🌱 Patch AM: See which San Marino schools just earned top state and national honors

Good morning San Marino! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• See which San Marino schools just earned top state and national honors

Also on today's calendar: Jouyssance presents "Joyeux Noel" and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: I quit my job as a banker. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Cloudy with a shower in spots, with a high of 69 and low of 58 degrees.
• Saturday: Cloudy, showers around; cool, temps: high: 61, low: 55.
• Sunday: Cloudy, showers around; cool, with a high of 60 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• A Year of Excellence Across San Marino Unified School District! (pasadenanow.com) — San Marino Unified School District is celebrating a standout year, with San Marino High School earning AP Platinum status and a student winning gold at the International Chemistry Olympiad. Huntington, Carver, and Valentine schools all received top statewide honors, while several educators were recognized for excellence. District leaders say these achievements reflect strong partnerships among students, staff, and families heading into 2026.
   

📸 Around San Marino

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🗓 Upcoming Events in San Marino

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Friday January 2

• Ice House Comedy: Laugh Bombs
  Ice House Comedy Club , 24 N Mentor Ave , Pasadena
  9:30 pm

Saturday January 3

• Knitting and Crochet Club
  Harbor Gateway Branch Library Harbor City -
  1:00 pm
• Ice House Comedy: The Twin New Year Show (chinese show)
  Ice House Comedy Club , 24 N Mentor Ave , Pasadena
  7:30 pm
• Ice House Comedy: The Twin New Year Show (English Show)
  Ice House Comedy Club , 24 N Mentor Ave , Pasadena
  9:30 pm

Tuesday January 6

• Walk-in Tutoring With Dennis
  Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library
  12:30 pm

Wednesday January 7

• Walk-In Tutoring With Pat
  Playa Vista Branch Library
  10:00 am
• Walk-In Tutoring With Cheri
  Playa Vista Branch Library
  10:00 am
• Walk-In Tutoring With Bo-Gay
  Playa Vista Branch Library
  10:00 am

Sunday January 11

• Jouyssance presents "Joyeux Noel"
  St Luke's Episcopal Church , 122 California Ave , Monrovia
  4:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday January 2

• Ice House Comedy: Laugh Bombs
  Ice House Comedy Club , 24 N Mentor Ave , Pasadena
  9:30 pm

Saturday January 3

• Knitting and Crochet Club
  Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library
  1:00 pm
• Ice House Comedy: The Twin New Year Show (chinese show)
  Ice House Comedy Club , 24 N Mentor Ave , Pasadena
  7:30 pm
• Ice House Comedy: The Twin New Year Show (English Show)
  Ice House Comedy Club , 24 N Mentor Ave , Pasadena
  9:30 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Police activity at E Ocean Blvd & Alamitos Ave, Long Beach, California, per local sources
  8:37PM on Dec 31: Police activity at E Ocean Blvd & Alamitos Ave, Long Beach, California, per local source (Nextdoor )

• Coldwell Banker Real Estate, LLC posted a job opening for Independent Real Estate Agent in San Marino. Apply here.
• Savant Senior Living posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Alhambra. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Marino here.

🗞 Nearby News

San Gabriel

• Missing 82-Year-Old Man in San Gabriel Sought by Authorities (mynewsla.com)
• Rose Parade 2026: Meet this year's Rose Queen and Court (sgvtribune.com)
• A stretch of Angeles Crest Highway is closed after severe damage in 4 spots (sgvtribune.com)

Alhambra

• Rose Parade 2026: Meet this year's Rose Queen and Court (dailynews.com)

Ok San Marino! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I just lost interest.
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