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KB Home Opens Belcourt Place Community
Belcourt Place El Monte opened Sept. 12 with 84 new homes designed for modern family living. Belcourt Place El Monte features two- and three-story plans offering up to four bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths, each with a first-floor bedroom and full bath. Homebuyers can personalize layouts, exterior styles and interior finishes through KB Home’s Design Studio,…
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El Monte Union Honors Girls State Delegates
El Monte Union’s Board of Trustees honored five students on Sept. 3 as Girls State Delegates for their participation in the American Legion Auxiliary’s 2025 summer leadership program at the State Capitol in Sacramento. Girls State Delegates Brigette Rodas of Arroyo High, Tina Nguyen of El Monte High, Brianna Sanchez of Mountain View High in…
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Getting a Business License
A business license is a legal permit that allows entrepreneurs to operate within city and state regulations. Obtaining a business license protects owners and consumers. It also helps local agencies track economic activity. This article outlines how to get one, why it matters and the benefits for business owners and the community. Steps for a…
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Community’s Financial Fitness Boost Plan
Financial fitness has become a critical goal for Mid Valley residents as families reshape their savings habits in the wake of the pandemic. A recent national survey found that one in four employed adults say they lag behind in saving for retirement, and fewer than one in ten grade themselves highly in debt management, budgeting,…
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Labor Market Resilience Lifts Prospects
The U.S. job growth decelerated in August, adding just 22,000 positions, but signs of labor market resilience are emerging as wage gains and rising participation bolster prospects. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that nonfarm payrolls rose by 22,000, well below the 75,000 level economists expected, while the unemployment rate crept to 4.3 percent. Summer…
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Residential Spending Rebound Lifts Local Outlook
July’s Commerce Department report shows a modest residential spending rebound after six months of decline, signaling cautious optimism for the Mid Valley housing market. Private residential construction spending inched up 0.1 percent month-over-month, ending a six-month slide, though year-over-year outlays remain down 5.1 percent. Single-family and multifamily sectors have seen declines of 2.1 percent and…
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District Recognizes Impact Facility Dedication
In an emotional tribute to three community leaders whose vision and dedication transformed the lives of generations of students, the El Monte Union High School District (EMUHSD) officially dedicated the newly renovated multi-purpose building and gymnasium at Fernando R. Ledesma High School (FRLHS), renaming it the Freddy and Bernie Arteaga and Frank Ogaz Center on…
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EMUHSD Attendance Policy: A Student Guide
Regular attendance underpins academic success in the El Monte Union High School District. The EMUHSD attendance policy requires students ages 6–18 to attend school daily and on time, as mandated by California’s Compulsory Attendance Law (E.C. 48200). Valid absences for illness, court appearances or medical appointments must be supported by official documentation. Absences for personal…
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Home Purchase Sentiment Index Softens in August
The Home purchase sentiment index released by Fannie Mae dipped 0.4 points in August to 71.4, signaling growing uncertainty among prospective buyers and sellers amid economic murkiness. Local agents in El Monte and Baldwin Park say consumers are weighing price forecasts and job security before deciding. While 28 percent now view this as a good…
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Housing Competition Falls to 2008 Levels
California’s housing competition cooled markedly in the first half of 2025, with the share of home sales receiving multiple offers dropping to 42.6 percent—the lowest level since 2008—according to the California Association of REALTORS® 2025 Annual Housing Market Survey. The average number of offers per transaction fell to 3.7, the smallest in six years, even…