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Publications for Residents

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Contents: 1. Arcadia's Block Party Planning Kit. Complete instructions and forms to have a city-approved block party. Issued circa July 2004. 2. A Resident's Guide to City Services: "Welcome to Arcadia." Includes directory of city departments. October 2004 edition. 2 copies. 3. ACTION (Arcadians Caring Toget…

Contents: 1. Arcadia's Block Party Planning Kit. Complete instructions and forms to have a city-approved block party. Issued circa July 2004.; 2. A Resident's Guide to City Services: "Welcome to Arcadia." Includes directory of city departments. October 2004 edition. 2 copies.; 3. ACTION (Arcadians Caring Together Improves Our Neighborhoods) handbook of first aid, emergency and earthquake preparedness, fire safety, crime prevention. ACTION brought to you by City of Arcadia, Arcadia Association of Realtors, and Methodist Hospital.; 4. Waste Management new pick-up schedule for Arcadia residents, starting May 3, 2009, trash day will change to Wednesday.; 5. Message mailed to residents in 2010 regarding coyote trapping as the City's method of managing reportedly aggressive coyotes. Also addresses what to do if you see a coyote and how to keep coyotes and other wild animals out of Arcadia neighborhoods. 2 copies. Printed on double-sided card stock.; 6. Community Connection, Arcadia's News Magazine, Winter 2008, a production of ACTV (Arcadia Community Television), on DVD in the black Arcadia History Room Media Box. Features city employees Kristen Olafson, Dana Dunn, Lindsey Sun and Jill Perumean talking about city information, programs, events, and safety.; 7. Helping Hands Volunteer Opportunities. July 2011. 2 copies.; 8. Discouraging Coyotes in Arcadia. 11" x 6" postcard. c. 2016-2017.

Subjects: Publications for Residents

Item ID: 272AF

Collection: Subject Files

Recreation

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Contents: Items 21-33, 35-53, 55-62 moved to basement Box 122 on August 28, 2014. Item 68 moved to Basement Box 122 on June 21, 2021. 1. Arcadia Recreation Brochure for 1964 summer program. 2. Arcadia Recreation Brochure for 1964 summer camping program. 3. Arcadia Recreation Department brochure for progra…

Contents: Items 21-33, 35-53, 55-62 moved to basement Box 122 on August 28, 2014. Item 68 moved to Basement Box 122 on June 21, 2021.; 1. Arcadia Recreation Brochure for 1964 summer program.; 2. Arcadia Recreation Brochure for 1964 summer camping program.; 3. Arcadia Recreation Department brochure for programs September 1964 through June 1965.; 4. Arcadia Recreation Department brochure for 1966 summer program.; 5. Arcadia Recreation Department brochure for 1966 summer camping program.; 6. Arcadia Recreation Department brochure for 1966 Christmas vacation activities.; 7. Arcadia Recreation Department sheet for spring vacation activities April 9, 1966.; 8. Arcadia Recreation Department brochure of programs September 1966 through June 1967.; 9. Arcadia Recreation Department brochure for 1968 summer program.; 10. Arcadia Recreation Department brochure for 1969 summer program.; 11. Recreation Department offers variety of activities. News Post February 11, 1969.; 12. Arcadia Recreation Department brochure for programs September 1976 through June 1977.; 13. First Avenue site seen for recreation. Arcadia Tribune September 10, 1978.; 14. Arcadia Recreation Department brochure for 1994-1995 school year program.; 15. Santa Anita Little League for the 1965 season.; 16. Arcadia Recreation and Community Services Department brochure for 2002 summer program.; 17. Arcadia Recreation and Community Services Department brochure for 2001-2002 school year program.; 18. Arcadia Recreation and Community Services Department flyer on the 2001-2002 school year free supervised playgrounds at Arcadia elementary schools.; 19. Arcadia Recreation and Community Services Department and Arcadia Unified School District flyer on the 2001-2002 school year free supervised youth centers at the Arcadia middle schools.; 20. Arcadia Recreation and Community Services Department brochure for the 2002-2003 school year program.; 21.-33. Moved to Basement Box 122.; 34. Postcard advertisement for Third Annual Battle of the Boards and Bands sponsored by Stix Rideshop and the City of Arcadia Recreation and Community Services Department. July 29, 2006.; 35.-53. Moved to basement Box 122.; 54. Arcadia Par 3 Golf Course Grand Re-Opening Ceremony invitation. July 24, 2009. Arcadia Par 3 Golf Course located at 620 E. Live Oak Avenue, Arcadia, CA 91006.; 55.-62. Moved to Basement Box 122; 63. City of Arcadia Recreation and Community Services Department "Thanksgiving Recipes" booklet, Turkey Trot Fun Run/Walk, November 21, 2004.; 64. Arcadia boys elected to play in Los Angeles Sports Arena for a pre-game show on the Los Angeles Lakers basketball court. Jerry Collins will coach Dave Stephens, Jim Greenway, Gene Dold, Bill Manning, Rickie Marsee, Mike Larkin, Rich Muihead, Carty Mills, Gary Kovacic, and Jim Murphy. Dennis Lojeski will coach Bill Kollas, Steve Summerall, Kurt Greenwald, Steve Cordova, Randy Nichols, Steve Mack, Rich Cash, Mike Roth, Curt Buxton, Russell Childrey. Arcadia Tribune, December 8, 1963.; 66. Dreaming of a White Christmas: families don their winter clothes for Arcadia Snow Festival held at Arcadia Community Center. The Weekly Star (Thursday supplement to the Pasadena Star News), December 8, 2013.; 67. Recreation and Community Services Department Guide, c. June 2014.; 68. Contents were moved to Basement Box 122 on June 21, 2021.; 69. City of Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Activities brochure The Peacock Buzz. December 2019-March 2020, March 2020-June 2020. Sept-Dec 2021, January-March 2022, March-June 2022, June-August 2022.; 70. Postcard with QR Code to the Peacock Buzz Fall, September-December 2022. Starting with Fall 2022, Peacock Buzz was not mailed to residents due to printing costs.; 71. City of Arcadia Recreation, Library and Museum Activities brochure The Peacock Buzz. June-August 2023, September-December 2023, December 2023-March 2024.; 72. City of Arcadia brochure for 2022 free summer concert and movie series.

