On Friday, May 22, community members attended the City of Arcadia’s inaugural Fallen Veterans Commemoration. This free event took place at 9am at the Arcadia Community Center. This was a special tribute to honor those Veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.

The Arcadia Fire Department responded to a variety of emergency calls during the week of May 17 – 23, 2026. The following is a breakdown of incident categories recorded for this period: Sunday, May 17 At 5:42 p.m., Engine 105 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to a medical incident in the 400 block of Live Oak Avenue. Fire personnel arrived and found a 78-year-old female with a chief complaint of difficulty breathing. The patient received a 12-lead electrocardiogram (EKG), ox

For the period of Sunday, May 17th, through Saturday, May 23rd, the Police Department responded to 1,073 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, May 17: At approximately 2:52 p.m., an officer responded to Grocery Outlet, located at 140 East Live Oak Avenue, regarding a robbery investigation. After the suspect stole from the store and entered

Arcadia Political Fallout Widens After Wang Resignation, Raising Questions Over Race, Rivalries and City Hall Pressure By Staff Writer ARCADIA, Calif. — The resignation of former Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang has placed City Hall under intense public scrutiny. But in the days following her departure, the controversy has expanded beyond the federal case itself and into a broader political conflict involving current and former city officials, accusations of racialized rhetoric,

The Arcadia Fire Department responded to a variety of emergency calls during the week of May 10 – 16, 2026. The following is a breakdown of incident categories recorded for this period: Sunday, May 10 At 7:36 p.m., Engine 105 and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to a medical incident in the 2500 block of El Monte Avenue. Fire personnel arrived and found a 14-year-old male with a chief complaint of left wrist pain after a fall while riding an electric scooter. The patient receiv

For the period of Sunday, May 10th through Saturday, May 16th, the Police Department responded to 947 calls for service, of which 101 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of some of the incidents handled by the Department during this period. Sunday, May 10: At approximately 1:16 a.m., officers responded to a residence in the 600 block of South Baldwin Avenue regarding an assault investigation. The officer discovered the victim’s ex-boyfriend pushed he

As we continue to explore options for sharing the costs of engaging a regional wildlife specialist from the CA Dept. of Fish & Wildlife, a resident on Oak Meadows Road in the Santa Anita Oaks neighborhood captured a video of a mountain lion walking casually through their yard. See the link below. https://ring.com/share/70ef7807-2821-4af2-aa64-39cc27df0899 We are working with the neighborhood to further educate them on dealing with wildlife, but it certainly is a shock to see

By: J. Whitaker Staff Writer Arcadia — The first City Council meeting following the federal indictment involving former Mayor Eileen Wang drew heightened public attention Tuesday evening, as residents packed council chambers seeking answers, accountability, and reassurance about the city’s path forward. The May 19 meeting marked the first public forum since news of the indictment emerged, and the atmosphere reflected a community grappling with uncertainty, frustration, a

The Arcadia Fire Department responded to a variety of emergency calls during the week of May 3 – 9, 2026. The following is a breakdown of incident categories recorded for this period: Sunday, May 3 At 6:31 a.m., Engine 107 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to a medical incident in the 1800 block of Anita Crest Drive. Fire personnel arrived and found a 4-year-old female with a complaint of seizure. The patient received an electrocardiogram (EKG), intravenous therapy, blood gl

For the period of Sunday, May 3rd through Saturday, May 9th, the Police Department responded to 1,001 calls for service, of which 127 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of some of the incidents handled by the Department during this period. Sunday, May 3: At approximately 12:48 p.m., officers were conducting extra patrol of the wash area near Camino Real Avenue and 8th Avenue due to the area being known for transient activity. They conducted a reco

Investigative Analysis : Arcadia’s Federal Corruption Shockwave: How One Criminal Case Risks Fueling Political Division, Community Fear, and Dangerous Stereotypes By Staff Writer The federal criminal case involving Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang has shaken one of Southern California’s most prominent suburban communities and triggered a rapidly intensifying political and cultural debate that now reaches far beyond the legal allegations themselves. According to the Department of Jus

The Arcadia Fire Department responded to a variety of emergency calls during the week of April 26 – May 2, 2026. The following is a breakdown of incident categories recorded for this period: Sunday, April 26 At 6:17 p.m., Engine 106 and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to the 800 block of Huntington Drive for a reported person down. Fire personnel arrived and found a 32-year-old female suffering from an overdose. The patient received a 12-lead electrocardiogram (EKG), blood glu

For the period of Sunday, April 26th through Saturday, May 2nd, the Police Department responded to 988 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 26: At approximately 2:57 p.m., an officer responded to a parking structure in the 00 block of Wheeler Avenue regarding a vehicle burglary report. Sometime between 1 p.m. and 2:50 p.m., an unident

ARCADIA, CA – City Manager Dominic Lazzaretto released the following statement regarding Eileen Wang’s resignation from the Arcadia City Council. Hello Arcadia, On Monday, May 11, federal authorities announced criminal charges against Eileen Wang for acting as an illegal agent of a foreign government. She has also resigned from the Arcadia City Council, vacating her position as Mayor. We understand this news raises serious concerns, and we want to be direct with our com

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