State Assembly Budget: Eng and Portantino Overspent

The budgets of local Assembly members Mike Eng, Anthony Portantino and others and the art of how budgets are doled out is eye-opening, the Pasadena Sun reports.

Educators, Community to Discuss Fallout of Budget Cuts

Saturday's community forum will address how future budget cuts will impact public schools.

San Marino Discourages Water Waste With 'Fix a Leak Week'

San Marino and other local cities are partnering with the United States Environmental Protection Agency and California American Water to remind residents to check leaky plumbing March 12-18.

Analysts: Dreier’s Retirement Signals Political Loss For Region

The retirement of Rules Committee Chair David Dreier could impact his Congressional district.

City Report: Where Your Taxes Go

The City of San Marino released a report Friday that details how much the City receives from property, public safety, utility users and sales taxes paid by residents and other entities.

Antonovich Hosts Chinese Officials at the Huntington

Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich hosted Mr. Luo Zhijun, the Jiangsu Province's Secretary General and a member of Vice President Xi Jinping's Economic Trade Delegation, at the Huntington Library earlier this month.

Metro To Host 710 Meetings

Officials say the meetings will provide residents with an opportunity to share info and contribute ideas regarding transportation alternatives being considered for the SR-710 Study.

Where to Recycle Batteries in San Marino

The UPS store is collecting used household batteries that are illegal to throw away due to environmental concerns.

City Council Approves City Hall Renovations

The renovations could cost as much as $927,000 and aim to make City Hall easier for the public to use.

Alhambra Mayor and Former Assembly Candidate Endorses Ed Chau for Assembly

Alhambra Mayor Luis Ayala dropped out of the race for a state assembly seat that represents San Marino, Arcadia and other SGV cities, but is now endorsing fellow Democrat Ed Chau.

City Council to Discuss City Tax Revenue, Employee Raises and More Friday

The agenda for the San Marino City Council’s adjourned regular meeting on Friday morning is packed with particularly significant items. The public is welcome to attend the meeting and weigh in.

Portantino Bill Would Eliminate Rape Statute of Limitations

Currently, prosecutors cannot file felony rape charges once 10 years have passed from the crime. Portantino's bill would change that.

Alhambra Mayor Ayala Drops Out of Assembly Race

The Democratic candidate who was running to represent San Marino, Arcadia and other San Gabriel Valley cities cited needing to focus on family as the reason for his withdrawal, the Pasadena Star-News reported.

City Hall, Police and Fire Departments to be Tented for Termite Fumigation

The tenting will last from Friday, Feb. 17, through Monday, Feb. 20.

Former San Marino Resident Not Being Charged With Murder

After Tournament of Roses official Richard Allan Munnecke was arrested for the cold case murder of a fellow official Wednesday, the District Attorney's office said they won't charge him with the crime.

Congresswoman to Offer Free Tax Preparation Services

Taxpayers earning around $50,000 a year and below may be eligible to participate in the program.

Rep. Judy Chu Blasts Super Bowl Ad as ‘Hateful’ Against Asians

Local Congresswoman Judy Chu appeared on CNN Wednesday to voice her outrage at a regional political Super Bowl ad that many say is racist and stereotypes Asians.

Antonovich Says U.S. Supreme Court Should Review Prop. 8 Ruling

Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich announced Tuesday that Californians who voted to oppose same-sex marriage in California are now disenfranchised with the court's ruling that Prop. 8 is unconstitutional.

City Officials Write Love Notes for Cancer Patients (PHOTOS)

San Marino officials for the city, police and fire department are participating in this year’s Love Notes program, which encourages the community to send Valentines to cancer patients. See how you can get involved.

Updated: Assemblyman Eng Blasts Komen, Planned Parenthood Funding Restored (Poll)

Assemblyman Mike Eng, who represents San Marino and other San Gabriel Valley cities, urged the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation to reverse its decision Thursday after the organization stopped funding to Planned Parenthood.

San Marino Woman Picked For Governor's RDA Elimination Panel

Mee Semcken, 54, a consultant and San Marino resident, was one of three members named to Gov. Jerry Brown's Los Angeles board on Wednesday.

Windstorm Costs at $335K, Expected to Climb

The City of San Marino released updated numbers this month for the costs incurred by the December windstorm, but those figures just represent clean-up efforts.

Local Congresswoman Chu Speaks on State of the Union Address

Congressional Representative Judy Chu, D-Monterey Park, who will run in the San Gabriel Valley's new proposed 27th Congressional District, spoke to C-SPAN about her support of President Obama's emphasis on green energy in his State of the Union.

Bill to Protect Legislative Whistle Blowers Killed in State Assembly

The bill, which was introduced by San Marino representative Anthony Portantino, was quickly voted down in an Assembly committee Thursday. It would have extended whistle blower protection to legislative staffers.

Portantino Not Running for Office in 2012

The lawmaker pointed to the need to care for his ailing mother back East as his reason to put his political career 'on hold', according to his Wednesday night announcement.

Congresswoman Applauds Immigration Policy Change

"This proposal will guarantee American children don’t suffer unnecessarily because of an absent mother or father," said Congresswoman Judy Chu.

City Council to Discuss Programs Benefitting Senior, Disabled, Low-Income Residents

The San Marino City Council will discuss and possibly make a decision Wednesday on how to spend $45,591 the City received from Los Angeles County’s Community Development Block Grant program.

City Council to Hold Special Meeting Wednesday

The San Marino City Council will discuss City general employee contracts at a special meeting Wednesday night.

Assembly Releases Legislator Spending Records

The state Assembly released information on spending by state legislators last week following a lawsuit inspired by a conflict involving Anthony Portantino, who represents part of San Marino.

Gold Line Appeals Ruling, Denies Acting Illegally

A Superior Court judge ruled last week that the Gold Line Construction Authority violated environmental law when clearing the Monrovia maintenance yard site, but GLCA officials insist the judge erred.

CPUC to Hold Public Hearing on Edison Windstorm Outage Response

Members of the public can weigh in about Southern California Edison’s response during the recent windstorm-related power outages at a public hearing Jan. 26. Edison customer service representatives will also be present.

Congressman Dreier Nominates San Marino Locals for Military Service Academies

Congressman David Dreier announced his nominees for military service academies Wednesday.

10 Most Interesting New California Laws

Beer tasting rooms, registering to vote online and banning the sale of shark fins completes this list of 10 interesting new laws that go into effect Jan. 1.

Top 10 Stories of 2011: Windstorm, FBI Sting, School Milestones and More

See what were the biggest San Marino stories of 2011—the good, bad and shocking.

UPDATE: Gold Line Confident Ruling Will Be Overturned

A Superior Court Judge reversed her earlier ruling, potentially forcing the Gold Line to repeat the environmental review process that could delay the Foothill Extension indefinitely.

Map Shows Windstorm Debris Removal Progress

An updated map shared Wednesday night by the City of San Marino shows six city zones have been cleared of windstorm debris and two zones still require debris removal.

Governor Appoints San Marino Attorney as LA Superior Court Judge

A San Marino man was one of six Los Angeles Superior Court Judges appointed by Governor Jerry Brown Tuesday.

New Child Safety Seat Law Kicks in Jan. 1

Beginning in 2012, any child under age 8 must be secured in a child safety seat.

Lacy Park to Reopen Christmas Day

After December's tumultuous windstorm forced the park to close for over two weeks, the city finally announced its plans to reopen Lacy Park.

Latest Edison Power Outage Resolved by Wednesday Night

About 4,400 customers lost power Wednesday morning, but it was quickly restored for all but 150.