Mountain Views News, Combined edition

Combined Edition

Inside this Week:

Conversations:
Monastery Minute
Preserve Sierra Madre
Neighbors for Fairness
Letter to the Editor

Sierra Madre:
Walking SM … The Social Side
Sierra Madre Spotlight
Sierra Madre People

SM Community Calendar:
SM Calendar of Events

Pasadena – Altadena:

Local City News:

Around The San Gabriel Valley:
L.A. Covid-19 Update

Best Friends and More:
Chef Peter Dills
Table for Two
Christopher Nyerges
SM Playhouse Presents
Katnip News!
Pet of the Week

The Good Life:
Family Matters
Out to Pastor
Senior Happenings

Education & Youth:
Crossword

Support Your Local Businesses:

Opinion:
Now That's Rich
John Micek
Stuart Tolchin On …
The Funnies

Legal Notices (1):

Legal Notices (2):

Sports:

Support Your Local Businesses:

Columnists:
Deanne Davis
Peter Dills
Marc Garlett
Robert Gjerde
Rich Johnson
Meghan Malooly
Justin Matthews
Christopher Nyerges
Rev. James Snyder
Stuart Tolchin

Recent Issues:
Issue 16
Issue 15
Issue 14
Issue 13
Issue 12
Issue 11
Issue 10
Issue 9
Issue 8
Issue 7
Issue 6

