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Arcadia gets new power provider Clean Power Alliance. Arcadia has selected lean power as the default for all customers. Lean power provides 36% renewable energy at a 1-2% discount. Southern California Edison will continue to provide billing and customer support.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35560
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 25, 2019
Pages
p. 3
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 25, 2019
Pages
p. 3
Subjects
Clean Power Alliance
Electricity
Energy
Southern California Edison
Utilities
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia's energy efficient street lighting program to start next month. Southern California Edison (SCE) is replacing SCE-owned inefficient High Pressure Sodium (HPS) street lights with energy efficient Light Emitting Diode (LED) lights. Conversion to LED technology will help reduce energy usage and cost by approximately $11,500 annually.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35565
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 19, 2019
Pages
p. 10
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 19, 2019
Pages
p. 10
Subjects
Southern California Edison (SCE)
Street lighting
Utilities
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Newspaper Index
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California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) blasts Southern California Edison (SCE) for poor handling of windstorm (November 30, 2011-December 1, 2011) in a 42-page report. Report cites serious safety violations and restoration time was inadequate. Among the hardest hit cities affected by power outages were Temple City, Arcadia, and South Pasadena.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33356
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 17, 2013
Pages
p. 1, 12
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 17, 2013
Pages
p. 1, 12
Subjects
California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)
Electricity
Southern California Edison (SCE)
Wind and windstorms
Item ID
33552AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia joins Clean Power Alliance of Southern California (formerly Los Angeles Community Choice Energy Authority). The alliance is made up of 31 member jurisdictions in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties that will purchase electricity for sale to their communities. Clean Power Alliance intends to purchase cleaner, more renewable electricity.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35219
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 5, 2018
Pages
p. 1, 10
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 5, 2018
Pages
p. 1, 10
Subjects
Clean Power Alliance of Southern California
Electricity
Energy
Utilities
Item ID
35408AN
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Newspaper Index
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U.S. government sues SoCal Edison (electricity company), alleging liability for 2020 Bobcat Fire, one of the largest ever in Los Angeles County. The suit alleges that the fire was caused by the failure of SoCal Edison and its tree maintenance contractor to properly maintain trees that came into contact with power lines.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36545
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 7, 2023
Pages
p. 1, 32
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 7, 2023
Pages
p. 1, 32
Subjects
Bobcat Fire
Lawsuits
Southern California Edison
Utilities
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia residents escape a possible brownout. Energy supplies continue to be uncertain.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper28935
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 18, 2001
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 18, 2001
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Power brownouts
Southern California Edison (SCE)
Energy supplies
Energy crisis
Item ID
29124AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Methodist Hospital of Southern California will open the Nor and Fran Berger Tower adding 169 beds for patients.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26404
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 10, 1998
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 10, 1998
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Methodist Hospital
Berger, Nor and Fran
Item ID
26604AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Methodist Hospital of Southern California and Keck Medicine of University of Southern California (USC) take next steps toward affiliation. A written notice has been submitted to the Office of the Attorney General of California for regulatory review and approval. Following regulatory approval, Methodist Hospital will officially join the Keck Medicine clinical enterprise as USC Arcadia Hospital.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36120
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 25, 2021
Pages
p. 3
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 25, 2021
Pages
p. 3
Subjects
Arcadia Methodist Hospital
Methodist Hospital of Southern California
USC Arcadia Hospital
Keck Medicine of USC
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Dr. Loretta Huang, President of the Chinese American Education Association of Southern California, presents Arcadia City Council member Gary Kovacic with a service award.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30246
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 25, 2002
Pages
p. 8
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 25, 2002
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Chinese American Education Association of Southern California
Huang, Loretta
Kovacic, Gary
Organizations
Item ID
30433AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia City Council approved the first of a projected series of ten annual 5% increases in the city water rate. Sewer and trash rates will also increase.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30394
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 20, 2002
Pages
p. 8
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 20, 2002
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Sewer
Trash
Utilities
Water
Item ID
30581AN
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Newspaper Index
