Harry Hufford, the chief administrative officer for Los Angeles County, predicted that taxes would double for residents of Newhall-Saugus-Santa Clarita Valley area if they were to break away from Los Angeles County. The same would hold true for the San Gabriel Valley.
Secession took a new turn with the news that the San Fernando Valley is also considering splitting off from Los Angeles County. Background of the reasons and feelings behind these moves in both the San Fernando and San Gabriel valleys is outlined.
SB 1774 passed the California Senate 21-14, and if it passes the Assembly, it could cripple any secession moves by the San Gabriel Valley. Senator Richardson says that SB 1774 is the work of Senator N. Holdea, who was a deputy of Los Angeles County Supervisor Kenneth Hahn, and the bill reflects the county's position that it would be bad to break up the county.
Arcadia has allotted $3700 toward the construction of a multi- jurisdictional bikeway along the Rio Hondo Wash from Peck Road to the Whittier Narrows Recreation Area. This would provide approximately 7.5 miles of bike paths linking Arcadia to existing paths leading down to the Long Beach Harbor.
Photo and caption. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce member Mike Saleo and president Kelvin Mason admire the jewels shown by R.G. Fergoda, manager of the new J. Herbert Hall Jewelry Co. in Fashion Park, as Stephanie Gates and Mike Vitro, assistant manager, look on.
Reaction was mixed among San Gabriel Valley officials on a bill before the State Legislature that would prohibit small splinter movements. This would make difficult any effort by local secessionists to get enough support to break away from Los Angeles County.
An association of various discontented areas seeking to secede from Los Angeles County has been formed, but the San Gabriel Valley has not yet joined. The six proposed counties are: San Fernando Valley, Canyon, Chumash, Santa Monica, South Bay and Peninsula.
Demolition of the Santa Anita Motor Inn is being completed. Built in 1938, it had become an architectural curio - built as it was to resemble a ship with streamlined characteristics.
Photo and caption. Kirk Brayshaw in the Queen Anne Cottage at the Los Angeles County Arboretum, with his friend "Snoopy" and story book "Night Before Christmas."
Dan Bryant, a San Marino realtor, is running for the 61st Assembly district seat held for years by John Collier. Some biographical background is given.
Laurie Gray presented with 1978 McGurn Memorial Trophy. Arcadia Swim Club honored its top athletes (photo and caption). See hard copy of newspaper in Box 51.
Pasadena is taking another look at the county area east of Rosemead, north of Colorado, and west of Michillinda, which is currently in what is considered Arcadia's sphere of influence.
Arcadia, along with several other communities in the San Gabriel Valley, face termination of animal control services now rendered by the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society. This agency will discontinue services as of June 30, 1978.
Photo and caption. Susan Johnston shows Tim Simmers of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce fabric samples at her new store, California Design Associates at 302 N. First Avenue, Arcadia, CA.