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Air Pollution

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Contents: 1. Air Quality - Draft Environmental Impact Report; Hillside Development. City of Arcadia, June 26, 1978 (two pages). 2. "Let me out of this valley, smog screams." Arcadia Highlander, August 20, 1986, p.1,3.

Contents: 1. Air Quality - Draft Environmental Impact Report; Hillside Development. City of Arcadia, June 26, 1978 (two pages).; 2. "Let me out of this valley, smog screams." Arcadia Highlander, August 20, 1986, p.1,3.

Subjects: Air Pollution

Item ID: 4AF

Collection: Subject Files

Flood Control

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Contents: 1. "Streams, washes, etc." Overlay to be used with the Thomas Brothers map book showing streams, washes, and drainage systems in Arcadia. Gift of Los Angeles County Flood Control, November 11, 1979.

Contents: 1. "Streams, washes, etc." Overlay to be used with the Thomas Brothers map book showing streams, washes, and drainage systems in Arcadia. Gift of Los Angeles County Flood Control, November 11, 1979.

Subjects: Flood Control

Item ID: 92AF

Collection: Subject Files

Public Health

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Contents: 1. Report on a fly survey of the City of Arcadia. March-June, 1956. 31 pages. 2. "Law aims at skateboards, barefoot boys." Los Angeles Times, June 15, 1965. 3. Asian tiger mosquito spreads to seven San Gabriel Valley cities, July 31, 2014. Retrieved from www.pasadenastarnews.com on August 11, 2014.…

Contents: 1. Report on a fly survey of the City of Arcadia. March-June, 1956. 31 pages.; 2. "Law aims at skateboards, barefoot boys." Los Angeles Times, June 15, 1965.; 3. Asian tiger mosquito spreads to seven San Gabriel Valley cities, July 31, 2014. Retrieved from www.pasadenastarnews.com on August 11, 2014.; 4. Arcadia Community Update about Coronavirus (COVID-19) from January 25, 2020. Info sheet on symptoms, treatments and resources.; 5. Sabin clinic ready today. Arcadia residents can take the Type I Sabin polio vaccine immunization at a clinic held at Santa Anita Park Race Track. Arcadia Tribune, October 21, 1962.; 6. Fight against measles outbreak starts in Foothill Inter-City area. Free measles vaccine shots at County Health Department in Monrovia. Arcadia Clinic on Baldwin Avenue has 1000 units of the vaccine. Arcadia Tribune, April 17, 1966.; 7. Mass oral vaccine program scheduled this coming October in every neighborhood and area (Sabin polio vaccine). Arcadia Tribune, August 5, 1962.; 8. Keep Arcadia Safe! COVID-19 Notice: practice good hygiene, limit non-essential travel. Try our virtual services. Published by City of Arcadia in 2020, in English & Chinese.

Subjects: Public Health

Item ID: 180AF

Collection: Subject Files

Water

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Contents: 1. Sierra Madre water history by C.W. Jones. Chapter from ANNALS OF EARLY SIERRA MADRE, E.B. Bowen, compiler. R979.493B 2. Water resources and irrigation on an old rancho by Sherri Berglund. Lasca Leaves article, Spring 1964. 3. History of Arcadia water goes back to rancho days. news clip, A…

