Small Town Company Thrives Against All Odds
Fighting Diabetes and a Bad Economy at the Same Time In the quaint little town of Sierra Madre, one growing business just joined the ranks of companies such as Microsoft and Oracle. By helping hospitals…
Articles by Bill Coburn
A Hero, A Tragedy, and A Father’s Love – Part 3
Re-posted 8/25/2011 – Third in a series of articles reflecting on the events of 9/11/01 and the five years that have elapsed since, through the words of one victim’s father. Originally published in the San…
Staff Report for Tomorrow’s CRA Meeting
8/24/11 – City Hall has now forwarded to me the staff report for tomorrow’s CRA Special Meeting. 8-25-2011 CRA Special Meeting Staff Report
Short Notice – PUSD Redistricting Meeting TONIGHT
9:15am, 8/24/11 – I just (8:45am, 8/24) received the attached notice regarding a Districting Task Force meeting that will take place in City Council Chambers this evening at 6pm. Click here to view
Wistaria Thrift Shop Grand Re-Opening Set
By Phyllis Chapman August 23, 2011 – The Wistaria Thrift Shop, run by Sierra Madre Woman’s Club, will have a grand re-opening sale Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, September 1, 2 and 3, 10 a.m. to 3…
West Nile Virus Update
August 23, 2011 – West Nile Virus Continues to Circulate in Valley – Public Vigilance Has Helped The SGV Mosquito and Vector Control District’s West Nile virus (WNV) surveillance team continues to find evidence of…
Special CRA Meeting Agenda
August 23, 2011 – There will be a special meeting of the Board of Directors of the Community Redevelopment Agency on Thursday at 5:30pm in City Council Chambers. The only item on the agenda is…
A Hero, A Tragedy, and A Father’s Love – Part 2 in a series
August 21, 2011 – Repost of the second in a series of articles reflecting on the events of 9/11/01 and the five years that have elapsed since, through the words of one victim’s father, originally…
Sierra Madre Man Marks Milestone with Three Generations of Platelets
August 21, 2011 – Russ Anderson, member of the Sierra Madre Search and Rescue Team and Sierra Madre’s 2006 Older American of the Year, recently celebrated his 79th birthday with the help of children and…
Bargain Book Sale At Sierra Madre Library
August 21, 2011 – There are cool bargains to be had during the dog days of August at the Friends of the Library Bargain Book Table Sale, scheduled for Monday, August 22 through Saturday, August…
Recycling Fridge/Freezer, CFL Disposal
Refrigerator and Freezer Recycling Program Saturday August 27th – Thinking about getting rid of your used refrigerator or freezer? Or just want to save some money on your energy bill? Take advantage of Southern California…
Sierra Madre Merchants Pitch In for $500+ Shopping/Dining Drawing Giveaway
Final Week of Friday Night Live Brings Art, Music, Big Prizes! August 21, 2011 – More than a dozen and a half Sierra Madre businesses have contributed to create two Grand Prize shopping/dining sprees as…
Traffic, Parking Disruptions on SM Blvd. During Construction
The City of Sierra Madre Water Department began construction of a replacement water main in East Sierra Madre Boulevard on Monday, August 15th. The project will replace a major portion of a 90-year old water…
Dan Rotten Performs at Friday Night Live, 2011
August 21, 2011 – Guitarist Dan Rotten performed in Kersting Court as part of Friday Night Live, put on each summer by the Sierra Madre Chamber of Commerce. There was a “Future’s So Bright” theme…
Second Food Truck Festival Set for Saturday
The Sierra Madre Chamber of Commerce will host a second Gourmet Food Truck Festival in Memorial Park this Saturday, August 27th, scheduled from 11am to 6pm. The first festival, held August 13th, drew hundreds, both…