On May 14, 2022, at approximately 10:00 A.M., Sierra Madre Police Officers responded to the 300 block of E. Algeria Avenue, regarding a call of two males knocking on the door of a residence and inquiring if the home was an "Air BnB." The caller gave a description of the pair as male blacks driving a black Mercedes with no license plate. The resident felt the activity was suspicious and officers responded to the area but were unable to immediately locate the vehicle or suspects.

On January 27, 2022, the City of Sierra Madre broke ground on the Sierra Madre Solar Array Project and hosted the official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Earth Day, April 22, 2022. The Project, located at 611 East Sierra Madre Boulevard, contains a 554.58 kilowatt (kW) solar ground-mounted system and a 111 kW battery energy storage system (BESS).

The City began construction for the Sierra Madre Photovoltaic Solar Array Project in January 2022 and is expected to complete the project at the end of March 2022. The Project, located at 611 East Sierra Madre Boulevard, will construct a 554.58 kilowatt (kW) solar ground-mounted system and a 111 kW battery energy storage system (BESS).

The Sierra Madre Public Library is honored to announce the 2022 One Book One City selection, The Midnight Library by Matt Haig. One Book One City is a community reading program that invites everyone in Sierra Madre to read and discuss the same book during February 2022 and participate in exciting programs and events.

City Council has appointed Jose Reynoso to serve as the next City Manager

Notice is hereby given that the City of Sierra Madre, as the lead agency pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), completed the Draft Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) for the Housing Element of the City of Sierra Madre General Plan for the 2021-2029 planning period (Housing Element Update). The EIR can be found here: www.cityofsierramadre.com/housingelement Comments on the Draft SEIR may be submitted from 8/3/2021 - 9/21/2021. Written comments must be sent to Clare Lin, Senior Planner, 232 W. Sierra Madre Boulevard, Sierra Madre, CA 91024, or [email protected] For additional information, please contact Ms. Lin at 626-355-7135.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City of Sierra Madre, as the lead agency pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), will hold a Scoping Meeting for the Draft Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for the Housing Element of the City of Sierra Madre General Plan for the 2021-2029 planning period (Housing Element Update).

Are you interested in representing Sierra Madre? Join the Pasadena Unified School District Redistricting Task Force!

City Manager Gabriel Engeland has announced his resignation from the City of Sierra Madre after serving for four and a half years. The announcement was made official in a closed session with the City Council on June 15, 2021.

The City Council adopted a balanced, all-funds budget of $24 million with a budgeted surplus of $2.2 million.

Sierra Madre Super Summer 2021

The City is saddened to announce the passing of former Mayor George Maurer on February 14, 2021. Mayor Maurer was 98.

Construction in Kersting Court is scheduled to begin February 4, 2021 and is expected to continue through the month of April, 2021.

Local History Materials Now Available Free on California Revealed

The City of Sierra Madre is pleased to announce Interim Fire Chief Brent Bartlett has been appointed to serve as Fire Chief for the City of Sierra Madre.

Meet Roderick Armalin, chief of police for the City of Sierra Madre. While growing up in Los Angeles, he encountered a police officer that had a positive influence on him. This encounter lead to a 32-year career with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. After retiring, he was introduced to an opportunity in the City of Sierra Madre as police chief.

The City of Sierra Madre Planning & Community Preservation Department will be hosting a Community Workshop regarding the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update to be conducted online via Zoom.

Sierra Madre Police Department received an incident call of a vehicle crashing into the front entrance of Beantown.

Sierra Madre Public Library Celebrates Local Heroes with Bookmark Contest

SMFD Accepted into Unified Response in the Verdugo Fire System

The City Council adopted an all-funds budget of $23.2M with a budgeted surplus of $2.9M.

The City is endeavoring to provide financial assistance to Sierra Madre small businesses adversely affected by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and County, State and Federal “Stay at Home” orders.

Al Fresco Dining for Sierra Madre Restaurants

SGVMWD's Board of Directors Takes Historic Action to Secure and Enhance Water Supply Reliability for Member Agencies

UPDATE 10/10/19: Sierra Madre is currently NOT in Red Flag status so normal parking conditions are in effect. We will update if weather conditions meet Red Flag Parking conditions.

This year, the Sierra Madre City Council adopted Resolution No. 19-13 which applies the city-wide overnight parking regulations to the City’s public parking lots.

The City is rolling out an AMI water project that will allow you and the city to gain a more accurate reading of your water meter.

Water Main Construction to Start on 8/26/19 through 9/20/19. See map of the affected area. If you live in the affected area please arrange to have your vehicles moved before 8am. Access will be closed at 8:00 am and open every evening after 5:00 pm. Overnight parking on Sturtevant Dr. and Mt Trail will be allowed without permit during construction. Streets to receive new water mains include: Brookside from 686 Brookside to Sunnyside lane; Sunnyside Lane from Brookside to Woodland; Woodland from Sunnyside Lane to Alta Vista ; Alta Vista from Woodland to Vista Circle. The City is aware of other areas with deteriorating water mains. Those areas are being designed for near future replacement. If you have any concerns, please contact the Public Works Department @ 355-7135

Do you have anything too toxic to throw away yourself? Good news! LA County is providing a free Hazardous and Electric Waste Recycling Roundup on August 17th at the Sierra Madre City Yard. Check out this flier for more info.

Sierra Madre Launches Emergency Siren Notification Program

Wondering which days you can water your lawn or garden? Sierra Madre Municipal Code designates which days residents can water based on their street address. Please refer to the following to avoid violations.

Chantry Flat Road (formally Santa Anita Canyon) accesses one of the most popular hiking and day-use recreation areas on the Angeles National Forest. Motorists that fail to comply with the official posted signs risk becoming locked-in behind the gate and are subject to receiving a traffic citation. To avoid this, please remember to exit the gate by 8 p.m.

Is the drought over? • Where does Sierra Madre’s water come from? The status of Sierra Madre’s water supply? • water conservation? Have your questions answered here

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