AGP Executive Report

World Cup Community Buzz: South Korea’s dramatic World Cup opener sparked a full-on watch party in LA’s Koreatown, with about 2,000 fans at Liberty Park erupting after Hwang In-beom’s equalizer and Oh Hyeon-gyu’s winner. Local Culture & Care: San Marino High alum Andrés Cantor’s soccer calling is explored alongside another San Marino connection: anesthesiologist and songwriter Matthew Hart, whose Americana work is shaped by family caregiving and vulnerability. Housing & Recovery Politics: Pasadena-area Senator Sasha Renée Pérez announced a five-year moratorium in Altadena on SB 9 and SB 1123, aiming to curb real estate speculators from exploiting fire-damaged properties. Travel Reality Check: A mum was refused boarding on an easyJet flight due to a passport issue-date rule, leaving her £700 out of pocket. Sports Development in the Region: FIVB Volleyball Empowerment funding highlights San Marino’s men’s program progress, with coach support and equipment backing national teams. Tech Meets Football Fandom: Titan OS is launching Inter 24/7 FAST channels, including Italian access for viewers in Italy, San Marino, and Vatican City. Gardens & Family-Friendly Learning: The Huntington’s hummingbird specialist Cole Imperi will host a drop-in talk on attracting hummingbirds and managing feeder territorial behavior.

Arts & Caregiving: San Marino resident Matthew Hart balances anesthesiology with songwriting for LA Americana band The Westerns, tying his music to “vulnerability” shaped by caring for his father and his son. Sports & Voice: Andrés Cantor, a San Marino High School graduate, is profiled for his decades-long soccer broadcasting career and his energy ahead of another World Cup. Local Politics: Pasadena’s city council is set to consider a five-year, up-to-$10.47M contract extension with Pasadena Humane to expand animal care and control as demand rises. Culture in the Gardens: The Huntington’s spring season closes with Canadian classical guitarist Juri Yun performing in the Rose Garden in San Marino—free with entry, tickets required online. Community & Housing: California Senator Sasha Renée Pérez announces a five-year Altadena moratorium on SB 9 and SB 1123 amid fears speculators will exploit post-fire rebuilding. Travel Headline: A UK mum says she lost £700 after easyJet refused boarding because her passport was issued more than 10 years ago, despite not being expired. Sports Tech for Fans: Titan OS launches Inter 24/7 FAST channels, with an Italian feed available in Italy, San Marino and Vatican City. Volleyball Development: FIVB Volleyball Empowerment funding helps Faroe Islands, San Marino and Scotland win medals at a zonal men’s championship in Northern Ireland. World Cup Lens: A World Cup-focused piece looks at FIFA’s human-rights promises and the real-world costs behind major tournaments. Church & Travel: Pope Leo XIV’s Spain visit is confirmed, including a meeting with survivors of clergy sexual abuse.

Arts & Caregiving: San Marino-based anesthesiologist Matthew Hart balances medicine and family caretaking with songwriting as the primary force behind LA Americana band The Westerns, whose new album “Strawberry Supermoon” drops this July. Sports & Identity: Andrés Cantor—an alum of San Marino High—keeps rising before dawn to call soccer, ahead of another FIFA World Cup assignment and a career built on passion that’s never faded. Local Governance: Pasadena’s City Council is set to consider a five-year, up to $10.47M extension with Pasadena Humane to handle animal care and control through 2031, as demand and costs keep climbing. Culture in the Gardens: The Huntington’s spring season closes with free classical guitar performances by Juri Yun in the Rose Garden, a collaboration with the Pasadena Conservatory of Music. Community & Housing Policy: Senator Sasha Renée Pérez announced a five-year Altadena moratorium on SB 9 and SB 1123 to curb real-estate speculation after the Eaton Fire. Travel Rules That Bite: A UK mum says easyJet refused boarding over a passport issue-date rule, leaving her £700 out of pocket. Sports Development: FIVB Volleyball Empowerment funding helped Faroe Islands, San Marino, and Scotland earn medals at a zonal men’s championship in Northern Ireland. Faith & Europe: Pope Leo XIV begins a Spain visit focused on peace, unity, and human dignity, with meetings including survivors of clergy abuse.