Contents: 1. Sierra Madre water history by C.W. Jones. Chapter from ANNALS OF EARLY SIERRA MADRE, E.B. Bowen, compiler. R979.493B; 2. Water resources and irrigation on an old rancho by Sherri Berglund. Lasca Leaves article, Spring 1964.; 3. History of Arcadia water goes back to rancho days. news clip, Arcadia Tribune, February 4, 1973; p. 1.; 4. Remember when. news clip re: Arcadia water. August 3, 1934.; 5. Article on Sierra Madre Water Company and Lucky Baldwin from THE MARCHING YEARS by Norman Bridge; published 1920 and borrowed from the State Library.; 6. Baldwin estate will quit serving water. San Francisco Call, May 1, 1916.; 7. Asks Commission to end water supply. news clip May 1, 1916.; 8. Arcadia goes dry both inside and out. news clip April 29, 1916.; 9. Rates boosted. Arcadia Journal June 21, 1919.; 10. Road to Lucky's rancho awash with quest for precious water. Arcadia Tribune September 14, 1978.; 11. Road to Lucky's rancho awash with lure of water. Arcadia Tribune April 30, 1978.; 12. Concerning irrigation. Hand copied news clip from Sierra Madre Vista setting down rules for irrigation. June 28, 1889.; 13. At the Huntington Library in the Rare Book Room (Item #442359) is a copy of the bylaws of the Santa Anita Water Company. Noted April 1979.; 14. Water rate may jump 6.3%. Arcadia Tribune March 8, 1979.; 15. Water -- long-time problem of the City. Arcadia Tribune March 23, 1950.; 16. Santa Anita Company and Baldwin Systems. U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey, Water Supply Paper #219, "Ground Waters and Irrigation Enterprises in Foothill Belt, Southern California" by Walter C. Mendenhall. 1908.; 17. IRRIGATION IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, vol. II by William Hammond Hall. Copied from complete report loaned by Sandy Snider of the Arboretum. January 1981.; 18. Water rate increase approved to finance long term facilities replacement programs. Flyer relative to approved 5% water rate increase by the Arcadia City Council July 6, 1993.; 19. Letter to "Dear Water Consumer" from the City of Arcadia regarding mandatory water conservation plan, February 8, 1991.; 20. Going with the flow - mandatory water rationing. L.A. Times (Home edition) February 7, 1991. copied from website.; 21. City of Arcadia 1999 Annual Water Quality Report.; 22. Storm Water Quality Management Program. 2002. Includes color photocopies on illicit connection/discharge to storm drains, development planning/construction, public agency activities, and public information.; 23. City of Arcadia Year 2000 Consumer Confidence Report brochure on how the City of Arcadia provides the highest quality of drinking water and explains a few of the many steps taken to ensure and maintain that high quality.; 24. City of Arcadia Year 2002 Consumer Confidence Report brochure on the quality of Arcadia's drinking water.; 25. City of Arcadia 2003 Water Quality Report. Includes 2003 Water Quality Table and water saving tips.; 26. City of Arcadia 2004 Water Quality Report. In English with some Chinese and Spanish text.; 27. "Water Rights Settlement Effected." Sierra Madre and Arcadia end six-year dispute, agree that the water supply should be preserved and primarily used on land overlying the basin. News clipping, Pasadena Star News, April 3, 1930.; 28. City of Arcadia 2005 Water Quality Report. Published by City of Arcadia, Public Works Services Department. In English with some Chinese text. (2 copies).; 29. City of Arcadia 2006 Water Quality Report.; 30. 2002-2003 Hydrologic Report in four parts 30a-30d. 30a. This coversheet shows Stream Gaging Station Information for the Arcadia Wash below Grand Avenue, Station # F317-R. Retrieved from Internet Website for the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works at http://ladpw.org, on August 21, 2007. 30b. Runoff Drainage-area/Cross-section map and report. 30c. Runoff Stream Gaging Station Peak Flow report covering seasons 1956 - 2003. 30d. Appendix GI - Hydrology Technical Report, Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan and Stormwater Monitoring Plan, etc., and 2006 Flow Rates for the Arcadia Wash at Grand Avenue.; 31. 2002-2003 Hydrologic Report: Flood Control and Water Conservation. History of flood control and dams. Retrieved from Internet Website for the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works at http://ladpw.org, on August 21, 2007.; 32. City of Arcadia Water Quality Report 2007.; 33. City of Arcadia Water Quality Report 2008.; 34. City of Arcadia Water Quality Report 2009. Water Quality Report 2014.; 35. Sierra Madre and Arcadia engaged in water fight. Raymond Basin Management Board to look into boundary issue. Pasadena Star News, p. A3, March 14, 2014.; 36. California water crisis: agencies offering public incentives to save. Pasadena Star News, March 17, 2014. By Steven Scauzillo. Compares water conservation and incentives of Southern California water districts.; 37. Dredging, new pipeline proposed for Peck Road Park in Arcadia to San Gabriel River: construction of the $6.7 million project could start next year. An attempt to inject more water into the receding underground aquifer (California drought, water conservation), July 30, 2014. Retrieved from www.pasadenastarnews.com on August 11, 2014.; 38. Arcadia spends $2 million to bank extra water supply, by Courtney Tompkins. Pasadena Star News, p. A8, April 9, 2015.; 39. Arcadia Council tightens regulations on water usage, approves purchase of replacement water ahead of time. Arcadia Weekly, April 9, 2015.; 40. Two articles about California water conservation and the San Gabriel Valley by Steve Scauzillo, Pasadena Star News, May 7, 2015. 1) San Gabriel Valley: tiered pricing, penalties and conservation techniques will be tried. 2) California mandatory water conservation measures in order to save 25%, better save than sorry. Arcadia needs to conserve 36%.; 41. Arcadia's Drought: the time to conserve is now. 35% reduction of water use is required.; 42. City of Arcadia 2016 Water Quality Report 2 c. City of Arcadia 2017 Water Quality Report.; 43. Conditional approval for Arcadia REWMP Project Area. Revised Enhanced Watershed Management Plan. Arcadia Weekly, February 21, 2019. Retrieved from arcadiaweekly.com on May 11, 2019.; 44. Arcadia water conservancy efforts help attain new heights of water storage. The state of Arcadia's water supply is good for now. Arcadia Weekly, June 6, 2019.; 45. City of Arcadia 2018 Water Quality Report. City of Arcadia 2019 Water Quality Report. City of Arcadia 2020 Water Quality Report. City of Arcadia 2021 Water Quality Report. City of Arcadia 2022 Annual Water Quality Report.; 46. San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority Annual Report 2022-2023.