Subjects: Recreation

Item ID: 188AF

Collection: Subject Files

Community Recreation Center Proposal (1971)

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Contents: 1. Arcadia Civic Center Master Plan. 2. "Build an auditorium for Arcadia." Sponsor to enter Jog-A-Walk-A-Torium, photocopy. 3. Description of photo #1366. 4. Description of photo #1367. 5. Description of photo #1368. 6. Description of photo #1369. 7. Description of photo #1370. 8. Large pos…

Contents: 1. Arcadia Civic Center Master Plan.; 2. "Build an auditorium for Arcadia." Sponsor to enter Jog-A-Walk-A-Torium, photocopy.; 3. Description of photo #1366.; 4. Description of photo #1367.; 5. Description of photo #1368.; 6. Description of photo #1369.; 7. Description of photo #1370.; 8. Large postcard showing architects' rendering of Community Recreation Center and Arcadia Police Facility relative to a "Yes" vote February 29, 1972.; 9. Brochure relative to the passage of Proposition A for a bond issue to build the Community Center and the new Police Facility, February 29, 1972.

Subjects: Community Recreation Center Proposal (1971)

Item ID: 72AF

Collection: Subject Files

Regional Recreation Center at Arcadia, California (Arcadia County Park)

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Contents: 1. Regional Recreation Center at Arcadia, California (Arcadia County Park) Specifications, Blueprints

Contents: 1. Regional Recreation Center at Arcadia, California (Arcadia County Park) Specifications, Blueprints

Subjects: Regional Recreation Center at Arcadia, California (Arcadia County Park)

Location: History Room

Box Number: Box 37

Shelf Number: Shelf B4

Item ID: 346AF

Collection: Subject Files

Public Works Department

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Contents: 1. City of Arcadia "Earth Day" newspaper insert. Instructions on how to handle used oil, sharps waste, conserve water, and energy saving tips. Circa 2010.

Contents: 1. City of Arcadia "Earth Day" newspaper insert. Instructions on how to handle used oil, sharps waste, conserve water, and energy saving tips. Circa 2010.

