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VOLUME 17 NO. 39VOLUME 17 NO. 39

SMRFA PROUDLY PRESENTS OUR 2024 ENTRY: 

ENCHANTED MUSIC BOX.

This year’s float depicts a carousel-themed music box that invites us all to experience 
the enchanted music of childhood and the lovely surprise of a music box. In this magical 
scene, one of the carousel horses has taken flight and is soaring off with the music. And 
it is not too late for some deserving teens to share in the excitement by riding on the float 
and represent SMRFA as a Princess or Ambassador. Application deadline is October 
4th. Check SierraMadreRoseFloat.org for details.

SIERRA MADRE POLICE 
TO UPDATE BODY AND IN 
CAR CAMERA SYSTEM

Police Chief Gus Barrientos and Captain Henry 
Amos appeared before the Council on Tuesday, 
requesting a state of the art upgrade to the Police 
Departments in-can and body worn recording devices. 
This request came after the department conducted 
a comprehensive analysis of the camera systems 
for suitability, dependability, durability, and 
functionality. SMPD solicited input from department 
personnel, and also received feedback from 
neighboring agencies, and Police product vendors. 
In addition to various levels of research, the SMPD 
field-tested the cameras in phases 

According to the staff report, Police officers, community 
stakeholders, and criminal justice leaders 
(District Attorney’s Office) have encouraged the 
implementation of body-worn cameras. The purpose 
of cameras is to improve the civility of police-
citizen encounters and enhance citizen perception 
of police transparency and legitimacy. The footage 
captured is an invaluable tool for officers, prosecutors, 
and others in processing evidence and in the 
ability to provide a level of transparency with outside 
parties that was previously unachievable. T

SMPD requested 25 new Body Worn Cameras and 
8 In-Car Cameras to replace the outmoded digital 
recorders and Mobile Audio Video (MAV) system 
currently in the police vehicles. The necessity to 
update and upgrade our current camera systems 
is vital as the current equipment is outdated. We 
need to replace them with current recording devices 
that are more suitable for today’s policing needs, 
and the years to come. 

After reviewing the cost of the recommended system 
and its impact on the current budget, the council 
approved the upgrade unanimously. 


CONGRESSWOMAN JUDY CHU ATTENDS 

SIERRA MADRE PLAYHOUSE' "THE RIGHT IS OURS" PLAY 
Final Performance October 8, 2023


SIERRA MADREAN TO 
COMPETE ON ABC'S 

GOLDEN BACHELOR

Sierra Madrean Christina Kempton is on the Golden 
Bachelor on ABC which premiered on September 
28th.

Christina was selected from 30,000 applicants to be 
one of the 22 women vying for Gerry Turner's affections. 
Turner is a handsome 72-year-old, Indiana Native 
and widower who is looking for love the second 
time around.

Christina is a California native and has live in Sierra 
Madre for many years. Many of us Sierra Madreans 
know and love Christina. She is not only beautiful 
with a big heart, but a wonderful mom, grandmother 
and friend. Kristen Baldwin from Entertainment 
Weekly says “she is literally the coolest contestant to 
appear on this franchise ever”.

Christina is active in town and always up to something 
fun. If you run into her on the Pickle Ball 
courts, hiking the local trails, volunteering at a Cancer 
Support Fund Raiser or dancing to live music at 
the Buccaneer, be sure to give her a wink and say “Hi”.

There is a viewing party every Thursday night at 8pm 
on the back patio at the Buccaneer. Be sure to join in 
the fun and help root Christina on!

 By Kellie Strubinski


SMPH President David Gordon, Former Mayor Rachelle Arizmendi join guests and 
Congresswoman Chu at last week's performance. 

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