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11 Arcadia High students named National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalis Arcadia High School continues its 28-year streak of seeing a double-digit number of students represented in the renowned National Merit Scholarship Program. This year, 11 Arcadia High students are counted among less than 1% of high school seniors across the nation that have been named 2022 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists, who now have the opportunity to vie for one of nearly 7,500 scholarships that collectively total close to $30 million.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36070
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 7, 2021
Pages
p. 2
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 7, 2021
Pages
p. 2
Subjects
Academic achievements
Arcadia High School students
National Merit Scholarship Program
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A 38-year-old Los Angeles man, accused of setting four arson fires in Arcadia and of carjacking a woman trying to move her car away from one of the fires, is arrested. The first fire was in a rear corridor on the second floor of The Shops at Santa Anita mall, at 400 South Baldwin Avenue at 11:40 A.M. on Friday. The other three fires were in the vicinity of the 900 block of Arcadia Avenue.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36496
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 20, 2023
Pages
p. A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
June 20, 2023
Pages
p. A4
Subjects
Arson
Crime and Criminals
Fires
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Newspaper Index
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Anita Baldwin statue to be unveiled at Le Méridien Hotel in Arcadia The Anita May Baldwin statue at the Le Méridien Hotel will be unveiled on Monday, Oct. 25, 2021 at 11 a.m. Anita is the daughter of city founder, Elias Jackson "Lucky" Baldwin. The statue will be featured on the opposite end of the Huntington Drive islands’ hotel property. “We are very excited to be bringing Anita back to Arcadia,” said Mayor Sho Tay in a statement released by the city. “I would like to thank the Shen, Liu and Chen Families, Jeff Lee, the Dextra Baldwin McGonagle Foundation, Heather D. Gibson and Margaux L. Gibson, and the Arcadia Historical Society, for their generous donations.” “On behalf of the Baldwin family, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the Arcadia City Council, the Arcadia Historical Society, the Le Méridien Hotel and all those who have supported this effort to pay homage to my great-great grandmother, Anita May Baldwin,” said Margaux Gibson. “This magnificent statue of Anita will showcase a strong woman who was ahead of her time. I am proud to call Anita May Baldwin my great-great grandmother, and I am truly proud to be a part of this historic project.” The Anita statue was sculpted by local artist and southern California native Alfred Paredes — who created the Lucky Baldwin statue on the corner of Huntington Drive and Holly Avenue — and is aptly named, “A Legacy of Charity” in honor of Anita’s contributions to life in early Arcadia and throughout California.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36071
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 7, 2021
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p. 2
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 7, 2021
Pages
p. 2
Subjects
Arcadia Historical Society
Baldwin, Anita
Gibson, Heather D.
Gibson, Margaux L.
Le Meridien Hotel
Paredes, Alfred
Public Art
Statuary
Statues
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Arcadia faith leaders voice support for peaceful protests. Members of Arcadia Interfaith Action Group--representing the Baha'i, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim and Sikh faith community--vehemently condemn the "senseless murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer." The group recognizes "that people of color are much more likely to be the victims of such violent treatment by law enforcement personnel."

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35760
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 4, 2020
Pages
p. 2
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 4, 2020
Pages
p. 2
Subjects
Activism
Arcadia Baha'i Community
Arcadia Congregational Church of Christ
Arcadia Muslim Congregation
Bains, Gagan, Dr.
Cadenbach, Jolene, Dr.
Dunham, Rick
Emarsi, Fawaz
Licata, Stephen
Moss, Jason
Protests
Rettig, Kevin
Thai-Erwin, Eva
Collection
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Arcadia Public Library screens international films every third Wednesday of the month. Coming up on March 18 will be "11 Flowers." Bring your dinner, dessert is provided.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 16, 2020
Pages
p. 10
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 16, 2020
Pages
p. 10
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library-2020-2029
International Film Program
Movies
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Arcadia's crime drops in 2019. Compared to 2018, there was a 28% drop in residential burglaries, a 17% decrease in robberies, and an 11% reduction in assaults.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35636
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 16, 2020
Pages
p. 2
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 16, 2020
Pages
p. 2
Subjects
Arcadia Police Department
Crime and Criminals
Statistics
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Arcadia's historic Derby Restaurant may be relocated. A mixed-use project may take the place of The Derby and Embassy Suites at 211 East Huntington Drive - 233 East Huntington Drive. Local historian Sandy Snider expressed concern that the 99 year-old building may end up being razed. George Woolf bought the Derby in 1938, originally named Proctor Tavern when it operated in 1922. Councilman Paul Cheng supports the relocation of The Derby. See also Arcadia Weekly, p. 2, August 13, 2020 for "The Derby-what's next?"

