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Chen Suen becomes first Asian American fire chief in Arcadia. He takes over from Barry Spriggs who retired November 8, after 29 years of service. Suen is an Arcadia resident. He emigrated from Taiwan. He graduated from Arcadia High School, and attended Loyola Law School, UC Irvine, and Santa Ana College, before spending the last 18 years with Arcadia Fire Department.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36371
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 15, 2022
Pages
p. A3, A7
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Pasadena Star News
Date
November 15, 2022
Pages
p. A3, A7
Subjects
Arcadia Fire Chiefs
Arcadia Fire Department
Asian-Americans
Spriggs, Barry
Suen, Chen
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Newspaper Index
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Worker rescued after falling 22 feet into underground vault (hole). Firefighters rescued him at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia on Thursday. The man suffered moderate injuries and was taken to Huntington Hospital in Pasadena according to Chen Suen, Deputy Fire Chief for Arcadia Fire Department.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36353
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Pasadena Star News
Date
September 17, 2022
Pages
p. A3, A9
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Pasadena Star News
Date
September 17, 2022
Pages
p. A3, A9
Subjects
Arcadia Fire Department
Santa Anita Park-2021-2030
Suen, Chen
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Newspaper Index
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A special report on the Asian population of the San Gabriel Valley. Arcadia is a city with an Asian population near or above 50 percent. A chart shows Asian presence in the San Gabriel Valley and the percentage who speak English "not well" or "not at all."

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29500
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Pasadena Star News
Date
April 24, 2005
Pages
p. A1, A8
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Pasadena Star News
Date
April 24, 2005
Pages
p. A1, A8
Subjects
Asians
Chinese-Americans
Immigrants
Population
San Gabriel Valley
Item ID
29684AN
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Newspaper Index
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A report by the Asian Pacific American Legal Center found that Asian Americans in Southern California lag behind the general population in voter turnout. The report also provides city-specific electorate and turnout numbers. Asian American voters in Alhambra, Arcadia, and Rosemead made up roughly one-third of the electorate.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30219
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Pasadena Star News
Date
September 27, 2006
Pages
p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
September 27, 2006
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Asians
Asian Americans
Elections
Voters
Item ID
30406AN
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This article is a continuation of a special report about the Asian communities in transition in the San Gabriel Valley. Observers think Asians are blending Asian and American influences into forging a distinct Asian-American identity. A chart shows Asian population becoming majority in many San Gabriel Valley cities.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29537
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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 22, 2005
Pages
p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 22, 2005
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Asians - Asian Americans - culture
Immigrants
Population
Arcadia Chinese Lions Club
San Gabriel Valley
Item ID
29721AN
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John Wuo was named the new mayor of Arcadia on Tuesday, April 19. He is the first Asian-American to be appointed to serve in the position for a full year. He wants to build a community auditorium.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29474
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 21, 2005
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p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
April 21, 2005
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Wuo, John
Mayors
Asian-Americans
Item ID
29659AN
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The City Council approved a $3.4 million new fire station project bid by Merco Construction Engineers in Camarillo. The building will cost 20% more than originally estimated.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper251
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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 20, 1993
Pages
p. A-3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 20, 1993
Pages
p. A-3
Subjects
Fire Station
Item ID
251AN
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Firefighters are making progress containing the Santa Anita Fire. The burn area was 93 percent contained as of yesterday evening.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30995
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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 1, 2008
Pages
p. News 1 (or A1)
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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 1, 2008
Pages
p. News 1 (or A1)
Subjects
Brush fires
Santa Anita Canyon
Santa Anita Fire
Item ID
31190AN
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The Asian American Expo is a 2-day event happening this weekend at Pomona Fairplex, featuring vendors and food booths. One exhibitor is Peter Chen, owner of Accurate Development in Arcadia, who introduced temperature-controlled toilet seats to visitors.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29860
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Pasadena Star News
Date
January 15, 2006
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
January 15, 2006
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Asian American Expo
Pomona Fairplex
Item ID
30045AN
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Two dozen rounds were fired into an Arcadia apartment complex in the 400 block of Second Avenue. No one were injured. The shooting is believed to be Asian gang related.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25303
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Pasadena Star News
Date
March 17, 2003
Pages
p. A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
March 17, 2003
Pages
p. A4
Subjects
Shootings
Asian Gangs
Item ID
25501AN
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Newspaper Index
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Asian-Americans face cultural barriers in health care. Patients and workers say hesitancy for services is rooted in communication. USC Arcadia Hospital uses a handheld device and tablet computer to aid patients in translating the medical services they seek.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36323
