The owners of the Derby restaurant, Charles "Chip" Sturniolo and his family, plan to open the Derby East in Glendora in August at the site of the Old Hickory Inn.
The City's Redevelopment Agency has launched a massive marketing plan for two sites located at the NW and SW corners of Second Avenue and Huntington Drive.
An informal committee of some 15 people was initiated by the Arcadia Historical Society in mid-September in an effort to preserve the old Anoakia School site, now that the school has relocated to Duarte.
The Arcadia Planning Commission has endorsed unanimously a revision of the city's General Plan, the policy-setting document for everything from housing and land use to noise and safety.
Funeral services were held Tuesday for Richard Jarnagin, who created and directed the Los Angeles Co. Parks and Recreation's tax assessment districts. The 63 year old Arcadia resident died April 15 in his home after a struggle with cancer.
The Arcadia Redevelopment Agency voted unanimously to begin condemnation proceedings of a property at 156 Santa Clara Street. The agency wants to claim the land for retail stores and office buildings. Eminent domain proceedings were begun since the city and the owners of the property have not been able to agree on the value of the property.
The City Council has moved closer to limiting high-rise construction in Arcadia by endorsing zoning changes that will allow fewer floors in future buildings.
In an informal, long-range planning session, City Council members made a new library and police station two of their top priorities. Last month, the council approves spending $55,000 to hire a consultant, to be chosen at the June 19th meeting, to draw up plans for a new library to replace the overcrowded library.
Police have arrested a 16 year old Arcadia High School student on suspicion of firing a gun Monday afternoon at two teenagers involved in an on-campus brawl several hours earlier.
A gunman driving an off-white pick-up truck attempted to kidnap two 12 year old Arcadia girls as they walked through the parking lot of Camino Grove Elementary School on Sunday afternoon.
Sports Channel America has offered Bob Wieland a chance to host his own cable talk show, in which he will present motivational stories about athletes, who, like himself, have beaten the odds. The 45 year old Arcadia resident lost his legs in the Vietnam War.
On Monday, 15 year old Arcadian Gerald Woods, Jr. was transferred to the rehabilitation unit of Northridge Hospital, nearly two months after he was accidentally shot in the head on March 5.
Arcadia resident Carla Weiner has created an "I LOVE LUCY" board game. The game is manufactured by Talicor and is available in toy and gift shops across the country.