By Terry Miller A local resident and volunteer for Arcadia Police Department, Art Fry, recently approached Arcadia Weekly concerned that part of the original Santa Anita Inn is still standing while the contactors are prepping the site for the ambitious new mixed-use/hotel development known as Le Meridian – One Gallop Way. Apparently, that part of…
Arcadia Unified Ranked as Best Place to Teach in LA
AUSD named as district with the Best Teachers in LA By Staff Arcadia Unified ranks as the best place to teach in the Los Angeles area for the second year in a row according to Niche.com. In the recent release of its 2019 school district rankings, Niche also noted Arcadia Unified as having the best…
Arcadia Realtors Along With CAR Hope to Eliminate ‘Moving Penalty’
In its continuing effort to address California’s unprecedented housing supply crisis and eliminate the “moving penalty” that severely restricts the ability of seniors, disabled residents, and victims of natural disasters to relocate, the California Association of Realtors (CAR) has filed a revised initiative with the attorney general for preparation of title and summary for the…
Journese Journey
By Jesse A. Cisneros, jesse@protravelinc.com Serving connoisseurs of travel since 1977, Hawaii World specialized in solely Hawaii but needed to provide their traveling community much more, so they added Mexico, Costa Rica and many more fabulous destinations. Their name, Hawaii World did not fit with what they had grown to. As of 2012 they became…
Lions, Tigers, and Gondolas at Two California Zoos
By Greg Aragon I love zoos. I love the awareness they bring to the plight of animals and the joy and intrigue they bring to kids of all ages. So when I heard that two of my favorite California zoos recently added a couple of must-see attractions, I knew I had to investigate. In March,…
The Rise of China’s Basketball Assisted by SGV Coaches
Yao Ming’s New NYBO China Youth Basketball Development Program Yao Ming and his closest basketball associate, Mr. Lu Hao, are on the move to continue improving China’s status in the world of competitive basketball. Ming has already brought China’s interest and recognition in basketball to an unbelievable level through his dominance in China’s Olympic participations…
Route 66 Headlines the Los Angeles County Fair
By Jackie Gonzales The 2,451 miles that make up historic Route 66 are taking center stage at the 2018 Los Angeles County Fair. With at least seven different attractions based around the country spanning road, this year’s fair will provide visitors with an in-depth look at Route 66 and remind everyone from Santa Monica through…
Old Pasadena Yappy Hour Returns
On Wednesday, Aug. 29 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Pasadena dog owners can leash up their four-legged furry friends and head to Old Pasadena for the second Yappy Hour, a doggy meet-up that showcases the city’s adorably cute pooches. Join the fun on Big Bang Theory Way, outside Dog Haus Biergarten, at 93 E. Green…
Aug. 17 – Aug. 23
EDITOR’S PICK Green Street Jazz Quartet at Myrtle Tree Garden Café & Market, Aug. 19 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. (407 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016). This will be a night of sizzling jazz, Latin tunes, and maybe some of your requests. Admission is free. For more information, visit myrtletreecafe.com or call (626) 386-5024….
Is Media Really ‘The enemy of the American people?’
Troubling tenacity of Trump’s tweets torments the fourth estate By Terry Miller For most of the past 19 months, U.S. President Donald Trump’s horrific media ambush has garnered international attention and reaction unlike any other administration in recent memory. Editors of the Boston Globe had a splendid idea last week. They asked news organizations throughout…