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An application to construct a Burger King Restaurant on South Santa Anita Avenue at Alice Street was turned down by the Arcadia Planning Commission on a 4-1 vote. Commission members said they were concerned with noise and traffic problems. Residents also objected to the possibility that students from Arcadia High would congregate and make noise at the restaurant following evening sporting events.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 25, 1984

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 25, 1984

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Restaurants, Bars, etc - Burger King Restaurant

Item ID: 712AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia police issued 653 speeding tickets in June. In June of 1987, 134 tickets were issued. Other traffic violations and crime statistics are included in the article.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 31, 1988

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 31, 1988

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Traffic Violations

Item ID: 3418AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Marriott Corporation is actively seeking a site for a "Courtyard by Marriott" moderately priced hotel in the Arcadia Monrovia area. Craig Lambert, vice president of marketing wants to develop 8 to 12 properties in the Southern California area over the next 3 years and the Arcadia-Monrovia area ranks high on the company's list.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 21, 1984

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 21, 1984

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Hotels, Motels, Etc. - Marriott Corp.

Item ID: 1831AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

An international businessman was abducted from his Arcadia home and later released the same evening after his abductors demanded he pay them $1 million. He was told that he would be contacted the next day with instructions about where to put the money, but no money has been paid. This is the first kidnapping of this type in Arcadia, although there have been four other kidnappings in the San Gabriel Valley since last October.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 5, 1989

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 5, 1989

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Crime and Criminals

Item ID: 1394AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Two men escaped with $3,300 in cash after robbing In-and-Out Burger at Santa Anita Avenue & Colorado.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 24, 1986

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 24, 1986

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Crime and Criminals

Item ID: 1368AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia Planning Commission voted 4-2 to recommend against the proposed subdivision of a lot on South 8th Avenue into 5 separate properties, ruling it would not be suitable for the area, which is heavily populated by horse owners.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 29, 1986

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 29, 1986

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Boards and Commissions

Item ID: 628AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

There have been six attempted rapes reported at Arcadia High School since April 15, 1979. At least five are believed to have been committed by the same individual.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 4, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 4, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Arcadia High School

Item ID: 2970AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Obituary/death notice. Lillian Lehman, 90, was found dead in her home. She may have been a murder victim.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 24, 1988

Pages: p. A1

Announcement Type: Obituary or death notice

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 24, 1988

Pages: p. A1

Announcement Type: Obituary or death notice

Subjects: Lehman, Lillian; Crime and Criminals

Item ID: 28377AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Crime statistics for the first six months of 1980 show an increase in all categories. There have already been five bank robberies this year. According to Police Chief Charles Mitchell, "We're taking a beating."

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 24, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 24, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Crime and Criminals

Item ID: 1360AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Mortgage rates for senior housing rise. City has been notified by Department of Housing and Urban Development that the mortgage rates for such projects have been raised from 9 1/4 to 11 5/8 %.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 9, 1983

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 9, 1983

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Senior Citizens - Housing

Item ID: 3185AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Article tells of three couples in the area who have been married over 50 years. Included are David and Dorothy Ryder of Arcadia.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 15, 1989

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 15, 1989

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Ryder, David and Dorothy

Item ID: 2353AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Brian Lawrence Snoke, a 24-year-old Arcadia man, was found guilty of three murders in an attempt to assume control of a lucrative cocaine sales network.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 9, 1988

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 9, 1988

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Crime and Criminals; Murder - Snoke, Brian

Item ID: 1383AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia Educational Foundation, a non-profit public benefit corporation, is now in the process of incorporating. The purpose of the organization is to provide financial support to the school district. Several other cities in the area have formed similar organizations.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 25, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 25, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Arcadia Educational Foundation

Item ID: 473AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Four areas along the 210 freeway qualify for sound-wall construction. According to Chester Howar, Director of Public Works, one of those areas could have a wall built within 9 years, but walls for the other areas may never be built.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 9, 1987

