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15-year-old Richard Ung was arrested at his parents' home in Arcadia, where sheriffs recovered nine guns, including an AK-47 assault rifle and an assault pistol. Ung is being investigated for alleged involvement in the stabbing death of Boo K. Lee.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30707
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 5, 2007
Pages
p. Local 1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 5, 2007
Pages
p. Local 1
Subjects
Crime and Criminals
Guns
Lee, Boo K.
Murders - stabbings
Ung, Richard
Weapons
Item ID
30895AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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A $30 million plan to provide standardized breathing equipment for every fire department in Los Angeles County has been suspended after a lawsuit alleged the contract process was mishandled and firefighters complained about the quality of the equipment. Arcadia-based Allstar Fire Equipment is suing the city and county of Los Angeles, contending the contract process was improperly handled in a manner that ignored firefighter input and unfairly favored the winning bidder, L.N. Curtis and sons.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31253
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 12, 2008
Pages
p. A1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 12, 2008
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Allstar Fire Equipment
Business and Industry
Lawsuits
L.N. Curtis and Sons
Los Angeles County Fire Department
Item ID
31448AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia dentist Peter Young awarded a personal computer to 11 year old Megan Stiegelmar, for her fundraising efforts.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper22782
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 25, 2002
Pages
p. A4
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 25, 2002
Pages
p. A4
Subjects
Young, Peter (Dr.)
Contest, charity
Fundraisers
Item ID
22991AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Fire Department received Fire Engine No. 343 from the Governor's Office of Emergency Services (OES). The number is significant and it has been specially dedicated by the state to the memory of the 343 New York City firefighters who died on September 11, 2001.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31203
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 12, 2008
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 12, 2008
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arcadia Fire Department
Fire engines - fire trucks
Governor's Office of Emergency Services (OES)
September 11 terrorist attacks, 2001
Item ID
31398AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The Arcadia Historical Museum will host a Day of Remembrance with an exhibit of residents' memories about September 11th, 2001.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper24415
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 8, 2002
Pages
p. A5
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 8, 2002
Pages
p. A5
Subjects
Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum
September 11 - Day of Remembrance
Item ID
24605AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia resident Richard Vethamani displays his collection of presidential campaign buttons at the Arcadia Public Library through mid-November.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29222
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 23, 2004
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 23, 2004
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Vethamani, Richard
Arcadia Public Library
Displays
Presidential campaign buttons.
Item ID
29408AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia resident Rick Landis and his partners, Bonnie and Glenn Watje of Whittier, who operate the Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet, will receive the Good Scout of the Year Award.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31141
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 29, 2008
Pages
p. A6
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 29, 2008
Pages
p. A6
Subjects
Awards - honors - recognitions
Business owners
Landis, Richard ("Rick") - biography
Item ID
31336AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia stockbroker Richard Robert Russo was found guilty of first-degree murder for killing his wife Carmen one year ago. He faces 50 years to life in prison with the possibility of parole.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30192
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 1, 2006
Pages
p. A1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 1, 2006
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Russo, Carmen
Russo, Richard Robert
Crime and Criminals
Murders
Russo murder
Trials
Item ID
30379AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Area residents pray, reflect on September 11 attacks. Memorial services were held at area city halls including Arcadia, where about 300 people paid tribute to the victims.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper24422
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 12, 2002
Pages
p. A1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 12, 2002
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
September 11, 2001
City Hall
Item ID
24612AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Becky Anne Kilbourne was at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, and her fiance, Jim Jaska, was at their Arcadia home. Becky discusses the events of the day. The tragedy prompted the couple to marry.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper24417
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 9, 2002
Pages
p. A1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 9, 2002
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Kilbourne, Becky Anne
Jaska, Jim
September 11, 2001
Item ID
