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Old Town Monrovia's Underdog Bookstore--an LGBTQ-owned book shop uplifting diverse authors and local presses--fights intolerance with inventory. Bookseller Muse Lee was confronted by a customer, a woman who felt "oppressed as a white person" and voiced objections that included racism and homophobia. Emily Lindley-Rodriguez, who works in Arcadia, is saddened to hear of the hate experienced at Underdog.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36633
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 6, 2024
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 6, 2024
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Lee, Muse
Underdog Bookstore
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Los Angeles County Arboretum celebrates 75th anniversary with an Arboretum Foundation fundraiser event honoring Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger for her ongoing support. The event raised $241,000 for the education programs and care of the 125 acre Arboretum gardens and landmark structures. Also in attendance Michael Desplaines, CEO of the Arboretum, Susan Kranwinkle, Annette Castro Ramirez, and Pamela Hillings Tegtmeyer (all in photos).

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36594
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 20, 2023
Pages
p. A3, A4
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 20, 2023
Pages
p. A3, A4
Subjects
Barger, Kathryn
Desplaines, Michael
Kranwinkle, Susan
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden
Ramirez, Annette Castro
Tegtmeyer, Pamela Hillings
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Obituary/death notice

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36549
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 1, 2023
Pages
p. A7
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Obituary or death notice
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Pasadena Star News
Date
October 1, 2023
Pages
p. A7
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Obituary or death notice
Subjects
Burns, Michael Kevin
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https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36553
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 27, 2023
Pages
p. A11
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 27, 2023
Pages
p. A11
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
Subjects
Burns, Michael Kevin
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Pasadena Pops presents in concert "Michael Feinstein Sings Broadway" at the Los Angeles County Arboretum, July 29. Future concerts include "The Music of Queen" on August 26 and "Hollywood Blockbusters" on September 9.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36509
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 17, 2023
Pages
p. A4
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 17, 2023
Pages
p. A4
Subjects
Feinstein, Michael
Concerts
Musicians
Pasadena Pops Orchestra
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Los Angeles County Arboretum selects new CEO, Michael Desplaines. He has more than two decades of experience in historic property development and restoration, public garden management, environmental education and fundraising. He begins in July. He previously served as president and CEO of the Norfolk Botanical Garden in Virginia. He replaces Richard Schulhof, who retired after 14 years as CEO.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36486
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 25, 2023
Pages
p. A3, A5
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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 25, 2023
Pages
p. A3, A5
Subjects
Desplaines, Michael
Los Angeles County Arboretum
Schulhof, Richard
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All-Area Girls Soccer. Mimi Dominguez from Bishop Amat is Player of the Year. First Team Midfielder Skye Escobedo and Defender Destiny Delgado are from Arcadia. Second Team Midfielder Alaina Lee and Goalkeeper Ainsley Stephenson are from Arcadia.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36460
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 2, 2023
Pages
p. B2
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Pasadena Star News
Date
April 2, 2023
Pages
p. B2
Subjects
Delgado, Destiny
Dominguez, Mimi
Escobedo, Skye
Lee, Alaina
Sports
Soccer
Stephenson, Ainsley
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Rod's Grill, Arcadia's beloved classic diner, announces its closure after nearly 70 years. Closing date will be Sunday, February 12, 2023. It is located at 41 West Huntington Drive, along Historic Route 66. The diner began as a small chain of restaurants in 1946, with the Arcadia location opening in 1957.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36420
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 9, 2023
Pages
p. A3, A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
February 9, 2023
Pages
p. A3, A4
Subjects
Historic Route 66
Monroy, Wendy
Restaurants, bars, etc.
Rod's Grill
Romero, Manny
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Monterey Park shooting aftermath. Lunar New Year is typically a festive and family affair, but was marred by a mass shooting in Monterey Park, which killed 10 at a dance hall. David Lee, co-president of Arcadia Chinese Association, said Lunar New Year is supposed to be "a happy time for family reunions because Chinese tradition and culture is very family-oriented."

