AGP Executive Report

Transit & Cycling: Pasadena Transit, Metro, and LADOT Transit are waiving fares today for Bike Day, with Metrolink offering free rides for anyone boarding with a bicycle—part of Pasadena’s Bike Month lineup and a coordinated push spanning buses, trains, on-demand shuttles, and bike-share stops. Aviation & Regional Handover: Routes Europe 2026’s final day in Rimini, Emilia-Romagna officially passed hosting duties to 2027’s team, with Fraport TAV Antalya Airport set to host next year’s airline decision-makers and thousands of scheduled meetings. Community Grants: South Pasadena’s Prayer Breakfast handed out six $1,000 grants to local nonprofits, including groups supporting youth services and families impacted by last year’s Eaton Fire. State Policy Push: Senator Sasha Renée Pérez’s insurance-related bills cleared the Senate Appropriations Committee and are headed to a Senate floor vote by May 29. Sports: Southern Section baseball playoff results and next-round schedules were published for multiple divisions.

Transit Boost: Pasadena Transit, Metro, and LADOT Transit are waiving fares today for Bike Day, with Metrolink offering free rides for passengers boarding with a bicycle—part of a coordinated countywide push tied to Pasadena Bike Month. Aviation & Tourism: Routes Europe’s final day in Rimini, Emilia-Romagna, officially handed hosting duties for the 2027 event to Fraport TAV Antalya Airport, setting up thousands of airline and airport meetings for Europe’s next air-connectivity push. Community Support: South Pasadena’s Prayer Breakfast handed out six $1,000 grants to local nonprofits, including groups serving families impacted by the Eaton Fire. Policy Watch: Senator Sasha Pérez’s bills advanced after Senate Appropriations Committee approval, including measures aimed at insurance claim transparency and faster, accountable payments. Tech & Culture: A new survey finds nearly all professional visual artists strongly dislike generative AI, while Eurovision coverage highlights Israel’s continued presence amid boycotts and Delta Goodrem’s push for Australia’s final.

Aviation handover: Routes Europe 2026 wrapped up in Rimini, Emilia-Romagna as the region, the city, and Rimini and San Marino International Airport officially passed the 2027 hosting baton to Fraport TAV Antalya Airport—setting up a major 2027 gathering of 5,000+ airline and airport decision-makers for thousands of face-to-face meetings. Tourism momentum: Antalya is banking on record demand, with 2025 passenger numbers hitting 39.2 million and a major EUR 865 million expansion completed in April 2025. Community giving: South Pasadena’s Prayer Breakfast awarded six $1,000 grants to local nonprofits, including the Boys and Girls Club of Pasadena, highlighting continued support after last year’s Eaton Fire. Arts & tech tension: A new survey finds 99% of professional visual artists strongly dislike generative AI, with many saying it’s already undercut income and job security. Sports roundup: Southern Section baseball playoff results and schedules were published across multiple divisions.

Aviation Deal: Routes Europe 2026 wrapped up with Emilia-Romagna, Rimini, and Rimini and San Marino International Airport formally handing the 2027 hosting reins to Fraport TAV Antalya Airport, setting up a major airline-networking push with 5,000+ face-to-face meetings. Tourism Momentum: Antalya is banking on booming demand, including a 2025 record for visitors and a major EUR 865 million expansion that doubled capacity to 65 million passengers a year. Community Grants: In South Pasadena, a Prayer Breakfast event handed out six $1,000 grants to local nonprofits, spotlighting community “showing up” after the Eaton Fire. Culture & Politics: Eurovision coverage kept buzzing—Israel’s participation stayed in the spotlight amid years of protest and boycotts, while Australia’s Delta Goodrem advanced as a top contender. Local Watch: Baseball playoff results and schedules filled out the sports pages, while a separate story raised alarms about the data-center boom’s real-world strain on power and water.

Routes Europe Handover: The Emilia-Romagna Region, Rimini and Rimini and San Marino International Airport have officially passed the baton for Routes Europe 2027 to Fraport TAV Antalya Airport, setting up a major industry gathering expected to draw 5,000+ face-to-face meetings for future air-route growth. Aviation & Tourism Boost: Antalya’s expansion—completed in April 2025—more than doubled terminal and airside capacity, pushing annual passenger capacity to 65 million, after a record 39.2 million passengers in 2025. Community Grants: In South Pasadena, a Prayer Breakfast event awarded six $1,000 grants to local nonprofits, including groups supporting youth services and fire recovery. Eurovision Politics: Eurovision’s week in Vienna stayed tense, with five countries boycotting over Israel’s participation while security remained tight. Local Culture & Art: A new Lapicida Slab Gallery spotlights luxury stone interiors, while a survey finds most professional visual artists strongly dislike generative AI.

