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Arcadia is one of a consortium of 22 cities that lost in court over a challenge against a new state policy on storm drain runoff.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31523
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 29, 2003
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 29, 2003
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Runoff
Storm drains
Item ID
31719AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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City Council adopted regulations for new construction to try to meet state rules on storm water runoff.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30507
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 8, 2002
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 8, 2002
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
City Council - 2001-2010
Construction
Storm water runoff
Trash
Item ID
30694AN
Collection
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Arcadia will join a coalition of 39 other cities in suing the federal and state governments over a new program regulating storm water runoff from local streets. The federal and state program requires cities to reduce trash runoff by 10 percent a year, until it reaches zero, or pay a fine.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30487
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 11, 2002
Pages
p. 9
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 11, 2002
Pages
p. 9
Subjects
Lawsuits
Refuse
Trash
Item ID
30674AN
Collection
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Arcadia City Council approved the first of a projected series of ten annual 5% increases in the city water rate. Sewer and trash rates will also increase.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30394
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 20, 2002
Pages
p. 8
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 20, 2002
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Sewer
Trash
Utilities
Water
Item ID
30581AN
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Arcadia and Sierra Madre's water supply to benefit from $1.8 million federal grant. Arcadia will get $900,000 of the grant. This will fund the next phase of an on-going, 5-year program to ensure emergency water for its citizens, following any potential seismic activity.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33403
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 15, 2001
Pages
p. 1, 9
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 15, 2001
Pages
p. 1, 9
Subjects
Federal funds
Water
Item ID
33599AN
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New regulations require that Arcadia, among other cities in the Los Angeles River basin, reduce the amount of trash put into the system to "zero tolerance" in twelve years. Arcadia has joined other cities in the Coalition for Practical Regulation to appeal the order.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29063
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 15, 2001
Pages
p. 9
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 15, 2001
Pages
p. 9
Subjects
Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board
Environmental issues - trash
Coalition for Practical Regulation
Appeals
Item ID
29249AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia meets federal and state drinking water standards as reported in the "City of Arcadia Year 2000 Consumer Confidence Report." A photo shows Amanda Silva and Alison Wien.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30052
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 30, 2001
Pages
p. 8
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 30, 2001
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Water quality
Silva, Amanda
Wien, Allison
Item ID
30239AN
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The city has awarded a contract to Den Boer to improve the seismic reliability of the city's water system. Den Boer is to work on the water supply well at Chapman Water Facility.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30770
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 12, 2002
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p. 20
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
December 12, 2002
Pages
p. 20
Subjects
Den Boer
Water supply wells
Item ID
30958AN
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Newspaper Index
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The water in Baldwin Lake at the Los Angeles County Arboretum, which is actually a sag pond, is evaporating, and the water is not being replenished by the artesian well because of low levels in the water table. The lake is famous from the television show Fantasy Island. The last time Baldwin Lake was dry was 1991.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32721
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 11, 2003
Pages
p. 18
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 11, 2003
Pages
p. 18
Subjects
Los Angeles County Arboretum--Baldwin Lake
Water
Item ID
32918AN
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Arcadia City Council has approved a list of a dozen projects to lobby for with the federal government. The projects will be pursued by city lobbyist, the Ferguson Group, by Mayor Mickey Segal, and a representative from Sierra Madre, as they try to coordinate lobbying efforts in Washington DC. On the list is a $20 million request jointly with Sierra Madre, for continuing programs to ensure safety of the water supply in case of seismic problems.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33463
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 14, 2002
Pages
p. 1, 8
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 14, 2002
Pages
p. 1, 8
Subjects
Ferguson Group
Political lobbying
Water supply
Item ID
33658AN
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The U.S. House of Representatives approved $20 million in funding for the water infrastructure system of Arcadia and Sierra Madre. The bill still needs to be approved by the Senate. The action was announced by Congressman David Dreier.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32735
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 2, 2003
Pages
p. 1, 8
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 2, 2003
Pages
p. 1, 8
Subjects
Dreier, David
Water
Item ID
32932AN
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The House of Representatives passed a final appropriation bill for this fiscal year to fund a $300,000 fire training facility at the Angeles National Forest property in Arcadia and $12.35 million for water infrastructure in Arcadia and Sierra Madre.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31103
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 20, 2003
Pages
p. 19
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 20, 2003
Pages
p. 19
Subjects
Angeles National Forest
Water infrastructure
Item ID
31298AN
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The House of Representatives passed a final appropriation bill for this fiscal year to fund a $300,000 fire training facility at the Angeles National Forest property in Arcadia and $12.35 million for water infrastructure in Arcadia and Sierra Madre.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31104
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 20, 2003
Pages
p. 19
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
February 20, 2003
Pages
p. 19
Subjects
Angeles National Forest
Water infrastructure
Item ID
31298AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The Arcadia Board of Education approved a Local Agency Education plan to bring the district into compliance with the federal No Child Left Behind program, which requires that students meet state proficiency standards by 2013-2014. For California, the standard is 100% graduation with all requirements for University of California admission met.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31513
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 5, 2003
Pages
p. 20
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 5, 2003
Pages
p. 20
Subjects
Arcadia Board of Education
Federal education programs
Item ID
31709AN
Collection
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Arcadia City Council has approved a contract with Bucknam and Associates to continue consulting on a joint effort with the city of Sierra Madre. The company will ensure local water supply is protected from interruption by earthquakes.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29525
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 10, 2001
Pages
p. 8
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 10, 2001
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Contracts
Consultants
Water
Sierra Madre
Bucknam and Associates
Item ID
29709AN
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The Arcadia Board of Education has adopted a $63.9 million General Fund budget for the coming year. The budget contains reductions across the board, with 10% cuts at schools, a reduction in categorical programs and no cost of living increase from the state.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31561
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 19, 2003
Pages
p. 21
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 19, 2003
Pages
p. 21
Subjects
Arcadia Unified School District Board of Education - budget - fiscal year 2003-2004
Item ID
31757AN
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With the adoption of the City Budget and Capital Improvement Program, the city starts the century on a good note.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27674
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 6, 2000
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p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 6, 2000
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Budget
Item ID
27871AN
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The robotics program in Arcadia schools was the main topic of the state of the district presentation to the Arcadia Rotary Club last week. Superintendent Mimi Hennessy discusses the financial state of the school district.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30348
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 23, 2002
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p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 23, 2002
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Chantal, Michelle
Charsuasatananone, Brandon
Robotics program
Robots
Item ID
30534AN
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Bob Margett, former councilman and mayor of Arcadia, was elected to the 29th state Senate district. Other election results are given.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper27719
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 9, 2000
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
November 9, 2000
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Margett, Bob
Item ID
27916AN
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Arcadia High School has been recognized for its outstanding arts program by the California Alliance for Art Education.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30289
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 2, 2002
Pages
p. 8
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 2, 2002
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Arcadia High School
Arts education
Awards - honors - recognitions
Dougherty, Mary
Item ID
30476AN
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Newspaper Index
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