SATURDAY, JULY 16, 2022 VOLUME 16 NO. 29VOLUME 16 NO. 29 
CLOSURE OF WESTBOUND 210 AT SAN 
GABRIEL RIVER BRIDGE 
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has rescheduled a 
five-day closure of westbound Interstate 210 (I-210) at the San Gabriel River 
Bridge in Irwindale for a bridge upgrade project partially funded by Senate Bill 
1 (SB 1). Crews will divert traffic from westbound I-210 to eastbound I-210, 
which will be converted to three-lanes in both directions between Interstate 
605 (I-605) and Irwindale Ave. during the closure. 
The following closures will be taking place Wednesday, July 20, at 11:00 p.m. 
through Tuesday, July 26, at 5 a.m.:
Westbound I-210 from Irwindale Ave. to I-605 
Westbound I-210 Irwindale Ave. rampsWestbound I-210 to southbound I-605 connector 
I-605 to eastbound I-210 connector 
Eastbound I-210 Mt. Olive on-ramps 
A second five-day closure affecting eastbound I-210 will occur on Wednes-
day, August 17 at 11:00 p.m. through Tuesday, August 23 at 5:00 a.m. 
Caltrans advises motorists to expect major delays, use I-10 or SR-60 as alter-
nateroutes,usepublictransportationontheMetroLLine(Gold)orMetrolinkduring the closures and if possible, work from home. 
Theclosureschedule issubjecttochangedue to weather,availability of equip-
mentandmaterials,andconstruction-relatedissues.Motoristsareencouragedto plan ahead and check the Caltrans QuickMap for up-to-the-minute trafficconditions. More information and updates on this project can be found on theDistrict 7 website or on Twitter. 
The work is part of a project to upgrade San Gabriel River Bridge on I-210in Irwindale. The $30 million project – which includes $1.7 million from SB 1,
theRoadRepair and Accountability Actof2017 –willupgrade existingbridgehinges and railings and strengthen bridge decks to improve safety. 
Photo by: Ricardo Carrasco III -Story on page 2 
webbmartingroup.com 
real estate 
x beds | x baths | x,xxx sqft. 
Jan Greteman 626.975.4033 
lic #01943630 
Judy Webb-Martin 626.688.2273 
lic #00541631 
Katie Orth 626.688.0418 
lic #00942500 
We continue to be so appreciative of all our clients 
whom we have been able to support. Despite 
everything, we are NEVER too busy to support you. 
Feel free to reach out to any of us with questions 
about the market and/or if you are interested in 
moving forward with selling or buying a home. 
C.A.R 
CONSUMER EDUCATION 
PROGRAM 
Sold at $759,000 
618 Fairview Avenue, #111 | 618Fairview.com 
2 beds | 2 baths | 1,618 sqft 
Think your clients would benefit from this tax break? 
Here are four ways they can learn more about Prop 19 
and how they could save money: 
$200,000 
$200,000 
$200,000 
$300,000 
Replacement 
Home Price 
$700,000 
Replacement 
Home Price 
$600,000 
Original Homes 
Sale Price 
+ + 
Original Home 
Sales Price 
Heard about the Proposition 19 property tax break? 
Wondering who qualifies? 
Curious to see the tax break in action? 
In April, C.A.R. began running a new consumer ad campaign 
to educate consumers who might benefit from Proposition 19. 
In addition to a targeted ad campaign, we've created a new 
website (prop19taxbreak.com) for consumers to get up-to-
date information on this potential property tax break. 
One helpful feature of the site is the examples of how the tax 
break actually works: 
Example 1: 
Example 2: 
Buying an Equal or Less Expensive House 
Buying a More Expensive Home 
Original Home’s 
Tax Base 
Original Home’s 
Tax Base 
Replacement 
Home New Tax 
Base With Prop 19 
Replacement 
Home New Tax 
Base With Prop 19 
$600,000 
$100,000 
Minus 
$600,000 
Ask us, your local Sierra Madre REALTORS®.1 
2 
3 
4 
Visit prop19taxbreak.com. 
