Mountain Views News          Saturday, November 28, 2015

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Mountain View News Saturday, November 28, 2015

 
Weather Wise

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6-Day Forecast 

Sierra Madre, Ca.

 Sun: Sunny Hi 60s Lows 40s

 Mon: Ptly Cldy Hi 60s Lows 40s 

 Tues: Ptly Cldy Hi 60s Lows 40s

 Wed: Sunny Hi 70s Lows 40s

 Thur: Sunny Hi 70s Lows 40s

 Fri: Sunny Hi 70s Lows 40s

Forecasts courtesy of the National Weather Service

CITY OF SIERRA MADRE 

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Unless otherwise noted, all meetings listed below are held at City 
Hall 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra Madre, Ca. 

626-355-7135

NEXT REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING:

Tuesday, December 8, 2015

6:30 pm


1630 AM EMERGENCY RADIO & 

Free on-air publicity for local events

 Sierra Madre’s EMERGENCY radio station is now accepting scripts 
for Public Service Announcements (PSAs) about community events. 
PSAs will be broadcast on the air at no charge. The station operates 
24/7 and can be heard at 1630 on the AM dial.

 Any local non-profit or non-commercial organization can have 
their event information broadcast to the public on Sierra Madre 
Community Information Radio. The station covers the city of Sierra 
Madre, plus surrounding areas of Pasadena, Arcadia, and Monrovia. 

Your event must:

• Benefit a non-commercial or non-profit entity
• Be open to the public
• Be of general interest to local citizens


Just 
write a Public Service Announcement that describes your event 
and e-mail it to radio@cityofsierramadre.com. 

SIERRA MADRE POLICE BLOTTER

During the week of Sunday, November 15th, to Sunday, November 
22nd, the Sierra Madre Police Department responded to approximately 
265 calls for service. 

Thursday, November 19th 

 At 10:20 am, Sierra Madre Police responded to the 200 block of Old 
Oak Lane regarding a burglary from a motor vehicle. Upon arrival, 
the victim informed Officers that earlier that morning he parked his 
vehicle in front of the residence that he was working at and about 
an hour later he went back to his van only to discover the rear doors 
open and two gasoline canisters on the ground behind his van. 
When the victim inspected his vehicle he noticed that his gardening 
equipment had been stolen. The victim informed Officers that he 
locked and secured his vehicle prior to walking away from it. Officers 
inspected the vehicle and noticed the keyhole to the rear doors was 
slightly damaged as if it was forced open with an unknown object. 
This case has been forwarded to the Detective Bureau. 

Saturday, November 21st 

At 10:22 am, Sierra Madre Police responded to the station lobby 
regarding a theft report. Upon arrival, the victim informed Officers 
that she last saw her cell phone Thursday just before class. During 
class she placed her cell phone in a front pocket of her backpack 
and upon returning back to her backpack after class, she realized 
her phone was missing. The young child reported the incident to 
her father, who then contacted the cell service provider in an effort 
to help locate the phone. The provider informed the father that the 
cellphone was last used in a nearby location in Monrovia. This case 
has been forwarded to the Detection Bureau. 

At 10:42 pm, Sierra Madre Police were patrolling the area of Orange 
Grove and Hermosa when they observed a parked running vehicle 
with its headlights on and a dark shape in the middle of the road 
next to the vehicle. As Officers approached the vehicle, they realized 
the dark shape was in fact two females huddled down on the street, 
who quickly got into the vehicle as Officers approached. Officers 
initiated a traffic stop and were informed by the pair that they were 
arguing and female #1 was trying to get female #2 back into the car 
so they could go home. While speaking with both women, Officers 
could smell the odor of alcohol emitting from their breathe, as well 
as observing bloodshot eyes and slurred speech. A background 
check revealed one of the women had a suspended license and was 
currently on probation for driving under the influence. The woman 
was required by law pursuant to her court probation to submit to 
a Preliminary Alcohol Screening, to which she did not comply to 
and as Officers placed the woman into their patrol car the woman 
became combative and started to scream. Ultimately the woman was 
arrested for dui, resisting arrest and battery against an officer and 
was safely placed into the patrol vehicle without further incident. 
As Officers spoke to female #2, she provided a false identity and was 
ultimately arrested for being drunk in public and providing a false 
identity to an officer.

SIERRA MADRE CITY MEETINGS

Regular City Council Meeting

December 8, 2015 - 6:30 pm

The final agenda and staff reports will 
available online no later than Friday 
night. Enter the date “10/13/2015” for 
the complete agenda packet.

Can’t make it to the meeting, but still want to share your 
thoughts? You can mail or drop off a written statement 
to City Hall or email city@cityofsierramadre.com before 
5:30 the night of the meeting and your statement will be 
delivered to all the Council Members.

HOLIDAY CLOSURE: - City Hall will be closed on 
November 26 & 27 in observance of the Thanksgiving 
holiday.

Upcoming Public Meetings and Events

Thursday, December 3, 2015, 3:00PM

Senior Commission Meeting

Thursday, December 3, 2015, 7:00PM

Planning Commission Meeting

Saturday, December 5, 2015, 9-11 City Hall

PREPARING FOR EL NINO

Planning & Community Preservation and Public Works 
Service Hours Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 2:00pm 

Sierra Madre City Hall 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra 
Madre, CA 91024 (626) 355-7135 

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SHARE SOME 

GOOD NEWS! 

 “The Kindness of Strangers” 
feature encourages readers to 
share their stories. I can assure 
you, they will be uplifting 
especially in contrast to all the 
the challenges and issues we 
have to deal with daily. So, if 
you have something you would 
like to share, please submit 
it to: editor@mtnviewsnews.
com. It doesn’t matter where 
you were or when it happened. 
Share your good expeiences in 
hope that it might bring a little 
joy and/or inspire someone.

 

-Susan Henderson, Editor/
Publisher MVNews


ALTERNATIVE GIFT FAIR & BOUTIQUE

Sierra Madre United Methodist Church is 
holding its annual Christmas Alternative Gift 
Fair & Boutique on Sunday, December 6, 2015 
from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Celebrate the spirit 
of the holiday season with a gift that truly “gives 
back.” Your donations help support the relief 
efforts of local organizations such as San Gabriel 
Valley Habitat for Humanity, Friends in Deed, 
and Foothill Unity Center, and global efforts such 
as Heifer International, Imagine No Malaria, and 
missionary programs in Mexico. Sales from the 
popular handcrafted gift boutique will benefit 
Family Promise of San Gabriel Valley. Enjoy free 
refreshments while you browse. The Church is 
located at 695 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. in Sierra 
Madre. Call 626-355-0629 for more information.

VOLUNTEERS WANTED

Deco Week at the Sierra Madre Rose Float, "Rollin' on the River", starts 
on December 26th. We need your help! Please click on the link below to 
look for the shift(s) that will be right for you: https://smrfa.ivolunteer.
com. We hope that you will join us. If you prefer to help with non-
decorating jobs, food service at lunch or dinner, working in the Sales 
Booth or checking in volunteers, please contact Bonnie at volunteer@
SMRoseFloat.org. 

For more information about SMRFA and all of our activities, check out our website at smrosefloat.
org. We look forward to seeing you at the SMRFA barn! Volunteers like you are what make the entire 
process possible.