AGP Executive Report

San Marino in the spotlight: The Republic signed the Artemis Accords, becoming the 76th partner in a growing lineup of countries setting shared rules for lunar missions—covering transparency, emergency help, open science, and protecting historic sites. Culture & community: Pasadena’s Tournament of Roses named its 2027 Rose Court, including Lucy Joyce Wendling of San Marino High School, with seven students earning scholarships and preparing to represent the region at the Jan. 1 parade. Local arts in SoCal: “Our Empire” at The Cheech in Riverside spotlights Inland Empire storefronts and signage through vivid paintings—turning everyday places into collectible art. Tech & privacy debate: A new report renews concerns about Flock license-plate cameras, raising questions about how much data is collected and how it could be linked to people. Diplomacy & aid: Trinidad and Tobago announced plans for its first Middle East embassy in the UAE, alongside a major UAE grant for Couva Children’s Hospital equipment.

Artemis Accords: San Marino became the 76th signatory, with Minister Rossano Fabbri signing in Rimini—joining a fast-moving wave of countries setting shared rules for lunar missions, transparency, emergency help, and protecting historic sites. Culture & Arts in SoCal: The Cheech in Riverside hosts “Our Empire,” a free, Inland Empire-focused art show of everyday storefronts and freeway landscapes—plus Riverside, San Marino, and Pomona museum picks for the week. Local Youth Spotlight: Pasadena’s Tournament of Roses named its 2027 Rose Court, including Lucy Joyce Wendling of San Marino High School, with scholarships and a lead-up to the Jan. 1 parade. Tech & Privacy Debate: A new report digs into Flock license-plate cameras and the growing concern over surveillance and what data gets stored. Sports (San Marino link): England’s 7-0 Nations League rout of Croatia drew comparisons to past results that included San Marino, while Jude Bellingham’s standout performance fueled fresh headlines. Travel Rules: Europe’s Entry/Exit System (EES) is reshaping arrivals for UK and other travelers, with biometric checks replacing passport stamping.

San Marino in Space: San Marino became the 76th Artemis Accords signatory, joining Côte d’Ivoire just a day earlier—an agreement that commits countries to shared rules for Moon missions, including transparency, emergency help, open science, and protecting historic sites. Rose Parade Culture: Pasadena’s Tournament of Roses named its 2027 Rose Court, including Lucy Wendling of San Marino High School, plus six other local students—each receiving a scholarship and set to serve as ambassadors ahead of the Jan. 1, 2027 Rose Parade. Local Arts in San Marino: The Huntington in San Marino is hosting a Strange Science event tied to Integratron UFO history, bringing a Mojave Desert archive to the museum for Oct. 30–31. Community & Education: Pasadena-area school board races and candidates are in focus, with La Cañada Unified governing board hopefuls laying out priorities ahead of the Nov. 3 election. Privacy Debate: A new report on Flock license-plate cameras spotlights growing concerns about surveillance and how much data is collected.

Art & Local Culture: The Cheech in Riverside is hosting “Our Empire,” a free, Inland Empire-focused show of more than 20 paintings by Marcus Mercado and James McClung, spotlighting recognizable storefronts and freeway-signage scenes across Redlands, San Bernardino, Riverside and Pomona. Community & Youth Tradition: Pasadena Tournament of Roses named its 2027 Rose Court—seven students including Lucy Joyce Wendling of San Marino High School—who’ll serve as ambassadors ahead of the 138th Rose Parade and receive $7,500 scholarships. San Marino Spotlight (Arts): At The Huntington in San Marino, pianist Yi-Ju Lai performs in the free “Music in the Rose Garden” series (1–3 p.m.), with visitors invited to stroll among the roses. Privacy & Tech Debate: A local explainer looks at Flock license-plate cameras and why their growing presence is raising concerns about surveillance and what data gets collected. Sports (San Marino-linked): England’s Nations League rout of Croatia included a mention of San Marino in the broader match-record context, underscoring how far the results and records are stretching.