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Power outage outrage, takes it toll on customers. Thousands still without power in the San Gabriel Valley. Winds toppled a 140-year-old eucalyptus tree at Los Angeles County Arboretum, and Tim Phillips is pictured at the base of it. Damage estimates vary--Temple City alone expects cost to exceed $10 million.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32740
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 8, 2011
Pages
p. 1, 4, 8
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 8, 2011
Pages
p. 1, 4, 8
Subjects
Disasters
Electricity
Los Angeles County Arboretum
Phillips, Tim
Trees
Utilities
Weather
Wind and windstorms
Item ID
32937AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia City Council handles repetive measures and water rates. Council approves 7% increase in water rates.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35018
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 30, 2017
Pages
p. 1, 12
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 30, 2017
Pages
p. 1, 12
Subjects
Arcadia City Council
Water rates
Item ID
35209AN
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Newspaper Index
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Power outages occurred in Arcadia, affecting business along Huntington Drive, including Core Media, publishers of the Arcadia Weekly and other local papers.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29523
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 10, 2001
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 10, 2001
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Blackouts
Power outages
Energy crisis
Southern California Edison (SCE)
Item ID
29707AN
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Newspaper Index
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April 12, 2016 municipal election divides the community. The big issues are mansions (over-building) in Arcadia and Measure A, the repeal of the Utility Users Tax (UUT).

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34518
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 7, 2016
Pages
p. 1, 16
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 7, 2016
Pages
p. 1, 16
Subjects
Arcadia City Council elections-2011-2020-April 2016
Mansions
Measure A-Utility Users Tax (UUT)
Item ID
34710AN
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A fire leads Arcadia Police Department to 2,489 marijuana plants in the 2400 block of Louise Avenue. Suspects stole an estimated $20,000 in power from Southern California Edison for elaborate operation.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33766
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 27, 2014
Pages
p. 8
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 27, 2014
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Crime and Criminals
Drugs
Marijuana
Item ID
33961AN
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Arcadia saving energy, creating jobs through HERO Program. HERO is the state's largest PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) Program. HERO has funded more than 60 homeowners in Arcadia in energy efficiency, water efficiency, or solar power improvements in the last three years.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34873
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 11, 2017
Pages
p. 1, 12
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 11, 2017
Pages
p. 1, 12
Subjects
HERO Program
Home improvement
PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) Program
Item ID
35063AN
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Duarte Road, from El Monte Avenue to the western city limits, will have utility lines placed underground. The cost will be $2.3 million. The issue of undergrounding utilities came up during the January windstorm, when nearly 30 power poles were knocked down on Live Oak Avenue.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31932
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 4, 2003
Pages
p. 17
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 4, 2003
Pages
p. 17
Subjects
Construction
Power lines
Utilities
Item ID
32129AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Unified School District test scores among highest in Southern California, according to new statewide test results released by California Department of Education. Arcadia scored 40% higher than the state average for math and 26% higher in English language arts/literacy.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34657
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 1, 2016
Pages
p. 17
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 1, 2016
Pages
p. 17
Subjects
Arcadia Unified School District
California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP)
Test Scores
Item ID
34849AN
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Newspaper Index
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Governor Gray Davis issued an order requiring retail businesses to reduce unnecessary outdoor lighting wattage during non-business hours. The Arcadia Police Department seeks compliance from local businesses.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29213
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 12, 2001
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 12, 2001
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Energy crisis
Electricity
Businesses
Conservation
Item ID
29399AN
Collection
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Arcadia's bond rating raised to highest possible AAA rating from Standard and Poor's (S&P), with the outlook for the city as "stable." The rating increase from AA to the highest rating of AAA is a reflection of Arcadia's strong economy, budgetary performance and flexibility and liquidity, but namely strong management and solid financial practices and responsibility by city leaders. See also Arcadia Weekly, p. 13, November 3, 2016.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34705
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 13, 2016
Pages
p. 1, 12
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 13, 2016
Pages
p. 1, 12
Subjects
Credit rating
Standard and Poor's (S&P) bond rating
Item ID
34887AN
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Newspaper Index
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