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Many San Gabriel Valley cities are seeing an increase in property tax revenues in the 2009-2010 fiscal year, namely San Marino, Arcadia, Bradbury, Alhambra and South Pasadena. Arcadia's property tax revenue is expected to be $3,359,282.80 compared to $3,294,314.77 in 2008-2009. Other cities' figures are given. In the average city, property taxes make up 11% of the city budget.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31851
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 22, 2009
Pages
p. A1, A4
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 22, 2009
Pages
p. A1, A4
Subjects
Arcadia city budget
Property Taxes
Revenue
Item ID
32048AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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John Gregory, an Arcadia resident, has written a book "Making Music: Unique Ways Songs Became Hits," that explores the secrets behind pop tunes.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31806
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 11, 2009
Pages
p. A18
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 11, 2009
Pages
p. A18
Subjects
Arcadia Authors
Books
Gregory, John
Item ID
32003AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Life is Sweet (race horse) was the winner of the Grade I $2 million Ladies' Classic at the Breeders' Cup XXVI. Rider Garrett Gomez and Life is Sweet are shown in a photo. More recap and news is in an accompanying article "Europeans seek another Classic performance."

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31799
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 7, 2009
Pages
p. C1, C7
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Pasadena Star News
Date
November 7, 2009
Pages
p. C1, C7
Subjects
Santa Anita Park - 2001-2010 - Breeders' Cup XXVI
Item ID
31996AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Since Magna Entertainment Corp., the owner of Santa Anita Park, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The race track will be auctioned off in September. That land is zoned for horse racing. Jason Kruckeberg, Arcadia's Development Services Director, said it will remain as a race track.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31453
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 5, 2009
Pages
p. A1, A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 5, 2009
Pages
p. A1, A4
Subjects
Auctions
Bankruptcy
Magna Entertainment Corp.
Santa Anita Park - 2001-2010
Stronach, Frank
Item ID
31646AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The preliminary hearing for accused murderer Isaac Campbell has begun in Alhambra. He is charged in the death of Liya "Jessie" Lu, who went missing August 11, 2007. Her body was found more than 1 month later, stuffed in a trash can at a home in Arcadia. The victim's last text message was scrutinized in court. So far, the proceedings have consisted solely of testimony by Lu's coworker and friend George Molina.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31445
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 22, 2009
Pages
p. A1, A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
April 22, 2009
Pages
p. A1, A4
Subjects
Campbell, Isaac
Crime and Criminals
Homicide
Lu, Liya "Jessie"
Molina, George
Murder
Trials
Item ID
31638AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Julien Laparoux rides Einstein to win the Grade I, $1 million Santa Anita Handicap. Helen Pitts is Einstein's trainer.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31407
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 8, 2009
Pages
p. C1, C7
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Pasadena Star News
Date
March 8, 2009
Pages
p. C1, C7
Subjects
Horses and horse racing
Laparoux, Julien
Pitts, Helen
Santa Anita Handicap
Santa Anita Park 2001-2010
Item ID
31600AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Magna Entertainment Corp. (MEC), owner of Santa Anita Park, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Santa Anita Park may be sold to pay off Magna's debts. Frank Stronach paid $126 million for Santa Anita Park in 1996. The track has three potential buyers, including a group from Asia.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 6, 2009
Pages
p. A1, A12
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Pasadena Star News
Date
March 6, 2009
Pages
p. A1, A12
Subjects
Bankruptcy
Economy
Magna Entertainment Corp. (MEC)
Santa Anita Park - 2001-2010
Item ID
31592AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Employees at Santa Anita Park fear bankruptcy of its parent company Magna Entertainment Corp (MEC). Chairman Frank Stronach said the horsemen would not have to worry about any of their monies. Paymaster accounts total $11 million at Santa Anita Park. The accounts contain money earmarked for winning owners, who must pay a percentage of those earnings to jockeys and trainers. Magna Entertainment Corp. has lost $500 million in the past 5 years.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31396
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 4, 2009
Pages
p. A1, A10
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Pasadena Star News
Date
March 4, 2009
Pages
p. A1, A10
Subjects
Bankruptcy
Magna Entertainment Corp (MEC)
Santa Anita Park - 2001-2010
Stronach, Frank
Item ID
31589AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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As ordered by the Los Angeles Superior Court, Arcadia city officials were expected to finalize the repeal of all approvals related to the Shops at Santa Anita mall project and the decertification of the environmental impact report (EIR). Jason Kruckeberg, Development Services Director for the City of Arcadia, said city officials are just starting the potentially year-long process of fixing the 11 faulty areas of the EIR. City officials have begun talks with CalTrans and the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts asking for their cooperation in fleshing out traffic and sewage studies.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31316
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 17, 2008
Pages
p. A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
December 17, 2008
Pages
p. A4
Subjects
Caruso, Rick
Developments
Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
Malls
Mall war
Shops at Santa Anita
Item ID
31511AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Judge James C. Chalfant stands by his July decision that the environmental impact report (EIR) that Arcadia officials relied upon in approving the mall was faulty in 11 areas and that it would have to be revised before the Caruso mall project, proposed for the Santa Anita Park race track parking lot, known as the Shops at Santa Anita, can move forward.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31243
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 30, 2008
Pages
p. A1, A5
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Pasadena Star News
Date
September 30, 2008
Pages
p. A1, A5
Subjects
Arcadia First!
