ARCADIA — The Santa Anita Olympic Course plan involving 34 protected oak trees is on hold after residents raised environmental concerns. Santa Anita Park asked Arcadia to suspend permit processing while planners reconsider the proposed cross-country equestrian route. The pause does not mean Santa Anita withdrew its application or that Arcadia rejected the project. No…

Congressional Art Competition Winners drew praise Friday as Rep. Judy Chu announced the top student artists from her 17th Annual Artistic Discovery Competition. The annual contest highlights creative work from high school students across California’s 28th Congressional District. Jasmine Ung earned first place for her piece, “Marching for Justice & Equality.” Her artwork will hang…