Arts & Caregiving: San Marino resident Matthew Hart balances a demanding anesthesiology job with songwriting for LA Americana band The Westerns, framing his music around “vulnerability” shaped by caring for family and patients. Sports & Identity: Andrés Cantor—an iconic Spanish-language soccer voice and a San Marino High School graduate—keeps chasing the early-morning ritual that powers his long career, ahead of another World Cup assignment. Local Governance: California Sen. Sasha Renée Pérez announced SB 1090, proposing a five-year moratorium in Altadena on SB 9 and SB 1123 to curb real-estate speculation after the Eaton Fire. Travel & Family Costs: A UK mum was denied boarding on an easyJet flight over a passport issue-date rule, leaving her £700 out of pocket and derailing a Greece trip. Community Culture: The Huntington in San Marino is hosting free classical guitarist Juri Yun in its Rose Garden series, continuing a spring partnership with the Pasadena Conservatory of Music. Sports Development: FIVB Volleyball Empowerment funding helped Faroe Islands, San Marino, and Scotland win zonal medals at the SCA Men’s Volleyball Championship in Northern Ireland. Faith & Europe: Pope Leo XIV’s Spain visit highlights the Church’s ongoing push to address clergy abuse, with meetings planned for survivors. Global Spotlight: A new catalog spotlights hundreds of baseball-related university dissertations, showing how wide-ranging culture and research can be.

Altadena Housing Protections: Senator Sasha Renée Pérez (D-Pasadena) unveiled SB 1090, amending state density laws with a five-year moratorium in Altadena on SB 9 and SB 1123, aiming to shield fire-recovery neighborhoods from real estate speculators. San Marino Spotlight in Music: San Marino High School senior Mimi Bernstein won The Music Center’s Spotlight grand prize finalist spot, performing Gounod’s “Roméo et Juliette” and marking a major breakthrough after years of choral training. San Marino in Sports Development: San Marino’s men’s volleyball program earned zonal medals at the SCA Men’s Volleyball Championship, supported by FIVB Volleyball Empowerment funding for coaching and equipment. Culture at The Huntington (San Marino): Canadian guitarist Juri Yun closes a spring 2026 collaboration between the Pasadena Conservatory of Music and The Huntington’s Rose Garden, with free admission (tickets required). Travel Reality Check: A UK mum was denied boarding on an easyJet flight after a passport issue-date rule left her £700 out of pocket. Pope Leo XIV & San Marino Links: Pope Leo XIV sent condolences over the death of Swiss Cardinal Paul Emil Tscherrig, former Apostolic Nuncio to Italy and the Republic of San Marino.

Sports & Culture Spotlight: San Marino High School senior Mimi Bernstein is making waves in Southern California, landing a grand prize finalist spot in The Music Center’s Spotlight program after years of choral training with the Los Angeles Children’s Chorus. Football Voices & Identity: Andrés Cantor—San Marino High grad and one of the most recognizable Spanish soccer broadcasters in the U.S.—is set for another FIFA World Cup assignment, reflecting on decades of passion that began with a 1978 Argentina title moment. Travel & Everyday Rules: A mum was blocked from boarding an easyJet flight after a passport issue-date rule (issued over 10 years earlier) left her £700 out of pocket and derailed a family trip to Greece. Community & Faith: Pope Leo XIV sent condolences over the death of Swiss Cardinal Paul Emil Tscherrig, former Apostolic Nuncio to Italy and the Republic of San Marino. Sporting Development: San Marino’s men’s volleyball program is benefiting from FIVB Volleyball Empowerment funding, including coach support and equipment. Local Lifestyle Event: The Huntington’s spring season spotlights classical guitarist Juri Yun in the Rose Garden, with free admission via general entry. Charity & Motors: The 15th Annual San Marino Motor Classic brings a rare white 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO to Lacy Park, with proceeds supporting local charities.

Sports & Community: San Marino’s men’s volleyball team struck gold at the SCA Men’s Volleyball Championship in Craigavon, Northern Ireland, with the national federation supported by FIVB Volleyball Empowerment funding for coaching and equipment. Culture & Faith: Pope Leo XIV sent condolences over the death of Swiss Cardinal Paul Emil Tscherrig, former Apostolic Nuncio to Italy and the Republic of San Marino, praising his “faithful service” and “love for the Church.” Arts Spotlight: San Marino High School senior Mimi Bernstein won a grand prize finalist spot in The Music Center’s Spotlight program, performing “Que fais-tu, blanche tourterelle” from Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette after years in the Los Angeles Children’s Chorus. Lifestyle & Events: The 15th Annual San Marino Motor Classic returns June 13–14 at Lacy Park, featuring a rare white 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (public display) with proceeds supporting local charities, including Pasadena Humane. Global Watch: A UN General Assembly resolution on the status of IDPs and refugees from Abkhazia and South Ossetia was adopted with broad support, emphasizing rights to return and dignity.

