New Laws in 2012 That Affect Employees/Employers
Posted 12/23/11 – Did you know that beginning January 1st, 2012, it will be illegal to use credit reports to help decide whether or not to hire most employees? That misclassifying an employee as an…
2011
Firefighter’s Ball Moves From Christmas to New Year’s Eve
Posted 12/23/11 – The Sierra Madre Firefighter’s Ball is a longstanding tradition in this town, nearly as old as the almost century old Volunteer Dept. itself (technically, with the addition of paramedics, etc., we are…
It’s a Wonderful Life Extended at Playhouse
Posted 12/23/11 – By popular demand, “It’s A Wonderful Life” has been extended through January 14 at the Sierra Madre Playhouse. “It’s A Wonderful Life” (read Fran Syverson’s review here) has been a hit for Sierra…
At Least Four Residents Pull Papers for Council Race
Posted 12/21/11 – Colin Braudrick, John Capoccia, John Harabedian and Chris Koerber have pulled papers to run for City Council in the April, 2012 election, the News Net has confirmed. According to the City Clerk’s…
Sierra Madre Police Blotter, 12/11/11 to 12/17/11
During the week of Sunday, December 11th, 2011 to Saturday, December 17th, 2011 the Sierra Madre Police Department responded to approximately 271 calls for service. Monday, December 12th 10:59 AM – Arrest, Unlicensed Driver and…
Council Approves New Terms for POA
Posted 12/21/11 – At a special City Council meeting called for this evening, the City Council approved a unilateral implementation of the City’s last, best and final offer that it had presented to the Sierra…
City, SMPOA at Impasse, City Likely to Implement Terms Unilaterally
Posted 12/20/11 – A special City Council meeting has been called for Wednesday night at which City staff is recommending that the Council unilaterally implement terms and conditions of employment with the SMPOA, and one…
SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to California Residents and Businesses Affected by the Los Angeles High Winds
Sacramento, CA – Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to California residents and business owners affected by the Los Angeles County High Winds from November 30 through December 4, 2011, announced U. S. Small Business…
Feds Serve Search Warrant At Matheson Home In Sierra Madre
Posted 12/19/11 – On Monday evening, December 19, 2011, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials, with the assistance of the Sierra Madre Police Department, served a search warrant at the home of Robert Matheson on…
Special City Council Meeting Called for Wednesday Night, re: SMPOA
A special meeting of the City Council has been called for Wednesday night, Dec. 21st, at 6pm. The only action item on the agenda is titled “SIERRA MADRE POLICE OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF…
City Clerk Announces Election
City Clerk Nancy Shollenberger has announced the conditions for the April 12 10, 2012 election. According to the City Clerk, at that election the residents will be voting for the following (click on the image to…
Candlelight Procession Photo Gallery
The Sierra Madre candlelight procession, begun in 1971 took place on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011. Participating ministers (per the program) were Rev. Paul Beck and Pastor Steve Daniels of Sierra Madre Congregational, Dr. Phil Carlson…
Bean Town Christmas Benefit for SM School Performing & Visual Arts
Posted 12/16/11 – Santa Claus is coming to Bean Town!! Bring your camera and take a picture with Santa Claus, or there will be a photographer on hand in case you forget your camera. Please stop by…
November Rescue Log, Sierra Madre Search And Rescue
Posted 12/15/11 – In the month of November, Sierra Madre Search and Rescue (SMSR) responded to three calls for assistance. Mountain Biker, Big Santa Anita Canyon: The team was called to a trail in Big…
Christmas Concert and Candlelight Walk This Sunday
Posted 12/15/11 – Busy day this Sunday. United Methodist Church has a Chorale Performance scheduled at 4pm (click link for details and cost info). Then at 5pm, Sierra Madre Congregational Church has a Christmas…