Subjects: Public Works Department

Item ID: 301AF

Collection: Subject Files

Arcadia Public Library Reference Department Statistics

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Contents: Arcadia Public Library Reference Department statistics handwritten in account books/journals. Number of reference questions received at the reference desk and by telephone. 1) July 1972-December 1989. 2) January 1990-June 2002. 3) July 2002-July 2011. 3. Arcadia Public Library Reference Department …

Contents: Arcadia Public Library Reference Department statistics handwritten in account books/journals. Number of reference questions received at the reference desk and by telephone. 1) July 1972-December 1989. 2) January 1990-June 2002. 3) July 2002-July 2011. 3. Arcadia Public Library Reference Department Procedure Manual, June 1994 in blue binder.

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library Reference Department Statistics

Location: Basement

Box Number: Box 115

Shelf Number: Shelf H6

Item ID: 428AF

Collection: Subject Files

Children's Department Collection

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Contents: Summer Reading Club Scrapbook 1967-1979, in a burgundy binder. Contains procedures, photos, flyers, brochures, performers, bookworm. Blue scrapbook-clippings c. 1933-1994 Proposal for improvements Children's Services, submitted by E. Swedstedt, September 1975.

Contents: Summer Reading Club Scrapbook 1967-1979, in a burgundy binder. Contains procedures, photos, flyers, brochures, performers, bookworm.; Blue scrapbook-clippings c. 1933-1994; Proposal for improvements Children's Services, submitted by E. Swedstedt, September 1975.

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library-Children's Department; Arcadia Public Library-Children's Services; Summer Reading Club; Summer Reading Program

Physical Description: One manila box

Location: Basement

Box Number: 134A

Shelf Number: H25

Item ID: 501AF

Collection: Subject Files

Children's Department Collection

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Contents: Manila folders-Photos 1980s-2000s, Polaroid photos 1990s, undated photos and Polaroids Individual folders-clippings and photos 1930-1999 Clippings 1994-1996 Misc. flyers, letters, undated clippings, etc.

Contents: Manila folders-Photos 1980s-2000s, Polaroid photos 1990s, undated photos and Polaroids; Individual folders-clippings and photos 1930-1999; Clippings 1994-1996; Misc. flyers, letters, undated clippings, etc.

Subjects: Arcadia Public Library-Children's Department; Arcadia Public Library-Children's Services; Art programs; Cooking programs; Dinosaur programs; Halloween programs; Science programs; Valentine's Day programs

Physical Description: One blue box

Location: Basement

Box Number: 134B

Shelf Number: H25

Item ID: 502AF

Collection: Subject Files

Peacocks

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Contents: 1. About Arboretum peacocks. Lasca Leaves - Autumn 1965. 2. Indian peafowl. Wolf, Joseph. MONOGRAPH OF THE PHEASANT, vol. 2, 1872, pp.163-190. 3. Ownerless peacocks. Los Angeles Times. August 11, 1957. 4. Peacock lore from rancho days. Lasca Leaves, Winter 1964. 5. Santa Anita Rancho Pea…

