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ArcadiasBest.com and its companion e-mail newsletters were created to showcase the best of this remarkable city of Arcadia through short videos, photos, blogs, news, calendar, and resource information, celebrating all the city has to offer to residents and visitors of all ages and interests.

04/04/2025

https://www.arcadiasbest.com/post/dispute-leads-to-fatal-shooting

On the evening of Tuesday, March 11, Arcadia Police and Fire responded to a call at the 50 block of Woodland Lane where a 61-year-old male was fatally shot. The victim’s wife and son were also present at the time of the incident and were unharmed.Suspect in killing of Arcadia man may have fled to ...

03/04/2025

https://www.arcadiasbest.com/post/fire-department-weekly-report-weekof-march-16-22-2025

The Arcadia Fire Department responded to a variety of emergency calls during the weekof March 16 – 22, 2025. The following is a breakdown of incident types recorded for thisperiod:Sunday, March 16At 1:45 p.m., Engine 105 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to a medical incident inthe 100 block of W...

03/04/2025

https://www.arcadiasbest.com/post/arcadia-police-department-weekly-activity-report-sunday-march-16th-through-saturday-march-22nd

For the period of Sunday, March 16th through Saturday, March 22nd, the Police Department respondedto 1,142 calls for service, of which 131 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of some of the incidents handled by the Department during this period.Sunday, March 16:At appro...

01/04/2025

https://www.arcadiasbest.com/post/city-receives-notice-that-self-driving-taxis-may-be-coming

This week, we were informed by Waymo that they have sought approval to expand into the San Gabriel Valley. Waymo (a Google company) has been operating driverless taxis in San Francisco for several years and recently expanded into the Los Angeles area for their pilot programs. Waymo has now applied t...

28/03/2025

https://www.arcadiasbest.com/post/fire-department-weekly-report-week-of-march-9-15-2025

The Arcadia Fire Department responded to a variety of emergency calls during the week of March 9 – 15, 2025. The following is a breakdown of incident types recorded for this period:Sunday, March 9At 11:53 p.m., Engine 107, Rescue Ambulance 105, and BLS 106 responded to a medicalincident in the 130...

28/03/2025

https://www.arcadiasbest.com/post/arcadia-police-department-weekly-activity-report-sunday-march-9th-through-saturday-march-15th

For the period of Sunday, March 9th through Saturday, March 15th, the Police Department respondedto 934 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 9:At approxima...

28/03/2025

https://www.arcadiasbest.com/post/2024-senior-of-the-year-recipient-arlene-weiss

The City of Arcadia proudly names Arlene Weiss as the 2024 Senior of the Year! Arlene is a dedicated volunteer with the Senior Services Program. She has been instrumental in supporting Monday Dances, Senior Meals, and Special Events. She also leads the “Call a Friend” program, offering companion...

28/03/2025

https://www.arcadiasbest.com/post/fun-fun-fun-shamrock-bingo-arcadia-community-center

On Friday, March 7, Shamrock Bingo was held at the Arcadia Community Center.In total, 90 participants played eight games of Bingo and enjoyed a light lunch,refreshments, raffle prizes, and St. Patrick’s Day themed fun. The next Bingo eventwill be held on Friday, May 16 and is currently open for re...

28/03/2025

https://www.arcadiasbest.com/post/fire-department-weekly-report-week-of-march-2-8-2025

The Arcadia Fire Department responded to a variety of emergency calls during the week of March 2 – 8, 2025. The following is a breakdown of incident types recorded for this period:Sunday, March 2At 10:22 p.m., Engine 105 responded to the 1900 block of South Sixth Avenue for a reportof powerlines d...

08/03/2025

https://www.arcadiasbest.com/post/new-restaurant-alert-kyuramen-now-open-at-7-lastunas-drive

The first California Kyuramen location has recently opened at 7 Las Tunas Drive. Kyuramen was founded in New York and has expanded to over 40 locations across the USA. The popular Japanese restaurant specializes in ramen and emphasizes quality, variety, and affordability. The chain is known for its....

