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Blueprints Gas stations.

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Blueprints – Gas stations, Items 1-4 1. Plot plan for Shell Oil Co. Service Station plan, 171 E. Live Oak, N.W. corner of Live Oak & 2nd, Nov. 5, 1958 2. Plans for Shell Oil Co. 704 Huntington Drive. Huntington Drive and Baldwin, June 24, 1970 3. Slimline Plan for Union Oil Co. 1127 S. Baldwin, Arc…
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Blueprints – Gas stations, Items 1-4 1. Plot plan for Shell Oil Co. Service Station plan, 171 E. Live Oak, N.W. corner of Live Oak & 2nd, Nov. 5, 1958 2. Plans for Shell Oil Co. 704 Huntington Drive. Huntington Drive and Baldwin, June 24, 1970 3. Slimline Plan for Union Oil Co. 1127 S. Baldwin, Arcadia, March 5, 1948 4. Plans for Richfield Oil Co. 5 W. Foothill Blvd. May 29, 1956
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Blueprints
Gas stations
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 85
Shelf Number
Shelf H15
Item ID
391AF
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Subject Files
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City Council-Elections-2016

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1. Measure A Makes Waves. Repealing the Utility User's Tax (UUT) in April 2016 ballot measure. By Katta Hules, Arcadia Weekly, February 25, 2016. 2. City Council candidate Burton Brink campaign materials. 3. City Council candidate April Verlato campaign materials. 4. City Council candidate Peter Am…
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1. Measure A Makes Waves. Repealing the Utility User's Tax (UUT) in April 2016 ballot measure. By Katta Hules, Arcadia Weekly, February 25, 2016.
2. City Council candidate Burton Brink campaign materials.
3. City Council candidate April Verlato campaign materials.
4. City Council candidate Peter Amundson campaign materials and a Thanksgiving card from 2015.
5. City Council candidate Robert (Bob) Harbicht campaign materials.
6. City Council candidate Sheng Chang campaign materials.
7. (Moved to VF Real Estate).
8. Arcadia's election picks up steam. Arcadia Weekly, March 3, 2016 by Terry Miller.
9. Where do council candidates stand on mansionization? Pasadena Star News, p. A4, March 7, 2016.
10. Sample Ballot City of Arcadia General Municipal Election April 12, 2016.
11. Measure A campaign materials. Repeal of utility users tax.
12. Final election results in email from Chief Deputy City Clerk Lisa Mussenden showing April Verlato and Peter Amundson winning the two City Council seats and Measure A did not pass. April 21, 2016.
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City Council-Elections-2016
Item ID
305AF
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Railroads-Arcadia Railroad Station

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1. "Old Arcadia train depot to be dedicated at Pomona." News clip with picture, no date. (Picture is the same as photo #10) 2. "The old depot." News clip, September 20, 1966. 3. "Arcadia landmark threatened." Daily News Post, parts I and II, September 4, 1965. 4. "Arcadia adds to railroad a…
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1. "Old Arcadia train depot to be dedicated at Pomona." News clip with picture, no date. (Picture is the same as photo #10)
2. "The old depot." News clip, September 20, 1966.
3. "Arcadia landmark threatened." Daily News Post, parts I and II, September 4, 1965.
4. "Arcadia adds to railroad annals." Arcadia Tribune, September 12, 1971.
5. "A glimpse of Arcadia's past." Arcadia News-Post, September 1, 1971.
6. "Depot to pass into history." Arcadia News-Post, August 20, 1979.
7. "Arcadia's depots head for history." Arcadia News-Post, August 6, 1969.
8. "Two volunteer workers begin work on depot." News Post, September 12, 1969.
9. "Train depot tells sad, sad stories." Arcadia Tribune, circa 1969?
10. "Working on the railroad." Arcadia Tribune, August 16, 1973.
11. "Old Arcadia depot lives." Arcadia Tribune, August 29, 1971.
12. "A bit of Arcadia." Arcadia Tribune, September 17, 1969.
13. "Abandoned station not forgotten." Arcadia Tribune, March 9, 1978.
14. Information on Wm. Kreutzkamp, station agent, Santa Fe Station. Summer 1978.
15. Arcadia Santa Fe Station was apparently completed early in 1887. Information based on the research of Sandy Snider, Los Angeles County Arboretum, November 1979.
16. Postcard size drawing of the Arcadia Station in three colors. No date.
17. "Santa Fe reaches California by overcoming many obstacles." Arcadia Historical Society, no date.
