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Virginia Brown recalls memories of early Arcadia having chicken farms everywhere. She has lived in Arcadia since her birth in 1917. Her father Scott Lee came to Arcadia in 1907 to dig water wells. Lee was a graduate of Throop Institute, which became California Institute of Technology. Her mother was Delia Chandler. Virginia Brown talks about where her family lived and her family's friendship with Anita Baldwin. The article includes a photo of Virginia Brown and her parents.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31810
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 14, 2003
Pages
p. 1, 17
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 14, 2003
Pages
p. 1, 17
Subjects
Brown, Robert
Brown, Virginia - biography
Chandler, Delia
Lee, Scott
Item ID
32007AN
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Newspaper Index
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Los Voluntarios' new president, Virginia Stein, has a reputation for having all her ducks in a row.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper19258
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 24, 2000
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 24, 2000
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Stein, Virginia
Item ID
19500AN
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Newspaper Index
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Getting a permit to install solar panels on homes in the San Gabriel Valley is costly. A Sierra Club report shows that San Gabriel Valley cities charge more than other Southland communities. The average permit cost to install a typical 20-panel system in Southern California is about $493. Arcadia's fee is $283. A chart shows the fees of surrounding cities.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31559
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 6, 2009
Pages
p. A1, A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 6, 2009
Pages
p. A1, A4
Subjects
Energy
Environment
Solar panels
Solar power
Item ID
31755AN
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Newspaper Index
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Gloria Horstman, former library board trustee, former columnist for the Pasadena Star News, and reviewer for the Vroman's bookstore newsletter, returns to Arcadia to present a book review program in honor of the city's centennial.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30834
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 16, 2003
Pages
p. 17
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 16, 2003
Pages
p. 17
Subjects
Arcadia Centennial - 1903-2003
Arcadia Public Library Foundation programs
Columnists
Horstman, Gloria - biography
Writers
Item ID
31022AN
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Newspaper Index
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The Arcadia Board of Education promised parents and supporters of former teacher Sandra Ragusa a statement on why she was not allowed to withdraw her resignation.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30624
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 17, 2002
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 17, 2002
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Board of Education
Ragusa, Sandra
Ragusta, Sandra (spelling is not certain, see Arcadia Weekly, October 10, 2002, p. 1)
Item ID
30816AN
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Newspaper Index
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Opening day attendance at Santa Anita Park's Oak Tree was up more than 50% over last year with 20,317 fans attending.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26426
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 29, 2003
Pages
p. A1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 29, 2003
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Santa Anita Park - 2001-2010
Item ID
26626AN
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Newspaper Index
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Foothills Middle School music teacher Sandra Ragusta resigned after 12 years, after receiving her lowest employee evaluation since 1990. She tried to withdraw her resignation but Arcadia Board of Education decided not to give Ragusta her job back.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30623
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 10, 2002
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 10, 2002
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Board of Education
Ragusa, Sandra
Ragusta, Sandra (spelling is not certain, see Arcadia Weekly, October 17, 2002, p. 1)
Item ID
30811AN
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Newspaper Index
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Virginia and George Krause, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 5, 2001
Pages
p. D3 w/photo
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 5, 2001
Pages
p. D3 w/photo
Subjects
Krause, George
Krause, Virginia
Item ID
20776AN
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Obituary/death notice.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 27, 2003
Pages
p. 25
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 27, 2003
Pages
p. 25
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
Subjects
Powers, Colleen
Item ID
31379AN
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Virginia Stein is new president of the volunteer support organization for the Arboretum.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 10, 2000
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 10, 2000
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arboretum
Stein, Virginia
Volunteers
Item ID
28023AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia resident Phyllis Corliss poses with her Pasadena Star news at the Taj Mahal on the bank of the Yamuna River.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper28857
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 26, 2004
Pages
p. A2
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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 26, 2004
Pages
p. A2
Subjects
Corliss, Phyllis
Taj Mahal, India
Item ID
29048AN
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Newspaper Index
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Obituary/death notice. See hard copy in VF "Deaths."

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29713
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 16, 2005
Pages
p. A6
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 16, 2005
Pages
p. A6
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
Subjects
Powers, Arthur L.
Item ID
29898AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Obituary/death notice.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29714
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 17, 2005
Pages
p. A6
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
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Pasadena Star News
Date
September 17, 2005
Pages
p. A6
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
Subjects
Powers, Arthur L.
Item ID
29899AN
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Newspaper Index
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Rod Rodriguez of Arcadia High School was named a Co-Player of the Year by the Pasadena Star News.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper21156
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 20, 2001
Pages
p. C1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
June 20, 2001
Pages
p. C1
Subjects
Rodriguez, Rod
Arcadia High School students
Arcadia High School sports
Athletes
Item ID
21385AN
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Newspaper Index
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Profile of Arcadia resident George Cassat who volunteers his services to seniors needing financial management advice.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper24307
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 16, 2002
Pages
p. D6
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Pasadena Star News
Date
August 16, 2002
Pages
p. D6
Subjects
Cassat, George
Item ID
24498AN
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Newspaper Index
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When her brakes failed, a woman decided to hit a wall under construction at a Ralphs supermarket rather than plow into vehicles in front of her on Sunset Avenue. No name is given.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
Aug.14, 2003
Pages
p. A2
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
Aug.14, 2003
Pages
p. A2
Subjects
Automobile accidents
Item ID
26160AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia High School senior Larry Chang was named Pasadena Star-News All-Area Swimmer of the Year.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 29, 2002
Pages
p. C1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
June 29, 2002
Pages
p. C1
Subjects
Chang, Larry
Item ID
24160AN
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Newspaper Index
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Kate Linder, an actress on television soap opera The Young and the Restless, got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She was raised in Arcadia and graduated from Arcadia High School. Her parents are Ralph and Molly Wolveck. She also keeps a job as a flight attendant.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30976
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 11, 2008
Pages
p. News 2
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 11, 2008
Pages
p. News 2
Subjects
Actors and actresses
Celebrities
Linder, Kate
Wolveck, Molly
Wolveck, Ralph
Item ID
31171AN
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Obituary/death notice. In Loving Memory of Jean Irwin Lewis, Aug. 21, 1914 - Nov. 7, 2006. Jean was born in El Monte, California. She was the school nurse at Rosemead High School for 26 years. After retirement in 1976, Jean enjoyed traveling and her second home in Mexico. She has been active with the Arcadia Senior Friendship Club and the Arcadia Presbyterian Church. Jean always had a zest for living and enjoyed new experiences. Her husband, Jim Lewis, and daughter, Sally Lash, survive her. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation or the Vitas Innovative Hospice Care, Covina, in her name.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30271
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 11, 2006
Pages
p. News 9
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 11, 2006
Pages
p. News 9
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
Subjects
Lewis, Jean Irwin
Item ID
30458AN
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Newspaper Index
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Tamara Kato owned the Arcadia franchise of Comfort Keepers, an in-home care service. She celebrated her business' one year anniversary this week. She employed about 30 caregivers that visit and live in clients' homes to help clients enjoy some company and maintain their independence.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31719
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 19, 2009
Pages
p. A11
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 19, 2009
Pages
p. A11
Subjects
Business owners
Kato, Tamara
Item ID
31916AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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