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Public parking, which is becoming increasingly scarce in the downtown area, was given close scrutiny at the May 18, 1976 City Council meeting. Most Council members seemed to favor a parking structure to alleviate the situation. Comparative costs were given.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 20, 1976

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 20, 1976

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Automobile Parking

Item ID: 578AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The City Council amended the Municipal Code to specify that violation of handicapped parking restrictions on private, off-street parking facilities is an infraction of the Code.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 20, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 20, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Automobile Parking

Item ID: 582AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

On November 8 the City Council adopted a design for public parking in the City's downtown business district which left no one particularly happy. Assessments will be worked out beginning at the December 6 meeting. Estimated cost of the project is $241,957.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 10, 1977

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 10, 1977

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Automobile Parking

Item ID: 580AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Traces the redevelopment of the downtown area in the past year including the medical building at First and Wheeler, the Sawmill Restaurant to be built on the site of the old San Gabriel Valley Lumber Company, etc.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 9, 1977

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: January 9, 1977

Pages: p. A-1 photo

Subjects: Community Redevelopment

Item ID: 1265AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The City Council has eased the number of parking spaces required for the shopping center.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 10, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 10, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Fashion Park

Item ID: 1542AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Arcadia has allotted $3700 toward the construction of a multi- jurisdictional bikeway along the Rio Hondo Wash from Peck Road to the Whittier Narrows Recreation Area. This would provide approximately 7.5 miles of bike paths linking Arcadia to existing paths leading down to the Long Beach Harbor.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 22, 1977

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 22, 1977

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Bicycles and bicycling

Item ID: 606AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The City Council has agreed to pay $83,770 of the total $241,957 cost of the new parking district, thus making each of the 62 property owners' assessments smaller.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 8, 1977

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 8, 1977

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Automobile Parking

Item ID: 581AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Republic Development Co. made a report to the City Council concerning redevelopment of the area around Fifth Avenue, Santa Clara Street, and Santa Anita Wash. Proposals include 3 five-story office buildings and expansion of retail stores into the area.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 24, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 24, 1979

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Community Redevelopment

Item ID: 1269AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The City Council agreed to allow home owners in the residential-mountainous area of Arcadia to keep their existing roofs, although new developments may face new restrictions. At issue is the use of shake roofs that are not treated to fire retardant.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 21, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 21, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Building Laws

Item ID: 680AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Both the teachers and the Arcadia Board of Education ratified an existing contract, with some changes agreed upon by all involved. Salaries were excluded from discussion due to Prop. 13. The contract extends through June 30, 1980.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 10, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: September 10, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Employees

Item ID: 2726AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

General articles re Fashion Park

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 3, 1970 p. 1; May 20, 1970 p. 1; May 24, 1970 p. 1; May 27, 1970, p. 1; June 27, 1970 p. 1; July 5, 1970 p. 1; July 19, 1970 p. 1; August 5, 1970 p. 1; August 12, 1970 p. 1; August 23, 1970 p. 1; August 30, 1970 p. 1; September 9, 1970 p. 1; September 13, 1970 p. 1; November 8, 1970 p. 1; November 11, 1970 p. 1; November 15, 1970 p. 1; January 10, 1971 pp. 1, 2; January 20, 1971 p. 1 (conditional approval by City Council); January 24, 1971 p. 1; February 7, 1971 p. 1; February 24, 1971 p. 1; February 28, 1971 p. 1; March 24, 1971 p. 1; March 31, 1971 p. 1; April 4, 1971 p. 1; April 7, 1971 p. 1; April 11, 1971 p. 1; April 18, 1971 p. 1; April 21, 1971 p. 1 (opposition); april 25, 1971 p. 1 (Council approves); May 5, 1971 p. 1; November 14, 1971 p. 1; January 2, 1972 p. 1; April 9, 1972 p. 1 (to open in 1973); May 25, 1972 p. 1 (model); August 17, 1972 p. 1 (traffic pattern studied); December 7, 1972 p. 1 (Entrance plan); March 22, 1973 p. 1 (People Looking Ahead Now (Plan) comm.; May 3, 1973 p. 1 (suit filed); May 6, 1973 p. 1; May 10, 1973 p. 1 (hearing ordered); May 13, 1973 p. 1 (bids open); June 7, 1973 p. 1 (approved by court); June 24, 1973 p. 1 (ground breaking); October 28, 1973 p. 1; November 8, 1973 p. 1; November 25, 1973 p. 1 (suit against Fashion Park)

