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Arcadia police officer Luis Vicuna received the Arcadia Police Department's Life Saving Medal last week for helping save the life of 76-year old James Chen, who collapsed at the Arcadia Sports Fitness Club late last year. Pictured are Arcadia Police Chief Robert Sanderson, Officer Luis Vicuna and Captain Gene Gioia.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31928
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 9, 2010
Pages
p. A6
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Pasadena Star News
Date
March 9, 2010
Pages
p. A6
Subjects
Chen, James
Gioia, Gene
Heroes
Sanderson, Robert
Vicuna, Luis
Item ID
32125AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The salaries of city managers in the area have come under scrutiny following the city of Bell's scandal involving overpaid city officials. Bell's now-ousted city manager Robert Rizzo was earning close to $800,000. Arcadia city manager Don Penman's salary of $214,032 is shown in a chart along with other nearby city managers.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 1, 2010
Pages
p. A1, A7
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 1, 2010
Pages
p. A1, A7
Subjects
City employees--salaries
Item ID
32322AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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MI Developments, the parent company of Santa Anita Park, announced the formation of the Preakness 5.5 bonus program, which could mean an additional $5.5 million for the winning connections of the middle leg of horse racing's Triple Crown in 2011.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32158
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 28, 2010
Pages
p. C6
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Pasadena Star News
Date
August 28, 2010
Pages
p. C6
Subjects
Horses and horse racing
MI Developments
Santa Anita Park
Item ID
32355AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Pat Diroll recaps opening day of Santa Anita Park's 74th season as a social event. In attendance (and photographed) were actress Bo Derek, jockey Rafael Bejarano, Gary and Barbara Kovacic, Robert and Patsy Harbicht, trainer Bob Baffert, Joe Harper, Adrienne Haines, Roger Chandler, Don and Debbie Penman, Andrea Van de Kamp, and Sandra Chillingworth.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32269
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 30, 2010
Pages
p. A15
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Pasadena Star News
Date
December 30, 2010
Pages
p. A15
Subjects
Baffert, Bob
Bejarano, Rafael
Chandler, Roger
Chillingworth, Sandra
Derek, Bo
Haines, Adrienne
Harbicht, Robert
Harbicht, Patsy
Harper, Joe
Kovacic, Barbara
Kovacic, Gary
Penman, Debbie
Penman, Don
Santa Anita Park - 2001-2010 -- Opening Day 2010
Van de Kamp, Andrea
Item ID
32468AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Retail chain Anchor Blue, which began nearly four decades ago, with two Miller's Outpost locations in Ontario and Pomona, will close all of its 117 stores, including those in Arcadia, Industry, Pico Rivera, Montebello and West Covina. Its parent company, Anchor Blue Holding Corporation filed for bankruptcy protection on January 11, for the second time in two years. Miller's Outpost began in Ontario in 1948, when brothers Dave and Lou Miller founded Ontario War Surplus, which became Miller's Surplus. The brothers split, and Dave opened the first Miller's Outpost locations in 1972.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32294
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 18, 2011
Pages
p. A19
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Pasadena Star News
Date
January 18, 2011
Pages
p. A19
Subjects
Anchor Blue
Bankruptcy
Miller's Outpost
Retail stores
Item ID
32493AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Parents and children rallied at three Arcadia middle schools, in an effort to prevent the potential layoffs of 105 Arcadia Unified School District (AUSD) teachers and staff, blamed on an anticipated budget shortfall of at least $2 million next school year. Since the campaign started in late January, Arcadia Educational Foundation (AEF) has raised about $225,000, which will be presented to the AUSD. That is enough to save 3 teachers' positions.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32352
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 16, 2011
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
March 16, 2011
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arcadia Educational Foundation (AEF)
Arcadia Schools
Xu, Nancy
Item ID
32550AN
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Newspaper Index
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Birth-tourism sites not easily detected.Terry Moore-Corse, a code enforcement officer in Arcadia has encountered three maternity homes in the past six years, most recently in 2009, when a resident reported "a lot of pregnant women" coming out of a house. Beyond building code and business license violations, there is nothing illegal about coming into this country to give birth, according to the U.S. State Department, which issues visas. Maternity tourism is a money-making cottage industry in which wealthy women from Asia pay anywhere from $25,000-35,000 to have American-born infants.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32364
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 31, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A6
Announcement Type
Birth
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Pasadena Star News
Date
March 31, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A6
Announcement Type
Birth
Subjects
Asians
Building codes--violations
Maternity tourists
Moore-Corse, Terry
Mothers
Item ID
