themed “Love My Sierra Madre,” saw an impressive 207 entries from students who live in Sierra Madre The contest’s winning bookmarks were revealed by a distinguished panel of guests Library Board of Trustee Chair Diane Sands Friends of the Sierra Madre Library President Jeanne Martin (represented by Vicky Ryan) it was announced that the winning artwork would be displayed in the Sierra Madre Library’s Children’s Room at 350 W Sierra Madre Blvd the selected bookmarks will be printed and available for the public starting this summer The contest recognized winners across various grade levels with first- and second-place awards for students in kindergarten through eighth grade The winners of the 2025 contest are as follows: four special selections were made by local dignitaries to be featured on printed bookmarks: The printed bookmarks will be available to the public later this summer The event also highlighted the importance of community involvement and the role of the Sierra Madre Library in fostering creativity and a love for reading among the city’s youth The library invites residents to stop by and see the winning artwork The contest was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Sierra Madre Community Foundation and the Friends of the Sierra Madre Library Many of our advertisers are local businesses that have been impacted directly by the fire we immediately removed all advertisements the day after the fire and transformed our site to provide live updates We felt it would be inappropriate to run ads while our friends and neighbors were being evacuated and displaced we don’t outsource our operations overseas Our priority has been to keep you and ourselves informed with timely even a small contribution of $5 can make a significant difference Please click the blue button below to learn more about how you can assist Support Our News Desk department consists of a collective of news gatherers in order to keep the community informed and safe Colorado Boulevard is your place for informative news and social living for the greater Pasadena area and work together to make a better world for all of us See all articles See all newsflashes Back to articles We use cookies to analyze user behavior in order to constantly improve the website for you. Learn more (TSXV: SM) (OTCQX: SMDRF) ("Sierra Madre" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the commencement of underground mining at the Coloso mine located within the producing Guitarra Complex The Coloso silver-gold mine is located 4 kilometers northwest of the Guitarra processing plant Coloso was developed and mined by First Majestic Silver from 2014 to 2018 The mine has over 12 kilometers of underground workings This underground development has allowed Sierra Madre to restart the Coloso mine with minimal pre-production expenditures and 7 months ahead of schedule "This marks another milestone event in the restart of the Guitarra Mine Complex The Coloso estimated resource grades are on average 1.7 times higher in silver and 1.2 times higher in gold compared to the Guitarra veins As the widths of the veins vary from less than 1 meter to over 2 meters ramp up mining will employ various mining methods and blasting techniques to determine the best combination of mining method costs versus grade dilution." "In conjunction with processing of Coloso material the company has hired a degreed metallurgist with extensive flotation experience as Process Plant Superintendent Their goal will be to determine the best ratio of Coloso to Guitarra mill feed material to achieve maximum economic benefit various blending percentages for mill feed will be tested to ascertain best recovery procedures." To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/10436/250039_d7b74d49f4f59810_001full.jpg Mining has started on the Jessica vein system and stope development in the Joya Larga system is underway Operations have commenced at a rate of 50 tonnes per day of mineralized material and will ramp up to 150 tonnes per day by year end; these tonnages would replace some of the mill feed currently sourced from the Guitarra mine while the processing plant continues to operate at a rate of 500 t/d Canadian Institute of Mining Metallurgy and Petroleum ("CIM") definition standards were followed for the resource estimate The 2023 resource models used nominal cutoff grades which are based on mining and milling costs of US$50 for cut and fill mining A net payable recovery of 70% (historical plant recovery plus an allowance for smelter deductions Silver price of US$22 and a gold price of $1700 and a Gold Silver Ration of 77.27:1 Assays were capped at 825 g/t for silver and 6.55 g/t for gold Nazareno and Coloso - Block Model 135 AgEq cut-off grade (COG) and a 1 m Minimum True Thickness Guitarra - Polygonals Estimates 135 g/t AgEq COG and a 1 m Minimum Horizontal Width Los Angeles - Block Model Long Hole Mining 90 g/t AgEq COG Mina De Agua - East District Polygonal Estimate 135 g/t AgEq COG or 90 g/t AgEq COG and > 2 m Horizontal Width Mineral Resources that are not mineral reserves do not have economic viability Indicated Resource is 3.84 Mt grading 220 AgEq (146 g/t Ag and 0.96 g/t Au) and Inferred Resource is 4.11 Mt grading 153 AgEq (113 g/t Ag ad 0.52 g/t Au) The estimate of mineral resources may be materially affected by: metal prices and exchange rate assumptions; changes in local interpretations of mineralization geometry and continuity; changes to grade capping density and domain assignments; changes to geotechnical mining and metallurgical recovery assumptions; ability to maintain environmental and other regulatory permits and ability to maintain the social license to operate is a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101 and has reviewed and approved the technical data and information contained in this news release Smith has verified the technical and scientific data disclosed herein (TSXV: SM) (OTCQX: SMDRF) is a precious metals development and exploration company focused on the Guitarra mine in the Temascaltepec mining district and the exploration and development of its Tepic property in Nayarit The Guitarra mine is a permitted underground mine which includes a 500 t/d processing facility that operated until mid-2018 and restarted commercial production in January 2025 The +2,600 ha Tepic Project hosts low-sulphidation epithermal gold and silver mineralization with an existing historic resource Sierra Madre's management team has played key roles in managing the exploration and development of silver and gold mineral reserves and mineral resources Sierra Madre's team of professionals has collectively raised over $1 billion for mining companies On behalf of the board of directors of Sierra Madre Gold and Silver Ltd. "Alexander Langer"Alexander LangerPresident Chief Executive Officer and Director778-820-1189 Contact:investor@sierramadregoldandsilver.com Cautionary Note Regarding Production Decisions The Company's decision to place the mine into commercial production or otherwise carry out mining and processing operations is largely based on internal non-public Company data and reports from previous operations and the results of test mining and processing The Company is not basing any production decisions on NI 43-101 compliant reserve estimates preliminary economic assessments or feasibility studies and there is greater risk and uncertainty as to future economic results from the Guitarra Mine Complex including increased uncertainty of achieving any particular level of recovery of minerals or the cost of such recovery including increased risks associated with developing a commercially mineable deposit and a higher technical risk of failure than would be the case if a feasibility study were completed and relied upon to make a production decision Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release This press release contains "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable securities legislation