Articles by Bill Coburn



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Bargain Book Sale At Sierra Madre Library

Drop by the Sierra Madre Public Library between Monday, February 14 and Saturday, February 19 and take advantage of our Valentine deals for book lovers. This month’s Friends of the Library Table Sale will feature…





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Women’s Group to Hear TV Anchor

Award-winning broadcast journalist Pat Harvey will address the San Gabriel Valley Alumnae Panhellenic at its benefit luncheon, “Dollars for Scholars” at 11:30 a.m. Monday, March 14 at the Santa Anita Golf Club in Arcadia. This…


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Library’s Free Parent/Child Workshops To Feature Local Experts

Sierra Madre Public Library’s new five-week Parent/Child Workshop for families with children ages three and younger will feature noted resource professionals from the community. Each workshop session will feature a different aspect of parenting, including…


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Sierra Madre Police Blotter, 1/30/11 – 2/5/11

During the week of Sunday, January 30th, to Saturday February 5th, the Sierra Madre Police Department responded to approximately 397 calls for service. See crimereports.com for updated information. Sunday, January 30th: 12:19 AM- Vandalism/under $400,…



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City Council Agenda, 2/8/11

AGENDA, REGULAR MEETING SIERRA MADRE CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY   232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.   You can view the entire agenda by clicking here.   CLOSED SESSION, 5:30pm Item 1 – Performance evaluation, City…


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Joke of the Day

After Steelers coach Chuck Noll died and went to heaven, God was taking him on a tour of the place. He showed Noll a modest 3-bedroom home with a Steelers pennant hanging over the front…



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City Selling Old Street Signs

Last month, Public Works staff began replacement of existing street name signs.  The new signs meet current federal requirement for font size and reflectivity. Crews have been working diligently to get the signs replaced as…


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Sierra Madre Police Blotter, 1/23 – 1/29/11

During the week of Sunday, January 23rd, to Saturday January 29th, the Sierra Madre Police Department responded to approximately 295 calls for service. See crimereports.com for updated information. Sunday, January 23rd: 1:43 AM- DUI Alcohol/Drugs,…