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Le Meridien hotel by Marriott in Arcadia is taking shape. Photo. The site of the former Santa Anita Inn, now razed, is the site for an ambitious new $300 million hotel and mixed-use condominium project opposite the Santa Anita Park racetrack. Contruction has been swift, but delayed a bit this week due to the rain. Developer Chateau Group USA held a ceremonial groundbreaking for the project on June 27, 2018.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35664
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 12, 2020
Pages
p. 5
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 12, 2020
Pages
p. 5
Subjects
Le Meridien Hotels
Marriott
Chateau Group
Hotels, Motels, etc.
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A statue to honor Anita M. Baldwin, daughter of Arcadia's founder Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin, will be built at the new Le Meridien Hotel, a luxury hotel in Arcadia. The artist/sculptor is Alfred Paredes, who also created the Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin statue.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35909
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 15, 2021
Pages
p. A3, A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
February 15, 2021
Pages
p. A3, A4
Subjects
Baldwin, Anita M.
Hotels, Motels, etc.
Le Meridien Hotel
Marriott Hotels
Marriott International
Public Art
Statuary
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First phase of Le Meridien Hotel taking shape across from Santa Anita Park. Ground broke more than two years ago. The five-story building, on the site formerly occupied by the Santa Anita Inn (its address was 130 West Huntington Drive), was set to open first quarter of 2020, but it has been delayed. It will have a combination of Art Deco elements, inspired by nearby Santa Anita Park, with Modernist features. Architecture firm Architects Orange, interior design firm Linda Snyder Associates, and Snyder Langston is the construction team building the Le Meridien development that spans 6.5 acres.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35850
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 1, 2020
Pages
p. 10
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 1, 2020
Pages
p. 10
Subjects
Hotels, Motels, etc.
Le Meridien by Marriott
Santa Anita Inn
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Demolition of the Santa Anita Motor Inn is being completed. Built in 1938, it had become an architectural curio - built as it was to resemble a ship with streamlined characteristics.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1840
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 5, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 5, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Hotels, Motels, Etc. - Santa Anita Motor Inn
Item ID
1839AN
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Arcadia's historic Derby Restaurant may be relocated. A mixed-use project may take the place of The Derby and Embassy Suites at 211 East Huntington Drive - 233 East Huntington Drive. Local historian Sandy Snider expressed concern that the 99 year-old building may end up being razed. George Woolf bought the Derby in 1938, originally named Proctor Tavern when it operated in 1922. Councilman Paul Cheng supports the relocation of The Derby. See also Arcadia Weekly, p. 2, August 13, 2020 for "The Derby-what's next?"

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 6, 2020
Pages
p. 4
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 6, 2020
Pages
p. 4
Subjects
Cheng, Paul
The Derby Restaurant
Embassy Suites
Historic Buildings
Hotels, Motels, etc.
Proctor Tavern
Restaurants, bars, etc.
Snider, Sandy
Woolf, George
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City of Arcadia to place three measures on November 8, 2022 ballot. 1. Proposed City Charter Amendment Measure. The City Charter was last amended in 1998. The citizen-led Charter Review Committee recommends updates to mirror changes in state laws since 1998 and to reflect current local government standards, to include a) mirroring changes in state laws to increase voter turnout by moving the date of regularly scheduled city council elections from April in even-numbered years to the November Statewide General Election in even-numbered years. b) recognizing the city's change to by-district elections as required by California Voting Rights Act. c) Creating a rotation of mayor and mayor pro tem positions every 9.5 months to allow all council members to serve during their term. d) Change position of City Clerk from elected to appointed. e) other amendments to streamline government, utilize technology and increase transparency. 2. Two measures to increase locally controlled funding. One measure would increase Arcadia's local tax on stays at hotels and motels from 10% to 12%--similar rate to many neighboring cities. The other measure would enact a local tax on sports wagers if sports betting becomes legal in California through State Proposition 26, also on the November ballot

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36301
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 28, 2022
Pages
p. 3
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 28, 2022
Pages
p. 3
Subjects
Arcadia City Council
Ballot measures
California Voting Rights
City Charter
City Clerk
Elections
Gambling
Hotels
Motels
Sports betting
Taxes
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The biggest community wide event of the Bicentennial period will be held Sunday October 12 at Arcadia High School. Music, food, dancing, booths. Event will begin at 1:00 P.M.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper374
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 9, 1975
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 9, 1975
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
American Revolution Bicentennial
Item ID
374AN
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A portion of the Eaton's restaurant property on the corner of Colorado and Michillinda has been sold by the Times Mirror Company to Younson Construction, who will build 18 residences on the site.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1499
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 5, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 5, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Restaurants, Bars, etc - Eaton's Santa Anita Hotel and Restaurant
Item ID
1498AN
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The famed old Eaton's Restaurant will be demolished and plans have been submitted for a smaller building which will house: a) CoCo's - a high class coffee shop b) Plankhouse - steak, lobster, bar, entertainment. The owners will be Far West Services, Inc., which owns such restaurants as the Reuben E. Lee in Newport.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 10, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 10, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Restaurants, Bars, etc - Eaton's Santa Anita Hotel and Restaurant
Item ID
1499AN
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Relics of Eaton's Restaurant will be on sale during the next 3 or 4 weeks by Mead House Wrecking prior to the demolition which is to make room for 2 new restaurants.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 3, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 3, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Restaurants, Bars, etc - Eaton's Santa Anita Hotel and Restaurant
Item ID
1500AN
Collection
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Articles regarding redevelopment of property

