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West Nile Virus: infected mosquitoes, birds found in San Gabriel Valley. A recent sample of mosquitoes collected in Arcadia have been confirmed to be infected with West Nile Virus, prompting officials to emphasize prevention. There is no vaccine and no treatment.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33595
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Pasadena Star News
Date
August 28, 2013
Pages
p. A1, A7
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Pasadena Star News
Date
August 28, 2013
Pages
p. A1, A7
Subjects
Fujioka, Kenn
San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control
West Nile Virus
Item ID
33790AN
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A dead crow infected with West Nile Virus was found in Arcadia on September 3, and is the first confirmed finding of the virus in Los Angeles County this year. Exposure to West Nile Virus is spread to humans from the vite of an infected mosquito. Biting a bird that carries the virus infects a mosquito. The San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District is encouraging the public to take precautions to reduce exposure to mosquitoes.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32123
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 18, 2003
Pages
p. 1, 15
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 18, 2003
Pages
p. 1, 15
Subjects
Diseases
Mosquitoes
West Nile Virus
Item ID
32320AN
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West-Nile virus is the suspected cause of death of at least seven dead crows in Arcadia. Birds in other parts of the San Gabriel Valley are dying too.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper28354
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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 20, 2004
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p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 20, 2004
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
West Nile Virus
San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District
Birds - crows
Item ID
28551AN
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West Nile Virus found in birds in Arcadia and Covina last week. San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District confirmed the results.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33545
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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 10, 2013
Pages
p. A5
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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 10, 2013
Pages
p. A5
Subjects
Mosquitoes
San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District
West Nile Virus
Item ID
33740AN
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A rash of dead crows proves the presence of West Nile virus in the San Gabriel Valley. Arcadia and West Covina are the cities with the most documented cases.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper28540
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Pasadena Star News
Date
June 7, 2004
Pages
p. A1, 9
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Pasadena Star News
Date
June 7, 2004
Pages
p. A1, 9
Subjects
West Nile Virus
San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District
Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District
Birds - crows
Item ID
28735AN
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West Nile Virus has been discovered in two samples of mosquitoes collected at Kahler Russell Park in Covina and at the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden in Arcadia.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31102
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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 11, 2008
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p. A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 11, 2008
Pages
p. A4
Subjects
San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District
West Nile Virus
Item ID
31297AN
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Experts predict a massive West Nile virus outbreak in Southern California.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper28658
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Pasadena Star News
Date
June 20, 2004
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p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
June 20, 2004
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
West Nile Virus
San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District
Item ID
28847AN
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A 60 year-old man in Arcadia contracted West Nile virus disease and is at home recovering.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper28711
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Pasadena Star News
Date
June 30, 2004
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p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
June 30, 2004
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
West Nile Virus -- human cases
San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control
Mosquito-borne virus
Item ID
28898AN
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Five dead crows infected with the West Nile Virus have been found in Whittier, Temple City and Arcadia.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26428
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Pasadena Star News
Date
October 1, 2003
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p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
October 1, 2003
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
West Nile Virus
Item ID
26628AN
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San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District wants to control the West-Nile virus epidemic by sending Pasadena police helicopters over Alhambra, Arcadia, Azusa, Covina, Monrovia and West Covina. They identified 94 green pools and stagnant bodies of water yesterday. Owners will be ordered to clean them up or face a $1000 fine. Dirty swimming pools are the most significant source of mosquito breeding.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29460
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Pasadena Star News
Date
April 6, 2005
Pages
p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
April 6, 2005
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Swimming pools
West Nile Virus
San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District
Helicopters
Mosquitoes
Item ID
29645AN
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About 25 bird carcasses infected with the West Nile virus have been found in or near Arcadia. Dead crows found along the San Gabriel and Rio Hondo rivers could indicate a major outbreak is on the way.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26895
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Pasadena Star News
Date
November 27, 2003
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p. A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
November 27, 2003
Pages
p. A4
Subjects
West Nile Virus
Item ID
27095AN
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Officials estimate the infection rate of West Nile Virus is higher than what is currently known since health officials stopped testing dead birds where the virus is confirmed to be present. Arcadia and West Covina had high rates of infection among San Gabriel Valley communities.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper28761
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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 8, 2004
Pages
p. A1, A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 8, 2004
Pages
p. A1, A4
Subjects
West Nile Virus
Mosquitoes
Mosquito and insect repellants - DEET
Item ID
28949AN
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Evidence of the dealdy West Nile virus has been confirmed in a dead crow found in Arcadia.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26246
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Pasadena Star News
Date
September 16, 2003
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p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
September 16, 2003
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
West Nile Virus
Diseases
Item ID
26447AN
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The Arboretum willl be sprayed with a natural pesticide to try to block the spread of the West Nile virus.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper28824
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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 18, 2004
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p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 18, 2004
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden
Pesticide Spray
West Nile Virus
Item ID
29016AN
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Sales of mosquito repellant have increased in the San Gabriel Valley due to threat of West Nile Virus. The California Department of Health Services recommends applying insect repellant with Diethyl-m-toluamine (DEET).

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper28760
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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 13, 2004
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p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 13, 2004
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
West Nile Virus
Mosquitoes
Mosquito and insect repellants - DEET
Item ID
28948AN
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In an effort to combat the spread of West Nile virus, technicians sprayed the 127-acre Arboretum with a pesticide called Scourge that kills adult mosquitos.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper28825
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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 21, 2004
Pages
p. A1,4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 21, 2004
Pages
p. A1,4
Subjects
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden
Pesticide - "Scourge"
West Nile Virus
Pesticide spraying
Item ID
29017AN
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A 54-year old Arcadia woman was diagnosed with West Nile virus and is being treated. She is expected to recover fully.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper28942
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Pasadena Star News
Date
August 11, 2004
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
August 11, 2004
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
West Nile Virus
Diseases
Viruses
Methodist Hospital of Southern California
Cripe, Sandra
Item ID
29131AN
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Article includes biographical information on Tony Walker, director of the West San Gabriel Valley Juvenile Diversion Project. The Project's work is also discussed.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3618
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 10, 1980
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p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 10, 1980
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
West San Gabriel Valley Juvenile Diversion Project
Item ID
3494AN
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A chart shows school enrollment numbers from 1998 to 2004. More than 40 percent of the public school districts in California are experiencing declining enrollment. Experts say it is due to a decline in the birth rate and families' migration patterns.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29449
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 13, 2005
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p. A8
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Pasadena Star News
Date
March 13, 2005
Pages
p. A8
Subjects
Arcadia Unified School District
Enrollment
Schools - West San Gabriel Valley
Item ID
29634AN
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Tony Walker, new director of the West San Gabriel Valley Juvenile Diversion Project, is optimistic about the organization's work with juveniles. The program, whose service area includes Arcadia, deals with young, first-time offenders whose problems are still minor.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper3617
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 9, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 9, 1979
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
West San Gabriel Valley Juvenile Diversion Project
Item ID
3493AN
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