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New estimates of the population released by the California Department of Finance report that the population in Arcadia was 55,500, an increase of 1.1% over the year before. Estimates of other cities are also listed.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31452
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 8, 2003
Pages
"p. 1, 19"
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 8, 2003
Pages
"p. 1, 19"
Subjects
Population estimates.
Item ID
31645AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The State Department of Finance estimates Arcadia's population as 54,200 as of January 1, 2001. The 2000 Census figured Arcadia's population as 53,054.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29596
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 17, 2001
Pages
p. 10
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 17, 2001
Pages
p. 10
Subjects
Population-population estimates
State Department of Finance
Census-2000
Item ID
29780AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Does Southern California feel crowded to you? Population figures say yes, as region grows at fastest pace since 2014. Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties, as of July 1, had a combined 18.03 million residents. L.A. County total population was 10,271,792 in 2017.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35048
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 28, 2017
Pages
p. A1, A8
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 28, 2017
Pages
p. A1, A8
Subjects
Demographics
Population
Item ID
35238AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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By the 2010 census, Asians and Pacific Islanders will make up more than half of the population in Arcadia and 10 other communities in the San Gabriel Valley.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27571
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 13, 2004
Pages
p. A1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 13, 2004
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Population
Asian Americans
Item ID
27769AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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A special report on the Asian population of the San Gabriel Valley. Arcadia is a city with an Asian population near or above 50 percent. A chart shows Asian presence in the San Gabriel Valley and the percentage who speak English "not well" or "not at all."

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29500
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 24, 2005
Pages
p. A1, A8
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 24, 2005
Pages
p. A1, A8
Subjects
Asians
Chinese-Americans
Immigrants
Population
San Gabriel Valley
Item ID
29684AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Animal Pest Management Services, Inc. will conduct a peafowl census in Arcadia during the week of May 20. The results and courses of action to contain the peafowl population will be given to City Council to review.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30323
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 16, 2002
Pages
p. 8
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 16, 2002
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Peacocks
Peafowl census
Population
Item ID
30509AN
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Newspaper Index
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Asians make up more than 47% of the city's total population of 53,421. The largest group is Chinese-American. John Wuo discusses what makes Arcadia such an attractive city for Asians.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31161
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 20, 2003
Pages
p. 1, 13
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 20, 2003
Pages
p. 1, 13
Subjects
Asian-Americans
Asians
Chinese
Population
Wuo, John
Item ID
31357AN
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Newspaper Index
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The unemployment rate in every city in the San Gabriel Valley either went down or stayed flat last month, for the first time in several months, according to state numbers. Still, economists say many people are out of work now compared to this time last year. A chart shows Arcadia has 2000, or 7.3% unemployment. A chart shows numbers for nearby cities.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31827
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 21, 2009
Pages
p. A1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 21, 2009
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Jobless rates
Unemployment
Item ID
32024AN
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Newspaper Index
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This article is a continuation of a special report about the Asian communities in transition in the San Gabriel Valley. Observers think Asians are blending Asian and American influences into forging a distinct Asian-American identity. A chart shows Asian population becoming majority in many San Gabriel Valley cities.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29537
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 22, 2005
Pages
p. A1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 22, 2005
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Asians - Asian Americans - culture
Immigrants
Population
Arcadia Chinese Lions Club
San Gabriel Valley
Item ID
29721AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Data from a Los Angeles County Department of Public Health study shows childhood obesity is a problem affecting 12.3% of children in Arcadia. Percentage figures for surrounding areas also included.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30788
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 14, 2007
Pages
p. News 1, 13
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 14, 2007
Pages
p. News 1, 13
Subjects
Childhood obesity
Health
Statistics
Item ID
30976AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia is ranked 44th safest city in California this year, according to “50 Safest Cities in California for 2018,” a report recently released by SafeWise. In order to produce these rankings, analysts at SafeWise reviewed FBI’s crime statistics and population data for 2016. The criterion for a safe city was based on the number of reported violent crimes in each city per 1000 people. See also Mountain Views News, p. 6, October 20, 2018.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35301
