Sophie Hules Turns 104 at the British Home
Posted 6/21/13 – There must be something in the water there at the British Home in Sierra Madre. Or maybe it’s the excellent care they take of their residents, but at the moment, there are…
Civic Club to Host Concert in the Park
Press Release posted 6/15/13 – Sierra Madre’s own home-based and wildly popular band, Cow Bop, will bring its unique mix of swingin’ grooves, thrilling riffs, sweet and hot vocals, western sensibilities and tons of fun to…
Bill to Help Small Businesses Passes First Test in State Senate
Press Release posted 6/14/13 – Sacramento – Assemblymember Chris Holden’s (D-Pasadena) legislation to make the Small Business Loan Guarantee program more accessible and user friendly has been approved in the Senate Government Organization Committee. “At…
Fathers’ Day Happenings at Adams Pack Station
Press Release posted 6/15/13 – Wondering what to do with your dad this Sunday? How about taking him for a hike (or a walk) and then enjoy some great music and pulled pork sandwiches (also a veggie…
City Council Calls Special Meeting Re: Mandatory Water Conservation
Press Release posted 6/15/13 – The Sierra Madre City Council has scheduled a Special Council meeting to discuss the implementation of Mandatory Water Conservation Measures. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 18th at…
Community Yard Sale A Success
Press Release Posted 6/15/13 – The City of Sierra Madre Senior Community Commission hosted the 3rd Annual Community Yard Sale on Saturday, June 8, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. to noon. The Senior Community Commission raised…
SierraMadreSue’s Music News – JUNE tunes & then some…
Posted 6/15/13 – As with most families, there is a good bit of teasing that goes on between my siblings, no matter how old we get. And with Tom (aka Billy Booger) being the oldest,…
Video of Residents Supporting Middle School at PUSD Meeting
Posted 6/14/13 – Here’s some video I shot at the school Board meeting on Tuesday. There are a couple speakers whose names I don’t know, followed by Bart Doyle. The Board voted following some discussion…
Marilyn Alice Zaiss, 3/21/1923 – 6/4/2013
Posted 6/12/13 – Marilyn Alice Zaiss, beloved Mother and Grandmother, died peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones, on June 4, 2013. She was born in Pasadena on March 21, 1923, and was the only…
Mama Pete Named Honorary Hometown Hero
Press Release posted 6/12/13 – The Sierra Madre 4th of July Committee announced this week that it will honor the memory of Marjorie “Mama Pete” Peterson with a “Hometown Hero” recognition in the upcoming 2013…
Letter to the Editor re: Mama Pete (from Jan Reed)
Posted 6/12/13 – Bill, I haven’t seen Mountain Views yet but there’s a wonderful story Marge told me that I’d like to pass on. During WWII, a couple of service wives came to her, asking…
PUSD Board Approves Construction Bid for Sierra Madre Middle School
Posted 6/11/13 – At a Board meeting that overflowed into an extremely crowded hallway, the PUSD Board voted to approve the construction budget for the long delayed Sierra Madre Middle School. More coverage and video…
PUSD Board to Vote on SM Middle School Construction Bid at Board Mtg. Tues, June 11
Letter to the Editor posted 6/10/13 – We have reached a critical point in the Construction of the Sierra Madre Middle School campus. On Tuesday, June 11, the PUSD School Board will be voting on…
Marjorie “Mama Pete” Peterson Passes Away (8/3/1916 – 6/9/2013) Updated w/Service Info
Longtime Sierra Madrean Marjorie “Mama Pete” Peterson passed away on Sunday evening. She was 96 years old. Mama Pete was a long time contributor to this town, and the town knew it and appreciated it. …
First SMArt Walk This Friday
Press Release posted 6/2/13 – Reviving Sierra Madre’s reputation as a place where art and creativity thrive, a group of local businesses have come together to initiate the first Sierra Madre Art Walk. On the…