Friday, September 3, 2010

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Arcadia property gains highest Arcadia property gains highest

While continual declines in the residential homes market in a down economy are causing... 


Track won’t pay Arcadia $185,000 Track won’t pay Arcadia $185,000

Santa Anita Park track owner MI Developments will not pay the City of Arcadia the... 


Murder suspect in custody Murder suspect in custody

Murder suspect Michael Thomas Kelly was arrested by Arcadia police very early this... 


 
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Arcadia blogs

Kings-sized surprise Kings-sized surprise

Bobby Williams, a former Arcadia police officer now with the El Monte department,... 


Praising SM Search & Rescue Praising SM Search & Rescue

I wanted to share a great story about Sierra Madre Search and Rescue. These guys... 


First murder in 2 1/2 years First murder in 2 1/2 years

We don’t have a Trader Joe’s and we seem to have pretty poor cell phone... 


 
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Police/Fire

Bank robbery and murder Bank robbery and murder

The Arcadia Police Department responded to 1001 calls for service from Sunday, Aug.... 


Murder suspect in custody Murder suspect in custody

Murder suspect Michael Thomas Kelly was arrested by Arcadia police very early this... 


Murder in Fairview apartment Murder in Fairview apartment

A 47-year-old white man was apparently bludgeoned to death Wednesday in his apartment,... 


 
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Out & About

Wienerschnitzel’s 1st mall outlet Wienerschnitzel’s 1st mall outlet

The first Wienerschnitzel freestanding kiosk inside a shopping center will celebrate... 


Trader Joe’s: Fortune in Monrovia Trader Joe’s: Fortune in Monrovia

One of the country’s biggest and hottest success stories is Trader Joe’s. The... 


Concert series piano quartet Concert series piano quartet

The 2010-11 season of the Church of the Good Shepherd Concert Series “Music... 


 
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Chamber of Commerce

November ballot Propositions at 9/2 Gov. Affairs November ballot Propositions at 9/2 Gov. Affairs

A review of the many propositions on the November ballot is on the agenda of the September meeting of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Forum at 8 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 2. In addition, Peter Rodriguez, Community & Government Affairs Mgr. from the Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District, will be a guest speaker on the topic... [Read more of this review]


 
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Activities

Santa Anita back to dirt Santa Anita back to dirt

On the same day that NFL quarterback Brett Favre decided to reverse recent reports... 


Pool closed till new one in 2012 Pool closed till new one in 2012

The bad news is the pool at Arcadia Park will not re-open this summer, or even next... 


 
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Community

Track won’t pay Arcadia $185,000 Track won’t pay Arcadia $185,000

Santa Anita Park track owner MI Developments will not pay the City of Arcadia the... 


Hazardous/e-waste pick-up 8/21 Hazardous/e-waste pick-up 8/21

Dispose of your household hazardous and e-waste free from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday,... 


 
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History

Brush Painting Exhibit 8/28 Brush Painting Exhibit 8/28

Master Ali Tam is back with another exhibit of brush painting and calligraphy at the Arcadia Historical Museum Aug. 28 – Oct. 16, beginning with an opening reception at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28. Details are below…  Read More →


Historical Markers in Arcadia: user guide Historical Markers in Arcadia: user guide

You may have seen one or more Historical Markers around town, each attached to two dark green posts and featuring vintage photos and a brief text summary of the building or area where they stand. There are actually five markers installed as of August 11, 2010. A sixth — er, the first — will be installed by September. Four are within easy... [Read more]


Clara Baldwin’s yacht, painting Clara Baldwin’s yacht, painting

A painting of a yacht owned by Clara Baldwin is being offered for sale. Clara Baldwin, the eldest daughter of Arcadia founder Elias “Lucky” Baldwin, and for whom the Baldwin Stocker Elementary School is named, had many elegant properties created especially for her during her lifetime, including a private Pullman 1912 rail car that is on... [Read more]


Student historical art displayed Student historical art displayed

Six of the winners of the Arcadia Historical Society’s Creative Expression Contest have been on display at Westfield Santa Anita for a couple weeks as depicted here in this 30-second video below. The management of the mall kindly displayed these winning projects with the names of each student elegantly and prominently showcased. These six pieces... [Read more]


 
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