Three residents representing a group they call "Friends of Anoakia" have sued the city in an attempt to stop demolition of the historic Anoakia estate. Forrest Besocke, Winston Besocke and Michael Mulvehill filed the lawsuit Friday.
The District Attorney's Office announced this week it won't prosecute an Arcadia Police Officer for elder abuse for accepting $9000 from an elderly woman. Arcadia Resident Bernis St. Thomas, 89, told investigators she wanted to give officer Michael Castro the money.
Arcadia Unified School District students show impressive scores on the Standard Achievement Test (SAT 9) and on advanced placement tests. See chart of scores from 1994-2001.
Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael Antonovich met with Arcadia City Council and the Redevelopment Agency to discuss the Gold Line issues and state funding.
County Supervisor Michael Antonovich offered a $5000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the hit and run driver who struck and killed Fuzhi Ji and his 2-year old grandson.
Arcadia resident Lori Bippert's grandchildren Jeffrey and Sally, both Coast Guard lieutenants, and Eric, an Air Force lieutenant, are honored by the city's Blue Star recognition program.
A profile describes Arcadia High School football player Michael Howe. Running back Howe attributes his successes in the game to his coach Jon Dimalante.
Los Angeles Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich announced that the Board of Supervisors has appointed Arcadia resident Daisy L. Ma to the Los Angeles County Commission for Children and Families. The board also reappointed Arcadia resident Michael Gi-Hao Cheung to the Los Angeles Commission on Insurance.
The jockey Patrick Valenzuela overcame odds in ride to win at the Santa Anita Park race on Saturday, April 19. A profile describes Valenzuela's comeback after drug related problems.
Foothills Middle School and Arcadia High School PTSA install new officers and Executive Board. Two articles include photographs. Janet Chew is the new president of Arcadia High School PTSA. Terry Leahy is the new president of Foothills Middle School PTSA.