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6-Day Forecast Sierra Madre, Ca. 


The Social Side by Deanne Davis

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SIERRA 
MADRE CITY 
COUNCIL 
MEETING 

JUNE 23, 2026 5:30 pm 

The Brown Act provides the public 
with an opportunity to make public 
comments at any public meeting. As 
an alternative, public comment maybe submitted by e-mail to publiccomment@
sierramadreca.gov by 3:00PM 
on the day of the meeting. Emails will 
be acknowledged at the City Council 
meeting and filed into public record. 

A copy of the posted agenda and a live 
video stream of the meeting can be 
found on the City’s website at sierramadreca.
gov on Foothills Media website 
at foothillsmedia.org sierramadre, 
and broadcast on Government Access 
Channel 3 (Spectrum). 


1630 AM EMERGENCY RADIO & 
Free on-air publicity for local events 

Sierra Madre’s EMERGENCY radio station is now accepting scripts for 
Public Service Announcements (PSAs) about community events. PSAs will 
be broadcast on the air at no charge. The station operates 24/7 and can be 
heard at 1630 on the AM dial.

 Any local non-profit or non-commercial organization can have their 
event information broadcast to the public on Sierra Madre CommunityInformation Radio. The station covers the city of Sierra Madre, plus 
surrounding areas of Pasadena, Arcadia, and Monrovia. 
Your event must: 

• 
Benefit a non-commercial or non-profit entity
• 
Be open to the public 
• 
Be of general interest to local citizens 
Just write a Public Service Announcement that describes your event and 
e-mail it to radio@cityofsierramadre.com. 

The City of Sierra Madre invites 
residents and visitors to participate in the 
Community Bike Ride on Friday, June 19,2026, at Memorial Park Pavilion, 222 W. 
Sierra Madre Blvd. 

The family-friendly event begins with a 
Bike Education and Fix-A-Bike Workshop 
at 5:00 p.m., where participants can learn 
basic bicycle safety and maintenance tips. 


“A perfect summer day is when the sun is shining, the breeze is 
blowing, the birds are singing and the lawnmower is broken.” 

James Dent 

“The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco.” 
Mark Twain (I totally agree!) 

“A lot of parents pack up their troubles and send them off to summer 
camp.” Raymond Duncan 

Have you been through the new Library yet? You haven’t?? You 
need to go! There was a fabulous turnout for the grand openinglast Saturday and the picture today is of the New Books Cart. 
There’s a Teen Space, which is a new innovation. The Children’s 
Room is better than ever and there is so much space and light and 
new places to work, study and just enjoy reading. 

I came across an article not long ago by Harvey Mackay entitled,
“Open a book, open a mind.” 
I’d like to share some of his thoughts with you… 

“Norman Cousins said, “There is a simple non-medical technique 
for increasing longevity. This system goes by the name of ‘book.’ 
Through it, a person can live hundreds of lifetimes in one. What 
is more, they can enjoy fabulous options; take possession of an 
experience, live inside the mind of any man who has recorded 
interesting thought, anyone who has opened up new slices of 
knowledge, anyone who has engaged in depth of feeling or 
awareness beyond the scope of most mortals. This is what good 
books are all about.” 

Inscribed on the Thomas Jefferson Building at the Library of 
Congress are the first eight words of this quotation by HenryDavid Thoreau: “Books are the treasured wealth of the world and 
the fit inheritance of generations and nations.” 

Here’s something I didn’t know: People who read business books 
earn more money…a lot more! According to several studies,
businesspeople who read at least seven business books a year 
earn over 2.3 times more than those who read only one per year! 
Why? New ideas and strategies, new ways of thinking and problem 
solving. 

Barnes & Noble has a list of the best-selling books currently, all of 
which you’ll be able to find in the New Books Cart: 

“Project Hail Mary” by Andy Weir – This was turned into 
a great movie, which we all enjoyed.

“Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt – This 
was also turned into a reallygreat movie starring Sally Fields, which I loved and cried through. 
Who knew an octopus could make such an endearing companion.

“Theo of Golden” by Allen Levi – Sounds fascinating, 
about the power of generosity, the importance of connection, 
and the quiet miracles that happen when we choose kindness and 
wonder. I’m definitely going to read this one. 

