Mexico Quake a Reminder to Make a Kit and Make a Plan
Residents of Mexico who were rocked March 20 by an earthquake measuring 7.4 on the Richter scale and several strong aftershocks might be quick to remind others in quake-prone areas of the world such as southern California that making an emergency kit and a family disaster-response plan is worth the minimal time and effort involved. [...]
2012 Wistaria Festival in Sierra Madre – Sunday March 25
Pinny House will also be open during the festival. -Photo by Terry Miller On Sunday, March 25, 2012: 9:00 AM Downtown Sierra Madre the annual Wistaria Festival wiill kick off with Vine Viewing (the oldest known and enormous wistaria vine in California) from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM . The Festival includes more than 150 [...]
Sierra Madre Playhouse 2012
“Morning’s at Seven.” March 30- May 12. Aaronetta and Ida Gibbs have lived next door to each other most of their lives and along with Esther, all of the Gibb sisters are an open book to each. Husbands not included. Into the fray comes Myrtle Brown, perpetually engaged to Ida’s son Homer. But Homer can’t [...]
St. Rita to Host “Journey to the Cross” April 1 at 7 p.m.
An Evening of Prayer, Reflection and Music St. Rita Church will host a special ecumenical event on Palm Sunday evening at 7 p.m. on April 1. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week’s traditional commemoration of the series of events that define Christian faith: Jesus’ triumphal entrance into Jerusalem, when palm branches were placed [...]
Overnight Parking Permits Available Online in Sierra Madre
Beginning April 1, 2012, overnight parking permits will be available for purchase online. Overnight parking permits can be purchased online through the city’s website at: www.cityofsierramadre.com Parking permits are required to park vehicles on city streets between 2:00AM and 5:00AM. Annual and temporary permits will be available online. The cost for an annual overnight parking [...]
REALTOR Emily Duggan leads a strong February
REALTOR Emily Duggan leads a strong February Andy Bencosme, managing broker of CENTURY 21 Village in Sierra Madre, congratulated Emily Duggan for her sales closing production in February. “With closings of 2 million dollars in the month, Emily helped us exceed the production goals for the month” said Bencosme. Emily was the 2nd Top Producer [...]
END OF AN ERA: Watch Out Wikipedia, There’s an ‘Old Kid’ on the Broadband Block
By Terry Miller In a report published by the Los Angeles Times Wednesday, the world’s oldest and most trusted encyclopaedia, Brittanica, is finally going digital. The iconicThe Encyclopaedia Britannica, maker of the 32-volume reference set school children turned to before there was even a hint of what we now call Google, will no longer publish [...]
Obama Administration and HOPE NOW to Host Free Help for Homeowners Event in Los Angeles
The Obama Administration’s Making Home Affordable Program, The HOPE NOW Alliance and NeighborWorks® America are bringing the nation’s largest mortgage servicers, along with more than a dozen non-profit housing counselors, to Los Angeles this month in order to work one-on-one with struggling homeowners in southern California. The event will allow homeowners struggling to make their [...]
Legislators Call on CSU to Bring Sunshine to Executive Compensation
Portantino, Yee: Sunshine has fallen on deaf ears at CSU This week marks the observance of Sunshine Week and all across the country there are calls for government agencies to move toward a more transparent and accountable government. Unfortunately, that idea seems to have fallen on deaf ears at the California State University according to [...]
Girl Scout Cookies Are Here Booth Near You!
Are you craving Thin Mints, Samoas, or Do-Si-Dos but have not been approached by any Girl Scouts? You can still satisfy your sweet tooth by purchasing your favorite Girl Scout Cookies at booth sales from March 2 through March 25. Cookie booths will be located at HOWS Market, Howie’s Ranch Market, and Crowell Public Library. [...]
