Fire cuts threaten San Marino firefighting capacity
San Marino faces lean staffing after eight fulltime firefighters were cut to meet Proposition 13 costs. Chief Kenneth Robinson says four men cover round the clock shifts, with only three needed to operate each truck, and mutual aid from neighboring cities adds response time risk. The suspension could raise fire insurance rates as rating officials review the city’s status.
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San Marino
Kenneth Robinson
Robinson
San Gabriel
Los Angeles County
Alhambra
South Pasadena
Pasadena
Three San Marino Swimmers Compete in ISF Gymnasiade
Three local champions Meredie Haupt 15 17 Brad Davis and Shelley Calvert depart for a three week international test in Ankara Turkey July 18 24 at the ISF Gymnasiade They join eight California and one Oregon swimmer to face competitors from 30 nations Haupt leads San Marino High in junior year with CIF finals appearances and 1978 times in sprint freestyle medley events Davis a San Marino High senior captains the 1978 79 team and swam All American relays Calvert a senior on the girls swimming team and Fort Monte Club brings Junior Olympic experience to the squad Coach Steve Garberson guides the group emphasizing balanced growth while keeping the trip enjoyable.
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Turkey
San Marino
International School Sport Federation
Ankara
Meredie Haupt
Brad Davis
Shelley Calvert
Haupt
San Marino High
CIF
Girs’ Swin
Ft. Monte
Huntsville
Alabama
Aimee Hichelieu
Brad Kirk
Kurt Kroesche
Merodie Haupt
Tere Te Page
Alert Tellers Thwart $700 Forgery Bid
San Marino police thwarted a $700 forgery attempt at Security Pacific Bank on Huntington Drive as a woman posing as a customer fled and was captured nearby. A driver in a car near the bank, with weapons and items linked to the case, was arrested along with a San Gabriel man on forgery suspicions. Suspects Carlton Eric, 27, and Harris Mane, 21, posted bail and await Pasadena Superior Court arraignment. Burglaries at a Texaco station on Los Robles and Mission avenues yielded cash tools and other items. a Waverly Road home was ransacked with no losses reported.
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Security Pacific Bank
Huntington Drive
Security Pacific
San Marino
Tarr
Eric. Carlton
Mane Harris
Pasadena
Pasadena Superior Court
Carlton
Texaco
Los Robles
Mission Avenues
Boy Scouts
Elks
East
Colorado Street
Francis
Giants Clutch Rally Wins Pony League Title in Finale
Tom Leydorf drove a double to left in the bottom of the seventh as the Giants edged the Cardinals 12 11 to capture the San Marino Pony League championship. The lead yo-yoed with unearned runs amid sloppy defense before Jeff Repetto earned the win in relief of Jay Rossiter.
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Tom Leydorf
Giants
Cardinals
San Marino
Cards
Donnerbrook
Dave Christiansen
Mike Magidchian
Mark Torcasso
Leydorf
John Slaught
Bob Malone
Jay Rossiter
Jeff Repetto
Rossiter
Angels
al Silver
Martin Panza
Rossky Santos
Phillies
Evan Locke
Pirates
Richardson Bail Bill Puts Public Safety First
State Sen Richardson R Arcadia wins Senate approval for Constitutional Amendment SCA 62 to prioritize public safety in bail determinations. Existing law considers trial appearance. Richardson cites violent crime risk and says law enforcement backs the measure.
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Richardson
Bill Richardson
Arcadia
California
Senate
Twelve Records Fall At July Fourth San Marino Swim Meet
San Marino's annual Fourth of July Swimathon set 12 records as seven swimmers rewrote marks in the 22nd edition at the high school pool. top winners included Kristin Graves Scott Nehaver Caryn Cranston Steve Gunnell and others with multiple new yard freestyle and medley records across age groups.
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San Marino
Recreation Department
Rotary Club
Kristin Graves
Scott Nehaver
Caryn Cranston
Steve Gunnell
Aimee Richelieu
Brad Kirk
Michelle Amestoy
Deann Hampton
Bud Coppersmith
Kathy Cranston
Jay Rossiter
Merodie Haupt
Brad Davis
San Marino Police Raise House Check Fees
San Marino Police Chief James Moore announced last week a rate hike for house safety checks, doubling to 2 per day from 1530. Observing requests will not be accepted. vacationers should call 282 213 to arrange checks and notify the department upon return to avoid extra charges.
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San Marino
James W Moore
Richardson
James
Moore
Who's Who Adds 9 SM Men To List
Nine San Marino residents join the Who's Who in America roster in the 40th Marquis edition. Local names include Harry W Colmery Jr, Harry M Halstead, Frederick L Leydorf, Richard J Pearson, Charles C Reed, Martin Ridge, Samuel J Tibbitts, James O White, and Oliver R Wulf. The directory profiles prominent Americans, with three listings per 10,000 people.
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San Marino
Steven Spielberg
Conway Twitty
Leon Spinks
Steve Cauthen
America
Harry W Colmery Jr
Harry M. Halstead
Frederick L. Leydorf
Richard J. Pearson
Charles C Reed
Martin Ridge
Samuel J Tibbitts
James O. White
Oliver R.wulf
Health advice urges eight hour work sleep balance
Health authorities endorse a routine with eight hours for work and eight hours for sleep but specify they should not occur simultaneously. The guidance highlights structured daily cycles for balanced rest and productivity.
San Marino Library to operate nine hours a week
The San Marino library plans a 30 day trial with hours 2-5 pm Wednesdays and Thursdays and 9 am- noon Saturdays through July 30. They seek $12,500 to bridge an $87,500 budget gap and will reevaluate in August. Volunteers will assist with shelving, notices, and cleaning while many services are cut or postponed.
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San Marino
Lois Devnes
Friends of the Library
Beverly Nairne
Reminiscences From San Marino 1928 News Bits
A digest from The Weekly Reminder issue of Feb 4 1928 recalls Huntington Drive traffic quarrels over car damage among a Ford Touring Car a Chrysler Sedan and a Pontiac Sedan. Chief Ben Parker ends the dispute by directing repairs and orderly use of the road.
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Huntington Drive
Henry
Ben Parker
San Marino Plumbing Co
Ing
San Marino Ribune
San Marino
Weekly Reminder
San Marino Tribune
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Gordon
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Commer
Cial
Sar Marino Tribune Proto
Shell
Davis
USC
Steve Garberson
Garberson
Park
Waverly Road
Ben Franklin
Jim Franke
Rosemead
Paul Bohne
Franke
Valentine School
Hichardson
Bass
San
Boy and Girl Scouts of America
Uncle Sam
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