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: May 3, 1970 p. 1; May 20, 1970 p. 1; May 24, 1970 p. 1; May 27, 1970, p. 1; June 27, 1970 p. 1; July 5, 1970 p. 1; July 19, 1970 p. 1; August 5, 1970 p. 1; August 12, 1970 p. 1; August 23, 1970 p. 1; August 30, 1970 p. 1; September 9, 1970 p. 1; September 13, 1970 p. 1; November 8, 1970 p. 1; November 11, 1970 p. 1; November 15, 1970 p. 1; January 10, 1971 pp. 1, 2; January 20, 1971 p. 1 (conditional approval by City Council); January 24, 1971 p. 1; February 7, 1971 p. 1; February 24, 1971 p. 1; February 28, 1971 p. 1; March 24, 1971 p. 1; March 31, 1971 p. 1; April 4, 1971 p. 1; April 7, 1971 p. 1; April 11, 1971 p. 1; April 18, 1971 p. 1; April 21, 1971 p. 1 (opposition); april 25, 1971 p. 1 (Council approves); May 5, 1971 p. 1; November 14, 1971 p. 1; January 2, 1972 p. 1; April 9, 1972 p. 1 (to open in 1973); May 25, 1972 p. 1 (model); August 17, 1972 p. 1 (traffic pattern studied); December 7, 1972 p. 1 (Entrance plan); March 22, 1973 p. 1 (People Looking Ahead Now (Plan) comm.; May 3, 1973 p. 1 (suit filed); May 6, 1973 p. 1; May 10, 1973 p. 1 (hearing ordered); May 13, 1973 p. 1 (bids open); June 7, 1973 p. 1 (approved by court); June 24, 1973 p. 1 (ground breaking); October 28, 1973 p. 1; November 8, 1973 p. 1; November 25, 1973 p. 1 (suit against Fashion Park)

Subjects: Fashion Park

Item ID: 3911AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 12, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 12, 1975

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Parks

Item ID: 2123AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Summary of current real estate prices. Median sales price of an existing home in California has reached $58,322.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 10, 1977

Pages: p. A-2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: July 10, 1977

Pages: p. A-2

Subjects: Real Estate

Item ID: 2287AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

John Rousselot has been re-elected U. S. Congressman in the 26th Congressional district. John Collier has been re-elected Assemblyman in the 61st Assembly district. Complete returns given for this area.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 7, 1974

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 7, 1974

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: California - Elections - 1974

Item ID: 857AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Hinshaw's new section: a child's dream world. New children's area for children's clothing was formerly occupied by JC Penney. See hard copy of newspaper in Box 51.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 26, 1978

Pages: p. A5

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: March 26, 1978

Pages: p. A5

Subjects: Hinshaw's Department Store; Correa, Julie

Item ID: 34136AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A mixed reaction has greeted a bill that recently passed the Senate and is being debated in the Assembly. It attempts to prohibit splinter movements toward secession from an existing county.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 28, 1977

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: August 28, 1977

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: San Gabriel Valley - Secession

Item ID: 2372AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

A public hearing to air teachers' contract proposals was well attended by an angry public. Some expressed the view that teachers were out to get everything they can.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 29, 1976

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: April 29, 1976

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Schools - Employees

Item ID: 2719AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Whittier Narrows Recreation Area was dedicated on December 8, 1975 by Supervisor Peter Schbarum, the Assistant Secretary of the Army, Victor Vesey, and others. The 1000 acres include a nature area, picnic center, ball areas, etc.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 11, 1975

