Articles by Bill Coburn



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“Sierra Madre Blizzard Watch 2011”

Doncha hate when the local news channels go all freaky over a little rain?  “”Stormwatch 2011” when it’s just drizzling.  Seriously doubt we will get snow tonight, but we did get a little hail this…


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Weather Update, 5:20am, 2/26/11

Desk Officer Wiggins of SMPD reports that all roads are clear. Wunderground.com is showing the current temp as 44.8, and we’ve had .48″ of rain since midnight.  For those of you who had hopes of…



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City Issues Green Flag Alert

The City of Sierra Madre has issued a Green Flag Alert for mudslides and debris flows in the hillside communities. The National Weather Service has forecasted 80% to 100% chance of precipitation for tomorrow and through…


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SMPD – Definitely Fireworks, Not a Gunshot

Earlier today, about 7am, we reported that there had been calls to the SMPD about a possible gunshot south of Victoria Lane.  SMPD told us that after investigating it, they were treating it as possible fireworks,…






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Sierra Madre Police Blotter, 2/13/11 – 2/19/11

During the week of Sunday, February 13th, to Saturday February 19th, the Sierra Madre Police Department responded to approximately 366 calls for service. See crimereports.com for updated information. Friday, February 18th: 4:43 PM- Petty Theft,…


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City Rescinds Green Flag

According to Watch Commander Sgt. Paul Monforte, as of 6:35am, the City is on “No Flag” status as far as rain and mudflow goes, and there are no street closures to report. Bailey Canyon is…


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Streets Clear as of 8:55pm

Just got off the phone with Desk Officer Wiggins at SMPD who tells me that all streets (including Skyland) are clear, no closures due to mud from the rain. According to Wunderground.com, the Sierra Madre…