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Free Tax Help in El Monte
Residents who need help filing their taxes can receive free, in-person assistance later this month at the El Monte Library through a federally supported volunteer program. The Free Tax Help El Monte event will be held Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the meeting room at the El Monte Library,…
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South El Monte High Champions Honored
South El Monte High School’s championship volleyball and football teams received public recognition Tuesday night for historic 2025 CIF Southern Section title runs. The El Monte Union High School District Board of Trustees honored student-athletes and coaches during its Jan. 21 meeting, drawing families, classmates, and community members to celebrate two first-ever championships for the…
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Citrus College Trustees Name New President
A longtime Claremont community leader and Citrus College alumna has been selected to lead the Citrus Community College District Board of Trustees in 2026. Laura J. Bollinger was appointed board president during the board’s annual organization meeting held Dec. 9, 2025, according to a statement from Citrus Community College District. Bollinger, who represents Trustee Area…
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Veterans Initiatives Expand With Hotline, Valor Program
South El Monte officials approved two new initiatives aimed at expanding support for local veterans, rolling out an emergency food assistance hotline and formalizing a Flags of Valor program to raise and distribute aid. The City Council voted unanimously on Nov. 4 to establish a phone hotline for South El Monte veterans needing emergency food…
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El Monte Approves Homekey Motel Funding Agreement
El Monte city officials approved a funding agreement with Los Angeles County that directs more than half a million dollars toward renovating the city’s Homekey motel site and supporting emergency motel assistance, continuing the city’s response to homelessness. At its Dec. 10 meeting, the El Monte City Council unanimously approved a $554,104 agreement using Los…
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El Monte Union Mourns Former Superintendent Sandell
The El Monte Union High School District is mourning the loss of former Superintendent David Richard Sandell, a longtime educator whose leadership helped shape the district for decades. Sandell died peacefully Nov. 24, 2025. He was 89. District officials announced Sandell’s passing in a statement, noting his deep commitment to public education and his lasting…
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Final Interview Preparation Tips For Job Seekers
As job seekers move from preparation to performance, the final steps before an interview often shape the outcome. This sixth and final article in the interview preparation series, produced in cooperation with Rio Hondo Community Development Corporation, focuses on what candidates should do in the final days and hours before meeting an employer. While resumes…
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Encouraging Consumer Prices Signal Inflation Easing
Encouraging consumer prices offered cautious optimism for San Gabriel Valley households as new federal data showed inflation holding steady at the end of 2025. The latest Consumer Price Index report showed prices rose 0.3 percent in December from the prior month and were up 2.7 percent compared with December 2024. Both figures matched November’s pace…
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Small Business Optimism Rises Again
Small business optimism closed 2025 on a stronger note, offering cautious encouragement for entrepreneurs across the San Gabriel Valley who have spent much of the past year navigating high costs and economic uncertainty. The latest Small Business Optimism Index from the National Federation of Independent Business showed sentiment rising for a second straight month in…
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San Gabriel Valley Housing Market Shows Mixed Signals
San Gabriel Valley housing conditions at the start of 2026 reflect a market that remains active but uneven, according to a new statewide report released this month. The data provides a snapshot of sales, listings, and Realtor expectations that help frame local trends for El Monte, Baldwin Park, Rosemead, and neighboring communities. The report, issued…