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Charles Cooper continues his series "Memories of Arcadia" with a story about the Santa Anita Assembly Center for the Japanese, where at its height, it housed more than 18,000 people. Japanese had a long local history, dating back to workers on the Santa Anita Ranch, and local residents had the uncomfortable feeling of seeing friends behind the wire at the track.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32004
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 11, 2003
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 11, 2003
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Cooper, Charles
Santa Anita Assembly Center for the Japanese
Item ID
32184AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Methodist Hospital Foundation will honor Arcadia resident Paul Ravesies during the 2002 Crystal Ball. He is a long-time supporter of Methodist Hospital and has served on its board of directors.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30590
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 26, 2002
Pages
p. 20
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 26, 2002
Pages
p. 20
Subjects
Awards - honors - recognitions
Ravesies, Paul - biography
Item ID
30777AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The Arcadia High School class of 2002 has 28 National Merit Scholarship finalists. It is the highest number in school history. A group photograph and biographical information on each finalist is presented.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30364
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 6, 2002
Pages
p. 14
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 6, 2002
Pages
p. 14
Subjects
Arcadia High School - Students
National Merit Scholarship
Item ID
30551AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Daniel O'Connell, Republican candidate for Assembly in the 44th District, is running against Carol Liu. His biggest issue is the state budget. The article includes a biographical sketch.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30650
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 17, 2002
Pages
p. 24
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 17, 2002
Pages
p. 24
Subjects
O'Connell, Daniel - biography
Politicians
Item ID
30838AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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San Marino resident Alexandra Wucetich was named Rose Queen. Arcadia local Anjali Agrawal is a princess. She and Tournament of Roses President Gary Thomas are shown in a photo.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30654
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 24, 2002
Pages
p. 1, 9
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 24, 2002
Pages
p. 1, 9
Subjects
Agrawal, Anjali
Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade - 2003
Royal Court
Thomas, Gary
Wucetich, Alexandra
Item ID
30842AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The history of local restaurant The Derby, since it was originally founded in 1922 as Proctors Tavern, to being bought by jockey George Woolfe in 1938, then sold to Dominic and Lorene Sturniolo, or Sturinolo (article has it spelled both ways) is presented. See VF "Restaurants, Bars, etc." for copy of article.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30533
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 15, 2002
Pages
p. 12
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 15, 2002
Pages
p. 12
Subjects
Business and Industry
The Derby
Restaurant reviews
Restaurants
Item ID
30721AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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A Queen Anne Cottage open house is planned. The history of the cottage is given.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27762
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 30, 2000
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 30, 2000
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Queen Anne Cottage
Item ID
27959AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Local Muslim businessman and resident Fawaz Elmasri, of Lebanese descent, condemns the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. He dispels myths about Muslims to promote better relations between Muslims and the communities that are now looking upon his people with suspicion.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30145
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 25, 2001
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 25, 2001
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Elmasri, Fawaz
Ethnic groups
Islam
Muslim-Americans
Muslims
Muslim Public Affairs
September 11 terrorist attacks, 2001
Item ID
30332AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Gary Kovacic is Arcadia's mayor for the third time. His first term was in 1998-1999 and his second term was in 2000-2001. In this, his third term, he is one of four out of the five Arcadia city council members rotating into the mayor's position during the 2003 Arcadia Centennial. The article includes biographical information.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31747
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 24, 2003
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 24, 2003
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Centennial - 2003
Kovacic, Gary - biography
Mayors
Item ID
31944AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Obituary/death notice. Johnny Longden was one of the greatest jockeys in racing history.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31091
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 20, 2003
Pages
p. 18
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 20, 2003
Pages
p. 18
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
Subjects
Longden, Johnny (1907-2003)
Item ID
31286AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Major issues and biographical information are given for each of the seven candidates running for two seats on the Arcadia City Council.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27426
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 10, 2000
Pages
p. 20
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 10, 2000
Pages
p. 20
Subjects
City Council Elections - 2000
Item ID
27623AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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David J. Roberts is the new principal at Baldwin Stocker Elementary School, succeeding John Pisula. The article provides biographical information.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31462
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 15, 2003
Pages
p. 24
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 15, 2003
Pages
p. 24
Subjects
Educators
Roberts, David J. - biography
Principals
Schools-Baldwin Stocker Elementary
Item ID
31655AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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A freshman at Arcadia High School named Hasan Qazi has been awarded with the rank of Eagle Scout. The article includes biographical information.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29528
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 10, 2001
Pages
p. 9
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 10, 2001
Pages
p. 9
Subjects
Arcadia High School students
Awards-honors-recognitions
Boy Scouts - Troop 125
Eagle Scout
Qazi, Hasan
Item ID
29712AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Madeline Antilla, a history teacher at Arcadia High School, has been named Teacher of the Year for the school district.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30584
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 26, 2002
Pages
p. 15
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 26, 2002
Pages
p. 15
Subjects
Antilla, Madeline - biography
Arcadia High School - teachers
Arcadia schools - educators
Awards - honors - recognitions
Item ID
30772AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Ron Buckholtz and Bob Anderson have been promoted to lieutenant positions at Arcadia Police Department. The article includes their biographical information and career paths.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30151
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 3, 2002
Pages
p. 8
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 3, 2002
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Anderson, Bob
Buckholtz, Ron
Arcadia Police Department - 2001-2010
Biography
Promotions
Item ID
30338AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Dr. Jack K. Robbins will serve as only the second president in the 32 year history of the Oak Tree Racing Association.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27514
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 25, 2000
Pages
p. 4
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 25, 2000
Pages
p. 4
Subjects
Oak Tree Racing Association
Robbins, Jack K.
Santa Anita Park - 1991-2000
Item ID
27712AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Rotary Club celebrates 75 years of service with a two-page spread featuring pictures of members and club history.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30656
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 24, 2002
Pages
p. 16, 17
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 24, 2002
Pages
p. 16, 17
Subjects
Arcadia Rotary Club
Organizations
Service clubs
Item ID
30844AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia's centennial celebration kicks off with a Rose Parade float. Writer Charles Cooper gives a brief history of Arcadia.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30796
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 2, 2003
Pages
p. 1, 17
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 2, 2003
Pages
p. 1, 17
Subjects
Arcadia city history
Arcadia Centennial - 1903-2003
Item ID
30984AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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This article presents a history of the Anoakia mansion, home of Anita Baldwin. The article is written by Arcadia Weekly writer Charles Cooper.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31428
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 1, 2003
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 1, 2003
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Anoakia Breeding Farm
Anoakia Estates - housing development
Anoakia mansion
Baldwin, Anita - biography
Benton, Arthur (architect)
Cooper, Charles
Item ID
31621AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Baldwin Stocker Elementary School Principal John S. Pisula, Jr. will be leaving his job at the end of the school year. The article provides biographical information.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31457
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 15, 2003
Pages
p. 4
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 15, 2003
Pages
p. 4
Subjects
Educators
Pisula, John S., Jr. - biography
Principals
Schools-Baldwin Stocker Elementary
Item ID
31650AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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