City Election Endorsements
For this year’s election, we are endorsing the following: Edward Garcia, Gene Goss, and Kris Lowe. We believe, based on their past records, that they will serve us well as Council Members.We are also endorsing…
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Flex Alert Today, Friday 8/31/22
The California ISO has issued a statewide Flex Alert for today, Aug. 31, from 4-9 p.m. due to excessive heat and high energy demand. Consumers are encouraged to reduce their energy use to protect grid…
Bud Switzer Passes Away
It is our sad duty to report that Glidden “Bud” Switzer peacefully passed away on September 23rd, shortly after his 92nd birthday. The 2006 Citizen of the Year and a former 4th of July Grand…
Kiwanis to Host Candidate Forum
Press Release posted 9/18/20
Bobcat Fire Update from City Manager Gabe Engeland
Press release from City: Sierra Madre residents, I want to provide an update on the fire so people know the resources we have assigned in Sierra Madre, as well as what to expect this evening….
Bobcat Fire Updates From the City
The City’s online resources regarding updates for the Bobcat fire can be found at www.cityofsierramadre.com/bobcat
Mt. Wilson Trail, Bailey Canyon Trail to Close for 4th of July Weekend
Press Release Posted 7/2/20 – Mount Wilson Trail and Bailey Canyon Wilderness Park will be closed to all vehicles and pedestrians from July 3 to 5, 2020. The full executive order can be found on the…
Happy 4th of July!
Bears Released Back Into The Wild
Press Release from CA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife posted 6/13/19 – Wildlife officers have successfully released the sow (female bear) and cub that were captured in Sierra Madre after a scuffle with a resident and…
Captured Bears To Be Released to the Wild
Press Release from CA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife posted 6/13/19 – The adult black bear that scratched a man on his Sierra Madre property on June 10 was protecting her cub and not acting abnormally…
SMPD Responds to Call of Bear Attack
Press Release posted 6/11/19 – On June 10, 2019 at approximately 1:44 pm Sierra Madre Police Officers were dispatched to the 500 block of Hermosa Avenue. A woman called to report her neighbor had been bitten…
Post 3208 Annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Pioneer Cemetery
Posted 5/30/19 – Sierra Madre’s Lt. Kenneth Bell VFW Post 3208 held its annual Memorial Day Monday at Pioneer Cemetery. Post Commander Cindy Ohara greeted the guests in attendance, and introduced Rev. Thomas Baker, who…
Finishers Through 90 Minutes, 2019 Mt. Wilson Trail Race
Posted 5/26/19 – Photos of finishers in the first 90 minutes. Note – not all runners are pictured. Need to click twice to see larger pictures. For race results, click here.
Scene at the 2019 Mt. Wilson Trail Race
Posted 5/26/19 – Photo gallery of shots from downtown before and during the race.
Michael Eastburn Wins Mt. Wilson Trail Race, Hanna Briggs Comes In 1st Among Females
Posted 5/25/19 – Michael Eastburn (left) of Porter Ranch, CA. took first place in today’s Mt. Wilson Trail Race, with a time of 1:04:38. Second and third place went to Jacob Singleton of Glendora, and…