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City of Arcadia Office of City Clerk

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City of Arcadia. Office of City Clerk. Certificates of Redemption of Real Estate. Paper record, disbound. Includes property description, assessment and redemption amounts. c. 1944-1955. Items were transferred from Arcadia City Hall on September 17, 2008.
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City of Arcadia. Office of City Clerk. Certificates of Redemption of Real Estate. Paper record, disbound. Includes property description, assessment and redemption amounts. c. 1944-1955. Items were transferred from Arcadia City Hall on September 17, 2008.
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City of Arcadia Office of City Clerk
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 98
Shelf Number
Shelf H4
Item ID
405AF
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Subject Files
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City of Arcadia Office of City Clerk

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1) City of Arcadia. Office of City Clerk. Record of cash receipts. Handwritten paper record bound in ledger. c. June 1942-February 1952. 2) City of Arcadia. Assessment Book of the Property in the City of Arcadia. Outside Book. Paper record bound in ledger. Front cover stamped “Assessment Bo…
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1) City of Arcadia. Office of City Clerk. Record of cash receipts. Handwritten paper record bound in ledger. c. June 1942-February 1952. 2) City of Arcadia. Assessment Book of the Property in the City of Arcadia. Outside Book. Paper record bound in ledger. Front cover stamped “Assessment Book A City of Arcadia (Outside)”. Assessment no. 1-217. Tax year 1948/49-1954/55. Items were transferred from Arcadia City Hall on September 17, 2008.
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City of Arcadia Office of City Clerk
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 100
Shelf Number
Shelf H10
Item ID
407AF
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Subject Files
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City of Arcadia. Police Court

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1. City of Arcadia. Police Court Record: December 4, 1910-October 23, 1930
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1. City of Arcadia. Police Court Record: December 4, 1910-October 23, 1930
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City of Arcadia. Police Court
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 27
Shelf Number
Shelf B2
Item ID
336AF
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Crime and Criminals

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1. "Victim's kin oppose killer's parole (LaCorte murder)." Los Angeles Times, June 21, 1982, Part II, page 1. 2. "Parents fight to keep killer in jail (LaCorte murder)." Los Angeles Times, August 1, 1982, Part IX, page 1. 3. Portion of the Arcadia City Council meeting minutes, July 20, 1927, reg…
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1. "Victim's kin oppose killer's parole (LaCorte murder)." Los Angeles Times, June 21, 1982, Part II, page 1.
2. "Parents fight to keep killer in jail (LaCorte murder)." Los Angeles Times, August 1, 1982, Part IX, page 1.
3. Portion of the Arcadia City Council meeting minutes, July 20, 1927, regarding the Matthies murder."
4. "Police join search for assailant (Matthies murder)." Pasadena Star News, July 19, 1927, page 1.
5. "Arrest three in Arcadia shooting (Matthies murder)." Pasadena Star News, July 30, 1927, Part 3, page 19.
6. "Youth faces life term for killing (Matthies murder)." Pasadena Star News, September 9, 1927, page 5.
7. "Delay sentence in Arcadia shooting (Matthies murder)." Pasadena Star News, September 12, 1927, page 8.
8. "Life term passes in Arcadia killing (Matthies murder)." Pasadena Star News, September 13, 1927, page 14.
9. "Arcadia police death shadow haunts boys (Matthies murder." Pasadena Evening Post, August 1, 1927, page 1.
10. "Police murder trial delayed (Matthies murder)." Pasadena Evening Post, September 3, 1927.
11. "Jury weights fate of boy in gun death (Matthies murder)." Pasadena Evening Post, September 8, 1927.
12. "Boy police-slayer guilty; will learn fate on Monday (Matthies murder)." Pasadena Evening Post, September 9, 1927.
13. "Jury finds boy guilty of murder (Matthies murder)." Los Angeles Times, September 9, 1927, Part II, page 2.
14. "Prison for life meted to youths (Matthies murder)." Los Angeles Times, September 13, 1927, Part II, page 10.
15. "Arcadia policeman killed (Matthies murder)." Temple Times, July 21, August 4, September 8, and September 15, 1927.
16. "Police search for burglary suspect/ Police pursue search for burglary suspect (Bluth burglary)." Arcadia Highlander, September 24 and October 1, 1986.
