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Obituary/death notice. Wilfred C. "Bill" Stroud of Arcadia, who started with a store in Pasadena and built the Stroud's chain into the largest specialty linen retailer in California, died at age 77.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25385
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 15, 2003
Pages
p. A4
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
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Pasadena Star News
Date
April 15, 2003
Pages
p. A4
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
Subjects
Stroud, Wilfred ("Bill")
Item ID
25584AN
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Two New Yorkers are being held on $1 million bail for their involvement in jewelry thefts, including one in Arcadia on May 1.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 9, 2003
Pages
p. A2
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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 9, 2003
Pages
p. A2
Subjects
Theft
Robbery
Item ID
25734AN
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Arcadia Fire Department's recent reconfirmation of being a "Class 1" department by the Insurance Services office may result in lower insurance premiums for area businesses.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper20550
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 5, 2001
Pages
p. B3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 5, 2001
Pages
p. B3
Subjects
Fire Department
Item ID
20777AN
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An eastern extension of the Metro Gold line from Pasadena to Clarement has not been funded but government leaders and residents are planning for the trains to go east. Cost of the extension may top $1 billion.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper24786
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 2, 2002
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
December 2, 2002
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Metro Gold Line
Metrolink Trains
Item ID
24981AN
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Santa Anita Park workers who live in the backstretch may face eviction. The workers' rooms may not meet codes.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper18822
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 8, 2000
Pages
p. A1 w/photo
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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 8, 2000
Pages
p. A1 w/photo
Subjects
Santa Anita Park
Item ID
19066AN
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The Woodcarver's show was held Sunday, May 5, at the Arcadia Seniors Center.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 6, 2000
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 6, 2000
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Woodcarver's Show
Item ID
23529AN
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California's minimum wage increase is going to force some restaurants to hike food prices, cut back on employee hours and reduce advertising. McGrath's Fish House in Arcadia may be forced to reduce employee hours. The minimum wage is now $7.50 per hour. Another 50 cent increase goes into effect January 1, 2008.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30358
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 11, 2007
Pages
p. Local 3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
January 11, 2007
Pages
p. Local 3
Subjects
Business and Industry
Minimum wage
Restaurants
Item ID
30545AN
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Methodist Hospital of Southern California will celebrate its 100th birthday on May 15.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 13, 2003
Pages
p. A2
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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 13, 2003
Pages
p. A2
Subjects
Hospitals - Arcadia Methodist Hospital
Item ID
25740AN
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Hillside residents meet to discuss the fire-ravaged hillsides and problems that may occur with rain.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27171
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 13, 2000
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 13, 2000
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Fires
Item ID
27369AN
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The Hugo Reid Family sculpture created in 1937 by sculptor Preston Prescott is being moved from the Arcadia County Park to the Arcadia Historical Museum. Details of the move are given. See also May 2, 2003 and May 3, 2003.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25439
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 1, 2003
Pages
p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 1, 2003
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Museums - Ruth & Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum
Hugo Reid Family Statue
Prescott, Preston
Reid, Hugo
Statuary
Item ID
25638AN
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Three schools may switch to a year-round schedule under a new proposal presented this week.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper19470
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 25, 2000
Pages
p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
August 25, 2000
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Arcadia Unified School District
Item ID
19710AN
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Macy's will relaunch at more than 800 sites nationwide, after parent company Federated Department Stores acquired May Department Stores in August 2005. The Robinsons-May in Arcadia became property of the Westfield Group and plans for the site have not been announced.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30190
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 6, 2006
Pages
p. B3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
September 6, 2006
Pages
p. B3
Subjects
Business and Industry
Federated Department Stores
Macy's
Westfield Shoppingtown Santa Anita - 2001-2010
Item ID
30377AN
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A suspect, described as a Chinese woman in her mid-50s, 5 feet tall and 100 pounds, may have attempted to kidnap a 7-year old girl from Holly Avenue Elementary School. She was unsuccessful and may have mental health issues.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 15, 2007
Pages
p. Local 1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
February 15, 2007
Pages
p. Local 1
Subjects
Crime and Criminals
Kidnap
Item ID
30585AN
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The state Employment Development Department listed the county's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for May as 5.1 percent.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30080
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 17, 2006
Pages
p. B3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
June 17, 2006
Pages
p. B3
Subjects
Jobless rates
Statistics
Unemployment
Item ID
30266AN
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The Arcadia City Council is considering changes to fees charged by the city through the Development Services Department. One change might be a $25 fee for new business license applications. The fees may increase for design review of new commercial projects and appeals from an architectural review board to the Planning Commission. The General plan amendment fee may drop and tentative tract maps for condos may drop. The city plans to increase fines for code violations.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31935
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 4, 2003
Pages
p. 1, 17
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 4, 2003
Pages
p. 1, 17
Subjects
Arcadia City Council - 2001-2010
Fees
Item ID
32132AN
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The annual Law Day Celebration will be held May 14, 2005, from 10am to 1pm, at the Arcadia Public Library.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 5, 2005
Pages
p. A2
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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 5, 2005
Pages
p. A2
Subjects
National Law Day
Arcadia Chinese Association
Legal advice and referral
Law Day - 2005
Item ID
29695AN
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City officials alleged Monday that the Golden Eyes Gentlemen's Club may have violated several city codes.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 11, 2000
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 11, 2000
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Golden Eyes Gentlemen's Club
Item ID
19939AN
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Ya-May Christle of Arcadia sued the city of Los Angeles and former Los Angeles Police Department Chief Michael Berkow in May, 2006, claiming she was demoted three levels for objecting to Berkow's alleged sexual misconduct with other LAPD officers. No settlement has been reached.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30616
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 13, 2007
Pages
p. News 7
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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 13, 2007
Pages
p. News 7
Subjects
Christle, Ya-May
Lawsuits
Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)
Item ID
30804AN
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Investigators have concluded that the failure of a pump on a fire engine was likely caused by a mechanical and/or design defect. The failure occurred on July 4 at a car accident scene where David Contreras died. Chief Dave Lugo may pursue litigation with manufacturer Kovatch Mobile Fire Apparatus. See related story, Arcadia Weekly, July 11, 2002, p. 8 and Arcadia Weekly, July 18, 2002, p. 1.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 31, 2002
Pages
p. 17
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 31, 2002
Pages
p. 17
Subjects
Contreras, David
Fire engines
Fire equipment
Kovatch Mobile Fire Apparatus
Traffic Accidents
Item ID
30848AN
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The Trevor Law Group who sued thousands of small businesses including auto repair shops and restaurants may be disbarred.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25426
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 18, 2003
Pages
p. A8
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Pasadena Star News
Date
April 18, 2003
Pages
p. A8
Subjects
Trevor Law Group
Fraud
Lawsuits
Arcadia Ultimate Automotive
Item ID
25625AN
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