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Arcadia Police Department Weekly Activity Report - Sunday, October 26th through Saturday, November 1st
For the period of Sunday, October 26th through Saturday, November 1st, the Police Department responded to 1,034 calls for service, of which 93 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of some of the incidents handled by the Department during this period. Sunday, October 26: At approximately 10:49 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 300 block of Old Ranch Road regarding a battery investigation. The officer determined the wife battered her husb
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Nov 9, 20252 min read
VINTAGE LIGHTING SYSTEM SHORTING OUT
The Public Works Services Department has received reports of non-functioning streetlights on Altura Rd. Upon inspection, staff found a short in the 6.6-amp lighting feed. While the failure point has been identified, the equipment to make the repairs requires a special order and will not arrive for several weeks. The 6.6-amp series street lighting is an older electrical system where lights are wired in a single loop, and the current is kept constant at 6.6 amps by a regulating
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Nov 9, 20251 min read


Power Beyond Term Limits: April Verlato’s Latest Political Move and the Recall That Divides Arcadia
Arcadia, CA — Former Arcadia City Councilmember April Verlato has re-emerged at the center of controversy, this time as the driving force behind an effort to recall sitting Councilmember David Fu. The move has stirred frustration and disbelief among residents and city insiders, many of whom view it as an act of retaliation and a calculated attempt to reassert control over a council that has increasingly distanced itself from her influence. A Retaliation Disguised as Reform Th
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Nov 1, 20253 min read


Grand Theft
On October 28, 2025, at approximately 7:45 p.m., the Arcadia Police Department responded to a reported theft of softball equipment at Lojewski Field, Eisenhower Park (601 North 2nd Avenue, Arcadia). The investigation determined that on October 27, 2025, at around 10:00 p.m., two softball pitching machines were last seen secured inside the locked batting cages. On October 28, 2025, at about 7:30 p.m., the batting cage door was discovered removed from its hinges and the two pit
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Oct 30, 20251 min read


Fire Department Weekly Report - week of October 19 – 25, 2025
The Arcadia Fire Department responded to a variety of emergency calls during the week of October 19 – 25, 2025. The following is a breakdown of incident types recorded for this period: Sunday, October 19 At 2:55 p.m., Engine 105, BLS 106, and Rescue Ambulance 41 responded to a report of a person not breathing in the 200 block of North Second Avenue. Upon arrival, fire personnel found one patient with a complaint of overdose. The patient received a full medical evaluation, int
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Oct 30, 20252 min read


Arcadia Police Department Weekly Activity Report - Sunday, October 19th through Saturday, October 25th
For the period of Sunday, October 19th through Saturday, October 25th, the Police Department responded to 960 calls for service, of which 105 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of some of the incidents handled by the Department during this period. Sunday, October 19: At approximately 4:06 p.m., an officer responded to the 100 block of West Huntington Drive regarding a solo vehicle traffic collision. Upon contacting the driver, the officer detect
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Oct 30, 20252 min read


NOVEMBER ELECTION IN FULL SWING
As the November Special Election ends next week, we are getting more questions about where people can go to drop off their ballots or to vote in person. The County has drop-off Boxes and City Hall in the Parking Lot and at Tierra Verde Park at the corner of the street. Those are emptied each night by elections officials. There is a voting Center at Arcadia County Park with the following details: Arcadia Community Regional Park Chimney Room 405 S Santa Anita Ave, Arcadia CA 91
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Oct 30, 20251 min read


Home Invasion Robbery
October 22, 2025, at 4:00 PM On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at approximately 12:54 p.m., the Arcadia Police Department responded to a report of a home invasion robbery in the 1100 block of West Foothill Boulevard. Responding officers learned that four suspects forced entry into the residence through the front door. At least one suspect was armed with a firearm, and another was armed with a knife. The suspects tied up the victims inside the home before stealing jewelry and th
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Oct 26, 20251 min read


