Arcadia
Coverage of Arcadia in the Nexus archive.
- Man Charged in Fatal 2021 Freeway Shooting Returns to Court for Pretrial Hearing
Sidney Terrance Johnson, a Los Angeles man charged with first-degree murder in the 2021 death of Bertha Hernandez on the Foothill Freeway, will return to court for a pretrial hearing in Pasadena. The hearing is scheduled for Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. in Department F of the Pasadena Courthouse.
- Pursuit ends in crash involving deputy in Arcadia
A sheriff's pursuit in Arcadia resulted in a multi-vehicle crash on Saturday evening, injuring a deputy and a driver of a suspected stolen vehicle. Authorities confirmed the incident involved law enforcement and the suspect vehicle.
- Business owners on edge after break-ins at Arcadia, Eagle Rock shops: 'I lost my sense of security'
Surveillance video capturing break-ins at businesses in Arcadia and Eagle Rock has caused concerns among small business owners, who report feeling a loss of security.
- France prepares Ukraine-inspired ‘kill web’ for battlefield awareness
France is developing a battlefield 'kill web' inspired by Ukraine's Delta system to enhance decision-making and firing speed. The system will initially use Thales' Atlas artillery and integrate into France's Arcadia AI-powered command structure, aiming for dynamic targeting and interoperability with allied systems.
- The Ex-Mayor of Arcadia, Her Boyfriend and the Chinese Government
Eileen Wang, the former mayor of Arcadia, Calif., pleaded guilty last month and exited federal court. The case also involves her boyfriend and the Chinese government as mentioned in the title.
- France to test its own AI-powered battlefield command in June NATO exercise
France will test its AI-powered Arcadia battlefield command system during a June NATO exercise, offering an alternative to Palantir's Maven system. The test addresses concerns about digital sovereignty and interoperability with NATO standards.
- In a California Chinese enclave, a mayor’s guilty plea stokes fears of Beijing’s influence
Eileen Wang, a former Arcadia mayor in California, pleaded guilty to acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government by sharing pro-Beijing content. The case has raised concerns in Arcadia's large Chinese and Taiwanese community about potential unfair scrutiny and anti-Asian sentiment.
- In Southern California Chinese enclave, a mayor’s arrest stokes fears of Beijing’s influence
Eileen Wang, a former mayor of Arcadia, California, pleaded guilty to acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government by sharing pro-Beijing content on a news website. The case has sparked fears in the city's majority Asian community about unfair scrutiny and anti-Asian sentiment.
- In Southern California Chinese enclave, a mayor’s arrest stokes fears of Beijing’s influence
Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang has pleaded guilty to being an illegal agent of the Chinese government. The case has raised concerns about Beijing’s influence in the area.
- In Southern California Chinese enclave, a mayor's arrest stokes fears of Beijing's influence
Former Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang pleaded guilty to acting as an illegal agent of the Chinese government by sharing pro-Beijing articles through her website. The case has raised concerns in the Southern California Chinese community about potential unfair scrutiny and anti-Asian sentiment.
- In a California Chinese enclave, a mayor's guilty plea stokes fears of Beijing's influence
Former Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang pleaded guilty to acting as an illegal agent of the Chinese government by sharing pro-Beijing articles on a news website. The case has sparked concerns in the Chinese and Asian American community about unfair scrutiny and fears of Beijing's influence in the San Gabriel Valley, a region with a large Chinese and Taiwanese population.
- Chinese agent SoCal mayor enters plea in bombshell espionage case
Eileen Wang, a former Arcadia mayor, entered a plea in federal court after admitting to being a spy for China.
- Former California mayor admits secretly working for China, spreading Beijing propaganda in US
Eileen Li Wang, a former mayor of Arcadia, California, admitted in federal court to acting as an illegal agent of the Chinese government, distributing pro-Beijing propaganda without registering with U.S. authorities. She pleaded guilty to a felony charge and faces up to 10 years in prison.
