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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.

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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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City officials are alerting residents to a temporary situation where the water will be brown and should not be used to wash laundry or dishes as it may stain.

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Pasadena Star News
Date
August 27, 2003
Pages
p. A2
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Pasadena Star News
Date
August 27, 2003
Pages
p. A2
Subjects
Water
Item ID
26377AN
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Newspaper Index
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Ted Brown, Arcadia resident, will challenge Adam Schiff and Jim Schileppi in the 29th Congressional District election.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 24, 2002
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
October 24, 2002
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
29th Congressional District
Schiff, Adam
Schileppi, Jim
Brown, Ted
Item ID
24892AN
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The new wing of the mall opens. It includes chain retailers, sit-down restaurants and a 16-screen multiplex movie theater. A future wing may open in 2006.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 2, 2004
Pages
p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
October 2, 2004
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Westfield Santa Anita
Grand openings
Expansion
Item ID
29374AN
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Grant Chu, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ming R. Chu of Arcadia, received a Bachelor of Science degree in neuroscience from Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 20, 2002
Pages
p. 5
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 20, 2002
Pages
p. 5
Subjects
Chu, Grant
Graduations
Item ID
30580AN
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Highland Oaks PTSA gives service awards and installs its Executive Board on May 28, 2003. Yoshiko Hayashi and Dick Grumm received "Very Special Friend" awards. Teacher Teresa Sarrail received the Honorary Service Award. Volunteers Cindy Forillo and Stephanie McNutt also received the Honorary Service Award. Lisa Lucas was installed for a second term as PTSA president.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 5, 2003
Pages
p. 4 w/photo
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 5, 2003
Pages
p. 4 w/photo
Subjects
Awards - honors - recognitions
Forillo, Cindy
Grumm, Dick
Hayashi, Yoshiko
Lucas, Lisa
McNutt, Stephanie
Sarrail, Teresa
Item ID
31714AN
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The decomposed body of a missing Pasadena police lieutenant named David Henry Richter, 55, of Arcadia, was found under an overpass where the 605 freeway crosses Rivergrade Road. The cause of death has not been determined but it may have been suicide.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 25, 2008
Pages
p. News 1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
March 25, 2008
Pages
p. News 1
Subjects
Missing Persons
Richter, David Henry
Item ID
31153AN
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A 19-year-old man who was killed in a house fire in Arcadia was identified as Cheng Ming Dai of San Gabriel. A 16-year-old remains in critical condition and may be arrested and charged with arson. The house was located at 130 West Longden Avenue.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 15, 2005
Pages
p. A2
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Pasadena Star News
Date
June 15, 2005
Pages
p. A2
Subjects
Fires
Arson
Dai, Cheng Ming ("Edward")
Item ID
29745AN
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Santa Anita Park workers who live in the backstretch may face eviction. The workers' rooms may not meet codes.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 8, 2000
Pages
p. A1 w/photo
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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 8, 2000
Pages
p. A1 w/photo
Subjects
Santa Anita Park
Item ID
19066AN
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Arcadia meets federal and state drinking water standards as reported in the "City of Arcadia Year 2000 Consumer Confidence Report." A photo shows Amanda Silva and Alison Wien.

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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 30, 2001
Pages
p. 8
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 30, 2001
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Water quality
Silva, Amanda
Wien, Allison
Item ID
30239AN
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The Woodcarver's show was held Sunday, May 5, at the Arcadia Seniors Center.

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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 6, 2000
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 6, 2000
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Woodcarver's Show
Item ID
23529AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia's American Legion Post 247 helps two teachers build classroom libraries.

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Arcadia Weekly,
Date
February 1, 2001
Pages
p. 9
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Arcadia Weekly,
Date
February 1, 2001
Pages
p. 9
Subjects
Arcadia American Legion
Jensen, Allison
Widney, Traina
Item ID
33488AN
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Methodist Hospital of Southern California will celebrate its 100th birthday on May 15.

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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 13, 2003
Pages
p. A2
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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 13, 2003
Pages
p. A2
Subjects
Hospitals - Arcadia Methodist Hospital
Item ID
25740AN
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Investigators have concluded that the failure of a pump on a fire engine was likely caused by a mechanical and/or design defect. The failure occurred on July 4 at a car accident scene where David Contreras died. Chief Dave Lugo may pursue litigation with manufacturer Kovatch Mobile Fire Apparatus. See related story, Arcadia Weekly, July 11, 2002, p. 8 and Arcadia Weekly, July 18, 2002, p. 1.

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Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 31, 2002
Pages
p. 17
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 31, 2002
Pages
p. 17
Subjects
Contreras, David
Fire engines
Fire equipment
Kovatch Mobile Fire Apparatus
Traffic Accidents
Item ID
30848AN
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Hillside residents meet to discuss the fire-ravaged hillsides and problems that may occur with rain.

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Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 13, 2000
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 13, 2000
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Fires
Item ID
27369AN
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The Hugo Reid Family sculpture created in 1937 by sculptor Preston Prescott is being moved from the Arcadia County Park to the Arcadia Historical Museum. Details of the move are given. See also May 2, 2003 and May 3, 2003.

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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 1, 2003
Pages
p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 1, 2003
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Museums - Ruth & Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum
Hugo Reid Family Statue
Prescott, Preston
Reid, Hugo
Statuary
Item ID
25638AN
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Three schools may switch to a year-round schedule under a new proposal presented this week.

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Pasadena Star News
Date
August 25, 2000
Pages
p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
August 25, 2000
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Arcadia Unified School District
Item ID
19710AN
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Macy's will relaunch at more than 800 sites nationwide, after parent company Federated Department Stores acquired May Department Stores in August 2005. The Robinsons-May in Arcadia became property of the Westfield Group and plans for the site have not been announced.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 6, 2006
Pages
p. B3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
September 6, 2006
Pages
p. B3
Subjects
Business and Industry
Federated Department Stores
Macy's
Westfield Shoppingtown Santa Anita - 2001-2010
Item ID
30377AN
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A suspect, described as a Chinese woman in her mid-50s, 5 feet tall and 100 pounds, may have attempted to kidnap a 7-year old girl from Holly Avenue Elementary School. She was unsuccessful and may have mental health issues.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 15, 2007
Pages
p. Local 1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
February 15, 2007
Pages
p. Local 1
Subjects
Crime and Criminals
Kidnap
Item ID
30585AN
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Newspaper Index
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The state Employment Development Department listed the county's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for May as 5.1 percent.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 17, 2006
Pages
p. B3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 17, 2006
Pages
p. B3
Subjects
Jobless rates
Statistics
Unemployment
Item ID
30266AN
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Newspaper Index
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