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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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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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17-year-old Arcadia High School student Courtney Chou Lee has been named the 91st Rose Queen. Six other young ladies are princesses including another AHS student, Lauren Valenzuela. The Rose Queen and her royal court will reign over the 120th Rose Parade and the 95th Rose Bowl. Article contains some quotes from Courtney Lee's parents, Andrew Lee and Ulanda Lee.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31261
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 22, 2008
Pages
p. A1, A5
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Pasadena Star News
Date
October 22, 2008
Pages
p. A1, A5
Subjects
Arcadia High School students
Gaul, Mary or Gaule, Mary (spelled both ways in article)
Jenkins, Jasmine
Lee, Andrew
Lee, Courtney
Lee, Ulanda
McDonald, Bridget
Novell, Molly
Parades
Pasadena Tournament of Roses-2009
Rose Court - Royal Court
Valenzuela, Lauren
Young, Quinn
Item ID
31456AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The 30th annual Civitan Track and Field Meet was held last week. It is open to students and parents from both public and private schools in Arcadia.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31423
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 30, 2009
Pages
p. A15
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 30, 2009
Pages
p. A15
Subjects
Athletes
Middle school students
Sports
Track and Field
Item ID
31616AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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A 47-page pamphlet on teen-age topics such as substance abuse, adolescent suicide and gangs was mailed last month to every Arcadia parent. "The Small Book of Big Issues for Arcadia Parents" was spearheaded by Foothills Middle School parent Carol Eifert.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper5817
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 9, 1996
Pages
p. A-1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 9, 1996
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Schools
Item ID
5662AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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About 60 parents, teachers, and students staged an emotional show of solidarity for teacher Gary Southworth, who began a 1-year jail sentence in connection with a car crash that killed a 21 year old La Verne woman, on December 12, 1992. He pleaded guilty to felony vehicular manslaughter and 2 counts of felony drunk driving.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper239
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 15, 1993
Pages
p. A-3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 15, 1993
Pages
p. A-3
Subjects
Schools - Employees - Southworth, Gary
Item ID
239AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Although Magna Entertainment Corp. (MEC) , the parent company of Santa Anita Park race track, filed for bankruptcy protection yesterday, the fate of the track's paymaster accounts remains uncertain. The bankruptcy judge could declare the $15 million, which was placed in the joint trust account, an asset of MEC and order it frozen.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31404
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 6, 2009
Pages
p. A12
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Pasadena Star News
Date
March 6, 2009
Pages
p. A12
Subjects
Bankruptcy
Magna Entertainment Corp. (MEC)
Santa Anita Park 2001-2010
Item ID
31597AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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An Arcadia woman's life was saved when her neighbor's carbon monoxide alarm went off. Neighbors alerted authorities who then broke into her apartment to find her unconscious. She was rushed to the hospital and is now in good condition.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30366
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 20, 2007
Pages
p. News 9
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 20, 2007
Pages
p. News 9
Subjects
Carbon monoxide
Poisons
Item ID
30553AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia Police are cracking down on parents who drop off their children at Arcadia High School in red zones or by double parking. Police are using a video camera that records the violation and the violator's license plate. Violators receive a $30 citation in the mail. Police hope this will discourage unsafe practices.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29921
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 16, 2006
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 16, 2006
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Parking tickets
Traffic Violations
Item ID
30107AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The Arcadia Redevelopment Agency announced Tuesday that it has reached an agreement to build a 122-room hotel in East Arcadia. The deal with ESA Management, the parent company of Extended Stay America, calls for an expected completion date by mid-1998.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper9175
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 12, 1997
Pages
p. B3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
March 12, 1997
Pages
p. B3
Subjects
Community Redevelopment
Hotels, Motels, etc. - Extended Stay America
Item ID
9129AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia school board incumbents tout their accomplishments. Challangers claim morale is low and parents are alienated. The article includes profiles and photos of the six candidates.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25383
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 10, 2003
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 10, 2003
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
School Board Elections - 2003
Gibson, Maryann
Haste, Daniel
McClain, John
Peritore, Fred
Romo, James
Sonnenberg, Roger
Item ID
25582AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia support group reaches out to grief-stricken parents.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29261
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 8, 2004
