Arcadia Community News for April 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.
- Save the Date: Arcadia to host America’s 250th Celebration

- For-Sale Affordable Housing in Arcadia: The Colorado Collection
- Lisa Flores Selected to Lead Arcadia’s Development Services Department
- Arcadia Awarded $500k for Wilderness Park Debris Removal Design
- Safety Spotlight: Upcoming Fire Hazard Workshop
Save the Date: Arcadia to host America’s 250th Celebration
Join the celebration on July 4 at Santa Anita Park for a free, family-friendly event, and a special patriotic drone show, plus themed events and home-decoration competition leading up to the big day.

For-Sale Affordable Housing in Arcadia: The Colorado Collection
City Council approved plans for a new 86-unit, three-story condominium development, marking a significant addition to the City’s housing supply.

Lisa Flores Selected to Lead Arcadia’s Development Services Department
Lisa Flores was selected to lead the City’s Development Services Department, bringing over 30 years of planning experience to the role. Learn more about her key projects and upcoming work tied to the 2028 Games.

Arcadia Awarded $500k for Wilderness Park Debris Removal Design
The grant award will fully reimburse the City for the cost of the debris removal design project, following the impacts of the 2020 Bobcat Fire and winter rainstorms.

Safety Spotlight: Upcoming Fire Hazard Workshop
Plan ahead of fire season – the Arcadia Fire Department will be hosting a workshop for residents located in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone on April 29 and conducting home inspections.