Check their County Assessor’s website. 
View a sample Prop 19 transfer form. 
The information contained herein is intended to provide general information and is not intended as a 
substitute for individual legal advice. Specific examples used are only general examples, and the actual 
amount of property taxes owed for any person will depend on the specific situation of the individual 
and a wide variety of other factors. All persons are directed to seek the advice of a tax specialist 
regarding their specific tax and legal situation. 
JUST SOLD 
LEILA REGAN BECOMES SIERRA MADRE LIBRARIAN 
After an extensive recruitment process, the Sierra Madre has chosen Leila Regan to serve as the next 
Librarian for the Sierra Madre Public Library. 
Prior to coming to Sierra Madre, Ms. Regan served with Monrovia Public Library. In 2019 she joined 
the Sierra Madre Public Library as the Youth Services Librarian. Since joining Sierra Madre, Ms. 
Regan has been instrumental in enhancing and developing programs and activities. This became 
especially important during the beginning and height of the COVID pandemic. While most cities in 
California were closing their libraries, Ms. Regan worked with, then City Librarian, Christine Smart 
to utilize creative techniques that became critical to children as they shifted their learning environ-
ment to a home-based setting. Ms. Regan helped introduce ideas such as virtual courses, social me-
dia story-times, contact-less book check outs, and other services that provided normalcy to families 
during uncertain times. Said Ms. Regan, “Working in Sierra Madre 
has shown me the love and dedication this community has for their 
Library. I am grateful to be given the opportunity to strengthen and 
grow with the Library as I take on my new role as City Librarian. I 
am excited for the upcoming challenges and humbled by the sup-
port and commitment of the City of Sierra Madre.” 
HENRY AMOS APPOINTED 
ACTING SM POLICE CHIEF 
With the departure of SMPD Chief Rodrick Armalin pictured below taking a Sierra Madre Bear with 
him, SMPD Captain Henry Amos was appointed Acting Chief with the city begins its search for the 
next leader of SMPD. 
Amos’ career with the agency began as a Reserve Officer. In 2002 he was hired as a full-time police 
officer and promoted to Sergeant in 2017. In 2020, he was promoted to Captain. Since Amos joined 
Sierra Madre Police Department he has worked as a Field Training Officer, Police Detective, and Act-
ing Lieutenant and more. "We are pleased to have Capt. Amos accept the responsibility of ActingChief and are hopeful he will apply for the permanent position", said City Manager Jose Reynoso in a 
telephone interview on Friday. 
FAMILIAR FACES - NEW RESPONSIBILITIES 
COUNCIL MOVES FORWARD WITH 
PLACEMENT OF CITIZEN'S PETITION 
REGARDING MATER DOLOROSA ON 
NOVEMBER BALLOT - THEN VOTES 
UNANIMOUSLY TO OPPOSE THE 
MEASURE 
Resolution passed setting priorities for filing ofwritten arguments and authorization for theCity Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis. 
At Tuesday's city council meeting the council directed staff to set 
the priorities for filing written arguments and directing the city at-
torney to prepare an impartial analysis of the measure. 
In addition, a second resolution was passed providing for the fil-
ing of rebuttal arguments for the initiative. 
At the June 14th meeting, the council requested the city attorney 
to prepare "An Analysis of the Intiative's Impacts, a Comparison 
with the Meadows Project, and an Evaluation of its Legality" accord-
ing to existing election law. 
The result was a 32 page report thatwas presented at Tuesday's 
meeting. 
To read the report in its entirety, go to: https://www.cityofsierra-
madre.com/common/pages/DisplayFile.aspx?itemId=18728588 
Converstions both Pro and Con tmay be found on page 3.
