This newsletter shares important updates, stories, and events happening right here in our community. Below, you'll find a table of contents featuring the top stories of the month, along with a brief summary. If you're interested, simply click the link to read the full article.

• Unofficial Results for the November 3 General Municipal Election
• Meet Arcadia’s 31st Chief of Police Brandon Karmann
• Honoring and Supporting Arcadia’s Veterans
• Request your 2027 Arcadia Calendar
• Take Our Survey! Help Plan Arcadia’s Fire Services
• Safety Spotlight: Copper Theft Arrest, A Growing Crime Trend – Stay Alert!

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Unofficial Results for the November 3 General Municipal Election

The unofficial election results for Arcadia’s General Municipal Election are now available at LA County’s Election Results website https://results.lavote.gov/. The County will share two updates each day November 4-6, updates post at 9 AM and 4 PM, view the update schedule. County Elections Officials are expected to certify election results with the California Secretary of State’s Office by Monday, December 1, 2026.

Following election results in Arcadia, community members are invited to attend the reorganization for the Arcadia City Council, which is planned to take place on December 1 in the City Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m.

Meet Arcadia’s 31^st Chief of Police Brandon Karmann
The City of Arcadia is proud to announce Brandon Karmann has been selected to serve as Chief of Police. A 24-year law enforcement veteran, Chief Karmann returns to the Arcadia Police Department, where he first served in 2002.

“Returning to Arcadia as Chief of Police is deeply meaningful to me. This is where my law enforcement career began, and I’m honored to return and serve the department, the City, and the community,” Chief Karmann said. “I look forward to working alongside our dedicated employees, building strong relationships with our community, and continuing to make Arcadia a safe and welcoming place for everyone.”

Chief Karmann most recently served as a police captain with the West Covina Police Department, where he spent more than two decades in leadership, investigative, and administrative roles.

Chief Karmann succeeds former Chief Roy Nakamura, who retired in July after 34 years of service. City Manager Dominic Lazzaretto appointed Chief Karmann following a nationwide search.

“This is a full-circle moment for Chief Karmann, and I am excited to welcome him back to Arcadia to lead the Police Department,” said City Manager Dominic Lazzaretto. “His background reflects a strong commitment to collaborative leadership and community policing, and I look forward to seeing him build upon the Department’s successes and longstanding partnerships.”

Chief Karmann holds a master’s degree in criminal justice from Arizona State University and a bachelor’s degree in criminology from the University of La Verne. Karmann became Arcadia’s 31st police chief on October 19.

Honoring and Supporting Arcadia's Veterans

Arcadia veterans are invited to a free luncheon on Tuesday, November 10, at 11:30 a.m. at the Arcadia Community Center. The event will honor those who served our country with special presentations, a warm meal, patriotic entertainment and more.

The City of Arcadia is also proud to recognize local veterans through its Military Banner Program. Throughout November, streetlight banners along Huntington Drive and Baldwin Avenue will display the names of living military personnel with ties to Arcadia, honoring the hometown heroes who have served in the United States Armed Forces. This year, 78 banners will be installed starting on November 4. You can view the Military Banner Program 2026 Map online.

Resources for Veterans

• Veteran Health and Education Resources: The Arcadia Public Library compiles a guide designed to connect local veterans with career and education, health and wellness, and government resources https://arcadia.libguides.com/veterans.
• The Veteran Peer Access Network helps veterans navigate complicated systems to receive the services they deserve. Learn more by calling (661) 405-6901 or visiting lacounty.gov/veterans. 
• The San Gabriel Valley Veterans Affairs Clinic is an outpatient clinic that provides primary care and specialty health services. Learn more by calling (818) 672-2800 or visiting gov.
• Veterans Services: The Office of Supervisor Barger connects veterans and their families with housing, employment, education, legal, healthcare, mental health, and other support services. Visit lacounty.gov/veterans or call the Veteran Support Line at (800) 854-7771, option 3, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Visit the Arcadia Veterans Local History Room, a permanent exhibit space located in the Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage, dedicated to veterans from the City of Arcadia.

Request your 2027 Arcadia Calendar

Thank you to the local artists who participated in the 2027 Arcadia Calendar Contest. This year’s calendar will feature a range of artistic styles and skill levels inspired by the theme “Arcadia Through Your Eyes,” with artwork showcasing historic landmarks across the city. It also includes information about local programs, events, and important dates. To request a copy, submit the form at www.ArcadiaCA.gov/CalendarRequest . Copies will be available for pickup at City Hall in late December.

Take Our Survey! Help Plan Arcadia’s Fire Services

The Arcadia Fire Department is developing its plan on how it will serve the community over the next five years, and we need your help! Take a short survey to share which Fire Department services matter most to you, what you expect from first responders, what the department does well, and where it can improve. You can also share concerns or other ideas.

The survey takes about 10 minutes and responses are anonymous. Results will be combined and included in the consultant’s final report. Please respond by 5 p.m. on Saturday, November 14, 2026. AP Triton LLC, a public safety consulting firm, is assisting with this process.

Take the survey now: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ArcadiaFD-CommunitySurvey.

Safety Spotlight: Copper Theft Arrest, A Growing Crime Trend – Stay Alert!
Copper theft is a growing concern across Los Angeles County and can damage critical infrastructure, including telecommunications and electric vehicle charging equipment. A recent arrest in Arcadia highlights how a timely report from a community member helped officers respond to suspected copper theft in progress.

At about 4:20 a.m. on Wednesday, October 28, Arcadia Police officers responded to a closed business in the 11000 block of Clark Street after a caller reported a possible trespasser in the parking lot. Officers searched the property and found a man in the loading dock area. Nearby, they discovered a pried-open crate containing an electric vehicle charging station with its copper cable removed, along with cut cable, wire cutters, and a backpack. Based on the evidence found at the scene, officers suspected the man had been attempting to steal the copper cable. He was arrested on suspicion of grand theft and for outstanding warrants.