Art & Community: Riverside’s Cheech Museum is spotlighting Inland Empire everyday landmarks in “Our Empire,” with free-to-enter gallery access and works by Marcus Mercado and James McClung, including murals, storefronts, and freeway signage in Redlands, San Bernardino, Riverside, and Pomona. Local Culture Calendar: Pasadena and San Marino-area listings highlight weekend plans, from the Heart & Stroke Walk at the Rose Bowl to fall Tai Chi at The Huntington and the Pasadena Farmers’ Market at Victory Park. Music in San Marino: The Huntington’s “Music in the Rose Garden” continues with pianist Yi-Ju Lai (free with admission) in the Rose Garden, part of a fall series in collaboration with Pasadena Conservatory of Music. Youth & Tradition: The Tournament of Roses named its 2027 Rose Court, including Lucy Joyce Wendling of San Marino High School, with seven students set to serve as ambassadors ahead of the Jan. 1, 2027 Rose Parade. Privacy & Tech: A local debate is heating up over Flock license-plate cameras and what they collect, store, and how that surveillance could expand.

San Marino in the spotlight (sports): Croatia’s 0-7 loss to England sparked brutal headlines, with one paper saying “we have become San Marino,” while Roy Keane praised Jude Bellingham as destined to be “one of the greatest players of all time.” Local culture in San Marino: The Huntington in San Marino is hosting a “Strange Science” event that brings the Integratron’s UFO history archive to the museum—linking desert aerospace lore with today’s public curiosity. Community & youth (Pasadena): The Tournament of Roses named its 2027 Rose Court, including Lucy Joyce Wendling of San Marino High School, with scholarships and upcoming parade-season ambassador duties. Privacy debate: A new report explains how Flock license-plate cameras can track vehicle movements, fueling renewed concerns about surveillance and data collection. Policy & rights (California): Senator Sasha Renée Pérez’s fire-survivor and immigrant-detention oversight bills face major political hurdles, including vetoes and new signed protections.

San Marino in the spotlight: San Marino has become the 76th Artemis Accords signatory, joining Côte d’Ivoire in a fast-moving week of Moon-policy diplomacy—commitments include transparency, emergency help, open science, and protecting historic sites. Local culture & community: Pasadena’s Tournament of Roses named its 2027 Rose Court, including Lucy Joyce Wendling of San Marino High School, with seven students set to ride in the 138th Rose Parade and receive $7,500 scholarships. Arts in San Marino: The Huntington’s fall “Music in the Rose Garden” series continues with pianist Yi-Ju Lai, plus a broader lineup of weekend events like fall Tai Chi and the Pasadena Farmers’ Market. Civic life & rights: California’s SB 957 (vulnerable immigrant detainees) was signed into law, while Senator Sasha Renée Pérez also pushed fire-survivor accountability measures that faced vetoes. Tech & privacy: A new debate is heating up over Flock license-plate cameras and what they collect beyond basic plate scans.

Fire Safety & Accountability: Senator Sasha Renée Pérez backed a new report on the January 2025 Los Angeles County fires, saying key Eaton Fire communications failed and evacuation delays hit Altadena’s Black and brown residents hardest. Immigration Detention Oversight: Newsom signed SB 957, expanding state oversight of privately run immigration detention after reports of inhumane treatment. Civil Rights in Joint Policing: Pérez’s Protect California Rights Act (SB 1105) was vetoed, a blow to efforts requiring clearer safeguards when state and local agencies work with federal partners. Housing After Disaster: SB 1090 was signed to protect Altadena from real estate speculators using density rules after the Eaton Fire, creating a three-year moratorium. Privacy & Surveillance: A new look at Flock license-plate cameras raises fresh concerns about how much data is collected and how it could be linked to people. Local Youth & Tradition: Pasadena named its 2027 Rose Court, including Lucy Joyce Wendling of San Marino High School, with scholarships and a float ride ahead of the Jan. 1 Rose Parade.

