Arcadia High School graduate Mano "Paul" Kamaleson, age 55, was killed in a suicide bombing in Kabul, Afghanistan this week. His sister Ruth Loisel still lives in Arcadia.
United States government may be shut down but not Arcadia High School Constitution Team. Kevin Fox (photo) teaches and coaches the Constitution Team. The program is called "We the People: the Citizen and the Constitution."
Fired Arcadia High School cross country coach James O'Brien questions reason for dismissal. The Arcadia Unified School District's Board of Education upholds its decision to not reappoint Mr. O'Brien as head coach for the 2013-2014 year. He will continue to teach at Arcadia High School.
Arcadia-born artist Quinton Bemiller is painting a mural to be displayed at The Armory Center for the Arts through March 21, 2010. This work was inspired by the natural environment of Hahamongna Watershed Park.
Arcadia Teacher of the Year for 2011-2012 is Tal Jones. He has taught in Arcadia schools for 27 years. He currently teaches Biology, Biophysical Science, Anatomy and Physiology, Leadership and Specifically Designed Academic Instruction Science at Arcadia High School.
Arcadia Teacher of the Year for 2011-2012 is Tal Jones. He has taught in Arcadia schools for 27 years. He currently teaches Biology, Biophysical Science, Anatomy and Physiology, Leadership and Specifically Designed Academic Instruction Science at Arcadia High School (photo).
Arcadia Unified School District revives middle school athletics. In 1995, the middle school sports program was dismantled when the district transitioned junior high to the middle school model (6th-8th grades), then the focus veered heavily toward academics. On December 3, 2015, First Avenue Middle School faced off with Dana Middle School for the first time in two decades.
Uncle is arrested in Hong Kong. Deyun Shi, 44, boarded a plane Friday after his two 15 and 16 year old nephews were found dead in their home in 400 block of Fairview Avenue in Arcadia. He was being sought in the beating deaths of Anthony Lin and William Lin, of Arcadia, and an attack on his wife in La Canada Flintridge. Both boys attended Arcadia High School. The United States Department of Justice and FBI are working with Hong Kong authorities to initiate the extradition of Deyun Shi.
This season's Arcadia High School girls basketball team's defense is notable, having forced 41 turnovers at Flintridge Sacred Heart. Stars on the Apaches team are 6'2" junior Michelle Lai, Dana Yamada (photo), Melody Chang (photo), Julianna Okamoto, Melody Cazarin, and Joy Kang.
Meet Arcadia High School's Head Coach Andrew Policky. He coaches the football team. It is his sixth year at Arcadia's helm and he is an Arcadia High School alumnus.
2019 Mardi Gras Food Fest, a fundraiser for Cancer Care at Methodist Hospital nets $230,000. Dr. Dino Clarizio and wife Hope were “King and Queen.” For 30+ years, Arcadia native Dr. Dino Clarizio and wife Hope have served the San Gabriel Valley community.
A South Korean fugitive named Bae Chang-kul was captured in Arcadia and has been returned to his native country, where he is accused of stealing $37 million from his company's account in January 2003. The 48-year-old has been living in Arcadia with a long-expired visa.