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Whittier woman,102, embraces change. Story about Mildred Mellin and husband George Mellin. George died in 2016. He had retired after 26 years of military service and became a teacher at Arcadia High School. Her secret to longevity is one Coors Light every night with popcorn.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36455
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 26, 2023
Pages
p. A3, A6
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 26, 2023
Pages
p. A3, A6
Subjects
Centenarians
Mellin, George
Mellin, Mildred
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Javier Castellano gets prestigious George Woolf Memorial Jockey Award at Santa Anita Park. The Woolf Award has been presented annually since 1950. Winner determined by a vote of jockeys nationwide.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36437
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 20, 2023
Pages
p. B8
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Pasadena Star News
Date
March 20, 2023
Pages
p. B8
Subjects
Castellano, Javier
George Woolf Memorial Jockey Award
Horses and horse racing
Santa Anita Park-2021-2030
Collection
Newspaper Index
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In Norwalk, District Attorney George Gascón gets vote of no confidence, along with 18 other cities, including Arcadia. Complaints directed at embattled DA continue to grow in Los Angeles County and a campaign to recall him is underway.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35983
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 24, 2021
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
June 24, 2021
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Gascon, George
Los Angeles County District Attorneys
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Black Lives Matter (BLM) protests continue to build momentum across the nation and around the world demanding justice for the death of George Floyd and bringing the issue of systemic racism to Arcadia, where hundreds gathered to protest at Arcadia County Park.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35761
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 11, 2020
Pages
p. 3
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 11, 2020
Pages
p. 3
Subjects
Activism
Black Lives Matter
Floyd, George
Protests
Racism
Taylor, Breonna
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Obituary or death notice

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36013
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 20, 2021, p. A4
August 17, 2021, p. A4
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
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Pasadena Star News
Date
August 20, 2021, p. A4
August 17, 2021, p. A4
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
Subjects
Peralta, Susan Louise (Alexander)
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Obituary/death notice

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36414
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 28, 2023
Pages
p. A5
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
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Pasadena Star News
Date
January 28, 2023
Pages
p. A5
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
Subjects
Mertz, Susan Mary "Sue"
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Newspaper Index
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Obituary/death notice

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36415
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 29, 2023
Pages
p. A7
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
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Pasadena Star News
Date
January 29, 2023
Pages
p. A7
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
Subjects
Mertz, Susan Mary "Sue"
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Newspaper Index
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A fourth horse dies from training injury at Santa Anita Park. A 5-year-old mare named Big Switch has been euthanized following a sesamoid injury from exercising. Owner and breeder is George Krikorian. Trainer was John Sadler and jockey was Juan Hernandez.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36637
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 22, 2024
Pages
p. 2
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 22, 2024
Pages
p. 2
Subjects
Deaths
Euthanasia
Hernandez, Juan
Horses and horse racing
Krikorian, George
Sadler, John
Santa Anita Park-2021-2030
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Newspaper Index
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Obituary/death notice. Arcadia to celebrate life of City Council member Roger Chandler on Tuesday, December 7 at 6:00, prior to the City Council meeting at 7:00. Chandler served on City Council for almost 24 years.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36116
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 2, 2021
Pages
p. 3
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 2, 2021
Pages
p. 3
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
Subjects
Chandler, Roger
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Newspaper Index
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On October 7, USC Arcadia Hospital Foundation's Crystal Ball will honor Dr. Heiner Vogelbach at the Pasadena Convention Center.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36520
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 31, 2023
Pages
p. A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 31, 2023
Pages
p. A4
Subjects
Crystal Ball
USC Arcadia Hospital Foundation
Vogelbach, Heiner, Dr.
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Newspaper Index
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Driver is arrested after 7-Eleven rammed. Monrovia man Sterling Williamson, 23, was arrested on suspicion of murder after he created a disturbance at a 7-Eleven store at 1003 South Baldwin Avenue on November 24, 2022, then allegedly crashed his car through the doors and tried to flee. There were no injuries.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36379
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 26, 2022
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
November 26, 2022
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arrests
Convenience stores
Crime and Criminals
7-Eleven
Williamson, Sterling
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Newspaper Index
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USC Arcadia Hospital Foundation's Crystal Ball honoring Dr. Heiner Vogellbach will happen on October 7 at the Pasadena Convention Center.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36508
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 17, 2023
Pages
p. A4
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 17, 2023
Pages
p. A4
Subjects
Crystal Ball
USC Arcadia Hospital Foundation
Vogellbach, Heiner, Dr.
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Newspaper Index
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Mailbag topic-George "The Iceman" Woolf was a Canadian jockey famous for riding the great Seabiscuit to victories in 1938. The 35-year-old was unseated from his horse Please Me during a race on January 3, 1946, suffered a concussion and died the next day. He was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale. Gene Autry sane at his funeral.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36439
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 17, 2023
Pages
p. B8
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 17, 2023
Pages
p. B8
Subjects
Woolf, George
Horses and horse racing
Jockeys
Santa Anita Park
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia faith leaders voice support for peaceful protests. Members of Arcadia Interfaith Action Group--representing the Baha'i, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim and Sikh faith community--vehemently condemn the "senseless murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer." The group recognizes "that people of color are much more likely to be the victims of such violent treatment by law enforcement personnel."

