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Breaking News:

LAST FIRE-IMPACTED WATER SYSTEM IN LA REGION - ALTADENA 
CLEARED FOR SAFE DRINKING



 LOS ANGELES (CNS) - A state entity today cleared the last of nine fire-impacted public water systems to resume delivering safe, clean 
drinking water to customers, it was announced Friday afternoon. The State Water Resources Control Board stated Friday that Las 
Flores Water Company in Altadena lifted its notice -- the last remaining do-not-drink/do-not-boil advisory for a fire-impacted system, 
marking what officials described as a ``critical milestone'' in Los Angeles County's recovery from January's wildfires.

 ``After this year's devastating L.A. firestorms, the state has been laser-focused on helping communities recover and rebuild,'' Yana 
Garcia, California Secretary for Environmental Protection, said in a statement. ``That includes bringing critical water infrastructure 
back online. Today's milestone would not have been possible without the dedication and partnership between local systems and the 
State Water Board.''

 The State Water Board issued nine systems a formal order requiring benzene contamination screening throughout fire-impacted areas, 
public notification of a drinking water advisory and remediation of any contamination.

 Advisories remained in effect until State Water Board staff confirmed sampling and field verification that contaminant levels meet all 
state and federal regulatory requirements. Wildfires caused infrastructure damage, power outages and contamination from smoke, 
ash or burned materials.

 ``The California Association of Mutual Water Companies appreciates the State Water Board's diligent work in guiding the restoration 
of water service after our members in Altadena suffered so much damage during the Eaton firestorm,'' Karina Cervantes, managing 
director of CalMutuals, said in a statement. 

 Jennifer Betancourt Torres, general manager of the Lincoln Avenue Water Company, added: ``We wish to thank State Water Board 
Chair Joaquin Esquivel for personally and promptly surveying the aftermath of the Eaton Fire's impact on or water systems in Altadena, 
and galvanizing resources to expedite our return to service for our community.''

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City of Sierra Madre

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

From: The City of Sierra Madre

Subject:PUBLIC HEARING: Adopting the Updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map

The City of Sierra Madre gives notice, pursuant to State of California law, 
that the City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding Ordinance 
No. 1483, which would formally adopt the updated Fire Hazard Severity 
Zone (FHSZ) map for the Local Responsibility Area (LRA) as designated 
by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE).



The proposed ordinance would adopt the updated FHSZ map prepared by 
CAL FIRE’s Office of the State Fire Marshal and designate additional fire 
hazard zones based on local conditions. These designations allow the City 
to apply defensible space requirements and ignition-resistant construction 
standards to better mitigate wildfire risks and enhance public safety.

Please provide written comments by 3:00 p.m. on May 27, 2025 to 
the City of Sierra Madre, City Clerk’s Office at PublicComment@
cityofsierramadre.com

DATE AND TIME OF HEARING

City of Sierra Madre City Council Meeting; 

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 

(Hearing begins at 5:30 pm or shortly thereafter) 

PLACE OF HEARING

The Hearing will take place at the City of Sierra Madre City Council 
Chambers located at 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA 
91024. The City of Sierra Madre invites all interested entities to attend 
and present their comments. 

The meeting will be streamed live on the City’s website at www.
cityofsierramadre.com, on Foothills Media website at http://www.
foothillsmedia.org/sierramadre and broadcast on Government Access 
Channel 3 (Spectrum).

The Brown Act provides the public with an opportunity to make public 
comments at any public meeting. Public comment may also be made by 
e-mail to PublicComment@CityofSierraMadre.com by 3:00 PM on the
day of the meeting. For further information on 
this subject, please contact the Sierra Madre Fire Department at (626) 
355-3611

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ALL SCOUTS NEEDED FOR 
4TH OF JULY PARADE

The Sierra Madre Events Committee (formerly 
the 4th of July Committee) in conjunction 
with the City of Sierra Madre is once 
again planning for the 2025 Sierra Madre 4th 
of July Celebration. 

The parade will take place on July 4th .



The Committee is seeking special assistance 
from local Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts and 
ALL Scouts in general to assist with this 
year’s 4th of July Parade. 

This specific request is for any interested 
Scout who would like to march in the parade 
carrying banners for award recipients and 
dignitaries. 

Scouts will be required to be in dress uniform 
and able to carry a banner during the 
two-mile parade route. 

The parade begins promptly at 10:00 am 
sharp with staging activities beginning at 
9:00 am. 

This is an extraordinary opportunity for 
young leaders to represent themselves and 
the scouting community while participating 
in a small-town celebration representing an 
All-American City.

This year will be very special as it will recognize 
all the responders who took great care of 
our community during the fires and floods..

This will be all free, police, safety and public 
works personnel! 

Interested scouts should contact Committee 
Member Michelle Keith by emailing:

sponsors@sierramadreevents.org 

INSIDE THIS WEEK

AROUND TOWNPage 2

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO YOU Page 3

SIERRA MADRE NEWS Page 4

PASADENA NEWSPage 5

 

AROUND SAN GABRIEL VALLEY Page 6

 House Calls Are Back!

FIRE RECOVERY INFORMATION Page 7 

EDUCATION & YOUTHPage 8

PUZZLES FOR YOUPage 9

FOOD-DRINK-FUNPage 10

 Dining With Peter Dills

 The Tasting Room - Gustavo Lira

BEST FRIENDS Page 11

 THE GOOD LIFEPage 12

OPINION. Page 13

LEGAL NOTICESPage 14

SPORTS & FITNESS & MORE Page 16

 SM SOIL TEST RESULTS

 Fitness For Life...............Michele Kidd

 Unlock Your Life............Lori Harris

SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSSES Page 17