Smart choices, planning and placement of decorations are the safest ways to prevent electrical and fire accidents By Paul Netter, Southern California Edison Your Halloween decorations might be considered the best, the scariest or even the most realistic looking. But are they the safest? If light strands or electrical cords are thrown into trees or vegetation near power…
Halloween and Day of The Dead Soar in Popularity
By Alex Cordero What does Oct. 31 through Nov. 2 mean to you? Is it just another day at the office? Do you perhaps change your day to day routine and turn off all the lights in your house in an attempt to avoid trick-or-treaters at your door? Or are you part of the millions…
Oct. 26 – Nov. 1
EDITOR’S PICK Old Town Fall Festival at Library Park, Oct. 27 from noon to 6 p.m. (321 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016). The fall festival, which was rescheduled due to weather, will include $2 wagon rides, music, crafts, face painting and activities for your dog. Admission is free. For more information, visit CityOfMonrovia.org. –…
Halloween Window Painting Contest in Sierra Madre
Sierra Madre Civic Club is again sponsoring the annual Halloween Window Painting Contest, which is open to youth ages nine to 17. Registration forms can be downloaded from the Sierra Madre Civic Club website. The deadline for submitting your application and proposed drawing is Oct. 11 at 5 p.m. at Sierra Madre City Hall located…