Isabel in San Dimas

11/08/2021

Listen to my latest episode: Mr. Gee Rocks a New Album

Known as Mr. G to his middle school students, teacher Steven Guiles is also an artist and musician, and he is creating a new album in his San Dimas home studio. Inspired and challenged by recent events, both global and personal, Steven has spent a lot of time reflecting, chatting, listening – and now making music – to make sense of it all. In this episode, we dive deep into Steven’s musical background, his inspirations, and his latest project Transitions: A new album by Steven Wesley Guiles. Take a listen to this episode, and enjoy our first ever live musical recording on the show!

EPISODE: Mr. Gee Rocks a New Album November 8, 2021 Known as Mr. G to his middle school students, teacher Steven Guiles is also an artist and musician, and he is creating a new album in his San Dimas home studio. Inspired and challenged by recent events, both global and personal, Steven has spent a....

10/18/2021

Listen to my latest episode: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at McKinley

McKinley is a local nonprofit organization based in San Dimas. Founded over 100 years ago as a residential facility for orphaned children, McKinley has grown in size and scope. The organization now serves diverse populations through a variety of services and programs. Listen to my interview with McKinley’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Liaison Bria Mason to learn more about the nonprofit and the good work that they do.

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EPISODE: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at McKinley October 18, 2021 McKinley is a local nonprofit organization based in San Dimas. Founded over 100 years ago as a residential facility for orphaned children, McKinley has grown in size and scope. The organization now serves diverse populations thro...

09/28/2021

Bring a friend to the City Council meeting tonight to learn about the latest Pioneer Square proposal!

On Tuesday, the Pioneer Square team will present the latest version of their plans for the long-vacant lot at Bonita and Cataract Avenues.

Since we last reported on this project just about a year ago, the developers have been working with city staff through their exclusive negotiating agreement and made a number of changes to the original design. Watch the San Dimas City Council meeting in person or online on Tuesday at 7 p.m. to see the updated plans.

Preview the Pioneer Square presentation here:https://sandimasca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/PSQ-City-Council-Presentation.pdf
Watch the meeting live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5JuGp_ZnyKNab6zGsrI2cg
Read our Oct. 2020 story "Community Voices Shape Downtown San Dimas with Pioneer Square Proposal": https://www.sandimascommunitypost.com/downtown-san-dimas-pioneer-square-proposal/

09/07/2021

Listen to my latest episode: Secrets of the Masons

Dating back to Europe in the Middle Ages, freemasonry has a long history, seemingly shrouded in secrecy. And while you might find references to the masons in pop culture, they are very much a real organization, with a historical building right here in Old Town San Dimas.

Past Master of the San Dimas Masonic Center and longtime San Dimas resident Raymond Foster joins me in this episode to explore the origins of the freemasons and their history in the city. If you're interested in learning about how the organization originated and if they really do have a secret handshake, take a listen to this episode!

EPISODE: Secrets of the Masons September 7, 2021 Dating back to Europe in the Middle Ages, freemasonry has a long history, seemingly shrouded in secrecy. And while you might find references to the masons in pop culture, they are very much a real organization, with a historical building right here in...

07/26/2021

Listen to my latest episode: San Dimas Chamber of Commerce

The San Dimas Chamber of Commerce is the economic and business hub of our community. A nonprofit organization, the San Dimas Chamber started back in 1909 as the Board of Trade and served as the foundation for today’s city of San Dimas. Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Chair Marilyn Sparks and CEO Silvia Melendez join me in this episode to talk all about the Chamber, including what services they offer, how they are a resource for local businesses, and what they do to enrich the community at large.

EPISODE: San Dimas Chamber of Commerce July 26, 2021 The San Dimas Chamber of Commerce is the economic and business hub of our community. A nonprofit organization, the San Dimas Chamber started back in 1909 as the Board of Trade and served as the foundation for today’s city of San Dimas. Chamber o...

06/14/2021

Listen to my latest episode: Local Author Dave Milbrandt Spills the Tea

While I love to read, I do NOT like to write. Naturally, I admire anyone who has the creativity and the patience to put pen to paper and author an entire book! When I learned that Dave Milbrandt–a local resident, teacher, and author–had a new book, Fool’s Luck, coming out in July, I invited him to chat. In this episode, Dave shares a little bit about his newest protagonist Myles Bradford as well as some thoughts about his writing process, inspiration, and more.

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06/11/2021

A great opportunity to get involved with the city!

Are you interested in contributing to the community conversation about city safety, resident and business concerns and more?

During a special meeting on May 13, City Manager Chris Constantin announced the creation of a “quality of life” task force. The city of San Dimas is currently accepting applications for the task force. Various stakeholders ranging from business owners to San Dimas residents are encouraged to apply. Completed applications may be emailed to [email protected] or dropped off at the Planning Counter in City Hall by 4:30 p.m. on June 25.

Applications are available online at http://sandimasca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Task-Force-Recruitment-Letter-Application.pdf.

Read the full story about the May 13 "quality of life" meeting here: https://www.sandimascommunitypost.com/san-dimas-hosts-quality-of-life-meeting-will-create-task-force/

05/19/2021

Listen to my latest episode: Take Me Out to the San Dimas Little League Game

San Dimas Little League President Geoff Charpentier and I discuss all things Little League in this episode. As a prospective parent and newbie to Little League, I ask Geoff how the league works, who can join, and how the community can support their efforts. If you played Little League or have kids who want to play in the not-too-distant future, take a listen to this episode and …play ball!

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EPISODE: Take Me Out to the Little League Game May 18, 2021 San Dimas Little League President Geoff Charpentier and I discuss all things Little League in this episode. As a prospective parent and newbie to Little League, I ask Geoff how the league works, who can join, and how the community can suppo...

05/07/2021

While we continue to deal with unprecedented events brought about by the onset of COVID-19, it is important that we stay focused on community needs and ensuring the best allocation of resources. What are the “Quality of Life” issues? Your opinion matters and we want to hear from you. You are invited to attend a Special City Council Meeting on May 13th at 6:30 PM. Any concerns and recommended solutions are appreciated.

View flyer here:
https://sandimasca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/050321_Revised-FINAL_ltr-size_Quality-of-Life-Flyer.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0IsIsokSIQ061oXmtOO_NNCP3b6JW5-EvTiK2kaHbnKQGst2yq9zj4UAI

05/04/2021

Listen to my latest episode: Water Bill Increases - Coming Soon

In a standard process that occurs every three years, Golden State Water Company has proposed rate increases for 2022 through 2024. If approved, consumers in Region 3–which includes San Dimas– would see an increase of approximately 23.5% to their monthly water bill over the next three years. In this episode, I explain Golden State’s rationale for the rate increases, if the increases seem fair, and what you can do to make your voice heard.

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EPISODE: Water Bill Increases – Coming Soon May 4, 2021 In a standard process that occurs every three years, Golden State Water Company has proposed rate increases for 2022 through 2024. If approved, consumers in Region 3–which includes San Dimas– would see an increase of approximately 23.5% t...

04/29/2021

Who else is at San Dimas Farmers Market?? 🙋‍♀️

Enjoying yummy dinner from Tacos El Gueraso with Phil Ebiner and the three kiddos 👦👦👶