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Reconstruction of the main dirt track and secondary turf track at Santa Anita Park in final stages, closing out a project that meant a near rebuilding of the courses at a cost of almost $2 million.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 10, 1983

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 10, 1983

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Santa Anita Park 1981 - 1990

Item ID: 2425AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

An ordinance will be introduced for first reading by Arcadia City Council whereby the city would receive .33 of 1% of parimutuel wagers at Santa Anita Park race track. If ordinance is approved, city would eliminate admission tax.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 31, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 31, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Santa Anita Park 1981 - 1990

Item ID: 2418AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A $3 million building project to increase stable capacity by 150 stalls is underway at Santa Anita Park. Completion, which is planned before the start of the Oak Tree meeting, will bring the total number of stalls to 2,100. The project is discussed in detail.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 25, 1982

Pages: p. B-4

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 25, 1982

Pages: p. B-4

Subjects: Santa Anita Park 1981 - 1990

Item ID: 2416AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Santa Anita Park completed its most successful season ever with $445 million wagered. Total attendance was also an all-time high. The admission tax netted the city $1.1 million. The Park's other contributions to the city are discussed.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 21, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 21, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Santa Anita Park 1981 - 1990

Item ID: 2411AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Discussion of projects undertaken as part of a $2 million improvement program at Santa Anita Park race track.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 4, 1981

Pages: p. A-7

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 4, 1981

Pages: p. A-7

Subjects: Santa Anita Park 1981 - 1990

Item ID: 2412AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Oak Tree Racing Association's autumn season will begin October 17. The 25 day session offers 16 stakes races with record purses. Several new features including Pick Six wagering will be offered.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 16, 1980

Pages: p. A-11

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 16, 1980

Pages: p. A-11

Subjects: Santa Anita Park - Oak Tree Racing Association

Item ID: 2400AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Oak Tree begins its 12th season on October 17. An 8 page supplement included several articles about the Oak Tree meet: special events, charitable contributions, etc.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune Special Supplement

Date: October 16, 1980

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune Special Supplement

Date: October 16, 1980

Subjects: Santa Anita Park - Oak Tree Racing Association

Item ID: 2401AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The 1980 Oak Tree Racing Association season set records in attendance, parimutual handle, wagering and horsemen benefits. Awards for the meet are enumerated: John Henry was voted Horse of the Meeting. Sandy Hawley won the riding championship.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: Devcember 7, 1980

Pages: p. A-6

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: Devcember 7, 1980

Pages: p. A-6

Subjects: Santa Anita Park - Oak Tree Racing Association

Item ID: 2402AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Oak Tree Racing Association has allocated $365,000 to the University of California, Davis, Veterinary School for the study of the heart and lungs of the thoroughbred.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 29, 1981

Pages: p. A-8

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 29, 1981

Pages: p. A-8

Subjects: Santa Anita Park - Oak Tree Racing Association

Item ID: 2403AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia City Council will be asked to determine whether they want to extend a "resolution of inducement for tax-exempt financing" for the proposed Ramada Inn (now Santa Anita Inn) project.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 13, 1983

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 13, 1983

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Hotels, Motels, Etc. - Santa Anita Inn

Item ID: 1836AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

City Council delayed action on racetrack tax. Tucker Bill provides that a city with race track be given .33 of 1% of the parimutual wagers instead of charging admission tax.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 18, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 18, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Santa Anita Park 1981 - 1990

Item ID: 2420AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A report from the Arcadia Planning Commission recommending restraints on mini-malls was "received and filed" by the Arcadia City Council who decided current building restrictions are adequate.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 9, 1987

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 9, 1987

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Mini-Mall

Item ID: 802AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Council revises tax for admissions over race track protests. The revisions recommended apply to the existing admissions tax (a tax on other events, entertainment, amusement or competition other than horse racing held on premises with a capacity of 1,000 or more.)

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 12, 1983

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 12, 1983

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Santa Anita Park 1981 - 1990

Item ID: 2424AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

On a 4-1 vote, Arcadia City Council gave first reading to an ordinance whereby the City elects to receive a 1/3 of 1% of parimutual wagers at Santa Anita Park Race Track. Adoption means the city will not charge an admission tax.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 11, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 11, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Santa Anita Park 1981 - 1990

Item ID: 2419AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Summarizes the issue of mini-malls in Arcadia.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 29, 1987

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 29, 1987

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Mini-Mall

Item ID: 801AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia City Council approved a strengthened revision of the city's Religious and Charitable Solicitation ordinance.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 25,1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 25,1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: City Council 1980 - 1989

Item ID: 1008AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia's Mini-Mall contains several shops and services all housed in what residents still call the old Market Basket building at 30 S. First Ave. Past and present occupants are mentioned.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 2, 1980

Pages: p. A-7 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 2, 1980

Pages: p. A-7 photo

Subjects: Mini-Mall

Item ID: 797AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia Planning Commission wants to institute a moratorium on the construction of mini-malls in town.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 17, 1987