Contents: 1. About Arboretum peacocks. Lasca Leaves - Autumn 1965.; 2. Indian peafowl. Wolf, Joseph. MONOGRAPH OF THE PHEASANT, vol. 2, 1872, pp.163-190.; 3. Ownerless peacocks. Los Angeles Times. August 11, 1957.; 4. Peacock lore from rancho days. Lasca Leaves, Winter 1964.; 5. Santa Anita Rancho Peacocks. Arcadia Tribune. August 3, 1934.; 6. "Arcadia - the Peacock Town." NATURAL HISTORY, February 1957, pp. 93-97.; 7. Peacocks. Typed article written by Ben Millikan.; 8. Wanna buy a peacock? Los Angeles Times August 15, 1963.; 9. Arboretum's peafowl increases. news clip, n.d.; 10. Peacocks on Arcadia patios. Los Angeles Times, April 6, 1967.; 11. Peacocks on parade. Los Angeles Times. Pt. II, p.1. January 22, 1968.; 12. Peafowl and their care. Sheet prepared by the Arboretum, 1960.; 13. Peacocks. Copy of article, source unknown, March 1970.; 14. Dying breed. Arcadia Tribune. July 7, 1946.; 15. Peacock in South African Section. Picture.; 16. This strutting peacock. Picture.; 17. The Indian peafowl. Postcard.; 18. Mrs. Baldwin buys flocks of peacocks. Arcadia Journal June 3, 1916.; 19. Peacocks and peahens. PETS OF THE WORLD, pp.25-26. n.d. Added November 1978.; 20. The tale of Lucky's ranch peafowl colorful as their tail. Arcadia Tribune May 11, 1978.; 21. Color photo from periodical HAWAII, June 6, 1979.; 22. Reproduction of peacocks. Tanya Kornfeld, watercolorist - on postcard from Egrets Fine Art Gallery.; 23. Cartoon of peacocks. Los Angeles Magazine. October, 1979.; 24. THE WACKY WORLD OF PEAFOWL, by Dennis M. Fett. 1986. 52 pages.; 25. Strolling bird. Color photo in NEWS DIGEST, p. 24. February 25, 1987.; 26. California Arboretum Gift Shop - Drawing of peacock on the bag; c. 1987.; 27. Screeches give way to political standoff in peacocks' domain. Los Angeles Times, Pt. II, p.1 June 6, 1988.; 28. Pesky peacocks ruffling residents. Star Tribune July 28, 1992.; 29. Feathers flying. Los Angeles Times, San Gabriel Valley section, p.J-1, August 23, 1992.; 30. Arcadia City Council fans decision on managing peacock population. Star Tribune p.1, September 3, 1992.; 31. Memorandum from Alex McIntyre, Assistant to the City Manager, to the Mayor and Members of the City Council re: Peafowl Population Control Program. August 26, 1992.; 32. Seideman, David, "Beauty or Beast?", NATIONAL WILDLIFE, p. 42-45. April/May 1993.; 33. "Peafowl." INTERNATIONAL WILDLIFE ENCYCLOPEDIA, vol.16, pp. 1854-1857.; 34. Peafowl control plan includes relocation, egg bounty elements. Sierra Madre News August 13, 1992.; 35. Not all residents favor reduced peafowl population. Sierra Madre News, August 13, 1992.; 36. Peafowl control issue on hold. Sierra Madre News, September 3, 1992.; 37. Peafowl retain territorial rights. Sierra Madre News. October 1, 1992.; 38. Flyer advertising purchase of Peacock Stick Pins; funds to be donated by Arcadia Realty to Arcadia Methodist Hospital for purchase of a heart machine in memory of Ardeen Boler. n.d.; 39. Peafowl control effort to begin. Los Angeles Times, n.d.; 40. Memo from Alex McIntyre, Assistant to the City Manager, to the Mayor and Members of the City Council dated September 22, 1992 with recommendations to establish a Peafowl Management Program.; 41. Excerpt from minutes of the Arcadia City Council meeting September 1, 1992 regarding the proposed peafowl population control program. Continued to September 22, 1992.; 42. Bibliography of information at Arcadia Public Library of the City Bird, the Peacock. c. 1993.; 43. Council finds peafowl trapping plan won't fly. Los Angeles Times, September 3, 1992.; 44. Our neighbors the peacocks. Pamphlet distributed by the City of Arcadia, 1997.; 45. Sharing Arcadia with peacocks. Pamphlet distributed by the City of Arcadia, 2002. Includes history, what we can do, managing peafowl, which plants are distasteful to peafowl and specific plants which should be avoided. Contains information from the WACKY WORLD OF PEAFOWL. Report by Dennis Fett and Debra Buck.; 46. City of Arcadia to Count Peafowl (peacocks). Press release from the office of the City Manager, Bill Kelly. May 13, 2002.; 47. "Residents crying fowl, official bird ruffles feathers among Arcadia homeowners." City has ordered a study of birds following complaints from homeowners. Pasadena Star-News, p. A-1, May 21, 2002.; 48. "100 Years of Peacocks," Arcadia Weekly, August 8, 2002. Photo by Terry Miller.; 49. Who's to blame for the peacock problem in Arcadia...blame Lucky Baldwin...yes, the founder of Arcadia. By Terry Miller. Arcadia Weekly, p. 1, 10, 11, June 5, 2013.; 50. The peacocks of Arcadia. Retrieved from scpr.org (Southern California Public Radio aka KPCC), May 7, 2018.

