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Santa Anita Park (2011-2020)

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1. CalPhil opens at Santa Anita. California Philharmonic Orchestra's Festival on the Green summer concerts opens on June 30 with a concert featuring singer Vanessa Carlton, USC Trojan Marching Band and pyrotechnics at Santa Anita Park. The Weekly Star (supplement to PSN, an edition of the Duartean,…
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1. CalPhil opens at Santa Anita. California Philharmonic Orchestra's Festival on the Green summer concerts opens on June 30 with a concert featuring singer Vanessa Carlton, USC Trojan Marching Band and pyrotechnics at Santa Anita Park. The Weekly Star (supplement to PSN, an edition of the Duartean, Monrovia News Post, Arcadia Tribune and Star-Temple City Editions), January 24, 2012.
2. Breeders' Cup World Championships Official Track Program, Saturday, November 3, 2012.
3. 626 Night Market, 2013 Summer Garden Nights at Santa Anita Park. Guide to food booths. 626 Night Market, in its second year, is the largest Asian night market in America. Two copies. A) Shows all dates this summer. B) Shows July and August dates.
4. City of Arcadia pamphlet of local shopping, dining, attraction, Santa Anita Park information for visitors. Arcadia Welcomes You to the 2013 Breeders' Cup World Championships. 2 copies.
5. Santa Anita opening: blue skies and blue jeans. Pasadena Star News, p. A3, January 6, 2014. With pictures of $15 million renovation of the clubhouse and Chandelier Room, Alan Balch, Jane Goldstein, and Peggy Whittingham.
6. George Haines leaves Santa Anita; new president Tom Lundt is in. Arcadia Weekly, April 3, 2014.
7. Interview on the 20th anniversary of Santa Anita Derby Day 5K with Santa Anita Park Director of Special Projects, Pete Siberell. Arcadia Weekly, April 3, 2014.
8. Hang gliders land at Santa Anita Park (Jeff Chipman and Ron Keinan). The Weekly Star, April 13, 2014.
9. New dirt on way to track this summer, to resurface and renovate the main track, says Dennis Moore. It will be safer and easier to maintain. The Weekly Star (supplement to Pasadena Star News), June 15, 2014.
10. Santa Anita's future development plans. Santa Anita Park chairman Keith Brackpool says the track might add 800 horse stable barns in the north parking lot area, build two high class restaurants, and potentially develop a major retail/entertainment component that could include a hotel, August 17, 2014. Retrieved from www.Arcadiasbest.com, August 23, 2014.
11. Special supplement Santa Anita Park's autumn meeting and Breeders' Cup, Pasadena Star News September 25, 2014.
12. Santa Anita Park Spring Meet April 24-June 28, with picture of jockey Victor Espinoza. Special supplement in Pasadena Star News (San Gabriel Valley Tribune Newspapers), April 24, 2015.
13. Santa Anita Park winter meet preview, Dec 26, 2016-April 9, 2017. Insert in Pasadena Star News.
14. Santa Anita Park facing changes. The company that owns and manages Santa Anita Park is restructuring to better monetize the race track. Pasadena Star News, October 17, 2017.
15. Santa Anita main track set to re-open for training Sept. 3, as horses prepare for 2017 Autumn Meet opener on September 29. Stable area to begin welcoming horses on Sept 1, breakfast venue Clockers' Corner, open on Sept 2. Sandy loam main track removed. Bandera Bermuda turf course reinvigorated.
16. Future of Santa Anita Park in question. Owners paint dire picture for operations without significant upgrades, expansions. The Weekly Star, January 14, 2018.
17. At Arcadia City Council meeting, Santa Anita Park Race Track announces racing closure following horse deaths (horses euthanized). By Galen Patterson, Arcadia Weekly, March 7, 2019.
18. Stronach Group announced closure of Santa Anita Park Race Track for live racing and training (horses euthanized). By Terry Miller, Arcadia Weekly, March 7, 2019.
19. Third horse in three days dies (euthanized) at Santa Anita Park, while animal rights activists continue to push for a nationwide ban on racing. These three deaths brought the number of horse deaths at Santa Anita Park to 42 since December 2018. The LA County district attorney's office concluded December 19 that there was no criminal wrongdoing connected to the deaths, but offered a series of recommendations aimed at improving safety at racetracks in California. Pasadena Star News, January 20, 2020.
20. Racing's future is on the line at Santa Anita. Fall meet opens today and pressure is on to prove track can operate without killings its thoroughbreds. Pasadena Star News, September 27, 2019.
21. The truth about horse racing deaths, by Jeff Goertzen. From pasadenastarnews.com, June 28, 2019.
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Santa Anita Park (2011-2020)
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297AF
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Arcadia (City) History (2011-2020)

