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Photo shows supervisor for CCS Demolition of Sylmar closing a jail cell door in the old Arcadia Police Station. The facility is being torn down and the cell door will be saved for the Arcadia Historical Society.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26328
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 20, 2003
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 20, 2003
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Police Department
Item ID
26528AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Joshua Connole, suspected of vandalizing SUVs at several auto dealerships, was freed from jail.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26245
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 16, 2003
Pages
p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
September 16, 2003
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Hummers
Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV)
Earth Liberation Front (ELF)
Rusnak Mercedes-Benz
Vandalism
Ecoterrorists
Connole, Joshua
Item ID
26446AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Because of budget cuts, the nearly 50-year-old Santa Anita Courthouse jail in Monrovia is expected to close. According to Arcadia Police Chief David Hinig, the closing of the Santa Anita Court will follow within months. Closing of the lockup will affect both Arcadia and Monrovia police departments.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper24530
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 20, 2002
Pages
p. A1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 20, 2002
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Santa Anita Courthouse
Santa Anita Jail
Police Department
Item ID
24720AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Isaac Campbell, suspect in the murder of his girlfriend Liya Lu, has been extradited from Minnesota and will face charges here. He is being held at Men's Central Jail in downtown Los Angeles.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30819
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 8, 2007
Pages
p. Local 1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
December 8, 2007
Pages
p. Local 1
Subjects
Campbell, Isaac J.
Crime and Criminals
Homicide
Lu, Liya "Jessie"
Murder
Item ID
31007AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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73-year-old Jesus Plasencia Lopez from El Monte has been arrested for a fatal hit-and-run. He allegedly drove a Saturn that hit Guey-Ying Wu and her husband Chia Wu at Santa Anita Avenue and Camino Real Avenue in Arcadia. Lopez is being held at Los Angeles County Jail on $50,000 bail.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29555
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 7, 2005
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
June 7, 2005
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Fatal automobile accidents
Hit-and-run
Lopez, Jesus Plasencia
Wu, Guey-Ying
Wu, Chia
Arrests
Item ID
29739AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The FBI will settle a lawsuit brought by Josh Connole for $100,000. He was wrongly jailed for the SUV (sport utility vehicle) arson attacks in the San Gabriel Valley, including a dealership in Arcadia, in August 2003.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29773
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 16, 2005
Pages
p. A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
November 16, 2005
Pages
p. A4
Subjects
Connole, Josh
Ecoterrorism
Lawsuits
Arson
Vandalism
Car Dealerships
Settlements
Item ID
29958AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Isaac Campbell, 32, of San Gabriel, the suspect in the murder of Liya Lu, is being held in Hennepin County Jail in Minneapolis, Minnesota without bail. He is currently fighting extradition and it could be several weeks before he is returned to the San Gabriel area.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30746
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 5, 2007
Pages
p. Local 1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
October 5, 2007
Pages
p. Local 1
Subjects
Campbell, Isaac J.
Crime and Criminals
Homicide
Lu, Liya "Jessie"
Murder
Item ID
30934AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Carol Libby was honored as Arcadia Senior of the Year for 2001 by the Arcadia Rotary Club. Carol has been in Arcadia since 1956 and is Curator at Arcadia Historical Society.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29527
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 10, 2001
Pages
p. 8
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 10, 2001
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Arcadia Rotary Club
Libby, Carol
Salute to Seniors - 15th annual
Older Americans Day
Item ID
29711AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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City of Arcadia Assessment Books of the Property in the City of Arcadia

