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Arcadia Unified School District school board refuses to reinstate James O'Brien as the cross country coach. The school board expressed appreciation for all the individuals who shared their perspectives on the Arcadia High School cross country program at the Board of Education meetings. Mr. O'Brien continues to be employed as a teacher at Arcadia High School. Coaching assignments are made on a year-to-year basis.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33580
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 8, 2013
Pages
p. 8
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 8, 2013
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Arcadia High School sports--cross country
Arcadia Unified School District Board of Education
O'Brien, James
Item ID
33775AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia City Manager Bill Kelly and Mayor Gary Kovacic met with school board members to discuss possible city-school district projects. School Board members questioned how much a new auditorium would be used and were cool to a joint plan.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26709
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 11, 1999
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 11, 1999
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Schools
School Board
Item ID
26911AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The Arcadia Board of Education adopted a policy to prohibit the use of anabolic steroids and other controlled substances. It goes further to hold coaches responsible for educating students and parents about the dangers of using uncontrolled substances and diet supplements.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31205
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 10, 2003
Pages
p. 1, 19
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 10, 2003
Pages
p. 1, 19
Subjects
Arcadia Unified School District - Board of Education - policies
Athletes
Performance enhancing drugs
Steroids
Item ID
31400AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Michelle Yu Zhang is Arcadia High School valedictorian for the class of 2012. Salutatorians are also listed.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32991
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 7, 2012
Pages
p. 5
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 7, 2012
Pages
p. 5
Subjects
Arcadia High School students--valedictorians
Zhang, Michelle Yu
Item ID
33188AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia City Council rejected objections filed by Los Angeles County and declared a redevelopment district for South Arcadia. The district, which covers business properties along Las Tunas and Live Oak, will be operated as a non-contiguous part of the Arcadia downtown redevelopment district. The City Council declared the area does suffer from both economic and physical blight, and hope to spend $12 million to upgrade the district.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30028
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 12, 2001
Pages
p. 10
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 12, 2001
Pages
p. 10
Subjects
Redevelopment
South Arcadia Business District
Item ID
30215AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Democrat Ed Chau won the seat in California's 49th Assembly District. The 49th State Assembly District includes Alhambra, Monterey Park, San Gabriel, San Marino, Arcadia, and Temple City.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33237
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 8, 2012
Pages
p. 1, 20
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 8, 2012
Pages
p. 1, 20
Subjects
California Assembly District
Chau, Ed
Elections--November 6, 2012
Item ID
33434AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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In the wake of the firing of Arcadia High School cross country coach James O'Brien, twelve alumni, students and parents, have joined forces in an intensive effort to recall Arcadia Unified School District Board members Cung Nguyen, Kay Kinsler, and Lori Phillipi. The recall petition is headed by Esmond Wei. One issue is a list of O'Brien's alleged CIF violations that Arcadia High School formally sent to CIF officials. According to Wei, Arcadia High School's principal refused to let O'Brien see the letter. Wei said support for O'Brien is growing. See also p. 8 for related story.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33581
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 8, 2013
Pages
p. 1, 23
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 8, 2013
Pages
p. 1, 23
Subjects
Arcadia High School sports--cross country
Arcadia Unified School District Board of Education
Kinsler, Kay or Kinsler, Kasy
Nguyen, Cung
O'Brien, James
Phillipi, Lori
Wei, Esmond
Item ID
33776AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Unified School District Board of Education candidates discuss issues and answer questions posed by The Arcadia Weekly. Two articles are on this page.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31217
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 3, 2003
Pages
p. 18
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 3, 2003
Pages
p. 18
Subjects
Arcadia Unified School District - Board of Education - Elections - 2003
Candidates
Gibson, Maryann
Haste, Daniel J.
McClain, John R.
Peritore, Fred
Romo, James C.
