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Arcadia will have a weekly newspaper again - the ARCADIA WEEKLY. The paper will be in the same building as the old ARCADIA TRIBUNE that closed its doors in July 1992. Publisher Von Raees accepts the first subscription from Mayor Barbara Kuhn.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: August 22, 1996

Pages: p. 1 (First issue - Volume 1, #1)

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: August 22, 1996

Pages: p. 1 (First issue - Volume 1, #1)

Subjects: Arcadia Weekly; Newspapers; Mayors - Kuhn, Barbara; Von Raees

Item ID: 25932AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Russell Hugh Simon, a 16 year old Arcadia High School student, was killed when his bicycle collided with a truck and semi-trailer.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: August 29, 1996

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: August 29, 1996

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Simon, Russell Hugh; Accidents

Item ID: 25941AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia Police Department sponsors a group of young people which is also sanctioned by the Boy Scouts of America and is known as the Arcadia Police Explorer Post #101.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: September 5, 1996

Pages: p. 6

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: September 5, 1996

Pages: p. 6

Subjects: Police Department; Boy Scouts of America; Explorer Post #101

Item ID: 25945AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Oak Tree Racing Association's 1996 season started with a bang on October 2. Patrons discovered a new look with the $3.5 million improvement programs completed over the summer at Santa Anita Park race track.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: October 10, 1996

Pages: p. 12

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: October 10, 1996

Pages: p. 12

Subjects: Oak Tree Racing Association; Santa Anita Park 1991 -2000

Item ID: 25968AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia citizens rally against Measure "M", the proposition on the November 5 ballot that would require a special election every time any non-racing activity is proposed for Santa Anita Park race track.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: October 17, 1996

Pages: p. 1, 3

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: October 17, 1996

Pages: p. 1, 3

Subjects: Measure "M"

Item ID: 26003AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A new tram, which meets the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, is now in service at the Arboretum.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: October 31, 1996

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: October 31, 1996

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 25974AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Oak Tree Racing Association reversed a national trend of declining on-track attendance by finishing its 28th meeting at Santa Anita Park with a 1.1% increase in on-track attendance.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: November 14, 1996

Pages: p. 12

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: November 14, 1996

Pages: p. 12

Subjects: Oak Tree Racing Association; Santa Anita Park - 1991-2000

Item ID: 25981AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The National Childhood Cancer Foundation has contributed $20,000 to the Arcadia Tournament of Roses to join forces in raising public awareness of childhood cancer. Survivors Emily Volk and Jeff Headley, both 8 years old, will ride on the Arcadia float in the Rose Parade.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: December 5, 1996

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: December 5, 1996

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Tournament of Roses; National Childhood Cancer Foundation; Headley, Jeff; Volk, Emily

Item ID: 25982AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Dennis Lojeski Field at Eisenhower Park, site of the Little League baseball field named in honor of Dr. Dennis Lojeski (1944-1996), was dedicated on January 12.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: January 16, 1997

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: January 16, 1997

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Dennis Lojeski Field; Lojeski, Dennis; Eisenhower Park

Item ID: 25998AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia's old Eisenhower Field was re-dedicated as the Dennis Lojeski Field, kicking off the 1997 Santa Anita Little League.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: March 6, 1997

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: March 6, 1997

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Dennis Lojeski Field; Lojeski, Dennis

Item ID: 26008AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Gary Kovacic relates the day-by-day experiences of the Arcadia High School Constitution team during their 6 day trip to Washington, D. C.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: May 8, 1997

Pages: p. 21 w/photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: May 8, 1997

Pages: p. 21 w/photo

Subjects: Arcadia High School; Kovacic, Gary

Item ID: 9520AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

In an attempt to produce permanent revenue enhancement, the City Council has agreed to go to ballot with a Fire Suppression District assessment which would ask property owners to tax themselves to achieve a balanced budget.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: May 15, 1997

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: May 15, 1997

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: City Council - 1990-1999; Budget; Fire Suppression District

Item ID: 26028AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia resident Frank Jones helped save the life of Debora Del Moral in South Pasadena after seeing a fire at an apartment complex on Prospect Avenue.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: June 19, 1997

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: June 19, 1997

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Jones, Frank; Del Moral, Debora; Fires

Item ID: 26032AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Ben Bridge Jeweler in Santa Anita Fashion Park was robbed at gunpoint of watches and jewelry valued at over $165, 000.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: August 7, 1997

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: August 7, 1997

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Ben Bridge Jeweler; Robbery

Item ID: 26042AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia city officials are looking into the possibility of developing some of the northern portion of Arcadia County Park for commercial use.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: September 18, 1997

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: September 18, 1997

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Parks - Arcadia County Park

Item ID: 26094AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Lewis Homes Retail is purchasing Foulger Ford land which has been vacant for 5 years. The commercial development will include a market and stores.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: October 2, 1997

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: October 2, 1997

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Business and Industry; Foulger Ford; Lewis Homes Retail

