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Fire update, Weds. 9:00 a.m.

Below is the latest from the city.  If you want more detail about evacuations or schools, check out InciWeb.org.
As of Wednesday, April 30, 2008, 6:00 a.m. PST, the Santa Anita Fire has burned 584 acres north of Sierra Madre, CA. Approximately 238 acres are on National Forest System land within the Angeles National Forest, and […]

Fire update, Mon. 9:20 a.m.

The latest press release follows.  You can also read an update on the city’s website.

Santa Anita Fire Update
April 28, 2008
On Scene Contact: Marc Peebles, PIO SCIIMT #3
626-821-6700 
Fire Status: Active
Location: City of Sierra Madre Foothills
Acres Burned: 490
Cause:  Under Investigation
Full Containment Expected: in 5-7 days
Percent Contained: 23%
Date Started: April 26, 2007 (3:00pm)
Injuries:  2 Minor
Resources:
Hand crews 19
Engines  56
Helicopters […]

Rose float fundraiser Tuesday evening

The Only Place in Town will host a fundraiser for the Sierra Madre Rose Float Association on Tuesday, November 13 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Twenty percent of the evening’s proceeds will go to the Rose Float Association, which will use the funds to help construct and decorate this year’s Rose Parade entry.
In order […]

Fire danger update from Chief Diaz

This is the contents of an e-mail that came through at 10:12 a.m. on Tuesday, October 23 from Chief of Police Marilyn Diaz:
All of your Sierra Madre public safety officials, police, fire, paramedics, and search and rescue, are on high alert due to the fires. We have closed Bailey Canyon, Mt. Wilson Trail, and […]

Library to host first-ever adult summer reading club

From the Sierra Madre Public Library:
“Summer Sleuthing at the Library,” Sierra Madre’s first Summer Reading Club for adults will start Monday, June 25, and run seven weeks, through Saturday, August 11. Adults from all communities are invited to stop by the Library Circulation Desk any time on or after June 25 to register for […]