Rose Parade culture: Pasadena Tournament of Roses named its 2027 Rose Court, including Lucy Joyce Wendling of San Marino High School, plus six other local students who will serve as ambassadors and receive $7,500 scholarships ahead of the Jan. 1, 2027 Rose Parade. Arts & community: The Huntington in San Marino is hosting “Music in the Rose Garden” with pianist Yi-Ju Lai (free with admission) as part of its fall series, pairing live performance with a stroll through the gardens. Local governance & civic life: La Cañada Unified School District governing board candidates outlined their goals ahead of the Nov. 3 election, with a forum set for Oct. 6. Identity & representation: Ana Brnabić became Serbia’s first openly lesbian head of state, a milestone noted alongside San Marino’s own history of LGBTQ leadership. Privacy debate: A U.S. explainer on Flock license-plate cameras highlights growing concerns about surveillance and data collection. San Marino in global space: San Marino signed the Artemis Accords, joining a fast-growing list focused on shared lunar rules and cooperation.

Rose Court Spotlight: Pasadena Tournament of Roses named its 2027 Rose Court, including Lucy Joyce Wendling of San Marino High School, alongside six other local students. The seven will serve as ambassadors for the 138th Rose Parade and each receives a $7,500 academic scholarship, with the Rose Queen coronation set for Oct. 28. Local Education & Civic Life: La Cañada Unified School District governing board candidates laid out their goals ahead of the Nov. 3 election, with a forum scheduled for Oct. 6. Culture & Community Events: The Huntington in San Marino hosts “Music in the Rose Garden” with Pasadena Conservatory of Music faculty pianist Yi-Ju Lai (free with admission), while the area also continues celebrating heritage events like the Mid-Autumn Festival. Privacy & Tech Debate: A new explainer looks at Flock license-plate cameras and why critics say the surveillance debate is getting louder. Immigration Policy Watch: Germany confirmed visa-free family reunification entry for citizens of 14 countries, while other travelers must use standard visa routes. San Marino in Space: San Marino became the 76th Artemis Accords signatory, joining Côte d’Ivoire just a day earlier.

Immigration & Mobility: Germany confirmed visa-free family reunification entry for citizens of 14 countries, including Australia, Canada, the U.S., the U.K., Japan and Brazil, with residence permits handled after arrival—while no African country is on the list. Disaster Housing Protections: California signed SB 1090, creating a 3-year Altadena moratorium aimed at stopping real estate speculators from using post–Eaton Fire density rules to reshape the community; it takes effect Oct. 1, 2026. Privacy Debate: A new explainer digs into why Flock license-plate cameras are raising privacy and surveillance concerns as they spread across U.S. streets. Local Culture & Youth Spotlight: Pasadena’s Tournament of Roses named seven students to the 2027 Rose Court, including Lucy Joyce Wendling of San Marino High School, with the group set to ride in the 138th Rose Parade and attend major events. Arts in San Marino: The Huntington’s “Music in the Rose Garden” continues with pianist Yi-Ju Lai, free with admission, as visitors stroll among the roses. Space Diplomacy: San Marino became the 76th Artemis Accords signatory, joining Côte d’Ivoire just a day earlier.

Fire-Survivor Housing Protections: California signed SB 1090, the “Keep Altadena Land in Altadena Hands Act,” creating a 3-year moratorium on higher-density development in Altadena after the Eaton Fire, aimed at stopping real estate speculators from exploiting a housing density law; it takes effect Oct. 1, 2026. Immigration Detention Oversight: Gov. Newsom also signed SB 957, the “Protecting Vulnerable Immigrant Detainees Model Act,” boosting state oversight of privately run detention facilities after reports of inhumane treatment. Privacy vs. Surveillance: A new explainer digs into why Flock license-plate cameras are sparking fresh privacy fears, noting they can do more than basic plate scans and may enable searchable movement records. Local Culture & Community: Pasadena’s Tournament of Roses named seven students—including Lucy Joyce Wendling of San Marino High School—to the 2027 Rose Court, with Rose Parade ambassador duties and a Disneyland tradition. Arts in the Neighborhood: The Huntington’s fall “Music in the Rose Garden” continues with pianist Yi-Ju Lai, free with admission. Global Spotlight (San Marino in the mix): San Marino became the 76th Artemis Accords signatory, joining a fast-moving wave of Moon-mission diplomacy.