Community Grants: South Pasadena’s Prayer Breakfast handed out six $1,000 grants to local groups, including the Boys and Girls Club of Pasadena and YoungLife of South Pasadena/San Marino, with speakers highlighting relief work after last year’s Eaton Fire. Eurovision Politics: In Vienna, Eurovision’s “United by Music” week is playing out under heavy protest and tight security, after five countries boycotted over Israel’s participation; still, Israel and Finland advanced to the final, while San Marino’s entry failed to make it—despite Boy George joining onstage for the country’s performance. Regional Connections: Routes Europe 2026 is bringing 120+ airline network planners to Rimini for thousands of pre-scheduled meetings aimed at shaping Europe’s next air routes. Local Policy Watch: California Senator Sasha Renée Pérez’s insurance accountability bills cleared Senate Appropriations and are headed for a Senate floor vote by May 29. Arts & Tech Tension: A new survey finds most professional visual artists strongly dislike generative AI and worry it’s already undercutting their income and job security.

Eurovision Fallout: Eurovision’s 70th edition in Vienna kept the spotlight on Israel after it again finished second, but the bigger story is the politics: pro-Hamas and leftist activists—including Greta Thunberg—pushed to expel Israel, while five countries (Spain, the Netherlands, Slovenia, Ireland and Iceland) boycotted over Gaza, shrinking the field to 35 and leaving the contest under tight security. San Marino Connection: Boy George joined San Marino’s Senhit onstage, but San Marino’s entry still failed to reach the final. Aviation & Travel: Routes Europe 2026 is bringing 120+ airline network leaders to Rimini for 5,000+ pre-scheduled meetings shaping Europe’s future air routes. Local Sports: Southern Section baseball playoff results and schedules are rolling in, with multiple Division 1 matchups set for the next round.

Eurovision Fallout: Israel’s second-place streak kept going as the 2026 contest played out under a heavy Gaza-shadow, after years of pressure from pro-Hamas and leftist activists to kick Israel out—pressure that helped trigger a boycott by Spain, the Netherlands, Slovenia, Ireland and Iceland, while the EBU stood firm on Israel’s long-running participation. San Marino Spotlight: Boy George joined San Marino’s Senhit onstage, but the country’s entry still failed to reach the final. Aviation & Travel: Routes Europe 2026 is set to bring 120+ airline network-planning leaders to Rimini for 5,000+ pre-scheduled meetings shaping Europe’s future air routes. Local Politics: Senator Pérez’s eight bills cleared the Senate Appropriations Committee and now head to the Senate Floor, including measures aimed at insurance claim transparency and faster, penalized payouts. Arts & Tech: A new survey finds nearly all professional visual artists strongly dislike generative AI and fear it’s replacing their work. Sports (CA): Southern Section baseball playoff results and schedules continue, with San Marino listed on a CIF-SS Division 4 bye.

Aviation & Connectivity: Routes Europe 2026 is landing in Rimini with 5,000+ pre-scheduled meetings bringing together senior airline network planners and airports to shape Europe’s next air routes and growth. Eurovision Politics: In Vienna, Eurovision is underway under heavy tension after a boycott over Israel’s participation—five countries stayed out, security is tight, and San Marino’s Senhit is in the mix while Boy George joined her onstage. California Lawmaking: Senator Sasha Renée Pérez’s bills are moving after Senate Appropriations approval, including measures aimed at holding insurers accountable for claim handling. Local Sports: Southern California high school baseball playoff results rolled in Friday, with Division 1 matchups setting up the next round. Arts & Tech: A new survey finds nearly all professional visual artists strongly dislike generative AI, citing fears over income and job security. Environment & Health: A report flags gaps in how climate adaptation plans include care services—an issue expected to hit vulnerable groups hardest.

Eurovision Fallout: Vienna’s Eurovision week kicked off under heavy security and political heat, with five countries boycotting over Israel’s participation and Israel plus Finland among the acts that advanced—while San Marino’s Senhit kept going and Boy George still popped up onstage. Local Sports: Southern Section baseball playoff action delivered big Division 1 results, including Sherman Oaks Notre Dame beating Norco 4-0 and Harvard-Westlake edging Huntington Beach 6-5, with more matchups set for Saturday. State Politics: Senator Sasha Renée Pérez’s insurance-focused bills cleared the Senate Appropriations Committee and are headed to a Senate Floor vote, including measures aimed at forcing clearer claim practices and faster payments. Arts & Tech: A new survey finds nearly all professional visual artists strongly dislike generative AI, citing fears about income, jobs, and career stability. Environment & Health: An EPA official’s stock trades are under scrutiny for potential conflicts, while CSL shares plunged after a major impairment charge and forecast cuts.

Eurovision in the spotlight: The 2026 Eurovision final lineup is now set after the first semi-final, with Israel, Finland and Greece among the early qualifiers—while the contest is still shadowed by a boycott over Israel’s participation. Security and politics collide: Vienna is braced for protests and tight policing as several broadcasters from Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia and Iceland stayed out, shrinking the field and raising the stakes for the remaining acts. Local sports buzz: In Southern Section baseball playoffs, Sherman Oaks Notre Dame beat Norco 4-0 and Harvard-Westlake topped Huntington Beach 6-5 in Friday’s Division 1 action, with more playoff matchups rolling into the weekend. Arts and culture: The Huntington in San Marino is hosting a Shostakovich premiere event and other community programming this week, keeping the spotlight on local arts alongside the global pop spectacle.

