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A recent string of robberies in Arcadia may have been committed by two serial robbers. The latest crime was reported at the 500 block of Las Tunas Drive. The suspects are two Latino men driving a green or blue, newer-model, 4-door sedan, in their mid-20s.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31410
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 14, 2009
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p. A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
March 14, 2009
Pages
p. A4
Subjects
Crime and Criminals
Robbery
Item ID
31603AN
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Two men and two juveniles were arrested on suspicion of committing more than eight armed robberies in the Arcadia and Monrovia areas since late January.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30424
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Pasadena Star News
Date
March 2, 2007
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p. News 11
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Pasadena Star News
Date
March 2, 2007
Pages
p. News 11
Subjects
Crime and Criminals
Hernandez, Fredy
Robbery
Tino, Neil Bradford
Item ID
30612AN
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Police are seeking three men who attacked, robbed and carjacked a mother and son in front of their home in the 200 block of West Lemon Avenue. The crime occurred on March 4, before 9:30 PM, as they pulled into their driveway. The suspects got away in the victims' blue 2006 Lexus.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31921
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 5, 2010
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p. A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
March 5, 2010
Pages
p. A4
Subjects
Crime and Criminals
Robbery
Item ID
32118AN
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Two area businesses were robbed at gunpoint within an hour Tuesday night by men in black ski masks. The first incident happened at a Chevron gas station in Arcadia at 500 N. Santa Anita Avenue. The second happened in Altadena.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30372
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 25, 2007
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p. Local 1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
January 25, 2007
Pages
p. Local 1
Subjects
Crime and Criminals
Robbery
Item ID
30559AN
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A 1927 bust of Anita Baldwin, hidden away in storage at the Arboretum, is on exhibit at the Arcadia Public Library along with photographs of Anita, examples of her musical scores, poetry and cookbook.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26329
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 22, 2003
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p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
September 22, 2003
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library-2000-2009
Exhibits
Baldwin, Anita
Item ID
26529AN
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For the fifth straight year, more than two dozen local lawyers and judges will provide pro-bono consultation for the public on Saturday, May 3 in observance of Law Day. The free legal clinic will be at the Arcadia Public Library.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25435
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 27, 2003
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p. A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
April 27, 2003
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p. A4
Subjects
Law Day
Arcadia Public Library-2000-2009
Item ID
25634AN
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Janet Sporleder, a veteran city employee, has been named the new city librarian. Her appointment will be effective July 1, 2001. She replaces outgoing City Librarian, Kent Ross.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper20828
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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 26, 2001
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p. A2
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Pasadena Star News
Date
May 26, 2001
Pages
p. A2
Subjects
Sporleder, Janet
Arcadia Public Library-2000-2009
Item ID
21058AN
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Helen Jackson, a master artist in making handmade quilts, spoke about the history of quilting at the Arcadia Public Library and displayed many of her quilts.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper24955
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 19, 2003
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p. A5
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Pasadena Star News
Date
January 19, 2003
Pages
p. A5
Subjects
Quilting
Arcadia Public Library-2000-2009
Jackson, Helen
Item ID
25154AN
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Burglaries are on the rise in Arcadia. Police cite the economic downturn as a possible reason. Composite sketches of two men, who allegedly assaulted and robbed a man on March 7, 2009 in the 1100 block of Arcadia Avenue, are included. Police are seeking the public's help.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31409
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 13, 2009
Pages
p. A6
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Pasadena Star News
Date
March 13, 2009
Pages
p. A6
Subjects
Crime and Criminals
Residential burglaries
Item ID
31602AN
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"Generations on Line" is a free, subscription-based program available through the Arcadia Public Library to help educate senior citizens about the benefits of computer training and the Internet.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25020
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Pasadena Star News
Date
February 3, 2003
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p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
February 3, 2003
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library-2000-2009
Generations on Line
Senior Citizens
Item ID
25216AN
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Poet and author Ron Koertge will kick off the "Ode to Arcadia" Centennial Poetry Contest on March 4th at a workshop at the Arcadia Public Library.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25197
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 23, 2003
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p. A2
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Pasadena Star News
Date
February 23, 2003
Pages
p. A2
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library-2000-2009
Centennial Celebrations, 2003
Koertge, Ron
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25393AN
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The Arcadia Redevelopment Agency will vote on awarding $152,126 to Mariposa Horticultural Enterprises, Inc., to build a bus shelter and provide landscaping at the Arcadia Public Library.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25305
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Pasadena Star News
Date
March 18, 2003
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p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
March 18, 2003
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p. A3
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library-2000-2009
Redevelopment
Mariposa Horticultural Enterprises, Inc.
