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Results of the new state test called the CAT-6 (California Achievement Test), which replaces the old SAT-9 test, show that around 70% of the students at each grade level in the Arcadia schools are in the national norm of 50th percentile in reading, and half or more of these students tested at or above the 75th percentile. Each grade level has a breakdown, and comparison with Monrovia students.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: August 28, 2003

Pages: p. 16

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: August 28, 2003

Pages: p. 16

Subjects: Arcadia Schools; California state tests; Students; Test Scores

Item ID: 32045AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia High School students are doing well on the high school exit examinations. 89% of 10th graders taking the math exam passed and 88% passed the English exam. Comparison of test scores with Monrovia, Pasadena, and Los Angeles County.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: October 3, 2002

Pages: p. 5

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: October 3, 2002

Pages: p. 5

Subjects: Arcadia High School; Examinations; Test Scores

Item ID: 30775AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

John Fung, coordinator for the English-learning program at the Arcadia Public Library, works with people of all ages helping them to learn English.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: August 3, 2000

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: August 3, 2000

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library-2000-2009; English as a Second Language (ESL); Fung, John

Item ID: 27884AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

All but one regular Arcadia school ranks in the top percentile of schools across California in the API ratings. A comparison to Monrovia and Pasadena schools is included.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: February 27, 2003

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: February 27, 2003

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Academic Performance Index (API); Arcadia Schools; Test Scores

Item ID: 31302AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A Thailand student heaps praise on the English class taught by Mr. John Fung and other volunteers at the Arcadia Public Library.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: August 3, 2000

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: August 3, 2000

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library-2000-2009; English as a Second Language (ESL); Fung, John; Volunteers

Item ID: 27885AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The city of Arcadia cannot ban non-English signs, said City Attorney Steve Deitch (correct spelling is Deitsch).

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: September 4, 2003

Pages: p. 17

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: September 4, 2003

Pages: p. 17

Subjects: English-only controversy; Sign code

Item ID: 32131AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia Unified School District students show impressive scores on the Standard Achievement Test (SAT 9) and on advanced placement tests. See chart of scores from 1994-2001.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: October 4, 2001

Pages: p. 9

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: October 4, 2001

Pages: p. 9

Subjects: Advanced Placement; Arcadia Unified School District; Standard Achievement Test - SAT 9; Test Scores

Item ID: 30296AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

In the transition to the new federal No Child Left Behind Program, the Arcadia Board of Education is losing money and is being forced to cut the number of English language instructional aides in elementary school.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: June 20, 2002

Pages: p. 9

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: June 20, 2002

Pages: p. 9

Subjects: English Language Development (ELD); Federal programs; No Child Left Behind Program

Item ID: 30584AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Police in seven San Gabriel Valley cities will be able to respond more quickly and effectively to reports of a crime in progress using a new mapping technology installed in a police helicopter operated by Foothill Air Support Team under a joint powers agreement between the cities of Alhambra, Arcadia, Azusa, Covina, Monrovia, Pasadena, and West Covina. The system is linked to a Global Positioning System (GPS).

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: June 19, 2003

Pages: "p. 1, 20"

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: June 19, 2003

Pages: "p. 1, 20"

Subjects: Police helicopters; Technology

Item ID: 31728AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

For fiscal 1999-2000, city revenues are projected to be more than $1.5 million higher than previously projected.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: February 10, 2000

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: February 10, 2000

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Budget; Revenues

Item ID: 27620AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

More than 3700 people came to a two-day plant sale which raised funds to support programs at the Arboretum.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: May 10, 2001

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: May 10, 2001

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Baldwin Bonanza; Events; Los Angeles County Arboretum; Fundraisers

Item ID: 29687AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

California Philharmonic Orchestra (Cal Phil) performs the music of Mexico on July 28 at Los Angeles County Arboretum.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: July 26, 2001

Pages: p. 18, 19

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: July 26, 2001

Pages: p. 18, 19

Subjects: California Philharmonic Orchestra (Cal Phil); Peters, Bill

Item ID: 33499AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Governor Gray Davis has signed into law a bill allowing telephone and Internet wagering on horse races in California. The bill was authored by Assembly Speaker Bob Hertzberg.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: August 16, 2001

Pages: p. 9

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: August 16, 2001

Pages: p. 9

Subjects: Horses and horse racing; California laws

Item ID: 33516AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A dead crow infected with West Nile Virus was found in Arcadia on September 3, and is the first confirmed finding of the virus in Los Angeles County this year. Exposure to West Nile Virus is spread to humans from the vite of an infected mosquito. Biting a bird that carries the virus infects a mosquito. The San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District is encouraging the public to take precautions to reduce exposure to mosquitoes.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: September 18, 2003

