P.A.C.E. 2000 (Peaceful Arcadia through Community Efforts) will be a new section within the Arcadia Police Department. It is a community-oriented policing effort headquartered at Santa Anita Fashion Park.
Arcadia is taking a "zero tolerance" position against violence in the schools. The new program, called 'Peaceful Arcadia through Community Efforts 2000' or 'PACE 2000' is a joint effort with city officials, the Arcadia Police Department and school district leaders.
In the wake of a fight in January between Asian American and white teenagers near Arcadia High School, police, parents and school officials have come up with a new get-tough policy to crack down on students involved in violence or drugs. Called PAXCE 2000, for "Peaceful Arcadia Through Community Efforts 2000," the program puts a police officer at the High School and three junior high schools.
A cooperative effort between the Arcadia Red Cross, Post Office and Police Department has resulted in an innovative program for special need individuals called, "Hey, Mr. Postman, check on me."
An investigation by the District Attorney's Office into the disappearance of $10,000 in bail money at the Arcadia Police Department ended Monday without producing any suspects.
The Big Hoss Saloon and Dance Hall, voted the best country and western night club in the San Gabriel Valley last year, reopened for its third season on Friday April 28 at Santa Anita Park race track.
Police Chief Neal Johnson, 59, will retire on December 31st after serving the city for 38 years. He plans to work for an international security management company and open an office for the firm in Arcadia.
About 400 people joined City officials in the spacious main room of the new Arcadia Community Center on Friday to dedicate the $4.5 million structure that will house the City's Senior Citizens Services and Recreation Department.
Arcadia High School and the Police Department will work together in the Youth and Educational Support (YES) program. A police officer will be assigned to the high school as a resource officer.
Officials with the Santa Anita Companies, owners of the race track and Santa Anita Fashion Park, have filed a formal application with the City of Arcadia to build a new 100-acre entertainment center on its property.