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• Small Stage, Big World: 'Outside Mullingar' Finds Universal Truths in Sierra Madre (coloradoboulevard.net) — A new production of "Outside Mullingar" is now running at Sierra Madre Playhouse through October 25, offering an intimate, four-actor story about family conflict and late-blooming love. Performed in the historic 102-year-old theater on West Sierra Madre Boulevard, the show emphasizes universal themes in a small-town setting and is strongly recommended for local theatergoers seeking a thoughtful night out.
• 9 Best Places To Call Home In Southern California In 2026 (worldatlas.com) — Sierra Madre gets singled out as a standout Southern California hometown, praised for its quiet foothill setting, local theater at Sierra Madre Playhouse, and direct access to the historic Mount Wilson Trail. The piece compares it with eight other coastal and inland towns, emphasizing places where residents trade big-city bustle for walkable streets, outdoor access, and relatively more attainable housing in 2026.
• Citing 'Hurt Across Our Community,' PUSD Superintendent Calls for Shared Vision Before Debating School Closures (pasadenanow.com) — Pasadena Unified's superintendent is urging residents of Sierra Madre, Pasadena, and Altadena to help shape a shared vision for local schools before any new campus closures are debated. Her letter acknowledges past missteps in consolidation efforts, notes budget pressures and fire damage to several campuses, and promises earlier, more meaningful community involvement as the district plans its long-term transformation.
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