S. Henderson/MVNews 
ARCADIA METHODIST HOSPITAL HAS A NEW NAME 
SATURDAY, JULY 16, 2022 VOLUME 16 NO. 29VOLUME 16 NO. 29 
CLOSURE OF WESTBOUND 210 AT SAN 
GABRIEL RIVER BRIDGE 
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has rescheduled a 
five-day closure of westbound Interstate 210 (I-210) at the San Gabriel River 
Bridge in Irwindale for a bridge upgrade project partially funded by Senate Bill 
1 (SB 1). Crews will divert traffic from westbound I-210 to eastbound I-210, 
which will be converted to three-lanes in both directions between Interstate 
605 (I-605) and Irwindale Ave. during the closure. 
The following closures will be taking place Wednesday, July 20, at 11:00 p.m. 
through Tuesday, July 26, at 5 a.m.:
Westbound I-210 from Irwindale Ave. to I-605 
Westbound I-210 Irwindale Ave. rampsWestbound I-210 to southbound I-605 connector 
I-605 to eastbound I-210 connector 
Eastbound I-210 Mt. Olive on-ramps 
A second five-day closure affecting eastbound I-210 will occur on Wednes-
day, August 17 at 11:00 p.m. through Tuesday, August 23 at 5:00 a.m. 
Caltrans advises motorists to expect major delays, use I-10 or SR-60 as alter-
nateroutes,usepublictransportationontheMetroLLine(Gold)orMetrolinkduring the closures and if possible, work from home. 
Theclosureschedule issubjecttochangedue to weather,availability of equip-
mentandmaterials,andconstruction-relatedissues.Motoristsareencouragedto plan ahead and check the Caltrans QuickMap for up-to-the-minute trafficconditions. More information and updates on this project can be found on theDistrict 7 website or on Twitter. 
The work is part of a project to upgrade San Gabriel River Bridge on I-210in Irwindale. The $30 million project – which includes $1.7 million from SB 1,
theRoadRepair and Accountability Actof2017 –willupgrade existingbridgehinges and railings and strengthen bridge decks to improve safety. 
Photo by: Ricardo Carrasco III -Story on page 2 
webbmartingroup.com 
real estate 
x beds | x baths | x,xxx sqft. 
Jan Greteman 626.975.4033 
lic #01943630 
Judy Webb-Martin 626.688.2273 
lic #00541631 
Katie Orth 626.688.0418 
lic #00942500 
We continue to be so appreciative of all our clients 
whom we have been able to support. Despite 
everything, we are NEVER too busy to support you. 
Feel free to reach out to any of us with questions 
about the market and/or if you are interested in 
moving forward with selling or buying a home. 
C.A.R 
CONSUMER EDUCATION 
PROGRAM 
Sold at $759,000 
618 Fairview Avenue, #111 | 618Fairview.com 
2 beds | 2 baths | 1,618 sqft 
Think your clients would benefit from this tax break? 
Here are four ways they can learn more about Prop 19 
and how they could save money: 
$200,000 
$200,000 
$200,000 
$300,000 
Replacement 
Home Price 
$700,000 
Replacement 
Home Price 
$600,000 
Original Homes 
Sale Price 
+ + 
Original Home 
Sales Price 
Heard about the Proposition 19 property tax break? 
Wondering who qualifies? 
Curious to see the tax break in action? 
In April, C.A.R. began running a new consumer ad campaign 
to educate consumers who might benefit from Proposition 19. 
In addition to a targeted ad campaign, we've created a new 
website (prop19taxbreak.com) for consumers to get up-to-
date information on this potential property tax break. 
One helpful feature of the site is the examples of how the tax 
break actually works: 
Example 1: 
Example 2: 
Buying an Equal or Less Expensive House 
Buying a More Expensive Home 
Original Home’s 
Tax Base 
Original Home’s 
Tax Base 
Replacement 
Home New Tax 
Base With Prop 19 
Replacement 
Home New Tax 
Base With Prop 19 
$600,000 
$100,000 
Minus 
$600,000 
Ask us, your local Sierra Madre REALTORS®.1 
2 
3 
4 
Visit prop19taxbreak.com. 
Check their County Assessor’s website. 
View a sample Prop 19 transfer form. 
