An Emotional Farewell to Arcadia Firefighter
Arcadia Firefighters fold the American Flag carefully which draped the coffin of Andy Michael Troncale. “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” Wonderful husband, father, son and friend, Andy Michael Troncale lost his valiant battle with cancer on January 23, 2012 at the age of 52. [...]
Identity Theft Crackdown by IRS
The Internal Revenue Service and the Justice Department today announced the results of a massive national sweep cracking down on suspected identity theft perpetrators as part of a stepped-up effort against refund fraud and identity theft. Working with the Justice Department’s Tax Division and local U.S. Attorneys’ offices, the nationwide effort targeted 105 people in [...]
Area Residents Outraged with PUC and Southern California Edison
Power Poles Allegedly Overloaded with Cables An angry and frustrated resident demands the PUC and SCE be honest with residents as South Pasadena Police Chief Joe Paybe looks on. -Photos by Terry Miller By Terry Miller The December 1 windstorm may have seemed mild by comparison to some of the anger vented by San Gabriel [...]
95 Years Young – Monrovian Clare Moruay Celebrates with Exercise
The Community Center in Monrovia was a buzz Monday afternoon with some serious workout. The teacher, the youngest 95 year old we’ve ever seen was not only celebrating her birthday but also leading a class in senior exercise, a class she is obviously good at, very good. Taking about 25 students through some paces with [...]
Dr. Elliot Engel Opens the Lineup of The San Marino Guild’s 44th Season
Dr. Elliot Engel -Courtesy Photo The San Marino Guild of Huntington Memorial Hospital announces the 44th season of entertainment with its 2012 San Marino Celebrity Series. The popular Dr. Elliot Engel opens the lineup of events with “Happy 200th Birthday Charles Dickens” on Sunday, February 12 at 4:00 at the San Marino Center, 1800 Huntington [...]
Antonovich Announces $2.5 Million Grant to Replant Destroyed Trees
Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich announced a $2,500,000 County grant program to replant trees in parts of the San Gabriel Valley devastated by the December 2011 windstorm. Grants of up to $100,000 will be awarded competitively to cities, other public agencies and nonprofit organizations that partner with public agencies. Grant guidelines allow for trees to be [...]
County to Host Community Meeting in Arcadia on New Dumpster/Roll-Off Trash Collection Service
Los Angeles County Public Works Department will host a community meeting to provide an overview of the new non-exclusive franchise trash collection system that takes effect on July 1, 2012. The meeting will be held at Arcadia County Park, 405 South Santa Anita Avenue, on Thursday, February 2, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. The new system [...]
City of Arcadia Senior Services Nominations for 2012 Senior Citizen of the Year
Applications are available at the Arcadia Community Center front desk for nominations for the 2012 Senior Citizen of the Year! Do you know someone who is: caring and at least 55 years of age; an Arcadia resident; actively involved in volunteer work; invaluable to your organization and deserving of recognition? If so, then nominate that [...]
Arcadia Chamber and Local Realtors to Host Council Candidates Forum March 7
The Arcadia Chamber of Commerce and the Arcadia Association of Realtors® are once again partnering to present a forum on March 7 for the public to meet and hear from all five candidates running for two City Council seats up for election in March/April. The free Meet the Candidates Forum will be held at 7 [...]
Classic Cars Needed for Camellia Festival
The Camellia Festival is looking for convertible classic cars to drive honored guests in this year’s Camellia Parade on February 25, 2012. For more information, please contact Festival Director Nanette Fish at 626-285-2171, Extension 2350 or nfish@templecity.us -Courtesy Photo
