AGP Executive Report

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.

Local Arts Spotlight: San Marino High School senior Mimi Bernstein won a grand prize finalist spot in The Music Center’s Spotlight at the Ahmanson Theatre, landing a major solo performance after 13 years of choral training. Church & Community: Pope Leo XIV sent condolences for the death of Swiss Cardinal Paul Emil Tscherrig, former Apostolic Nuncio to Italy and the Republic of San Marino, praising his service and love for the Church. International Culture & Travel: North Macedonia is emerging as a low-tourist alternative to Greece, with a 7% visitor rise in 2025 and new Wizz Air direct flights from the UK to Skopje and Ohrid. Performing Arts (Pasadena): MUSE/IQUE’s 2026 season opener, “The Sun Rises in Harlem,” brings Tony winner Kecia Lewis to The Huntington for a two-night concert-with-narration. Sports & Community Run: San Marino’s Yilin Wu won the women’s half-marathon at the Rock ’n’ Roll Marathon, while the full marathon went to Sara Bagnell. Major Event (San Marino): The 15th Annual San Marino Motor Classic debuts the world’s only white 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO, with proceeds supporting local charities.

Spotlight Success: San Marino High School senior Mimi Bernstein just won a grand prize finalist spot in The Music Center’s 38th annual Spotlight program at the Ahmanson Theatre, celebrating 13 years of choral training and a big “I did it!” moment with family in the audience. Church & Community: Pope Leo XIV sent condolences after the death of Swiss Cardinal Paul Emil Tscherrig, former Apostolic Nuncio to Italy and the Republic of San Marino, praising his service and love for the Church. Humanitarian UN Update: The UN General Assembly adopted a Georgia-backed resolution on the status of internally displaced persons and refugees from Abkhazia and South Ossetia, calling for dignity, safety, and property rights for displaced people. San Marino on the Global Stage: Pope Leo XIV is set to visit San Marino on Aug. 22, with Vatican plans also pointing to Rimini activities later that day. Local Culture Calendar: Pasadena Chorale’s free SummerSing choir camp returns June 22–26 at San Marino Community Church, with enrollment open for students entering grades 7–12. Arts & Rights: More than 100 Venice Biennale artists say they’ll pursue legal action over being kept on ballots for the “Visitors’ Lions” awards after requesting withdrawal. San Marino Sports Moment: San Marino’s Yilin Wu won the women’s half-marathon at the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon, finishing in 76 minutes. Travel Rules Watch: ETIAS is expected to launch in late 2026 with a €20 fee, but most travelers won’t need to worry about it yet.

High School Sports Recap: The 2025-26 season delivered big moments and tough finishes, from Heritage’s girls volleyball NCS title run to Liberty’s boys team reaching the NCS title match. Art & Rights: Over 100 artists say the Venice Biennale Foundation ignored their requests to be withdrawn from the “Visitors’ Lions” awards, and they’re moving toward legal action. Motors & Community: A rare white 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO—bought for $38.5 million—will be on public display at the San Marino Motor Classic, with proceeds supporting local charities. Local Arts Calendar: Los Angeles’ summer art scene is packed, including Oxy Arts’ new focus on race and resilience and other major exhibitions and performances. Music & Identity: Boy George, who appeared as a guest with San Marino’s Eurovision act, says he wants to write the UK’s next Eurovision entry—and he’s also re-releasing “Karma Chameleon” in an AI version. Travel Rules Watch: ETIAS is expected to launch in late 2026, but it’s not a visa and likely won’t affect most travelers right away.

Venice Biennale Legal Drama: More than 100 artists say the Venice Biennale Foundation ignored their requests to be removed from the “Visitors’ Lions” awards, and they’re now moving toward legal action after ballots still listed their names. San Marino Spotlight via Motorsports: The 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO—reportedly the only one built in white—will be displayed at the San Marino Motor Classic June 13–14 at Lacy Park, with proceeds supporting local and regional charities. Local Culture & Community: 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. San Marino on the Global Stage: Pope Leo XIV is set to visit the Republic of San Marino on Aug. 22, with Vatican plans tying the trip to events in Rimini. Arts, Music, and Identity: Boy George, who represented San Marino at Eurovision, says he wants to write a future UK Eurovision entry—and he’s also been vocal about what he sees as an unfair contest setup.

San Marino Spotlight (Culture & Faith): Pope Leo XIV will visit the Republic of San Marino on Aug. 22, with a morning arrival and afternoon activities tied to Rimini’s major cultural-religious events, following an invitation from the country’s former captains regent. Local Arts & Community: Pasadena Chorale’s free SummerSing choir camp returns June 22–26 at San Marino Community Church, offering students grades 7–12 daily training in ensemble singing, technique, theory, and movement, with enrollment now open. International Music (San Marino Connection): Boy George—who represented San Marino at Eurovision with Senhit—says he wants to write a future UK Eurovision entry and calls the contest’s automatic qualifiers an “uneven playing field,” after receiving a lifetime achievement award at the British LGBT Awards. Science & Recognition (San Marino Resident): USC honored San Marino resident Amy Lee with a 2026 Faculty Lifetime Achievement Award for decades of research on glucose-regulated proteins, linking cancer, metabolism, and infectious disease. Human Rights Policy: California’s Senate passed SB 995, the Masuma Khan Justice Act, aiming to tighten oversight of private immigration detention facilities after reports of unsafe conditions.

