Please tell us…

My name is Charlyn Quiec. I am a dentist, and my practice is located in Monrovia, where I also reside. I moved to the states permanently from the Philippines after graduating dental school in 2000…

“I need you to sign this wildlife disclaimer,” selling agent Donna Baker informed me as we proceeded with the paperwork for my new home. Wait, what? In the weeks that followed, I enjoyed watching families…

I grew up in Temple City, but have lived in Monrovia since 2010. I have one daughter, and she is my focus in life and the reason I work hard. I work at City of…

Greetings! My name is Kristin Ritzau and I’ve been a Monrovian for almost 14 years now. I grew up in the Pacific Northwest, but I often say Monrovia is the town I always dreamed of…

I have lived in Monrovia for the last 43 years in a California Bungalow with my own Museum in the basement. I moved here from Montana, married and have two sons. I am supposed to…