City Back on Green Flag Alert
The City has issued a Green Flag alert, which is done when there is a prediction of 80% – 100% chance of precipitation.
Articles by Bill Coburn
Former Sec. of State Warren Christopher Passes Away
Former Secretary of State Warren Christopher passed away at his home in Los Angeles of complications from bladder and kidney cancer, said Sonja Steptoe of the law firm O’Melveny & Myers, where Christopher was a…
City Council Agenda, 3/22/11 and Strategic Planning Retreat Agenda
AGENDA REGULAR MEETING SIERRA MADRE CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Tuesday, March 22, 2011 Closed Session 5:00 pm Open Session 6:30 pm City Hall Council Chambers 232 W. Sierra Madre Boulevard You can view…
Japanese Cultural Night Becomes Tsunami Relief Fundraiser
“Sierra Madre Japanese Cultural Night,” at Memorial Park, 222 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., on Friday, March 25, from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. was planned so the community could enjoy authentic Japanese food and festivities. The evening’s…
SMFD Looks to Add Paid Personnel Position(s?)
I have uploaded video of Chief Heydorff’s presentation to the Kiwanis yesterday, with assists from Deputy Chief Pinedo and Battalion Chiefs Mike Bamberger and Bob Burnett. Chief Heydorff was quite clear that the decision will…
Sierra Madre Police Blotter, 3/6/11 to 3/12/11
During the week of Sunday, March 6th, to Saturday March 12th, the Sierra Madre Police Department responded to approximately 406 calls for service. See crimereports.com for updated information. Sunday, March 6th: 8:37 PM- Possession of…
Local Artists, Sierra Madre Treasures Spend the Morning at the Vine
Local plein air artists had a chance to get a preview of the Sierra Madre Wistaria Vine six days prior the Wistaria Festival, and the Chamber announced the names of six members of the community,…
Chamber Introduces 2011 Wistaria Festival’s “Sierra Madre Treasures”
Sierra Madre is a town that would not exist if it were not for the volunteer efforts of its citizenry. Such efforts have kept the Wistaria Festival a mainstay of Sierra Madre culture since 1918. …
Fire Chiefs to Speak to Kiwanians
On Tuesday, March 15th the Sierra Madre Kiwanis Club will hear a presentation by the Command Staff of the Sierra Madre Fire Department. Chief Stephen Heydorff will be accompanied by Deputy Chief John Penido and…
Wistaria Festival Entertainment Lineup Announced
The Sierra Madre Chamber of Commerce has announced the entertainment lineup for the Wistaria Festival, March 20th. Fifteen acts have been booked to perform at five outdoor stages, including the Vine itself. Many of the…
“The Art Of The Japanese Garden” At Sierra Madre School
Eighty Years of Goodwill: 1931-2011 The Japanese Garden at Sierra Madre School is a great source of pride for the students, staff, parents and community. Please join us for a program that will explore the…
Low-Flush Toilet Program On Its Way
San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District (SGVMWD) and the City of Sierra Madre will again sponsor the annual low-flush toilet exchange program, on April 2nd and 23rd. Residents are invited to come and pick up a…
Author Naomi Hirahara To Speak At Sierra Madre Library
All are invited to the Sierra Madre Public Library on Thursday, March 17, at 7:00 p.m. to meet acclaimed author Naomi Hirahara. Ms. Hirahara is an award-winning mystery novelist, children’s author, biographer, and the author…
Ham Operators to Assist with Wistaria Festival Logistics
The Sierra Madre Emergency Communications Team (SMECT) will be on hand at the Wistaria Festival, helping to keep operations running smoothly. SMECT is a group of approximately a dozen local FCC licensed Amateur Radio (Ham)…
Sierra Madre Police Blotter, 2/27/11 – 3/5/11
During the week of Sunday, February 27th, to Saturday March 5th, the Sierra Madre Police Department responded to approximately 340 calls for service. See crimereports.com for updated information. Monday, February 28th: 5:22PM- Warrant/Outside/Criminal, Montecito and…