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Consumer Inflation Holds Steady Before Oil Spike
U.S. consumer inflation remained steady in February, offering temporary stability in prices before rising energy costs linked to the developing conflict with Iran began pushing fuel markets higher. The latest Consumer Price Index report showed prices rising 0.3 percent in February compared with January. Over the past year, consumer prices increased 2.4 percent. Core inflation,…
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Small Business Optimism Slips, Local Concerns Rise
Small business optimism dipped slightly in February, reflecting growing caution among owners even as overall sentiment remains close to long-term averages. The shift could signal challenges ahead for small businesses throughout the San Gabriel Valley, where local shops, restaurants, and service companies form a major part of the regional economy. The National Federation of Independent…
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Senate Housing Affordability Bill Advances
The U.S. Senate approved sweeping housing legislation last week aimed at expanding housing supply and lowering costs across the country, a move that could eventually affect housing conditions in the San Gabriel Valley. The Senate passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act with bipartisan support Thursday, marking the most significant federal housing legislation in…
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San Gabriel Valley Housing Market Cools Slightly
The San Gabriel Valley housing market showed signs of cooling last week as sales activity declined across California, according to the latest statewide report from the California Association of Realtors. The weekly market snapshot for the period ending March 14 shows fewer closed sales, fewer new listings, and slightly slower buyer activity statewide, trends that…
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Housing Starts Show Early Year Strength
Residential construction opened the year with encouraging momentum as housing starts climbed for the third straight month nationwide, offering a positive signal for housing supply at a time when affordability remains a major concern for communities across California and the San Gabriel Valley. New federal data shows total housing starts rose 7.2 percent in January…
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Mountain View Musical Production Trains Student Filmmakers
A Mountain View musical production placed students inside a professional film studio as they created an original performance using industry equipment and collaborative production roles. Mountain View High School students from several academic programs participated in a full-scale studio production Feb. 23 at Silver Dream Factory Studios. The project served as the annual Red Camera…
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626 Night Market Returns To Arcadia
The 626 Night Market returns to Santa Anita Park this summer, bringing one of the San Gabriel Valley’s most recognizable cultural festivals back to Arcadia. Organizers announced two festival weekends scheduled for June 19–21 and Aug. 14–16, 2026. The large-scale food and culture event draws tens of thousands of visitors each night. The 626 Night…
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Adult School Distance Learning Benefits Local Residents
El Monte-Rosemead Adult School offers a distance learning option for adults seeking flexible education. The Adult School Distance Learning program allows residents to study English or prepare for citizenship from home. Weekly teacher meetings keep students on track while protecting work and family time. The model has become a practical option for many San Gabriel…
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Arroyo Seniors Receive Laptops From Solis Initiative
Arroyo seniors receive laptops through a Los Angeles County initiative aimed at expanding technology access for students preparing to graduate. Ten Arroyo High School seniors received new Dell laptops through a program supported by Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda L. Solis and her First District office. School officials said the students were selected for resilience,…
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MacLaren Community Park Planning Grant Approved
The El Monte City Council approved a $1.5 million grant agreement with Los Angeles County to advance MacLaren Community Park planning on the historic MacLaren Hall property. The funding supports design and pre-construction work for a future public park near Durfee Avenue and Deana Street. City leaders say the project will convert underused county land…