32562AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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An ancient Chinese maternity tradition, from the Sung Dynasty (960-1275 AD), known as "Zuo Yue Zi," is translated as "doing the month."It refers to the care of a Chinese woman during the first month after giving birth. The practice is explained here by Wei-Chen Tung, a former registered nurse at Arcadia Methodist Hospital and now an assistant professor of nursing at University of Nevada, Reno. The practice requires new mothers to follow a strict diet and rest for 3-4 weeks following a pregnancy. Tung says a lot of Chinese women still practice this, so hospitals should be aware of this part of Chinese culture. Maternity tourists--women who want to come to the United States to give birth to a full-fledged American citizen, have given rise to businesses that cater to them, such as the maternity home that was shut down in the 1300 block of South Palm Avenue in San Gabriel on March 8. It had been 5 townhomes illegally converted into a maternity home.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32365
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 3, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
April 3, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A4
Subjects
Asians
Building codes--violations
Chinese culture
Maternity tourists
Tung, Wei-Chen
Mothers
Item ID
32563AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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California Philharmonic Orchestra officials held a press conference and said they do not know why the county decided to end a 15-year run of concerts at the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden with them. The press conference was held at Cal Phil's new office in Arcadia. In attendance were Cal Phil founder and Music Director Victor Vener, his son Andre Vener (the orchestra's CEO), Robert W. Miller (member of the Cal Phil board), Michael Arnold (principal clarinetist), Barbara Hicks (volunteer) and 20 protesters who had picketed at the Arboretum, in reaction to the ouster of the orchestra.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32394
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 1, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A8
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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 1, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A8
Subjects
Arnold, Michael
California Philharmonic Orchestra
Hicks, Barbara
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden--summer concerts
Miller, Robert W.
Music
Pasadena Symphony Association--Pasadena Pops Orchestra
Vener, Andre
Vener, Victor
Item ID
32592AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The parents of Alice Zhang have filed a $5 million claim against the city of Arcadia, arguing the "dangerous" crosswalk on the 600 block of West Duarte Road should have been changed long ago. Alice Zhang was a pedestrian hit by a car there, driven by Bowen Du, and was killed. The parents are Ruixia "Nancy" Liang and Yongjian "Richard" Zhang. The crosswalk "has been known to be dangerous for a long time," said attorney David Casselman, who is representing the parents. The city reacted by putting in an experimental crossing signal (flashing yellow lights) that proved insufficient.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 8, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 8, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A4
Subjects
Deaths
Du, Bowen
Liang, Ruixia "Nancy"
Patel, Priyanka
Pedestrians--safety
Traffic Accidents
Zhang, Alice
Zhang, Yongjian "Richard"
Item ID
32643AN
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Newspaper Index
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Yongjian "Richard" Zhang and Ruixia "Nancy" Zhang, the parents of Alice Zhang, have filed a lawsuit against the City of Arcadia and the driver who struck and killed Alice. The lawsuit, filed in August, alleges that "the dangerous condition" of the crosswalk on the 600 block of West Duarte Road was a significant factor in Alice's death. The Zhangs are asking for unspecified general and special damages. The complaint also alleges that driver Bowen Du's negligence was a "substantial factor" in the teen's death.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32554
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 30, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
September 30, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A4
Subjects
Deaths
Du, Bowen
Lawsuits
Patel, Priyanka
Pedestrians--safety
Traffic Accidents
Zhang, Alice
Zhang, Ruixia "Nancy"
Zhang, Yongjian "Richard"
Item ID
32753AN
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Newspaper Index
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Santa Anita Park will reduce its work force by merging departments. More than 100 full-time and seasonal positions will be affected--including some layoffs and some full-time positions becoming part-time positions, said Greg Avioli, CEO and President of Stronach Entertainment, the track's parent company. The shift to off-track betting and account wagering has brought less revenue to the race track.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 6, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
October 6, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A4
Subjects
Avioli, Greg
Economy
Employees
Haines, George
Horse racing industry
Santa Anita Park--2011-2020
Item ID
32758AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Alice Zhang's parents sue the City of Arcadia and Bowen Du over her crosswalk death on the 600 block of Duarte Road.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 6, 2011
Pages
p. 4
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 6, 2011
Pages
p. 4
Subjects
Deaths
Du, Bowen
Lawsuits
Patel, Priyanka
Pedestrians--safety
Traffic Accidents
Zhang, Alice
Zhang, Ruixia "Nancy"
Zhang, Yongjian "Richard"
Item ID
32767AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Santa Anita Park race track draws 44,000 plus fans on this season's opening day December 26. Hero John Shear (photo) returns to track duties as paddock guard after saving a child's life last spring. Jockey Mike Smith rides Mr. Bossy Pants to win the 7th race (photo).

