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U.S. Holiday Sales Forecast Tops $1 Trillion
Retail analysts project a historic holiday shopping season as U.S. retail sales are expected to surpass $1 trillion for the first time, according to the National Retail Federation’s 2025 outlook. The NRF estimates that spending during November and December will rise between 3.7% and 4.2% compared with last year, reaching between $1.01 trillion and $1.02…
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Affordability Improves Across the Valley
Housing affordability in California showed slight improvement in the third quarter, giving San Gabriel Valley buyers a modest break after months of steep costs. The California Association of Realtors’ latest Housing Affordability Index (HAI) rose two percentage points from the previous quarter, reaching 17 percent statewide. The index also increased one point compared with the…
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EMCSD Opens New Early Learning Center
El Monte City School District (EMCSD) celebrated the opening of their new Early Childhood Learning Center at Cortada School. As part of a series of renovations and upgrades across the district, EMCSD held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and invited the community to tour the new Head Start space before students officially entered their classrooms. The project…
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Families Gather for College and Career Readiness Event
El Monte Union High School District brought students, families, and educators together Oct. 25 for its annual College and Career Family Conference at the Pacific Palms Resort in the City of Industry. The event, held in partnership with community organizations and higher education institutions, guided participants through the complex paths of high school success, college…
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El Monte Food Distribution Supports 4,000 Local Families
Thousands of San Gabriel Valley residents received food assistance this week as Los Angeles County and community partners hosted a large-scale drive-through distribution at the San Gabriel Valley Airport in El Monte. The event, organized in partnership with the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, provided boxes of groceries to 4,000 families facing temporary food insecurity.…
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Arroyo High Celebrates 70 Years of Knight Pride
The Arroyo High School legacy was on full display Oct. 24 as students, alumni, and families gathered in El Monte to celebrate 70 years of Knight pride. The milestone event filled the campus with mariachi music, food, games, mini golf, and a vibrant photo timeline capturing seven decades of community and achievement. A Deep-Rooted Arroyo…
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California Honors El Monte Union as a Top-Performing District
El Monte Union High School District (EMUHSD) and two of its campuses—Arroyo High School and El Monte High School—have been recognized among California’s top-performing institutions, earning placement on the Educational Results Partnership’s (ERP) 2025 Honor Roll. The ERP Honor Roll recognizes schools and districts that consistently demonstrate high levels of student achievement, California Assessment of…
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Pending Home Sales Hold Steady in September
Pending home sales remained unchanged in September as modest regional gains offset declines elsewhere, reflecting the continued impact of affordability pressures on the national housing market, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Mixed results across regions Nationwide, contract signings fell 0.9% compared with September 2024, showing no month-over-month growth. Activity rose 3.1% in the…
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Eaton Fire Compensation Program Opens for Claims
The Eaton Fire compensation program has opened for residents and business owners affected by this year’s wildfire in the San Gabriel Valley. The initiative, launched by Southern California Edison, provides an alternative to litigation through a structured settlement process that promises fair and timely payments for verified losses. Eaton Fire compensation designed for speed and…
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Maryvale Earns 2025 Nonprofit of the Year Honor
Maryvale nonprofit recognition reached new heights this year as Los Angeles County’s oldest children’s charity was named the 2025 Nonprofit of the Year by the San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership. The Rosemead-based organization, founded in 1856, was honored at the Partnership’s October 25 awards gala at Via Verde Country Club in San Dimas for its…