Arcadia Fire Department's annual Strategic Plan received unanimous approval Tuesday night by Arcadia City Council members. Fire Chief Pete Bonano presented the plan which outlines the department's major goals and provides the road map of resources, ensuring the department meets the city's fire and safety needs.
Arcadia High School seniors Shannon Stockdale and Stephanie Valenzuela were named as princesses of the 2002 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Royal Court. They will reign over the 113th Rose Parade and the Rose Bowl game.
Arcadia honors victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, with a brief service held at City Hall. Arcadia Police Chief Dave Hinig attended (photo).
Arcadia Public Library opens "Teen Center," with a new collection dedicated especially to teenagers. It is located in the northeast corner of the adult reading room.
Assemblyman Anthony Portantino (D-La Canada Flintridge) has proposed legislation to improve emergency and disaster preparedness by California's public utilities. Recent windstorm disaster highlighted the need to be better prepared.
Don Shawver, batallion chief with Arcadia Fire Department, has been called to duty at the Pentagon in Washington DC, needed in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.