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After a five-year hiatus, Arcadia City Council is considering reinstating a policy that would let property owners pay to be assigned a more auspicious house number, which some believe would improve the value of their home. The number 4 in a street address is considered a bad omen in many Asian cultures. In Mandarin language, the word "four" sounds like the word for death, while the number eight is considered lucky, because it sounds like the word for prosper. Arcadia's Asian population is approaching 60% and most potential buyers will be Asian. In a 3-2 vote, Arcadia City Council endorsed the move in principle and directed staff to report back on the costs involved.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32398
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 15, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A6
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 15, 2011
Pages
p. A1, A6
Subjects
Arcadia City Council--2010-2019
House numbers
Property values
Item ID
32596AN
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Newspaper Index
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The Arcadia Board of Education approved a Local Agency Education plan to bring the district into compliance with the federal No Child Left Behind program, which requires that students meet state proficiency standards by 2013-2014. For California, the standard is 100% graduation with all requirements for University of California admission met.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31513
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 5, 2003
Pages
p. 20
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 5, 2003
Pages
p. 20
Subjects
Arcadia Board of Education
Federal education programs
Item ID
31709AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The Arcadia Board of Education has adopted a $66.87 million budget for the 2001-2002 school year.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29890
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 21, 2001
Pages
p. 8
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 21, 2001
Pages
p. 8
Subjects
Arcadia Board of Education
Budgets - 2001-2010
Schools
Item ID
30076AN
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Newspaper Index
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The Arcadia Board of Education has adopted a resolution opposing SB 1419, which would limit the authority of school boards to contract out for services. The bill is on the governor's desk for signature or veto. The bill would restrict districts from using personal services contracts if the duties can be performed by district employees.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30580
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 19, 2002
Pages
p. 15
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
September 19, 2002
Pages
p. 15
Subjects
Arcadia Board of Education
Item ID
30768AN
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Newspaper Index
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The Arcadia Board of Education promised parents and supporters of former teacher Sandra Ragusa a statement on why she was not allowed to withdraw her resignation.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30624
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 17, 2002
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 17, 2002
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Board of Education
Ragusa, Sandra
Ragusta, Sandra (spelling is not certain, see Arcadia Weekly, October 10, 2002, p. 1)
Item ID
30816AN
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Newspaper Index
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The Arcadia Board of Education voted to eliminate nearly nine teaching positions from next year's budget. The jobs cut are in 9th grade math and English, and in English language support in elementary schools.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31154
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 13, 2003
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 13, 2003
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Board of Education
Budget
Schools
Item ID
31349AN
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Newspaper Index
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The Arcadia Board of Education will vote on a policy change regarding the release of students' personal information to military recruiters, colleges or prospective employers. In the past, Arcadia has had an "opt-in" policy, in which parents must specifically request information be made available, particularly to military recruiters. This policy is no longer allowed under federal guidelines, so the district will adopt an "opt-out" policy, putting the burden on parents to decide when information will be withheld.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31750
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 31, 2003
Pages
p. 1, 19
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
July 31, 2003
Pages
p. 1, 19
Subjects
Arcadia Board of Education
Student privacy
Item ID
31947AN
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Newspaper Index
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Arcadia City Council has agreed to reconsider the controversial policy of not allowing homeowners to change their addresses, after several homeowners complained they can't sell their homes at fair market value, due to a popular Chinese belief that the number four is unlucky. Arcadia Mayor Gary Kovacic said, "...I think we have to look at the true economic impact of this." Councilman Roger Chandler said, "I don't think we should operate public policy on superstition."