- Ex-California mayor Eileen Wang pleads guilty to acting as China agent
Eileen Wang, a former Southern California mayor, pleaded guilty to acting as an illegal agent of the Chinese government by sharing articles favorable to Beijing without prior notification to the US government. She was charged in April with one count of acting in the US as an illegal agent of a foreign government.
- Former Arcadia mayor pleads guilty to acting as illegal agent for China
Eileen Wang pleaded guilty to acting as an illegal agent for China. She faces up to 10 years in prison.
- Former Arcadia mayor pleads guilty to acting as a secret agent for China
Eileen Wang, the former mayor of Arcadia, pleaded guilty to acting as an illegal foreign agent of China. Prosecutors stated she and Yaoning 'Mike' Sun promoted pro-People’s Republic of China propaganda between 2020 and 2022. Sun previously pleaded guilty to the same charge in 2025.
- Former California mayor pleads guilty to secretly working as foreign agent of China
The former mayor of Arcadia appeared in court to plead guilty to acting as an unregistered agent of the Chinese government. The charge involves secretly working as a foreign agent without proper registration.
- Former California mayor pleads guilty to secretly working as foreign agent of China
A former mayor of Arcadia pleaded guilty to acting as an unregistered agent of the Chinese government. The case involves allegations of secretly working as a foreign agent.
- Ex-Arcadia mayor accused of illegally acting as China agent pleads guilty
Ex-Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang pleaded guilty to acting as an illegal agent of China, operating a website to post pro-China content without federal disclosure. She admitted to publishing an essay refuting claims of Uyghur persecution in Xinjiang at the direction of Chinese officials.
- Was the mayor a spy? L.A. suburb left wondering about China's effort to influence
Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang admitted to undisclosed work on behalf of China, sparking different reactions from supporters and critics. Supporters view her as a loyal public servant, while critics suspect nefarious intentions. The incident has left the community wondering about China's influence efforts.
- 17 kilos of fentanyl worth $1.3 million seized, 1 arrested in major L.A. County bust
17 kilos of fentanyl worth $1.3 million were seized in a major bust in Arcadia, resulting in the arrest of a suspected dealer. The suspect was transporting the drug from Mexico with intent to sell. California Attorney General Rob Bonta released details about the operation.
- Racial backlash erupts online after California mayor admits to being an agent for China
Eileen Wang, the mayor of a California city, has admitted to being an agent for China, sparking a racial backlash online. The incident occurred in Arcadia, California, and involves Eileen Wang's statement at City Hall. This admission has led to significant online reaction.
- Arcadia's mayor charged with working for China. Her city now fears the backlash
Arcadia's mayor Eileen Wang was charged with acting as an illegal foreign agent of China, causing shock and concern in the city. The situation has led to fears of a backlash. Authorities made the announcement this week.
- California mayor pleads guilty to acting as an illegal agent for China
The mayor of Arcadia in Southern California has resigned after pleading guilty to acting as an illegal agent for China by spreading pro-Communist propaganda. The mayor agreed to the plea deal and stepped down from their position. This incident involves a US official allegedly working on behalf of a foreign government.
- California mayor pleads guilty to acting as an illegal agent for China
The mayor of Arcadia, California has resigned and pleaded guilty to acting as an illegal agent for China by spreading pro-Communist propaganda in the Asian community. The resignation and guilty plea are a result of the mayor's actions. This incident highlights concerns about foreign influence in local politics.
- Mayor of California city resigns over charges of being a foreign agent of China
Eileen Wang, mayor of Arcadia, California, resigned after being charged with acting as an illegal foreign agent of China and agreed to plead guilty to a felony count. She could face a sentence of 10 years in prison. The charges were brought by the US Department of Justice.
- Arcadia mayor, accused of acting as foreign agent for China, strikes deal with feds
Eileen Wang, the mayor of Arcadia, has struck a deal with federal authorities after being accused of acting as a foreign agent for China. According to a plea agreement, Wang was alleged to have been cultivated to promote pro-China policies. The agreement was unsealed on Monday.