Sandbag Materials Available At City Yard
Press Release posted 1/5/16 – To assist with rain preparations, the City is providing residents with free sand and sandbags. Supplies are available at the City Yard and can be found outside the front gate….
Articles by Bill Coburn
Rose Float on View at the Barn Today, Buy Flowers and Donate for 2017
Posted 1/4/16 – Due to rain in the forecast, the SMRFA award-winning Tournament of Roses Float “Rollin’ On The River” will not appear in Kersting Court this year, and will go straight to the barn. While…
Rollin’ On The River takes Animation Trophy, 10th Award in 11 Years!
Posted 1/1/16 – “Rollin’ On The River”, Sierra Madre Rose Float Association’s 2016 entry in the Tournament of Roses Parade, was the town’s 84th entry, going back to 1917. And for the tenth time in…
Rollin’ On To Kersting Court
Posted 12/31/15 – As always, the Rose Float stopped in Kersting Court for a short while on its way to the Parade Route. We shot some pictures and video. The pictures are below the video….
SMRFA’s “Rollin’ On The River” 2016 Float Final Judging, Photo Gallery, Video
Posted 12/31/15 – The final judging of the Sierra Madre Rose Float Association’s entry in the 2016 Tournament of Roses Parade took place earlier today just before noon. Click on a photo below to view…
SMRFA Needs Volunteers, Particularly at Night Plus Photo Gallery of Float Progress
Posted 12/29/15 – Deco Week for the 2016 Sierra Madre Rose Float, “Rollin’ on the River”, started on December 26th and is well under way. We need your help! Please click on the link below to look…
Harabedian, Capoccia Pull Papers to Run for Re-Election
Press Release posted 12/29/15 – Former Mayor and current Councilmember John Harabedian has announced that he plans to seek reelection to the Sierra Madre City Council in the upcoming April 12, 2016 election. Harabedian, along…
In Memory Of Nan Carlton…
Obituary Posted 12/27/15 – Nan Hathaway Carlton passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, Dec. 21st. Nan Hathaway was born in Chicago, Illinois to Alice Johnstone Hathaway and Elnathan Maurice Hathaway. Nan moved to…
Candlelight Procession, 2015 – Photos and Video
Posted 12/23/15 – On Sunday evening at 7ish pm, the 44th Candlelight procession took place down Baldwin Ave. to Kersting Court. There the statue of the baby Jesus was placed in the manger of the…
Frosty’s Back!
Posted 12/23/15 – Every year since 1988, with the exception of 2010, Frosty has arrived in Kersting Court at some time during the holiday season. Originally, he was on Sierra Madre Blvd. up near the…
Planning Commission to Consider Amending R-1 Ordinance and Others
Press Release posted 12/22/15 – The Planning Commission will be holding a public hearing to consider amendments to the R-1 Single Family Residential Zoning Ordinance, Variances & Conditional Use Permits Ordinance and Development Standards Ordinance. The…
Overnight Parking Permit Moratorium Through Jan. 2
Press Release posted 12/22/15 – To help spread holiday cheer, the Sierra Madre Police Department would like to remind residents that Overnight Parking Enforcement was lifted starting at 2:00 a.m. on Monday, December 21st, 2015 and…
Wine and Cuisine Tasting Tickets Make Great Gifts!
Press Release posted 12/20/15 – Are you looking for a memorable gift for that special person? Tickets to the 46th Annual Wine and Cuisine Tasting Benefit may be the perfect solution. The event will be…
Christmas Service Schedule for Church of the Ascension – All Are Welcome
Press Release posted 12/20/15 – Many special events take place at Ascension during Christmastide. You are invited to join in celebrating this glorious season through story, pageant, song, prayer, scripture, and candlelight. This year’s schedule…
Alverno High School Inducts New Members Into National Honor Society
Press Release posted 12/20/15 – The Daemen Chapter of the National Honor Society at Alverno High School has inducted 12 new members into its ranks. Photo courtesy of Alverno High School, click to enlargeFront: Alicia…