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Two challengers and two incumbents in this month's school board election are vying for two seats. Mary Dougherty, David Leong, Joann Steinmeier and Annie Yuen are running in an election that could result in Arcadia's first-ever Asian school board member.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper20508
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
Apr. 16, 2001
Pages
p. A3 w/photo
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
Apr. 16, 2001
Pages
p. A3 w/photo
Subjects
School Board
Dougherty, Mary
Leong, David
Steinmeier, Joann
Yuen, Annie
Item ID
20735AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Due to a lack of interest in the two seats on the school board opening up in April, the election may be cancelled. If election is cancelled, the school board can appoint the people who have been nominated-Annie Yuen and Joanna Steinmeier, or appoint any eligible voter.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29391
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 21, 2005
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 21, 2005
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arcadia School Board
Elections
Yuen, Annie
Steinmeier, Joann
Item ID
29575AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The filing period for candidates who want to run for two seats on the Arcadia School Board currently held by Steinmeier and Yuen begins Monday.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29347
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 25, 2004
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 25, 2004
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Schools
Arcadia Board of Education
Elections--2005
Steinmeier, Joann
Yuen, Annie
Item ID
29531AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Pharmacist and community volunteer Annie Yuen won a spot in local history Tuesday, becoming the first Asian elected to the Arcadia School board.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper20512
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
Apr. 18, 2001
Pages
p. A1 w/photo
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Pasadena Star News
Date
Apr. 18, 2001
Pages
p. A1 w/photo
Subjects
School Board
Yuen, Annie
Item ID
20739AN
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Newspaper Index
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Annie Yuen was elected as the Arcadia school board's first Asian member. She is part of a growing group of local politicians who came as immigrants and ended up in public office.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper20514
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
Apr. 20, 2001
Pages
p. A1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
Apr. 20, 2001
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Yuen, Annie
Item ID
20741AN
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Newspaper Index
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Three candidates, Janet Chew, John Davis, and Joann Steinmeier, vie for two seats on the Arcadia Unified School District Board of Education.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31437
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 16, 2009
Pages
p. A5
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 16, 2009
Pages
p. A5
Subjects
Arcadia Unified School District Board of Education - elections
Chew, Janet
Davis, John
Steinmeier, Joann
Item ID
31630AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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In the election for Arcadia Unified School District board members, it seems incumbents Joann Steinmeier and Janet Chew are ahead. Steinmeier is seeking to extend her five terms on the school board.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31443
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 22, 2009
Pages
p. A1, A4
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 22, 2009
Pages
p. A1, A4
Subjects
Arcadia Unified School District Board of Education - elections
Chew, Janet
Davis, John
Measure I
Steinmeier, Joann
Item ID
31637AN
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Newspaper Index
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A report by the Asian Pacific American Legal Center found that Asian Americans in Southern California lag behind the general population in voter turnout. The report also provides city-specific electorate and turnout numbers. Asian American voters in Alhambra, Arcadia, and Rosemead made up roughly one-third of the electorate.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30219
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 27, 2006
Pages
p. A1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 27, 2006
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Asians
Asian Americans
Elections
Voters
Item ID
30406AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Due to a lack of competition, the Arcadia School Board has canceled an April election and instead has appointed two newcomers, Lori Phillipi and Cung Nguyen, and incumbent Maryann Gibson.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30401
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 17, 2007
Pages
p. Local 1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 17, 2007
Pages
p. Local 1
Subjects
Arcadia Unified School District
Board of Education - 2001-2010
Item ID
30588AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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This article is a continuation of a special report about the Asian communities in transition in the San Gabriel Valley. Observers think Asians are blending Asian and American influences into forging a distinct Asian-American identity. A chart shows Asian population becoming majority in many San Gabriel Valley cities.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29537
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 22, 2005
Pages
p. A1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 22, 2005
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Asians - Asian Americans - culture
Immigrants
Population
Arcadia Chinese Lions Club
San Gabriel Valley
Item ID
29721AN
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Newspaper Index
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Six candidates will vie for three spots on the school board in the April 15 election. Incumbent school board members Maryann Gibson, John McClain, and James Romo, will run for re-election. Also running are Fred Peritore, Daniel Haste, and Roger Sonnenberg.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper24954
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 18, 2003
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 18, 2003
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arcadia Unified School District
School Board Elections- 2003
Gibson, Maryann
McClain, John
Romo, James
Peritore, Fred
Haste, Daniel
Sonnenberg, Roger
Item ID
25152AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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A special report on the Asian population of the San Gabriel Valley. Arcadia is a city with an Asian population near or above 50 percent. A chart shows Asian presence in the San Gabriel Valley and the percentage who speak English "not well" or "not at all."

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29500
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 24, 2005
Pages
p. A1, A8
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Pasadena Star News
Date
April 24, 2005
Pages
p. A1, A8
Subjects
Asians
Chinese-Americans
Immigrants
Population
San Gabriel Valley
Item ID
29684AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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John Wuo was named the new mayor of Arcadia on Tuesday, April 19. He is the first Asian-American to be appointed to serve in the position for a full year. He wants to build a community auditorium.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29474
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 21, 2005
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 21, 2005
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Wuo, John
Mayors
Asian-Americans
Item ID
29659AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Incumbents Maryann Gibson, John McClain, and James Romo, are the only candidates so far to request school board candidacy papers. Forms must be filed by Jan. 17.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper24841
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 4, 2003
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 4, 2003
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
School Board Elections - 2003
Arcadia Unified School District
School Board - McClain, John
School Board - Gibson, Maryann
School Board - Romo, James
Item ID
25036AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Asian immigrants are changing the face of San Gabriel Valley. Los Angeles County reports 1.3 million Asians, with many of them moving to Arcadia for jobs and schools.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26249
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 18, 2003
Pages
p. A1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 18, 2003
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Seabiscuit
Asians
Population
Immigration
Item ID
26450AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Barnhart School in Arcadia names a new Head of the School for the 2007-2008 school year. Her name is Joanne Testa-Cross.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30371
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 24, 2007
Pages
p. Local 2
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 24, 2007
Pages
p. Local 2
Subjects
Arcadia schools - private
Barnhart School
Educators
Testa-Cross, Joanne
Item ID
30558AN
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Newspaper Index
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Technology might steal the election show today as local voters for the first time choose two school board members using computers rather than punch-card ballots.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper20511
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
Apr. 17, 2001
Pages
p. A1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
Apr. 17, 2001
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
School Board
Item ID
20738AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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By the 2010 census, Asians and Pacific Islanders will make up more than half of the population in Arcadia and 10 other communities in the San Gabriel Valley.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27571
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 13, 2004
Pages
p. A1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 13, 2004
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Population
Asian Americans
Item ID
27769AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Incumbents Maryann Gibson, John McClain, and James Romo will defend their seats on the Arcadia School Board in the April 15 election. A forum will be held in which challengers Daniel Haste, Fred Peritore and Roger Sonnenberg wil discuss issues with incumbents.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25244
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 6, 2003
Pages
p. A2
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 6, 2003
Pages
p. A2
Subjects
Arcadia School Board
Gibson, Maryann
McClain, John
Romo, James
Haste, Daniel
Peritore, Fred
Sonnengberg, Roger
Item ID
25441AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The Board of Education of the Arcadia Unified School District has approved a one year contract with the teachers union that includes a 5 percent pay raise.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30888
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 12, 2008
Pages
p. Local 1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 12, 2008
Pages
p. Local 1
Subjects
Arcadia Unified School District
Labor contracts
Teachers union
Item ID
31076AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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