17. Superior Court case 31326 - People versus Frank Miller, Ray O'Dell, and William Montfort, 1927. Regarding the murder of Police Officer Albert Matthies. (See item #24)
18. Location of the grave of Arcadia Police Officer Albert Matthies in Live Oak Memorial Park, who was murdered July 1927.
19. "Wipe out graffiti in Arcadia." Card with magnet "Stop Graffiti in Arcadia - Call 821-4333," sent to homes of residents, 1993.
20. "Anti-Asian hate crimes rise." Los Angeles Times, San Gabriel Valley section, January 27, 1991.
21. Memo to All Employees from City Manager Donald R Duckworth regarding graffiti removal, January 21, 1993.
22. Notice to the Community from the Arcadia Police Department regarding crime prevention information. Water bill insert, February 1994. (In Chinese on reverse side)
23. "Asian extortion gang at school revealed." Los Angeles Times, Home Edition, June 9, 1993, online.
24. Correspondence to Mary Beth Hayes, Arcadia Public Library, from Dave Williams, L.A. County Records Center, with information regarding the sentencing of Miller, O'Dell and Montfort in the Superior Court case 31326 (Matthies murder). August 15, 1995. (See item #17)
25. "Trio seized in police slaying: two youths admit part in Arcadia murder, pair accuse third of doing actual killing, tell story of stealing car and hold-up plan (Matthies murder)." Los Angeles Times, July 31, 1927.
26. "Murder charged to three youths by grand jurors (Matthies murder)." Los Angeles Times, August 4, 1927.
27. "Youth on trial in murder case: Frank Miller faces jury as Arcadia slayer, two companions to be given separate hearings, Officer Matthies shot in stolen car hunt (Matthies murder)." Los Angeles Times, September 2, 1927.
28. "Pals 'snitch' on accused killer: two of Arcadia slaying trio incriminate Miller, give testimony for State at murder trial, declare thefts brewed in reform school (Matthies murder)." Los Angeles Times, September 3, 1927.
29. "Boy murder suspect to take stand: lad charged with killing Arcadia officer expected to testify at trial today (Matthies murder)." Los Angeles Times, September 6, 1927.
30. "Miller admits killing officer (Matthies murder)." Los Angeles Times, September 7, 1927.
31. "Planes hunt dope runner." Los Angeles Times, March 15, 1935.
32. "28 arrested in Arcadia drug raids." Los Angeles Times, December 3, 1981.
33. "Authorities seek lone suspect in string of L.A. County murders." Los Angeles Times, August 8, 1985.
34. "Arcadia Police call meeting to allay crime wave rumors." Los Angeles Times. August 11, 1985.
35. Suspected Arcadia arsonist killed by avalanche in France, February 6, 2010, KPCC Wire Services. Caltech graduate Tyler Johnson, a fugitive on the run, a suspect in the firebombing of SUVs, died while hiking alone in the Corsican mountains in December. See also ARCNEWS database for William 'Billy' Cottrell.
36. Murder-suicide rock Arcadia. Suspect Li Zhu hangs himself in jail. He had been arrested in the stabbing death of his daughter-in-law Xiaolin Li. Mountain Views News, January 11, 2014.
37a. Man (Deyun Shi) is suspected of attacking his wife and killing two of his nephews in Arcadia. From LATimes.com, January 22, 2016. (Anthony Lin, William Lin). 37b. Man sought in killing two nephews in Arcadia is caught in Hong Kong. From LATimes.com, January 23, 2016. 37c. Extradition of suspect in killing of two Arcadia teens could be complicated. From LATimes.com, January 24, 2016. 37d. Suspect in Arcadia slayings tells Hong Kong court he wants to return to U.S. From LATimes.com, January 25, 2016. 37e. Two articles Vigil for Brothers: Hundreds Mourn 1) Classmates: Pair are remembered at community gathering as bright, caring. 2) Defense: Uncle denies he attacked his estranged wife and beat his nephews to death. Pasadena Star News, p. A1, A4, January 26, 2016.
38. FBI and ICE Raids Homes and CIIF/Harris Law Group Wednesday Morning, looking for Victoria Chan, an attorney, Tat Chan, her father, and Fang Zeng, the father's friend. They allegedly ran a fraudulent EB-5 visa scam. Arcadia Weekly, April 10, 2017.
