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Council revises tax for admissions over race track protests. The revisions recommended apply to the existing admissions tax (a tax on other events, entertainment, amusement or competition other than horse racing held on premises with a capacity of 1,000 or more.)

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 12, 1983
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 12, 1983
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Santa Anita Park 1981 - 1990
Item ID
2424AN
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The Friends of the Arcadia Public Library's 30th annual book sale drew larger than usual crowds, with sales amounting to more than $9000, $1000 more than sales made in 1987.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 11, 1988
Pages
p. B-1 photos
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 11, 1988
Pages
p. B-1 photos
Subjects
Friends of the Arcadia Public Library
Item ID
1648AN
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A $3 million building project to increase stable capacity by 150 stalls is underway at Santa Anita Park. Completion, which is planned before the start of the Oak Tree meeting, will bring the total number of stalls to 2,100. The project is discussed in detail.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 25, 1982
Pages
p. B-4
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 25, 1982
Pages
p. B-4
Subjects
Santa Anita Park 1981 - 1990
Item ID
2416AN
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Reconstruction of the main dirt track and secondary turf track at Santa Anita Park in final stages, closing out a project that meant a near rebuilding of the courses at a cost of almost $2 million.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 10, 1983
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 10, 1983
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Santa Anita Park 1981 - 1990
Item ID
2425AN
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Fearing a glut of smut near their schools and churches, 1000 local people, including more than 500 Arcadians, signed a petition against adult business zoning and presented it to the Arcadia City Council.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 7, 1988
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 7, 1988
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
City Planning
Item ID
1209AN
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Discussion of projects undertaken as part of a $2 million improvement program at Santa Anita Park race track.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 4, 1981
Pages
p. A-7
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 4, 1981
Pages
p. A-7
Subjects
Santa Anita Park 1981 - 1990
Item ID
2412AN
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Oak Tree Racing Association's autumn season will begin October 17. The 25 day session offers 16 stakes races with record purses. Several new features including Pick Six wagering will be offered.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 16, 1980
Pages
p. A-11
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 16, 1980
Pages
p. A-11
Subjects
Santa Anita Park - Oak Tree Racing Association
Item ID
2400AN
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Oak Tree begins its 12th season on October 17. An 8 page supplement included several articles about the Oak Tree meet: special events, charitable contributions, etc.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune Special Supplement
Date
October 16, 1980
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Arcadia Tribune Special Supplement
Date
October 16, 1980
Subjects
Santa Anita Park - Oak Tree Racing Association
Item ID
2401AN
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The 1980 Oak Tree Racing Association season set records in attendance, parimutual handle, wagering and horsemen benefits. Awards for the meet are enumerated: John Henry was voted Horse of the Meeting. Sandy Hawley won the riding championship.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
Devcember 7, 1980
Pages
p. A-6
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
Devcember 7, 1980
Pages
p. A-6
Subjects
Santa Anita Park - Oak Tree Racing Association
Item ID
2402AN
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The Oak Tree Racing Association has allocated $365,000 to the University of California, Davis, Veterinary School for the study of the heart and lungs of the thoroughbred.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 29, 1981
Pages
p. A-8
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 29, 1981
Pages
p. A-8
Subjects
Santa Anita Park - Oak Tree Racing Association
Item ID
2403AN
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Article includes biographical information on Tony Walker, director of the West San Gabriel Valley Juvenile Diversion Project. The Project's work is also discussed.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 10, 1980
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 10, 1980
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
West San Gabriel Valley Juvenile Diversion Project
Item ID
3494AN
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A bomb scare at the J. C. Penney Co. store in Santa Anita Fashion Park mall led to the closing of about ten stores and the evacuation of more than 100 customers and employees.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 18, 1989
Pages
p. A-2
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 18, 1989
Pages
p. A-2
Subjects
Fashion Park
Item ID
1556AN
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Fashion Park is more than a center of business activity. It sponsors various special events such as the Community Health Fair designed to entertain, educate and assist residents. The mall's sales and property taxes constitute a large portion of the city's revenues.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune Special Supplement
Date
October 16, 1980
Pages
p. 8
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Arcadia Tribune Special Supplement
Date
October 16, 1980
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Fashion Park
Item ID
1548AN
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The city council agreed to spend no more than $3000 per year to maintain the big dish fountain at Santa Anita Avenue and Huntington Drive. The fountain broke several years ago and the county felt it could not justify the cost of fixing it.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2159
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 25, 1987
Pages
p. A-2
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 25, 1987
Pages
p. A-2
Subjects
Parks - Arcadia County Park
Item ID
2140AN
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More than 400 rosebushes from the Arcadia Rose Garden were moved to the Arcadia High School campus. The city is planning to build a senior citizen center on the rose garden's former site.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 26, 1989
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 26, 1989
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Parks
Item ID
2138AN
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Ray Rogers, vice president and general manager, is celebrating his 25th anniversary with Santa Anita Park. Rogers discusses the past and future of Santa Anita.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 14, 1980
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 14, 1980
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Santa Anita Park - People
Item ID
2409AN
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Description of activities of various employees at the track on Christmas Day as they prepare for opening day December 26.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 25, 1980
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 25, 1980
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Santa Anita Park - People
Item ID
2410AN
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Christine Fulton, who recalls 30 years with Santa Anita Park race track, retired at the end of the Oak Tree meet last fall.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 13, 1983
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 13, 1983
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Santa Anita Park - People
Item ID
2421AN
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Arcadia City Council will be asked to determine whether they want to extend a "resolution of inducement for tax-exempt financing" for the proposed Ramada Inn (now Santa Anita Inn) project.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1837
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 13, 1983
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 13, 1983
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Hotels, Motels, Etc. - Santa Anita Inn
Item ID
1836AN
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Santa Anita Park will have thoroughbred racing from December 26 through April 22, a season expanded by two weeks. The horse racing bill AB 3383 provided other changes in the sport that will affect Santa Anita Park.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 2, 1980
Pages
p. A-11
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 2, 1980
Pages
p. A-11
Subjects
Santa Anita Park 1945-1980
Item ID
2394AN
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