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A $3 million building project to increase stable capacity by 150 stalls is underway at Santa Anita Park. Completion, which is planned before the start of the Oak Tree meeting, will bring the total number of stalls to 2,100. The project is discussed in detail.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 25, 1982
Pages
p. B-4
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 25, 1982
Pages
p. B-4
Subjects
Santa Anita Park 1981 - 1990
Item ID
2416AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The 6th annual fall racing meeting closed November 3 and the directors of the Oak Tree Racing Association held a celebration. Vice President and General Manager Ray Rogers is pictured.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2451
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 24, 1974
Pages
p. B-4 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 24, 1974
Pages
p. B-4 photo
Subjects
Santa Anita Park - Oak Tree Racing Association
Item ID
2398AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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9-1-1 emergency number passed first real test when high winds and fires hit area.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 29, 1984
Pages
p. A-3
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 29, 1984
Pages
p. A-3
Subjects
Emergency Communication System
Item ID
1524AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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A 13-year-old girl named Susan Wiley was reportedly a prisoner in her home for all of her life until a social worker discovered the child abuse. Susan's parents Clark Wiley and Irene Wiley were arrested. The family home is at 6722 Golden West Avenue, in a county area of Arcadia. Susan Wiley was living in an environment of total isolation and deprivation and was malnourished. She cannot talk, is deformed, barely able to walk and is not toilet trained. She has been placed in the care of Children's Hospital. The child has come to be known by the alias "Genie." See hard copy in VF Wiley, Susan aka "Genie"

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 18, 1970
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 18, 1970
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Child Abuse
Feral children
"Genie"
Wiley, Clark
Wiley, Irene
Wiley, Susan
Item ID
31748AN
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Newspaper Index
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30 people were injured on opening day at Santa Anita Park when two men became involved in an altercation. One dropped a gun and this was enough to cause a wave of panic which spread through the crowd.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 29, 1977
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 29, 1977
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Santa Anita Park 1945-1980
Item ID
2390AN
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Newspaper Index
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The 50,000 square foot property on the northeast corner of Wheeler and First has been sold for $215,000. The former owners were Robert and Phyllis Walker. The site will be used for the corporate headquarters for HTL Industries and a two story office building to be built by Jeff Jons and Jim Kuhn. Hoy an Kehler's Arcadia Van Lives, presently on the site, will relocate.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 8, 1978
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 8, 1978
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Buildings
Item ID
692AN
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Newspaper Index
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The 50-60 mph winds that swept through the city on Thursday, December 8, left uprooted trees, downed powerlines and damaged structures.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 11, 1988
Pages
p. A-1 photos
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 11, 1988
Pages
p. A-1 photos
Subjects
Windstorms
Winds
Item ID
3504AN
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Newspaper Index
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69 year old Win Arn of Arcadia has published his theories on how older people may enjoy their later years through their mental activities and their attitudes in a book titled, "Characteristics of People who Live Long and Enjoy It."

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 23, 1991
Pages
p. A-2
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 23, 1991
Pages
p. A-2
Subjects
Arcadia authors - Arn, Win
Item ID
562AN
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Newspaper Index
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The 76 members of the Arcadia Fire Department raised $14,521 for victims of the Bay Area earthquake by giving up one shift of paid vacation time each. The money will be donated to Santa Cruz County through the Arcadia chapter of the American Red Cross.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 5, 1989
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 5, 1989
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Fire Department
Item ID
1570AN
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Newspaper Index
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A $222,000 study is underway to determine the strength of the Santa Anita Dam under extreme earthquake stress. The study is to be completed by February 1977.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper1404
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 8, 1976
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 8, 1976
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Dams
Item ID
1403AN
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Newspaper Index
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The 1980 Oak Tree Racing Association season set records in attendance, parimutual handle, wagering and horsemen benefits. Awards for the meet are enumerated: John Henry was voted Horse of the Meeting. Sandy Hawley won the riding championship.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
Devcember 7, 1980
Pages
p. A-6
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
Devcember 7, 1980
Pages
p. A-6
Subjects
Santa Anita Park - Oak Tree Racing Association
Item ID
2402AN
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Newspaper Index
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According to the Arcadia Police Department's monthly activity report for the month of December, which reports statistics for the entire year, daytime burglaries increased while night burglaries decreased. Also, there were no murders, 3 rapes, 2 attempted rapes, 36 assaults with a gun and 13 arrests for indecent exposure in 1987.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 21, 1988
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 21, 1988
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Crime and Criminals
Item ID
1378AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Administration of the Arcadia Unified School District should soon undergo a reorganization under the direction of new Superintendent of Schools, Stephen Goldstone. The cost of reorganization will be $18,412 above the amount budgeted for 1985-86.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 13, 1985
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 13, 1985
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools
Item ID
2615AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Advocates and opponents of a proposed Target Department Store are having their arguments for what should be a lively discussion before the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency on December 4. The most controversial aspect of the proposed project is that, if approved, the city would buy property in the development area for $16-18 a square foot and resell it to the developer, Beech and Associates, as $12 a square foot.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 22, 1984
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 22, 1984
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Target Department Store
Item ID
821AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Aerial photo of Charles Bluth's new home, named Peacock Manor. Under construction, the house is being built on 7 1/2 acres and will contain 24 rooms and 8 baths.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 11, 1981
Pages
p. A-1 photo
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 11, 1981
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Bluth, Charles P.
Item ID
1841AN
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Newspaper Index
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After serving 17 years as a crossing guard, 83-year-old Harry Christianson is retiring. The children at Highland Oaks honored him with a special Mr. Chris Day.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 18, 1989
Pages
p. A-1
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Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 18, 1989
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Christianson, Harry
Item ID
942AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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After years of lengthy and frustrating negotiations, Arcadia is close to signing a new franchise agreement with Group W cable television company. An agreement, if reached, would more than double the size of the city's cable system and finally allow Arcadians who live south of the 210 freeway to receive service.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 23, 1984
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 23, 1984
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Community Antenna Television
Item ID
1241AN
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Newspaper Index
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Almost $3,000,000 was tentatively awarded three foothill cities from the Federal government under the Public Works and Capital Development and Investment Act of 1976, but Arcadia was not included. Arcadia's request for $2,018.400 was denied.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 26, 1976
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 26, 1976
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Finance
Item ID
1561AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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An application to construct a Burger King Restaurant on South Santa Anita Avenue at Alice Street was turned down by the Arcadia Planning Commission on a 4-1 vote. Commission members said they were concerned with noise and traffic problems. Residents also objected to the possibility that students from Arcadia High would congregate and make noise at the restaurant following evening sporting events.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 25, 1984
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 25, 1984
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Restaurants, Bars, etc - Burger King Restaurant
Item ID
712AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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An Arcadia family celebrates six living generations.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 12, 1987
Pages
p. B1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 12, 1987
Pages
p. B1
Subjects
Seabold, Hortense
Varner, Frances
Seabold, Carol Eugene
Bessex, Todd
Murset, Jeanne
Bessex, Jason
Item ID
28260AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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