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

The Arcadia Fire Department responded to a variety of emergency calls during the week of March 1 – 7, 2026. The following is a breakdown of incident categories recorded for this period: Sunday, March 1 At 12:48 a.m., Engine 107, Rescue Ambulance 105, and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to a report of a single-car traffic collision at the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Leandra Lane. Fire personnel arrived and found a vehicle that had collided with a power pole involving

For the period of Sunday, March 1st through Saturday, March 7th, the Police Department responded to 1,041 calls for service, of which 104 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of some of the incidents handled by the Department during this period. Sunday, March 1: At approximately 12:44 a.m., an officer responded to the intersection of West Foothill Boulevard and Leandra Lane regarding a traffic collision. Upon contacting the occupants, the officer discov

WIND DAMAGES NEW TREES AT NEWCASTLE PARK Last weekend, we had some significant winds, which caused minor issues throughout town, mostly in the form of twisted streetlights and a few tree limbs falling. Fortunately, we don’t have any reports of injuries or significant damage. We did have some damage to our newly planted trees at Newcastle Park. In total, 11 trees had fallen limbs or snapped at their trunks. The trees are outside of their original warranty period and wouldn’t b

In March of this year, the City approved revisions to the hotel since the brand changed from Indigo to the Hilton hotel at 125 W. Huntington Drive. The approved changes include exterior changes to the art deco design, connecting the freestanding tower to the building relocating the guest rooms, banquet room, the bar area, and the pool to the rear of the building.

Investigative Report: Arcadia’s Political Feud Escalates as Competing Narratives Collide at City Hall By Staff Writer Arcadia, CA — In a city long known for stable governance and one of the safest public safety records in the San Gabriel Valley, a prolonged political feud has increasingly spilled into newsletters, social media campaigns, and city council meetings. At the center of the conflict is former Arcadia Mayor and Councilmember April Verlato, whose recent email newsle

As a foothill community, Arcadia has repeatedly faced the threat of fast-moving wildfires, most recently during the 2025 Eaton Fire and the 2020 Bobcat Fire. With fire season now a year-round concern, the Arcadia Fire Department and the United States Forest Service have partnered to establish a Joint Fire Training Center in Arcadia to strengthen local preparedness and meet growing regional training needs. The facility will be constructed on 30,000 square feet of land at the A

聖安台福教會 225 E. Live Oak Ave., Arcadia 聖安台福教會聯絡人： 宋煥鑫牧師 Rev Jeremy Sung 電話號碼： （626）445-8015 電郵地址： info@efcarcadia.org 網頁管理電郵： info@efcarcadia.org 網址： http://www.efcarcadia.org/ 地址： 225 E. Live Oak Ave , Arcadia , CA , 91006 , US 求你不叫我的心偏向邪惡，以致我和作孽的人同行惡事；也不叫我喫他們的美食。任憑義人擊打我，這算為仁慈；任憑他責備我，這算為頭上的膏油；我的頭不要躲閃。正在他們行惡的時候，我仍要祈禱。 詩篇 141:4-5 The blessing of the LORD brings wealth, and he adds no trouble to it. Proverbs 10:22

On Wednesday, February 25, the City of Arcadia hosted a seminar on “Preventing Coronary Artery Disease”, presented by Ray Matthews, MD. The seminar was held at the Arcadia Community Center and was attended by 45 individuals. The next seminar, “New Frontiers in Diabetes Medicine: What You Need To Know” presented by Brad Kimura, MD, will be held on Wednesday, March 25, at the Arcadia Community Center at 6pm.

The Arcadia Fire Department responded to a variety of emergency calls during the week of February 22 – 28, 2026. The following is a breakdown of incident categories recorded for this period: Sunday, February 22 At 6:28 p.m., Engine 107 and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to a medical incident in the 200 block of Arbolada Drive. Fire personnel arrived and found an unconscious 57-year-old female. The patient received a 12-lead electrocardiogram (EKG), intravenous and oxygen ther

For the period of Sunday, February 22nd through Saturday, February 28th, the Police Department responded to 939 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, February 22: At approximately 3:55 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 800 block of Monte Verde Drive regarding a suspicious circumstances report. The resident discovered a hidden