Subjects: Peacocks

Item ID: 167AF

Collection: Subject Files

Fire Department

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Contents: 1. "Volunteer firemen keep down City fire losses." Arcadia Tribune, 1939. 2. "Volunteer fire department big help." News clip, 1934. 3. "Way back when/colorful past." Arcadia Tribune, undated. 4. "Arcadia fire department early days." Arcadia Tribune, July 16, 1967, three part series. 5. "Fire d…

Contents: 1. "Volunteer firemen keep down City fire losses." Arcadia Tribune, 1939.; 2. "Volunteer fire department big help." News clip, 1934.; 3. "Way back when/colorful past." Arcadia Tribune, undated.; 4. "Arcadia fire department early days." Arcadia Tribune, July 16, 1967, three part series.; 5. "Fire department has come a long way." Arcadia News Post, February 20, 1969.; 6. "Mathematical fire administration." American City, December 1962, pages 80-81.; 7. "They're official now." Arcadia Tribune, November 1, 1973.; 8. "Technology updating rescue." Arcadia Tribune, August 30, 1973.; 9. "Four cities may share their fire calls." Los Angeles Times, August 9, 1973.; 10. "Firemen perform many." Arcadia Tribune, January 27, 1974.; 11. "Firemen snub final pay offer." Arcadia Tribune, June 30, 1974.; 12. "Paramedic program explained." Arcadia Tribune, October 7, 1973.; 13. "Emergency medical service." Publication by Arcadia Fire Department, received June 1978.; 14. "History and operation." Publication by Arcadia Fire Department, received June 1978.; 15. "Organization and working conditions." Publication by Arcadia Fire Department, received June 1978.; 16. "Three cities seek funds for joint fire station." Pasadena Star News, August 3, 1978.; 17. "Lesson an expensive one for City." Arcadia Tribune, August 3, 1978.; 18. "Margin of safety. A thrifty move." Arcadia Tribune, undated.; 19. "Chow time/dead ringer." Arcadia Tribune, undated.; 20. Articles in the Sierra Madre News - Arcadia Happenings section regarding Fire Prevention Week October 4-10, 1992, dated October 8, 1992.; 21. City of Arcadia Fire Code Findings, May 20, 1992.; 22. Invitation from the Arcadia City Council to a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Fire Station No. 2, July 6, 1993.; 23. Invitation from the Arcadia City Council for the dedication of Fire Station No. 2, April 8, 1994. (MISSING 6/2003); 24. Program from the groundbreaking ceremony for Fire Station No. 2, July 6, 1993.; 25. Full page articles on the Arcadia Fire Department in the Sierra Madre News - Arcadia Happenings section, October 7, 1993.; 26. Program from the City of Arcadia Fire Station No. 2 dedication, April 8, 1994.; 27. Letter and pamphlet from the City of Arcadia Fire Department to Arcadia residents introducing the Voluntary Emergency Medical Subscription Program, circa 1994-1995. Discusses paramedic and ambulance coverage for $42 per year, per household.; 28. Memo from the Office of the City Manager to All Employees regarding the appointment of Fire Chief Ken Lavoie, October 24, 1996.; 29. "Fire Chief Jerry Gardner retires." Arcadia at a Glance, Fall 1996, page 3.; 30. Brochure for the Paramedic Membership Program of the City of Arcadia, circa 1990s.; 31. "New Fire Chief appointed (Ken Lavoie)." Arcadia Weekly, October 31, 1996, page 1.; 32. Invitation to the Arcadia Fire Department Change of Command Ceremony, November 18, 1996. Incoming Chief: Ken Lavoie. Outgoing Chief: Gerald R. Garner.; 33. Program from the Change of Command Ceremony, November 18, 1996. (two copies); 34. "Fire fighters donate puppet theater to library." Arcadia Weekly, January 13, 1997, page 2.; 35. "Arcadia Firefighters' Association join others in community project." Arcadia Weekly, January 16, 1997, page 3.; 36. "City of Arcadia Neighborhood Emergency Action Teams (N.E.A.T.) Program." Disaster preparedness pamphlet presented by the Arcadia Fire and Police Departments, 1996-1997.; 37. "Earthquake Preparedness Handbook." by the Arcadia Fire Department, 1996-1997.; 38. Program for Retirement Dinner for Fire Chief Kenneth Lavoie, dated April 11, 1998.; 39. Press release from the Office of the City Manager regarding the appointment of David R. Lugo, Jr. to the position of Fire Chief. April 1, 2002.; 40. Arcadia Fire Department Strategic Plan 2001. 