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Residents of Arcadia, in response to a questionnaire about city services, rated the paramedic service the highest. Second highest rating was earned by the reference department of the library. Of 23,000 questionnaires sent out, 652 were returned. This is considered above average response.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 11, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: February 11, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Municipal Services

Item ID: 1993AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Assessed valuation notices were sent July 12 to property owners throughout Los Angeles County. Arcadians were hit with an average increase of 42%. Figures for other San Gabriel Valley communities given.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 15, 1976

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 15, 1976

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Taxation

Item ID: 3311AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A report on the Advanced Placement Examinations Program, particularly local student test scores, received a pleased response from the Arcadia School Board at a recent meeting.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: august 7, 1983

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: august 7, 1983

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: School Board

Item ID: 2466AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Santa Anita Park set a record for total attendance (2,690,834) and had it highest daily average attendance (31,289) since 1948, as the 1981-82 meeting closed April 21. Facts and figures about the racing season are presented.

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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: 2415AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

In essay tests given to California seniors last December, Arcadia students scored 273 on a scale of 400, compared to a national average of 250. However, when compared to similar districts such as Beverly Hills, San Marino and La Canada, Arcadia is ranked in only the 23rd percentile, meaning that 77% of the districts scored higher. This is of interest since San Marino had the highest score in the state.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 3, 1989

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 3, 1989

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Test Scores

Item ID: 3126AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Results of reading, spelling, mathematics and written composition tests were released by the school district and as usual were above average.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 27, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 27, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Test Scores

Item ID: 3103AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Some of the dissatisfactions of Arcadia firemen were discussed Thursday September 12, 1974 before the City's Personnel Commission.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 15, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 15, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Fire Department

Item ID: 1572AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Average income of residents.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 28, 1960 p. 1; August 5, 1965 p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 28, 1960 p. 1; August 5, 1965 p. 1

Subjects: Statistics

Item ID: 4258AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Firemen Local 986 of Monrovia has obtained a restraining order against the Monrovia Fire Department that precludes participation in mutual aid with Arcadia. Final determination of a solution should be had by March 12, 1974.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 7, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 7, 1974

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Fire Department

Item ID: 1571AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Jim Helms chosen President of the Association of San Gabriel Valley Cities. Cities which have confirmed membership are: Alhambra, Arcadia, Covina, El Monte, Irwindale, La Puente, Monrovia, Monterey Park, Pasadena, San Marino, South Pasadena, Temple City, and Walnut.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 21, 1975

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 21, 1975

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Association of San Gabriel Valley Cities

Item ID: 543AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia High School students scored will above the national average on the Scholastic Aptitude Tests. The scores were higher than last year.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 15, 1981

Pages: p. A-2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 15, 1981

Pages: p. A-2

Subjects: Schools - Test Scores

Item ID: 3111AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Board of Education reviewed results of the California Assessment Test. Arcadia students in grades 3, 6 and 12 scored well above the statewide average of 50.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 12, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 12, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Test Scores

Item ID: 3110AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Report on the case of Fire Department member Richard Defer, who was originally awarded a sum of $11,000 in Worker's Compensation benefits as the result of a softball game injury. The Worker's Compensation Appeals Board overturned the decision as it was not a city-sponsored game.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 30, 1977

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 30, 1977

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Fire Department; Defer, Richard

Item ID: 1590AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia's new senior center will be built at the Rose Garden at the corners of Huntington and Campus Drives. The city will start taking bids for the proposed $2.5 million, 18,000-square foot building in April. (At least 21% of the city population is over age 60.)

