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Three women were violently robbed in a span of a week in the 99 Ranch Market parking lot at 1300 S. Golden West Avenue. In two of the incidents, a passenger leaned out of a car to grab purses, and in the other incident, two men pushed a woman to the ground, kicked her in the face and stole her purse.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31882
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 29, 2010
Pages
p. A1, A4
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 29, 2010
Pages
p. A1, A4
Subjects
Crime and Criminals
Robbery
99 Ranch Market
Item ID
32079AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The 2001 murder of grocer Adel Karas, a 48-year old Egyptian man from Arcadia, a few days after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, was initially thought to have been a hate crime. He was shot at his store International Market at 1381 E. Last Tunas in San Gabriel. Now police suspect Adel Karas was the victim of extortion. The suspects are two Latinos in their mid-20s.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32176
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 12, 2010
Pages
p. A1, A7
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 12, 2010
Pages
p. A1, A7
Subjects
Crime and Criminals
Karas, Adel
Murder
Item ID
32375AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Two shot to death Wednesday morning, August 1, in the alley near 816 Sunset Boulevard in Arcadia. Los Angeles Sheriff Department says it looks like a murder-suicide. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene and the second victim later died at hospital from self-inflicted gunshot wounds. Later identified as Mel Liu and Cherry Liu, an estranged married couple.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35245
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 2, 2018
Pages
p. 1, 4
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 2, 2018
Pages
p. 1, 4
Subjects
Crime and Criminals
Liu, Cherry
Liu, Mel
Murder-suicide
Item ID
35434AN
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Newspaper Index
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Chinese-Americans getting political. Residents becoming more active as they back recall of Governor Gavin Newsom and other conservative efforts. Photo shows women gathering signatures outside 99 Ranch Market in Arcadia.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35596
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 5, 2019
Pages
p. A1, A5
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Pasadena Star News
Date
November 5, 2019
Pages
p. A1, A5
Subjects
Activism
Asian-Americans
Chinese-Americans
Greater San Gabriel Valley Safe Community Foundation
Liu, Fenglan "Juli"
Collection
Newspaper Index
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41-year-old female Xiaolin Li, a resident of Arcadia, was stabbed and murdered on January 7, 2014 at an apartment in the 900 block of Arcadia Avenue. The arrested suspect was identified as the victim's father-in-law Li Zhu, a 68-year-old resident of Arcadia. The motive appears to be related to an on-going dispute within the family. The victim and suspect resided together.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33720
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 9, 2014
Pages
p. 1, 18
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 9, 2014
Pages
p. 1, 18
Subjects
Crime and Criminals
Deaths
Li, Xiaolin
Li, Zhu
Murders
Item ID
33916AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia city wants ban on single-use plastic bags just 6 months before a statewide referendum goes to California voters. If adopted, it would affect approximately 36 Arcadia businesses and be implemented in two phases. Phase 1 would begin in early June and would apply to grocery stores with $2 million+ in annual sales, such as Vons, Albertsons, 99 Ranch Market. Phase 2 would include smaller businesses, like pharmacies and convenience stores, and would be implemented 6 months later. See also Arcadia Weekly, p. 4, April 21, 2016.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34542
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 21, 2016
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
April 21, 2016
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arcadia City Council-2010-2019
Beck, Tom
Environmental issues
Marshall, Gail
Plastic bags
Radle, Dean
Tait, Tom
Item ID
34734AN
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Newspaper Index
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Peter Chang, 60, of Long Beach, admitted in court that he shot his estranged wife, Liya ("Sandy") Lu, 32, in front of her Arcadia home on Bonita Street. He was immediately sentenced to 29 years to life in prison. The murder occurred on January 27, 2008.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31949
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 26, 2010
Pages
p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
March 26, 2010
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Chang, Peter
Crime and Criminals
Lu, Liya ("Sandy")
Murders
Shootings
Item ID
32146AN
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The 626 Night Market is the brainchild of 3 Taiwanese-Americans who were heavily inspired by their experiences at night markets in Taiwan. The 626 Night Market will continue at Santa Anita Park next summer.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33672
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 3, 2013
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
November 3, 2013
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
626 Night Market
Asian-Americans
Food festivals
Santa Anita Park--2011-2020
Item ID
33868AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Downtown Street Market now on Saturdays, 5-9 PM. It is run by Green Leaf Events on First Avenue between Santa Clara Street and Huntington Drive.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34401
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 10, 2015
Pages
p. 1, 14
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 10, 2015
Pages
p. 1, 14
Subjects
Arcadia Downtown Street Market
Farmers Market
Green Leaf Events
Win-Win Entertainment
Item ID
