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Tonight Arcadia City Council will explore building a new $12 million City Hall after the proposal was shelved in 2009 for financial reasons. The existing City Hall is undergoing a $2.3 million renovation and remodeling that includes a new heating and air conditioning system, energy efficient windows, new wiring, carpeting and painting. If Council moves forward with new building, the existing one could be used as a community center.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32827
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 7, 2012
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 7, 2012
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arcadia City Hall
Civic buildings
Construction
Public buildings
Item ID
33024AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Methodist Hospital's new wing, a $140 million, 184-bed tower, that opened last month, largely replaces 2 hospital buildings built in 1957 and 1967. This new building helps as Arcadia Methodist Hospital (AMH) plans to address the risks of buildings collapsing during an earthquake. Joe La Brie, a structural engineer said AMH has addressed utility line hazards. Acute services are being relocated to the new tower. See related story about earthquake preparedness at other hospitals in the San Gabriel Valley (see same page).

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32623
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News,
Date
October 30, 2011
Pages
p. A7
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News,
Date
October 30, 2011
Pages
p. A7
Subjects
Arcadia Methodist Hospital (AMH)
Hospital buildings
Seismic safety and seismic regulations
Item ID
32821AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The Southern California News Group gives grades for affordable housing in area cities. Every city and county in California is required to plan for adequate housing across income levels but actually building those homes is largely a goal rather than a requirement. Arcadia got an overall D Minus grade.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35614
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 8, 2019
Pages
p. A6
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 8, 2019
Pages
p. A6
Subjects
Housing
Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA)
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Thousands of San Gabriel Valley customers will be receiving refunds from Golden State Water Company after state regulators ruled the San Dimas-based company failed to properly oversee contracts that led to overcharging customers. The CPUC ruled that Golden State must refund Northern California and Southern California customers $9.5 million over the next 3 years and/or lower rates. About $400,000 in refunds will be given to 100,000 Southern California customers, including customers in Charter Oak, Claremont, Covina, Glendora, La Verne, San Dimas, Walnut, San Gabriel, Arcadia, El Monte, Irwindale, Monrovia, Monterey Park, Rosemead and Temple City.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32693
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News,
Date
December 21, 2011
Pages
p. A5
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News,
Date
December 21, 2011
Pages
p. A5
Subjects
Golden State Water Company
Utilities
Item ID
32890AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Governor Brown appoints Arcadia man Raj Patel, 54, to the California Building Standards Commission, where he has served since 2015. The position requires Senate confirmation and there is no compensation.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34419
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 14, 2016
Pages
p. 18
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 14, 2016
Pages
p. 18
Subjects
Arcadia residents
California Building Standards Commission
Patel, Raj
Item ID
34611AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Iconic Arcadia Chamber of Commerce building celebrates 50 years on November 12. A 1965 time capsule to be opened with tours of the building remodel. The building is round and all glass. See also Arcadia Weekly, p. 1, 19, November 5, 2015. See also Mountain Views News, p. 7, November 14, 2015 (time capsule was opened and contained film strips, films, and papers).

