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El Monte Community Resource Center Expands Services
The El Monte Community Resource Center continues to serve local residents by offering free health services, wellness classes, and access to essential social programs. Located at 3570 Santa Anita Avenue in El Monte, the center operates Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is open to the public regardless of insurance status.…
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How School Schedules Impact Local Business
As students return to campuses across the San Gabriel Valley, small businesses in El Monte, South El Monte, Baldwin Park, Rosemead, and Irwindale are adjusting their operations. For business owners with school-aged children, the new academic year introduces a familiar juggling act—balancing customer needs with family responsibilities. These shifts are more than personal. School schedules…
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Housing Decline Slows San Gabriel Valley Economy
The San Gabriel Valley economy is expected to slow sharply in 2025, as reduced construction activity and broader financial pressures weigh on the region’s prospects, according to a new forecast report. Construction Pullback Weakens Outlook The 2025 San Gabriel Valley Economic Forecast Report identifies several headwinds that will restrain local growth. Among the most significant…
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California Real Estate Data Shows Market Strength
California real estate data for the week ending July 19, 2025, reflects an active housing market marked by steady buyer demand and consistent listing activity. Released by the California Association of REALTORS®, the report offers a statewide snapshot of daily transactions and insights from industry professionals on the week ahead. Pending Sales and Listings Remain…
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U.S.–EU Trade Deal Delivers Strong Benefits
The U.S.–EU trade deal announced July 27, 2025 marked a major victory for the U.S., securing favorable terms that protect American interests and foster economic growth under the U.S.–EU trade deal framework. The U.S. avoided a threatened 30% tariff across most EU goods by negotiating a 15% rate—far below worst-case expectations. Analysts describe this outcome as…
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SCE Launches Wildfire Recovery Program
Southern California Edison (SCE) has announced the upcoming launch of its Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program to support residents and businesses affected by the Eaton Fire. Set to begin in fall 2025, the program aims to deliver fast and fair compensation to those impacted by the wildfire, including claims for structural damage, smoke and ash, commercial…
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New Home Sales Dip Across the West
National new home sales saw a modest increase in June, but the Western United States, including California, experienced another month of decline, raising concerns about buyer hesitancy and builder slowdown. According to data released by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development, sales of new single-family homes inched up 0.6%…
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Builder Confidence Inched Up in July
Buider confidence inched up in July, offering a modest sign of optimism in a still-challenging housing market. According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index, builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes rose by one point to 33. This marks the first monthly increase since April, though…
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701 Myrtle Avenue Project Moves Forward
A five-story development has been proposed for 701 Myrtle Avenue in Monrovia, marking a significant addition to the city’s growing transit-oriented housing corridor. The 701 Myrtle Avenue project would include 204 new apartments and commercial storefronts just blocks from the city’s A Line Metro station. Developer Blake Griggs Development submitted plans for the 1.6-acre…
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Jobless Claims Hit 3-Month Low
Jobless claims hit a three-month low last week, reinforcing signs of ongoing labor market stability even as the pace of hiring begins to cool. The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits dropped to its lowest level since April. Initial Claims Continue Downward Trend For the week ending July 19, the U.S. Department…