Sonnenberg, Roger
Item ID
31412AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Unified School District (AUSD) staff and students delve into the world of virtual reality. Can VR change empathy toward others? Stanford University project, led by Elise Ogle, investigates.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35065
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 25, 2018
Pages
p. 1, 7
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 25, 2018
Pages
p. 1, 7
Subjects
Arcadia Unified School District (AUSD)
Gazanian, Greg
Ogle, Elise
Virtual Reality (VR)
Item ID
35255AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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A profile of Jo Ann Scott, recently named executive director of the Arcadia Chapter of the American Red Cross.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26420
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 29, 1998
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 29, 1998
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Scott, Jo Ann
American Red Cross
Item ID
26620AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The Arcadia City Council approved an owner participation agreement with American Senior Living for a 54-unit affordable senior housing project at 150 W. Las Tunas Drive. The City will put in $1.8 million for the $8.5 million project. Residents will be selected by lottery.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30837
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 23, 2003
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 23, 2003
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Senior housing
Item ID
31025AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Local school districts provide more detailed plans for in-person learning. Arcadia Unified School District will start in-person classes for Transitional Kindergarten through 5th grades.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35940
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 11, 2021
Pages
p. 1, 13
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 11, 2021
Pages
p. 1, 13
Subjects
Arcadia Unified School District
Coronavirus-COVID-19
Pandemics
Public Health
Elementary schools
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The Arcadia Board of Education has adopted a $63.9 million General Fund budget for the coming year. The budget contains reductions across the board, with 10% cuts at schools, a reduction in categorical programs and no cost of living increase from the state.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31561
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 19, 2003
Pages
p. 21
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 19, 2003
Pages
p. 21
Subjects
Arcadia Unified School District Board of Education - budget - fiscal year 2003-2004
Item ID
31757AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Apaches name use is challenged. Sonny Skyhawk challenged The Arcadia School Board to drop the Apache Native American mascot for Arcadia High School.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25890
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 11, 1997
Pages
p. 7, 26
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 11, 1997
Pages
p. 7, 26
Subjects
Apache Nation
Arcadia High School Apaches logo
Arcadia High School - Mascot
Native American Indian Tribes
School Board
Skyhawk, Sonny
Item ID
26090AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Alice Zhang's parents sue the City of Arcadia and Bowen Du over her crosswalk death on the 600 block of Duarte Road.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32568
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 6, 2011
Pages
p. 4
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 6, 2011
Pages
p. 4
Subjects
Deaths
Du, Bowen
Lawsuits
Patel, Priyanka
Pedestrians--safety
Traffic Accidents
Zhang, Alice
Zhang, Ruixia "Nancy"
Zhang, Yongjian "Richard"
Item ID
32767AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Seven area schools designated as "California Distinguished," including Camino Grove Elementary, Highland Oaks Elementary, and Longley Way Elementary from Arcadia Unified School District. The others are from Azusa Unified, San Gabriel Unified and Pasadena Unified school districts.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32929
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 12, 2012
Pages
p. 5
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 12, 2012
Pages
p. 5
Subjects
Arcadia Schools
Awards, honors, recognition
Item ID
33126AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Measure A a cause for concern for some, relief for others. Senior citizens may receive exemption. Measure A was placed on the ballot by Arcadia Board of Education. It is intended to supplement the Arcadia Unified School District's current Federal, State, and local revenue with a $228 per parcel tax, in effect for a period of 5 years. By Terry Miller.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32844
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 23, 2012
Pages
p. 17
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 23, 2012
Pages
p. 17
Subjects
Miller, Terry
Item ID
33041AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Unified School District hosting Arcadia Innovation Summit, free of charge and open to all. Sessions will focus on three areas: Google Ecosystem (using Chromebooks, Google Apps for Education and Third-Party Applications), teaching in a 1:1 classroom, and other innovative teaching practices like Genius Hour and Makerspace.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34186
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 4, 2015
Pages
p. 15
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 4, 2015
Pages
p. 15
Subjects
Arcadia Unified School District
Education
Item ID
34380AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Three incumbent Arcadia Board of Education members were re-elected. John McClain, Maryann Gibson and James Romo won the seats.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31227
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 17, 2003
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 17, 2003
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Unified School District - Board of Education - Elections
Gibson, Maryann
McClain, John R.
Romo, James C.
Item ID
31422AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The South Arcadia Business District that extends along Live Oak Avenue is a blighted area that needs redevelopment.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26399
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 20, 1998
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 20, 1998
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Redevelopment
Live Oak Avenue
South Arcadia Business District
Item ID
26599AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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