Dr. and Mrs. Robert Ellison hosted an open meeting in their home of a recently formed group called Neighbors for Arcadia. The group has met several times recently and was formed in a effort to unite residents in opposition to the proposed Santa Anita Entertainment Center.
Vincent M. Fortanasce, M. D., an acclaimed neurologist, will be honored with a special "Order of Merit" by Alpha Auxiliary of the Methodist Hospital Foundation.
Matt Wiegand and J. D. Ziska recently completed Level 1 of the Future Astronaut Training Program at the Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center at Hutchinson, Kansas. Photos.
The Big Hoss Saloon and Dance Hall, voted the best country and western night club in the San Gabriel Valley last year, reopened for its third season on Friday April 28 at Santa Anita Park race track.
The AUSD Governing Board has announced the appointment of Robert J. Leri as the new Director of Information Services, a position which plays a major role in implementing Arcadia's district-wide comprehensive Technology Plan.
Stephen M. Shortell, son of long-time resident Robert M. Shortell, has been awarded the Bexter Health Services Research Prize, the highest honor in health care services research. Photo.
During last Tuesday's City Council meeting, Council member Robert Harbicht accused Arcadia Firefighters of opposing April's Measure A in order to hurt the city's financial position to the extent that the city consolidates the Fire Department with Los Angeles County.
A cooperative effort between the Arcadia Red Cross, Post Office and Police Department has resulted in an innovative program for special need individuals called, "Hey, Mr. Postman, check on me."
The Arcadia Police Department is turning to the public for assistance with the homicide investigation of Mr. Shao-wu Yen, who was struck and killed one year ago by a small pickup while waiting to cross the street at the intersection of Holly and Fairview Avenues.
For years, long-time Arcadia resident Kurt W. Rose designated $50 a year to the Methodist Hospital Foundation. Mr. Rose, who died last year at the age of 91, left $4.2 million to the Methodist Hospital Foundation, the largest individual contribution in the hospital's 95-year history.