Subjects: Water

Item ID: 251AF

Collection: Subject Files

Water Department

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Contents: 1. Water official recalls Arcadia's dry years. News Post 7/21/70. 2. City of Arcadia Municipal Water Department - report of October 1959. 3. City of Arcadia Water Department brochure - June 1970. 4. Water Department. Information from City Newsletter - Summer 1974. 5. Local water system pass…

Contents: 1. Water official recalls Arcadia's dry years. News Post 7/21/70.; 2. City of Arcadia Municipal Water Department - report of October 1959.; 3. City of Arcadia Water Department brochure - June 1970.; 4. Water Department. Information from City Newsletter - Summer 1974.; 5. Local water system passes rigid test. Arcadia Tribune 1/24/74.; 6. Arcadia water rate still one of lowest in Valley. Information from City Newsletter - Fall 1976.; 7. Arcadia water safe. Arcadia Tribune 12/19/74.; 8. Arcadia water quality. Page from City Newsletter - 1976?; 9. City adopts water conservation plan. Page from City Newsletter - Fall 1977.; 10. No troubled waters here. Arcadia Tribune 12/1/77.; 11. City of Arcadia annual water report. 1974-75.; 12. Notice of public hearing on proposed water and sewer rates, January 19, 2016.

Subjects: Water Department

Item ID: 252AF

Collection: Subject Files

City of Arcadia Weekly Report. Boxes 66-74* Discarded

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Contents: *Contents of Boxes 66 through 74 discarded July 1, 2015. Administration has decided to keep just current and last year of Weekly Report. Box 66 used to contain: City of Arcadia. Weekly Report. Sept. 19, 1996 – Dec. 26, 1996 Box 67 used to contain: City of Arcadia. Weekly Report Jan. 2, 1997 – May 2…

Contents: *Contents of Boxes 66 through 74 discarded July 1, 2015. Administration has decided to keep just current and last year of Weekly Report. Box 66 used to contain: City of Arcadia. Weekly Report. Sept. 19, 1996 – Dec. 26, 1996 Box 67 used to contain: City of Arcadia. Weekly Report Jan. 2, 1997 – May 29, 1997 Box 68 used to contain: City of Arcadia. Weekly Report June 5, 1997 – Dec. 18, 1997 Box 69 used to contain: City of Arcadia. Weekly Report Jan. 8, 1998 – July 30, 1998 Box 70 used to contain: City of Arcadia. Weekly Report Aug. 6, 1998 – Dec. 31, 1998 Box 71 used to contain: City of Arcadia. Weekly Report Jan. 7, 1999 – June 10, 1999 Box 72 used to contain: City of Arcadia. Weekly Report June 17, 1999 – Dec. 30, 1999 Box 73 used to contain: City of Arcadia. Weekly Report Jan. 6, 2000 – June 29, 2000 Box 74 used to contain: City of Arcadia. Weekly Report July 6, 2000 – Dec. 28, 2000

Subjects: City of Arcadia Weekly Report. Boxes 66-74* Discarded

Item ID: 380AF

Collection: Subject Files

Library-Annual Reports

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Contents: 1. Arcadia Public Library Annual Report, July 2001-June 2002. City Librarian, Janet Sporleder. 2. Arcadia Public Library Annual Report, July 2002-June 2003. Director of Library and Museum Services, Janet Sporleder. 3. Department of Library and Museum Services Annual Report, July 2003-June 2004. …