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36412
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 23, 2023
Pages
p. A8
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 23, 2023
Pages
p. A8
Subjects
Chinese New Year
Gun violence
Holidays
Lee, David
Lunar New Year
Monterey Park, California
Shootings
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Arcadia City Council Members at the unveiling of plaque designating Arcadia Woman's Club Clubhouse the City of Arcadia Historic Landmark No. 1, at 324 S. First Avenue, Arcadia, CA. Left to right: Council Member Sho Tay, Council Member Michael Danielson, Cheryl Alberg, Mayor Tom Beck, Council Member Paul P. Cheng, Council Member April Verlato, and Marilyn Daleo. This is the first City of Arcadia Historical Landmark.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs2408
Date
October 5, 2022
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Date
October 5, 2022
Subjects
Alberg, Cheryl
Arcadia City Council-2020-2029
Arcadia Woman's Club
Beck, Tom
Cheng, Paul P.
City of Arcadia Historic Landmarks
Daleo, Marilyn
Danielson, Michael
Tay, Sho
Verlato, April
Physical Description
digital, see i:images
ID
2269
Collection
Photographs
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California Attorney General Rob Bonta allows lawsuit over Arcadia City Council appointment to proceed. HQH Chinese American Equalization Association and Arcadia Voters Rights Group are suing to challenge the appointment of Michael Danielson, representing District 5, which was vacant after the death of Council Member Roger Chandler. Danielson's term expires upon certification of the November 8 election results.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36347
Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
October 1, 2022
Pages
p. 9
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Mountain Views News
Date
October 1, 2022
Pages
p. 9
Subjects
Arcadia City Council-2020-2029
Arcadia Voters Rights Group
Danielson, Michael
HQH Chinese American Equalization Association
Lawsuits
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Horse dies from training injury at Santa Anita Park. Echosmith, a baby gelding, 3-years-old, from Ireland died Sunday. The horse was owned by Benowitz Family Trust, CYBT, Michael Nentwig, and Ray Pagano. His trainer was Jonathan Wong and jockey was Jessica Pyfer.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36329
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 22, 2022
Pages
p. 3
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 22, 2022
Pages
p. 3
Subjects
Benowitz Family Trust
Deaths
Horses and horse racing
Nentwig, Michael
Pagano, Ray
Pyfer, Jessica
Santa Anita Park-2021-2030
Wong, Jonathan
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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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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 1, 2022
Pages
p. 16
Subjects
City Council Elections-2022
Lee, Jason
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Pasadena Pops and Rusnak Summer Concert Series has Michael Cavanaugh singing Billy Joel and Elton John on August 27 at LA County Arboretum.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36307
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 18, 2022
Pages
p. A1 (advertisement)
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 18, 2022
Pages
p. A1 (advertisement)
Subjects
Cavanaugh, Michael
Concerts
Los Angeles County Arboretum
Pasadena Pops
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Pasadena Pops concert at the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden. Michael Feinstein conducts the orchestra in music made famous by Judy Garland, Doris Day, Peggy Lee and Liza Minelli on August 13 at 7:30. Guest performers include Melissa Manchester, Nicole Henry and Maddie Baillio.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36291
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 29, 2022
Pages
p. A5
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 29, 2022
Pages
p. A5
Subjects
Baillio, Maddie
Feinstein, Michael
Concerts
Henry, Nicole
Manchester, Melissa
Musicians
Pasadena Pops Orchestra
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Arcadia's Vietnam War Monument redecorated by Chris Tran and his fellow Boy Scouts Troop 104, with funds donated by Jason Lee, an Arcadia lawyer and City Council candidate for District 5. The City of Arcadia's 24th annual tribute to Veterans and Military Families will be held on Saturday, May 28, 10-1 at Arcadia County Park. The event is hosted by Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36240
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 19, 2022
Pages
p. 11
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 19, 2022
Pages
p. 11
Subjects
Arcadia Vietnam War Monument Memorial
Glasco, Gene
Lee, Jason
Tran, Chris
Veterans
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Obituary/death notice

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36200
Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
March 12, 2022
Pages
p. 4
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Obituary or death notice
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Mountain Views News
Date
March 12, 2022
Pages
p. 4
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Obituary or death notice
Subjects
Michael, Marjorie
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Arcadia High School receives several local donations after hosting 27th annual Orchestra Benefit Dinner, a rundraising event for Arcadia Music Club. Jason Lee is pictured. He is an Arcadia City Council candidate.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36195
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 3, 2022
Pages
p. 3
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 3, 2022
Pages
p. 3
Subjects
Arcadia High School clubs
Arcadia Music Club
Fundraisers
Lee, Jason
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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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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 17, 2022
Pages
p. 14
Subjects
Arcadia Police Foundation
Hansen, Mary E.
Lee, Jason
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https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36065
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 3, 2021
Pages
p. A7
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 3, 2021
Pages
p. A7
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
Subjects
Peterson, Michael
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