Caruso Affiliated
Caruso, Rick
Developments
Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
Lawsuits
Mall war
Santa Anita Park - 2001-2010
Shopping malls
Shops at Santa Anita
Westfield Group
Item ID
31438AN
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Newspaper Index
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A court hearing today will provide clarification on Judge James Chalfant's July ruling that stopped progress on an upscale mall proposed by developer Rick Caruso at the Santa Anita Park parking lot. The proposed mall is known as the Shops at Santa Anita. In July, Judge Chalfant ruled that the environmental impact report (EIR) that Arcadia officials relied upon in approving the mall was faulty in 11 areas and would have to be revised before the project can move forward. Chalfant could modify his ruling today, or allow the existing ruling to become final judgment.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31242
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 29, 2008
Pages
p. A1, A8
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Pasadena Star News
Date
September 29, 2008
Pages
p. A1, A8
Subjects
Arcadia First!
Caruso Affiliated
Caruso, Rick
Developments
Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
Lawsuits
Mall war
Santa Anita Park - 2001-2010
Shopping malls
Shops at Santa Anita
Westfield Group
Item ID
31437AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Fire Department received Fire Engine No. 343 from the Governor's Office of Emergency Services (OES). The number is significant and it has been specially dedicated by the state to the memory of the 343 New York City firefighters who died on September 11, 2001.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 12, 2008
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 12, 2008
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arcadia Fire Department
Fire engines - fire trucks
Governor's Office of Emergency Services (OES)
September 11 terrorist attacks, 2001
Item ID
31398AN
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Newspaper Index
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In a 50-page ruling issued Wednesday, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge James C. Chalfant found the environmental impact report (EIR) faulty in 11 areas ranging from traffic to air quality. This means Caruso's mall project is stalled until changes are made to the EIR.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31140
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 26, 2008
Pages
p. A1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 26, 2008
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Caruso Affiliated
Caruso, Rick
Developments
Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
Malls
Mall war
The Shops at Santa Anita
Item ID
31335AN
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Newspaper Index
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The expansion of Rusnak Mercedes-Benz, Arcadia's largest sales tax generator, still faces hurdles. The Church of Arcadia has agreed to move from 21 Morlan Place, but it has encountered delays with the county's plan checks. The City of Arcadia still needs to acquire Rod's Grill at 41 W. Huntington Drive, but proprietor Manny Romero has not accepted any of the city's numerous offers. Tom Valasek, director of marketing at Rusnak Auto Group says the dealership will have to move if the city cannot deliver the land for the expansion plan.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31099
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 7, 2008
Pages
p. A1, A7
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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 7, 2008
Pages
p. A1, A7
Subjects
Automobile Dealerships
Church of Arcadia
Rod's Grill
Romero, Manny
Rusnak Mercedes-Benz - expansion
Item ID
31294AN
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Newspaper Index
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Firefighters have gained the upper hand on the Santa Anita Fire yesterday after it had burned a total of 584 acres. Officials lifted mandatory evacuations throughout the area. A timeline of the fire is on page 11.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30994
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 30, 2008
Pages
p. News 1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 30, 2008
Pages
p. News 1
Subjects
Brush fires
Santa Anita Canyon
Santa Anita Fire
Item ID
31189AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Architectural drawings and the design for the new Arcadia City Hall have drawn criticism from the City Council. The new City Hall building is estimated to cost $11 million.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30920
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 9, 2008
Pages
p. Local 1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 9, 2008
Pages
p. Local 1
Subjects
Arcadia City Hall
Architecture
Civic Center
Steinberg Architects
Item ID
31115AN
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Newspaper Index
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The body of Liya Lu, a 31-year-old woman, was found in a back yard on Baldwin Avenue. Her American name is "Jessie". She was last seen on August 11. See also 30907AN.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30717
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 18, 2007
Pages
p. News 1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 18, 2007
Pages
p. News 1
Subjects
Crime and Criminals
Homicide
Lu, Liya ("Jessie")
Murder
Item ID
30905AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Judge Dzintra I. Janavs said she will likely hold a non-jury trial on the two petitions, one by Westfield, another by Arcadia First!, against Caruso Affiliated next April. The two legal challenges will not be consolidated but will have joint hearings to save time. Plaintiffs allege the environmental study for the proposed The Shops at Santa Anita mall is flawed.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30638
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 24, 2007
Pages
p. Local 1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 24, 2007
Pages
p. Local 1
Subjects
Arcadia First!
Caruso Affiliated
Developers
Lawsuits
Malls
Mall war
The Shops at Santa Anita
Westfield Group
Item ID
30826AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Forty-nine year old Arcadia man Terchi Liao, aka Nelson Liao, was allegedly running a Ponzi scheme, conning people nationwide into investing in two firms he controlled, AOB Commerce Inc. and AOB Asia Fund I LLC. A federal judge has frozen Liao's assets.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30617
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 14, 2007
Pages
p. News 7
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 14, 2007
Pages
p. News 7
Subjects
Crime and Criminals
Liao, Terchi aka Liao, Nelson
Ponzi schemes
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Item ID
30805AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Obituary/death notice.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30443
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 5, 2007
Pages
p. News 13
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 5, 2007
Pages
p. News 13
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
Subjects
Dorn, Gregory Andrew
Item ID
30630AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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