Gold Line Testing to Begin Monday December 8, 2014

Over the next two weeks (December 8-December 19), the Foothill Gold Line will be undergoing initial train testing. During this period, a single train will be first pulled and then operated on its own power within the rail corridor between the cities of Arcadia and Duarte. This initial testing activity will test train clearances along the alignment from Arcadia through Duarte, as well as the Overhead Catenary System which powers the trains in Monrovia (east of California Ave) through the city of Duarte. 

Testing will impact the intersection crossings as the train approaches and crosses; however, the impact is expected to be minimal. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department will manage vehicular and pedestrian traffic during the testing and the local police and fire departments have been informed of the activity. 

This is the first of many months of testing ahead, and an important milestone for the project. Please see the attached flyer for more information.

 GOLD_LINE_TRAIN_TESTING_12-14.pdf

Honoring Detective Steve Crawford on his Retirement

We say goodbye, thanks, and congrats to Detective Steve "Craw" Crawford today. Steve is retiring after 30 years of law enforcement service. He began his career at San Gabriel PD at the young age of 21. Steve lateralled to Arcadia PD in 1988 where he worked the remainder of his career. Steve has served as a Field Training Officer, a Traffic Officer, and two rotations as a Detective.

Detective Crawford is shown receiving his City plaque from Chief Bob Guthrie and handing off the "Short Timer" chain to Detective Steve Turner who is retiring in two weeks. The chain is a long standing APD tradition and is kept by the "next up" retiree.

We started a new tradition last year by having an informal Department wide luncheon for the retiree on their last work day. Members of APD, past and present, along with his family, joined us today to congratulate Steve.

Thank you Steve for a great career and your dedication to the City of Arcadia.

Holiday Food Collection to Benefit the Foothill Unity Center

We have placed a donation barrel in the lobby of the Department to collect Holiday Food on behalf of the Foothill Unity Center. Please pay us a visit and bring some much needed food to help out those in need in our area.

Requested food items include: stuffing, canned yams, corn bread mix, Jello-O, gravy, marshmallows, hot cereal, pinto beans, and rice.

Help us and the Foothill Unity Center make the holidays a little brighter!

Arcadia Downtown Christmas Market 2014

Weekly Activity Highlights for November 23 - 29, 2014

http://www.ci.arcadia.ca.us/docs/weekly_11.23.14.pdf

Weekly Tip - Give Your Alarm a Check-up!

Do you have an alarm on your home or business? Have you had a false activation or problems with the alarm? If you have invested in an alarm, you must remember to check the equipment to make sure all is working properly. If you have a problem, please get the alarm repaired. Not only will you avoid "false alarm" fees, but you will better protect your property.

Officers responding to a residential burglary alarm were recently cancelled by the homeowner before they arrived. The homeowner was not at the residence, but chose to cancel the police for unknown reasons. Perhaps it was due to the belief all was well at home, or maybe the homeowner has experienced issues with the alarm...we don't know. But, when the homeowner returned home a short time later, they discovered the home had actually been burgled.

Please use your alarms and check them regularly. Is it time for a check-up on your system? The City requires annual alarm permits. Use the permit renewal as a prompt to check the status of your system. By maintaining the equipment, you reduce false alarms, help keep your property safe, and it also provides us with current contact information for your residence and alarm company should there be an issue while you are away.

2015 Annual Overnight Parking Permits Now Available

Annual overnight parking permits for 2015 are available at the Cashier’s Office at City Hall (240 West Huntington Drive). The fee is $84 and a copy of your current car registration is required. Permits may also be obtained by mail by using a form accessed from the home page of the City website www.ci.arcadia.ca.us. If you have questions about annual or temporary parking permits, please call 626-574-5465. Get it now before the rush at the end of the month.