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1. City of Arcadia Sales Tax Update, Q2 2011. Third quarter receipts for second quarter sales (April-June 2011). 2. 2011 City of Arcadia Silver Circle Volunteer and Commisioner Recognition Dinner program. April 14, 2011. 3. 2013 City of Arcadia Silver Circle Volunteer and Commisioners Dinner invita…
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1. City of Arcadia Sales Tax Update, Q2 2011. Third quarter receipts for second quarter sales (April-June 2011).
2. 2011 City of Arcadia Silver Circle Volunteer and Commisioner Recognition Dinner program. April 14, 2011.
3. 2013 City of Arcadia Silver Circle Volunteer and Commisioners Dinner invitation and program. April 15, 2013. Theme: Murder and mayhem at the speakeasy.
4. 2014 Annual Silver Circle Volunteer and Commissioners Recognition Dinner. With list of Arcadia boards and commission members and Silver Circle Volunteers.
5. Silver Circle Volunteer and Commissioners Dinner with theme "Gatsby Gala," invitation and program, with names of city board and commission members and silver circle volunteers. April 15, 2015.
6. Silver Circle Volunteer and Commissioners Dinner 2017.
7. Looking back on 2019 in Arcadia, by Galen Patterson.A review of the 10 biggest news items in Arcadia in 2019, including the investigations into dozens of race horse deaths at Santa Anita Park and passing Measure A (3/4 percent increase in sales tax). Retrieved from ArcadiaWeekly.com on December 28, 2019.
8. History of Officials 1903-2020. Prepared by the Office of the City Clerk.
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Arcadia (City) History (2011-2020)
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298AF
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Breeders' Cup Banner

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November 1, 2019
End Date
November 2, 2019
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Purple vinyl banner side 1 shows "The City of Arcadia welcomes Breeders' Cup November 1, 2019 and November 2, 2019 Santa Anita." Side 2 shows a jockey on a horse with flags from many countries on the right edge.
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November 1, 2019
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November 2, 2019
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Purple vinyl banner side 1 shows "The City of Arcadia welcomes Breeders' Cup November 1, 2019 and November 2, 2019 Santa Anita." Side 2 shows a jockey on a horse with flags from many countries on the right edge.
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Breeders' Cup
Horses and horse racing
Santa Anita Park-2011-2020
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 133
Shelf Number
Shelf H17
Item ID
499AF
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City Council-Elections-2016

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1. Measure A Makes Waves. Repealing the Utility User's Tax (UUT) in April 2016 ballot measure. By Katta Hules, Arcadia Weekly, February 25, 2016. 2. City Council candidate Burton Brink campaign materials. 3. City Council candidate April Verlato campaign materials. 4. City Council candidate Peter Am…
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1. Measure A Makes Waves. Repealing the Utility User's Tax (UUT) in April 2016 ballot measure. By Katta Hules, Arcadia Weekly, February 25, 2016.
2. City Council candidate Burton Brink campaign materials.
3. City Council candidate April Verlato campaign materials.
4. City Council candidate Peter Amundson campaign materials and a Thanksgiving card from 2015.
5. City Council candidate Robert (Bob) Harbicht campaign materials.
6. City Council candidate Sheng Chang campaign materials.
7. (Moved to VF Real Estate).
8. Arcadia's election picks up steam. Arcadia Weekly, March 3, 2016 by Terry Miller.
9. Where do council candidates stand on mansionization? Pasadena Star News, p. A4, March 7, 2016.
10. Sample Ballot City of Arcadia General Municipal Election April 12, 2016.
11. Measure A campaign materials. Repeal of utility users tax.
12. Final election results in email from Chief Deputy City Clerk Lisa Mussenden showing April Verlato and Peter Amundson winning the two City Council seats and Measure A did not pass. April 21, 2016.
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City Council-Elections-2016
Item ID
305AF
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Arcadia Public Library Building Specifications, 5 April 1960

