Top Patch Stories This Week: Farmers Market Debuts, Rita's Ice Custard Opening Soon and More

Close out your weekend with a recap of the most interesting and popular Patch articles from last week. 

Below are the stories that topped the headlines on San Gabriel Valley and Crescenta Valley Patch sites.

Man Assaulted Outside Pasadena Barney’s Beanery Died Tuesday
The 25-year-old victim Joshua Martinez was allegedly approached and hit by someone he did not know after midnight Monday. Three men were arrested in connection with his death.

UPDATE: Dead Man Found at the Bottom of Arcadia Swimming Pool
The deceased man was found at the bottom of a pool in the 700 block of Camino Grove Avenue shortly after 8 a.m. Thursday, Arcadia Police Sgt. Brian Ortiz said. The home is across the street from Camino Grove Elementary.

Rita's Bringing Ice Custard Happiness to Crescenta Valley
Owner Chris Rodgers, a former Division I and European pro basketball player, shared with Patch about bringing a taste of the East Coast to LCF.

Old Pasadena Farmers' Market Debuts (Photos)
The first Old Pasadena Farmers' Market kicked off Aug. 4. See photos and share your reactions.

Your Monrovia Patch Editor Is Signing Off
Patch Senior Local Editor Nathan McIntire penned a goodbye note on his last day on the job. Many readers wished him well.

Sierra Madre Art Walk Revives Town's Creative Reputation
Friday’s event was the second of four art walks planned this year, with the idea that they will continue in regular installations every other month. More than 20 businesses participated in the art walk and temporarily made room for local artists to set up shop inside.