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Thanks to new technology at the Arcadia Public Library, individuals who are blind or visually impaired can be well read. The Reading Edge scans printed text, converts it into synthesized speech and then reads it aloud. Photo.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper14211
Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
June 11, 1998
Pages
p. 9
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Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
June 11, 1998
Pages
p. 9
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library, 1990 - 1999
Item ID
14787AN
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The City Council approved a mandatory water conservation program that requires a 10% decrease in water use by all residents, as well as the use of penalties if residents use more than their share of water.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3590
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 10, 1991
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 10, 1991
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Water
Item ID
3469AN
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Newspaper Index
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A weekend protest persuades Denny's to keep the old Van de Kamp's windmill as it remodels its Arcadia restaurant.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper17179
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 10, 1999
Pages
p. B1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
August 10, 1999
Pages
p. B1
Subjects
Business & Industry - Denny's
Item ID
17598AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia's top stories for 1993 included the proposal for a music center at Santa Anita Park, the proposal to fill the Rodeffer Landfill, and the temporary weekend closures at Wilderness Park.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1726
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 30, 1993
Pages
p. H-3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 30, 1993
Pages
p. H-3
Subjects
Arcadia (City) - History 1990 - 1999
Item ID
1725AN
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Newspaper Index
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The Arcadia City Council postponed a decision regarding the proposed library renovation project until the April 11, 1995 Special Session.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4541
Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
April 6, 1995
Pages
p. 15
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Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
April 6, 1995
Pages
p. 15
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999
Item ID
4417AN
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The library has new equipment for people with special needs. The "Reading Edge" scans printed text, converts it and then reads it aloud for those who are blind or visually impaired. The library also has a color video magnification system.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26378
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 11, 1998
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 11, 1998
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Library - 1990-1999
Item ID
26578AN
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Newspaper Index
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A split vote at Tuesday night's council meeting kept Mayor Mary Young in her office until Council members can agree on who will hold office next.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4519
Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
April 20, 1995
Pages
p. 13
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Sierra Madre News
Date
April 20, 1995
Pages
p. 13
Subjects
City Council, 1990 - 1999
Item ID
4395AN
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On Tuesday, Jan. 28, the Arcadia Fire Fighter's Association resented a new puppet theater to the Arcadia Public Library in a special ceremony.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper9165
Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
February 6, 1997
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Sierra Madre News
Date
February 6, 1997
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library, 1990-1999
Arcadia Fire Fighter's Association
Item ID
9119AN
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A public hearing to air teachers' contract proposals was well attended by an angry public. Some expressed the view that teachers were out to get everything they can.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2789
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 29, 1976
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 29, 1976
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools - Employees
Item ID
2719AN
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Responding to many residents' complaints, the City Council has once more passed laws aimed at preventing so-called "mansionization."

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper17145
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 26, 1999
Pages
p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 26, 1999
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
City Council, 1990 - 1999
Item ID
17567AN
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Newspaper Index
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The City Council will further discuss the budget cuts as some council members think more cuts should be made.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25895
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 25, 1997
October 9, 1997
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 25, 1997
October 9, 1997
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Budget
City Council - 1990-1999
Item ID
26095AN
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The City Council passed a resolution supporting the Arcadia Coalition for Education, a group of educators and community members demanding more state money for schools.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1040
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 18, 1991
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 18, 1991
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
City Council 1990 - 1999
Item ID
1040AN
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The City is considering cost-saving measures such as turning off water wells during peak periods to save electricity.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper5290
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 21, 1995
Pages
p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
September 21, 1995
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
City Council, 1990-1991
Item ID
5158AN
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City Council is looking at fee increases, proposed elimination of as many as 14 full-time positions and other controversial alternatives to balance the 1996-97 budget.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper6240
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 18, 1996
Pages
p. A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
June 18, 1996
Pages
p. A4
Subjects
City Council, 1990-1999
Item ID
6065AN
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Arcadia, along with other Foothill communities, received allotments from the Southern California Association of Governments for the purpose of building bicycle paths. Arcadia's share amounted to $8884.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper604
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 14, 1976
Pages
p. A-3
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 14, 1976
Pages
p. A-3
Subjects
Bicycles and bicycling
Item ID
605AN
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The Arcadia Police Department is starting a concerted drive to make citizens more aware of steps they can take to curtail crime.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2207
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 19, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 19, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Police
Item ID
2181AN
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The City Council took a moderate approach to budget reductions cutting more than $600,00 with the Fire Department taking the biggest hit.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25848
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 28, 1997 (Article Incomplete)
September 4, 1997 (Full Article)
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 28, 1997 (Article Incomplete)
September 4, 1997 (Full Article)
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Budget
City Council - 1990-1999
Fire Department
Item ID
26048AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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More than 400 people crammed City Hall and an adjacent outside courtyard Tuesday, as City Council wrestled with ways to slash $2 million from its annual budget.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper10235
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 20, 1997
Pages
p. A1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 20, 1997
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
City Council, 1990 - 1999
Budget
Item ID
10185AN
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After more than 25 years in business in Santa Anita Fashion Park, Gallery Decor will be closing its doors at the end of the year.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper18065
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 15, 1999
Pages
p. B3 w/photo
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 15, 1999
Pages
p. B3 w/photo
Subjects
Business & Industry - Gallery Decor
Item ID
18267AN
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Fantastic Sams, a popular hair salon, opened a new store at 50 West Las Tunas Drive. They offer a 20% senior discount for the 55+ crowd Monday thru Friday, as well as a special play area with toys for small children.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4474
Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
January 26, 1995
Pages
p. 17 photo
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Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
January 26, 1995
Pages
p. 17 photo
Subjects
Business & Industry - Fantastic Sams
Item ID
4350AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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