Eurovision Tensions: Eurovision opened in Vienna under heavy security and political strain, with five countries—Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia and Iceland—boycotting over Israel’s participation amid the Gaza war, while demonstrators are expected to protest across the city. Final Line-Up Update: After the first semi-final, 10 acts advanced to Saturday’s grand final, including Finland and Israel, as the contest continues despite the reduced field. San Marino Local Angle: San Marino’s entry SENHIT is still in the spotlight even after Boy George’s “Superstar” cameo, with the week’s drama showing how global politics is spilling onto the stage. Sports (SoCal Baseball): Southern Section playoff results rolled in Friday, including Sherman Oaks Notre Dame beating Norco 4-0 and Harvard-Westlake edging Huntington Beach 6-5, with more playoff games scheduled next. Arts & Culture: The Huntington in San Marino is hosting major programming tied to LA’s 250th anniversary, including tree-focused events and public talks.

Eurovision Tensions: Eurovision opened in Vienna with five countries boycotting over Israel’s participation, shrinking the field to 35, while security stays tight amid planned pro-Palestinian protests. Eurovision Results: In the first semi-final, 10 acts booked spots in Saturday’s grand final, including Israel, Finland and Greece, with the rest set to be decided in Thursday’s second heat. San Marino Spotlight: Senhit’s “Superstar” remains in focus after Boy George joined her onstage in Vienna, even as San Marino’s bid failed to reach the final. State Politics: California Senator Sasha Renée Pérez’s eight bills cleared the Senate Appropriations Committee and now head to the Senate floor, including measures aimed at insurance claim transparency and faster, tougher prompt-payment rules. Local Culture: The Huntington in San Marino is hosting a free public conversation with conservationist author Terry Tempest Williams, tying beauty and renewal to environmental and civic change. Arts & Tech: A new survey finds nearly all professional visual artists strongly dislike generative AI, citing fears over income and job security. Business Watch: Health giant CSL shares plunged after a profit warning and a major impairment charge. Community Notes: High school baseball playoff results and schedules continue across CIF-SS divisions, with San Marino listed on a bye.

California lawmaking: Senator Sasha Renée Pérez’s eight bills are headed to the Senate Floor after Senate Appropriations Committee approval, including measures aimed at forcing clearer homeowners’ insurance claim practices and speeding up insurer payments with penalties for delays. Arts & AI: A new survey finds nearly all professional visual artists strongly dislike generative AI, with many saying it’s already undercut income and job security. Eurovision watch: In Vienna, Eurovision’s first semifinal is done and the final lineup is taking shape amid a Gaza-linked boycott by five countries; Australia’s Delta Goodrem is among the standout qualifiers after a big semi-final performance. Local sports: CIF-SS and Southern Section baseball playoff results and schedules are updated for the week’s next matchups. Culture in San Marino: The Huntington is hosting a free public conversation with conservationist author Terry Tempest Williams, tying beauty and civic life to environmental change.

Eurovision in the spotlight: The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest is underway in Vienna, but it’s not just about music—five countries (Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia and Iceland) are boycotting over Israel’s participation, while heavy security and pro-Palestinian protests shadow the opening week. San Marino’s moment: San Marino’s Senhit is in the mix, and Boy George joined her onstage during the first semi-final—though San Marino’s bid still failed to reach the final. Australia’s surge: Delta Goodrem advanced after her “Eclipse” performance, boosting her odds for the grand final. Arts and AI backlash: A new survey of professional visual artists finds overwhelming opposition to generative AI, with many saying it’s already hurting income and career stability. Local culture: The Huntington in San Marino hosts a free public conversation with conservationist author Terry Tempest Williams, plus a May 19 Camerata Pacifica premiere tied to the campus’ 250th-anniversary programming.

Eurovision Fallout in Vienna: San Marino’s SENHIT didn’t make the grand final, even as the contest’s final lineup was locked in after the first semi-final—Israel and Finland were among the early qualifiers, while the event continues under heavy political strain and a boycott by five countries. Local Sports—CIF-SS Baseball: City and Southern Section playoff action is rolling on, with Saturday’s City Section quarterfinals set for 3 p.m. (including #8 Chatsworth at #1 Sylmar and #6 Palisades at #3 Venice) and Southern Section Division 2 first-round matchups continuing Thursday. Culture & Community: The Huntington in San Marino is hosting major public programming this week, including a May 19 event tied to “American Landmarks: Oaks,” while elsewhere a “peacock invasion” in an Italian town has locals arguing over whether the noisy birds are a nuisance or a publicity boost.