While the Renaissance Pleasure Faire may conjure images of medieval minstrels and Elizabethan ruff collars, visitors to the Irwindale event will find the costuming possibilities far more expansive this spring. The beloved Renaissance Pleasure Faire is bringing back its popular “Theme Weekends,” inviting guests to suit up for a series of immersive experiences that extend…

El Monte Union High School District is spotlighting the importance of regular school attendance as a vital factor in student success. District officials are asking parents and guardians to help reinforce the message that attending school every day is essential for academic achievement and a supportive school environment. The district reports that missing just two…

Seen Health, a healthcare provider reimagining aging, celebrated the grand opening of its flagship PACE center on Saturday, March 15. The event marked a milestone in expanding access to comprehensive, culturally tailored care for the region’s growing senior population. Community Leaders Celebrate a New Chapter in Senior Care Local and state leaders joined Seen Health…

El Monte Union High School District is preparing a local policy aligned with the newly enacted Phone-Free School Act (AB 3216), a California law requiring stricter limits on student cell phone use during school hours. To help shape these forthcoming rules, the district is gathering input from students, parents, and staff through a series of…

Housing market uncertainty is growing as shifting tariffs and volatile interest rates complicate pricing for both builders and buyers. The latest changes in U.S. trade policy have sparked new concerns over construction material costs at a time when affordability is already strained. President Trump announced a steep increase in tariffs on imports from China, raising…

Warm weather and stagnant water are combining to create a growing public health concern in the San Gabriel Valley. The San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District is responding to a rise in mosquito activity in the Eaton Fire burn area, where more than 1,300 pools have been left unattended. The situation is now…

Consumer confidence fell sharply in April, marking the fourth consecutive month of decline, according to the University of Michigan’s latest consumer sentiment report. The index dropped 11% from March and is now down more than 30% since December 2024 — a troubling trend that points to growing economic anxiety among U.S. households, including those in…

In the midst of fluctuating economic forecasts, the latest figures on unemployment could signal cautious optimism for local job markets, including those in El Monte and surrounding areas. The U.S. Department of Labor reported that initial jobless claims nationwide dipped slightly to 224,000 for the week ending March 22, down from 225,000 the previous week.…

An upgrade in the credit rating of the El Monte Union High School District (EMUHSD) by S&P Global from “A+” to “AA-” is poised to yield significant financial benefits, particularly in terms of saved interest costs on the district’s debt. This fiscal improvement affects bonds issued under both Measure D, approved in 2008, and Measure…

In a notable legislative visit to Sacramento on March 3, El Monte Union Superintendent Dr. Edward Zuniga joined forces with Los Angeles County Superintendent Dr. Debra Duardo, and leaders from several Southern California school districts to champion the educational needs of their communities. This collaboration underscored a shared commitment to enhancing the educational landscape for…