The forward-looking statements herein are made as of the date of this press release only and the Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise them to reflect new information forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "plans" "anticipates" or "believes" or variations (including negative variations) of such words and phrases or may be identified by statements to the effect that certain actions "may" statements regarding discussions of future plans including the expected timing of concentrate shipments; the Company increasing production; the Company receiving revenues on a weekly basis and such revenues allowing the Company to comfortably expand to without further capital needs; production and the expected timing and production levels thereof The forward-looking statements involve numerous risks and uncertainties and actual results might differ materially from results suggested in any forward-looking statements that predicted production levels will be achieved and that existing production levels will be maintained In making the forward-looking statements in this news release the Company has applied certain material assumptions that the Company will be able to execute its future plans as intended Although management of the Company has attempted identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements or forward-looking information there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information Readers are cautioned that reliance on such information may not be appropriate for other purposes To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/250039 SOURCE: Sierra Madre Gold & Silver Sign Up Company Profile Mining and Metals F | F | 5-Day Forecast °F Now | Forecast Sierra Madre’s historic Wistaria Festival will return on Saturday offering an up-close-and-personal public viewing of the world’s largest blossoming plant just three months after the devastating Eaton Fire swept through the region and burned portion of the town This spring celebration represents both an annual tradition and a now a vibrat symbol of community recovery following one of the area’s most destructive wildfires in recent history The 2025 Sierra Madre Wistaria Festival will take place on Saturday The event’s centerpiece is the magnificent wistaria vine certified by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s largest blossoming plant and considered one of the seven horticultural wonders of the world This botanical marvel began its remarkable journey in 1894 when it was purchased as a modest one-gallon container plant for 75 cents and planted near the front porch of a home on Carter Avenue the Chinese Lavender wistaria variety grew so vigorously that it eventually engulfed and destroyed the original house necessitating the construction of a new residence to accommodate its expanding reach the vine spans more than an acre across two private properties and produces up to 1.5 million blossoms at peak bloom Sierra Madre deliberately uses the spelling “wistaria” instead of the more common “wisteria,” as a reference to American physician Dr This distinctive spelling has become part of the local tradition and identity of the festival The one-day event transforms downtown Sierra Madre into a vibrant celebration of community and nature Visitors can explore more than 100 craft and food vendors lining the streets browse local shops (all of which will be open during the festival) and enjoy the Sierra Madre Auto Show featuring vintage and classic automobiles Due to the vine’s location on private property and limited parking in the residential area a shuttle service will operate from downtown Sierra Madre to the vine throughout the festival day Shuttle tickets are available at different price points: general admission (ages 13-64) costs $17.85 This year’s Wistaria Festival carries special significance as it represents one of the first major community celebrations in Sierra Madre following the destructive Eaton Fire Sierra Madre itself was under evacuation orders during parts of the fire emergency The fire caused significant damage to public lands prompting the city to join Los Angeles County and Pasadena in filing lawsuits against Southern California Edison over alleged responsibility for the blaze The Wistaria Festival tradition stretches back nearly a century with various organizations having hosted viewings of the remarkable vine throughout its history when the Sierra Madre Woman’s Club hosted the festival an admission fee was collected for the first time and an astonishing 35,000 people visited during the three-week celebration Visitors interested in attending this unique event should plan ahead as the one-day-only nature of the vine viewing typically attracts substantial crowds to this charming foothill community Previous similar events have drawn up to 10,000 visitors XHTML: You can use these tags: <a href="" title=""> <abbr title=""> <acronym title=""> <b> <blockquote cite=""> <cite> <code> <del datetime=""> <em> <i> <q cite=""> <s> <strike> <strong> Broadway Off-Broadway Off-Off Broadway Cabaret Dance Opera Classical Music Nashville Minneapolis / St. Paul Connecticut Atlanta Chicago Los Angeles WEST END UK Regional Canada Australia / New Zealand Europe Asia Latin America Africa / Middle East TV/Movies Music Theatre: 87 West Sierra Madre Boulevard Sierra Madre Building upon its storied history as silent film house Sierra Madre Playhouse presents Carl Dreyer’s critically acclaimed 1928 silent film "The Passion of Joan of Arc” with live orchestral accompaniment featuring a musical score composed by George Sarah Dreyer’s cinematic tour de force is considered by many critic s to be among the greatest films ever made This haunting performance combines electronic music with a string ensemble and early music choir reimagining the classic film with modern urgency and depth Sarah’s composition blends pulsing electronic beats with emotive soundscapes and rich orchestral textures creating an immersive auditory experience that enhances the film’s visual intensity This 81-minute performance offers a powerful and evocative journey merging ancient and contemporary soundscapes in a deeply compelling way Sierra Madre Playhouse is at 87 West Sierra Madre Boulevard Sierra Madre and exclusive discounts on tickets to your favorite shows © 2025 - Copyright Wisdom Digital Media, all rights reserved. Privacy Policy 43,000+ global companies doing business in the region. 102,000+ key contacts related to companies and projects Analysis, reports, news and interviews about your industry in English, Spanish and Portuguese. Location Memorial Park in Sierra Madre Category(ies)Recreation Liz Espinoza (Photo – Altadena Main Library) Every Friday morning from 10:00 am to 11:00 am Join instructor Barbara Dempsey as she leads you in the art of Hula Katlyn Ong is a First Year student at the University of the Pacific majoring in Pre-Dentistry Colorado Boulevard is your place for enlightening events informative news and social living for the greater Pasadena area See all articles The historic Sierra Madre Playhouse will present the world premiere of Flashes of Light, a new musical by Billy Larkin and Ron Boustead about visionary inventor Nikola Tesla and his muse, Electra, the powerful goddess of storm clouds. The production, directed by Jon Lawrence Rivera (founding artistic director of Playwrights' Arena) Set against the backdrop of the industrial revolution in New York City in the late 1800s who sends him visions of groundbreaking inventions during lightning storms Their connection amps up when Tesla's rivalry with Thomas Edison intensifies during the “War of the Currents,” a battle that shaped the world's electrical future As Tesla and Electra become obsessed with pushing the envelope of scientific discovery a star-crossed love story fraught with peril unfolds as the line between science and mythology begins to blur bring this fantastical story both tragic and divine