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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.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36660
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 28, 2024
Pages
p. 1, 15
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 28, 2024
Pages
p. 1, 15
Subjects
Celebrities
Chalice Collectibles
Shops at Santa Anita
Toys
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Celebrate Arcadia's favorite peafowl today 10am-2pm on Peacock Day, a family event at Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, 301 North Baldwin Avenue.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36448
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 24, 2023
Pages
p. A9
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Pasadena Star News
Date
March 24, 2023
Pages
p. A9
Subjects
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden
Peacocks
Peafowl
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A new Arcadia Police Officer Sergio Machado is ready to protect and serve Arcadia. He had his ceremonial badge pinning last week after completing his 18-month probationary period.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35299
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 11, 2018
Pages
p. 1, 10
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 11, 2018
Pages
p. 1, 10
Subjects
Arcadia Police Department employees
Machado, Sergio
Item ID
35488AN
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Obituary/death notice.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34962
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 3, 2017
Pages
p. A9
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
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Pasadena Star News
Date
October 3, 2017
Pages
p. A9
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
Subjects
West, Madeline P.
Item ID
35152AN
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Arcadia to deliberate implementation of Phase I of prohibited water use at August 5 City Council meeting. The State Water Board recently adopted an Emergency Regulation for statewide urban water conservation. Photo of Peacock Fountain.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33913
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 24, 2014
Pages
p. 1, 12
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 24, 2014
Pages
p. 1, 12
Subjects
Drought
Water
Item ID
34107AN
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Vintage fashion show for Arcadia Woman's Club. Ladies modeling past fashions in photo include Carol Libby, Mari Clavern, Julie Fendrick, Cheryl Alberg, Mary E. Hanson, Beverly Street, Alice Tangey, and Marge Totter.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33804
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 17, 2014
Pages
p. 8
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 17, 2014
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Arcadia Woman's Club
Albert, Cheryl
Clavern, Mari
Fendrick, Julie
Hansen, Mary E.
Libby, Carol
Organizations
Street, Beverly
Tangey, Alice
Totter, Marge
Item ID
33999AN
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Peacock Donuts on Duarte Road is being sued by plaintiff John Ho in regards to its handicap accessibility. While the Peacock Donut shop has 3 clearly marked handicapped spots, the lawsuit alleges that the rear access is not accessible to those in wheelchairs. John Ho has filed hundreds of such suits. Robert Chen, owner of the shop and Alan Wilson, owner of the building, are being sued.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33190
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 11, 2012
Pages
p. 1, 10
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 11, 2012
Pages
p. 1, 10
Subjects
Americans with Disability Act (ADA)
Chen, Robert
Doughnut shops
Ho, John
Lawsuits
Peacock Donuts
Small business
Wilson, Alan
Item ID
33387AN
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Obituary/death notice.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32526
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News,
Date
September 25, 2011
Pages
p. A7
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
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Pasadena Star News,
Date
September 25, 2011
Pages
p. A7
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
Subjects
Chila, Carmelo
Cowgill, Madeline Paige
Kennedy, Shirley
Young, Kay A.
Item ID
32725AN
Collection
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Obituary/death notice.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32109
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 23, 2010
Pages
p. A4
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 23, 2010
Pages
p. A4
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
Subjects
Schneider, Madeline
Item ID
32306AN
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Arcadia High School's team took 4th place among 68 schools in the 2010 National Science Bowl held in Washington D.C. last weekend. First Lady Michelle Obama addressed the importance of science education and greeted the teams personally. The team is comprised of seniors Jason Jong, Alex Wang and Eddie Xue and juniors Samuel Zeng and Derek Chou. The team coach and advisor is Cheryl Mynster.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32031
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 5, 2010
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 5, 2010
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Academic competitions
Arcadia High School students
Arcadia High School teachers-Mynster, Cheryl
Chou, Derek
Jong, Jason
National Science Bowl
Wang, Alex
Xue, Eddie
Zeng, Samuel
Item ID
32228AN
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Life is Sweet (race horse) was the winner of the Grade I $2 million Ladies' Classic at the Breeders' Cup XXVI. Rider Garrett Gomez and Life is Sweet are shown in a photo. More recap and news is in an accompanying article "Europeans seek another Classic performance."

