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Arcadia Chinese Association Installs New Board of Directors. The incoming Arcadia Chinese Association Officers and Board Members for 2020-2021 are as follows: President: Connie Qun Liao Co-President: Diana Chang 1st Vice President: Susan Guo 2nd Vice President: Mary Huang . 3rd Vice President: Lily Lam Treasurer: Alice Wang Secretary (Interim): Mary Huang Presidential Counsel: Edward Wong Directors: Jamie Lee, Francine Chiu, Joanna Liang, Sherry Liang, Sherman Shi, Stella Gu, Winnie Li, Arnold Chien, Sage Zeng.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35819
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 23, 2020
Pages
p. 2
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 23, 2020
Pages
p. 2
Subjects
Arcadia Chinese Association
Liao, Connie Qun
Chang, Diana
Guo, Susan
Huang, Mary
Lam, Lily
Wang, Alice
Wong, Edward
Lee, Jamie
Chiu, Francine
Liang, Joanna
Liang, Sherry
Shi, Sherman
Gu, Stella
Li, Winnie
Chien, Arnold
Zeng, Sage
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Arcadia Public Library hosts workshop for freelancers building values-focused business on Thursday, January 30, with speaker Jackie Lam, an Los Angeles-based content marketer and freelance writer.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35632
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 9, 2020
Pages
p. 4
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 9, 2020
Pages
p. 4
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library-2020-2029
Lam, Jackie
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Application deadline looms for Arcadia small-business grants totaling $1 million. The applications are due December 29, 2022 and the program is funded through the federal American Rescue Plan Act. The grants can be used for physical improvements to a company's place of business, updating digital marketing and branding and other improvements focused on attracting new customers. Contac Arcadia Economic Development Division for more information.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36405
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 29, 2022
Pages
p. 3
Announcement Type
American Rescue Plan Act
City of Arcadia-Economic Development Division
Covid-19
Federal grants
Pandemics
Small businesses
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 29, 2022
Pages
p. 3
Announcement Type
American Rescue Plan Act
City of Arcadia-Economic Development Division
Covid-19
Federal grants
Pandemics
Small businesses
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library-2020-2029
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Health care workers and employees at Arcadia Methodist Hospital voted to unionize. They voted to join Caregivers and Healthcare Employees Union (CHEU) for a stronger collective voice on patient care issues, especially in improving safe staffing.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35673
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 30, 2020
Pages
p. 3
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 30, 2020
Pages
p. 3
Subjects
Arcadia Methodist Hospital
Caregivers and Healthcare Employees Union (CHEU)
Employees
Health care workers
Labor unions
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Arcadia Chinese Association (ACA) Donates PPE to Local Hospitals & First Responders

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35704
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 23, 2020
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p. 2
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 23, 2020
Pages
p. 2
Subjects
Arcadia Chinese Association (ACA)
Coronavirus-COVID-19
Epidemics
Pandemics
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
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Ben Zhang is seeking a position on the Arcadia Unified School District Board. Zhang is a business owner, project manager and community volunteer in Arcadia. He currently manages a senior living facility, works with local non-profits such as Arcadia Police Foundation and American Red Cross, along with establishing several other developments throughout San Gabriel Valley.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36179
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 17, 2022
Pages
p. 3
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 17, 2022
Pages
p. 3
Subjects
Arcadia Unified School District
School Board
Zhang, Ben
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Arcadia Patriotic Festival Postponed due to COVID-19 concerns. List of downtown Arcadia business open during the pandemic.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35699
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 9, 2020
Pages
p. 5
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 9, 2020
Pages
p. 5
Subjects
Arcadia Patriotic Festival
Coronavirus-COVID-19
Diseases
Pandemics
Restaurants, bars, etc.
Small business
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Arcadia Politics Becomes Ever More Confusing. Arcadia residents tell us they are concerned that the redistricting rules have changed the city’s voting requirements so much that it is hard to vote for someone you are not familiar with. Therefore, some voters told Arcadia Weekly they simply don’t vote anymore. The recent council meeting was, indeed, contentious, as one of my colleagues wrote last week. It appears there’s a push to change the political environment back to at-large voting.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35711
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 14, 2020
Pages
p. 3
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 14, 2020
Pages
p. 3
Subjects
Arcadia City Council Elections-2020
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Jason Lee: Safety, water and more business for Arcadia. Question and Answer with City Council candidate from District 5 (photo).

