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Celebrity and super model Tyra Banks' television show "Top Model" did a photo shoot at Santa Anita Park Race Track, using semi-nude models. Pete Siberell, Director of Community Service at Santa Anita Park, described it as "kinda sleazy."

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31720
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 21, 2009
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 21, 2009
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Banks, Tyra
Models
Television shows
Item ID
31917AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia offers virtual recreation classes this fall. Stay active, stay enriched, and learn new things all from the comfort of your own home this fall by joining a virtual class. Classes are available for all ages and interests including Zumba, soccer, video game design, piano, art, and more.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35823
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 20, 2020
Pages
p. 2
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 20, 2020
Pages
p. 2
Subjects
Arcadia Recreation Department
Coronavirus-COVID-19
Pandemics
Viruses
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All sworn officers of the Arcadia Police Department have been specially trained and certified in the use of Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs). Each officer on patrol is equipped with an AED.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30582
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 26, 2002
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 26, 2002
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Police Department
Defibrillators
Item ID
30770AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Half Day After School Camp Offered at Two Arcadia Elementary Schools. As the 2020-2021 school year begins, Arcadia Recreation and Community Services Department will be offering a half day after school camp that will follow approved modifications by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. These guidelines are subject to change, based on the local protocols related to COVID-19 and will be sent out to parents at registration. The half day after school camp will be offered at Baldwin Stocker Elementary School and Camino Grove Elementary School from 1-5 p.m. beginning Aug. 24. Registration is $92 per week and will open on a monthly basis. Camp will still offer a variety of organized recreational activities for ages 5-12, led by trained activity leaders. Registration is now open for camp taking place Aug. 24 – Oct. 2 online at ArcadiaCA.gov/recreation.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35822
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 20, 2020
Pages
p. 4
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 20, 2020
Pages
p. 4
Subjects
Arcadia Recreation and Community Services Department
Baldwin Stocker Elementary School
Camino Grove Elementary
Coronavirus-COVID-19
Pandemics
Viruses
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Dave Lewis, who grew up in Arcadia, will be working as the director of Recreation and Community Services.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31038
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 13, 2003
Pages
p. 16
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 13, 2003
Pages
p. 16
Subjects
City of Arcadia - employees
City of Arcadia - Recreation and Community Services Department
Lewis, Dave - biography
Item ID
31233AN
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City of Arcadia continuing Concerts and Movies in the Park Series with an event every Thursday from June 23 through August 4 at 240 West Huntington Drive, on the lawn between Arcadia City Hall and Arcadia Police Department. This Thursday's concert will be performed by The Smokin' Cobras, followed by the movie Mulan.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36280
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 7, 2022
Pages
p. 10
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 7, 2022
Pages
p. 10
Subjects
City of Arcadia
Concerts
Movies
Music
Recreation and Community Services Department
The Smokin' Cobras (musical group)
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Volunteers In Patrol is a new program to be launched by the Police Department. Volunteers will be trained to conduct vacation house checks, provide subpoena service, deliver documents, handle transportation details, direct traffic, school patrols and parking enforcement.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27680
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 13, 2000
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 13, 2000
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Police Department
Volunteers
Item ID
27877AN
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Newspaper Index
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Cats have turned up dead with .22 caliber bullet wounds at the Santa Anita Park race track stable. Police launch an investigation into animal cruelty.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29068
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 8, 2004
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
September 8, 2004
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arcadia Police Department
Cats
Animal cruelty
Santa Anita Park 2001 - 2010
Stray animals
Item ID
29254AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Working parents who don't want to hire a babysitter during the school holidays have an option - Arcadia's new Kids Travel Club.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27620
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 10, 2004
Pages
p. A4
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 10, 2004
Pages
p. A4
Subjects
Recreation
Item ID
27819AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Fire Department has acquired a thermal imaging camera. It picks up heat to help locate persons who may be unconscious or hiding.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29141
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 5, 2001
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 5, 2001
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Fire Department
Thermal Imaging Camera
Equipment
Firefighting
Item ID
29326AN
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The police station is scheduled to be demolished and a new one will be built behind the current facility. The project is estimated to cost $16 million. The new building will be 52,000 square feet and slated to open in the first part of 2003.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29595
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 17, 2001
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 17, 2001
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Police Department
Station
Buildings
Item ID
29779AN
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Recreation classes and programs for Arcadia residents will be increased for everyone except senior citizens under a new fee schedule adopted by the City Council.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31225
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 10, 2003
Pages
p. 18
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 10, 2003
Pages
p. 18
Subjects
Fees
Recreation classes
Item ID
31420AN
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Orange County artist Dave Chapple will create a bronze statue of two uniformed officers that will be installed at the entrance to the new $16 million police station. The cost of the sculpture will be about $50,000.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27255
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 3, 2004
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 3, 2004
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Chapple, Dave
Police Department
Police Station
Sculptures
Statuary
Item ID
27454AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Major issues and biographical information are given for each of the seven candidates running for two seats on the Arcadia City Council.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27426
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 10, 2000
Pages
p. 20
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 10, 2000
Pages
p. 20
Subjects
City Council Elections - 2000
Item ID
27623AN
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Newspaper Index
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The Arcadia Police Department Explorer Post #101 has added two new explorers, Jeff Comaianni and Richard Castillo.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29891
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 21, 2001
Pages
p. 9
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 21, 2001
Pages
p. 9
Subjects
Arcadia Police Department - Explorer Post #101
Castillo, Richard
Comaianni, Jeff
Item ID
30077AN
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A recent string of robberies in Arcadia may have been committed by two serial robbers. The latest crime was reported at the 500 block of Las Tunas Drive. The suspects are two Latino men driving a green or blue, newer-model, 4-door sedan, in their mid-20s.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31410
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 14, 2009
Pages
p. A4
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 14, 2009
Pages
p. A4
Subjects
Crime and Criminals
Robbery
Item ID
31603AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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On April 28, Arcadia Police Department hosts first in-person Coffee-with-a-Cop event since the onset of COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, at the Bowlero in the Westfield Santa Anita mall. Prior to the pandemic, coffee was held once every 3 months. Arcadia Police Chief Roy Nakamura, five lieutenants, several sergeants, and volunteer police attended, along with some city council members.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36238
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 5, 2022
Pages
p. 9
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 5, 2022
Pages
p. 9
Subjects
Arcadia Police Department
Nakamura, Roy
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"Blind Justice," an 11-foot tall tile mural at the police station dating back to the 1950s, will not be preserved when the new police station is built. The mural was judged not to have significant artistic or historical merit. The mural will be archived, with some element maintained for display in the new building.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31527
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 12, 2003
Pages
p. 20
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 12, 2003
Pages
p. 20
Subjects
Arcadia Police Department
Arcadia Police station
Demolition
Murals
Public Art
Item ID
31723AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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"The proposed Skateboard Park for Arcadia young people is moving closer to a reality," said City Manager Bill Kelly. Currently, the project is on the capital improvements list for $300,000 and the preferred location is Bonita Park.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33294
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 19, 2001
Pages
p. 25
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 19, 2001
Pages
p. 25
Subjects
Recreation
Skate park
Skateboarding
Item ID
33491AN
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The City will hold a free skating event at the Community Center in an effort to decide whether to create a local skate park (skatepark).

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper20150
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 7, 2001
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 7, 2001
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Recreation
Skate Park (skatepark)
Item ID
20383AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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