Articles by Bill Coburn


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California Redistricting Plans, Interactive Map

I received a link to an interactive map today from Senator Bob Huff’s office, that allows you to view the proposed Congressional map, proposed Senate map, proposed Assembly map, proposed Board of Equalization map, the…


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Sierra Madre Police Blotter , June 12th to June 18th

During the week of Sunday, June 12th, to Saturday June 18th, the Sierra Madre Police Department responded to approximately 302 calls for service. See crimereports.com for updated information. Sunday, June 12th: 8:25 AM- Residential Burglary,…




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Governor Brown Vetoes State Budget

In a YouTube video and veto message released today, Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. announced that he will not sign Senate Bill 69 and Assembly Bill 98, which together comprise the state budget passed by…





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Sierra Madre Police Blotter, June 5th to June 11th, 2011

During the week of Sunday, June 5th, to Saturday June 11th, the Sierra Madre Police Department responded to approximately 279 calls for service. See crimereports.com for updated information.  Sunday, June 5th: 12:01 AM- Possession of…




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Council Approves Two Year Budget

The City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve the the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 and Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Biennial Budget. The Budget is the City’s financial plan for the period of July 1, 2011 through June…


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Council Approves New Farmers’ Market

The City Council Tuesday approved a 5-year contract to bring a Farmers’ Market back to Sierra Madre beginning in July.  Raw Inspiration, which also manages Farmers’ Markets in Agoura Hills, Brentwood, Century City, Downey, El…


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SMPD Introduces New Volunteer Corps to Community

Sierra Madre Police Chief Marilyn Diaz introduced a new group of “Traffic Volunteers” to the community at last night’s Council meeting.  Eight members of the community underwent seven weeks of training in traffic control at…