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Twelve seniors out of 783 were denied diplomas because of their failure to pass a battery of state-mandated basic skills tests. They are the first to be denied diplomas under the Pupil Proficiency Law of 1976. Arcadia's test requires ninth grade level competency.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 9, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 9, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Arcadia High School

Item ID: 2977AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

For the first time ever, the Arcadia float in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses will be animated.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 26, 1986

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 26, 1986

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Tournament of Roses

Item ID: 3374AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Describes the state conflict of interest and financial disclosure law as it affects local office holders. An examination of the problems of the law approximately three months after passage.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 24, 1974

Pages: p. B-3

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 24, 1974

Pages: p. B-3

Subjects: California - Elections - 1974

Item ID: 851AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia High School Apache Marching Band won the Sweepstakes Award at the annual state championship All-Western Band Review for the third consecutive year which earns them the perpetual trophy. This makes the third time they have won the perpetual trophy which goes to a school that has won the Sweepstakes Award three times in a row. This is a "first" in the All-Western Band Review.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 4, 1980

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 4, 1980

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Schools - Arcadia High School

Item ID: 2973AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Huntington High School has begun its first ever PTA, which is uncommon for a continuation school.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 9, 1987

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 9, 1987

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Huntington High School

Item ID: 3025AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia Board of Education ratified a new contract with the district's teachers by a 4-1 vote, but with some reservations about a binding arbitration provision (which would have district-teachers disputes resolved by a 3rd party). The contract includes a 10% salary increase for 1984/85 and an increase from a 177-day a year student school year to 180 days, along with lengthier instructional time per day.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 13, 1984

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 13, 1984

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Employees

Item ID: 2775AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

For the first time people 62 years old and over and those on disability may get substantial tax relief. They must file between May 16 and August 31 to the Franchise Tax Board office at 3325 Wilshire Blvd. or Senior Citizens Property Tax Assistance- P. O. Box 1588 Sacramento. Proof of age or disability required.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 1, 1974

Pages: p. A-2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 1, 1974

Pages: p. A-2

Subjects: Taxation

Item ID: 3299AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

For the first time in its history, Huntington High School has a student government. Student bodies are not common for continuation schools.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 19, 1989

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 19, 1989

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Huntington High School

Item ID: 3027AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Planning Commission has rejected proposed General Plan changes that would have permitted hi-density zoning in the Naomi-Camino Real-Golden West area and left it medium density. The General Plan and the zoning map are still not in conformity, which was one reason the hearing was called.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 28, 1974

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 28, 1974

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: City Planning

Item ID: 1177AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Santa Anita Park completed its most successful season ever with $445 million wagered. Total attendance was also an all-time high. The admission tax netted the city $1.1 million. The Park's other contributions to the city are discussed.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 21, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 21, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Santa Anita Park 1981 - 1990

Item ID: 2411AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The city's new graffiti removal program has logged at least 72 cases since Jan. 28 in which residents have asked the city to remove graffiti free of charge. In November, for the first time, the City Council allocated $20,000 for graffiti removal.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 14, 1991

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 14, 1991

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Graffiti

Item ID: 1667AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The City Council will consider a proposed ordinance governing backyard sales on October 1, 1974. Regulations include: 1. A $1.00 permit would be required. 2. Sales would be limited to every 6 months. No sale could run longer than 2 consecutive days. 4. No signs could be placed on public property. 5. Sales must be between 8:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M. 6. No merchandise would be allowed in the front yard.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 11, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 11, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Ordinances, Municipal

Item ID: 2047AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The County Board of Supervisors urged the State Legislature and Governor Reagan to defeat a bill which would make it easier for citizens to form a new county.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 22, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 22, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: San Gabriel Valley - Secession

Item ID: 2359AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Business license fees in Arcadia would go up for the first time in nearly 20 years under a plan to be considered by City Council.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 11, 1988

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 11, 1988

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Business and Industry

Item ID: 728AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Of the 69 teachers who were notified they would be laid off next year, 61 have asked for hearings before a state officer.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 29, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 29, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Employees

Item ID: 2748AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

23 Arcadia High School students capped third-place honors in the California State Finals of the National Bicentennial Competition. The students, in Ron Morris' advanced placement government class, last month won first place in the 22nd Congressional District contest, which included five local schools. Photo.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 31, 1990

Pages: p. A-2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 31, 1990

Pages: p. A-2

Subjects: Schools - Arcadia High School; Morris, Ron

Item ID: 2999AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1974 is being challenged in the Supreme Court. It would prohibit employees from accumulating overtime past a 40 hour week, and it would require state and local governments to pay time and a half for overtime.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 16, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 16, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Laws, Statutes, Etc.

Item ID: 1914AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

If Santa Anita Park race track and other tracks cannot successfully compete with the just instituted state lottery that results from the passage of Proposition 37, the horse racing industry may go to Sacramento to seek tax relief, according to Robert Strub, president of the Los Angeles Turf Club.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 11, 1984

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 11, 1984

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Santa Anita Park - Los Angeles Turf Club

Item ID: 2426AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The City Council approved an application for $9 million in state funds to build a new library. If the state awards the funds and the council accepts them, the city would have to contribute $7 million toward the new library.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 13, 1991

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 13, 1991

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library 1961 -

Item ID: 1954AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Results of statewide achievement scores for students in grades 3, 6 and 12 indicate that among area schools, only Arcadia Unified School District students scored above the state average in every area examined.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 23, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 23, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Test Scores

Item ID: 3109AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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Twelve seniors out of 783 were denied diplomas because of their failure to pass a battery of state-mandated basic skills tests. They are the first to be denied diplomas under the Pupil Proficiency Law of 1976. Arcadia's test requires ninth grade level competency.

For the first time ever, the Arcadia float in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses will be animated.

Describes the state conflict of interest and financial disclosure law as it affects local office holders. An examination of the problems of the law approximately three months after passage.

Huntington High School has begun its first ever PTA, which is uncommon for a continuation school.

For the first time in its history, Huntington High School has a student government. Student bodies are not common for continuation schools.

The Planning Commission has rejected proposed General Plan changes that would have permitted hi-density zoning in the Naomi-Camino Real-Golden West area and left it medium density. The General Plan and the zoning map are still not in conformity, which was one reason the hearing was called.

Santa Anita Park completed its most successful season ever with $445 million wagered. Total attendance was also an all-time high. The admission tax netted the city $1.1 million. The Park's other contributions to the city are discussed.

The city's new graffiti removal program has logged at least 72 cases since Jan. 28 in which residents have asked the city to remove graffiti free of charge. In November, for the first time, the City Council allocated $20,000 for graffiti removal.

The County Board of Supervisors urged the State Legislature and Governor Reagan to defeat a bill which would make it easier for citizens to form a new county.

Business license fees in Arcadia would go up for the first time in nearly 20 years under a plan to be considered by City Council.

Of the 69 teachers who were notified they would be laid off next year, 61 have asked for hearings before a state officer.

The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1974 is being challenged in the Supreme Court. It would prohibit employees from accumulating overtime past a 40 hour week, and it would require state and local governments to pay time and a half for overtime.

If Santa Anita Park race track and other tracks cannot successfully compete with the just instituted state lottery that results from the passage of Proposition 37, the horse racing industry may go to Sacramento to seek tax relief, according to Robert Strub, president of the Los Angeles Turf Club.

The City Council approved an application for $9 million in state funds to build a new library. If the state awards the funds and the council accepts them, the city would have to contribute $7 million toward the new library.

Results of statewide achievement scores for students in grades 3, 6 and 12 indicate that among area schools, only Arcadia Unified School District students scored above the state average in every area examined.