to life which has long been committed to helping develop new theatrical works is proud to present the world premiere of Flashes of Light by Billy Larkin and Ron Boustead,” says Artistic and Executive Director Matt Cook “This dramatic and compelling new musical offers a unique mythological twist on the series of true events that shaped one of the most significant inventions in modern history – the way electricity is distributed across American and the world.” received First Prize in the prestigious international competition “Search for New Musicals” for 2024 presented by New Musicals Inc RUBICON THEATRE is continuing its season with the U.S. Premiere of  the acclaimed West End version of the Tony Nominated musical BONNIE & CLYDE. Check out all new photos here! Now celebrating its 33rd anniversary year, The Blank Theatre's Nationwide Young Playwrights Festival (YPF) has chosen 12 plays by playwrights aged 16–19 from six different states. Audiences across America have been loving Tevye in New York!, which has been touring nationally. Now, it arrives at Theatre West for two performances. Learn more here! LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE will present one of August Wilson’s greatest triumphs focusing on the decade of the ‘50s, the Pulitzer Prize winning play FENCES, directed by Yvette Freeman-Hartley (Laguna Playhouse acclaimed production of Ain’t Misbehavin’). FENCES  will run through Sunday, May 18 at the Laguna Playhouse,. Check out photos here. function closestickysocial(){document.getElementById("foxsocial").style.display="none";}@media(max-width:1024px){.most-popular,.video-row{display:block;margin-top:25px}}Videos (TSXV: SM) (OTCQX: SMDRF) ("Sierra Madre" or the "Company") is pleased to announce its audited consolidated financial results for the year ended December 31 2024 ("FY 2024") including results for the fourth quarter ("Q4 2024") Sierra Madre generated $6.5 million USD in revenues as we ramped up the Guitarra Mine Complex in Estado de Mexico Mexico to the current operating capacity of 500 t/d These revenues reflect the six-month test mining program that started mid-2024 and wrapped up December 31 2024 as Guitarra reached commercial production on January 1 we saw an increase in revenues to $3.9 million for Q4 compared to $2.5 million generated in Q3; which equated to a net loss of only $38,000 for Q4 With Guitarra now operating at full capacity we are looking forward to releasing our first set of full quarterly operating metrics next month I would also like to thank the operating team for working towards such a smooth restart and ramp up of the operation." the Company recorded net revenues of $6.5 million in the six-month period ended December 31 or approximately $28.35 per silver equivalent ounce ("AgEq ounce") The Company averaged $30.37 per silver ("Ag") ounce sold and $2,594 per gold ("Au") ounce sold in the six-month period of operations to December 31 Sierra Madre recorded silver revenues totaling approximately $1.9 million ($31.58 per Ag ounce) and gold revenues totaled approximately $2.4 million ($2,667 per Au ounce) Cost of Sales was $5.1 million for the six-month period ended December 31 representing $20.95 per AgEq ounce sold in Q4 ($2.8 million) and $24.13 per AgEq ounce sold in Q3 ($2.3 million) Gross profit was $1.36 million for FY 2024 FY 2024 and Q4 2024 Operational Highlights the Company elected to proceed with test mining and processing to determine actual operating costs and metal recoveries in order to assess the economic viability of resuming operations and commenced test milling of mined material on June 25 Mineralized Material: Approximately 22% of processed material came from areas defined in the Company's November 1 The rest of the processed material came from previously unknown silver and gold mineralization A total of 30,253 dry metric tonnes ("DMT") was delivered to the processing plant during Q3 and 38,464 DMT in Q4 Average silver recoveries since test processing began were 79% the Company declared the processing plant to be in industrial production having been operating at 86% of the milling circuit nameplate capacity exceeding the engineering standard of 80% for 30 days the Company signed an off-take agreement with Swiss-based global minerals trader MRI Trading AG for 100% of concentrate sales from the Guitarra mine for a 24-month term Concentrate Deliveries: Sierra Madre made its first delivery of concentrate on July 26 completed deliveries totaling approximately 1,293 DMT of silver/gold concentrates containing an estimated 107,939 ounces of Ag and an estimated 1,436 ounces of Au the Company completed deliveries totaling approximately 795 DMT of silver/gold concentrates containing an estimated 59,178 ounces of Ag and an estimated 897 ounces of Au Development Update: With the achievement of commercial production at Guitarra on January 1 Sierra Madre expects mine operating costs to decrease as the mining and milling operations maintain levels closer to expectations targeted for ongoing commercial production Improved head grades of the mineralized material in 2025 are expected alongside a decrease in mining costs on a per-ounce basis going forward the Company announced the receipt of regulatory approvals for dry stack tailings deposition on the existing tailings impoundment along with paste backfill of tailings in underground workings Selected financial information set out below is based on and derives from the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements of the Company for each of the quarters listed which have been prepared in accordance with IFRS This news release should be read in conjunction with the Company's consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024 and associated Management Discussion and Analysis, both are available on SEDAR+ (www.sedarplus.ca) and on the Company's website (www.sierramadregoldandsilver.com) Silver equivalent ounces sold have been determined using the actual Ag and Au prices obtained during the fourth quarter and for the six months ended December 31 The determined ratios used were 84.44 and 84.81 Au:Ag Sierra Madre's management team has played key roles in managing the exploration and development of more than 22Moz gold and 600Moz silver in combined mineral reserves and mineral resources To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/249397 Copyright 2025 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All rights reserved. While the Library’s exterior is being preserved, the interior has been completely stripped down to the studs—and will soon be rebuilt better than ever. The Sierra Madre Public Library was awarded $10,669,210 in state and federal grants to support a significant renovation and expansion project. The improvements include a 5,000-square-foot addition, ADA and seismic upgrades, enhanced green space, new HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems, asbestos abatement, window replacements, and the installation of fire suppression equipment. Due to rising construction costs, the grant funding did not fully cover the total renovation expense. To ensure the Library Meaningful Improvement Project could move forward, the City of Sierra Madre allocated an additional $1.8 million from city reserve funds. Altogether, $12,499,210 has been dedicated to the design and construction of the project. However, this amount does not include the cost of furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) needed to outfit the interior. Fortunately, the community and local nonprofit organizations have stepped in to help. In June 2023, the Friends of the Sierra Madre Library pledged $400,000 from the Mary Tumilty Fund, $145,000 from the Partners’ Fund, and $150,000 from their general fund toward FF&E costs—a generous starting contribution of $695,000. In addition, the Sierra Madre Historical Preservation Society has donated proceeds from its programs in support of the Library’s FF&E goals. Further support