Arcadia FYI
by Christine Zito
Latest episode
How A Small Downtown Hosts 6,500 Trick-Or-Treaters
How A Small Downtown Hosts 6,500 Trick-Or-Treaters
About this podcast
Welcome to Arcadia FYI!: Your host, Christine Zito, sharing with you the inside scoop on everything happening in and around the city. Bringing you the latest news, current events, and fun topics, featuring insightful conversations with local business owners, community spokespeople, and our city leaders. Also your opportunity to let me know what you want to hear or what questions you have at arcadiafyi.com
Episodes
- How A Small Downtown Hosts 6,500 Trick-Or-Treaters · 18 min · Season 2 Episode 6A banner over Huntington Drive is one thing. Turning an entire downtown into a safe, walkable Halloween night for thousands of people is something else. I’m Christine Zito (yes…
- Behind The Gardens In Arcadia: Conservation, History, And Crescent Farm · 29 min · Season 2 Episode 5127 acres can hide a lot of surprises, especially when it’s the LA County Arboretum and Botanic Garden sitting right in Arcadia, California. On Arcadia FYI, I roll through the…
- How Small Businesses Can Outsource HR With Confidence · 34 min · Season 2 Episode 4HR is the part of business ownership nobody brags about, yet it’s the part that can keep you up at night. I’m Christine Zito, and I’m joined by Pricilla Cunningham and Kenneth…
- Floods, Fires, And The Cleanup Crew · 15 min · Season 2 Episode 3A burst water heater, an overflowing toilet, a kitchen full of smoke residue, or a home sitting vacant after a wildfire can flip your life overnight and the hardest part is often…
- How A Parents Choir Built Community, Culture, And Confidence · 31 min · Season 2 Episode 2I have a talented show for you. A hidden gem of Arcadia takes the mic: the Arcadia High School Chinese Parents Choir. What started as a group of school boosters became a…
- Arcadia Politics, Plain Talk with Councilman David Fu on Recall and Cost of Housing · 50 min · Season 2 Episode 1I sat down with Councilman David Fu for a candid look at his recall challenges and how Arcadia really works—what keeps the city safe and solvent, and where theatrics can hijack…
- How A High School Theater Became The City’s Cultural Heart · 31 min · Season 1 Episode 12A city can spend decades wishing for a stage—or it can build one that becomes the neighborhood’s favorite seat. I sit down with Christine Lee, president and CEO of the Arcadia…
- What Makes A City Feel Like Home During The Holidays · 33 min · Season 1 Episode 11I sat down with Donna Choi, MJ Finstrom, and Diana Bacero as they share the story of the Downtown Arcadia Holiday Fair and why it evokes such a special, hometown feel: a curated…
- Who Built A City’s Soul: The Baldwins, Memory, And The People Who Preserve It · 31 min · Season 1 Episode 10What makes a city feel like home? In this episode of Arcadia FTY, I follow the journey through Arcadia’s past—where a land deal by Elias J. “Lucky” Baldwin set the stage for…
- Trick-or-Treat, Inside Downtown Arcadia’s Events, Partnership, To Small-Business Growth · 45 min · Season 1 Episode 9A tiny nonprofit team, Downtown Arcadia, maps out a safe, walkable Halloween Haunting while revealing how email, giveaways, and partnerships turn community moments into real…
- How A Historic Racetrack Became A Safer, Busier, And Olympic-Ready Venue · 36 min · Season 1 Episode 8What if a 90-year-old racetrack could feel brand new without losing its soul? I sit down with Pete Siberell of Santa Anita Park to unpack how a true Arcadia icon blends…
- Inside Arcadia Unified: Stability, Choice, and the Whole Child · 44 min · Season 1 Episode 7If you’ve ever wondered what a great public school district looks like from the inside, this conversation pulls back the curtain with rare honesty and heart. I got the…
- Beatles, Prayer, and City Planning: Conversation with Paul Cheng · 1 h 1 min · Season 1 Episode 6The journey from immigrant to civic leader is a classic American story, and Councilman Paul Cheng's path exemplifies this transformative experience with remarkable emotion…
- Building Your Online Brand: Email, Social Media, and AI Strategies · 48 min · Season 1 Episode 5I sit with Digital marketing expert MJ Finstrom shares practical strategies for enhancing your business's online presence through effective email marketing, social media tactics…
- A Conversation with Mayor Sharon Kwan, First Asian Woman Mayor of Arcadia and Former Mayor April Verlato · 58 min · Season 1 Episode 2What happens when a city's first Asian woman mayor takes office during a time of significant challenges? Mayor Sharon Kwan joins former Mayor April Verlato for a candid…
- Hydration, Grilling, and Hidden Summer Nutrition Wisdom · 32 min · Season 1 Episode 3On this Episode of Arcadia FYI, USC Arcadia Hospital dietitian, professor, and author, Victoria Buxton-Pacheco shares some great insights on summer nutrition, hydration needs…
- Arcadia's Hidden Champion: From Drifter to Business Owner to Kids Books · 33 min · Season 1 Episode 2Ever wonder what it takes to be a trailblazer in a male-dominated world? Nadine Sachiko Hsu shares her remarkable journey as the first female drift racer in America, and how that…
- Downtown Arcadia: Building Community on First Avenue · 27 minWhat does it take to create a downtown from scratch? In our premiere episode, we pull back the curtain on one community's remarkable journey to build the heart of a city. Join…