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34362
Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
November 7, 2015
Pages
p. 7
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Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
November 7, 2015
Pages
p. 7
Subjects
Anniversaries
Arcadia Chamber of Commerce--building
Item ID
34555AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Aldi, a German discount grocer, will open 10 new stores in Southern California later this month, including one at 1403 S. Baldwin Avenue in Arcadia.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34507
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 8, 2016
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 8, 2016
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Aldi (company)
Business and Industry
Grocery Stores
Item ID
34699AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden will have its historic buildings upgraded and a new 5-year strategic plan is being drafted for the first time in many years. Among items to be improved are the roof replacement and stabilization of the Hugo Reid Adobe (aka Baldwin Adobe), the rehabilitation of the library, as well as roof replacements for the 126-year-old Queen Anne Cottage of "Fantasy Island" fame, and the Coach Barn. Mitchell Bishop, curator of the historic collections, said he plans to rehabilitate Baldwin Lake.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32412
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 31, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 31, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A4
Subjects
Bishop, Mitchell
Historic Buildings
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden
Item ID
32610AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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California water use drops 27.3%, exceeds 25% mandate for June. San Gabriel Valley Water Company reduced water use by 35% in June.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34286
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 13, 2015
Pages
p. 1, 14
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 13, 2015
Pages
p. 1, 14
Subjects
Drought
San Gabriel Valley Water Company
Water conservation
Item ID
34480AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Santa Anita Racing to resume on Friday. Santa Anita’s scheduled reopening March 29 is back on after the track’s parent company, The Stronach Group, and the Thoroughbred Owners of California reached agreement Saturday on the Lasix controversy that had swept through the industry the past few days. The story was first reported by Jay Privman of the Daily Racing Form and confirmed by the Southern California News Group. The deal includes the elimination of Lasix beginning with next year’s crop of 2-year-olds and immediately reduces race-day administration of the diuretic from a maximum of 10 ccs to 5.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35390
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 17, 2019
Pages
p. B1, B10
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 17, 2019
Pages
p. B1, B10
Subjects
Deaths
Horses and horse racing
Privman, Jay
Santa Anita Park-2011-2020
Stronach Group
Thoroughbred Owners of California
Item ID
35580AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Unified School District test scores among highest in Southern California, according to new statewide test results released by California Department of Education. Arcadia scored 40% higher than the state average for math and 26% higher in English language arts/literacy.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34657
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 1, 2016
Pages
p. 17
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 1, 2016
Pages
p. 17
Subjects
Arcadia Unified School District
California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP)
Test Scores
Item ID
34849AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Frank Stronach, chairman of MI Developments, the owner of Santa Anita Park, says he is optimistic his company can work out a new deal with developer Rick Caruso to build an outdoor mall at Santa Anita Park, even though he voided a 2005 joint-venture agreement with Caruso in April to build the Shops at Santa Anita mall in the race track's parking lot.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32102
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 24, 2010
Pages
p. A1, A4
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 24, 2010
Pages
p. A1, A4
Subjects
Caruso, Rick
MI Developments
Santa Anita Park--2001-2010
Shops at Santa Anita
Stronach, Frank
Item ID
32299AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Iconic Arcadia windmill atop Denny's to be dedicated June 29, thanks to restoration efforts of former Arcadia mayor George Fasching and Joe Sargis. The windmill's new variable speed motor will run about 6 rotations per minute and it will be illuminated at night. Denny's is at northeast corner of Santa Anita Avenue and Huntington Drive. The location used to be Van de Kamp's Holland Dutch Bakery and this windmill was its trademark. See also Arcadia Weekly, p. 1, 13, June 23, 2016.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34599
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 16, 2016
Pages
p. 1, 17
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 16, 2016
Pages
p. 1, 17
Subjects
Denny's Restaurant
Historic Buildings
Van de Kamp's Bakery
Windmills
Item ID
34791AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Raj Patel, 53, of Arcadia, has been appointed to California Building Standards Commission by Governor Brown.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34146
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 9, 2015
Pages
p. 17
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 9, 2015
Pages
p. 17
Subjects
Patel, Raj
Item ID
34340AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Hale Medical Center office building planned at 289 W. Huntington Drive in Arcadia breaks ground. Construction began last week on the $20 million four-story medical office building in the southern parking lot of Santa Anita Park that will connect to Arcadia Methodist Hospital via a footbridge.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33577
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 20, 2013
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 20, 2013
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arcadia Methodist Hospital
Hale Corporation
Hale, Dick
Hale Medical Center
Stronach Group
Item ID
33772AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Southern California Edison adding flat rate for low-energy users.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34238
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 9, 2015
Pages
p. 1, 7
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 9, 2015
Pages
p. 1, 7
Subjects
Electricity rates
Southern California Edison
Utilities
Item ID
34432AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Denny's CEO considers firing up the old windmill in 2016. It is atop the Denny's Restaurant at the corner of Huntington Drive and Santa Anita Avenue. It used to be the Van de Kamp's Holland Dutch Bakery, founded in 1915, a Los Angeles institution for much of the 20th century. According to Los Angeles Conservancy, the building was completed in 1967 and designed by Pasadena architects Harold Bissner and Harold Zook. Denny's Corporation CEO Stephen Dunn is happy to explore the possibility of activating the windmill.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34418
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 7, 2016
Pages
p. 1, 13
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 7, 2016
Pages
p. 1, 13
Subjects
Bissner, Harold
Denny's Restaurant
Dunn, Stephen
Fasching, George
Historic Buildings
Van de Kamp's Bakery
Zook, Harold
Item ID
34610AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia gets new power provider Clean Power Alliance. Arcadia has selected lean power as the default for all customers. Lean power provides 36% renewable energy at a 1-2% discount. Southern California Edison will continue to provide billing and customer support.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35560
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 25, 2019
Pages
p. 3
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 25, 2019
Pages
p. 3
Subjects
Clean Power Alliance
Electricity
Energy
Southern California Edison
Utilities
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Historic preservation coming to Arcadia. City is in process of drafting ordinances on historic preservation aimed at safeguarding historic districts, structures and buildings. Ordinances are expected to provide defined procedures and criteria for property owners and communities to judge their historic relevance. Correction: see Arcadia Weekly, p. 10, February 22, 2018 and another correction Arcadia Weekly, p. 13, March 1, 2018. Correction to the Historic preservation coming to Arcadia article. Arcadia Weekly recently ran an article about the Arcadia City Council drafting a historic preservation ordinance. It incorrectly read, "The draft would demand the consent of 60% of property owners along with Planning Commission review and City Council adoption." The corrected statement reads, "The Draft Historic Preservation Ordinance proposes that at least 60% of properties within the district must contribute to the historic significance of the district and 75% of the property owners within the district need to consent to the designation."

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35092
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 15, 2018
Pages
p. 1, 11
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 15, 2018
Pages
p. 1, 11
Subjects
Draft ordinances
Historic Buildings
Historic districts
Historic preservation
Item ID
35281AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Area hospitals are rated on their earthquake safety and readiness. Arcadia Methodist Hospital received a 2 out of 5 rating for all buildings. This hospital has been granted a waiver and won't have to be at a rating of 3 until 2030. See related article on p. A1.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32604
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News,
Date
October 16, 2011
Pages
p. A6
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News,
Date
October 16, 2011
Pages
p. A6
Subjects
Arcadia Methodist Hospital
Buildings--seismic regulations--seismic standards
Disasters
Earthquakes--safety and preparedness
Item ID
32802AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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