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VOLUME 20, NO. 29
Upcoming 24 Hour Gym in Arcadia Plans to Solve Residential Lighting Issue by MONICA SANCHEZ, monicaadeline2@gmail.com
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An example of what the interior of Anytime Fitness in Arcadia will look like when complete. - Courtesy photo / Mark Daly
Reckless Driver Arrested for DUI in Arcadia Multiple-Car Collision At about 12:15 a.m., on Tuesday, July 18, 2017, several persons called to report a reckless driver, and several traffic collisions, in the area of Duarte Road west of Baldwin Avenue. The vehicle turned southbound on Baldwin Ave. and stopped in the area of Camino Real Avenue. The driver left the vehicle, and it became fully engulfed in flames. A witness followed the driver, as he walked southbound on Baldwin Avenue, until officers
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CRIME TREND CONTINUES AS ANOTHER TWO ARE ARRESTED IN ARCADIA FOR RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY
arrived. Arcadia Fire Department personnel also responded to the scene, where they extinguished the fire and ultimately transported the driver to a hospital for treatment of a minor injury. Officers conducted an investigation, and they determined the driver was driving while under the influence while he fled the areas of several traffic collisions. David Santil-
The possibility of residential burglary is a growing concern for many citizens in Arcadia, especially since it seems to be a persisting crime trend. In the last two weekly police blotters, the Arcadia Police Department released information about four recent burglaries. Some burglaries occurred on residences under construction while another was more aggressive, including a smashed rear window and
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ransacked bedrooms. And on July 10, Monday evening, Arcadia officers responded to a call on the south side of town about three separate burglaries, which were all reported after 9 p.m. Soon after that call, a vigilant resident alerted officers about three males entering a yard on Naomi Avenue at 10:44 p.m. When the officers arrived on the scene, there was a parked car near the property, and its headlights flashed, raising suspicion
(Left to Right) Derrick E. Sanders, 21 year old from Palmdale, and Antonio R. Watts, 22 year old from Lancaster were booked in Arcadia City Jail on suspicion of burglary. – Courtesy photo / APD
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business proposal concerning a 24 hour franchise gym, Anytime Fitness, with lighting in the parking lot close to a residential area was approved on July 11 by the Planning Commission Board to open in Arcadia soon. Married couple, Lori, former volleyball coach and teacher, and Chris Huisken, who works in finance, are excited to bring a fitness option to Arcadia. As the owners, they intend to start a business “characterized by safety, security, and success,” said Mr. Huisken. Safety is a hot topic with 24 hour businesses. The Huiskens will not only have personal 911 panic buttons for members of their gym, but they intend to keep the parking lot well-lit at night, so members can travel safely from the gym
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