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SGV Housing Trust Funding Boosts Affordable Planning
The San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust has received $250,000 in federal funding to support affordable housing planning across the region, local officials announced this week. The grant comes through the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 and will help expand efforts to develop housing for low income and unhoused residents in the San Gabriel Valley. Officials…
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Mortgage Rates Lift Housing Buyer Optimism
Americans are feeling more optimistic about the housing market as mortgage rates fall below a key level. Still, high home prices continue to prevent many buyers from entering the market. A recent national survey found that nearly two-thirds of Americans were aware that mortgage rates dropped below 6 percent in late February. The decline appears…
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California Housing Market Data Shows Sales Slowdown
The latest California housing market data shows fewer home sales across the state as the spring buying season begins. A weekly report from the California Association of REALTORS found declines in both closed and pending transactions for the week ending March 7. The report tracks daily activity from multiple listing services statewide. It offers a…
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SGVCC Broadway Concert Set In Monrovia
The San Gabriel Valley Choral Company will present SGVCC Broadway Concert on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Monrovia. The family-friendly program, titled “A Night on Broadway!,” will feature well-known songs from decades of musical theater. The award-winning ensemble, known as SGVCC, will perform selections from The Sound…
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Parkway Denholm Funding Sources Tap Outside Funds
When the City Council approved a $9,089,653.35 construction contract for the Parkway Drive and Denholm Drive Traffic Calming Project on Jan. 14, the price drew attention. Residents soon asked a direct question: Where is the money coming from? Council minutes state the project will use funds from the Active Transportation Program Cycle 6, the Metro…
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TreePeople Internship Opens Doors For El Monte Union Students
A paid summer internship for El Monte Union students is offering hands-on environmental career training while investing directly in local campuses. The Cindy Montañez Young Leaders Program, offered by TreePeople, is a four-week paid internship open only to students enrolled in the El Monte Union High School District. Participants earn $18 per hour while gaining…
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CEO Confidence Jumps In First Quarter
CEO confidence jumped sharply in the first quarter of 2026, signaling renewed optimism among corporate leaders about the U.S. economy. The Conference Board reported that its CEO Confidence Index rose 11 points to 59 in Q1 2026, up from 48 in the fourth quarter of 2025. The increase marked a shift from cautious sentiment at…
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California Housing Market Continues Showing Mixed Signals
California housing market trends showed steady sales and rising listings in late February, according to new data from the California Association of REALTORS. The report, released in March, offers a snapshot of daily averages for the week ending Feb. 28. It shows 494 closed sales per day statewide, along with 516 pending sales and 610…
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Residential Construction Spending Rebounds Yearend
Residential construction spending rebounded in December, offering cautious optimism for the housing sector entering 2026. New data from the U.S. Department of Commerce shows total construction spending rose 0.3 percent in December after a 0.2 percent decline in November. Despite the monthly gain, overall outlays were down 0.4 percent compared with December 2024. For all…
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Arroyo, Rosemead Earn 2025 AP Silver
Arroyo High School and Rosemead High School have earned silver distinction on the 2025 Advanced Placement School Honor Roll, a recognition awarded by the College Board for expanding rigorous coursework and maintaining strong academic outcomes. The honor places both campuses, part of the El Monte Union High School District, among a select group of schools…