VOLUME 20 NO. 41SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2026 
The driver and passenger were wanted on suspicion of armed robbery,
according to the Los Angeles Police Department. 
The chase began in downtown Los Angeles as the suspect drovedangerously on surface streets, blowing through red lights andtraveling on the wrong side of the road. 
The driver continued onto the 10 Freeway, at times hitting speedsof more than 120 mph while weaving across lanes and narrowlymissing other cars. An object, possibly a firearm, was thrown out thewindow at one point. 
The driver exited at Rosemead Boulevard in El Monte and drove 
erratically on the wrong side of the road before crashing into a centerdivider. The driver eventually got back onto the 10 Freeway and latertransitioned to the 605 Freeway in Irwindale. 
They exited in Azusa and drove on surface streets for a short timebefore entering the 210 Freeway, where California Highway Patrolofficers took over the pursuit from LAPD. 
The driver exited on Foothill Boulevard in Arcadia, hitting speedsof 90 mph on surface streets as CHP officers followed closely behindand LAPD helicopters continued tracking the SUV from the air.
After re-entering the 210 Freeway, the driver exited in East Pasadenaand continued to Sierra Madre, eventually pulling over in a residentialneighborhood at East Laurel Avenue and North Mountain Trail.
The driver stepped out of the car and fled on foot while the passengersurrendered to armed officers. 
Authorities chased after the male driver, who was seen sprintingacross backyards before eventually getting down onto the ground 
ASSEMBLYMEMBER JOHN HARABEDIAN SECURES $2.5M STATE 
GRANT FOR THE SIERRA MADRE PLAYHOUSE 
City To Host Community Meeting To Hear From 
Residents 
Sierra Madre is widely known as the epitomy of small town 
America, the embodiment of all the things that communities 
hold dear. It has often been called 'Mayberry' because of 
the common desire of residents to maintain the town as the 
perfect place to live, whether you are raising children or at 
the other end of the spectrum, advancing gracefully into your 
senior years. It is known as 'family oriented', a 'safe place' and 
a 'vibrant community', maintaining those characteristics for 
the entirety of its existence - despite what is going on in the 
world around it. 
As it is described by many residents, the town's ambience, or 
the 'Spirit of Sierra Madre' may be succumbing to changes 
in society. The ability to provide residents with the basic 
municipal support for community activities may no longer be 
feasible. The question being asked by city officials, non profit 
organizations and residents alike is, 'how do we sustain the 
city that we all know and love'? 
To that end, the Sierra Madre City Council and Administration 
will be hosting a meeting at 6 p.m., next Wednesday, Oct. 14 
will hold discussions on changes that could have a long lasting 
impact on the city and its residents. Whether or not to sustain 
popular community events and or programs will be the topic. 
Under discussion will be how to sustain activities such as 
the Wistaria Festival, July 4th Activities, etc. While many 
of these events are only partially supported by the city, the 
organizations that host them will be greatly impacted should 
the city withdraw its support. 
THE SPIRIT OF SIERRA MADRE UNDER REVIEW CAPTURED IN SIERRA MADRE: 
Two suspects arrested after leading officers on a dangerous,
high-speed chase across Los Angeles County Wednesday night. 
Assemblymember John Harabedian (center) shown with Executive Director 
Matt Cook and President David Gordon, secured the largest investment inSierra Madre Playhouse history to preserve and modernize the town's most 
prized venue. Photo by Stephi Wild, Broadway World LA 
Sierra Madre native and Assemblyman John Harabedian 
(D-Pasadena) (center) presented Sierra Madre PlayhouseExecutive and Artistic Director Matt Cook (left) and SMPHPresident David Gordon (right) with a BIG check for $2.5million on October 4th. The funds represent the largestsingle investment in Sierra Madre Playhouse in its history. 
According to Broadway World, the money was allocatedin the latest California budget bill, Assembly Bill 113, afterHarabedian championed the request for funding. The 
amout far exceeds the Playhouse's previous funding record 
– a 2024 multi-year General Operating Support Grantof $450,000 from the Perenchio Foundation to bolsteroperational resilience, which was a major milestone for the 
venue. 
The funds will enable Sierra Madre Playhouse to makeADA-compliant accessibility improvements, modernizebuilding systems including HVAC and plumbing, andrenovate lobbies and public areas to support recentexpansions in the Playhouse's programming. The buildingwill be a 21st-century space wrapped in its historic shell. 
Executive Director Matt Cook and SMPH President David 
Gordon are also to be congratulated for their leadership ofthe Playhouse in recent years. 
