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Virginia Stein is new president of the volunteer support organization for the Arboretum.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27826
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 10, 2000
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 10, 2000
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arboretum
Stein, Virginia
Volunteers
Item ID
28023AN
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Virginia Brown recalls memories of early Arcadia having chicken farms everywhere. She has lived in Arcadia since her birth in 1917. Her father Scott Lee came to Arcadia in 1907 to dig water wells. Lee was a graduate of Throop Institute, which became California Institute of Technology. Her mother was Delia Chandler. Virginia Brown talks about where her family lived and her family's friendship with Anita Baldwin. The article includes a photo of Virginia Brown and her parents.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31810
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 14, 2003
Pages
p. 1, 17
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 14, 2003
Pages
p. 1, 17
Subjects
Brown, Robert
Brown, Virginia - biography
Chandler, Delia
Lee, Scott
Item ID
32007AN
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Newspaper Index
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Los Voluntarios, a group of about 300 men and women, contribute more than 30,000 hours of service to the Arboretum.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper19260
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News The Star
Date
June 21, 2000
Pages
p. 1
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Pasadena Star News The Star
Date
June 21, 2000
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arboretum
Item ID
19502AN
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Newspaper Index
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Stein Mart's bankruptcy to eliminate most stores. The combined effects of a challenging retail environment coupled with the impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic have caused significant distress in Stein Mart's business. More than 40 retailers have filed for Chapter 11, including more than two dozen retailers who filed since the pandemic began, such as America's oldest retailer Lord & Taylor, J. Crew, J.C. Penney, Neiman Marcus, among others. Papyrus, a mall-based retailer of stationery and upscale greeting cards announced in January it would be closing all 254 of its US and Canadian stores, including 19 in Southern California (including Arcadia at Westfield Santa Anita mall).

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35792
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 13, 2020
Pages
p. A11
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Pasadena Star News
Date
August 13, 2020
Pages
p. A11
Subjects
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Economy
Pandemics
Papyrus
Retail stores
Stein Mart
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Los Angeles County coronavirus cases. Los Angeles cases: 208,528, with 1,789 new cases. Arcadia city has 380 total cases and unincorporated Arcadia has 75 total cases. There have been 4,977 Los Angeles county deaths total.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35790
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 10, 2020
Pages
p. A9
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Pasadena Star News
Date
August 10, 2020
Pages
p. A9
Subjects
Coronavirus-COVID-19
Diseases
Epidemics
Mortality
Pandemics
Viruses
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Newspaper Index
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Los Angeles County Arboretum selects new CEO, Michael Desplaines. He has more than two decades of experience in historic property development and restoration, public garden management, environmental education and fundraising. He begins in July. He previously served as president and CEO of the Norfolk Botanical Garden in Virginia. He replaces Richard Schulhof, who retired after 14 years as CEO.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36486
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 25, 2023
Pages
p. A3, A5
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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 25, 2023
Pages
p. A3, A5
Subjects
Desplaines, Michael
Los Angeles County Arboretum
Schulhof, Richard
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Upcoming 24 hour gym in Arcadia, Anytime Fitness, plans to solve residential lighting issue. Resident Virginia Dahl is concerned about her privacy as the gym's parking lot lights shine into her property.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34932
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 20, 2017
Pages
p. 1, 10
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 20, 2017
Pages
p. 1, 10
Subjects
Anytime Fitness
Business and Industry
Dahl, Virginia
Gyms
Huisken, Lori
Huisken, Chris
Item ID
35122AN
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Miss Virginia Bower, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Bower of 126 Wheeler Street, will be heard in her first major operatic role when she sings the lyric soprano role of Amy Everton in the opera "Shanewis."

