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In today's newsletter:

• Why Arcadia is now suing major fire truck manufacturers over prices
• How high did Arcadia girls basketball climb in this week’s rankings?

Also on today's calendar: Dave & Buster's Family Friendly Early NYE Party! and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one magnet say to the other magnet? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 64 and low of 56 degrees.
• Wednesday: Morning rain, heavy at times, temps: high: 61, low: 54.
• Thursday: Cool with occasional rain, with a high of 62 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lawsuit grows against fire truck manufacturers (wbay.com) — Arcadia has joined a growing federal lawsuit accusing major fire truck manufacturers of conspiring to limit supply and inflate prices, potentially overcharging cities and delaying deliveries. Local taxpayers could be affected if the case recovers money spent on expensive, slow-to-arrive fire engines, as similar complaints from other cities detail sharp price jumps and multi‑year wait times.
   

• SGV girls basketball Top 20: La Salle, Glendora remain top two (sgvtribune.com) — Arcadia High’s girls basketball team has surged to No. 7 in the latest San Gabriel Valley rankings, led by junior Hailey Lam and key wins over La Cañada and Pasadena. The list also highlights La Salle and Glendora battling for the top spot and previews several post-Christmas tournaments featuring other nearby schools.
   

📸 Around Arcadia

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Arcadia

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 26

• Live Racing
  Santa Anita Park, 285 W Huntington Dr, Arcadia
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday December 23

• Arcadia Offices Closed for Christmas Eve
  City of Arcadia , 240 W Huntington Dr , Arcadia
  9:00 pm

Wednesday December 24

• Arcadia Offices Closed for Christmas
  City of Arcadia , 240 W Huntington Dr , Arcadia
  9:00 pm

Friday December 26

• Winter Camp
  City of Arcadia Recreation Department , 375 Campus Drive , Arcadia
  5:00 am
• Enchant Christmas
  Santa Anita Park , 285 W Huntington Dr , Arcadia
  11:00 am

Saturday December 27

• Enchant Christmas
  Santa Anita Park , 285 W Huntington Dr , Arcadia
  4:30 pm

Monday December 29

• Winter Camp
  City of Arcadia Recreation Department , 375 Campus Drive , Arcadia
  5:00 am

Wednesday December 31

• Bring the Family & Ring in 2026 EARLY at D&B
  Dave & Buster's Arcadia - Santa Anita , 400 S Baldwin Ave Suite 930-U , Arcadia
  4:00 pm
• Dave & Buster's Family Friendly Early NYE Party!
  400 S Baldwin Ave , Arcadia
  4:00 pm
• Dave & Buster's 21+ New Years Eve Celebration
  400 S Baldwin Ave , Arcadia
  9:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 23

• The Stellar Cellar | LA Comedy Open Mic @ nico's
  nico's , 3111 Glendale Blvd #2 , Los Angeles
  5:30 pm
• Evenings in the Park
  Treehouse , 686 N Spring St , Los Angeles
  6:00 pm
• Sunset Comedy Night
  Sunset Rooftop , 6099 Sunset Blvd , Los Angeles
  8:00 pm
• Arcadia Offices Closed for Christmas Eve
  City of Arcadia , 240 W Huntington Dr , Arcadia
  9:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Update: Pet Reunited
  Hong Gum, a cat who went missing in El Monte, CA, has been safely reunited with their family after 8 hours, 35 minutes. Message from Owner: "Please… (Nextdoor East Central Arcadia)
• Please share & repost to help reunite this lost cat!
  Binx was LOST on December 20, 2025 in Whittier, CA 90602 near Greenleaf Ave and La Cuarta St Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or… (Nextdoor East Central Arcadia)

• Bowlero Corp posted a job opening for Porter in Arcadia. Apply here.
• Bath and Body Works posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate-SANTA ANITA FASHION PARK in Arcadia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Arcadia here.

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