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/subject407
Start Date
1948
End Date
1954
Contents
City of Arcadia. Assessment books of the property in the City of Arcadia. Includes legal description, last known owner, value of land, taxes paid. 101 A. Book 1. Assessment no. 1-728. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55. Book 2. Assessment no.729-1721. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55. 101 B. Book 3. Assessment…
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Start Date
1948
End Date
1954
Contents
City of Arcadia. Assessment books of the property in the City of Arcadia. Includes legal description, last known owner, value of land, taxes paid.
101 A. Book 1. Assessment no. 1-728. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55. Book 2. Assessment no.729-1721. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55.
101 B. Book 3. Assessment no. 1722-2532. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55. Book 4. Assessment no. 2533-3391. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55.
101 C. Book 5. Assessment no. 3392-4596. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55. Book 6. Assessment No. 4597-5666. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55.
101 D. Book 7. Assessment no. 5667-6765. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55. Book 8. Assessment no. 6767-7784A. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55.
101 E. Book 9. Assessment no. 7785-9032. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55. Book 10. Assessment no. 9033-9976. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55.
Subjects
City of Arcadia Assessment Books of the Property in the City of Arcadia
Physical Description
Ten books bound in ledgers
Location
Basement
Box Number
Boxes 101A through 101E
Shelf Number
Shelf H21 and Shelf H22
Item ID
408AF
Collection
Subject Files
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Rusnak Arcadia is looking to expand. The expansion would displace the Elks Lodge, The Church in Arcadia, Rod's Grill, and Arcadia Self-Storage.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29322
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 11, 2004
Pages
p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
December 11, 2004
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Business and Industry
Car Dealerships
Automobiles
Rusnak Arcadia
Expansion
Arcadia Redevelopment Agency
Mercedes Benz
Item ID
29506AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia voters will vote on a $200 million bond to improve Arcadia schools.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30133
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 20, 2006
Pages
p. A6
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 20, 2006
Pages
p. A6
Subjects
Arcadia Schools
Bond measures
Item ID
30320AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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As part of National Law Day the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia Chinese Association will sponsor a free Ask-A-Lawyer Program at the Arcadia Public Library.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27503
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 27, 2000
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 27, 2000
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Law Day
Item ID
27701AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The television show "Joan of Arcadia," starring Amber Tamblyn as a girl who talks to God, is not set in Arcadia, CA. It is set in Arcadia Shores, Maryland.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31746
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 24, 2003
Pages
p. 20
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 24, 2003
Pages
p. 20
Subjects
Film and television
Joan of Arcadia (television series)
Item ID
31943AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Locals are invited to document "A Day in the Life of Arcadia," by shooting pictures that reflect life in Arcadia. Photos will be part of an exhibit at the Arcadia Historical Museum to celebrate the city's centennial.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25440
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 1, 2003
Pages
p. A2
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 1, 2003
Pages
p. A2
Subjects
Museums - Ruth & Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum
Centennial Celebrations 2003
Item ID
25639AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The Arcadia Police Department and police explorers from the high school clean up graffiti in Arcadia.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30774
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 26, 2002
Pages
p. 19
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 26, 2002
Pages
p. 19
Subjects
Gangs
Graffiti
Item ID
30962AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Educational Foundation named Madeline Antilla the Arcadia Unified School District Teacher of the Year.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31455
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 8, 2003
Pages
p. 4
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 8, 2003
Pages
p. 4
Subjects
Antilla, Madeline
Awards
Educators
Teachers
Item ID
31648AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia City Council has authorized the Arcadia Fire Department to spend $184,682 to buy an urban search and rescue truck and $64,408 on 100 ballistic vests for the Arcadia Police Department.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31627
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 10, 2003
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 10, 2003
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Fire Department - equipment - search and rescue truck
Arcadia Police Department - equipment - bullet proof vests
Item ID
31824AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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An overview of Arcadia's budget.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25754
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 29, 2003
September 5, 2003
September 12, 2003
September 26, 2003
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 29, 2003
September 5, 2003
September 12, 2003
September 26, 2003
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Budget
Item ID
25954AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Bootery opens

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3835
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 3, 1946
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 3, 1946
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Business and Industry - Arcadia Bootery
Item ID
3709AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Historic houses in Arcadia

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4070
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 5, 1947 p. 1 (first home on First Avenue)
March 23, 1950 p. 14 (first home built in Arcadia) photo
August 16, 1973 p. C-3 (picture)
March 12, 1961 p. 12 (O. d. Harris home, oldest existing)
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 5, 1947 p. 1 (first home on First Avenue)
March 23, 1950 p. 14 (first home built in Arcadia) photo
August 16, 1973 p. C-3 (picture)
March 12, 1961 p. 12 (O. d. Harris home, oldest existing)
Subjects
Historic houses
Item ID
3946AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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