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The 76 members of the Arcadia Fire Department raised $14,521 for victims of the Bay Area earthquake by giving up one shift of paid vacation time each. The money will be donated to Santa Cruz County through the Arcadia chapter of the American Red Cross.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 5, 1989

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 5, 1989

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Fire Department

Item ID: 1570AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

In the face of astronomical insurance rates, Arcadia is seriously examining joining other cities to form what would in effect be a small insurance company. Arcadia Finance Director, Jerry Shuster, said the insurance rate for 1985-86 shot up 500% from costs last year.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 20, 1986

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 20, 1986

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Insurance

Item ID: 1868AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Paramedic Richard Brown was named fire captain. He will take command of Engine Co. 31 at Santa Anita Avenue and Genoa Streets.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 14, 1987

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 14, 1987

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Fire Department; Brown, Richard

Item ID: 1587AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The much-discussed ordinance governing types of roofs that can be used in Arcadia will be given a second reading at council meeting of August 17 and become effective 30 days later. Ordinance divides city into two zones: hazardous fire area in foothills and non-hazardous in lowlands.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 1, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 1, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Fires and Fire Prevention

Item ID: 1603AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia firemen warned local residents to be particularly concerned with fire dangers in the wake of a garage fire that did $40,000 damage at 231 Carolwood Drive, threatening nearby homes and brush-covered hillsides.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 27, 1987

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 27, 1987

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Fires and Fire Prevention

Item ID: 1606AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia Fire Department will observe Fire Service Day with an open house at each of the city's three fire stations. Photo and caption. See hard copy of newspaper in Box 51.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune,

Date: May 10, 1984

Pages: p. 2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune,

Date: May 10, 1984

Pages: p. 2

Subjects: Arcadia Fire Department; Clarke, John (Battalion Chief); Hannah, David; Pauro, Jimmy; Pauro, Mike

Item ID: 34156AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Drivers in Arcadia who display courteous driving habits will be pulled over by Arcadia police during the month of April and be rewarded with a free prime rib dinner at the Cask 'n Cleaver Restaurant in a good driving incentive program.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 10, 1988

Pages: p. A-2 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 10, 1988

Pages: p. A-2 photo

Subjects: Automobile Safety

Item ID: 586AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Insurance premiums for the Arcadia School District leaped from $68,000 in 1984085 to $255,000 this year, a rise of 375%.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 12, 1986

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 12, 1986

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Insurance

Item ID: 3029AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Fire Department has a new, green $150,000 fire engine on loan from the California Office of Emergency Services. It is specially equipped to handle large brush fires.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 8, 1989

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 8, 1989

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Fire Department

Item ID: 1581AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Chief wants new fire station built. After a year of study using computer technology, Arcadia Fire Chief Jerry Gardner has recommended to the City Council that a fourth fire station be built in vicinity of Sixth and Live Oak Avenues.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 12, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 12, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Fire Department

Item ID: 1580AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

City Council met with representatives of Santa Anita Park race track to discuss the possibility of raising the admissions tax. Council is concerned with the cost of traffic control. Benefits to the city from the track have increased 22.6% in the past two years and 43% the previous season.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 30 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 30 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Taxation

Item ID: 3331AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Correction of article of July 6, 1982: The Council actually voted to refer the ordinance back to the City Attorney to include the latest recommendations made by Fire Chief Jerry Gardner. He will return the amended ordinance to the Council at their next meeting.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 11, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 11, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Fires and Fire Prevention

Item ID: 1600AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Fearing a glut of smut near their schools and churches, 1000 local people, including more than 500 Arcadians, signed a petition against adult business zoning and presented it to the Arcadia City Council.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 7, 1988

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 7, 1988

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: City Planning

Item ID: 1209AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Battalion Chief Ray Lock of the Arcadia Fire Department was honored recently by the City Council on his retirement after 31 years with the department. Biographical sketch.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 3, 1983

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 3, 1983

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Fire Department; Lock, Ray

Item ID: 1592AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Ordinance governing roofs given first reading by City Council Tuesday night. Following second reading and 30-day waiting period, Arcadians who construct new roofs will be required to use specific fire-retardant materials.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 5, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 5, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Fires and Fire Prevention

Item ID: 1604AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The city council agreed to spend no more than $3000 per year to maintain the big dish fountain at Santa Anita Avenue and Huntington Drive. The fountain broke several years ago and the county felt it could not justify the cost of fixing it.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 25, 1987

Pages: p. A-2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 25, 1987

Pages: p. A-2

Subjects: Parks - Arcadia County Park

Item ID: 2140AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

At a Sierra Madre City Council meeting, Arcadia and Sierra Madre residents spoke against a joint plan by the two cities to widen Orange Grove Avenue to 40 feet.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 15, 1989

