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No resolution has been reached on the lawsuit brought by police officer Sharleen Wilson against the city for alleged sexual discrimination and harassment.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27178
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 3, 2000
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 3, 2000
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Lawsuits
Wilson, Sharleen
Item ID
27376AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Methodist Hospital nurses file 18-page wrongful termination complaint alleging ageism, harassment, retaliation.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36083
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 21, 2021
Pages
p. 9
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 21, 2021
Pages
p. 9
Subjects
Lawsuits
Methodist Hospital of Southern California (Arcadia, Calif)
Nurses
John, Fiona
Perks, Shelly
Marquez, Lisa
Hayes, Harold
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia election mailer pokes fun at opposition as election tactics run the gamut. Resident Deborah Priester, a resident of District 5, has had enough of the city council candidate attacks and put out a mailer that encourages voters to select anyone but Roger Chandler. It depicts him at the Monopoly Man.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35123
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 22, 2018
Pages
p. 1, 9
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 22, 2018
Pages
p. 1, 9
Subjects
City Council Elections 2018
Chandler, Roger
Priester, Deborah
Item ID
35311AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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U.S. government sues SoCal Edison (electricity company), alleging liability for 2020 Bobcat Fire, one of the largest ever in Los Angeles County. The suit alleges that the fire was caused by the failure of SoCal Edison and its tree maintenance contractor to properly maintain trees that came into contact with power lines.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36545
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 7, 2023
Pages
p. 1, 32
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 7, 2023
Pages
p. 1, 32
Subjects
Bobcat Fire
Lawsuits
Southern California Edison
Utilities
Collection
Newspaper Index
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A new Arcadia Police Officer Sergio Machado is ready to protect and serve Arcadia. He had his ceremonial badge pinning last week after completing his 18-month probationary period.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35299
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 11, 2018
Pages
p. 1, 10
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 11, 2018
Pages
p. 1, 10
Subjects
Arcadia Police Department employees
Machado, Sergio
Item ID
35488AN
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Newspaper Index
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Investigators have concluded that the failure of a pump on a fire engine was likely caused by a mechanical and/or design defect. The failure occurred on July 4 at a car accident scene where David Contreras died. Chief Dave Lugo may pursue litigation with manufacturer Kovatch Mobile Fire Apparatus. See related story, Arcadia Weekly, July 11, 2002, p. 8 and Arcadia Weekly, July 18, 2002, p. 1.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30660
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 31, 2002
Pages
p. 17
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 31, 2002
Pages
p. 17
Subjects
Contreras, David
Fire engines
Fire equipment
Kovatch Mobile Fire Apparatus
Traffic Accidents
Item ID
30848AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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PAC contributes heavily to Bob Harbicht's campaign coffers: Nevis Capital, LLC named. Developer Jeff Lee says there is discrimination in Arcadia over his Highlands property and potential development.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34515
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 24, 2016
Pages
p. 1, 12
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 24, 2016
Pages
p. 1, 12
Subjects
Arcadia City Council elections-2011-2020-April 2016
Arcadia Neighbor Mutual Help Group
Beck, Thomas
California Homeowners Association
Development
Harbicht, Bob
Kovacic, Gary
Lee, Jeff
Mansions
Nevis Capital, LLC
Political action committees (PAC)
Real Estate
Tay, Sho
Verlato, April
Item ID
34707AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Fair Political Practices Committee (FPPC) may fine Arcadia's disgraced former mayor John Wuo $2000 for his failure to report certain financial rewards from his participation in the now infamous Gemcoin scam.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34719
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 17, 2016
Pages
p. 12
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 17, 2016
Pages
p. 12
Subjects
Arcadia mayors
Fair Political Practices Committee (FPPC)
Gemcoin
Wuo, John
Item ID
34911AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The Oak Tree Racing Association will begin its 32nd season October 4, opening a 29-day meet at Santa Anita Park race track.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27705
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 28, 2000
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 28, 2000
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Oak Tree Racing Association
Santa Anita Park - 1991-2000
Item ID
27902AN
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Newspaper Index
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First Avenue Middle School celebrated the 26th birthday and life of teacher Jennifer Castillo with a ceremony and the release of over 900 balloons. She taught 6th grade Algebra and introductory Spanish. She died February 8 of heart failure.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31107
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 27, 2003
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 27, 2003