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Children's Library Addition, Specifications, 5 November 1962
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Children's Library Addition, Specifications, 5 November 1962
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Arcadia Public Library Building Specifications, 5 April 1960
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 008
Shelf Number
Shelf H3
Item ID
453AF
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Subject Files
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Elections-California

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1. Campaign literature regarding State Assembly Candidate, Bob Margett. 2. "Margett haunted by City Council blunder." California's Republic Reporter, April 1995. 3. Official Voter Information Guide, General Election, Tuesday, November 8, 2022. 4. Official Voter Information Guide, Primary Election…
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1. Campaign literature regarding State Assembly Candidate, Bob Margett.
2. "Margett haunted by City Council blunder." California's Republic Reporter, April 1995.
3. Official Voter Information Guide, General Election, Tuesday, November 8, 2022.
4. Official Voter Information Guide, Primary Election, Tuesday, March 5, 2024.
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Elections-California
Item ID
83AF
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Elections-Local

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1. City of Arcadia sample ballot, June 16, 1981. 2. "Vote no on A and B." Single sheet by Citizen's for No on Measures A & B for the June 16, 1981 election. 3. "Answer to the School Problem." Single sheet by the Citizen's for No on Measures A & B for the June 16, 1981 election. 4. Consolidated …
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1. City of Arcadia sample ballot, June 16, 1981.
2. "Vote no on A and B." Single sheet by Citizen's for No on Measures A & B for the June 16, 1981 election.
3. "Answer to the School Problem." Single sheet by the Citizen's for No on Measures A & B for the June 16, 1981 election.
4. Consolidated elections, November 3, 1981.
5. "Consolidated elections are moving closer." Arcadia Highlander, December 17, 1986.
6. City of Arcadia sample ballot. General Municipal Election, April 14, 1992.
7. Planning joins election issues." Arcadia Tribune, March 15, 1964.
8. "10 candidates reaffirm stand." Arcadia Tribune, no date.
9. "Council rivals split on library, high rise issues." Arcadia Tribune, March 12, 1964.
10. "Literature aimed at library used as voting nears." Arcadia Tribune, April 9, 1964.
11. "Record vote in City races." Arcadia Tribune, April 12, 1964.
12. "Considine, Forman win Council seats." Arcadia Tribune, April 14, 1964.
13. City of Arcadia--Special Municipal Election--May 8, 2007--Summary Report. Election results on Measure A and Measure B. They are opposing measures. Measure B passes and prevails.
14. Argument in favor of Measure B, Arcadia's Transient Occupancy Tax, "bed Tax," by Robert C. Harbicht, Mayor Pro Tem, December 23, 2011
15. Arcadia Unified School District Special Parcel Tax Election Official Sample Ballot, March 13, 2012.
16. Three items "Yes on A-Protect Arcadia Schools." Measure A is on the March 7, 2017 Ballot.
17. Measure A-Arcadia teacher and academic instruction protection measure. Budget update and Measure A information from Dr. Vannasdall, AUSD Superintendent. Mountain Views News, p. 6, February 25, 2017.
18. A. Notice to voters, Measure A-information about Arcadia Unified Schools local funding measure. B. Measure A to Protect Arcadia Schools, an email sent out on Arcadia High School listserv January 26, 2017. C. Official Sample Ballot March 7, 2017.
19. Arcadia Unified School District Special Election-Measure A results from www.lavote.net, printed March 18, 2017. Measure A on the March 7, 2017 ballot has passed.
20. California Voting Rights Act Prompts Arcadia to Draft District Lines. Arcadia Weekly, August 10, 2017.
21. District-based elections. A. Draft district maps are available for public comment. Mountain Views News, September 2, 2017. B. District-based elections coming soon to Arcadia. Arcadia Weekly, September 21, 2017. C. District-based voting--background, Voting Rights Act lawsuits, process, drawing district boundaries, and City of Arcadia Map, retrieved from City of Arcadia website on September 19, 2017. D. Special City Council Meeting October 11, 2017 regarding transition to district-based elections. E. Finalized Five Council District maps.
22. Official Sample Ballot City of Arcadia Special Municipal Election June 4, 2019. Three different mailers with Measure A information, regarding 3/4 cent sales tax increase.
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Elections-Local
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85AF
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Elections-Local (1996)

