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Gold Line has a new name. Now it is called the L Line, but it will be split to become the A Line or the E Line in 2022 after Metro's Regional Connector Project is finished.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35752
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 27, 2020
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 27, 2020
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Light Rail
Metro Gold Line
Trains
Transportation
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Arcadia High School Marching Band and Color Guard become first high school team to perform at the new SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, during a NFL Los Angeles Chargers halftime show. History of the band's performances include the first Super Bowl ever hosted in Los Angeles, the 2005 Presidential Inauguration Parade, and the Rose Parade.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36129
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 9, 2021
Pages
p. 8
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 9, 2021
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Arcadia High School marching band
Arcadia High School Color Guard
Los Angeles Chargers
SoFi Stadium
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Newspaper Index
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New Arcadia Transit app coming July 28, will provide information on routes, schedules, and bus arrivals.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35830
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 9, 2020
Pages
p. 4
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 9, 2020
Pages
p. 4
Subjects
Apps
Arcadia Transit
Transportation
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Newspaper Index
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Transit agencies hope to get rolling again. As pandemic eases, some look to hire drivers in anticipation of ridership revival. Mitun Seguin, spokesperson with Transdev, the contractor operating Foothill Transit's Arcadia yard, said there are 8 driver openings there, bringing the total bus driver openings at Foothill Transit to 13, as of April 16.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35956
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 19, 2021
Pages
p. A1, A8
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Pasadena Star News
Date
April 19, 2021
Pages
p. A1, A8
Subjects
Bus drivers
Employment
Foothill Transit
Jobs
Pandemics
Transdev
Transportation
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Transit Dial-a-Ride temporary modifications--offering transit assistance to senior/disabled riders who are self-isolating and who may need help by allowing caregivers of registered riders to use Dial-a-Ride to do essential errands for them.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35716
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 26, 2020
Pages
p. 4
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 26, 2020
Pages
p. 4
Subjects
Arcadia Transit
Coronavirus-COVID-19
Diseases
Epidemics
Pandemics
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Arcadia kicking off holiday season with annual tree lighting celebration on December 2, at Arcadia Transit Plaza, at the corner of Santa Clara Street and North First Avenue. Mayor Sho Tay will light the official Christmas tree. and Santa Claus will visit.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36119
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 25, 2021
Pages
p. 3
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 25, 2021
Pages
p. 3
Subjects
Arcadia Transit Plaza
Christmas holidays
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L-Line Extension. Claremont Councilman Ed Reece to chair light rail line board, the Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority Board of Directors. The extension of the L-Line (formerly Gold Line) from Glendora to Pomona is 40% finished and scheduled for completion in early 2025. Reece will oversee the extension to Claremont and Montclair. The light rail line serves Arcadia, Pasadena, East Los Angeles and Los Angeles's Chinatown.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36156
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 19, 2022
Pages
p. A3, A7
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Pasadena Star News
Date
January 19, 2022
Pages
p. A3, A7
Subjects
Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority Board
Light Rail
L-Line (formerly Gold Line)
Trains
Transportation
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Sounds of silence. Santa Anita Park like an old west ghost town as horses race without fans. No fans in attendance at the races yesterday due to the coronavirus COVID-19. Only media, owners, trainers, and essential personnel were in attendance. By Art Wilson.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35683
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 15, 2020
Pages
p. B1, B8
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Pasadena Star News
Date
March 15, 2020
Pages
p. B1, B8
Subjects
Coronavirus-COVID-19
Epidemics
Horses and horse racing
Pandemics
Santa Anita Park-2011-2020
Wilson, Art
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Coverage of the 55th Arcadia Invitational, considered one of the top high school track and field meets in the nation. It brings together the stars of track and field from the state and throughout the country for a 2-day competition at Arcadia High School. Arcadia event coordinator Rich Gonzalez says a record 690 schools are participating from 36 different states. Spotlight on Kayla McBride from Ayala High School. See also spotlight on South Pasadena High School's Mia Holden, at Pasadena Star News, p. B2, April 8, 2023.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36466
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 7, 2023
Pages
p. B2
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Pasadena Star News
Date
April 7, 2023
Pages
p. B2
Subjects
Arcadia Invitational
Gonzalez, Rich
Holden, Mia
McBride, Kayla
High school sports
Track and Field
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Santa Anita Park, other Stronach tracks to race horses without fans, through the end of March, due to the threat of coronavirus (COVID-19).

