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…
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…
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…
Friends of the Library Wine Tasting Moved to September
Press Release posted 1/27/19 – We are moving the annual Friends of Sierra Madre Public Library Wine Tasting at Alverno to a new date for 2019. It will be a “Harvest Festival” on Friday, September 27,…
SMVFA Continues Easter Egg Hunt Tradition
Posted 5/20/18 – The SMVFA continued its tradition of “hiding” candy and golden eggs at its annual Easter Egg Hunt at Memorial Park, an event begun in 1931. In addition, a special appearance was made…
Text of Cease and Desist Letter from City to Proponents of Measure D
Posted 3/17/18 – See City Press Release here March 16, 2018 VIA E-MAIL AND U.S. MAIL TEAPAC 936 E. Green Street, Suite 100 Pasadena, CA 91106 teapac/pasadenapatriots@teapac.ccsend.com California Tax Limitation Committee hq@catlc.net Earl…
Services this Weekend for Donna Mae Switzer
Posted 2/28/18 – Donna Mae Switzer, age 88, passed away at her home in Sierra Madre on Saturday, February 3, 2018. She was born in Hawarden, Iowa on August 28,1929 to Ralph and Lottie (Brenner)…
SMPD Police Blotter 12/17 to 12/24/17
Posted 1/4/17 – Sierra Madre Police Department Police Blotter Report December 17 to December 24, 2017 During this time period, the Sierra Madre Police Department responded to approximately 259 day and night time calls for service….
Halloween Happenings
Scene Around the Mt. Wilson Trail Race – Non-race Photo Gallery
Posted 5/30/17 – Hope you enjoy these photos. Click to enlarge.
Benches to Memorialize Former SMEAC President Laurie Cooper at Bailey Canyon
Press Release posted 1/7/17 – The Sierra Madre Environmental Action Council mourned the loss of their beloved member, Laurie Cooper in 2016. Laurie’s long involvement with SMEAC began just after the formation of the organization in…
Rose Float at Kersting Court Until This Afternoon – Photo Gallery
Posted 1/4/17 – Sierra Madre Rose Float Association’s “The Cat’s Away”. winner of the Mayor’s Trophy in the Tournament of Roses Roses Parade, is currently in Kerting Court until this afternoon. What time this afternoon…
Rose Float Kersting Court Schedule, Weather Permitting
Posted 1/2/17 – According to a post on the Sierra Madre Rose Float Association’s Facebook page, Post Parade ends officially on Tuesday, Jan 3rd at 5PM. Once the Tournament folks release SMRFA and The Cat’s Away,…