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Rod's Grill, Arcadia's beloved classic diner, announces its closure after nearly 70 years. Closing date will be Sunday, February 12, 2023. It is located at 41 West Huntington Drive, along Historic Route 66. The diner began as a small chain of restaurants in 1946, with the Arcadia location opening in 1957.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36420
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 9, 2023
Pages
p. A3, A4
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 9, 2023
Pages
p. A3, A4
Subjects
Historic Route 66
Monroy, Wendy
Restaurants, bars, etc.
Rod's Grill
Romero, Manny
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Representative Judy Chu (District 28) makes special speaking appearance at Arcadia High School on February 3, 2023. She spoke about monumental issues and legislation on topics like gun control, abortion, and more, hosted by Arcadia Young Democrats. The event called "What's New with Representative Chu," was the first of its kind at Arcadia High School. Chu, the first Chinese- American woman ever elected to Congress, has had a 22-year career in politics.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36440
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 2, 2023
Pages
p. 14
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 2, 2023
Pages
p. 14
Subjects
Arcadia Young Democrats
Chu, Judy
Politicians
United States Congress
Collection
Newspaper Index
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USC tennis icon Dick Leach dies at 83. Leach served as head coach at Arcadia High School 1965-1969.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36556
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 12, 2023
Pages
p. B3
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 12, 2023
Pages
p. B3
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
Subjects
Leach, Dick
Collection
Newspaper Index
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USC Arcadia Hospital announces leadership changes. The appointments will "better serve its community and align with Keck Medicine of USC health system." Colleen Wilcoxen, is now chief nursing officer. Robert Begg has been named Vice President of Human Resources and will supervise workforce training and development. Beginning January 29, Lisa Johnson will serve as the USC-AH chief quality officer.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36623
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 25, 2024
Pages
p. 31
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
January 25, 2024
Pages
p. 31
Subjects
Begg, Robert
Johnson, Lisa
USC Arcadia Hospital
Wilcoxen, Colleen
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia High School Choral Program concludes year with First Annual Choir Night Cafe benefit concert on May 20 at Arcadia Performing Arts Center. 2022 has been a year marked with change, with a new director and a return to in-person performances following distance learning due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The Choral Program consists of Concert Choir and Chanteurs.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36249
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 26, 2022
Pages
p. 12
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 26, 2022
Pages
p. 12
Subjects
Arcadia High School Choral Program
Singers
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The California State Numismatic Association presents its convention and coin show today through Sunday at Arcadia Masonic Hall, 50 West Duarte Road.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36471
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 21, 2023
Pages
p. A4
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 21, 2023
Pages
p. A4
Subjects
Arcadia Masonic Hall
California State Numismatic Association
Coins
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Woman's Club celebrates the 90th year of the construction and dedication of their clubhouse. The club is also applying for historical preservation landmark designation for its clubhouse. One of the club's first civic projects was establishing a library in Arcadia in 1914. After receiving approval from the county, a small library building at the southeast corner of First Avenue and Indiana (Wheeler) Street was established. Arcadia Police Chief Nakamura and Event Chair Marilyn Daleo attend and are in the photo.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36046
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 5, 2021
Pages
p. 4
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 5, 2021
Pages
p. 4
Subjects
Arcadia Woman's Club
Billings, Alice
Daleo, Marilyn
Historic preservation
Nakamura, Roy
Service clubs
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Invitational Track and Field event scheduled for May 7, 8. It is the signature event in the area this year with many of the top athletes in the state performing at Arcadia High School. See also Pasadena Star News, p. B2, May 2, 2021 about Arcadia Invitational being limited to runners from California due to COVID-19 restrictions. No spectators.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35958
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 25, 2021
Pages
p. B2
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 25, 2021
Pages
p. B2
Subjects
Arcadia High School sports
Arcadia Invitational Track and Field
Coronavirus-COVID-19
Pandemics
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The Book Rack, a bookstore that has served Arcadia for 40 years, is closing. The owner Karen is retiring. Doors close permanently on February 23, 2024. The store's address is 204 South First Avenue, Arcadia, CA 91006.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36638
Newspaper
Mountain Views News
Date
February 24, 2024
Pages
p. 6
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Mountain Views News
Date
February 24, 2024
Pages
p. 6
Subjects
The Book Rack
Bookstores
Small business
Collection
Newspaper Index
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This week's San Gabriel Valley high school baseball rankings have Arcadia High School in first place. The Arcadia High School Apaches are 8-0 in the Pacific League.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36462
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 4, 2023
Pages
p. B2
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 4, 2023
Pages
p. B2
Subjects
Arcadia High School sports
Baseball
Pacific League
Collection
Newspaper Index
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High school baseball rankings. In first place is Arcadia High School (11-1)-Arcadia Apaches have won 9 straight and are 5-0 in the Pacific League.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36456
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 28, 2023
