San Marino council blasts SGV water plan near high school
Mayor Vince Filutze issues open letter criticizing a proposed six million gallon reservoir above San Marino High School and a four million gallon reservoir on Longden Drive and Robin Road. He argues the project offers no local benefit and poses safety risks to students.
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Chuck Shaw
San Marino
San Marino High School
Raymond
Longden Drive
Robin Road
San Gabriel
State Senate
State Department of Dams
Council
San Marino Fire Dept adopts Knox Rapid Entry System
The San Marino Fire Department implements the Knox Rapid Entry System to speed access during emergencies. A city unique key box is used, with access limited to SMFD personnel. Owners may request installation for gates or doors by contacting the department at 300-0735.
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San Marino
Knox
New Teachers Join San Marino District Faculty
San Marino Unified School District welcomed 20 new teachers this week due to resignations, leaves, and class-size changes. Nine join the high school to teach English, math, languages, study skills, and ROC courses, while seven elementary educators teach grades three to five at Valentine and Carver.
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San Marino Unified
Billie Jean Knight
Huntington Middle School
Valentine and
Carver
Valentine
Valerie Kates
Chinese Club Hosts Welcome Reception for San Marino Newcomers
Principal Chuning Shen greeted more than 100 new residents as the Chinese Club debuted its first reception. President Joseph Chang and Director Becky Ung spoke on bridging communities while offering interpretation services. Mayor Filutze praised San Marino services. Police Chief Wills urged Neighborhood Watch and civic help at City Hall.
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San Marino
Chuning Shen
Joseph Chang
Becky Ung
Chang
Filutze
City Hall
Wills
YMCA Starts Support Drive Opens Season in South Pasadena
The South Pasadena and San Marino YMCA hosts an open house on Saturday September 13 from 8 a.m. to noon to introduce new executive director Susan Marasco. Attendees can tour the facility learn about programs and enjoy food drinks and face painting. For info call Michael Jones at 799-9119.
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South Pasadena
San Marino
Susan Marasco
Michael Jones
Summer's End Concert in Park features Robbo and SMHS
Celebrate the end of summer with the Sept. 7 Park concert headlined by Robbo performing kid friendly songs and the San Marino High School Band and Pep Squad. Gates open after 4 pm at Virginia and St. Albans with tickets 20 dollars for families 7 dollars for individuals and proceeds support local schools.
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San Marino High School
SMHS
Burger Continental
Julienne
Lisa’s Bakery
Louis Foods
Opus 28 Bakery & Cafe
Pinot
the Chronicle
Ralph's Deli
Shanghai Palace
Tony's Pizza
Schools Foundation
Virginia and
St. Albans
Thursday Fire Destroys Winston Ave Garage
A blaze on the 1200 block of Winston Avenue last Thursday heavily damaged a three car garage in San Marino. Firefighters arrived at about 4 45 p m after police spotted smoke and flames. the roof and attic were destroyed but a partition saved the south section. The resident had been restoring cars on the property.
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Winston Avenue
San Marino
Steve Age
San. Marino
Age
Residents OK With Water Pumps at Longden Site
At a Tuesday meeting about three pumps planned for the Longden reservoir, California American Water Co representatives outlined installation steps and safeguards. Attendees included Mayor Vince Filutze Councilwoman Betty Brown and Planning Director David Saldana who heard guarantees like a certificate of insurance and detailed plans.
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Longden Reservoir
California- American Water Co
Vince Filutze
Betty Brown
David Saldana
Cal-American
Judy Almond
Terry Ryan
Scott Leachman
Ryan
Huntington Drive
Longden
Danford
Oak Knoll
SM Lee Longden
Bartos Opens Campaign for SMUSD School Board
John B. Bartos launches his campaign for the SMUSD Board of Education with a Meet the Candidate event at Lacy Park on Sunday September 4 at 4 p.m. He is joined by Priscilla Jacobs Becky Ung and Kevin McDonnell and Joan Cathcart as campaign committee members in a four candidate race for three seats on election day November 4. Bartos cites band modernization at SMUSD sites and the possible reopening of Stoneman Elementary as key issues, with focus on class size portables boundary options and funding.
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Smusd Board of Education
Lacy Park
Priscilla Jacobs
Becky Ung
Kevin McDonnell
Joan Cathcart
Bartos
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Stoneman
Eerie Ge
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