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1. "No on Arcadia Measure M - Facts about Measure M." By the No on Measure M Steering Committee, no date. 2. "No on Arcadia Measure M." Letter to 'Dear Arcadia Neighbor', signed by Dick Closson and Gail Jensen, Co-chairs of No on Arcadia Measure M and Santa Anita Realty Enterprises, Inc. 3. "No…
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1. "No on Arcadia Measure M - Facts about Measure M." By the No on Measure M Steering Committee, no date.
2. "No on Arcadia Measure M." Letter to 'Dear Arcadia Neighbor', signed by Dick Closson and Gail Jensen, Co-chairs of No on Arcadia Measure M and Santa Anita Realty Enterprises, Inc.
3. "No on Measure M" pamphlet by No on Arcadia Measure M and Santa Anita Realty Enterprises, no date. Two copies.
4. "No on Arcadia Measure M - Some facts you should consider before you vote on Arcadia Measure M." By the No on Arcadia Measure M Steering Committee (names listed) and Santa Anita Realty Enterprises, Inc., no date. Two copies.
5. "Summary of Facts About Arcadia Measure M - Vote "NO" on Measure M." Back has a listing of hundreds of names under the heading "No on Arcadia Measure M". By No on Arcadia Measure M and Santa Anita Realty Enterprises, no date. Two copies.
6. "No on Arcadia Measure M" letter listing reasons why. By the No on Arcadia Measure M Steering Committee.
7. "Arcadia's future." Pamphlet with articles by Vote No on Measure M and Santa Anita Realty Enterprises, Inc., no date. Two copies.
8. Letter to 'Dear Arcadian' from Neal R. Johnson, Chief of Police (retired) and Gerald R Garner, Fire Chief (retired) urging a no vote on Measure M, not dated. No backers listed. Two copies.
9. Flyer with reasons to vote yes on M, no date. Two copies.
10. Flyer to vote yes on Measure M by Neighbors for Arcadia, no date. Two copies.
11. "Vote No on Measure M - It's just bad law." Flyer by No on Arcadia Measure M and Santa Anita Realty Enterprises, Inc., no date.
12. "Arcadians for Sensible Development." Two pages, October 27, 1996, in Chinese.
13. "Measure M is bad for our community. It is a roadblock to progress." Large card in English and Chinese by Vote No on Measure M and Santa Anita Realty Enterprises, Inc, no date.
14. "See for yourself why Measure A is bad for Arcadia." Card from No on Arcadia Measure M and Santa Anita Really Enterprises, Inc., no date.
15. Letter to 'Dear Neighbor' from the Los Angeles Turf Club Inc. and signed by Clifford C. Goodrich, requesting a no vote on Measure M, no date.
16. Letter to 'Dear Fellow Arcadian' from Clifford C. Goodrich, President of the Los Angeles Turf Club, Inc., requesting a no vote on Measure M.
17. Letter to 'Dear Fellow Arcadian' from Clifford C. Goodrich, President of the Los Angeles Turf Club, Inc., requesting a no vote on Measure M, October 16, 1996.
18. Letter to 'Dear Neighbor' from Mary Hansen requesting a no vote on Measure M, no date.
19. Letter to 'Dear Neighbor' from Mary Peter Ulrich requesting a no vote on Measure M, no date.
20. Copy of Measure M in two parts. Section 1 - Purpose and Findings. Section 2 - section 25g of the General Plan, Land use element, as amended ...
21. "No on Arcadia Measure M." Card from Santa Anita Realty Enterprises, Inc. asking for permission to use person's name as an opponent of Measure M and a list of things to check that the person would be willing to do. n.d.
22. "No on Measure M Committee." Card inviting you to a Campaign Kickoff Reception on October 3, 1996. Dick Closson and Gail Jensen, Co-Chairs.
23. Staff Report from Office of the City Clerk, August 6, 1996, to Mayor Kuhn and members of the City Council. Subject: Election resolutions -- November 5, 1996 Special Municipal Election. Includes Resolution No. 5937, 5938, 5939, and 5940 describing the election and the text of the initiative ordinance submitted to the voters on the land used for horse racing.
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Elections-Local (1996)
Item ID
86AF
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Elections-Local (1998)

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1. Campaign literature supporting Measure A (Temporary utility tax measure). 3 items. April, 1998.
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1. Campaign literature supporting Measure A (Temporary utility tax measure). 3 items. April, 1998.
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Elections-Local (1998)
Item ID
253AF
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Elections - Local (2006)

