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Eloisa Michel Cadd, Arcadia resident and former Red Cross volunteer, celebrates her 100th birthday.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27764
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 30, 2000
Pages
p. 16
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 30, 2000
Pages
p. 16
Subjects
Cadd, Eloisa Michel
Item ID
27961AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia's Centennial (1903-2003) approaches and the Arcadia Centennial Celebration Commission is planning on a year-long, citywide celebration for the city's 100th birthday. In photo, a baseball cap to commemorate the centennial, is on sale at Arcadia Public Library.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33397
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 8, 2001
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 8, 2001
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Centennial (1903-2003)
Arcadia Centennial Celebration Commission
Community events
Item ID
33593AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia City Council approves a temporary permit for an inflatable Fun Box play area in the parking lot of The Shops at Santa Anita mall (formerly Westfield Santa Anita mall, name was changed in 2022). It will run from March 1 through May 23. The Shops at Santa Anita is at 400 S. Baldwin Avenue.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36425
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 9, 2023
Pages
p. 28
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 9, 2023
Pages
p. 28
Subjects
Events
The Shops at Santa Anita-2022-2030
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Arcadia celebrates its 100th birthday on August 5, 2003. The date reflects the anniversary of the Los Angeles Board of Supervisors certifying the results of the cityhood election. Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin was talking about creating a city as early as 1886. He wanted to name the city Baldwin. On July 27, 1903, thirty-nine residents voted for cityhood.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31596
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 3, 2003
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 3, 2003
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia centennial
Arcadia (city) history
Pacific Electric Red Car
Item ID
31793AN
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"Visions of Arcadia", the anthology of essays celebrating the city's centennial, will be out in time to be presented at the city's 100th birthday party on August 5. The book was edited by Councilman Gary Kovacic. The printing cost over $15,000.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31529
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 12, 2003
Pages
p. 20
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 12, 2003
Pages
p. 20
Subjects
City of Arcadia - centennial
Essays
Item ID
31725AN
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The City of Arcadia will have its 100th birthday in 2003 with many celebratory events.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30481
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 4, 2002
Pages
p. 9
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 4, 2002
Pages
p. 9
Subjects
Centennial
City of Arcadia
Item ID
30668AN
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Star Wars celebrities to gather for fan event at Chalice Collectibles in Arcadia to raise funds for charity. Chalice Collectibles is one of the biggest independent retail stores selling Funko Pops (mostly vinyl pop culture figurines). Chris Bartlett, the voice and human behind C-3PO and 1-JAC on the Disney Plus streaming series "Obi Wan Kenobi," Kat Cressida, the voice of Princess Leia in "Star Wars: Rebellion," "X-Wing Alliance," and "Star Wars: Rogue Squadron," Misty Rosas, who portrayed Kuiil and Frog Lady on "The Mandalorian," and Leilani Shiu, who portrayed Teeka the Jawa on "Obi Wan Kenobi," Tatooine Jawa and offworld Jawa on "The Mandalorian" and other roles on "The Book of Boba Fett" will be there to sign toys and stuff. Chalice Collectibles is located in The Shops at Santa Anita (mall), 400 South Baldwin, Suite 2, Arcadia, CA 91007.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36660
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 28, 2024
Pages
p. 1, 15
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 28, 2024
Pages
p. 1, 15
Subjects
Celebrities
Chalice Collectibles
Shops at Santa Anita
Toys
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Star Wars stars to meet fans, raise funds for charity at Chalice Collectibles signing event at The Shops at Santa Anita mall in Arcadia. The event raises funds for two of Lucas Films's favorite charities: The Make-A-Wish Foundation and Starlight Foundation. See also Arcadia Weekly, pp. 1, 15, March 28, 2024.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36680
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 25, 2024
Pages
p. 1, 39
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 25, 2024
Pages
p. 1, 39
Subjects
Celebrities
Chalice Collectibles
Shops at Santa Anita
Toys
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Ruth Gilb, president of the board of directors of the Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop, says the store is a vital part of the community. Not only is it a retail store, it is a social service facility that provides assistance to people with financial, family, and personal problems.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30035
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 30, 2001
Pages
p. 8
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 30, 2001
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Gilb, Ruth
Arcadia Welfare and Thrift Shop
Stores
Non-profit organizations
Item ID
30222AN
