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In a letter sent to Mayor Tom Beck, the HQH Chinese American Equalization Association demands district voting in Arcadia. The association claims at-large system dilutes influence. According to 2010 U.S. Census, Asians represent 60% of the city's population of 56,364 and about 46% of its registered voters. The letter points out that no more than 2 Asian Americans have served on Arcadia City Council at the same time. Beck said Arcadia doesn't have the problem of Asians being underrepresented.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34702
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 31, 2016
Pages
p. A1, A4
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 31, 2016
Pages
p. A1, A4
Subjects
Arcadia City Council
Asian Americans
Beck, Tom
Elections
HQH Chinese American Equalization Association
Item ID
34894AN
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Newspaper Index
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California Attorney General Rob Bonta allows lawsuit over Arcadia City Council appointment to proceed. HQH Chinese American Equalization Association and Arcadia Voters Rights Group are suing to challenge the appointment of Michael Danielson, representing District 5, which was vacant after the death of Council Member Roger Chandler. Danielson's term expires upon certification of the November 8 election results.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36347
Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
October 1, 2022
Pages
p. 9
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Mountain Views News
Date
October 1, 2022
Pages
p. 9
Subjects
Arcadia City Council-2020-2029
Arcadia Voters Rights Group
Danielson, Michael
HQH Chinese American Equalization Association
Lawsuits
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Newspaper Index
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Asian-American group angry after Los Angeles Police Department revokes march permit. Arcadia Businessman Kin Hui, CEO of Singpoli Group, LLC and Singpoli Capital Corp. said LAPD's decision to revoke a permit that would have allowed about 1,000 people to march on Sunday in protest at Los Angeles City Hall sends the message that Asian voices and rights are less valuable than others in the community. The march was to be in support of New York City police officer Peter Liang, a rookie officer involved and indicted by grand jury, for fatal shooting of 28-year-old Akai Gurleyan, an unarmed Brooklyn man. LA Police say the rally permit was withdrawn because it would conflict with the planned Fiesta Broadway, which is expected to draw 30,000 to downtown LA this weekend.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34158
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 24, 2015
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
April 24, 2015
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Chinese American Equalization Association
Hui, Kin
Jiang, Zhi Gao
Protests
Item ID
34352AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia City Council elections make history. For the first time, Arcadia City Council will have majority Asian and majority female representation. Unofficial results for Arcadia: District 2--Sharon Kwan District 3--Eileen Wang District 5--Dr. Michael Cao

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36375
Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
November 19, 2022
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p. 8
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Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
November 19, 2022
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Asian-Americans
Cao, Michael, Dr.
City Council Elections-2022
Kwan, Sharon
Wang, EIleen
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia City Council poised for historic changes. In a pair of firsts, the Arcadia City Council will have majority of women and three Asian-American members on the dais. New council members are: District 2--Sharon Kwan District 3--Eileen Wang District 5--Dr. Michael Cao See hard copy in VF City Council (2020-2029)

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36392
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 6, 2022
Pages
p. A1, A9
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 6, 2022
Pages
p. A1, A9
Subjects
Arcadia City Council
Asian-Americans
Cao, Michael, Dr.
City Council Elections-2022
Kwan, Sharon
Wang, EIleen
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia calls for municipal electionon November 8, 2022 and seeks city council member candidates for electoral districts 2, 3, and 5. Eligibility, nomination period, and nomination petition qualifications are detailed.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36272
Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
July 2, 2022
Pages
p. 8
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Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
July 2, 2022
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Arcadia City Council Elections
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Politics Becomes Ever More Confusing. Arcadia residents tell us they are concerned that the redistricting rules have changed the city’s voting requirements so much that it is hard to vote for someone you are not familiar with. Therefore, some voters told Arcadia Weekly they simply don’t vote anymore. The recent council meeting was, indeed, contentious, as one of my colleagues wrote last week. It appears there’s a push to change the political environment back to at-large voting.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35711
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 14, 2020
Pages
p. 3
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 14, 2020
Pages
p. 3
Subjects
Arcadia City Council Elections-2020
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia American Orioles win tournament of champions, soar to top of District 17.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33526
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 20, 2013
Pages
p. 3
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 20, 2013
Pages
p. 3
Subjects
Arcadia American Little League Minors Orioles
Baseball
Item ID
33721AN
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Newspaper Index
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The California Redistricting Commission released reapportionment maps for the state's congressional and legislative districts that could change the political landscape of the San Gabriel Valley and Whittier areas. In the Assembly, this may mean that a new Asian-heavy district from Monterey Park to Arcadia is created. A final vote is required by August 15.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32470
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 29, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A6
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 29, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A6
Subjects
California State Assembly
California State Senate
Congressional districts
Gerrymandering
Redistricting
Item ID
32669AN
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Newspaper Index
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After a five-year hiatus, Arcadia City Council is considering reinstating a policy that would let property owners pay to be assigned a more auspicious house number, which some believe would improve the value of their home. The number 4 in a street address is considered a bad omen in many Asian cultures. In Mandarin language, the word "four" sounds like the word for death, while the number eight is considered lucky, because it sounds like the word for prosper. Arcadia's Asian population is approaching 60% and most potential buyers will be Asian. In a 3-2 vote, Arcadia City Council endorsed the move in principle and directed staff to report back on the costs involved.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32398
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 15, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A6
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 15, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A6
Subjects
Arcadia City Council--2010-2019
House numbers
Property values
Item ID
32596AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Daniel Malki for Arcadia City Council: Public safety, school system and and transparency. Daniel Malki is running in District 5 in the general election Tuesday, November 8, 2022.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36331
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 1, 2022
Pages
p. 17
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 1, 2022
Pages
p. 17
Subjects
City Council Elections-2022
Malki, Daniel
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Jason Lee: Safety, water and more business for Arcadia. Question and Answer with City Council candidate from District 5 (photo).