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1. Vote Yes on Measure A on April 11 (1 item). Measure A is a bond issue that will provide the additional funds needed to build a grade separation (bridge) over Santa Anita Avenue. 2. Vote Yes on Measures N & P on November 7th. Mailed to residents. Paid for by Santa Anita Shoppingtown, L.P. (owner …
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1. Vote Yes on Measure A on April 11 (1 item). Measure A is a bond issue that will provide the additional funds needed to build a grade separation (bridge) over Santa Anita Avenue.
2. Vote Yes on Measures N & P on November 7th. Mailed to residents. Paid for by Santa Anita Shoppingtown, L.P. (owner of Westfield Santa Anita).
3. Letter from "Our City"committee, urging residents to vote no on Measure N (signage) and Measure P (parking).
4. Arcadia is our hometown. Vote yes on Measures N & P, paid for by Santa Anita Shoppingtown, L.P. See www.savearcadia.com.
5. Who says that Measures N & P apply to everyone? Vote yes on Measures N & P, paid for by Santa Anita Shoppingtown, L.P. See www.savearcadia.com.
6. Keep Arcadia Special. Protect our Community of Homes. Yes on Measures N and P. Sent by www.SaveArcadia.com and paid for by Santa Anita Shoppingtown, L.P.
7. Arcadia has always had common sense limits on outdoor advertising. Yes on Measures N and P.
8. It's our city Arcadia, say No to Westfield. Vote No on N and P. Paid for by Our City, a committee against Measures N and P. Website www.our-city.us
9. Petition for initiative measure to amend the general plan regarding sign regulations. Later known as Measure N on November 7, 2006 special election ballot. (2 copies).
10. Ballot Measures N and P, November 7, 2006, Special Election. Full text of the measures and arguments for and against.
11. Literature urging residents to vote yes on Measures N & P. 11a. Arcadians believe our votes matter. 11b. Why am I voting Yes on Measures N & P --Phyllis Nemeth. 11c. Why am I voting Yes on Measures N & P --Ron Morrison. 11d. Why am I voting Yes on Measures N & P --John McMahon. 11e. Politicians don't like it when the people put Prop 13 on the ballot. And now...they don't like that the people put Measures N and P on the ballot. 11f. An important message from Mark Paulson, former president Independent Cities Association.
12. DVD urging residents to vote Yes on Measures N & P. "Arcadia is our hometown--the facts about Measures N & P." Paid for by Santa Anita Shoppingtown, L.P.
13. Literature urging residents to vote No on Measures N & P. 13a. "It's our city Arcadia." 13b. "Arcadia could lose $18 million if Measures N & P pass." Paid for by Los Angeles Turf Club, Inc.
14. Literature sent home with to parents of Camino Grove students, urging yes vote on Measure I on November 7, 2006 ballot. "Highlights of the Measure I Expenditure Plan to Improve Arcadia Schools."
15. Literature urging voters to vote Yes on Measure I to improve schools, on November 7, 2006 ballot. 4 pieces.
16. Letter from school superintendent Mimi Hennessy reminding parents to vote yes on Measure I.
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Elections - Local (2006)
Item ID
282AF
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Elections - Local (2009)

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1. City of Arcadia Sample Ballot and Voter Information Pamphlet, Special Municipal Election, June 9, 2009. 2. Assorted literature on Measure A to be voted on June 9, 2009. Measure A concerns the Utility User's Tax Ordinance on telephone/telecommunications services. (4 items). 3. City of Arcadia Spe…
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1. City of Arcadia Sample Ballot and Voter Information Pamphlet, Special Municipal Election, June 9, 2009.
2. Assorted literature on Measure A to be voted on June 9, 2009. Measure A concerns the Utility User's Tax Ordinance on telephone/telecommunications services. (4 items).
3. City of Arcadia Special Election, June 9, 2009. "Measure A" official count of votes from each precinct. Yes votes = 2091, No votes = 643.
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Elections - Local (2009)
Item ID
286AF
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Elections - Local (2007)

