Tag Archives: Arcadia

Pasadena area real-estate and development roundup

Posted on November 10, 2009 by Evelyn Barge

>>LIVE Both halves of the Greene & Greene-designed Herkimer Arms apartment building are now in their new location at 470 N. Raymond Ave. The second, 115-ton half was moved early this morning. [Photo] The city is converting an unused alleyway, … Continue reading →

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Scenes from a simulated dirty bomb detonation

Posted on October 22, 2009 by Evelyn Barge

>>THINK Real dirty bomb detonation? Not a form of entertainment. Simulated dirty bomb detonation? A little entertaining — sort of like a radioactive obstacle course — but also prudently instructive. This morning, Methodist Hospital conducted a practice run of what … Continue reading →

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Pasadena area real-estate and development roundup

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Evelyn Barge

>>LIVE A mixed-use project is being developed for the southeast corner of Colorado Blvd. and El Molino Ave. The new five-story office building will replace the two-story furnishings store. (Brigham Yen) The 71-unit Granite Park (on Granite Drive, obviously) that’s … Continue reading →

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Lush scenes from the Pasadena Wine Festival at the Arboretum in Arcadia

Posted on October 6, 2009 by Evelyn Barge

>>EAT The Pasadena Wine Festival took up residence for two evenings this weekend at the Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden. Attendant vinophiles shared the space with the Arboretum’s resident peacocks, while looking up at a backdrop of the … Continue reading →

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America’s Next Topless Model: Photo shoot at Santa Anita more tame than scandalous

Posted on September 22, 2009 by Evelyn Barge

>>INSIDER Pete Siberell, Santa Anita Park’s director of community service, gave an interview to the Star-News about the recent airing of an “America’s Next Top Model” episode that featured the model-contestants posing “topless” with a racing horse and jockey. “I … Continue reading →

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Pasadena area real-estate roundup

Posted on September 18, 2009 by Evelyn Barge

>>LIVE The Smith Brothers’ Spitfire Saloon ended its short run on De Lacey Ave., and the space has now been transformed into Cheval Blanc, a French brasserie. (via EaterLA) Related: The Smith brothers, Bob and Gregg, opened up about the … Continue reading →

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Get to know Gold Line bridge designer who will shape ‘gateway to the San Gabriel Valley’

Posted on August 26, 2009 by Evelyn Barge

>>INSIDER In today’s paper, a Star-News reporter caught up with Andrew Leicester, the Minnesota-based artist who was chosen to design a bridge along the Foothill Gold Line extension in Arcadia. The 739-foot structure is being billed as an iconic gateway … Continue reading →

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Pasadena area real-estate roundup

Posted on August 21, 2009 by Evelyn Barge

>>LIVE All 34 of the Pasadena Dalton condos were sold on the auction block this past weekend (via CurbedLA). Southern California Public Radio breaks ground at new Pasadena headquarters (via Star-News); And see the rendering here. Take up residence in … Continue reading →

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