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Thursday, 6:35 p.m. — Rain update

Thursday, May 22, 2008, 6:35 p.m.
This just in from the city’s e-mail blast:
Public Works has made sand and sand bags available at Mary Market’s and the Public Works Yard.  The Fire Department has sand bags ONLY available.
There are voluntary evacuations of residents on Skyland, North of Idle Hour.  There also voluntary evacuations on Woodland, North […]

News alert: Sandbags available

Thursday, May 22, 2008, 5:40 p.m.
Just got this announcement from the city’s e-mail news blast:
Due to the conditions created by the recent Santa Anita Fire and the recent rain, the City of Sierra Madre will be providing sand bags to residents.
Sand and sand bags are available at Mary’s Market, the Fire Station and the City […]

Sierra Madreans receive environmental award

It’s always encouraging to hear of people finding creative ways to help the environment. The following is a press release about Sierra Madreans who have been recognized for their recycling and environmental stewardship:

SIERRA MADRE COMMUNITY RECIPIENTS OF L.A.R.A. ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AWARD
The Los Angeles Regional Agency (LARA) hosted its annual awards luncheon Tuesday, May 6, 2008 […]

Prepare for mudslides now

Of course, now that the fire is out, it’s important to think about — and prepare for — possible mudslides during the rainy season.
The following is an excerpt from a press release by Bruce Inman, Sierra Madre’s Director of Public Works.
Phase two of the Santa Anita Fire will be the mudslides that could be upon […]