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Monterey Park shooting aftermath. Ex-tenant: Attack suspect hated his dance instructors. Huu Can Tran harbored a deep hatred for fellow instructors at Star Dance Studio where he killed 11 patrons and wounded 9 others on Saturday, January 21, the Lunar New Year eve. Tran's tenant, a man who formerly rented a small home from the gunman said Tran distrusted people and could become very angry. At one time, Tran had lived in an apartment in Arcadia. The former tenant describes other aspects of Tran's personality.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36413
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 25, 2023
Pages
p. A10
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Pasadena Star News
Date
January 25, 2023
Pages
p. A10
Subjects
Chinese New Year
Crime and Criminals
Gun violence
Holidays
Lunar New Year
Monterey Park, California
Shootings
Tran, Huu Can
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Monterey Park shooting aftermath. Lunar New Year is typically a festive and family affair, but was marred by a mass shooting in Monterey Park, which killed 10 at a dance hall. David Lee, co-president of Arcadia Chinese Association, said Lunar New Year is supposed to be "a happy time for family reunions because Chinese tradition and culture is very family-oriented."

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36412
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 23, 2023
Pages
p. A8
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Pasadena Star News
Date
January 23, 2023
Pages
p. A8
Subjects
Chinese New Year
Gun violence
Holidays
Lee, David
Lunar New Year
Monterey Park, California
Shootings
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Westfield Santa Anita kicking off Lunar New Year Celebration on Thursday, January 20. It's the Year of the Tiger. Arcadia Mayor Sho Tay will join Westfield representatives and community partners to unveil a 7-foot-tall golden tiger as the centerpiece of this year's Center Court decorations. A gold "wishing well" will be installed so shoppers can donate to Asian Pacific Community Fund. Westfield will announce a Gift with Purchase promotion.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36168
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 20, 2022
Pages
p. 6
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 20, 2022
Pages
p. 6
Subjects
Chinese New Year
Holidays
Lunar New Year
Tay, Sho
Westfield Santa Anita
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Arcadia Public Library hosts Lunar New Year celebration on January 18, 2020. Celebrating the Year of the Rat with fun stories, activities and a Lion Dance and presentation by Shin Dance Academy, sponsored by Sino U.S. Performing Arts Organization.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35634
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 9, 2020
Pages
p. 11
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 9, 2020
Pages
p. 11
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library-2020-2029
Chinese New Year
Lunar New Year
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Arcadia Senior Services is partnering with Arcadia Chinese Association to celebrate Chinese New Year on Friday, February 3, at the Arcadia Community Center, 365 Campus Drive. It's an event for age 50 and over and the cost is $10 per person.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36429
Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
January 28, 2023
Pages
p. 7
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Mountain Views News
Date
January 28, 2023
Pages
p. 7
Subjects
Arcadia Chinese Association
Arcadia Senior Center
Chinese New Year
Holidays
Lunar New Year
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Novel coronavirus Arcadia update. There are currently no reported cases of the COVID-19 virus in the city of Arcadia. Local officials are monitoring the situation and will provide updates through city website and social media. As of Tuesday, March 10, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom said there are 157 positive cases and one death in California.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35671
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 12, 2020
Pages
p. 5
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 12, 2020
Pages
p. 5
Subjects
Coronavirus-COVID-19
Diseases
Epidemics
Illnesses
Newsom, Gavin (Governor of California)
Pandemics
Public Health
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Third horse in three days dies at Santa Anita Park, while animal rights activists continue to push for a nationwide ban on racing. The race horses were named Tikkun Olam, Uncontainable, and Harliss. The California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) was given authority, in legislation backed by Governor Gavin Newsom, to suspend racing. Officials at Santa Anita Park released a statement reaffirming their commitment to horse safety. See also Arcadia Weekly, p. 1, January 23, 2020.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 20, 2020
Pages
p. B8
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Pasadena Star News
Date
January 20, 2020
Pages
p. B8
Subjects
California Horse Racing Board (CHRB)
Euthanasia
Horses and horse racing
Lacey, Jackie
Newsom, Gavin
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)
Santa Anita Park-2011-2020
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The Serbian Orthodox church is struggling to rebuild after a New Year's Eve arson gutted the social hall.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper9168
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 17, 1997
Pages
p. A1 photo
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Pasadena Star News
Date
February 17, 1997
Pages
p. A1 photo
Subjects
Churches - Serbian Orthodox Church
Item ID
9122AN
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It has been a year-long struggle for the Serbian Orthodox Church of Christ the Savior to overcome the lingering effects of a 1996 New Year's Eve arson that all but destroyed their social hall.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper11754
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 2, 1998
Pages
p. A3 w/photo
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Pasadena Star News
Date
January 2, 1998
Pages
p. A3 w/photo
Subjects
Churches - Serbian Orthodox Church of Christ the Savior
Item ID
11961AN
