Sierra Madre Weekly Dec 30, 2010
Sierra Madre Gas Station Closes Amid Credit Card Scandal
Victims of Credit Card Fraud at Gas Station in Sierra Madre Come Forward Over 25 victims, primarily Sierra Madre residents, have reported being victims of theft after using their ATM or credit cards to buy gas at the EVG gas station, located at 50 S. Baldwin Ave. The rash of thefts was reported on the [...]
35,000 Race Fans Return to Santa Anita for Opening Day
Photographs by Terry Miller Despite weathering 14 ¼ inches of rain over the past nine days, including three quarters of an inch overnight Saturday, venerable Santa Anita Park opened its doors for its 74th winter/spring meeting in rollicking fashion, as 34,268 came to The Great Race Place for a nine-race program that included four stakes. [...]
Sierra Madre Weekly Dec 23, 2010
City of Sierra Madre returns to Green Flag Alert
The City of Sierra Madre has returned to a Green Flag Alert. The County of Los Angeles Public Works has rescinded the Phase 1 mudflow forecast. The National Weather Service is forecasting between 60 and 100% precipitation for the rest of today. Parking restrictions have been lifted for all parts of the City. City of [...]
Mud Closes Skyland Drive, again
Sierra Madre still on Flood and Mud Alert By Susan Motander and Terry Miller The City of Sierra Madre is on Yellow Flag Alert Status. That is nice to know, but what does it mean? If you have access to a computer, pull up the city’s web site for a full explanation. In a nutshell, [...]
Area Residents Urged to Prepare for Storms
PASADENA RESIDENTS ENCOURAGED TO PREPARE FOR NEXT STORM The latest from the weather desk: This Afternoon: Rain, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. High near 60. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Tonight: Rain and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 52. Breezy, with [...]
Sierra Madre Police asking Residents to Remove Cars off Street in Upper and lower Canyons
Sierra Madre Police asking Residents to Remove Cars off Street in Upper and lower Canyons Residents in the Upper and Lower Canyons are being asked to get their cars of off the street in preparation of heavy rains and possible voluntary evacuations. Go to the city of Sierra Madre’s website for more details. The main [...]
Sierra Madre on yellow flag alert as whopping storm approaches
Sierra Madre on yellow flag alert as whopping storm approaches Meteorologists have predicted heavy rain for California through Christmas. These dire warnings are prompting officials in La Canada Flintridge and Sierra Madre to issue yellow flag alerts. According to yellow flag conditions, residents should be prepared to evacuate. During a February storm, k-rails in La [...]
200 Residents show strong opposition to County Plan to cut down 11 acres of trees in Arcadia
200 Residents show strong opposition to County Plan to cut down 11 acres of trees in Arcadia The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works (DPW) public meeting to discuss the Santa Anita Sediment Removal Project attracted over 240 people on Thursday evening. According to former planning Commissioner, Glen Owens the battle over the 11 [...]
