City Council to Hold Special Meeting Friday

The closed session meeting will take place before Friday morning's public adjourned regular meeting.

San Marino Officials Visit Taiwanese 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.

San Marino Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for $9 Million Mortgage, Tax Evasion Scheme

Scott Dority, 54, of San Marino was sentenced last Monday to 121 months in federal prison. Wire fraud, conspiracy, aggravated identity theft and two counts of tax evasion were among the charges.

San Marino Ranked 67th in Legal Fees Among L.A. County Cities

A Los Angeles Times study finds that the city ranked low among the 88 incorporated cities in the county.

City Seeks Planning Commission, Design Review Committee Volunteers

An opening in each of the groups is available. Hopefuls for either spot must submit an application by Thursday, May 10.

Second Portantino Open Carry Gun Ban Bill Moves Forward

If passed, the latest legislation by one of San Marino's assemblymen would enhance a previous bill and would make it illegal to carry unloaded rifles and shotguns.

County's $23.78B Budget: No Major Cuts, Layoffs

Officials said Monday that the draft budget is $565 million lower than last year's plan. What are your thoughts?

710 Freeway Alternatives: How and When to Give Feedback

See a rough timeline of when Metro 710 community meetings and open houses will be held and what they entail.

San Marino Holocaust Survivor Honored at State Capitol

Assemblyman Mike Eng (D –Monterey Park) honored Hava Ben-Zvi during the annual recognition of California Holocaust Memorial Week.

Traffic Advisory Commission Meeting Rescheduled for Monday Night

The City said the meeting was inadvertently scheduled for Thursday. The meeting's agenda includes requests to change business parking restrictions and an update on traffic calming on Los Robles and Garfield Avenues.

Post Offices Open Late for Tax Deadline

The tax deadline is Tuesday! If you're filing your return last-minute, there are two post offices with extended hours that can help you get your paperwork postmarked on time.

IRS: Top Tax Filing Mistakes to Watch Out For

Before you send out your returns by the April 17 deadline, check for what the Internal Tax Revenue Service lists as the most common tax filing mistakes.

Local Leaders Stand With Teamsters at Rally

Congresswoman Judy Chu, who is running to represent San Marino and other San Gabriel Valley cities, and her husband, current San Marino representative Assemblyman Mike Eng, were among those that opposed a campaign finance ballot initiative.

Traffic: 210 Closure Scheduled for Early Tuesday

The latest freeway closure in the Metro Gold Line Foothill extension project will begin at midnight. How will this affect your commute?

City Council Denies Address Change for Resident

A long-time San Marino resident who resides on Chaucer Road said packages often get wrongly delivered to the same house number, but one street over on Canterbury Road, and requested an address change.

Last Chance: Filing for a Tax Extension

Can't make the April 17 tax-filing deadline? Request an automatic six-month extension.

How to Cheat on Your Taxes - And Get Caught

Thinking of cheating on your taxes? Think again.

Be a Metro 710 Community Liaison at Upcoming Meeting

Do you have an opinion on the 710 freeway extension? Stay in the loop with Metro directly and communicate between Metro and the community by applying to be on a Community Liaison Council that meets this month.

Assemblyman Mike Eng Honors District Woman of the Year

Betty Tsang, Vice President of Lee Kum Kee, the world's largest manufacturer and seller of Chinese sauces, was honored as Woman of the Year Monday for the 49th State Assembly District that includes San Marino.

Metro Seeking Community Liaisons in 710 Study

Metro trying to bridge gap between community and government.

Local Rep. Chu, Asian Leaders Call for Trayvon Martin Investigation

The Asian American Center for Advancing Justice called on law enforcement agencies Tuesday to fully investigate Trayvon Martin’s death, referencing the high-profile racially motivated killing of Chinese American Vincent Chin.

City Takes Next Step Toward Windstorm Tree Recovery

San Marino City officials addressed the need for windstorm grant funds at a meeting with Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael Antonovich Wednesday.