Fire Department Weekly Report - week of October 12 – 18, 2025
The Arcadia Fire Department responded to a variety of emergency calls during the week of October 12 – 18, 2025. The following is a breakdown of incident types recorded for this period: Sunday, October 12 At 11:07 p.m., Engine 106, Engine 107, and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to a report of a single-vehicle traffic collision on the westbound 210 Freeway. Upon arrival, fire personnel found a 26-year-old female on the freeway shoulder following a collision between a sedan and
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Oct 26, 20252 min read


Arcadia Police Department Weekly Activity Report - Sunday, October 12th through Saturday, October 18th
For the period of Sunday, October 12th through Saturday, October 18th, the Police Department responded to 888 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, October 12: At approximately 2:30 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 1100 block of Columbia Road regarding a burglary report. Surveillance cameras captured two suspects burglarizin
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Oct 26, 20252 min read


ARCADIA CHINESE ASSOCIATION & WASTE MANAGEMENT ELECTRONICS RECYCLING EVENT
ELECTRONICS RECYCLING EVENT October 24, 1 PM - 5 PM October 25, 9 AM - 1 PM 亞凱迪亞華人協會 Arcadia Chinese Association www.arcadiachineseassociation.org & WASTE MANAGEMENT Join us in protecting our planet by recycling your old devices responsibly and sustainably! Masonic Center Parking Lot 美生會停車場 50 W DUARTE DR. ARCADIA, CA 91007
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Oct 19, 20251 min read


Fire Department Weekly Report - week of October 5 – 11, 2025
The Arcadia Fire Department responded to a variety of emergency calls during the week of October 5 – 11, 2025. The following is a breakdown of incident types recorded for this period: Sunday, October 5 At 7:17 a.m., Truck 105, Rescue Ambulance 105, and Battalion 105 responded to the 9000 block of Woodruff Avenue in Temple City to assist Los Angeles County Fire Department with a reported appliance fire. Upon arrival, fire personnel were assigned to ventilation group and secure
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Oct 19, 20252 min read


Arcadia Police Department Weekly Activity Report - Sunday, October 5th through Saturday, October 11th
For the period of Sunday, October 5th through Saturday, October 11th, the Police Department responded to 1,044 calls for service, of which 110 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of some of the incidents handled by the Department during this period. Sunday, October 5: At approximately 7:35 a.m., an officer responded to the 1100 block of Highland Oaks Avenue regarding a vehicle burglary investigation. The victim stated someone broke into his work va
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Oct 19, 20252 min read


IKEBANA EXHIBITION - FREE ADMISSION Oct 18 & 19, 2025
kokoro - san gabriel valley study group IKEBANA EXHIBITION - FREE ADMISSION EVENT DETAILS DATE: OCTOBER 18 & 19, 2025 TIME: 10AM - 3PM...
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Oct 10, 20251 min read


Moon Festival
On Saturday, October 4, the City of Arcadia held the annual Moon Festival at City Hall Lawn. Over 2,000 people celebrated under the...
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Oct 10, 20251 min read


Fire Department Weekly Report - September 28 – October 4, 2025
The Arcadia Fire Department responded to a variety of emergency calls during the week of September 28 – October 4, 2025. The following is...
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Oct 10, 20252 min read


Arcadia Police Department Weekly Activity Report - Sunday, September 28th through Saturday, October 4th
For the period of Sunday, September 28th through Saturday, October 4th, the Police Department responded to 1,050 calls for service, of...
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Oct 10, 20252 min read


Arcadia Senior Lunch Program
The senior lunch program operates Monday through Friday from 11:30am-12:15pm and offers those 55 years or older a meal for $3. During the...
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Oct 3, 20251 min read


Fire Department Weekly Report - week of September 21 – 27, 2025
The Arcadia Fire Department responded to a variety of emergency calls during the week of September 21 – 27, 2025. The following is a...
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Oct 3, 20252 min read


Arcadia Police Department Weekly Activity Report - Sunday, September 21st through Saturday, September 27th
For the period of Sunday, September 21st through Saturday, September 27th, the Police Department responded to 1,120 calls for service, of...
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Oct 3, 20252 min read
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