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Characteristics of some of the 90 species of carnivorous plants.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper439
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 30, 1974
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 30, 1974
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arboretum
Item ID
439AN
Collection
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Rodents in Wilderness Park were found to have Sylvatic Plague. The area has been dusted with insecticide and closed since June 4. It is hoped that it can be reopened soon.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2142
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 12, 1975
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 12, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Parks
Item ID
2123AN
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Bill Wollard, Planning Director for Arcadia, said that this office would like funding for additional land at Wilderness Park.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2140
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 23, 1975
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 23, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Parks
Item ID
2121AN
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The City Council approved $32,000 for expansion of Wilderness Park. The city now has title to Clamshell Canyon southeast of the present park. 94 acres were purchased from George Elkins and 10 acres from Mrs. Ruth Schroeder.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2145
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 9, 1975
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 9, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Parks
Item ID
2126AN
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Approximately 110 slides depicting Arcadia's history have been made into a slide show and are now available to check out along with a written narration.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1934
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 11, 1976
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 11, 1976
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library - Collection
Item ID
1930AN
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Sandie Chandler, Arcadia housewife and author of "The Sensitive Woman" and "Lovingly Liberated," spoke at the Women's Club along with other writers.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper566
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 26, 1976
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p. C-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 26, 1976
Pages
p. C-1
Subjects
Arcadia authors - Chandler, Sandie
Item ID
566AN
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In 1939 the Pacific Rose Society in conjunction with Los Angeles County planted a rose garden in the county park. In 1961 a new rose area was started.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2136
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 19, 1974
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 19, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Parks
Item ID
2117AN
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A new mini park at Golden West and Fairview has been named Tripolis Friendship Park in honor of Arcadia's sister city.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2138
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 29, 1974
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 29, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Parks
Item ID
2119AN
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Newcastle Park has been so named in honor of Arcadia's sister city, Newcastle, Australia.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2148
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 6, 1977
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 6, 1977
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Parks
Item ID
2129AN
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Arcadia would lose approximately $472,268 yearly if Santa Anita Park race track were to close down and the 324 acre facility were to be developed with low density residential units. Losses would be partially offset by $190,750 in new property taxes and $278,482 miscellaneous taxes. New city services would account for a 6.18% increase in the city budget.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 8, 1974
Pages
p. A-3
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 8, 1974
Pages
p. A-3
Subjects
Santa Anita Park 1945-1980
Item ID
2384AN
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$51,942 for a park at 6th and Longden and $90,000 for one at Colorado have been granted by the State Beach, Park, Recreational and Historical Facilities Bond Act of 1974.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2139
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 10, 1974
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 10, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Parks
Item ID
2120AN
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Never a dull day for Pasadena Humane Society's animal control officers. Officer Greg Murphy has been working this area for decades, and has rescued animals from Rose Bowl, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Los Angeles County Arboretum, Descanso Gardens, and other landmarks.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36458
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 1, 2023
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p. A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
April 1, 2023
Pages
p. A4
Subjects
Murphy, Greg
Pasadena Humane Society
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The trend toward development of mini parks in Arcadia will continue. Summarizes the complaints of those who live adjacent to them and also the praises of those who find them a real pleasure.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2137
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 45, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 45, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Parks
Item ID
2118AN
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Arcadia City Council has approved the de-annexation of approximately five acres of property north of Hillcrest Boulevard. Monrovia gains the property that is included in a development proposal for the area.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper407
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 15, 1979
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p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 15, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
Item ID
407AN
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Arcadia City Council has approved the de-annexation of approximately five acres of property north of Hillcrest Boulevard. Monrovia gains the property that is included in a development proposal for the area.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper999
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 15, 1979
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 15, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
City Council 1970 - 1979
Item ID
999AN
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Arcadia has allotted $3700 toward the construction of a multi- jurisdictional bikeway along the Rio Hondo Wash from Peck Road to the Whittier Narrows Recreation Area. This would provide approximately 7.5 miles of bike paths linking Arcadia to existing paths leading down to the Long Beach Harbor.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 22, 1977
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p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 22, 1977
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Bicycles and bicycling
Item ID
606AN
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Bill Quiggle, who has been Santa Anita Park track superintendent since 1949, retired at the end of the 1977 racing season. The track and all plantings were his domain.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 21, 1977
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p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 21, 1977
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Santa Anita Park - People
Item ID
2408AN
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Two more horses die after injuries at Santa Anita Park. Jockey Joe Bravo was hospitalized after a tumble on horse Decorated My Life. Decorated My Life and Merit Song are the names of the horses euthanized. Six animals in all have been euthanized this year at the racetrack where twelve died last year. Santa Anita Park officials have said they've made major improvements in horse safety after 2019, when forty-two horses died at the track.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 14, 2023
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 14, 2023
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Bravo, Joe
Euthanasia
Horses and horse racing
Santa Anita Park-2021-2030
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A Bicentennial Park will be dedicated February 17, 1977. Located at the southwest corner of Longden and 6th, the park is 1/2 acre in size. It is the latest of 11 mini parks throughout the city.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2149
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 13, 1977
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 13, 1977
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Parks
Item ID
2130AN
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The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Control, which has licensing responsibility in Arcadia, has increased its fees from $2.50 to $3.50 for spayed dogs and from $5.00 to $7.00 for non-spayed animals.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper380
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 24, 1974
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 24, 1974
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Animals
Item ID
380AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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