Fordyce Johnson, a former Arcadia resident, died late last month at his home in San Diego from the complications of old age. The 93 year old was former chief of staff at Methodist Hospital.
Police Chief Neal Johnson, 59, will retire on December 31st after serving the city for 38 years. He plans to work for an international security management company and open an office for the firm in Arcadia.
Frank Ferris, 68, is a well-known Arcadia interior designer who has been in the decorating business since 1947. His store, Frank Ferris Interiors, has been open for 35 years.
The family of Cathy LaCorte successfully blocked the parole of Richard Johnson who murdered Cathy and her boyfriend Bob Morton at Chantry Flat in 1976.
Profile of Frank Perini, owner of Perini's Hair Plus on Foothill Blvd., which opened in 1954. Frank changed his name from Perez to Perini in order to be able to buy a house in Arcadia and to be accepted in the community.
The family of Cathy LaCorte, who was shot in Chantry Flat on February 11, 1976, with her boyfriend, Bob Morton, is asking a parole board not to set the killer Richard Johnson free.
Neal Johnson, 59, is stepping down as Police Chief after 38 years as an Arcadia police officer. He plans to work for an international security management company and open an office for the firm in Arcadia. He is also the national chairman for law enforcement sponsored Explorer Scouts.
The barbers at Perini's Hair Plus have been providing haircuts, shaves, shampoos and styling for 44 years. Owner Frank Perini, who opened Frank's Barber Shop in 1954, has remained at the same location at 73 E. Foothill Blvd.
Arcadia resident Frank Jones helped save the life of Debora Del Moral in South Pasadena after seeing a fire at an apartment complex on Prospect Avenue.
Santa Anita Park race track sold to Frank Stronach, a Canadian billionaire businessman and horse owner. The property is valuable to the city for sales tax reasons.