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Gibson Mariposa Park Playground Getting An Upgrade
El Monte’s Mariposa Park playground has been completely overhauled with new equipment, safety surfacing and full funding from Los Angeles County’s Prop A/Measure A Maintenance & Servicing program. The Mariposa Park playground project was approved by the City Council on September 10, 2025, authorizing a $283,327 appropriation for removal of aging structures and installation of…
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Groundbreaking Marks New Regional Park
The first shovel of dirt was turned Sept. 7 in Irwindale as Los Angeles County Chair Pro Tem and First District Supervisor Hilda L. Solis joined residents and local leaders to launch Phase 1 of the Puente Hills Regional Park. The new park project will transform the former Puente Hills Landfill into 140 acres of…
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EMRAS Launches EMT Training Program
The EMT training program at El Monte-Rosemead Adult School opens enrollment Oct. 13, offering a nine-week pathway to National Registry certification for residents of El Monte, South El Monte, Baldwin Park, Rosemead, Arcadia, Temple City and Irwindale. Classes meet twice weekly in modern labs at 10807 Ramona Blvd., and all enrollees must first attend a…
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California Real Estate Trends This Week
California real estate trends show modest shifts in activity for the week ending Sept. 6, the California Association of REALTORS® reported. Closed sales averaged 425 per day, pending sales rose to 517 per day and new listings reached 719 per day. These daily averages reflect market conditions across the state and closely mirror activity in…
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Jobless Claims Fall Despite Stagnant Range
Workers saw a modest upside last week as jobless claims fall, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor report. Initial claims for unemployment benefits dipped by 5,000 to 229,000 for the week ending Aug. 19. This marks a positive move after a two-month peak. Continuing claims also edged down to a seasonally adjusted 1.954…
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El Monte Student Board Members Sworn In
The El Monte Union High School District (EMUHSD) Board of Trustees made history in the District by expanding student representation with the swearing-in of two Student Board Members, Ashley Yu and Tessa Ocegueda, for the 2025-26 school year at the District’s Aug. 6 Board meeting. Yu and Ocegueda, both South El Monte High School students,…
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Rosemead to Host 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
On September 11, 2001, the United States faced one of the darkest days in its history when coordinated terrorist attacks claimed the lives of nearly 3,000 people. In the aftermath, communities across the nation came together to grieve, support one another, and rebuild with resilience. This year, the City of Rosemead will gather once again…
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Aquarium on Wheels Visits Whittier Narrows
The Aquarium on Wheels rolled into Whittier Narrows Nature Center in South El Monte this fall, bringing a hands-on marine exhibit to local families. Aquarium on Wheels offers a 1,500-gallon mobile tidepool that lets visitors touch sea anemones, spiny sea stars and even feel the rough skin of a swell shark. The program aims to…
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Moderate Inflation Eases Local Budgets
The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge rose at a measured pace in July, bringing a moderate price rise that benefits San Gabriel Valley households. The personal consumption expenditures price index climbed 0.2 percent from June and stood 2.6 percent higher than a year earlier, the Department of Commerce reported. Excluding volatile food and energy costs,…
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Old Town Bombs Car Show Returns
The 4th Annual Old Town Bombs Car Show rolls into the Industry Hills Expo Center on Sunday, Sept. 28, blending gleaming classics with community spirit in the City of Industry. Hosted by the Old Town Bombs SGV Car Club, the free‐admission event runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and invites enthusiasts to show off…