By Emily G. Peters They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but Pasadena’s Dog Haus has spent the last six years putting a scrumptious spin on a perennial foodie favorite: the not-so-humble hot dog. Founded in Pasadena in 2010 by friends Hagop Giragossian, Quasim Riaz and André Vener, Dog Haus’s popularity…
Calendar: Oct. 27 – Nov. 2
Editor’s pick: Oct. 31 Halloween Bash (Oct. 31 @ 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., Old Town Monrovia, 321 S. Myrtle Ave.) The afternoon will be filled with ghoulish fun for the entire family. The ever-popular “Trick-or-Treat” event will be taking place in Old Town Monrovia and is sponsored by the Old Town Merchants….
Kick off the Breeders’ Cup With a Salute to Zenyatta
She brought the crowds to their feet, amazed fans of all ages, and continues to be one of the most famous race horses of all time. Arcadia is celebrating Zenyatta, the Queen of Racing, at Arcadia Night: A Salute to Zenyatta, on Wednesday, Nov. 2 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Downtown Arcadia….
Traffic Collision and Vehicle Burglary Arrests
Shortly after 3:40 p.m., on Saturday Oct. 22, 2016, a citizen flagged down an Arcadia Police Officer in the parking lot of the Westfield Santa Anita Mall to identify the suspects of multiple vehicle burglaries. The officer attempted to stop the suspects’ vehicle, and they failed to yield. The officer pursued the vehicle from…
How You Can Honor Veterans
Veterans Day Recognition Luncheon Arcadia Senior Services is having their annual Veterans Recognition Luncheon on Thursday, Nov.10 at 11:30 a.m. It will take place at the Arcadia Community Center (365 Campus Drive, Arcadia). Join them as they honor those who served in the armed forces. The program will include guest speakers and a delicious…
Victoria Castellanos Selected as 2017 Rose Queen Thursday Evening
Temple City senior thrilled Victoria Castellanos was announced as the 99th Rose Queen® at the Announcement and Coronation ceremony at The Pasadena Playhouse. The announcement follows a month-long selection process with over 700 people participating in interviews. Masters of Ceremonies were Chuck Henry from NBC4 Southern California and 1988 Rose Queen Julie Myers King….
Calendar: Oct. 20 – Oct. 26
Editor’s Pick Oct. 26 Trick or Treat at the Library (Oct. 26 @ 4 p.m. or 6:30 p.m., Arcadia Public Library 20 W. Duarte Road) Come in costume for some Halloween fun! There will be stories, activities, a video, and a snack. Plus, the chance to trick or treat through the Library. This is a…
Arcadia Host Lions Club Celebrates 80th Year
Arcadia Host Lions Club celebrated its 80th year of service with the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Wednesday evening as a community event. Arcadia Host Lions Club was founded Sept. 21, 1936 and has served the Arcadia community for 80 years through a variety of projects such as delivering American flags to school children, walk-a-thons, teacher back-to-school barbecue, children’s…
Business Profile: Dress to Impress With Pok-a-Dots Costumes
By Emily G. Peters If you’re having trouble tracking down the perfect Halloween costume, worry no more—Arcadia’s Pok-a-Dots Costumes has you covered. Pok-a-Dots Costumes is a gem hidden in plain sight. Operating from their storefront on Huntington Drive for over 30 years, this boutique costume shop is known to locals for its unique collection…
City Council Approves Changes to Zoning Code, General Plan
By Katta Hules This week the city council approved new changes to the General Plan and Zoning Code. Jason Kruckeberg Assistant City Manager/ Development Services Director called it, “the end of a very long and detailed process.” The process started in 2014 with the goal to “to comprehensively update it and modernize it to…