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 6, 2020
Pages
p. 4
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 6, 2020
Pages
p. 4
Subjects
Cheng, Paul
The Derby Restaurant
Embassy Suites
Historic Buildings
Hotels, Motels, etc.
Proctor Tavern
Restaurants, bars, etc.
Snider, Sandy
Woolf, George
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Arcadia Unified School District hosting community conversations regarding district's improvement needs. Community input is critical because it helps the school district plan how to use resources to educate and support all students. This is the seventh year of conducting this annual community conversation, via survey, through February 25 at 11:59 PM.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36171
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 3, 2022
Pages
p. 3
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 3, 2022
Pages
p. 3
Subjects
Arcadia Unified School District
Surveys
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Arcadia will have a Patriotic Reverse Parade and Food Drive. People will drive on the parade route and wave to the "Stars of the parade" who are stationed on the sidewalk on July 2, 2021, 9-11 AM. The "stars" include firefighters, medical and police who have helped the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Canned food donations will be accepted by Foothill Unity Center.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 29, 2021
Pages
p. A3, A5
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Pasadena Star News
Date
June 29, 2021
Pages
p. A3, A5
Subjects
Foothill Unity Center
Fourth of July
Holidays
Parades
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Black Lives Matter (BLM) protests continue to build momentum across the nation and around the world demanding justice for the death of George Floyd and bringing the issue of systemic racism to Arcadia, where hundreds gathered to protest at Arcadia County Park.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35761
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 11, 2020
Pages
p. 3
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 11, 2020
Pages
p. 3
Subjects
Activism
Black Lives Matter
Floyd, George
Protests
Racism
Taylor, Breonna
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A driver killed, two passengers injured when car hits power poles and a fence about 11:30 PM on Sunday, February 21, near Las Tunas Drive and El Monte Avenue.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 23, 2021
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
February 23, 2021
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Car crashes
Deaths
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Drive-through Christmas light show at Santa Anita Park, 285 West Huntington Drive, called Reindeer Road, produced by World of Illumination. Tickets available. The event started November 11, 2021 and runs through January 2, 2022.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36138
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 23, 2021
Pages
p. 3
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 23, 2021
Pages
p. 3
Subjects
Christmas
Holidays
Lights
Santa Anita Park-2021-2030
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Ed Andersen, president of Arcadia Historical Society, presents a local history program at Arcadia Public Library on March 11 at 2:00. The topic is The San Gabriel Valley in 1877: through the lens of Carleton Watkins (photographer).

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Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
March 4, 2023
Pages
p. 8
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Mountain Views News
Date
March 4, 2023
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Andersen, Ed
Arcadia Historical Society
Arcadia Public Library
Watkins, Carleton
Collection
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Family of murder victim Chyong Jen Tsai, left appalled by District Attorney George Gascon's reforms. Man accused in slaying facing a shorter sentence of 32 years and 4 months-to-life in prison if convicted, instead of life in prison without parole if prosecuted with "special circumstances." Gascon wants judge to dismiss two special circumstance allegations against the accused. Tsai was killed April 9, 2019 at her Arcadia home.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35922
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 7, 2021
Pages
p. A1, A4
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 7, 2021
Pages
p. A1, A4
Subjects
Burglaries
Crime and Criminals
Chyong, Jen Tsai
Diaz, Heber Enoc
Gascon, George (District Attorney)
Murders
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A fourth horse dies from training injury at Santa Anita Park. A 5-year-old mare named Big Switch has been euthanized following a sesamoid injury from exercising. Owner and breeder is George Krikorian. Trainer was John Sadler and jockey was Juan Hernandez.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 22, 2024
Pages
p. 2
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 22, 2024
Pages
p. 2
Subjects
Deaths
Euthanasia
Hernandez, Juan
Horses and horse racing
Krikorian, George
Sadler, John
Santa Anita Park-2021-2030
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High school baseball rankings. In first place is Arcadia High School (11-1)-Arcadia Apaches have won 9 straight and are 5-0 in the Pacific League.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 28, 2023
Pages
p. B2
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Pasadena Star News
Date
March 28, 2023
Pages
p. B2
Subjects
Arcadia High School sports
Baseball
Pacific League
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In Norwalk, District Attorney George Gascón gets vote of no confidence, along with 18 other cities, including Arcadia. Complaints directed at embattled DA continue to grow in Los Angeles County and a campaign to recall him is underway.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 24, 2021
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 24, 2021
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Gascon, George
Los Angeles County District Attorneys
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Newspaper Index
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Javier Castellano gets prestigious George Woolf Memorial Jockey Award at Santa Anita Park. The Woolf Award has been presented annually since 1950. Winner determined by a vote of jockeys nationwide.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 20, 2023
Pages
p. B8
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 20, 2023
Pages
p. B8
Subjects
Castellano, Javier
George Woolf Memorial Jockey Award
Horses and horse racing
Santa Anita Park-2021-2030
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón facing further opposition. Two more cities, Norwalk and La Habra Heights, are preparing to cast votes of no confidence in Gascon. So far, 18 cities have had similar votes, including Arcadia, Azusa, Beverly Hills, Covina, Diamond Bar, Hidden Hills, Lancaster, La Mirada, Manhattan, Palos Verdes Estates, Pico Rivera, Redondo Beach, Rosemead, Santa Clarita, San Gabriel, Santa Fe Springs, Temple City and Whittier.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35981
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 17, 2021
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 17, 2021
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arcadia City Council-2020-2029
Gascon, George
Los Angeles County District Attorneys
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Mailbag topic-George "The Iceman" Woolf was a Canadian jockey famous for riding the great Seabiscuit to victories in 1938. The 35-year-old was unseated from his horse Please Me during a race on January 3, 1946, suffered a concussion and died the next day. He was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale. Gene Autry sane at his funeral.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36439
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 17, 2023
Pages
p. B8
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 17, 2023
Pages
p. B8
Subjects
Woolf, George
Horses and horse racing
Jockeys
Santa Anita Park
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