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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

A popular fishing lake in Arcadia (Peck Road Water Conservation Park) was closed Thursday when 1,000 gallons of a gooey asphalt and water mixture oozed into it after 15,000 gallons of the substance leaked from a nearby Irwindale Plant.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 22, 1987

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 22, 1987

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Water

Item ID: 3464AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Article describes the California Home for the Aged Deaf. The facility can accommodate 24, but at present there are only 12 residents who pay $375 per month for their room and board.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 23, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 23, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: California Home for the Aged Deaf

Item ID: 878AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Huntington High School started an Independent Study Program last September. The program is free and open to anyone older than 18 who did not finish their diploma. 75 students are currently enrolled in this successful program.

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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: Schools - Huntington High School

Item ID: 3026AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Charles E. Gilb, Arcadia city councilman, was elected president of the Independent Cities Association of Los Angeles County.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 3, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 3, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Gilb, Charles E.

Item ID: 1660AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia police, working with other law enforcement agencies, uncovered a major auto theft ring operating in the San Gabriel and San Fernando Valleys. Two men were arrested and four cars were recovered from a warehouse in Arcadia.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 18, 1989

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 18, 1989

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Crime and Criminals

Item ID: 1389AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

With Arcadia's Foulger Ford now following Arcadia Suzuki out of town, Arcadia stands to lose about $230,000 in sales tax revenue per year, just short of 1% of the city's $23.699 million budget.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 25, 1987

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 25, 1987

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Foulger Ford

Item ID: 771AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia City Council unanimously supports a 5% utility tax on interstate and international telephone calls. The proposed tax will cost about $.40 per person per month.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 23, 1989

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 23, 1989

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Telephone

Item ID: 3336AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A proposal by School Board member Pete May would delay the closing of any elementary school for at least a year. May proposed the district sell two residential parcels which should bring in around $250,000.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 15, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 15, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Closure

Item ID: 2669AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia households will be charged $7.15 per month to have Best Disposal Co. pick up their trash, an increase of $2.10.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 20, 1986

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 20, 1986

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Refuse and Refuse Disposal

Item ID: 2328AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A new ballot issue that calls for an independent state reapportionment commission may be introduced depending on the California Supreme Court's decision on the current redistricting plan.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 13, 1981

Pages: p. A-7

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 13, 1981

Pages: p. A-7

Subjects: Apportionment (Election Law)

Item ID: 436AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia Tournament of Roses Association will break its ties to the Chamber of Commerce and will form an independent body in order to gain status as a tax deductible organization.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 2, 1988

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 2, 1988

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Tournament of Roses

Item ID: 3380AN

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

Beginning July 1 water bills are increasing by 5.9%. For average homeowner, it will amount to only about 49 cents per month.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 20, 1983

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 20, 1983

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Water

Item ID: 3461AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Don's Chevron Station at the southwest corner of Duarte Road and Second Avenue was demolished by fire. Owner Don Shepherd was attempting to repair a leaking gas tank on a station wagon when a light broke and ignited the gasoline. Damage was estimated at $200,000.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 1, 1981

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 1, 1981

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Fires and Fire Prevention

Item ID: 1596AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Enrollment in Arcadia public schools has declined steadily for the past five years and the schools are destined to continue losing students for at least the next years. This has already necessitated the closing of two elementary schools and elimination of numerous teachers.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 1, 1984

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 1, 1984

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Enrollment

Item ID: 2900AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia City Council approved a 5% tax on interstate and international telephone calls over the strong objections of residents. The tax, which will cost about $.40 per person per month, is expected to generate $225,000 in city revenues, which will help close the gap between the city's general fund expenditures and revenue.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 6, 1989

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 6, 1989

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Telephone

Item ID: 3337AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Mental health service advocates will lobby to secure additional state funding for the county's mental health clinics. Of the 1000 patients who regularly seek treatment at the Arcadia Mental Health Center, half may no longer be served if the clinic closes.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 20, 1988

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 20, 1988

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Arcadia Mental Health Service

Item ID: 499AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Construction on the Granada Royale Hometel at Second Avenue and Huntington Drive in Arcadia at least six months behind schedule. The project was to be completed and open by August 13 of this year.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 22, 1983

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 22, 1983

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Hotels, Motels, Etc. - Hometel Corporation

Item ID: 1828AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadian Victor Christen, soon to be 100 years old, still works part time at Foulger Ford selling cars.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 7, 1988

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 7, 1988

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Christen, Victor

Item ID: 938AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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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.

A popular fishing lake in Arcadia (Peck Road Water Conservation Park) was closed Thursday when 1,000 gallons of a gooey asphalt and water mixture oozed into it after 15,000 gallons of the substance leaked from a nearby Irwindale Plant.

Article describes the California Home for the Aged Deaf. The facility can accommodate 24, but at present there are only 12 residents who pay $375 per month for their room and board.

Huntington High School started an Independent Study Program last September. The program is free and open to anyone older than 18 who did not finish their diploma. 75 students are currently enrolled in this successful program.

Charles E. Gilb, Arcadia city councilman, was elected president of the Independent Cities Association of Los Angeles County.

Arcadia police, working with other law enforcement agencies, uncovered a major auto theft ring operating in the San Gabriel and San Fernando Valleys. Two men were arrested and four cars were recovered from a warehouse in Arcadia.

With Arcadia's Foulger Ford now following Arcadia Suzuki out of town, Arcadia stands to lose about $230,000 in sales tax revenue per year, just short of 1% of the city's $23.699 million budget.

The Arcadia City Council unanimously supports a 5% utility tax on interstate and international telephone calls. The proposed tax will cost about $.40 per person per month.

A proposal by School Board member Pete May would delay the closing of any elementary school for at least a year. May proposed the district sell two residential parcels which should bring in around $250,000.

Arcadia households will be charged $7.15 per month to have Best Disposal Co. pick up their trash, an increase of $2.10.

A new ballot issue that calls for an independent state reapportionment commission may be introduced depending on the California Supreme Court's decision on the current redistricting plan.

The Arcadia Tournament of Roses Association will break its ties to the Chamber of Commerce and will form an independent body in order to gain status as a tax deductible organization.

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.

Beginning July 1 water bills are increasing by 5.9%. For average homeowner, it will amount to only about 49 cents per month.

Don's Chevron Station at the southwest corner of Duarte Road and Second Avenue was demolished by fire. Owner Don Shepherd was attempting to repair a leaking gas tank on a station wagon when a light broke and ignited the gasoline. Damage was estimated at $200,000.

Enrollment in Arcadia public schools has declined steadily for the past five years and the schools are destined to continue losing students for at least the next years. This has already necessitated the closing of two elementary schools and elimination of numerous teachers.

Mental health service advocates will lobby to secure additional state funding for the county's mental health clinics. Of the 1000 patients who regularly seek treatment at the Arcadia Mental Health Center, half may no longer be served if the clinic closes.

Construction on the Granada Royale Hometel at Second Avenue and Huntington Drive in Arcadia at least six months behind schedule. The project was to be completed and open by August 13 of this year.

Arcadian Victor Christen, soon to be 100 years old, still works part time at Foulger Ford selling cars.