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Combined EditionAlso In the NewsThe average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in L.A. County is up today to its highest amount since June 7th, increasing 2 cents to $4.911. … The average price has risen 12 of the past 13 days, increasing 26.2 cents, including 2.4 cents Wednesday. It is 23.1 cents more than a week ago and 15.9 cents higher than a month ago but 27.3 cents less than a year ago. It has dropped $1.583 since rising to a record $6.494 on October 5th, 2022. … In Orange County, the average price is up to its highest amount since June 4th, increasing 1.8 cents to $4.876. It is 23.6 cents more than a week ago and 16.1 cents more than a month ago but 27.4 cents less than a year ago. A 61-year-old Los Angeles physician faces sentencing today on a federal charge arising from false home health certifications and related fraudulent Medicare billings which caused a loss to the health insurance program of at least 1.44 million dollars. … Lilit Gagikovna Baltaian pleaded guilty in November 2024 in downtown Los Angeles to one count of health care fraud, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. … Prosecutors said Baltaian operated two medical clinics in Tujunga and Reseda. From about January 2012 to July 2018, she falsely certified patients to receive home health care from at least four area home health agencies, papers filed in Los Angeles federal court show. Remains of a missing 13-year-old boy from the San Fernando Valley have been found in Oxnard. The Los Angeles Times reports Los Angeles Police Department officers led a search for Oscar Omar Hernandez in Oxnard and the body was found in the area of North Harbor Boulevard and West Gonzalez Road, near McGrath State Beach and the Santa Clara River. … NBC–4 reports that Oscar was reported missing Sunday by his family after he did not come home after visiting an acquaintance in Lancaster. Sentencing is set for April 30th for a man convicted of killing his mother and younger brother in the Diamond Bar home the three had once shared. …. A Pomona jury found Eric Kwan guilty of first-degree murder for the 2021 shooting and stabbing death of his brother and found him guilty of the lesser charge of voluntary manslaughter for stabbing his mother. Kwan explained to investigators that he was protecting himself at the time of the killings. Two Pasadena Police Department lieutenants have filed legal claims alleging sexual harassment, racism and inappropriate comments by Chief Eugene Harris. … The claims by Lieutenants Keith Gomez and Monica Cuellar join others in the department who previously filed their own claims. Legal claims are possible forerunners of lawsuits. Harris issued a statement saying he understood “these allegations will be reviewed and fully welcome that process. I remain committed to transparency, accountability and service and I trust the truth will come to light.” Inside this Week: Sierra Madre: Around The San Gabriel Valley: Education & Youth: Food, Drink & More: Best Friends and More: The Good Life: Opinion: Sports & More: Support Your Local Businesses: Columnists: Recent
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SIERRA MADRE WISTARIA FESTIVAL - Saturday, April 12, 2025 SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 2025 VOLUME 19 NO. 14VOLUME 19 NO. 14 Charming Cottage Home in Sierra Madre. Nestled on a peaceful, tree-lined street in the desirable community of Sierra Madre, this enchanting 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom cottage offers a perfect blend of privacy, comfort, and character. The home’s inviting curb appeal welcomes you, with its sunny yellow exterior. 345 Foothill Avenue, Sierra MadreOffered at $1,649,000Compass is a real estate broker licensed by the State of California and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. Lic. #01991628. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only and is compiled from sources deemed reliable but has not been verified. Changes in price, condition, sale or withdrawal may be made without notice. No statement is made as to accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footage are ap- proximate. If your property is currently listed for sale this is not a solicitation.EJan Greteman 626.975.4033lic #01943630Judy Webb-Martinlic #00541631webbmartingroup.com3 BD | 3 BA | 2234 SF | 8366 SF LOT Open Satuday & Sunday 2-4pm Wistaria Festival 2025Saturday, April 12, 9AM - 5PMCome Spend a Day in the Charming Village of Sierra Madre! SIERRA MADRE PREPARES FOR ONE OF THE BIGGEST EVENTS OF THE YEAR: THE WISTARIA FESTIVAL! On Saturday, April 12th, the foothill community of Sierra Madre will host thousands of visitors to participate in the annual Wistaria Festival . The event, which runs from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm is free with the exception of Shuttle Rides to and from the historic vine and a small fee for certain