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School Board Recognition Month Honors Leadership
January marks School Board Recognition Month, a nationwide observance that highlights the service of locally elected school board members who guide public education. The annual recognition, established in 1995, gives communities an opportunity to acknowledge the time, leadership, and civic responsibility trustees contribute to local schools. In the San Gabriel Valley, School Board Recognition Month…
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California Unemployment Rate Slips in December
California’s unemployment rate dipped slightly in December 2025, offering a modest sign of stability as statewide job losses continued at a slower pace. New figures released by the California Employment Development Department show the unemployment rate at 5.5 percent, down from a revised 5.6 percent in November. The decline matched the national month-to-month change, though…
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Greenland Tariffs Canceled After Deal Framework
Threats of new U.S. tariffs tied to Greenland briefly unsettled financial markets before easing late last week, offering a reminder of how geopolitical signals can ripple quickly into housing and mortgage costs. President Donald Trump announced he would cancel proposed tariffs after meeting with the Secretary General of NATO and signaling progress toward a broader…
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Homebuilder Confidence Slips Entering 2026
U.S. homebuilder confidence opened 2026 on a weaker footing, as rising construction costs and ongoing affordability pressures weighed on expectations, according to a new national survey released last week. The National Association of Home Builders and Wells Fargo Housing Market Index fell to 37 in January, ending a three-month stretch of improvement late last year.…
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New Home Sales Show Late-Year Surge
New home sales climbed sharply in early fall, signaling renewed buyer interest as lower mortgage rates and aggressive builder incentives boosted demand, according to a delayed national sales report covering September and October. The data shows new residential sales rose 18.7 percent year over year in October, marking the second-strongest monthly total since May 2023.…
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Home Insurance Rates Rise Across California
Two of California’s largest homeowner insurance providers have received approval to raise rates in 2026, a move expected to affect more than 1.1 million policyholders statewide and add new pressure to housing affordability. Mercury Insurance and CSAA, the AAA-affiliated insurer serving northern and central California, received approval from the California Department of Insurance to increase…
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California Housing Market Shows Mixed Signals
California’s housing market opened 2026 with higher listing activity and steady buyer interest, even as real estate professionals reported slower momentum in completed transactions, according to a new report from the California Association of Realtors. The January 2026 market snapshot, based on statewide Multiple Listing Service data and a weekly REALTOR survey, provides an early…
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Rosemead Schools Earn Golden Bell Award
The Rosemead School District and all five of its campuses have earned a 2025 California School Boards Association Golden Bell Award for Educational Excellence, a statewide honor recognizing innovative and effective public school programs. The Golden Bell Award recognizes the district’s leadership development initiative known as Leader In RoseMEad, a locally adapted version of Franklin…
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EMCSD Strategic Plan Shows Growth and Gains
The 2025-2026 school year marks the start of El Monte City School District’s (EMCSD) Strategic Plan with measurable goals to track EMCSD’s progress to ensure students achieve beyond limits. Superintendent Dr. Maribel Garcia presented a mid-year update to the board of education, showcasing the initiatives that have already been implemented so far. “We are five…
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Circus Vargas Coming To Arcadia
Circus Vargas will bring its newest production, Masquerade, to Arcadia early next year, setting up its Big Top at Santa Anita Park for a limited engagement scheduled from Feb. 5 through Feb. 16, 2026. The nationally touring circus is set to open Thursday, Feb. 5, with a 7 p.m. performance at Santa Anita Park, located…