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San Marino Unified reports damage, closures and student support after Eaton Fire and windstorm
Summary
Superintendent Dr. De La Torre told the school board schools closed Jan. 8–10 after hurricane‑force winds and the Eaton Fire caused debris, small campus fires, uprooted trees and power outages; district staff and community groups have mobilized support and the district reported 94% attendance when schools reopened.
San Marino Unified School District Superintendent Dr. De La Torre told the board on Jan. 14 that the district closed schools for several days after “hurricane strength winds” and the Eaton Fire caused debris, small fires, displaced roof tiles and power outages across district campuses.
The update outlined why the district closed Wednesday through Friday last week and how staff responded. “We determined that 60% of our school district workforce lives either in or around the evacuated areas,” Dr. De La Torre said, noting many employees were evacuated or temporarily without power. He credited site principals, maintenance staff and outside contractors for cleanup and mitigation work.
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