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Los Angeles County is having second thoughts about the newly changed name for the Arboretum. The official name is Los Angeles County Botanic Gardens and Arboretum, but now LA County will seek the feedback of interested residents and organizations to decide on the official name.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31442
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 15, 2003
Pages
p. 1, 24
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 15, 2003
Pages
p. 1, 24
Subjects
Los Angeles County Arboretum
Item ID
31635AN
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After using the name "Arboretum of Los Angeles" for 55 years, the Arboretum has been given permission to use the name Los Angeles County Botanic Garden. Hopefully the new name will increase attendance.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper24884
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 16, 2003
Pages
p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
January 16, 2003
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Arboretum
Los Angeles County Botanic Garden
Item ID
25080AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The Arboretum name change battle continues.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31465
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 22, 2003
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 22, 2003
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Los Angeles County Arboretum
Los Angeles County Botanic Gardens
Item ID
31658AN
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The Los Angeles County Arboretum, which had its name changed to Los Angeles County Botanic Gardens, is now going back to the name Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31837
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 14, 2003
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 14, 2003
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens - 2001-2010
Item ID
32034AN
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Mark Wourms, CEO of the Arboretum, says the Arboretum is trying to meet the needs of its demographics. A new activity area called the Children's Discovery Node will open tomorrow featuring a large earthen turtle (or rabbit) and a scented maze of lavender and rosemary.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29470
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 14, 2005
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
April 14, 2005
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Los Angeles County Arboretum
Children's Discovery Node
Item ID
29655AN
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Supervisor Mike Antonovich has proposed a name change for the Los Angeles County Arboretum. The new name will be the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens. Tour guide and peafowl expert Nelson Holmes is shown in photo. Currently, there are no safeguards protecting the Arboretum peafowl from Exotic Newcastle Disease.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30832
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 16, 2003
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 16, 2003
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Holmes, Nelson
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens
Item ID
31020AN
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The closure of the Los Angeles County Arboretum was listed in a "worst case scenario" of possible reductions in Los Angeles County services.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31036
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 13, 2003
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p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 13, 2003
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
California state budget crisis
Los Angeles County Arboretum
Los Angeles County budget
Item ID
31231AN
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Richard Schulhof is the top candidate in the search for executive director of the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden. His salary will be $117,000, plus an annual supplement of $52, 935, plus an annual performance bonus of up to $10,000. The supplement and bonus will be paid by the nonprofit Los Angeles Arboretum Foundation. He is the former executive director of Descanso Gardens. He replaces Mark Wuorms.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31564
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 8, 2009
Pages
p. A1, A6
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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 8, 2009
Pages
p. A1, A6
Subjects
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden
Schulhof, Richard
Item ID
31760AN
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A public meeting was held May 20 at the Arboretum to discuss the use of the name Los Angeles County Botanic Garden instead of Arboretum.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25546
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 21, 2003
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 21, 2003
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arboretum
Los Angeles County Botanic Garden
Item ID
25745AN
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A worse case scenario list of cuts to county services includes the Los Angeles County Arboretum.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25093
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 11, 2003
Pages
p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
February 11, 2003
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Arboretum
Los Angeles County Botanic Garden
Item ID
25288AN
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Community meetings will be held to determine public preference on the name for the Arboretum. The County prefers that the facility be called Botanic Garden.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25540
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 12, 2003
Pages
p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 12, 2003
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Arboretum
Los Angeles County Botanic Garden
Item ID
25739AN
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The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation will conduct two public meetings to discuss the recent change of the Arboretum's name.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25539
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 11, 2003
Pages
p. A2
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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 11, 2003
Pages
p. A2
Subjects
Arboretum
Los Angeles County Botanic Garden
Item ID
25738AN
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A new display garden designed by Nick Williams was recently unveiled at Los Angeles County Arboretum. Five photographs are included.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30098
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 20, 2006
Pages
p. A8
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Pasadena Star News
Date
June 20, 2006
Pages
p. A8
Subjects
Los Angeles County Arboretum
Williams, Nick
Item ID
30285AN
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A call for docents at the Arboretum includes a history of the city of Arcadia and the Los Angeles County Arboretum.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31605
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Pasadena Star News
Date
August 16, 2009
Pages
p. A7
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Pasadena Star News
Date
August 16, 2009
Pages
p. A7
Subjects
Arcadia - history
Los Angeles County Arboretum - history
Volunteers
Item ID
31802AN
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An audit of the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanical Gardens shows that the facility exceeded its operating budget by nearly $1.5 million over the past three years. The Arboretum will be tightening its belt on spending.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31142
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 31, 2008
Pages
p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 31, 2008
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Audits
Budget
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanical Gardens
Item ID
31337AN
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A recent audit found that the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens exceeded its operating budget by almost $1.5 million over the past three years, and uncovered payroll discrepancies and unapproved rental fee waivers.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31019
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 7, 2008
Pages
p. A1, A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
June 7, 2008
Pages
p. A1, A4
Subjects
Budget
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens
Item ID
31214AN
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More than 3700 people came to a two-day plant sale which raised funds to support programs at the Arboretum.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29503
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 10, 2001
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 10, 2001
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Baldwin Bonanza
Events
Los Angeles County Arboretum
Fundraisers
Item ID
29687AN
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The water in Baldwin Lake at the Los Angeles County Arboretum, which is actually a sag pond, is evaporating, and the water is not being replenished by the artesian well because of low levels in the water table. The lake is famous from the television show Fantasy Island. The last time Baldwin Lake was dry was 1991.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32721
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 11, 2003
Pages
p. 18
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 11, 2003
Pages
p. 18
Subjects
Los Angeles County Arboretum--Baldwin Lake
Water
Item ID
32918AN
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Photographs show a woman walking and a peacock while spring flowers are in bloom at the Arboretum.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30044
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 13, 2006
Pages
p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 13, 2006
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden
Spring
Flowers
Peacocks
Item ID
30231AN
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Deanna Sprinkel, who was grievously injured by a tram while visiting the Los Angeles County Arboretum, seeks a multi-million dollar payout in damages from the County.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30057
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 25, 2006
Pages
p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 25, 2006
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Reuter, George
Sprinkel, Deanna
Accidents
Lawsuits
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden
Settlements
Trams
Item ID
30244AN
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