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Mountain View News Saturday, March 1, 2025


Weather Wise

A note from the Editor: Our beloved columnist and friend took a 
bad fall last week, but she will be back as soon as she is able to Walk 
Sierra Madre Again. In the meantime her timely messagee from this 
time last year is with an update on the birthdays is below.

WALKING SIERRA MADRE -

 The Social Side by Deanne Davis

6-Day Forecast Sierra Madre, Ca.

“I always prefer to believe the best of everybody; it saves so much trouble.” Rudyard 
Kipling

“Isn’t it nice to think that tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it yet?” Lucy 
Maud Montgomery

No more discussion about rain. It’s going to be Spring. It’s going to be beautiful. 
The Wistaria is going to bloom like never before. All Sierra Madre’s gardens will be 
absolutely awesome. Wildflowers will bloom on every hill and there will be peace in 
our little corner of the world.

Trust me!

That quote by Rudyard Kipling up there at the top is a wonderful thought. I totally 
agree with it and live my life that way. However, there is currently a person or entity 
of some sort that is continually hacking into my computer, attempting to either rob 
me blind or drive me around the bend. I am not thinking the best of that person. 
The tech guy is coming tomorrow to see if he can find my menace and banish him 
forever to someplace unpleasant. 

Today, March 1st, is our daughter, Patti’s, birthday. You will remember Patti is our 
Leap Year birthday girl. The 1st is also our granddaughter, Nicole’s, birthday. Patti gave herself the gift of a lifetime some 
years ago on her birthday. Her daughter, Nicole. Happy birthday, Patti and Nicole, a few days late. I know the day was 
filled with joy, laughter and delight. These women are awesome.

And, speaking of awesome, I don’t know if you’ve heard of this book: The Book of Awesome, by Neil Pasricha, which I 
bought for myself from Amazon for $11.08. Neil listed so many absolutely awesome things in his book…small simple 
things. It got me thinking about all the awesome things around me. The picture today is of flowers…awesome!

Awesome is an adjective meaning extremely impressive or daunting, inspiring great admiration.

You’ll be able to whip up your own list of awesome things in about ten seconds because we are

surrounded by awesomeness. Here are a few of mine:

Being inside and watching rain pouring down outside.

Watching the sun come up every day.

The first cup of coffee in the morning. And a lemon muffin to go with it.

Seeing a friend you haven’t seen in a while.

Reading a really good book.

Finding a $5 bill in your pocket.

Getting a letter in the mail.

Turning the seat warmer on in your car.

Having a good hair day.

Finding the sheets or towels you’ve been dying to have unexpectedly on sale. 

Flowers. Any kind of flower, any color, any shape.

Weighing yourself and finding you’ve actually lost a pound or two.

Unexpectedly seeing the full moon early in the morning.

Watching a hummingbird build a nest in the tree outside your window.

Knowing God loves us no matter what.

Crawling into bed with clean sheets on it.

Seeing pictures of your grandchildren doing adorable things.

Going out to eat and finding you have rewards and your bill is $10 less.

Turning on your car and one of your favorite Jimmy Buffet songs is playing.

In a world where you can be anything you want to be…Be KIND!

“Until further notice, celebrate everything!” David Wolfe

Lent is here, which means Easter is on its way.

“The Crown” a story about what could have happened to 

The Crown of Thorns that pierced Jesus’ brow,

is now an actual book, in addition to a Kindle book.

“The Crown” will enrich your Easter experience.

 Sun Sunny Hi 60s Lows 50s 

 Mon: Sunny Hi 60s Lows 50s 

 Tues: Sunny Hi 60s Lows 50s 

 Wed: Sunny Hi 60s Lows 50s

 Thur: Sunny Hi 60s Lows 50s 

 Fri: Sunny Hi 60s Lows 50s

Forecasts courtesy of the National Weather Service


SIERRA MADRE CITY MEETINGS

SIERRA MADRE CITY 

COUNCIL MEETING

March 11, 2025 5:30pm

THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD 
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS!

As part of the City of Sierra Madre’s 

COVID-19 transparency efforts and The 
Brown Act provides the public with an opportunity 
to make public comments at any 
public meeting. Public comment may also be 
made by e-mail to PublicComment@CityofSierraMadre.
com by 3:00 p.m. on the day of 
the meeting. 

Emails will be acknowledged at the Council 
meeting and filed into public record. The 
public may also comment in person at the 
meeting.

The meetings will be streamed live on Foothills 
Media website at foothillsmedia.org/sierramadre 
and broadcast on Government 

Access Channel 3 (Spectrum)..

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. 


YOUTH BOOKMARK CONTEST SPONSORED BY THE SIERRA 
MADRE PUBLIC LIBRARY

Local students are invited to enter the popular annual Bookmark Contest in March 2025. 

