We’re BACK! Post Wind Updates
Posted 12/3/11 – Our apologies to our faithful readers for being gone during this crisis. I made the decision years ago to host locally, rather than with a corporate host. Up till now, it’s worked…
Batten Down The Hatches
Predictions of high wind for the next couple days. Here’s what www.Wunderground.com is saying in its forecast for Sierra Madre: High Wind Warning, LA County and San Gabriel Valley as of 9am 11/30/11 … High…
A Little Background on Sierra Madre Street Names
I recently received a request from a reader to post some history of Sierra Madre street names, i.e., Michillinda – Michigan, Illinois and Indiana merged. Sounded like a good idea, and since I recently saw…
It Takes a Village, Seriously, to Make Dickens Village
For many years, the holiday celebration put on by the Sierra Madre Chamber of Commerce was called the Holiday Open House. A few years back, the Chamber decided to go with “Dickens Village,” and added…
Vehicle Drives Into Accurate Accounting
On Saturday afternoon, as vendors were setting up booths in Kersting Court in preparation for Dickens Village, an alarm began sounding, followed shortly thereafter by sirens from police and fire units. Seems a Honda SUV…
Sierra Madre Police Blotter, 11/20/11 to 11/26/11
During the week of Sunday, November 20th, to Saturday November 26th, the Sierra Madre Police Department responded to approximately 252 calls for service. See crimereports.com for updated information. Sunday, November 20th: 12:40 AM- Possession of…
Restored Creche Figures to “Debut” at Dickens Village
Posted 11/23/11, by Bill Coburn – Each year during Sierra Madre’s annual Candlelight Procession, two young residents are selected to perform in the role of Mary and Joseph, walking down the hill at the head…
Church of the Ascension Invites the Village to Give Thanks
Posted 11/23/11 – Soon, the American tradition known as Thanksgiving will be upon us. As we gather together with great enthusiasm for amazing food and fellowship let us remember to be grateful for all the…
Local Organizations to Take Part in Dickens Village
Posted 11/12/11 – Creative Arts Group to Host Family Fun Art Project The Family Outreach Program at the Creative Arts Group will host a FREE family art project called “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner for…
Library Closed This Weekend for Holiday
The Library will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday, Thursday, November 24 through Sunday, November 27. Library materials to be returned may be placed in the Book Drop, which will remain open during the four-day…
Sierra Madre Police Blotter, 11/13/11 to 11/19/11
Posted 11/23/11 – During the week of Sunday, November 13th, to Saturday November 19th, the Sierra Madre Police Department responded to approximately 216 calls for service. See crimereports.com for updated information. Monday, November 14th: 1:21…
City Issues Green Flag Warning
Posted 9am, 11/20/11 – The City of Sierra Madre has issued a Green Flag Alert at 8:35am this mo rning for mudslides and debris flows in the hillside communities. The National Weather Service is forecasting…
Sierra Madre Chamber Kicks Off Holiday Shopping with Dickens Village Festivities
As Americans across the country take part in Small Business Saturday next Saturday, November 26th, Sierra Madre, which epitomizes the concept, will host Dickens Village as its formal kick-off of the holiday shopping season . …
Sierra Madre Resident Receives Congressional Gold Medal
By Terry Miller – Published courtesy of Sierra Madre Weekly. Posted 11/18/11 – During a Veterans Day event in Monrovia’s Library Park, WWII Veteran Mitsuo Kunihiro, 93, of Sierra Madre, displayed his Nisei Congressional Gold Medal…
City Council Agenda for Tuesday, Nov. 22nd
Posted 11/18/11 – To view this Tuesday night’s complete agenda click on the link. 11-22-2011 City Council Agenda Here are the headlines: Tuesday night’s Council meeting will begin with a closed session at 5:30pm to discuss negotiations…