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Block grant funds available for Arcadia to become compliant with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Arcadia disabled citizens can expect $175,000 of ADA improvements to Arcadia City Council Chambers and other parts of City Hall, Community Center, Library, access ramps, hardware on doors and handicap parking stalls and $50,000 to ADA improvements to transit stops.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35006
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 9, 2017
Pages
p. 1, 14
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 9, 2017
Pages
p. 1, 14
Subjects
Accessibility
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Item ID
35197AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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City of Arcadia is requesting bids for the city facilities ADA Improvements Project.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35163
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 26, 2018
Pages
p. 10
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 26, 2018
Pages
p. 10
Subjects
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Item ID
35352AN
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Newspaper Index
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Thomas Seaman, investigator of alleged Gemcoin fraud, issues first report. It reveals mounting evidence of fraudulent activity by Arcadia businessman Steve Chen a.k.a. Li Chen or Chen Li, whose business was at 135 E. Live Oak Ave., currently in receivership.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34350
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 26, 2015
Pages
p. 1, 16
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 26, 2015
Pages
p. 1, 16
Subjects
Chen, Steve aka Li Chen or Chen Li
Chen, Mo
Gemcoin (company)
Seaman, Thomas
Zhao, Jennifer aka Li Zhao or Zhao Li
Item ID
34543AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Christian School student Andre Chen heads to the National Spelling Bee.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34867
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 4, 2017
Pages
p. 1, 13
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 4, 2017
Pages
p. 1, 13
Subjects
Chen, Andre
National Spelling Bee
Item ID
35057AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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California State Treasurer John Chiang and Arcadia leaders shower accolades at the groundbreaking of Le Meridien, One Gallop Way. It is a $300 million hotel and mixed-use development on seven acres, opposite Santa Anita Park race track. Developer Chateau Group USA held the ceremonal groundbreaking on June 27. Le Meridien is a Marriott brand. CEO Eric Chen spoke. Architects Orange, interior design firm Linda Snyder Associates and construction company Snyder Langston have been tapped to work this project. To open in 2020.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35211
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 28, 2018
Pages
p. 1, 10
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 28, 2018
Pages
p. 1, 10
Subjects
Chateau Group
Chen, Eric
Chiang, John
Hotels and motels
Le Meridien
Marriott
Item ID
35400AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Post Office's drive-through mailboxes returned to their original position so that once again, there is safe access from the driver side, in the rear parking lot of the post office at 41 Wheeler Avenue.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34026
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 27, 2014
Pages
p. 1, 9
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 27, 2014
Pages
p. 1, 9
Subjects
Mailboxes
United States Postal Service
Item ID
34220AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia High School students Alex Chung, Alex Chen, Darius Jing and Joshua Ma have their own hip streetwear brand called The Faculty Clothing Company.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35098
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 1, 2018
Pages
p. 1, 12
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 1, 2018
Pages
p. 1, 12
Subjects
Arcadia High School students
Entrepreneurs
Chen, Alex
Chung, Alex
Jing, Darius
Ma, Joshua
Item ID
35286AN
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Newspaper Index
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Profile on local Arcadia business The Book Rack at 204 South First Avenue and its owner Karen Klopp.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34464
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 18, 2016
Pages
p. 16
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 18, 2016
Pages
p. 16
Subjects
Business and Industry
Klopp, Karen
Small business
The Book Rack
Item ID
34656AN
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Newspaper Index
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Perini's Hair Plus named a "business icon" by Arcadia Chamber of Commerce and Arcadia Historical Society. Frank Perini opened his barbershop in Arcadia in 1954. He joined Arcadia Rotary Club shortly after opening his shop.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33578
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 8, 2013
Pages
p. 15
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 8, 2013
Pages
p. 15
Subjects
Perini, Frank
Perini's Hair Plus
Small business
Item ID
33773AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia company Gemcoin, a digital currency or "cryptocurrency," has been using Arcadia City Councilman John Wuo's image on its website and marketing materials. John Wuo denies any endorsement of Gemcoin.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34234
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 2, 2015
Pages
p. 1, 12, 13
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 2, 2015
Pages
p. 1, 12, 13
Subjects
Allied Financial Group
Chen, Steve
Gemcoin
U.S. Fine Investment Arts
Wuo, John
Item ID
34428AN
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Newspaper Index
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Documents reveal fraud case against Arcadia-based Gemcoin, a cryptocurrency investment scheme. The Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) ultimate goal is to make Gemcoin chief Steve Chen return alleged fraudulently acquired millions with interest, pay hefty fines, and ban him from the securities business.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34329
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 8, 2015
