Sierra Madre Rose Float Association Seeks Help for 2010 Float
The Sierra Madre community has been privileged to participate in the annual Tournament of Roses Parade since 1917. This year’s entry, “California Girls,” recognizes the beauty, fun and excitement of the California ocean experience as the float sails down Colorado Blvd on New Year’s Day. California Girls features a sailboat, two windsurfers, and a large [...]
Excursion to Hollywood Bowl to Feature Diana Krall
Sierra Madreans have the opportunity to see a performance by Diana Krall at the Hollywood Bowl on Friday, August 21. The trip will begin at 6:30 pm at the Park and Ride at Arcadia County Park at 405 S. Santa Anita Ave. Diana Krall is a Grammy award-winning artist Canadian jazz pianist and singer known [...]
Best Used Book Sale in Sierra Madre
The Friends of the Library is having a Best Used Book Sale on Friday, August 7th from 3 to 7 pm and Saturday, August 8th from 10 am to 2 pm. The sale will take place in the Library parking lot and basement. There will be hardback fiction and non-fiction books for $1 and paperbacks [...]
Hart Park House Hits Speed Bump on Road to Renovation
The Hart Park House, which houses the Sierra Madre Senior Center, has suffered a setback in its quest for renovation. Tuesday Night, the City Council failed to approve the design plan prepared by Onyx Architects.
New Ordinance Passed Regulating Loud Parties
The Sierra Madre City Council passed an ordinance that regulates “loud parties, gatherings, and events” at the City Council meeting on July 28.
Council Grants Extension to One Carter Developers
The owners of One Carter, known as CS One Carter LLC, is on their way to completing the improvements required for subdivision – but not quick enough to meet the original deadline.
4th Annual Sierra Madre Wine and Jazz Walk
Downtown businesses will be hosting wine tasting, food tasting, and world class jazz in and around the streets and shops of Sierra Madre.
Sierra Madre Police Sergeant Dismissed in Council Closed Session
A Sierra Madre Police Sergeant was dismissed during the Closed Session at the City Council Meeting on July 14. In response to a request for information related to the dismissal, City Manager Elaine Aguilar said that “personnel matters are confidential, and we really can’t say anything. People have a right to privacy.” No further information [...]
City Divided Over Possible Police Outsourcing
The possibility of outsourcing public safety services in Sierra Madre, notably police services, has sparked many viewpoints on the matter and highlighted a divide between residents and police officers alike.
