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Good morning San Marino! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did San Marino Unified end up with a multimillion-dollar surplus?
  • How did San Marino volleyball power its way to 15 straight wins?
  • What Measure M upgrades are coming to your San Marino schools next?

Also on today's calendar: "This Land is" Exhibition - The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 91 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 86, low: 64.
  • Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. San Marino Unified Ends Fiscal Year With $4.37 Million Surplus (outlooknewspapers.com) — San Marino Unified finished the 2025-26 fiscal year with a $4.37 million surplus, boosting its general fund balance to about $29.76 million and reinforcing its conservative budgeting approach. District leaders credit close oversight, careful use of restricted grants, and stronger-than-expected revenues, and will use these results to refine assumptions for the 2026-27 budget and upcoming interim report.
   

2. San Marino volleyball wins 15th straight in three-set sweep of Marshall (pasadenastarnews.com) — San Marino High's girls volleyball team thrilled home fans by sweeping Marshall in straight sets, extending the Titans' winning streak to 15 matches and staying perfect in Boulder League play. Led by standout performances from Lila Wang and Phoebe Chen, the team showed strong chemistry and consistency, and now turns its focus to a tough road test at Crescenta Valley.
   

3. SMUSD Provides Measure M Project Updates (outlooknewspapers.com) — San Marino families can expect big changes on local campuses, from new playgrounds at Carver and Valentine to a refreshed track, digital scoreboard, and long-awaited air conditioning in San Marino High's big gym. Measure M funds are also driving major new classroom buildings and career-technical planning, while a hotline is available for residents' questions about construction timelines and impacts.
   

4. 2027 Rose Court to be announced next week, with $7,500 scholarships on the line (dailynews.com) — Several San Marino High School students are finalists for the 2027 Rose Court, putting local teens in the running for $7,500 scholarships and a high-profile role in the Rose Parade. The court will be announced next week after a month-long selection process involving Pasadena-area schools and interviews focused on leadership, academics, and community service.
   

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