Matt Denny's: past and future success. Matt McSweeny talks about his early days owning Matt Denny's restaurant at 145 E. Huntington Drive, opened in 1997 and thanks the people who supported it for 19 years. He has sold it to new owner Long Nguyen.
Arcadia High School runner Ammar Moussa ran the day's fastest time (15:15) at the CIF-Southern Section Division 1 race at Mt. San Antonio College. Arcadia High School runner Catrina McAlister placed second in Division 1 girls.
New development and businesses in Downtown Arcadia. The Metro Gold Line train has brought renewed success and energy to Downtown Arcadia. A mixed-use project near the Gold Line's Arcadia station will include over 16,000 square feet of commercial space, 38 residential units, and 110 new parking spaces are under construction, as is a 4,000 square foot Art Deco style office building at 130 S. First Avenue. Last year, Mr. Lowe Brewing Co. opened Arcadia's first microbrewery and in July, Vendome Wine & Spirits opened at 103 E. Santa Clara St. Article by Mayor Peter Amundson.
Arcadia's Catrina McAlister wins the 3200-meter invitational during the 43rd Arcadia Invitational track and field event. She clocked a personal-best time of 10 minutes, 27.86 seconds.
Local Arcadia High School cross country runners Ammar Moussa and Catrina McAlister, will continue their athletic and academic endeavors at the University of Colorado. The choice to run at the same college was mere coincidence.
Arcadia City Council declared March 6 to be Matt McSweeny Day in Arcadia and the Santa Anita Park Race Track has also named a special day, to be determined by McSweeny, to be "Matt McSweeny Day" at the race track.
History of Taste of Arcadia, the Chamber of Commerce event. It takes place September 24 this year at Los Angeles County Arboretum. Traditionally held the last Monday in September, each year the event grows in popularity. Taste of Arcadia began as the Wine Shed Mixer to raise money for Arcadia Tournament of Roses Association.
Arcadia High School Apaches cross country athletes dominated at the 8th annual Apaches Invitational at Arcadia County Park. Catrina McAlister won the three-mile race in 16:25, that was 10 seconds faster than her previous best. Ammar Moussa tied his own course record and the Apaches boys took the first five positions in winning the invitational.
Arcadia Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) held a holiday program at Church of the Good Shepherd on December 12, featuring the Brighter Side Singers of Temple City High School, directed by Matt Byers.
Downtown Arcadia businesses create "Community Benefit District." Each business owner would pay extra in property taxes to go into a fund to better market the area to customers and visitors. With the Gold Line Station at North First Avenue and East Santa Clara Street scheduled to open in 2015, efforts to help brand the area have been fast-tracked.
Arcadia Downtown Street Market now on Saturdays, 5-9 PM. It is run by Green Leaf Events on First Avenue between Santa Clara Street and Huntington Drive.
Arcadia High School reported CIF-SS rules violation before firing coach James O'Brien. CIF-SS spokesman Thom Simmons declined to elaborate on the notification. O'Brien's supporters have begun a recall campaign targeting Arcadia Unified School District board members Cung Nguyen, Lori Phillipi, and Kay Kinsler.