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Mountain View News Saturday, December 19, 2015

 
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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: Sunny Hi 60s Lows 40s 

 Tues: Sunny Hi 60s Lows 40s

 Wed: Sunny Hi 70s Lows 40s

 Thur: Rain Hi 60s Lows 40s

 Fri: Rain Hi 60s 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, January 12, 2016

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

Tuesday, January 12, 2016 - 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

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 

Monday, December 21, 2015, 6:30PM

Community Services Commission Meeting

 

Monday, January 4, 2016, 3:00PM

Senior Master Plan Committee Meeting

 

Thursday, January 7, 2016, 12:00PM

Coordinating Council

 

Thursday, January 7, 2016, 3:00PM

Senior Community Commission Meeting

 

Thursday, January 7, 2016, 7:00PM

Planning Commission Meeting

 

Tuesday, January 12, 2016, 6:30PM

City Council Meeting

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SIERRA MADRE NEWS BRIEFS

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.


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

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. 


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.