39. Arcadia man Imaad Shah Zuberi, a Southern California campaign fundraiser, funneled money from foreign entities and individuals to influence U.S. elections. Retrieved from ArcadiaWeekly.com on November 5, 2019. Was in print in Arcadia Weekly, October 24, 2019.
40. Arcadia Official Held on Embezzling Count (Kenneth G. Scott). Los Angeles Times, February 10, 1955. Scott was director of Recreation Department since 1949.
41. Two corporate executives found guilty in first-ever criminal prosecution for failure to report under Consumer Product Safety Act. Simon Chu and Charley Loh, part owners of Gree USA and Gree Zhuhai, were found guilty of selling defective dehumidifiers that posed an unreasonable risk of serious injury or death. Mountain Views News, November 18, 2023, p. 8.
42. Police halt motel bandit with bullet. Arcadia officers stop thief at Eaton's and recover cash loot. The Journal, March 22, 1950.
43a. Man accused of revenge on family. Chinese citizen, Deyun Shi, is accused of seriously injuring his estranged wife, then beating to death his two nephews, Arcadia residents Anthony and William Lin, in January of 2016. Shi's trial continues today at Alhambra Superior Court after being halted in 2017 when a judge found Shi mentally incompetent. Pasadena Star News, p. A1, A5, March 1, 2024. 43b. Jurors get case of man charged in killings of nephews in Arcadia. Pasadena Star News,p. A8, March 13, 2024. 43c. Jury finds man guilty of killing nephews. Pasadena Star News, p. A1, A8, March 14, 2024. 43d. Judge: man sane at time of slayings of wife's nephews. Pasadena Star News, p. A1, A5, March 15, 2024.
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Crime and Criminals
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History-Rancho Santa Anita (1858-1865)-William Corbitt and Albert Dibblee

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1. "The well-known rancho, Santa Anita." An article from the book, California Ranchos and Farms, 1846-1862, published by the State Historical Society of Wisconsin, 1967.
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1. "The well-known rancho, Santa Anita." An article from the book, California Ranchos and Farms, 1846-1862, published by the State Historical Society of Wisconsin, 1967.
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History-Rancho Santa Anita (1858-1865)-William Corbitt and Albert Dibblee
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108AF
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Miscellaneous files from Arcadia City Hall, City Clerk’s Office

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Miscellaneous files from Arcadia City Hall, City Clerk’s Office. Acquired 2009. Arcadia H S Band Trip to Washington DC 1957 Arcadia-Monrovia Cab Co. 1954-56 SGV Cab Co Arcadia Publishing Co. Child Care at 12 and 16 W. Huntington Arcadia Small Animal Hospital - Lee H. Darrow Arcadia Wash E Branch U…
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Miscellaneous files from Arcadia City Hall, City Clerk’s Office. Acquired 2009. Arcadia H S Band Trip to Washington DC 1957 Arcadia-Monrovia Cab Co. 1954-56 SGV Cab Co Arcadia Publishing Co. Child Care at 12 and 16 W. Huntington Arcadia Small Animal Hospital - Lee H. Darrow Arcadia Wash E Branch US Army C/E Relocation Agreement Bicentennial Commission 1976 Census 1970 City Council Newsletter Jan 1984-85 City Parks: Eisenhower Park, Golden West Park, Fairview Av. Original Discussions Concerning CRA (Chicago Park) C R A Hearings (Arcadia Redevelopment Agency, Proposed Redevelopment Plan for Central Redevelopment Project, July 1973) CRA-Newspaper Clippings CRA-Correspondence from Citizens Detective Agency Mildred E. Carr 1150 W. Colorado Bl. EATONS (OLD) 1150 W. Colorado Bl. Eaton Property (Proposed Townhouse Development) 1130-1150 Colorado Eaton Property Residential & Commercial Old Thrifty Site Robert Donaldson (65 E. Huntington Dr.) First & Huntington (Thrifty Drug Store) (55, 59, 65 E. Huntington Dr). Hare Krishna Hare Krishna (News clipping testimony) Completed 6/30/1980 (2 folders)
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Miscellaneous files from Arcadia City Hall, City Clerk’s Office
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 106A
Shelf Number
Shelf H24
Item ID
415AF
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Subject Files