has come through a trust established by Robert S. Day, which provides the Library with $25,000 annually for capital or operating expenses. Since its inception in January 2020, the trust has grown to $125,000, which the Library also plans to allocate toward FF&E needs. Combined, these contributions bring the initial FF&E funding total to $820,000—helping to cover essential interior items such as desks, chairs, tables, computers, shelves, and more. The Sierra Madre Library Foundation continues its dedicated efforts to raise additional funds for the Library’s interior furnishings. With community support, the Foundation is helping to realize a modern, 21st-century Library that will serve as a hub for learning, connection, and civic engagement for generations to come. Sierra Madre Public Library update (Photos – Sierra Madre Library) (Layout courtesy of Sierra Madre Library) For more information on the renovation and/or to stay up-to-date on new developments, visit the Library Renovation Transparency page The featured artist this year is Laura Wambsgans “Sycamores Graceful and Glowing,” will appear on all posters Live music will be featured throughout the weekend in the Bandshell and southeast section of the park Guests will enjoy an eclectic selection of music Music at the southeast section of the park: The Friends of the Library will have a booth with special treats Members and partners are encouraged to stop by for a free coffee and pastry The Art Center College of Design graduate students will have a table located in the southwest section of the park instructors from the Creative Arts Group have planned a special craft activity – making a face collage using paper Attendees will have an opportunity to bid on some outstanding artwork and support the Library All proceeds from the Art Fair benefit the Sierra Madre Public Library For more information, visit @sierramadreartfair on Instagram or Facebook, this website LAist is part of Southern California Public Radio, a member-supported public media network. “ When the February storm hit, all of our debris basins were empty. That is not the case this time,” Bartlett said. Sierra Madre has eight debris basins that protect neighborhoods downstream from flooding and mudflows. All of those were filled to capacity during last month’s storm, Bartlett said. At least one dam that sits above the canyon neighborhood in the northeast part of the city overflowed during the February storm, causing damaging mudflows in that area. “While county and city contractors have been working tirelessly to clear [the debris basins], we are not starting from empty,” Bartlett said. “This means that any significant rainfall could lead to severe flooding, mudflows and debris flows.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by LAist (@laistofficial) County and city crews have been working around the clock to clear debris basins — the county manages 19 from Altadena to Arcadia Up to two inches of rain is expected across the L.A but areas especially in the foothills could see bursts of rain that amount to more than that A rate of rainfall that’s half an inch per hour or more is likely to trigger mudflows “These conditions are dangerous and unpredictable,” Bartlett emphasized you should pack a go bag for at least a few days and be ready to go immediately if an evacuation order is issued Sierra Madre residents can pick up sandbags at City Hall LAist is part of Southern California Public Radio Sierra Madre Gold and Silver (SMDRF) has reported its FY 2024 financial results generating $6.5 million in revenues from the Guitarra Mine Complex in Mexico The company achieved commercial production on January 1 Q4 2024 highlights include $3.9 million in revenues The company recorded silver revenues of $1.9 million ($31.58/oz) and gold revenues of $2.4 million ($2,667/oz) Cost of sales was $5.1 million for the six-month period with gross profit reaching $1.36 million for FY 2024 Operational achievements include processing 38,464 DMT in Q4 with silver recoveries of 79% and gold recoveries of 84% The company completed concentrate deliveries totaling 795 DMT in Q4 containing approximately 59,178 ounces of silver and 897 ounces of gold Sierra Madre Gold and Silver (SMDRF) ha comunicato i risultati finanziari per l'esercizio 2024 generando 6,5 milioni di dollari di ricavi dal complesso minerario Guitarra in Messico La società ha raggiunto la produzione commerciale il 1° gennaio 2025 dopo un programma di estrazione sperimentale di sei mesi Tra i risultati del quarto trimestre 2024 si evidenziano ricavi per 3,9 milioni di dollari in aumento rispetto ai 2,5 milioni del terzo trimestre con una perdita netta minima di 38.000 dollari I ricavi dall'argento sono stati di 1,9 milioni di dollari (31,58 $/oz) e quelli dall'oro di 2,4 milioni di dollari (2.667 $/oz) Il costo delle vendite è stato di 5,1 milioni di dollari nel periodo di sei mesi con un utile lordo di 1,36 milioni di dollari per l'anno fiscale 2024 nel quarto trimestre sono stati processati 38.464 DMT con un recupero dell'argento del 79% e dell'oro dell'84% La società ha completato consegne di concentrato per un totale di 795 DMT nel quarto trimestre contenenti circa 59.178 once di argento e 897 once di oro Sierra Madre Gold and Silver (SMDRF) ha reportado sus resultados financieros del año fiscal 2024 generando 6,5 millones de dólares en ingresos del Complejo Minero Guitarra en México La empresa alcanzó la producción comercial el 1 de enero de 2025 tras un programa de minería de prueba de seis meses Los aspectos destacados del cuarto trimestre de 2024 incluyen ingresos por 3,9 millones de dólares un aumento respecto a los 2,5 millones del tercer trimestre con una pérdida neta mínima de 38,000 dólares Los ingresos por plata fueron de 1,9 millones de dólares (31,58 $/oz) y los ingresos por oro de 2,4 millones de dólares (2,667 $/oz) El costo de ventas fue de 5,1 millones de dólares durante el período de seis meses con una ganancia bruta de 1,36 millones para el año fiscal 2024 Los logros operativos incluyen el procesamiento de 38,464 DMT en el cuarto trimestre con recuperaciones de plata del 79% y de oro del 84% La empresa completó entregas de concentrado por un total de 795 DMT en el cuarto trimestre conteniendo aproximadamente 59,178 onzas de plata y 897 onzas de oro Sierra Madre Gold and Silver (SMDRF)는 2024 회계연도 재무 결과를 보고하며 회사는 6개월간의 시험 채굴 프로그램을 거쳐 2025년 1월 1일 상업 생산에 돌입했습니다 2024년 4분기 주요 성과로는 39억 달러의 매출(3분기 25억 달러 대비 증가)과 3만 8천 달러의 최소 순손실이 있습니다 Sierra Madre Gold and Silver (SMDRF) a publié ses résultats financiers pour l'exercice 2024 générant 6,5 millions de dollars de revenus issus du complexe minier Guitarra au Mexique La société a atteint la production commerciale le 1er janvier 2025 après un programme d'exploitation minière test de six mois Les faits marquants du quatrième trimestre 2024 incluent des revenus de 3,9 millions de dollars en hausse par rapport aux 2,5 millions du troisième trimestre avec une perte nette minimale de 38 000 dollars Les revenus provenant de l'argent se sont élevés à 1,9 million de dollars (31,58 $/oz) et ceux de l'or à 2,4 millions de dollars (2 667 $/oz) Le coût des ventes s'est élevé à 5,1 millions de dollars sur la période de six mois avec un bénéfice brut de 1,36 million pour l'exercice 2024 38 464 DMT ont été traitées au quatrième trimestre avec des récupérations d'argent de 79 % et d'or de 84 % La société a réalisé des livraisons de concentré totalisant 795 DMT au quatrième trimestre contenant environ 59 178 onces d'argent et 897 onces d'or Sierra Madre Gold and Silver (SMDRF) hat seine Finanzergebnisse für das Geschäftsjahr 2024 veröffentlicht und dabei 6,5 Millionen US-Dollar Umsatz aus dem Guitarra-Minenkomplex in Mexiko erzielt Das Unternehmen erreichte die kommerzielle Produktion am 1 Januar 2025 nach einem sechsmonatigen Testabbauprogramm Die Highlights des vierten Quartals 2024 umfassen 3,9 Millionen US-Dollar Umsatz eine Steigerung gegenüber 