"San Gabriel County will come into being within the life-time of many of you here", Attorney James Helms told a group meeting. He feels that the State Legislature holds the key to future secession efforts.
A special 40 page supplement titled A GUIDE TO LIVING IN THE WEST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY offers information on city governments, recreation facilities, service organizations, medical facilities, restaurants, etc.
Tony Walker, new director of the West San Gabriel Valley Juvenile Diversion Project, is optimistic about the organization's work with juveniles. The program, whose service area includes Arcadia, deals with young, first-time offenders whose problems are still minor.
Jim Helms chosen President of the Association of San Gabriel Valley Cities. Cities which have confirmed membership are: Alhambra, Arcadia, Covina, El Monte, Irwindale, La Puente, Monrovia, Monterey Park, Pasadena, San Marino, South Pasadena, Temple City, and Walnut.
Plans have been made to form an Association of San Gabriel Valley Cities. The banding together is a preliminary step to give strength to a move to secede from Los Angeles County.
With 20 cities represented, a resolution was passed November 13, 1975 to form an Association of San Gabriel Valley Cities. Thirteen cities have given firm approval. The purpose: cooperation and unity for impact.
A meeting has been set for October 1 for a committee to report to the entire Association on the feasibility of seceding from Los Angeles County. What happens here may well determine the future course of events in the San Gabriel Valley.
A special supplement, "Hi Neighbor . . . A Guide to Living in the San Gabriel Valley," offers information on the organization, services, entertainment, shopping, etc. of various cities in the area, including Arcadia.
Article includes biographical information on Tony Walker, director of the West San Gabriel Valley Juvenile Diversion Project. The Project's work is also discussed.
Arcadia had a job growth of 3 percent from 1991 to 1999, according to a report from the San Gabriel Council of Governments. Arcadia job growth netted out at 652.
The Mexican Mafia, also known as La Eme, has a stronghold on illegal drug trafficking in the San Gabriel Valley. Fighting within the gang is causing violence, even as some key members are in prison.
A confrontation between the Board of Directors of the Juvenile Diversion Program and Ron Weber, Executive Director of the Regional Office of Criminal Justice Planning, has resulted in a renegotiation of the start for this project. Meant to provide counseling services to youths of seven area cities, it was delayed in opening, and the Board of Directors wants and extension on their funds and contract to prove themselves.