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Miscellaneous files from Arcadia City Hall, City Clerk’s Office

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Miscellaneous files from Arcadia City Hall, City Clerk’s Office. Acquired 2009. Land Purchase – Duarte & Santa Anita De Lance P B Library Board (Book) – The Last Temptation of Christ Newcastle Park – 143 W. Colorado Blvd. Old Library Use (1st & Wheeler) Agreement Pacific Telephone Co. C 609 Park (A…
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Miscellaneous files from Arcadia City Hall, City Clerk’s Office. Acquired 2009. Land Purchase – Duarte & Santa Anita De Lance P B Library Board (Book) – The Last Temptation of Christ Newcastle Park – 143 W. Colorado Blvd. Old Library Use (1st & Wheeler) Agreement Pacific Telephone Co. C 609 Park (Acquisition) 302 S. 2nd Av. Park – Sixth & Longden Avenues Private Investigator Sheehan, Earl Sunday Racing Sunday Racing: Newspaper Clipping Poll Results Sunday Racing: Pro and Con Correspondence Scientology (J. Michael Smith) Solicitation – Polk Co. City Directory Stables Tax Reform Committee (see also “Jarvis Initiative 6-6-78” file) Jarvis Initiative 6-6-78 Proposition “13” (see also “Tax Reform Committee” file) Unification Church (Moonies) Westerner Motel
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Miscellaneous files from Arcadia City Hall, City Clerk’s Office
Location
Basement
Box Number
Box 106B
Shelf Number
Shelf H24
Item ID
416AF
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Plaques, Honors, Awards

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1. City of Arcadia Library Expansion/Renovation Project, November 18, 1996. List of city council members, library board of trustees, city officials, architect, and construction company. 2. City of Arcadia “The Community of Homes” 75th Anniversary 1903-1978, award of honor presented by Peter F. Scha…
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1. City of Arcadia Library Expansion/Renovation Project, November 18, 1996. List of city council members, library board of trustees, city officials, architect, and construction company. 2. City of Arcadia “The Community of Homes” 75th Anniversary 1903-1978, award of honor presented by Peter F. Schabarum, County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors. 3. Arcadia Public Library Dedication, 1996 Expansion/Renovation Project award of honor presented by Michael D. Antonovich (Mayor of the County of Los Angeles), November 18, 1996.
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Plaques, Honors, Awards
Location
History Room
Box Number
Box 89
Shelf Number
Shelf C5
Item ID
395AF
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Police

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1. Members of Arcadia Police Department. Arcadia News Post photo of 1932 Police Department. August 17, 1970. 2. Arcadia's finest. news photo of 1933. 3. Police Chief Louis J. Richards. news clip, 1933. AKA Richards, L.J. He was Police Chief and Fire Chief since November 1930. 4. Report effor…
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1. Members of Arcadia Police Department. Arcadia News Post photo of 1932 Police Department. August 17, 1970.
2. Arcadia's finest. news photo of 1933.
3. Police Chief Louis J. Richards. news clip, 1933. AKA Richards, L.J. He was Police Chief and Fire Chief since November 1930.
4. Report efforts underway to oust new Arcadia Chief of Police. Arcadia Bulletin, June 15, 1934.
5. Police Chief Robert Seares. Arcadia News Post August 17, 1970.
6. William Orr sees Arcadia grow. newsclip August 22, 1964 or 1965.
7. Policeman honored. (Neal Johnson) Los Angeles Times June 16, 1968.
8. Crime prevention program. Arcadia City Newsletter, Fall 1973.
9. Arcadia police win suit. Arcadia Tribune February 10, 1974
10. Arcadia police settle suit. Arcadia Tribune April 28, 1974.
11. Mitchell appointed as Arcadia's new Police Chief. Arcadia City Newsletter, Winter 1974.
12. I'm still a cop (Charles Mitchell). Los Angeles Times March 10, 1974
13. New Chief Mitchell reorganizes police. Arcadia Tribune. March 14, 1974.
14. Police helicopter program. Arcadia City Newsletter, Winter 1975.
15. Arcadia Police Department Annual Report, 1970.
16. 1971
17. 1973 (APD believes none prepared for 1972)
