Category Archives: Sierra Madre

For a town of just 11,000, Sierra Madre sure has its share of big city woes. Star-News reporter Alfred Lee has a story in Monday’s paper about 10 legal cases surrounding the city’s 20-member Police Department. Four suits and two … Continue reading →

I know you’ve all probably heard about this already on the news, but Sierra Madre is experiencing mudslides due the rains today. We had reporter out there earlier, and will be keeping an eye out all weekend for more slides. … Continue reading →

The city of Sierra Madre is under a Yellow Flag Mud Alert because of forecasted rains. According to the city’s Web site, residents in the following areas are being asked to prepare for potential mudflow: Auburn Avenue east of Auburn … Continue reading →

The County Board of Sups on Tuesday will consider approving $2.4 million to enlarge the debris basin and install three rail and timber structures below the burned watersheds in Sierra Madre to provide mudflow protection for residents as a result … Continue reading →

What a tough past few weeks for Sierra Madre. First the fire, now the mudslides. The Sierra Madre City Council called a special meeting today to declare a state of emergency. But they are making progress. According to the city’s … Continue reading →

I still smell like smoke from covering the fire this morning in Sierra Madre. Aside from the smoke smell, I walked away with these pictures from a garden in front of a Sierra Madre home: