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COMPLIMENTARY COPY VOLUME 20, NO. 34
Since 1996
The Arcadia Police Department, seen here at night, has announced that overall crime is down compared to the same period last year.
- Photo by Terry Miller
WHY THE PD IS REPORTING AN OVERALL CRIME DECREASE BY KATTA HULES Though it might not seem like it with the recent burglaries, crime is down in Arcadia. Police Chief Robert Guthrie reported at the last city council meeting that although
this year is up overall, there has been a recent decrease in crime, “Within the city, this summer has been a very, very safe one for us, as compared to this time last year.” Though 2016 still has 14 percent more crime overall than last
Chamber Presents Signature Event – Sept. 26 On Sept. 26, from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce presents the annual Taste of Arcadia and Business Showcase at the iconic LA County Arboretum and Botanic Garden. Originally inherited in 1999 from the Arcadia Tournament of Roses Association
and relocated after a residency at Santa Anita Park, the event has grown into a community, building familiarity with over 1,500 in attendance. The evening will feature over 40 vendor booths of the San Gabriel Valley’s best “tastes” SEE PAGE 15
year, this is down from being 30 to 32 percent above at the beginning of the year, according to Guthrie’s report. This most recent quarter (May 1 to July 31) has seen a reduction of 10.5 percent to 11 percent in residential burglaries compared
to the same time period last year. “If you live north of the 210 in the last eight to 10 weeks, it’s been one of the safest areas, the safest times we’ve had, probably, in the last two to three years.” However, the chief knows that
when crime hits close to home, statistics are a cold comfort. “Whenever you’re a victim of a burglary … especially one that is so personal as having your house burglarized … it SEE PAGE 14
Want to Work for the Chamber of Commerce? Member Concierge Position Available The following is the schedule, responsibilities, wages and requirements for the current opening with the city’s chamber of commerce: Schedule: Minimum 20 hours a week, plus meetings and special events. - Community Affairs – First Thursday of each month – 8 a.m.
- Networking Breakfasts – Third Thursday of each month – 6:45 a.m. - Love Lunches – Fourth Wednesday of each month – 11:30 a.m. - Various mixers – generally from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on changing days of the month. - Ribbon Cuttings –
dates/times vary. Wages: $12 per hour. Responsibilities: Office Support/Customer service/ General tasks - Answer phones/ emails and best direct members/clients and answer questions. - Process documents and paperwork, including
new member information and Certificates of Origin. - Process reservations and RSVPs for events and Chamber services. - Book and manager conference room rentals, including security codes, cleaning, room set ups, etc. SEE PAGE 14