Education & Opportunity: National Merit Scholarship Corporation named 2,500 college-sponsored winners in Los Angeles County for the 2026 program, with sponsor schools selecting from Merit finalists; awards typically provide $500–$2,000 annually for up to four years, and more scholars are set for July. Local Politics: LA County voters have finalized the top-two picks for November’s Assembly and state Senate races in California’s “jungle primary,” with early results shaping a crowded field and several seats open due to term limits. Arts & Community: Pasadena Chorale’s free SummerSing choir camp returns June 22–26 for students entering grades 7–12, offering daily instruction at San Marino Community Church with snacks and lunch provided. Culture Spotlight: MUSE/IQUE opens its 2026 season at The Huntington with “The Sun Rises in Harlem,” featuring Tony winner Kecia Lewis and a program tracing Black artistic influence in 1920s–30s Harlem. San Marino Connection: Boy George, who guested with San Marino’s Eurovision 2026 entry “Superstar,” says he wants to write a future UK Eurovision song—and he’s also releasing an AI version of “Karma Chameleon.” Policy & Human Rights: California’s Senate passed SB 995, the Masuma Khan Justice Act, to tighten oversight of private immigration detention facilities after reports of unsafe conditions. Travel & Borders: ETIAS is expected to launch in late 2026 (not a visa), while EES is already fully operational across Schengen borders as of April 10, 2026.

San Marino in the spotlight: Pope Leo XIV is set to visit the Republic of San Marino on Aug. 22, with Vatican officials framing it as part of his pastoral agenda and linking the stop to Rimini’s major cultural-religious events. Eurovision & LGBT culture: Boy George—who represented San Marino at Eurovision 2026 with Senhit—has been honored with a lifetime achievement award at the British LGBT Awards, and he’s now publicly pitching himself to write the UK’s next Eurovision entry. Local arts in LA: This summer’s Los Angeles season leans hard into race, resilience, and cultural critique, from Oxy Arts’ radical-thought transformation to punk-era shows and Harlem Renaissance storytelling at MUSE/IQUE. Community music: Pasadena Chorale’s free SummerSing choir camp returns June 22–26 at San Marino Community Church, offering no-cost training for students entering grades 7–12. Sports culture: Anna van der Breggen takes the Giro d’Italia Women stage 4 uphill time trial and grabs the pink jersey after a dominant ride. Policy & human rights: California’s Senate unanimously passed SB 995 (Masuma Khan Justice Act) to tighten oversight of private immigration detention facilities.

Papal Visit Announcement: Pope Leo XIV is set to travel to the Republic of San Marino on Aug. 22, with a morning visit followed by activities in the Diocese of Rimini and the Rimini Meeting—an event tied to Communion and Liberation. Local Culture & Community: Pasadena Chorale’s free SummerSing choir camp for students (grades 7–12) returns June 22–26 at San Marino Community Church, offering daily ensemble training, vocal technique, music theory, and movement, with snacks and lunch provided. Music Spotlight: Broadway and Grammy-winning performer Kecia Lewis headlines MUSE/IQUE’s “The Sun Rises in Harlem” at The Huntington, tracing the Harlem Renaissance through concert-with-narration storytelling. Sport & Lifestyle: In cycling, Anna van der Breggen storms to a Giro d’Italia Women stage 4 uphill time-trial win, taking the pink jersey and a lead heading into the Dolomites. Travel Rules Update: ETIAS is expected to launch in late 2026 (not a visa), with a €20 fee—so most travelers won’t need to worry about it yet. San Marino in Pop Culture: Boy George, who represented San Marino at Eurovision 2026, says he wants to write a future UK Eurovision entry and has also announced an AI re-release of “Karma Chameleon.” Research Achievement: USC honored San Marino resident Amy Lee with a 2026 Faculty Lifetime Achievement Award for decades of work on glucose-regulated proteins.

San Marino Spotlight: Pope Leo XIV is set to visit the Republic of San Marino on Aug. 22, with a morning arrival and afternoon activities tied to Rimini’s major cultural and religious events. Eurovision & LGBT Culture: Boy George, who guested with San Marino’s Eurovision 2026 entry “Superstar” (with Senhit) and missed the final, says he wants to write a future UK Eurovision song and calls the contest’s “automatic qualifiers” an uneven playing field; he also received a lifetime achievement gong at the British LGBT Awards and is releasing an AI version of “Karma Chameleon.” Local Pride in Sports: San Marino’s Yilin Wu won the women’s race at the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon in San Diego. Science & Community: USC honored San Marino resident Amy Lee with a 2026 Faculty Lifetime Achievement Award for decades of work on glucose-regulated proteins. Heritage & Cities: Mayors at the Global Mayors Dialogue stressed long-term heritage conservation over short-term tourism gains. Travel Rules Watch: ETIAS is expected in late 2026 (not a visa), while the EES is already fully operational across Schengen borders.

San Marino in the spotlight: Pope Leo XIV is set to visit the Republic of San Marino on Aug. 22, with Vatican plans including morning activities in the microstate and afternoon events tied to Rimini’s major cultural-religious calendar. Local culture & music: Boy George—who previously represented San Marino at Eurovision with Senhit—has been honored with a lifetime achievement award at the British LGBT Awards and says he wants to write a future UK Eurovision entry, even joking about a “bit gay” ballad concept. San Marino pride in science: USC has recognized San Marino resident Amy Lee with a 2026 Faculty Lifetime Achievement Award for decades of research on glucose-regulated proteins, spanning cancer, metabolism, and infectious disease. Sports & lifestyle: The Gilles Villeneuve helmet worn at the 1982 San Marino Grand Prix sold for a record $1.25 million, underscoring how deeply racing history still fuels collectors and fans. Travel & borders: ETIAS is expected to launch in late 2026 (not a visa), and Europe’s EES entry/exit system is now fully operational across Schengen. Community & family: A busy run of June events highlights family-friendly markets, playgroups, pop-up cafes, and child-focused first aid training.