210 Gold Line Bridge Construction Stays on Track

A critical portion of construction is completed for the bridge that is part of the Metro Gold Line extension.

New Mayor Sun Shares Leadership Goals, Philosophy (Video)

New San Marino Mayor Richard Sun tells Patch what other goals he has for his one-year term and how he views City leadership in the last part of our video interview series with Sun.

City Council, Residents Discuss Traffic Issues With Antonovich

At a public meeting Wednesday morning, the San Marino City Council and residents brought concerns such as Los Robles traffic before Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael Antonovich and his staff.

New Mayor Q&A: Windstorm Lessons Learned (Video)

New San Marino Mayor Richard Sun reflects on how he thinks the City handled the winter 2011 windstorm aftermath and what he learned from the disaster.

New Mayor Q&A: Financial Sustainability and Strategic Planning Goals? (Video)

Richard Sun, who was chosen as the new Mayor of San Marino last Wednesday, weighs in on his declared goals for financial sustainability and strategic planning in San Marino in the fourth part of our Patch video Q&A series with Sun.

Avoid a City Fine: Know the Updated Tree Preservation Ordinance

The San Marino City Council recently updated the City’s Tree Preservation Ordinance, so find out what is allowed and not allowed to avoid penalty.

New Mayor Richard Sun Q&A: San Marino Centennial

Richard Sun, who was chosen as the new Mayor of San Marino last Wednesday, reflects on the upcoming San Marino Centennial in the third installment of our Patch video Q&A series with Sun.

Former Local Assembly Candidate Tran Pleads Guilty to $10K Bribes, Actually Received $38K

Former Rosemead Mayor John Tran, who was running for State Assembly to represent San Marino, Arcadia and other San Gabriel Valley cities, pleaded guilty Tuesday to soliciting and accepting bribes from a property developer, though the amount was more than

New Mayor Sun Q&A: Chinese and Non-Chinese Relations (Video)

Richard Sun, who was chosen as the new Mayor of San Marino Wednesday, weighs in on relations between the Chinese and non-Chinese community in San Marino in the second part of our Patch video Q&A series with Sun.

Congresswoman Hosting Job Hunter's Boot Camp

Take advantage of free workshops and resume critiquing at a job hunter's boot camp offered by Rep. Judy Chu, who is running to represent San Marino in the newly redrawn Congressional district.

New Mayor Richard Sun Q&A: Taxes (Video)

Richard Sun, who was chosen as the new Mayor of San Marino Wednesday, weighs in on City taxes and why he chose to pursue a position in local government in the first part of our Patch video Q&A series with Sun.

How CalAware Can Help You Keep Your Government Open

Californians Aware is a nonpartisan nonprofit that was founded in 2004.

San Marino Applies for $83K Grant to Replace Lost Windstorm Trees

San Marino lost approximately 139 trees in the December 2011 windstorm and officials are trying to get county funds to help replace and care for new trees.

City Council Chooses New Mayor

At their annual reorganization, the San Marino City Council chose among its members a new mayor and vice mayor Wednesday night that will serve for the next year.

Antonovich Running for Ninth Term, Faces One Challenger

Supervisor Michael Antonovich, who represents San Marino, Arcadia, Monrovia, Glendora and other San Gabriel Valley cities, is running against a business owner as he seeks his ninth term.

City Council Discusses 'Making San Marino Better'

The San Marino City Council and city officials are working through a list of how to make the City better, including more parking for Lacy Park, evaluating taxes and more. What do you support most on the list and what would you add?

San Marino City Council to Choose New Mayor, Vice Mayor Wednesday

In their annual reorganization, the San Marino City Council will choose a new mayor and vice mayor among its existing members at Wednesday night's City Council meeting.

Assemblyman Portantino Asks Lawmakers to Practice Girl Scout Law

In honor of the Girl Scouts' 100th anniversary Monday, the California Assembly passed a resolution to celebrate the organization and Assembly member Anthony Portantino (D-La Cañada Flintridge) reminded colleagues of the Girl Scout law.