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Cell tower opponents Arcadians Against Residential Towers (AART) hold garage sale for community outreach on September 17 at 1833 Louise Avenue. Verizon, the wireless cell phone company, has proposed a 73-foot tall tower near a preschool and elementary school, in an R1 zone. AART has gathered 1000 signatures on a petition.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34669
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 15, 2016
Pages
p. 1, 12
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 15, 2016
Pages
p. 1, 12
Subjects
Acitivists
Arcadians Against Residential Towers (AART)
Cellular phone towers
Verizon Wireless
Item ID
34861AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Revised cell phone tower proposed by Verizon at Church of the Transfiguration at 1881 S. First Avenue denied. Arcadia Planning Commission voted 3 to 1 to adopt Resolution No. 1970 to deny the proposal.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34700
Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
October 22, 2016
Pages
p. 6
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Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
October 22, 2016
Pages
p. 6
Subjects
Cellular phones
Cell towers
Telecommunications
Verizon
Item ID
34892AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Once again, Verizon's cell phone tower appeal postponed to January 17. The controversial cell tower is proposed as 53 feet tall and hidden in a faux bell tower at Church of Transfiguration.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34723
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 17, 2016
Pages
p. 1, 13
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 17, 2016
Pages
p. 1, 13
Subjects
Cell phone towers
Church of Transfiguration
Verizon Wireless
Item ID
34915AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Verizon may pursue legal action against Arcadia over City Council's rejection of its petition to construct a 53 feet tall faux bell cell phone tower. City Manager Dominic Lazzaretto, in an email, stated that no litigation has been filed but Verizon has indicated they are reviewing their options, including a lawsuit. We hope...to help them find an alternate site that may meet their needs and fit better in the community.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34828
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 16, 2017
Pages
p. 1, 10
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 16, 2017
Pages
p. 1, 10
Subjects
Cellular phone service
Verizon Wireless
Item ID
35020AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Residents concerned about cell towers in residential Arcadia. Verizon is appealing to City of Arcadia for a cell tower waiver in an R1 zone. The application was denied based on aesthetic grounds. There will be a hearing in June at Church of Transfiguration at 1881 S. First Avenue.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34568
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 19, 2016
Pages
p. 1, 15
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 19, 2016
Pages
p. 1, 15
Subjects
Cell phone towers
Verizon
Zoning
Item ID
34760AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Dana Middle School's iconic concrete monument topped by an iron anchor was destroyed and removed this summer to prepare for renovations of the school's courtyard. Former students were upset over the loss, as it represented school pride. Joann Steinmeier, School Board President, said the anchor itself has been preserved and will be showcased in a fenced area in a new, smaller courtyard.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33132
Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
August 18, 2012
Pages
p. 6
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Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
August 18, 2012
Pages
p. 6
Subjects
Dana Middle School
Item ID
33329AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia teacher Daniel Johns is one of 16 Los Angeles County Teachers of the Year. Johns teaches 7th grade physical education at Dana Middle School.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33171
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 27, 2012
Pages
p. 16
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 27, 2012
Pages
p. 16
Subjects
Dana Middle School
Johns, Daniel
Teachers
Item ID
33368AN
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Newspaper Index
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Dana Middle School students released a weather balloon 80,000 feet into the air. It was made of latex and equipped with a tracking device that sent updates every 16 seconds to science teacher Mike Mora's laptop computer. The balloon reached its final resting place near California City, north of Edwards Air Force Base, about 150 miles from its launch point.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33558
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 31, 2013
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 31, 2013
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Middle Schools--Dana Middle School
Mora, Mike
Science
Item ID
33753AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Dana Middle School has a new Drill Team director named Joseph Kidd. He is from Georgia.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35621
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 21, 2019
Pages
p. 3
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 21, 2019
Pages
p. 3
Subjects
Dana Middle School
Kidd, Joseph
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Unified 'lip-dubs spirit of its middle schools. Some 2,200 Arcadia Unified School District middle school students and adults are featured in a four minute YouTube video featuring Jason Derulo's "Undefeated," to show their school spirit and pride. A lip-dub video is music played over a lip-sync video, filmed in one continuous shot.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34243
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 18, 2015
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
June 18, 2015
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arcadia Unified School District
Dana Middle School
First Avenue Middle School
Foothills Middle School
Item ID
34437AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia City Council denies Verizon Wireless proposal for cell tower in residential zone after Verizon failed to persuade Council that the facility had an immediate need and was the best alternative. Residents spoke against the tower.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34799
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 9, 2017
Pages
p. 1, 13
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 9, 2017
Pages
p. 1, 13
Subjects
Arcadia Planning Commission
Arcadians Against Residential Towers
Bryant, Julie D.
