Many San Gabriel Valley entrepreneurs are already participating in online marketing businesses, often without a formal strategy or dedicated budget. As digital platforms continue to shape consumer behavior, even basic online activity can place local businesses in front of new audiences. From simple websites to community engagement, these efforts contribute to broader visibility. In cities…

New home sales ended 2025 on a stronger note, offering cautious optimism for builders and buyers entering the new year. Federal data show transactions jumped 15.5 percent month over month in November before slipping 1.7 percent in December. Despite the slight pullback, December sales were up 3.8 percent compared with the same month in 2024.…

The California housing market trends for the week ending March 28 show slowing activity and tighter conditions, according to new data from the California Association of Realtors. The latest report points to declining sales and fewer listings, while competition among buyers remains elevated across much of the state. The weekly snapshot, based on MLS activity,…

Consumer confidence edged up in February after a sluggish start to 2026, offering a modest boost to the economic outlook. The U.S. Consumer Confidence Index increased 2.2 points in February to 91.2, up from an upwardly revised 89.0 in January, according to The Conference Board. The gain reflected improved expectations about business conditions, the labor…

Consumer expectations for inflation improved in February, but concerns about job security remain as global tensions and economic uncertainty continue shaping household outlooks across the United States and the San Gabriel Valley. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s latest Survey of Consumer Expectations, Americans now expect inflation to reach 3 percent over…

Apartment rent ticked up slightly in February as the national rental market began moving out of its typical winter slowdown. A new Apartment List National Rent Report shows modest monthly growth but continued year-over-year declines. The report found the national median rent rose 0.2 percent in February compared with January. It marked the first monthly…

U.S. retail sales slipped slightly in January as weaker auto purchases and lower gas station spending weighed on consumer activity. The U.S. Department of Commerce reported that retail and food service sales declined 0.2 percent in the first month of 2026. The modest drop followed stronger spending in previous months and reflected softer demand in…

The U.S. labor market showed mixed signals in February as payrolls declined, but wage growth remained strong and economists say some of the job losses may prove temporary. The latest employment report showed that nonfarm payrolls fell by 92,000 jobs in February. The decline was larger than economists expected, but several factors suggest the drop…

Rosemead community watch meeting organizers will host an in-person session March 19 to discuss crime trends, prevention strategies, and neighborhood safety in a central area of the city. The City of Rosemead Public Safety Department, in partnership with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Temple Station Special Assignment Team, will hold the meeting from 6…

Homeownership took center stage in California’s 2026 governor’s race as six candidates met in Sacramento to address the state’s housing crisis during a statewide policy forum. The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® hosted the 2026 Homeownership Matters Gubernatorial Forum on March 6, bringing together major candidates to outline strategies to expand access to homeownership. Organizers framed…