Arcadia High School senior Serena Hui Guo has been named the 107th Rose Queen, becoming the latest San Gabriel Valley student to lead one of California’s oldest and most celebrated traditions. The Pasadena Tournament of Roses announced Guo’s selection on October 28, 2025, during a coronation ceremony held on the steps of Tournament House in…

San Gabriel Valley residents will soon have the opportunity to trade short car trips for clean, convenient, and cost-effective e-bike rides through a new regional incentive program launching this month. The San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) announced the start of its GoSGV E-Bike Voucher Program, opening pre-applications on November 3. Program promotes clean…

The El Monte Union High School District’s English Learner Program continues to play a vital role in helping students gain full English proficiency while maintaining pride in their home languages. Designed for students whose primary language is not English, the program focuses on building the academic and communication skills needed to thrive in school and…

Mortgage delinquencies edged higher in September as rising living costs and a softer job market placed more pressure on borrowers, according to data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The increase was slight but notable, signaling emerging stress in an otherwise stable housing credit environment. Minor rise, but trend worth watching Freddie Mac reported that…

El Monte has gained a new business focused on energy efficiency and sustainability. GSA Energy Solutions, a Southern California-based company specializing in retrofit technologies for HVAC and pool-pump systems, has opened a new office at 4424 Santa Anita Avenue. According to a release from GSA Energy Solutions, the move represents the company’s next step in…

The Federal Reserve delivered a widely anticipated rate cut in October, trimming the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to a target range of 3.75% to 4.00%. The move, while modest, brings a note of cautious optimism for homeowners, buyers, and small businesses across the San Gabriel Valley. Easing pressure for borrowers The decision…

As the holiday shopping season begins, economists say rising tariffs are likely to lift some consumer prices, but early signs point to only modest effects for Southern California shoppers. Local analysts and business observers report that many San Gabriel Valley retailers have planned ahead to keep prices stable and inventories strong. Tariff impact remains limited…

California’s housing market entered November with steady momentum, showing balanced activity in sales, listings, and pending transactions, according to the latest data from the California Association of REALTORS®. For communities across the San Gabriel Valley, the trend reflects a housing sector that remains active even as affordability pressures persist. Sales and listings hold firm The…

El Monte Union High School District (EMUHSD) is taking steps to assist students and families who may experience delays in receiving CalFresh benefits due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, which began affecting benefits on Saturday, Nov. 1. District mobilizes to support families Recognizing the potential impact on household food security, the District reaffirmed its…

South El Monte High School’s Track and Field team celebrated the Halloween season with a spirited community event on Oct. 23, transforming the school grounds into a festive Trunk or Treat celebration that brought families, students, and neighbors together for an evening of fun and fundraising. Community gathers for Halloween celebration The event featured creatively…