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A 90-foot crane used for a movie shoot at the Arboretum toppled arm-first into Baldwin lake, which is being used as the set for the upcoming Columbia Pictures movie "Anaconda."

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper6072
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 13, 1996
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
June 13, 1996
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arboretum
Item ID
5905AN
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Volunteers constructed a replica of a Shoshone shelter, called a WICKIUP, at the Los Angeles State and County Arboretum in Arcadia.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper463
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 30, 1991
Pages
p. A-3 photo related story
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 30, 1991
Pages
p. A-3 photo related story
Subjects
Arboretum
Item ID
463AN
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The fountain created by Millard Sheets which sits at the entrance to the Los Angeles County Arboretum may be removed and replaced by another water feature. The plan is in the early stages and the final decision will be make by the Arboretum Foundation Board of Trustees.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper24827
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
Dec. 18, 2002
Pages
p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
Dec. 18, 2002
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Arboretum
Sheets, Millard
Item ID
25022AN
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The variety of scenery at the Arboretum had made it a popular spot as a film location since the 1930's.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper19256
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News The Star
Date
July 26, 2000
Pages
p. 1
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Pasadena Star News The Star
Date
July 26, 2000
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arboretum
Item ID
19498AN
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Film crews are in Arcadia filming a movie for Nickelodeon and shooting will begin next month for a movie starring Adam Sandler.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper18069
Newspaper
Los Angeles Times San Gabriel Valley Weekly Section
Date
November 25, 1999
Pages
p. 1
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Los Angeles Times San Gabriel Valley Weekly Section
Date
November 25, 1999
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Moving pictures
Item ID
18271AN
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The Trask Boy Scout Camp in the San Gabriel Mountains has a new multi-purpose building, thanks in part to the Arcadia Rotary Club. The building is named after Arcadia resident Nick Pokrajac.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4830
Newspaper
Sierra Madre News
Date
August 17, 1995
Pages
p. 8
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Sierra Madre News
Date
August 17, 1995
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Organizations - Rotary Club
Pokrajac, Nick
Item ID
4706AN
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A fully grown Bengal tiger bit its trainer's ear during a break in filming at the Arboretum.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper11647
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 21, 1997
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
December 21, 1997
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arboretum
Item ID
11858AN
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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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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 is having second thoughts about the newly changed name for the Arboretum. The official name is Los Angeles County Botanic Gardens and Arboretum, but now LA County will seek the feedback of interested residents and organizations to decide on the official name.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31442
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 15, 2003
Pages
p. 1, 24
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 15, 2003
Pages
p. 1, 24
Subjects
Los Angeles County Arboretum
Item ID
31635AN
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The Tour and Task Thursdays at the Arboretum featured a movie-location slide show and a tram tour.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper19288
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 31, 2000
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 31, 2000
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arboretum
Item ID
19531AN
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The Arboretum name change battle continues.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31465
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 22, 2003
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 22, 2003
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Los Angeles County Arboretum
Los Angeles County Botanic Gardens
Item ID
31658AN
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Workshops, classes and displays were offered as part of the annual Gourd Fair at the Los Angeles County Arboretum.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26603
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 12, 2003
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
October 12, 2003
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arboretum
Gourd Fair
Item ID
26803AN
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A public meeting was held May 20 at the Arboretum to discuss the use of the name Los Angeles County Botanic Garden instead of Arboretum.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25546
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 21, 2003
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 21, 2003
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arboretum
Los Angeles County Botanic Garden
Item ID
25745AN
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The Los Angeles County Arboretum, which had its name changed to Los Angeles County Botanic Gardens, is now going back to the name Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31837
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 14, 2003
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 14, 2003
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens - 2001-2010
Item ID
32034AN
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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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Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 24, 2003
Pages
p. 20
Subjects
Film and television
Joan of Arcadia (television series)
Item ID
31943AN
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Recent changes in the scope of motion picture and television filming at the Arboretum has caused some residents to question the productions' use of the facility.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27450
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 16, 2000
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 16, 2000
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arboretum
Filmmaking
Moving pictures
Item ID
27647AN
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Danny Zebaneh is participating in Arcadia Public Library's free literacy program.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper17095
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 11, 1999
Pages
p. A3 w/photo
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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 11, 1999
Pages
p. A3 w/photo
Subjects
Literacy Program
Zebaneh, Danny
Item ID
14526AN
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Supervisor Mike Antonovich has proposed a name change for the Los Angeles County Arboretum. The new name will be the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens. Tour guide and peafowl expert Nelson Holmes is shown in photo. Currently, there are no safeguards protecting the Arboretum peafowl from Exotic Newcastle Disease.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30832
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 16, 2003
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 16, 2003
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Holmes, Nelson
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens
Item ID
31020AN
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Charles Cooper reviews the movie Seabiscuit, starring Tobey Maguire, Jeff Bridges and Chris Cooper. Much of the film was shot at Santa Anita Park.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31742
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 31, 2003
Pages
p. 1, 19
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 31, 2003
Pages
p. 1, 19
Subjects
Film and television
Seabiscuit (motion picture)
Item ID
31939AN
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Community meetings will be held to determine public preference on the name for the Arboretum. The County prefers that the facility be called Botanic Garden.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25540
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 12, 2003
Pages
p. A1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 12, 2003
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Arboretum
Los Angeles County Botanic Garden
Item ID
25739AN
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