Pages: p. 1, 15

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: September 18, 2003

Pages: p. 1, 15

Subjects: Diseases; Mosquitoes; West Nile Virus

Item ID: 32320AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Senator Bob Margett told Arcadia City Council that California is facing a $15 billion deficit in the 2003-2004 fiscal year and cities could be targeted for revenue transfers.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: November 14, 2002

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: November 14, 2002

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: California state budget; Margett, Bobb; Senators

Item ID: 30867AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

More than $1.2 million was bet across the state in the first 11 days that computer and telephone betting was approved in this state. It is known as account wagering. There is no way of telling yet if this is affecting attendance and live betting at Santa Anita Park. Two providers of online betting, XpressBet and TV Games, where approved by the California Horse Racing Board. Xpress Bet is owned by Magna Corp., which owns Santa Anita Park.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: February 14, 2002

Pages: p. 9

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: February 14, 2002

Pages: p. 9

Subjects: Gambling; Horses and horse racing; Santa Anita Park-2001-2010

Item ID: 33637AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The city of Arcadia has spent more than $300,00 so far in its efforts to protect the 260 homes beneath the hillsides ravaged by the December 27 fire.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: January 20, 2000

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: January 20, 2000

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Fires

Item ID: 27370AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Dr. Loretta Huang, President of the Chinese American Education Association of Southern California, presents Arcadia City Council member Gary Kovacic with a service award.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: April 25, 2002

Pages: p. 8

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: April 25, 2002

Pages: p. 8

Subjects: Chinese American Education Association of Southern California; Huang, Loretta; Kovacic, Gary; Organizations

Item ID: 30433AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Live Oak County Library at 4153-55 E. Live Oak Avenue is one of 15 county branches that were saved from closure when the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors found an additional $7.7 million for the library department.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: July 3, 2003

Pages: p. 10

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: July 3, 2003

Pages: p. 10

Subjects: Los Angeles County Public Library - Live Oak Branch

Item ID: 31790AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

At the recent Bravo Society Dinner, held to recognize major supporters of California Philharmonic Orchestra, George Fasching of Arcadia was given the Crystal Vision Award. This award is given to an individual whose vision and actions demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to Cal Phil.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: May 15, 2003

Pages: p. 25

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: May 15, 2003

Pages: p. 25

Subjects: Awards; California Philharmonic Orchestra (Cal Phil); Fasching, George

Item ID: 31657AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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Arcadia High School students are doing well on the high school exit examinations. 89% of 10th graders taking the math exam passed and 88% passed the English exam. Comparison of test scores with Monrovia, Pasadena, and Los Angeles County.

John Fung, coordinator for the English-learning program at the Arcadia Public Library, works with people of all ages helping them to learn English.

All but one regular Arcadia school ranks in the top percentile of schools across California in the API ratings. A comparison to Monrovia and Pasadena schools is included.

A Thailand student heaps praise on the English class taught by Mr. John Fung and other volunteers at the Arcadia Public Library.

The city of Arcadia cannot ban non-English signs, said City Attorney Steve Deitch (correct spelling is Deitsch).

Arcadia Unified School District students show impressive scores on the Standard Achievement Test (SAT 9) and on advanced placement tests. See chart of scores from 1994-2001.

In the transition to the new federal No Child Left Behind Program, the Arcadia Board of Education is losing money and is being forced to cut the number of English language instructional aides in elementary school.

For fiscal 1999-2000, city revenues are projected to be more than $1.5 million higher than previously projected.

More than 3700 people came to a two-day plant sale which raised funds to support programs at the Arboretum.

California Philharmonic Orchestra (Cal Phil) performs the music of Mexico on July 28 at Los Angeles County Arboretum.

Governor Gray Davis has signed into law a bill allowing telephone and Internet wagering on horse races in California. The bill was authored by Assembly Speaker Bob Hertzberg.

Senator Bob Margett told Arcadia City Council that California is facing a $15 billion deficit in the 2003-2004 fiscal year and cities could be targeted for revenue transfers.

The city of Arcadia has spent more than $300,00 so far in its efforts to protect the 260 homes beneath the hillsides ravaged by the December 27 fire.

Dr. Loretta Huang, President of the Chinese American Education Association of Southern California, presents Arcadia City Council member Gary Kovacic with a service award.

The Live Oak County Library at 4153-55 E. Live Oak Avenue is one of 15 county branches that were saved from closure when the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors found an additional $7.7 million for the library department.

At the recent Bravo Society Dinner, held to recognize major supporters of California Philharmonic Orchestra, George Fasching of Arcadia was given the Crystal Vision Award. This award is given to an individual whose vision and actions demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to Cal Phil.