Does Her Link to a Chinese Energy Company While She was on Council require More Disclosure? Why did Sharon Kwan not Support Fu’s Motion to Investigate her ties to a Failed Lawsuit Against the City of Arcadia? Is Sharon Kwan Twisting Facts on the Olympics Because she was not the Designated Representative to Work on the Olympics with Eileen Wang? What is the Difference Between Burton Brink and Sharon Kwan? From an unexplained role inside the U.S. operations of a Chinese energy

West Nile Virus Detection: The San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District (SGV Mosquito) confirmed its first detection of West Nile Virus in the city of Arcadia this year. The sample was collected on 8/18/2026 from a trap site near Baldwin Stocker Park. WNV is transmitted to people and animals through the bite of an infected mosquito. There is no cure for WNV. One in five persons infected with the virus will exhibit symptoms. Symptoms can include fever, heada

On Thursday, August 20, 27 seniors participated in the monthly Taste the Town excursion, a popular program that invites guests to experience some of Arcadia’s vibrant local dining. This month, the group visited New Full House Seafood Restaurant and enjoyed a traditional dim sum experience.

The Arcadia Fire Department responded to a variety of emergency calls during the week of August 16 - 22, 2026. The following is a breakdown of incident categories recorded for this period: Sunday, August 16 At 8:07 a.m., Engine 106, Rescue Ambulance 106, and BLS 106 responded to a medical incident in the 800 block of Victoria Drive. Fire personnel found an 81-year- old female with a chief complaint of syncope. A full medical evaluation was performed, including vitals, twelve-

For the period of Sunday, August 16th through Saturday, August 22nd, the Police Department responded to 1,067 calls for service, of which 114 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of some of the incidents handled by the Department during this period. Sunday, August 16: At approximately 1:33 a.m., an officer initiated a traffic stop of a vehicle in the area of Live Oak Avenue and Santa Anita Avenue for lane straddling. Upon contacting the driver, th

The big activity this week was the community meeting hosted by Santa Anita Park and LA28 last night to review the proposed cross-country course and associated tree removals. The meeting was well attended, with about 150 people coming. While the majority seemed to be from cities outside of Arcadia, there were many residents in attendance. Editorially, I will say that the presentation was less than ideal, which made an already tough meeting worse. There remains a lot of confusi

The Arcadia Fire Department responded to a variety of emergency calls during the week of August 9 - 15, 2026. The following is a breakdown of incident categories recorded for this period: Sunday, August 9 At 5:36 p.m., Engine 105, Rescue Ambulance 105, and BLS 106 responded to a medical incident in the 1200 block of South First Avenue. Fire personnel found a 90- year-old male patient with an altered level of consciousness. A full medical evaluation was performed, including vi

For the period of Sunday, August 9th through Saturday, August 15th, the Police Department responded to 1,035 calls for service, of which 87 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of some of the incidents handled by the Department during this period. Sunday, August 9: At approximately 10:59 a.m., an officer responded to the front counter of the Arcadia Police Department regarding a fraud report. The victim discovered someone used his personal informa

The formal noticing period ended at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. By that time, we had received 523 written comments. • Of the comments received, 71 were from stated Arcadia residents, 118 did not state where they were from, and 334 were from outside of the City. • 361 (69%) were in the format of the template letter, sometimes with additional commentary or minor changes. • 18 (3%) were a different template letter • 145 (27%) were individual comments We have responded to all comments r

The Arcadia Fire Department responded to a variety of emergency calls during the week of August 2 - 8, 2026. The following is a breakdown of incident categories recorded for this period: Sunday, August 2 At 4:18 p.m., Engine 106, Rescue Ambulance 106, and BLS 106 responded to a medical incident in the 1600 block of South Baldwin Avenue. Fire personnel found a 68-year-old male with a chief complaint of stroke-like symptoms. A full medical evaluation was performed, including vi

For the period of Sunday, August 2nd through Saturday, August 8th, the Police Department responded to 991 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, August 2: At approximately 10:38 a.m., an officer responded to the area of 00 El Dorado Street regarding a stolen vehicle report. Sometime between 8:37 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., someone stole the keys f

On August 4, we provided formal notice for the proposed removal of 34 oak trees associated with the LA28 Cross Country Course at Santa Anita Park. This was after several focus groups and community meetings since May designed to ensure that the neighbors and those most affected would have time to provide input and get their questions answered. Despite these efforts, our notice went a bit viral. The City has received 446 emails regarding the proposed removal of the 34 oak trees

The grocery store, Sprouts, is currently undergoing plan check review for their tenant improvement permit to operate at 610 Las Tunas Drive. The building which features stonework on its exterior was previously occupied by Big Lots, until its closure in late 2024. In addition to their tenant improvement permit, the company has formally submitted a sign application for their new signage. This use will be a great addition to the southern part of the City, providing a much-antici

The Arcadia Fire Department responded to a variety of emergency calls during the week of July 26 – August 1, 2026. The following is a breakdown of incident categories recorded for this period: Sunday, July 26 At 6:41 p.m., Engine 105 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to a medical incident near the 5000 block of Peck Road. Upon arrival, Engine 105 and Rescue Ambulance 105 found a 27-year-old female with a complaint of seizure. Fire personnel performed a full medical evaluatio

For the period of Sunday, July 26th through Saturday, August 1st, the Police Department responded to 1,017 calls for service, of which 91 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of some of the incidents handled by the Department during this period. Sunday, July 26: At approximately 1:52 a.m., an officer responded to the 100 block of East Huntington Drive regarding a trespassing incident. The officer discovered an encounter between the suspect and vic

Below is a sample of the new uniforms SoCalGas Co. field crews will be wearing. Key identifiers of SoCalGas employees include: • Updated uniforms with a recognizable SoCalGas logo • An official photo identification badge, which you can request to see at any time • Branded vehicles used by most field employees Burglars and scammers commonly impersonate field crews to help blend in to neighborhoods and take advantage of homeowners. So, knowing what a legitimate uniform looks li

Builders and Destroyers: Before April Verlato Points the Finger Again, Arcadia Should Read the Public Record Opinion and Investigative Analysis By Arcadia’s Best News Editorial Board Sometimes the best way to evaluate a political accusation is not to answer it. It is to pull the original records. That is particularly useful after former Arcadia Mayor April Verlato’s latest mass email, which reaches back more than a decade to portray a 2016 Lunar New Year event involving EDI M

Opinion and Investigative Analysis By Arcadia’s Best News Editorial Board August 9, 2026 Former Arcadia Councilmember April Verlato has once again inserted herself into an approaching city election, this time through an email blast attempting to connect Councilmember Michael Cao to a recent federal investigation involving EDI Media and its founder, James Su. The email is presented as a public accountability report, but its structure more closely resembles election season

• ARCADIA WEEKLY Court quashes lawsuit challenging Arcadia council censure byJoe Taglieri July 24, 2026 A Los Angeles Superior Court judge Thursday dismissed a lawsuit challenging the Arcadia City Council’s censure of then-Mayor and current Councilwoman Sharon Kwan. The council voted 4-1 in September to censure Kwan for alleged offenses that included violating rules of decorum during meetings and “engaging in un-collegial behavior, unprofessional temperament, and unfounded ac