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Article offers description of Charles P. Bluth's new house, Peacock Manor. Biographical notes on the Bluth family are included.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper614
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 7, 1981
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 7, 1981
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Bluth, Charles P.
Item ID
614AN
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Article describes the new Charles P. Bluth home. A tour and reception are planned to be held there to benefit the Arcadia Chapter of the American Red Cross.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1843
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 4, 1981
Pages
p. A-1 photos
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 4, 1981
Pages
p. A-1 photos
Subjects
Bluth, Charles P.
Item ID
1842AN
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The 14-year-old son of Arcadia real estate developer Charles Bluth shot and killed one of 2 intruders who had broken into the Bluth home in the exclusive Whispering Pines neighborhood.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1368
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 21, 1986
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 21, 1986
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Crime and Criminals
Item ID
1367AN
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Newspaper Index
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Selfie Selfie Photo Studio has opened in Arcadia at 28 1/2 E. Huntington Drive. It offers private rooms where customers can snap quality and even costumed shots of themselves using a remote control. It is a venture of the popular 321 Photo Studio Franchise in China.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34067
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 18, 2015
Pages
p. A8
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Pasadena Star News
Date
January 18, 2015
Pages
p. A8
Subjects
Business and Industry
Photographs
Photography
Selfie Selfie Photo Studio
Item ID
34261AN
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Yesterday Arcadia city officials celebrated the groundbreaking of a nearly $12.5 million Gold Line bridge that will be built over Santa Anita Avenue, south of Colorado Boulevard. Starting on or near May 1, the new bridge's construction, which would take 7 months, will cause lane closures on Santa Anita Avenue, disruptions and detours, including not being able to enter In-N-Out Burger from Santa Anita Avenue for 4 months. The bridge is being paid for by a voter-approved bond measure and city transportation funds.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33478
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 13, 2013
Pages
p. A1, A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
April 13, 2013
Pages
p. A1, A4
Subjects
Bridges
Light Rail
Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension
Trains
Transportation
Item ID
33673AN
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Joan Stoner and fellow residents of the Manor Mobile Home Park are locked in a rent-control battle with their landlord.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper790
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 22, 1989
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 22, 1989
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Manor Mobile Home Park
Item ID
790AN
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The Methodist Hospital will open its new LDR (Labor Delivery and Recovery) rooms this week.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1814
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 1, 1989
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 1, 1989
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Hospitals - Arcadia Methodist Hospital
Item ID
1813AN
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The Arcadia Redevelopment Agency is looking for developers to submit building proposals for 2 new major development projects on 5 acres of downtown property. The agency wants to house corporate headquarters, business and professional offices, retail stores and restaurants.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1342
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 20, 1989
Pages
p. A-2
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 20, 1989
Pages
p. A-2
Subjects
Community Redevelopment
Item ID
1341AN
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Article describes the California Home for the Aged Deaf. The facility can accommodate 24, but at present there are only 12 residents who pay $375 per month for their room and board.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper878
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 23, 1980
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 23, 1980
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
California Home for the Aged Deaf
Item ID
878AN
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The Santa Anita Inn was purchased 2 weeks ago by developer Charles Bluth, who is already implementing plans to turn the hotel at the corner of Huntington Drive and Colorado Place into a four-star inn. Renovation (with a New Orleans motif) should be completed by January.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1838
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 28, 1985
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 28, 1985
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Hotels, Motels, Etc. - Santa Anita Inn
Item ID
1837AN
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Peacock Donuts on Duarte Road is being sued by plaintiff John Ho in regards to its handicap accessibility. While the Peacock Donut shop has 3 clearly marked handicapped spots, the lawsuit alleges that the rear access is not accessible to those in wheelchairs. John Ho has filed hundreds of such suits. Robert Chen, owner of the shop and Alan Wilson, owner of the building, are being sued.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33190
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 11, 2012
Pages
p. 1, 10
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 11, 2012
Pages
p. 1, 10
Subjects
Americans with Disability Act (ADA)
Chen, Robert
Doughnut shops
Ho, John
Lawsuits
Peacock Donuts
Small business
Wilson, Alan
Item ID
33387AN
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Assistance League of Arcadia installs new officers. See also Arcadia Weekly, p. 7, July 2, 2015.