08/03/2025

https://www.arcadiasbest.com/post/taste-the-town-a-recreation-and-community-services-department-activity

On Thursday, February 20, 28 participants enjoyed lunch atOmar's Pizzeria, a local restaurant serving various pizzas, lasagna,spaghetti, and cannolis. Taste the Town is a monthly event whereparticipants can explore different restaurants in Arcadia, choosefrom a select menu, and enjoy good company.

08/03/2025

https://www.arcadiasbest.com/post/fire-department-weekly-report-week-of-february-16-22-2025

The Arcadia Fire Department responded to a variety of emergency calls during the week of February 16 – 22, 2025. The following is a breakdown of incident types recorded for this period:Sunday, February 16At 2:30 p.m., Engine 106 and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to a medical incident inthe 600 bl...

08/03/2025

https://www.arcadiasbest.com/post/arcadia-police-department-weekly-activity-report-sunday-february-16th-through-saturday-february-2

For the period of Sunday, February 16th through Saturday, February 22nd, the Police Department responded to 996 calls for service, of which 111 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of some of the incidents handled by the Department during this period.Sunday, February 16:...

24/02/2025

https://www.arcadiasbest.com/post/lunar-new-year-luncheon

On Friday, February 14, the Arcadia Chinese Association and the Recreation & Community Services Department hosted the annual Lunar New Year Luncheon for over 200 seniors. Attendees enjoyed an authentic Chinese lunch from May Mei Restaurant and several cultural performances.

24/02/2025

https://www.arcadiasbest.com/post/fire-department-weekly-report-february-9-15-2025

The Arcadia Fire Department responded to a variety of emergency calls during the weekof February 9 – 15, 2025. The following is a breakdown of incident types recorded for thisperiod:Sunday, February 9At 9:20 a.m., Engine 105 and Truck 105 responded to a report of people trapped insideof an elevato...

24/02/2025

https://www.arcadiasbest.com/post/arcadia-police-department-weekly-activity-report-sunday-february-9th-through-saturday-february-1

For the period of Sunday, February 9th through Saturday, February 15th , the Police Departmentresponded to 927 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, February 9:At...

10/02/2025

https://www.arcadiasbest.com/post/promotional-badges-in-the-swearing-in-ceremony

Congratulations to our 11 sworn members of the Arcadia Police Department who received their promotional badges in the swearing-in ceremony!

10/02/2025

https://www.arcadiasbest.com/post/fire-department-weekly-report-week-of-january-26-february-1-2025

The Arcadia Fire Department responded to a variety of emergency calls during the weekof January 26 – February 1, 2025. The following is a breakdown of incident types recordedfor this period:Sunday, January 26At 6:04 p.m., Engine 105 and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to a medical incident inthe 20...

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The work of the army of volunteers and the hundreds of individuals and businesses making big and small donations this week in City of Arcadia has been inspirationally staggering, as you'll see in the 2-min video below of news coverage highlights interwoven with photos and video posts by volunteer organizer Chelsea Hettrick, who has been logging many miles commuting to the center at sunrise every morning and staying till it shuts down after sunset. The fire relief donation center at Santa Anita Park has been extended to remain open thru Friday for pick-up of supplies 9 am-6 pm Thursday and Friday (Jan 16-17). The center is not in need of anymore donations and is not accepting any clothing or shoes.

These first scenes from the 1954 Disney theatrical short Stormy the Thoroughbred with an Inferiority Complex look to us like they were shot at Santa Anita Park - what do you think?...

Star Trek actor George Takei played a young man in the 1960 movie Hell to Eternity whose family is being sent to Santa Anita Park when it was being used as a government Assembly Center in 1942 for Japanese-Americans following the attack on Pearl Harbor. This movie was produced 18 years after Takai was actually sent to Santa Anita as a child for a few months with his family. Here's 45-seconds of that scene where Takai mentions Santa Anita...

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