activities in the Children's Playland in Memorial Park. "The Wistaria Vine has held the Guinness Book of World Records for being, " The largest blossoming plant is the Chinese wisteria (Wisteria sinensis) at Sierra Madre, California, USA. It was planted in 1892 and by 1994 had branches measuring 152 m (500 ft) long, covered an area of 0.4 ha (1 acre) and weighed 220 tonnes (48,500 lb). An estimated 1.5 million blossoms were produced during the five-week blossoming period." (https://www.guinnessworldrecords. com/world-records/81493-largest- blossoming-plant). The Vine spans the yards of two private Sierra Madre properties and is a magnificent sight well worth the shuttle trip to see it. And there is so much more to see at the Festival. Downtown Shopping, Artisans, Crafters, Musicians, Food and fun for the entire family. In 1894, William and Alice Brugman purchased a home on what is now called W. Carter Ave. Mrs. Brugman paid $.75 for a gallon can of wistaria.She planted it in a corner of her front porch remarking to her neighbor: “They say Wistaria grows fast.” And grow it did. Wistaria seeds were brought from China by Marco Polo in the 13th century. When the vine was in bloom, the Fennels would invite friends to come and enjoy the blossoming plant. This was the beginning of many Wistaria festivals that took place year after year. Sierra Madre became known as the Wistaria City. Many local organizations, including the Board of Trade (now the Chamber of Commerce), the Woman’s Club, the Masons and Eastern Star, the Sierra Madre Volunteer Fire Dept., etc. were involved. Easter sunrise services were also among vine activities. Among the famous were Fritz Kreisler, Janet Leigh, Mary Pickford, and Norman Rockwell. These two helped select the festival’s Wistaria Queen. Packard Automobile Co. used the vine as a backdrop to advertise its automobile. Mrs. Lawless spent a small fortune (around $100,000) enhancing the grounds of her new property and caring for the vine. When the festivals were held they often lasted for the weeks the vine was in bloom, not just for one day. Mrs. Lawless, a patron of the arts, also sponsored vine activities all year long. By the 1970’s Vine Festival activity had about ended. It started up again in the late 70’s when sponsored for one day each year by the Chamber of Commerce. In the spring of 1989, Huell Howser came to film the vine for his program Videolog, which aired on KCET. The next year, approximately 6,000 people came to view the vine. Howser returned in 1992 to film again for his California Gold program. The Sierra Madre Chamber of Commerce quickly organized and combined the annual Vine viewing with a downtown street fair. A shuttle bus is provided to and from the Vine and literally thousands of visitors come into town to shop and dine at local businesses. Today, the vine covers approximately one acre. Over the years, it has shown distress and seemed to be dying. Experts have been brought in from Cal Tech, Occidental, and Cal Poly Pomona. The Vine seems to produce its greatest flowering after a cold winter followed by a sudden hot spell. What is the correct spelling for wisteria— wisteria or wistaria? In the Sunset Western Garden Book it is spelled wisteria. Sierra Madre has always spelled it wistaria. According to L. A.County Arboretum and Botanic Gardensenior biologist Jim Bauml and Librarian JoanDe Fato, the plant was named to honor CasparWistar (1761-1818), an American physicianand teacher, who taught at the University ofPennsylvania. Among his accomplishments, he wrote the first text-book on anatomy. Whenthe name of the genus Wisteria was put intothe books, it was incorrectly spelled, says DeFato. So, one could say that all along, SierraMadre has correctly spelled Wistaria! EDITOR'S NOTE: The Vine is housed on private property and the owners have graciously allowed the public to view this historic landmark. The Sierra Madre Chamber of Commerce, The City and Residents of Sierra Madre greatly appreciate the genorosity of the homeowners for allowing this event to take place every year. Additional information is available on page 2. SIERRA MADRE CITY MANAGER JOSE REYNOSO RESIGNS TO HEAD LOCAL WATER AGENCY Surprise announcment made at recent Honors Dinner. Story on page 3 INSIDE THIS WEEK MORE WISTARIA INFORMATION Page 2 SIERRA MADRE NEWS Page 3/4 WALKING SIERRA MADRE MUSIC AT THE FESTIVAL PASADENA NEWSPage 5 AROUND SAN GABRIEL VALLEY Page 6 HONORING THE MEMORY OF SOLDIER EDVIN F. FRANC0 EDUCATION & YOUTHPage 7 FOOD-DRINK-FUNPage 8 Dining With Peter Dills The Tasting Room - Gustavo Lira BEST FRIENDSPage 9 THE GOOD LIFEPage 10 Unlock Your Life..........Lori Harris Savvy Senior: FIRE RECOVERY INFORMATION Page 11 OPINION . Page 12 LEGAL NOTICESPage 13 SPORTS & FITNESS & MOREPage 14 Fitness For Life...............Michele Kidd SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSSES Page 15 | |||||||||||||||||||
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