Pages: p. B-2

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: December 11, 1975

Pages: p. B-2

Subjects: Parks

Item ID: 2128AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

The Arcadia Tax Reform Committee will present signed petitions to the City Council re requested repeal of 3 ordinances levying assessments on street sweeping and sewer service, and an increase in the utility users' tax from 5% to 7%.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 16, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: November 16, 1978

Pages: p. A-1

Subjects: Taxation

Item ID: 3325AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

Proposed annexation of the area between Standish Street on the north and Jeffries on the south. One hundred percent of the residents of the area have asked to be annexed, so proceedings should move rapidly.

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Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 8, 1975

Pages: p. 1

Newspaper: Arcadia Tribune

Date: June 8, 1975

Pages: p. 1

Subjects: Annexation (Municipal Government)

Item ID: 399AN

Collection: Newspaper Index

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Public parking, which is becoming increasingly scarce in the downtown area, was given close scrutiny at the May 18, 1976 City Council meeting. Most Council members seemed to favor a parking structure to alleviate the situation. Comparative costs were given.

The City Council amended the Municipal Code to specify that violation of handicapped parking restrictions on private, off-street parking facilities is an infraction of the Code.

On November 8 the City Council adopted a design for public parking in the City's downtown business district which left no one particularly happy. Assessments will be worked out beginning at the December 6 meeting. Estimated cost of the project is $241,957.

Traces the redevelopment of the downtown area in the past year including the medical building at First and Wheeler, the Sawmill Restaurant to be built on the site of the old San Gabriel Valley Lumber Company, etc.

The City Council has eased the number of parking spaces required for the shopping center.

Arcadia has allotted $3700 toward the construction of a multi- jurisdictional bikeway along the Rio Hondo Wash from Peck Road to the Whittier Narrows Recreation Area. This would provide approximately 7.5 miles of bike paths linking Arcadia to existing paths leading down to the Long Beach Harbor.

The City Council has agreed to pay $83,770 of the total $241,957 cost of the new parking district, thus making each of the 62 property owners' assessments smaller.

The Republic Development Co. made a report to the City Council concerning redevelopment of the area around Fifth Avenue, Santa Clara Street, and Santa Anita Wash. Proposals include 3 five-story office buildings and expansion of retail stores into the area.

The City Council agreed to allow home owners in the residential-mountainous area of Arcadia to keep their existing roofs, although new developments may face new restrictions. At issue is the use of shake roofs that are not treated to fire retardant.

Both the teachers and the Arcadia Board of Education ratified an existing contract, with some changes agreed upon by all involved. Salaries were excluded from discussion due to Prop. 13. The contract extends through June 30, 1980.

General articles re Fashion Park

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.

Summary of current real estate prices. Median sales price of an existing home in California has reached $58,322.

John Rousselot has been re-elected U. S. Congressman in the 26th Congressional district. John Collier has been re-elected Assemblyman in the 61st Assembly district. Complete returns given for this area.

Hinshaw's new section: a child's dream world. New children's area for children's clothing was formerly occupied by JC Penney. See hard copy of newspaper in Box 51.

A mixed reaction has greeted a bill that recently passed the Senate and is being debated in the Assembly. It attempts to prohibit splinter movements toward secession from an existing county.

A public hearing to air teachers' contract proposals was well attended by an angry public. Some expressed the view that teachers were out to get everything they can.

The Whittier Narrows Recreation Area was dedicated on December 8, 1975 by Supervisor Peter Schbarum, the Assistant Secretary of the Army, Victor Vesey, and others. The 1000 acres include a nature area, picnic center, ball areas, etc.

The Arcadia Tax Reform Committee will present signed petitions to the City Council re requested repeal of 3 ordinances levying assessments on street sweeping and sewer service, and an increase in the utility users' tax from 5% to 7%.

Proposed annexation of the area between Standish Street on the north and Jeffries on the south. One hundred percent of the residents of the area have asked to be annexed, so proceedings should move rapidly.