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Chinese-Americans getting political. Residents becoming more active as they back recall of Governor Gavin Newsom and other conservative efforts. Photo shows women gathering signatures outside 99 Ranch Market in Arcadia.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35596
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 5, 2019
Pages
p. A1, A5
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Pasadena Star News
Date
November 5, 2019
Pages
p. A1, A5
Subjects
Activism
Asian-Americans
Chinese-Americans
Greater San Gabriel Valley Safe Community Foundation
Liu, Fenglan "Juli"
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Newspaper Index
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WeChat ban may jolt lives of many. Chinese-Americans use apps for communication, delivery services, payments, appointments, news. In an executive order last week, President Donald Trump announced a ban on Chinese social media apps Tik Tok and WeChat. WeChat is heavily used by Chinese in Arcadia, Alhambra, San Gabriel. WeChat is an unofficial channel of the City of Arcadia. WeChat is the backbone of Chinese social organizing, from business to political movements.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35791
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Pasadena Star News
Date
August 11, 2020
Pages
p. A1, A6
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Pasadena Star News
Date
August 11, 2020
Pages
p. A1, A6
Subjects
Arcadia residents
Chinese-Americans
Communications
Fan, Ashley
Liu, Fenglan
Social media apps
Tik Tok
WeChat
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Newspaper Index
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More than 100 people showed up at the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse to offer their visions of how new legislative district maps ought to take shape--in a region critics say has become the most gerrymandered in the state. Eugene Lee, an Asian Pacific American Legal Center (APALC) representative, said it is important for members of the public to participate in redistricting, describing historically low voter participation levels among Asian-Americans in the west valley. Lee said the community he works with are hoping to keep Alhambra, Monterey Park, Rosemead, San Gabriel, Arcadia, San Marino and Temple City together; in the east, the community of interest includes Hacienda Heights, Rowland Heights, Walnut and Diamond Bar. The voter-approved California Citizens Redistricting Commission is working on an August 15 deadline to submit final maps of new congressional, state Senate and Assembly districts, based on Census data and public input hearing.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32392
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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 2, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 2, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A4
Subjects
California State Assembly
California State Senate
Congressional districts
Gerrymandering
Redistricting
Item ID
32590AN
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Newspaper Index
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According to Chester Zahn, gastroenterologist at Methodist Hospital, Chinese Americans have higher rates of colon cancer than other Americans. The American Cancer Society is teaming with Asian American advertising agencies to educate Chinese Americans about colon cancer screenings.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25302
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Pasadena Star News
Date
March 14, 2003
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p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
March 14, 2003
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Colon Cancer
Au, Jimmy
Zahn, Chester
American Cancer Society
Methodist Hospital of Southern California
Chinese Americans
Item ID
25500AN
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Newspaper Index
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Some residents say it's just a matter of time before an Asian-American member joins the Arcadia School Board.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4536
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Pasadena Star News
Date
April 27, 1995
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p. H-3 photos
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Pasadena Star News
Date
April 27, 1995
Pages
p. H-3 photos
Subjects
School Board - Elections, 1995
Item ID
4412AN
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Newspaper Index
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A report by the Asian Pacific American Legal Center found that Asian Americans in Southern California lag behind the general population in voter turnout. The report also provides city-specific electorate and turnout numbers. Asian American voters in Alhambra, Arcadia, and Rosemead made up roughly one-third of the electorate.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30219
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Pasadena Star News
Date
September 27, 2006
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p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
September 27, 2006
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Asians
Asian Americans
Elections
Voters
Item ID
30406AN
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Newspaper Index
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City Council voted 4-1 to choose Peter Ulrich for the Library Board, by passing an Asian American nominee.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper10081
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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 7, 1997
Pages
p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 7, 1997
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
City Council, 1990-1999
Arcadia Public Library - Library Board
Ulrich, Peter
Item ID
10035AN
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Newspaper Index
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After a five-year hiatus, Arcadia City Council is considering reinstating a policy that would let property owners pay to be assigned a more auspicious house number, which some believe would improve the value of their home. The number 4 in a street address is considered a bad omen in many Asian cultures. In Mandarin language, the word "four" sounds like the word for death, while the number eight is considered lucky, because it sounds like the word for prosper. Arcadia's Asian population is approaching 60% and most potential buyers will be Asian. In a 3-2 vote, Arcadia City Council endorsed the move in principle and directed staff to report back on the costs involved.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32398
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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 15, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A6
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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 15, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A6
Subjects
Arcadia City Council--2010-2019
House numbers
Property values
Item ID
32596AN
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Newspaper Index
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Some Native American tribes oppose Proposition 68, the passing of which would allow slot machines to operate at Santa Anita Park.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper28756
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 7, 2004
Pages
p. A6
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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 7, 2004
Pages
p. A6
Subjects
Santa Anita Park
Proposition 68 - Gaming Revenue Act of 2004
Gaming and Gambling - slot machines
Native American tribes and casinos - Indian gaming
November 2004 Ballot
Item ID
28944AN
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Newspaper Index
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Local Native American activists have demanded that Arcadia High School drop its "Apaches" nickname, saying it is racist and offensive.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper17740
