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Mountain View News Saturday, March 22, 2025


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WALKING SIERRA MADRE -

 The Social Side by Deanne Davis


6-Day Forecast Sierra Madre, Ca.

Last Monday was St. Patrick’s Day. Does it seem like the year 
is flying by at a faster pace than usual? Here we are halfway 
through March and Easter is coming right up. 

“Time is a circus, always packing up and moving away.” Ben 
Hecht

“Time flies faster every year. Time flies whether you’re having 
fun or not, whether you’re living your life big or small, whether 
you surround yourself with fear or laughter.” Claire Cook

“Although time flies by, it never travels faster than one day at a 
time. Each day is an opportunity to live your life to the fullest.” 
Dr. Steve Maraboli

“Gee, ain’t it funny how time slips away.” Willie Nelson

Time, for me since my great fall (Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, 
Humpty Dumpty had a great fall!) has been filled with a lot of 
television. When one is immobile, that’s pretty much all there is 
to do. I did see a really great series on Netflix: “The Kominsky 
Method” starring Michael Douglas and about every movie star 
you can think of playing cameos. He plays an actor who never 
really made it who teaches acting. I liked it, you might, too.

Watched “Moana 2” and was a little disappointed. Watched 
more cooking shows than I can even number and learned absolutely nothing except fennel seems to be the thing all chefs 
add somewhere in their dish.

We’re in the midst of Lent and, I’m thrilled to report I have two dozen daffodils on my kitchen counter. If you give up 
anything, don’t let it be flowers!

Thinking about St. Patrick’s Day made me remember some delightful friends who have vanished into the mists of time 
gone by who made incredible Irish Soda Bread and gave me the recipe, which I’m going to share with you:

The Galligan’s Irish Soda Bread

1. Put 3 cups of flour in a bowl with 1 TB of baking powder, 1 tsp. baking soda, 1 tsp. salt.

2. Rub in 4 TB. soft butter, 1 TB of caraway seeds, 1 cup of currants, 1 cup of dark raisins, 1 cup

of golden raisins.

3. Mix!

4. Add ¾ cup of sugar, 1 beaten egg and 2 cups of buttermilk

(Now, very few of us have buttermilk lounging around in our fridge so to continue with your

Irish soda bread, pour 2 TB of white vinegar in your measuring cup and add enough milk to

make 2 cups. Pour yourself a cup of coffee and read the Calendar section of the paper or go make

your bed and by the time you finish, you’ll have buttermilk. Cool, huh!)

5. Pour in greased iron skillet or loaf pan.

6. Bake 10 minutes at 400 degrees and then 45 minutes at 350 degrees.

7. Test center with a toothpick to see if it’s done, let it rest for 10 minutes,

With a cup of coffee, and a little peace and quiet, this will make you smile all day.

The picture today is one granddaughter, Emily created for me while I was recovering. The shading is exquisite and it made 
me happy. Hope you can see it online to see the colors.

And one last cheerful note, Leah and I got the tax stuff mailed off to the tax guy last Monday. Watching that Priority 

envelope disappear into the bin at the Post Office was the highlight of the month!

My book page: Amazon.com: Deanne Davis

Look there for “The Crown,” a paperback book that’s practically free!

This is a beautiful story of what might have happened to that infamous crown of thorns.

With Easter on its way, this little book is the perfect read for yourself or a friend.

 Sun Sunny Hi 80s Lows 50s 

 Mon: Sunny Hi 80s Lows 50s 

 Tues: Sunny Hi 80s Lows 50s 

 Wed: Rain Hi 70s Lows 50s

 Thur: Rain Hi 70s Lows 50s 

 Fri: Rain Hi 70s Lows 50s

Forecasts courtesy of the National Weather Service

SIERRA MADRE CITY MEETINGS

SIERRA MADRE CITY 

COUNCIL MEETING

March 25, 2025 5:30 pm

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 

PASADENA UNIFIED SCHOOL 

DISTRICT FILES LAWSUIT AGAINST 
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON FOR 
EATON FIRE DAMAGES 

SIERRA MADRE POLICE BLOTTER

 Calls for Service Formal Investigations

March 9-15, 2025 284 8 

YTD for 2025 2841 126 

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.

 The Pasadena Unified School District filed a lawsuit against 

Southern California Edison seeking compensation for extensive 
damages to educational facilities and disruption of operations 
caused by the devastating Eaton Fire that began on January 7, 
2025. 

 The Eaton Fire, which spread rapidly through wind-driven 
conditions, destroyed five schools and damaged numerous others 
throughout the district, significantly impacting educational 
services for thousands of students. The fire burned more than 
14,000 acres, damaged or destroyed over 10,000 structures, and 
claimed 17 lives across the region. 

 "The destruction of multiple schools and educational facilities 
has created an immense burden on students, families, and the 
entire educational community," said John Fiske, a shareholder 
at Baron & Budd P.C., outside counsel representing the District. 
"This lawsuit seeks fair compensation to recover the taxpayer 
resources and district property lost as a result of this devastating 
fire." 

 The filing details extensive damage to several key educational 
facilities including: 

Franklin Elementary School 

Eliot Arts Magnet Middle School 

The Edison campus housing Odyssey Charter School 

The Loma Alta campus housing Pasadena Rosebud Academy 
and Oak Knoll Montessori 

School 

The Noyes campus housing Aveson School of Leaders 

Documentation submitted with the legal filing includes photographic 
evidence of the fire's origin point and references to 
SCE's own regulatory filings that acknowledge electrical system 

anomalies coinciding with the fire's ignition time and location. 
The District's complaint notes that Edison filed reports with the 
California Public Utilities Commission acknowledging that a 
"fault was detected" on its transmission circuit at approximately 
the same time and location the fire began. 

(Continued page 15)

Sunday, March 9 Battery

At approximately 1:00 AM officers responded to the 200 block 
of Santa Anita Ct regarding a domestic dispute. A woman reported 
that her husband battered her causing visable injuries. 
After speaking to both parties, officers arrested the husband for 
being in violation of corporal injury to spouse. Officers transported 
him to Pasadena Jail. This case was forwarded to the LA 
County District Attorney’s office for filing considerations.

Tuesday, March 11 Theft of Package

At approximately 2:30 PM officers responded to the police station 
lobby to meet with a citizen regarding a theft investigation. 
The citizen reported an unknown suspect took possession of the 
victim’s package from a UPS delivery and fled the location with 
the package to an unknown location. The victim is desirous of 
prosecution. Officers took a report. This case was forwarded to 
the Dectective’s Bureau for further investigation

Saturday, March 15 Stolen Vehicle

At approximately 12:30 PM, officers responded to the 200 block 
of Windwood Ln regarding a stolen vehicle investigation. A citizen 
had his vehicle stolen from the driveway of his residence. 
Officers canvassed the area for cameras, witnesses, and took a 
report. The case is pending further information.

Saturday, March 15 Recovered Vehicle

At approximately 5:30 PM, officers responded to the 200 block 
of Sierra Madre Blvd regarding a stolen vehicle investigation. A 
stolen vehicle was located and recovered in the rear of the parking 
lot. The vehicle was released to the owner on scene. Officers 
took a report..

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