Mountain Views News Saturday, January 10, 2026 3 

Weather Wise 

6-Day Forecast Sierra Madre, Ca. 


Sun Sunny Hi 70s Lows 50s 
Mon: Sunny Hi 70s Lows 50s 
Tues: Sunny Hi 70s Lows 50s 
Wed: Sunny Hi 70s Lows 50s 
Thur: Sunny Hi 70s Lows 50s 
Fri: Sunny Hi 70s Lows 50s

 Forecasts courtesy of the National Weather Service 


SIERRA 
MADRE CITY 
COUNCIL 
MEETING 

January 13, 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 and 
e-mail it to radio@cityofsierramadre.com. 


WALKING SIERRA MADRE: 

The Social Side by Deanne Davis 

THE ROSE PARADE FEATURED 
FLOATS DECORATED WITH 
APPROXIMATELY 
18 MILLION FLOWERS! 

The 2026 Rose Parade was the best one ever. The bravery 
of all those people in the marching bands many without 
rain ponchos was astonishing. To walk 5-1/2 miles in a 
uniform that was heavy to begin with and then increasingly 
sodden with the unceasing rain and drizzle was 
absolutely awesome! It was the 11th time the Parade has 
been rained on and the last time was twenty years ago. 
The horses didn’t seem to enjoy the rain and I was so 
sorry not to be able to see the Rose Court ladies’ dresses. That emerald green part I could see was gorgeous. OK, a few 
totally off the wall comments: 


1. Where did they get all those plastic raincoats that so many, not all, of the bands had? There must have been thousands 
of those things.
2. The off-hand comment about the band instruments, “When the tubas are full of water, they just turn them upsidedown and dump it out! 
3. It’s a really good thing that the current popular hair style of young women is long, straight hair because it worked 
perfectly in the rain.
4. The flowers really did love the rain. They all looked so bright and vibrant. 
The theme of the Parade, The Magic in Teamwork, to honor all the first responders and those who lost everything in 
the Altadena, Pacific Palisades fires was wonderful. What was not wonderful was that the Grand Marshall of the Parade,
Magic Johnson, was stuck in this little covered car and all we saw of him was his enormous hand waving out the window! 

Our float, Pancake Breakfast, was fabulous. The picture this week, taken by my official photographer, Leah Davis, shows 
just part of the float, the firehouse dog in his helmet and the hose which is about to supply syrup to those enormous pancakes. 
A winner, of course, the Judges Award. Another big thank you to designer, Marcus Pollitz, for this really amazingfloat, and to all the fantastic people in the Sierra Madre Rose Float Association. 

Another impressive group was the Arabian Horse Association of Sierra Madre. These horses are so beautiful and then to 
find out that they frequently serve as support animals as they are extremely sensitive is even more impressive. 

So delighted to see the Budweiser Clydesdale horses. Favorite floats were the Louisiana float with the chef cooking crabs 
in a big pot and crabs on the sides waving. The Trader Joe’s float with the fireworks, UPS with the sea horses (a favorite 
sea creature of mine). So happy to see animals depicted on so many of the floats. So much talent to imagine these floats, 
to plan what to put on them and all the animation. I really enjoyed every minute, especially as I was in my nice warm 
house with all the coffee I wanted and not a drop of water on me anywhere. 

Speaking of creativity, January is International Creativity Month. Being creative in the first month of the year can set you 
up for a year of success, according to one of my favorite columnists, Harvey Mackay. A little more from Harvey about 
creativity: “Creativity is a fascinating and essential aspect of human potential. Minds are like parachutes, not much good 
unless they are open!” 

“Steve Jobs, Apple’s co-founder, envisioned a device that would not only make calls but also serve as a portable computer, 
music player and camera. Needless to say, this vision required a blend of creativity and technical prowess, pushing the 
boundaries of what a phone could do.” 
Thanks to Steve, we all have one of these that lives in our hand, communicating with everybody we care about all day 
and night, taking pictures (I’m extremely partial to sunrises, sunsets and family members) and we never have to wonder 
where our kids are, we just text them! Think of days of yore when we had to try to find a phone booth, be sure we had 
change, the phone actually worked, and we were already late and our parents were already mad! Ah, the good old days! 


We have been enjoying the first full moon 
of the year, best seen last Saturday, the Wolf 
Moon, so called because this time of year 
wolves did a lot of howling. See, creativity at 
its best! 

Creativity is inventing, experimenting, growing, 
taking risks, breaking rules, makingmistakes and having fun. Watch any of the 
shows on the Food Network, especially the 
ones with kids, and you’ll see people fearlessly 
going where they’ve never gone before, 
using amazing creativity. 

It’s going to be an exciting year, friends and 
neighbors, and don’t forget: 

In a world where you can be anything, everything, 
you want to be, Be Kind!
No act of kindness, no matter how small, is 
ever wasted. 

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


A PERFECT VALENTINE’S DATE: 
WINE, CUISINE, AND COMMUNITY 

Looking for a memorable Valentine’s gift? The Friends of the Sierra Madre Library invite couples and friends to 
sip, savor, and celebrate at their 51st Wine & Cuisine Tasting on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. 

Held just days before Valentine’s Day, the event offers an ideal evening out, whether you’re planning a romantic night with a 
partner or a stylish gathering with friends. The tasting takes place at the Baldwin Avenue Gallery (The BAG), located at 12 N. 
BaldwinAvenue in the heart of Sierra Madre, where art-filled surroundings set the mood for conversation and connection. 


Guests will enjoy a thoughtfully curated selection of wines paired with cuisine tastings, creating a relaxed yet elegant experience 
that feels tailor-made for a special night. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s a chance to toast love, friendship, and 

community all in one place. 

Beyond theromance, theWine &CuisineTasting isan important fundraiser supportingthe Sierra Madre Public Library. Proceeds 
help fund libraryprograms, collections, and services that benefit residents of allages, making this an evening that feels as good as 

it tastes. 

The Friends of the Sierra Madre Library are known for events that blend culture, community, and celebration, and this annual 
tasting continues that tradition—offering a meaningful way to enjoy a night out while giving back. 
Community members are encouraged to secure tickets early for this popular event. All proceeds benefit the Sierra Madre Public 
Library. Learn more about the 51st Wine andCuisineTastihg,andlearnabout the library’s Grand ReopeningJune6,2026at www. 
sierramadrelibraryfriends.org. Tickets are $100 each and can be purchased at: https://auctria.events/51stWineCuisineTasting 

Wine lovers and Valentine’s planners alike are encouraged to secure tickets early for this popular February event, as tickets are 
limited.All proceeds benefit the Sierra Madre Public Library. Learn more at 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