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35760
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 4, 2020
Pages
p. 2
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 4, 2020
Pages
p. 2
Subjects
Activism
Arcadia Baha'i Community
Arcadia Congregational Church of Christ
Arcadia Muslim Congregation
Bains, Gagan, Dr.
Cadenbach, Jolene, Dr.
Dunham, Rick
Emarsi, Fawaz
Licata, Stephen
Moss, Jason
Protests
Rettig, Kevin
Thai-Erwin, Eva
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Newspaper Index
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Another homeless village set to open in Baldwin Park. 16-unit tiny home complex will house families in need. It's called Serenity Homes, 13167 Garvey Avenue in Baldwin Park. Senator Susan Rubio, D-West Covina, celebrated the opening with elected officials from all over the San Gabriel Valley, including from Arcadia, Azusa, Glendora, La Puente, Monrovia, San Marino, South Pasadena, Temple City and Mount San Antonio College. It is the second tiny homes village opening in Baldwin Park within a year and serves as a model for how cities can expand homeless services.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36322
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 25, 2022
Pages
p. A3, A14
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 25, 2022
Pages
p. A3, A14
Subjects
Baldwin Park, California
Homeless
Homelessness
Housing
Rubio, Susan
Social issues
Tiny homes
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Newspaper Index
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State fair returns for month long run at Santa Anita Park-through August 20. Admission is $10, $7 for ages 60+ and ages 6-12.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36283
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 22, 2022
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 22, 2022
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Santa Anita Park-2021-2030
State Fair Entertainment Los Angeles
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Newspaper Index
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Obituary/death notice. Former Chief of Staff of Arcadia Methodist Hospital Dr. William E. White has died.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36345
Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
October 15, 2022
Pages
p. 1
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Obituary or death notice
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Mountain Views News
Date
October 15, 2022
Pages
p. 1
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
Subjects
White, William E. (Dr.)
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Sex therapist Dr. Susan Block is in a zoning fight with Arcadia City. Her building is zoned for office use, not residential, although building license inspectors found 10 bedrooms inside. The brick building is on Las Tunas Drive and is the business location of Saybrook Media, where The Dr. Susan Block Show is produced. Susan Block, aka Dr. Suzy, had an HBO Special "Radio Sex TV with Dr. Susan Block" in the 1990s.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36058
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 28, 2021
Pages
p. A1, A8
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 28, 2021
Pages
p. A1, A8
Subjects
Abeyta, Amber
Block, Susan
Lobkowicz, Maximillian
Podcasts
Saybrook Media Group
Sex therapists
Zoning
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Newspaper Index
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Shrimp and crab-stuffed salmon at The Derby, 233 E. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, is recommended and the restaurant's menu and reputation are also described.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36111
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 23, 2021
Pages
p. A9
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 23, 2021
Pages
p. A9
Subjects
The Derby
Restaurants, bars, etc.
Restaurant reviews
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Newspaper Index
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License revocation upheld for internet studios run by couple Dr. Susan Block and Maximillian Lobkowicz. City says sex therapist Dr. Susan Block and husband allow people to sleep there overnight in the business building on Las Tunas Drive that is zoned for office use. City revoked their license on July 28. The couple appealed but the city's Planning Commission upheld the decision. The couple will appeal again.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36059
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 30, 2021
Pages
p. A1, A7
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 30, 2021
Pages
p. A1, A7
Subjects
Arcadia Planning Commission
Block, Susan
Lobkowicz, Maximillian
Podcasts
Saybrook Media Group
Sex therapists
Zoning
Collection
Newspaper Index
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