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A petition of 732 signatures of people opposed to the planned tennis club in the Santa Anita Debris Basin in north Arcadia was presented to the Arcadia City Council. Residents of the Highland Oaks section of Arcadia have vowed to fight the proposed tennis club by legal means if necessary.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 5, 1986

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 5, 1986

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Recreation

Item ID: 2307AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

An option-to-lease agreement between the L.A. County Flood Control District and Ralph and Dennis Alfieri indicates that a polo field and equestrian facilities are included in plans for a proposed athletic facility in the county debris basin at the north Arcadia/Monrovia border.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 9, 1986

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 9, 1986

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Recreation

Item ID: 2305AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The City Council was embarrassed to learn that the reservoirs at Orange Grove and Baldwin, where it was thought that tennis courts could be added for nominal costs due to an earlier reinforcing of the reservoir surfaces, will not support such a project. No tennis courts will be added.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 21, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 21, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Recreation

Item ID: 2298AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Residents on and near Elkins Avenue in North Arcadia are circulating a petition objecting to a proposed tennis club in the county debris basin next to Arcadia wash.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 5, 1986

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 5, 1986

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Recreation

Item ID: 2304AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Polo grounds and equestrian facilities, though listed on a lease agreement with L.A. County, are not included in plans for a proposed tennis club in a county debris basin above Arcadia and Monrovia.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 26, 1986

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 26, 1986

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Recreation

Item ID: 2306AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The five tennis courts atop the Baldwin reservoir have been completed for a cost of $50,500 each.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 29, 1976

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 29, 1976

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Recreation

Item ID: 2301AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Eight of Arcadia's 10 City Council candidates told Highland Oaks homeowners Monday night that they were opposed to the construction of a private tennis club in their neighborhood.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 2, 1986

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 2, 1986

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: City Council - Elections - 1986

Item ID: 1120AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The five tennis courts projected for the top of the Baldwin reservoir are proving costly. A low bid of $235,000 was received for the job.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 25, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 25, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Recreation

Item ID: 2300AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Officers of a homeowner's group fighting a proposed tennis club in the Highland Oaks area of Arcadia say that opposition to the development is mounting despite efforts by developers to win support.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 11, 1987

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 11, 1987

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Recreation

Item ID: 2309AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

L.A. County plans to contract out both the maintenance and operation of area parks to private companies. Many fear such a move will result in charging tennis players to use the city's 12 tennis courts.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: Paril 7, 1985

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: Paril 7, 1985

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Parks

Item ID: 2136AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Homeowners in the Highland Oaks area of Arcadia showed up at City Hall to list their concerns about a private tennis club proposed for flood control land near their homes.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 22, 1987

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 22, 1987

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Recreation

Item ID: 2310AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Seven of the 10 City Council candidates gave their views on redevelopment, English, the proposed tennis club in North Arcadia, and other topics at a luncheon meeting of the Arcadia Republican Women's Club.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 23, 1986

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 23, 1986

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: City Council - Elections - 1986

Item ID: 1118AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Among matters discussed at City Council meeting: new lighting systems for the tennis courts; salary increases for part-time employees; code enforcement.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 8, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 8, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: City Council 1980 - 1989

Item ID: 1009AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Now nearing completion, a new mini park at 6th and Longden has two tennis courts, two play areas for children and a picnic shelter with tables.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 23, 1976

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 23, 1976

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Parks

Item ID: 2125AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Developers of a proposed $3.2 million tennis club in the foothills of Arcadia and Monrovia plan to take the first step toward building the controversial facility by filing for conditional use permits in both cities.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 14, 1986

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 14, 1986

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Recreation

Item ID: 2308AN

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

City Council has voted to purchase Monrovia's Chapman Well and reservoir. In addition Arcadia will exchange 951 acre feet of water rights in the San Gabriel Basin for the same amount now owned by Monrovia in the Raymond Basin.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 7, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 7, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Water

Item ID: 3454AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Gifford P. Eastwood died unexpectedly on June 14, 1977. He had been associated with the Los Angeles Turf Club since 1946 and owned Arcadia Stationary on North First.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 16, 1977

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 16, 1977

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Eastwood, Gifford P.

