Sierra Madre News

The Pasadena Unified School District Districting Task Force has been making the rounds to all the communities within the PUSD, and on Monday they will make their presentation at City Hall in Sierra Madre.

Plans for a proposed two-story, 75-suite assisted living facility that would reside at 235 W Sierra Madre Blvd.

Valentine's Day is next Tuesday, and there are more than a few spots in Sierra Madre that are offering up the perfect gift.

"May you grow up to be righteous, may you grow up to be true. May you always know the truth and see the light surrounding you.

"Rebel without a Cause," James Dean, Natalie Wood, and Sal Mineo; 2 and 8 p.m. Feb.

The following information was provided by the Sierra Madre Police Department. During the week of Sunday, January 29, to Saturday February 4, the Sierra Madre Police Department responded to approximately 229 calls for service.

News that a martial arts studio is moving into the western part of Sierra Madre's business district has polarized some members of the community.

We've got plenty of mountain views in Sierra Madre... but what if you're itching to see the sea? The Community and Personnel Services Department is now taking reservations for its annual whale watching excursion, which will take place on Saturday March 3. Sea and marine-life lovers who sign up will be treated to a two and a half hour narrated tour ... (more)

When Patch launched in Sierra Madre in 2010, editors and contributors ventured to local businesses to collect information for our directory.

A Green Flag Alert has been issued for Sierra Madre in anticipation of an approaching rain storm.

Press Release: A splendid way to show your sweetheart your love is with a visit to the annual Friends of the Sierra Madre Library Wine Tasting.A The event is being held on Sunday February 12, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Alverno Villa, 675 W. Highland Ave.

A proposed assisted-living facility directly across the street from City Hall has become a political flash point in the community.

Do you know who this dog belongs to? A male Yellow Labrador Retriever was found wandering on Orange Grove Ave.

Sierra Madre Blvd. could soon see a martial arts studio. The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing tonight to consider Gary Gapezzani's request to open a martial arts studio at 303 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., right next to Arnold's Hardware.

The city will likely remove the large California Pepper tree that towers over Kersting Ct.

Finding Your Voice; a free workshop for writers given by Pasadena writing teacher Esther Bradley-DeTally; 1-3 p.m. Feb.

Trent Benson, a senior at Loyola High School in Los Angeles and a resident of Sierra Madre, volunteered 85 hours of his time this January at Five Acres school in Altadena.

There's a lot of talk about Zen these days, but not much understanding about what it is, or how to be Zen.

Visions of Altadena and Sierra Madre's potential voting future in the eyes of the Pasadena Unified School District were on display Saturday at the Altadena Library , as the PUSD Districting Task Force presented maps and talking points about its work to date to an audience of about 20 people.A The nine-member task force was assembled in January 2011 ... (more)

This is response column to the article Altadena is No Sierra Madre , published January 10 on Patch.