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 9, 1987

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Noise Abatement

Item ID: 2024AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Article discusses the sentencing of one of the eight adults arrested in December's drug bust at the high school. Regarding the other adults involved: charges against one have been dropped; three have pleaded guilty and are awaiting sentencing; three are awaiting trial.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 14, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 14, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Drug Trafficking

Item ID: 1465AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Granada Royale Hometel is being sold along with the other hotels in the chain to the Holiday Inns.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 15, 1983

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 15, 1983

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Hotels, Motels, Etc. - Hometel Corporation

Item ID: 1829AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

There was a large crowd of parents at the school board meeting where the closure of two elementary schools was discussed. The board will make its final decision after the public hearings have been held on December 10 and January 8.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 27, 1980

Pages: p. A-2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 27, 1980

Pages: p. A-2

Subjects: Schools - Closure

Item ID: 2665AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Deed restrictions designed to maintain architectural and landscaping standards for the Santa Anita Oaks area have been replaced by the Arcadia City Council with a special zone designed to accomplish the same end.

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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: Real Estate - Santa Anita Oaks

Item ID: 2293AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Three Chinese males arrested in Arcadia for attempted burglary are suspected of belonging to an Asian gang.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 14, 1989

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 14, 1989

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Crime and Criminals

Item ID: 1393AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

One hundred stuffed teddy bears were donated to the police department. All of the squad cars will carry the bears and give them to children who have been involved in accidents or other traumatic incidents.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 8, 1989

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 8, 1989

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Police

Item ID: 2203AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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Arcadia police issued 653 speeding tickets in June. In June of 1987, 134 tickets were issued. Other traffic violations and crime statistics are included in the article.

Two men escaped with $3,300 in cash after robbing In-and-Out Burger at Santa Anita Avenue & Colorado.

The Arcadia Planning Commission voted 4-2 to recommend against the proposed subdivision of a lot on South 8th Avenue into 5 separate properties, ruling it would not be suitable for the area, which is heavily populated by horse owners.

There have been six attempted rapes reported at Arcadia High School since April 15, 1979. At least five are believed to have been committed by the same individual.

Obituary/death notice. Lillian Lehman, 90, was found dead in her home. She may have been a murder victim.

Crime statistics for the first six months of 1980 show an increase in all categories. There have already been five bank robberies this year. According to Police Chief Charles Mitchell, "We're taking a beating."

Mortgage rates for senior housing rise. City has been notified by Department of Housing and Urban Development that the mortgage rates for such projects have been raised from 9 1/4 to 11 5/8 %.

Article tells of three couples in the area who have been married over 50 years. Included are David and Dorothy Ryder of Arcadia.

Brian Lawrence Snoke, a 24-year-old Arcadia man, was found guilty of three murders in an attempt to assume control of a lucrative cocaine sales network.

The Arcadia Educational Foundation, a non-profit public benefit corporation, is now in the process of incorporating. The purpose of the organization is to provide financial support to the school district. Several other cities in the area have formed similar organizations.

Four areas along the 210 freeway qualify for sound-wall construction. According to Chester Howar, Director of Public Works, one of those areas could have a wall built within 9 years, but walls for the other areas may never be built.

Article discusses the sentencing of one of the eight adults arrested in December's drug bust at the high school. Regarding the other adults involved: charges against one have been dropped; three have pleaded guilty and are awaiting sentencing; three are awaiting trial.

Granada Royale Hometel is being sold along with the other hotels in the chain to the Holiday Inns.

There was a large crowd of parents at the school board meeting where the closure of two elementary schools was discussed. The board will make its final decision after the public hearings have been held on December 10 and January 8.

Deed restrictions designed to maintain architectural and landscaping standards for the Santa Anita Oaks area have been replaced by the Arcadia City Council with a special zone designed to accomplish the same end.

Three Chinese males arrested in Arcadia for attempted burglary are suspected of belonging to an Asian gang.

One hundred stuffed teddy bears were donated to the police department. All of the squad cars will carry the bears and give them to children who have been involved in accidents or other traumatic incidents.