Water Conservation Ordinance Revision on Tuesday's City Council Agenda

The ordinance, which mandates a 20 percent reduction in water use, could be amended to give residents seasonal summer and winter targets for cutting use.

Parking Tickets in Sierra Madre: Have you Had Any Problems?

Water and Sewer Rate Study to Be Discussed at City Council Meeting Tuesday

The possible installation of "smart" water meters is also on the agenda.

City Looking for Candidates for Commission Appointments

City to Hold New Hearing on Amended Water Ordinance

The city will hold a hearing on amending its new water use restriction ordinance at its July 9 meeting.

Water Conservation Meeting Brings Out Angry and Concerned Residents

According to the city council, Sierra Madre has suffered a loss of 30 feet in water due to a reduction of rain this past year.

How Did Sierra Madre’s Water Crisis Come to Be?

Residents are being asked to cut their water usage by 20 percent. Why?

Electoral Reform: Should It Be Easier to Pass Local Taxes?

Two proposed amendments to the state Constitutional would lower the voter threshold for funding measures.

Map: West Nile Virus and L.A. County

Patch offers mosquito prevention tips, and the map below shows the number of West Nile cases last summer.

Reminder: City to Hold Mandatory Water Conservation Meeting Tuesday

Water levels in local aquifers have dropped by more than 30 feet from April 2012 to April 2013, according to the city.

City Council Meeting Tuesday: Alarm Fees Ordinance

Applicants Sought to Be Part of City's Citizen Commissions

Applications for the city's commissions are due by Friday, June 7.

Warning: High Fire Danger in Angeles National Forest

The lack of significant winter rain and amount of dry tall grass prompted the Angeles National Forest to raise the fire danger level from moderate to high as of Friday.

Walsh Selected as Mayor, Harabedian to Serve as Mayor Pro Tem

The two will serve in their respective roles for a full year.

Reminder: L.A. County Property Taxes Are Due Wednesday

Payment becomes delinquent if not received by 5 p.m. or postmarked before midnight on April 10.

Former Sierra Madre Mayor Among 16 Women Honored by Rep. Judy Chu

Enid Joffe of Sierra Madre was recognized for her service and contributions to the community.

Tuesday's Sierra Madre City Council Meeting Preview

Here is a preview of the some of the items up for discussion at Sierra Madre City Council meeting on Tuesday, April 9, 2013.

Application Period for Second Unit Amnesty Program Ends Next Week

The deadline is on Monday, April 15.

Public Weighs in on Proposal to Close Swaths of National Forest to Vehicles

The proposal may affect about 4,000 acres along the West Fork of the San Gabriel River above Azusa

Photo: Congresswoman Judy Chu Shows Opposition to Same-Sex Marriage Ban

On the day the U.S. Supreme Court took up the issue of Proposition 8, the California ballot measure that banned same-sex marriage, Congresswoman Judy Chu posted this photo to Facebook to show what side she's on.

Tuesday's Sierra Madre City Council Meeting Preview

Here is a preview of the some of the items up for discussion at Sierra Madre City Council meeting on Tuesday, March. 26, 2013.

What Did Your Congresswoman's Seat Cost?

Find out how much Rep. Judy Chu had to raise to win the 27th District seat.

Sierra Madre Looks to Fill Public Works Job

The city of Sierra Madre recently posted an opening in the Public Works Department.

Volunteer, Leader Joan Crow Named Sierra Madre's Older American of the Year

She is a longtime resident of Sierra Madre and active member of the Sierra Madre Civic Club for more than 30 years, serving as president from 1983-1984.

Sierra Madre's Assembly Representative's Open House is on Saturday

San Gabriel Valley legislator Chris Holdenwants to hear what concerns you about the 41st Assembly District and the state.

Look Up in the Sky Sierra Madre! It's Comet Pan-STARRS

The comet will become brighter as it passes closest to the sun March 10. Look for it on the western horizon just after sunset.

Sierra Madre Rallies for Rand

Tweets from the area surrounding Sierra Madre in support of the senator's filibuster outnumber those against.

Wanna Talk Water? Join the Discussion This Saturday

The meeting will be held Saturday, March 9 in the Sierra Madre Room.

Election Results: PUSD Board of Education

All the races had clear winners except for one, which will result in an April 16 run-off election.

Election Countdown: How to Find Your Polling Place in L.A. County

Easily find out where to cast your ballot on Election Day.

PUSD Board Candidates Invited to Sierra Madre Parent Forum

The board candidates have been invited to a Wednesday forum at Sierra Madre Middle School, though none of them will be directly representing Sierra Madre.

Rain, Wind and Road Closures Tuesday

The National Weather Service expects rain, wind and possibly hail to hit the region Tuesday.

State of the City Address Set for Tuesday

The annual event will take place Feb. 19 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Sierra Madre Middle School Project to be Discussed at Tuesday Meeting

The Sierra Madre City Council and Pasadena Unified School District Board will hold a joint meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday at Sierra Madre City Hall.

New Parking Space Rules, Other Zoning Changes to Get City Hearing February 7

The Planning Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Feb. 7 to discuss an increase in the number of required parking spaces and other residential zoning changes that would affect Sierra Madre residents.

Nominations Sought for "Older 'Sierra Madre' American of the Year"

The city's Community Services Department and the Senior Community Commission is accepting nominations until Feb. 18.

Public Invited to Community Walk & Talk Session on Grandview Ave. Projects

The in-depth presentation will begin at 10 a.m. on Jan. 26.

Tuesday's Sierra Madre City Council Meeting Preview

Here is a preview of the some of the items up for discussion at Sierra Madre City Council meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013.

Sierra Madre Earns C for Its Tobacco Policies

The state of California also received failing grades from the American Lung Association.

Three 710 Meetings Scheduled in January

More technical details are expected to be shared with concerned citizens.