18. 1974
19. 1975
20. 1976 Other Annual Reports shelved in Reference
21. The Arcadia angle. Monrovia News no date, probably 1938.
22. Arcadia Police Department Annual Report. 1977
23. 1966
24. History of Arcadia Police Department. Written by APD. Received July, 1978.
25. First Constable. (Jack Ott) Foothill Newspapers photo September 12, 1978
26. City heeds call for law and order. Arcadia Tribune supplement. September 14, 1978
27. Old Arcadia: a quiet town (except for saloons). Arcadia Tribune August 10, 1978.
28. Arcadia Police and Fire Departments. from San Gabriel Valley Digest April, 1930.
29. Police Department. Arcadia City Newsletter, Spring 1975.
30. Neighborhood Watch. Vol.2, no.1 February 1988.
31. Orr mulls old case. Arcadia Tribune, c.1967.
32. Coroner's register of death of Albert Edward Matthies. 1927.
33. Educational coloring & activities book, "Bicycling - Be smart, ride safe." Issued by APD c.1990.
34. Educational coloring & activities book, "Be smart - follow traffic safety rules." Issued by APD c.1990.
35. Saluting the Arcadia Police Department. Sierra Madre News, June 25, 1992.
36. Arcadia City Council minutes, October 4, 1994 - Audience participation re: labor negotiations
37. Arcadia police accused of racial, sexual bias. Los Angeles Times, San Gabriel Valley section October 6, 1994.
38. Arcadia police need your help! Flyer distributed by picketing police officers at City Council meeting November 15, 1994.
39. Diversity in safety agencies. Charts showing ethnic balance in police, fire and city overall in West Valley, East Valley and L.A. County. Los Angeles Times November 17, 1994.
40. "On Tract" - City of Arcadia Employee Newsletter, December 1994. Fond Farewell to Chief Neal Johnson after 38 years of service.
41. Flyer for reservation to "Community Toast" honoring retiring Chief of Police, Neal R. Johnson on January 18, 1995 at Arcadia Community Center.
42. Arcadia names its new chief of police after 3 month search. (Ronnie Garner) Pasadena Star News February 1, 1995
43. Arcadia City Newsletter, ARCADIA AT A GLANCE, Winter 1994. Hail to the Chief (retiring Chief Neal Johnson).
44. Flyer for retirement dinner for Chief of Police, Neal R. Johnson to be held March 3, 1995
45. Arcadia Police Department POG "Pace 2000" 1995
46. Flyer for Community kick-off for P.A.C.E 2000 and D.A.R.E programs October 27, 1995 at Santa Anita Fashion Park.
47. Arcadia police 38 year veteran Bradley retires. Herald Tribune January 4, 1996 p. A2.
48. Arcadia Police Department Annual Report 1989.
49. Brief history of APD 1903-1989 prepared by then Sgt. Andrew Ballantyne, APD., 1989.
50. APD history by Sgt. Andrew Ballantyne, APD, revised April 1996.
51. Special Weapons and Tactics - S.W.A.T. including picture of Arcadia's S.W.A.T. Team. ARCADIA AT A GLANCE. Summer 1996, p.4
52. Bury City Marshall (William Bush) Los Angeles Times May 15, 1917. pt.II
53. Arcadia Police Officers aid library. Arcadia Weekly March 27, 1997. p.1
54. City of Arcadia Neighborhood Emergency Action Teams N.E.A.T. Program. Pamphlet distributed by Arcadia Fire and Police Departments, 1996, 1997.
55. City of Arcadia Police Station Project Questions and Answers. July 27, 1999
56. Arcadia Police Department Annual Report, 2001.
57. Program: Groundbreaking Ceremony City of Arcadia Police Facility. September 28, 2001.
58. Scanned image of Photo # 429: Police Chief Myer J. Miller ("Jack Miller") standing by motorcycle. c. 1922-1923.
59. As part of the 2003 Arcadia Centennial celebration the Police Department's 75 officers and 42 civilian employees will wear old-fashioned badges that look like those worn by local lawmen 100 years ago. Pasadena Star News, January 6, 2003, p. A1.
60. "Police Station on schedule for completion." Arcadia Weekly, March 6-12, 2003, p. 21.
61. State-of-Art Arcadia police station near completion. Details include cost, architects, and description of facility. Pasadena Star News, August 11, 2003, p. A1.
