Kiwanis Club Hosting Candidate Forum

Join the Kiwanis Club Tuesday at 12:00 p.m. for a forum featuring Congress, State Assembly and State Senate candidates.

Report: Angeles Forest Land Use to be Reexamined by Forest Service

The Pasadena Star-News reports that a lawsuit has forced the Forest Service to consider curbing off-road recreation and abandoning unused trails and roads to focus more on wilderness preservation.

Unemployment Rate Lower in Sierra Madre

The latest unemployment data reveals that 3.3% of people are without a job in Sierra Madre, which is much lower than the county and state unemployment rate.

Pinney House Granted CUP for Bed & Breakfast

Sierra Madre's historic Pinney House has been granted permission to operate as a bed and breakfast.

Searching for City Agenda Packets Training

If you're confused about how to access agenda packets on the city's website, the library is now offering free training.

Metro Invites Public to Open Houses on 710 Freeway

Six community forums are scheduled May 17-24 on extending the 710 Freeway. The closest meetings to Sierra Madre are in La Cañada and South Pasadena.

Koerber Endorses Duran for Congress

Sierra Madre City Councilmember Chris Koerber threw his support behind Republican U.S. Congressional candidate Bob Duran this week.

Locally: Most Popular Baby Names in 2011

You may meet a lot of Sophias and Ethans in the Pasadena area over the next couple of years.

Huff Fires Back at Brown Budget Proposal

The Republican leader said Republicans had been working to close the gap, but were not getting support from the Democrats.

State Senate Candidates Call For New Representation

The candidates of the new 25th Senate District discussed their platforms in a Thursday forum.

Kensington Project Talk to Resume June 7

The Planning Commission asked the Kensington Project's builders to make more adjustments to satisfy zoning and General Plan policies.

Get to Know the Candidates for Local Assembly

It’s a different ballgame in the June 5 primary, with newly-drawn geographic boundaries for the 41st District and an open primary that erases party lines.

Donnelly, Huff: Feds Should Reimburse Cost of Housing Illegal Felons

Assembly Joint Resolution 38, co-authored by Senate Republican Leader Bob Huff (R-Diamond Bar), urges Congress and the President to reimburse California the money it spends imprisoning undocumented felons.

Time-Lapse Video of Gold Line Bridge

This video produced by the Gold Line Construction Authority shows the bridge's falsework construction over a period of two months.

Video: Huff Appears on 'School On Point'

Sierra Madre's Senate representative discussed education earlier this week.

Obama Issues National Day of Prayer Proclamation

Today, the nation observes a day of prayer.

27th Congressional District Candidates Talk Immigration, Gold Line

Two of the three candidates for the 27th Congressional District -- which will include Sierra Madre -- share their views on some key local and national issues.

PUSD to Scale Back Measure TT Renovations

The Pasadena Unified School District will have to cut back on infrastructure improvements because of state funding issues, according to the Pasadena Sun.

Report: L.A. County Population Grew in 2011

The growth includes Sierra Madre, which witnessed a 0.25 percent increase in 2011.

General Plan Update Committee Ready for Plan's Final Touches

Final edits to the plan are set to take place on June 3, according to the committee.

New PUSD Electoral Map Plan to be Voted on at May 8 Board Meeting

The Pasadena Unified School Board will hold a May hearing on a June ballot measure to switch the district to electoral subdistricts.

Release: SMPD Collects 50 Pounds of Medication

The Saturday collection was part of National Drug Take-Back Day.

VIDEO: Huff Talks Defeated Reform Efforts

In his weekly Capitol Comment, Senate Republican Leader Bob Huff, R-Diamond Bar, discusses his idea to sell advertisements on school buses, and pension reform.

GLCA Aims to Keep Gold Line On Track to Claremont

With a more than $700 million funding gap, the Gold Line Construction Authority pushes to extend Measure R funds to the Azusa to Claremont segment of the project.

D.A. Searches Home of Los Angeles County Assessor

A dozen search warrants were served at various locations, authorities said.

Video: Senate Education Committee Rejects Huff's School Funding Measure

School districts would have been able to allot advertising space on buses to generate revenue, according to the defeated measure.

City Council Picks Moran as Mayor, Walsh as Mayor Pro Tem

Outgoing council members were thanked for their service to Sierra Madre and new members were sworn in during Tuesday's City Council meeting.

Video: Expect More 210 Closures Going Forward

The Gold Line Construction Authority released another video detailing the progress of the bridge along the Foothill Extension.

Candidates for June 5 Primary Election Finalized

See who’s running for offices representing Sierra Madre in the June 5 primary election.

Release: Senator Huff to Hold Education Summit

Sierra Madre's representative in the State Assembly is holding an education summit Thursday at Cal State Fullerton.

Photos: Alverno High's Student Union Convention

Students modeled the day after the national conventions of the Democratic and Republican parties.

Video: Huff Presents Teacher Reform Proposal

Senator Huff recently proposed reforms making it easier for districts to fire teachers for criminal or unprofessional behavior.

Sierra Madre Ranked 17th in Legal Fees Among L.A. County Cities

A Los Angeles Times study finds that the city ranked high among the 88 incorporated cities in the county.

Huff's Bill for Firing Teachers Stalls in Committee

The Senate Education Committee approved a second bill related to disciplining teachers, authored by Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima), with an 8-0 vote.

710 Freeway Alternatives: How to Speak Out

If you want a say in the future of the 710 Freeway, there will be a meeting for Sierra Madre residents to attend on Thursday.

County's $23.78B Budget: No Major Cuts, Layoffs

Officials said Monday that the draft budget is $565 million lower than last year's plan.

When Votes Don't Add Up for Local Taxes

Though voters mostly approved of local taxes at the beginning of the millennium, Sierra Madre and neighboring Bradbury followed a growing trend last week of rejecting new local tax measures.

Post Offices Open Late for Tax Deadline

The tax deadline is Tuesday! If you're filing your return last-minute, there are two local post offices with extended hours that can help you get your paperwork postmarked on time.

As State Revenues Fall, Deficit Will Widen

Senator Bob Huff gives a quick video update on what's happening in Sacramento, including falling state revenues that will create an even larger budget deficit and his work on pension reform.

Forest Roads Close Due to Impending Storm

Angeles Forest Highway and Upper Big Tujunga Canyon Road closed Thursday evening in anticipation of a storm rolling through.