AGP Executive Report

The Huntington: A panel on Oct. 12 will mark the 50th anniversary of the Los Angeles City/County Native American Indian Commission, drawing on archives and personal stories to explore its legacy and future. City Council: Four candidates seeking three seats outlined priorities including public safety, aging infrastructure, finances and transparency at a Sept. 30 voters’ forum ahead of the Nov. 3 election. San Marino High: The football team is off to a 6-0 start, with first-year coach DJ Jones recruiting athletes from other school sports, including nearly a dozen baseball players. Education: Physics teacher Scott Barton, already named San Marino Unified’s Teacher of the Year, is among 16 educators selected as 2026-27 Los Angeles County Teachers of the Year.

Gambling Probe: San Marino’s state-owned Giochi del Titano is under investigation as a company in an alleged scheme that routed about €7.5 million through false invoices and fake slot-machine winnings. Seven people, including the casino’s chief executive and deputy manager, are also under investigation. Community Event: The Huntington in San Marino, California, will host an Oct. 12 panel marking 50 years of the Los Angeles City/County Native American Indian Commission, with historians and commissioners reflecting on its legacy. City Council Race: Four candidates for three council seats discussed city finances, aging infrastructure, public safety, development and transparency at a Sept. 30 forum ahead of the Nov. 3 election. Education: San Marino High physics teacher Scott Barton, already named the district’s Teacher of the Year, is among 16 educators selected as 2026–27 Los Angeles County Teachers of the Year. National Football: San Marino lost 2–1 to Albania after conceding a stoppage-time penalty, leaving the team on zero points after four Nations League matches.

Nations League: San Marino lost 2-1 to Albania after Lorenzo Lazzari’s second-half equalizer was undone by a stoppage-time penalty. The team remains on zero points after four matches, with its next games in November. Volleyball: San Marino took silver at the under-20 women’s zonal tournament in Serravalle. Iceland won gold and secured a place at the 2027 European Championship; the Faroe Islands finished third. Junior Eurovision: San Marino is fifth in the running order for the Oct. 24 final in Malta. Sanctions: The U.S. added 17 tankers to its Iran sanctions list; San Marino was among the jurisdictions where the vessels were registered. Aviation Registry: San Marino was the most common destination registry for large-cabin jets exported from the U.S. over the past four quarters, accounting for 30 of 146 aircraft.

City Council: Tony Chou, Calvin Lo, Shelley Boyle and John Dustin outlined priorities at a San Marino City Club forum ahead of the Nov. 3 election, addressing city finances, aging infrastructure, public safety, development and transparency. Education: San Marino High physics teacher Scott Barton was named one of 16 Los Angeles County Teachers of the Year for 2026–27. Local Sports: San Marino High’s football team is 6-0 under first-year coach DJ Jones, with nearly a dozen baseball players helping fuel the run. Volleyball: San Marino’s U20 women took silver at a zonal tournament in Serravalle; Iceland won gold and qualified for the 2027 European Championship. National Team: Albania beat San Marino 2-1 after a stoppage-time penalty, leaving the national side without a point after four Nations League matches. Sanctions: A tanker registered in San Marino was among 17 vessels targeted in the latest U.S. sanctions on Iran’s shadow fleet; the listing concerns the ship’s registration, not a stated role by San Marino’s government.

National Football: San Marino lost 2-1 to Albania after Lorenzo Lazzari’s equaliser was undone by a stoppage-time penalty. The team remains without a point after four Nations League matches; its final group games are in November. Aviation: San Marino was the most common destination registry for large-cabin jets exported from the U.S. over the past year, accounting for 30 of 146 aircraft, according to a new industry tracker. Local Sports: San Marino High’s football team is 6-0 under first-year coach DJ Jones, with nearly a dozen baseball players helping fuel the unbeaten start.

Nations League: San Marino’s national team remains pointless after a 2-1 defeat to Albania, who scored from a stoppage-time penalty after Lorenzo Lazzari’s equaliser. The team also lost 4-0 to Belarus; Albania leads the group on nine points, while San Marino has three matches left, starting in November. Business Aviation: San Marino was the most common destination registry for large-cabin business jets exported from the U.S. over the past four quarters, with 30 of 146 aircraft, according to a new industry tracker.

