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Tonight Arcadia City Council will decide on whether the city should pursue an economic impact study before adopting new residential zoning regulations. The zoning code recommendations are concerned with floor area ratios (FAR) in 4 different parts of the city, building height, setback and hillside standards.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34488
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 15, 2016
Pages
p. A4
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 15, 2016
Pages
p. A4
Subjects
Arcadia City Council-2010-2019
Mansions
Planning Commission
Tompkins, Courtney
Zoning
Item ID
34680AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Proposed 53-foot tall cellular service tower at Church of the Transfiguration divides residents in Arcadia. Residents don't want a 5-story tower. The church would receive $2000/month from Verizon. The Planning Commission denied the proposal in September 2016 and City Council will hear Verizon's appeal tonight.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34798
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 7, 2017
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 7, 2017
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arcadia Planning Commission
Bryant, Julie D.
Church of the Transfiguration
Priester-Schwarz, Debbie
Verizon Wireless
Item ID
34989AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Residents irate over plans for a mansion at 2235 Hollis Lane by designer Marvin Fong. The proposed project violates several provisions in the city's zoning code and is nearly 3x the size of homes in the neighborhood.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34272
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 11, 2015
Pages
p. A1, A4
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 11, 2015
Pages
p. A1, A4
Subjects
Clemmer, Debbie
Fong, Marvin
Arcadia Planning Commission
Item ID
34466AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Mansionization vote soon. Officials say no to economic impact study (on how home size affects property value) amid update to city's zoning code. Opponents and proponents packed into City Council Chambers. Resident Lee Marshall said more stringent regulations (in building height, floor area ratio (FAR), setbacks, hillside standards) would add value to homes by encouraging more harmonious development. Resident Polly Wong said she built her dream home in Arcadia and the new recommendations might significantly hurt her investment. See also Arcadia Weekly, p. 1, 16, March 17, 2016 for "No economic study for zoning code changes."

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34498
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 17, 2016
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 17, 2016
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Houses
Mansions
Marshall, Lee
Planning Commission
Real Estate
Ursettie, Brian (photo)
Wong, Polly
Zoning codes
Item ID
34690AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia City Council clears way for massive new homes at 29 East Orange Grove Avenue and 1600 Highland Oaks Drive, despite opposition to the increasing "mansionization," from several members of the Highland Oaks Homeowners Association (HOA). City Council voted to move forward with both projects, finding they complied with city's zoning codes and were exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The two homes met the city's design guidelines and met the resolution that governs design in the HOA areas.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34087
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 6, 2015
Pages
p. A1, A8
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 6, 2015
Pages
p. A1, A8
Subjects
Arcadia City Council--2010-2019
Arcadia Highlands Homeowners Association (HOA)
Arcadia Planning Commission
Architecture
Houses
Mansions
Real Estate
Item ID
34281AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia City Council denies proposed hillside development project, citing concerns over environmental impacts along with future risks including fire, flooding or mudslides. The applicant, Nevis Capital LLC, was seeking approval to subdivide 90 acres into two parcels to build a home on about 12 acres along the ridge line.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34423
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 21, 2016
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 21, 2016
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arcadia Planning Commission
Lee, Ta-Jen
Nevis Capital LLC
Item ID
34615AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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City lacks votes to adopt a temporary moratorium. Arcadia City Council will not consider a temporary moratorium on any stage of residential development because they don't have enough votes (4 are required) to pass the proposed ordinance. A moratorium would have initially been in place for 45 days, with an option to extend it, while the city updates its residential and commercial standards and conducts a historic preservation survey.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34357
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 5, 2015
Pages
p. A8
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 5, 2015
Pages
p. A8
Subjects
Arcadia City Council
Historic preservation survey
Mansions
Residential development
Item ID
34550AN
Collection
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
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Pension reform is happening with Arcadia city employees. Arcadia City Council approved an ordinance last week whereby police officers and firefighters hired by the city are now required to pay their full employee share, or 9 percent, of their pension costs--an amount previously covered by the city. In addition, tentative agreements are in place with 4 out of 5 employee unions, to have members pay their full share by the next 3 years. Annual increases in employee costs during that period would be offset by equivalent annual raises. Other San Gabriel cities may follow suit.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32480
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 7, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A7
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 7, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A7
Subjects
City of Arcadia employees--benefits
Pensions
Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
Item ID
