Mountain Views News          Saturday, December 12, 2015

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Mountain View News Saturday, December 12, 2015

 
Weather Wise

SIERRA MADRE POLICE BLOTTER

During the week of Sunday, November 29th, to Sunday, December 
6th, the Sierra Madre Police Department responded to approximately 
252 calls for service. 

Tuesday, December 1st 

At 7:28 pm, Sierra Madre Police responded to the 600 block of 
Woodland Dr regarding a theft report. The victim informed 
Officers that he had recently ordered a laptop and had been 
tracking the order for several days. While the victim was at school, 
he received notification from the delivery service that the laptop 
had been delivered to his home but when he arrived home later 
that day he could not locate the package. When he victim called 
and contacted the delivery service, they stated the package was 
delivered to his home and signed for by initials the man did not 
recognize. The estimated loss of value was $1500. This case has 
been forwarded to the Detective Bureau. 

Thursday, December 3rd 

At 12:31 pm, Sierra Madre Police responded to the 200 block of 
Jameson Ct regarding a theft from a vehicle. Upon arrival the 
victim informed Officers that while he was mowing the lawn of 
the residence he was working at, he noticed a grey colored vehicle 
stopped next to his truck that was parked on the street. The victim 
continued to mow the lawn and shortly after noticed someone 
standing next to his truck, so the man began to walk toward 
his truck to investigate and the grey car suddenly drove away. 
When the man approached his truck he realized several pieces of 
equipment were missing and notified police. This case has been 
forwarded to the Detective Bureau. 

 

Saturday, December 5th 

At 10:35 pm, Sierra Madre Police were patrolling the area of Foothill 
Blvd and Michillinda Ave when they noticed a vehicle driving with 
a broken passenger headlight. Officers initiated a traffic stop and 
upon making contact with the drivers, they smelled a strong odor 
of marijuana. The driver of the vehicle stated he did not have a 
valid driver’s license and the passenger stated he was on parole and 
did not have any identification. Both men consented to a search 
and Officers discovered marijuana, methamphetamine and drug 
paraphernalia on the men. A vehicle search uncovered several bags 
from a local grocery store containing numerous bottles of liquor 
with the security device still on them, as well as various other 
items. When Officers questioned the men about the items found 
in the vehicle, they stated they were only dropping of the car who 
belonged to a friend and the items in the car were already there 
when they picked it up. Both men were arrested for various charges 
and the vehicle was towed. A follow up with the local grocery store 
revealed the men had been to the store earlier that night and stole 
the merchandise amounting to a total of over $600. This case has 
been forwarded to the Detective bureau and District Attorneys 
office. 

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 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.

Upcoming Public Meetings and Events

Wednesday, December 16, 2015, 7:00pm

Energy, Environment & Natural Resources Committee 
Meeting

Thursday, December 17, 2015, 7:00pm

Planning Commission Meeting

Monday, December 21, 2015, 6:30pm

Community Services Committee Meeting

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 

citysealsmall
WASTE & RECYCLING SERVICES 

Disposal of Bulky and Hard To Handle Items

Athens Services encourages reuse and donation of bulky items whenever 
possible. Bulky waste includes large items that do not fit into barrels or bins 
such as: water heaters, furnaces, bed springs, mattresses, dressers, couches, 
washers, dryers, stoves, tables, chairs, refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, 
or patio furniture. These items are to be placed at the curbside (not in the street) 
for pick-up on your regular trash collection day.

To schedule a pick up please call Athens Services at (855) 557-1007.

VERY IMPORTANT: PLEASE REMOVE OR SECURE ALL APPLIANCE 
DOORS TO PROTECT CHILDREN.

Christmas Tree Recycling

TREES are 100% recyclable!

 Athens Services collects holiday trees on your normal pickup days from the 
day after Christmas through the second week of January each year. Trees 
are delivered to various landfills to be used as mulch or cover material, or to 
Athens American Organics composting facility in Victorville.

Tips to ensure collection of your Christmas tree:

- Remove stands, ornaments, lights and tinsel. Place Christmas trees next to 
your regular trash containers. Trees over 6 feet in length must be cut in half. 
Trees with flocking or fire retardants ARE acceptable. 

- If you miss the date for recycling, please cut up your tree and place it in your 
yard waste container(s). 

- Please help keep our parks clean and safe during the holidays. If you see 
anyone illegally dumping Christmas trees in city parks, please call the Sierra 
Madre Police Department. 

SIERRA MADRE LIBRARY EVENTS

LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEE MEETING

The Library Board of Trustees will meet for a special meeting on Tuesday, 
December 15 at 7:00PM 

in City Hall Council Chambers. The Wednesday, December 23 meeting has 
been cancelled.

THIRD THURSDAY BOOK CLUB

Read and discuss your favorite book on Thursday, December 17 at 11:00AM.

MAKE YOUR OWN MINI ROSE FLOAT

“Find Your Adventure” at our annual Mini Rose Float building on Monday, 
December 21 at 11:00AM. Open to children of all ages.

TEEN BOOK CLUB

Students in grades 7-12 are invited to join the Teen Book Club on Wednesday 
afternoons from 4:00-5:00PM. December’s book is Shadow & Bone by Leigh 
Bardugo.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME

Join preschool children and their parents and caregivers for stories, songs, 
puppets, and crafts on Mondays at 10:00AM and Wednesdays at 7:00PM.

BABY RHYME TIME

Designed just for babies and their caregivers, this fun program introduces 
children from birth to age 2, to songs and stories. Join us on Tuesdays at 
10:00AM.

SIERRA MADRE 2015 HOLIDAY 
CLOSURE SCHEDULE

Sierra Madre, CA. – December 9, 2015 - Sierra Madre City Hall will 
be closed beginning at 12:30pm on December 24, 2015 reopening 
on January 4, 2016. The Sierra Madre Public Library will close 
at 2:00pm and the Hart Park House Senior Center will close at 
2:30pm on December 24th and will also reopen on January 4, 2016. 
Administrative service workers, with the exception of emergency 
personnel, will be off-duty in observance of the upcoming holiday 
season.

 Residents are encouraged to take advantage of the City’s online 
services during this period. Many of the services performed at City 
Hall, including payments and applications, are also available online 
through the City’s website. Residents can conveniently manage 
their water bill, register for Community Services activities, reserve 
public facilities, check out online library books, and apply for select 
permits without interruption this holiday season.

 All City offices and buildings will resume normal business hours 
on Monday, January 4, 2016.

 For more information about online services, please visit the City’s 
website at: www.cityofsierramadre.com. 


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It doesn’t matter where you were or when it happened. Share 
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