UEFA Nations League — San Marino’s promotion hopes take a hit: Albania edged San Marino 2-1 in Tirana, with the winner coming late from the spot, leaving the microstate still searching for its first points in the group. Squad news — Maran makes changes for the return match: Coach Rolando Maran left Sabah Kerjota, Klevi Qefalija and Fetah Fetaji in the stands, with goalkeeper Etrit Berisha suspended and Alen Sherri injured; Alian Taho and Simon Simoni were called up, while Ardian Ismajli is available after lighter training. Matchday results — Belarus edge Finland as the table tightens: Belarus beat Finland 1-0 in Budapest, with Artyom Shumansky scoring early and a missed penalty following; Belarus now sit in the mix as November fixtures loom. International spotlight — England’s Kane hits a milestone: Harry Kane equalled Peter Shilton’s 125 caps and scored twice as England beat Czechia 3-0, underlining the wider Nations League momentum across the region.

UEFA Nations League: Albania host San Marino in League C, with San Marino still searching for their first goal in Group C1 after heavy defeats, while Albania look to bounce back after a 2-1 loss to Finland. Matchday Focus: Tuesday’s key fixtures also include Croatia vs Spain and England vs Czechia, with Spain pushing toward the quarter-finals and England chasing consistency. Spain Squad News: Real Madrid’s Carlos Espí is still waiting for a senior Spain debut after being left out again, despite scoring five for Spain U21s against San Marino. Local Angle: San Marino’s recent Nations League run continues to be shaped by those U21 results and the wider group picture, as Finland’s Leo Walta and others keep piling on goals. Sports Elsewhere: England’s 7-0 demolition of Croatia and Spain’s 3-1 win over Czechia keep the spotlight on Ballon d’Or contenders like Harry Kane and Lamine Yamal.

UEFA Nations League: England sent a loud message in Rijeka, smashing Croatia 7-0 as Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka each scored twice and Jude Bellingham added a goal plus three assists. Ballon d’Or buzz: The same night boosted Ballon d’Or contenders Lamine Yamal and Kane, with Spain also winning 3-1 over Czechia to keep its unbeaten run going. San Marino in the spotlight: San Marino’s name kept popping up in the Nations League build-up and stats, including references to past heavy defeats and Spain’s recent 13-0 win over the microstate in the U21s. Local sports tie-in: A separate San Marino football item reported the national team’s rally past Crescenta Valley. International TV/tennis: Rai secured rights to air Italy’s Davis Cup semi-final and final matches in Italy, San Marino, and the Vatican if they reach the last four.

UEFA Nations League Spotlight: England sent a loud message in Rijeka, crushing Croatia 7-0 as Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka each scored twice and Jude Bellingham added a goal plus three assists—his four goal involvements in one match since David Platt’s 1993 feat vs San Marino. San Marino Football: In League C, San Marino’s struggles continued as they were thrashed 4-0 by Belarus and remain winless in the group, with previews ahead of their next fixtures against Albania and Belarus. Spain’s Momentum: Spain kept rolling with a 3-1 win over Czechia, extending an unbeaten run to 40 games, with Lamine Yamal scoring early and Mikel Merino sealing it late. Local Sports Watch: For fans in the region, match coverage details are circulating for upcoming Nations League games, including France vs Belgium and Portugal vs Norway. Space Law Debate: A major international discussion is back in focus: who can own or claim resources on the Moon, despite the 1967 treaty’s ban on sovereignty claims.

UEFA Nations League: England put on a show in Rijeka, routing Croatia 7-0 as Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka each scored twice, with Jude Bellingham adding a goal and three assists—an eye-catching performance that keeps Ballon d’Or talk buzzing. Ballon d’Or Watch: Lamine Yamal also starred for Spain, scoring a curling opener as Spain beat Czechia 3-1 to stay unbeaten and extend their Nations League momentum. San Marino Football: In League C, Finland continued its strong run with a 2-1 win over Albania, while Belarus beat San Marino 4-0—another tough night for the visitors. Local Culture: A new art stop in the San Marino area highlights Inland Empire scenes, with museum-goers able to see multiple local landmarks through two artists’ work.

