City contemplates approval of Phase Two of Arcadia Public Library's Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan outlined the current budget, proposed budgetary increases, and proposed plans for improvement of the library's facilities and staffing needs.
The Arcadia Unified school board has agreed to terms with mall developer Rick Caruso, who is offering free office space to the district inside his proposed Shops at Santa Anita. Caruso is offering 22,000 square feet of office space, plus 88 dedicated parking spots, for 40 years, at no charge.
Caruso Affiliated has offered to provide free office space to the Arcadia Unified School District at the proposed new Shops at Santa Anita outdoor lifestyle center/mall.
Arcadia board reaffirms use of Apache name. The school board revisited the issue of the use of the Apache name and symbol by Arcadia High School. Native Americans spoke against using the name Apache but the board concluded that it will retain "Apaches," a name AHS has used since the early 1950s.Article by Ed Spielman
Eleven cities, including Arcadia, are vying for representation for the planning, design and funding of the proposed eastern extension of the Gold Line.
Arcadia City officials plan to update the city's sign ordinance to prohibit certain types of signs, but merchants are concerned the proposed rules will hurt their business or be expensive.
In the election for Arcadia Unified School District board members, it seems incumbents Joann Steinmeier and Janet Chew are ahead. Steinmeier is seeking to extend her five terms on the school board.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Board approved $10 million for the 24-mile Gold Line Foothill Extension that is going through Arcadia to Claremont. The money comes from Measure R.
Arcadia Board of Education decided to continue the use of bungalows to meet enrollment increases at Arcadia High School next year. The district projects enrollment of 3,402 high school students next year, compared to 3,312 this year.
Arcadia Board of Education decided to continue the use of bungalows to meet enrollment increases at Arcadia High School next year. The district projects enrollment of 3,402 high school students next year, compared to 3,312 this year.
Board wants to keep Apache name. The Arcadia Board of Education voted unanimously to oppose AB 2115, a bill that would forbid Arcadia High School from using the Apache mascot.
Two challengers and two incumbents in this month's school board election are vying for two seats. Mary Dougherty, David Leong, Joann Steinmeier and Annie Yuen are running in an election that could result in Arcadia's first-ever Asian school board member.
The Arcadia School Board after a two-hour closed session decided that Foothills Middle School music teacher Sandra Ragusa - who resigned but then quickly changed her mind - could not have her job back.