San Marino rated "poor" in the number of mandatory water conservation efforts the city has enacted, according to Sierra Club ratings scorecards released Monday.
President Obama’s nomination of San Marino resident John Bryson for Secretary of Commerce faces additional GOP opposition due to Bryson’s environmental views.
Assemblymember Mike Eng urged UCLA Chancellor Gene Block Tuesday to take action against UCLA students that co-founded Ching Chong Ling Long Gourmet Takeout, a delivery service that gets its name from a viral YouTube video insulting Asians.
Kurt Newick of the Sierra Club called San Marino's solar permit fees "blatant overcharging" and suggested the city may even be in violation of the spirit of state law.
These five things you can’t do in the city help illustrate why San Marino is its own world.
Do you think solar fees in the city should be changed following a Sierra Club report that said the city is overcharging?
The Sierra Club called the city's fees the third highest in L.A. County.
San Marino’s executive managers earn between $119,733 and $224,269 total compensation despite a city deficit. Meanwhile, $750,000 renovations are proposed for City Hall.
The city budget shows salary increases for many city departments in the 2011-12 fiscal year for a variety of reasons.
Locals from across the San Gabriel Valley voiced concerns about new redistricting lines drawn by the California Redistricting Commission.
Local residents can submit comment--positive or negative--to the city about the Huntington's significant proposed renovations by 5 p.m. on Wednesday.
Nobel Laureate and San Marino resident Ahmed Zewail is gaining headway in plans to build a $2 billion educational institution in his native Egypt, but detractors say this may not be the right time.
A new full-time fire chief and employee-leave payouts contribute to an expected rise in SMFD expenses, but November's public safety tax ballot item leaves much of the budget up to voters.
A new draft redistricting plan puts the Democratic state legislator and aspiring congressman in competition with San Marino's 30-year incumbent Republican Congressman David Dreier.
San Marino's current Congressman, Rep. David Dreier, could lose his seat in a new predominantly Democratic district.
The California Citizens Redistricting Commission released a draft plan with new state electoral districts on Friday. Here is what you need to know about San Marino and the new districts.
Who is in charge of redistricting? Why does it matter? Why now? All these questions and more answered below.
The San Marino City Council will address the city budget, details and ballot items for the November election and appointments for the Traffic Advisory and Recreation Commissions and more Wednesday night.
Sky Vision Investment Group, an asset management company with offices in San Marino, said recent meetings with potential Chinese investors were "very successful."
Local officials respond to President Obama nominating John Bryson for U.S. Commerce Secretary.
The public can attend a meeting Friday where the City Council will further consider its 2011-12 budget.
Local representative Mike Eng said Governor Jerry Brown's revised budget released Monday is on the right track, but California still has a long way to go.
Amidst budget deficits, City Hall renovations are being proposed that would significantly change areas used most by the public, office spaces and city council chambers.
The Toro Company presented an award to the city of San Marino Wednesday for reducing its water use.
The public has the opportunity to attend and comment at a school board meeting and city council meeting this week.
Officials from San Marino's City Council, Police Department, Chinese School and others recently traveled to Taiwan to learn more about the country.
Residents raised various issues at a meeting Monday night about the possible effects of a proposed building project at the Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens.
San Marino City Councilman, Rotary Club President and local representative respond to the al-Qaida leader's death.
In your last-minute harried attempts today to get those tax papers fully filled out, checks signed and envelopes postmarked, the government's on high alert for scams.
The San Marino City Council is looking into the city having wine tasting establishments, which are currently against code.
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San Marino’s new mayor, Dr. Allan Yung, addressed residents and took questions at an open “Meet the Mayor” event.
Karin Wang was honored Monday for her achievements in fighting for disadvantaged communities.
New census data show a growing Asian-Pacific Islander population that lawmakers and legal experts claim is politically under-represented.
As Sunshine Week comes to a close, Patch offers this Citizen's Guide to Information to help give access to public information. If you have other resources that you'd like to share, let us know.
The annual Lacy Park tree planting was expanded this year, as members of the Taiwanese community from all over Southern California recognized Taiwan’s Centennial.
After over a year of city meetings and three rounds of bids to the Board of Education, the SMUSD will lease the Stoneman site long-term to the city of San Marino.
The San Marino City Council followed usual procedure and elected the vice-mayor, Allan Yung, as new mayor Wednesday night.
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Residents, San Marino Tennis Foundation staff and city officials shared their views last week on the proposed rules for the approved Lacy Park tennis court lights.