San Marino in focus: Belarus beat San Marino 4-0 in UEFA Nations League action, leaving the visitors still searching for points in League C. International football: England crushed Croatia 7-0 in Rijeka as Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka each scored twice, with Jude Bellingham adding a goal and three assists; Spain also kept rolling with a 3-1 win over the Czech Republic, extending its unbeaten run to 41 matches. Player spotlight: Roy Keane and England boss Thomas Tuchel heaped praise on Bellingham after his record-setting four goal involvements, while Ballon d’Or contenders Lamine Yamal and Kane starred for Spain and England. What’s next: Nations League fixtures continue with Spain hosting Czechia and Belarus taking on San Marino again in the week’s schedule.

UEFA Nations League: England sent a loud message in Rijeka, smashing Croatia 7-0 with Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka netting twice each, plus goals from Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon and Morgan Rogers. Spain’s Run Continues: Spain stayed perfect, beating Czechia 3-1 in Oviedo as Lamine Yamal struck early and Rodri and Mikel Merino added the key goals. Standout Performers: Bellingham’s three assists and one goal made him the first England midfielder in 33 years to hit four goal involvements in a match, while Kane extended his England tally to 89. San Marino Football: Belarus routed San Marino 4-0 in League C, underscoring the tough stretch for the visitors. Local Sports Spotlight: In SoCal high school action, San Marino’s team rallied to beat Crescenta Valley 18-14 in the Boulder League.

UEFA Nations League (San Marino ties): Spain host Czech Republic on Saturday, with Luis de la Fuente making a late call after Ferran Torres withdrew with a left-ankle issue; Real Madrid’s Carlos Espí is in, while Pau Cubarsí is also rested for the matchday squad. San Marino football spotlight: In a local matchup, San Marino High rallied from a 14-3 halftime deficit to beat Crescenta Valley 18-14 in its first-ever game in the new Boulder League. International football schedule: Matchday 3 includes Belarus vs San Marino at 17:00, plus Finland vs Albania and Croatia vs England—key fixtures for group standings. Diplomacy: Trinidad and Tobago announced it will open its first Middle East embassy in the UAE, alongside a UAE grant for Couva Children’s Hospital. Local culture: The Huntington in San Marino will host an Integratron UFO-history event this weekend, featuring a new archive tied to George Van Tassel.

Diplomacy & Health: Trinidad and Tobago says it will open its first Middle East embassy in the UAE, after securing a major UAE grant for critical equipment for Couva Children’s Hospital. Public Safety Law: Senator Sasha Renée Pérez says a new fire-safety report confirms failures in how communication reached commanders during the January 2025 LA County fires, and she argues it must drive real changes. Civil Rights Bill: SB 1105, the Protect California Rights Act on safeguards for joint federal law enforcement, was vetoed by Gov. Newsom. Sports—San Marino Connection: Spain’s Carlos Espí was called up after Ferran Torres withdrew with an ankle issue, following Espí’s five-goal haul in Spain U-21’s 13-0 win over San Marino. Local Culture: Camerata Pacifica earned Chamber Music America’s “2026 Ensemble of the Year” and is set to launch its 2026-27 season next week at the Music Academy of the West, with a stop at San Marino’s Huntington Library. Privacy Watch: A new report raises concerns about Flock license-plate cameras collecting more than just plates, fueling debate over surveillance and privacy.

Spain-Nations League Update: Ferran Torres has withdrawn from Spain’s squad with a left-ankle issue, and Real Madrid youngster Carlos Espi has been called up for matches vs. the Czech Republic and Croatia. San Marino Football Connection: Espi’s promotion follows a historic Spain Under-21 demolition of San Marino, where he scored five in a 13-0 win. Artemis Accords / Space: NASA says more countries are signing on to the Artemis Accords, with San Marino among the latest to join, bringing the total to 76. EU Travel Rules: The EU’s new EES biometric entry system is rolling out across participating countries, with some nations asking for more time due to earlier delays. Local Community Calendar: The Family Room’s Preschool Fair returns to San Marino on Oct. 10, bringing nearly 20 preschools together for families. San Marino Sports Watch: UEFA Nations League viewing info continues to circulate, with streaming options highlighted for this week’s matchday.