HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOUNTAIN VIEWS NEWS CELEBRATING 19 YEARS OF NEWS TO THE COMMUNITY

 
SATURDAY, AUGUST 23, 2025

VOLUME 19 NO. 33VOLUME 19 NO. 33


EXTREME HEAT WARNING 

HEAT ADVISORY EXTENED - 

Public Health Urges Residents to 
Take Precautions to Stay Safe as 
High Temperatures Continue

The Los Angeles County Department of Public 
Health urges residents to take precautions to 
avoid heat-related illness — such as heat exhaustion, 
heat stroke, and heat cramps — as high 
temperatures are forecast to impact the region.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued 
an Extreme Heat Warning and Heat Advisory as 
high temperatures have been forecasted for the 
following areas:



Extreme Heat Warning

Issued when dangerously hot weather is happening 
or about to happen, creating a high risk of 
heat-related illness for everyone. 

• Los Angeles Inland Coast: Thursday, August 21 through Sunday, August 24.

• East Santa Monica Mountains: Thurs day, August 21 - Sunday, August 24.

• Santa Clarita Valley: Thursday, August 21 through Sunday, August 24.

• Western Santa Monica Mountains: Thursday, August 21 through Sunday, August 24.

• Western San Fernando Valley: Thursday, August 21 through Sunday, August 24.

• Eastern San Fernando Valley: Thursday, August 21 through Sunday, August 24.

• Western San Gabriel Mountains/Hwy 14 Corridor: Thursday, August 21 through Sunday, August 24.

• Antelope Valley: Thursday, August 21 through Sunday, August 24.

• San Gabriel Valley: Thursday, August 21

 through Sunday, August 24.

• East San Gabriel Mountains: Thursday, August 21 through Sunday, August 24.

• Western Antelope Valley: Thursday,

 August 21 through Sunday, August 24.

• Eastern Antelope Valley: Thursday,

 August 21 through Sunday, August 24.

• Northwest LA County Mountains: Thursday, August 21 through Sunday, August 24.

 Public Health recommends the following tips 
to keep yourself and others safe during excessive 
heat:

• Drink plenty of water and keep hydrated
throughout the day

• If you must go out, plan your day to avoid 
going out during the hottest hours, and wear
sunscreen (SPF 15)

• Wear lightweight, light-colored clothes,
and wear a hat or use an umbrella

• Cars get very hot inside, even if the windows 
are ‘cracked’ or open. Never leave children 
or pets alone in cars. Call 911 if you see a
child or pet in a car alone

• Check on those at risk for heat-related
illness, like those who are sick or have chronic
conditions, older adults, pregnant women,
children, those who live alone, pets, and outdoor 
workers and athletes

If you don’t have air conditioning, follow these
tips:

• Stay hydrated and don’t wait until you’re
thirsty to drink water

• Take cool showers or baths

• Use your stove and oven less to avoid
making your home hotter

• Visit a library, cooling center, shopping
mall, or other air-conditioned space. If you
need help finding a cool space, call 211.

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REMEMBERING DAVE LOERA

On Saturday, August 16, 2025, Sierra 
Madre lost one of its true Treasures. 
Dave Loera passed away at 
home on August 16, 2025, after a 
courageous battle with lung cancer, 
stemming from exposure to Agent 
Orange during his Vietnam military 
service. On Friday, services 
were held at St. Rita's in honor of 
his life. Hundreds attended the 
services. He was laid to rest in the 
Sierra Madre Pioneer Cemetary.

David Loera Sr. was born on September 
14, 1946, in El Paso, Texas, 
to Francisco and Reynalda Loera. 
David moved to California at a 
young age and attended Our Lady 
of Soledad. After grammar school, 
David entered Dominguez Seminary, 
graduating in 1964. Soon after, he volunteered to serve his country and was 
commissioned as an officer in the United States Army. He completed a tour of duty 
in Vietnam, where he received the Vietnam Service Medal with four Bronze Stars, the 
Republic of Vietnam Campaign 
Medal, and the Army 
Commendation Medal.

Dave lived in Sierra Madre 
for more than 40 years and 
was the personification of 
the word service. In addition 
to being a loving husband, 
parent and grandparent, 
he was a faithful 
member of St. Rita Church. 

In 2014 he was chosen as 
Sierra Madre’s Citizen of 
the Year in recognition of 
his extensive volunteer activities 
and lifelong commitment 
to service.

His life was truly a life dedicated to service — to his family, community, church and 
fellow veterans. He coached Little League, Pony Colt baseball and Soccer, positively 
impacting many young lives. He was also Past President of the Sierra Madre Kiwanis 
Club, St Rita’s Men’s Club and St Rita’s Knights of Columbus. He served for years as 
Commander of VFW Post 3208, always giving back to those who served alongside 
him. Most recently, David served as the Commander of California District 11.

Under his leadership, Post 3208 grew their membership, partnered with the Pasadena 
City College Student Veteran Resource Center and actively contributed to the community. 
He served on the committee for Congresswoman Judy Chu in collaboration 
with the Veterans administration to establish a Veteran Health Clinic in the San Gabriel 
Valley. 

Dave married Julie Daste and together they raised three children: twins David (Ariane) 
and Kellie, and Matthew (Shawna). In 1992, David married Teri McGoldrick and 
welcomed stepchildren Jasen and Erik(Davita) into his life.

His greatest joy was his grandchildren: Lancelot (Matthew), Morgan, Madeleine (David), 
Haylee (Jasen) and Jasen, Ai-Lan, and Eóin (Erik).

David will always be remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, veteran, 
and friend, who lived with integrity, faith, and love. His life truly embodied the veteran 
motto, 'God, Country, Family'. 

MVNews/Photos by Dirk Bolle


Congresswoman Judy Chu presents Teri Loera with a commendation 
in remembrance of Dave's work in the community 
for Veteran's.


INSIDE THIS WEEK

AROUND TOWNPage 2

MORE SIERRA MADRE NEWS Page 3

 Walking Sierra Madre - Deanne Davis

PASADENA NEWSPage 4

AROUND SAN GABRIEL VALLEY Page 5

Camino DeSantiago Journey - Lorie einer-Clause

FIRE RECOVERY INFORMATION Page 6

EDUCATION & YOUTHPage 7

FOOD-DRINK-FUNPage 8

 Peter Dills

THE GOOD LIFEPage 9

BEST FRIENDSPage 10

 Christopher Nyerges:

 How To Prepare For Emergencies

HEALTHY LIVING & FITNESSPage 11

 Michele Kidd Fitness For Life

 Lori A. Harris Unlock Your Life

 Jeff Brown All Things

OPINIONPage 12

LEGAL NOTICESPage 13

SHOP LOCALPage 15