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 17, 1987

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Mini-Mall

Item ID: 798AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Articles regarding night racing

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 23, 1966 p. 1 (Strub opposes proposal by state legislature on night racing); February 13, 1966 p. 1 (City Council is opposed); February 17, 1966 p. 1 (Council acts to ban); February 20, 1966 p. 1 (Harness racing assn. blasts Council and Strub); April 3,1966 p. 1 (Night racing law seen by state legislator in 1967); February 16, 1967 p. 1 (study of ban); March 16, 1967 p. 1 ( " ); April 16, 1967 p. 1 ( " ); May 4, 1967 p. 1 ( " ); May 11, 1967 p. 1 ( " ); June 8, 1967 p. 1 ( " ); July 9, 1967 p. 1 (Council block night racing; ok's added days of racing)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 23, 1966 p. 1 (Strub opposes proposal by state legislature on night racing); February 13, 1966 p. 1 (City Council is opposed); February 17, 1966 p. 1 (Council acts to ban); February 20, 1966 p. 1 (Harness racing assn. blasts Council and Strub); April 3,1966 p. 1 (Night racing law seen by state legislator in 1967); February 16, 1967 p. 1 (study of ban); March 16, 1967 p. 1 ( " ); April 16, 1967 p. 1 ( " ); May 4, 1967 p. 1 ( " ); May 11, 1967 p. 1 ( " ); June 8, 1967 p. 1 ( " ); July 9, 1967 p. 1 (Council block night racing; ok's added days of racing)

Subjects: Santa Anita Park

Item ID: 4178AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

City parking tax

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 28, 1968 p. 1 (proposed); July 31, 1968 p. 1 ( " ); August 21, 1968 p. 1 (approved); November 19, 1969 p. 1 (repeal); December 3, 1969 p. 1 ( " )

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 28, 1968 p. 1 (proposed); July 31, 1968 p. 1 ( " ); August 21, 1968 p. 1 (approved); November 19, 1969 p. 1 (repeal); December 3, 1969 p. 1 ( " )

Subjects: Santa Anita Park

Item ID: 4179AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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Reconstruction of the main dirt track and secondary turf track at Santa Anita Park in final stages, closing out a project that meant a near rebuilding of the courses at a cost of almost $2 million.

An ordinance will be introduced for first reading by Arcadia City Council whereby the city would receive .33 of 1% of parimutuel wagers at Santa Anita Park race track. If ordinance is approved, city would eliminate admission tax.

A $3 million building project to increase stable capacity by 150 stalls is underway at Santa Anita Park. Completion, which is planned before the start of the Oak Tree meeting, will bring the total number of stalls to 2,100. The project is discussed in detail.

Santa Anita Park completed its most successful season ever with $445 million wagered. Total attendance was also an all-time high. The admission tax netted the city $1.1 million. The Park's other contributions to the city are discussed.

Discussion of projects undertaken as part of a $2 million improvement program at Santa Anita Park race track.

Oak Tree Racing Association's autumn season will begin October 17. The 25 day session offers 16 stakes races with record purses. Several new features including Pick Six wagering will be offered.

Oak Tree begins its 12th season on October 17. An 8 page supplement included several articles about the Oak Tree meet: special events, charitable contributions, etc.

The 1980 Oak Tree Racing Association season set records in attendance, parimutual handle, wagering and horsemen benefits. Awards for the meet are enumerated: John Henry was voted Horse of the Meeting. Sandy Hawley won the riding championship.

The Oak Tree Racing Association has allocated $365,000 to the University of California, Davis, Veterinary School for the study of the heart and lungs of the thoroughbred.

Arcadia City Council will be asked to determine whether they want to extend a "resolution of inducement for tax-exempt financing" for the proposed Ramada Inn (now Santa Anita Inn) project.

City Council delayed action on racetrack tax. Tucker Bill provides that a city with race track be given .33 of 1% of the parimutual wagers instead of charging admission tax.

A report from the Arcadia Planning Commission recommending restraints on mini-malls was "received and filed" by the Arcadia City Council who decided current building restrictions are adequate.

Council revises tax for admissions over race track protests. The revisions recommended apply to the existing admissions tax (a tax on other events, entertainment, amusement or competition other than horse racing held on premises with a capacity of 1,000 or more.)

On a 4-1 vote, Arcadia City Council gave first reading to an ordinance whereby the City elects to receive a 1/3 of 1% of parimutual wagers at Santa Anita Park Race Track. Adoption means the city will not charge an admission tax.

Summarizes the issue of mini-malls in Arcadia.

The Arcadia City Council approved a strengthened revision of the city's Religious and Charitable Solicitation ordinance.

Arcadia's Mini-Mall contains several shops and services all housed in what residents still call the old Market Basket building at 30 S. First Ave. Past and present occupants are mentioned.

The Arcadia Planning Commission wants to institute a moratorium on the construction of mini-malls in town.

Articles regarding night racing

City parking tax