Traffic Alert: More 210 Closures Coming

Starting Tuesday, construction will cause partial and full closures of the freeway starting at Baldwin Avenue.

210 Freeway Closures Thursday Night

A full eastbound closure will take place and on-ramps will be closed for several hours.

County Considers Ban on Campaign Contributions from Tax Agents

The talk of a ban was related to an ongoing investigation of LA County Assessor John Noguez.

Portantino Lauds Council Vote on 710 Resolution

Los Angeles City Council voted in favor of a resolution opposing all tunnel alternatives and several highway alternatives.

Bill Banning Open Carry of Long Guns Passes State Senate

The bill would ban people from carrying unloaded rifles and shotguns in public.

Tuesday's City Council Meeting Cancelled

The next City Council meeting will take place in September.

Commute Alert: 210 Freeway Closures Ahead

Sections of the 210 will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday.

Metro Staff Recommends Cutting 710 Surface Route Proposals

The Metro recommendation is to eliminate a surface route completion of the 710 Freeway and focus on a tunnel, no build, or public transit solution.

710 Opponents Stand United in Pasadena

Residents say they will oppose all 710 routes, not just those in their backyard.

Environmental Study Available for Gold Line's Next Move

Though the funding situation for the Gold Line Foothill Extension from Azusa to Montclair remains unresolved, a draft environmental impact report has been completed for the proposed project.

West Nile Virus Cases Increase Dramatically

The potentially fatal illness has risen sharply across the United States this month and at least one instance has been reported in Sierra Madre.

Red Flag Fire Warning Issued, Dry Thunderstorms Possible

The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning Tuesday for Los Angeles County and said lightning could ignite fires in places already dried out by a recent heat wave.

Donnelly Blasts Obama’s Policy on Illegal Immigration

Assemblyman Tim Donnelly calls on Gov. Jerry Brown to follow Arizona governor’s example.

Want to Serve on a City Commission?

The City of Sierra Madre still has open seats on two commissions.

Report: Caltrans Passed Up $22 Million in 710 Rental Income

The report, requested by Assemblymember Anthony Portantino, states that tenants' rents are on average 43 percent below market rate.

U.S. Forest Service to Allow Night Flights

The U.S. Forest Service will begin training and retrofitting helicopters necessary to fight wildfires at night in Southern California.

WATCH: Obama's Phone Call to JPL Mars Team

Check out the morning's video from Jet Propulsion Laboratory where President Barack Obama phones in to praise the Curiosity Mars rover team for its "mind boggling" accomplishment last week.

Planned Freeway Closures This Week

Lane closures on the 10 freeway will affect traffic from downtown Los Angeles east to La Puente. Lane closures on the 60 freeway coming this week.

City Council Holding Special Meeting With Antonovich

The annual breakfast meeting will be held at Only Place in Town Wednesday.

Board of Supes Puts Measure R Extension on November Ballot

The vote was 3-1, with Supervisor Michael Antonovich casting the lone dissenting vote.

City Council Holds Special Session on Kensington Project

The meeting was held on such short notice that the developers' main representatives were unable to attend. More language changes were made with a deadline looming to submit an amendment for the Nov. 6 ballot.

2012 Olympics: Support Gaining for Olympic Tax Exemptions

The push to exempt U.S. Olympic athletes from taxes on prize money has received support from one local representative.

Lunch and Chat With a City Council Member

This program is open to all seniors and does not require pre-registration.

Dreier Congratulates JPL on Landing Mars Curiosity Rover

The Curiosity rover landed on Mars late Sunday night, making it the largest rover ever sent to Mars, while carrying the most advanced scientific equipment to be used on the planet's surface.

Q&A: Meet a JPL Engineer Who Worked on the Mission to Mars

Jet Propulsion Laboratory's Gregory Galgana Villar III is one of the Operations Systems Engineers on the Mars Science Laboratory. Patch asked him several questions about why this mission to the red planet is historic.

WATCH: Touchdown Confirmed for Mars Curiosity

Scientists screamed, weeped and cheered at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Sunday. Mars Curiosity landed about 10:31 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.

How the Curiosity Rover Will Land on Mars (Photos)

Sunday is a big day for JPL as the Curiosity rover will land on Mars. NASA has produced a movie explaining how the landing will take place, but below we take you through the stages one still photo at a time.

City of Sierra Madre Has Four Job Openings

The City of Sierra Madre is taking applications for a part-time police investigator, part-time police cadet, internal recruitment police sergeant and part-time library page.

U.S. Forest Service Rejects Firefighting Aircraft Study

The study suggests using a different type of aircraft to fight fires.

Special Meeting on Water Rate Increase

CRA Public Hearing

General Plan Update Steering Committee Meeting

Coordinating Council Meeting

Tree Advisory Commission Meeting

Planning Commission Meeting (Cancelled 12/2)

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Community Arts Commission Meeting

Community Services Commission Meeting

Senior Community Commission Meeting

City Council Meeting