A man passes the Sierra Madre Police and Fire Departments’ building on Wed., Oct. 4, 2017. Sierra Madre may go from a volunteer fire department to full-time staffed department.

Living at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains, residents of the city of Sierra Madre are ever mindful of fire risk, even amid the charm of the town’s Mayberry-esque vibe. In recent times, the ...

In the almost 100 years since the importation, the city claimed the department allowed the bears to grow unabated creating a public safety threat for Sierra Madre residents.

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO — A house fire on Sierra Madre Street near Downtown Colorado Springs is serving as a cautionary tale for those who use a wood fireplace to keep warm.

A man passes the Sierra Madre Police and Fire Departments’ building on Wed., Oct. 4, 2017. Sierra Madre may go from a volunteer fire department to full-time staffed department.

Living at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains, residents of the city of Sierra Madre are ever mindful of fire risk, even amid the charm of the town’s Mayberry-esque vibe. In recent times, the ...

By Wednesday morning, the Sierra Madre’s fire chief, Brent Bartlett, had worked through the night, his department of 18 firefighters joined by other through mutual-aid battling the blaze and ...

By Wednesday morning, the Sierra Madre’s fire chief, Brent Bartlett, had worked through the night, his department of 18 firefighters joined by other through mutual-aid battling the blaze and ...