Sports & Community Pride: San Marino’s men’s volleyball federation earned zonal medals at the SCA Men’s Volleyball Championship in Craigavon, Northern Ireland, with support from FIVB Volleyball Empowerment funding—USD 147,000 for coach support plus USD 51,500 in equipment, under Italian coach Roberto Pascucci. Culture & Local Arts: The Huntington in San Marino is ending its spring 2026 season with a free, family-friendly classical guitar performance by Canadian doctoral candidate Juri Yun in the Rose Garden (June 3–May 2024 partnership story; event runs 1–3 p.m. with advance tickets). Lifestyle & Events: The 15th Annual San Marino Motor Classic returns June 13–14 at Lacy Park, featuring a rare white 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (public display) and raising funds for Pasadena Humane and other local charities. Faith & Community News: Pope Leo XIV sent condolences over the death of Swiss Cardinal Paul Emil Tscherrig, former Apostolic Nuncio to Italy and the Republic of San Marino. Global Spotlight (San Marino angle): Titan OS announced Inter 24/7 FAST channels, with an Italian feed available in Italy, San Marino, and Vatican City.

Sports & Culture: A new Baseball Research Journal catalog maps 850+ university baseball dissertations and theses (1908–2024), showing how students across fields like history, music, physics, and psychology have treated the sport as serious scholarship. World Cup Build-Up: With the 2026 tournament days away, friendlies and arrivals are in full swing, including a match listing that features San Marino in the mix. Local Arts in San Marino: The Huntington’s spring 2026 season closes with free classical guitarist Juri Yun performing in the Rose Garden, a collaboration with the Pasadena Conservatory of Music. Tech-Driven Tourism: World mayors visiting Mount Huangshan saw smart exoskeletons, drones, and an AI system monitoring the Welcoming Pine—an example of balancing heritage tourism with ecology. Community & Charity: The 15th Annual San Marino Motor Classic will display a rare white 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO and direct net proceeds to Pasadena Humane and other local causes. Demographics Watch: A global fertility-rate roundup flags San Marino among the lowest, underscoring population aging pressures. Church & Leadership: Pope Leo XIV’s Spain visit highlights a renewed focus on Europe’s Christian roots and includes meetings tied to clergy abuse survivors. Arts Governance: More than 100 Venice Biennale participants threaten legal action over being left on “Visitors’ Lions” award ballots after requesting withdrawal.

Local Arts & Education: San Marino High School senior Mimi Bernstein won a grand prize finalist spot in The Music Center’s Spotlight program, performing “Que fais-tu, blanche tourterelle” from Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette—and crediting years of choral training for the moment. Community Culture: The Pasadena Chorale’s free SummerSing choir camp returns June 22–26 at San Marino Community Church, offering daily music instruction for students entering grades 7–12. Sports & Identity: A new catalog maps 850+ baseball dissertations and theses (1908–2024), showing how students across fields like history, music, physics, and psychology have studied the game. Global Spotlight (San Marino tie-in): In World Cup build-up, Azerbaijan vs. San Marino is listed among Tuesday friendlies, with tournament coverage ramping up ahead of kickoff. Faith & Europe: Pope Leo XIV begins a Spain visit focused on peace and unity, meeting young people and survivors of clergy abuse. Charity & Lifestyle: The San Marino Motor Classic (June 13–14) will feature a rare white 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO on public display, with proceeds supporting local charities including Pasadena Humane.

San Marino Spotlight: The Huntington’s spring 2026 season in nearby San Marino closes today with free classical guitar performances by Canadian doctoral candidate Juri Yun in the Rose Garden, with advance tickets required. Local Culture & Youth: Mimi Bernstein, a San Marino High School senior, earned a grand-prize finalist spot in The Music Center’s Spotlight program after years of choral training—an inspiring win for the local arts scene. Community & Animals: Pasadena is set to extend its animal care contract with Pasadena Humane for up to $10.47 million over five years, as intake and field calls keep rising—good news for humane services that many San Marino residents rely on. Sports & Style: With the 2026 World Cup underway, FIFA is building a museum trail of match items, while fans get a fashion roundup of every home and away kit. Church & Europe: Pope Leo XIV continues a Spain visit focused on peace and unity, including meetings tied to the Church’s ongoing reckoning with abuse.

Local Arts Spotlight: San Marino High School senior Mimi Bernstein just won a grand prize finalist spot in The Music Center’s Spotlight program, performing “Que fais-tu, blanche tourterelle” from Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette—and celebrating with a long-awaited hug from her parents. Culture & Heritage Tech: Global mayors toured Mount Huangshan in China to see how smart exoskeletons, drones, and AI monitoring help protect a UNESCO heritage site while keeping tourism moving. Sports & Style: With the 2026 World Cup about to kick off, FIFA’s building a museum trail of match relics—plus a separate roundup ranks every home and away kit. Demographics & Family Life: A new global fertility-rate snapshot puts San Marino among the lowest, underscoring how population stagnation is reshaping societies. Gardens for Summer: A Huntington hummingbird specialist is set to share backyard tips on plants and managing feeder “territorial” behavior—welcoming families and kids. San Marino Community & Charity: The San Marino Motor Classic returns June 13–14 at Lacy Park, featuring a rare white 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO and raising funds for local causes.