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31799
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 7, 2009
Pages
p. C1, C7
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Pasadena Star News
Date
November 7, 2009
Pages
p. C1, C7
Subjects
Santa Anita Park - 2001-2010 - Breeders' Cup XXVI
Item ID
31996AN
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17-year-old Arcadia High School student Courtney Chou Lee has been named the 91st Rose Queen. Six other young ladies are princesses including another AHS student, Lauren Valenzuela. The Rose Queen and her royal court will reign over the 120th Rose Parade and the 95th Rose Bowl. Article contains some quotes from Courtney Lee's parents, Andrew Lee and Ulanda Lee.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31261
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 22, 2008
Pages
p. A1, A5
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Pasadena Star News
Date
October 22, 2008
Pages
p. A1, A5
Subjects
Arcadia High School students
Gaul, Mary or Gaule, Mary (spelled both ways in article)
Jenkins, Jasmine
Lee, Andrew
Lee, Courtney
Lee, Ulanda
McDonald, Bridget
Novell, Molly
Parades
Pasadena Tournament of Roses-2009
Rose Court - Royal Court
Valenzuela, Lauren
Young, Quinn
Item ID
31456AN
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The fountain at Peacock Corner is being repaired. It has some small cracks and leaks.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30882
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 8, 2008
Pages
p. Local 1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
January 8, 2008
Pages
p. Local 1
Subjects
Fountains
Peacock Corner
Statuary
Item ID
31070AN
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Photographs show a woman walking and a peacock while spring flowers are in bloom at the Arboretum.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30044
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 13, 2006
Pages
p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 13, 2006
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden
Spring
Flowers
Peacocks
Item ID
30231AN
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Women came out to bet on the horses on Ladies' Day at the Races earlier this month.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29968
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 24, 2006
Pages
p. D1, D2
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Pasadena Star News
Date
March 24, 2006
Pages
p. D1, D2
Subjects
Santa Anita Park - 2001-2010
Ladies' Day at the Races
Women
Horse racing
Item ID
30154AN
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Ryan Michaelson, 20, of Temple City, and Andrew Hernandez, 32, of Rosemead were arrested by Arcadia police on Friday. Michaelson was booked on suspicion of transporting an explosive device. Hernandez allegedly pulled the pin on a hand grenade and held police at bay for 5 hours. A hostage negotiation team convinced him to surrender.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29472
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 16, 2005
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
April 16, 2005
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Crime and Criminals
Hand grenades
Arrests
Michaelson, Ryan
Hernandez, Andrew
Explosives
Item ID
29657AN
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The exhibit "Petals, Peacocks and Princesses" features more than 80 years of Arcadia's Rose Parade heritage. It is on display through February at the Arcadia Historical Museum.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27206
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 22, 2003
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
December 22, 2003
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Tournament of Roses
Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum
Item ID
27404AN
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A new exhibit, "Petals, Peacocks and Princesses," featuring photographs and memorabilia from the city's participation over the years in the Tournament of Roses parade, is opening at the Arcadia Historical Museum.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26984
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 11, 2003
Pages
p. A2
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 11, 2003
Pages
p. A2
Subjects
Ruth & Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum
Tournament of Roses
Item ID
27183AN
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Arcadia celebrated 100 years of cityhood with a cameo appearance by Elias Jackson "Lucky" Baldwin, portrayed by John Reuter. Activities included a scavenger hunt, author book signing for Visions of Arcadia, and the unveiling of the bronze peacock topping the fountain. The peacock was sculpted by Dave Chapple.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25952
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 6, 2003
Pages
p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
August 6, 2003
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Centennial Celebrations, 2003
Arcadia County Park
Reuter, John
Chapple, Dave
Item ID
26154AN
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An 8-foot tall bronze tribute to Arcadia's official bird, the peacock, will be unveiled August 5, as part of the city's centennial celebration. The statue will be located in the fountain at Peacock Corner, in the front of Arcadia County Park, at the southwest corner of Huntington Drive and Santa Anita Avenue. The sculptor of the peacock is Dave Chapple and the sculpture cost $30,000.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31748
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 24, 2003
Pages
p. 20
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 24, 2003
Pages
p. 20
Subjects
Arcadia Centennial - 2003
Artists
Chapple, Dave
Statuary -- Peacock Corner
Item ID
31945AN
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