Brandon Karmann Returns to Arcadia as Chief of Police (ARCADIA, CA) – The City of Arcadia is proud to announce Brandon Karmann has been selected to serve as Chief of Police. A 24-year law enforcement veteran, Chief Karmann returns to the Arcadia Police Department, where he first served in 2002. “Returning to Arcadia as Chief of…
City of Arcadia Community News – October This newsletter shares important updates, stories, and events happening right here in our community. Below, you’ll find a table of contents featuring the top stories of the month, along with a brief summary. If you’re interested, simply click the link to read the full article. November 3 General Municipal…
The Gilb Museum Celebrates 25 Years on October 10 25 YEARS OF ARCADIA STORIES. And we’re just getting started. For 25 years, the Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage has preserved and shared the stories that make our city unique, from its people, places, and stories who have called Arcadia home. Gilb 25 is our yearlong…
Santa Anita Park Pauses Tree Removal Permit as Course Design is Reevaluated (ARCADIA, CA) – Following extensive public input on the permit application to remove 34 protected trees within the proposed cross-country equestrian course for the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Santa Anita Park has requested that the City of Arcadia suspend its review of their…
Small Business Grants Available from the City of Arcadia Small Business Grants Available The City is offering limited-time grants to help support small businesses! Grant funds can be used to help new businesses open as well as support existing businesses with expansion or beautification improvements. The New Business Assistance Program offers up to $15,000 for…
Arcadia Community News – August 2026 This newsletter shares important updates, stories, and events happening right here in our community. Below, you’ll find a table of contents featuring the top stories of the month, along with a brief summary. If you’re interested, simply click the link to read the full article. Arcadia Expands For-Sale Affordable Housing…
Check Out the Happenings at the Gilb Museum Please click here for a PDF of the Milestones in Arcadia Exhibit flyer from the Gilb Museum Please click here for a PDF of the Dino Day flyer from the Gilb Museum Please click here for a PDF of the Route 66 Centennial flyer from the Gilb…
Samantha Alba Selected as Arcadia’s Library and Museum Services Director (ARCADIA, CA) – A new chapter begins for Arcadia and Samantha Alba, who will serve as the next director for Arcadia’s Library and Museum Services Department. The appointment follows the retirement of former director Darlene Bradley in early July 2026, after 20 years of service. Alba…
Arcadia Celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary! America’s 250th Celebration is on Saturday, July 4 at Santa Anita Park! This free, family-friendly event will feature live music by The Answer on the main stage and a local youth band in the kid’s area, free carnival games, friendly competitions, food concessions, community booths, and a patriotic drone show!…
The City of Arcadia’s Concerts & Movies in the Park Start Tonight! Please click here for a PDF ofThe City of Arcadia’s Concerts & Movies in the Park schedule