Contents: 1. Arcadia Public Library Annual Report, July 2001-June 2002. City Librarian, Janet Sporleder.; 2. Arcadia Public Library Annual Report, July 2002-June 2003. Director of Library and Museum Services, Janet Sporleder.; 3. Department of Library and Museum Services Annual Report, July 2003-June 2004.; 4. Department of Library and Museum Services Annual Report, July 2004-June 2005.; 5. Department of Library and Museum Services Annual Report, July 2005-June 2006.; 6. Department of Library and Museum Services Annual Report, July 2006-June 2007.; 7. Department of Library and Museum Services Annual Report, July 2007-June 2008.; 8. Department of Library and Museum Services Annual Report, July 2008-June 2009.; 9. City of Arcadia Library and Museum Services Annual Report, July 2009-June 2010.; 10. City of Arcadia Library and Museum Services Annual Report, July 2010-June 2011.; 11. City of Arcadia Library and Museum Services Annual Report, July 2011-June 2012.; 12. City of Arcadia Library and Museum Services Annual Report, July 2012-June 2013.; 13. Arcadia Public Library Annual Report 2013-2014, 2014-2015, 2015-2016, 2016-2017, 2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020, 2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023 statistics and graphics, one sheet, double-sided.

Subjects: Library-Annual Reports

Item ID: 266AF

Collection: Subject Files

School Board - Board Highlights (1988-)

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Contents: AUSD's "Board Highlights", miscellaneous issues dated September 1988 - April 1994.

Contents: AUSD's "Board Highlights", miscellaneous issues dated September 1988 - April 1994.

Subjects: School Board - Board Highlights (1988-)

Item ID: 209AF

Collection: Subject Files

Elections-California

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Contents: 1. Campaign literature regarding State Assembly Candidate, Bob Margett. 2. "Margett haunted by City Council blunder." California's Republic Reporter, April 1995. 3. Official Voter Information Guide, General Election, Tuesday, November 8, 2022. 4. Official Voter Information Guide, Primary Election…

Contents: 1. Campaign literature regarding State Assembly Candidate, Bob Margett.; 2. "Margett haunted by City Council blunder." California's Republic Reporter, April 1995.; 3. Official Voter Information Guide, General Election, Tuesday, November 8, 2022.; 4. Official Voter Information Guide, Primary Election, Tuesday, March 5, 2024.

Subjects: Elections-California

Item ID: 83AF

Collection: Subject Files

School Board

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Contents: 1. Administrative guide. 92 pg. guide from the 1950s. 2. AUSD Public Hearing and Adoption of 1990-91 budget. June 25, 1990.

Contents: 1. Administrative guide. 92 pg. guide from the 1950s.; 2. AUSD Public Hearing and Adoption of 1990-91 budget. June 25, 1990.

Subjects: School Board

Item ID: 207AF

Collection: Subject Files

Southern California Floral Company

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Contents: 1. "Things of beauty - a visit to Arcadia's beautiful flower farm." Account and further references that appeared in the Monrovia Planet newspaper during 1887. 2. Advertisement for Southern California Floral Company appearing in the Sierra Madre Vista April 19, 1889. 3. Southern California Flora…

Contents: 1. "Things of beauty - a visit to Arcadia's beautiful flower farm." Account and further references that appeared in the Monrovia Planet newspaper during 1887.; 2. Advertisement for Southern California Floral Company appearing in the Sierra Madre Vista April 19, 1889.; 3. Southern California Floral Company box ad as it appeared in the Sierra Madre Vista newspaper, n.d.; note: see item #45 Arcadia - History - Rancho Santa Anita, 1975-1909 (Elias J. 'Lucky' Baldwin). Baldwin letterhead shows Arcadia Floral Farm.

Subjects: Southern California Floral Company

Item ID: 239AF

Collection: Subject Files

Library-Library Board

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Contents: 1. "Reorganization of the Arcadia Library Board of Trustees." Arcadia Tribune, July 18, 1965. 2. "Mrs. Carl Randolph resigns from Library Board." Pasadena Star News, June 26, 1947. 3. "Library head resigns." Los Angeles Times, June 26, 1947. 4. "Library Board Member resigns." Arcadia Advertiser, Ju…

