I have a talented show for you! A hidden gem of Arcadia takes the mic: the Arcadia High School Chinese Parents Choir. What started as a group of school boosters became a confident, 40-voice ensemble
Arcadia Politics, Plain Talk with Councilman David Fu on Homelessness, Recall, and Keeping Arcadia Safe I sat down with Councilman David Fu for a candid look at his recall challenges. We talk about the homelessness, staged public comments, censure vs censorship, and why Arcadia’s core services keep improving despite noisy politics. Evidence, process, and public…
How A High School Theater Became The City’s Cultural Heart We trace how Arcadia turned a decades-old dream into a modern performing arts center on the high school campus, blending student learning with big-name acts and easy access for locals. Christine Lee shares her path from volunteer parent to foundation president, plus details on The…
I sat down with Donna Choi, MJ Finstrom, and Diana Bacero as they share the story of the Downtown Arcadia Holiday Fair and why it evokes such a special, hometown feel. They share how a small idea became Arcadia’s favorite holiday street fair with 90+ booths, festive food and drinks, kids’ activities, and a streamlined…
The is History of a City’s Soul I journey with story of Arcadia’s rise to the City it is today. From Lucky Baldwin’s land gamble to a city shaped by women leaders as Anita Baldwin. To immigrant communities, horse racing, and a commitment to preserving hard history as well as triumphs. Ed Anderson, President of…
A tiny nonprofit team maps out a safe, walkable Halloween Haunting while revealing how email, giveaways, and partnerships turn community moments into real support for local businesses. We share routes, vendors, volunteer strategy, candy needs, and why collaboration beats algorithms. Halloween Haunting route, times, safety boundaries Why walkable events drive restaurant visits Building a 15k…
