Hundreds Line up in Arcadia for Free Frozen Yogurt
6-year-old Ivanka Leon brought her Mom Remora and grandma Maggie to Yogurtland for free goodies Monday evening in Arcadia – Photos by Terry Miller With a frozen yogurt shop seemingly on almost every corner next to a Starbucks, it seems only logical that there would be some serious competition…especially after a recent allegation against a [...]
Fire Causes $300,000 Damage to S. First Ave. Structure Thursday
On Thursday, February 2, 2012, at 6:25 pm, Arcadia Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 1300 block of South First Avenue in the City of Arcadia. Engine 105, Engine 106, Engine 107, Truck 105, RA 105 responded to the scene, accompanied by Engine 102 from Monrovia Fire Department. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered [...]
An Emotional Farewell to Arcadia Firefighter
“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. Funeral services were held Monday, January 30, 2012, at 10:00 am at Holy Angels Catholic [...]
Arcadia Fire Captain Andy Troncale Succumbs to Cancer
Arcadia Fire Captain Andy Troncale Loses Battle with Cancer With heavy hearts, the officers and members of the Arcadia Fire Department announce the line of duty death of Fire Captain Andy Troncale. Following a valiant battle, Andy succumbed to the affects of job related cancer on January 23, 2012 at the age of 52. Andy [...]
Wallace ( Wally) E. Hage 6/30/1928 – 1/9/2012
Wallace ( Wally) E. Hage 6/30/1928 – 1/9/2012 We deeply regret to report that a dear friend and columnist for this newspaper passed away Jan 9. Wally Hage had just the right combination of humor, life experience and wisdom to be a well-loved community newspaper columnist. Born in Portland Oregon June 30, 1928, he spend [...]
Arcadia’s Band Popular in 2012 Rose Parade
By Terry Miller -Photo by Terry Miller Thousands of people braved the 70-80 degree winter heat of Pasadena to see the TOR Parade on Januray 2 – one of the warmest Parade Days in recent memory. Those who camped out all night were in for mild weather thoroughout the night with a very quick warm [...]
Occupy Rose Parade Flows Peacefully Post Parade
Santa Anita Race Track Draws 44,000 Plus Fans – Hero John Shear Returns to Paddock Position
By Terry Miller While there were many winners during Boxing Day’s opener at Santa Anita, none could actually top that of Paddock Guard John Shear, 91, returning to his job at the track after facing a near death experience last spring when he saved a young girl from a bolting horse. Shear threw himself in [...]
ANTONOVICH OFFERS $10,000 REWARD IN SHOOTING OF JOSE PARRA
Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the shooting death of Jose Parra. On Monday, December 12, 2011, at approximately 8:00 p.m., Jose Parra was shot and killed inside his residence in the unincorporated area of Arcadia in the San Gabriel [...]
Arcadia Father of Three Killed Monday Night
Arcadia Father of Three Killed Monday Night Homicide Detectives Ask for Public’s Help In Finding Suspect By Terry Miller Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide detectives and Arcadia Police are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting death of a husband and father of three children. Shortly after 8:00pm Monday evening Dec 12 , [...]
