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Leticia Pacillas, new executive of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, came to Arcadia from the Baldwin Park Chamber of Commerce.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper14451
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 20, 1998
Pages
p. A3 w/photo
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 20, 1998
Pages
p. A3 w/photo
Subjects
Chamber of Commerce
Pacillas, Leticia
Item ID
15008AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Chamber of Commerce takes Bank of America, Ralphs Grocery Co., Albertsons and Washington Mutual to task for not joining the Chamber of Commerce.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper23156
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 20, 2002
Pages
p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
April 20, 2002
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Arcadia Chamber of Commerce
Item ID
23364AN
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Newspaper Index
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After 18 years during which she rose from part-time secretary to president, Jana Costuma will leave the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce by the end of June.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper12145
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 31, 1998
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
January 31, 1998
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Chamber of Commerce
Costuma, Jana
Item ID
12341AN
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Newspaper Index
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After 18 years during which she rose from part-time secretary to president, Jana Costuma will leave the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce by the end of June.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper12294
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 31, 1998
Pages
p. A3 w/photo
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 31, 1998
Pages
p. A3 w/photo
Subjects
Chamber of Commerce
Costuma, Jana
Item ID
12506AN
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Newspaper Index
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The Arcadia Chamber of Commerce plans a business expo at the Arboretum to spotlight city businesses.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper23405
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 14, 2002
Pages
p. B3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 14, 2002
Pages
p. B3
Subjects
Arcadia Chamber of Commerce
Item ID
23614AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia City Councilman John Wuo resigned, citing health and personal reasons. He had served on council for 12 years, including as mayor for 3 terms. His resignation comes on the heels of a lawsuit and intense scrutiny of his alleged involvement with GemCoin (digital currency) and alleged violations of the Political Reform Act's statement of economic interests disclosure requirement and conflict of interest.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34319
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 7, 2015
Pages
p. A1, A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
October 7, 2015
Pages
p. A1, A4
Subjects
Arvizu, David
Gemcoin (company)
US Fine Investment Arts, Inc. (USFIA)
Wuo, John
Item ID
34513AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Chamber of Commerce will introduce candidates who represent Arcadia in the U.S. Congress in a forum at 8:00 AM, August 2, at 388 W. Huntington Drive. Longtime Arcadia resident and Republican candidate Jack Orswell is confirmed to speak and Democratic candidate Judy Chu is expected to attend.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33109
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 18, 2012
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p. A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 18, 2012
Pages
p. A4
Subjects
Arcadia Chamber of Commerce
Chu, Judy
Orswell, Jack
United States Congress
Item ID
33306AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia city considers ban on some restaurant takeout containers (polystyrene, aka Styrofoam). Restrictions on straws, utensils also under review. Arcadia Council Member Tom Beck introduced the idea and Council Member Paul Cheng is enthusiastic about it. Jason Kruckeberg, Assistant City Manager and Development Services Director, said the City will work with restaurants and the Chamber of Commerce to implement the ordinance. The Cheesecake Factory is already using eco-friendly containers and utensils.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35985
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 14, 2021
Pages
p. A3, A4
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 14, 2021
Pages
p. A3, A4
Subjects
Arcadia Chamber of Commerce
Beck, Tom
Cheng, Paul
Kruckeberg, Jason
Restaurants, bars, etc.
Collection
Newspaper Index
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First time school board candidate John Wuo is profiled.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4527
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 13, 1995
Pages
p. A-3 photo
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Pasadena Star News
Date
April 13, 1995
Pages
p. A-3 photo
Subjects
Wuo, John T
School Board - Elections, 1995
Item ID
4403AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia City Council appoints ex-mayor Mickey Segal to fill seat vacated by John Wuo's resignation, until the municipal election in April. Wuo, who served on City Council for 12 years, resigned two weeks ago amid mounting allegations over his endorsement of USFIA and Gemcoin, in addition to an ethics investigation launched in September by the Fair Political Practices Commission. Segal is a CPA. Also the zoning code update resumes.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34353
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 22, 2015
Pages
p. A1, A5
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 22, 2015
Pages
p. A1, A5
Subjects
Arcadia City Council-2010-2019
Gemcoin
Segal, Mickey
Wuo, John
Item ID
34546AN
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Newspaper Index
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Some residents call for Arcadia City Councilman John Wuo's resignation amid allegations that he used his position to influence local Chinese Americans to invest hundreds of thousands of dollars into a company called US Fine Investment Arts, Inc., which sells GemCoin, a digital currency, that some investors allege is fraudulent.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34312
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 17, 2015
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
September 17, 2015
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Gemcoin (company)
US Fine Investment Arts, Inc.
