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Library and donor book store thriving
I am very pleased to report that the Arcadia Public Library and the book store in the Library managed by the group of volunteer...
desseinall
Feb 24, 20132 min read


Arcadia a hub for Mormon, Jewish centers
Most people in Arcadia are familiar with high-profile long-established churches in town such as the Holy Angels Roman Catholic Parish and...
desseinall
Feb 3, 20131 min read


Arcadia horizon photo perspective
I always enjoy seeing Arcadia from different angles. I had a chance a couple weeks ago in late December (2012) to snap a series of photos...
desseinall
Jan 5, 20131 min read


On a clear day, in Arcadia
Spectacular views everywhere you look in Arcadia on clear winter days. I had to stop on Santa Anita Avenue late last month (December...
desseinall
Jan 5, 20131 min read


Where are these markers?
Update: Jan. 5, 2013: As I walk, jog and bicycle around town, I almost always notice something new and interesting. Scott Hettrick Here...
desseinall
Jan 1, 20131 min read


Dining at Din Tai Fung in Beijing
Last week I took a week off from the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce to tag along with a handful of Hollywood executives on a promotional...
desseinall
Nov 5, 20124 min read


Bomb threat costs thousands
Last week’s bogus bomb threat at the Arcadia High School by a 14 year-old student who was subsequently quickly arrested but only after...
desseinall
Sep 18, 20122 min read


No need to mention race
I wish people would be more careful about what they say in regards to race in their casual conversations. Not because we need to be...
desseinall
Aug 19, 20123 min read


Lone Ranger rides at Santa Anita
How odd is this? by Scott Hettrick My friend Randy e-mailed a photo to me Friday morning of an old 1880s Western-style train car. He told...
desseinall
Aug 17, 20122 min read


AHS grads still tops
Every year when I hear the statistics about Arcadia High School students I am amazed all over again. by Scott Hettrick The news that...
desseinall
Jul 7, 20121 min read


Tribute to Jackie Faust-Moreno
Update June 10, 2012: You may have noticed the City’s flags flying at half-staff this week. It’s a generous and fitting gesture in honor...
desseinall
Jun 4, 20125 min read


Evoke dancers inspirational
We hear about many successes and achievements of Arcadia High School students. On Saturday I was impressed and inspired by a dazzling...
desseinall
Apr 29, 20122 min read


Lost in translation: Ballot error
Every Arcadia City Council election ballot mailed to thousands of voters this week contains erroneous instructions to vote for up to...
desseinall
Mar 16, 20123 min read


Mickey Segal clicks with Clooney
Many Arcadians will likely recognize the man in the photo below right that was featured on the front page of the Feb. 23 edition of The...
desseinall
Mar 13, 20122 min read


Mail in your ballot already
Come on. How much easier can it be to exercise your right to vote? You’ve got to send in your ballot this week regarding Measure A — the...
desseinall
Mar 5, 20123 min read


Breeders’ Cup goes Hollywood
Taking a page out of the marketing handbook of Los Angeles Angels baseball team owner Arte Moreno, the Breeders’ Cup has left the name...
desseinall
Jan 29, 20121 min read


HBO “Luck” looks like winner
HBO‘s Sunday night sneak preview of its highly-touted new series “Luck” offered a sumptuous visual depiction of Santa Anita Park. by...
desseinall
Dec 11, 20112 min read


Edison should disclose more
The Arcadia City Council has scheduled a special study session for tonight at 5 p.m. in which the public is invited to come and offer...
desseinall
Dec 5, 20113 min read


Public Works really works
About 15 years ago when my family moved to our current house on First Avenue we were puzzled by a missing stretch of a couple hundred...
desseinall
Sep 5, 20112 min read


Hettrick wins state recognition
CITY OF ARCADIA PRESS RELEASE August 24, 2011 California Chapter of the American Planning Association Recognizes Arcadia Resident Scott...
desseinall
Aug 24, 20112 min read
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