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Results of the new state test called the CAT-6 (California Achievement Test), which replaces the old SAT-9 test, show that around 70% of the students at each grade level in the Arcadia schools are in the national norm of 50th percentile in reading, and half or more of these students tested at or above the 75th percentile. Each grade level has a breakdown, and comparison with Monrovia students.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: August 28, 2003

Pages: p. 16

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: August 28, 2003

Pages: p. 16

Subjects: Arcadia Schools; California state tests; Students; Test Scores

Item ID: 32045AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Cable television's Learning Channel show "Junkyard Wars" brought a challenge to Westfield Shoppingtown Santa Anita. Competitors were given 10 minutes to build a gravity-powered vehicle from assorted pieces of junk, wheels and miscellaneous items.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: June 26, 2003

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: June 26, 2003

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Baerg, Monica; Baerg, Niccolo; Beneville, Michael; Television shows-"Junkyard Wars"

Item ID: 31777AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia establishments that serve food will be required to post the health grades they receive from the county under a new ordinance adopted by the City Council.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: February 20, 2003

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: February 20, 2003

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Eateries; Health grades; Ordinances; Restaurants, bars, etc.

Item ID: 31263AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Approximately 350 people were in attendance at Arcadia Community Center to promote the idea of a skateboard park in Arcadia and Sierra Madre.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: January 11, 2001

Pages: p. 1, 8

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: January 11, 2001

Pages: p. 1, 8

Subjects: Arcadia parks; Recreation; Skateboarding; Skate park

Item ID: 33481AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Live Oak County Library at 4153-55 E. Live Oak Avenue is one of 15 county branches that were saved from closure when the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors found an additional $7.7 million for the library department.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: July 3, 2003

Pages: p. 10

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: July 3, 2003

Pages: p. 10

Subjects: Los Angeles County Public Library - Live Oak Branch

Item ID: 31790AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia resident and business owner Fawaz Elmasri, who was born in Lebanon, conveyed a message that Muslim people are peaceful and the Islam religion condemns killing of civilian people and the destruction of property. He explained that the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks were acts against God.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: October 4, 2001

Pages: p. 8

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: October 4, 2001

Pages: p. 8

Subjects: Elmasri, Fawaz; City Council Meetings - 2001-2010; Islam; Muslims; Terrorism

Item ID: 30281AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

57-year old Dave Raymond wants to see a game in every major league baseball stadium.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: December 19, 2002

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: December 19, 2002

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Baseball stadiums; Hobbies; Raymond, Dave

Item ID: 30955AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A dead crow infected with West Nile Virus was found in Arcadia on September 3, and is the first confirmed finding of the virus in Los Angeles County this year. Exposure to West Nile Virus is spread to humans from the vite of an infected mosquito. Biting a bird that carries the virus infects a mosquito. The San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District is encouraging the public to take precautions to reduce exposure to mosquitoes.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: September 18, 2003

Pages: p. 1, 15

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: September 18, 2003

Pages: p. 1, 15

Subjects: Diseases; Mosquitoes; West Nile Virus

Item ID: 32320AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia High School students are doing well on the high school exit examinations. 89% of 10th graders taking the math exam passed and 88% passed the English exam. Comparison of test scores with Monrovia, Pasadena, and Los Angeles County.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: October 3, 2002

Pages: p. 5

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: October 3, 2002

Pages: p. 5

Subjects: Arcadia High School; Examinations; Test Scores

Item ID: 30775AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The City Council offers $20,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and charging of the killer(s) of Arcadia resident Charlotte Cole. The City Council offers a $15,000 reward for information leading to the killer of two hit and run victims. The victims were an elderly man and his grandson.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: August 22, 2002

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: August 22, 2002

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Cole, Charlotte; Murders - unsolved; Rewards

Item ID: 30700AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia Unified School District ranked among the top performers in LA County by the Academic Performance Index ratings. AUSD received an overall rating of 826 out of a possible 900 points.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: October 12, 2000

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: October 12, 2000

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Schools

Item ID: 27907AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Median home prices in California surged to a record $305,940 in March, up 19 percent from last year. In Arcadia, prices averaged $355,000, up 9.2 percent.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: May 16, 2002

Pages: p. 1, 8

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: May 16, 2002

Pages: p. 1, 8

Subjects: Homes; Real Estate

Item ID: 30505AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Steinmeier and Yuen win seats on the school board. This was the first election to be conducted totally on touchscreen voting machines and results were available in 51 minutes.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: April 26, 2001

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: April 26, 2001

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Steinmeier, Joann; Yuen, Annie; Arcadia Board of Education; Schools; Elections

