Alhambra’s Fire Chief, Jeffrey Ragusa, oversees all aspects of the multiple divisions within the Alhambra Fire Department, including 72 employees and four fire stations. The Fire Department is responsible for…
Drive by Da Vien in Westminster or Garden Grove and you might see lines out the door. Da Vien is famous for its specialty Vietnamese coffee, which is traditionally brewed…
As a district manager, dad, volunteer softball coach, and active member of the Alhambra Chamber of Commerce, Ben has his schedule planned out a month in advance. He oversees 10-15…
When Noya Wang was elected to the Alhambra City Council in November 2024, she didn’t just take her seat, she took the lead. Immediately stepping into the role of mayor,…
Katherine Lee serves as the Mayor of Alhambra, representing District 1. Elected to the City Council in November 2018, she was sworn in for her second term as mayor in…
Adele Andrade-Stadler has spent her life at the intersection of advocacy, education, and public service, and her leadership journey reflects a deep and unwavering commitment to making government work for…
When Michelle Freridge became the Executive Director of the Asian Youth Center (AYC) in 2011, she was not stepping into just another role, she was continuing a legacy of community-rooted…
The Alhambra Historical Society is an entirely volunteer-run effort to keep Alhambra’s history and memories alive. Chris Olson became president of the organization in 2022 and played a pivotal role…
Allison Mayrena is new to business ownership, but that hasn’t stopped her from becoming a leader in the community. She’s the President of the Downtown Alhambra Business Association (DABA) and…
If you’ve enjoyed a night under the lights at Alhambra’s annual Tree Lighting Ceremony or discovered a local artisan at the new Main Street Market, you can thank Joanna Vargas…
