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SIERRA MADRE NEWS & EVENTS...Pgs 3,4 
CONVERSATIONS/LETTERS ...........Page 5 
CALENDAR.....................................Page 6 
PASADENA NEWS..........................Page 7 
ALTADENA/SAN MARINO.............Page 8 
ARCADIA/MONROVIA.................Page 9 
AROUND SAN GABRIEL VALLEY..Page 10 
EDUCATION & YOUTH...................Page 11 
BEST FRIENDS.................................Page 12 
THE GOOD LIFE..............................Page 14 
OPINION........................................Page 15 
LEGAL NOTICES.............................Page 16 
SATURDAY, MARCH 11, 2023 VOLUME 17 NO. 10VOLUME 17 NO. 10 
InSIDE THIS WEEK 
SIERRA MADRE'S OWN JOHN HARABEDIAN 
RUNNING FOR CALIFORNIA STATE SENATE 
Born and reared in Sierra Madre, former Mayor John Harabedian has launched his campaign for the 25th State 
Senate District. 
The seat, currently held by Anthony Portantino, connects the Los Angeles County foothills from Sunland-
Tujunga in the City of Los Angeles on the west to the City of Upland in San Bernardino County on the east. 
The district also includes most of the Angeles National Forest. The Foothill Freeway (I-210) connects these cities 
for commerce and entertainment. It includes the whole cities and communities of Sunland-Tujunga, Glendale,
Pasadena, Altadena, Atwater Village, La Cañada Flintridge, La Crescenta, Montrose, South Pasadena, San Ma-
rino, Sierra Madre, Monrovia, Duarte, Glendora, San Dimas, La Verne, Claremont, San Antonio Heights, and 
Upland plus most of Burbank. 
Portantino is running for the seat currently held by Congressman Adam Schiff. Schiff was the first to an-
nounce that he is running for US Senate to fill the seat being vacated by Dianne Feinstein. 
Harabedian was first elected to the Sierra Madre City Council in 2012, re-elected in 2016, and twice served as 
Mayor. He led efforts in Sierra Madre and the region to protect the environment, conserve natural resources, 
reduce homelessness, and improve municipal services. He spearheaded the groundbreaking solar energy project 
that now serves Sierra Madre residents, and served as a founding board member of the Clean Power Alliance. 
John has said, "Our simple message of making long-lasting, positive impacts for California through smart poli-
cy is clearly resonating. To follow his campaign, go to: https://johnharabedian.com/ S. Henderson/MVNews 
SECOND TOWN HALL 
EVENT HELD 
Moderated by Mayor Pro Tem Kelly Kriebs the event was 
part of a series of meetings designed to solicit input from 
the community on SM Strategic Plan. 
Community Services Manager Rebecca Silva-Barron 
and Librarian Leila Regan gave presentations on their 
respective departments followed by break out sessionsThe next event will be held on March 30th. 
A REAL SIERRA MADRE WELCOME! 
A warm Sierra Madre welcome, complete with a purple scissors ribbon cutting, was 
given to the new owners of Monsieur Crepe on Sierra Madre Blvd. earlier in the week. 
The eatery, a French Restaurant · Cafe · Breakfast & Brunch is located at 54 W. Sierra 
Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre. 
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Market Update - February 2023 with Year over Year Change 


Sierra Madre Pasadena AltadenaMonrovia 
Median Price 
Closed Sales 
Days on Market 
$1,100,000 
-18.2% 
$950,000 
-24.0% 
$1,137,000 
-18.8% 
$1,190,000 
+0.2% 
8 
+166.7% 
9 
-47.1% 
31 
-46.6% 
13 
-54.5% 
23 
+64.3% 
9 
0.0% 
18 
+28.6% 
10 
-28.6% 
Resale Single Family Homes
All data is from the California Regional Multiple Listing Service, INC. InfoSparks © 2023 ShowingTime. All data as of 03/8/2023 as reported in CRMLS