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Arcadia kicks off 2020 City Council election. Final candidates in District 1 are Mayor April Verlato running for reelection and newcomer Yuli J. Sira. Verlato is currently on the last year of her first term on city council and she as elected mayor her last year. She is an attorney with Verlato and Roberts law firm in Arcadia. She is a native of Arcadia, with a long list of endorsements, including former mayors of Arcadia. Sira is a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker. District 4 has two candidates--longstanding council member and former mayor Peter Amundson and newcomer Paul Cheng. Amundson has completed three terms on City Council and served twice as mayor. He is an Arcadia native, with a long list of endorsements. Paul P. Cheng is a highly publicized attorney specializing in business operations and commercial realty transactions. He previously ran for Arcadia City Council in 2010. Also up for reelection is City Clerk Gene Glasco. He is running unopposed.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: January 23, 2020

Pages: p. 2

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: January 23, 2020

Pages: p. 2

Subjects: Amundson, Peter; Cheng, Paul; City Council Elections-2020; Glasco, Gene; Sura, Yuli J.; Verlato, April

Collection: Newspaper Index

City of Arcadia receives over $1.5 million in annual revenue from Santa Anita Park, according to a report from Keyser Marston Associates, which was commissioned for the city's Economic Development Division. Over the next five years, the racetrack is estimated to generate $7.5 million in sales tax, pari-mutuel revenue and property tax. According to the report submitted in the fourth quarter of 2019, Santa Anita Park is responsible for 1,160 jobs annually.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: March 5, 2020

Pages: p. 3

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: March 5, 2020

Pages: p. 3

Subjects: City of Arcadia-Economic Development Division; Santa Anita Park-2011-2020

Collection: Newspaper Index

Novel coronavirus Arcadia update. There are currently no reported cases of the COVID-19 virus in the city of Arcadia. Local officials are monitoring the situation and will provide updates through city website and social media. As of Tuesday, March 10, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom said there are 157 positive cases and one death in California.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: March 12, 2020

Pages: p. 5

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: March 12, 2020

Pages: p. 5

Subjects: Coronavirus-COVID-19; Diseases; Epidemics; Illnesses; Newsom, Gavin (Governor of California); Pandemics; Public Health

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia City Council elections to continue, for District 1 and District 4, without interruption through April 14, 2020. It is an all mail-in ballot. Voters can mail completed ballot or drop off at Arcadia City Hall.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: March 26, 2020

Pages: p. 5

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: March 26, 2020

Pages: p. 5

Subjects: City Council Elections-2020

Collection: Newspaper Index

Enjoy being safe at home with Arcadia Public Library. Arcadia Public Library is offering a surprising array of phone, pick-up, and online services that will definitely brighten your days during the pandemic.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: April 9, 2020

Pages: p. 4

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: April 9, 2020

Pages: p. 4

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library-2020-2029; Coronavirus-COVID-19; Pandemics

Collection: Newspaper Index

City of Arcadia & Methodist Hospital to Host Virtual Public Health Town Hall. The City of Arcadia and Methodist Hospital are joining together to host a virtual public health town hall on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 6 p.m. The city and hospital are actively engaged in coordinating a unified response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. As more is learned about COVID-19 and the disease’s progression and impact on the community, city leaders and public health practitioners want to share lessons learned, best practices, and the latest scientific data to inform the community on effective COVID-19 transmission mitigation strategies.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: May 7, 2020

Pages: p. 2

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: May 7, 2020

Pages: p. 2

Subjects: Arcadia Methodist Hospital; City of Arcadia; Coronavirus-COVID-19; Diseases; Epidemics; Pandemics

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia Politics Becomes Ever More Confusing. Arcadia residents tell us they are concerned that the redistricting rules have changed the city’s voting requirements so much that it is hard to vote for someone you are not familiar with. Therefore, some voters told Arcadia Weekly they simply don’t vote anymore. The recent council meeting was, indeed, contentious, as one of my colleagues wrote last week. It appears there’s a push to change the political environment back to at-large voting.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: May 14, 2020

Pages: p. 3

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: May 14, 2020

Pages: p. 3

Subjects: Arcadia City Council Elections-2020

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia Announces Limited Reopening of City Facilities by Appointment. The City of Arcadia is reopening City Hall to the public for services by appointment only for essential activities in response to the revised Safer at Home Order issued by Los Angeles County on May 13, 2020. These include building permits, inspections, and planning related services. Tennis courts are now open for modified use. All players must abide by posted rules and those who ignore the guidelines will not be allowed to play.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: May 21, 2020

Pages: p. 2

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: May 21, 2020

Pages: p. 2

Subjects: City of Arcadia; Coronavirus-COVID-19; Diseases; Epidemics; Pandemics; Tennis courts

