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Volume 22, NO. 8
ARE BLOGGERS; SOCIAL MEDIA SITES KILLING US SOFTLY WITH THEIR SONG? Gossip and Innuendo Plague the Political Landscape in Arcadia “Most voters in Arcadia have no idea what is going on in this election. In fact, most voters don’t even know we have districts,” - Tom Beck
Story & Photos Terry MILLER tmiller@beaconmedianews.com
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y all accounts, political races and battles are nasty, ugly and even downright jaw-dropping at times. Enter Arcadia’s municipal race and its new district(s) and you have a potential for confusion and misinformation. Last week, mild mannered Arcadia councilman, Tom Beck, became the latest victim of what has become a
disturbing trend on social media and blogs more commonly known as “bullying.” In this particular instance, the attack was on a local blog called Arcadia’s Best which, as it turns out, is run by another councilmember on the dais, Mayor Pro Tem Sho Tay. On this particular blog, Arcadia’s Best you’ll find derogatory comments on a page that is very thinly veiled as an announcement for an upcoming candidate forum in March: http://arcadiasbest.com/2018/02/arcadia-citycouncil-candidate-forum-for-2018/ Not only is there no story, but if the blog claims the candidates are placed (‘in alphabetical order’) for the
HIGHLIGHTING
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Matt McSWEENY editorial@beaconmedianews.com
It seems like just yesterday that my partner and friend Dennis Hartman and I were approached by Vince Markese, our future Downtown Arcadia landlord. He had purchased the building we had our eyes on at 145 E. Huntington Dr. in beautiful Arcadia and wanted us to open our restaurant there.
We signed our lease in September of 1997. Earlier that year, Dennis and I had lost out on a building in Monrovia and we were bummed. Then it all started to happen. I remember bringing my Dad to this beat up property. I think there were pigeons flying around inside when we opened the door. I tried to explain our vision. The bar will go here, the restaurant part will go here, and we SEE MATT DENNY’S PAGE 10
Galen PATTERSON galen.patterson303@gmail.com
On the evening of Feb. 20, Arcadia’s City Council gathered in the Council Chambers for a short meeting of local legislation. After the customary prayer and pledge of allegiance offered by guest speakers, council was presented with a gift from the Arcadia Chinese Association. The gift, although wrapped in a large box, is reported to be gift certificates to Mimi’s Café and was awarded
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
Chirp Karaoke Café
‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ Speaks to Significant Issues of our Time
Connects Kids and Parents Through Music
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SEE SOCIAL MEDIA PAGE 10
Arcadia City Council Recap: Weed Abatement and Recycling
Downtown ARCADIA Matt Denny’s: Past and Future Success
March 7 forum, someone needs to tell the editor (aka Tay) that the name Harbicht is definitely later in the alphabet than Chandler. At least, this was the alphabet I was taught. The piece and the corresponding comments raised many an eyebrow last week. “Most voters in Arcadia have no idea what is going on in this election. In fact, most voters don’t even know we have districts,” Tom Beck told Arcadia Weekly last week. “Sho Tay took over Arcadia’s Best (A.B.) from Scott Hettrick when Scott moved away two years ago. Sho
to council for appreciation of providing excellent customer service, according to the council’s issued agenda. Council then moved onto a regular issue within the city; annual weed abatement for properties within the City of Arcadia. The council approved the abatement and thereby directed the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner to move forward with the process of removing of rubbish and weeds from the list of properties within the SEE RECAP PAGE 11
SPORTS
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Pasadena Bulldogs Easily Defeat Loyola, Look to Rancho Verde
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