Five Sierra Madre Burglaries Reported in Six Days

Two residential burglaries and a church and school burglary were among the incidents reported in Sierra Madre over the past week.

Hiker Rescued, Airlifted Out of Eaton Canyon Monday

According to the Sheriff's Station, hiker with broken ankle or foot airlifted from first waterfall.

Purse Stolen in Vehicle Burglary

The alleged burglary took place Tuesday night.

Sierra Madre Police Blotter: Burglary, Drugs, Fraud

Over the past week, teenagers allegedly broke into Sierra Madre Middle School and a few people were busted on drug-related charges.

Bear Returns to Sierra Madre, Police Scare Him Away

A bear was seen in Sierra Madre Monday night that is believed to be the same bear that made an appearance the night before.

Teenagers Charged With Burglarizing Middle School

Two teenage boys were taken into custody by Sierra Madre Police for allegedly breaking into a classroom and stealing supplies.

West Nile Virus Happened to Her

Former Montrose resident Sue Bicknell enjoyed walking in the foothills until she developed flu-like symptoms in 2004. Her doctor said she contracted West Nile Virus, which was also found in a dead crow in Sierra Madre in June.

210 Freeway Closure to Start Wednesday

Freeway will be closed at Baldwin to Santa Anita Avenue beginning 11 p.m. Wednesday.

Body of Missing Hiker Found in Inyo National Forest

Montrose and Sierra Madre search experts helped find the body of Thomas Heng, the 31-year-old missing hiker from San Rafael.

City Outlines Terms for New Fire Captains

City recommends new part-time captain positions to help reach goal of “automatic aid”.

Locals Join Search for Missing Hiker in Sequoia National Park

Search and Rescue specialists from Montrose, Sierra Madre and San Dimas are helping officials find Tom Heng, 31. Heng's last known whereabouts are Mount Langley, where he took a day hike on Sunday.

Reports of Loud Booms in Eaton Canyon

Sheriff’s deputies responded to calls from Altadena residents claiming they heard loud booms and bangs coming from Eaton Canyon.

Brush Fire Burns Along 2 Freeway at Mountain Street

Firefighters are battling a half-acre grass fire off the 2 Freeway.

UPDATED: County Sheriff and AMC Theaters Step Up Safety Precautions

In the wake of a Colorado movie theater shooting Thursday night that left twelve dead and dozens wounded, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and AMC theaters are focusing on security.

Video: Air Rescue in Eaton Falls

The LASD has released dramatic footage of an air rescue that occurred last week in the falls area of Eaton Canyon. The video is graphic, so if you get queasy easily, you may want to skip this one.

Sierra Madre Police Claim They Didn't Receive Holiday Pay

The Sierra Madre Police Officers Association filed a complaint late last month alleging that the City of Sierra Madre paid only half the holiday hours officers were due. The City disagrees.

L.A. County Woman Loses $38K in 'Latin Lotto' Scam

A woman was approached in a parking lot and told by another woman that she had a lottery ticket worth about $500,000 and she couldn't collect it because she wasn't a U.S. citizen. The woman swapped $38,000 in cash for the bogus prize.

City Could Have Three Paid Fire Captains by August

Currently, Sierra Madre fire captain positions are unpaid. Do you think the Sierra Madre Fire Department needs these positions?

Eaton Canyon Night Rescue (Photos)

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department sent out the following photos of a seven-hour complicated night rescue that took place at Eaton Canyon on Thursday.

Stranded Hiker Saved in Complicated Eaton Canyon Night Rescue

It took seven hours for Sierra Madre Search and Rescue and the Altadena Mountain Rescue Team to get out a hiker who got himself stuck down in a canyon while climbing up above Eaton Canyon

Sheriff's Department Destroys 8,000 Confiscated Guns

The weaponry will be melted into rebar, which will be used in construction upgrades for freeways in California, Arizona and Nevada.

Three Suspects at Large After Residential Burglary

The burglary took place Monday afternoon and a resident reportedly saw the suspects flee the scene.

Search and Rescue Has Busiest Month All Year

During the month of June, Sierra Madre Search and Rescue (SMSR) responded to 18 calls for assistance, including lost and injured hikers and a dead body that was found.

New Angeles National Forest Fire Chief Warns of Early Fire Season

The new chief told the La Cañada Valley Sun that parts of the national forest may be closed at times due to fires or high fire danger.

Expect DUI Checkpoints Through the Weekend

Target areas in the San Gabriel Valley include Sierra Madre and surrounding cities.

No July 4 Arrests in Sierra Madre

One of the most dangerous days of the year for DUIs and other incidents was pretty quiet in Sierra Madre.

'Security Hold' Placed on Details Surrounding Man's Death

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is investigating the death of a man whose body was found at the base of a waterfall at Vasquez Creek in Big Tujunga Canyon.

Man's Body Discovered Near Vasquez Creek

Hikers discovered the deceased man in dense brush, autopsy pending.

Turkish Official Visits Missing Engineer's Last Known Location

Bakersfield Police reported Ertug Ergun, 33, missing on June 20. Ergun is from Turkey and lives and works in Bakersfield. Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputies found his car on June 22 at Stonyvale Picnic area in Angeles National Forest.

Where Are Fireworks Allowed in L.A. County?

If you can't resist shooting off a few fireworks in Los Angeles County for July 4th, make sure you do it in a city where they're permitted. Fireworks are not legal in Sierra Madre.

Fire in Sierra Madre's Public Works Yard

A compost pile self-combusted early Tuesday morning, according to officials.

Search and Rescue Hunt for Turkish Hiker

Authorities have been searching for Ertug Ergun, an engineer from Turkey who lives in Bakersfield, for five days. His car was found at a picnic area in the Angeles National Forest, and Sierra Madre Search and Rescue was called to help locate him.

Fatality Crash on Angeles Crest Highway

Richard Shumway was pronounced dead Sunday after reportedly suffering from a heart attack and a motorcycle crash on the Angeles Crest Highway. He was 71.

Injured Hiker Lifted From Eaton Canyon

Authorities requested a hoist operation to lift the hiker near the first falls area.

Rescue Team Looking for 'Potentially Missing' Person

Crescenta Valley Sheriff's Station connected an unoccupied car in the Angeles National Forest to a missing person.

Cow-Napping Suspect Still at Large

Despite the release of a suspect photo, Sierra Madre police say there are no leads in connection with last week's theft of Mother Moo Creamery's plastic cow.

Volunteers Continue Search for FBI Agent

Amateur volunteers as well as Sierra Madre Search and Rescue team members scoured La Tuna Canyon and other areas overlooked by rescuers for Stephen Ivens, the FBI agent who went missing over a month ago.

Reminder: 210 Freeway Closed Monday Night

The eastbound 210 Freeway will close between Rosemead Ave. and Baldwin Ave beginning Monday night at 11:00 p.m. and ending Tuesday morning at 5:00 a.m.

210 Freeway Closure Monday Night

The eastbound 210 Freeway will be closed at Baldwin Ave. Monday night at 11:00 p.m., and will re-open Tuesday at 5:00 a.m. Expect construction traffic during the day on Tuesday.

Cow Stolen From Mother Moo Creamery

The plastic cow that grazes outside of Mother Moo Creamery and serves as the ice cream shop's mascot has been stolen. Police are working on identifying a female suspect caught on surveillance video.