Crime statistics for the first half of 1979 show a 4.6% overall increase in crime in Arcadia, despite a decrease in the number of violent crimes. This compares to an overall increase of 5.2% for the larger San Gabriel area.
Robert Considine, Pasadena City College trustee from the Arcadia district will not seek another term. December 9 is the first day to file for the March 8, 1977 election. January 1 is the deadline for filing.
The City Council will hold a meeting on January 29 to provide citizens with information on the city's proposed participation in the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974.
Arcadia Tournament of Roses Association Royal Court for the January 1, 1980 parade are: MarrLin Greathouse, Tina Borgatta, Amy Pfau, Judi Bithell, and Laurie Churchman.
Further restrictions go into effect on January 1, 1976 of public officials to insure that their meetings are open to the public. Complete details of SB 1 are given.
Lyle W. Alberg has been chosen City Manager from more than 100 applicants. He has had more than 20 years experience in city government and will assume the post vacated by Lyman Cozad as of January 1, 1978.
Summary of changes in the redevelopment law to become effective January 1, 1977. Now it will be up to the Community Redevelopment Agency to justify its processes.
Announced candidates for City Council as of January 13, 1974 are: Irvin I. Livingston; Thomas D. Ryan; David E. Parry. Seven others have also taken out papers. Three incumbents (Bob Arth, Ed Butterworth, and Don Hage) must retire.
Nina Crow was crowned Miss Arcadia, the queen of the Arcadia Tournament of Roses Association Royal Court. She will represent Arcadia in the January 1, 1976 Pasadena Rose Parade. The princesses of the Royal Court are Juli Hageman, Lauren Hageman, Patricia Tiffany, and Shannon Wabnig.