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The family of John Chan has filed a claim aagainst Arcadia and the police, saying officers' negligence led to his death. Chan died in a traffic accident in February.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper17094
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 22, 1999
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p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 22, 1999
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p. A1
Subjects
Chan, John
Item ID
17517AN
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The Arcadia Police Department has filed murder charges against Lisa Melinda Welchert, an alleged drunk driver involved in a fatal accident on Huntington Drive which killed John Chan.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26882
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 18, 1999
March 18, 1999
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 18, 1999
March 18, 1999
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p. 1
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Automobile accidents
Drunk Driving
Murder
Chan, John
Welchert, Lisa Melinda
Item ID
27082AN
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The family of John Chan, the 44-year-old Arcadian who was killed by Lisa Welchert in a drunk driving traffic accident, filed a claim against the City because they feel the police officers left Welchert apparently passed out in her car and returned to their patrol cars, allowing her to escape from the police in her automobile.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26975
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 29, 1999
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 29, 1999
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Chan, John
Welchert, Lisa
Automobile Accident
Drunk Driving
Lawsuits
Murder
Item ID
27174AN
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In response to requests from the local Chinese-American community, the Arcadia Police Dept. has agreed to perform an investigation into police conduct during the arrest of an Asian couple involved in a fracas at the Burger King Restaurant.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper5405
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Pasadena Star News
Date
October 8, 1995
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p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
October 8, 1995
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Police Department
Item ID
5268AN
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The City Council approved a drug and alcohol policy despite concerns voiced by police officers and fire fighters about the language used in the document concerning "designated standby or on-call status," normally used to describe around the clock periods.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1458
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 26, 1990
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 26, 1990
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Drug Policy
Item ID
1457AN
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Methodist Hospital has started publishing what appears to be the first Spanish-language community health magazine in the San Gabriel Valley.

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Pasadena Star News
Date
November 7, 1995
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p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
November 7, 1995
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Hospitals - Arcadia Methodist Hospital
Item ID
5395AN
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Gina's Sports Bar & Grill is the source of controversy regarding a Chinese-language sign which some community members claim is advertising prostitution.

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Pasadena Star News
Date
August 17, 1998
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p. A1 w / photo
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Pasadena Star News
Date
August 17, 1998
Pages
p. A1 w / photo
Subjects
Business & Industry - Gina's Sports Bar & Grill
Item ID
15133AN
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In the wake of a fight in January between Asian American and white teenagers near Arcadia High School, police, parents and school officials have come up with a new get-tough policy to crack down on students involved in violence or drugs. Called PAXCE 2000, for "Peaceful Arcadia Through Community Efforts 2000," the program puts a police officer at the High School and three junior high schools.

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Los Angeles Times
Date
May 4, 1995
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p. 9
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Los Angeles Times
Date
May 4, 1995
Pages
p. 9
Subjects
Arcadia - Schools
Item ID
4416AN
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Lisa Welchert, an alleged drunk driver who caused the death of John Chan, will face a murder trial.

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Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 3, 1999
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 3, 1999
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Chan, John
Welchert, Lisa Melinda
Automobile accidents
Drunk Driving
Murder
Item ID
27156AN
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Arcadia police continue to heavily ticket cars that frequent the area around the Burger Palace on Thursday nights in an attempt to curb drag racing and curtail other potential problems. Since July 8, 202 tickets have been issued.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper248
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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 17, 1993
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 17, 1993
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Restaurants, Bars, etc - Burger Palace
Crime and Criminals
Item ID
248AN
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Police have arrested nine people who are believed to be members of a San Gabriel Valley Asian gang that has been under investigation in recent months for terrorizing local Asian youths. Four adults and five juveniles were taken into custody after police linked them with a February 15 kidnapping, attempted extortion and assault.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1397
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 4, 1990
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 4, 1990
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Crime and Criminals
Gangs see also Gang Activity
Item ID
1396AN
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Ron Garner, 50, a deputy police chief in Beverly Hills with 24 years of police experience, has been named to head the Arcadia Police Department. He will lead a staff of 76 sworn officers and 26 civilian personnel.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4472
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Pasadena Star News
Date
February 1, 1995
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p. A-3 photo
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Pasadena Star News
Date
February 1, 1995
Pages
p. A-3 photo
Subjects
Police - Garner, Ron
Item ID
4348AN
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P.A.C.E. 2000 (Peaceful Arcadia through Community Efforts) will be a new section within the Arcadia Police Department. It is a community-oriented policing effort headquartered at Santa Anita Fashion Park.

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Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
October 5, 1995
Pages
p. 9
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Sierra Madre News
Date
October 5, 1995
Pages
p. 9
Subjects
Police Department
P.A.C.E. 2000
Item ID
5349AN
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Joseph Sargis, a member of the Board of Trustees for the Pasadena Area Community College District, has been elected the 1993 president of the Board. He is profiled.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper296
Newspaper
Star Tribune
Date
December 15, 1992
Pages
p. A-3 photo
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Star Tribune
Date
December 15, 1992
Pages
p. A-3 photo
Subjects
Sargis, Joseph
Item ID
296AN
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Arcadian John Howell led police on a chase Friday from Arcadia to the desert community of Banning.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper10785
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 15, 1997
Pages
p. A1 w/photo
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Pasadena Star News
Date
November 15, 1997
Pages
p. A1 w/photo
Subjects
Crime and Criminals
Howell, John
Item ID
11189AN
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The City Council has unanimously opposed the Arcadia Police Relief Association's proposals for a work week make up of 3 8-hour days, a 1.5% pay increase, and payment for time spent on-call.

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Newspaper
Los Angeles Times
Date
October 13, 1994
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p. J-5
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Los Angeles Times
Date
October 13, 1994
Pages
p. J-5
Subjects
Police
Item ID
4239AN
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A policy on when groups can use Arcadia's new Community Center was approved Tuesday by the City Council, limiting events to those with community-wide appeal.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 10, 1991
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 10, 1991
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Arcadia Community Center
Item ID
472AN
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For higher visibility and recognition, the Police Department is changing from all white police automobiles to the traditional black and white cars.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 22, 1998
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 22, 1998
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Police Department
Item ID
26140AN
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English is not the primary language for about one-third of Arcadia's students.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 28, 1991
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 28, 1991
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools
Item ID
2626AN
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Arcadia is taking a "zero tolerance" position against violence in the schools. The new program, called 'Peaceful Arcadia through Community Efforts 2000' or 'PACE 2000' is a joint effort with city officials, the Arcadia Police Department and school district leaders.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4499
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 30, 1995
Pages
p. H-3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
March 30, 1995
Pages
p. H-3
Subjects
Schools
Item ID
4375AN
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