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The City of Arcadia's contribution to the cost of the 2011 Mayor's Community Breakfast will total $4795. The event drew protestors upset about the mayor's choice of Reverend H. B. London, of conservative Christian group Focus on the Family, as keynote speaker. London received a standing ovation.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32353
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 17, 2011
Pages
p. A4
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 17, 2011
Pages
p. A4
Subjects
Amundson, Peter
Mayor's Community Breakfast
Focus on the Family
Gay rights
London, H. B., Jr.
Protests
Item ID
32551AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Mayor Peter Amundson's selection of Reverend H. B. London, Jr. to speak at the community breakfast on March 4, is drawing criticism from some residents and gay-rights activists. London is a vice president of ministry outreach at Focus on the Family, a conservative Christian group that opposes gay marriage. Some residents are asking Mayor Amundson to reconsider and they feel Focus on the Family delivers hateful messages. The city estimates it will pay between $5000 and $5500 for its contribution to the event, which will include the speaker's plane fare.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32299
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 20, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A4
Announcement Type
Marriage
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Pasadena Star News
Date
January 20, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A4
Announcement Type
Marriage
Subjects
Amundson, Peter
Mayor's Community Breakfast
Focus on the Family
Gay rights
London, H. B., Jr.
Item ID
32498AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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H. B. London, Jr., of Focus on the Family, a conservative Christian group that opposes gay marriage, spoke at the 2011 Mayor's Community Breakfast, about the importance of compassion and unconditional love in the family. Outside there were some 90 protestors that support the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32342
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 5, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A4
Announcement Type
Marriage
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Pasadena Star News
Date
March 5, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A4
Announcement Type
Marriage
Subjects
Amundson, Peter
Mayor's Community Breakfast
Focus on the Family
Gay rights
London, H. B., Jr.
Protests
Item ID
32540AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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James Dobson and Focus on the Family are discussed by former right-hand-man Gil Meogerle. Also see accompanying article about rise of Focus on the Family.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper9365
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 13, 1997
Pages
p. D-1 photos
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Pasadena Star News
Date
April 13, 1997
Pages
p. D-1 photos
Subjects
Focus on the Family
Dobson, James
Moegerle, Gil
Item ID
9320AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The founder of Focus on the Family, James Dobson, will resign as president and chief executive. Dobson formed the beginnings of Focus on the Family in 1977 in Arcadia and moved to Colorado Springs in 1991.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25536
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 9, 2003
Pages
p. D5
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 9, 2003
Pages
p. D5
Subjects
Dobson, James
Focus on the Family
Item ID
25735AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Bill Davila, former head of the Vons Grocery chain, will be the guest speaker at the 28th annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper22938
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 28, 2002
Pages
p. A4
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 28, 2002
Pages
p. A4
Subjects
Prayer breakfast
Davila, Bill
Item ID
23146AN
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Newspaper Index
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Focus on the Family, a not-for-profit religious organization currently based in Colorado Springs, is raising moral issues of concern to its membership. The voice of Focus on the Family is former Arcadia resident and author Dr. James Dobson.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4570
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 3, 1995
Pages
p. D-6
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 3, 1995
Pages
p. D-6
Subjects
Arcadia Authors - Dobson, James
Item ID
4446AN
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Newspaper Index
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Former Arcadian and leader of Focus on the Family, James Dobson, has become outspoken on many controversial issues.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4736
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 29, 1995
Pages
p. D6
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 29, 1995
Pages
p. D6
Subjects
Arcadia Authors - Dobson, James
Item ID
4612AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia resident James Dobson has written a number of best selling books, all of which deal with problems encountered in family life. Other authors in the family are Dobson's wife Shirley and daughter Danae. Article enumerates Dobson's other activities and responsibilities.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper569
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 11, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 11, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Arcadia authors - Dobson, James C.
