City Council imposes time limits on construction projects
San Marino enacted a unanimous ordinance to cap durations for commercial and residential builds after residents complained of long delays. The example at 770 Chaucer Road saw a two story home and detached garage permit issued nearly three years prior with weeds, debris, a portable toilet, and scattered materials visible until project completion.
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San Marino
David Saldana
Chaucer Road
San Lee Construction
SMHS Seventeen Seniors Advance to National Merit Semifinalists
Seventeen SMHS seniors qualified as National Merit Semifinalists after advancing from quarterfinalist. Marilyn Colgar announced the cohort based on PSAT results from the previous October and the selection index, which doubles verbal and adds math scores, with a maximum of 240 points.
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SMHS
Marilyn Colgar
El Nio Alert Warns of Heavy Rains Next Winter
The U S Weather Service forecasts heavy El Niño rains possibly 300 percent above normal for the region. San Marino Fire Department urges residents and businesses to prepare and take preventive measures now.
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U.S. Weather Service
San Marino
Southwestern Academy Opens 74th Term With Year-Round Program
San Marino's Southwestern Academy finishes summer exams as students from across America and abroad prepare to arrive for the 74th term opening September 22. The school sustains summer until that date to accommodate many international students, explaining the late start.
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San Marino
Southwestern Academy
America
Southwestern
Chinese Club Observes 911 Day in San Marino
San Marino Mayor Vince Filutze proclaimed September 11 as 911 Day. The observance involved the police and fire departments, Valentine School, and the San Marino Chinese Club which had prepared dumplings and other foods for emergency personnel. Captain Kevin Lennox spoke to students about the importance of 911, recounting a rescue where an 8 year old saved his grandmother.
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George Bao
San Marino
Vince Filutze
Valentine
Filutze
Debbie Bell
Kevin Lennox
St Edmunds Nursery School Opens 41st Year in San Marino
St Edmunds Episcopal Church sponsors St Edmunds Nursery School celebrating its 41st year with 112 children ages 3 to 5. A new bright playground was completed as part of the year start. No new teachers this year and daily mornings feature arts and crafts and activities.
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San Marino
George Woodward
St. Edmund's Episcopal Church
Cathy Martinez
St. Edmund's
Area Private Schools Back for Fall Classes
San Marino Tribune notes area private schools welcoming students for the 1997 98 year. Flintridge Prep unveils refurbished 1930s and 40s buildings and updated fine arts and middle school science facilities. Construction ran from June to September with opening day set for September 9.
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San Marino
Flintridge Prep
Pery
SM High School Drops Class Rank to Fairer Decile System
SM High School shifts from rank in class to decile based reporting to ease college entry pressure. Despite strong GPAs and high SAT scores, many students fall outside top deciles and risk college overlook. The change follows Scarsdale HS 1981 move and broader trends among top schools.
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SM High School
SMHS
Scarsdale High School
New York
Barth Sets Out Positions in School Board Campaign
Investment analyst Andrew Barth breaks with tradition by clearly outlining his stance on key education issues. The Tribune previews campaign coverage for the SMUSD Board, highlighting Barth's endorsements and defined policy priorities.
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the Tribune
Smusd Board of Education
Andrew Barth
Barth
Mane
Fall Family Fair at Valentine Elementary
Susie Aguirre and Tina Mar co chair a community event at Valentine Elementary on Saturday September 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Attractions include a big slide water balloon vault confetti eggs high roller ring toss spinning wheel and super soaker races with Japanese and Chinese cuisine a salad bar and the In N Out truck return. Treasure country store and book nook also featured.
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Susie Aguirre
Tina Mar
San Marino
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