Item ID: 26098AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Seven firefighters were injured in Arcadia house fire on White Oak Drive. The Arcadia Fire Department (AFD) required assistance from Monrovia, Sierra Madre, El Monte, and Los Angeles County. Six from AFD were treated at Arcadia Methodist Hospital. The seventh firefighter, from Sierra Madre Fire Department, remained hospitalized in stable condition at St. Luke's Hospital in Pasadena. The house sustained extensive loss. Nearby residents wondered if the AFD needed so much help from outside fire departments because of recent cuts to the AFD.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: November 13, 1997

Pages: p. 1, 19

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: November 13, 1997

Pages: p. 1, 19

Subjects: Arcadia Fire Department; Fires; Lavoie, Ken (Arcadia Fire Chief)

Item ID: 32939AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Downtown 2000: is the CFRP making a difference? In 1993, Arcadia City Council and the Redevelopment agency implemented the Comprehensive Revitalization Strategy and Program, a project designed to bring a new economic vitality to the downtown district. One of the main components of the program is the Commercial Facade Rehabilitation Program (CFRP), which provides financial assistance to downtown merchants for store-front improvements. Garlan Roberson received $11,000 from the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency for improvements to his business, Sullivan's Paints. Since the facade improvements, Roberson says business has increased significantly.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: November 13, 1997

Pages: p. 1, 19

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: November 13, 1997

Pages: p. 1, 19

Subjects: Arcadia Redevelopment Agency; Downtown redevelopment; Roberson, Garlan

Item ID: 32940AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Andy Tran of Alhambra was stabbed by Enrique Farias at the Santa Anita Fashion Park and died as a result of the attack.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: December 18, 1997

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: December 18, 1997

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Tran, Andy; Santa Anita Fashion Park; Murder; Stabbing

Item ID: 26125AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Two men suspected of robbing the California State Bank on Huntington Drive on February 5th have been arrested. Roosevelt Davis of Duarte and Steven Wesley Berry of Ontario are being held in the Arcadia City Jail.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: February 12, 1998

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Weekly

Date: February 12, 1998

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Robbery; California State Bank; Berry, Steven Wesley; Davis, Roosevelt

Item ID: 26146AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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Arcadia will have a weekly newspaper again - the ARCADIA WEEKLY. The paper will be in the same building as the old ARCADIA TRIBUNE that closed its doors in July 1992. Publisher Von Raees accepts the first subscription from Mayor Barbara Kuhn.

Russell Hugh Simon, a 16 year old Arcadia High School student, was killed when his bicycle collided with a truck and semi-trailer.

The Arcadia Police Department sponsors a group of young people which is also sanctioned by the Boy Scouts of America and is known as the Arcadia Police Explorer Post #101.

Oak Tree Racing Association's 1996 season started with a bang on October 2. Patrons discovered a new look with the $3.5 million improvement programs completed over the summer at Santa Anita Park race track.

Arcadia citizens rally against Measure "M", the proposition on the November 5 ballot that would require a special election every time any non-racing activity is proposed for Santa Anita Park race track.

A new tram, which meets the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, is now in service at the Arboretum.

The Oak Tree Racing Association reversed a national trend of declining on-track attendance by finishing its 28th meeting at Santa Anita Park with a 1.1% increase in on-track attendance.

The National Childhood Cancer Foundation has contributed $20,000 to the Arcadia Tournament of Roses to join forces in raising public awareness of childhood cancer. Survivors Emily Volk and Jeff Headley, both 8 years old, will ride on the Arcadia float in the Rose Parade.

Dennis Lojeski Field at Eisenhower Park, site of the Little League baseball field named in honor of Dr. Dennis Lojeski (1944-1996), was dedicated on January 12.

Arcadia's old Eisenhower Field was re-dedicated as the Dennis Lojeski Field, kicking off the 1997 Santa Anita Little League.

Gary Kovacic relates the day-by-day experiences of the Arcadia High School Constitution team during their 6 day trip to Washington, D. C.

In an attempt to produce permanent revenue enhancement, the City Council has agreed to go to ballot with a Fire Suppression District assessment which would ask property owners to tax themselves to achieve a balanced budget.

Arcadia resident Frank Jones helped save the life of Debora Del Moral in South Pasadena after seeing a fire at an apartment complex on Prospect Avenue.

Ben Bridge Jeweler in Santa Anita Fashion Park was robbed at gunpoint of watches and jewelry valued at over $165, 000.

Arcadia city officials are looking into the possibility of developing some of the northern portion of Arcadia County Park for commercial use.

Lewis Homes Retail is purchasing Foulger Ford land which has been vacant for 5 years. The commercial development will include a market and stores.

Andy Tran of Alhambra was stabbed by Enrique Farias at the Santa Anita Fashion Park and died as a result of the attack.

Two men suspected of robbing the California State Bank on Huntington Drive on February 5th have been arrested. Roosevelt Davis of Duarte and Steven Wesley Berry of Ontario are being held in the Arcadia City Jail.