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Twin brothers Steve and Scott Carwile bring their family mattress-making business to Arcadia. The company is called Vivetique Sleep Systems and their products are all natural with no polyester or synthetics.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30343
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 8, 2007
Pages
p. News 12
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 8, 2007
Pages
p. News 12
Subjects
Beds
Business and Industry
Carwile, Scott
Carwile, Steve
Manufacturers
Vivetique Sleep Systems
Item ID
30529AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia has a new emergency notification system called Alert Arcadia. Anyone can sign up to receive messages via phone voice mail, e-mail, and/or text.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33547
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 4, 2013
Pages
p. 3
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 4, 2013
Pages
p. 3
Subjects
Communications
Emergency systems
Item ID
33742AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The cities of Arcadia and Monrovia jointly purchased the Opto-MARK voting system for $12,000. The system replaces the Data Hole Punch Card and will be used on alternating years by each city.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper24825
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 9, 2003
Pages
p. A1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 9, 2003
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Elections
Voting system - Opto-MARK
Item ID
25020AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Significant changes to Arcadia Transit System include ending the dial-a-ride service and switching to fixed route system. The dial-a-ride program will remain in service to seniors and the disabled.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34429
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 21, 2016
Pages
p. 14
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 21, 2016
Pages
p. 14
Subjects
Arcadia Transit System
Buses
Public transportation
Item ID
34620AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The FBI is tracking vandals who caused an estimated $2.5 million in damage across San Gabriel Valley area sport utility vehicle dealerships. The Earth Liberation Front (ELF) claimed responsibility for these acts of ecoterrorism.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31844
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 28, 2003
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 28, 2003
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Crime and Criminals
Earth Liberation Front (ELF)
Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV)
Vandalism
Item ID
32041AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Members of the Earth Liberation Front (ELF) torched and vandalized Hummers and other SUVs in a series of San Gabriel Valley attacks which included 9 vehicles at Rusnak Mercedes-Benz in Arcadia.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26172
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 23, 2003
Pages
p. A1, A6, A7
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 23, 2003
Pages
p. A1, A6, A7
Subjects
Earth Liberation Front (ELF)
Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV)
Ecoterrorists
Hummers
Rusnak Mercedes-Benz
Vandalism
Item ID
26372AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Cover of a flyer prepared by a citizen's group supporting passage of bonds to be voted on by City. Money would be used to install a complete sewer system.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs908
Date
May 1945
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  1 image

Date
May 1945
Subjects
Arcadia (City)-History-1940-1949
Sewer system
Physical Description
8x10 b&w
ID
901
Collection
Photographs
Images
thumbnail
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Post Alarm Systems of Pasadena donates security alarm system for the new Red Cross headquarters.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper364
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 10, 1984
Pages
p. 1 photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 10, 1984
Pages
p. 1 photo
Subjects
American Red Cross
Item ID
364AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia city considers ban on some restaurant takeout containers (polystyrene, aka Styrofoam). Restrictions on straws, utensils also under review. Arcadia Council Member Tom Beck introduced the idea and Council Member Paul Cheng is enthusiastic about it. Jason Kruckeberg, Assistant City Manager and Development Services Director, said the City will work with restaurants and the Chamber of Commerce to implement the ordinance. The Cheesecake Factory is already using eco-friendly containers and utensils.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35985
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 14, 2021
Pages
p. A3, A4
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 14, 2021
Pages
p. A3, A4
Subjects
Arcadia Chamber of Commerce
Beck, Tom
Cheng, Paul
Kruckeberg, Jason
Restaurants, bars, etc.
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Sunset Magazine's demonstration gardens have been completely revamped, with an eye toward environmentally friendly products and native plants.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper15966
Newspaper
Los Angeles Times
Date
November 5, 1998
Pages
p. E4 w/photos
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Newspaper
Los Angeles Times
Date
November 5, 1998
Pages
p. E4 w/photos
Subjects
Arboretum
Item ID
16723AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia has received a domestic water permit from the State. In 1973 the California State Health Department inspected Arcadia's system along with 240 other systems in Los Angeles and Orange Counties and only 15 systems received permits.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3598
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 24, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 24, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Water Department
Item ID
3476AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The City Council will consider a proposed ordinance governing backyard sales on October 1, 1974. Regulations include: 1. A $1.00 permit would be required. 2. Sales would be limited to every 6 months. No sale could run longer than 2 consecutive days. 4. No signs could be placed on public property. 5. Sales must be between 8:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M. 6. No merchandise would be allowed in the front yard.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 11, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 11, 1974
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Ordinances, Municipal
Item ID
2047AN
Collection
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Sales tax.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4424
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 3, 1955 p. 1
December 15, 1955 p. 3
October 20, 1955 p. 1
March 1, 1956 p. 1
April 2, 1956 p. 1, 3
May 7, 1967 p. 1 (gross sales tax considered)
May 18, 1967 p. 1 (deferred)
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 3, 1955 p. 1
December 15, 1955 p. 3
October 20, 1955 p. 1
March 1, 1956 p. 1
April 2, 1956 p. 1, 3
May 7, 1967 p. 1 (gross sales tax considered)
May 18, 1967 p. 1 (deferred)
Subjects
Taxation
Item ID
4300AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Birth. To Mr. and Mrs. Dean K. Day, June 6.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper10892
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune & News
Date
June 14, 1951
Pages
p. 4
Announcement Type
Birth
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune & News
Date
June 14, 1951
Pages
p. 4
Announcement Type
Birth
Subjects
Day, daughter
Item ID
10798AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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As part of National Law Day the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Chinese Association will sponsor a free Ask-A-Lawyer Program at the Arcadia Public Library.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27503
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 27, 2000
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 27, 2000
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Law Day
Item ID
27701AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Birth. To Mr. and Mrs. James M. Day, Dec. 22.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper11773
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 1, 1953
Pages
p. 6
Announcement Type
Birth
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 1, 1953
Pages
p. 6
Announcement Type
Birth
Subjects
Day, son
Item ID
11979AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Birth. To Mr. and Mrs. James Francis Day, July 7.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper15241
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 18, 1957
Pages
p. 17
Announcement Type
Birth
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 18, 1957
Pages
p. 17
Announcement Type
Birth
Subjects
Day, daughter
Item ID
15809AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Jim Bauml, senior biologist at the Los Angeles County Arboretum, keeps track of the plants there with a global positioning system (GPS). Each plant's location coordinates are mapped and input into a computer.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 27, 2006
Pages
p. News 1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 27, 2006
Pages
p. News 1
Subjects
Bauml, Jim
Global Positioning System (GPS)
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden
Plants
Item ID
30479AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Despite concerns from some local businesses that a Saturday farmers' market is hurting their sales, City Council voted to fund the market for another six months.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper16418
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News The Star section
Date
March 17, 1999
Pages
p. 1 w/photo
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News The Star section
Date
March 17, 1999
Pages
p. 1 w/photo
Subjects
Farmers' Market
Item ID
17213AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Obituary/death notice.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31300
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 4, 2008
Pages
p. A12
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 4, 2008
Pages
p. A12
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
Subjects
Gathers, Donald Day
Item ID
31495AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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