This year’s theme is: “Love My Sierra Madre”.

Artwork may be designed with any tools but must be completely original work. Entries should showcase people, places, or things 
that illustrate what they love about Sierra Madre.

Winning entries will be displayed in the Library and winners will receive a certificate and a cash prize at a ceremony in their honor 
at the City Council Chambers on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. 

The contest is open to children in Kindergarten through 8th grade (including Transitional Kindergarten), who go to school in 
Sierra Madre, live in Sierra Madre, or who have a Sierra Madre Public Library card.

Pick up your bookmark application at the Sierra Madre Public Library, on the Library website, and at schools in Sierra Madre starting 
March 3, 2025. Entries are due by April 10, 2025 at the Library. No late entries will be accepted.

For more information, contact Librarian Doreen Thomas dthomas@sierramadreca.gov 


SIERRA MADRE POLICE BLOTTER

 Calls for Service Formal Investigations

February 16 to February 22 2025 187 20

Total Year to Date for 2025 1,983 97

The following represents a summary report of some of the major 
incidents handled by the Sierra Madre Police Department during 
this period. This list is not intended to be considered exclusive or 
all-inclusive. 

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16 WEAPONS VIOLATION

At approximately 2:30 AM, while on patrol in the area of Sierra 
Madre Blvd and Hermosa Ave, officers observed a vehicle with 
non-functional brake lights and a license plate cover blocking the 
vehicle’s registration month and year, both in violation of vehicle 
codes. Officers then initiated a traffic stop. The driver was found 
to be driving with a suspended license. A search of the vehicle 
revealed a firearm. The driver was transported to Pasadena Jail. 
This case has been forwarded to the LA District Attorney’s Office 
for filing considerations. 

 DRUG VIOLATION

At approximately 2:30 AM while on patrol in the area of Sierra 
Madre Blvd and Hermosa Ave, officers initiated a traffic stop for a 
vehicle code violation. While sitting the subjects out on the curb, 
officers observed a package fall out of one of the male’s pockets. 
Based on the officers investigation, the package appeared to 
be drugs. Officers conducted an additional search of the male 
and found another package in his pocket, which appeared to 
be drugs. Officers seized the drugs and booked it at the police 
station. The male was cited and released at the scene. This case 
has been forwarded to the LA District Attorney’s Office for filing 
considerations. 

 FRAUD

At approximately 11:30 AM, officers responded to the police station 
lobby to meet with a citizen regarding a fraud report. The 
victim stated that his identity had been used to register with 
FEMA to obtain the victim’s financial aid check. Officers took a 
report and the case is pending further information. 

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17 DRUG VIOLATION

At approximately 8:30 AM, officers responded to the 500 block 
of Sturtevant Dr regarding a suspicious circumstances call of a 
possible kidnapping investigation in the area. Based on officers 
investigations, the possible kidnapping was determined to be unfounded. 
The reporting party admitted to the officers that he had 
consumed drugs. The reporting party was arrested for being under 
the influence of a controlled substance and was transported 
to Pasadena Jail. This case has been forwarded to the LA District 
Attorney’s Office for filing considerations.

 CRIMINAL THREATS

At approximately 7:00 AM, officers responded to the 300 block 
of Camillo Rd regarding a criminal threats report. The reporting 
party’s son received threatening text messages and paid over 
$1,000 to an unknown person(s). Officers took a report. This 
case has been forwarded to the Detectives Bureau for further 
investigation.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20 DOMESTIC DISPUTE

At approximately 7:00 PM, officers responded to the 200 block of 
West Montecito Ave regarding a domestic dispute report. The reporting 
party’s ex-boyfriend came to the reporting party’s house 
uninvited. He then left after being told to leave. Officer’s took a 
report for documentation purposes only.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22 DRUG VIOLATION

At approximately 12:00 AM, while on patrol in the area of the 
200 block of Grove Street, officers noticed a vehicle with expired 
registration tabs. Officers called a tow truck to impound 
the vehicle. While the tow truck was preparing to tow the vehicle, 
the owner of the vehicle was removing property from his 
car. Officer’s noticed a plastic clear bag containing drugs in the 
vehicle. Officers cited the vehicle’s owner for having possession 
of a controlled substance. The vehicle was impounded. This case 
has been forwarded to the LA District Attorney’s Office for filing 
considerations. 

 DOMESTIC DISPUTE

At approximately 10:30 AM, officers responded to the 500 block 
of West Sierra Madre Blvd regarding a domestic dispute. The 
male and female were heard verbally arguing. It was later learned 
the female battered the male. The female was arrested for the battery 
and for having a warrant. She was transported to Pasadena 
Jail. This case has been forwarded to the LA District Attorney’s 
Office for filing considerations.

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