Collection: Newspaper Index

City of Arcadia will reopen City Hall and other facilities to the public as part of the Safer At Work and in the Community Order issued by Los Angeles County. Beginning June 15, open facilities now include City Hall, Arcadia Fire Department, Public Works, and city parks and open spaces. The Arcadia Police Department, Community Center, Arcadia Public Library and Museum remain closed. Arcadia City Council meetings will still be conducted virtually in June.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: June 11, 2020

Pages: p. 10

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: June 11, 2020

Pages: p. 10

Subjects: Arcadia City Hall; City of Arcadia; Coronavirus-COVID-19; Diseases; Epidemics; Pandemics; Public Health; Viruses

Collection: Newspaper Index

Decades-long debate over Arcadia High School's use of Apache imagery resurfaces. The controversy began in 1997. In the late 1990s, Native American activists threatened to sue Arcadia High School over the use of the Apache mascot. "Apache Joe" mascot is no longer used. In 2020, a year of massive protests and change in the United States, perhaps another look at the logo and name may be in order. Arcadia schools Superintendent David Vannasdall responded, in part, with why Arcadia High School continues to use the Apache name, citing the strong partnership between Arcadia High School and the White Mountain Apache Tribe, who granted the use of their name to the school. He said, regardless of the school's mascot name, he will continue to honor the relationship he and Arcadia High School have with the White Mountain Apache Tribe and is fortunate to call them friends. He believes revisiting this issue on a regular basis is wise.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: June 25, 2020

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: June 25, 2020

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Activism; Arcadia High School Apaches; Burstyn, Mark; Farooq, Shayan; Mascots; Native Americans; Vannasdall, David; Wang, Sarah; White Mountain Apache Tribe

Collection: Newspaper Index

Local school districts just say 'no' to physical school reopenings. Last week, the L.A. County Department of Public Health and the L.A. County Office of Education (LACOE) issued new guidelines and protocols for opening K-12 schools in the new academic year. Public Health stated that, given current health data, we must all prepare to remain in a remote learning environment in the new school year. In response to the feedback from a survey, Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) will offer a 100% online option in the core curriculum for K-12 students during the upcoming school year. “This online option will vary from the emergency remote learning model that was temporarily in place for Spring 2020 and have increased live interaction as a foundational feature,” PUSD officials said. “We cannot and will not take chances with the health and safety of our students and staff. Pasadena Unified will open in a 100% distance learning model on Aug. 17,” Superintendent Brian McDonald said. The Arcadia Unified School District has been planning multiple contingencies for their reopening plan that will allow the district to flex and adjust plans as guided by Public Health and LACOE. On Thursday, Arcadia Unified School District announced it will be utilizing distance learning to start the year. Their full update is on the district’s Facebook page and website.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: July 23, 2020

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: July 23, 2020

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arcadia Schools; Arcadia Unified School District; Coronavirus-COVID-19; Pandemics; Viruses

Collection: Newspaper Index

Half Day After School Camp Offered at Two Arcadia Elementary Schools. As the 2020-2021 school year begins, Arcadia Recreation and Community Services Department will be offering a half day after school camp that will follow approved modifications by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. These guidelines are subject to change, based on the local protocols related to COVID-19 and will be sent out to parents at registration. The half day after school camp will be offered at Baldwin Stocker Elementary School and Camino Grove Elementary School from 1-5 p.m. beginning Aug. 24. Registration is $92 per week and will open on a monthly basis. Camp will still offer a variety of organized recreational activities for ages 5-12, led by trained activity leaders. Registration is now open for camp taking place Aug. 24 – Oct. 2 online at ArcadiaCA.gov/recreation.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: August 20, 2020

Pages: p. 4

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: August 20, 2020

Pages: p. 4

Subjects: Arcadia Recreation and Community Services Department; Baldwin Stocker Elementary School; Camino Grove Elementary; Coronavirus-COVID-19; Pandemics; Viruses

Collection: Newspaper Index

County Assessor reports solid growth for Arcadia in 2020 Assessment Roll. The Roll for 2020 has been closed and it reflects solid growth for Arcadia and the rest of the County. However, the Roll is pre-COVID. This comprehensive tally values more than 2.5 million real estate parcels in Los Angeles County and results in the very tax dollars that goes to pay for vital public services, such as healthcare, police, fire, schools, and even librarians, to name just a few. The County Assessor is constitutionally mandated to close the roll by the end of the Fiscal Year on June 30. The 2020 Assessment Roll has a total net value of $1.7 trillion, indicating the 10th year of consecutive growth. That value places $17 billion in the hands of the County to be used for those public services I just mentioned. This year the Roll has an added dynamic, the COVID-19 pandemic. Locally, Arcadia for 2020 came in at $18.3 billion for taxable values, which is a 4.4% increase over last year’s numbers. That includes 14,854 single-family homes, 809 apartment complexes, 995 commercial-industrial parcels for a grand total of 16,658 taxable properties. Growth is steady in Arcadia. More importantly, that $18.3 billion translates into about $183 million for vital public services such as public safety, healthcare and public education that benefits Arcadia.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: August 27, 2020

Pages: p. 4

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: August 27, 2020

Pages: p. 4

Subjects: Coronavirus-COVID-19; Los Angeles County Assessor; Pandemics; Prang, Jeff; Property Taxes; Viruses

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia Library presents Japanese Artist's Journey. The life and legacy of artist J.T. Sata will be the subject of a virtual program on October 10, presented by Arcadia Public Library in partnership with Japanese American National Museum. The book J.T. Sata: a Japanese Immigrant in Search of Western Art will be discussed by authors Frank Sata (son of J.T. Sata) and Naomi Hirahara. (J.T. Sata and family were imprisoned at Santa Anita Assembly Center during World War II).