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This ballot was to decide on Measures A and B, regarding eminent domain, Rusnak Mercedes Benz, and Rod's Grill. 1. City of Arcadia sample ballot for Special Municipal Election, May 8, 2007. 2. No on Measure A, Yes on Measure B campaign literature and mailers. (Concerning eminent domain Rod's Grill,…
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This ballot was to decide on Measures A and B, regarding eminent domain, Rusnak Mercedes Benz, and Rod's Grill.
1. City of Arcadia sample ballot for Special Municipal Election, May 8, 2007.
2. No on Measure A, Yes on Measure B campaign literature and mailers. (Concerning eminent domain Rod's Grill, Rusnak Mercedes Benz).
3. Yes on Measure A, No on Measure B campaign literature and mailers. (Concerning eminent domain Rod's Grill, Rusnak Mercedes Benz).
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Elections - Local (2007)
Item ID
303AF
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Southern California Floral Company

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1. "Things of beauty - a visit to Arcadia's beautiful flower farm." Account and further references that appeared in the Monrovia Planet newspaper during 1887. 2. Advertisement for Southern California Floral Company appearing in the Sierra Madre Vista April 19, 1889. 3. Southern California Flora…
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1. "Things of beauty - a visit to Arcadia's beautiful flower farm." Account and further references that appeared in the Monrovia Planet newspaper during 1887.
2. Advertisement for Southern California Floral Company appearing in the Sierra Madre Vista April 19, 1889.
3. Southern California Floral Company box ad as it appeared in the Sierra Madre Vista newspaper, n.d.
note: see item #45 Arcadia - History - Rancho Santa Anita, 1975-1909 (Elias J. 'Lucky' Baldwin). Baldwin letterhead shows Arcadia Floral Farm.
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Southern California Floral Company
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239AF
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Arcadia Public Library Building 20 W. Duarte Rd. Plans and blueprints April 4, 1960

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Arcadia Public Library 20 W. Duarte Rd. Plans and blueprints, April 4, 1960. William Guy Garwood, Architect. Foundation, framing, plumbing, levels, interior and exterior details, etc.
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Arcadia Public Library 20 W. Duarte Rd. Plans and blueprints, April 4, 1960. William Guy Garwood, Architect. Foundation, framing, plumbing, levels, interior and exterior details, etc.
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Arcadia Public Library Building 20 W. Duarte Rd. Plans and blueprints April 4, 1960
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 120
Shelf Number
Shelf H16
Item ID
433AF
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Library (2020-2029)

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1. Timeline of Arcadia Public Library history 1914 to 2020. Created by staff librarian. 2. Arcadia Public Library Strategic Plan Summary 2019-2020 3. Pandemic signage from front door of library reading in English and Chinese: By order of the County of Los Angeles Departmenf of Public Health, the Li…
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1. Timeline of Arcadia Public Library history 1914 to 2020. Created by staff librarian.
2. Arcadia Public Library Strategic Plan Summary 2019-2020
3. Pandemic signage from front door of library reading in English and Chinese: By order of the County of Los Angeles Departmenf of Public Health, the Library is temporarily closed. Our doors are closed but we are open online, by phone, email, or chat. Effective on or around March 13, 2020.
4. Reopening the library in the COVID-19 era. 4A. "Welcome back, reopening May 3, 2021" with limited hours, safety expectations, what's available. 4B. "Let's get back to the joy of browsing, expanding hours August 16,2021, including mask requirements."
5. Invitation to Mary Hansen Library Garden Dedication and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, November 15, 2022, includes her biography and volunteer work and card insert. Staff Report dated September 20, 2022 subject: Request for commemorative naming of a city facility in honor of Mary Hansen.
6. Facts about the Arcadia Public Library statistics July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022, including number of in-person visitors (231,830), number of books and other items in collection (165,020), number of questions answered (48,750), etc. Lists Library Board members, including Miriam Carter, chairperson, and Director of Library & Museum Services, Darlene Bradley.
7. Facts about the Arcadia Public Library statistics July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, including number of in-person visitors (296,254), number of books and other items in collection (176,904), number of questions answered (60,328), etc. Lists Library Board members, including Miriam Carter, chairperson, and Director of Library & Museum Services, Darlene Bradley.
8. Arcadia Eats "Boba Crawl" Official Map, information flyer, and "Menu" brochure, October 2022. This was the first year of the Boba Crawl (second year of celebrating Arcadia Eats and National Cookbook Month). See Arcadia Eats recipe videos celebrating Arcadia's culinary past and present at the library's YouTube channel.
9. Arcadia Eats "Boba Crawl" Official Map, October 2023.
10. Something For Everyone at Your Library brochure about library services, fines, collections, hours, mission statement. Updated July 1, 2023. Something For Everyone at Your Virtual Library brochure listing library's electronic resources and how to access. Updated July 1, 2023.
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Library (2020-2029)
Item ID
500AF
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Library-Local Historical Paintings

