The Arcadia Police Department's cadet program is profiled, including the stories of several cadets, especially 21-year-old Arcadia resident Sandra Schreiner.
Police have arrested a 16 year old Arcadia High School student on suspicion of firing a gun Monday afternoon at two teenagers involved in an on-campus brawl several hours earlier.
A 20-year old baby sitter from mainland China testified about the events she said led to her enslavement by Arcadia couple Dianyi Zhia and Hua Jiang. See also Pasadena Star News, July 23, 1997, p. A1.
Bail was set at $1 million for Arcadian Hua Jiang, charged with enslaving a 20-year old woman from China. Her husband and co-defendant, Dianyi Zhai, will remain in custody without bail for several additional charges.
William Kelly, with 22 years of city government experience in Burbank, Brea, Baldwin Park and San Bruno, has been hired as Arcadia's first community development director and assistant to the city manager. This new position replaces the planning director job that had been vacant for several months.
Purdy Tran of Arcadia is crowned by Pasadena Tournament of Roses President Gary Dorn. The 17 year old will reign over the 1998 Tournament of Roses Court.
Michael Goldstein, a 40-year old former stockbroker, and his wife Bridgethave opened Goldstein's Bagel Bakery at 221 N. Santa Anita Ave. after opening the original Goldstein's in Old Pasadena 5 years ago. It is the nation's first drive through bakery.
Virginia Kay, 92, Pasadena Star-News advice columnist for more than 50 years, died at her Arcadia home. Her real name was Arline Osman-Powers. She is profiled.
Nine year old Karen Spurney of Arcadia won in her age group in the 47th annual "Search for Talent Competition" sponsored by the National Exchange Club. She played a rendition of Bach on the piano.