Aerial photo of Charles Bluth's new home, named Peacock Manor. Under construction, the house is being built on 7 1/2 acres and will contain 24 rooms and 8 baths.
An apartment fire caused the death of a 7-year-old boy despite the efforts of bystanders. The boy's mother and sister escaped injuries. The fire apparently started with a Christmas tree.
Arcadia City Councilman, Charles Gilb is not sure the Arcadia police department has enough staff to handle the city's drug cases and is now conducting a study to see if more officers are needed.
Arcadia's Planning Department is studying a city-wide ordinance to prevent private property owners from cutting down trees on their land. According to Mayor Charles Gilb, "there's a lot of people that move into town that because of their background . . . cut all the trees down so the spirits can't get in it."
Article describes the new Charles P. Bluth home. A tour and reception are planned to be held there to benefit the Arcadia Chapter of the American Red Cross.