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1. "Historical Art of Valley." Arcadia Tribune, November 10, 1967. Two copies. 2. "Gallery Guide." Guide to historic paintings, eleven pages. Two copies. 3. Invitation to presentation of paintings, November 12, 1967. Copy of brochure, two pages. 4. "Library group will present water colors." Los Ang…
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1. "Historical Art of Valley." Arcadia Tribune, November 10, 1967. Two copies.
2. "Gallery Guide." Guide to historic paintings, eleven pages. Two copies.
3. Invitation to presentation of paintings, November 12, 1967. Copy of brochure, two pages.
4. "Library group will present water colors." Los Angeles Times, November 9, 1967.
5. "Historical paintings for." Arcadia Tribune, November 6, 1967.
6. "Presentation of historical art to be made today" Arcadia Tribune, November 12, 1967.
7. Edna Lenz and Justine Wishek watercolors. Oral history regarding their 100 watercolors donated to the Arcadia Library from the Friends of the Library. Undated.
8. Appraisal of Lenz/Wishek paintings by Poulson Galleries, December 1996. Original and acid-free copy.
9. "Library to keep Lenz/Wishek Watercolor Collection." Arcadia Weekly, March 27, 1997, page 24.
10. Photo of display rack used to display Lenz/Wishek paintings in the late 1960s-1970s.
11. "Agreement of Sale." Copy of contract of sale of paintings to the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library by Mrs. Edna B. Lenz and Mrs. Justine J. Wishek. Total amount $2,000. Witnessed and executed August 2nd, 1966. (Original in file cabinet)
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Library-Local Historical Paintings
Item ID
144AF
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Schools-History-2001-2020

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1. 2002 school enrollment close to projection. Arcadia Unified School District has enrolled 9,637 students this year, within three students of the figure projected. Arcadia Weekly, September 26-October 2, 2002, p. 14. 2. AUSD. A Report to the Community. Winter 2001. 3. AUSD pamphlet "Your Pu…
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1. 2002 school enrollment close to projection. Arcadia Unified School District has enrolled 9,637 students this year, within three students of the figure projected. Arcadia Weekly, September 26-October 2, 2002, p. 14.
2. AUSD. A Report to the Community. Winter 2001.
3. AUSD pamphlet "Your Public Schools 2001-2002 Highlights."
4. AUSD. A Report to the Community. Winter 2004
5. AUSD "Neighborhood Schools Update" by Mimi Hennessy. Discusses need to improve and upgrade schools and placing a local school bond measure on the ballot. Circa Summer 2006.
6. Measure I Citizens' Oversight Committee. 2006-2007 Annual Report to the Arcadia Unified School District Governing Board. Shows projects in progress since passage of Measure I in November 2006. Bond expenditure update.
7. AUSD Report to the Community, Fall 2007.
8. Arcadia Unified School District-School News and Views newsletter. July 2009.
9. Measure I, Facilities Bond Program, Groundbreaking Ceremony, April 2, 2009. Including invitation and Measure I Citizens' Oversight Committee 2007-2008 Annual Report, bond expenditure update on improvements to Arcadia schools.
10. AUSD School News and Views, January 2010, with stories about Business Week naming Arcadia "The Best Place to Raise Kids," groundbreaking for the new joint use gym at Dana Middle School, and Sharon Sandoval named Outstanding School Counselor of the Year.
11. AUSD adopts "Common Core," by Shel Segal. Arcadia Weekly, April 3, 2014.
12. District Delights! Official Newsletter for Arcadia Unified School District. March 2014 (Medal of Honor recipient Salvatore Giunta visits AHS). May 2014 (Superintendent Dr. Joel Shawn announces retirement).
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Schools-History-2001-2020
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City Council (2020-2029)