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: October 8, 2020

Pages: p. 7

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: October 8, 2020

Pages: p. 7

Subjects: Artists Immigrants Japanese-Americans Hirahara, Naomi Santa Anita Assembly Center for the Japanese Sata, Frank Sata, J.T. Takeda, Bryan

Collection: Newspaper Index

Chinese company's Arcadia subsidiary to pay more than $1 million in Los Angeles City Hall bribery case. Jia Yuan USA Co., Inc. part of China-based Shenzhen Hazens, is a developer that bribed LA City officials to secure official acts to benefit their real estate projects.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: October 15, 2020

Pages: p. 8

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: October 15, 2020

Pages: p. 8

Subjects: Bribery; Jia Yuan USA Co.; City of Los Angeles

Collection: Newspaper Index

What's next for cabins in Santa Anita Canyon affected by Bobcat Fire? Historic cabins dating from the early 1900s were threatened by the fire in September. The number of cabins decreased to 63 from 80. Most were built during the Great Hiking Era. The cabin owners still use the original hand-crank telephone system invented by Alexander Graham Bell. Includes more history and description.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: December 10, 2020

Pages: p. 3

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: December 10, 2020

Pages: p. 3

Subjects: Bobcat Fire; Cabins; Fires; Santa Anita Canyon; San Gabriel Mountains; Stone, Cameron; U.S. Forest Service

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia Gem Coin mastermind Steve Chen sentenced to 10 years in prison. One of Arcadia’s largest financial scandals in 2015 involved cryptocurrency and a host of well-known public officials, including a former Arcadia mayor, for involvement in a Ponzi scheme that ultimately shut down the operations of the Arcadia business known as U.S. Fine Investment Arts, Inc. (USFIA).

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: January 14, 2021

Pages: p. 2

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: January 14, 2021

Pages: p. 2

Subjects: Chen, Steve; Cryptocurrency; Gem Coin; US Fine Investment Arts, Inc. (USFIA)

Collection: Newspaper Index

10 People in L.A. County test positive for COVID-19 every minute. Every minute, on average, 10 people in L.A. County test positive for COVID -19, and these 15,000 individuals who test positive each day were capable of infecting others for two days before they had any symptoms or knew they were positive, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health said Monday. At least 10-12% of people infected with the virus end up hospitalized at some point, and more than 1% of people diagnosed with COVID-19 end up dying.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: January 14, 2021

Pages: p. 5

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: January 14, 2021

Pages: p. 5

Subjects: Coronavirus-COVID-19; Pandemics; Public Health; Viruses

Collection: Newspaper Index

Tiny homes opponents appeal for reduction of Foothill Unity Center’s homeless services. Opponents protested outside Arcadia Councilmember April Verlato's home.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: June 3, 2021

Pages: p. 2

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: June 3, 2021

Pages: p. 2

Subjects: Foothill Unity Center; Homeless; Homelessness; Social issues; Verlato, April

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia Living celebrates grand opening of assisted living community. Located in the previous location of Vista Cove, 601 Sunset Boulevard, Arcadia Living provides assisted living services, hospice care, respite care, and adult day programs. Arcadia Mayor Sho Tay (in photo), Mayor Pro Tem Paul Cheng, and Council member Tom Beck attended.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: July 22, 2021

Pages: p. 2

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: July 22, 2021

Pages: p. 2

Subjects: Arcadia Living; Assisted living facilities; Beck, Tom; Cheng, Paul; Tay, Sho

Collection: Newspaper Index

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Arcadia City Council elections to continue, for District 1 and District 4, without interruption through April 14, 2020. It is an all mail-in ballot. Voters can mail completed ballot or drop off at Arcadia City Hall.

Enjoy being safe at home with Arcadia Public Library. Arcadia Public Library is offering a surprising array of phone, pick-up, and online services that will definitely brighten your days during the pandemic.

Chinese company's Arcadia subsidiary to pay more than $1 million in Los Angeles City Hall bribery case. Jia Yuan USA Co., Inc. part of China-based Shenzhen Hazens, is a developer that bribed LA City officials to secure official acts to benefit their real estate projects.

Tiny homes opponents appeal for reduction of Foothill Unity Center’s homeless services. Opponents protested outside Arcadia Councilmember April Verlato's home.