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Monterey Park shooting aftermath. Lunar New Year is typically a festive and family affair, but was marred by a mass shooting in Monterey Park, which killed 10 at a dance hall. David Lee, co-president of Arcadia Chinese Association, said Lunar New Year is supposed to be "a happy time for family reunions because Chinese tradition and culture is very family-oriented."

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36412
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 23, 2023
Pages
p. A8
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Pasadena Star News
Date
January 23, 2023
Pages
p. A8
Subjects
Chinese New Year
Gun violence
Holidays
Lee, David
Lunar New Year
Monterey Park, California
Shootings
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Westfield Santa Anita kicking off Lunar New Year Celebration on Thursday, January 20. It's the Year of the Tiger. Arcadia Mayor Sho Tay will join Westfield representatives and community partners to unveil a 7-foot-tall golden tiger as the centerpiece of this year's Center Court decorations. A gold "wishing well" will be installed so shoppers can donate to Asian Pacific Community Fund. Westfield will announce a Gift with Purchase promotion.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36168
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 20, 2022
Pages
p. 6
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 20, 2022
Pages
p. 6
Subjects
Chinese New Year
Holidays
Lunar New Year
Tay, Sho
Westfield Santa Anita
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Arcadia Public Library hosts Lunar New Year celebration on January 18, 2020. Celebrating the Year of the Rat with fun stories, activities and a Lion Dance and presentation by Shin Dance Academy, sponsored by Sino U.S. Performing Arts Organization.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35634
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 9, 2020
Pages
p. 11
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 9, 2020
Pages
p. 11
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library-2020-2029
Chinese New Year
Lunar New Year
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Officials offer words of condolence for Monterey Park shooting victims. As Monterey Park grieves lives of 11 victims of a mass shooter who shot people at Star Dance Studio on Saturday, January 21, the Lunar New Year eve (Chinese New Year eve), President Joe Biden, Governor Gavin Newsom, and local officials such as Arcadia Mayor Paul Cheng, Rosemead Mayor Sean Dang, Duarte City officials, Los Angeles City Council, among others, offered condolences.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36424
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 26, 2023
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p. A1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 26, 2023
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Cheng, Paul
Chinese New Year
Crime and Criminals
Dang, Sean
Gun violence
Holidays
Lunar New Year
Monterey Park, California
Shootings
Tran, Huu Can
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Arcadia-based fortune teller and feng shui consultant Chi-Jen Liu suggests ways to improve your luck in the Chinese new year.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29887
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Pasadena Star News
Date
January 27, 2006
Pages
p. A10
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Pasadena Star News
Date
January 27, 2006
Pages
p. A10
Subjects
Liu, Chi-Jen
Fortune tellers
Feng shui consultants
Chinese New Year -- Year of the Dog
Item ID
30073AN
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Monterey Park shooting aftermath. Ex-tenant: Attack suspect hated his dance instructors. Huu Can Tran harbored a deep hatred for fellow instructors at Star Dance Studio where he killed 11 patrons and wounded 9 others on Saturday, January 21, the Lunar New Year eve. Tran's tenant, a man who formerly rented a small home from the gunman said Tran distrusted people and could become very angry. At one time, Tran had lived in an apartment in Arcadia. The former tenant describes other aspects of Tran's personality.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36413
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Pasadena Star News
Date
January 25, 2023
Pages
p. A10
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Pasadena Star News
Date
January 25, 2023
Pages
p. A10
Subjects
Chinese New Year
Crime and Criminals
Gun violence
Holidays
Lunar New Year
Monterey Park, California
Shootings
Tran, Huu Can
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Chinese American Business Association community speakers David Lee and Kirk King of Arcadia talk about how Chinese are reticent to protest the immigration reforms, but they are deeply divided on the issues.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29997
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Pasadena Star News
Date
April 17, 2006
Pages
p. A1, A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
April 17, 2006
Pages
p. A1, A4
Subjects
Chinese and Chinese Americans
Arcadia Chinese Association
Immigration reform
Protests
Culture and society
Lee, David
King, Kirk
Immigrants
Item ID
30184AN
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Review by Merrill Shindler - Asian market is authentic. 99 Ranch Market chain has hundreds of good things at its multiple San Gabriel locations, including one in Arcadia. Its mission is to offer authentic Chinese ingredients to underserved Chinese-American communities across America.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35879
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 11, 2021
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
January 11, 2021
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Business and Industry
Chinese-Americans
Chinese food
Grocery Stores
Markets
99 Ranch Market
Shindler, Merrill
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Arcadia held its 7th annual Law Day on Saturday, May 14, 2005. About 230 people attended this year-twice as many as last year. Lawyer and former Arcadia mayor Gary A. Kovacic founded the event and planned it in conjunction with the Arcadia Chinese Association.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29518
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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 15, 2005
Pages
p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 15, 2005
