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The City Council is facing the need to either refurbish and enlarge the existing Council Chambers or to build a new building. the second alternative seem the most likely, as the space vacated in the present City Hall could be used for crowded city departments.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 29, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 29, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: City Hall

Item ID: 2268AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Ground was broken on March 28, 1976 for the new City Council Chambers addition to City Hall. It will be a completely separate building to the west of the present structure.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 4, 1976

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 4, 1976

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: City Hall

Item ID: 2270AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A brief dedication ceremony for the new chamber building at City Hall was held on April 15, 1977. Total cost, including the remodeling of old quarters for new uses, was $903,000.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 21, 1977

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 21, 1977

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: City Hall

Item ID: 2271AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The City Council has turned down Bob Margett's request to build a skate board park with 60 person capacity on Live Oak Avenue. Noise and congestion were the reasons given.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 18, 1977

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 18, 1977

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Business and Industry

Item ID: 716AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Traces of history of the brick building on North First which was recently torn down. Built in the mid-1920's, it housed a restaurant, laundry, and various newspapers including the Tribune. Eventually the Post Office took over the entire building.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 22, 1978

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 22, 1978

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Buildings

Item ID: 694AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Meetings have been held recently to study the feasibility of a new effort to get the community behind an auditorium. Representatives at these meetings have been members of the School Board, activists for the city, and ex-mayor Alton Scott.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 19, 1975

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 19, 1975

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Auditoriums

Item ID: 547AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

There has been some hassle over the lack of restroom facilities at Fashion Park. The City Council would like to see 2 restrooms on each level open at all times. Stores make their restrooms available, but some events take place when the stores are closed.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 21, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 21, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Fashion Park

Item ID: 1539AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Five tennis courts have been proposed for the top of two water reservoirs at the corner of Baldwin and Orange Grove. The Parks and Recreation Department has set aside $25,000 for the project. The City Council must approve.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 13, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 13, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Recreation

Item ID: 2297AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Water use in the San Gabriel Valley is down. Figures from area cities are given.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 24, 1977

Pages: p. A-3

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 24, 1977

Pages: p. A-3

Subjects: Water

Item ID: 3447AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Mr. and Mrs. Magnolia have been honored for their exceptional work as foster parents. Over the years they have been foster parents to 140 children.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 2, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 2, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Magnolia, Perry

Item ID: 1969AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The committee assigned to make a feasibility study reports the possibility of Arcadia building an auditorium looks bleak and is getting bleaker. Efforts will continue to get major donations started via a grass roots drive and put these aside for a future project.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 27, 1975

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 27, 1975

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Auditoriums

Item ID: 548AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Three members of Arcadia's 9 man Paramedic Team have resigned. The reason given was the lack of compatibility with Chief Mahoney and the City Manager.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 15, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 15, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Fire Department

Item ID: 1573AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

New headquarters building

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 8, 1973

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 8, 1973

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Fire Department

Item ID: 3920AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A number of Arcadia students have officially been appointed to the Youth Commission by the City Council.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 20, 1978

Pages: p. A-3

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 20, 1978

Pages: p. A-3

Subjects: Boards and Commissions

Item ID: 619AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Planning Commission will ask the City Attorney whether or not they have the power to turn down a developer even though his plans meet all requirements.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 15, 1974

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 15, 1974

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: City Planning

Item ID: 1178AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Robinson's Santa Anita will open April 19, 1976. Details of the style of the store and construction of the building and landscaping are given.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 15, 1976

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 15, 1976

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Fashion Park

Item ID: 1546AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The need for a new Hall of Environmental Education has become paramount. Plans are to build one to hold 1000 people plus 340 student classrooms.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 31, 1975

Pages: p. A-3

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 31, 1975

Pages: p. A-3

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 443AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Efforts to put together a working Alumni Association have been given the OK by the School Board. The first meeting will be June 8, 1974. Craig Lucas ('64) is the acting chairman.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 25, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 25, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Finance

Item ID: 2945AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

At the urging of Temple City mayor Lou Gilbertson, State Senator Richardson has set aside his bill SB 1287. It would have reduced petition requirements from the present 25% to just 10% of the registered voters. They want Governor Brown to appoint an Ad Hoc committee to study the whole picture.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 22, 1976

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 22, 1976

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: San Gabriel Valley - Secession

Item ID: 2365AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia Police Department has decided against a strike at this time, but vowed to fight City Hall over a contract dispute. A 5% salary increase was approved, but not the extensive retirement benefits which were sought.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 14, 1977

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 14, 1977

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Police

Item ID: 2188AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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The City Council is facing the need to either refurbish and enlarge the existing Council Chambers or to build a new building. the second alternative seem the most likely, as the space vacated in the present City Hall could be used for crowded city departments.

Ground was broken on March 28, 1976 for the new City Council Chambers addition to City Hall. It will be a completely separate building to the west of the present structure.

A brief dedication ceremony for the new chamber building at City Hall was held on April 15, 1977. Total cost, including the remodeling of old quarters for new uses, was $903,000.

The City Council has turned down Bob Margett's request to build a skate board park with 60 person capacity on Live Oak Avenue. Noise and congestion were the reasons given.

Traces of history of the brick building on North First which was recently torn down. Built in the mid-1920's, it housed a restaurant, laundry, and various newspapers including the Tribune. Eventually the Post Office took over the entire building.

Meetings have been held recently to study the feasibility of a new effort to get the community behind an auditorium. Representatives at these meetings have been members of the School Board, activists for the city, and ex-mayor Alton Scott.

There has been some hassle over the lack of restroom facilities at Fashion Park. The City Council would like to see 2 restrooms on each level open at all times. Stores make their restrooms available, but some events take place when the stores are closed.

Five tennis courts have been proposed for the top of two water reservoirs at the corner of Baldwin and Orange Grove. The Parks and Recreation Department has set aside $25,000 for the project. The City Council must approve.

Water use in the San Gabriel Valley is down. Figures from area cities are given.

Mr. and Mrs. Magnolia have been honored for their exceptional work as foster parents. Over the years they have been foster parents to 140 children.

The committee assigned to make a feasibility study reports the possibility of Arcadia building an auditorium looks bleak and is getting bleaker. Efforts will continue to get major donations started via a grass roots drive and put these aside for a future project.

Three members of Arcadia's 9 man Paramedic Team have resigned. The reason given was the lack of compatibility with Chief Mahoney and the City Manager.

New headquarters building

A number of Arcadia students have officially been appointed to the Youth Commission by the City Council.

The Planning Commission will ask the City Attorney whether or not they have the power to turn down a developer even though his plans meet all requirements.

Robinson's Santa Anita will open April 19, 1976. Details of the style of the store and construction of the building and landscaping are given.

The need for a new Hall of Environmental Education has become paramount. Plans are to build one to hold 1000 people plus 340 student classrooms.

Efforts to put together a working Alumni Association have been given the OK by the School Board. The first meeting will be June 8, 1974. Craig Lucas ('64) is the acting chairman.

At the urging of Temple City mayor Lou Gilbertson, State Senator Richardson has set aside his bill SB 1287. It would have reduced petition requirements from the present 25% to just 10% of the registered voters. They want Governor Brown to appoint an Ad Hoc committee to study the whole picture.

The Arcadia Police Department has decided against a strike at this time, but vowed to fight City Hall over a contract dispute. A 5% salary increase was approved, but not the extensive retirement benefits which were sought.