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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
Newspaper
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
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Chinese American Business Association community speakers David Lee and Kirk King of Arcadia talk about how Chinese are reticent to protest the immigration reforms, but they are deeply divided on the issues.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29997
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 17, 2006
Pages
p. A1, A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
April 17, 2006
Pages
p. A1, A4
Subjects
Chinese and Chinese Americans
Arcadia Chinese Association
Immigration reform
Protests
Culture and society
Lee, David
King, Kirk
Immigrants
Item ID
30184AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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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
Newspaper
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
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Westridge School is one of the first San Gabriel Valley private schools to offer Mandarin Chinese language classes. Parents and educators believe a knowledge of Chinese makes their students competitive in the marketplace. Arcadia High School already offers five Mandarin classes.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30369
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 22, 2007
Pages
p. News 1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
January 22, 2007
Pages
p. News 1
Subjects
Language classes
Curriculum
Mandarin Chinese
Westridge School
Item ID
30556AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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For the first time, the majority of the candidates in this April's City Council elections are Chinese immigrants. Seven candidates are vying for the three open seats. The candidates are Mayor John Wuo, Sheng Chang, Sho Tay, Shao Hua Wen, Peter Amundson, Bob Harbicht, and Pamela Blackwood.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29867
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 18, 2006
Pages
p. A1, A6
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Pasadena Star News
Date
January 18, 2006
Pages
p. A1, A6
Subjects
City council elections - 2001-2010
Asians
Immigrants
Chinese
Candidates
Item ID
30052AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Sharon Chuang of Arcadia is a master of the ancient art of Chinese Knotting. She will present a program on knotting at the Monrovia Public Library. The article profiles Chuang and her knotting talent.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper24733
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 27, 2002
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
October 27, 2002
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Chuang, Sharon
Chinese Knotting
Item ID
24927AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Summary of the most recent population of San Gabriel Valley cities.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 20, 1977
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 20, 1977
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
San Gabriel Valley
Item ID
2357AN
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Asians make up more than 47% of the city's total population of 53,421. The largest group is Chinese-American. John Wuo discusses what makes Arcadia such an attractive city for Asians.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31161
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 20, 2003
Pages
p. 1, 13
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 20, 2003
Pages
p. 1, 13
Subjects
Asian-Americans
Asians
Chinese
Population
Wuo, John
Item ID
31357AN
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Newspaper Index
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American Chinese Culture Association, an Arcadia-based group that promotes greater understanding between the U.S. and China through cultural exchange, will have members give a dance performance at the National Independence Day Parade in Washington DC. Artist Tao Haixin shows his work at Arcadia County Park.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31558
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 4, 2009
Pages
p. A1 w/photos
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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 4, 2009
Pages
p. A1 w/photos
Subjects
Chinese culture
Holidays
Parades
Item ID
31754AN
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Newspaper Index
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Secession of San Gabriel Valley from Los Angeles County.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4296
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 1, 1971 p. 1 (split studied)
August 15, 1971 p. 1 ( " )
September 1, 1971 p. 1 ( "" )
September 12, 1971 p. 1 ( " )
September 29, 1971 p. 1 ( " )
October 31, 1971 p. 1 (reprisal feared)
November 28, 1971 p. 1 (Arcadia in avor)
December 8, 1971 p. 1 (City OK's study)
December 12, 1971 p. 1 (support for new study)
February 9, 1972 p. 1 (new law regarding splits)
April 19 1972 p. 1 (legislation eases secession)
June 1, 1972 p. 1
Maryc 1, 1973 p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 1, 1971 p. 1 (split studied)
August 15, 1971 p. 1 ( " )
September 1, 1971 p. 1 ( "" )
September 12, 1971 p. 1 ( " )
September 29, 1971 p. 1 ( " )
October 31, 1971 p. 1 (reprisal feared)
November 28, 1971 p. 1 (Arcadia in avor)
December 8, 1971 p. 1 (City OK's study)
December 12, 1971 p. 1 (support for new study)
February 9, 1972 p. 1 (new law regarding splits)
April 19 1972 p. 1 (legislation eases secession)
June 1, 1972 p. 1
Maryc 1, 1973 p. 1
Subjects
San Gabriel Valley - Secession
Item ID
4172AN
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Newspaper Index
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Dr. Sheng Chang has been elected mayor of Arcadia. He is the first Asian-American mayor of Arcadia. In 1994, he was the first Chinese-American Arcadia City Council member.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31226
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 17, 2003
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 17, 2003
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Asian-Americans
Chang, Dr. Sheng
Chinese-Americans
Mayors
Item ID
31421AN
Collection
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According to Chester Zahn, gastroenterologist at Methodist Hospital, Chinese Americans have higher rates of colon cancer than other Americans. The American Cancer Society is teaming with Asian American advertising agencies to educate Chinese Americans about colon cancer screenings.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25302
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 14, 2003
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
March 14, 2003
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Colon Cancer
Au, Jimmy
Zahn, Chester
American Cancer Society
Methodist Hospital of Southern California
Chinese Americans
Item ID
25500AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The Association is asking the Los Angeles Division of the League of California Cities to back a resolution calling for a state wide study of urban-county reform.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper545
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 1, 1977
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 1, 1977
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Association of San Gabriel Valley Cities
Item ID
545AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Law Day was held Saturday at the Arcadia Public Library. The City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Chinese Association sponsored the program. Residents got to ask for free legal advice from community lawyers.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29502
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 10, 2001
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 10, 2001
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Ask a Lawyer Program
Law Day - 2001
Arcadia Chinese Association
Item ID
29686AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Dr. Loretta Huang, President of the Chinese American Education Association of Southern California, presents Arcadia City Council member Gary Kovacic with a service award.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30246
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 25, 2002
Pages
p. 8
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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
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The defeat of Canyon County's bid in the November election dims prospects of the San Gabriel Valley separating from Los Angeles County.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2416
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 8, 1976
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 8, 1976
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
San Gabriel Valley - Secession
Item ID
2367AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia-based fortune teller and feng shui consultant Chi-Jen Liu suggests ways to improve your luck in the Chinese new year.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29887
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 27, 2006
Pages
p. A10
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 27, 2006
Pages
p. A10
Subjects
Liu, Chi-Jen
Fortune tellers
Feng shui consultants
Chinese New Year -- Year of the Dog
Item ID
30073AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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One of the most comprehensive pictorial presentations of San Gabriel Valley history will be shown at Fashion Park June 24 through July 12. Done by history students from Cal State LA, it has been over two years in the planning.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2404
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 24, 1976
Pages
p. A-3
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 24, 1976
Pages
p. A-3
Subjects
San Gabriel Valley
Item ID
2356AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Summary of Los Angeles County reform efforts that perhaps will make unnecessary the efforts of the San Fernando Valley, the San Gabriel Valley and other areas to secede from Los Angeles County.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2419
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 10, 1977
Pages
p. A-
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 10, 1977
Pages
p. A-
Subjects
San Gabriel Valley - Secession
Item ID
2370AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District wants to control the West-Nile virus epidemic by sending Pasadena police helicopters over Alhambra, Arcadia, Azusa, Covina, Monrovia and West Covina. They identified 94 green pools and stagnant bodies of water yesterday. Owners will be ordered to clean them up or face a $1000 fine. Dirty swimming pools are the most significant source of mosquito breeding.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29460
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 6, 2005
Pages
p. A1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 6, 2005
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Swimming pools
West Nile Virus
San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District
Helicopters
Mosquitoes
Item ID
29645AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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