Rose Court Spotlight (Pasadena): The Pasadena Tournament of Roses named seven students to the 2027 Rose Court, including Lucy Joyce Wendling of San Marino High School, alongside Evita Bridge, Tessa Choi, Irene Maddox, Maria Teresa McDonald, Elizabeth Rweyemamu, and Daniela Guzman—chosen for academics, leadership, and public speaking, with a $7,500 scholarship each and plans to ride in the 138th Rose Parade. Arts & Community (San Marino): The Huntington’s fall “Music in the Rose Garden” series continues with Pasadena Conservatory of Music faculty pianist Yi-Ju Lai performing free from 1–3 p.m. in San Marino. Culture Exchange (San Marino area): The Huntington hosted a Mid-Autumn Festival celebration, bringing traditional Chinese music, food, and lantern-lit family activities to Southern California. San Marino in Space (Artemis): San Marino became the 76th Artemis Accords signatory, with commitments covering transparency, emergency assistance, open science, and protecting historic lunar sites. Chess & Youth Achievement: Guyana wrapped up the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad with new conditional titles for players, while the wider Olympiad coverage also highlighted matches involving San Marino.

Rose Court Spotlight: Pasadena Tournament of Roses named seven high school ambassadors for the 2027 Rose Parade, including Lucy Joyce Wendling of San Marino High School, alongside six peers from nearby schools; the group will ride on a float down Colorado Boulevard and attend the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1, with the Rose Queen announcement set for Oct. 28. Royal Traditions: After the announcement, the court continued the season’s rituals with a Disneyland Resort visit, reflecting the long-running Rose Parade–Disney connection. Arts in San Marino: The Huntington’s fall “Music in the Rose Garden” series continues with Pasadena Conservatory of Music faculty pianist Yi-Ju Lai performing free from 1–3 p.m. today, inviting visitors to stroll the gardens while they listen. Culture & Community: The Huntington also hosted a Mid-Autumn Festival celebration in San Marino, bringing families together for Chinese music, food, lanterns, and mooncake traditions. Local Legal Watch: A San Marino lawyer says a long-running dispute has shifted from complainant to accused, with her father indicted for slander (“calunnia”) tied to alleged banking documents.

Artemis Accords: San Marino became the 76th signatory to the Artemis Accords, with the agreement signed in Rimini—joining Côte d’Ivoire just a day earlier and underscoring shared rules for lunar missions, transparency, emergency help, and protecting historic sites. Local Justice & Finance: A San Marino lawyer says a long-running dispute has hinged on a document no judge examined on the merits; now her father has been indicted for slander, shifting her role from complainant to defendant amid alleged banking wrongdoing. Culture in San Marino (LA): At The Huntington in San Marino, Southern California, families packed in for a Mid-Autumn Festival weekend of lanterns, music, food, and hands-on activities—showing how global traditions keep finding local audiences. Community & Youth: Pasadena’s Tournament of Roses named seven teens to the 2027 Rose Court, including Lucy Wendling of San Marino High School, with scholarships and ambassador duties leading into the Jan. 1 Rose Parade. Sports (Chess): San Marino’s women were beaten by Guyana in the 46th Chess Olympiad, while the broader tournament saw mixed results across teams.

Rose Parade Culture & Scholarships: Pasadena Tournament of Roses named seven teens to the 2027 Rose Court, including Lucy Wendling of San Marino High School, with all seven set to ride in the 138th Rose Parade and receive $7,500 academic scholarships. Arts in San Marino: The Huntington’s “Music in the Rose Garden” continues with Pasadena Conservatory of Music pianist Yi-Ju Lai performing free from 1–3 p.m. today, inviting visitors to stroll the gardens while they listen. Local Legal Spotlight: A San Marino lawyer says her father has been indicted for slander after a long-running dispute tied to Banca di San Marino documents that she claims were never examined on the merits. International Human Stories: At the UN, nearly 100 countries walked out during Netanyahu’s address amid renewed calls for a two-state solution, while separate UN debates highlighted deep divisions over Gaza and ceasefire demands. Community & Heritage Events: Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations drew families to The Huntington in San Marino, blending lanterns, music, and mooncake traditions. Sports Note (San Marino): In the 46th Chess Olympiad, Guyana’s women beat San Marino in Round 10, underscoring a tough final stretch.