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Police officer Sharleen Wilson, who is suing the City and the Police Department for alleged sexual harassment and discrimination, has resigned.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper18481
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 23, 2000
Pages
p. A2
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Pasadena Star News
Date
February 23, 2000
Pages
p. A2
Subjects
Police
Wilson, Sharleen
Item ID
18725AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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No resolution has been reached on the lawsuit brought by police officer Sharleen Wilson against the city for alleged sexual discrimination and harassment.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27178
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 3, 2000
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 3, 2000
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Lawsuits
Wilson, Sharleen
Item ID
27376AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Police Officer Sharleen Wilson, a 16-year department veteran, is suing the Police Department and City Hall for alleged sexual discrimination and harassment.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper18286
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 31, 2000
Pages
p. A1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 31, 2000
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Police
Wilson, Sharleen
Item ID
18533AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Former assistant principal of Arcadia High School Deborah Baroi, 54, will sue the Arcadia Unified School District for $1.25 million in compensation, alleging she was not hired for the principal's position because of age and gender discrimination.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29828
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 24, 2005
Pages
p. A2
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 24, 2005
Pages
p. A2
Subjects
Baroi, Deborah
Lawsuits
Arcadia Unified School District
Item ID
30013AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Another lawsuit has been filed against Hooters restaurant chain and a former manager, Juan Aponte. Seanna Mitchell of Covina alleges sexual harassment, invasion of privacy and negligent supervision.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper28941
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 10, 2004
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
August 10, 2004
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Aponte. Juan
Restaurants
Hooters -- West Covina
Lawsuits -- sexual harrassment
Mitchell, Seanna
Item ID
29130AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Dr. James Chinn and his two sons are urologists in Arcadia and daughter Deborah is an obstetrician and gynecologist.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25627
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 2, 2003
Pages
p. A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
June 2, 2003
Pages
p. A4
Subjects
Chinn, Dr. James
Chill, Helen
Chinn, Dr. Mahlon
Chinn, Dr. Deborah
Chinn, Dr. Douglas
Item ID
25827AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Methodist Hospital has been trying to reduce the number of heart failure patients that are readmitted to the hospital through education, teamwork, and follow-up. The Heart Failure Program was established in 2003 for this purpose. Since 2003, more than 600 patients have participated in the program with encouraging results.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29937
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 27, 2006
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
February 27, 2006
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arcadia Methodist Hospital of Southern California
Heart Failure Program
Health
Cardiology
Cardiologists
Item ID
30123AN
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Newspaper Index
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Investigators have concluded that the failure of a pump on a fire engine was likely caused by a mechanical and/or design defect. The failure occurred on July 4 at a car accident scene where David Contreras died. Chief Dave Lugo may pursue litigation with manufacturer Kovatch Mobile Fire Apparatus. See related story, Arcadia Weekly, July 11, 2002, p. 8 and Arcadia Weekly, July 18, 2002, p. 1.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30660
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 31, 2002
Pages
p. 17
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 31, 2002
Pages
p. 17
Subjects
Contreras, David
Fire engines
Fire equipment
Kovatch Mobile Fire Apparatus
Traffic Accidents
Item ID
30848AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Dr. William "Bill" Kaplan, the first geneticist at City of Hope, died November 6 of heart failure. During his retirement, Kaplan helped direct volunteers who ran Arcadia Public Library's bookstore.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper24793
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 10, 2002
Pages
p. A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
November 10, 2002
Pages
p. A4
Subjects
Kaplan, William D "Bill" (Dr)
Arcadia Public Library-2000-2009
City of Hope
Item ID
24988AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The Oak Tree Racing Association will begin its 32nd season October 4, opening a 29-day meet at Santa Anita Park race track.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27705
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 28, 2000
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 28, 2000
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Oak Tree Racing Association
Santa Anita Park - 1991-2000
Item ID
27902AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Police Officers Association has used a billboard to advertise its contract dispute, claiming crime is up while the number of police officers is down. The billboard is shown in a photograph.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30876
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 3, 2008
Pages
p. Local 1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
January 3, 2008
Pages
p. Local 1
Subjects
Arcadia Police Officers Association
Contracts
Labor disputes
Unions
Item ID
31064AN
Collection
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First Avenue Middle School celebrated the 26th birthday and life of teacher Jennifer Castillo with a ceremony and the release of over 900 balloons. She taught 6th grade Algebra and introductory Spanish. She died February 8 of heart failure.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31107
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 27, 2003
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 27, 2003
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Castillo, Jennifer
Deaths
First Avenue Middle School - teachers
Item ID
31301AN
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Newspaper Index
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The Los Angeles County Claims Board approved a $2.5 million settlement for Deanna Sprinkel. She had been hit and dragged by a tram while visiting the Los Angeles County Arboretum.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30184
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 22, 2006
Pages
p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
August 22, 2006
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Sprinkel, Deanna
Accidents
Lawsuits
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden
Settlements
Trams
Item ID
30370AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Officer Troy Hernandez, now with Arcadia Police Department, formerly of South Gate Police Department, along with three other South Gate Police officers, is taking a racial discrimination and retaliation case against the City of South Gate to trial.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30385
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 1, 2007
Pages
p. Local 1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 1, 2007
Pages
p. Local 1
Subjects
Discrimination
Hernandez, Troy
Lawsuits
Police
Trials
Item ID
30572AN
Collection
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Ya-May Christle of Arcadia sued the city of Los Angeles and former Los Angeles Police Department Chief Michael Berkow in May, 2006, claiming she was demoted three levels for objecting to Berkow's alleged sexual misconduct with other LAPD officers. No settlement has been reached.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30616
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 13, 2007
Pages
p. News 7
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 13, 2007
Pages
p. News 7
Subjects
Christle, Ya-May
Lawsuits
Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)
Item ID
30804AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Attorney Michael Oddenino is seeking $3 million from the Arcadia Unified School District on behalf of his daughter who was yelled at by her coach Don Riggio. Oddenino is suing for assault, intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress, negligence, a civil rights violation and sex discrimination.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29901
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 3, 2006
Pages
p. A1, A6
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 3, 2006
Pages
p. A1, A6
Subjects
Riggio, Don
Arcadia High School sports - softball
Coaches
Arcadia Unified School District
Lawsuits
Oddenino, Michael
Item ID
30087AN
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Newspaper Index
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A court commissioner declared a second mistrial in the Dr. Badurding Rajabali ("Bud") Kurwa sexual battery case.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25873
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 23, 2003
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 23, 2003
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Kurwa, Dr. Badurdin Rajabali ("Bud")
Sexual battery
Item ID
26073AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Obituary/death notice.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31250
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 15, 2008
Pages
p. A8
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
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Pasadena Star News
Date
October 15, 2008
Pages
p. A8
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
Subjects
Birk, Phyllis Pierce
Item ID
31445AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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A class action lawsuit is allegedly underway against Safeway Inc. The claim is that a store manager at one of their locations was peeping at women in the restroom. Carpenters Local 409 also claim Vons has been negligent in paying standard wages to carpenters.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29031
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 8, 2001
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 8, 2001
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Safeway Inc.
Vons
Lawsuits - class action
Sexual misconduct - peeping
Carpenters Locas 409
Item ID
29218AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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An alleged victim takes the stand at the trial of Badurding Rajabali ("Bud") Kurwa. The ophthalmologist lives and practices in Arcadia and is charged with two misdemeanor sexual battery accounts.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25872
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 19, 2003
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 19, 2003
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Kurwa, Dr. Badurdin Rajabali ("Bud")
Sexual battery
Geragos, Mark J.
Item ID
26072AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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