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Affordable Nutritious Food in Mid Valley
For residents of El Monte, South El Monte, Baldwin Park, Rosemead, and Irwindale looking to balance their food budgets while not compromising on quality, a variety of grocery stores, farmers markets, and ethnic food markets are offering delicious, healthy alternatives right in your neighborhood. Eating healthily doesn’t have to break the bank, and knowing where…
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High School Students Transform Plymouth Elementary
In a heartening display of local spirit and environmental stewardship, South El Monte High School students from the Helping Hands of the World and California Scholarship Foundation clubs recently teamed up for a community service project at Plymouth Elementary. Together with the Amigos de los Rios – Emerald Necklace Group, these dedicated young individuals contributed…
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El Monte Union Hosts ‘A Day With The Trades’
El Monte Union High School District students explored a variety of career opportunities during “A Day With The Trades,” an informational seminar held on Feb. 20, which connected juniors and seniors with industry professionals who shared insights into high-demand careers that offer financial stability and job security without requiring a traditional four-year degree. Students engaged…
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El Monte Educators Enhance Skills with CANVA
In a move aimed at enhancing digital literacy and broadening the educational toolset for local educators, fifty-five staff members from various schools in the El Monte area participated in an interactive workshop on how to effectively use the design platform, CANVA. The training session was organized by the Outreach and Technical Assistance Network (OTAN), a…
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El Monte Union High School District Extends Deadline for Vital Health Survey
Residents of El Monte and surrounding communities have a fresh opportunity to impact the future of local health and nutrition services. The El Monte Union High School District (EMUHSD), in partnership with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, has extended the deadline to Wednesday, March 5, for a crucial Healthy Community Survey. This…
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El Monte Acts on Air Quality Concerns
In response to escalating air quality concerns caused by the fires burning in Los Angeles and the San Gabriel Valley, the City of El Monte proactively initiated a second day of KN95 mask distribution, aimed at safeguarding the community against the deleterious effects of pollution and wildfire smoke. This significant effort managed to provide 1,000…
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El Monte Union Promotes Attendance for Success
El Monte Union is strongly advocating for the enhancement of student success through a firm commitment to ensuring consistent attendance and equipping students with necessary resources. The district underscores the fundamental connection between regular attendance and academic achievement, further aiming to cultivate responsible habits, foster a positive school environment, and bridge the achievement gap. Educational…
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Mountain View Teacher Honored with Golden Apple
The Mountain View School District (MVSD) proudly announces that Mrs. Elsa Guerrero, a dedicated Head Start teacher at Cogswell Head Start, has been awarded the LACOE Head Start Golden Apple Award for her outstanding contributions to early childhood education. She was one of only two staff Countywide to be formally recognized at the Los Angeles…
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U.S. Retail Sales Slide in January
In January 2025, U.S. retail and food services sales indicated a significant slump, falling by 0.9% from the previous month. This drop, substantially steeper than the anticipated 0.2% decline, marked the largest one-month decrease witnessed in nearly two years. The decrease in sales encompasses a wide range of sectors, suggesting a broad-based tightening of consumer…
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Producer Costs Keep Market in Check
In January, consumer prices saw a sharp uptick, pressing new concerns about inflation onto the economic landscape. According to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures, prices escalated by 0.5% over the previous month and by 3.0% compared to January of the preceding year. This marks the fourth consecutive month of accelerating inflation, culminating in…