2,5 Millionen im dritten Quartal bei einem minimalen Nettoverlust von 38.000 US-Dollar Die Umsätze aus Silber betrugen 1,9 Millionen US-Dollar (31,58 $/oz) und aus Gold 2,4 Millionen US-Dollar (2.667 $/oz) Die Herstellungskosten beliefen sich im sechsmonatigen Zeitraum auf 5,1 Millionen US-Dollar mit einem Bruttogewinn von 1,36 Millionen US-Dollar im Geschäftsjahr 2024 Zu den operativen Erfolgen zählt die Verarbeitung von 38.464 DMT im vierten Quartal mit einer Silberrückgewinnung von 79 % und einer Goldrückgewinnung von 84 % Das Unternehmen lieferte im vierten Quartal insgesamt 795 DMT Konzentrat aus das etwa 59.178 Unzen Silber und 897 Unzen Gold enthält Revenues of $6.5 million USD generated in 2024 from the Guitarra Mine 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: #000000;">9%; text-align: center; font-size: 10px;">Dec 2024 (Q4)($)9%; text-align: center; font-size: 10px;">Sep 2024 (Q3)($)9%; text-align: center; font-size: 10px;">Jun 2024 (Q2)($)9%; text-align: center; font-size: 10px;">Mar 2024 (Q1)($)9%; text-align: center; font-size: 10px;">Dec 31 2023 (Q4)($)9%; text-align: center; font-size: 10px;">Sep 2023 (Q3)($)9%; text-align: center; font-size: 10px;">Jun 2023 (Q2)($)9%; text-align: center; font-size: 10px;">Mar This news release should be read in 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Login The rally will take place at Kersting Court located on the northwest corner of Sierra Madre Blvd the event aims to rally participants in defense of women’s rights and the future of all individuals who feel threatened by what the organizers consider a political shift toward authoritarianism with no permission required—simply bring a sign “We are fighting back against a takeover that undermines our rights and freedoms,” said Lauren Pressman The rally is expected to draw people from surrounding areas who are passionate about defending democracy The rally will be a chance for community members to show their solidarity and make their voices heard in the fight against what they view as a growing threat to personal freedoms and organizers are eager to unite for what promises to be a powerful demonstration “We look forward to seeing you there,” Pressman added > Update: Speakers added. Click to read more PRIVACY POLICY | PRIVACY SETTINGS | | ADVERTISE | ACCESSIBILITY The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce will hold its first spring Chamber After Hours Social and Mixer on Wednesday The event will bring together chamber members and community members to celebrate the spring season while fostering business connections “Everyone is welcome to celebrate the changing of the seasons with fun food and drink,” said Chamber President and CEO Paul Little “The Kensington Sierra Madre is very generously hosting us for the evening.” wine and soft drinks provided by The Kensington Sierra Madre The evening will also feature live music and door prizes The cost to attend is $5 cash or $8 by credit card and you do not need to be a Chamber member to come “Everyone is welcome to join the fun,”Little said Located at 245 West Sierra Madre Boulevard in Sierra Madre the venue offers free parking on the street and in the adjacent lot The Kensington asks anyone wanting to attend to RSVP at: The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce and Civic Association has been an integral part of the city’s development since its founding in 1888 as the Board of Trade the organization serves as an advocate for its 1,250 members and supports their prosperity while enhancing Pasadena’s economy More » The ‘Humming-Byrd’ House: A Mid-Century Storybook Ranch Surrounded by Nature Pasadena Now has been published daily since April 2004 and is among the very oldest continuously operated community news websites in the U.S Pasadena Now strives to publish a full spectrum of news and information articles in service to the entire community The publication will remain free to readers and will not erect paywalls Copyright © 2025. Pasadena Now | Terms of - Service | Privacy Policy | CA Notice of Collection RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feeds offer another way to get Pasadena Now content Subscribe to our feeds to get the latest headlines summaries and links back to full articles – formatted for your favorite feed reader and updated throughout the day The Treasure of the Sierra Madre was one of the first Hollywood movies to shoot many scenes outside of the USA While select scenes were still filmed in various parts of the United States significant portions of the film were shot in Durango and Tampico Warner Brothers/courtesy Everett Collection especially the fedora and unshaven face of Fred Dobbs while creating the original look for Indiana Jones More recently, Paul Thomas Anderson watched the film multiple times while conceptualizing 2007’s There Will Be Blood exploring the wonderful parallels between the two stories Director John Huston altered the part of Howard so that it would be a perfect fit for his father John later claimed that working with his father and directing him to an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor were major highlights of his life Thanks to a noxious combination of Vitamin B deficiency, hormone shots he’d been taking to improve his chances of having a child with wife Lauren Bacall Humphrey Bogart began balding in 1947 and showed up to begin production of The Treasure of the Sierra Madre with almost all of his hair gone While some of it grew back after he began taking Vitamin B shots he was forced to wear an artfully-matted wig for the duration of the shoot Much like how many present-day podcasts offer their content in both audio and video formats The Treasure of the Sierra Madre did the same thing … sort of “Lux Radio Theater” presented a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie with Humphrey Bogart and Walter Huston lending their voices to the broadcast to reprise their film roles Huston had been fascinated with The Treasure of the Sierra Madre and its reclusive author B. Traven for years prior to the success of his first project with Warner Brothers, The Maltese Falcon which gave him the courage to ask to write and direct the film adaptation During production, Tampico’s local government became convinced that The Treasure of the Sierra Madre would portray the country of Mexico in an unflattering light, thanks to a false story published in a small local newspaper.  Two of Huston’s associates, Diego Rivera and Miguel Covarrubias, were famously forced to lodge a desperate appeal with the President of Mexico, causing the accusations to be dropped so filming could continue.  The sci-fi classic that inspired John Carpenter is still the subject of controversy over 70 years after its release. Saddle up for some Holiday Cowboy fun with movies, music and your fav Christmas episodes of classic Westerns. What candy was featured in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial? ©2025 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) announced the closures as it begins independent soil testing across all campuses to ensure the safety of students and staff This precautionary move follows recent city-led testing in two Pasadena neighborhoods which revealed lead concentrations above 80 parts per million While those levels do not require cleanup under current health guidelines city officials have called for broader evaluation Last Friday, the City of Pasadena closed two public parks after Los Angeles County health officials found high lead levels in those specific areas Although the lead was not found on school property PUSD emphasized that its testing is being conducted independently of the county’s investigation and is focused on all areas of exposed soil across its schools the district clarified: “The recent findings were not from school grounds and at this time there is no indication that any of our campuses — or district sites — are unsafe or that anyone is in immediate