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BATTER UP: Sierra Madre Little 
League season starts March 1, 2026! 

3 WAYS FAMILIES CAN GET MORE BANG 
FOR THEIR BUCK IN 2026 

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NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Municipal Election shall be held on June 2, 2026,
to place a measure, the “City of Sierra Madre No-Tax Increase GANN Measure to override 
the GANN Limit on the ballot: 

“City of Sierra Madre No-Tax Increase 

Gann Measure. Shall the measure adjust-

Yes 

ing the City of Sierra Madre’s appropriations 
limit to allow increased budgeting of 
City revenues for general governmental 
purposes, including protecting safe clean 
water, maintaining brush clearing and 

No 

wildfire prevention, firefighter/paramedic 
staffing levels, 911 emergency response,
repairing potholes, streets, and sidewalk,
upgrading storm drains to protect local 
groundwater supplies; maintaining natural 
disaster preparedness for four years(this measure does not increase taxes or 
impose any new taxes), be adopted?” 

Ballot Question. The following ballot question shall be submitted to the voters:
March 13, 2026 -Last day to submit arguments for or against measure. Arguments maynot exceed 300 words in length. (E. C. §§ 9162, 9163, 9315, 9316, 9501 and 9502) 

March 23, 2026 5:00 p.m. Last day for authors of arguments for and against any measure 
to submit rebuttals. Rebuttals may not exceed 250 words in length. (E. C. §§ 9167,9317, and 9504 

Posted February 27, 2026 

By: 

Laura AguilarCity ClerkElections Official 


(StatePoint) Looking to stretch your dollar further in 2026? Here’s how your family 
can get more bang for your buck on the items and services you use most: 

Find a Value-Packed Phone Plan 

If it’s been awhile since you’ve looked at phone plan options, you may not realize 
that upgrading your plan doesn’t have to be complicated or mean spending more. 
Check out enhanced plans like T-Mobile’s newly unveiled Better Value, a family plan 
that gives new and long-term customers, including small businesses, such benefits as 
the largest, fastest, most advanced 5G network, unlimited data abroad, satellite connectivity 
and built-in extras like streaming services, without the premium price tag. 
Designed to deliver real savings families can feel right away, the plan starts at $140 a 
month for three lines with AutoPay, and can amount to savings of over $1,000 compared 
to similar plans. 

Plus, it’s a good choice if you’re looking to map out your long-term budget. The plan 
comes with a five-year price guarantee on talk, text and data, so your family can 
count on the price you sign up for in the months and years ahead. 

Additional benefits include exclusive hotel and rental car perks, exclusive ticket access 
and premium experiences at thousands of concerts and festivals nationwide, free 
DashPass by DoorDash, weekly perks through T-Mobile Tuesdays and more. 

This limited-time plan is available to new customers with three or more phone lines 
who are switching at least two of those lines to T-Mobile, as well as existing customers 
of five or more years who have three phone lines. For more information, visit www.tmobile.
com. 

Bundle and Save 

If you’re working with more than one insurance provider, you may be over-paying 

– and wasting time. Not only does streamlining coverage under one carrier provide 
clerical convenience, an analysis by NerdWallet finds that bundling your auto and 
home insurance can offer savings of up to 40%. Additional discounts are available 
for all kinds of reasons – from having a good driving record to making specific home 
updates, so ask your agent what’s available to you. The best part is that you can use 
the savings on other household necessities, or to expand your coverage and gain additional 
peace of mind. 
Shop Smart 

With the cost of two basic essentials – groceries and gas – on the rise, you may be 
looking for ways to stretch your dollar on the items you can’t live without. One way to 
do that is by always using a rewards credit card at the supermarket and at the pump 
for cash back on every purchase. Additionally, apps like GasBuddy can help you locate 
the lowest gas prices near you, and apps like Ibotta let you submit receipts of your 
grocery purchases in order to earn cash back. 

When it comes to monthly bills, a few smart strategies and tweaks to your routine 
means that your family can live large without your wallet taking a hit. 

Pamela CiminoRealtor626-975-6721pamelaciminore@gmail.comwww.berkshirehathawayhs.com/
DRE#: 01730614MARCH 2026 NEWSLETTERWhether you own a home or are looking to buy or sell, here are the latest Good to Know®
articles for when you’re ready to take the next step in finding your forever home.
How to Keep Your Remodel on BudgetHome remodelingnotoriously costs more than homeowners initiallybudget for—for many reasons:
Products and services may cost more than expected.
Supply chain interruptions, new tariffs may cause additionalexpenses.
Demolition may reveal problems like mold, out-of-code wiring ordamaged sub-floor.
The cheapest contractor may underbid to get the job then billhigher invoices later.
Some costs are beyond your control, so build an extra 25% into yourbudget before work begins. Other ways to manage your budget are to:
Check the condition of themost expensive systems, like HVAC,
electrical and plumbing.
Concentrate on living rooms, kitchens, and bathrooms.
Choose updates with the best ROI: floors, countertops, cabinets,
appliances and fixtures.
Bundle upgrades (e.g. insulation plus windows).
Keep your existing floor plan.
Choose classic, durable materials, like hardwoods and stone.
Stick to the above advice and your home will look great—and so will•
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Ditch This Dated Home DÉcor Why does your décor matter to today’s homebuyers? Décor stronglydetermines the ambiance, era, and overall attractiveness of your home.
Lifestyle aphorisms, wall-to-wall carpet, dust ruffles on couches andbeds, heavy drapes, and other “outdated” décor make it hard for buyersimagine themselves living there:
Matching furniture sets. The look today is more curated and blended,
with furniture and accessories collected from different parts of theworld and from different periods.
Out-of-touch opulence. E.g., displays of silver, tea services or otherrelics of a servant-centric past; mirrored tables; fake fur throws andpillows.
Too much of one element. E.g. paneled rooms, bordered wallpaper,
boring neutral paint color throughout the house. A mix ofcolor,
fabrications, textures, and patterns is far more interesting.
Themed dŽcor. E.g. moose images and buffalo plaid, starfish pillowsand canoe paddles.
Lounge chairs and massage chairs. These guilty pleasures are bestleft to informal areas.
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