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35654
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 13, 2020
Pages
p. B9
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 13, 2020
Pages
p. B9
Subjects
Coronavirus-COVID-19
Diseases
Epidemics
Horses and horse racing
Pandemics
Santa Anita Park-2011-2020
Stronach Group
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Santa Anita meet opens: no fans but record betting. Santa Anita park began its 84th winter-spring meet yesterday with no audience, but had a record-breaking opening day in betting handle, as $23,003,159 was wagered on the 11-race card. The old record of $20,491,016 was set in 2018. First-year General Manager Nate Newby hopes fans will be allowed back soon. Until such time only essential personnel and horses' owners are allowed to attend races.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35872
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 27, 2020
Pages
p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
December 27, 2020
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Horses and horse racing
Newby, Nate
Santa Anita Park-2011-2020
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Santa Anita Park is approved by Los Angeles County Health Department to resume tomorrow. Live racing to come back without fans, ith strict safety protocols to prevent spread of COVID-19.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35755
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 14, 2020
Pages
p. B1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 14, 2020
Pages
p. B1
Subjects
Coronavirus-COVID-19
Diseases
Epidemics
Horses and horse racing
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
Pandemics
Santa Anita Park-2011-2020
Stronach Group
Viruses
Collection
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Obituary or death notice

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36010
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 29, 2021
Pages
p. A7
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
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Pasadena Star News
Date
August 29, 2021
Pages
p. A7
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
Subjects
Gonzalez, Abel Garcia
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House of Representatives appropriations bill to offer money for shuttle system to forest area. Nearly $1 million will provide for project to local areas. US Forest Service planning a shuttle to Chantry Flat, a forest site north of Arcadia and Sierra Madre, that links to trails and Sturtevant Falls.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35990
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 18, 2021
Pages
p. A5
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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 18, 2021
Pages
p. A5
Subjects
Chu, Judy
Forests
Transit
Transportation
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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.

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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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Le Meridien hotel by Marriott in Arcadia is taking shape. Photo. The site of the former Santa Anita Inn, now razed, is the site for an ambitious new $300 million hotel and mixed-use condominium project opposite the Santa Anita Park racetrack. Contruction has been swift, but delayed a bit this week due to the rain. Developer Chateau Group USA held a ceremonial groundbreaking for the project on June 27, 2018.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35664
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 12, 2020
Pages
p. 5
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 12, 2020
Pages
p. 5
Subjects
Le Meridien Hotels
Marriott
Chateau Group
Hotels, Motels, etc.
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Fans commiserate in closing of their beloved bookstore. 78-year-old Karen Kropp, owner of The Book Rack, a bookstore in Arcadia, has closed the store on First Avenue, after taking over the reins 18 years ago. Declining sales worseneed by the pandemic, as well as her upcoming 80th birthday, precipitated the closure. The store's address was 204 South First Avenue, Arcadia, CA 91006.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36641
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 29, 2024
Pages
p. A1, A7
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Pasadena Star News
Date
February 29, 2024
Pages
p. A1, A7
Subjects
The Book Rack
Bookstores
Kropp, Karen
Small business
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Millions take part in annual earthquake drill called The Great Shake Out. From schools to food banks, Los Angeles County learned how to drop, cover, and hold. Municipalities whose local government employees participated include Arcadia, Glendale, Glendora, Culver City, Cudahy, Inglewood, Lakewood, Diamond Bar, Covina, Burbank, and many more.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36561
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 20, 2023
Pages
p. A3, A4
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 20, 2023
Pages
p. A3, A4
Subjects
Earthquake Preparedness
The Great Shake Out
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Bob Baffert's career took off with a nudge from Lukas. Columnist Art Wilson recounts Baffert's career as a race horse trainer.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36536
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 8, 2023
Pages
p. B8
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 8, 2023
Pages
p. B8
Subjects
Santa Anita Park-2021-2030
Baffert, Bob
Horse trainers
Wilson, Art
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Arcadia announces free transportation options during 2023 Breeders' Cup. Free fares on Arcadia Transit Fixed-Routes and Dial-a-Ride Service on November 3 and 4, for residents and visitors.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36583
Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
October 21, 2023
Pages
p. 7
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Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
October 21, 2023
Pages
p. 7
Subjects
Santa Anita Park-2021-2030
Breeders' Cup
Horses and horse racing
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