Bob Margett, currently an Arcadia City Councilman for the second time, will seek a Republican seat in the 59th district of the State Assembly. The preliminary election is on April 11.
Susan Kasten was installed on June 10 as the 1995-96 President of the Arcadia Branch of the Association of University Women. She is profiled, with photo.
At the Arcadia City Planning Commission meeting of June 13, City Manager Bill Kelly gave a brief overview of the Santa Anita Entertainment Center Project (SAEC).
On June 20, the Arcadia City Council adopted the City's operating budget and capital improvements budget. For the first time, the city is embracing a two-year budget program.
Opening at Santa Anita Fashion Park on June 24, 1995, Boxes of Fun features rubber stamps, personalized gifts, clip art for computers, and more. The store is profiled.
Owner Kathy Brundage took over All Seasons about 7 1/2 years ago in its Pavilions Center location on Naomi Ave. On June 20, the shop will relocate to Clearman's Village in San Gabriel. Photo.
The Arcadia City Council adopted its fiscal year 1996-1997 operating budget, approved the proposed spending plan for 1997-1998 and adopted the Capital Improvement/Equipment Acquisition Program for 1996 through 2001 at its June 18 meeting.
On April 6, Arcadia will have a local election to fill two City Council seats and the position of City Clerk. Seven candidates are profiled: Charles Chivetta, George Fasching, Vincent Foley, Ruth Gilb, Bob Harbicht, Dennis Lojeski and Gino Roncelli. June Alford is also profiled. She is running unopposed for the office of City Clerk. Photos.
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.
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.