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Patrons can now use the self-checkout machine at the library. Express checkout is fast and helps eliminate long lines at the circulation desk. The article includes a photo of Jason Chang (6) using the machine.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25953
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 4, 2003
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 4, 2003
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library-2000-2009
Chang, Jason
Item ID
26153AN
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Arcadia Public Library will have a new conference room constructed and will remodel the existing room into offices and a work area. An office will be created for the Friends of the Library. This is the first phase and the contract was awarded to K & S Design for $106,500. Phase 2 of the project, to be completed at a later date, will include a teen center and an enlarged international language area.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31563
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 26, 2003
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 26, 2003
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - 2001-2010 - remodeling
City Council Meetings
Item ID
31759AN
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Newspaper Index
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The Arcadia Public Library is not responsible for children left alone at the library by their parents. The library is not a public babysitting service.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27432
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 2, 2000
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 2, 2000
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library-2000-2009
Item ID
27629AN
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Arcadia Public Library opens "Teen Center," with a new collection dedicated especially to teenagers. It is located in the northeast corner of the adult reading room.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33376
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly,
Date
October 11, 2001
Pages
p. 8
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly,
Date
October 11, 2001
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library--2001-2010
Item ID
33572AN
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Celebration of the 30th anniversary of the dedication of the Jerry Broadwell Children's Room at Arcadia Public Library took place March 30, 2006.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29974
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 31, 2006
Pages
p. A3 w/photos
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 31, 2006
Pages
p. A3 w/photos
Subjects
Broadwell, Jerry
Cai, Tim
Lauderdale, Jon
Arcadia Public Library - 2001-2010
Arcadia Fire Department
Jerry Broadwell Children's Room
Item ID
30161AN
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After actor Mel Gibson was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol, he went into an anti-Semitic tirade. Rabbi Devora Fond of Congregation Shaarei Torah in Arcadia comments, "I believe that when you are drunk, what you truly believe comes out."

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30148
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 2, 2006
Pages
p. A1, A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
August 2, 2006
Pages
p. A1, A4
Subjects
Fond, Rabbi Devora
Gibson, Mel
Actors
Arrests - driving under the influence (DUI)
Item ID
30335AN
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The Arcadia Board of Education has adopted a resolution opposing SB 1419, which would limit the authority of school boards to contract out for services. The bill is on the governor's desk for signature or veto. The bill would restrict districts from using personal services contracts if the duties can be performed by district employees.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30580
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 19, 2002
Pages
p. 15
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 19, 2002
Pages
p. 15
Subjects
Arcadia Board of Education
Item ID
30768AN
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Newspaper Index
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Vandals who were refused entry to a private party at the Arcadia All-Pro Athletic Club allegedly used spray paint to damage several businesses and an apartment complex on Duarte Road.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper24837
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
Dec. 27, 2002
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
Dec. 27, 2002
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Crime
Vandalism
Arcadia All-Pro Athletic Club
Item ID
25032AN
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Local author Denise Hong and her son Andrew collaborate on a children's book titled "Why I Love My Mom." The book is illustrated by Paul Lopez.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper28230
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News U Section
Date
May 9, 2004
Pages
p. 12
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News U Section
Date
May 9, 2004
Pages
p. 12
Subjects
Arcadia Authors
Hong, Denise
Hong, Andrew
Lopez, Paul
Children's Books
Item ID
28424AN
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Plans for a new City Hall building have moved into a second design phase, after officials approved a preliminary design package and dedicated a five-month process to fleshing out further details.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31139
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 20, 2008
Pages
p. A1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 20, 2008
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Arcadia City Hall building
Design
Steinberg Architects
Item ID
31333AN
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Arcadia City Council hears report on Phase Two of the Arcadia Public Library Strategic Plan. It outlines the need for additional funding to the Strategic Plan to accommodate for remodeling and additional office space and staff.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33405
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 22, 2001
Pages
p. 1, 21
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 22, 2001
Pages
p. 1, 21
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library--2001-2010
Sporleder, Janet
Item ID
33601AN
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City contemplates approval of Phase Two of Arcadia Public Library's Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan outlined the current budget, proposed budgetary increases, and proposed plans for improvement of the library's facilities and staffing needs.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33395
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 8, 2001
Pages
p. 1, 9
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 8, 2001
Pages
p. 1, 9
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library--2001-2010
Budget
Strategic Plan
Item ID
33591AN
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Plans are underway for "Peacock Corner" at the fountain and entrance at Arcadia County Park at Santa Anita Avenue and Huntington Drive. The bronze peacock will be 8 feet tall.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29054
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 15, 2001
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 15, 2001
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Santa Anita Park
Peacock Corner
Public Art
Item ID
29240AN
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Two pharmacies were burglarized in what appeared to be related crimes. Both Colonial Pharmacy and Live Oak Pharmacy had windows smashed with narcotics being stolen at the Live Oak Pharmacy.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper24702
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 20, 2002
Pages
p. A4
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 20, 2002
Pages
p. A4
Subjects
Pharmacies
Crime and Criminals
Burglaries
Item ID
24896AN
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Jonathan Robert Poyner, 20, of Glendora, pleaded not guilty to 22 counts of child molestation, alleged by children he worked with at Rio Hondo Prep School.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29849
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 4, 2006
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 4, 2006
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arraignments
Child molestation
Crime and Criminals
Poyner, Jonathan Robert
Rio Hondo Preparatory School
Item ID
30028AN
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Money from a $19.9 billion statewide transportation bond approved by voters in 2006 is being used for road improvement projects. Arcadia received $900,000 for the rehabilitation of Santa Anita Avenue, which is already under construction. Two photographs of Santa Anita Avenue with captions are included.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31202
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 10, 2008
Pages
p. A1, A8
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 10, 2008
Pages
p. A1, A8
Subjects
Road construction - Santa Anita Avenue
Transportation bond
Item ID
31397AN
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The City of Arcadia expects to receive about $396,000 in federal funding for low and moderate income families in 2009. The Community Development Block Grant is not expected to change from what Arcadia received for the current fiscal year. The money might be used on a new bicycle facility installation project or the city's Housing Rehabilitation Program.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31353
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 4, 2009
Pages
p. A5
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 4, 2009
Pages
p. A5
Subjects
Community Development Block Grant
Federal funding
Monies
Item ID
31548AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Public Library is giving out 3,000 NASCAR tickets to kids signing up for the Summer Reading Program.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29610
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 8, 2005
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 8, 2005
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library -2001-2010
Summer Reading Program - 2005
Irwindale Speedwway
Item ID
29794AN
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Newspaper Index
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Since state lawmakers have reached a budget deal. West San Gabriel Valley cities will receive monies to be used for road repairs and transit improvements. Arcadia will receive $237,931 in 2005-2006. In the past two years, these funds were withheld by the state to cover budget shortfalls.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29577
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 7, 2005
Pages
p. A1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 7, 2005
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
California state budget
Proposition 42
Item ID
29761AN
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Newspaper Index
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A new "Read" poster featuring Arcadia firefighters was unveiled on Tuesday, February 1, 2005, to encourage children to read.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29396
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 2, 2005
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 2, 2005
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library -- 2001-2010
Read poster
Arcadia Fire Department
Jerry Broadwell Children's Room
Item ID
29580AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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