Item ID
569AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Merlin Olson was the guest speaker at the annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast held April 1 at the Arboretum.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3556
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 6, 1988
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 6, 1988
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Visitors
Item ID
3437AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia resident Rena Wang will compete in the summer Olympic Games in London, in singles badminton.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33111
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 20, 2012
Pages
p. C1, C2
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 20, 2012
Pages
p. C1, C2
Subjects
Olympians
Olympic Games--Summer 2012--London, UK
Wang, Rena
Item ID
33308AN
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Newspaper Index
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Six candidates vying for two seats on Arcadia City Council in the April 12 all-mail-in ballot. Current Mayor Gary Kovacic is terming out this year and Councilman Mickey Segal is not seeking re-election. Among those running are three former city councilman-- Peter Amundson, Bob Harbicht, and Sheng Chang. Also running are Burton L. Brink, Paul Van Fleet, April Verlato, an attorney and community activist. See also Arcadia Weekly, p. 1, 15, January 28, 2016.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34426
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 22, 2016
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 22, 2016
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arcadia City Council elections-2011-2020-April 2016
Amundson, Peter
Brink, Burton
Chang, Sheng
Harbicht, Bob
Van Fleet, Paul
Verlato, April
Item ID
34618AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Focus on the Family, and Arcadia-based Christian organization dedicated to the preservation of the home, is about to move into new offices in Arcadia. The organization, which has grown rapidly over the past few years, currently has 310 employees and occupies offices in 7 separate buildings in Arcadia. The new building, located on Foothill Blvd., will be completed around the first of October.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1623
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 5, 1984
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 5, 1984
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Focus on the Family
Item ID
1622AN
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Newspaper Index
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Local Arcadia woman Rena Wang plays against China's Xin Wang at 12:30 AM in women's singles badminton at the summer Olympics in London.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33115
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 30, 2012
Pages
p. A1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 30, 2012
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Olympians
Olympic Games--Summer 2012--London, UK
Wang, Rena
Item ID
33312AN
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Newspaper Index
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Focus on the Family, Arcadia's 5th largest employer, has run out of room and may have to leave town. The mushrooming non-profit organization with a Christian radio, publishing, counseling, film and television ministry, could leave within 6 months to a year.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1624
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 7, 1987
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 7, 1987
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Focus on the Family
Item ID
1623AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Although The Pamplemousse and Pioneer of the Nile are favored to win the Santa Anita Derby, a third choice, Chocolate Candy, could cause an upset. Chocolate Candy is the son of Candy Ride. Chocolate Candy is owned by Jenny Craig and trained by Jerry Hollendorfer.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31425
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 4, 2009
Pages
p. C1, C4
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 4, 2009
Pages
p. C1, C4
Subjects
Chocoate Candy (race horse)
Craig, Jenny
Hollendorfer, Jerry
Horses and horse racing
Pioneer of the Nile (race horse) - also spelled Pioneerof the Nile
Santa Anita Derby
Santa Anita Park - 2001-2010
The Pamplemousse (race horse)
Item ID
31618AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Born to Mr. and Mrs. Glen K. Amundson, Oct. 2.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper8755
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 12 1947
Pages
p. 4
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 12 1947
Pages
p. 4
Subjects
Amundson, John Kenneth
Item ID
8711AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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A Westfield poll shows four candidates in close contention for three seats in Tuesday's City Council election. The top four contenders are ex-Council members Sheng Chang and Bob Harbicht, current mayor John Wuo, and newcomer Peter Amundson.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29983
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 7, 2006
Pages
p. A1, A5
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 7, 2006
Pages
p. A1, A5
Subjects
Amundson, Peter
Chang, Sheng
Harbicht, Bob
Wuo, John
City council elections - 2001-2010
Polls
Candidates
Item ID
30170AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The San Gabriel Valley is well represented at this summer's Games of the XXX Olympiad in London, UK. Seven Americans call the SGV home. They are Kim Rhode, Alex Morgan, Dominic Breazeale, Joseph Diaz, Jr., Tony Gunawan, Erica Wu (Arcadia) and Rena Wang (Arcadia).

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33112
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 27, 2012
Pages
p. A1, A4
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 27, 2012
Pages
p. A1, A4
Subjects
Olympians
Olympic Games--Summer 2012--London, UK
Wang, Rena
Wu, Erica
Item ID
33309AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Michelle and Laith Adam Al-Nasseri were greeted by family and friends upon their return from London. Story, photos

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4229
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 7, 1994
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 7, 1994
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Kidnapping
Item ID
4105AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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