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Star Wars stars to meet fans, raise funds for charity at Chalice Collectibles signing event at The Shops at Santa Anita mall in Arcadia. The event raises funds for two of Lucas Films's favorite charities: The Make-A-Wish Foundation and Starlight Foundation. See also Arcadia Weekly, pp. 1, 15, March 28, 2024.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36680
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 25, 2024
Pages
p. 1, 39
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 25, 2024
Pages
p. 1, 39
Subjects
Celebrities
Chalice Collectibles
Shops at Santa Anita
Toys
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Star Wars celebrities to gather for fan event at Chalice Collectibles in Arcadia to raise funds for charity. Chalice Collectibles is one of the biggest independent retail stores selling Funko Pops (mostly vinyl pop culture figurines). Chris Bartlett, the voice and human behind C-3PO and 1-JAC on the Disney Plus streaming series "Obi Wan Kenobi," Kat Cressida, the voice of Princess Leia in "Star Wars: Rebellion," "X-Wing Alliance," and "Star Wars: Rogue Squadron," Misty Rosas, who portrayed Kuiil and Frog Lady on "The Mandalorian," and Leilani Shiu, who portrayed Teeka the Jawa on "Obi Wan Kenobi," Tatooine Jawa and offworld Jawa on "The Mandalorian" and other roles on "The Book of Boba Fett" will be there to sign toys and stuff. Chalice Collectibles is located in The Shops at Santa Anita (mall), 400 South Baldwin, Suite 2, Arcadia, CA 91007.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 28, 2024
Pages
p. 1, 15
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 28, 2024
Pages
p. 1, 15
Subjects
Celebrities
Chalice Collectibles
Shops at Santa Anita
Toys
Collection
Newspaper Index
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A fourth horse dies from training injury at Santa Anita Park. A 5-year-old mare named Big Switch has been euthanized following a sesamoid injury from exercising. Owner and breeder is George Krikorian. Trainer was John Sadler and jockey was Juan Hernandez.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36637
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 22, 2024
Pages
p. 2
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 22, 2024
Pages
p. 2
Subjects
Deaths
Euthanasia
Hernandez, Juan
Horses and horse racing
Krikorian, George
Sadler, John
Santa Anita Park-2021-2030
Collection
Newspaper Index
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USC Arcadia Hospital announces leadership changes. The appointments will "better serve its community and align with Keck Medicine of USC health system." Colleen Wilcoxen, is now chief nursing officer. Robert Begg has been named Vice President of Human Resources and will supervise workforce training and development. Beginning January 29, Lisa Johnson will serve as the USC-AH chief quality officer.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36623
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 25, 2024
Pages
p. 31
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 25, 2024
Pages
p. 31
Subjects
Begg, Robert
Johnson, Lisa
USC Arcadia Hospital
Wilcoxen, Colleen
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Obituary/death notice. Victor Vener, Cal Phil and Pasadena Pops founder, dies at 78. Vener brought outdoor concerts to the Santa Anita Park Race Track, The Arboretum, Descanso Gardens, Rose Bowl, and others.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36621
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 11, 2024
Pages
p. 1, 14
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 11, 2024
Pages
p. 1, 14
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
Subjects
Vener, Victor
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Newspaper Index
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Race horse White Abarrio wins the $6 million Breeders' Cup Classic at Santa Anita Park. The jockey aboard was Irad Ortiz Jr. (photo). The trainer was Rick Dutrow.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 9, 2023
Pages
p. 16
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 9, 2023
Pages
p. 16
Subjects
Santa Anita Park-2021-2030
Breeders' Cup
Horses and horse racing
Jockeys
Dutrow, Rick
Ortiz, Irad, Jr.
Trainers
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Newspaper Index
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Breeders' Cup: Derby winner horse named Practical Move dies. Another horse, Geaux Rocket Ride, that was scheduled to run in next weekend's Breeders' Cup classic was seriously injured during a workout at Santa Anita Park.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 2, 2023
Pages
p. 18
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 2, 2023
Pages
p. 18
Subjects
Breeders' Cup
Deaths
Euthanasia
Horses and horse racing
Santa Anita Park-2021-2030
Collection
Newspaper Index
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12th horse dies this year from training injury at Santa Anita Park. A 2-year-old bay colt named Captain Maverick, that had yet to run a race, has died.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 19, 2023
Pages
p. 14
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 19, 2023
Pages
p. 14
Subjects
Deaths
Euthanasia
Horses and horse racing
Santa Anita Park-2021-2030
Collection
Newspaper Index
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"Stilleto Boy" wins Santa Anita Handicap for first Grade 1 victory. Jockey was Kent Desormeaux. ("Stilleto" is how it's spelled in the article.) Trainer was Ed Moger, Jr.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 9, 2023
Pages
p. 13
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 9, 2023
Pages
p. 13
Subjects
Desormeaux, Kent
Horses and horse racing
Moger, Ed, Jr.
