The Arcadia City Council has signed agreements with Republic Development Company for the development of the area along Huntington Drive east of First Avenue.
Arcadia resident Dr. Donald Pinkel has been involved with children and cancer research for many years. He is currently senior physician and chairman of the division of pediatrics at the City of Hope in Duarte.
Reports on damage left by a violent windstorm. There was little damage to homes but trees were down throughout the city. The Arboretum suffered extensive damage. The Edison Company had major problems affecting 50,000 customers in the area.
Wayne and Marlene Stam own the Fun Shop at 707 S. First Avenue in Arcadia where they carry old baseball cards. Article discusses baseball card collecting.
Granada Rouale Hometel is interested in building a $10 million hotel at the northeast corner of Second Avenue and Huntington Drive, according to Mike Lloyd, a consultant to Republic Development Company.
Granada Royale Hometel is interested in building a $10 million hotel at the northeast corner of Second Avenue and Huntington Drive, according to Mike Lloyd, a consultant to Republic Development Company.
Bob Huddy, who has served eight years on the Planning Commission and two terms as president of the Arcadia Business Association, has decided to try for a seat on the City Council. Biographical notes included.
Richard Haltom is running for City Council as a team-mate with Jeff Dring (they are asking voters to vote for both or neither of them.) The two are co-chairmen of the Arcadia Tax Reform Committee. Biographical details included.
Article describes the California Home for the Aged Deaf. The facility can accommodate 24, but at present there are only 12 residents who pay $375 per month for their room and board.
On July 1, the city of Arcadia expects to have approximately $1.1 million available for expenditure on capital projects. Article describes the proposed capital improvement projects.
Tax reform candidates Jeff Dring and Richard Haltom won the two city council seats in the April 8 election. Dring received 3,750 votes while Haltom received 3,390. Of the 27,001 registered voters in the city, 9,074 voted (33.6%)
Report on Bob Donaldson's $960,000 suit against the City concerning the Thrifty Drug Store property at the NW corner of Huntington Drive and First Avenue.
There have been six attempted rapes reported at Arcadia High School since April 15, 1979. At least five are believed to have been committed by the same individual.
Ground has been broken for an $800,000, 36,000 square foot building at 225 N. Second Ave. to house the E-Z Hook Division of Tek Test, manufacturer of electronic test accessories for computers.