An exhibit at the Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum showcases the Seabiscuit memorabilia collection of Lisa Ramaci, other private collectors, and the Museum's collection.
Mayor of Arcadia Gary Kovacic and mayor of Sierra Madre Rob Stockly visit Congressman David Dreier, Senator Dianne Feinstein and Senator Barbara Boxer in Washington, D. C.
Los Angeles Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich announced that the Board of Supervisors has appointed Arcadia resident Daisy L. Ma to the Los Angeles County Commission for Children and Families. The board also reappointed Arcadia resident Michael Gi-Hao Cheung to the Los Angeles Commission on Insurance.
Steven R. Kutcher, an Arcadia resident, is the entomologist who provided the arachnids for the movie "Spider-man." Kutcher discusses other film projects to which he has lent his expertise.
Methodist Hospital Foundation will honor Arcadia resident Paul Ravesies during the 2002 Crystal Ball. He is a long-time supporter of Methodist Hospital and has served on its board of directors.
Arcadia resident Gary R. Dimkich has been appointed to the Los Angeles County Beach Commission. He is a graduate of California State University Los Angeles and owns DeLacey's Club 41 restaurant in Pasadena.
Arcadia resident Thomas V. McKernan, Jr., president and chief executive officer of Automobile Club of California, has been elected president of the non-profit Los Angeles Police Foundation, which was created to help fund police safety programs.
Daniel Fox, son of Jim and Toni Fox, has returned home to celebrate Thanksgiving after a car accident. He has been recovering over the last seven months.
Longden Avenue in Arcadia has had a lot of street construction over the last three years, including construction of wheelchair ramps, missing sidewalks, palm trees removed, and new 30 inch water main.
The Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum is now in a city-owned building, with a curator paid through the city, and is managed by the library and museum director Janet Sporleder. The Arcadia Historical Society owns the collection and a new agreement commits the city and the society to jointly pay for an insurance policy.
Arcadia City Council has approved a new contract with the Pasadena Humane Society (PHS) to provide animal services to Arcadia. The contract is for $69,838, a 3% increase over the current year's agreement. The city has contracted with PHS since 1994. PHS handles dog licensing, answers calls for service and offers low-cost spay and neuter clinics. Other items were approved, including a contract with Engineered Plumbing Inc. for water mains and valves, the purchase of Mobile Data Terminals for the Arcadia Fire Department from Nida Companies, and massage therapist permits.