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Martial arts champion, Hollywood actress, and stunt woman, Jing Li, is a martial arts instructor at Washu Action Star Academy in Temple City. She will be a guest at the Arcadia Branch of the American Association of University Women on Monday, November 12. She will present a program about Washu, an exhibition, and full contact sport, and view the documentary film "Autumn Gem," in which Jing Li has a starring role. See also Arcadia Weekly, p. 12, November 1, 2012.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33185
Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
October 27, 2012
Pages
p. 6
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Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
October 27, 2012
Pages
p. 6
Subjects
Actors and actresses
American Association of University Women (AAUW)
Li, Jing
Martial arts
Item ID
33382AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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A ninth historical marker, presented by Arcadia Historical society, will be dedicated on October 2 near the main entrance of the Los Angeles County Arboretum. This "History Lives Here" marker showcases vintage photographs and descriptions of the history and evolution of the Arboretum, which was once the home of Arcadia founder Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin. See hard copy in VF "Historical Society"

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33162
Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
September 15, 2012
Pages
p. 6
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Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
September 15, 2012
Pages
p. 6
Subjects
Arcadia Historical Society
Historical markers
Los Angeles County Arboretum
Item ID
33359AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Bridging the digital divide: Brenda J. Trainor to illuminate the importance of broadband internet access, at Arcadia Coordinating Council meeting on February 5, at Villa Catrina, 251 North Santa Anita Avenue, Arcadia.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36622
Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
January 20, 2024
Pages
p. 7
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Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
January 20, 2024
Pages
p. 7
Subjects
Arcadia Coordinating Council
Internet Access
Trainor, Brenda J.
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Santa Anita Gardens Catering Services threw an extravagant showcase event to celebrate and promote one of their two hosting venues, Arcadia's historic Prince Erik Hall, located at 2607 South Santa Anita Avenue, behind Arcadia Congregational Church.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34164
Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
May 2, 2015
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p. 7
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Mountain Views News
Date
May 2, 2015
Pages
p. 7
Subjects
Boyd, Grace
Business and Industry
McQuilkin, Sandi
Santa Anita Gardens
Item ID
34358AN
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Newspaper Index
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Iconic Arcadia Chamber of Commerce building celebrates 50 years on November 12. A 1965 time capsule to be opened with tours of the building remodel. The building is round and all glass. See also Arcadia Weekly, p. 1, 19, November 5, 2015. See also Mountain Views News, p. 7, November 14, 2015 (time capsule was opened and contained film strips, films, and papers).