Church of the Transfiguration
Verizon Wireless
Item ID
34990AN
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Newspaper Index
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Proposed 53-foot tall cellular service tower at Church of the Transfiguration divides residents in Arcadia. Residents don't want a 5-story tower. The church would receive $2000/month from Verizon. The Planning Commission denied the proposal in September 2016 and City Council will hear Verizon's appeal tonight.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34798
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 7, 2017
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 7, 2017
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arcadia Planning Commission
Bryant, Julie D.
Church of the Transfiguration
Priester-Schwarz, Debbie
Verizon Wireless
Item ID
34989AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia gets top marks in county API scores. Arcadia Unified School District has three of the top four highest scoring middle schools on the Academic Performance Index. Foothills Middle School ranked first, tied with Huntington Middle School in San Marino. First Avenue Middle School and Dana Middle School also ranked in the top four in Los Angeles County.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33611
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 12, 2013
Pages
p. 18
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 12, 2013
Pages
p. 18
Subjects
Arcadia Unified School District--Schools--Middle Schools
Shawn, Joel
Test Scores
Item ID
33806AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Unified School District revives middle school athletics. In 1995, the middle school sports program was dismantled when the district transitioned junior high to the middle school model (6th-8th grades), then the focus veered heavily toward academics. On December 3, 2015, First Avenue Middle School faced off with Dana Middle School for the first time in two decades.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34463
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 18, 2016
Pages
p. 23
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 18, 2016
Pages
p. 23
Subjects
Arcadia Schools
Bramley, Scott
McDonald, Laurie
Middle school sports
Ruiz, May S.
Wilson, Jeffrey
Item ID
34655AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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First Avenue Middle School welcomes new principal Semeen Issa. Dr. Issa had been assistant principal at the school for the past 6 years and this will be her 17th year at First Avenue Middle School.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34643
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 11, 2016
Pages
p. 10
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 11, 2016
Pages
p. 10
Subjects
First Avenue Middle School
Issa, Semeen
Principals
Item ID
34835AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Support grows to reinstate the suddenly fired Arcadia High School boys' cross country coach James O'Brien. He has led the Apaches cross country team to two state and two national titles in the last three years. More than 200 supporters attended the district board of education meeting.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33554
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 24, 2013
Pages
p. A6
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 24, 2013
Pages
p. A6
Subjects
Arcadia High School sports--coaches
Arcadia High School teachers
Cross-country
O'Brien, James
Item ID
33749AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Unified School District's First Avenue Middle School music teacher Michael Danielson is one of only 16 teachers to be recognized as a 2019-2020 Teacher of the Year.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35571
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 3, 2019
Pages
p. 2
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 3, 2019
Pages
p. 2
Subjects
Danielson, Michael
First Avenue Middle School
Teachers
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Measure A a cause for concern for some, relief for others. Senior citizens may receive exemption. Measure A was placed on the ballot by Arcadia Board of Education. It is intended to supplement the Arcadia Unified School District's current Federal, State, and local revenue with a $228 per parcel tax, in effect for a period of 5 years. By Terry Miller.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32844
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 23, 2012
Pages
p. 17
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 23, 2012
Pages
p. 17
Subjects
Miller, Terry
Item ID
33041AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Unified School District school board refuses to reinstate James O'Brien as the cross country coach. The school board expressed appreciation for all the individuals who shared their perspectives on the Arcadia High School cross country program at the Board of Education meetings. Mr. O'Brien continues to be employed as a teacher at Arcadia High School. Coaching assignments are made on a year-to-year basis.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33580
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 8, 2013
Pages
p. 8
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 8, 2013
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Arcadia High School sports--cross country
Arcadia Unified School District Board of Education
O'Brien, James
Item ID
33775AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Unified School District (AUSD) Deputy Superintendent Robert Leri has resigned. Arcadia High School Principal David Vannasdall will take on the additional role of Deputy Superintendent March 1 and leave his job as principal at end of school year to become Deputy Superintendent. Other personnel changes within the school district. AUSD is trying to cover a projected $7 million annual budget deficit with a proposed 5-year parcel tax. Arcadia Educational Foundation is doing its annual solicitation.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32821
Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
January 21, 2012
Pages
p. 6
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Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
January 21, 2012
Pages
p. 6
Subjects
Amos, Debra
Aragon, Christina
Arcadia Educational Foundation
Arcadia Unified School District (AUSD)--employees
Leri, Robert
Letson, Paul
Popovich, Danae
Reynolds, Brook
Vannasdall, David
Item ID
33018AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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