Item ID: 1497AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia High School Booster Club paid special tribute to the memory of Syd Larkin, former club president and friend of sports. At a ceremony in the rally court, his wife, Elaine Larkin, unveiled a bronze plaque which will be placed on the wall on the North Gym.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 10, 1984

Pages: p. C-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 10, 1984

Pages: p. C-1 photo

Subjects: Larkin, Sydney A.

Item ID: 1909AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The city council approved water conservation measures for city owned facilities such as regularly inspecting the city's sprinkler systems to reduce runoff and replacing the dial-type water timers with digital timers. Other measures were set aside for the time being, such as replacing grass-covered medians with cement, and washing down tennis courts less frequently.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 24, 1991

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 24, 1991

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Water

Item ID: 3470AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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A petition of 732 signatures of people opposed to the planned tennis club in the Santa Anita Debris Basin in north Arcadia was presented to the Arcadia City Council. Residents of the Highland Oaks section of Arcadia have vowed to fight the proposed tennis club by legal means if necessary.

An option-to-lease agreement between the L.A. County Flood Control District and Ralph and Dennis Alfieri indicates that a polo field and equestrian facilities are included in plans for a proposed athletic facility in the county debris basin at the north Arcadia/Monrovia border.

The City Council was embarrassed to learn that the reservoirs at Orange Grove and Baldwin, where it was thought that tennis courts could be added for nominal costs due to an earlier reinforcing of the reservoir surfaces, will not support such a project. No tennis courts will be added.

Residents on and near Elkins Avenue in North Arcadia are circulating a petition objecting to a proposed tennis club in the county debris basin next to Arcadia wash.

Polo grounds and equestrian facilities, though listed on a lease agreement with L.A. County, are not included in plans for a proposed tennis club in a county debris basin above Arcadia and Monrovia.

The five tennis courts atop the Baldwin reservoir have been completed for a cost of $50,500 each.

Eight of Arcadia's 10 City Council candidates told Highland Oaks homeowners Monday night that they were opposed to the construction of a private tennis club in their neighborhood.

The five tennis courts projected for the top of the Baldwin reservoir are proving costly. A low bid of $235,000 was received for the job.

Officers of a homeowner's group fighting a proposed tennis club in the Highland Oaks area of Arcadia say that opposition to the development is mounting despite efforts by developers to win support.

L.A. County plans to contract out both the maintenance and operation of area parks to private companies. Many fear such a move will result in charging tennis players to use the city's 12 tennis courts.

Homeowners in the Highland Oaks area of Arcadia showed up at City Hall to list their concerns about a private tennis club proposed for flood control land near their homes.

Seven of the 10 City Council candidates gave their views on redevelopment, English, the proposed tennis club in North Arcadia, and other topics at a luncheon meeting of the Arcadia Republican Women's Club.

Among matters discussed at City Council meeting: new lighting systems for the tennis courts; salary increases for part-time employees; code enforcement.

Now nearing completion, a new mini park at 6th and Longden has two tennis courts, two play areas for children and a picnic shelter with tables.

Developers of a proposed $3.2 million tennis club in the foothills of Arcadia and Monrovia plan to take the first step toward building the controversial facility by filing for conditional use permits in both cities.

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.

City Council has voted to purchase Monrovia's Chapman Well and reservoir. In addition Arcadia will exchange 951 acre feet of water rights in the San Gabriel Basin for the same amount now owned by Monrovia in the Raymond Basin.

Gifford P. Eastwood died unexpectedly on June 14, 1977. He had been associated with the Los Angeles Turf Club since 1946 and owned Arcadia Stationary on North First.

Arcadia High School Booster Club paid special tribute to the memory of Syd Larkin, former club president and friend of sports. At a ceremony in the rally court, his wife, Elaine Larkin, unveiled a bronze plaque which will be placed on the wall on the North Gym.