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EMUHSD Dia de los Muertos Celebrations Unite Communities
The EMUHSD Dia de los Muertos celebrations brought color, tradition and reflection to campuses across the El Monte Union High School District as students, families and staff honored loved ones and shared cultural heritage. The events at Arroyo High School and Mountain View High School highlighted the deep roots of Día de los Muertos in…
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San Gabriel Valley Employment Outlook Steadies
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…
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Girls Flag Football Expansion Inspires Growth
The El Monte Union High School District (EMUHSD) marked a momentous milestone this fall with the launch of its CIF-sanctioned girls flag football program, engaging student-athletes from all five comprehensive high schools and providing a platform to compete, develop skills, and enjoy a new athletic experience. The initiative began last year when South El Monte…
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San Gabriel Valley Housing Trends Shift
The latest statewide housing snapshot offers a clear sign of changing conditions in the San Gabriel Valley as the California Association of Realtors reports mixed momentum moving into the winter market. Daily averages from mid-November show 463 closed sales, 494 pending sales, and 519 new listings statewide. Local agents say these patterns mirror activity in…
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San Gabriel Valley Construction Spending Trends
Construction spending across the country rose again in August, and the San Gabriel Valley is beginning to see signs of that shift. The Commerce Department reported national spending climbed 0.2 percent from July and 1.6 percent from August last year. The trend suggests builders may be slowly regaining momentum after months of stalled activity tied…
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Shutdown Ends Now After Turmoil
The government shutdown ends after a 43 day halt that marked the longest federal closure in national history. The reopening last Wednesday restored operations across agencies that shape daily life in the San Gabriel Valley and across the country. The shutdown left 730000 federal employees without pay, stalled key programs, and disrupted services that many…
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San Gabriel Valley Small Business Outlook
San Gabriel Valley small business owners entered fall with mixed signals, yet the latest national data offers several bright spots for local firms. The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index dipped 0.6 points to 98.2 in October, reaching its lowest level since April. The index still stayed above its historical average of 98. Many Valley owners…
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Goodwill Career Fair Connects Jobseekers
Rosemead will host a regional hiring event on December 4 as Goodwill Southern California partners with the city to present the Rosemead Goodwill career fair at the Garvey Community Center. The free event offers on-the-spot interviews, networking opportunities, and direct access to employers seeking candidates across several industries. Employers Recruiting Across Multiple Sectors The Rosemead…
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Temple City Holiday Parking Update
Temple City will pause its overnight parking permit rule during two holiday periods, giving residents and visitors more flexibility to park on local streets. The city announced the suspension for the week of Thanksgiving and again for the holiday season in late 2025. The temporary change applies only to the city’s 2 a.m. to 5…
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Sled Runs Highlight Duarte Snow Nite
Duarte will bring winter to the foothills with the return of the Duarte Snow Nite event on Dec. 7. The city will host the celebration from 5 to 8 p.m. at Beardslee Park, located at 2000 Buena Vista Street. Families can expect snow play areas, sled runs, carnival rides, crafts, holiday food and photos with…