The information contained herein is intended to provide general information and is not intended as a 
substitute for individual legal advice. Specific examples used are only general examples, and the actual 
amount of property taxes owed for any person will depend on the specific situation of the individual 
and a wide variety of other factors. All persons are directed to seek the advice of a tax specialist 
regarding their specific tax and legal situation. 
JUST SOLD 
LEILA REGAN BECOMES SIERRA MADRE LIBRARIAN 
After an extensive recruitment process, the Sierra Madre has chosen Leila Regan to serve as the next 
Librarian for the Sierra Madre Public Library. 
Prior to coming to Sierra Madre, Ms. Regan served with Monrovia Public Library. In 2019 she joined 
the Sierra Madre Public Library as the Youth Services Librarian. Since joining Sierra Madre, Ms. 
Regan has been instrumental in enhancing and developing programs and activities. This became 
especially important during the beginning and height of the COVID pandemic. While most cities in 
California were closing their libraries, Ms. Regan worked with, then City Librarian, Christine Smart 
to utilize creative techniques that became critical to children as they shifted their learning environ-
ment to a home-based setting. Ms. Regan helped introduce ideas such as virtual courses, social me-
dia story-times, contact-less book check outs, and other services that provided normalcy to families 
during uncertain times. Said Ms. Regan, “Working in Sierra Madre 
has shown me the love and dedication this community has for their 
Library. I am grateful to be given the opportunity to strengthen and 
grow with the Library as I take on my new role as City Librarian. I 
am excited for the upcoming challenges and humbled by the sup-
port and commitment of the City of Sierra Madre.” 
HENRY AMOS APPOINTED 
ACTING SM POLICE CHIEF 
With the departure of SMPD Chief Rodrick Armalin pictured below taking a Sierra Madre Bear with 
him, SMPD Captain Henry Amos was appointed Acting Chief with the city begins its search for the 
next leader of SMPD. 
Amos’ career with the agency began as a Reserve Officer. In 2002 he was hired as a full-time police 
officer and promoted to Sergeant in 2017. In 2020, he was promoted to Captain. Since Amos joined 
Sierra Madre Police Department he has worked as a Field Training Officer, Police Detective, and Act-
ing Lieutenant and more. "We are pleased to have Capt. Amos accept the responsibility of ActingChief and are hopeful he will apply for the permanent position", said City Manager Jose Reynoso in a 
telephone interview on Friday. 
FAMILIAR FACES - NEW RESPONSIBILITIES 
COUNCIL MOVES FORWARD WITH 
PLACEMENT OF CITIZEN'S PETITION 
REGARDING MATER DOLOROSA ON 
NOVEMBER BALLOT - THEN VOTES 
UNANIMOUSLY TO OPPOSE THE 
MEASURE 
Resolution passed setting priorities for filing ofwritten arguments and authorization for theCity Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis. 
At Tuesday's city council meeting the council directed staff to set 
the priorities for filing written arguments and directing the city at-
torney to prepare an impartial analysis of the measure. 
In addition, a second resolution was passed providing for the fil-
ing of rebuttal arguments for the initiative. 
At the June 14th meeting, the council requested the city attorney 
to prepare "An Analysis of the Intiative's Impacts, a Comparison 
with the Meadows Project, and an Evaluation of its Legality" accord-
ing to existing election law. 
The result was a 32 page report thatwas presented at Tuesday's 
meeting. 
To read the report in its entirety, go to: https://www.cityofsierra-
madre.com/common/pages/DisplayFile.aspx?itemId=18728588 
Converstions both Pro and Con tmay be found on page 3.
S. Henderson/MVNews 
ARCADIA METHODIST HOSPITAL HAS A NEW NAME 
RIVERSIDE $525,000 MONROVIA $799,000 SIERRA MADRE $1,100,000 
3 bed 2.5 bath 1,384 sf 
DUPLEX 1 bed 1 bath Each 
3 bed 
1.5 bath 1,282 sf 
2007 Built Home in Gated 
Charming Duplex located close to 
Traditional Home with Remodeled 
Community 
Old Town Monrovia. 
Kitchen and Mountain Views