danger.” The district said it will provide updates as testing progresses and plans to reopen the fields only once they are confirmed safe for student use Print Owning a home in Southern California isn’t just a dream for humans Apparently the bears want in on the market too Just ask residents and city officials in Sierra Madre who in the last few years have seen their furry four-legged neighbors amble out of the forest and barge into their cars kitchens and living rooms as though the humans were just keeping the place warm for them “This is a new phenomenon,” Sierra Madre City Atty “Something interesting happened in the past two years I don’t know how they’re teaching each other Bear sightings are nothing new for Sierra Madre and the other communities in the foothills of the Angeles National Forest but in the last few years the bears have become bolder in their hunt for food there were about 100 reports of bear sightings in Sierra Madre but no reports of break-ins into homes those numbers jumped to 380 sightings and 50 break-ins “It was in the last five years that they’ve really become a nuisance,” homeowner Sara Alden told CBS2 about one ornery ursine that had recently broken into her family’s home and tore up the place. “They’re getting more brazen, they really are.” Climate & Environment Victor the bear was notorious for mooching meals at Mammoth Lakes campgrounds, but when he crashed a steak and wine dinner, things escalated quickly. Sierra Madre has a mix of no harm, no foul bears and habituated bears, Wilson said. But there was one bear that had been a particularly bad neighbor of late. Sometime recently, it found an empty house hidden among the narrow, tree-lined streets on Alta Vista Drive that enjoy scenic views overlooking the San Gabriel Valley and moved in. While a BMW sits in the driveway gathering dust and overgrown shrubs hide the felled trees littering the yard, the bear apparently made itself at home. Neighbors began to complain about break-ins and a terrible smell emanating from the home. Since 2019, city officials have sent the homeowner multiple violation notices for the property including about the tenant bear, to no avail. Numerous attempts to reach the homeowner by The Times were unsuccessful. “This morning we had to call the police as the bear broke down our fence” and broke into a neighboring home that had been red-tagged, a resident wrote to the city’s code enforcement staff last month. “We have also observed the bear climbing in and out of the window of the shed on the property and believe it may be living in there.” The bear required a different type of hazing than the others. With laws barring government officials from entering homes without a warrant, the city had little recourse beyond papering the home with violations. So last month, they got creative. The city filed an application for an inspection and abatement warrant and got it signed by a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge. The application included neighbors’ complaints and several photos of the property in their application, including an image of the bear leaning against a wood railing at the home. On Aug. 15, staff with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife arrived at the home and found bear tracks, a broken window and scratch marks on the windowsill “consistent with black bear marks,” wrote Lt. Jonathan Garcia with Fish and Wildlife. There were indications the bear had been living there, including feces, rotten food, wrappers and containers. The smell from the outdoor shed and the home “were emitting odors associated with organic matter that are attracting varmints and black bears,” Garcia wrote. The home has since been boarded up, Giragosian, the city attorney, said. Sierra Madre will bill the homeowner for the work done on the property including tree trimming and cleanup. Wildlife officials ask people to not feed wild animals and to remove ripe vegetables and fruits from the ground. Residents can also install motion sensitive lights around their properties and secure crawl spaces to avoid leaving an open invitation for wild animals. One person or less is killed on average by black bears each year in the United States, with a population of over 900,000 black bears across the country, according to Fish and Wildlife. But in response to the numerous bear encounters in the surrounding foothill communities, residents have since started their own bear watch groups to respond to the growing problem. “The residents are kind of torn, because Sierra Madre has a lot of people who love wildlife and they want to protect the bears,” Giragosian said. “There are also residents who are afraid for their lives.” The bear that was living on Alta Vista Drive has not been seen since. Nathan Solis reports on breaking news with the Fast Break team at the Los Angeles Times. World & Nation California Subscribe for unlimited accessSite Map Hosted in partnership with Athens Services this drive-up-only event is open to Sierra Madre residents only—valid ID or utility bill is required for entry Attendees can collect up to 30 gallons of compost during the first hour with a limit of 32-gallon containers due to safety and weight concerns is a rich blend of organic material including green waste It’s OMRI Listed® and licensed by the California Department of Food and Agriculture although it may contain small particles of glass and attendees are responsible for lifting safely and using proper protective measures call Athens at (888) 336-6100 or visit AthensServices.com This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. The concerns: With little vegetation left to hold the mountainsides up, the danger is that mudflows could overfill debris basins with any significant rain, said Sierra Madre Fire Chief Brent Bartlett. Debris basins are still full of mud, trees and ash from the last storm. In the warning area? Pack a go bag and be ready to leave if the evacuation warning turns into an order. Sierra Madre residents can pick up sandbags at City Hall. Read on ... for more details on Sierra Madre's evacuation warnings. Chinese American jazz drummer and composer Eric Ching will perform on Sunday That old entertainment axiom is being tested with the Lunar New Year festival commencing Saturday “I think we have every genre but stand-up comedy,” said Matt Cook Sierra Madre Playhouse artistic and executive director “Each genre has completely different needs It’ll be interesting to see how this goes with the crossover since some people like jazz but they’re not into going to plays It’s going to be an interesting challenge.” The month’s biggest challenge is grappling with the relentless wildfires that have torn the heart out of the community “I know 25 people who have lost their homes I’ve never known so many people that have lost their homes Three hundred of our patrons are from Altadena They have had a lot to deal with right now.” The Lunar New Year events will proceed but Cook is not giving the show a big push Many of the tickets for the festival sold in October and November We’re giving people the option to come out to our festival.” The festival could be a welcome distraction “Sierra Madre Playhouse takes pride in offering a rich tapestry of programming for Lunar New Year that embraces the diversity within Asian cultures and experiences,” Cook said “While Lunar New Year is traditionally observed in countries like China our festival highlights how the themes of renewal unity and cultural heritage resonate across the broader Asian and Asian American communities we aim to honor the unique stories and traditions within the Asian American community while also  inviting audiences to reflect upon the shared values that unite us all.” Cook is fortunate enough to lean on John Gong who is the co-chair and adviser to the board the Asian American Cultural Alliance (AACA) Committee with “Patsy,” a moving play about Patsy Mink “Patsy” is a story about resilience and