Traffic Advisory for Wed. thru Friday
Press Release posted 9/15/15 – WEDNESDAY – FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 16TH -18TH – Please be aware that there will be intermittent traffic impacts in Kersting Ct. between the hours of 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. (Filming)…
Articles by Bill Coburn
Power Outage Disrupts Sierra Madre – Update
Posted 9/15/15 – updated 4pm: SCE outage map shows only one outage in northern Sierra Madre, with 10 customers affected, caused by equipment upgrade, expected to be restored by 4:30pm. updated 12:55 pm: SCE outage…
Last Chance to Nominate for Sierra Madre Honors Awards
Posted 9/12/15 – The deadline for Sierra Madre Honors Awards nominations has been extended until 10am on September 14th. Sierra Madre Honors Awards is the City of Sierra Madre’s opportunity to recognize and honor the true…
Memorial Bricks Purchase Deadline 9/15
Press Release posted 9/12/15 – This is your LAST CHANCE to order your Memorial Bricks! The Sierra Madre Garden Club and the City of Sierra Madre in conjunction with the Sierra Madre Community Foundation are raising…
Traffic Advisory for 9/14 – Highland Ave. and Kersting Court
Press Release posted 9/12/15 – Please be advised that on Monday, September 14th, the following locations will be experiencing a bit of a traffic impact: – Highland and Auburn Avenue from 7 am to 9…
Former SM Paramedic Shot in Alleged Murder/Suicide
Press Release posted 9/8/15 – “We lost a wonderful deputy last night,” said Sheriff Jim McDonnell. “Deputy Cecilia Hoschet impressed everyone she met at the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department with her positive and helpful…
Water-Smart Gardening Workshop Sept. 19th
Press Release posted 9/7/15 – California remains in a serious drought and the average home uses up to 70% of their daily water outdoors. Please join us for a free Smart Gardening class for residential…
City Seeks Nominations for Sierra Madre Honors Awards
Posted 8/31/15 – Sierra Madre Honors Awards is the City of Sierra Madre’s opportunity to recognize and honor the true treasures of Sierra Madre, its volunteers, City Commissioners, and employees. To Nominate: Simply e-mail DCostello@cityofsierramadre.com…
Hundreds Turn Out for Chris Morrison Celebration of Life
Posted 8/28/15 – The flag at the Sierra Madre Fire Station was at half mast Saturday as hundreds of Sierra Madreans, turned out to Memorial Park to join the Sierra Madre Fire Department in celebrating…
Updated: Celebration of Captain Morrison’s Life to be Held Aug. 22nd
Updated 8/15/15 – This was posted through GoFundMe.com/chrismorrison this morning: Please join our community in a celebration of Captain Chris Morrison’s life. A celebration of Chris’s life will be held @ the Memorial Park band shell…
Free Countywide Household Hazardous and E-Waste Roundup in Sierra Madre On August 15, 2015
Press Release posted 8/13/15 – WHAT: County of Los Angeles residents will have the opportunity to safely discard household hazardous waste such as antifreeze, unused pharmaceuticals, car batteries, used motor oil, paint, pesticides, home-generated sharps…
Regarding Your Thoughts on Captain Chris Morrison
Posted 8/10/15 – One of the flaws in the theme I chose to use for this website is that you cannot tell when comments are posted on the feature article. It is not until the…
Rest Easy, Captain Morrison
Posted 8/10/15 – It is with great sadness that we must report that Capt. Chris Morrison, Ret. passed away last evening at his home, surrounded by family. Chris had been battling cancer for some time,…
Fundraiser for Longtime Firefighter Chris Morrison This Weekend – Give Till It Hurts
Posted 7/30/15 – Beginning this evening in Kersting Court, members of the Sierra Madre Fire Department will be in Kersting Court participating in an age old firefighting tradition, the “Fill The Boot” Fundraiser. They will…
Attempted Suicide, Fire at Bailey Park – Interview with Chief Giannone
Press Release posted 7/28/15 – Update at 12:50pm – SMPD reports that Bailey Canyon has been reopened. At 09:16 hrs. Sierra Madre Police Department received a 9-1-1 call of a possible brush fire at Bailey…