What's New in San Dimas
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

REGISTER NOW!!! The City of San Dimas 50th Anniversary 5K Run and 1 Mile Family Fun Run to benefit youth programs is co-sponsored by the City of San Dimas, the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department, San Dimas Community Hospital and Christ Church of the Valley, held on Saturday, September 25. The event includes a Men's and Women's 5K and a one mile Family Fun Run or Walk. Pre-registration fee for the 5K is $18, and for the Fun Run is $10. Registration after Wednesday, September 22, is $25 for the 5K and $14 for the Fun Run.

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Contact: E-mail the Parks and Recreation Department

Visit the L.A. County Fair and celebrate our community at San Dimas Day at the L.A. County Fair on Wednesday, September 8, 2010. This special event includes many enjoyable events specific to our community.  Discount tickets are available at the Chamber of Commerce and are $10 for adults (13 and up), $6 for children (6 to 12) and free for children under five.  In addition, the L.A. County Fair is providing San Dimas residents a way to purchase a ticket online for San Dimas Day at the Fair for $5!

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News surrounding the City of Bell and the uncommonly high salaries paid to its administrators and Council has resulted in extensive media coverage and left many individuals wondering about the compensation provided to council members and top staff of their cities.

Information regarding compensation of City officials and employees is public record and has always been available for public review and inspection.

In a move to make this information easier to obtain, the City of San Dimas has posted compensation and salary rates of its City Council members, City Manager, as well as City staff. To access this information click here. To access the City Ordinance that established the current City Council compensation click here. If you need additional information, please call (909) 394-6214.

Trees become dormant in fall with those that are deciduous turning color and dropping their leaves. Although trees may appear to be inactive going into winter, they continue to slowly grow roots, breathe and take in water and nutrients.  Fall is the perfect time to plant new trees as the winter rains and cooler temperatures will help them to become established.

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The City of San Dimas continued its year-long celebration of the 50th Anniversary of incorporation with an all-day "Birthday BBQ" on August 7. The festivities included fun, food and entertainment beginning in the early afternoon and continuing through the evening. One of the highlights of the day was the opening of the time capsule which was placed into Civic Center Plaza during the original construction in 1969. The time capsule was opened by Mayor Morris and the City Council with the help of City Manager, Blaine Michaelis. Inside were various mementos of the era including many photos, lists of various civic organization memberships; Meeting the Challenge to Change 1969--a report to the people of San Dimas; a photo of Ronald Reagan, Governor of California; and various photos and campaign materials from the Nixon/Agnew presidential campaign in 1968. Click here to see a listing of all the items that were in the time capsule. If you are interested in viewing any of these items, please contact the Historical Society at (909) 592-1190. The items are currently at the Historical Society Museum at the Walker House. However, beginning December 1, 2010 the contents will be returned to the time capsule and again placed at Civic Center Plaza.

California is facing severe water challenges. Water is in short supply for many cities, farms and businesses, and will remain so for the foreseeable future. With water shortages a reality in many parts of the state, your efforts to save water can make a difference. Rethinking the way you use water in the landscape will help stretch our limited supplies and ensure water is there when we need it.

In the Summer of 2010, the City of San Dimas adopted a new ordinance and guidelines for water efficient landscapes as required by state law. Conserving water is a smart choice for homeowners and businesses. Did you know that as much as 60% of water usage is for landscaping?

Need to get rid of hazardous waste and old electronics collecting dust in your garage?  The County of LA is hosting several upcoming events to safely dispose of these materials.

Just put everything in a box and place it in your trunk. The event is quick, easy, free and good for the environment. All events are Saturdays, from 9am-3pm.
* Arcadia on August 21st at Santa Anita Race Track

*Sierra Madre on August 2st on Mariposa, just west of Baldwin Ave.

* Downey on August 28th at 9300 Imperial (LA County Office of Education)

* Alhambra on September 11th at 900 S. Freemont (LA County Public Works)

For more information, please contact Lisa Monreal, at 909.394.6244 or lmonreal@ci.san-dimas.ca.us or L.A. County at 888-CleanLA or visit their website at www.888CleanLA.com.