30 people were injured on opening day at Santa Anita Park when two men became involved in an altercation. One dropped a gun and this was enough to cause a wave of panic which spread through the crowd.
Anoakia annexation by Arcadia effort underway. Because of a law change, the major landholder can no longer determine an area's status. On January 21, 1975, a petition was presented signed by 33 registered voters in the area around Anoakia.
There has been some hassle over the lack of restroom facilities at Fashion Park. The City Council would like to see 2 restrooms on each level open at all times. Stores make their restrooms available, but some events take place when the stores are closed.
The City Council agreed to allow home owners in the residential-mountainous area of Arcadia to keep their existing roofs, although new developments may face new restrictions. At issue is the use of shake roofs that are not treated to fire retardant.
Hinshaw's new section: a child's dream world. New children's area for children's clothing was formerly occupied by JC Penney. See hard copy of newspaper in Box 51.
The Republic Development Co. made a report to the City Council concerning redevelopment of the area around Fifth Avenue, Santa Clara Street, and Santa Anita Wash. Proposals include 3 five-story office buildings and expansion of retail stores into the area.
The Arcadia Planning Commission has scheduled at least 6 public hearings regarding the 30 acre, 21 lot residential development proposal submitted to the City by the Bluth Realty and Investment Co., an Arcadia firm.
A summary of the first full contract between teachers through their union ATA and the Arcadia Unified School District since the Rodda Act became law in 1975.
Design contracts for architecture and interiors of the eight-story, $15 million Iwataya vertical shopping center in Fukuoka, Japan have been awarded to Chaix & Johnson Associates and Chaix, Pujdak, Bielski, Takeuchi & Daggett Associated Architects & Planners, Los Angeles. It was announced by Arcadia resident Robert H. Daggett, A.I.A., 1405 Rancho Road, a principal of both firms.
The City Council with Scott and Saelid dissenting voted to enter into an agreement for 1 year with H.U.D. and request $30,000 under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974.
The City Council, acting as ARA, will hear a report on the receipt of an agreement to acquire the property at 55 E. Huntington Drive, where Huntington Desk has been located.
The Arcadia City Council, in its role of redevelopment agency, has approved a disposition and development agreement with American Savings for the property at the northwest corner of First Avenue and Huntington Drive.
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.
Obituary of John Hoeppel, Arcadia resident since 1919, former Congressman from this area, and former Arcadia Post Master between 1922 and 1930. Died September 21, 1976 at age 95. Biographical data included.