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Ryka Aoki, a novelist of speculative fiction from Rosemead has written a book set in the San Gabriel Valley. Its title is Light from Uncommon Stars. She drops in local landmarks such as the Donut Hole in La Puente and the Arcadia Santa Anita Plaza.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36064
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
p. C4
Pages
October 3, 2021
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Pasadena Star News
Date
p. C4
Pages
October 3, 2021
Subjects
Aoki, Ryka
Authors
Writers
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Newspaper Index
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The surprising Anna May Wong. Like many, author Katie Salisbury was startled to learn of the star, then couldn't stop looking. Wong was a famous Chinese-American movie star in the 1920s and 1930s and had her own television series in the early 1950s. Salisbury's nonfiction book about Wong's life is titled Not Your China Doll. The author is half-Chinese and grew up in Arcadia.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36657
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 24, 2024
Pages
p. C4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
March 24, 2024
Pages
p. C4
Subjects
Actresses
Arcadia Authors - Salisbury, Katie
Nonfiction books
Wong, Anna May
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Newspaper Index
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Obituary/death notice. James W. Robinson, also known as John W. Robinson, author of hiking guide Trails of the Angeles: 100 Hikes in the San Gabriels, has died at age 88.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35170
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 10, 2018
Pages
p. A1, A4
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 10, 2018
Pages
p. A1, A4
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
Subjects
Authors
Robinson, James W.
Robinson, John W.
Item ID
35359AN
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Newspaper Index
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Roger Lee Kenvin of Arcadia has written "Harpo's Garden."

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper10084
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 13, 1997
Pages
p. D1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 13, 1997
Pages
p. D1
Subjects
Arcadia Authors - Kenvin, Roger Lee
Item ID
10038AN
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Arcadia resident Morley Winograd and co-author Dudley Buffa have published the book "Taking Control: Politics in the Information Age." The book was edited by Winograd's wife Bobbie, a former research librarian.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper6249
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 8, 1996
Pages
p. A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 8, 1996
Pages
p. A4
Subjects
Arcadia Authors - Winograd, Morley
Item ID
6074AN
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Focus on the Family, a not-for-profit religious organization currently based in Colorado Springs, is raising moral issues of concern to its membership. The voice of Focus on the Family is former Arcadia resident and author Dr. James Dobson.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4570
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 3, 1995
Pages
p. D-6
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Pasadena Star News
Date
June 3, 1995
Pages
p. D-6
Subjects
Arcadia Authors - Dobson, James
Item ID
4446AN
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Services were held Tuesday in Arcadia for Robert John Pierson, who died of AIDS-related illness on March 21, at the age of 41. Pierson, who grew up in Arcadia, authored "The Beach towns: A walker's guide to LA's Beach Towns" and was co-author of "LAbyrinth: A student's guide to Los Angeles." At the time of his death he was living in West Hollywood and teaching at USC.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper5821
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 28, 1996
Pages
p. A-4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
March 28, 1996
Pages
p. A-4
Subjects
Arcadia Authors - Pierson, Robert John
Item ID
5666AN
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Newspaper Index
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John Gregory, an Arcadia resident, has written a book "Making Music: Unique Ways Songs Became Hits," that explores the secrets behind pop tunes.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31806
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 11, 2009
Pages
p. A18
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 11, 2009
Pages
p. A18
Subjects
Arcadia Authors
Books
Gregory, John
Item ID
32003AN
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Former Arcadian and leader of Focus on the Family, James Dobson, has become outspoken on many controversial issues.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4736
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 29, 1995
Pages
p. D6
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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 29, 1995
Pages
p. D6
Subjects
Arcadia Authors - Dobson, James
Item ID
4612AN
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Arcadia's Farmers Market started in April with 3,000 in attendance and has grown every weekend.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper13649
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 16, 1998
Pages
p. B3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 16, 1998
Pages
p. B3
Subjects
Business & Industry - Farmers Market
Item ID
13859AN
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Newspaper Index
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Sandy Snider, historical curator at the Arboretum of Los Angeles county, has written a book to celebrate the institutions 50th anniversary. "Arboretum Album" is the culmination of years of research.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper11268
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 25, 1997
Pages
p. A-1 w / photo
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Pasadena Star News
Date
November 25, 1997
Pages
p. A-1 w / photo
Subjects
Arcadia authors - Snider, Sandy
Item ID
11452AN
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Arcadia neurologist Vincent Fortanasce has written a book called "The Anti-Alzheimer's Prescription," which focuses on preventing or delaying the disease. 101-year-old Marshall Welles of Duarte was the inspiration for Fortanasce's book.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31256
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 14, 2008
Pages
p. B1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 14, 2008
Pages
p. B1
Subjects
Alzheimer's Disease
Arcadia Authors
Fortanasce, Vincent
Welles, Marshall
Item ID
31451AN
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The Arcadia Redevelopment Agency has started a Commercial Facade Rehabilitation Program that reimburses merchants up to 50% for what they spend on such things as awnings and signage for their buildings.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper12842
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 23, 1998
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
March 23, 1998
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Community Redevelopment
Item ID
13033AN
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The Arcadia Historical Museum is honoring pioneering women with an exhibit titled "Daring Dames: Women's Firsts in Arcadia."

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27837
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 8, 2004
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
March 8, 2004
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum
Item ID
28034AN
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Interview with author Brad Pearson who wrote the book The Eagles of Heart Mountain. He tackles the injustice of Japanese-American incarceration through the exploits of a World War II camp football team. Article mentions many evacuees were detained at Santa Anita racetrack in Arcadia before being shipped out.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35880
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 10, 2021
Pages
p. C7
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 10, 2021
Pages
p. C7
Subjects
Authors
Football
Japanese-Americans
Pearson, Brad
Santa Anita Assembly Center for the Japanese
World War II
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Horse lover and photographer Karen Davis has published a book called "Santa Anita Morning Rhapsody." It is a photographic collection of the Santa Anita Park race track in the early morning.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30129
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 8, 2006
Pages
p. A2
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 8, 2006
Pages
p. A2
Subjects
Davis, Karen
Authors
Books
Photographers
Santa Anita Park -- 2001-2010
Item ID
30316AN
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Arcadia High School girls basketball team has started the season with a winning record, with impressive playing by Melody Chang (photo) and Julianne Okamoto. Coach is Don Young.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32267
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 28, 2010
Pages
p. B1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 28, 2010
Pages
p. B1
Subjects
Arcadia High Schoool -- girls basketball
Chang, Melody
Okamoto, Julianne
Sports
Item ID
32466AN
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Ridership on the Gold Line has fallen below expectations. The MTA is now considering a new express service to encourage residents in East Pasadena and Arcadia to take the light rail train.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29507
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 18, 2005
Pages
p. A1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 18, 2005
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Gold Line
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)
Commuters
Light rail trains
Item ID
29691AN
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Methodist Hospital has started publishing what appears to be the first Spanish-language community health magazine in the San Gabriel Valley.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper5540
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 7, 1995
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 7, 1995
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Hospitals - Arcadia Methodist Hospital
Item ID
5395AN
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Newspaper Index
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Dominic Lazzaretto will be the new Arcadia City Manager, pending City Council's approval next week. He replaces Don Penman and is expected to start on March 26. He has been City Manager of La Palma for 6 years.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32834
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 18, 2012
Pages
p. A1, A5
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 18, 2012
Pages
p. A1, A5
Subjects
City managers
City of Arcadia--employees
Lazzaretto, Dominic--biography
Item ID
33031AN
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Newspaper Index
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