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Volume 22, NO. 29
IN ARCADIA, PARKING IS SUCH SWEET SORROW
Arcadia Council approves proposed Downtown Development zoning changes Story & Photos Terry MILLER tmiller@beaconmedianews.com
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n an atypical turn of events, Mayor Pro Tem April Verlato recused herself from discussion on a couple of items involving Downtown Devel-
opment near the Gold Line but did manage to participate in public comment on the matter which involves significant changes to some projects with particular regard to the issue of parking. Council approved zoning SEE PARKING PAGE 11
With the growth of mixed-use projects in Downtown Arcadia hoping to appeal to Gold Line passengers, parking will continue to be an issue.
- Photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News
WHAT’S GOING ON WITH ARCADIA’S LAKE BALDWIN? The uncertain future of the Tongva Galen PATTERSON galen.patterson303@gmail.com
With no land to call their own, the Tongva/Gabrielino tribe is scattered around California. Previous plans to build a casino and unify the tribe with jobs, land, and income have failed. The Casino Project on the Gabrielino/
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT The Saltner Wine Bar Brings Casual Class to Monrovia
Tongva website is all but empty. Local resident Stan Raddon has researched the history of the Tongva and their connection to Lake Baldwin, located near his home of more than four decades in Arcadia. Raddon insists on helping the Tongva along SEE LAKE BALDWIN PAGE 10
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HIGHLIGHTING
Six Arcadia Police Recruits Graduate Rio Hondo Police Academy Staff WRITER editorial@beaconmedianews.com
Six Arcadia Police recruits graduated with Class 206 of the Rio Hondo Police Academy on July 12. The recruits included Julius Santos, Dylan Morrill, Jose Robles Jr., Michael Isidro, Miguel Marquez, and Gio Capra. The recruits completed over 1,000 hours of
training and instruction over 5 ½ months (Jan. 28 through July 12). Recruit Capra earned the highest academic percentage of the class as well as the highest overall class ranking, which includes academics, report writing, firearms, physical fitness, and scenario testing. For his efforts, Capra was awarded the Honor Cadet SEE RECRUITS PAGE 10
Downtown ARCADIA DAIA, Columnist | DonnaChoiDAIA@gmail.com
Downtown Arcadia Summer Nightlife Downtown Arcadia Improvement Association Board of Directors Summer is in full swing and now’s the time to get out and enjoy the warm evening weather. With so many options in L.A., it’s sometimes easy to overlook what’s right in our own backyard. So with that in mind, here are
ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
SPORTS
Pasadena’s A Noise Within’s Season Opens with ‘Man of La Mancha’
Promising Season Closes In On Arcadia Volleyball
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some great nightlife options to experience this summer in Downtown Arcadia. Stop by the Arcadia Blues Club for live music performances every Friday and SEE DOWNTOWN PAGE 11
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