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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 29, 2011
Pages
p. 1, 12
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 29, 2011
Pages
p. 1, 12
Subjects
Santa Anita Park--2011-2020
Santa Anita Park-employees
Shear, John
Smith, Mike (jockey)
Item ID
32914AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Unified School District (AUSD) Deputy Superintendent Robert Leri has resigned. Arcadia High School Principal David Vannasdall will take on the additional role of Deputy Superintendent March 1 and leave his job as principal at end of school year to become Deputy Superintendent. Other personnel changes within the school district. AUSD is trying to cover a projected $7 million annual budget deficit with a proposed 5-year parcel tax. Arcadia Educational Foundation is doing its annual solicitation.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32821
Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
January 21, 2012
Pages
p. 6
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Mountain Views News
Date
January 21, 2012
Pages
p. 6
Subjects
Amos, Debra
Aragon, Christina
Arcadia Educational Foundation
Arcadia Unified School District (AUSD)--employees
Leri, Robert
Letson, Paul
Popovich, Danae
Reynolds, Brook
Vannasdall, David
Item ID
33018AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Unified School District releases records of two teacher misconduct investigations that resulted in dismissals. The first was 48-year-old Robert Harbicht, a substitute teacher who was found drunk at work. The second was Phillip Sutliff, dismissed from the district in 2007 and sentenced to 12 years in state prison for sexual misconduct (rape) with a girl at Arcadia High School.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32885
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 21, 2012
Pages
p. A1, A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
March 21, 2012
Pages
p. A1, A4
Subjects
Arcadia Unified School District
Harbicht, Robert
Sutliff, Phillip
Teachers--misconduct
Item ID
33082AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The failure of local school districts to release teacher misconduct records has parents and residents expressing concerns about child safety and government transparency. In the wake of recent sexual misconduct scandals in Los Angeles Unified School District, Pasadena Star News requested teacher misconduct records from 28 school districts in San Gabriel Valley. Of those, only Arcadia Unified School District complied fully with the request. The other 27 school districts either refused to turn over documents, asked for clarification or requested more time to look through their records.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32882
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 22, 2012
Pages
p. A1, A5
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Pasadena Star News
Date
March 22, 2012
Pages
p. A1, A5
Subjects
Teachers--misconduct
Item ID
33079AN
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Newspaper Index
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Thomas McKernan, Arcadia resident, recently retired as CEO of the Automobile Club of Southern California. He had worked with the Auto Club for 46 years. On May 1, he was succeeded by Robert Bouttier. McKernan has been elected to chairman of the Auto Club's board of directors. He will continue with several national responsibilities, including serving on the National AAA board of directors, chairing its planning and strategy effort. He will serve as vice chair of the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32974
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 19, 2012
Pages
p. A11
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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 19, 2012
Pages
p. A11
Subjects
Automobile Club of Southern California--AAA
McKernan, Thomas
Item ID
33171AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Welfare and Thrift celebrates 80 years with a ceremonial ribbon cutting. Pictured are Arcadia Mayor Robert Harbicht, Arcadia Welfare and Thrift President Terry Totten, and a large group of supporters and friends. The store has helped the less fortunate, particularly the homeless.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32969
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 31, 2012
Pages
p. 11
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 31, 2012
Pages
p. 11
Subjects
Arcadia Welfare and Thrift
Harbicht, Robert
Totten, Terry
Item ID
33166AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Erica Wu's parents are ready to cheer for their daughter, competing in table tennis in the summer Olympics in London, UK, on August 3. Wu, 16, was born and raised in Arcadia and attends Westridge School in Pasadena.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33113
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 28, 2012
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 28, 2012
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Olympians
Olympic Games--Summer 2012--London, UK
Pao, Johan
Ping pong
Table tennis
Wu, Erica
Wu, Peter
Item ID
33310AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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