Rehearsal Begins for Autumn Moon Festival in San Marino
About 20 people gathered August 10 at the Chinese Club of San Marino to learn the Mountain Dance for the Autumn Moon Festival. The festival, sponsored by the Chinese Club, will be on November 4 at the Universal City Hilton Tower. The event invites non Chinese residents and is part of a broader East Asian harvest celebration with moon cakes and song.
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Storm Water Ordinance Slated to Shield City Drains
The Storm Water Management and Discharge Control Ordinance aims to protect the city storm drain system from pollutants and shield San Marino from potential environmental claims. It states a safety step to guard local waterways and public health.
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Wilson Signs Crime Victims Rights Law
Governor Pete Wilson signed AB 149 by Assemblyman Bill Hoge to guarantee crime victims and their families the right to be in courtroom during criminal proceedings. The bill ends discretionary exclusion and affirms victims access, a victory praised by Hoge over prior practice.
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Truman Announces Japanese Surrender in 1945
President Truman announced Japan's unconditional surrender on August 14, 1945, in the Oval Office after receiving Tokyo's acceptance of Potsdam terms. The note was delivered by the Swiss charge d affaires at 6:10 p.m., ending a three-week Imperial impasse.
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Uncle Sams Sprout Up In San Marino For VJ Day
In southeast San Marino around Somerset Place and Wellesley Road wooden Uncle Sam cutouts celebrate the 50th anniversary of VJ Day. Ted Luke, a former B-29 co-pilot, recalls bringing the first figure from Mulberry Kansas after his Guam mission. Neighbor Bill Gardiner inspired others to join the display.
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Traffic Management Plan Hearing Tops Council Business
San Marino City Council held a public hearing on August 9 to adopt a new circulation element of the general plan. The draft reflects two years of research and more than 20 task force meetings. The council also reviewed conformity with the Congestion Management Plan and directed staff to draft on Traffic See page A-3.
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