SM WINTER FESTIVAL - SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY TODAY

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2024

VOLUME 18 NO. 48VOLUME 18 NO. 48

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Happy 
Thanksgiving! 
We are 
thankful 
for your 
business & 
referrals! 
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KERSTING COURT HAS TURNED ON THE LIGHTS!

Just in time for the Holidays the City of Sierra Madre has adorned the center of Downtown with 
beautiful, decorative lights. Photo courtesy of Dirk Bolle

HOLIDAY CANDLIGHT WALK 

SUNDAY DECEMBER 22 

Save The Date!

Members of the Sierra 
Madre community and 
friends of all faiths and beliefs 
will gather for this decades old 
tradition at St. Rita Church - 
318 N. Baldwin Sierra Madre 
at 6:00 pm. 

The group will walk down 
Baldwin to Kersting Court 
and you will hear from all our different Religious 
and Spiritual representatives. 

 Bring candles or flash lights. 

CITY MANAGER SEEKS 
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 
ON REVENUE COMMITTEE

Earlier in the week, SM City Manager Jose 
Reynoso reached out to the public seeking 
individuals who might be interested 
in serving on the newly established Ad 
Hoc Revenue Committee dedicated to 
exploring and recommending sustainable 
funding solutions to support our city’s essential 
public services. 

As a result of the recent failure of Measure 
PS to fund adequately fund Public Safety, 
it is believed that committee can play a vital 
advisory role in crafting strategies that 
ensure Sierra Madre’s financial health.

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ANTHONY RAINEY TO 
SERVE AS SIERRA MADRE

FINANCE DIRECTOR

In August of this year, the City began a 
search for the next head of its' Finance Department. 
After an extensive recruitment 
process an offer to Mr. Anthony Rainey to 
serve as the next Director of Finance. 



Anthony Rainey brings over 17 years of 
distinguished experience in public sector 
financial management. With a proven 
track record of excellence in budgeting, 
fiscal planning, and governmental financial 
operations. Mr. Rainey’s work has 
earned him recognition for aligning strategic 
financial objectives with 

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Make certain you have your decorations 
up by: DECEMBER 16, 2024.
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED Photo Santa will 
drive all over town looking for the very best! 
WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN THE 
DECEMBER 21st EDITION OF THE PAPER!
SUBJECT: BEST
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Act and the Equal Opportunity Act.
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INSIDE THIS WEEK

WINTER VLLAGE EVENT SCHEDULE PG. 2

SIERRA MADRE NEWSPage 4

PASADENA NEWSPage 5

NEIGHBORING CITIES Page 6

AROUND SAN GABRIEL VALLEY Page 7

 Metro Seeking Focus Group Participants

EDUCATION & YOUTHPage 8

PUZZLES FOR YOUPage 9

FOOD, DRINK & FUN Page 10

BEST FRIENDSPage 11 

THE GOOD LIFEPage 12

OPINION . Page 13

LEGAL NOTICESPage 14

SPORTS & FITNESSPage 16 

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