The first time Arcadia has hosted since 2013 and third time ever By Galen Patterson The Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts (PSHA) selected 1220 Rancho Road to be the showing site in 2020. The house was designed by Gerard Colcord, who designed and remodeled 400 residential estates in Southern California from 1924-1984. The selected…
Exploring advocacy and activism at Santa Anita By Galen Patterson On opening day of racing at Santa Anita, protesters assembled at the main gates of the racetrack, armed with signs and garnering support for their respective causes. But what exactly are their causes? At a glance, one side spoke in favor of racing horses, while…
Local business owner threatens lawsuit against the city. By Galen Patterson Council members voted 4-0 to pass a small food hall proposal at 33 W. Huntington Drive in Downtown Arcadia. The food hall will contain seven to eight different food vendors on the ground floor of a pre-existing building, while the upper floors will continue…
By Galen Patterson On the morning of Sept. 28 the gates of Santa Anita were steeped in turmoil. Protesters attempted to raise support both for and against horse racing. One side wanted to stop horse racing at Santa Anita due to animal cruelty, while the other side wanted to defend Santa Anita based on the…
Officials say Santa Anita is leading the country in how medication is used. By Galen Patterson On Sept. 27, Santa Anita opened racing for the 2019 Autumn Meet and showcased their new health standards for the horse racing industry. “We’ve changed the sport for the better and will continue to do so,” said Aidan Butler,…
By Galen Patterson The Arcadia Chamber of Commerce held its annual Taste of Arcadia on the evening of Sept. 23. Taste of Arcadia is a business showcase for members of the Chamber of Commerce and surrounding restaurants in the San Gabriel Valley. Patrons gained access to three lawns at the Los Angeles County Arboretum, each…
Masters, professionals and enthusiasts collaborate for an evening of city-bonding and fund-raising. By Galen Patterson On the evening of Sept. 14, Friends of the Arcadia Museum held what they called a “cultural extravaganza” at the Community Center and Gilb Museum of Arcadia. The event was named “Faces Of Arcadia,” and raised funding for the Gilb…
City weighs contract renewal cost against alternative solutions. By Galen Patterson The Pasadena Humane Society (PHS) is charging the City of Arcadia roughly $525,000 for a contract renewal in 2020. Previously, Arcadia paid around $90,000 for PHS’s services. The reason for the contract increase is to adjust the cost of services in Arcadia, PHS told…
Tempers flare over basketball courts / Mayor Pro Tem Chandler’s words By Galen Patterson Tuesday night’s City Council meeting saw dozens of sign-holding citizens speaking out against the removal of basketball courts from Eisenhower Memorial Park. Some of the speakers called for Mayor Pro Temp. Roger Chandler to resign following his remarks on the issue…
Veterans no longer have to drive to Downtown Los Angeles for basic healthcare By Galen Patterson The Interim San Gabriel Valley Community Based Outpatient Clinic held a grand opening in Arcadia on Friday. The outpatient clinic is a branch of the West Los Angeles VA hospital, which handles the medical care of all veterans in…
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