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 20, 1988

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 20, 1988

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Senior Citizens Center

Item ID: 3166AN

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

A report on the procedures to be followed by residents when forming a homeowner's association has been ordered by Arcadia mayor Robert Harbicht in response to escalating interest in such organizations within the city.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 12, 1988

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 12, 1988

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Homeowners Associations

Item ID: 1734AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Henry Amparan and David "Casey" Jones are being hailed as local heroes for their quick thinking in using a ladder to lead three people to safety when a fire swept through a second-story apartment at the San Souci complex at 501 East Live Oak Ave.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 13, 1990

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 13, 1990

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Fires and Fire Prevention

Item ID: 1607AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The last year has been an average year in regard to vandalism in Arcadia schools. There were no major problems. The article discusses school vandalism in Arcadia and nearby communities.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 15, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 15, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: School Vandalism

Item ID: 2584AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

In response to a request by the Arcadia Board of Education for a report examining possibility of expanding parking facilities at Arcadia High School, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services, John Nelson came up with 6 possibilities.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 3, 1986

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 3, 1986

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Arcadia High School

Item ID: 2988AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Although Arcadia students slipped in their 1983-84 California Assessment Program scores compared to their own performance last year, they still scored well above the average compared to schools statewide. According to figures released by the Arcadia School District and the State Department of Education, Arcadia students in grades 3, 6, 8 and 12 did well above average in all areas tested.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 2, 1984

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 2, 1984

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Test Scores

Item ID: 3113AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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Residents of Arcadia, in response to a questionnaire about city services, rated the paramedic service the highest. Second highest rating was earned by the reference department of the library. Of 23,000 questionnaires sent out, 652 were returned. This is considered above average response.

Assessed valuation notices were sent July 12 to property owners throughout Los Angeles County. Arcadians were hit with an average increase of 42%. Figures for other San Gabriel Valley communities given.

A report on the Advanced Placement Examinations Program, particularly local student test scores, received a pleased response from the Arcadia School Board at a recent meeting.

Santa Anita Park set a record for total attendance (2,690,834) and had it highest daily average attendance (31,289) since 1948, as the 1981-82 meeting closed April 21. Facts and figures about the racing season are presented.

Results of reading, spelling, mathematics and written composition tests were released by the school district and as usual were above average.

Some of the dissatisfactions of Arcadia firemen were discussed Thursday September 12, 1974 before the City's Personnel Commission.

Average income of residents.

Firemen Local 986 of Monrovia has obtained a restraining order against the Monrovia Fire Department that precludes participation in mutual aid with Arcadia. Final determination of a solution should be had by March 12, 1974.

Jim Helms chosen President of the Association of San Gabriel Valley Cities. Cities which have confirmed membership are: Alhambra, Arcadia, Covina, El Monte, Irwindale, La Puente, Monrovia, Monterey Park, Pasadena, San Marino, South Pasadena, Temple City, and Walnut.

Arcadia High School students scored will above the national average on the Scholastic Aptitude Tests. The scores were higher than last year.

The Board of Education reviewed results of the California Assessment Test. Arcadia students in grades 3, 6 and 12 scored well above the statewide average of 50.

Report on the case of Fire Department member Richard Defer, who was originally awarded a sum of $11,000 in Worker's Compensation benefits as the result of a softball game injury. The Worker's Compensation Appeals Board overturned the decision as it was not a city-sponsored game.

Arcadia's new senior center will be built at the Rose Garden at the corners of Huntington and Campus Drives. The city will start taking bids for the proposed $2.5 million, 18,000-square foot building in April. (At least 21% of the city population is over age 60.)

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.

A report on the procedures to be followed by residents when forming a homeowner's association has been ordered by Arcadia mayor Robert Harbicht in response to escalating interest in such organizations within the city.

Henry Amparan and David "Casey" Jones are being hailed as local heroes for their quick thinking in using a ladder to lead three people to safety when a fire swept through a second-story apartment at the San Souci complex at 501 East Live Oak Ave.

The last year has been an average year in regard to vandalism in Arcadia schools. There were no major problems. The article discusses school vandalism in Arcadia and nearby communities.

In response to a request by the Arcadia Board of Education for a report examining possibility of expanding parking facilities at Arcadia High School, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services, John Nelson came up with 6 possibilities.