The Arcadia Fire Department responded to a variety of emergency calls during the week of April 19 – 25, 2026. The following is a breakdown of incident categories recorded for this period: Sunday, April 19 At 2:28 a.m., Engine 105, Rescue Ambulance 105, and BLS 106 responded to the 100 block of Huntington Drive for a reported person down. Fire personnel arrived and found a 92-year-old male suffering from altered level of consciousness. The patient received a 12-lead electrocar

For the period of Sunday, April 19th through Saturday, April 25th, the Policer Department responded to 993 calls for service, of which 136 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of some of the incidents handled by the Department during this period. Sunday, April 19: At approximately 12:09 p.m., an officer responded to JCPenney, located at 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a theft investigation. Loss prevention staff witnessed a team of four suspec

626 Night Market is back! – A fan favorite, the 626 Night Market was approved to hold their event this year. They are hosting two (2) weekend events on June 19–21 and August 14–16. Additional details will be provided as they become available.

The Arcadia Fire Department responded to a variety of emergency calls during the week of April 12 – 18, 2026. The following is a breakdown of incident categories recorded for this period: Sunday, April 12 At 2:19 p.m., Engine 106, Rescue Ambulance 105, and BLS 106 responded to a medical incident in the 500 block of Foothill Boulevard. Fire personnel arrived and found a 93-year-old male with a chief complaint of difficulty breathing. The patient received a full medical evaluat

For the period of Sunday, April 12th through Saturday, April 18th, the Police Department responded to 934 calls for service, of which 100 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of some of the incidents handled by the Department during this period. Sunday, April 12: At approximately 4:06 p.m., an officer responded to Leslie’s Pool Supplies, located at 324 East Huntington Drive, regarding a theft report. The reporting party witnessed a group of suspec

ARCADIA, CA – After 34 years of dedicated service to the Arcadia Police Department, Police Chief Roy Nakamura has announced his retirement. His final day with the department will be July 31, 2026. Chief Nakamura has served as Arcadia’s Police Chief since 2021, marking a unique place in Arcadia’s history as the first Asian American and first Japanese American to lead the department. “I am grateful for the opportunities I’ve had during my career in law enforcement, and I than

The Arcadia Fire Department responded to a variety of emergency calls during the week of April 5 – 11, 2026. The following is a breakdown of incident categories recorded for this period: Sunday, April 5 At 5:02 p.m., Engine 106, Rescue Ambulance 106, and BLS 106 responded to a medical incident in the 700 block of Camino Real Avenue. Fire personnel arrived and found a 90-year-old female with a chief complaint of difficulty breathing. The patient received a 12-lead electrocardi

For the period of Sunday, April 5th through Saturday, April 11th, the Police Department responded to 921 calls for service, of which 97 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of some of the incidents handled by the Department during this period. Sunday, April 5: At approximately 3:19 a.m., an officer initiated contact with a subject riding a bicycle in a business district, a municipal code violation. A records check of the subject revealed he had seve

ARCADIA, CA – Law Day is recognized nationally in May each year and aims to deepen the understanding of the legal profession and celebrate the role of law in our nation’s history. The annual Law Day event in Arcadia has taken place for over two-decades and puts the value of legal service into action by offering 20-minutes of free legal counseling from volunteer attorneys specializing in the areas of real estate, immigration, landlord-tenant, personal injury, estates & trusts,

The Arcadia Fire Department responded to a variety of emergency calls during the week of March 29 – April 4, 2026. The following is a breakdown of incident categories recorded for this period: Sunday, March 29 At 5:19 p.m., Engine 105, Rescue Ambulance 106, and BLS 106 responded to a medical incident in the 200 block of North First Avenue. Fire personnel arrived and found a 50-year-old male with a chief complaint of chest pain. The patient received a full medical evaluation i

For the period of Sunday, March 29th through Saturday, April 4th, the Police Department responded to 975 calls for service, of which 102 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of some of the incidents handled by the Department during this period. Sunday, March 29: At approximately 2:56 a.m., an officer responded to the 800 block of West Huntington Drive regarding a vehicle burglary report. Sometime between 2:00 a.m. and 2:56 a.m., someone forced open

The Arcadia Fire Department responded to a variety of emergency calls during the week of March 22 – 28, 2026. The following is a breakdown of incident categories recorded for this period: Sunday, March 22 At 8:12 a.m., Engine 106 responded to the 1100 block of South Baldwin Avenue for a reported outside type of fire. Fire personnel arrived and found a person experiencing a mental health crisis and lighting his personal effects on fire. The fire was quickly extinguished, and

For the period of Sunday, March 22nd through Saturday, March 28th, the Police Department responded to 995 calls for service, of which 90 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of some of the incidents handled by the Department during this period. Sunday, March 22: At approximately 8:12 a.m., Arcadia Fire and an officer responded to IHOP, located at 1113 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding someone lighting clothing on fire behind the restaurant. The suspec

ARCADIA, CA – After a nationwide search, Lisa Flores has been selected as the next director of Arcadia’s Development Services Department, starting on April 6. The appointment comes after Flores served as interim director since December 2025, following the retirement of former director Jason Kruckeberg. Flores has been part of the Arcadia team since 2003, and has more than 30 years of planning experience, including prior service with the cities of South Pasadena, Rancho Palos

The Arcadia Fire Department responded to a variety of emergency calls during the week of March 15 – 21, 2026. The following is a breakdown of incident categories recorded for this period: Sunday, March 15 At 5:32 p.m., Engine 105 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to a medical assist in the 900 block of West Huntington Drive. Upon arrival, fire personnel evaluated a 15-month-old male patient who was suffering from a severe allergic reaction. The patient received Advanced Life

For the period of Sunday, March 15th through Saturday, March 21st, the Police Department responded to 990 calls for service, of which 115 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of some of the incidents handled by the Department during this period. Sunday, March 15: At approximately 8:43 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 900 block of Fairview Avenue regarding a fraud investigation. The victim stated they were alerted of a suspicious depo

The City of Arcadia will host a commemorative event in recognition of the nation’s 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026. The event will take place at Santa Anita Park and will feature a drone show, live music, games, contests, giveaways, and more! To support the success of this event, the City has sponsorship opportunities for businesses and organizations interested in participating in this historic celebration. Sponsors will receive recognition through event promotions and on-s

The Arcadia Fire Department responded to a variety of emergency calls during the week of March 8 – 14, 2026. The following is a breakdown of incident categories recorded for this period: Sunday, March 8 At 4:08 p.m., Engine 106 and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to the 400 block of Baldwin Avenue for a reported unconscious person. Fire personnel arrived and found a 12-year-old unconscious female. The patient received a 12-lead electrocardiogram (EKG), blood glucose testing, i

For the period of Sunday, March 8th through Saturday, March 14th, the Police Department responded to 1,000 calls for service, of which 108 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of some of the incidents handled by the Department during this period. Sunday, March 8: At approximately 12:09 a.m., an officer responded to 7-Eleven, located at 1003 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a battery investigation. After a domestic dispute near the store, the male h

March 11, 2026, at 4:52 PM On March 11, 2026, at approximately 4:52 PM, the Arcadia Police Department responded to The Shops at Santa Anita after receiving a call from an individual who reported himself in possession of a firearm and making active threats to a patron. Officers arrived on scene and, out of an abundance of caution, initiated a temporary lockdown of the mall while conducting a systematic search of the property. Police personnel cleared the facility during the in