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Railroads-Arcadia Railroad Station
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185AF
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Railroads-Light Rail (Metro Gold Line, L-Line, Blue Line, A-Line)

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Original name of the light rail was the Gold Line. Later, Gold Line was temporarily renamed L-Line and officially renamed A-Line aka Blue Line effective June 16, 2023. 1. Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension, Winter 2011. A 2-sided information flyer including quick facts, project funding, constructio…
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Original name of the light rail was the Gold Line. Later, Gold Line was temporarily renamed L-Line and officially renamed A-Line aka Blue Line effective June 16, 2023.
1. Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension, Winter 2011. A 2-sided information flyer including quick facts, project funding, construction authority background that accompanied a model of the Metro Gold Line on display at the library starting in early 2011.
2. Metro Gold Line Extension information in a supplement called "Civic Leadership" in the Pasadena Star News, January 31, 2011. "Once the environmental process is completed in 2012, the project will be ready for funding at the local and federal levels. Metro has made funding the Foothill Extension from Azusa to Montclair a priority project for the agency.
3. Memo from Jason Kruckeberg, Asst. City Manager / Development Services Director and Phil Wray, Deputy Director of Development Services/City Engineer to Mayor and City Council re: Discussion of Gold Line Project Status-City's Commitments and Progress Review. August 16, 2011.
4. Artist renderings of future Arcadia Station and I-210 Gold Line Bridge (to resemble weaved baskets).
5. Introducing six new stations in five cities--Arcadia, Monrovia, Duarte, Irwindale, Azusa-Alameda and Azusa-Citrus. Construction completion on track for 2015. Habib F. Balian, CEO of Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority is pictured. An award winning team of contractors and engineers include Skanska, Hill International, Jacobs, Patterson & Associates, Inc.
6. Staff report from Jason Kruckeberg to Mayor and City Council, April 3, 2012 re: report, discussion and direction regarding Gold Line parking structure and transit plaza, with drawings.
7. Three train bridges, station coming. Mountain Views News, p. 6, February 16, 2013.
8. Foothill Gold Line extension updates. Arcadia Weekly, p. 8, February 21, 2013. Updates on design work, demolition, station locations.
9. Santa Anita Bridge groundbreaking.Mountain Views News, p. 7, April 20, 2013.
10. Gold Line construction extends closure of Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena Star News, p. A3, May 4, 2013.
11. Gold Line bridge project to conclude on Colorado Boulevard. Nearly five months of construction ends, but heavy work to begin on Santa Anita Avenue. Pasadena Star News, p. A10. May 29, 2013.
12. Gold Line construction moving forward. First Avenue in Arcadia to open by the end of March. Arcadia Weekly, March 13, 2014.
13. Gold Line station art revealed, April 29, 2014. Retrieved from http://arcadiachamber.org on May 1, 2014.
14. Foothill Gold Line Pasadena to Azusa Update. Construction (bridges, at-grade crossings) continues on time and on budget for a September 2015 turn-over to Metro. Mountain Views News, Section B-p. 1, June 6, 2014.
15. Downtown Arcadia intersection at Huntington and Second will be closed for Gold Line construction, August 6, 2014. Retrieved from www.pasadenastarnews.com on August 11, 2014.
16. Chamber's key role in Gold Line station by Scott Hettrick, August 24, 2015. Retrieved from ArcadiaCAChamber.org on August 25, 2015.
17. Foothill Gold Line Newsletter. Third quarter 2014, with construction update and inserts about Arcadia Station (station artist Michael Davis) and Who Knew Building a Light Rail Track Could Be So Interesting?
18. A-C. 18A. City of Arcadia Holiday Tree Lighting and Dedication December 5, 2015 at Arcadia Transit Plaza. 18B. Arcadia Transit Plaza Dedication Ceremony November 6, 2014. 18C. Arcadia's Grand Opening Celebrationg. Gold Line is coming to Arcadia Saturday, March 5, 2016-Ribbon cutting and station celebration (2 copies).
19. Metro to offer free rides on new Gold Line extension March 5: community events planned at five stations. Arcadia Station at 201 N. First Avenue. Arcadia Weekly, February 25, 2016.
20. Gold Line extension unlikely to affect big traffic jams: history shows trains won't impact freeways. Pasadena Star News, March 2, 2016.
21.Two articles. Where the gold train takes you. Riding the new Gold Line Foothill Extension? Check out 21 activities, local attractions. Art at new Gold Line stations tells cities' stories. Pasadena Star News, March 1, 2016.
22. Opening Day of Metro Gold Line Arcadia Station marketing items: Metro Map & Pocket Guide; Metro Rider's Guide; Arcadia Shop dine stay enjoy coupon book; What is Tap? Instructional Coloring Book; Celebrate the grand opening March 5, 2016 flyer; Heads up watch for trains perforated train model of Kinkisharyo P3010.
