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As of July 1, the City of Arcadia was awarded $31,750 in federal grant funds under the Older Americans Act, Title III. Funds will be used to provide I & R, outreach and volunteer services for older residents of Arcadia and Temple City.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 30, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 30, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Senior Citizens

Item ID: 3154AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

In a surprise move, the School Board voted to accept Federal funds under Title I. The monies will go to Bonita Park Elementary School to reinforce the education of culturally deprived children in reading and math.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 29, 1976

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 29, 1976

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: School Board

Item ID: 2451AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A flag identifying Foothills Junior High as a distinguished secondary school for 1987-88 is now in place below Old Glory on the flagpole in front of the school.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 15, 1988

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 15, 1988

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Schools - Foothills Junior High School

Item ID: 3049AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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

Water use falls 13.5% in April in the state of California. Arcadia cuts its usage by 15%.

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Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: June 3, 2015

Pages: p. A1, A5

Newspaper: Pasadena Star News

Date: June 3, 2015

Pages: p. A1, A5

Subjects: Drought; Water

Item ID: 34375AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia Board of Education approved recommendation to authorize superintendent of schools to apply for funds allocated to the district under four state and federal programs.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 20, 1984

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 20, 1984

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: School Board

Item ID: 2472AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The City Council on December 16 by a 3-2 vote decided not to apply for federal funds under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, even though the Council-appointed committee recommended that it apply.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 18, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 18, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Community Redevelopment

Item ID: 1259AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The ever-present philosophic differences among School Board members over whether or not to accept Federal funds has come up again. It appears that a May-Horstman-Frempter coalition, which is against accepting Federal funds could block Title I applications.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 24, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 24, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: School Board

Item ID: 2449AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

On a 4-1 vote Arcadia school board members Monday night approved policy on eligibility requirements for secondary extra-curricular activities.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 3, 1983

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 3, 1983

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: School Board

Item ID: 2464AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

In essay tests given to California seniors last December, Arcadia students scored 273 on a scale of 400, compared to a national average of 250. However, when compared to similar districts such as Beverly Hills, San Marino and La Canada, Arcadia is ranked in only the 23rd percentile, meaning that 77% of the districts scored higher. This is of interest since San Marino had the highest score in the state.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 3, 1989

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 3, 1989

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Test Scores

Item ID: 3126AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Information concerning the property tax situation for 1976-77.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 15, 1976

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 15, 1976

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Taxation

Item ID: 3313AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Almost $3,000,000 was tentatively awarded three foothill cities from the Federal government under the Public Works and Capital Development and Investment Act of 1976, but Arcadia was not included. Arcadia's request for $2,018.400 was denied.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 26, 1976

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 26, 1976

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Finance

Item ID: 1561AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Questionnaires have been sent to a sampling of citizens to get input on how the city should spend up to $1,000,000 under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 3, 1975

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 3, 1975

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: City Planning

Item ID: 1187AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Article on usage of radar unit by Arcadia police.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 4, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 4, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Traffic Regulations

Item ID: 3412AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia Public Library Building. Application for California Library Construction and Renovation Bond Act Funds

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Contents: One complete set of all documents, date 17 July, 1991. Continued in Box 018B

Contents: One complete set of all documents, date 17 July, 1991. Continued in Box 018B

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library Building. Application for California Library Construction and Renovation Bond Act Funds

Location: Basement

Box Number: Box 018A

Shelf Number: Shelf H4

Item ID: 460AF

Collection: Subject Files

Arcadia Public Library Building. Application for California Library Construction and Renovation Bond Act Funds

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Contents: One complete set of all documents, date 17 July 1991. Cont. from Box 018a

Contents: One complete set of all documents, date 17 July 1991. Cont. from Box 018a

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library Building. Application for California Library Construction and Renovation Bond Act Funds

Location: Basement

Box Number: Box 018B

Shelf Number: Shelf H4

Item ID: 461AF

Collection: Subject Files

Arcadia Board of Education members appeared somewhat disappointed at the disclosure that only 40% of those high school students eligible to take the voluntary anti-drug urinalysis tests are participating in the program.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 15, 1987

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 15, 1987

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Arcadia High School

Item ID: 3020AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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

The City Council voted the full $10,500 requested by H.O.Y. for 1976-77, but made it clear that it should expect no help from the city in 1977-78.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 17, 1976

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 17, 1976

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: H.O.Y. (Help Our Youth)

Item ID: 1856AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The family of Cathy LaCorte, who was shot in Chantry Flat on February 11, 1976, with her boyfriend, Bob Morton, is asking a parole board not to set the killer Richard Johnson free.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: October 10, 1996

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: October 10, 1996

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: LaCorte, Cathy; Morton, Bob; Johnson, Richard; Murder

Item ID: 25966AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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As of July 1, the City of Arcadia was awarded $31,750 in federal grant funds under the Older Americans Act, Title III. Funds will be used to provide I & R, outreach and volunteer services for older residents of Arcadia and Temple City.

In a surprise move, the School Board voted to accept Federal funds under Title I. The monies will go to Bonita Park Elementary School to reinforce the education of culturally deprived children in reading and math.

A flag identifying Foothills Junior High as a distinguished secondary school for 1987-88 is now in place below Old Glory on the flagpole in front of the school.

Water use falls 13.5% in April in the state of California. Arcadia cuts its usage by 15%.

Arcadia Board of Education approved recommendation to authorize superintendent of schools to apply for funds allocated to the district under four state and federal programs.

The City Council on December 16 by a 3-2 vote decided not to apply for federal funds under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, even though the Council-appointed committee recommended that it apply.

The ever-present philosophic differences among School Board members over whether or not to accept Federal funds has come up again. It appears that a May-Horstman-Frempter coalition, which is against accepting Federal funds could block Title I applications.

On a 4-1 vote Arcadia school board members Monday night approved policy on eligibility requirements for secondary extra-curricular activities.

Information concerning the property tax situation for 1976-77.

Almost $3,000,000 was tentatively awarded three foothill cities from the Federal government under the Public Works and Capital Development and Investment Act of 1976, but Arcadia was not included. Arcadia's request for $2,018.400 was denied.

Questionnaires have been sent to a sampling of citizens to get input on how the city should spend up to $1,000,000 under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974.

Article on usage of radar unit by Arcadia police.

Arcadia Public Library Building. Application for California Library Construction and Renovation Bond Act Funds

Arcadia Public Library Building. Application for California Library Construction and Renovation Bond Act Funds

Arcadia Board of Education members appeared somewhat disappointed at the disclosure that only 40% of those high school students eligible to take the voluntary anti-drug urinalysis tests are participating in the program.

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.

The City Council voted the full $10,500 requested by H.O.Y. for 1976-77, but made it clear that it should expect no help from the city in 1977-78.

The family of Cathy LaCorte, who was shot in Chantry Flat on February 11, 1976, with her boyfriend, Bob Morton, is asking a parole board not to set the killer Richard Johnson free.