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Kaiser Strike Raises Mid Valley Care Concerns
Thousands of Kaiser Permanente employees across California walked off the job this week, raising concerns about staffing, pay, and patient access for Mid Valley residents who rely on the health system for care. The strike includes workers at Kaiser facilities serving nearby communities and reflects a broader labor dispute affecting hospitals statewide. The walkout involves…
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Consumer Confidence Falls To Multi-Year Low
Consumer confidence falls sharply at the start of the year, reaching its lowest level since 2014 as households expressed growing concern about jobs, income and the broader economy. According to the latest survey from the Conference Board, confidence weakened across both current conditions and future expectations. Respondents reported rising anxiety about inflation, affordability and financial…
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California Job Growth Slows As Construction Declines
Employment growth across the United States continued to cool at the end of 2025, with California showing particularly weak momentum as construction job losses weighed on the state’s labor market. According to state-level employment data for December 2025, national nonfarm payrolls increased by just 50,000 jobs. Average monthly job gains for all of 2025 slowed…
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Home Purchase Cancellations Reach Decade High
Home-purchase contract cancellations surged to their highest level in nearly a decade in December, signaling softer home sales ahead as affordability strains and economic uncertainty continue to weigh on buyers. According to a new report from Redfin, more than 40,000 signed home-purchase agreements were terminated in December. That figure represents 16.3 percent of all homes…
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Apartment Rental Market Hit Four-Year Low
Apartment rents across the United States fell to their lowest January level in four years as rising vacancies and elevated supply continued to weaken landlords’ pricing power at the start of 2026. According to new data from Apartment List, the national median rent declined to $1,353, a 1.4 percent drop from a year earlier and…
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California Housing Market Shows Mixed Signals
The California housing market entered early 2026 with steady buyer activity, rising listings and cautious expectations among real estate professionals, according to new data released by the California Association of Realtors. The February 2026 report, based on weekly statistics from multiple listing services across the state, shows an average of 332 closed sales per day…
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Dietary Inclusion Council Expands Plant-Based Meals
Students across the El Monte Union High School District will soon have a larger role in shaping what appears on their lunch trays, following the creation of a new student-led advisory group focused on vegetarian and vegan options. The District’s newly formed Dietary Inclusion Council will work directly with the Nutrition Services Department to advocate…
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Wildfire Recovery Relief Funds Aid Families
Families recovering from recent Southern California wildfires are receiving new financial help through wildfire recovery relief funds announced by Rize Credit Union. The credit union has committed more than $500,000 in direct assistance to support households facing ongoing recovery costs. The funds provide $1,000 in flexible financial support to about 450 wildfire survivor families identified…
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Rosemead High School: A Brief History
Rosemead High School has stood at the center of the local education landscape since 1949, reflecting the growth and changing character of the city it serves. Established to meet rising enrollment in the San Gabriel Valley after World War II, the campus quickly became a defining institution for families in Rosemead and surrounding neighborhoods. The…
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Rep. Chu Announces App Challenge Winners
Students from across the West San Gabriel Valley earned national recognition last week as Rep. Judy Chu announced the winners of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge, highlighting youth innovation in computer science and real-world problem solving. The announcement was made Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Pasadena by Judy Chu. The annual competition, hosted by the…