34593AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Attempted murder in Arcadia on June 25, 2013 at 1:38 PM. There were shots fired in the area of Lovell Avenue, just south of Duarte Road. The intended shooting victim ducked and was not hit by the gunshots. See also Mountain Views News, p. A6, June 29, 2013.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33534
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 27, 2013
Pages
p. 1, 3
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 27, 2013
Pages
p. 1, 3
Subjects
Crime and Criminals
Shootings
Item ID
33729AN
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Attempted murder/suicide by trying to drive off Chantry Flat at Santa Anita Dam. Suspect holed up at the dam house, SWAT called. The suspect, a 21-year-old Los Angeles resident named Patrick Anthony Gonzalez, was arrested by Arcadia police.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33364
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 31, 2013
Pages
p. 1, 11
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 31, 2013
Pages
p. 1, 11
Subjects
Gonzalez, Patrick Anthony
Murder-suicide
Item ID
33560AN
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British retail giant Tesco considers selling its struggling U.S. grocery market Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market. The El Segundo-based chain is losing money and Tesco has hired investment bank Greenhill to review options. Fresh & Easy has 200 stores in California, Nevada, and Arizona. There is a store in Arcadia (on Foothill Boulevard).

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33264
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 6, 2012
Pages
p. A5
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 6, 2012
Pages
p. A5
Subjects
Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market
Grocery Stores
Tesco
Item ID
33461AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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626 Night Market opens for Independence Day (Fourth of July) weekend at Santa Anita Park.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34249
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 3, 2015
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 3, 2015
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Food festivals
Santa Anita Park-2011-2020
626 Night Market
Item ID
34443AN
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Trendy tri-annual 626 Night Market will be held today and tomorrow at Santa Anita Park.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34270
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 7, 2015
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 7, 2015
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
626 Night Market
Food festivals
Santa Anita Park-2011-2020
Item ID
34464AN
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Newspaper Index
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Murder victim identified as Chyong Jen Tsai. Her body was found in the 300 block of East Forest Avenue, outside her house in the garden.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35508
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 11, 2019
Pages
p. 15
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 11, 2019
Pages
p. 15
Subjects
Chyong, Jen Tsai
Crime and Criminals
Murder
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Newspaper Index
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Armed robbery at Santa Anita Inn, 130 West Huntington Drive. Suspect struck victim with gun, causing lacerations.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34414
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 24, 2015
Pages
p. 17
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 24, 2015
Pages
p. 17
Subjects
Crime and Criminals
Hotels and motels
Santa Anita Inn
Item ID
34606AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Home sales improve in San Gabriel Valley area. Real estate agents say San Gabriel Valley housing market beats national trends.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32562
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News,
Date
October 10, 2011
Pages
"p. A1, A4"
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News,
Date
October 10, 2011
Pages
"p. A1, A4"
Subjects
Housing market
Real Estate
San Gabriel Valley
Item ID
32761AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Teen brothers, ages 15 and 16, beaten to death in their home on 400 block of Fairview Avenue, just west of Holly Avenue. The suspect is their uncle by marriage, who is believed to have fled to China. The FBI was working with Chinese authorities. The victims appeared to have suffered "blunt force trauma." The suspect was already being sought in an attack on his wife. His wife filed a restraining order against him and began divorce proceedings.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34424
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 23, 2016
Pages
p. A1, A4
Announcement Type
Marriage
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 23, 2016
Pages
p. A1, A4
Announcement Type
Marriage
Subjects
Crime and Criminals
Deaths
Lin, Anthony
Lin, William
Murders
Shi, Deyun
Item ID
34616AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Organizers of the 626 Night Market at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, estimate as many as 50,000 people attended the recent 3 night run of the event. The event featured Asian street food booths and other vendors and entertainment.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33982
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 17, 2014
Pages
p. A5
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 17, 2014
Pages
p. A5
Subjects
626 Night Market
Food festivals
Item ID
34176AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Unified School District social media Instagram ranked among world's best according to Buzzfeed. Ryan Foran, Chief Communication Officer, created the Instagram page nearly 5 years ago.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35188
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 24, 2018
Pages
p. 16
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 24, 2018
Pages
p. 16
Subjects
Arcadia Unified School District
Buzzfeed
Foran, Ryan
Social media
Item ID
35377AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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