Santa Anita Park-2021-2030
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia City Council approves a temporary permit for an inflatable Fun Box play area in the parking lot of The Shops at Santa Anita mall (formerly Westfield Santa Anita mall, name was changed in 2022). It will run from March 1 through May 23. The Shops at Santa Anita is at 400 S. Baldwin Avenue.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36425
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 9, 2023
Pages
p. 28
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 9, 2023
Pages
p. 28
Subjects
Events
The Shops at Santa Anita-2022-2030
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Horse named Heaven's Music is dead, jockey Erick Garcia is injured, after a collision at Santa Anita Park. A racehorse named Mighty Matt collided with Heaven's Music during last Friday's fourth race. Heaven's Music suffered an ankle injury and was later euthanized. Heaven's Music is the 11th horse to die from a racing or training injury at Santa Anita Park this year.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36363
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 27, 2022
Pages
p. 3
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 27, 2022
Pages
p. 3
Subjects
Euthanasia
Garcia, Erick
Horses and horse racing
Santa Anita Park-2021-2030
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Horse dies from training injury at Santa Anita Park. Echosmith, a baby gelding, 3-years-old, from Ireland died Sunday. The horse was owned by Benowitz Family Trust, CYBT, Michael Nentwig, and Ray Pagano. His trainer was Jonathan Wong and jockey was Jessica Pyfer.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36329
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 22, 2022
Pages
p. 3
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 22, 2022
Pages
p. 3
Subjects
Benowitz Family Trust
Deaths
Horses and horse racing
Nentwig, Michael
Pagano, Ray
Pyfer, Jessica
Santa Anita Park-2021-2030
Wong, Jonathan
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Highland Oaks Elementary School's Club program connects students with interests and friends. Baton Twirling Club, Coding Club, Food Crafts Club, and Hawks Nest Community Building Club, are just a sample of the over 20 clubs offered there. Patricia Mattera, now in her 7th year as Highland Oaks Principal, first gained inspiration for the student clubs from her previous work experience.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36330
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 8, 2022
Pages
p. 17
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 8, 2022
Pages
p. 17
Subjects
Arcadia Schools
Highland Oaks Elementary School
Mattera, Patricia
Collection
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Nurhan Venk, 47, suspect in the shooting of Arcadia police officer, charged with attempted murder for shooting the officer in the face. He faces another attempted murder charge for allegedly shooting his 73-year-old mother in the chest. Zoo Yang, an 83-year-old neighbor across the street was also struck by a stray bullet while he was watching his grandchild.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36302
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 18, 2022
Pages
p. 8
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 18, 2022
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Arcadia Police Department
Crime and Criminals
Domestic violence
Shootings
Venk, Nurhan
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Chef Tony takes dim sum to new culinary heights at Chef Tony Dim Sum Arcadia on Baldwin Avenue. Chef Tony's culinary career is profiled.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 18, 2022
Pages
p. 3
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 18, 2022
Pages
p. 3
Subjects
Chef Tony
Chinese food
Dim sum
Restaurants, bars, etc.
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Santa Anita Park officials hail dramatic drop in horse fatalities. Officials called the safety record a 62.5% improvement over the previous year and 74% improvement since spring of 2019, when 42 horses died, sparking debate about safety issues at the track and about horse racing in general.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36269
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 23, 2022
Pages
p. 10
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 23, 2022
Pages
p. 10
Subjects
Euthanasia
Horses and horse racing
Moore, Dennis
Newby, Nate
Santa Anita Park-2011-2020
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Mardi Gras raises $140,000 for new technologies at Methodist Hospital. It was the Methodist Hospital Foundation's 27th annual Mardi Gras Food Fest celebration, held in person, at Sirona's Restaurant in Santa Anita Park. Dr. Elias Tarakji, M.D. was crowned King of Mardi Gras. Event co-chairs Dino Clarizio, his wife Hope and daughter Jenna were recognized for their hard work. Dr. Tarakji has served on the Hospital Board since 2016, was Chief of Staff in 2016, among other leadership roles.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36248
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 2, 2022
Pages
p. 3
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 2, 2022
Pages
p. 3
Subjects
Fundraisers
Methodist Hospital
Methodist Hospital Foundation
Tarakji, Elias, M.D.
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Second horse dies in two days at Santa Anita Park racetrack. Barraza, a 4 year-old colt is the second horse to die in two days, after a sesamoid injury Saturday morning during a workout, requiring euthanasia. Four year-old filly named Pray for My Owner died the day before. A total of eight horses have died at Santa Anita Park this year.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36242
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 19, 2022
Pages
p. 3
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 19, 2022
Pages
p. 3
Subjects
Euthanasia
Horses and horse racing
Santa Anita Park-2021-2030
Collection
Newspaper Index
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On April 28, Arcadia Police Department hosts first in-person Coffee-with-a-Cop event since the onset of COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, at the Bowlero in the Westfield Santa Anita mall. Prior to the pandemic, coffee was held once every 3 months. Arcadia Police Chief Roy Nakamura, five lieutenants, several sergeants, and volunteer police attended, along with some city council members.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36238
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 5, 2022
Pages
p. 9
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 5, 2022
Pages
p. 9
Subjects
Arcadia Police Department
Nakamura, Roy
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Two horses die in the span of two days from training injuries at Santa Anita Park racetrack. They were named Cayton Kid and Magnolia. Track officials noted the number of fatalities dropped sharply from 2019, when 42 horses died. According to Santa Anita Park, 17 horses died at the track in 2020 and 12 died last year. The track's safety rate has improved by 43% compared to last year.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36228
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 28, 2022
Pages
p. 10
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 28, 2022
Pages
p. 10
Subjects
Ferraro, Kyle
Horses and horse racing
Marten, Mike
Santa Anita Park-2021-2030
Stute, Gary
Collection
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