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32556
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 2, 2011
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
October 2, 2011
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arcadia City Council--2010-2019
Chinese culture
House numbers
Luong, Daniel (photo)
Property values
Real Estate
Item ID
32755AN
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Arcadia City Council today will once more reconsider whether to allow customer-requested address changes in light of concerns about a Chinese superstition involving the number four. Since the number four sounds like the word for death in Mandarin and is considered unlucky, some realtors and residents have argued that addresses that end in the number four are more difficult to sell and affect home prices. The cost of processing an address change would be about $2600.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33079
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 3, 2012
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 3, 2012
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arcadia City Council--2010-2019
Chinese culture
House numbers
Luong, Daniel (photo)
Property values
Real Estate
Street addresses
Item ID
33276AN
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Board wants to keep Apache name. The Arcadia Board of Education voted unanimously to oppose AB 2115, a bill that would forbid Arcadia High School from using the Apache mascot.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30322
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 16, 2002
Pages
p. 1, 8
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
May 16, 2002
Pages
p. 1, 8
Subjects
Arcadia Board of Education
Apache Nation
Apaches
Arcadia High School mascot
Arcadia High School Apaches logo
Cooper, Charles
Goldberg, Jackie (Assemblywoman)
Hennessy, Mimi
Liu, Carol (Assemblywoman)
Native American Indian Tribes
Steinmeier, Joann
Item ID
30508AN
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Newspaper Index
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The filing period for candidates who want to run for two seats on the Arcadia School Board currently held by Steinmeier and Yuen begins Monday.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29347
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 25, 2004
Pages
p. A3
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 25, 2004
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Schools
Arcadia Board of Education
Elections--2005
Steinmeier, Joann
Yuen, Annie
Item ID
29531AN
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Newspaper Index
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Foothills Middle School music teacher Sandra Ragusta resigned after 12 years, after receiving her lowest employee evaluation since 1990. She tried to withdraw her resignation but Arcadia Board of Education decided not to give Ragusta her job back.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30623
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 10, 2002
Pages
p. 1
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Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 10, 2002
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Board of Education
Ragusa, Sandra
Ragusta, Sandra (spelling is not certain, see Arcadia Weekly, October 17, 2002, p. 1)
Item ID
30811AN
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Newspaper Index
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Four candidates are seeking the two seats on the school board. The election will be conducted on touchscreen computers.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29084
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 29, 2001
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
March 29, 2001
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Arcadia Board of Education
Arcadia School Board Election -- 2001
Candidates
Leong, David
Yuen, Annie
Steinmeier, Joan
Dougherty, Mary
Item ID
29271AN
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Newspaper Index
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In this ailing economy, San Gabriel Valley property values have dropped significantly, as reflected in the county's home assessments. The county property roll is at $1.1 trillion, a nearly 1% decrease compared to 2008. Homeowners will have smaller tax bills but cities are having to reduce services and employees as they lose businesses, sales tax revenue, and property tax revenue. See a chart of Los Angeles County Assessor's Office property values report showing Arcadia and neighboring cities. Arcadia is a city whose 2009 value increased 2.2% compared to last year.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31566
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 10, 2009
Pages
"p. A1, A14"
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 10, 2009
Pages
"p. A1, A14"
Subjects
San Gabriel Valley - economy
Housing market
Property Taxes
Property values
Item ID
31762AN
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Newspaper Index
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Los Angeles County total property values are on the rise again. The county as a whole saw its first increase in two years, at 1.49%, according to the 2010-201the Los Angeles County Assessor's Office annual property roll report. Walnut, Temple City and San Marino saw some of the San Gabriel Valley's greatest growth in property values last year. Arcadia's property values went up 2.8%.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32503
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 23, 2011
Pages
"p. A1, A4"
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 23, 2011
Pages
"p. A1, A4"
Subjects
Housing market
Property values
Real Estate
Item ID
32701AN
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Newspaper Index
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Property values continue to grow in Los Angeles County. The record breaking uptick is the region's 12th consecutive yearly increase. Los Angeles County's total assessed property value for 2022 grew by a record $122 billion, boosting it to $1.89 trillion. Arcadia and Cerritos saw the smallest annual increase, with total assessed property values in both cities rising 4%.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36289
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 30, 2022
Pages
p. A1, A8
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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 30, 2022
Pages
p. A1, A8
Subjects
Los Angeles County
Property values
Collection
Newspaper Index
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A special reception will be held to thank Mary E. Dougherty for her 16 years of service on the Arcadia Board of Education. Her fourth consecutive term expires at the end of June.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29811
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 14, 2001
Pages
p. 4
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Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
June 14, 2001
Pages
p. 4
Subjects
Arcadia Board of Education
Dougherty, Mary E.
Item ID
29996AN
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Newspaper Index
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