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City Council has voted to purchase Monrovia's Chapman Well and reservoir. In addition Arcadia will exchange 951 acre feet of water rights in the San Gabriel Basin for the same amount now owned by Monrovia in the Raymond Basin.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 7, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 7, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Water

Item ID: 3454AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

One of Arcadia's water wells, located on Camino Real Ave. between First and Second Avenues was pumping sandy water into the city's water distribution system. The well was shut down and will be carefully checked. The sandy water was not contaminated or harmful to drink.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 10, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 10, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Water

Item ID: 3452AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The City is considering cost-saving measures such as turning off water wells during peak periods to save electricity.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: September 21, 1995

Pages: p. A1

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: September 21, 1995

Pages: p. A1

Subjects: City Council, 1990-1991

Item ID: 5158AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Despite California's third consecutive dry year, Arcadia pumped 5.56 billion gallons of water from its wells in 1988 setting the city's third highest year on record.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 8, 1989

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 8, 1989

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Water

Item ID: 3466AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The City Council approved a mandatory water conservation program that requires a 10% decrease in water use by all residents, as well as the use of penalties if residents use more than their share of water.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 10, 1991

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 10, 1991

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Water

Item ID: 3469AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

An application for state funds to help build a commuter or light rail station in the city has been approved by the City Council. The grant would pay 50% of construction costs, excluding the money needed to buy land.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 12, 1990

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 12, 1990

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Railroads

Item ID: 2280AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Although two of Arcadia's 14 water wells have been contaminated by industrial solvents for years, a purification system installed by the city last December is reportedly working well, allowing the water from these wills to be used.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 6, 1985

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 6, 1985

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Water

Item ID: 3463AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The City Council approved a 5% water rate increase that will raise the average bimonthly bill from $39 to $42.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: July 8, 1993

Pages: p. A-5

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: July 8, 1993

Pages: p. A-5

Subjects: Water

Item ID: 191AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Two of Arcadia's wells, Longden 1 and Longden 2, have been closed for months following the discovery of TCE. Now PCE has been discovered. The city is considering a TCE/PCE removal plant.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 24, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 24, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Water

Item ID: 3458AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

City Council approved lending the city redevelopment agency $1.2 million Tuesday to cover additional cost overruns with Downtown 2000 and other projects.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: July 17, 1996

Pages: p. A1

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: July 17, 1996

Pages: p. A1

Subjects: Community Redevelopment

Item ID: 6406AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

City Council voted Tuesday night to spend $804,380 in transportation funds to purchase land for a rail station on the northern edge of downtown Arcadia.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: October 2, 1996

Pages: p. A3

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: October 2, 1996

Pages: p. A3

Subjects: City Council, 1990-1999

Item ID: 7995AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The City Council has decided to spend an additional $87,050 to carry out the city's General Plan Update, bringing the cost of the project to just over $300,000.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: May 9, 1996

Pages: p. A-3

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: May 9, 1996

Pages: p. A-3

Subjects: City Planning

Item ID: 5811AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

City Council is studying the possibility for a new Water Master Plan.

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Newspaper: Sierra Madre News

Date: February 6, 1997

Pages: p. 7

Newspaper: Sierra Madre News

Date: February 6, 1997

Pages: p. 7

Subjects: Water

Item ID: 9118AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia Unified School District will purchase 2 portable classrooms at well under the expected cost of $60,000 each. The classrooms will be installed at Hugo Reid Elementary School.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 28, 1987

Pages: p. A-2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 28, 1987

Pages: p. A-2

Subjects: Schools - Hugo Reid

Item ID: 2705AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

In order to provide customers with more information on their water bills, the City Council approved Tuesday a $97,500 water billing system.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 23, 1992

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 23, 1992

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Water

Item ID: 17AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

City Council has amended the municipal code establishing new water rates.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 24, 1981

Pages: p. A-3

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 24, 1981

Pages: p. A-3

Subjects: Water

Item ID: 3456AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The City Council decided Tuesday to suspend overuse penalties indefinitely on water bills issued after December 3 of this year.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 19, 1991

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 19, 1991

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Water

Item ID: 3471AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Cost to City of Arcadia is approximately $185,000 to make sure residents don't get cancer. Two Longden wells closed since March because of discovery of TCE and PCE.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 15, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 15, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Water

Item ID: 3460AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The City Council approved a $3.4 million new fire station project bid by Merco Construction Engineers in Camarillo. The building will cost 20% more than originally estimated.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: May 20, 1993

Pages: p. A-3

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: May 20, 1993

Pages: p. A-3

Subjects: Fire Station

Item ID: 251AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The City Council took the first step toward placing a bond issue of up to $8 million on the ballot for the November 2 election. The bond is needed for building a new police station.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: July 8, 1999

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: July 8, 1999

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Police Station; Bonds

Item ID: 27169AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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City Council has voted to purchase Monrovia's Chapman Well and reservoir. In addition Arcadia will exchange 951 acre feet of water rights in the San Gabriel Basin for the same amount now owned by Monrovia in the Raymond Basin.

One of Arcadia's water wells, located on Camino Real Ave. between First and Second Avenues was pumping sandy water into the city's water distribution system. The well was shut down and will be carefully checked. The sandy water was not contaminated or harmful to drink.

The City is considering cost-saving measures such as turning off water wells during peak periods to save electricity.

Despite California's third consecutive dry year, Arcadia pumped 5.56 billion gallons of water from its wells in 1988 setting the city's third highest year on record.

The City Council approved a mandatory water conservation program that requires a 10% decrease in water use by all residents, as well as the use of penalties if residents use more than their share of water.

An application for state funds to help build a commuter or light rail station in the city has been approved by the City Council. The grant would pay 50% of construction costs, excluding the money needed to buy land.

Although two of Arcadia's 14 water wells have been contaminated by industrial solvents for years, a purification system installed by the city last December is reportedly working well, allowing the water from these wills to be used.

The City Council approved a 5% water rate increase that will raise the average bimonthly bill from $39 to $42.

Two of Arcadia's wells, Longden 1 and Longden 2, have been closed for months following the discovery of TCE. Now PCE has been discovered. The city is considering a TCE/PCE removal plant.

City Council approved lending the city redevelopment agency $1.2 million Tuesday to cover additional cost overruns with Downtown 2000 and other projects.

City Council voted Tuesday night to spend $804,380 in transportation funds to purchase land for a rail station on the northern edge of downtown Arcadia.

The City Council has decided to spend an additional $87,050 to carry out the city's General Plan Update, bringing the cost of the project to just over $300,000.

City Council is studying the possibility for a new Water Master Plan.

Arcadia Unified School District will purchase 2 portable classrooms at well under the expected cost of $60,000 each. The classrooms will be installed at Hugo Reid Elementary School.

In order to provide customers with more information on their water bills, the City Council approved Tuesday a $97,500 water billing system.

City Council has amended the municipal code establishing new water rates.

The City Council decided Tuesday to suspend overuse penalties indefinitely on water bills issued after December 3 of this year.

Cost to City of Arcadia is approximately $185,000 to make sure residents don't get cancer. Two Longden wells closed since March because of discovery of TCE and PCE.

The City Council approved a $3.4 million new fire station project bid by Merco Construction Engineers in Camarillo. The building will cost 20% more than originally estimated.

The City Council took the first step toward placing a bond issue of up to $8 million on the ballot for the November 2 election. The bond is needed for building a new police station.