Albert Matthies, the only Arcadia police officer killed in the line of duty, was honored with a memorial plaque nearly 70 years after his murder. Photo.
Marilynn Bochte of Arcadia is being honored by the Arboretum of Los Angeles County for having completed 30 years of volunteer service. Marilynn is the first volunteer, still active, to have reached this distinction.
Methodist Hospital's new Chief Operating Officer, Dennis Lee, said his biggest challenge will be maintaining an already "extremely well-managed hospital."
More than 200 friends, teachers, family members and schoolmates attended Jesse Wang's funeral service. The 8-year old died after falling and hitting his head near the Arcadia High School swimming pool.
Donald D. Pellegrino, 53, died of a heart attack Christmas Eve during a family gathering at his Arcadia home. The 35-year Arcadia resident was elected to the City Council in 1978 and served as mayor in 1982, 1983, and 1985 during his 8 years on the panel. Photo.
Patricia Ann "Pann" Baltz, one of 5 California Teachers of the year, was honored at the Arcadia Community Center by city and school district officials.