Albert Matthies, the only Arcadia police officer killed in the line of duty, was honored with a memorial plaque nearly 70 years after his murder. Photo.
The Arcadia branch of the Red Cross, originally chartered in 1948, was rechartered last October as one of 2250 national branch offices. The Red Cross is run by volunteers, with no funding from the government.
The Arcadia Chamber of Commerce presented awards to three outstanding Chamber members: Peter Ulrich, Michael Costuma and Elvin Pate. They are profiled. Photos.
The Arcadia Coordinating Council's Campership Program, now in its 48th year, assists over 200 underprivileged youths in the Arcadia area in attending weeklong, all-day, or halfday summer camps.
The Arcadia Police Department divisions are described. Specific mention is made of several detectives, including Lt. Edward Ostashay, Sergeant Andy Ballantyne, Agent Sharon Reynolds and Secretary Gail Post.
The Arcadia Police Department is turning to the public for assistance with the homicide investigation of Mr. Shao-wu Yen, who was struck and killed one year ago by a small pickup while waiting to cross the street at the intersection of Holly and Fairview Avenues.
Arcadia Police Department's Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team responded to a Home Invasion Robbery in progress at a residence on South Third Ave.
Arcadia resident Kirsten Carr will attend a two-week academic seminar run by the Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars at the Republican National Convention.
Christopher McCoy of Sierra Madre has been booked on charges that he telephoned threats that Anthrax would be released via bomb at the Arcadia Methodist Hospital.
City Council has directed staff to Begin the process of placing a General Obligation Bond Issue on the Nov. 2, 1999 ballot. If approved, the bond issue will be used to partially fund construction of a new police station.
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."
Gregory Ramos, 18, of Downey was discovered unconscious in a jail cell at the Arcadia City Jail. A routine jail check revealed that Ramos had used his jail linen to fashion a noose in an attempt to strangle himself.
Integrated Circuit Development Corporation (ICS/Heateflex) of Montrose officially broke ground for a new 18000 sq. ft. headquarters and assembly facility at 405 E. Santa Clara in Arcadia.