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Arcadia's official city birthday party will be held August 5, a date that reflects the official declaration of Arcadia cityhood by the Board of Supervisors, back in 1903. The 100th birthday party includes a scavenger hunt, the release of the anthology "Visions of Arcadia," unveiling the bronze peacock statue at Peacock Corner, a mixer at the Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum, and a birthday party at the Community Center. See also Arcadia Weekly, p. 1, 18, July 31, 2003.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31743
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 17, 2003
Pages
p. 18
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 17, 2003
Pages
p. 18
Subjects
Arcadia Centennial - 2003
Item ID
31940AN
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The Santa Anita Village Community Homeowners' Association endorses the Caruso mall project, a development known as The Shops at Santa Anita.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30478
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 12, 2007
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 12, 2007
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Caruso Affiliated
Developments
Malls
Santa Anita Village Community Homeowners' Association
The Shops at Santa Anita
Item ID
30665AN
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Arcadia Methodist Hospital celebrates its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit's (NICU) 12th year.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30090
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 4, 2001
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 4, 2001
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Anniversaries
Arcadia Methodist Hospital
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Item ID
30277AN
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Governor Gray Davis issued an order requiring retail businesses to reduce unnecessary outdoor lighting wattage during non-business hours. The Arcadia Police Department seeks compliance from local businesses.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29213
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 12, 2001
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 12, 2001
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Energy crisis
Electricity
Businesses
Conservation
Item ID
29399AN
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Arcadia Rotary Club celebrates 75 years of service with a two-page spread featuring pictures of members and club history.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30656
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 24, 2002
Pages
p. 16, 17
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 24, 2002
Pages
p. 16, 17
Subjects
Arcadia Rotary Club
Organizations
Service clubs
Item ID
30844AN
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Santa Anita Park Race Track owner Frank Stronach has met with city officials about Arcadia's concerns with the track expansion plan and future sessions will be held. The concerns centered around plans to build new barns on the north side of the property, the internal connections between the track and Westfield Shopping mall traffic and people, and architectural compatibility with the track.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33285
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 11, 2001
Pages
p. 9
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 11, 2001
Pages
p. 9
Subjects
Santa Anita Park--2001-2010--expansion
Stronach, Frank
Item ID
33482AN
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Veterans group and Arcadia Mayor April Verlato celebrate World War II veteran Jack McEwan's 100th birthday. He was a pilot on a B-17 bomber from 1942-1943.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35631
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 9, 2020
Pages
p. 3
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 9, 2020
Pages
p. 3
Subjects
McEwan, Jack
Verlato, April
Veterans
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Arcadia High School celebrates outstanding volunteers.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33221
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 4, 2002
Pages
p. 8, 9
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 4, 2002
Pages
p. 8, 9
Subjects
Awards
Briffett, Sharon
Rosenthal, Carol
Segal, Lee
Sullivan, Keppie
Volunteers
Wang, Christy
Item ID
33418AN
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Newspaper Index
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Football great Pat Hayden paid a visit to Arcadia All Pro to watch football at the new sports bar. Photo and caption only.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30589
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 3, 2002
Pages
p. 14
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 3, 2002
Pages
p. 14
Subjects
Businesses
Football players
Hayden, Pat
Professional athletes
Item ID
30778AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Living celebrates grand opening of assisted living community. Located in the previous location of Vista Cove, 601 Sunset Boulevard, Arcadia Living provides assisted living services, hospice care, respite care, and adult day programs. Arcadia Mayor Sho Tay (in photo), Mayor Pro Tem Paul Cheng, and Council member Tom Beck attended.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36045
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 22, 2021
Pages
p. 2
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 22, 2021
Pages
p. 2
Subjects
Arcadia Living
Assisted living facilities
Beck, Tom
Cheng, Paul
Tay, Sho
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Arcadia Methodist Hospital celebrates its centennial next year. It was founded in 1903 with five beds in a 2-story house in downtown Los Angeles. In 1957, it relocated to Arcadia.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30537
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 5, 2002
Pages
p. 16
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 5, 2002
Pages
p. 16
Subjects
Arcadia Methodist Hospital - history
Centennial
Item ID
30725AN
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Newspaper Index
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