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A 300-pound bear was seen rummaging through a trash can in Wilderness Park, and authorities feel it may be the same bear that was captured in the same place 10 months ago, then released 50 miles away in Angeles National Forest near Pyramid Lake.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4119
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 18, 1994
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 18, 1994
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Animals
Item ID
3995AN
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Articles on Wilderness Park

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4220
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 10, 1954 p. 11
May 26, 1955 p. 1
September 2, 1957 p. 1 (map)
January 13, 1958 p. 1
January 23, 1958 p. 1 (plans)
December 9, 1958 p. 1 (dedication)
July 29, 1959 p. 1
May 21, 1962 p. 1 (Phase 2)
February 24, 1963 p. 1 (hassle over)
April 9, 1964 p. 1 (dedication)
January 7, 1973 p. 1 (Federal law will protect
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 10, 1954 p. 11
May 26, 1955 p. 1
September 2, 1957 p. 1 (map)
January 13, 1958 p. 1
January 23, 1958 p. 1 (plans)
December 9, 1958 p. 1 (dedication)
July 29, 1959 p. 1
May 21, 1962 p. 1 (Phase 2)
February 24, 1963 p. 1 (hassle over)
April 9, 1964 p. 1 (dedication)
January 7, 1973 p. 1 (Federal law will protect
Subjects
Parks
Item ID
4096AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The search for missing Arcadia firefighter and paramedic Mike Herdman is in its seventh day in the Sespe Wilderness of Los Padres National Forest.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33886
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 21, 2014
Pages
p. A1, A4
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 21, 2014
Pages
p. A1, A4
Subjects
Herdman, Michael
Missing Persons
Item ID
34080AN
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The Wilderness Park, now to be known as the Arcadia Wilderness Preserve, will be open to the general public on weekdays and to non-profit organizations and small groups that have reservations on weekends.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper170
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 8, 1993
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 8, 1993
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Wilderness Park - see also Arcadia Wilderness Preserve
Item ID
170AN
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An off-leash dog park will be built in Eisenhower Park and will occupy about a half-acre.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27468
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 5, 2004
Pages
p. A1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 5, 2004
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Recreation
Parks - Eisenhower Park
Dogs
Item ID
27665AN
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The Arcadia Board of Education turned down a recommendation to shorten the last week of school at the high school. The recommendation was that for the last week, Monday would be a full day, while Tuesday through Thursday would be half days.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3044
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 18, 1979
Pages
p. A-2
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 18, 1979
Pages
p. A-2
Subjects
Schools - Arcadia High School
Item ID
2966An
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The City Council has temporarily closed Wilderness Park on weekends (at least until September 7) because of overcrowding. About 200-300 visitors use the park each weekend, although it has a capacity for 100 people and 50 parking spaces.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper176
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 12, 1993
Pages
p. A-3 photo
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Pasadena Star News
Date
August 12, 1993
Pages
p. A-3 photo
Subjects
Wilderness Park
Item ID
176AN
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A Bicentennial Park will be dedicated February 17, 1977. Located at the southwest corner of Longden and 6th, the park is 1/2 acre in size. It is the latest of 11 mini parks throughout the city.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2149
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 13, 1977
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 13, 1977
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Parks
Item ID
2130AN
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Bill Wollard, Planning Director for Arcadia, said that this office would like funding for additional land at Wilderness Park.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2140
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 23, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 23, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Parks
Item ID
2121AN
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El Monte city officials and residents asked the Planning Commission to delay its review of the environmental impact report for the proposal to fill a 150-foot deep ditch in Arcadia with dirt, gravel and concrete.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper171
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 15, 1993
Pages
p. A-5
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 15, 1993
Pages
p. A-5
Subjects
Rodeffer Landfill
Item ID
171AN
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Arcadia's top stories for 1993 included the proposal for a music center at Santa Anita Park, the proposal to fill the Rodeffer Landfill, and the temporary weekend closures at Wilderness Park.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1726
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 30, 1993
Pages
p. H-3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 30, 1993
Pages
p. H-3
Subjects
Arcadia (City) - History 1990 - 1999
Item ID
1725AN
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The Arcadia Redevelopment Agency may sell 3.74 Acres of land on the northeast corner of Huntington Drive and Second Avenue to Grand Royale Hometel for 1.3 million dollars. After the parcel is sold, the city plans to rezone the property for the developers raising the value to about 3.5 million.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1278
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 7, 1980
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 7, 1980
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Community Redevelopment
Item ID
1277AN
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A Braille Trail has been developed by the Arcadia Junior Women's Club at Wilderness Park. Approximately 25 species of plants and animals will be marked along the trail.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2135
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 10, 1974
Pages
p. A-6
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 10, 1974
Pages
p. A-6
Subjects
Parks
Item ID
2116AN
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Arcadia Denny's at northeast corner of Huntington Drive and Santa Anita Avenue to restore collapsed windmill. The building's original occupant was Van de Kamp's Holland Dutch Bakery. The windmill had been previously restored and reactivated on June 29, 2016. About $100,000 was spent refurbishing it at that time.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35043
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 5, 2018
Pages
p. A3, A5
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 5, 2018
Pages
p. A3, A5
Subjects
Denny's Restaurant
Restaurants, bars, etc.-Van De Kamp's Restaurant
Item ID
35233AN
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Rodents in Wilderness Park were found to have Sylvatic Plague. The area has been dusted with insecticide and closed since June 4. It is hoped that it can be reopened soon.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2142
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 12, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 12, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Parks
Item ID
2123AN
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The John Panatier Nature Center at Arcadia's Wilderness Park houses a wide variety of display: stuffed and live animals, rocks and minerals, etc. Programs offered at the Center are discussed.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2153
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 17, 1980
Pages
p. A-6 photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 17, 1980
Pages
p. A-6 photo
Subjects
Parks
Item ID
2134AN
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Months of talks between Westfield Shopping Town Santa Anita and Santa Anita Park race track about building a shopping center seem to have fallen through.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper18184
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 12, 2000
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 12, 2000
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Westfield Santa Anita
Santa Anita Park
Item ID
18431AN
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The City Council approved $32,000 for expansion of Wilderness Park. The city now has title to Clamshell Canyon southeast of the present park. 94 acres were purchased from George Elkins and 10 acres from Mrs. Ruth Schroeder.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2145
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 9, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 9, 1975
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Parks
Item ID
2126AN
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Article reports on progress with two parcels involving a proposed Hometel 300-room hotel at the northeast corner of Second Avenue and Huntington Drive and a proposed office building at the southwest corner of Huntington Drive and Fifth Avenue.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1276
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 7, 1980
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 7, 1980
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Community Redevelopment
Item ID
1275AN
Collection
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The Reverand Roger Sonnenberg of Our Savior Lutheran Church of Arcadia led an Easter sunrise service Sunday at Wilderness Park. The outdoor service has been an annual tradition for more than 40 years.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper18776
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 24, 2000
Pages
p. A1 w/photos
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 24, 2000
Pages
p. A1 w/photos
Subjects
Churches - Our Savior Lutheran Church
Item ID
19020AN
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