Pages: p. A-1 photos

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 15, 1989

Pages: p. A-1 photos

Subjects: Streets - Orange Grove Avenue

Item ID: 3284AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia City Council last week approved contracts with two employees groups. Two other groups were held over until Sept 6 council meeting.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 21, 1983

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 21, 1983

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: City Employees

Item ID: 1138AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

New roofs and additions or alterations involving 50% of the total square footage of the roof must conform to Class A standards for buildings in hazardous fire areas, the foothill areas. Home owners in non-hazardous fire areas will be allowed use of either Class A or Class B roofing materials. In addition, alterations or repairs involving 25% or less of a roof area may use any existing material. The Council gave final approval by a three to one vote. (See 1603AN for correction.)

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 6, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 6, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Fires and Fire Prevention

Item ID: 1602AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Soviet Olympic boycott brings mixed reactions from local games officials. Many Olympic events are scheduled for Santa Anita Park. See hard copy of newspaper in Box 51.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 10, 1984

Pages: p. 2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 10, 1984

Pages: p. 2

Subjects: Olympic Games; Penharlow, Gordon

Item ID: 34155AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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The 76 members of the Arcadia Fire Department raised $14,521 for victims of the Bay Area earthquake by giving up one shift of paid vacation time each. The money will be donated to Santa Cruz County through the Arcadia chapter of the American Red Cross.

In the face of astronomical insurance rates, Arcadia is seriously examining joining other cities to form what would in effect be a small insurance company. Arcadia Finance Director, Jerry Shuster, said the insurance rate for 1985-86 shot up 500% from costs last year.

Paramedic Richard Brown was named fire captain. He will take command of Engine Co. 31 at Santa Anita Avenue and Genoa Streets.

The much-discussed ordinance governing types of roofs that can be used in Arcadia will be given a second reading at council meeting of August 17 and become effective 30 days later. Ordinance divides city into two zones: hazardous fire area in foothills and non-hazardous in lowlands.

Arcadia firemen warned local residents to be particularly concerned with fire dangers in the wake of a garage fire that did $40,000 damage at 231 Carolwood Drive, threatening nearby homes and brush-covered hillsides.

Arcadia Fire Department will observe Fire Service Day with an open house at each of the city's three fire stations. Photo and caption. See hard copy of newspaper in Box 51.

Drivers in Arcadia who display courteous driving habits will be pulled over by Arcadia police during the month of April and be rewarded with a free prime rib dinner at the Cask 'n Cleaver Restaurant in a good driving incentive program.

Insurance premiums for the Arcadia School District leaped from $68,000 in 1984085 to $255,000 this year, a rise of 375%.

The Fire Department has a new, green $150,000 fire engine on loan from the California Office of Emergency Services. It is specially equipped to handle large brush fires.

Chief wants new fire station built. After a year of study using computer technology, Arcadia Fire Chief Jerry Gardner has recommended to the City Council that a fourth fire station be built in vicinity of Sixth and Live Oak Avenues.

City Council met with representatives of Santa Anita Park race track to discuss the possibility of raising the admissions tax. Council is concerned with the cost of traffic control. Benefits to the city from the track have increased 22.6% in the past two years and 43% the previous season.

Correction of article of July 6, 1982: The Council actually voted to refer the ordinance back to the City Attorney to include the latest recommendations made by Fire Chief Jerry Gardner. He will return the amended ordinance to the Council at their next meeting.

Fearing a glut of smut near their schools and churches, 1000 local people, including more than 500 Arcadians, signed a petition against adult business zoning and presented it to the Arcadia City Council.

Battalion Chief Ray Lock of the Arcadia Fire Department was honored recently by the City Council on his retirement after 31 years with the department. Biographical sketch.

Ordinance governing roofs given first reading by City Council Tuesday night. Following second reading and 30-day waiting period, Arcadians who construct new roofs will be required to use specific fire-retardant materials.

The city council agreed to spend no more than $3000 per year to maintain the big dish fountain at Santa Anita Avenue and Huntington Drive. The fountain broke several years ago and the county felt it could not justify the cost of fixing it.

At a Sierra Madre City Council meeting, Arcadia and Sierra Madre residents spoke against a joint plan by the two cities to widen Orange Grove Avenue to 40 feet.

Arcadia City Council last week approved contracts with two employees groups. Two other groups were held over until Sept 6 council meeting.

Soviet Olympic boycott brings mixed reactions from local games officials. Many Olympic events are scheduled for Santa Anita Park. See hard copy of newspaper in Box 51.