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Pasadena Star News
Date
November 6, 1999
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p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
November 6, 1999
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Arcadia High School
Item ID
17940AN
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Newspaper Index
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In a letter sent to Mayor Tom Beck, the HQH Chinese American Equalization Association demands district voting in Arcadia. The association claims at-large system dilutes influence. According to 2010 U.S. Census, Asians represent 60% of the city's population of 56,364 and about 46% of its registered voters. The letter points out that no more than 2 Asian Americans have served on Arcadia City Council at the same time. Beck said Arcadia doesn't have the problem of Asians being underrepresented.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34702
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Pasadena Star News
Date
October 31, 2016
Pages
p. A1, A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
October 31, 2016
Pages
p. A1, A4
Subjects
Arcadia City Council
Asian Americans
Beck, Tom
Elections
HQH Chinese American Equalization Association
Item ID
34894AN
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Newspaper Index
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A bill approved by the state Assembly with a 41-21 vote would require the state Integrated Waste Management Board to take into account how the proposed Rodeffer landfill would affect El Monte residents before the board issues permits for the project. It now goes to the state Senate for a vote.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3654
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Pasadena Star News
Date
June 2, 1994
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p. H-1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
June 2, 1994
Pages
p. H-1
Subjects
Rodeffer Landfill
Item ID
3529AN
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Newspaper Index
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The City Council was unable to decide last night who would become the city's next mayor, as five members split their votes among three nominees.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4512
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Pasadena Star News
Date
April 19, 1995
Pages
p. A-3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
April 19, 1995
Pages
p. A-3
Subjects
City Council, 1990 - 1999
Item ID
4388AN
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Newspaper Index
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The Arcadia City Council voted to request an analysis of the initiative petition submitted by the citizens group Neighbors for Arcadia. The measure would keep the Santa Anita Park race track property zoned for horse racing unless Arcadia residents voted for a change.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper6255
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 4, 1996
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 4, 1996
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Santa Anita Entertainment Center
Neighbors for Arcadia
City Council, 1990-1999
Item ID
6080AN
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Newspaper Index
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Five Arcadia High School students face criminal charges after allegedly beating a 16-year old classmate, stripping her naked and taking photographs, then threatening to distribute the pictures if she told police. The alleged assault took place on January 24, 2005.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29397
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 5, 2005
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p. A1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 5, 2005
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Crime and Criminals
Arcadia High School students
Beatings
Assaults
Chung, Evelina Annie
Liu, Diana Fangyin
Shih, Yu Hsien
Item ID
29581AN
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This article is a continuation of a special report about the Asian communities in transition in the San Gabriel Valley. Observers think Asians are blending Asian and American influences into forging a distinct Asian-American identity. A chart shows Asian population becoming majority in many San Gabriel Valley cities.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29537
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 22, 2005
Pages
p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 22, 2005
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Asians - Asian Americans - culture
Immigrants
Population
Arcadia Chinese Lions Club
San Gabriel Valley
Item ID
29721AN
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Newspaper Index
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The California Redistricting Commission released reapportionment maps for the state's congressional and legislative districts that could change the political landscape of the San Gabriel Valley and Whittier areas. In the Assembly, this may mean that a new Asian-heavy district from Monterey Park to Arcadia is created. A final vote is required by August 15.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32470
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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 29, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A6
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 29, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A6
Subjects
California State Assembly
California State Senate
Congressional districts
Gerrymandering
Redistricting
Item ID
32669AN
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Newspaper Index
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Chen Suen becomes first Asian American fire chief in Arcadia. He takes over from Barry Spriggs who retired November 8, after 29 years of service. Suen is an Arcadia resident. He emigrated from Taiwan. He graduated from Arcadia High School, and attended Loyola Law School, UC Irvine, and Santa Ana College, before spending the last 18 years with Arcadia Fire Department.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36371
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Pasadena Star News
Date
November 15, 2022
Pages
p. A3, A7
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 15, 2022
Pages
p. A3, A7
Subjects
Arcadia Fire Chiefs
Arcadia Fire Department
Asian-Americans
Spriggs, Barry
Suen, Chen
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Newspaper Index
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A Los Angeles County proposal to take over fire and ambulance service from the Arcadia Fire Department would cost the city as much as $8 million more than present costs over 10 years, according to a city report.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper14452
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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 22, 1998
Pages
p. A1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 22, 1998
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Fire Department
Item ID
15009AN
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Newspaper Index
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Asian-Americans face cultural barriers in health care. Patients and workers say hesitancy for services is rooted in communication. USC Arcadia Hospital uses a handheld device and tablet computer to aid patients in translating the medical services they seek.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36323
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 25, 2022
Pages
p. A1, A6
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Pasadena Star News
Date
September 25, 2022
Pages
p. A1, A6
Subjects
Asian-Americans
Asians
Medicine
USC Arcadia Hospital
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Newspaper Index
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