Around the Valley
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Irwindale Student Art Contest Opens For Young Creatives
The Irwindale Student Art Contest is giving local students a chance to celebrate America’s history through creative expression. The City of Irwindale and the Irwindale Public Library are accepting entries for the “Stars, Stripes and Possibilities” Art and Writing Contest, a community program tied to the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary. The contest is open exclusively…
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Metro Contactless Fare Payment Expands Across Region
Metro riders can now board buses and enter rail stations using a credit or debit card instead of a TAP card. The new Metro Contactless Fare Payment system allows riders to tap a physical card or a card stored in a smartphone wallet at fare validators across the transit network. The change also extends beyond…
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El Monte Memorial Day Ceremony Honors Heroes
El Monte Memorial Day Ceremony brought residents, veterans, elected officials, and community leaders together Monday to honor the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The annual observance focused on remembrance, gratitude, and reflection as the community marked Memorial Day with patriotic tributes and ceremonial honors. Hosted by the…
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Irwindale Library Mural Project Honors Founding Mothers
The Irwindale Library Mural Project is inviting residents to help preserve local history by sharing photographs, stories, and memories connected to women who shaped the community. The City of Irwindale and the Irwindale Public Library are developing a “Founding Mothers” mural as part of the city’s Public Library Improvement Project. According to public workshop flyers…
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Citrus College Adds Women’s Flag Football
Citrus College Flag Football will join the school’s athletics program during the spring 2027 season, college officials announced this month. Administrators said the new women’s team will expand athletic access, support enrollment growth and create new opportunities for local student-athletes. College leaders approved the program in May after reviewing regional participation trends and the growing…
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Temple City Expands Urban Forest Access
Residents in Temple City can now explore the Temple City Urban Forest through a new online platform that maps the city’s public trees and tracks their environmental impact. The Urban Forestry Benefits Hub gives residents access to data about city-maintained trees, including canopy coverage, air quality benefits, carbon storage estimates, and heat reduction across neighborhoods.…
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Congressional Art Competition Winners Announced In Arcadia
Congressional Art Competition Winners drew praise Friday as Rep. Judy Chu announced the top student artists from her 17th Annual Artistic Discovery Competition. The annual contest highlights creative work from high school students across California’s 28th Congressional District. Jasmine Ung earned first place for her piece, “Marching for Justice & Equality.” Her artwork will hang…
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Mountain View Property Review Moves Forward
Mountain View School District is asking residents to help guide decisions about two former school campuses as enrollment declines continue reshaping local education. The Mountain View Property Review process will focus on the former Madrid and Kranz school sites, which closed after years of falling student numbers across the district. District officials recently announced the…
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Rio Hondo Student Support Receives County Funding
Rio Hondo Student Support took a major step forward this month after Los Angeles County Board Chair and First District Supervisor Hilda L. Solis presented Río Hondo College with a $500,000 investment for housing and food assistance programs. College leaders announced the funding during a May 11 press conference attended by students, trustees and community…
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Río Hondo Scholarship Reception Honors Students
Scholarship support continues playing a critical role for community college students facing rising education and living costs across the San Gabriel Valley. At Río Hondo College, donors, faculty, and community leaders gathered May 8 to celebrate students whose academic goals received a boost through scholarship funding. The Río Hondo Scholarship Reception Honors Students event recognized…