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5 Last-Minute Memorial Day Recipes
Check out Taste of Home's A Memorial Day menu must-haves. San Marino residents can go to nearby markets like Vons , Pavilions or Hows to find the simple ingredients: Caprese Salad Kabobs : This classic appetizer is a creative and festive addition to outdoor celebrations.
Over 700 prisoners now sit on California's Death Rows -- men at San Quentin, women at Chowchilla.
Memorial Day: Share About a Veteran You Know
For Memorial Day last year, Patch recognized fallen San Marino native 2 nd Lieutenant James P. Blecksmith of the Marines, who was 24 years old when he was killed on November 11, 2004 during the assault on Fallujah as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
San Marino Centennial Book Attracts 200 Donors
As the hundred-year anniversary of San Marino draws closer, the Centennial Book Committee takes the next step toward offering its historical publication to commemorate the milestone.A "We are so pleased with the outpouring of support of donors to the San Marino Centennial book, 'San Marino: A Centennial History,'" said San Marino Centennial Book ... (more)
Gas Prices Fall for 7th Straight Day in San Marino
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County fell for the seventh consecutive day on Wednesday, dropping 1 cent to $4.346, one day after decreasing seven-tenths of a cent, according to City News Service.
Oak Knoll/Monterey Intersection to Revert Back to Original Design
Following an intersection change at Oak Knoll Avenue and Monterey Road that left several residents concerned about safety and near-miss car collisions , the City will revert the intersection back to its previous design on Thursday, it announced Wednesday afternoon.
Huntington to close and renovate main hall for a year
The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens in San Marino announced Wednesday it will close the Main Exhibition Hall on June 5. After renovation and reinstallation with "a new, dynamic permanent exhibition designed to provoke visitors' sense of connection to history and literature," the hall will reopen in fall 2013.
Patch Editors Finalists in L.A. Press Club Awards
The San Gabriel Valley and Northeast Los Angeles cluster of Patch sites has been named a finalist in the L.A. Press Club's 54th So Cal Journalism Awards in the category Online News for its coverage of the San Gabriel Valley windstorms on Nov.
SMPD Blotter: Burglary, Identity Thefts, Vandalism
The following crimes occurred in San Marino recently. What local crimes are you most concerned about? Burglary May 20 1900 block of San Gabriel Boulevard 11:05 a.m. An attempted burglary report was taken.
San Marino considers allowing residents to keep chickens
Pam King likes to grow her own food and to use resources wisely. She has solar panels on her San Marino house, a drought-resistant yard and a kind of urban farm.
School rankings stoke friendly competition
La Caada High School placed 39th among its California peers in the 2012 U.S. News & World Report rankings released May 7, and school board Vice President Ellen Multari was justifiably pleased.
A celestial show is in store for the Palm Springs area Sunday as the moon slides in front of the... The Shockley residence's front yard in Palm Desert was influenced by local desert landscapes.
Readers' Choice Winner: Best Tutoring Center
With so many tutoring centers in town, it's no wonder San Marino schools have earned the top Academic Performance Index scores in the state for eight straight years.
Pop Physique Exercise Studio Opens Sunday
After months of looking at a poster of a toned rear end hanging in the window of Pop Physique, you'll finally have a chance to work your own butt off inside the new San Marino exercise studio starting this weekend.
This Weekend: Eclipse, Art, Pancakes, Genius Conference
Here's four events happening in town this weekend to keep things interesting: Art Show: Iris Nola's "Staying Glad" May 18, 5:30 p.m., 1120a Huntington Drive Join us for the opening of Iris Nola's one-woman show.
City Addresses 'Dangerous' Intersection Change Concerns
A few hours after Patch shared residents' frustrations with stop sign and crosswalk changes at the Monterey Road and Oak Knoll Avenue intersection, the City of San Marino addressed the changes in an email message to CLEARS subscribers Thursday afternoon.
SMPD Blotter: Burglaries, Identity Thefts, Hit and Run
The following incidents occurred in San Marino recently. What crime concerns you most? Burglary May 12 1900 block of San Gabriel Boulevard 7:32 p.m. A burglary report was taken.
Huntington acquires Renaissance sculpture attributed to Giovan Angelo del Maino
Giovan Angelo del Maino ,St. George and the Dragon, ca. 1522-27, polychrome and gilt wood, 27 3 4 x 16 x 7 in.
San Marino Schools Funding Bill Moves Forward
While Governor Jerry Brown discussed more proposed state cuts in budget revisions Monday that include postponing payments to schools , the San Marino Unified School District got good news recently about a source of funding.
Eighth Graders Take Shakespeare From Page to Stage
A Nearly 400 years after his death, the words of William Shakespeare continue to influence the lives of eighth-grade students of Lake Forest Country Day School.