Archives:
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SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 2022 VOLUME 16 NO. 17VOLUME 16 NO. 17 
COMING SOON!
OF THE 
Celebrate the renewal of spring and 
nature’s generosity. Join Creative 
Arts Group for the 27th Annual 
Garden Tour that will lead you safely 
through four stunning gardens that 
capture the diversity of our Southern 
California landscape. 
Sunday, April 24, 2022 
10:30am – 4:30pm 
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SIERRA MADRE LEADS THE WAY 
DISTURBING ARREST MADE IN 
CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CASE 
For the second time in just over 6 months, an arrest has been 
made of a Sierra Madre resident charged with possession of 
child pornography. 
A press release issued by SMPD Captain Henry Amos, stat-
ed, “In early 2022, the Internet Crimes Against Children 
(ICAC) Taskforce forwarded the Sierra Madre Police De-
partment a cyber-tip regarding downloaded child pornog-
raphy. After a thorough follow-up investigation, a suspect 
was identified. 
On April 20, 2022, the Sierra Madre Police Department 
served a search and arrest warrant at a residence in the City 
of Sierra Madre, collecting electronic devices and other evi-
dence. Suspect Eduardo Carralero has been taken into cus-
tody and is currently being held at Los Angeles County Jail 
for possession of child pornography.” 
Since that time, Carralero has been released on bail. 
In October, 2021, Jared Mason was also arrested by SMPD 
and booked and charged with possession of Child Pornog-
raphy as well as charges for possession of a firearm without a 
serial number and illegal possession of an AR 15. 
Both defendants are in their 20’s with court dates pending.
Even though the California legislature has made crimes 
against children a priority - stating that they should be 
brought to trial as soon as possible - LA County District At-
torney Gascon’s policies do not follow the states mandate or 
guidelines. Another possession of child pornography case 
involving a long time Sierra Madre resident in 2020 has not 
yet been adjudicated. The accused was released from cus-
tody without bail on Gascon’s watch. 
According to the ICAC Taskforce, “the best tool we have to 
prevent Internet crimes against children is education.” On 
their website the statistics on Sextortion, the online exploita-
tion crime directed towards children, is staggering. (Sextor-
tion (icactaskforce.org)). 
It is unknown the origin of the pornography in the incidents 
mentioned above, however, parents are encouraged to be-
come educated and to educate their children on how to pro-
tect themselves against internet predators. 
The ICAC website is an excellent resource for information 
on how to protect children Internet Safety - ICAC (icactas-
kforce.org). 
City's 2022 Water Distribution Solar Energy Project is the 
first of its kind in the 88 cities of Los Angeles County 
On Earth Day, Friday, April 22,2022, Sierra Madre made history!
Sierra Madre became the first cityin Los Angeles County to install a 
Photovoltaic Solar ground-mount 
system of solar panels near the 
groundwater replenishment ba-
sins, City Yard, and water produc-
tion facilities. 
The project, known as Sierra 
Madre's 2022 Water Distribution 
Solar Energy Project will absorb 
and convert sunlight directly into 
electricity. The project is estimated 
to offset 948,332 kilowatt-hours 
(kWh) of energy from the Water 
Department’s production facility. 
The savings account for approxi-
mately 38% of the energy use in 
the production and distribution of 
the City’s water supply. In addition, 
the Solar Project will eliminate 693 
tons of CO2 emissions and save 
1,457 barrels of oil per year. The 
panels will consume no fossil fu-
els and pro- duce no air emissions. 
As promised, the ground mount 
system has little to no impact in 
modifying the scenic view of the 
San Gabriel Mountains. 
Appropriately, on Earth Day, May-
or Gene Goss,the city council and 
Congresswoman Judy Chu, State 
Senator Judy Chu and LA CountySupervisor Kathryn Barger cut the 
ribbon indicating the completion 
of the project. 
Construction began in late Janu-
ary, 2022. For additional infor-
mation on the project and its im-
pact go to:
http://mtnviewsnews.
com/old/mvnews/v16/
MVNews_2022_01_29.pdf 
S. Henderson/MVNewsPhoto Courtesy City of Sierra Madre 
Front Row (l to r) : Former Mayor Rachelle Arizmendi, Mayor Gene Goss, Congresswoman Judy Chu, LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, CA State 
Senator Anthony Portantino; Back row (l to r): Mayor Pro Tem Edward Garcia, Councilmembers Kelly Kriebs and Robert Parkhurst, City Manager Jose 
Reynoso and SGVMW Director Miles Prince. 
SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 2022 VOLUME 16 NO. 17VOLUME 16 NO. 17 
COMING SOON!
OF THE 
Celebrate the renewal of spring and 
nature’s generosity. Join Creative 
Arts Group for the 27th Annual 
Garden Tour that will lead you safely 
through four stunning gardens that 
capture the diversity of our Southern 
California landscape. 
Sunday, April 24, 2022 
10:30am – 4:30pm 
real estate 
Jan Greteman 626.975.4033 
jan@jangreteman.com 
jangreteman.com #01943630 
Judy Webb-Martin 626.688.2273 
jwmartin@dppre.com #00541631 
Katie Orth 626.688.0418 
korth@dppre.com #00942500 
Your Story. Your Home. Your Team. 
Together Stronger. 
WebbMartinGroup.comWe continue to be so appreciative of all our clients 
whom we have been able to support. Despite everything, 
we are NEVER too busy to support you. Feel free to 
reach out to any of us with questions about the market 
and/or if you are interested in moving forward with 
selling or buying a home. 
471 Auburn Avenue 
Sierra Madre 91024 
4 Beds | 4 Baths | 3,679 sf | 11,179 sf Lot 
Contemporary Craftsman Listed at $2,399,000 
NEW PRICE 
8:30am to 2:00pm 
Saturday, April 23rd 
30 North Baldwin Avenue 
Sierra Madre, CA 91024 
Looking To Dispose Of 
Your Sensitive Documents? 
Stop by and drop-off 
your documents safely. 
471Auburn.comJoin Us Today 
SIERRA MADRE LEADS THE WAY 
DISTURBING ARREST MADE IN 
CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CASE 
For the second time in just over 6 months, an arrest has been 
made of a Sierra Madre resident charged with possession of 
child pornography. 
A press release issued by SMPD Captain Henry Amos, stat-
ed, “In early 2022, the Internet Crimes Against Children 
(ICAC) Taskforce forwarded the Sierra Madre Police De-
partment a cyber-tip regarding downloaded child pornog-
raphy. After a thorough follow-up investigation, a suspect 
was identified. 
On April 20, 2022, the Sierra Madre Police Department 
served a search and arrest warrant at a residence in the City 
of Sierra Madre, collecting electronic devices and other evi-
dence. Suspect Eduardo Carralero has been taken into cus-
tody and is currently being held at Los Angeles County Jail 
for possession of child pornography.” 
Since that time, Carralero has been released on bail. 
In October, 2021, Jared Mason was also arrested by SMPD 
and booked and charged with possession of Child Pornog-
raphy as well as charges for possession of a firearm without a 
serial number and illegal possession of an AR 15. 
Both defendants are in their 20’s with court dates pending.
Even though the California legislature has made crimes 
against children a priority - stating that they should be 
brought to trial as soon as possible - LA County District At-
torney Gascon’s policies do not follow the states mandate or 
guidelines. Another possession of child pornography case 
involving a long time Sierra Madre resident in 2020 has not 
yet been adjudicated. The accused was released from cus-
tody without bail on Gascon’s watch. 
According to the ICAC Taskforce, “the best tool we have to 
prevent Internet crimes against children is education.” On 
their website the statistics on Sextortion, the online exploita-
tion crime directed towards children, is staggering. (Sextor-
tion (icactaskforce.org)). 
It is unknown the origin of the pornography in the incidents 
mentioned above, however, parents are encouraged to be-
come educated and to educate their children on how to pro-
tect themselves against internet predators. 
The ICAC website is an excellent resource for information 
on how to protect children Internet Safety - ICAC (icactas-
kforce.org). 
City's 2022 Water Distribution Solar Energy Project is the 
first of its kind in the 88 cities of Los Angeles County 
On Earth Day, Friday, April 22,2022, Sierra Madre made history!
Sierra Madre became the first cityin Los Angeles County to install a 
Photovoltaic Solar ground-mount 
system of solar panels near the 
groundwater replenishment ba-
sins, City Yard, and water produc-
tion facilities. 
The project, known as Sierra 
Madre's 2022 Water Distribution 
Solar Energy Project will absorb 
and convert sunlight directly into 
electricity. The project is estimated 
to offset 948,332 kilowatt-hours 
(kWh) of energy from the Water 
Department’s production facility. 
The savings account for approxi-
mately 38% of the energy use in 
the production and distribution of 
the City’s water supply. In addition, 
the Solar Project will eliminate 693 
tons of CO2 emissions and save 
1,457 barrels of oil per year. The 
panels will consume no fossil fu-
els and pro- duce no air emissions. 
As promised, the ground mount 
system has little to no impact in 
modifying the scenic view of the 
San Gabriel Mountains. 
Appropriately, on Earth Day, May-
or Gene Goss,the city council and 
Congresswoman Judy Chu, State 
Senator Judy Chu and LA CountySupervisor Kathryn Barger cut the 
ribbon indicating the completion 
of the project. 
Construction began in late Janu-
ary, 2022. For additional infor-
mation on the project and its im-
pact go to:
http://mtnviewsnews.
com/old/mvnews/v16/
MVNews_2022_01_29.pdf 
S. Henderson/MVNewsPhoto Courtesy City of Sierra Madre 
Front Row (l to r) : Former Mayor Rachelle Arizmendi, Mayor Gene Goss, Congresswoman Judy Chu, LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, CA State 
Senator Anthony Portantino; Back row (l to r): Mayor Pro Tem Edward Garcia, Councilmembers Kelly Kriebs and Robert Parkhurst, City Manager Jose 
Reynoso and SGVMW Director Miles Prince. 
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