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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

El Monte Union senior Alexander Gonzalez made El Monte High School (EMHS) history with his selection to the prestigious California Choral Directors Association’s (CCDA) All-State Honor Choir, making him the first Lion to ever earn a spot among the top 300 vocal talents in the state. Gonzalez, who began his choir journey as a freshman…

California’s housing market faced a challenging start to 2025 as heightened mortgage rates precipitated a substantial decline in home sales for January. The latest data indicates a 10% decrease in closed sales of existing single-family homes compared to December of the previous year. This marked a drop to 254,110 from 282,490, pulling these transactions to…

In an illuminating new report by CoreLogic, findings revealed a moderated pace in the growth of U.S. single-family rents at the close of 2024. December witnessed a modest 1.8% year-over-year increase in rent prices, underscoring a trend towards stabilization after a period of rapid hikes. The CoreLogic report outlines that the full-year average rent growth…

In January 2025, the El Monte housing market experienced a significant shift, indicating new trends that could influence decisions for both homebuyers and sellers in the area. According to the January edition of the El Monte Monthly Market Report, the median price for existing single-family homes in the city fell to $825,000, marking a steep…

On February 21, 2025, the financial resilience of El Monte received a significant endorsement as S&P Global Ratings reaffirmed its A+ credit rating for the city. This rating is not just a testament to the city’s healthy monetary policies but also marks an improvement from its previous standings, indicating a stable and promising financial outlook.…