17 May 1979
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Newspaper
San Marino Tribune
Location
San Marino, California, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1979
Page
1
Crime data show a surge in offenses in San Marino despite a gas shortage. In April, 41 major offenses were reported, over half burglaries, with 77 domestic burglaries so far this year, and commercial burglaries up 50 percent from 1978. Total losses across crimes rise to about 25,000 this year, with yearly projections above 750,000.
A long list of burglaries across San Marino reports losses from TV sets to jewelry. Items stolen include a $2000 jewelry haul on Cumberland Road and a $5000 take from San Gabriel Boulevard as thieves entered through windows during daytime or evening. A May 9 attempted home invasion on Longden Drive involved gunfire and a pursued suspect, while Universal Studios on Avondale Road faced the removal of a $3750 Empire chime clock during filming.
San Marino police, aided by a vigilant homeowner, arrested two burglary suspects, Antonio Avila of Pasadena and Donna Valenzuela of North Hollywood, after a suspicious vehicle led officers to a car containing a microwave oven a TV and two stereos. Valenzuela faced a probation violation warrant in Orange County. They were booked on burglary and receiving stolen property charges and sent to Temple City sheriffs for arraignment. Meanwhile Saturdays Rotary Run for Fun drew 291 runners raising over 1500 dollars for track programs with hopes of larger turnout next year.
Webster notes optional spellings for the fuel word with gasoline as standard and hints at an old or colloquial form gasolean. The piece frames spelling choice as a topic for readers to consider, reflecting language variation.
Gas supplies run low as drivers, residents and police cope with shortages. San Marino officers report rising complaints and minor altercations at lines and driveways. City officials plan citations for overnight street parking to ease blockages and delivery delays as fuel trucks struggle to reach stations.
San Marino High School received its highest accreditation marks from a seven member Western Association of Schools and Colleges team. The report praised curriculum and active PTA and student groups, while noting recommendations on building maintenance funding and library book losses estimated at 15000 to 20000 annually.
San Marino City Council backed BBC funds to hire a Pasadena surveillance helicopter for 29,000 to deter crime. Police Chief James Moore says the craft should be back on the beat by Monday and will aid burglars containment, while City Manager Charles Martin calls it a deterrent and urges citizen vigilance. The council also declined a 50,000 street sweeper purchase, proposing to keep the current unit running and suspend weekly sweeping to save funds.
City Clerk Richard Monson resigned unexpectedly effective June after serving as San Marino’s top finance officer since 1969. He plans to form a private firm with an attorney and CPA, offering property management, private investment, and consulting services. City Manager Charles Martin will assume extra duties as budget work intensifies for 1979-80 amid Sacramento bail-out delays.
San Marino Fireman EMT Gary Thayer, builder and negotiator behind the health club project, says the spa should open in June as the building is finished and carpet laid this week. He may reopen the Huntington Drive ice cream parlor in a few weeks, weather permitting, after a three year effort and substantial costs. The piece mentions a Fourth of July parade and convertibles, inviting readers to call a number for details.
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