5 Tips for a Safe Halloween Costume

Make sure your or your child's Halloween costume is not scary in a dangerous way with these tips from the San Marino Fire Department.

Updated: No Inmates Coming to San Marino

As the state executes a plan to reduce prison overcrowding, no inmates are expected to return to San Marino, San Marino Police Department Sergeant Jay Wilburn told Patch Monday.

San Marino Man Robbed on Street

A San Marino man was attacked and his cell phone taken as he walked in Pasadena Tuesday night.

SMPD Blotter: Armed Robbery, Identity Theft, Hit and Run

The following crime and arrest information was supplied by the San Marino Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

City Council Candidate Q&A: Stephanie Johnson

San Marino City Council candidate Stephanie Johnson, a systems analyst who has lived in the city for 12 years, shares her views on the public safety tax (Measure S), city development and more.

Armed Robbery at Valero Station

A suspect who held up a San Marino Valero station clerk with a gun and demanded money Sunday morning is still at large.

Community Tours Police and Fire Departments (PHOTOS)

Adults and kids alike enjoyed free hot dogs, looked at vintage and new San Marino Police and Fire Department vehicles and learned important safety tips at a recent Police & Fire BBQ.

Updated: San Marino Residents Overcharged for Public Safety Tax

Los Angeles County will be sending out corrected tax bills and reimbursements to thousands of residents in San Marino who were overcharged for the 2011-12 public safety tax.

SMPD Blotter: Weapons, Identity Thefts, Death

The following crime and arrest information was supplied by the San Marino Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Updated: 'Rockefeller' Charged With Murder to Face Hearing Jan. 18

Christian Gerhartsreiter, the Rockefeller impostor charged with the 1985 San Marino murder of John Sohus, will appear in Alhambra Superior Court Jan. 18 for a preliminary hearing where a judge decides if enough evidence exists for the case to go to trial.

San Marino Patch Helps Keep You Out of Traffic

See the latest traffic jams and more happening on San Marino's streets.

Beat the Heat: How to Stay Cool, Safe and Save Money

As temperatures climb this week, remember to stay safe and cool with these tips.

SMPD Blotter: Burglaries, $2,000 Stolen, Large Protest

The following crime and arrest information was supplied by the San Marino Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Scam Alert: Inmates Conducting Phone Scam

Inmates posing as sheriff's officials say victims' family members are in jail or involved in accident, then have victim forward their calls, including collect calls from inmates.

SMPD Blotter: Burglary, Battery, Drugs, Hit and Run

The following crime and arrest information was supplied by the San Marino Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Police Still Investigating School Burglaries

The San Marino Police Department is still looking into three school burglaries that took place in one weekend and resulted in stolen computers from each site.

SMPD Blotter: School Burglaries, Identity Theft

The following crime and arrest information was supplied by the San Marino Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

San Marino Police Officer Honored by Chamber and SMPD (VIDEO)

Police Corporal Robert Matthews was honored Wednesday for going above and beyond the call of duty.

San Marino Firefighter-Paramedic Honored by Chamber and SMFD (VIDEO)

Firefighter-Paramedic Nathan Foth was honored Wednesday for going above and beyond the call of duty.

SMPD Blotter: Burglary Arrest, Credit Card Theft

The following crime and arrest information was supplied by the San Marino Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

San Marino Theft and Burglary Increased, FBI Crime Data Shows

FBI Uniform Crime Reports released Monday show San Marino property crime increased by almost 30 percent and forcible rape and robbery decreased from 2009 to 2010.

Committee Formed for Public Safety Tax Renewal

Measure S, a public safety tax that accounts for almost a third of San Marino’s safety budget and has been approved every election since 1980 has gained more support with a campaign committee.

San Marino Firefighters Help Battle Huge Monrovia Blaze

A fire at a Shamrock Avenue building in Monrovia sent smoke billowing, which could be seen for miles; the cause remains unknown.

City Council Candidate Q&A: Dennis Kneier (VIDEO)

San Marino Patch sat down with San Marino City Councilman Dennis Kneier to ask why he is running again in November and where he stands on the public safety tax, term limits and other issues.

SMPD Blotter: Death, Burglaries, Theft

The following crime and arrest information was supplied by the San Marino Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

9/11, SMPD and SMFD Honored at Chamber of Commerce Mixer (PHOTOS)

As the 9/11 tenth anniversary approaches, the San Marino Chamber of Commerce, Daughters of the American Revolution and others in the community celebrated the San Marino Police and Fire Departments Thursday night.

SMPD Lieutenant Johnson Leaving, Replacement Unknown

SMPD Lieutenant Steve Johnson will leave his post within a week while current SMPD officers will compete to replace him.

SMPD Blotter: Man Attempts to Burglarize Occupied Home, Thefts, DA Arrest

The following crime and arrest information was supplied by the San Marino Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Get Out: Flower Arranging, Anime Screenings, 9/11 Reflection and More

Patch helps you round out your weekend plans.

Beat the Heat: How to Stay Cool, Safe and Save Money

As temperatures climb into the triple digits this week, remember to stay safe and cool with these tips.

Child Passenger Safety Week—With the 110 Crash Just Behind Us

An entire week dedicated to making the lives of children safer on the road—sign up for a free test of your child's car restraint on Sept. 24.

SMPD Blotter: Car Burglary at Lacy Park, Hit and Run, Vandalism

The following crime and arrest information was supplied by the San Marino Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

City Council Candidate Q&A: David Foley (VIDEO)

San Marino City Council candidate and property management consultant David Foley shares his views on the public safety tax, term limits and development in a Patch video interview.

9/11: Where Were You?

Ten years after 9/11, Rick Mayhew of the San Marino Fire Department recalls participating in a memorial march in New York City and the first thought he had when he found out about the World Trade Center attacks.

Beat the Heat: How to Stay Cool, Safe and Save Money

With the hottest days of the year upon us, learn how to keep yourself and others safe and comfortable in the heat with these tips.

City Council Candidate Q&A: Eugene Sun (VIDEO)

Incumbent San Marino City Council member Eugene Sun--running for a second term in November--shares his views on the public safety tax, term limits and development in a Patch video interview.

Help Identify Mystery Man Found in San Marino

A Mission Hills hospital is asking for public help to identify a man who was found in the San Marino area Friday and brought into the emergency room.

SMPD Blotter: Burglary, Attempted Break-In With a Butter Knife

The following crime and arrest information was supplied by the San Marino Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Police Face Grenade Scare in Home

After seeing what appeared to be grenades, San Marino Police called the Los Angeles County bomb squad Thursday but eventually canceled the call.

SMPD Blotter: Burglary, Theft, DUIs

The following crime and arrest information was supplied by the San Marino Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.