Six Questions for Congressional Candidate Jack Orswell

Patch interviews Jack Orswell, who is running to represent the 27th U.S. Congressional District.

Bill to Kill Legislator License Plate Perk Passes Assembly

A bill that would do away with a reduced fee perk for vanity license plates that state legislators enjoy was introduced by local Assemblyman Anthony Portantino, D-La Canada Flintridge.

Election: Candidate Forum for 49th Assembly District

The three candidates vying to represent San Marino and other San Gabriel Valley cities in the state assembly have been invited to a forum Wednesday. Do you plan to attend?

Oak Knoll/Monterey Intersection to Revert Back to Original Design

After receiving numerous complaints that a new intersection design at Oak Knoll Avenue and Monterey Road was dangerous, the City will restore the intersection back to "normal" on Thursday. Are you glad the intersection will go back to the way it was?

Meeting on 710 Freeway Extension to be Held at Rose Bowl

Metro has added an additional date to discuss alternatives to the proposed 710 Freeway tunnel extension, a required part of the environmental work for that project.

SR-710 Study Open House in El Monte

The latest public meeting about options regarding the 710 freeway will take place Tuesday night.

Unemployment Rate Ticks Down in L.A. County

In San Marino, the unemployment rate was five percent in April 2012.

Last Chance: Last Day to Register to Vote

Monday, May 21 is the last day to register to vote for the June 5 Primary.

DA Cooley Says Assessor Should Resign

Los Angeles County Assessor John Noguez' office is under investigation.

San Marino Mulls Allowing Residents to Own Chickens

The San Marino City Council is considering whether residents should be allowed to own chickens for personal urban farming purposes. What do you think?

Feinstein Recognizes Local Asian Leaders

In honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Senator Dianne Feinstein recognized Asian leaders like San Marino Mayor Richard Sun and Representative Judy Chu, who is running to represent San Marino, in a release Thursday.

City Addresses 'Dangerous' Intersection Change Concerns

The Oak Knoll Avenue and Monterey Road intersection was changed this week to slow down traffic and make the area safer, the City told residents in a message Thursday afternoon. What do you think?

May 21 Last Day to Register to Vote for June 5 Primary

May 21 is deadline in Los Angeles County for registering to vote in the upcoming election.

Are Oak Knoll/Monterey Intersection Changes Dangerous? (Poll)

Some San Marino residents have shared that relocated stop signs and crosswalks at Oak Knoll Avenue and Monterey Road are causing near-collisions. What do you think of the intersection lately? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts.

How to View Sunday's Solar Eclipse

In the first solar eclipse visible in the U.S. in 18 years, the Earth's moon will pass in front of the sun before sunset on Sunday, casting a giant shadow across the land.

San Marino Schools Funding Bill Moves Forward

The measure would allow the San Marino Unified School District to sell the Stoneman School property to the City of San Marino and use proceeds--likely around $1 million--to benefit education programs.

710: CalTrans Records Traffic for EIR

Counting cars is the latest step in the study of the 710 freeway gap and potential traffic remedies.

Local Assemblyman: Budget Options ‘Limited and Difficult’

Assemblyman Mike Eng, who represents San Marino among other San Gabriel Valley cities, stressed the state’s major need for revenue in response to Governor Jerry Brown’s budget revision Monday.

City Council Stresses Protection in Light of Protests

The San Marino City Council sent a mass email message Friday explaining protesters’ rights and the San Marino Police Department’s role in light of the most recent protest outside a San Marino home. What do you think?

Election: Your Candidates for June 5 Primary

See who’s running for offices representing San Marino in the June 5 primary election.

Donate Food for Charity at Your Mailbox

Mail carriers will be picking up food from residents’ mailboxes Saturday to donate to a local food bank as part of the Stamp Out Hunger food drive. Are you participating?

State Senate Candidates Call For New Representation

The candidates of the new 25th Senate District discussed their platforms in a Thursday forum.

Student is Mayor for the Day

Kristofer Crowell got a chance to be San Marino Mayor Wednesday as part of an auction item from Carver Elementary’s Parent Party fundraiser.

Obama Backs Gay Marriage: Local Leader Reacts

Congressional Rep. Judy Chu, who is running to represent a newly drawn Congressional district that includes San Marino, spoke in support of President Obama’s gay marriage views Wednesday.

Pension Reform Initiative Seeks Signatures For November Ballot

The initiative would require all public employees to pay at least half of their pension plan’s defined benefits.

Meetings: City Hall Renovations, School Employee Salaries

Public San Marino school board and City Council meetings take place this week to discuss various issues . Are you attending?

FDA Announces Cacao Nibs Recall

Some packages of World Berries Organic Cacao Nibs may be contaminated with an especially virulent form of e. coli bacteria.

27th Congressional District Candidates Talk Immigration, Gold Line

Two of the three candidates for the 27th Congressional District that includes San Marino share their views on some key local and national issues.

710 Freeway: Residents Talk Health Concerns

Residents from La Cañada Flintridge and other neighboring towns spoke with representatives from CalTrans and Metro in the most recent community meeting regarding the SR-710 project. What are your thoughts?

San Marino's Population Increased in 2011

Los Angeles County's population grew half a percent in 2011. See how much San Marino changed.

Residents Pack 710 Freeway Meeting

The latest Metro-hosted meeting about proposed extension of the 710 freeway took place in La Cañada Tuesday night, where officials and locals butted heads.

Portantino Rape Kits Bill Approved by Committee

The California Assembly Public Safety Committee votes to approve AB1682.

Poll: Safer Streets for Pedestrians?

Since a pedestrian was hit and killed by a car Saturday, do you think any local streets need to be safer for pedestrians or do people just need to be more careful? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts.

City Seeks Library Trustees Board Volunteer

The City of San Marino is looking to fill an opening on the Crowell Public Library Board of Trustees. Applications are due May 24.

Updated: Huntington Renovations Public Comment Period Extended

The public now has until July 2 submit comment on the draft environmental impact report for significant proposed renovations to the Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens.

Photos, Video: Officials Visit Taiwan Sister City

To formalize a new sister city relationship between San Marino and Tamsui, Taiwan, members of the San Marino City Council, City staff and the Chinese Club visited the city earlier this month.

D.A. Searches Home of Los Angeles County Assessor

A dozen search warrants were served at various locations, authorities said.

Poll: Should People Protest Outside Homes?

Over 100 protesters gathered outside the San Marino home of Wells Fargo CFO Tim Sloan Thursday night to protest denial of a loan modification for a woman with cerebral palsy. Do you think such protests are positive or negative?

Los Angeles Area Air Among Most Polluted in U.S.

The American Lung Association marks Ozone pollution as Los Angeles' key air quality issue.

Video: Expect More 210 Closures Going Forward

The Gold Line Construction Authority released another video detailing the progress of the bridge along the Foothill Extension.