Fire Danger Level In Angeles National Forest Raised To 'Very High' A Month EarlyExtreme heat and record drought conditions have led to dry, dead grasses and vegetation in the Angeles National Forest, and with this week’s dangerous heat wave, an increase in gusty winds could be disastrous, according to Angeles National Forest officials.
1-Year-Old Ejected From Vehicle After Car Collides With A Hydrant At End Of A Police PursuitA car that hit a fire hydrant in Arcadia may have previously been involved in a pursuit with Pasadena Police.
Routine Traffic Stop In Arcadia Turns Up Stolen Mail, Glass Pipes For DrugsA routine traffic stop in Arcadia Saturday turned up some stolen mail and two glass pipes used for ingesting methamphetamine, authorities said.
5-Year-Old Gelding Mantra Euthanized After Fracturing Ankle In Race At Santa Anita ParkMantra “pulled up in distress” during Sunday’s ninth race, park officials said. The horse managed to cross the finish line in last place, and was vanned off. He was later euthanized due to a fractured right front ankle.
Owner Sought After Large Tortoise Found Crossing Santa Anita Avenue In ArcadiaThe tortoise, estimated to be between 50 and 65 pounds, was found crossing Santa Anita Avenue in Arcadia Sunday.
Violent Crash Into Power Pole Leaves Driver Dead In Arcadia, 2 HurtIt’s unclear if drugs or alcohol contributed to the wreck.
Arcadia Father Of 10-Year-Old Twin Girls Dies After Contracting COVID-19The family of an Arcadia father who died after contracting COVID-19 is now urging the public to follow health guidelines.
4-Year-Old Horse Euthanized At Santa Anita Park After Fracturing Ankle During WorkoutNatural History fractured his left front ankle during a workout Saturday. He had 13 starts, two victories, and most recently finished third in a claiming race on Dec. 27.
Methodist Hospital In Arcadia Convenes Triage Team After Meeting Criteria For Crisis Care ModeMethodist Hospital of Southern California told employees in a memo the Arcadia hospital is now caring 233 patients, more than half of whom are COVID positive and in isolation.
Unraced Filly Euthanized After Fracturing Leg During Workout At Santa Anita ParkPenelope Rose fractured her right front humerus while galloping during a workout Wednesday. She was taken for a diagnostic examination with radiographs and it was determined by the attending veterinarian to be an unrecoverable injury.
Police Investigate Whether Gunfire Was Fired During Arcadia Home Break-InAuthorities are investigating whether a resident exchanged gunfire with several suspects who allegedly broke into his home.
Fresh Evacuation Issued As Stubborn Bobcat Fire Containment DelayedEvacuations were ordered for residents in the foothill areas just north of the fire, including for the community of Juniper Hills in the southeast Antelope Valley.
Crews 'Ready' For Bobcat Fire As Flames Reach Mount Wilson ObservatoryA massive wildfire burning in the Angeles National Forest north of Monrovia came within 500 feet of the Mount Wilson Observatory, fire officials said Tuesday.
Bobcat Fire Smoke, Evacuations Force Santa Anita Park To Postpone Its Opening DayThe racetrack remains closed to the public because of the coronavirus pandemic, but live racing was scheduled to start up again on Sept. 19. But with the Bobcat Fire still burning in the Angeles National Forest above Arcadia, Opening Day has been postponed.