24607AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Bradbury resident Richard Dootson, founder of the Arcadia-based Dootson School of Trucking, died from a heart attack and brain hemorrhage on Tuesday, May 24, 2005. He was 79 and famous for his wacky television commercials.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29540
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 25, 2005
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 25, 2005
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Dootson, Richard
Dootson School of Trucking
Obituary / death notice
Business and Industry
Item ID
29724AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Carlos Martinez and Christian Martinez were found guilty of the 2004 murder of Alberto Castillo, a Texas man, at a Motel 6 in Arcadia. Peter Santisteven, another suspect, is awaiting trial.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30605
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 5, 2007
Pages
p. Local 2
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 5, 2007
Pages
p. Local 2
Subjects
Castillo, Alberto
Crime and Criminals
Martinez, Carlos
Martinez, Christian
Murders
Santisteven, Peter
Trials
Item ID
30793AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Community commemorations of September 11 will be held at the Arcadia City Hall, congregation Shaarie Torah, and the Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum. A description of each event is given.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper24421
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 11, 2002
Pages
p. A7
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 11, 2002
Pages
p. A7
Subjects
September 11, 2001
Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum
City Hall
Item ID
24611AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Entrepreneur Ronald Cheng sells ultra-soft microbead cushions in various cute shapes at the Westfield Shoppingtown Santa Anita. His cart based business is selling over 300-400 pieces a week.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper28659
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 21, 2004
Pages
p. A11
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 21, 2004
Pages
p. A11
Subjects
Westfield Santa Anita
Business & Industry - Niu Line Inc.
Microbead cushions
Sheng, Ronald
Item ID
28849AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Four people are arrested and two are charged in the slaying of Alberto Castillo at Arcadia Motel 6.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29264
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 18, 2004
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 18, 2004
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Crime and Criminals
Robbery
Santisteven, Peter
Martinez, Carlos
Castillo, Alberto
Arcadia Motel 6
Shootings
Item ID
29449AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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A green-colored golden retriever puppy named Wasabi was born to Goldie, owned by Peter Tseng of Alhambra. Greg Hardy, the veterinarian at Best Friends Pet Hospital in Arcadia, said when puppies are born, sometimes there is a green discharge that could stain their fur, but will usually wash off. Wasabi's case is unusual.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29790
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 24, 2005
Pages
p. U20
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 24, 2005
Pages
p. U20
Subjects
Hardy, Greg
Puppies
Golden retrievers
Tseng, Peter
Item ID
29975AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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In an open letter to Mayor Roger Chandler, Peter Lowy, CEO of Westfield America, writes in response to comments Chandler made about Westfield. At issue are ballot iniatives on free parking and billboards.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30061
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 31, 2006
Pages
p. A16
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 31, 2006
Pages
p. A16
Subjects
Westfield America
Westfield Shoppingtown Santa Anita
Lowy, Peter
Mall war
Letters
Item ID
30248AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The jury finds murderer Richard Robert Russo sane and he is sentenced to 55 years to life for killing his wife Carmen Russo.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30199
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 13, 2006
Pages
p. A1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 13, 2006
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Crime and Criminals
Russo, Carmen
Russo, Richard Robert
Russo murder
Trials
Item ID
30386AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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A jury hears defendant Richard Robert Russo's conversation with Arcadia policeman Bruce Smith as he says, "I killed my wife." Russo's wife Carmen had about 18 bullet holes in her body. Russo is charged with murder and two counts of child abuse. They lived in the exclusive Santa Anita Oaks neighborhood of Arcadia.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30180
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 16, 2006
Pages
p. A1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 16, 2006
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Russo, Carmen
Russo, Richard Robert
Crime and Criminals
Murders
Russo murder
Trials
Item ID
30366AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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A Los Angeles County firefighter, 41-year-old Richard M. Burk of San Dimas, is suing Arcadia Police Department for $500+ in damages, citing false arrest, defamation and emotional distress. He was arrested April 4 at the Derby Restaurant for fighting and public drunkenness.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30739
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 29, 2007
Pages
p. News 7
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 29, 2007
Pages
p. News 7
Subjects
Arcadia Police Department
Arrests
Burk, Richard M.
Lawsuits
Item ID
30927AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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