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Arcadia is praised for its top-scoring schools, ranch-style homes, and lack of ethnic tensions and political turmoil in similar cities like Monterey Park.

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Newspaper: Los Angeles Times

Date: March 28, 1993

Pages: p. K-2 photo, map, chart

Newspaper: Los Angeles Times

Date: March 28, 1993

Pages: p. K-2 photo, map, chart

Subjects: Real Estate; City - Description

Item ID: 230AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia Police Department has been hit by 4 separate claims of racial and sexual discrimination and harassment in the last year. Those making accusations include Beverly Hayden, owner of the Burger Palace; Gus and Alicia Alfavo, who claim their son was harassed because he is Latino; Deborah Piere, a former probationary officer who filed a discrimination lawsuit; and a woman cadet who claimed sexual harassment and discrimination.

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Newspaper: Los Angeles Times

Date: October 6, 1994

Pages: p. J - 3,5 photos

Newspaper: Los Angeles Times

Date: October 6, 1994

Pages: p. J - 3,5 photos

Subjects: Arcadia Police Dept. - Lawsuits see Actions and Defenses

Item ID: 4243AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A new street in Honolulu, Hawaii, has been named Asher Court after Arcadia resident and World War II Veteran Fred Asher who saved the USS Blue at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: August 22, 1996

Pages: p. 8

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: August 22, 1996

Pages: p. 8

Subjects: Asher, Fred; World War II; Streets

Item ID: 25939AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia Police Department sponsors a group of young people which is also sanctioned by the Boy Scouts of America and is known as the Arcadia Police Explorer Post #101.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: September 5, 1996

Pages: p. 6

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: September 5, 1996

Pages: p. 6

Subjects: Police Department; Boy Scouts of America; Explorer Post #101

Item ID: 25945AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A profile of Mike Gordon, Arcadia High School history teacher, who has been named AUSD Teacher of the Year.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: September 26, 1996

Pages: p. 5

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: September 26, 1996

Pages: p. 5

Subjects: Gordon, Mike; Arcadia High School; Educators; Teachers

Item ID: 25957AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia City Council recently approved the Police Department's request to purchase new weapons and less-than-lethal bean bag munitions.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: October 3, 1996

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: October 3, 1996

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Police Department

Item ID: 25960AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia citizens rally against Measure "M", the proposition on the November 5 ballot that would require a special election every time any non-racing activity is proposed for Santa Anita Park race track.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: October 17, 1996

Pages: p. 1, 3

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: October 17, 1996

Pages: p. 1, 3

Subjects: Measure "M"

Item ID: 26003AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A profile on Ken Lavoie, who has been appointed the new Fire Chief, replacing retired Chief Gerald Gardner.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: October 31, 1996

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: October 31, 1996

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Fire Department; Lavoie, Ken; Gardner, Gerald

Item ID: 25972AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A new tram, which meets the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, is now in service at the Arboretum.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: October 31, 1996

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: October 31, 1996

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 25974AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Measure "M", restricting Santa Anita's land use, was defeated by a 65% to 35% vote.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: November 7, 1996

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: November 7, 1996

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Measure "M"

Item ID: 25977AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The expansion and creation of recreation and activity programs at all school levels and extending Arcadia Public Library hours to include Sunday afternoon topped the list of recommendations in the Youth Master Plan.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: May 15, 1997

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: May 15, 1997

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Youth Master Plan; Arcadia Public Library - 1990-1999; City Council - 1990-1999

Item ID: 26026AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

In an attempt to produce permanent revenue enhancement, the City Council has agreed to go to ballot with a Fire Suppression District assessment which would ask property owners to tax themselves to achieve a balanced budget.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: May 15, 1997

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: May 15, 1997

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: City Council - 1990-1999; Budget; Fire Suppression District

Item ID: 26028AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia Police has purchased new weapons best suited for an urban environment with the tactics the Arcadia Police would normally be using. Each officer will receive training for the Colt M16.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: September 4, 1997

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: September 4, 1997

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arcadia Police Department; Weapons

Item ID: 26049AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia city officials are looking into the possibility of developing some of the northern portion of Arcadia County Park for commercial use.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: September 18, 1997

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: September 18, 1997

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Parks - Arcadia County Park

Item ID: 26094AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Fire Department has been questioned about the number of calls from neighboring cities. The different designations for calls received is explained.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: October 23, 1997

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: October 23, 1997

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Fire Department

Item ID: 26102AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

More than a mascot. Schools: When a Native American group urged Arcadia High to stop using the Apache as a symbol, officials made it an educational issue to be studied--and decided by--the Student Council. Members of the Arcadia High School Student Council are scheduled today to recommend whether to keep their school mascot, the Apache warrior which has been used for 45 years.