62. Invitation and RSVP card to the grand opening of the new Arcadia Police Station on October 3, 2003.
63. Program for the Arcadia Police Station Grand Opening Celebration. October 3, 2003.
64. Public gets tour of Arcadia's new, state-of-the-art police station and jail. The Sunday Star, October 5, 2003, p. 1.
65. Chief Don Ott resigns at Arcadia. Mayor Arthur Malin quits as Police Commission Chariman in shakeup. New Chief of Police Loren C. Roosevelt is well trained. Los Angeles Times, August 1938. Copied from Rancho Santa Anita Scrapbook #1, April 1936 - January 1, 1939, Arcadia Historical Society.
66. Staff report--Development Services Department, Memorandum to Mayor and City Council from Don Penman, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director and Dave Hinig, Chief of Police. Subject of Memo: Report and recommendation to award a contract to Mallcraft Incorporated for construction of a new police facility. Dated January 15, 2002. Includes summary of bids from Mallcraft and other general contractors, background, discussion, and budget.
67. Arcadia Police Department 2004 Annual Report.
68. "Ex-Arcadia Chief Death Confessed" re: Loren Roosevelt murder. Pasadena Star News, December 20, 1946.
69. Swearing-in Ceremony program for Chief of Police, Bob Sanderson. June 29, 2005.
70. In Remembrance: Albert Edward Matthies, 1900-1927. Program for the Officer Albert Matthies 80th Anniversary Memorial and Plaque Dedication, July 19, 2007. 2 copies.
71. History of the Arcadia Police Department and list of all police chiefs from 1903 - present day. Retrieved from the city website on July 2, 2008. http://www.ci.arcadia.ca.us/home/index.asp?page=1552
72. Albert Edward Matthies: Unforgettable heroism. Pasadena Star News, July 19, 2007. Retrieved from Newsbank database on July 15, 2008.
73. Arcadia Police Department-Station Tour, May 2008. Map of the building layout.
74. Interview and photograph of Chief Robert Sanderson, The Magazine: Pasadena Foothills Region, August 2008, Vol 2, Issue 8.
75. Program and copy of speech in remembrance of Arcadia police officer Albert Edward Matthies, 1900-1927. The 80th anniversary of his death celebrated with a memorial service and plaque dedication on July 19, 2007. Two disks associated with the memorial service stored in the black box of disks. A) DVD-R labeled "Albert Edward Matthies, 1900-1927" contains video of the memorial service and plaque dedication. B) CD-R labeled "Officer Albert E. Matthies, 1900-1927" contains JPEG images of newspaper articles, family pictures, collage, and electronic version of the dedication program (done in Microsoft Publisher).
76. Arcadia Police Department 2009 Annual Report.
77. Arcadia Police Department 2010 Annual Report.
78. Arcadia Police Department 2005-2008 Annual Report.
79. Arcadia Police Department Strategic Plan 2002.
80. New uniform shoulder patch for Arcadia Police officers has changed from multi-color threads to more subtle silver and black color scheme. From Nixle alert, August 16, 2012.
81. Arcadia gives "Coffee with a cop" a try: police officers meet the public in a casual setting. The Weekly Star (Thursday supplement to PSN), December 15, 2013. Arcadia police officers Jason Davis and Tom Leveque in photos, with resident Mark Villalovos.
82. Arcadia Police halt chase just before deadly crash involving stolen Honda Accord, driver Richard Villareal was arrested. His passenger Michael John Sandoval, Jr. died. Pasadena Star News, June 4, 2014.
83. Floor plan of Arcadia police station, c. 1950s. .
84. Police report of dead bodies due to a train wreck 100 yards east of Santa Anita Station on Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe Railway (AT&SF). September 4, 1945. Victims were Walter S. Lyons, Rev. Victor Hugo Schroeder, Mrs. Effie Holeman, Nobuo Itano, Ashimori Okayama, Clarence William Teter.
85. Arcadia Police Department Rules and Regulations, July 22, 1952.
86. Arcadia Police Department Recruit School Schedule, December 16, 1957.
87. City of Arcadia Police Department stationery William S. Orr, Chief of Police's letterhead. Shows Arcadia the Queen City seal, mailing address PO Box 567 and telephone numbers Hillcrest 7-2121 and Ryan 1-7455. 4 blank sheets.
