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Arson is suspected in a $150,000 fire that gutted a brand new office building at 411 South First Avenue on September 11. The building housed the law offices of Pike, Wilson and Cosso.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1596
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 14, 1980
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 14, 1980
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p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Fires and Fire Prevention
Item ID
1595AN
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Arcadian Virginia Lancashire was found burned to death.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27042
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 14, 1982
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p. A1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 14, 1982
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Lancashire, Virginia
Item ID
27240AN
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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.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1597
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 1, 1981
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p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 1, 1981
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p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Fires and Fire Prevention
Item ID
1596AN
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Arcadia will no longer permit wood roofs for new construction and replacement throughout the city. The City Council has restricted all new roofing to Class A. Final vote was 3-2, with Councilmen David Hannah and Dick Haltom against the ban on wood roofs and Mayor Don Pellegrino joining Councilman Jeff Dring and Mayor Pro Tem Dennis Lojeski on the winning side.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1600
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 3, 1982
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 3, 1982
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p. A-1
Subjects
Fires and Fire Prevention
Item ID
1599AN
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An apartment fire caused the death of a 7-year-old boy despite the efforts of bystanders. The boy's mother and sister escaped injuries. The fire apparently started with a Christmas tree.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1599
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 7, 1982
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 7, 1982
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p. A-1
Subjects
Fires and Fire Prevention
Item ID
1598AN
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Arcadia firemen warned local residents to be particularly concerned with fire dangers in the wake of a garage fire that did $40,000 damage at 231 Carolwood Drive, threatening nearby homes and brush-covered hillsides.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1607
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 27, 1987
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 27, 1987
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p. A-1
Subjects
Fires and Fire Prevention
Item ID
1606AN
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New roofs and additions or alterations involving 50% of the total square footage of the roof must conform to Class A standards for buildings in hazardous fire areas, the foothill areas. Home owners in non-hazardous fire areas will be allowed use of either Class A or Class B roofing materials. In addition, alterations or repairs involving 25% or less of a roof area may use any existing material. The Council gave final approval by a three to one vote. (See 1603AN for correction.)

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1603
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 6, 1982
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 6, 1982
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p. A-1
Subjects
Fires and Fire Prevention
Item ID
1602AN
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Arcadia Fire Department will observe Fire Service Day with an open house at each of the city's three fire stations. Photo and caption. See hard copy of newspaper in Box 51.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33962
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune,
Date
May 10, 1984
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p. 2
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Arcadia Tribune,
Date
May 10, 1984
Pages
p. 2
Subjects
Arcadia Fire Department
Clarke, John (Battalion Chief)
Hannah, David
Pauro, Jimmy
Pauro, Mike
Item ID
34156AN
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Correction of article of July 6, 1982: The Council actually voted to refer the ordinance back to the City Attorney to include the latest recommendations made by Fire Chief Jerry Gardner. He will return the amended ordinance to the Council at their next meeting.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 11, 1982
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 11, 1982
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p. A-1
Subjects
Fires and Fire Prevention
Item ID
1600AN
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Ordinance governing roofs given first reading by City Council Tuesday night. Following second reading and 30-day waiting period, Arcadians who construct new roofs will be required to use specific fire-retardant materials.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1605
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 5, 1982
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 5, 1982
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p. A-1
Subjects
Fires and Fire Prevention
Item ID
1604AN
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The much-discussed ordinance governing types of roofs that can be used in Arcadia will be given a second reading at council meeting of August 17 and become effective 30 days later. Ordinance divides city into two zones: hazardous fire area in foothills and non-hazardous in lowlands.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 1, 1982
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 1, 1982
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p. A-1
Subjects
Fires and Fire Prevention
Item ID
1603AN
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Paramedic Richard Brown was named fire captain. He will take command of Engine Co. 31 at Santa Anita Avenue and Genoa Streets.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1588
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 14, 1987
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p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 14, 1987
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Fire Department
Brown, Richard
Item ID
1587AN
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A proposed ranch house called a "a monstrosity" by one Arcadia neighbor and a "a hay barn" by another will not be built, the Arcadia City Council decided. The 2-story house with a 3-car garage attached was proposed for the lot at 400 Columbia Road.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1211
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 21, 1988
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p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 21, 1988
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
City Planning
Item ID
1210AN
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American Savings, which has been in temporary quarters at the southwest corner of Santa Anita Avenue and Wheeler Avenue in Arcadia since 1976, is seeking a new location. Site has been found at 30 South First Avenue but parking problem is proving to be a major stumbling block.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper734
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 12, 1984
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p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 12, 1984
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
American Savings and Loan
Item ID
734AN
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In the largest local cocaine raid in a year, Glendale police crossed into Arcadia and arrested 2 residents of a condominium on Fairview Avenue where they found 15.5 pounds of cocaine.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1471
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 9, 1986
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 9, 1986
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Drug Trafficking
Item ID
1470AN
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Council decides against housing near Arcadia's Par 3 golf course on Live Oak Avenue.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3284
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 23, 1983
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 23, 1983
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Senior Citizens - Housing
Item ID
3187AN
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Chief wants new fire station built. After a year of study using computer technology, Arcadia Fire Chief Jerry Gardner has recommended to the City Council that a fourth fire station be built in vicinity of Sixth and Live Oak Avenues.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1581
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 12, 1982
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 12, 1982
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Fire Department
Item ID
1580AN
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Obituary/death notice. School teacher found dead in her home.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27655
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 30, 1985
Pages
p. A2
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 30, 1985
Pages
p. A2
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
Subjects
Higgins, Patty Elaine
Item ID
27854AN
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Police are looking into possible connections between 2 murders of elderly women that occurred January 7. Lillian Lehman, 91, was found dead at her Fashion Park Villas condominium in Arcadia, while Dora Peyton, 78, was beaten to death at her Duarte home.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1381
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 27, 1988
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p. A-2
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 27, 1988
Pages
p. A-2
Subjects
Crime and Criminals
Murder - Lehman, Lillian
Item ID
1380AN
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Newspaper Index
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The Arcadia Small Animal Hospital at 311 North Santa Anita Avenue held a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper751
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 21, 1988
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p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 21, 1988
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Arcadia Small Animal Hospital
Item ID
751AN
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