AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoLocal Culture (San Marino, Calif.): The Huntington Library in San Marino is drawing thousands for a rare double bloom of titan arums, aka “corpse flowers.” Two plants—Odora and Odorysseus—opened over the weekend and are expected to peak briefly before closing, with each bloom lasting only about 24 to 48 hours. Local Governance (Pasadena): Pasadena City Council approved a first major overhaul in 25+ years to Pasadena Water and Power’s communications gear, awarding $425,000 to replace an aging system and upgrade grid data meters. Local Emergency Prep (Pasadena): The council will also consider extra state funding of $77,250 to expand Urban Search and Rescue training through 2028. Sports (San Marino connection): Larne advanced in UEFA qualifying after beating San Marino’s Tre Fiori 2-1 at Inver Park, while Shamrock Rovers pushed on after Roberto “Pico” Lopes’ return. Global Travel Policy: Germany confirmed a 2026 visa-free list for 62 countries (up to 90 days), and multiple countries published updated visa-free entry rules for 2026.
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