Mountain View News Saturday, January 3, 2026 

Weather Wise 

6-Day Forecast Sierra Madre, Ca. 



Sun Rain Hi 60s Lows 40s 
Mon: Rain Hi 60s Lows 40s 
Tues: Ptly Cldy Hi 60s Lows 40s 
Wed: Ptly Cldy Hi 60s Lows 40s 
Thur: Sunny Hi 60s Lows 50s 
Fri: Sunny Hi 60s Lows 50s

 Forecasts courtesy of the National Weather Service 


SIERRA 
MADRE CITY 
COUNCIL 
MEETING 

January 6, 2026 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 CommunityInformation 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 ande-mail it to radio@cityofsierramadre.com. 


WALKING SIERRA MADRE: 

The Social Side by Deanne Davis 

“Let 2026 be the year you grow, glow, and go after your dreams,"

"12 new chapters, 365 new chances," and may your dreams take 
flight and your goals come true in 2026". 

“Leave behind worries and welcome 2026 with hope and confidence.” 

“Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year.” 
Ralph Waldo Emerson 

“Let our New Year’s resolution be this: We will be there for one another 
as fellow members of humanity in the finest sense of the word.” 
Goran Persson 

I had a terrible time this week trying to decide on a picture. I was 
considering one of the beautiful Christmas tree in Kersting Court, 
or my next-door neighbor, Sarah, standing in front of all their 
Christmas decorations, neatly boxed and stored in the garage, but 
decided that was too guilt inducing for most of us who haven’t even 
started yet to put all that away. Again, it’s so much fun to put them 
out and so not fun to pack them up again. But I digress. I was also 
considering an adorable picture of great-granddaughter, Olivia; 
she’s the one looking with awe upon Santa’s Band a few weeks ago. 
But then I decided on this picture of the hummingbird’s nest outside 
granddaughter, Emily’s, bedroom window. What could possibly 
be more hopeful and joyful than new life happening right before 
our very eyes. 

As this column needs to get into Susan Henderson’s hands – as you 
all know, she is the charming, delightful and extremely dear to me, 
Editor of the Mountain Views News – well before New Year’s and 
the Rose Parade have occurred, I’m going to have to wait till next 
week to talk about that. 
As far as New Year’s Eve is concerned, I shall celebrate at home with a little champagne and possibly something from Lean 
Cuisine. Living the dream, friends and neighbors! The tempting offerings around town to celebrate out there are enticing, 
but not that enticing. When the children were small, John and I would drive down Colorado Blvd. on New Year’s Eve to see 
what we could see of the floats. That was a lot of fun. Another good memory. 


Speaking of floats, I’m so delighted with the theme of the Rose Parade this year, “The Magic in Teamwork.” Our float, “Pancake 
Breakfast,” designed by Marcus Pollitz, featuring firefighters pouring syrup from a fire hose onto giant pancakes, celebrates 
community collaboration and support for first responders. It’s a perfect fit. Having experienced our Sierra Madre 
first responders several times during the last months of John’s life, I am so happy to see them acknowledged. 

As we wind up one year and stride resolutely into another, we are usually making ‘resolutions.’ 
In years past, we decided on stuff like losing ten pounds, getting more exercise, watching less TV, reading more, cleaning 
out various places in our home that are stuffed with stuff we really don’t want any more.
This year, instead of resolutions, let’s call them possibilities or suggestions. I didn’t write the following thoughts, they are 
anonymous, but I think they are very helpful: 

1. I am not Atlas. The world does not rest on my shoulders. 
2. It doesn’t hurt me to give compliments freely and generously. Compliments are a moodenhancer, not only for the recipient, but for me, too. And if someone gives me a compliment, I have quitprotesting that I didn’t deserve it, I just say “thank you!” 
3. I don’t spend time with people who don’t value me. We don’t need people around us whodon’t see us for the splendid people we are. That person who says something mean and then covers it upwith a hearty laugh and a “I was just kidding!” is not someone we need to be with. 
4. I’m learning not to be embarrassed by emotions. I cry in most movies, lots of TV shows, and everyChristmas movie is guaranteed to make me tear up. It’s OK! 
5. I am learning to live each day as though it were the last. It might be the last! 
6. I am doing what makes me happy. I am the only one responsible for my happiness and I owe it to myselfto do my best. In our family, we have always said that we bring our good time with us in our pocket andit’s not somebody else’s job to be sure we’re happy. In short, this means if we want to put our pajamas onat 4:00, have a glass of wine and watch an old movie on Turner Classic Movies instead of the news, that’sOK. Or if we want to keep them on all day, that’s OK, too. Brushing teeth and flossing is a necessity,
however, no matter how relaxed we plan to be. 
7. Going the extra mile to be as nice as possible to all people who are out there working; store clerks, PostOffice people, waitpersons in restaurants, is a good idea.
8. Just be kind. That’s pretty much it. 
You’ve all heard the idea of picking one word to be your New Year’s intention or missionstatement for the year. For the last few years, my word for the year has been HOPE! This year I’m choosing KIND. 

“You cannot do kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.” 
Ralph Waldo Emerson 

“Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.” The 14th Dalai Lama 

Happy New Year, dear friends of Walking Sierra Madre…The Social Side! 2026 is going to be awonderful year, full of JOY, HOPE and, yes, KINDNESS. In a world where you can be anything you want to be…Be KIND! 

My book page: Amazon.com: Deanne Davis“Star of Wonder” a delightful Christmas Kindle story, where four lonely people find lovefollowing a strange new star on Christmas Eve, is there. 
A nice love story is never a bad idea, even after Christmas! 


SIP, SAVOR, AND SUPPORT 
THE SIERRA 
MADRE LIBRARY 

Mark your calendar for an evening of great wine, delicious bites, and community 
spirit as the Friends of the Sierra Madre Library host their 51st Wine & Cuisine 
Tasting on Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. 

Set in the inviting surroundings of Baldwin Avenue Gallery (The BAG) at 12 N. Baldwin Avenue in the heart 
of Sierra Madre, the event will bring together wine enthusiasts, food lovers, and library supporters for a relaxed 
and flavorful night out. Guests can look forward to sampling a thoughtfully selected variety of wines 
paired with cuisine tastings in a gallery atmosphere that encourages conversation and connection. 

More than just a social gathering, the Wine & Cuisine Tasting is an important fundraiser benefiting the Sierra 
Madre Library. Proceeds support programs, collections, and services that enhance learning, creativity, and 
access for residents of all ages. 

The Friends of the Sierra Madre Library is known for hosting events that blend culture and community, and 
this annual tasting continues that tradition, offering a perfect way to enjoy an evening out while supporting a 
cherished local institution. 

Tickets will be available January 2026. For now, wine lovers and community supporters alike are encouraged 
to save the date for this special February 7th event. 

All proceeds from this event will be donated to the Sierra Madre Public Library. Learn more about this and 
other fundraising events, and the programs these benefits support by following Friends of the Sierra Madre 
Public Library at our website: www.sierramadrelibraryfriends.org. 

Mountain Views News 80 W Sierra Madre Blvd. No. 327 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.355.2737 Fax: 626.609.3285 Email: editor@mtnviewsnews.com Website: www.mtnviewsnews.com