23. The ABCs of the Gold Line. Arcadia Weekly, March 3, 2016.
24. All aboard! Metro's Gold Line comes a long way to connect Pasadena to Azusa on Saturday. Pasadena Weekly, March 3, 2016.
25. City of Arcadia celebrates opening of the Gold Line Extension. Arcadia Transit introduces new shuttle service in conjunction with Metro Gold Line opening. Mountain Views News, February 27, 2016.
26. Gold Line fuels nearby projects: extension generating money for area cities. Pasadena Star News, p. A1, A5, February 29, 2016.
27. Wheels: Go east young man: Gold Line opening ceremony prompts historic musings on the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe. Pasadena Weekly, p. 14, March 3, 2016. By Lauren Holland.
28. L Line (Gold) Metro Rail Schedule, Metro Rail Azusa-Union Station-East LA, effective April 9, 2023.
29. A-B. 29A. June 2023 map of all Metro rail lines, Metro busway routes, regional rail (Amtrak and Metrolink) and airport transportation (airport shuttle, LAX FlyAway and LAX shuttle). 29B. A Line Metro Rail schedule effective June 16, 2023 on two sheets. Includes map, connections and parking.
30. A-D. 30A. Meet the Line Letters - Nuevos Nombres. Folded map of Metro Rail & Busway. Shows all Metro Rail lines, Metro Busway routes, Regional rail (Amtrak and Metrolink) and airport transportation (airport shuttle, LAX FlyAway and LAX shuttle). Explanations in English and Spanish. Dated October 2022. 30B. Metro rail is growing! Brochure explaining changes in names, stations, and routes when Metro completes the Regional Connector Transit Project on June 16, 2023. Includes map. In English and Spanish. 30C. Meet the new lineup = Conozca nuestra neva alineacion. Folded map of Metro Rail and Busway routes. Shows all Metro Rail lines, Metro Busway routes, Regional rail (Amtrak and Metrolink) and airport transportation (airport shuttle, LAX FlyAway and LAX shuttle). Explanations In English and Spanish. Dated June 2023. 30D. Go Metro map & pocket guide. Folded map of Metro Rail & Busway. Shows all Metro Rail lines, Metro Busway routes, Regional rail (Amtrak and Metrolink) and airport transportation (airport shuttle, LAX FlyAway and LAX shuttle). Includes information on fares, hours, and important contacts. Dated August 2023.
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Railroads-Light Rail-Metro Gold Line
Railroads-Light Rail-L Line
Railroads-Light Rail-Blue Line
Railroads-Light Rail-A Line
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293AF
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Railroads-Santa Anita Station

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1. "Santa Fe starts Arcadia towards ultimate in cooperation." Arcadia Historical Society, no date. 2. "The old Santa Anita Station." Newspaper photo plate of station with buggy, no date. 3. "Worn Santa Anita Station links California of old." Los Angeles Times with photos, February 26, 1939. 4…
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1. "Santa Fe starts Arcadia towards ultimate in cooperation." Arcadia Historical Society, no date.
2. "The old Santa Anita Station." Newspaper photo plate of station with buggy, no date.
3. "Worn Santa Anita Station links California of old." Los Angeles Times with photos, February 26, 1939.
4. Woman station master, Nora Higganson, 1895-1898. Information from Sandy Snider, Los Angeles State and County Arboretum, June 6, 1975.
5. "Taxi, mister." Article by Robert Clark from Westways, p.7, August 1947.
6. Elevation drawings of Santa Anita Station. West and front drawings. No date.
7. "Catching flavor of cowboy era." By Ed Ainsworth, Los Angeles Times, February 1964.
8. "Colorful landmark reprieved." Independent Star News, March 1, 1964.
9. "Time running out." Inter-city news photo and caption, circa 1964.
10. "Move or oblivion for station." Inter-city news photo and article, circa 1964.
11. "Lucky's heirs uninterested in old depot." News clip, September 1, 1966.
12. "Arcadia Historical Society to hear Santa Anita Depot report." Independent Star News, October 8, 1967.
13. "Santa Anita Station has survival." Arcadia News-Post, April 5, 1967.
14. "Old Santa Fe depot fate." Arcadia Tribune, February 12, 1967.
15. "This is an attraction of the future." Arcadia Tribune, May 11, 1967.
16. "Lucky Baldwin's old train station nears new home." Los Angeles Times, May 14, 1967.
17. State of California, Governor's Office stationery. Letter from Win Adams to the Santa Anita Republican Women's Club, regarding moving the station. January 7, 1968.
