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The Atlantic Richfield Company has contributed $25,000 to the Arboretum to ensure resumption of several programs cut with the passage of Proposition 13.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 8, 1980

Pages: p. A-2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 8, 1980

Pages: p. A-2

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 448AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Article discusses severe budget and staff cuts at the Arboretum. Since 1975 the staff has been cut by 40 percent. The most recent county budget cut another $250,000 from the department.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 9, 1981

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 9, 1981

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 457AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

George Watts discusses the state of the city financially, suggesting the city may have problems in two or three years. His suggested solutions include improving efficiency, increasing revenues and cutting services and programs.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 31, 1982

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 31, 1982

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Budget

Item ID: 667AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The City Council has extended the operating hours and reduced fares for Arcadia's Dial-A-Ride program. The service is available to anyone within city limits who needs a ride anywhere in town by calling 445-2211.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 27, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 27, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Dial-A-Ride

Item ID: 1424AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Policeman on Campus program will be reinstated in the city's three junior high schools. The program has been inactive for two years due to Proposition 13 cutbacks The city will pay the entire cost of the program - approximately $53,000 for the school year.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 24, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 24, 1980

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Junior High Schools

Item ID: 3031AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Santa Anita Park completed its most successful season ever with $445 million wagered. Total attendance was also an all-time high. The admission tax netted the city $1.1 million. The Park's other contributions to the city are discussed.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 21, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 21, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Santa Anita Park 1981 - 1990

Item ID: 2411AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Dedication ceremonies were held for the new Hall of Environmental Education at the Arboretum.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 19, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 19, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 455AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Terrance McGowan of Santa Barbara donated 65 koi, Japanese carp that resemble giant goldfish, to the Arboretum.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 5, 1989

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 5, 1989

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 460AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Associated Student Body of Arcadia High School has overspent $28,676 and will have to devise a scheme to recover their losses.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 11, 1987

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 11, 1987

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Arcadia High School

Item ID: 2990AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Queen Anne Cottage and Coach Barn at the Arboretum have been recommended for placement on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 14, 1980

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 14, 1980

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 451AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arboretum was awarded a $25,000 emergency grant from the Institute of Museum Services. The funds will be used to repair the damage that occurred during a windstorm in February.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 9, 1980

Pages: p. 6

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: October 9, 1980

Pages: p. 6

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 452AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Les Brown Band of Renown will perform at the annual Picnic Concert at the Arboretum. Brown is back by popular demand due to the overwhelming success of last year's concert.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 24, 1980

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 24, 1980

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 449AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Article describes two June events: a wine and cheese social and a continental breakfast. The history of the founding of the Arboretum, now celebrating its 33rd year, is reviewed.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 28, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 28, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 456AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Charles Gilb, Ms. Mary Young win election. Voters reject Proposition A resoundingly.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 12, 1984

Pages: p. 1 photos

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 12, 1984

Pages: p. 1 photos

Subjects: City Council - Elections - 1984; Gilb, Charles E.; Young, Mary

Item ID: 1112AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Atlantic Richfield Corporation has contributed $50,000 toward the building of the planned Hall of Environmental Education at the Arboretum. The contribution is in addition to a recent $25,000 ARCO grant to support ongoing programs.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 7, 1980

Pages: p. 4

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 7, 1980

Pages: p. 4

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 450AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The new Hall of Environmental Education at the Arboretum has been completed and will open to the public shortly. The 8,000 sq. ft. auditorium in the new building accommodates nearly 1,000 people. It will be used for exhibits, classes and shows.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 5, 1981

Pages: p. A-9

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 5, 1981

Pages: p. A-9

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 453AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Suzanne Gilstrap, who was paralyzed for life when a 20-foot-long tree limb fell on her at the Los Angeles County Arboretum on July 25, 1977, has won a $1,625,000 settlement from the County. Miss Gilstrap, now 16, has appeared as a paraplegic in a recent television movie, "Skyward," with Bette Davis.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 1, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 1, 1982

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Arboretum

Item ID: 458AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Don Pellegrino, incumbent on the ballot for City Council, has definitive opinions, listed in this article, on the election issues: the budget, race track admission, utility tax, etc.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 7, 1982

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 7, 1982

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: City Council - Elections - 1982; Pellegrino, Donald E.

Item ID: 1087AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

City Council unanimously agreed to hold a June election to attempt to bail the school district out of its financial troubles. Proposition A would increase the utility tax by 2%, bringing in $550,000. Proposition B would raise the tax an additional 1% bringing $250,000 more. The funds would be for maintenance of school property and facilities used by the city.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 12, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 12, 1981

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Finance

Item ID: 2923AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Seven county mental health clinics, including the Arcadia Mental Health Center, face imminent closure as a result of a $15.9 million cut in the Mental Health Services Department budget.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 17, 1988

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 17, 1988

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Arcadia Mental Health Service

Item ID: 498AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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The Atlantic Richfield Company has contributed $25,000 to the Arboretum to ensure resumption of several programs cut with the passage of Proposition 13.

Article discusses severe budget and staff cuts at the Arboretum. Since 1975 the staff has been cut by 40 percent. The most recent county budget cut another $250,000 from the department.

George Watts discusses the state of the city financially, suggesting the city may have problems in two or three years. His suggested solutions include improving efficiency, increasing revenues and cutting services and programs.

The City Council has extended the operating hours and reduced fares for Arcadia's Dial-A-Ride program. The service is available to anyone within city limits who needs a ride anywhere in town by calling 445-2211.

The Policeman on Campus program will be reinstated in the city's three junior high schools. The program has been inactive for two years due to Proposition 13 cutbacks The city will pay the entire cost of the program - approximately $53,000 for the school year.

Santa Anita Park completed its most successful season ever with $445 million wagered. Total attendance was also an all-time high. The admission tax netted the city $1.1 million. The Park's other contributions to the city are discussed.

Dedication ceremonies were held for the new Hall of Environmental Education at the Arboretum.

Terrance McGowan of Santa Barbara donated 65 koi, Japanese carp that resemble giant goldfish, to the Arboretum.

The Associated Student Body of Arcadia High School has overspent $28,676 and will have to devise a scheme to recover their losses.

The Queen Anne Cottage and Coach Barn at the Arboretum have been recommended for placement on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Arboretum was awarded a $25,000 emergency grant from the Institute of Museum Services. The funds will be used to repair the damage that occurred during a windstorm in February.

The Les Brown Band of Renown will perform at the annual Picnic Concert at the Arboretum. Brown is back by popular demand due to the overwhelming success of last year's concert.

Article describes two June events: a wine and cheese social and a continental breakfast. The history of the founding of the Arboretum, now celebrating its 33rd year, is reviewed.

Charles Gilb, Ms. Mary Young win election. Voters reject Proposition A resoundingly.

Atlantic Richfield Corporation has contributed $50,000 toward the building of the planned Hall of Environmental Education at the Arboretum. The contribution is in addition to a recent $25,000 ARCO grant to support ongoing programs.

The new Hall of Environmental Education at the Arboretum has been completed and will open to the public shortly. The 8,000 sq. ft. auditorium in the new building accommodates nearly 1,000 people. It will be used for exhibits, classes and shows.

Don Pellegrino, incumbent on the ballot for City Council, has definitive opinions, listed in this article, on the election issues: the budget, race track admission, utility tax, etc.

Seven county mental health clinics, including the Arcadia Mental Health Center, face imminent closure as a result of a $15.9 million cut in the Mental Health Services Department budget.