Articles by Bill Coburn

No Image

VFW to Honor the Fallen Monday

News Net file photo, click twice to enlarge Press Release posted 5/26/16 – Sierra Madre Harry L. Embree VFW Post 3208 invites patriots, families and friends to attend our Memorial Day Ceremony honoring our deceased War Veterans…


No Image

Parade Entry Open, Deadline is June 1st

Press Release posted 5/26/16   – There is NO FEE to participate in the parade this year thanks to a sponsorship from the The Kensington. Due to staging concerns, no late entries will be accepted. Please…


No Image

Robbery at Bank of the West

Posted 5/25/16 – At approximately, 1:00pm there was a take-over style robbery at Bank of the West. The suspect was dressed in an all-white jumpsuit with a painters-style mask and a black wide-brimmed hat. The suspect…







No Image

Suspicicous Circumstance Investigation

Press Release posted 3/23/16 – On Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at approximately 3:15pm, a 14-year old student was walking home westbound on Grandview Ave from St. Rita’s School. The student said a white van, (unknown…


No Image

Letter to the Editor Re: UUT Tax on Ballot

Posted 3/23/16 – We have received numerous mailings recently regarding the UUT tax on the upcoming ballot.  All of those mailings emphasize the need for a 10% UUT, but mention nothing about the “Franchise Fees”…


No Image

Correction to Sample Ballot

Press Release posted 3/22/16 – The City of Sierra Madre is hereby providing notice to all voters of a correction to the “Impartial Analysis of Measure UUT” on page 6 of the Sample Ballot for…




No Image

Hit and Run, Attempted Carjacking on Sunday

Press Release posted 3/16/16 – A man was arrested on Sunday afternoon, (3/13/16) after he allegedly was involved in a hit and run traffic collision that occurred in the intersection of Lima and Montecito Avenue….


No Image

Congresswoman Judy Chu Seeking Field Rep/Caseworker

Press Release posted 2/27/16 – My district office in Pasadena has an opening for a Field Representative/Caseworker position.  We’re looking for hard-working, energetic candidates who can join a vibrant team and help me best serve our…