determination “The Curse of Quon Gwon,” the earliest known Chinese American feature film tells a poignant story of cultural conflicts within a Chinese American family as they navigate Westernization and traditional values The film was long thought to be lost but was found and restored in 2005 earning a place in the National Film Registry for its historical and cultural significance The Live Lion Dance performance and puppet-making workshop which will be presented by East Wind Foundation and the Bob Baker Marionette Theater which features the American New Music Institute performing new classical works inspired by the moon A Celebration of Philippine Culture,” will be presented Saturday a Philippine folk and dance art organization Chinese American jazz drummer and composer Eric Ching will perform Sunday Ching’s compositions are noted for unexpected twists and subtlety a dynamic string trio blending pop and classical styles Broadway star Joan Almedilla — who appeared in “Miss Saigon,” “Les Miserables” and “The King and I” — will star in Terrence McNally’s “Master Class” from Friday The play is a fictional portrayal of  opera icon Maria Callas toward the end of her life “There is a lot of really great entertainment,” Cook said Cook is excited about the first Lunar New Year festival at the Sierra Madre Playhouse a historic venue that celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2024 “The Playhouse is an amazing place and has such a rich history,” Cook said “When it opened it was a 1,200-seat theater and it was a popular movie house through the ’60s The Playhouse was an AMC before there was an AMC.” the building was split during the ’90s when it became a playhouse which is the same as it was a generation ago “It’s a great venue and it’s perfect for this festival which has been so much fun to curate,” Cook said Cook expressed his hope that the fires will lessen and that normalcy will return by the time the festival begins “I hope that people will want to gather and come together when the Lunar New Year festival starts,” Cook stated people will be eager to get out and see each other again These past weeks have been unusual with school districts closed but this situation is different because several schools have burned down I’m optimistic that things will improve soon so that people can come out and enjoy our festival.”  sierramadreplayhouse.org Never miss an issue. Sign up for free today. Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: The page may no longer exist or may have moved to another web address. Try again to locate what you want by choosing a section from the navigation menu at top or using the search box above. Join the Sierra Madre Professional Firefighters’ annual Easter egg hunt at 9:00 am on April 19 Hunt for eggs and win egg-stra special prizes The hidden golden egg awaits its lucky discoverer For more information call the Fire Department at (626) 355-3611 Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More Get hyperlocal forecasts, radar and weather alerts. SIERRA MADRE, Calif. — As rain poured over the Sierra Madre foothills on Thursday, officers from nine law enforcement agencies knocked on doors to warn residents of potential mudslides in burn scar areas. Some local residents chose to stay and monitor conditions. At their meeting on March 11, 2025, the Sierra Madre City Council discussed the upcoming rainstorm and how residents should begin preparing in case of serious emergency Two to four inches of rain are expected over the course of the next few days with early Thursday morning being the worst Expect two inches of rain per hour between 1:00 am to 4:00 am Experts from the National Weather Service expect this storm to be of similar size to the one on February 13th The City Council recommends that all residents in Sierra Madre be prepared A mandate has already been put into effect in the northern districts and the canyon All other districts north of Grandview Avenue have been put on evacuation warning These orders will be in effect from Wednesday Parking on all other streets in Sierra Madre is permissible Overnight parking restrictions are paused on all streets that are NOT in the Evacuation Warning or Evacuation Order areas An evacuation center has been established for all evacuated residents next to the YMCA at Sierra Vista Park Athens trash pick-up services will not serve the canyon during period of the evacuation orders 500 feet of K-rails and thousands of sandbags have been distributed by the City for residents thousands of cubic yards of debris have been removed from the basins around Sierra Madre Residents should be prepared for large trucks passing through Sierra Madre over the next few weeks as work continues to empty the debris basins around Sierra Madre The Sierra Madre City Council gave World Central Kitchen a certificate of recognition for their work in feeding all those affected by the fires and floods World Central Kitchen work is highly recognized by citizens of Sierra Madre and surrounding cities The next City Council meeting will take place March 25 is currently pursuing a degree in journalism See all articles taking place at Kersting Court from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm is organized in honor of International Women’s Day and aims to rally support for women’s rights the event will also highlight growing concerns about authoritarianism particularly in light of recent political developments involving figures such as the current President and Elon Musk a long-time advocate for social justice and equality known for her unwavering commitment to advocating for marginalized communities and advancing progressive policies and a representative from State Assemblyman John Harabedian’s office will speak during a special session of speeches from 11:30 am to 12:00 pm located at the northwest corner of Sierra Madre Blvd the rally will provide an opportunity for the community to unite in support of democracy Speakers will address concerns over the perceived rise of authoritarianism while honoring women’s contributions and advocating for stronger protections of their rights “This is not just about International Women’s Day—it’s about standing together in defense of our shared future,” said Lauren Pressman “We’re thrilled to have these prominent leaders join us in this fight Their voices will amplify the call for change.” The rally will also serve as an opportunity for residents of Sierra Madre and neighboring areas to unite and make their voices heard in the ongoing fight for equality “We look forward to seeing everyone there,” Pressman added Specific details will be emailed after you RSVP at this link and join the collective effort to demand action Tim Dang will direct Terrence McNally's Tony-winning play about the famed opera star's Juilliard master classes Joan Almedilla (Miss Saigon, Les Miserables, The King and I) will play the late opera star Maria Callas in Sierra Madre Playhouse's upcoming production of Terrence McNally's Tony-winning Master Class Directed by Tim Dang performances are scheduled for February 14–March 9 at the California venue The cast will also include Joanna Kim as Sophie and Ricardo Mota as the Stagehand plus understudies Mariah Rae and Kit DeZolt The creative team also includes music director Joshua Foy lighting and projection designer Lily Bartenstein Gail Kriegel's new play follows a family affected by mental illness The Tony-winning Best Musical continues at the Walter Kerr Theatre Noah Himmelstein will direct Matthew Puckett's original musical Neumann is the Tony nominated choreographer behind Hadestown and Swept Away one Tony winner is playing the trumpet while the other is channeling Madame Rose Due to the expansive nature of Off-Broadway Thank You!You have now been added to the list Blocking belongson the stage,not on websites Our website is made possible bydisplaying online advertisements to our visitors Please consider supporting us bywhitelisting