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Castillo, Jennifer
Deaths
First Avenue Middle School - teachers
Item ID
31301AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arrest made in Arcadia High School sexual assault investigation. 18-year-old former Arcadia High School student Dylan Chan has been arrested on allegations of sexual assault involving current and past students at Arcadia High School.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35767
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 2, 2020
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 2, 2020
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Chan, Dylan
Crime and Criminals
Sexual assaults
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia sexual assault suspect identified with DNA evidence on October 15. Warrant obtained for suspect’s arrest. The sexual assault occurred September 8 in the 2300 block of S. Santa Anita Avenue. Suspect has been identified as 27 year old El Monte resident Robert Anthony Padilla.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35310
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 18, 2018
Pages
p, 1, 11
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 18, 2018
Pages
p, 1, 11
Subjects
Crime and Criminals
Sexual assaults
Padilla, Anthony
Item ID
35499AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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A class action lawsuit is allegedly underway against Safeway Inc. The claim is that a store manager at one of their locations was peeping at women in the restroom. Carpenters Local 409 also claim Vons has been negligent in paying standard wages to carpenters.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29031
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 8, 2001
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 8, 2001
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Safeway Inc.
Vons
Lawsuits - class action
Sexual misconduct - peeping
Carpenters Locas 409
Item ID
29218AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia leaders respond to far-right newspaper Epoch Times's claim that city’s economy is deteriorating

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36009
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 17, 2021
Pages
p. 8
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 17, 2021
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Epoch Times
Homelessness
Newspapers
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia City Council approves Arcadia Highlands land development projects at 29 East Orange Grove Avenue and 1600 Highland Oaks Drive. The larger scale new construction of mansions will replace existing homes. The primary bone of contention came down to whether or not property owners' rights to maximize their investment and exercise freedom to build as they see fit should prevail over homeowners associations and residents concerned with maintaining a neighborhood's traditional aesthetic character while protecting neighboring properties' scenic views and privacy.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34086
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 5, 2015
Pages
p. 1, 15
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 5, 2015
Pages
p. 1, 15
Subjects
Arcadia City Council--2010-2019
Arcadia Highlands Homeowners Association (HOA)--Architectural Review Board
Arcadia Planning Commission
Houses
Mansions
Real Estate
Item ID
34280AN
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Newspaper Index
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Lisa Welchert, who crashed into a station wagon, killing John Chan, while driving drunk, was sentenced to 13 years in prison for gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27513
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 25, 2000
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 25, 2000
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Automobile accidents
Drunk Driving
Lawsuits
Murder
Chan, John
Welchert, Lisa
Item ID
27711AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia American Little League Gray beat Sierra Madre Black 11 to 5 at Heasley Field on Tuesday to claim the District 17 Fall Ball Championship.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33696
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 5, 2013
Pages
p. 1, 8
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 5, 2013
Pages
p. 1, 8
Subjects
Baseball
Dowd, Patrick
Gewecke, Kellen
Little League
Lustig, Brandon
Rizzo, Mike
Tang, Jonah
Item ID
33892AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia ophthalmologist Dr. Bud Kurwa performed Radial Keratotomy surgeries and training while in India.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25736
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 22, 1996
Pages
p. 5
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 22, 1996
Pages
p. 5
Subjects
Kurwa, Dr. Bud
Eye Surgery
Item ID
25936AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Museum education center breaks ceremonial ground Sunday, September 29, 2013.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33642
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 3, 2013
Pages
p. 1, 10
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 3, 2013
Pages
p. 1, 10
Subjects
Arcadia Historical Museum Foundation
Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage--Education Center
Gilb, Ruth (photo)
Lauber, Floretta
Item ID
33837AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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A ceramic skeleton created by Marc Hoar and a fixture in the Hoar family's backyard was stolen while they were on vacation.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25846
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 21, 1997
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 21, 1997
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Hoar, Marc
Sculpture - Skeleton
Item ID
26046AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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