Metro Executive Director of Highway Programs Doug Failing (who also happens to be a longtime resident of Arcadia) presented most of the major new highway projects being worked on and planned at today’s (Jan. 9. 2014) Government Affairs Forum, sponsored by Expedia, including a High Desert Corridor plan to link state highway 14 with Interstate 15. That…
Even before the Gold Line station opens in the Downtown Arcadia area in 2016, the business and property owners in the area are taking advantage of the Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority‘s offer to be the primary sponsor of an exciting event to draw new customers to the area. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce members…
The Metro Gold Line Extension Construction Authority, Skanska and AECOM will be receiving the “Best Project in Southern California, Highways/Bridges” from Engineering News-Record for the Gold Line Bridge today, Friday, Dec. 6, 2013. This is the fifth award received for the bridge since it was completed on time and on budget in December 2012. Awards…
Californians will find none of the troubles plaguing the federal government’s web site to sign up for health insurance, according to California State Senator Dr. Ed Hernandez of the 24th District. Speaking at this morning’s monthly Government Affairs Forum sponsored by Expedia, Hernandez reminded attendees that California has its own Covered California web site for state…
First Avenue will close to all traffic at Santa Clara Street again on Monday, Nov. 11, for about three more months. And new bridge-widening construction will begin in December on the bridge over Huntington Drive at Second Avenue that will take about five months. Businesses and drivers enjoyed a two-week reprieve when Metro Gold Line Foothill…
Mercedes-Benz Rusnak Arcadia hosted a splashy preview of the new entry-level CLA250 Thursday night prior to the official national Oct. 25, 2013 launch of the car aimed at young adults with a base sticker price of $29,900. The invitation-only event was held just two days after the Arcadia Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve the…
S. Sanders Insurance Company President Sandra Hart and her staff was showered with praise, certificates and plaques from Legislative representatives and City and Arcadia Chamber of Commerce officials this afternoon (Oct. 23, 2013) in celebration of more than 60 years of service in Arcadia and 55 years as a member of the Chamber. <Story continues below…
A year after raising $475,000 for Methodist Hospital as co-chair of the annual Crystal Ball fundraiser, John Wuo and his wife Jane were the honorees at Saturday’s event that drew even more sponsors and was poised to net more than a half-million dollars in donations. Mayor Mickey Segal proclaimed Oct. 19, 2013 as John and…
Once again Arcadia Chamber member Doubletree by Hilton on Huntington Drive was gracious enough to host the Chamber’s annual thank you reception to the Taste of Arcadia Committee last night, Oct. 9, 2013. Demonstrating the versatility of the hotel, when the evening turned out to be too rainy and chilly for the planned outdoor poolside…
Look at photo thumbnails below to find yours or those of your friends and family members taken at the Red Carpet Experience presented by Printing Control (New Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Member of the Year) and The Executive Factor (2011-2012 New Member of the Year) at the Taste of Arcadia Sept. 23, 2013. Click to enlarge. If you would like…