Item ID
25503AN
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Five first place winners in the "Ode to Arcadia" centennial poetry contest read their poems and were awarded prizes.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25434
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Pasadena Star News
Date
April 27, 2003
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p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
April 27, 2003
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Ode to Arcadia Centennial Poetry Contest
Arcadia Public Library-2000-2009
Centennial Celebrations 2003
Item ID
25633AN
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Peter Phoenix and Marie Miguel were found guilty of committing "distraction burglaries." They targeted seniors in Arcadia, Azusa and Alhambra.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30127
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 7, 2006
Pages
p. A1
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Pasadena Star News
Date
July 7, 2006
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Miguel, Marie
Phoenix, Peter
Burglaries
Crime and Criminals
Item ID
30314AN
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Suspect in Arcadia burglary in the 200 block of Monte Place, Steve Gainer, was arrested following a high-speed chase. See also Arcadia Weekly, p. 1, 12, March 31, 2016.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper34504
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 27, 2016
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p. A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
March 27, 2016
Pages
p. A4
Subjects
Arcadia Police Department
Burglaries
Crime and Criminals
Gainer, Steve
Item ID
34696AN
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A gunman posing as a delivery man bound a housekeeper during a home-invasion robbery in the 300 block of California Street at about 10:00 AM. He stole a safe, jewelry and watches. Police are seeking information from the public.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32233
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 21, 2010
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p. A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
November 21, 2010
Pages
p. A4
Subjects
Crime and Criminals
Robbery
Item ID
32432AN
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Dr. William "Bill" Kaplan, the first geneticist at City of Hope, died November 6 of heart failure. During his retirement, Kaplan helped direct volunteers who ran Arcadia Public Library's bookstore.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper24793
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 10, 2002
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p. A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
November 10, 2002
Pages
p. A4
Subjects
Kaplan, William D "Bill" (Dr)
Arcadia Public Library-2000-2009
City of Hope
Item ID
24988AN
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Work will begin soon on an outdoor expansion of the library which will include a covered shelter for pickup and dropoffs, outdoor seating, and landscaping.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25431
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 23, 2003
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p. A4
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Pasadena Star News
Date
April 23, 2003
Pages
p. A4
Subjects
Arcadia Public Library-2000-2009
Item ID
25630AN
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Three men robbed and abducted a shopper at the Santa Anita mall. The robbers took the victim's car, a 1997 Honda Accord. Later the Los Angeles County Fire Department found the car had been set on fire in El Monte.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper29316
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
November 30, 2004
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
November 30, 2004
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Robbery
Crime and Criminals
Westfield Santa Anita
Carjackings
Item ID
29500AN
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The Arcadia Public Library is holding an "Ode to Arcadia Centennial Poetry Contest" in observance of Arcadia's 100th birthday and National Poetry Month. A workshop will be hosted by author Ron Koertge to explore the craft of poetry.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25246
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 3, 2003
Pages
p. A3
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Pasadena Star News
Date
March 3, 2003
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Ode to Arcadia Centennial Poetry Contest
Centennial Celebrations, 2003
Arcadia Public Library-2000-2009
Koertge, Ron
Item ID
25443AN
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