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36315
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 1, 2022
Pages
p. 16
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 1, 2022
Pages
p. 16
Subjects
City Council Elections-2022
Lee, Jason
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Bookstore fights to survive in middle of global pandemic. Karen Kropp, owner of The Book Rack in Arcadia, says she'll weather the pandemic storm for the love of reading. Kropp took over the business 17 years ago from original owner Pat Carlson, who started the business 35 years ago.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35769
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 13, 2020
Pages
p. 1, 4
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 13, 2020
Pages
p. 1, 4
Subjects
The Book Rack
Bookstores
Coronavirus-COVID-19
Pandemics
Small business
Viruses
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Arcadia Extends Suspension of Overnight Parking and Street Sweeping Enforcement. Due to extensions and new restrictions to the ongoing COVID-19 Safer at Home and in the Community Health Order, many residents are staying at home and may have limited parking options. Therefore, overnight parking and street sweeping enforcement will remain suspended until further notice. Arcadia residents, business owners, and visitors should be aware of timed parking zones in business and commercial areas. With businesses still in a limited reopening phase, timed zones in business and commercial areas will be enforced. Pay attention to the posted parking signs when you park to avoid receiving a citation.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35817
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 16, 2020
Pages
p. 3
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 16, 2020
Pages
p. 3
Subjects
Coronavirus-COVID-19
Pandemics
Parking
Viruses
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Arcadia's Jason Lee donates $10,000 to Arcadia Police Foundation. He presented the check to Mary E. Hansen, the founding board member and Vice President of the Arcadia Police Foundation.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36178
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 17, 2022
Pages
p. 14
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 17, 2022
Pages
p. 14
Subjects
Arcadia Police Foundation
Hansen, Mary E.
Lee, Jason
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Gusty Santa Ana winds wreak havoc to local business and residents in Arcadia. The patio outside the restaurant Matt Denny's Ale House was destroyed by the heavy winds.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35656
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 6, 2020
Pages
p. 3
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 6, 2020
Pages
p. 3
Subjects
Matt Denny's Ale House
Restaurants, bars, etc.
Santa Ana Winds
Weather
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Arcadia High School Choral Program concludes year with First Annual Choir Night Cafe benefit concert on May 20 at Arcadia Performing Arts Center. 2022 has been a year marked with change, with a new director and a return to in-person performances following distance learning due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The Choral Program consists of Concert Choir and Chanteurs.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36249
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 26, 2022
Pages
p. 12
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 26, 2022
Pages
p. 12
Subjects
Arcadia High School Choral Program
Singers
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Small Businesses Adapt to Economic Uncertainty in Arcadia. The COVID-19 outbreak has frozen one of the world’s most powerful economies and suspended the fate of many business owners worldwide. During these uncertain times, many small businesses are searching for any method or reason to stay open, and in Arcadia, some have gone to great lengths to do so.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35710
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 7, 2020
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p. 10
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 7, 2020
Pages
p. 10
Subjects
California Pizza Kitchen
Cheesecake Factory
Coronavirus-COVID-19
GoKi Cafe
Pandemics
Restaurants, bars, etc.
Rod's Grill
Romero, Manny
Small business
Sushi Kiyosuzu
Vendome
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The 70th annual Arcadia Festival of Bands set for Saturday, November 18. It has grown into one of the most popular marching band reviews in Southern California and is the longest-running event of its kind in the state. Photo of Arcadia High School Band and Color Guard. Kevin Sherrill is the Band and Percussion director at Arcadia High School. The parade's grand marshal is retired Arcadia Fire Department Captain Neil Conrad.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36590
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 16, 2023
Pages
p. 13
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 16, 2023
Pages
p. 13
Subjects
Arcadia Festival of Bands-2021-2030
Conrad, Neil
Marching Bands
Music
Sherrill, Kevin
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Arcadia Unified School District continues decades-long advocacy for fair funding from the state. A dozen delegates from Arcadia went to Sacramento for the California State Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) Legislation Conference, where they discussed key issues in public education, such as funding for mental health resources and arts programs, continued budget cuts and more. Arcadia High School student delegates Isaac Offstein, Joya Sarkar and Chloe Wong, met with State Senator Susan Rubio (D-49), State Senator Anthony Portantio (D-25) and Assemblyman Mike Fong (AD-49).

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36464
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 6, 2023
Pages
p. 15
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 6, 2023
Pages
p. 15
Subjects
Arcadia Unified School District
California State Parent Teacher Association (CA PTA) Legislation Conference
Munoz, Jorge, Dr. (assistant principal Arcadia High School)
Offstein, Isaac
Sarkar, Joya
Verlato, April
Wong, Chloe
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Kinsler, Yee and Cheung win 2020 AUSD School Board Election.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35661
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 5, 2020
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p. 15
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 5, 2020
Pages
p. 15
Subjects
Arcadia Unified School District (AUSD)-Board of Education
Cheung, Raymond
Kinsler, Kay
Yee, Shirley
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Arcadia nursing home sees spike in COVID-19 cases. With 2,708 new laboratory confirmed COVID-19 cases in Los Angeles County as of Tuesday, the county trend indicates some good news, seeing falling virus-related death numbers in nursing homes and long-term care facilities. On Monday, Dr. Barbara Ferrer, director of Public Health, confirmed that the curve is going down in nursing homes in the County of Los Angeles. At Arcadia Health Care Center, however, 45 residents and eight staff have been confirmed to have the virus. There have been two deaths at that facility as of Tuesday.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35821
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 30, 2020
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 30, 2020
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Health Care Center
Coronavirus-COVID-19
Nursing homes
Pandemics
Viruses
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Arcadia Gem Coin mastermind Steve Chen sentenced to 10 years in prison. One of Arcadia’s largest financial scandals in 2015 involved cryptocurrency and a host of well-known public officials, including a former Arcadia mayor, for involvement in a Ponzi scheme that ultimately shut down the operations of the Arcadia business known as U.S. Fine Investment Arts, Inc. (USFIA).

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35891
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 14, 2021
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p. 2
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 14, 2021
Pages
p. 2
Subjects
Chen, Steve
Cryptocurrency
Gem Coin
US Fine Investment Arts, Inc. (USFIA)
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