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4028
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 24, 1971 p. 1
November 21, 1971 p. 1
November 24, 1971 p. 1
December 15, 1971 p. 1
December 19, 1971 . 1 (zoning problem)
January 5, 1972 p. 1 (abatement quelled)
September 17, 1972 p. 1
June 28, 1973 p. 1
August 16, 1973 p. 1 (development)
September 27, 1972 p. 1 (general plans for residential area approved)
November 4, 1973 p. 1 (plan change proposed)
November 8, 1973 p. 1 (change denied)
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 24, 1971 p. 1
November 21, 1971 p. 1
November 24, 1971 p. 1
December 15, 1971 p. 1
December 19, 1971 . 1 (zoning problem)
January 5, 1972 p. 1 (abatement quelled)
September 17, 1972 p. 1
June 28, 1973 p. 1
August 16, 1973 p. 1 (development)
September 27, 1972 p. 1 (general plans for residential area approved)
November 4, 1973 p. 1 (plan change proposed)
November 8, 1973 p. 1 (change denied)
Subjects
Restaurants, Bars, etc.-Eaton's Santa Anita Hotel and Restaurant
Item ID
3904AN
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Rod's Grill, Arcadia's beloved classic diner, announces its closure after nearly 70 years. Closing date will be Sunday, February 12, 2023. It is located at 41 West Huntington Drive, along Historic Route 66. The diner began as a small chain of restaurants in 1946, with the Arcadia location opening in 1957.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36420
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 9, 2023
Pages
p. A3, A4
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 9, 2023
Pages
p. A3, A4
Subjects
Historic Route 66
Monroy, Wendy
Restaurants, bars, etc.
Rod's Grill
Romero, Manny
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LA County expected to reach COVID-19 herd immunity by July. The rate of people getting vaccinated has slowed, so it is taking longer to reach herd immunity. We have probably over 2 million more first doses to go until 80% of all LA County residents age 16 and over, will have received at least one vaccine.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35966
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 13, 2021
Pages
p. 9
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 13, 2021
Pages
p. 9
Subjects
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Ferrer, Barbara
Los Angeles County
Pandemics
Public Health
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1978 will mark the 75th year since Arcadia's founding and a group headed by James Helms met recently to begin planning for this celebration.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper883
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 2, 1977
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 2, 1977
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Centennial Celebrations, Etc. - Diamond Jubilee, 1978
Item ID
883AN
Collection
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Further restrictions go into effect on January 1, 1976 of public officials to insure that their meetings are open to the public. Complete details of SB 1 are given.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1919
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 30, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 30, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Laws, Statutes, Etc.
Item ID
1915AN
Collection
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Los Angeles County Arboretum CEO Richard Schulhof, 65, to retire in late spring, after 14 years of leading the acclaimed horticultural site in Arcadia. New CEO expected this summer. See hard copy in VF.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36444
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 23, 2023
Pages
p. 12
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 23, 2023
Pages
p. 12
Subjects
Los Angeles County Arboretum
Schulhof, Richard
Collection
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Changes in the marijuana possession laws taking effect on January 1, 1976 are detailed.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 21, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 21, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Laws, Statutes, Etc.
Item ID
1916AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Salary negotiations are still underway with teachers insisting that no strike is planned. Specific salaries are given for various levels: 1. beginning - $9012 2. average - $14,254 3. maximum with masters degree after 14 years - $18,589

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2786
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 15, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 15, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools - Employees
Item ID
2716AN
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Woman ahead of her time honored. Anita May Baldwin statue to debut at Le Meridien Hotel. She was philanthropist, key figure in racetrack. The statue is named "A Legacy of Charity," by artist Alfred Paredes.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36087
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 24, 2021
Pages
p. A1, A4
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 24, 2021
Pages
p. A1, A4
Subjects
Arcadia Historical Society
Baldwin, Anita M.
Gibson, Margaux
Le Meridien Hotel
Paredes, Alfred
Statuary
Tay, Sho
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Local driving to dine can fill bill of fare. Restaurant critic Merrill Shindler reviews The Barn at 815 West Naomi Avenue in Arcadia. It serves yakitori (meats and vegetables on skewers).

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36222
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 18, 2022
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 18, 2022
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Restaurants, bars, etc.
Shindler, Merrill
The Barn (restaurant)
Collection
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