San Marino
News Feed
Events
Local Businesses
Classifieds
Community Corner

🌱 Patch AM: Will your Carver or Valentine student join the new debate team?

Coming up: Campus Care: Amigos de Los Rios on the San Marino Patch calendar

Tuesday September 1st Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Hello San Marino! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! β˜€οΈ

Before we get to what's happening, a big thank you πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘ to these businesses for making San Marino PatchAM possible. Click here to show your appreciation! πŸ’š

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

In today's newsletter:

  • Will your Carver or Valentine student join the new debate team?
  • Ready for Rachmaninoff at The Huntington this October?

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? πŸ€” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 86 and low of 61 degrees. 🌢 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, temps: high: 84, low: 64.
  • Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 85 and low of 65 degrees.

πŸ“° News we're reading

β€’ Carver and Valentine Elementary Students Get a Taste of Speech & Debate (pasadenanow.com) β€” Fourth- and fifth-graders at Carver and Valentine in San Marino will soon be able to join a new Speech & Debate program, previewed in an assembly led by San Marino High School students. Parents are urged to watch for details on an upcoming info night and how to enroll. The district highlights its broader commitment to academic excellence and leadership development.
Β Β Β 

β€’ Camerata Pacifica to Launch 37th Season With Rachmaninoff and Schubert (broadwayworld.com) β€” World-class chamber ensemble Camerata Pacifica is bringing its season-opening Rachmaninoff and Schubert program to The Huntington's Rothenberg Hall in San Marino on Tuesday, October 13. Residents can hear pianist Irina Zahharenkova joined by violinist Grace Park and cellist Santiago CaΓ±Γ³n-Valencia in an intimate evening of virtuosic chamber music. Tickets are $85 for the San Marino performance and available through Camerata Pacifica's website.
Β Β Β 

πŸ“Έ Around San Marino

Subscribe

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

πŸ—“ Upcoming Events in San Marino

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

    Sunday September 6
  • Campus Care: Amigos de Los Rios
    Jackson STEM Dual Language Magnet Academy Pasadena, CA 91101
    8:00 am
  • Monday September 7
  • Labor Day - No School
    Altadena Arts Magnet Altadena
  • Tuesday September 8
  • Coffee with the Principal
    Washington Elementary STEM Magnet School Pasadena, CA 91101
    8:15 am
  • School Tour
    Jackson STEM Dual Language Magnet Academy Pasadena, CA 91101
    8:30 am
  • Closed Session Board of Education Meeting
    San Marino Unified 1665 West Dr, San Marino, CA 91108, USA
    5:30 pm
  • Wednesday September 9
  • Equitable Financial Advisor
    San Marino High Staff Lounge
    8:00 am
  • Senior Kick Off to College/Parent Night 6-7
    San Marino High San Marino, CA 91108
    6:00 pm
  • Thursday September 10
  • Carver Family Picnic
    Carver Elementary San Marino, CA 91108
    5:00 pm

πŸ“£ San Marino Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

πŸ—“ Events Nearby

    Tuesday September 1
  • Blood Drive, A.Gendron
    Rosemead High Rosemead, CA 91770
    8:30 am
  • Smarty Pants Storytime
    Live Oak Library - Meeting Room
    12:00 pm
  • Fall Play Auditions (Webb)
    San Marino High Webb Theater
    4:00 pm
  • PTA Mock Trial Tryouts
    Monterey Highlands Elementary Monterey Park, CA 91754
    4:30 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

πŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi neighbors!
    We're looking for a warm, reliable caregiver to help care for our 1.5-year-old, with two possible schedules: Weekday mornings: Monday–Friday, 8:00 … (Nextdoor SMHS District)
  • Axelon Services Corporation posted a job opening for Inventory Specialist (USA) in Pasadena. Apply here.
  • Blick Art Materials posted a job opening for Part Time Retail Store Assistant Manager in Pasadena. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Marino here.

πŸ—ž Nearby News

San Gabriel

  • Bonita flag football defends No. 1 ranking with win over No. 3 Bishop Amat (sgvtribune.com)
  • Temperature Drop Finally On The Way To LA As Tropical System Forms: See Timeline (patch.com)
  • California's 'earthquake gate' is 'loaded' as top expert warns: 'Keeps me up at night' (nypost.com)

South Pasadena

  • Tackling Cybersecurity, Sidewalk Repairs & Library Rules at September Meeting (southpasadenan.com)

Ok San Marino! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

πŸ‘‰ Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoorΒ Β Β Β  Share to Facebook

More from San Marino
News | Aug 18
News | Aug 9
See more on Patch >

Sign up for free local newsletters and alerts for the
San Marino Patch

Patch.com is the nationwide leader in hyperlocal news.
Visit Patch.com to find your town today.

©2026 Patch Media. All Rights Reserved

Do Not Sell My Personal Information