Optimist Youth Raises $160,000 for at Risk Youth Treatment and Education Programs
More than $160,000 was raised at the 2009 Mentors Award Gala to benefit the treatment and education programs for at-risk youth served by Optimist Youth Homes & Family Services. Held Oct. 21 in the Globe Theatre at Universal Studios, the evening honored two of Optimist’s major supporters – Terry Chapman, founder of Chapman Insurance and [...]
Winds Uproot Tree in Temple City
Uprooted tree in the 5400 block of Persimmon Avenue. Gusts of over 10 mph wind caused not only power outages in the city of Temple City but also knocked down a tree in the 5400 block of Persimmon Avenue Tuesday night. Power outages ranged from Temple City Boulevard across to Golden West Avenue and Garibaldi [...]
Car Fire Destroys Audi in Arcadia
A late afternoon car fire destroyed a late model Audi in a parking lot near Chase bank on First Avenue in Arcadia Friday. Arcadia Firefighters quickly extinguished the spectacular blaze. Photos by Terry Miller FULL STORY: http://arcadiaweekly.com/latest-news/car-fire-destroys-audi-in-arcadia/
Car Fire Destroys Audi in Arcadia
A late afternoon car fire destroyed a late model Audi in a parking lot near Chase bank on First Avenue in Arcadia Friday. Arcadia Firefighters quickly extinguished the spectacular blaze. Photos by Terry Miller FULL STORY: http://arcadiaweekly.com/latest-news/car-fire-destroys-audi-in-arcadia/
City Pride at Stake: Delay May Risk Integrity of Baldwin Adobe
This Article is Part III of our Series on the Historic Hugo Reid Adobe Restoration Project This photo shows the adobe structure and the attached Baldwin annex that served as the home of Arcadia's first mayor. Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin occupied this home from 1875 to his death in 1909. The photo was taken in [...]
Yet Another Lawsuit Beleaguers Against Sierra Madre PD
Jason Jensen, 46, is seeking damages in federal court after a Sierra Madre police officer shot him. The incident occurred in the back of a vehicle officers impounded not realizing there was a person inside. The officer, Henry Amos was caught by surprise when he found Jensen sleeping in the back of the hatchback after [...]
Yet Another Lawsuit Beleaguers Against Sierra Madre PD
Jason Jensen, 46, is seeking damages in federal court after a Sierra Madre police officer shot him. The incident occurred in the back of a vehicle officers impounded not realizing there was a person inside. The officer, Henry Amos was caught by surprise when he found Jensen sleeping in the back of the hatchback after [...]
Pasadena Cops Will Not Face Criminal Charges in Barnes Killing
The two police officers who shot and killed 38-year-old Pasadena resident Leroy Barnes in February will not face any county criminal charges it was disclosed last week. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office concluded its investigation Wednesday and stated that the shooting was “lawful self-defense.” Leroy Barnes was shot 11 times, including seven times [...]
Pasadena Cops Will Not Face Criminal Charges in Barnes Killing
The two police officers who shot and killed 38-year-old Pasadena resident Leroy Barnes in February will not face any county criminal charges it was disclosed last week. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office concluded its investigation Wednesday and stated that the shooting was “lawful self-defense.” Leroy Barnes was shot 11 times, including seven times [...]
Racetrack to Slash Purses by 10 Percent
Sighting a significant downturn in wagering brought on by the struggling economy, Arcadia’s Santa Anita Racetrack announced this week that it would cut overnight purses by 10 percent for the upcoming Oak Tree meeting. With the reductions slated to take effect this Saturday, the track is wasting no time in implementing the new policy ahead [...]