playbill.com with your ad blocker.Thank you By 2024-11-04T19:42:00+00:00 Screen has obtained the first-look image from Justin Chadwick’s action thriller Sierra Madre starring Kiefer Sutherland which has begun production in Colombia with a host of new cast additions Highland Film Group continues worldwide sales at the AFM this week whose credits include Pokémon: Detective Pikachu and Netflix original series Thursday’s Widows joins alongside rising Colombian actress Laura Osma from Prime Video’s recent Toronto premiere Pimpinero: Blood And Oil and Sky Original’s Blocco 181 and Ashton Sanders from Moonlight and Equalizer 2 Additional new cast include Tommy Martinez (ABC’s Good Trouble) whose credits include Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom and The Other Boleyn Girl, directs from a screenplay by Ian Mackenzie Jeffers (Joe Carnahan’s The Grey) and Delbert Hancock Griff Furst (Devil’s Peak) and and Nik Bower (Plane) are producing with Arianne Fraser and Delphine Perrier serving as executive producers for Highland Film Group alongside Trevor Albert and Adrian Politowski Sierra Garcia and Geoffroy t’Serstevens for Align Sierra Madre follows Captain Jordan Wright (Sutherland) and his squadron as they are granted leave to attend a crewmate’s wedding in Mexico When a cartel storms the village where the festivities are taking place Wright and his squad find themselves under siege and must engage in a full-scale battle to survive Sutherland won the Emmy for TV smash 24 and his feature credits include Clint Eastwood’s Juror #2 which just opened in the United States through Warner Bros and William Friedkin’s The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial “Emmy Award-winning actor Kiefer Sutherland ignites the screen and will brilliantly capture the intensity and physicality of a leader fighting to keep his squad alive embodying the strength and camaraderie that pulsates throughout this story,” said Highland CEO Fraser “This band of young actors are perfectly suited to match Justin’s performance-driven storytelling and we are confident that together with Kiefer they will deliver a taut suspense-filled ride for audiences worldwide,” added COO Perrier Highland Film Group’s current slate includes the action crime thriller Wardriver starring Dane DeHaan and Sasha Calle; John Stalberg Jr.’s Muzzle: City Of Wolves starring Aaron Eckhart; Allan Ungar’s action-comedy London Calling with Josh Duhamel and Jeremy Ray Taylor; and Joe Carnahan’s survival thriller Not Without Hope starring Zachary Levi and Josh Duhamel EXCLUSIVE: Film shoots in Dublin and Dundalk this summer Oscar winner proposing federal tax incentives Bookmark this page and keep track of the latest film release dates in the UK & Ireland Bookmark this page to keep track of all the latest festival dates ‘Ish’ and ‘Learning To Breathe Under Water’ will also feature Screen International is the essential resource for the international film industry access to the Screen International archive and supplements including Stars of Tomorrow and World of Locations Site powered by Webvision Cloud Flowers arrive at Sierra Madre Float Barn on Saturday [Eddie Rivera/PasadenaNow]Just days before the 136th Rose Parade schools and organizations are kicking into high gear toward New Year’s Day with most of their floats having been in construction since early spring A number of this year’s 39 floats are being sponsored by national and international companies whose budgets could be in the hundreds of thousands of dollars which exist only through community donations and volunteers but with design dreams just as ambitious as any corporation’s Workers were busy Saturday evening at the Sierra Madre Float Barn (which the City provides for a $1-a-year lease) with the first stages of the actual decoration “This is really a community effort,” said Anna McKenzie lead florist and project coordinator for this year’s float effort “We are 100% community-driven,” she continued “and we base everything we do on our donations and everyone volunteering their time.” more than 500 volunteers will have worked on the float before its debut on New Year’s Day This year’s float is 35 feet long and 18 feet wide depicting a traditional Mexican backyard party—celebrating three birthdays and a new baby— and features The Mariachi Divas performing live created by Steve and Belle Gagne and illustrated by Sharon Gahlla embodying the parade theme of “Best Day Ever!” The float has two engines —one for driving It also houses a 100-gallon water tank for a fully functional water feature will accompany the float on its route east along Colorado Boulevard According to the Sierra Madre Rose Float Association it takes a calendar year to build the float The association members come from all backgrounds and walks of life to contribute their skills The association also averages about 15 core members who show up weekly to help build and decorate a clinical children’s psychologist from Memphis has been traveling to Pasadena and working on the Sierra Madre floats since 2011 “I think I read something about it somewhere,” she said creating tree rings with black seeds on a stump the association also hosts a myriad of fundraising events The group also awards a scholarship to a local student and selects  a special Sierra Madre Rose Court based from students with a GPA of 3.0 or better The city of Sierra Madre filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Southern California Edison seeking damages for destruction to public lands trails and infrastructure caused by January’s devastating Eaton Fire 6 disclosure by Edison to state regulators allegedly admitting a “fault was detected” on its Eagle Rock-Gould transmission circuit coinciding with the fire’s ignition time and location “The January fire devastated irreplaceable wilderness areas that are central to Sierra Madre’s identity and character,” Sierra Madre Mayor Robert Parkhurst said “Our historic wilderness areas and the Mount Wilson Trail – treasured community resources that draw visitors from across Southern California – now require extensive rehabilitation that will burden our city for years to come.” The lawsuit contends Edison failed to adequately de-energize equipment in high-risk areas despite National Weather Service warnings about extreme fire danger and forecasted winds reaching 100 mph in the foothills “What makes this disaster particularly troubling is its preventability,” Parkhurst added “The documented weather warnings provided Edison with ample notice of the dangerous conditions developing in our community.” Video and photographic evidence appear to show flames erupting near Edison transmission towers in Eaton Canyon moments after electrical anomalies were recorded The city’s lawsuit details damage including severe ecological harm to the Sierra Madre Historical Wilderness Area destruction of significant portions of the historic Mount Wilson Trail network heightened vulnerability to post-fire mudslides requiring immediate mitigation and damage to municipal infrastructure including roads and water systems The legal action includes eight causes of action ranging from inverse condemnation to violations of Public Utilities and Health & Safety codes The city seeks compensation for direct damages ongoing expenses for restoration of natural resources and funds to address heightened flood and debris flow risks The Eaton Fire consumed more than 14,000 acres Los Angeles County and the City of Pasadena also filed lawsuits against Edison on Wednesday Sierra Madre is represented by City Attorney Aleks Giragosian of Colantuono with additional representation from outside counsel including John Fiske and Taylor O’Neal of Baron & Budd P.C. and Kristen Barton of Diab Chambers LLP — the same legal team supporting Los Angeles County and Pasadena in related litigation More » summaries and links back to full articles – formatted for your favorite feed reader and updated throughout the day.