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 11, 2018
Pages
p. 10
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 11, 2018
Pages
p. 10
Subjects
Rankings
Safety
Crime statistics
Item ID
35490AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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A brush fire that started Saturday in Santa Anita Canyon is being referrred to as the Santa Anita Fire. The fire is still raging in the mountains above Sierra Madre and Arcadia. It has destroyed 400 acres, forced the evacuation of 1000 people, and forced Sierra Madre to close its schools. Officials say it could take 4-7 days to contain the fire.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30985
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 28, 2008
Pages
p. News 1, 6
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 28, 2008
Pages
p. News 1, 6
Subjects
Brush fires
Santa Anita Canyon
Santa Anita Fire
Item ID
31180AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia First!, the group of homeowners, business owners and retailers opposed to the Caruso project, has grown to more than 1000 members.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29602
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 26, 2005
Pages
p. B3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 26, 2005
Pages
p. B3
Subjects
Arcadia First! a coalition for sensible growth
Coalitions
Grass roots organizations
Westfield Shoppingtown Santa Anita
Malls
Developments
Caruso project
Santa Anita Park race track parking lot
Item ID
29786AN
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Newspaper Index
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Organizers of the 626 Night Market at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, estimate as many as 50,000 people attended the recent 3 night run of the event. The event featured Asian street food booths and other vendors and entertainment.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33982
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 17, 2014
Pages
p. A5
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 17, 2014
Pages
p. A5
Subjects
626 Night Market
Food festivals
Item ID
34176AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia City Council actions proving to be divisive. Charges of campaign finance misdeeds and board racism alleged. Arcadia finds itself a town divided with feelings split about Councilman Sho Tay, who was passed over last month when it came time for his ceremonial turn for mayor. On one side, several people are accusing Tay of campaign finance fraud for spending money, donated to him, on behalf of two other candidates. Others are accusing City Council members of racism for bypassing the selection of Tay for mayor during its annual reorganization.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35160
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 6, 2018
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 6, 2018
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arcadia City Council-2010-2019
Tay, Sho
Item ID
35349AN
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Newspaper Index
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Area law enforcement officials will meet in Arcadia with the California Department of Fish and Game representatives to discuss wildlife, especially bears, coming down into the populated foothill cities.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper24418
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 9, 2002
Pages
p. A4
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 9, 2002
Pages
p. A4
Subjects
Animals
Item ID
24608AN
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Newspaper Index
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Asian immigrants are changing the face of San Gabriel Valley. Los Angeles County reports 1.3 million Asians, with many of them moving to Arcadia for jobs and schools.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26249
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 18, 2003
Pages
p. A1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 18, 2003
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Seabiscuit
Asians
Population
Immigration
Item ID
26450AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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A fire on July 4th in Alhambra, believed to have been caused by illegal fireworks, destroyed Southland Display, a business that supplied posters and promotional materials to Hollywood movie studios. Arcadia Fire Department and other surrounding area fire departments helped to put out the blaze.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30125
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 6, 2006
Pages
p. A1, A6
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 6, 2006
Pages
p. A1, A6
Subjects
Fires
Southland Display
Item ID
30313AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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City of Arcadia is spotlighted in the newspaper's "City of Review" Column.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper20552
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 13, 2001
Pages
p. A1 w/photos
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 13, 2001
Pages
p. A1 w/photos
Subjects
City of Arcadia - Description
City of Arcadia - Population
Item ID
20779AN
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Newspaper Index
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Some local killings remain unsolved. Police say few people have come forth to testify about the homicide of Ryan Brock for fear of retaliation from suspects and their associates.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29656
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 22, 2005
Pages
p. A5
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 22, 2005
Pages
p. A5
Subjects
Crime and Criminals
Unsolved murders
Witnesses
Police investigations
Brock, Ryan
Item ID
29841AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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