Shoppers at The Shops at Santa Anita in Arcadia have a new reason to browse the aisles. Macy’s officially opened its Macy’s Backstage concept inside the department store on Saturday, September 20, 2025, offering fashion, beauty, and home goods at off-price values. The grand opening celebrated the store-within-a-store launch with giveaways, “fun surprises,” and a…

The California home price report for September shows a slight annual increase in the statewide median home price, even as the month-over-month figure slipped. According to the California Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.), the median price of existing single-family homes reached $883,640 in September. That reflects a 1.8 percent gain from September 2024 but a 1.7…

Arroyo High School (AHS) teacher Tony Wong was honored by Assemblymember Mike Fong as one of 14 educators recognized during Fong’s third annual Outstanding Educators Awards ceremony on Sept. 13 at the Garvey Community Center in Rosemead. Selected from hundreds of nominees across the 49th Assembly District, Wong was praised for his dedication to student…

Los Angeles County Chair Pro Tem and First District Supervisor Hilda L. Solis is leading renewed efforts to restore and secure the Whittier Narrows Recreation Area, citing ongoing safety concerns and environmental degradation linked to encampments throughout the site. Speaking after a recent community meeting at the Potrero Heights Community and Senior Center, Solis emphasized…

San Gabriel Valley drivers and pedestrians will soon experience faster trips and safer crossings thanks to two major County signal synchronization projects. These signal synchronization efforts focus on key corridors in El Monte and East Los Angeles, aiming to cut traffic delays, lower emissions and protect those on foot. Signal synchronization improves safety The Board…

More than 200 households across the San Gabriel Valley received free pet wellness care and resources during a Healthy Pets Wellness Fair hosted by Los Angeles County Chair Pro Tem and First District Supervisor Hilda L. Solis. Promoting Pet Health and Community Care Held in partnership with the Michelson Found Animals Foundation, the event offered…

The City of Temple City, in partnership with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, will host a Neighborhood Watch meeting for Area 10 on Thursday, Oct. 16, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Cleminson Elementary School, 5213 Daleview Ave. The event will bring residents together with local law enforcement and the city’s public safety team…

The El Monte–Rosemead Adult School (EMRAS) continues to open doors for local residents through affordable, career-focused programs that prepare students for new opportunities in education and employment. With a mission to empower a diverse student body in a supportive environment, the school offers a wide range of academic and technical training designed to meet the…

Laughter, smiles, and wagging tails filled wellness centers across the El Monte Union High School District in September as students and staff connected with trained emotional support dogs during a series of Paws-to-Share events. The visits offered campus communities a chance to pause, relax, and learn how animal-assisted therapy can foster emotional balance and well-being…

The California foreclosure activity rate rose again in September, reflecting growing financial stress among households and a slowdown in broader economic conditions. Although monthly filings dipped slightly, national data show that foreclosures have now increased year-over-year for the seventh consecutive month, signaling mounting pressure on the job market and consumer spending. Foreclosures Reflect Economic Slowdown…