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Pasadena Star News
Date
September 25, 2022
Pages
p. A1, A6
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Pasadena Star News
Date
September 25, 2022
Pages
p. A1, A6
Subjects
Asian-Americans
Asians
Medicine
USC Arcadia Hospital
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In a letter sent to Mayor Tom Beck, the HQH Chinese American Equalization Association demands district voting in Arcadia. The association claims at-large system dilutes influence. According to 2010 U.S. Census, Asians represent 60% of the city's population of 56,364 and about 46% of its registered voters. The letter points out that no more than 2 Asian Americans have served on Arcadia City Council at the same time. Beck said Arcadia doesn't have the problem of Asians being underrepresented.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34702
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Pasadena Star News
Date
October 31, 2016
Pages
p. A1, A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
October 31, 2016
Pages
p. A1, A4
Subjects
Arcadia City Council
Asian Americans
Beck, Tom
Elections
HQH Chinese American Equalization Association
Item ID
34894AN
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Arcadia woman was hurt in apartment fire in 900 block of West Huntington Drive on August 7. The 50-something year old woman was taken to Arcadia Methodist Hospital in critical condition.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34271
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Pasadena Star News
Date
August 9, 2015
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
August 9, 2015
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Fires
Item ID
34465AN
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Newspaper Index
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The Asian Youth Center in San Gabriel reaches out to immigrant families by providing youth services.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper28916
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 30, 2004
Pages
p. D1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 30, 2004
Pages
p. D1
Subjects
Asian Youth Center (AYC)
Hsu, Christy
Asian immigrants
Nonprofit organizations
Item ID
29107AN
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Arcadia City Council poised for historic changes. In a pair of firsts, the Arcadia City Council will have majority of women and three Asian-American members on the dais. New council members are: District 2--Sharon Kwan District 3--Eileen Wang District 5--Dr. Michael Cao See hard copy in VF City Council (2020-2029)

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36392
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Pasadena Star News
Date
December 6, 2022
Pages
p. A1, A9
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Pasadena Star News
Date
December 6, 2022
Pages
p. A1, A9
Subjects
Arcadia City Council
Asian-Americans
Cao, Michael, Dr.
City Council Elections-2022
Kwan, Sharon
Wang, EIleen
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An ancient Chinese maternity tradition, from the Sung Dynasty (960-1275 AD), known as "Zuo Yue Zi," is translated as "doing the month."It refers to the care of a Chinese woman during the first month after giving birth. The practice is explained here by Wei-Chen Tung, a former registered nurse at Arcadia Methodist Hospital and now an assistant professor of nursing at University of Nevada, Reno. The practice requires new mothers to follow a strict diet and rest for 3-4 weeks following a pregnancy. Tung says a lot of Chinese women still practice this, so hospitals should be aware of this part of Chinese culture. Maternity tourists--women who want to come to the United States to give birth to a full-fledged American citizen, have given rise to businesses that cater to them, such as the maternity home that was shut down in the 1300 block of South Palm Avenue in San Gabriel on March 8. It had been 5 townhomes illegally converted into a maternity home.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32365
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Pasadena Star News
Date
April 3, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
April 3, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A4
Subjects
Asians
Building codes--violations
Chinese culture
Maternity tourists
Tung, Wei-Chen
Mothers
Item ID
32563AN
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Asian immigrants are changing the face of San Gabriel Valley. Los Angeles County reports 1.3 million Asians, with many of them moving to Arcadia for jobs and schools.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26249
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Pasadena Star News
Date
September 18, 2003
Pages
p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
September 18, 2003
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Seabiscuit
Asians
Population
Immigration
Item ID
26450AN
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Newspaper Index
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Westfield America Inc. announced yesterday that it will buy an additional 50 percent interest in Westfield Shoppingtown Santa Anita Fashion Park from Meditrust, giving it nearly 90 percent ownership.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper16194
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Pasadena Star News
Date
December 29, 1998
Pages
p. B5
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Pasadena Star News
Date
December 29, 1998
Pages
p. B5
Subjects
Santa Anita Park
Item ID
16940AN
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By the 2010 census, Asians and Pacific Islanders will make up more than half of the population in Arcadia and 10 other communities in the San Gabriel Valley.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27571
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 13, 2004
Pages
p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
February 13, 2004
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Population
Asian Americans
Item ID
27769AN
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Newspaper Index
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San Gabriel Valley police officers and firefighters, including Arcadia Police Department and Arcadia Fire Department, competed in a charity basketball tournament at Arcadia High School to benefit Special Olympics Southern California. It was organized by Arcadia Police detective Walter Ashby.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33846
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 1, 2014
Pages
p. A9
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Pasadena Star News
Date
June 1, 2014
Pages
p. A9
Subjects
Ashby, Walter
Battle of the Badges
Special Olympics
Item ID
34040AN
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Newspaper Index
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