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Newspaper: Los Angeles Times

Date: October 28, 1997

Pages: p. B2 w/photo

Newspaper: Los Angeles Times

Date: October 28, 1997

Pages: p. B2 w/photo

Subjects: Apache Nation; Arcadia High School Apaches logo; Arcadia High School - Mascot; Native American Indian Tribes

Item ID: 10996AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

In 1993 the Arcadia City Council and the Redevelopment Agency implemented the Comprehensive Revitalization Strategy Program designed to bring new economic developments to the downtown district. The streetscape construction project has been completed and the revitalization is on-going with the Commercial Facade Rehabilitation Program (CFRP) providing financial assistance for storefront improvements.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: November 13, 1997

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: November 13, 1997

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Economic Development; Business and Industry; Commercial Facade Rehabilitation Program (CFRP)

Item ID: 26108AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

David Ma, defeated candidate for the Pasadena City College Board of Trustees, has been charged with a misdemeanor for violating city sign posting restrictions.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: November 13, 1997

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: November 13, 1997

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Ma, David; Pasadena City College - Board of Trustee; Ordinances

Item ID: 26109AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Downtown 2000: is the CFRP making a difference? In 1993, Arcadia City Council and the Redevelopment agency implemented the Comprehensive Revitalization Strategy and Program, a project designed to bring a new economic vitality to the downtown district. One of the main components of the program is the Commercial Facade Rehabilitation Program (CFRP), which provides financial assistance to downtown merchants for store-front improvements. Garlan Roberson received $11,000 from the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency for improvements to his business, Sullivan's Paints. Since the facade improvements, Roberson says business has increased significantly.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: November 13, 1997

Pages: p. 1, 19

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: November 13, 1997

Pages: p. 1, 19

Subjects: Arcadia Redevelopment Agency; Downtown redevelopment; Roberson, Garlan

Item ID: 32940AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Mayor Bob Harbicht will host "Speaking of Arcadia" at the Arcadia Historical Museum and will have a roundtable discussion with 5 people who lived here when Huntington Drive was two lanes and orange groves covered most of the city. "Speak of Arcadia" airs on cable channel 20.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: November 13, 1997

Pages: p. 19

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: November 13, 1997

Pages: p. 19

Subjects: Arcadia history; Contreras, Joe; Harbicht, Bob; Harpole, Ruth; Perkins, Bob; Ramsell, Roberts; Reeder, Ruth

Item ID: 32943AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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Arcadia is praised for its top-scoring schools, ranch-style homes, and lack of ethnic tensions and political turmoil in similar cities like Monterey Park.

A new street in Honolulu, Hawaii, has been named Asher Court after Arcadia resident and World War II Veteran Fred Asher who saved the USS Blue at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.

The Arcadia Police Department sponsors a group of young people which is also sanctioned by the Boy Scouts of America and is known as the Arcadia Police Explorer Post #101.

A profile of Mike Gordon, Arcadia High School history teacher, who has been named AUSD Teacher of the Year.

Arcadia City Council recently approved the Police Department's request to purchase new weapons and less-than-lethal bean bag munitions.

Arcadia citizens rally against Measure "M", the proposition on the November 5 ballot that would require a special election every time any non-racing activity is proposed for Santa Anita Park race track.

A profile on Ken Lavoie, who has been appointed the new Fire Chief, replacing retired Chief Gerald Gardner.

A new tram, which meets the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, is now in service at the Arboretum.

Measure "M", restricting Santa Anita's land use, was defeated by a 65% to 35% vote.

The expansion and creation of recreation and activity programs at all school levels and extending Arcadia Public Library hours to include Sunday afternoon topped the list of recommendations in the Youth Master Plan.

In an attempt to produce permanent revenue enhancement, the City Council has agreed to go to ballot with a Fire Suppression District assessment which would ask property owners to tax themselves to achieve a balanced budget.

Arcadia Police has purchased new weapons best suited for an urban environment with the tactics the Arcadia Police would normally be using. Each officer will receive training for the Colt M16.

Arcadia city officials are looking into the possibility of developing some of the northern portion of Arcadia County Park for commercial use.

The Fire Department has been questioned about the number of calls from neighboring cities. The different designations for calls received is explained.

David Ma, defeated candidate for the Pasadena City College Board of Trustees, has been charged with a misdemeanor for violating city sign posting restrictions.

Mayor Bob Harbicht will host "Speaking of Arcadia" at the Arcadia Historical Museum and will have a roundtable discussion with 5 people who lived here when Huntington Drive was two lanes and orange groves covered most of the city. "Speak of Arcadia" airs on cable channel 20.