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…
The Breeders’ Cup today has executed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Emirates Equestrian Federation (EEF) towards the formation of a long-term business partnership between the two organizations. This new relationship will begin with a purebred Arabian race to be contested at this year’s Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Santa Anita Park. The Breeders’ Cup…
The 2013 Breeders’ Cup and Goodie Girls, the award-winning bakery, have teamed up again for the fun and delicious tradition of creating an Official Breeders’ Cupcake to celebrate the premier event in international horse racing. This year’s flavor, Pumpkin Pancake is a Goodie Girls classic and captures the essence of fall with a spiced pumpkin…
The Breeders’ Cup announced today that more horse power has been added to the excitement and enjoyment of the 30th Breeders’ Cup World Championships, with the creation of a star-studded concert in collaboration with Hip Card Productions on Saturday, November 2 at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Calif. Songs in the Saddle: The Infield Music…
Many dignitaries and even an award-winning actress welcomed the first Arcadia branch of American Continental Bank to 815 W. Naomi Ave., Unit B in Arcadia this morning (Oct. 16) on the tenth anniversary of the company’s founding in 2003. <Story continues below the following photo gallery…> [flagallery gid=151] One of the company’s founders, President/CEO and…
While the biggest news in auto racing this past weekend was the horrific crash of Dario Franchitti at the second of two IndyCar races in Houston on Sunday, Oct. 6, an Arcadia Chamber of Commerce member was right there making news too. Driver Simona de Silvestro had her first “podium” finish of her career when she…
This year’s co-chairs for the Methodist Hospital Foundation‘s annual Crystal Ball fundraiser, cardilogist Dr. K. Heiner Vogelbach, and Christine Antonovich, have set lofty goals of attracting 1,000 attendees and a half-million dollars in net proceeds. The 24th annual event on Oct. 19 at the Pasadena Convention Center features entertainment by legendary Motown Grammy-winning singer Smokey…
Following a long-standing, annual tradition, the Arcadia Elks Club served a wonderful “home-cooked” BBQ Rib lunch to Arcadia City Councilman Bob Harbicht, Police Chief Bob Guthrie, other invited guests and Police, Fire and Sheriff responders from Arcadia and surrounding communities. During the luncheon, generous donations were given by the Arcadia Elks Club to Arcadia Fire…
Following a long-standing, annual tradition, the Arcadia Elks Club served a wonderful “home-cooked” BBQ Rib lunch to Arcadia City Councilman Bob Harbicht, Police Chief Bob Guthrie, other invited guests and Police, Fire and Sheriff responders from Arcadia and surrounding communities. During the luncheon, generous donations were given by the Arcadia Elks Club to Arcadia Fire…
Wells Fargo has numerous branches all over Arcadia, but only the branch at 1200 S. Baldwin Ave. features a beautiful and historically fascinating wall mural of Arcadia history. Wells Fargo is being honored by the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce and Arcadia Historical Society on Sept. 19 as an Arcadia Business Icon at the Chamber’s monthly…