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 8, 2004
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Jared, Kristin
Jared, Andrew
M. I. S. S. Foundation
Support groups
Non-profit organizations
Item ID
29446AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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City Councilman Gino Roncelli, who was named last year to the board of directors of Santa Anita Park, will also join the board of the race track's parent company, MI Entertainment Corp.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper18338
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 30, 2000
Pages
p. A1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 30, 2000
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Roncelli, Gino
Item ID
18584AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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City officials are alerting residents to a temporary situation where the water will be brown and should not be used to wash laundry or dishes as it may stain.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26177
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 27, 2003
Pages
p. A2
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 27, 2003
Pages
p. A2
Subjects
Water
Item ID
26377AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Despite listening to emotional protests from parents whose children may have to change schools, the Arcadia Unified School District is moving forward with plans to change attendance boundaries this fall.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper18821
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 29, 2000
Pages
p. A1
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 29, 2000
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Arcadia Unified School District
Item ID
19065AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Developer Rick Caruso, whose stalled $500 million, 820,000 square feet retail project "The Shops at Santa Anita," is planned for Santa Anita Park's south parking lot, said he has "no control" over possible bankruptcy at the race track's parent company, Magna Entertainment Corp. (MEC). Caruso said he was still planning to go ahead with his mall and would "wait and see what happens and deal with it." Any reorganization at Magna Entertainment Corp. may delay the mall plans.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31397
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 4, 2009
Pages
p. A1, A10
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 4, 2009
Pages
p. A1, A10
Subjects
Bankruptcy
Caruso, Rick
Developers
Land use
Magna Entertainment Corp. (MEC)
Malls
Santa Anita Park - 2001-2010
The Shops at Santa Anita
Item ID
31590AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Distance learning a work in progress (online classes). Parents and students adjust and make the most of their home-based classrooms during this COVID-19 pandemic.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35810
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 25, 2020
Pages
p. A1, A5
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 25, 2020
Pages
p. A1, A5
Subjects
Child, Angela
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Education
Pandemics
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Employees at Santa Anita Park fear bankruptcy of its parent company Magna Entertainment Corp (MEC). Chairman Frank Stronach said the horsemen would not have to worry about any of their monies. Paymaster accounts total $11 million at Santa Anita Park. The accounts contain money earmarked for winning owners, who must pay a percentage of those earnings to jockeys and trainers. Magna Entertainment Corp. has lost $500 million in the past 5 years.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31396
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 4, 2009
Pages
p. A1, A10
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 4, 2009
Pages
p. A1, A10
Subjects
Bankruptcy
Magna Entertainment Corp (MEC)
Santa Anita Park - 2001-2010
Stronach, Frank
Item ID
31589AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Erica Wu's parents are ready to cheer for their daughter, competing in table tennis in the summer Olympics in London, UK, on August 3. Wu, 16, was born and raised in Arcadia and attends Westridge School in Pasadena.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33113
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 28, 2012
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 28, 2012
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Olympians
Olympic Games--Summer 2012--London, UK
Pao, Johan
Ping pong
Table tennis
Wu, Erica
Wu, Peter
Item ID
33310AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The failure of local school districts to release teacher misconduct records has parents and residents expressing concerns about child safety and government transparency. In the wake of recent sexual misconduct scandals in Los Angeles Unified School District, Pasadena Star News requested teacher misconduct records from 28 school districts in San Gabriel Valley. Of those, only Arcadia Unified School District complied fully with the request. The other 27 school districts either refused to turn over documents, asked for clarification or requested more time to look through their records.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32882
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 22, 2012
Pages
p. A1, A5
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 22, 2012
Pages
p. A1, A5
Subjects
Teachers--misconduct
Item ID
33079AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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In a city that is 50 percent Asian, the first Chinese-American and Cambodian-American firefighters--both bilingual--have joined the Arcadia Fire Department. (Photo of Colorguard, Sun, Pheng and their parents).

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29390
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 21, 2005
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 21, 2005
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arcadia Fire Department--Station 106
Pheng, Nik
Suen, Chen
Badge ceremonies--recruits and promotions
Firefighters-Asian
Item ID
29574AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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