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1. City Council Reorganization, April 20, 2021. Mayor is Sho Tay. Mayor Pro Tem is Paul P. Cheng. Other Council Members are Tom Beck, Roger Chandler and April Verlato. 2. News release from City Manager's Office, November 15, 2021. Arcadia remembers Council Member Roger Chandler, who passed away Nov…
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1. City Council Reorganization, April 20, 2021. Mayor is Sho Tay. Mayor Pro Tem is Paul P. Cheng. Other Council Members are Tom Beck, Roger Chandler and April Verlato.
2. News release from City Manager's Office, November 15, 2021. Arcadia remembers Council Member Roger Chandler, who passed away November 13.
3. Arcadia City Council unanimously appoints Michael Danielson to represent District 5. Mountain Views News, p. 7, April 2, 2022. Danielson fills the vacancy created by the passing of Council Member Roger Chandler. Biographical information.
4. City Council member pages printed from Arcadiaca.gov on 10/19/2022, includes biographies and their district maps on back: Mayor Tom Beck, Mayor Pro Tem Paul P. Cheng, Council Member Michael Danielson, Council Member Sho Tay, Council Member April Verlato.
5. Invitation to the 47th Annual Mayor's Community Breakfast, featuring State of the City Address by Mayor Tom Beck and keynote speaker Candace Parker, American Professional Basketball Player, October 28, 2022. Includes separate RSVP card with envelope and program of event.
6. Notice of City Council Reorganization, December 6, 2022. Mayor Paul P. Cheng, Mayor Pro Tem April A. Verlato, Council Member Michael Cao, Council Member Sharon Kwan, Council Member Eileen Wang.
7. Council poised for historic changes. In pair of firsts, the panel will have a majority of women and 3 new Asian American members on the dais. There are three new Asian American city council members, Michael Cao (District 5), Sharon Kwan (District 2) and Eileen Wang (District 3) (in photos). They join Council member Paul P. Cheng (District 4) and April Verlato (District 1). Pasadena Star News, December 6, 2022.
8. Notice of City Council Reorganization, April 19, 2022. Reorganized as follows: Mayor Tom Beck, Mayor Pro Tem Paul P. Cheng, Council Member Michael Danielson, Council Member April A. Verlato, Council Member Sho Tay.
9.Have you ever wondered what the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments is and what they do? April Verlato to speak February 6, 2023 at the Arcadia Community Coordinating Council about the organization and its impact on Arcadia. Includes brief biography of Ms. Verlato. Mountain Views News, February 4, 2023.
10.Notice of City Council Reorganization, September 19, 2023. Reorganized as follows: Mayor April A. Verlato, Mayor Pro Tem Michael Cao, Council Member Paul P. Cheng, Council Member Sharon Kwan, Council Member Eileen Wang.
11.Invitation to the 46th Annual Arcadia Mayor's Community Breakfast, Women of Arcadia, featuring State of the City Address by Mayor April A. Verlato and keynote speaker Dr. Jasmine Sharma, Assistant Medical Director for California Children's Services, February 21, 2020. Includes separate RSVP card with envelope.
12.Congresswoman Judy Chu recognizes Women of the Year of the San Gabriel Valley. Arcadia City Coucil member Eileen Wang was the honoree from Arcadia. Mountain Views News, p. 7, April 20, 2024.
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City Council (2020-2029)
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503AF
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Wind Storm December 1, 2011

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1. City of Arcadia-December Wind Storm 2011 damage assessment and recovery operations. 2 pages. 2. December Wind Storm 2011 Incident Statistics, as of December 14, 2011. 3. City of Arcadia Wind Storm Debris Removal program, December 8, 2011. 4. Voices of the Blackout: Arcadia Residents Share Their …
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1. City of Arcadia-December Wind Storm 2011 damage assessment and recovery operations. 2 pages.
2. December Wind Storm 2011 Incident Statistics, as of December 14, 2011.
3. City of Arcadia Wind Storm Debris Removal program, December 8, 2011.
4. Voices of the Blackout: Arcadia Residents Share Their Stories. Retrieved from Arcadia Patch website on December 13, 2011. http://arcadia.patch.com
5. County Offers Aid with Debris Removal. Retrieved from Arcadia Patch website on December 13, 2011. http://arcadia.patch.com
6. Wind storm documentation--various items including press releases, web pages, communications to residents, and pictures at K:\Wind Storm.
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Wind Storm December 1, 2011
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296AF
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Regional Recreation Center at Arcadia, California (Arcadia County Park)

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1. Regional Recreation Center at Arcadia, California (Arcadia County Park) Specifications, Blueprints
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1. Regional Recreation Center at Arcadia, California (Arcadia County Park) Specifications, Blueprints
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Regional Recreation Center at Arcadia, California (Arcadia County Park)
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History Room
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Box 37
Shelf Number
Shelf B4
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346AF
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