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Builder Confidence Low, Sales Outlook Improving
Home builders across the country remain cautious, but sales expectations are beginning to show signs of recovery. According to the latest NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index, builder confidence in the single-family housing market held at 32 in September, unchanged from the prior month and down from 41 a year earlier. This reading represents the lowest…
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This Week in Real Estate
California’s housing market continues to show steady activity as September 2025 closes, according to the latest data from the California Association of REALTORS®. For the week ending September 27, 2025, real estate professionals across the state reported consistent movement in sales, listings, and pending transactions. Sales and Listings Remain Strong On average, 534 homes closed…
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Take a Bite Out of Cancer Fundraiser
Here to Serve will host its annual Take a Bite Out of Cancer fundraising gala at the Arcadia Community Center. The event will raise money to support families facing pediatric cancer and help expand the nonprofit’s reach to more households in need. Event features food, auctions, and entertainment Guests can enjoy tastings from local food…
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Foothill Transit Expands Hydrogen Fuel Network
Foothill Transit is moving forward with its transition to alternative fuel based transportation through the construction of a second hydrogen fueling station. Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has been awarded the $11.3 million contract to design, build, and maintain the new site, continuing a partnership that spans more than two decades. The new hydrogen station will…
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RHCDC Installs New Board of Directors
The Rio Hondo Community Development Corporation held its RHCDC board installation at its annual meeting and luncheon on September 17 in El Monte. The RHCDC board installation marks the start of the 2025–2026 fiscal year. Attended by local leaders and community members, the event underscored the nonprofit’s commitment to affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization. New…
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SCE Hosts Workshops on Wildfire Recovery Compensation
Southern California Edison (SCE) has scheduled community workshops this month to review its proposed Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program, a voluntary claims process designed to provide payments and faster resolutions to individuals and businesses affected by the Eaton Fire. The draft program allows the public to weigh in on eligibility rules, valuation methods, and settlement details…
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South El Monte Highschool Technology Workshop Builds Parent Skills
South El Monte High School is hosting a new initiative called the Technology Workshop, a program designed to equip parents with digital skills to support their children’s education. Presented in Spanish, the sessions aim to bridge the gap between families and the growing use of technology in classrooms. The program is a collaboration between the…
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More Nutrition Education Coming to Schools
El Monte City School District (EMCSD) expands its Fresh Fruits & Vegetables programs to seven schools, providing additional nutrition education opportunities to more students across the district. This is all possible through a grant EMCSD received as part of the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) national Fresh Fruit and Vegetables program. The USDA awards…
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Single-Family Housing Starts Slide in August
Single-family housing starts dropped to a 13-month low in August, highlighting ongoing caution among builders despite earlier signs of recovery. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, overall housing starts fell 8.5 percent from July, posting a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.307 million units. Sharp decline across housing types The downturn was led by…
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Mobile Vaccine Clinic at Longo Toyota
Stray Paws Animal Haven is teaming up with Longo Toyota to bring a mobile vaccine clinic to El Monte, offering affordable care for cats and dogs in the community. The clinic will be held Saturday, September 28, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Longo Toyota, located at 3534 Peck Road. Affordable care for pets…