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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2022 VOLUME 16 NO. 48 
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"IT'S BEGINNING TO LOOK..... 
SIERRA MADRE COMMUNITY 
FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES 
GRANTS, RECORD YEAR OF 
GIVING 
SIERRA MADRE, CA Nov. 22: The Sierra Madre Community 
Foundation is pleased to announce a record year 
of giving, capped off with two grants recently awarded to 
local organizations: 
• The Sierra Madre Chamber of Commerce was 
awarded a grant to purchase a reusable community holiday 
tree. The tree is currently displayed in Kersting Court for 
the Winter Holiday season and supports the Small Business 
Saturday program. 
• The Sierra Madre Public Library received a grant to 
support its annual One Book One City series. The monthlong 
community reading program invites everyone in Sierra 
Madre to read and discuss the same book during the 
month of February and participate in exciting programs 
and events. 
For the year, the Sierra Madre Community Foundation 
awarded $23,871 in grants, marking the largest annual 
amount awarded in the organization’s 22-year history. 
This record amount supported 11 local civic and community 
organizations. 
“Thanks to the generosity of our residents, we’re pleased to 
provide record support to local community organizations, 
events and programs,” said Frank Moore, chair of the Sierra 
Madre Community Foundation. 
In addition to soliciting donations to support and enhance 
the community, the Sierra Madre Community Foundation 
assists other local community groups in the collection and 
distribution of their funds that enable ongoing program 
support and continued operations. Learn more at sierramadrefoundation.
org. 
CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER 
GUSTAVO BARRIENTOS AS SIERRA 
MADRE’S NEXT POLICE CHIEF 
After an extensive recruitment 
process to find the 
next Police Chief for the Sierra 
Madre Police Department, 
the City is considering 
an offer to current Sierra 
Madre Police Lieutenant 
Gustavo Barrientos to serve 
as the next Chief of Police. 
The City Council will 
consider the offer which is 
contingent on the satisfactory 
completion of a fullbackground 
assessment, at 
its December 13th meeting. 
Since the departure of Former 
SMPD Chief Rodrick 
Armalin earlier this year, 
Captain Henry Amos has 
served as the Interim Chief. 
During that time Barrientos 
is serving as the Interim 
Captain. 
Barrientos comes highly 
recommended by City Manager Jose Reynoso said, “I am thrilled to 
consider Lt. Barrientos as Sierra Madre’s Chief of Police. If approved 
by the council he will bring a wealth of experience and leadership with 
a commitment to continuing to develop our officers and a communitybased 
approach to policing.” 
Mr. Barrientos has worked in law enforcement for over 27 years, serving 
with the Los Angeles Police Department in various ranks since 
1995 and part-time since 2016. 
Current President of the Sierra Madre Police Association Kyle Bailey 
said “The men and women of the Sierra Madre Police Department were 
excited to learn of the submission of Lt. Gus Barrientos to the council 
for approval as our new Police Chief. Barrientos has already established 
himself as a caring and vested member of our organization and 
this community. The City of Sierra Madre and the Police Department 
would be in good hands.” 
Of the opportunity, Lt. Barrientos said, “It would be an honor and a 
privilege to serve the citizens and business owners in Sierra Madre.” 
My priorities would be bridging the gap in community policing, professional 
development, focusing on community responsiveness, and 
providing a high-level of customer service.” 
Barrientos holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from the University 
of Cal-State Northridge. He is married to his junior high-school 
sweetheart, Yesenia. They have one son. 
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JUST SOLD 
2 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,334 sqft | 8,314 sqft Lot 
Sold In Less Than a Week for Over $100k Over List 
Sold for $1,300,000 | 450Fairview.com 
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CLIENT TESTIMONIAL 
Jan and Katie made selling our home a 
flawless and stress-free process even with 
our family moving out of state and having a 
newborn. With little time on our hands and 
big life changes, they handled every detail for 
us. Following their advice and guidance, we 
decided to make home improvements and 
stage our house. They managed the home 
improvements and every other detail with 
meticulous execution all while we are out of 
state. I can’t believe that through it all, we 
had a completely smooth transaction, and 
truthfully, it felt like partnering with trusted 
confidants you’ve been working with for years. 
Jan and Katie know what they are doing and 
they understand, in a very deep way, the best 
approach for all parties involved. They made 
selling our home feel easy and enjoyable. My 
wife and I are still stunned by how lucky we 
are, truly so fortunate, to work with them. As 
somebody with a Real Estate license, I can 
appreciate that these two are truly masters of 
their domain. 
The Steingarts 
happy 
SNOW IN SIERRA MADRE? 
Of Course, it's time for the Sierra Madre 
Winter Festival. Details on page 3, 
......... a lot like Christmas” in downtown Sierra Madre. The Rotary 
Club of Sierra Madre along with our Interact club members and family 
& friends decorated the lamp posts on Saturday morning, November 
19th. 
The Creative Arts group generously made the red ribbon bows. 
Thanks to all who took the time to decorate. And thank you to Nick 
and Ali Everett who chaired the event.