18. "Train depot to gain city help." Arcadia Tribune, January 14, 1968.
19. "Depot fund climbs to $5,600." Arcadia Tribune, April 4, 1968.
20. "Lucky Baldwin stories recalled regarding railway station ceremony." News clip, September 12, 1968.
21. "Built in 1885." Los Angeles Times, San Gabriel Valley section, May 23, 1968.
22. "Save the station." Arcadia Tribune, circa 1968.
23. "Depot work on schedule." News clip, July 1969.
24. "Ceremony held Wednesday at Santa Fe site." News clip with two photos, circa September 11, 1968.
25. "Successful conclusion." News clip, September 15, 1968.
26. "Station fans hold going-away party." News clip, September 15, 1968.
27. "Santa Anita Station." Chapter from the book, Nuestro Pueblo, 1940, p. 168.
28. "First bricks." Arcadia Tribune, November 2, 1969.
29. "The old Santa Fe Depot." Arcadia News-Post, August 29, 1969.
30. "Arcadia depots head for history." Arcadia News-Post, August 6, 1969.
31. "Taking shape." Arcadia Tribune, October 1, 1969.
32. "Going up." Arcadia Tribune, September 7, 1969.
33. "Save the station campaign." Arcadia News-Post, July 24, 1968.
34. "The Santa Anita Depot." Lasca Leaves, volume XV, number 1, March 1970.
35. "$29,628 given for depot; restoration almost done." Arcadia Tribune, circa April 1970.
36. "Mrs. Sidney Platford, Arcadia Historical Society." Arcadia News-Post, July 2, 1970.
37. "History of the preservation of the Santa Anita Santa Fe Depot in Arcadia, California." Report by the Arcadia Historical Society, June 1970.
38. "Santa Anita Station - Santa Fe Railroad." Article by Bruce R. Wetmore, Curator. No Date.
39. "Flag for depot." Arcadia Tribune, January 11, 1970.
40. "Lucky Baldwin railroad depot premiere night." Arcadia News-Post, July 2, 1970.
41. "Put 200 men to work." Arcadia News-Post, July 22, 1970.
42. "Members of the Chamber of Commerce." Arcadia News-Post, June 17, 1970.
43. "Patricia Warren, Arboretum Historical Curator." Arcadia News-Post, September 18, 1970.
44. "Depot dedication full of nostalgia." Arcadia News-Post, September 30, 1970.
45. "Supervisor Frank G. Bonelli." Arcadia News-Post, September 26, 1970.
46. Invitation to official dedication ceremonies for Santa Anita Depot. September 25, 1970.
47. "A dream come true in Arcadia." Arcadia Tribune, September 27, 1970.
48. "Golden spike marks finish." Arcadia Tribune, April 11, 1971.
49. "Historic Society drive preserved Santa Fe Depot." Arcadia Tribune, August 16, 1973.
50. "The Santa Anita Station." Cover of The View from Sierra Madre, September 28, 1972.
51. "History of the Santa Anita (Santa Fe) Depot." Historical Society.
52. "Santa Anita Station." 8x10 drawing by E. Reukama, circa 1969.
53. "Lucky Baldwin furnished the brick." 3x5 photo.
54. "Santa Anita Depot history." Article by Patricia Warren of the Arboretum.
55. "Santa Anita Depot." The Westerners, June 1974.
56. Blue prints from Laddie Dick.
57. "The Harvard telescope was unloaded." Notes by W.W. Robinson in The San Gabriel Mountains, 1977.
58. "Demolition-threatened depot now popular Arcadia landmark." Arcadia Tribune, March, 5, 1978.
59. Miscellaneous news clips relating Santa Anita Railroad Station, Sierra Madre Vista, 1890-1891.
60. "We were shown the plans and specifications of the new depot." Sierra Madre Vista, April 14, 1888.
61. "Santa Anita Station was opened for use on November 1, 1890." Research by Sandy Snider, Los Angeles County Arboretum, November 1979.
62. "The story of the Santa Anita Depot." Sandy Snider, Los Angeles County Arboretum, given at the 10th anniversary of its dedication, September 1980.
63. "Santa Anita Depot." Pasadena Union, p. A1, September 6, 1972.
64. Original Santa Anita Station when Old ranch Road crossed the tracks. Sepia postcard, Coldwell-Banker Realtors, Arcadia. No date.
65. "Moving Day - Save-the-Depot." Pasadena Star News, September 12, 1969.
66. "Deserted depot at Santa Anita link to fabulous Lucky Baldwin." Pasadena Star News, no date.
