Articles by Bill Coburn



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City Council Agenda, Tuesday, Feb. 22nd, 2011

AGENDA     REGULAR MEETING SIERRA MADRE CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Tuesday, February 22, 2011 Closed Session 5:00 pm Open Session 6:30 pm City Hall Council Chambers 232 W. Sierra Madre Boulevard   You can…


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Sierra Madre Issues a Yellow Flag Alert

The City of Sierra Madre has issued a Yellow Flag Alert today. The County of Los Angeles Public Works Department has issued a Phase 1 Mudflow Forecast. A Phase 1 indicates that small isolated debris…


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A Look at the Architecture of Sierra Madre

We’ve all heard it said, “Good things come to those who wait.”  Abraham Lincoln expanded the saying a little, noting that  “”Things may come to those who wait. But only the things left by those who…




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Sierra Madre Police Blotter, 2/6/11 – 2/12/11

During the week of Sunday, February 6th, to Saturday February 12th, the Sierra Madre Police Department responded to approximately 334 calls for service. See crimereports.com for updated information. Monday, February 7th: 10:00 AM- Residential Burglary,…



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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 100% chance of precipitation beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, February 16,…


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Memoir Writing Workshop at the Library

Do you have a personal story to tell, but you’re not sure how to tell it?  Have you lived an interesting life that others would find fascinating?  Would you like to record your family history,…


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Chinese Tea Program At Sierra Madre Library

As part of Sierra Madre’s month-long One Book One City celebration of Chinese culture, the Library is hosting “The Joy of Tea,” with Linda Louie, on Saturday, February 26, at 2:00 p.m. Ms. Louie will…



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Music News – FAB FEB update

It’s not to late to make plans for celebrating Valentine’s Day! TONIGHT!!! MERCY & THE MERKETTES @ Big Mama’s Rib Shack in Altadena, 6:30 – 9pm. 1453 N. Lake Ave. Delicious Soul Food and wonderful…