Arcadia’s Five-Year Fix-It Program Kicks In
Nearly $40 Million Needed in Next Five Years The City of Arcadia operates just like any homeowner. They look around the place, realize that the driveway really needs replacement, the air conditioner is not only old, but not in realizing today’s energy efficient levels, the shrubs have died of both old age and a beetle [...]
George Haines Takes Santa Anita Reins – To Oversee Magna Racing Operations in CA
As was announced Thursday by MI Developments (MID), longtime Santa Anita Park General Manager George Haines has been named interim Santa Anita President and will oversee all of MID’s California racing operations, which also include Golden Gate Fields effective immediately. Haines has nearly 40 years of work experience at The Great Race Place, as he [...]
Covenant House California Honors Mickey Segal
Covenant House California (CHC) honored Arcadia City Councilman Mickey Segal along with Fox NFL analyst/actor/retired All-Pro NY Giant Michael Strahan at their Spring Awards Dinner on Friday, April 23, 2010 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. The celebratory annual event, which featured live and silent auctions, and musical entertainment by singer-songwriter legend Paul Anka (who hilariously [...]
Supporters Push Dreier for Legislation Protecting San Gabriel Mountains
A stack of 400 letters from local residents who are asking Rep. David Dreier (R-San Dimas) to introduce legislation to protect the San Gabriel Mountains was delivered to the Congressman’s office last Wednesday. To date, more than 1,500 letters and postcards have been sent to Rep. Dreier asking him to introduce a bill to help [...]
Arcadia Beautiful Nominations Due
Arcadia Beautiful Nominations are due in the City Manager’s office on Tuesday, May 25. Judging by the Arcadia Beautiful Commission will take place on May 27. Call City Hall at (626) 574-5401 if you have any questions about this program. There is no cost associated with making a nomination or being nominated for the Arcadia [...]
Mi Developments Announces Intention To Seek Solutions For “A Prosperous and Successful California Horse Racing Industry
MI Developments Inc. said in a press release issued May 18 that on April 30, 2010, the company went effective with a Plan of Reorganization (“Plan”) previously confirmed by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in respect of the assets of Magna Entertainment Corp. Pursuant to the Plan, MID acquired Santa Anita Park, Golden Gate Fields, Gulfstream [...]
Detective Doney Disgusted with Dirty Duarte Doctor Decision
Dr. Daniel Healy, Duarte’s Dirty Drug Doctor has finally been sentenced after several postponements. Federal Judge Manuel Real sentence the doctor to just 4 years, less than even his attorney had requested. In the sentencing, the Judge remarked that by his conviction alone, Healy had lost his livelihood and entire lifestyle. Healy’s attorney had requested [...]
AHS Government Team Wins National Championship
After three days of simulated congressional hearings on the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights, the class from Arcadia High School of Arcadia, California, has emerged as the national champion of the 23rd annual We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution National Finals. The academic competition marked the end of months of study [...]
Homeboy Industries Founder Visits Arcadia Rotary
Arcadia Rotarians heard a powerful message of inspiration and hope when Father Gregory Boyle of Homeboy Industries visited the club last week. With its mission statement of “Jobs not Jails,” Homeboy Industries “assists at-risk and formerly gang-involved youth to become positive and contributing members of society through job placement, training and education.” Founded by Boyle [...]
Rep. Adam Schiff Receives Perfect Score on Voting Record for
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) received a 100 percent score from the American Association of University Women (AAUW) for critical votes he cast in the 111th Congress on issues affecting women and girls. The AAUW is a charitable membership organization, with a nationwide network of nearly 100,000 members, including more than 20,000 in California. “The AAUW [...]
