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Federal receiver released report #2 saying there is no indication USFIA's Gemcoin was legitimate.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34493
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 10, 2016
Pages
p. 1, 23
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 10, 2016
Pages
p. 1, 23
Subjects
Chen, Steve
Fraud
Gemcoin (company)
Ponzi scheme
US Fine Investment Arts, Inc. (USFIA)
United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Wuo, John
Item ID
34685AN
Collection
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
Collection
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
Collection
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 Gem Coin mastermind Steve Chen sentenced to 10 years in prison. One of Arcadia’s largest financial scandals in 2015 involved cryptocurrency and a host of well-known public officials, including a former Arcadia mayor, for involvement in a Ponzi scheme that ultimately shut down the operations of the Arcadia business known as U.S. Fine Investment Arts, Inc. (USFIA).

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35891
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 14, 2021
Pages
p. 2
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 14, 2021
Pages
p. 2
Subjects
Chen, Steve
Cryptocurrency
Gem Coin
US Fine Investment Arts, Inc. (USFIA)
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Feds raid US Fine Investment Arts (USFIA) offices in Arcadia; Wuo's connections under more scrutiny.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34328
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 1, 2015
Pages
p. 1, 16
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 1, 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
34521AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia City Council proceeds with commercial zoning code update; John Wuo addresses Gemcoin controversy, saying he has no financial stake in Gemcoin.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34242
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 23, 2015
Pages
p. 1, 13
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 23, 2015
Pages
p. 1, 13
Subjects
Arcadia City Council-2010-2019
Arvizu, David
Burch, Tim
Gemcoin
Tong, Robert
Wuo, John
Zoning codes
Item ID
34436AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Fair Political Practices Committee (FPPC) may fine Arcadia's disgraced former mayor John Wuo $2000 for his failure to report certain financial rewards from his participation in the now infamous Gemcoin scam.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34719
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 17, 2016
Pages
p. 12
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 17, 2016
Pages
p. 12
Subjects
Arcadia mayors
Fair Political Practices Committee (FPPC)
Gemcoin
Wuo, John
Item ID
34911AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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GemCoin (cryptocurrency, digital currency) investors share fraud concerns with Arcadia City Council. Councilman John Wuo declined to respond to accusations of wrongdoing and their call for his resignation from council. Former Arcadia council member Floretta Lauber defended John Wuo.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34322
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 17, 2015
Pages
p. 1, 16, 17
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 17, 2015
Pages
p. 1, 16, 17
Subjects
Arvizu, David
Gemcoin (company)
US Fine Investment Arts, Inc. (USFIA)
Wuo, John
Item ID
34516AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Cities of Pasadena, Arcadia, Sierra Madre, and Monrovia are seeking funding for fire training from the federal government (FEMA). They want to establish a training facility on federal property in Arcadia near the 210 Freeway and Santa Anita Avenue.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33296
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 19, 2001
Pages
p. 9
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 19, 2001
Pages
p. 9
Subjects
Arcadia Fire Department
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Item ID
33493AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia will use federal grant money on a survey of historic buildings, housing rehabilitation and Meals on Wheels program.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29039
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 15, 2001
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 15, 2001
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Federal block grant funds
Historic Buildings
Surveys
Housing rehabilitation - home improvements
Meals on Wheels
Item ID
29226AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The Library Board of Trustees voted to post a PATRIOT Act notice, as required by the act. The notice reads, "Although the Arcadia Public Library makes every reasonable effort to protect your privacy, under the federal USA PATRIOT Act (PL107-56), records of the books and other materials you currently have on loan from this library, your inter-library loan requests placed during the past year, or the Internet sites and e-mails that you access through our computers may be obtained by federal agents. That federal law prohibits library workers from informing you if federal agents have asked about or obtained your records.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31933
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
Arcadia Public Library - Library Board of Trustees
Federal laws
USA PATRIOT Act
Item ID
32130AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Sex offender sues Arcadia over residency restrictions. Lawsuit alleges the restrictions violate state and federal constitutions.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34285
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 13, 2015
Pages
p. 1, 16
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 13, 2015
Pages
p. 1, 16
Subjects
Housing
Lawsuits
Sex offenders
Item ID
34479AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Details on spending of federal block grant money to make Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements at City Hall.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26317
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 21, 1998
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 21, 1998
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Budget
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Item ID
26518AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia will join a coalition of 39 other cities in suing the federal and state governments over a new program regulating storm water runoff from local streets. The federal and state program requires cities to reduce trash runoff by 10 percent a year, until it reaches zero, or pay a fine.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30487
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 11, 2002
Pages
p. 9
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 11, 2002
Pages
p. 9
Subjects
Lawsuits
Refuse
Trash
Item ID
30674AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia officials respond to document connecting councilman John Wuo with Gemcoin CEO George Klau. Wuo says connections to Gemcoin have nothing to do with city business.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34294
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 10, 2015
Pages
p. 1, 16
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 10, 2015
Pages
p. 1, 16
Subjects
Arcadia City Council
Klau, George
Wuo, John
Item ID
34488AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Federal lobbyist Ferguson Group will represent the City of Arcadia in getting funding from Congress for 17 various civic projects and services.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30839
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 30, 2003
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 30, 2003
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Federal funds
Ferguson Group
Lobbying
United States Congress
Item ID
31027AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia draft of proposed district maps are available for public comment. The drawing of City Council districts is regulated by state and federal law.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34952
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 31, 2017
Pages
p. 1, 10
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 31, 2017
Pages
p. 1, 10
Subjects
City council districts
Voting
Item ID
35142AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The body of 41-year-old Monrovia woman Carina Yong-Yi Sun was found in a vehicle at the Los Angeles County Arboretum on January 9, 2012. The cause of death has tentatively been ruled suicide by carbon monoxide poisoning.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32778
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 12, 2012
Pages
p. 3
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 12, 2012
Pages
p. 3
Subjects
Suicides
Sun, Carina Yong-Yi
Item ID
32975AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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City councils from Arcadia and Sierra Madre met in a joint session to discuss federal lobbying efforts, the Gold Line Rail project, water and open space.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30486
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 11, 2002
Pages
p. 9
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 11, 2002
Pages
p. 9
Subjects
Arcadia City Council - 2001-2010
Sierra Madre City Council
Item ID
30673AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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