Koerber Announces for Vacant Mosca Seat
Posted 12/26/11 – On Dec. 21, we reported that four people had pulled papers for possible City Council runs. At that time, we told you that John Capoccia had told us he was running for one of the…
Sierra Madre “Hometown Hero” John Shear to Return to Work at Santa Anita on Opening Day
Originally Posted 12/22/11, 4:44pm – Santa Anita Park Press Release Longtime Paddock Guard John Shear, who was seriously injured while protecting a young girl from a loose horse on March 12, was a Santa Anita press box…
Dec. 24th in Sierra Madre
To my readers, I hope you have a safe, healthy, loving and happy holiday season, whatever holidays you choose to celebrate. It’s worth it, in my opinion, to click on the pic below to see…
Richard Mays Named 2011 Citizen of the Year
Posted 12/23/11 – The Sierra Madre Chamber of Commerce announced that it has named Richard Mays to be the 2011 Citizen of the Year. In 2011, Mays served as the City’s Deputy Treasurer, sat on…
Frosty Returns to Kersting Court
Every year since 1988, with the exception of 2010, Frosty has arrived in Kersting Court at some time during the holiday season. Originally, he was on Sierra Madre Blvd. up near the west end of…
Christmas Tree Recycling and Holiday Trash Pick-Up Schedule
The holiday season is here and residents will soon face the annual task of Christmas tree disposal. The City of Sierra Madre, in conjunction with Athens Services and the LA County Sanitation District, is pleased…
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…
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…