World Cup Collectibles: FIFA says it will quietly gather items after every match at the 2026 World Cup—nets, kits, and other artifacts—to build a long-term museum record, with past examples including Pelé’s 1958 tracksuit and the 2018 final net. Demographics & Family Life: A new global fertility-rate snapshot shows childbearing is becoming rare in many places, with San Marino listed among the lowest rates (1.16), raising questions about aging societies and long-term population change. Nature in San Marino: The Huntington’s hummingbird specialist Cole Imperi will host a drop-in talk at the Tiffany Sisters Hummingbird Gazebo on June 7, focusing on plant choices and managing feeder “territorial” behavior—welcoming families and casual birders. Local Arts Spotlight: San Marino High School senior Mimi Bernstein earned a grand prize finalist spot in The Music Center’s Spotlight program, landing a major solo performance at the Ahmanson Theatre. Church & Leadership: Pope Leo XIV visited Spain and met survivors of clergy sexual abuse, signaling renewed papal attention to Europe as the Church seeks a “fresh voice” amid modern pressures. San Marino Car Culture: A rare white 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (sold for $38.5M) is set to appear at the San Marino Motor Classic June 13–14, with proceeds supporting local charities. Sports & Community: Pasadena Chorale’s free SummerSing choir camp returns June 22–26 at San Marino Community Church for students entering grades 7–12.

World Cup Collectibles: FIFA says it will quietly gather items after every match at the 2026 World Cup, building a future museum trail that already includes historic pieces like Pelé’s 1958 tracksuit and the 2018 final net. Hummingbirds & Gardens: At The Huntington in San Marino, hummingbird specialist Cole Imperi leads a Sunday drop-in talk on plant choices and how to manage feeder “territorial” behavior—kids welcome, families encouraged. Local Performing Arts: San Marino High School senior Mimi Bernstein won a grand prize finalist spot in The Music Center’s Spotlight program, bringing her “Roméo et Juliette” performance to the Ahmanson Theatre spotlight. Car Culture for Charity: The 15th Annual San Marino Motor Classic runs June 13–14 at Lacy Park, featuring a rare white 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO and raising funds for Pasadena-area charities. Community Music: Pasadena Chorale’s free SummerSing choir camp returns June 22–26 at San Marino Community Church, offering ensemble training for students entering grades 7–12. Heritage & Governance: A mayors’ dialogue on heritage conservation argues cities shouldn’t chase quick profits at the expense of authenticity.

San Marino Spotlight & Music: Mimi Bernstein, a San Marino High School senior, won a grand prize finalist spot in The Music Center’s Spotlight program at the Ahmanson Theatre—after 13 years with the Los Angeles Children’s Chorus and years of auditions that finally paid off. Church & Community: Pope Leo XIV began his first trip to Spain in 15 years, opening in Madrid with a welcome from King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, and including a prayer vigil with young people plus meetings with survivors of clergy sexual abuse. San Marino on the Road (Cars for a Cause): The “World’s Only White Ferrari” 1962 250 GTO will be displayed June 13–14 at the San Marino Motor Classic in Lacy Park, with proceeds supporting local charities including Pasadena Humane and San Marino Rotary Charities. Arts & Rights: More than 100 artists say they’ll pursue legal action over the Venice Biennale Foundation’s handling of their withdrawal from the “Visitors’ Lions” awards. Travel Watch: North Macedonia is seeing a tourism uptick—up 7% in 2025—with new direct flights from the UK to Skopje and Ohrid. Local Pride in Sports: San Marino’s Yilin Wu won the women’s half-marathon at the Rock ’n’ Roll Marathon in San Diego.

Church & Europe: Pope Leo XIV begins his first Spain trip in 15 years, meeting young people and survivors of clergy sexual abuse as the Vatican tries to reset its voice amid Europe’s wars and AI anxiety. San Marino Spotlight: San Marino vocalist Mimi Bernstein won a big Spotlight finalist moment at the Ahmanson Theatre, with her parents’ hug sealing a 13-year journey from the Los Angeles Children’s Chorus to a major stage. Motors & Community: The 15th Annual San Marino Motor Classic (June 13–14 at Lacy Park) will feature the world’s only white 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO—worth $38.5M—while proceeds support local charities. Arts & Rights: More than 100 Venice Biennale participants threaten legal action over being kept on ballots for the “Visitors’ Lions” awards after they asked to withdraw. Local Culture & Youth: Pasadena Chorale’s free SummerSing choir camp returns June 22–26 at San Marino Community Church, offering students grades 7–12 daily music training and meals. Travel Buzz: North Macedonia is getting a tourism lift, boosted by a 7% rise in visitors and new direct flights from the UK to Skopje and Ohrid. Sports: Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon weekend included a San Marino win—Yilin Wu took the women’s half-marathon title.