Contents: 1. "Reorganization of the Arcadia Library Board of Trustees." Arcadia Tribune, July 18, 1965.; 2. "Mrs. Carl Randolph resigns from Library Board." Pasadena Star News, June 26, 1947.; 3. "Library head resigns." Los Angeles Times, June 26, 1947.; 4. "Library Board Member resigns." Arcadia Advertiser, June 25, 1947.; 5. "Library member resigns." Pasadena Star News, June 18, 1947.; 6. "Mrs. Joneson named to head Library Board." Arcadia Tribune, July 14, 1947.; 7. "Library exhibits newspaper printed in 1783." News clip, July 17, 1947.; 8. "Library Board election." Arcadia Tribune, July 20, 1969.; 9. "Former trustee honored." News clip, undated.; 10. "Improved services, facilities is the goal of library trustees." News clip, undated.; 11. "Library Board of Trustees." Arcadia City Newsletter, Fall 1973.; 12. "Hagelganz takes Coots' position on Library Board." News clip, January 1973.; 13."Arcadia Library Board Officers." News clip, October 1976.; 14. "Phillips resigns library post." News clip, undated.; 15a. "Dr. Stragnell named Library Board head." Arcadia Tribune, August 20, 1967.; 15b. "Stragnell elected president of Library Board." News Post, August 18, 1967.; 16. George Spragins to head Library Board." Arcadia Tribune, August 13, 1951.; 17. List of Library Board of Trustees. August 2, 1978.; 18. Tribute certificate signed by the Library Board of Trustees honoring the passing of Board member Drexel E. Watson , remembering her leadership as Past Board Chairman and her contributions to the Arcadia Public Library. Mrs. Watson died on September 18, 1961.

Subjects: Library-Library Board

Item ID: 143AF

Collection: Subject Files

School Board Elections

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Contents: 1. Seven seek election. (George Frempter, Glenda Harris, Paris Jackson, Harold Lietz, Irvin Livingston, Gary Mills, Antone Nisson). Arcadia Tribune March 26, 1967. 2. School Board candidates speak out. Daily News-Post April 14, 1971. 3. Candidates answer. Arcadia Tribune April 11, 1971. (Fran…

Contents: 1. Seven seek election. (George Frempter, Glenda Harris, Paris Jackson, Harold Lietz, Irvin Livingston, Gary Mills, Antone Nisson). Arcadia Tribune March 26, 1967.; 2. School Board candidates speak out. Daily News-Post April 14, 1971.; 3. Candidates answer. Arcadia Tribune April 11, 1971. (Frances Terry Lee, Gary L. Mills, Lewis "Pete" May, Kay H. Clifford, George R. Frempter); 4. Statement of principles - Kay Clifford. Publicity mailing Spring 1975.; 5. Elect Gloria J. Horstman. Publicity mailing Spring 1975.; 6. Johanna Hoffer's views. news clip Spring 1975.; 7. Gerald R. Murray, Jr. Publicity mailing Spring 1975.; 8. Arcadian's want Chris McGuire. Publicity mailing Spring 1975.; 9. Candidates countdown to election. Arcadia Tribune April 13, 1975.; 10. Hard work pays off. Arcadia Tribune April 20, 1975.; 11. Candidates: few issues, many ideas. Arcadia Tribune March 23, 1975.; 12. Clifford drops out of Board race. Arcadia Tribune March 1, 1979.; 13. Daines is latest Board race casualty. Arcadia Tribune. March 8, 1979.; 14. Friedman pushes common sense. news clip April 5, 1979.; 15. Clifford to quit after election. Arcadia Tribune April 12, 1979.; 16. Board candidates answer key queries. Arcadia Tribune April 12, 1979. (Gloria Horstman, Eileen Salvador, Charles Chivetta, Paul Friedman, Raymond Williams, David Hales, Pete May); 17. May raps collective bargaining. Arcadia Tribune April 1, 1979.; 18. Mrs. Horstman points to record, contributions. Arcadia Tribune March 29, 1979.; 19. Final days for unusual campaign. Arcadia Tribune April 15, 1979.; 20. Friedman wins board seat. Arcadia Tribune April 19, 1979.; 21. Robert E. Kladifko. Publicity mailing April 1983.; 22. Charles Chivetta. Publicity mailing April 1979.; 23. Candidates vie for three city school board seats. Highlander April 11, 1979.; 24. Candidate publicity mailings for election April 18, 1995. (Chang, Gibson, McLain, and Wuo); 25. Official Sample Ballot, Arcadia Unified School District Board of Education Election, April 18, 2017.; 26. Candidate Fenton Eng campaign postcard for Arcadia Unified School District Board of Education Election, April 18, 2017.