Wuo, John
Item ID
34506AN
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Newspaper Index
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Some residents call for Arcadia City Councilman John Wuo's resignation amid allegations that he used his position to influence local Chinese Americans to invest hundreds of thousands of dollars into a company called US Fine Investment Arts, Inc., which sells GemCoin, a digital currency, that some investors allege is fraudulent.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34313
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 17, 2015
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 17, 2015
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Gemcoin (company)
US Fine Investment Arts, Inc.
Wuo, John
Item ID
34506AN
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Newspaper Index
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Keith W. Renken of Arcadia was presented with the Distinguished Business Leader Award by the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper6063
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 1, 1996
Pages
p. D2 photo
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Pasadena Star News
Date
June 1, 1996
Pages
p. D2 photo
Subjects
Renken, Keith W.
Item ID
5896AN
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Newspaper Index
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City council candidate Sheng Chang accuses Mayor John Wuo of making the wrong decision in approving the resolution of necessity to begin eminent domain proceedings against Arcadia Self-Storage so that Rusnak Mercedes-Benz can expand. Wuo says Chang does not understand the proceedings.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29982
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 6, 2006
Pages
p. A1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 6, 2006
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Chang, Sheng
Wuo, John
City council elections - 2001-2010
Eminent domain
Candidates
Item ID
30169AN
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Newspaper Index
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Troubles mount in GemCoin (digital currency) scheme. Arcadia company is accused of scamming investors out of millions in a pyramid scheme since 2013, possibly earlier. Arcadia Councilman John Wuo denies any involvement, even after YouTube videos surfaced showing him at Gemcoin marketing events.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34318
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 2, 2015
Pages
p. A1, A6
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 2, 2015
Pages
p. A1, A6
Subjects
Chen, Steve
Gemcoin (company)
Johnson, Leonard Stacy
US Fine Investment Arts, Inc. (USFIA)
Wuo, John
Zhao, Weiwen (Wayne)
Item ID
34511AN
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Newspaper Index
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Don and Pat Wilsterman of Arcadia were shocked to discover evidence of coyotes on their Naomi Ave property. Coyotes and other wild animals are not unusual in foothill areas.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper4662
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 27, 1995
Pages
p. H4
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 27, 1995
Pages
p. H4
Subjects
Coyotes
Item ID
4538AN
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Newspaper Index
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On December 5, the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce will honor Gary L. Thomas, Arcadia resident and the 2003 President of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association. Thomas, a 41 year member was elected to the Executive Committee in 1995.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper24782
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 28, 2002
Pages
p. C3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 28, 2002
Pages
p. C3
Subjects
Tournament of Roses, 2003
Thomas, Gary L.
Item ID
24976AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia City Council members to submit nominees for John Wuo's vacant seat at next meeting October 20. Mayor Gary Kovacic and Councilman Tom Beck recommended former mayor Mickey Segal. Councilman Roger Chandler and Sho Tay wanted to take time to think of a few more nominees.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34321
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 8, 2015
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 8, 2015
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arcadia City Council-2010-2019
Beck, Tom
Chandler, Roger
Kovacic, Gary
Segal, Mickey
Tay, Sho
Wuo, John
Item ID
34514AN
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Newspaper Index
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In an unusual move, the normally apolitical Arcadia PTA Council has endorsed Measure A on the April 14 ballot, pushing voter approval for a 2% utility tax increase.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper12840
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 18, 1998
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 18, 1998
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Elections - Local, 1998
Item ID
13031AN
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Newspaper Index
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Council member Gino Roncelli is unable to vote on race track decisions due to a conflict of interest. Some rival candidates for council question whether he should run for re-election.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper18611
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 31, 2000
Pages
p. 1 w/photo
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 31, 2000
Pages
p. 1 w/photo
Subjects
City Council, Elections - 2000
Roncelli, Gino
Item ID
18855AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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