Oak Tree Racing Association's 1996 season started with a bang on October 2. Patrons discovered a new look with the $3.5 million improvement programs completed over the summer at Santa Anita Park race track.
Arcadia citizens rally against Measure "M", the proposition on the November 5 ballot that would require a special election every time any non-racing activity is proposed for Santa Anita Park race track.
The Oak Tree Racing Association reversed a national trend of declining on-track attendance by finishing its 28th meeting at Santa Anita Park with a 1.1% increase in on-track attendance.
Dennis Lojeski Field at Eisenhower Park, site of the Little League baseball field named in honor of Dr. Dennis Lojeski (1944-1996), was dedicated on January 12.
Cal-Trans will demolish and rebuild the Santa Anita underpass of Route 210 located between Santa Anita Avenue and Baldwin Avenue exits. The bridge is being replaced for safety reasons.
Arcadia Police has purchased new weapons best suited for an urban environment with the tactics the Arcadia Police would normally be using. Each officer will receive training for the Colt M16.
Downtown 2000: is the CFRP making a difference? In 1993, Arcadia City Council and the Redevelopment agency implemented the Comprehensive Revitalization Strategy and Program, a project designed to bring a new economic vitality to the downtown district. One of the main components of the program is the Commercial Facade Rehabilitation Program (CFRP), which provides financial assistance to downtown merchants for store-front improvements. Garlan Roberson received $11,000 from the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency for improvements to his business, Sullivan's Paints. Since the facade improvements, Roberson says business has increased significantly.
Pasadena City College board candidate David Ma faces criminal charges for sign ordinance violation. His election signs were found on public property. The arraignment will be held November 25 at Santa Anita Municipal Courthouse in Monrovia.