Pages
p. B2
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 28, 2023
Pages
p. B2
Subjects
Arcadia High School sports
Baseball
Pacific League
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Live Oak Library reopens new space at a new address. Previously located at 4153 East Live Oak Avenue in Arcadia, it is now 1.1 miles to the west at 22 West Live Oak Avenue. It has undergone a $7.3 million refurbishment.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36003
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 5, 2021
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 5, 2021
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Dilley, Denise
Live Oak Library
Los Angeles County Public Libraries
Collection
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High school baseball rankings. Arcadia High School is ranked 4th. Last season the Apaches were one of the area's best teams, finishing 22-5 and winning the Pacific League with a perfect 14-0 record. Advanced to the second round of the Division 1 playoffs, losing to Harvard Westlake.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36173
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 11, 2022
Pages
p. B2
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 11, 2022
Pages
p. B2
Subjects
Arcadia High School sports
Baseball
Collection
Newspaper Index
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One found dead in apartment fire on Genoa Street near First Avenue on Sunday, April 7. Arcadia police Lieutenant Kollin Cieadlo said there were no signs of foul play so far. Charlie Tuggle, a battalion chief with Arcadia Fire Department estimated damages to the structure at $10,000 and $1,000 to the contents. Arcadia fire Captain Drew Pryor said the call came in at 9:18 P.M. and the bathroom of the apartment was on fire. By 9:37 P.M. the fire was out. The dead man's identity has not been released.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36670
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 9, 2024
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 9, 2024
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arcadia Fire Department
Cieadlo, Kollin
Deaths
Pryor, Drew
Tuggle, Charlie
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Class of 2023 graduations happening in Arcadia include: June 1-Arroyo Pacific Academy graduation at Arroyo Pacific Academy, 325 North Santa Anita Avenue. June 8-Arcadia High School graduation at Santa Anita Park Racetrack, 285 West Huntington Drive. Also, June 6-Gabrielino High School (located in San Gabriel) graduation will be held at Santa Anita Park Racetrack.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36484
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 17, 2023
Pages
p. A3, A5
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 17, 2023
Pages
p. A3, A5
Subjects
Arcadia High School
Arroyo Pacific Academy
Graduations
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Half Day After School Camp Offered at Two Arcadia Elementary Schools. As the 2020-2021 school year begins, Arcadia Recreation and Community Services Department will be offering a half day after school camp that will follow approved modifications by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. These guidelines are subject to change, based on the local protocols related to COVID-19 and will be sent out to parents at registration. The half day after school camp will be offered at Baldwin Stocker Elementary School and Camino Grove Elementary School from 1-5 p.m. beginning Aug. 24. Registration is $92 per week and will open on a monthly basis. Camp will still offer a variety of organized recreational activities for ages 5-12, led by trained activity leaders. Registration is now open for camp taking place Aug. 24 – Oct. 2 online at ArcadiaCA.gov/recreation.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35822
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 20, 2020
Pages
p. 4
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
August 20, 2020
Pages
p. 4
Subjects
Arcadia Recreation and Community Services Department
Baldwin Stocker Elementary School
Camino Grove Elementary
Coronavirus-COVID-19
Pandemics
Viruses
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Cooling centers open for relief from heat wave. Arcadia Public Library is one of 165 Los Angeles County cooling centers, meant to help prevent heat-related illnesses. Until Sunday, high temperatures are expected to reach triple digits.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36511
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 15, 2023
Pages
p. A3, A7
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 15, 2023
Pages
p. A3, A7
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library-2020-2029
Weather
Collection
Newspaper Index
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State offers funds for LGBTQ center in Whittier. The closest center like it are in Arcadia, Long Beach and downtown Los Angeles. The San Gabriel Valley LGBTQ Center is located at Prince Erik Hall, 2607 South Santa Anita Avenue, Arcadia, CA 91006, behind Arcadia Congregational Church--which is temporarily closed due to COVID-19). The SGV location was found on the website sgvlgbtq.org

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36016
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 7, 2021
Pages
p. A3, A4
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 7, 2021
Pages
p. A3, A4
Subjects
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ)
Prince Erik Hall
Social Services
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia High School's Orchesis Dance Company presents first in-person production in two years. It is called Maze of Memories.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36229
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 28, 2022
Pages
p. 8
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
April 28, 2022
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Arcadia Performing Arts Center
Fong, Jolie
Liu, Athena
Orchesis Dance Company
Wu, Ashley
Collection
Newspaper Index
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"Fatmobile" continuing to roll with its mission. Los Angeles burger chain Fatburger served up dozens of meals for healthcare workers at Arcadia Methodist Hospital on Tuesday. The Fatmobile food truck has served 25,000 meals for frontline workers for its "Healthcare Heroes Initiative."

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35788
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 6, 2020
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 6, 2020
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Fan, Ashley
Fatburger
Hamburgers
Wiederhorn, Andy (CEO of Fat Brands)
Collection
Newspaper Index
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