Item ID: 29508AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Estimates by the Department of Finance say Arcadia's population has grown by 1000 people in the last year. The estimate is 54,900 people. Estimates for surrounding cities are included.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: May 16, 2002

Pages: p. 8

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: May 16, 2002

Pages: p. 8

Subjects: Population

Item ID: 30510AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The city and county will work more closely on future events held at the Arcadia County Park.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: November 2, 2000

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: November 2, 2000

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Parks - Arcadia County Park

Item ID: 27914AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia Transit funding has been approved. Arcadia Transit is a point-to-point van service, in operation since 1975.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: May 23, 2002

Pages: p. 8

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: May 23, 2002

Pages: p. 8

Subjects: Arcadia Transit; Public transportation

Item ID: 30536AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Los Angeles County Arboretum, which had its name changed to Los Angeles County Botanic Gardens, is now going back to the name Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: August 14, 2003

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: August 14, 2003

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens - 2001-2010

Item ID: 32034AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The closure of the Los Angeles County Arboretum was listed in a "worst case scenario" of possible reductions in Los Angeles County services.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: February 13, 2003

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: February 13, 2003

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: California state budget crisis; Los Angeles County Arboretum; Los Angeles County budget

Item ID: 31231AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Q & A with Arcadia City Council candidates Roger Chandler, Bob Harbicht, Gary Kovacic, Gail Marshall, and John Wuo. They answer the question, "Should Arcadia continue in its efforts to set up a redevelopment area for the south side of the city, despite the county's opposition?"

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: March 14, 2002

Pages: p. 8, 20

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: March 14, 2002

Pages: p. 8, 20

Subjects: Arcadia City Council elections--2002; Chandler, Roger; Harbicht, Robert; Kovacic, Gary; Marshall, Gail; Wuo, John

Item ID: 33642AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

As part of Arcadia's centennial, the city is considering putting up historical markers around town as reminders of past people and events that have shaped Arcadia. There has been $12,000 in centennial funds allocated for the program and a tentative list of some 30 sites presented to Arcadia City Council. Some potential marker locations are given.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: June 19, 2003

Pages: p. 1, 21

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: June 19, 2003

Pages: p. 1, 21

Subjects: Arcadia centennial; Arcadia history; Historical markers

Item ID: 31731AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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Cable television's Learning Channel show "Junkyard Wars" brought a challenge to Westfield Shoppingtown Santa Anita. Competitors were given 10 minutes to build a gravity-powered vehicle from assorted pieces of junk, wheels and miscellaneous items.

Arcadia establishments that serve food will be required to post the health grades they receive from the county under a new ordinance adopted by the City Council.

Approximately 350 people were in attendance at Arcadia Community Center to promote the idea of a skateboard park in Arcadia and Sierra Madre.

The Live Oak County Library at 4153-55 E. Live Oak Avenue is one of 15 county branches that were saved from closure when the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors found an additional $7.7 million for the library department.

57-year old Dave Raymond wants to see a game in every major league baseball stadium.

Arcadia High School students are doing well on the high school exit examinations. 89% of 10th graders taking the math exam passed and 88% passed the English exam. Comparison of test scores with Monrovia, Pasadena, and Los Angeles County.

The City Council offers $20,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and charging of the killer(s) of Arcadia resident Charlotte Cole. The City Council offers a $15,000 reward for information leading to the killer of two hit and run victims. The victims were an elderly man and his grandson.

Arcadia Unified School District ranked among the top performers in LA County by the Academic Performance Index ratings. AUSD received an overall rating of 826 out of a possible 900 points.

Median home prices in California surged to a record $305,940 in March, up 19 percent from last year. In Arcadia, prices averaged $355,000, up 9.2 percent.

Steinmeier and Yuen win seats on the school board. This was the first election to be conducted totally on touchscreen voting machines and results were available in 51 minutes.

Estimates by the Department of Finance say Arcadia's population has grown by 1000 people in the last year. The estimate is 54,900 people. Estimates for surrounding cities are included.

The city and county will work more closely on future events held at the Arcadia County Park.

Arcadia Transit funding has been approved. Arcadia Transit is a point-to-point van service, in operation since 1975.

The Los Angeles County Arboretum, which had its name changed to Los Angeles County Botanic Gardens, is now going back to the name Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens.

The closure of the Los Angeles County Arboretum was listed in a "worst case scenario" of possible reductions in Los Angeles County services.

Q & A with Arcadia City Council candidates Roger Chandler, Bob Harbicht, Gary Kovacic, Gail Marshall, and John Wuo. They answer the question, "Should Arcadia continue in its efforts to set up a redevelopment area for the south side of the city, despite the county's opposition?"