Young and Employed, but Still Short of Money? You Need a Side Hustle

There's money to be made from the skills you spent all those years honing.

The Bottle Shop Celebrating 50 Years of Keeping Sierra Madre Tipsy

Do you go to the Bottle Shop? Are you attending the celebration? Tell us in the comments.

30 Tips for a Successful Business (and Why You Should Post a Video Blog)

Halloween 2013: Americans to Spend $330M on Pet Costumes

The National Retail Federation estimates that about 158 million Americans will celebrate Halloween this year.

Map: What Are the Richest Parts of Town?

The map below shows the median income in blocks across your neighborhood as reported by the US Census Bureau.

Small Business Patch Shares Insights to Help Your Biz Grow and Prosper

Unemployment Rate in L.A. County Climbs to 10.1 Percent

Sierra Madre's unemployment rate is well below the county average at 3.1 percent.

Check Out These Sierra Madre Area Job Openings

Here's a look at who's hiring.

Unemployment Dips in State, Increases in Some Local Cities

The state showed a slight dip in unemployment in June, but non-seasonally adjusted figures for individual cities show an overall increase in unemployment. Sierra Madre's rate showed a slight increase.

Mother Moo Creamery Named to L.A. Weekly's Top 10 Ice Cream List

Sony's New Ultra HD TV (Sponsored)

Sony's new high-definition television shifts the focus from size to clarity. Sponsored by Sony.

Peppertree Grill Spicing Up Sierra Madre Again

Closed since 2005, the restaurant makes a grand comeback.

Map: Unemployment Rate Drops in State in May, Stable in Sierra Madre

To see May unemployment rates across the state click on towns on the map below. The light green are the lowest, the dark red, the highest.

Sierra Madre Resident Opens Electric Bike Shop in Monrovia

See the attached video of Keith Stephens telling Patch about his new business.

Map: Unemployment Rate Drops in State, Montrose-La Crescenta in April

To see April unemployment rates across the state click on towns on the map below. The light green are the lowest, the dark red, the highest.

Introducing Small Business Patch

The newly launched site offers tips, info and digital know-how for small business owners.

Fresh & Easy Chain Will Be Sold: Nearby Stores to Stay Open

Tesco, the British parent company of Fresh & Easy, has announced plans to sell the struggling supermarket chain.

Map: Average Commute Time in Sierra Madre? Around 30 Minutes

The interactive map below, designed by the online team at the WNYC radio station, shows the average commute time by zip code across the country.

Know of a Business in Sierra Madre Opening or Closing?

Tell Patch who’s moving in, moving out and shaking things up in Sierra Madre.

A Look at Restaurant Inspection Grades in Sierra Madre

How did your favorite eatery fare?

Whole Foods Expands Sockeye Salmon Recall

Four-ounce packages of cold-smoked and sliced Whole Catch Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon are being recalled due to possible listeria contamination.

SoCal Edison Warns of Possible Outages Due to Santa Ana Winds

The windy and cold forecast is expected to begin Tuesday.

Fresh & Easy to Close SoCal Stores

The British-based grocery chain prepares to pull the plug on its 199 U.S. markets.

LAX Travelers Urged to Arrive Early Due to Union March

A planned union protest has prompted airport officials to advise people to add an extra 90 minutes to their arrival time if they plan to drive to LAX on Wednesday between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.

SCE Crews to Help in Hurricane Sandy Restoration Efforts

Southern California Edison mobilizes crews to help in Hurricane Sandy restoration efforts.

Area Gas Stations Running Out of Fuel, Prices Climbing

Even mass-retailer Costco shuts down the pumps.

Chamber and City Hosting Another Business Forum

Businesses can find out local spending habits through the results of the Market Demand Study.

Get a $10 Starbucks Card eGift for $5 Through Living Social Website

The offer will only be available on Wednesday, via online.

Shabby Cab Unveiling, BBQ and Pet Adoption

Books for a Buck, Valentine's Gifts at E. Waldo Ward and Save Five Bucks at The Only Place in Town

Dollar books, a restaurant coupon, lean deal on lean ground beef, mouth-watering marmalade, and free pool service are on our radar this week.

KFC Makeover Moving Quickly, New Mexican Restaurant to Open Soon

Details are scarce, but contractor says store should be open in about three weeks.

New Look For Facebook Pages: What Does It Mean For Your Business or Organization?

Here are some of the upgrades you should expect on March 10.

IRS Has Plans for Valentine's Day: File Your Taxes!

Due to new regulations, many will be getting their first chance to file tax returns on Monday, Feb. 14.

Most Romantic Restaurants for Valentine's Day

Take your Valentine to one of San Gabriel Valley's most romantic restaurants, many of whom are offering great Valentine's Day prix fixe deals.

Great Escape: Get Pampered in Sierra Madre

Butterfly Effect Day Spa offers plenty of "Be Mine" V-Day packages perfect for deserving moms.

City Council: Improved AT&T Cellular Coverage Coming Soon to Sierra Madre

AT&T submits plans for new co-location modification of existing T-Mobile tower in Sierra Vista Park.

Open Houses to Check Out During Super Bowl Weekend

In a new weekly feature, we look at upcoming open houses in Sierra Madre and the surrounding area.

Local Artisans Find a Home at Belle's Nest

Sierra Madre shop offers affordable gifts and more made by local artists.

Sierra Madre Unemployment Among Lowest in Los Angeles County

Only three cities have lower jobless rate.

Photo Gallery: Arrr! Buccaneer Lounge Turns 50

Everyone turns out for a ribbon-cutting celebrating the venerable bar's golden anniversary.