Arcadia City Candidate Paul Cheng Announces he’ll work for $1.00 per year
Citing tough economic times for many in the community and the country generally, Arcadia city council candidate Paul Cheng said his commitment to the people of Arcadia will be his time and service. Calling for a Youth Commission of sorts, Cheng said we need to focus more attention on positive youth activities in a [...]
Los Angeles County Declared State of Emergency by Acting Governor Brown
Acting Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr. proclaimed a state of emergency in Los Angeles County on Thursday as yet another in a series of storms hit Southern California. The rains have caused minor mudflows in the local foothills. The proclamation was made by Brown as Arnold Schwarzenegger is in Washington DC. The act will [...]
Santa Anita Cancels Friday’s Racing…Forecast for Weekend Looking Better
Live racing for Friday at Santa Anita has been cancelled due to continued wet conditions, but officials are optimistic that with a dry forecast in store for the weekend, racing will resume on Saturday. “We’re told that the heavy rain is supposed to be clear of us by about noon tomorrow,” said Santa Anita [...]
The Fonz Finds Arcadia Library Cool
Actor Henry Winkler, perhaps best known as the super cool Fonz, spoke and signed his children’s books following a music performance as part of the “Classical Kaleidoscope” concert series Wednesday evening at the Arcadia Public Library. Hundred of local residents attended this free experience. Reminding guests that when as played the character the super-cool Fonz [...]
Arcadia Weekly – January 21st, 2010
Racing Cancelled Again at Santa Anita
All Thursday Races Cancelled in Anticipation of Torrential Rain
Zenyatta Will Race Again
Retired Mare Fields International Offers, May Choose Santa Anita for First Race Don’t believe what you’ve read in the papers; Zenyatta will indeed race again in 2010. The first female to win the Breeders’ Cup Classic and a finalist for 2009 Horse of the Year, Zenyatta’s retirement had been announced following her dramatic last-to-first victory [...]
Roads Closed, Mud Flows in Sierra Madre
Sierra Madre’s canyon , Skyland Drive in particular, has been hit with mud flows in excess of 60 tons of the stuff careening down the hillside blocking the road completely. Sierra Madre Public works is helping residents dig out before the next major storm hits which is expected Tuesday-Wednesday View Full Album photos by [...]
Citing Heavy Rain, Santa Anita Cancels Monday Racing
After consulting with jockeys, horsemen and Track Superintendent Richard Tedesco, Santa Anita brass made the decision to cancel live racing was made at 11:45 a.m. Monday morning. “We were very much hoping to be able to race today,” said Santa Anita President Ron Charles. “Safety is always our number one priority and unfortunately, we’ve already [...]
Yoko Ono Lennon Celebrates John Lennon’s 70th Birthday Year
On Oct 9, 2010, friends, fans and family of John Lennon will celebrate the legendary John Lennon’s life on what should have been his 70th birthday. A misty eyed Yoko Ono Lennon appeared at the Anaheim convention center Thursday afternoon in between a medley of Lennon songs sung by students who have benefited from [...]
