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Monrovia Man’s Dog Survives Bout With A Bear

A Monrovia man said his 10-pound dog survived a bout with a bear earlier this week.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/05/16

(credit: Matt Hartman of Shorealone Films)

125-Acre Madison Fire In Monrovia 85 Percent Contained

A brush fire that charred about 125 acres and forced the evacuation of 200 homes in Monrovia is 85 percent contained.

2013/04/21

Monrovia Blaze 50 Percent Contained, Many Evacuated Residents Allowed Back Home

Firefighters have contained 50 percent of a brush fire that has destroyed 175 acres in Monrovia. Many residents who were evacuated earlier in the day have been allowed to return home.

2013/04/20

Monrovia Man Comes Face-To-Face With Bear Inside Home

A Monrovia man came face-to-face with a brown bear Wednesday afternoon inside his home.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/03/27

Police say a man saying he is James Heard is actually Richard Bradford, a convicted murderer who skipped parole more than three decades ago. (credit: CBS)

Police Nab Convicted Murderer Who Skipped Parole 34 Years Ago

For more than 30 years, friends and colleagues knew James Heard as the hard-working head of a drug rehab center in Pasadena.

2013/03/13

A man who lived in this mobile home was killed Saturday morning. (credit: CBS)

Man Found Dead After Fire Rages Through Mobile Home

A Monrovia man was killed Saturday morning after a fire raged through his mobile home.

2013/03/02

3 Bears Spotted Rummaging Through Trash Cans In Monrovia

Three bears were spotted overnight rifling through trash in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/02/25

Bears, Mountain Lion Caught Prowling Near Monrovia Homes

Two bears and a mountain lion were seen prowling around a Monrovia neighborhood overnight.

2013/02/18

FBI Releases Photos Of Cross-Dressing Bank Robber

The FBI released photos Friday of a cross-dressing bank robber who held up a Chase Bank branch in the San Gabriel Valley Wednesday.

2012/12/07

At least three bears were spotted roaming Monrovia streets Sunday. (credit: CBS)

This Ain’t Chicago! Bunch Of Bears Call Monrovia Home Sunday

A group of bears is called a sleuth.

2012/11/11

We know this little guy likes swimming and pork loin. (credit: Larramendi Family)

Baby Bear Breaks Into Monrovia Home To Raid The Refrigerator

Talk about a brazen home invasion.

2012/08/26

KNX On Your Corner: Old Town Monrovia

In an age of big shopping malls and big box stores, it’s almost shocking to drive into a place like Old Town Monrovia.

2012/06/01

Police are hoping the public can help them identify this woman. (credit: Monrovia Police Department)

Authorities Trying To Identify Disabled Woman In Monrovia

Police are asking the public to help them identify a 50-60-something Asian woman who is unable to give authorities information about who she is.

2012/05/12

Deputies Chase Reckless Driving Suspect, Reported Gang Member On SoCal Freeways

Law enforcement chased a driver wanted for reckless driving across the San Gabriel and San Fernando valleys before apprehending the suspect in North Hollywood.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/02/28

Mora Inks 1st Recruiting Class Headlined With Ellis McCarthy, Jordan Payton

UCLA coach Jim Mora’s first experience with college football recruiting left the veteran NFL coach humbled at how much he didn’t know about the process.

2012/02/01