88. Miscellaneous report forms, size 8.5" x 11" circa 1950s. Animal bite report. Bicycle report. Booking sheet. Case status report. Daily gasoline report. Juvenile contact and Juvenile investigation report. Investigation report. Log sheet. Missing persons report. Monthly summary of individual patrol activity. Notice of stored vehicle. Offense report. Operators Motors form. Order of arrest by private person. Radar work sheet. Records section master file check out. Statement of registrant (registration pursuant to Arcadia City Ordinance No. __). Teletype message request. Traffic collision report. Tow service request. Unit log.
89. Miscellaneous report forms, size 8.5" x 5.5" and smaller, circa 1950s. Dispatch Sheet. Juvenile Record. Lab Work Order. Message Pad. Overtime Report. Inter-Office Memorandum. Office Memorandum to Traffic Division. Traffic Accident Status. Radio Operators' Log.
90. Miscellaneous report forms, size 4" x 6" or smaller, circa 1950s. Auto accident card. Dealer's Record of Gun Sale. Gun Registration. Field Interrogation Card. Release of Liability.
91. 1 sheet and 2 card stock sheets of California Vehicle Code. c. 1950s. (Reports required in accidents with $100 or more in damage.)
92. Watch log, handwritten, c. 1950s.
93. Miscellaneous report forms, circa 1950s. State of California Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation Form. State of California Fraudulent Document Report. State of California Department of Highway Patrol Drivers Report of Traffic Accident. California Highway Patrol Vehicle Report.
94. Police chief's injuries healing. L.J. Richards hopes to resume duties early in February. Arcadia Tribune, December 30, 1932.
95. Personal letter from Police Chief Bob Guthrie, May 19, 2017 re: residential burglaries.
96. Blue fate impends over Arcadia "city." Row over arrest of Lucky Baldwin's horse trainer may cause appeal to attorney general on legality of the incorporation. Los Angeles Times, January 19, 1908. Tom Cooke (Horse trainer), Jack Berdie (Arcadia City Marshal).
97. Downed by gun. Slays one and perhaps two. Wounded Arcadia Chinaman (Chinese) a true shot. Los Angeles Times, December 4, 1907. O.C. Berdie (Arcadia City Marshal), Miguel Palamoratz, Charley Chew, Francisco Ramirez.
98. Police Dogs canine unit, K-9 Kota (September 2017) and K-9 Zoli (November 2016) portrait and information cards.
99. Arcadia appoints its first police chief of Japanese descent. Captain Roy Nakamura, a 28-year veteran of the Arcadia Police Department, will be the city's 30th police chief on January 9, 2021, succeeding Chief Robert T. Guthrie, who is retiring after a distinguished career of over 31 years. Retrieved from ArcadiaWeekly.com, November 16, 2020.
100. Officer-involved shooting at domestic call. Nurhan Venk. Arcadia Police Officer Kevin Manley. 3 items. Man arrested after shooting. Nurhan Venk was taken into custody on suspicion of injuring officer, mother, neighbor before surrendering, Pasadena Star News, August 12, 2022. Suspect in shooting of Arcadia officer charged with attempted murder, Arcadia Weekly, August 18, 2022. Arcadia officer wounded in shooting is released from hospital, Pasadena Star News, August 20, 2022.
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Police
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3 folders
Item ID
170AF
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Police-A.P.R.A.-hend

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A.P.R.A. - hend - Capturing the News of the Arcadia Police Relief Association 1. Vol. 1 no.1 2. vol. 1 no.2 3. vol. 1 no.3 4. vol. 1 no.4 5. vol. 2 no.1 6. vol. 2 no.2 7. vol. 2 no.3 8. vol. 2 no.4 9. vol. 2 no.6 10. vol. 2 no. 7 11. vol. 2 no. 8
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A.P.R.A. - hend - Capturing the News of the Arcadia Police Relief Association
1. Vol. 1 no.1
2. vol. 1 no.2
3. vol. 1 no.3
4. vol. 1 no.4
5. vol. 2 no.1
6. vol. 2 no.2
7. vol. 2 no.3
8. vol. 2 no.4
9. vol. 2 no.6
10. vol. 2 no. 7
11. vol. 2 no. 8
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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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