El Monte Union honored its 2025 Boys & Girls American Legion State Delegates during the Oct. 15 Board of Trustees meeting, celebrating students from five district high schools for their leadership and civic involvement. The recognition highlighted a longstanding program that introduces rising seniors to public service through a weeklong summer experience focused on state…

Rosemead families will see expanded access to healthy meals next year as the Rosemead School District confirmed that all TK through eighth grade students will receive free breakfast and lunch during the 2025-26 school year. The announcement follows the district’s participation in the Community Eligibility Provision, a federal program that supports no-cost meals for students…

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors today approved a Board Letter authorizing a project agreement with the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) to advance the San Gabriel Valley Bus Corridor Transit Improvement Project, Jump Start Segment 5. The San Gabriel Valley transit project moved forward this week as local agencies confirmed plans…

Retail sales edged higher in September, offering a steady note for San Gabriel Valley businesses after weeks of economic uncertainty. National data showed a 0.2 percent month over month gain at retailers and restaurants. The report arrived late because of the government shutdown, yet it delivered encouraging signs for local merchants who hoped for stability…

Black Friday sales climbed this year as shoppers across the San Gabriel Valley joined national consumers in a mixed but active start to the season. Spending rose 4.1 percent compared to last year, according to Mastercard Spending Pulse. Those gains reflect higher prices as inflation sits near 3 percent, yet they show continued interest in…

El Monte Union High School District and Mountain View High School will host the Jingle Mingle community event on December 13 to provide free health resources for local families. The holiday service day will bring screenings and giveaways to residents in partnership with the MVHS PTSA and local Lions Clubs. Health Services Offered During Event…

Temple City’s annual Halloween Festival returns Friday, Oct. 31, promising a night of family-friendly fun at Live Oak Park. Hosted by the Temple City Parks and Recreation Department, the free community event runs from 6 to 9 p.m. at 10144 Bogue St. Family-Friendly Festivities The Halloween Festival has long been a community favorite, drawing hundreds…

The latest CEO confidence outlook from the Conference Board shows corporate leaders maintaining cautious optimism as the year draws to a close. Despite a slight dip in the group’s Measure of CEO Confidence to 48 in the fourth quarter from 49 in the previous quarter, most executives expect continued economic stability and limited risk of…

The San Gabriel Valley employment outlook steadies as new national data shows mixed consumer views on jobs paired with improved confidence in inflation. The New York Fed’s latest Survey of Consumer Expectations reports that fewer workers fear job loss in the coming year. The survey also shows that consumers grew more optimistic about short term…