49 page booklet with photos included. Developed July 2001.; 41. Invitation from the Arcadia Fire Department and Arcadia Firefighters' Association to the Arcadia Fire Department's First Annual Badge Pinning Ceremony and Luncheon on Thursday, January 23, 2003. Includes list of Honored Guests.; 42. Program for the City of Arcadia Fire Department and Arcadia Firefighters' Association First Annual Badge Pinning Ceremony and Luncheon on January 23, 2003.; 43. Arcadia Fire Department Annual Report, 2002 and 2006.; 44. Retiring Fire Chief David Lugo's letter of appreciation to fellow Arcadia employees, July 18, 2007.; 45. "Aloha, Chief Lugo!" Program from retirement dinner honoring David R. Lugo, Jr., Fire Chief. July 19, 2007.; 46. Arcadia firefighters honor 7 fallen NYC brothers: service commemorating the 10th anniversary of 9/11 paid special homage to firefighters from AFD's sister station in Brooklyn NY, who died in the terrorist attack. Arcadia Patch, September 11, 2011.; 47. City of Arcadia Fire Chief Tony Trabbie to retire April 30. Arcadia Weekly, April 24, 2014, p. 10.; 48. Tony L. Trabbie retirement luncheon invitation, April 29, 2014.; 49. Kurt Norwood named new fire chief for Arcadia, Arcadia Weekly, May 1, 2014.; 50. Arcadia Fire Department adds three to its ranks in annual pinning ceremony (Christopher Paladino, Nik Pheng, Chen Suen), The Sunday Star, February 6, 2005.; 51. Firefighters enlist in READ, the Arcadia Public Library's literacy poster campaign (Captain Mike Stratton, Don Smith), The Sunday Star, February 6, 2005.; 52. Several articles on Arcadia fire chiefs. Ken Lavoie, Arcadia Weekly, October 31, 1996. Arcadia's interim fire chief Jim Reed examines county proposal, Sierra Madre News, May 21, 1998. City has new fire chief Pete Bonano, Arcadia Weekly, July 1, 1999. New fire chief Bonano always wanted to be a fireman, Arcadia Weekly, July 29, 1999. Arcadia has new fire chief David R. Lugo, Arcadia Weekly, April 4, 2002. Arcadia prepared for fire season-chief David R. Lugo, Jr, Arcadia Weekly, May 23, 2002. City of Arcadia fire chief Tony Trabbie to retire April 30, Arcadia Weekly, April 24, 2014. Fire chief Kurt Norwood announces retirement, Arcadia Weekly, June 26, 2016 and Monrovia Views News, June 18, 2016. Farewell to the chief Kurt Norwood, Arcadia Weekly, June 30, 2016, Chief Michael E. Lang is the new Arcadia Fire Chief, Arcadia Weekly, July 7, 2016.; 53. Arcadia appoints Deputy Chief Barry Spriggs as Fire Chief. Spriggs is a 27-year veteran of the Arcadia Fire Department. He will succeed Fire Chief Michael Lang, who is leaving Arcadia Fire Departmen to serve as Fire Chief for the City of Manhattan Beach. Mountain Views News, p. 6, June 5, 2021.; 54. Arcadia Fire Department Annual Reports one sheet, double-sided. 2019 Annual Report, includes Arcadia Fire Department 2019 Information Sheet, one sheet, detailing various fire department statistics. 2020 Annual Report. 2021 Annual Report.; 55. Chen Suen Becomes the First Asian American Fire Chief in Arcadia. Assuming the reins from former chief Barry Spriggs who retired November 8 after 29 years of service. Pasadena Star News, November 15, 2022.; 56. Sound the Alarm! Flyer announcing celebration on November 7, 2022 of retirement of Fire Chief Barry Spriggs after 29 years of service with Arcadia Fire Department.; 57. Arcadia Fire Department launches new ambulance service. In addition to a new "Basic Life Support" ambulance, seven new ambulance operators were hired. Arcadia Weekly, p. 31, March 14, 2024. Includes official news release issued March 7, 2024 and color photo of seven new ambulance operators alongside Fire Chief Chen Suen.

Subjects: Fire Department

Item ID: 91AF

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.