City of Sierra Madre 

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE 
To: 
From: 
Subject: 
Applicant: 
Citywide 
The City of Sierra Madre 
Downtown Landscaping and LiCity of Sierra Madre 
ghting Maintenance District, Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Assessment Levy 

The City of Sierra Madre gives notice, pursuant to State of California law and the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, that the City Council 
will conduct a public hearing on June 23, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., or soon thereafter, to hear testimony regarding the proposed levy and collection of 
assessments for the Downtown Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. 

The existing District is as follows: 

• Downtown Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance DistrictThe District includes those properties shown on the Assessment Diagram for the Downtown Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District, 
which is on file with the City Clerk and open for public inspection. 
The City Council will consider the Engineer's Report for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, the assessment diagram, and the proposed annual assessments for 
parcels within the District. If approved, the assessments will be submitted to the Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller for placement on the Fiscal 
Year 2026-2027 secured property tax roll. 

To review the Engineer's Report, assessment diagram, list of parcels and assessments, agenda, or staff report, or if you have any questions about this 
matter, please contact City Clerk Laura Aguilar at (626) 355-7135 or LAguilar@sierramadreca.gov. Materials may also be reviewed at City Hall, 232

W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA 91024, or on the City website at www.sierramadreca.gov/leadership-transparency/agendas-and-minutes/. 
DATE AND TIME OF HEARING PLACE OF HEARING 
City of Sierra MadreCity Council meeting City of Sierra Madre 
City Council Chambers 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 
Sierra Madre, CA 91024 
Tuesday, June 23, 2026(Hearing begins at 5:30 p.m.)

All interested persons may attend this meeting and the City Council will hear them with respect thereto. 

By Order of the City CouncilLaura Aguilar,
City Clerk 

COMMUNITY BIKE RIDE 

The Community Bike Ride is a great 
opportunity for families, friends, and 
cycling enthusiasts to come together, 
stay active, and celebrate community 
spirit in Sierra Madre. Following the ride, 
participants are encouraged to continue 
the evening at Memorial Park for the 
City’s Movies in the Park event featuring

Lilo & Stitch. 


“Oh, the Places You’ll Go! By Dr. Seuss – So nice to see this timeless 
favorite still on the best-seller list. 

There are so many more, sci-fi, Dungeon Crawler books, some 
self-help and lots more fiction of every description. 

Books can be a source of comfort and solace, an escape from the 
stresses of daily life. They can reduce stress, improve our mood, 
and provide continuous learning. I have so many favorite authors: 
Betty MacDonald (The Egg and I), Pat Conroy, Jack Smith (Long 
time columnist for the Los Angeles Times, and I wish I wrote as 
well as he did), Erma Bombeck. Oh, my friends and neighbors,
books are life! When our Sierra Madre house on Alegria was on 
the market after John went to heaven, I donated 475 books to the 
Sierra Madre Library. Too many books, my realtor said! 

Go visit our new library and see the wonders that are there for you 
to read. Take the children. 

Little reminder: Father’s Day is June 21st! Get your dad a card and 
take him to tour the library. 

Check out my book page: Deanne Davis: Amazon.comGreat stories there about all sorts of adventures. 
Take a look! 

SIERRA MADRE MOVES – LOW-COST 
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES 
OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES 

June 11, 2026 – Getting around just got easier for Sierra 
Madre residents. The City is pleased to announce the 
launch of Sierra Madre Moves — a new partnership 
with Uber Transit, offering reduced-cost local, regional, 
and medical rides for adults traveling to and from Sierra 
Madre. Eligible trips are subsidized by the City, with riders 
paying a $2.50 copay.
Whether you're heading to a doctor's appointment in need 
of a wheelchair accessible vehicle, running errands, or 
connecting to regional transit, Sierra Madre Moves gives 
you a reliable, affordable option to get there.
Residents can claim ride vouchers at sierramadreca.gov/
moves. Vouchers are linked directly to your Uber account 
and automatically applied when you request an eligible 
ride. For residents that prefer to book by phone, please call 

(833) USE-UBER (833-873-8237) a text-enabled mobile 
device is required for that option.
“This program provides residents with an additional 
transportation option for accessing medical appointments, 
shopping destinations, regional transit connections, and 
other services throughout the region,” said Mayor Kristine 
Lowe. 
The Community Bike Ride is scheduled 
to begin at 6:00 p.m. Participants are 
encouraged to complete the event waiver 
prior to arrival at https://bit.ly/3RyuEnD. 
Waivers will also be available on the day 
of the event.

 For more information, please contact 
the Community Services Department at 
(626) 355-5278.