The Board of Education has approved a new after-school child care program to be conducted by the Santa Anita Family branch of the YMCA at the Holly Avenue Elementary School Youth Hut. About 20 children have been enrolled in the program, which can accommodate up to 35.
A law designed to protect Arcadia's oak tree population was passed 4-0 by the City Council on Tuesday. The trees listed in the ordinance may not be cut down or excessively trimmed.
The Arcadia Community Center now offers a meal program with a charge of $3, as there in no federal funding for this program. The Center offers a variety of programs, from skilled nursing care to government benefits counseling to recreation programs to dances and free movies.
Joseph Sargis, a member of the Board of Trustees for the Pasadena Area Community College District, has been elected the 1993 president of the Board. He is profiled.
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.
William Kelly has been appointed Arcadia City Manager after holding the Acting City Manager position for 7 months following the resignation of Donald Duckworth. Kelly began working for the city as a community development director in November, 1993.
Oak Tree Racing Association's 1996 season started with a bang on October 2. Patrons discovered a new look with the $3.5 million improvement programs completed over the summer at Santa Anita Park race track.
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.
Mayor Robert Harbicht will host the first "State of the City" address and hopes this will improve communications between the City Council and the community.
On June 20, the Arcadia City Council adopted the City's operating budget and capital improvements budget. For the first time, the city is embracing a two-year budget program.
Santa Anita Derby Day 5K started three years ago with less than 2000 participants but is expected to attract between 4000-5000 runners and walkers in the 5K's fourth year.
David Ma, defeated candidate for the Pasadena City College Board of Trustees, has been charged with a misdemeanor for violating city sign posting restrictions.