Police Cite Almost 200 Cars for Pedestrian Violations

Police say since March, a total of 199 cars have been cited as part of the Pedestrian Safety Operations and Safe Routes to School (SRTS).

Firefighters to Cook Pancakes for a Cause

Get hot pancakes and sausage, play in a petting zoo, glide down a big slide and more at the annual San Marino Firefighters' Association Pancake Breakfast.

SMPD Blotter: Burglary, Thefts

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

Cinco de Mayo DUI Patrols Begin

The countywide anti-DUI campaign will patrol for impaired drivers this weekend.

SMPD Blotter: Burglaries, Pedestrian Killed, Mass Protest

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

Man Killed Crossing Street Near San Marino

A man was hit by a car and killed around 10 p.m. Saturday night.

Protesters Flock to Wells Fargo CFO’s San Marino Home

Five police departments responded to an Occupy-type protest, where more than 100 people chanted and held signs outside Wells Fargo CFO Tim Sloan’s San Marino home Thursday night. One disabled woman was arrested.

SMPD Blotter: Bank Robbery, Assault With Deadly Weapon

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

L.A. Riots 20 Years Later: San Marino Police Chief Reflects

San Marino Police Chief John Schaefer felt backlash as a police officer during the time of the L.A. riots and skeptically hopes we have progressed since then. Read his story and share your LA riots memories.

Updated: Armed Robbers Target Vault at San Marino Bank

No one was injured in the Friday morning robbery, police said.

The L.A. Riots—20 Years Later

What lessons have we learned as Angelenos from the worst rioting in recent memory? Where were you during the hysteria? Share your thoughts.

SMPD Blotter: Thefts, DUI Collision

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

'Rockefeller' San Marino Murder Trial Delayed to Jan. 2013

The impostor charged with a 1985 San Marino bludgeoning death and his attorneys will return to court June 25, the Pasadena Star-News reported.

Rain Causes Accident, Commuter Nightmare

A morning rush hour accident sent a woman to the hospital and tied up traffic for miles on Arroyo Seco Parkway.

‘Rockefeller’ San Marino Murder Trial to Be Held Downtown

Officials announced the move Wednesday, reported the Pasadena Star-News. Previous court proceedings for Christian Karl Gerhartsreiter, the Rockefeller impostor charged with a 1985 San Marino murder, have been held at the Alhambra Superior Courthouse.

SMPD Blotter: Burglary, Hit and Runs

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

Report Cites Edison's Problems With Communications, Preparedness

An independent report on November's windstorms suggests Edison could have had power restored as much as two days sooner than it did. It highlights multiple areas where the utility can improve.

SMPD Blotter: Car Stolen, Vandalism Via Potato Launcher

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

'Zombies' Targeted in Driving Campaign (Video)

The California Office of Traffic Safety released a series of campaign videos with Californian, distracted 'zombies' behind the wheel. Do you think they will help curb distracted driving?

SMPD Blotter: Theft, Suspicious Man, DUIs

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

SMPD Blotter: Hit and Run, Identity Thefts

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

Wandering Man With Dementia Found in San Marino

A man with dementia wandered from Pasadena and was found in San Marino several hours later and reunited with his family.

No Left Turn at School District Entrance

Police will begin enforcing the no left turn law on West Drive.

Police Release Composite Images of Deception Burglary Suspect

A man suspected of posing as a City Inspector and robbing a San Marino couple, who also noticed items missing from their home, is still on the loose. See composite sketches of the suspect and how to prevent a deception burglary from happening to you.

Centennial Book Speaks of Diverse San Marino History

Chairwoman of the San Marino Centennial Book Committee and the book’s author tell of San Marino’s shady and “quirky” past to the Pasadena Star-News. Read more about local history in the provided previous Patch coverage.

SMPD Blotter: Burglary, Vandalism, Hit and Run

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

Police to Target Drivers at Crosswalks

Using pedestrian decoys, the San Marino Police Department will be cracking down on motorists who fail to stop for pedestrians.

Animal Control Sweeping SGV, Penalizing Pet Owners

Animal control officers are sweeping the area and will penalize owners whose pets are not fixed or current on vaccinations and licenses.

Man Posing as City Inspector Burglarizes Home

The San Marino Police Department reports that possibly multiple suspects, including a man posing as a utilities worker, took part in a robbery and burglary of a home Tuesday.

SMPD Blotter: Burglary, Identity Theft, Vandalism

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

Solar Storm: See Video and What to Expect

There's a solar radiation storm in progress with another storm heading towards Earth that could prove to be a problem for communications and electrical systems. Here is some information about and raw video footage of the storm.

SMPD Blotter: Burglaries, Battery, Hit and Runs

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

4 Ways to Help Prevent Burglary

In light of the recent string of residential burglaries, Patch asked San Marino Detective Aaron Blonde to provide tips to residents on how to keep their homes safe from break-ins.

Updated: Two Homes Burglarized, Two Suspects Still at Large

Two homes were burglarized in San Marino Wednesday and suspects tried to break into a third home. One of the suspects was taken into custody but police are still looking for two other suspects.

Do You Support Having an Active Home Alarm? (Poll)

San Marino Police are trying to narrow down when crimes like burglaries occurred and say having an active alarm can help. Do you agree?

SMPD Blotter: Theft, Hit and Run, Traffic Collisions

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

San Marino Police Could Block Public Access to Radio

In order to combat criminals from listening in on police radio transmissions, local police departments are encrypting their radio channel frequencies.

SMPD Blotter: Burglaries, Thefts, DUIs

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

210 Freeway Closures Scheduled Monday Through Saturday

See what on-ramps and lanes will be closed for the 210 freeway and plan your commutes accordingly.

Jail Inmates Tricking the Public With Phone Scam

Fraud alert: an on-again, off-again ruse is on the rise, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.