• November 3 General Municipal Election Voter Information
• LA County Sales Tax Hike Takes Effect
• You’re Invited: Celebrate the Gilb Museum’s 25th Anniversary
• Get Ready for a Spooktacular Night in Downtown Arcadia
• Join Us for Arcadia’s Community Cleanup Day
• Safety Spotlight: Be Prepared! Storm Readiness Ahead of El Niño

November 3 General Municipal Election Voter Information
Registered voters can expect to receive their ballots during the first week of October for the Tuesday, November 3, 2026, General Election. On the ballot for Arcadia are the seats for City Council Districts 2,3, and 5. The vote-by-mail period begins October 5, with ballots being returned through the mail or dropped off at any LA County drop box. Mailed ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day and received by the LA County Elections Office within seven (7) days of the election. Hand-delivered ballots must be received by the close of polls on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 8 p.m. Find a drop box in Arcadia at the following locations:

• Arcadia City Hall – 240 W. Huntington Dr. (drop box is in the parking lot)
• Tierra Verde Park – 200 E. Camino Real St.

Same-day voter registration is available at any Vote Center in Los Angeles County. For voting centers within Arcadia and hours of operation see the list below or visit www.ArcadiaCA.gov/Elections. For all LA County voting centers and hours of operation visit LAVote.gov where you can find information for statewide races and track your ballot. 

11-Day Vote Centers:
Hours: 10/24 - 11/02: 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Hours on Election Day: 11/03: 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Embassy Suites-Hilton Arcadia Pasadena
Iron Room
211 E. Huntington Dr., Arcadia, CA 91006


4-Day Vote Centers:
Hours: 10/31 - 11/02: 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Hours on Election Day: 11/03: 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Arcadia Public Library
Auditorium
20 W. Duarte Rd., Arcadia, CA 91006

Our Savior Lutheran Church
Fellowship Hall
512 W. Duarte Rd., Arcadia, CA 91007

LA County Sales Tax Hike Takes Effect
A voter‑approved sales tax increase is now in effect in Los Angeles County as of Thursday, October 1, 2026. In Arcadia, the sales tax rate has increased from 10.5% to 11%, which is equivalent to an additional 50 cents for every $100 spent. Measure ER, the Essential Services Restoration Act, was approved by voters in the June 2, 2026, election, with 50.64% voting in favor. The measure authorizes a temporary 0.5% countywide sales tax increase for the next five years, through October 1, 2031.

The measure was placed on the June 2 Statewide Primary Election ballot following the LA County Board of Supervisors’ approval in February 2026. In March, the Arcadia City Council adopted Resolution No. 7676 opposing Measure ER. The City Council opposed the measure due to concerns about increased financial burdens on Arcadia residents and businesses, the absence of guaranteed local benefit, the broad and unspecified spending authority given to the County, and conflicts with voter‑approved revenue protections under Arcadia’s Measure A.

Essential items such as groceries, unprepared foods, prescription medications, and certain medical equipment remain exempt from sales tax. For more information on the October 1 sales tax rate increase or to look up tax rates by city, visit the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration: www.cdtfa.ca.gov or https://cdtfa.ca.gov/taxes-and-fees/taxratesbycountyandcity.pdf.                                                    

You’re Invited - Celebrate the Gilb Museum’s 25^th Anniversary
The Gilb Museum is celebrating 25 years in Arcadia! Hosted by the Friends of the Arcadia Museum, “Gilb 25” launches a yearlong milestone celebration that reflects upon the museum’s early beginning and looks ahead to what is next.

Help kick off the festivities with a special event on October 10 from 2-5 p.m. at the Gilb Museum located at 380 W Huntington Drive. General Admission tickets can be purchased for $29.50, with all proceeds going to benefit the Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage. Reserve your tickets online or call (626) 574-5440 for details.

Grab your costumes and treat bags and head to Downtown Arcadia on Friday, October 30 from 4-6:30 p.m. for an evening of Halloween fun! Trick-or-treat your way along First Avenue and Huntington Drive, where participating businesses and community partners will be handing out goodies. The fun continues at 110 S. First Avenue with a festive Trunk-or-Treat lot featuring games, prizes, and candy galore. Dress in your Halloween best and bring the whole family out for an afternoon filled with treats, activities, and community fun. The event is hosted by the Downtown Arcadia Improvement Association with support from the City of Arcadia and community partners. Visit www.DowntownArcadia.org for more information.

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Join Us for Arcadia’s Community Cleanup Day
Roll up your sleeves and help make Arcadia shine! Each year, Community Cleanup Day brings neighbors together to beautify a selected area of the city while honoring the memory of someone who has devoted their time and service to Arcadia. Hosted by the Arcadia Beautiful Commission, you are invited to spend a few hours on Saturday morning, November 7, making the community a little brighter. Volunteers of all experience levels are welcome. Supplies, tools, and snacks will be provided. Register for Community Cleanup Day and complete the required waiver at www.ArcadiaCA.gov/RecReg or scan the QR code.

Safety Spotlight: Be Prepared! Storm Readiness Ahead of El Niño

Southern California is bracing for a strong El Niño this winter, with the potential for heavy rainfall as early as November. Meteorologists forecast a 90% chance of above-normal rainfall lasting through January 2027. Recently, the Governor declared a state of emergency, mobilizing state agencies to prepare roads and infrastructure, reduce risks of flooding and mudslides, and ensure communications and emergency supplies are abundant and accessible.

What the City is Doing to Prepare
In Arcadia, the Public Works Services, Fire, and emergency management teams are preparing for the rainy season by clearing storm drains, gutters, and catch basins, and ensuring debris basins—designed to trap runoff—remain fully functional. 

Eight pallets of sandbags, including 600 recently refilled bags, are staged and ready for residents at Fire Station 107 located at 79 W. Orange Grove Avenue. Inventory is monitored regularly, limit to 20 sandbags per household no need to make an appointment or call ahead. For more information, please contact the Public Works Services Department at (626) 254-2720.

Arcadia Fire continues to coordinate with Public Works on preparations for potential flooding, mudflows, road closures, evacuations, and other hazards, including ongoing emergency response training. Staff are inspecting all generators and completing needed repairs, and the City plans to place k‑rails above Canyon Road and Highland Vista Drive, an area prone to hillside mudflow during heavy storms.

How You Can Stay Prepared

• Keep gutters, drains, and storm channels free of debris.
• Secure outdoor furniture and loose items in your yard.
• Check your landscaping and drainage system is working and water is flowing away from your home.
• Build an emergency kit with food, water, flashlights, batteries, medications, and pet food that will last for several days.

Stay Informed About Emergency Updates
Now is a good time to sign-up for Alert Arcadia to receive emergency alerts about severe weather, flooding, road conditions, and other critical information straight to your phone!

Visit www.ArcadiaCA.gov/Alert to enroll and choose your preference for a text, voice, or email notification and preferred language. You can also text your zip code to 888777 to receive text alerts from the Arcadia Police Department.