Pages
p. 1, 16
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 8, 2015
Pages
p. 1, 16
Subjects
Chen, Steve
Gemcoin (company)
United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
US Fine Investment Arts, Inc. (USFIA)
Wuo, John
Item ID
34522AN
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Newspaper Index
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Guns and hoses: local firefighters speak out on first responders and the Utility Users Tax (UUT) aka Measure A. The repeal of the UUT would result in dramatic loss of service in fire and police departments. Photo includes Brian Ursettie, Nick Wiegand, Chen Suen, Jeremy Conrad, Thomas Devlin, Kevin Valentine.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34511
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 17, 2016
Pages
p. 1, 16
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 17, 2016
Pages
p. 1, 16
Subjects
City Council Elections-2011-2020-April 2016
Conrad, Jeremy
Devlin, Thomas
Suen, Chen
Ursettie, Brian
Utility Users Tax (UUT)
Valentine, Kevin
Wiegand, Nick
Item ID
34703AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Unified School District (AUSD) caught in the web of Net-Neutrality preservation. On December 14, 2017, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to repeal net neutrality laws. AUSD is transitioning into technology-based platforms of learning with a focus on personalized learning using Chromebooks. Students using different ISPs at home may have varied access to educational means. It is unlikely to affect their access to educational resources while they are at school.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35057
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 18, 2018
Pages
p. 12
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 18, 2018
Pages
p. 12
Subjects
Arcadia Unified School District (AUSD)
Item ID
35247AN
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Newspaper Index
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Why is council member Mayor Pro Tempore Sho Tay spending campaign money after being appointed for an extended second term because he was the only candidate in his 3rd District. Campaign contributions Tay received from Tony Chen and James Chou have been spent on mailers in both Districts 2 and 5 to support candidates Bob Harbicht and Roger Chandler.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35139
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 29, 2018
Pages
p. 1, 11
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 29, 2018
Pages
p. 1, 11
Subjects
Arcadia City Council Elections-2018
Candet Properties
Chandler, Roger
Chen, Tony
Chou, James
Concord Property Management
Harbicht, Bob
Tay, Sho
Item ID
35328AN
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Newspaper Index
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Business profile on Fitness Factor in Arcadia. Maggie Riddle and Kevin Riddle are the co-owners. They do personal training and small group fitness at 24 N. 1st Avenue in Downtown Arcadia.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35244
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 2, 2018
Pages
p. 1, 7
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 2, 2018
Pages
p. 1, 7
Subjects
Business and Industry
Fitness Factor
Riddle, Kevin
Riddle, Maggie
Small business
Item ID
35433AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia venue Knockouts Gentlemen’s Club is being sued for copyright infringement by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), for the unauthorized public performance of its members’ copyrighted musical works.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35330
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 15, 2018
Pages
p. 3
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 15, 2018
Pages
p. 3
Subjects
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP)
Knockouts Gentlemen’s Club
Lawsuits
Public performance rights
Strip clubs
Item ID
35520AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Mother/Daughter business owners celebrate new expansion. Jeanette Behara and Raquel McLaughlin (pictured) celebrated 5 years of their business Vintage Treasures & Antiques Arcadia and the launch of the new addition, Mid Century Furniture Showroom, adjacent to their vintage clothing and hats showroom.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35303
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 11, 2018
Pages
p. 15
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 11, 2018
Pages
p. 15
Subjects
Behara, Jeanette
McLaughlin, Raquel
Small business
Vintage Treasures and Antiques Arcadia
Item ID
35492AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) sponsors local Arcadia girls' week at Tech Trek Science and Math Camp June 14 through June 20 at Whittier College. The girls will explore science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) courses and careers.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34226
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 18, 2015
Pages
p. 24
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 18, 2015
Pages
p. 24
Subjects
Association of University Women (AAUW)-Arcadia Branch
Ho, Sally
Lee, Brigitte
Item ID
34420AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Heroic 90 year-old Santa Anita Park paddock guard John Shear will be featured on Horse Racing Television (HRTV) this Sunday, on the "Inside Information" documentary series. He saved a young girl from serious injury while doing his job.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32507
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 1, 2011
Pages
p. 8
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 1, 2011
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Cable television
Heroes
Santa Anita Park-employees
Shear, John
Item ID
32706AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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City of Arcadia provides language access services to ensure equal access to city services. The city has formally recognized Mandarin, Cantonese, Spanish, Korean, Tagalog, Japanese, Vietnamese, and Hindi.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35197
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 7, 2018
Pages
p. 13
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 7, 2018
Pages
p. 13
Subjects
English proficiency
Languages
Mandarin Chinese languages
Item ID
35386AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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