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34362
Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
November 7, 2015
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p. 7
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Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
November 7, 2015
Pages
p. 7
Subjects
Anniversaries
Arcadia Chamber of Commerce--building
Item ID
34555AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Public Library has opened a Community Memory Lab, with free, do-it-yourself equipment to digitize photos, documents, VHS video and audio cassette recordings, film slides, negatives, and 8mm film.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36346
Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
September 24, 2022
Pages
p. 7
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Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
September 24, 2022
Pages
p. 7
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library-2020-2029
Community Memory Lab
Digitization
Guerrero, Danielle
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Actor and comedian Kevin Hart's Hart House is open in Monrovia at 602 West Huntington Drive. This fast food is all plant-based, no additives or hormones, artificial colors, preservatives, or high fructose corn syrup and it's delicious. Karen MacNair of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce waas present at the ribbon cutting.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36377
Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
November 19, 2022
Pages
p. 9
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Mountain Views News
Date
November 19, 2022
Pages
p. 9
Subjects
Actors
Comedians
Hart, Kevin
MacNair, Karen
Plant-based food
Restaurants, bars, etc.
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Lew Watanabe, 83, renowned landscape architect dies. He was a beloved "Goodwill Ambassador" and true friend of the Sierra Madre community.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34573
Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
May 21, 2016
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
May 21, 2016
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Artists
Gardeners
Japanese Americans
Landscape architects
Watanabe, Lew
Item ID
34765AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Methodist Hospital's Crystal Ball 2014, is the most special one ever, featuring entertainment by legendary singer/songwriter Paul Anka. Floretta Lauber and Gene Glasco in photo.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33994
Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
October 18, 2014
Pages
p. 5
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Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
October 18, 2014
Pages
p. 5
Subjects
Arcadia Methodist Hospital fundraisers
Anka, Paul
Glasco, Gene
Lauber, Floretta
Item ID
34188AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Host Town Committee met with the Trinidad-Tobago Head of Delegation Candy Berman-Harper and Trinidad policeman and fireman Ferdinand Bibby. Arcadia is one host town for the upcoming Special Olympics, which run July 25-August 2. There will be 100 Special Olympians, coaches, and mentors from Trinidad-Tobago and Kyrgyz Republic staying in Arcadia and enjoying meals, programs, and tours around town. See also Arcadia Weekly, p. 16, March 12, 2015.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34121
Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
March 7, 2015
Pages
p. 6
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Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
March 7, 2015
Pages
p. 6
Subjects
Arcadia Host Town Committee
Berman-Harper, Candy
Bibby, Ferdinand
Harbicht, Bob
McCallum, Bruce
Special Olympics World Games
Van Kirk, Dick
Item ID
34315AN
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Newspaper Index
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CalPhil opens its 5 night concert series "Summer Festival on the Green" at Santa Anita Park, on June 30.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33053
Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
June 23, 2012
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p. 6
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Mountain Views News
Date
June 23, 2012
Pages
p. 6
Subjects
California Philharmonic Orchestra (CalPhil)
Santa Anita Park--2011-2020
Vener, Victor
Item ID
33250AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia announces public hearing on city council redistricting, where draft maps will be reviewed. It will take place on March 1, 2022 at City Council Chambers, 240 West Huntington Drive, at 7:30 PM.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36187
Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
February 19, 2022
Pages
p. 7
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Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
February 19, 2022
Pages
p. 7
Subjects
Arcadia City Council-2020-2029
Public hearings
Redistricting
Collection
Newspaper Index
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2019 Mardi Gras Food Fest, a fundraiser for Cancer Care at Methodist Hospital nets $230,000. Dr. Dino Clarizio and wife Hope were “King and Queen.” For 30+ years, Arcadia native Dr. Dino Clarizio and wife Hope have served the San Gabriel Valley community.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35407
Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
March 16, 2019
Pages
p. B1
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Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
March 16, 2019
Pages
p. B1
Subjects
Arcadia Methodist Hospital
Clarizio, Dino, Dr.
Clarizio, Hope
Item ID
35599AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Public Library Foundation donates over $16,000 to Arcadia Public Library. The money will be used to fund Kaleidoscope Classical Concerts, more chairs for the library auditorium, more new adult Chinese language materials, more copies of best seller e-books, updated software for the preschool computers, and updated performances rights DVDs for Children's programming.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33266
Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
December 8, 2012
Pages
p. 6
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Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
December 8, 2012
Pages
p. 6
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library Foundation
Item ID
33463AN
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Newspaper Index
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Going for gold in their 80s and 90s. Sneiders Family Fitness in Arcadia celebrates their 30th year hosting the Senior Games Powerlifting Championship. Competitors ranged in age from their 50s to 90s.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36502
Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
June 24, 2023
Pages
p. 7
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Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
June 24, 2023
Pages
p. 7
Subjects
Physical fitness
Sneider, Harry
Sneider, Rob
Sneider, Sarah
Weight lifting
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Less than 48 hours after the official debut of the pilot episode of HBO's "Luck" series, the cable television network has already ordered a second season. It is filmed at Santa Anita Park and various locations in Arcadia, including Rod's Grill, among other cities in the region. Dustin Hoffman and Nick Nolte star in it.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32840
Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
February 4, 2012
Pages
p. 6
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Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
February 4, 2012
Pages
p. 6
Subjects
Cable television--Home Box Office (HBO)
Hoffman, Dustin
Nolte, Nick
Santa Anita Park 2011-2020
Item ID
33037AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Creative Housing Options in Arcadia (CHOA). Local efforts to address the lack of affordable housing and homelessness. On Saturday, April 20, 2024, a group of about 30 community members met at The Hills Church in Arcadia for a 2-hour "Sharing Session" to learn about what is being done in the city to address these issues. Safe Parking Programs were discussed. Arcadia City Council member Eileen L. Wang and Arcadia Mayor April Verlato attended.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36682
Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
April 27, 2024
Pages
p. 7
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Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
April 27, 2024
Pages
p. 7
Subjects
Homelessness
Housing
McGrail, Wendy
Social issues
Veerman, Mike
Wetterau, Sharon Chun
Collection
Newspaper Index
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An episode of cable television channel AMC's show "Mad Men," that was filmed on location at Rod's Grill on Huntington Drive in Arcadia, last October, was shown this past week on the network. The episode is called "Far Away Places" and stars Jon Hamm as Don Draper, and Jessica Pare, as his wife. In this period drama, they are supposedly at a Howard Johnson's motor lodge (motel and restaurant).

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32960
Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
May 5, 2012
Pages
p. 6
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Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
May 5, 2012
Pages
p. 6
Subjects
AMC Television series--Mad Men
Cable television
Hamm, Jon
Pare, Jessica
Rod's Grill
Item ID
33157AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Senior Services is partnering with Arcadia Chinese Association to celebrate Chinese New Year on Friday, February 3, at the Arcadia Community Center, 365 Campus Drive. It's an event for age 50 and over and the cost is $10 per person.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36429
Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
January 28, 2023
Pages
p. 7
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Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
January 28, 2023
Pages
p. 7
Subjects
Arcadia Chinese Association
Arcadia Senior Center
Chinese New Year
Holidays
Lunar New Year
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Grand opening of new Live Oak Library celebrated recently. The $7.3 million refurbishment began May 2019 and completed September 1, 2020 in the middle of the pandemic. It is a Los Angeles County Public Library branch. Los Angeles County supervisor Kathryn Barger attended. Its manager is Denise Dilley.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36023
Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
August 14, 2021
Pages
p. 7
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Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
August 14, 2021
Pages
p. 7
Subjects
Libraries
Live Oak Library
County of Los Angeles Public Library
Barger, Kathryn
Dilley, Denise
Collection
Newspaper Index
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