A rich history. Ghosts appear and pull away from the pack as memories of Breeders' Cups past point to the most lucrative sports event in North America. Breeders' Cup takes place today and tomorrow at Santa Anita Park. Other related stories.
City Council granted provisional approval of a permit for the operation of a preschool at Shaarei Tikvah Synagogue. A public hearing has been scheduled for September.
City Council granted Temple Shaarei Tikvah Synagogue the right to operate a preschool for children between the ages of 2 1/2 and 5. Public debate on the matter is reviewed.
Two instances of racial vandalism occurred in Arcadia in 1986. In one case the windows of a synagogue were shot out with a bb gun and in another case, a rabbi's home had a swastika sprayed on it.
Santa Anita Park race event 2012 Sunshine Millions tomorrow. Horse named Caracortado is shown with jockey Paul Atkinson (from a 2010 Preakness Stakes photo).
Santa Anita Handicap takes place tomorrow. Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith is going for a record third straight Big 'Cap Victory, riding Shared Belief, a fan favorite.
Arcadia High School students took first place for the second year in a row in the regional competition of the National Bicentennial Competition on the Constitution and Bill of Rights.
Disabled Therese Coppi will ride a special adaptive handcycle in a 350-mile trek from Big Bear to Mammoth in October in fundraising event for the U. S. Adaptive Recreation Center.
Breeders' Cup will take place at Santa Anita Park November 1-2 this year. It is the 30th running of this championship race. Tickets are on sale now. It is thoroughbred racing's most prestigious event.
The City of Arcadia's contribution to the cost of the 2011 Mayor's Community Breakfast will total $4795. The event drew protestors upset about the mayor's choice of Reverend H. B. London, of conservative Christian group Focus on the Family, as keynote speaker. London received a standing ovation.