32676AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia city officials will consider changes to its General Plan, a 25-year blueprint for land-use decisions. The new plan aims to revitalize the city's downtown (First Avenue and Huntington Drive) as well as the Live Oak Corridor in the city's southern end. "We're making it easier to develop the downtown and the area around the (future) Gold Line station," said Council Bob Harbicht. If approved, it would allow for mixed-use commercial and residential complexes, commercial square footages could double and the height limit would increase from 40 to 45 feet.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32228
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 13, 2010
Pages
p. A1, A6
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 13, 2010
Pages
p. A1, A6
Subjects
Arcadia--General Plan
Land use
Mixed-use development
Redevelopment--Downtown Arcadia
Redevelopment--Live Oak Avenue
Item ID
32427AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Sex offender Jaime Elvis Elizondo, 35, of San Gabriel, was sentenced this week to 30 years to life in prison for molesting a 5-year-old girl at a mall bookstore in Arcadia in 2008.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32162
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 4, 2010
Pages
p. A4
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 4, 2010
Pages
p. A4
Subjects
Crime and Criminals
Elizondo, Jaime Elvis
Molestation
Sex offenders
Item ID
32359AN
Collection
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
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia City Council moves toward a smoking ban at city parks and recreation areas, excluding the Par 3 Golf Course. While Council voted 4 to 1 last week in support of the concept, an ordinance is expected to be presented to the Council in May for public comment and approval.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32888
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 16, 2012
Pages
p. A1, A4
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 16, 2012
Pages
p. A1, A4
Subjects
Arcadia parks
Smoking ban
Item ID
33085AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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"Mother Road"-clear road ahead to make Route 66 a historic trail. A bill that passed the House of Representatives by unanimous vote June 5, could make Route 66 a National Historic Trail, meaning the 2400 mile road that passes through 8 states, could get federal dollars for preservation, promotion and rehabilitation. Part of the road runs through Arcadia.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35198
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 17, 2018
Pages
p. A1, A4
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 17, 2018
Pages
p. A1, A4
Subjects
Roads
Route 66
National Historic Trail
Streets
Item ID
35387AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia's proposed plastic bag ban has been tabled until after the outcome of a similar statewide referendum on the November election. Mayor Tom Beck first introduced the ordinance. See also Arcadia Weekly, p. 1, 17, May 5, 2016.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34553
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 5, 2016
Pages
p. A6
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 5, 2016
Pages
p. A6
Subjects
Beck, Tom
Environmental issues
Plastic bags
Item ID
34745AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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2,100 cubic yards of concrete has been poured now and the 584-foot Gold Line Bridge is taking shape inside the wood forms above the eastbound lanes of the 210 Freeway.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33073
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 20, 2012
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 20, 2012
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Bridges
Construction
Leicester, Andrew
Light rail trains
Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority
Skanska USA Civil
Transportation
Item ID
33270AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Registered sex offender Jaime Elvis Elizondo, who was convicted of assaulting a 5-year-old girl inside an Arcadia bookstore in 2008 and sent to prison in September, was beaten to death in his cell at High Desert State Prison. Prime suspect is Elizondo's cellmate Steven Cisneros.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32284
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 6, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A4
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 6, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A4
Subjects
Crime and Criminals
Elizondo, Jaime Elvis
Sex offenders
Item ID
32483AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Measure A appears to be failing, newcomers likely to join council. Voters on Tuesday shot down Measure A (repeal of Utility Users Tax) and appear to be electing Peter Amundson and April Verlato for Arcadia City Council. Measure A did not pass. 64 percent of votes were cast against the measure, which needed a simple majority to pass. Amundson and Verlato will be sworn in April 26.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34525
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 13, 2016
Pages
p. A1, A4
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 13, 2016
Pages
p. A1, A4
Subjects
Amundson, Peter
Arcadia City Council elections-2011-2020-April 2016
Measure A aka Utility Users Tax (UUT)
Verlato, April
Item ID
34717AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Food a big draw at 626 Night Market, the Asian-inspired festival at Santa Anita Park. It is in its fourth season of food, entertainment, art and shopping.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34252
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 4, 2015
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 4, 2015
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Food festivals
Santa Anita Park-2011-2020
626 Night Market
Item ID
34446AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Planning Commission denies 2236 Hollis Lane project, citing the applicant's lack of effort in finding a middle ground between the developers and the neighbors that oppose it. The applicant Marvin Fong aims to replace a 624 square-foot home with a 2500 square-foot home. Many Arcadians are concerned with "oversized" homes.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34291
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 10, 2015
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 10, 2015
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arcadia Municipal Code
Arcadia Planning Commission
Development
Fong, Marvin
Houses
Mansions
Item ID
34485AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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