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Mayors ask for zoning bill veto. 27 San Gabriel Valley cities urge Governor Gavin Newsom to kill legislation that changes single-family lots to allow zoning for up to 4 units. This is Senate Bill 9, introduced by Senator Toni Atkins. The San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments advocates for addressing the affordable housing shortage by rezoning vacant and nonviable commercial properties and providing incentives to affordable housing developers to build on that land. SGVCG's letter in opposition was signed by Alhambra, Arcadia, Azusa, Baldwin Park, Bradbury, and others.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36033
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 11, 2021
Pages
p. A1, A5
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Pasadena Star News
Date
September 11, 2021
Pages
p. A1, A5
Subjects
Housing
San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments
Senate Bill 9
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City officials met with new Santa Anita Park owner Frank Stronach to discuss his plans for the race track. He wants to build a retail and entertainment village and an interactive horse racing theme park.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper16191
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 16, 1998
Pages
p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
December 16, 1998
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Santa Anita Park
Item ID
16937AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Donald D. Pellegrino, 53, died of a heart attack Christmas Eve during a family gathering at his Arcadia home. The 35-year Arcadia resident was elected to the City Council in 1978 and served as mayor in 1982, 1983, and 1985 during his 8 years on the panel. Photo.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1039
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 30, 1990
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 30, 1990
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
City Council 1980 - 1989
Pellegrino, Donald E.
Item ID
1039AN
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Officials with the Santa Anita Companies, owners of the race track and Santa Anita Fashion Park, have filed a formal application with the City of Arcadia to build a new 100-acre entertainment center on its property.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4506
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 24, 1995
Pages
p. A-1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
March 24, 1995
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Santa Anita Companies
Item ID
4382AN
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Newspaper Index
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City officials are looking to new businesses to boost the City's top revenue source. Local economy is discussed.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper293
Newspaper
Star Tribune
Date
November 29, 1992
Pages
p. 1
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Star Tribune
Date
November 29, 1992
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Economic Conditions
Item ID
293AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Andy Tran of Alhambra was stabbed by Enrique Farias at the Santa Anita Fashion Park and died as a result of the attack.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25925
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 18, 1997
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 18, 1997
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Tran, Andy
Santa Anita Fashion Park
Murder
Stabbing
Item ID
26125AN
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Sustainable Arcadia: officials talk water conservation and climate change initiatives, such as regional stormwater reuse, tiered water rates, drought tolerant landscaping, energy efficiency Clean Power Alliance, CNG facility, EV chargers and electric vehicles, renewal diesel, trash and recycling, compost to mulch.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36596
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 23, 2023
Pages
p. 1, 23
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 23, 2023
Pages
p. 1, 23
Subjects
Bruno, Justine
Environment
Lazzaretto, Dominic
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Arcadia Assemblyman Ed Chau appointed by California Governor Gavin Newsom as Los Angeles County Superior Court judge, with biographical information. Chau was elected to represent the 49th Assembly District in November 2012, which includes Arcadia. He was in private practice for nearly 20 years before his election and served on Montebello Unified School District Board. His law degree is from Southwestern University.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36118
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 2, 2021
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 2, 2021
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
California State Assembly
Chau, Ed
Los Angeles County Superior Court judges
Collection
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Mayor Mary Young has been named the Chamber of Commerce's Citizen of the Year for her 40 years as a concerned civic leader, involved community volunteer and business woman.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper979
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 13, 1991
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 13, 1991
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Citizen of the Year - 1991
Mayors - Young, Mary
Item ID
979AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia city officials are looking into the possibility of developing some of the northern portion of Arcadia County Park for commercial use.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25894
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 18, 1997
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 18, 1997
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Parks - Arcadia County Park
Item ID
26094AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Santa Anita Park officials are considering building a 16,000 seat domed music theater in the race track's huge parking lot.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper985
Newspaper
Los Angeles Times
Date
December 5, 1993
Pages
p. J-1
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Newspaper
Los Angeles Times
Date
December 5, 1993
Pages
p. J-1
Subjects
Santa Anita Park
Item ID
985AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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