Mountain View High School (MVHS) empowered students to take control of their financial futures during its inaugural Financial Literacy Fair on April 10, an interactive event led by the school’s U.S. Bank student interns, which offered hands-on activities and peer-to-peer lessons in recognition of Financial Literacy Month. Organized by MVHS’ 12 student interns at U.S.…

The 555th Detachment (Movement Control Team), based at the El Monte Army Reserve Center, was honored in a March 29 deployment ceremony as it prepares to support operations under the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force Africa (SETAF-AF). As part of the 155th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, the unit will focus on critical logistics and…

The *Housing For All Scholarship*, managed by the Rio Hondo Community Development Corporation (RHCDC), approaches its final application deadline of Wednesday, May 1, 2025, at 11:59 PM. This scholarship is aimed at supporting students who face financial challenges, helping them continue their education without having to choose between basic necessities and academic fees. Aiding Education…

After nearly 29 years of dedicated service, Lieutenant Pete Rasic of the El Monte Police Department (EMPD) has retired as of April 16, 2025. He now steps into a new leadership role as Chief of Police for the Sunriver Police Department in Oregon. Rasic began his career in El Monte on July 1, 1996, steadily…

El Monte High School marked Autism Awareness Month with its third annual Walk-A-Thon on April 12, gathering students and staff in a community effort to support individuals with autism. The event underscored the community’s commitment to awareness and support for autism, featuring various activities and a partnership with The Autism Community in Action (TACA). Autism…

California’s housing market showed signs of renewed activity heading into mid-April, according to the latest data released by the California Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.). The report, reflecting averages for the week ending April 12, 2025, points to increased buyer and seller engagement across the state — a trend also observed locally in the San Gabriel…

Sleep plays a vital role in health and fitness, directly affecting performance, metabolism, and recovery. Still, it’s often the most overlooked part of a wellness plan. For those working toward training goals or managing their weight, sleep can be just as critical as diet and exercise. During deep sleep, the body begins its most important…

The number of Americans receiving ongoing unemployment benefits fell by 43,000 to 1.85 million during the final week of March, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. This decline in continuing jobless claims marks the lowest level since January and points to a labor market that remains broadly healthy. The drop suggests more workers are…

For the first time in nearly four years, U.S. consumer prices saw a month-over-month decline, offering a modest sign of relief for households across the Mid Valley and beyond. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) fell by 0.1% in March, marking the first monthly drop in inflation since May…