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El Monte Reviews Homeless Services, Grant Strategy
During the June 11, 2025 El Monte City Council meeting, Housing Manager Vanessa Sedano presented an update on the city’s homelessness response, highlighting both recent progress and challenges tied to regional funding structures. The discussion centered around the implementation of Measure A, a Los Angeles County initiative designed to address homelessness, and the local…
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Rubio Leads AB 1454 Literacy Bill Forward
Assemblymember Blanca Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) continues to play a central role in California’s literacy reform efforts, leading Assembly Bill 1454 through the legislative process with bipartisan support and strategic coalition building. The AB 1454 literacy bill, aimed at expanding evidence-based reading instruction in public schools, recently passed the Senate Education Committee with a unanimous 7-0…
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Inflation Rises, Economic Growth Persists
Consumers saw a modest uptick in prices as inflation rises in June, signaling a shift driven partly by new tariffs and steady demand. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.3% from May—the largest monthly increase since January—bringing the annual rate to 2.7%, the highest in four months. While this marked a departure from recent…
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Home Sales Stagnate in Mid-Year Report
California home sales remained mostly flat during the first half of 2025, signaling continued uncertainty in the state’s housing market. A modest month-over-month gain in June failed to offset the broader slowdown in buyer activity, largely influenced by rising mortgage rates and persistent affordability challenges. Small Gain Fails to Shift Overall Trend California home sales…
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Retail Sales Rebound Shows Consumer Strength
U.S. retail sales posted a stronger-than-expected rebound in June, offering fresh signs that American consumers remain a steady force in the national economy. After a 0.9% decline in May, retail sales increased by 0.6% month-over-month, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. The increase exceeded Wall Street Journal projections, which had forecast a…
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Early Morning Fishing at Peck Road Park
As temperatures soar across the San Gabriel Valley, local anglers are heading out early to beat the heat and take advantage of prime fishing conditions at Peck Road Water Conservation Park. Located on the border of Arcadia and El Monte, the 230-acre park offers a calm and convenient retreat for those seeking freshwater fishing without…
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CU SoCal Named Business of the Year
Credit Union of Southern California was named Business of the Year by the El Monte South El Monte Chamber of Commerce in recognition of the institution’s long-standing partnership with the local community. The honor was presented in July during the Chamber’s annual awards, celebrating businesses that demonstrate leadership, civic involvement, and outstanding service to the…
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California Housing Market Shows Summer Activity Uptick
The California housing market showed signs of summer momentum, according to the latest data released by the California Association of REALTORS® for the week ending July 19, 2025. The report reveals a steady flow of buyer interest and new inventory, with 759 new listings and 572 pending sales occurring daily on average. These figures point…
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Thrifty Ice Cream Bought Out of Bankruptcy
Thrifty Ice Cream, a legacy brand with deep ties to California, was sold for $19.2 million during Rite Aid’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy process. The buyer, Hilrod Holdings—an investment firm tied to Monster Beverage executives Hilton Schlosberg and Rodney Sacks—secured the brand’s intellectual property, inventory, and its historic El Monte production facility. The sale was approved…
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California Home Prices fall in June
California home prices fell for the second month in a row this June, dropping below $900,000 for the first time since March. The state’s median home price slipped to $899,560, a 0.1% decline from both the previous month and the same time last year. Typically, June sees a price increase of around 0.8%. This year’s…