Turkey Vultures

The one just right of center with its wings spread.

Oak Leaf Plaza Archway

Leading to Colorado Commons.

Santa Anita Canyon Fire

This photo was taken Saturday night of a still out of control (as of this post) fire burning close by in the foothills above the adjacent / neighboring communities of Arcadia and Sierra Madre. While not in Monrovia, it does impact all the cities in the area through the use of resources and it has us all keeping a close eye on things. Fire and wind do not care about city borders.

For consistently updated information on the fire see the Foothill Cities blog with links to sources large and small, photographs and input from those in the community directly affected by the fire.

2008 Relay For Life - Monrovia

The relay was held at Recreation Park

Roses and the Luminaria Ceremony.

Behind The Shops In Black And White

Another look at things behind Myrtle Ave.

California Newt

Interesting little critters. They're usually hard to see because they blend in so well with their surroundings. They are highly toxic. Read more about them here.

Just Out Of Reach

Bank of America Building Site History

I enjoy learning about the history of Monrovia and putting these signs up on the sites themselves is a nice idea. Be sure to click the image for a large enough version to read.

Earth Day 2008

Mosher's Garage Studebaker

It's a little small to read, but it does say Monrovia, CA on the car door.

Monrovia Fire Department Car Wash

This afternoon the Monrovia Fire Department held a car wash to raise money in the fight against cancer. The department also has a team that will be participating in the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life next weekend (April 26th and 27th).

This Used To Be...#13

...the local Auto Club office (AAA) before moving to the big new office in Arcadia.

Now this building is the California Eye Specialists Medical Group.

Alley Wall

with its artistically intentional damage.

No Mercy For The Little Ones

Just kidding. These two signs just happen to be close enough to give that impression.

Plug-In Hybrid

Here's a recent article on the Monrovia company behind the car pictured above.

YShari's

Hand and foot spa. Website here.

The use of lighting really stands out.

Monrovia Chamber Of Commerce

Located in a surprisingly nondescript office. Other than the lettering on the door, there is nothing on the outside to indicate this is the Chamber of Commerce office.

Catch Of The Day

Outside the Red Lobster restaurant.

Relay For Life

Click photo for easier to read version.

A 24 hour event to be held 11:00 am April 26th to 11:00 am April 27th at Recreation Park.
Teams, participants, donations, etc. can be found at the Relay For Life Of Monrovia website.

This Used To Be...#12

the Elks Lodge on Foothill Blvd. Now it's the Kwan Yin Meditation Temple.

Drive Slow

Monrovia Public Works Refurbished

I previously posted a photo here while the property was being refurbished. It looks to be complete now.

Monrovia High School - Entrance With Bell Tower

This concludes the series on Monrovia High School but I'm sure it won't be the last photo of the school posted here. Thanks for visiting and come back again!

Monrovia High School - Entrance

Monrovia High School - Pool and Mural

Monrovia High School - Bell Tower

Monrovia High School - Football Field and Track

Friday seemed like the right day to post a photo of the high school football field. This is looking north towards the San Gabriel Mountains with the "Big M" to the left of center on the nearest hill.

I previously posted of photo of the "Big M" lit up during a football game here. When Monrovia wins the game, the outer lights are turned off forming a "V" for Victory.

A closer view of the "Big M" during the day here.

Monrovia High School - Light Post

Monrovia High School - Wildcat Pride

Now that Monrovia High School is about to undergo new construction, updates and refurbishment, this seems like a good time to do a week long daily photo series on the school grounds and buildings as they currently exist.

From today through the 8th, it's going to be 7 days of Monrovia High School here on Gem City Images. I hope you enjoy it.

City Daily Photo Theme Day - Water

This stream is in Monrovia Canyon north of the city.

I chose this photo not just for the stream, but because it also shows a bit of the history of Monrovia. The metal pipe running down the middle of the stream is part of the old water system dating back to the incorporation of the city in 1887.

The city founders, in order to attract people to the city, offered free water from the canyon to anyone who bought a homesite. It only took about 5 years before the canyon could no longer supply enough water for all the new residents but by then the city was well established.

There are many of these pipes remaining in the canyon as a reminder of the early days of Monrovia.

Be sure to check out more of the photoblogs from the following worldwide list that are also participating in the April theme of Water:

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