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City Council approved a $12 million general fund budget. The budget represents an increase of 13 percent over the 1980-81 budget and includes 9 percent pay raises for all employees (except police who have not completed negotiations).

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 28, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 28, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Budget

Item ID: 665AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Although Arcadia students slipped in their 1983-84 California Assessment Program scores compared to their own performance last year, they still scored well above the average compared to schools statewide. According to figures released by the Arcadia School District and the State Department of Education, Arcadia students in grades 3, 6, 8 and 12 did well above average in all areas tested.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 2, 1984

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 2, 1984

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Test Scores

Item ID: 3113AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Board of Education reviewed results of the California Assessment Test. Arcadia students in grades 3, 6 and 12 scored well above the statewide average of 50.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 12, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 12, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Test Scores

Item ID: 3110AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia City Council last week approved contracts with two employees groups. Two other groups were held over until Sept 6 council meeting.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 21, 1983

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 21, 1983

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: City Employees

Item ID: 1138AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Teachers in the Arcadia Unified School District will receive a 7% pay raise for the 1986-87 fiscal year.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 7, 1986

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 7, 1986

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Employees

Item ID: 2782AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

East Pasadena Water Company has positive development to report. Company has commitment from State Dept. of Water Resources for a $1.5 million low-interest loan, funded from state bonds.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 1, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 1, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Water - East Pasadena Water Company

Item ID: 3474AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia Board of Education has been given some preliminary information to consider as it works on 1984-85 budget. Governor's proposed budget refers to 3% cost-of-living adjustment increase because of declining enrollment adjustments.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 10, 1984

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 10, 1984

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: School Board

Item ID: 2473AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia City Council will receive a recommendation from City Manager George Watts to require an independent audit of Best Disposal's books to justify a proposed rate increase for rubbish collection services. Best is seeking the increase of offset a 100% increase charged them by landfill owners.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 27, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 27, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Refuse and Refuse Disposal

Item ID: 2325AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia teachers learned that their stalled contract negotiations with the district will advance to a stage called fact-finding (meaning an impartial panel paid by the state will judge disputes between the teachers and the district).

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 27, 1988

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 27, 1988

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Employees

Item ID: 2793AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The police department has been authorized to employ four new officers which will increase sworn personnel to 73. The department is purchasing three vehicles for parking control. Also authorized was the purchase of two narcotic sniffing dogs trained for the full range of police dog work.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 1, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 1, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Police

Item ID: 2195AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia Board of Education ratified a new contract with the district's teachers by a 4-1 vote, but with some reservations about a binding arbitration provision (which would have district-teachers disputes resolved by a 3rd party). The contract includes a 10% salary increase for 1984/85 and an increase from a 177-day a year student school year to 180 days, along with lengthier instructional time per day.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 13, 1984

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 13, 1984

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Employees

Item ID: 2775AN

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 board of directors of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce has approved a $133,165 budget for 1980-81, an increase of $13,550 over last year's budget.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 13, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 13, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Chamber of Commerce

Item ID: 904AN

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

The School Board approved an $18.8 million budget that represents a 2% increase over last years figures. The driver training program was not included in the budget.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 6, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 6, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Budget

Item ID: 2641AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Enrollment in Arcadia schools dipped from 7,695 to 7,552 compared to the same time last year, although it increased in grades 9-12 and may be leveling off in kindergarten.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 16, 1985

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 16, 1985

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Enrollment

Item ID: 2903AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

After months of delay, the city is prepared to begin negotiations with Teleprompter Cable TV to develop the southern portion of the city to receive pay television service.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 18, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 18, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Community Antenna Television

Item ID: 1230AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A public hearing is scheduled Monday night by the Arcadia Board of Education on the initial contract proposal by the district's classified employees. They are members of the California School Employees Association, Chapter 40, and are seeking a 10% salary increase.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 10, 1983

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 10, 1983

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Employees

Item ID: 2755AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Senior citizens in Arcadia who use the city's Dial-A-Ride program may have to pay twice what they are paying now to use the system. At a meeting of the Senior Citizens Commission, Brian Gabler, city administrator of the program, said that rates will increase from $.20 to $.40 for seniors on July 1, unless the Arcadia City Council decides to subsidize the program from general funds.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 10, 1985

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 10, 1985

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Dial-A-Ride

Item ID: 1428AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Local 280 of the Parimutuel Guild of California voted not to strike Santa Anita Park on opening day. The track had made contingency plans in preparation for the threatened strike but the clerks endorsed the proposed contract raising clerks pay at satellite wagering sites.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 21, 1988

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 21, 1988

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Santa Anita Park 1981 - 1990

Item ID: 2435AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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City Council approved a $12 million general fund budget. The budget represents an increase of 13 percent over the 1980-81 budget and includes 9 percent pay raises for all employees (except police who have not completed negotiations).

The Board of Education reviewed results of the California Assessment Test. Arcadia students in grades 3, 6 and 12 scored well above the statewide average of 50.

Arcadia City Council last week approved contracts with two employees groups. Two other groups were held over until Sept 6 council meeting.

Teachers in the Arcadia Unified School District will receive a 7% pay raise for the 1986-87 fiscal year.

East Pasadena Water Company has positive development to report. Company has commitment from State Dept. of Water Resources for a $1.5 million low-interest loan, funded from state bonds.

Arcadia Board of Education has been given some preliminary information to consider as it works on 1984-85 budget. Governor's proposed budget refers to 3% cost-of-living adjustment increase because of declining enrollment adjustments.

The Arcadia City Council will receive a recommendation from City Manager George Watts to require an independent audit of Best Disposal's books to justify a proposed rate increase for rubbish collection services. Best is seeking the increase of offset a 100% increase charged them by landfill owners.

Arcadia teachers learned that their stalled contract negotiations with the district will advance to a stage called fact-finding (meaning an impartial panel paid by the state will judge disputes between the teachers and the district).

The police department has been authorized to employ four new officers which will increase sworn personnel to 73. The department is purchasing three vehicles for parking control. Also authorized was the purchase of two narcotic sniffing dogs trained for the full range of police dog work.

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 board of directors of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce has approved a $133,165 budget for 1980-81, an increase of $13,550 over last year's budget.

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.

The School Board approved an $18.8 million budget that represents a 2% increase over last years figures. The driver training program was not included in the budget.

Enrollment in Arcadia schools dipped from 7,695 to 7,552 compared to the same time last year, although it increased in grades 9-12 and may be leveling off in kindergarten.

After months of delay, the city is prepared to begin negotiations with Teleprompter Cable TV to develop the southern portion of the city to receive pay television service.

A public hearing is scheduled Monday night by the Arcadia Board of Education on the initial contract proposal by the district's classified employees. They are members of the California School Employees Association, Chapter 40, and are seeking a 10% salary increase.

Local 280 of the Parimutuel Guild of California voted not to strike Santa Anita Park on opening day. The track had made contingency plans in preparation for the threatened strike but the clerks endorsed the proposed contract raising clerks pay at satellite wagering sites.