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36315
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 1, 2022
Pages
p. 16
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 1, 2022
Pages
p. 16
Subjects
City Council Elections-2022
Lee, Jason
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Newspaper Index
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Why 15,982 Arcadians can't vote in this year's election. This is the first district-based election in Arcadia under the new law, only Arcadians living in one of the five districts may vote only for the representatives running in their district. Originally, there were three seats up for election but Mayor Pro Tempore Sho Tay ran unopposed and was appointed to the office.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35100
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
City Council Elections-2018
Tay, Sho
Item ID
35288AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Rise of anti-Asian racism during the pandemic. "Skyrocketing spike" of anti-Asian violence says President Joe Biden. After a white gunman was charged with killing 8 people, 6 of whom were Asian, at 3 Atlanta-area spas, President Joe Biden and VP Kamala Harris condemn violence against Asian-Americans. People in the San Gabriel Valley are rallying to "Stop Asian Hate."

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35943
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 25, 2021
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 25, 2021
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Asian-Americans
Biden, Joe
Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882
Coronavirus-COVID-19
Harris, Kamala
Japanese-Americans
Racism
Collection
Newspaper Index
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City of Arcadia to place three measures on November 8, 2022 ballot. 1. Proposed City Charter Amendment Measure. The City Charter was last amended in 1998. The citizen-led Charter Review Committee recommends updates to mirror changes in state laws since 1998 and to reflect current local government standards, to include a) mirroring changes in state laws to increase voter turnout by moving the date of regularly scheduled city council elections from April in even-numbered years to the November Statewide General Election in even-numbered years. b) recognizing the city's change to by-district elections as required by California Voting Rights Act. c) Creating a rotation of mayor and mayor pro tem positions every 9.5 months to allow all council members to serve during their term. d) Change position of City Clerk from elected to appointed. e) other amendments to streamline government, utilize technology and increase transparency. 2. Two measures to increase locally controlled funding. One measure would increase Arcadia's local tax on stays at hotels and motels from 10% to 12%--similar rate to many neighboring cities. The other measure would enact a local tax on sports wagers if sports betting becomes legal in California through State Proposition 26, also on the November ballot

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36301
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 28, 2022
Pages
p. 3
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 28, 2022
Pages
p. 3
Subjects
Arcadia City Council
Ballot measures
California Voting Rights
City Charter
City Clerk
Elections
Gambling
Hotels
Motels
Sports betting
Taxes
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Newspaper Index
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Asian-Americans face cultural barriers in health care. Patients and workers say hesitancy for services is rooted in communication. USC Arcadia Hospital uses a handheld device and tablet computer to aid patients in translating the medical services they seek.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36323
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 25, 2022
Pages
p. A1, A6
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 25, 2022
Pages
p. A1, A6
Subjects
Asian-Americans
Asians
Medicine
USC Arcadia Hospital
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Newspaper Index
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House passes preservation bill on a bipartisan vote. The Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act, or House Resolution 803 seeks to conserve 1 million acres of public land in California, much of it in Southern California. HR 803 incorporates two local measures, including the San Gabriel Mountains Foothills and Rivers Protection Act that will protect the Angeles National Forest, located just north of Arcadia.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35915
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 27, 2021
Pages
p. A1, A4
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 27, 2021
Pages
p. A1, A4
Subjects
Angeles National Forest
Chu, Judy
Congress
Conservation
Environment
Legislation
San Gabriel Mountains
Schiff, Adam
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Affirmative action vote splits Asian-Americans. Community members take part in a "No on Proposition 16" rally at Arcadia County Park on August 8. Prop 16 would legalize race-aware decisions in public college admissions, hiring, and contracting. This is a divisive issue among Asian-Americans. Some view it as racist. One banner reads, "Keep discrimination illegal."

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35794
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 22, 2020
Pages
p. A1, A4
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 22, 2020
Pages
p. A1, A4
Subjects
Activism
Affirmative action
Liu, Fenglan
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Newspaper Index
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More than 100 people showed up at the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse to offer their visions of how new legislative district maps ought to take shape--in a region critics say has become the most gerrymandered in the state. Eugene Lee, an Asian Pacific American Legal Center (APALC) representative, said it is important for members of the public to participate in redistricting, describing historically low voter participation levels among Asian-Americans in the west valley. Lee said the community he works with are hoping to keep Alhambra, Monterey Park, Rosemead, San Gabriel, Arcadia, San Marino and Temple City together; in the east, the community of interest includes Hacienda Heights, Rowland Heights, Walnut and Diamond Bar. The voter-approved California Citizens Redistricting Commission is working on an August 15 deadline to submit final maps of new congressional, state Senate and Assembly districts, based on Census data and public input hearing.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32392
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 2, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A4
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 2, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A4
Subjects
California State Assembly
California State Senate
Congressional districts
Gerrymandering
Redistricting
Item ID
32590AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Are April Verlato and Peter Amundson the new City Council? Election totals could change after 1300 more votes are counted. The late and provisional votes will be counted at Arcadia City Hall today.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34543
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 21, 2016
Pages
p. 1, 15
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 21, 2016
Pages
p. 1, 15
Subjects
City Council Elections-2011-2020-April 2016
Amundson, Peter
Verlato, April
Item ID
34735AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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