Articles by Bill Coburn




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Letter to the Editor Re: Domestic Terrorism

Posted 2/13/16 – We have had intensive information about the government’s investigation into the Islamists’ shooting in San Bernardino, including a report earlier this week.  It is good that it is properly investigated, including to…




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Letter to the Editor re: SMPD

Posted 2/13/16 – We have recently heard in the press that several members of the Sierra Madre Police Department have left to take jobs elsewhere, leaving our force short.  I don’t blame them for a…





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Bartolais Named Citizens of the Year

By Jan Reed and Bill Coburn, Posted 1/12/16 – The Sierra Madre Chamber of Commerce has announced the 2015 Citizens of the Year will be Clem and Nina Bartolai, who were also honored as the…


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YOU Could Design SMRFA’s 2017 Rose Float

Press Release posted 1/9/16 – It is time for you to design next years float. This year’s design contest will be held until Friday, February 5th 2016. While incoming Tournament of Roses President Brad Ratliff has…


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Christmas Tree Recycling Information

Press Release posted 1/9/16 – It’s not too late to recycle your Christmas tree. Athens Services will continue to collect holiday trees on normal pickup days through the second week of January. Tips to ensure…


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City Hall to Close for MLK Day

Press Release posted 1/9/16 – City Hall will be closed on Monday, January 18 in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday. The Library will also be closed.  City offices will resume normal…


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Free Parent/Child Workshops Slated for February

Press Release posted 1/9/16 – Sign-ups are underway for Sierra Madre Public Library’s popular five-week Parent/Child Workshop, “1-2-3 Play With Me,” designed for families with children ages three and younger. Each workshop session will highlight…