67. Santa Anita station of the Santa Fe Railroad, in Sierra Madre, opened in June 1886, but only benches were available until a small station was built in 1888. From page 102 of book Pasadena Area History by Manuel Pineda and E. Caswell Perry (1972)..
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Railroads-Santa Anita Station
Item ID
186AF
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Social Life and Customs

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1. In the good old days of Arcadia. Arcadia Bulletin 1904. 2. Sunday face for Arcadia. Los Angeles Daily Times March 31, 1909. 3. Queen made gift of elaborate gown by Becker's. (Margaret Dorsey) news clip 1933. 4. Dice once rolled when City slept. news clip, n.d. 5. Arcadia gets publicity.…
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1. In the good old days of Arcadia. Arcadia Bulletin 1904.
2. Sunday face for Arcadia. Los Angeles Daily Times March 31, 1909.
3. Queen made gift of elaborate gown by Becker's. (Margaret Dorsey) news clip 1933.
4. Dice once rolled when City slept. news clip, n.d.
5. Arcadia gets publicity. news clip from scrapbook of Alton Green circa 1927.
6. Cartoons and story with a sentence about Arcadia from Los Angeles Times April 18, 1909 p.1 of part II; story written by Harry C. Carr.
7. Information due to closing of Santa Anita from L.A. Daily Times March 31, 1909.
8. Copy of invitation to the Santa Anita Ball held February 23, 1936.
9. Street dance, band concert attract throng. Arcadia Journal August 12, 1925.
10. Margaret Dorsey, voted queen of the Arcadia Carnival of Progress. news clip 1934.
11. "Most exciting thing in the world - Beatles" article describing excitement of a Beatles concert at the Hollywood Bowl. Arcadia Tribune September 9, 1965.
12. Receipt for horse bailed out of pound. Arcadia May 11, 1923.
13. Worshippers to greet dawn. Article about Easter sunrise services in Arcadia. San Gabriel Valley Digest April 1930.
14. Cat owners compete in Arcadia during SGV Cat Fanciers show at Arcadia Masonic Lodge. Weekly Star, February 17, 2013.
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Social Life and Customs
Item ID
237AF
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Subject Files
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1. P.T.A. Thrift Shop does wonderful work for needy of Arcadia. news clip, n.d. circa 1934. 2. Child Guidance Clinic Service in Arcadia. Three page survey of services available. n.d. (1950s?) 3. Directory of facilities for handicapped children. May 1961. 4. Health services and facilities …
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1. P.T.A. Thrift Shop does wonderful work for needy of Arcadia. news clip, n.d. circa 1934.
2. Child Guidance Clinic Service in Arcadia. Three page survey of services available. n.d. (1950s?)
3. Directory of facilities for handicapped children. May 1961.
4. Health services and facilities available for Arcadians. League of Women Voters, 1963.
5. Services for families in Arcadia. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, n.d.
6. Community Planning Council Pasadena Foothill area. Annual Report, 1966.
7. Arcadia 1968-69. Brief survey of 21 United Way Agencies and American Red Cross serving the community.
8. San Gabriel Valley Mental Health Service. Brochure profiling agency by Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health. n.d.
9. HOY should be a community project. Arcadia Tribune October 7, 1973.
10. HOY free clinic finds place in community. Arcadia Tribune September 6, 1973.
11. Meals on Wheels soon available. Arcadia Tribune September 6, 1973.
12. HOY handles youth problems. news clip, n.d. third in a series.
13. Arcadia free clinic converts early skeptics. Los Angeles Times, San Gabriel Valley Section July 14, 1974.
14. Cardiac Rehabilitation Center in Arcadia. Arcadia Tribune June 23, 1974.
15. As HOY's clients increase, so does support. Arcadia Tribune August 25, 1974. One of a series.
16. Beginning with one client, now a full service agency. Arcadia Tribune September 5, 1974. Last in a series.
17. Monrovia Health Center. Flyer showing immunizations from this agency, n.d.
18. Discount directory for senior citizens. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce and Arcadia Recreation Department, November 1, 1975.
19. I have become a convert to HOY. Arcadia Tribune October 20, 1977.
20. Foothill Unity Center, Inc. overview of services provided in 2013 and qualification and benefits information sheet.
21. In Arcadia, tiny shelters spur big battle over homelessness; divide also highlights power of Asian American communities. Los Angeles Times, June 8, 2021.
22. Arcadia to host homelessness symposium February 29, 2024 at the Arcadia Community Center. The target audience will be city council members, city managers, and other local government executives in the San Gabriel Valley responsible for addressing the homelessness crisis though it will be open to the public. Arcadia Weekly September 14, 2023.
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Social Services
Item ID
238AF
Collection
Subject Files
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