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Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
June 27, 2015
Pages
p. 5
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Mountain Views News
Date
June 27, 2015
Pages
p. 5
Subjects
Assistance League of Arcadia
Burcham, Betsy
Chien, Karyn
Kinsler, Kay
Lucas, Diane
Mao, Lucy
Organizations
Parrott, Barbara
Schreiber, Sheryl
Tanner, Karen
Warren, Suzanne
Item ID
34452AN
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Arcadia Methodist Hospital's new wing, a $140 million, 184-bed tower, that opened last month, largely replaces 2 hospital buildings built in 1957 and 1967. This new building helps as Arcadia Methodist Hospital (AMH) plans to address the risks of buildings collapsing during an earthquake. Joe La Brie, a structural engineer said AMH has addressed utility line hazards. Acute services are being relocated to the new tower. See related story about earthquake preparedness at other hospitals in the San Gabriel Valley (see same page).

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32623
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News,
Date
October 30, 2011
Pages
p. A7
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Pasadena Star News,
Date
October 30, 2011
Pages
p. A7
Subjects
Arcadia Methodist Hospital (AMH)
Hospital buildings
Seismic safety and seismic regulations
Item ID
32821AN
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Arcadia City Council denies proposed hillside development project, citing concerns over environmental impacts along with future risks including fire, flooding or mudslides. The applicant, Nevis Capital LLC, was seeking approval to subdivide 90 acres into two parcels to build a home on about 12 acres along the ridge line.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34423
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 21, 2016
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
January 21, 2016
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arcadia Planning Commission
Lee, Ta-Jen
Nevis Capital LLC
Item ID
34615AN
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On September 8, 2011, Arcadia Mayor Gary Kovacic had an emergency procedure to put a stent in one of his 3 major heart arteries. His Left Anterior Descending (LAD) artery was 90-95% blocked. He was released from Arcadia Methodist Hospital (AMH) the following day and was back at AMH 24 hours later for a dedication ceremony of the new patient tower that has been under construction for some time now.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32533
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 22, 2011
Pages
p. 11
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 22, 2011
Pages
p. 11
Subjects
Arcadia mayors
Kovacic, Gary
Item ID
32732AN
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The Arcadia School Board accepted $26,365 in state funding to prevent alcohol and drug use among elementary school students. The money, available on 1/0/90, is being allocated under the Comprehensive Alcohol and Drug Prevention Education Program (CADPE), targeting 4th, 5th, and 6th graders in every district in California.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2766
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 3, 1989
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 3, 1989
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools - Elementary Schools
Item ID
2698AN
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Poisonous chlorine gas sent 8 employees of Arcadia's Embassy Suites Hotel to the hospital Sunday following what was apparently an accidental mixing of chemicals in the laundry room. This was the second incident of its kind in a little over 2 months.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1824
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 19, 1986
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 19, 1986
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Hotels, Motels, Etc. - Embassy Suites
Item ID
1823AN
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In an article reviewing the problems of hillside development in the San Gabriel Valley, Arcadia's problems with Charles Bluth's yet-to-be-built Whispering Pines subdivision are discussed. Excessive runoff caused damage to property below the development.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2335
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 27, 1980
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 27, 1980
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Real Estate - Whispering Pines
Item ID
2294AN
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Arcadia police arrested 4 men in 4 separate rooms of the Embassy Suites motel, confiscating more than 2 ounces of cocaine and $5,600 in what police called "drug money."

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1474
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 27, 1986
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 27, 1986
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Drug Trafficking
Item ID
1473AN
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Developer Charles Bluth was given permission by the Arcadia City Council to proceed with phase 2 of his Whispering Pines residential project in the hills just north of Foothills Junior High.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2337
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 12, 1986
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 12, 1986
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Real Estate - Whispering Pines
Item ID
2296AN
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