VOLUME 20 NO. 41SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2026 
The driver and passenger were wanted on suspicion of armed robbery,
according to the Los Angeles Police Department. 
The chase began in downtown Los Angeles as the suspect drovedangerously on surface streets, blowing through red lights andtraveling on the wrong side of the road. 
The driver continued onto the 10 Freeway, at times hitting speedsof more than 120 mph while weaving across lanes and narrowlymissing other cars. An object, possibly a firearm, was thrown out thewindow at one point. 
The driver exited at Rosemead Boulevard in El Monte and drove 
erratically on the wrong side of the road before crashing into a centerdivider. The driver eventually got back onto the 10 Freeway and latertransitioned to the 605 Freeway in Irwindale. 
They exited in Azusa and drove on surface streets for a short timebefore entering the 210 Freeway, where California Highway Patrolofficers took over the pursuit from LAPD. 
The driver exited on Foothill Boulevard in Arcadia, hitting speedsof 90 mph on surface streets as CHP officers followed closely behindand LAPD helicopters continued tracking the SUV from the air.
After re-entering the 210 Freeway, the driver exited in East Pasadenaand continued to Sierra Madre, eventually pulling over in a residentialneighborhood at East Laurel Avenue and North Mountain Trail.
The driver stepped out of the car and fled on foot while the passengersurrendered to armed officers. 
Authorities chased after the male driver, who was seen sprintingacross backyards before eventually getting down onto the ground 
ASSEMBLYMEMBER JOHN HARABEDIAN SECURES $2.5M STATE 
GRANT FOR THE SIERRA MADRE PLAYHOUSE 
City To Host Community Meeting To Hear From 
Residents 
Sierra Madre is widely known as the epitomy of small town 
America, the embodiment of all the things that communities 
hold dear. It has often been called 'Mayberry' because of 
the common desire of residents to maintain the town as the 
perfect place to live, whether you are raising children or at 
the other end of the spectrum, advancing gracefully into your 
senior years. It is known as 'family oriented', a 'safe place' and 
a 'vibrant community', maintaining those characteristics for 
the entirety of its existence - despite what is going on in the 
world around it. 
As it is described by many residents, the town's ambience, or 
the 'Spirit of Sierra Madre' may be succumbing to changes 
in society. The ability to provide residents with the basic 
municipal support for community activities may no longer be 
feasible. The question being asked by city officials, non profit 
organizations and residents alike is, 'how do we sustain the 
city that we all know and love'? 
To that end, the Sierra Madre City Council and Administration 
will be hosting a meeting at 6 p.m., next Wednesday, Oct. 14 
will hold discussions on changes that could have a long lasting 
impact on the city and its residents. Whether or not to sustain 
popular community events and or programs will be the topic. 
Under discussion will be how to sustain activities such as 
the Wistaria Festival, July 4th Activities, etc. While many 
of these events are only partially supported by the city, the 
organizations that host them will be greatly impacted should 
the city withdraw its support. 
THE SPIRIT OF SIERRA MADRE UNDER REVIEW CAPTURED IN SIERRA MADRE: 
Two suspects arrested after leading officers on a dangerous,
high-speed chase across Los Angeles County Wednesday night. 
Assemblymember John Harabedian (center) shown with Executive Director 
Matt Cook and President David Gordon, secured the largest investment inSierra Madre Playhouse history to preserve and modernize the town's most 
prized venue. Photo by Stephi Wild, Broadway World LA 
Sierra Madre native and Assemblyman John Harabedian 
(D-Pasadena) (center) presented Sierra Madre PlayhouseExecutive and Artistic Director Matt Cook (left) and SMPHPresident David Gordon (right) with a BIG check for $2.5million on October 4th. The funds represent the largestsingle investment in Sierra Madre Playhouse in its history. 
According to Broadway World, the money was allocatedin the latest California budget bill, Assembly Bill 113, afterHarabedian championed the request for funding. The 
amout far exceeds the Playhouse's previous funding record 
– a 2024 multi-year General Operating Support Grantof $450,000 from the Perenchio Foundation to bolsteroperational resilience, which was a major milestone for the 
venue. 
The funds will enable Sierra Madre Playhouse to makeADA-compliant accessibility improvements, modernizebuilding systems including HVAC and plumbing, andrenovate lobbies and public areas to support recentexpansions in the Playhouse's programming. The buildingwill be a 21st-century space wrapped in its historic shell. 
Executive Director Matt Cook and SMPH President David 
Gordon are also to be congratulated for their leadership ofthe Playhouse in recent years. 
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