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper9572
Newspaper
Arcadia Bulletin
Date
March 7, 1948
Pages
p. 3 photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Bulletin
Date
March 7, 1948
Pages
p. 3 photo
Subjects
Bower, Virginia
Item ID
9527AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia resident Thomas V. McKernan, Jr., president and chief executive officer of Automobile Club of California, has been elected president of the non-profit Los Angeles Police Foundation, which was created to help fund police safety programs.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30034
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 23, 2001
Pages
p. 9
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 23, 2001
Pages
p. 9
Subjects
McKernan, Thomas V., Jr.
Los Angeles Police Foundation
Non-profit organizations
Item ID
30221AN
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Newspaper Index
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All-Star Liquor store at 8 E. Duarte Road has had its liquor license revoked for having repeatedly sold alcohol to minors.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30815
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 30, 2007
Pages
p. News 1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 30, 2007
Pages
p. News 1
Subjects
Alcohol
All-Star Liquor
Kwong, Wesley
Liquor stores
Item ID
31003AN
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Newspaper Index
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Assemblywoman Carol Liu has moved her campaign headquarters to 921 S. Baldwin Avenue, Unit D, in her bid for re-election in the 44th Assembly District. Liu's district stretches from LaCanada to Duarte, including all of Pasadena, and Eagle Rock in Los Angeles.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30588
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 26, 2002
Pages
p. 15
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 26, 2002
Pages
p. 15
Subjects
Democrats
Liu, Carol
Politicians
Item ID
30776AN
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New Arcadia City Council member April Verlato brings a new voice. She is a lawyer born and raised in Arcadia. She has been an activist against mansions. She is president of Downtown Arcadia Improvement Association (AIA). Her goals for her time in office are 1) to address the uptick in residential burglaries and 2) to improve Arcadia's business districts.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34571
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 26, 2016
Pages
p. 1, 16
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 26, 2016
Pages
p. 1, 16
Subjects
Arcadia City Council members
Downtown Arcadia Improvement Association (AIA)
Verlato, April
Item ID
34763AN
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Spotlight on Mexican restaurant called Original Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina, a family-oriented, family-owned restaurant at 181 Colorado Place, that has been serving the area for almost 40 years. Chef Amador Cortez has been running the kitchen for over 30 years. Co-owner is Virginia Disegna.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32793
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 2, 2012
Pages
p. 4
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 2, 2012
Pages
p. 4
Subjects
Cortez, Amador
Disegna, Virginia
Original Peppers Mexican Grill and Cantina
Restaurants, bars, etc.
Item ID
32990AN
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Tracking Coronavirus cases in Los Angeles County. Los Angeles cases total 225,827 with 1,956 new cases. Los Angeles deaths is at 5,392 with 61 new deaths. Arcadia city has 410, at the rate of 710 per 100,000. Unincorporated Arcadia has 78 cases, at the rate of 977 per 100,000.

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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 20, 2020
Pages
p. A9
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 20, 2020
Pages
p. A9
Subjects
Coronavirus-COVID-19
Diseases
Epidemics
Mortality
Pandemics
Viruses
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Newspaper Index
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Virginia and George Krause, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper20549
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 5, 2001
Pages
p. D3 w/photo
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 5, 2001
Pages
p. D3 w/photo
Subjects
Krause, George
Krause, Virginia
Item ID
20776AN
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Arcadia soprano Virginia Bower will sing the role of Amy Everton in the opera "Shanewis" on March 13.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper8934
Newspaper
Arcadia Bulletin
Date
March 7, 1948
Pages
p. 3
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Newspaper
Arcadia Bulletin
Date
March 7, 1948
Pages
p. 3
Subjects
Bower, Virginia
Item ID
8889AN
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Having been the protege of the New York Yankees for the past six years, Arcadia Johnny Lindell has been at various Yankee bush farms developing into major league material.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper6708
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 22, 1942
Pages
p. 9 photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 22, 1942
Pages
p. 9 photo
Subjects
Lindell, John
Item ID
6517AN
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George Haines leaving as President of Santa Anita Park to head Southern California Off Track Wagering, Incorporated. Tom Ludt has been appointed the new President, effective April 7, 2014. Ludt was hired a year ago as Senior Vice President, Racing and Gaming-Stronach Group. See hard copy in VF Santa Anita Park 2011-2020.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33794
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 3, 2014
Pages
p. 18
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 3, 2014
Pages
p. 18
Subjects
Haines, George
Ludt, Tom
Santa Anita Park--2011-2020
Item ID
33989AN
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After using the name "Arboretum of Los Angeles" for 55 years, the Arboretum has been given permission to use the name Los Angeles County Botanic Garden. Hopefully the new name will increase attendance.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper24884
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 16, 2003
Pages
p. A1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 16, 2003
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Arboretum
Los Angeles County Botanic Garden
Item ID
25080AN
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Los Angeles County coronavirus cases. Los Angeles cases: 192,167 total, 1,476 new cases. Los Angeles deaths: 4,692 total. Sunday's tracker incorrectly reported total deaths as 4,699. The correct number was 4,669. Arcadia has 324 cases.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35786
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 3, 2020
Pages
p. A6
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 3, 2020
Pages
p. A6
Subjects
Coronavirus-COVID-19
Diseases
Epidemics
Mortality
Pandemics
Viruses
Collection
Newspaper Index
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