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
National Law Day
Law Day - 7th annual - 2005
Legal advice - pro bono
Arcadia Chinese Association
Item ID
29702AN
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Senior citizens are welcome in Arcadia with many programs and events offered at the Community Center.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27830
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 24, 2000
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 24, 2000
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Senior Citizens
Item ID
28027AN
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This article traces Chinese history in the San Gabriel and Los Angeles County areas back to the late 1840s. Many early Chinese Americans washed laundry, harvested crops, packed oranges, crushed grapes and dug water trenches.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29942
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Pasadena Star News
Date
March 4, 2006
Pages
p. A1, A6
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Pasadena Star News
Date
March 4, 2006
Pages
p. A1, A6
Subjects
Chinese population
Immigrants and immigration
San Gabriel Valley
Chinese-Americans
Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882
Geary Act of 1892
Item ID
30128AN
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Arcadia Chinese Association (ACA) Donates PPE to Local Hospitals & First Responders

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35704
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 23, 2020
Pages
p. 2
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 23, 2020
Pages
p. 2
Subjects
Arcadia Chinese Association (ACA)
Coronavirus-COVID-19
Epidemics
Pandemics
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
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WeChat ban may jolt lives of many. Chinese-Americans use apps for communication, delivery services, payments, appointments, news. In an executive order last week, President Donald Trump announced a ban on Chinese social media apps Tik Tok and WeChat. WeChat is heavily used by Chinese in Arcadia, Alhambra, San Gabriel. WeChat is an unofficial channel of the City of Arcadia. WeChat is the backbone of Chinese social organizing, from business to political movements.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35791
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Pasadena Star News
Date
August 11, 2020
Pages
p. A1, A6
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Pasadena Star News
Date
August 11, 2020
Pages
p. A1, A6
Subjects
Arcadia residents
Chinese-Americans
Communications
Fan, Ashley
Liu, Fenglan
Social media apps
Tik Tok
WeChat
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Law Day was held Saturday at the Arcadia Public Library. The City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Chinese Association sponsored the program. Residents got to ask for free legal advice from community lawyers.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29502
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 10, 2001
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 10, 2001
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Ask a Lawyer Program
Law Day - 2001
Arcadia Chinese Association
Item ID
29686AN
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The Towne Singers perform "Light Fantastic" on Saturday, June 10, 2023, 5:00 P.M. at Arcadia Performing Arts Center at 188 Campus Drive, Arcadia, California.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36483
Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
May 13, 2023
Pages
p. 7
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Mountain Views News
Date
May 13, 2023
Pages
p. 7
Subjects
Arcadia Performing Arts Center
The Towne Singers
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Westridge School is one of the first San Gabriel Valley private schools to offer Mandarin Chinese language classes. Parents and educators believe a knowledge of Chinese makes their students competitive in the marketplace. Arcadia High School already offers five Mandarin classes.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30369
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 22, 2007
Pages
p. News 1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
January 22, 2007
Pages
p. News 1
Subjects
Language classes
Curriculum
Mandarin Chinese
Westridge School
Item ID
30556AN
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Sharon Chuang of Arcadia is a master of the ancient art of Chinese Knotting. She will present a program on knotting at the Monrovia Public Library. The article profiles Chuang and her knotting talent.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper24733
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 27, 2002
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
October 27, 2002
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Chuang, Sharon
Chinese Knotting
Item ID
24927AN
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The Towne Singers present the choral concert Merry and Bright, a return to an in-person holiday performance at Arcadia Performing Arts Center on December 4, 2022, at 4:00 PM, at 188 Campus Drive, Arcadia, CA.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36381
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Pasadena Star News
Date
November 25, 2022
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p. C10
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Pasadena Star News
Date
November 25, 2022
Pages
p. C10
Subjects
Arcadia Performing Arts Center
Concerts
Holidays
Music
The Towne Singers
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Marilyn Daleo is the 2022 Senior of the Year. She has volunteered countless hours in support of Arcadia organizations.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36472
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Mountain Views News
Date
April 22, 2023
Pages
p. 10
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Mountain Views News
Date
April 22, 2023
Pages
p. 10
Subjects
Senior of the Year - 2022
Daleo, Marilyn
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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
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Mountain Views News
Date
October 1, 2022
Pages
p. 9
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Newspaper
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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