On Friday, December 19th, current Rose Princess Keiko Rakin visited the Alhambra Historical Society’s Story House to meet Barbara Beckley, a former Rose Princess and Alhambra High School alumna. Despite the 59-year gap between their election to the court, Rakin and Beckley bonded quickly by sharing their incredible experiences of representing their hometown.
On Monday, December 8, the Alhambra City Council held its annual reorganization meeting, marking a transition in city leadership. During the ceremony, Mayor Lee was recognized for her dedication and service over the past year, as the council formally appointed Jeff Maloney as the new mayor and Adele Andrade-Stadler as vice mayor.
On Sunday, the San Gabriel bowling community rejoiced together at the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the Alhambra Valley Bowl, the only bowling center in all of Alhambra. At 10AM on November 30th, a large crowd of excited bowlers gathered outside the fully renovated bowling alley wrapping all the way around the building to join the new owners in welcoming the long awaited return.
Over 35 years after Alhambra’s first Rose Queen and Court Luncheon, the Chamber of Commerce celebrated history on December 2 by honoring Alhambra High senior Keiko Rakin, the first Alhambra resident selected for the Rose Court. At this year’s annual luncheon, over 100 local Alhambra business leaders, elected officials, and community members gathered at Almansor Court to celebrate the Alhambra Chamber’s annual Rose Queen and Court Luncheon.
Early this morning on Thursday, November 20, at around 3:00AM, Officer Alec Sanders, age 28, was one of two who passed away after a high speed police pursuit ended in…
For the first time in history, an Alhambra resident has been selected to represent her city as part of the Rose Court in the 2026 Rose Parade. Alhambra High School senior Keiko Rakin was selected in late September to join the court, distinguishing herself among Los Angeles’ top high school seniors for her community involvement, public speaking, and leadership.
On Friday October 3, Planet Fitness in Alhambra celebrated their grand reopening with a ribbon cutting, showcasing a fresh new look and upgraded equipment throughout the gym. The event brought out a large crowd full of members, fitness enthusiasts, and Alhambra neighbors all eager to see the changes and reconnect with their local fitness community.
On September 2, 2025, rapper Cardi B was found not liable in a civil assault trial at the Alhambra Courthouse after being sued by a security guard for $24M.
In February 2018 during a private OB-GYN visit…
On Tuesday, September 23, a long line formed in downtown Alhambra on S. Garfield Ave., wrapping all the way around Project CCG into the alley and behind the store as avid Pokémon fans lined up for a release of the new Pokémon Mega Evolutions box…
Reporter: William Henderson Dumpling lovers, rejoice: there’s a new Mama Lu’s Dumpling House location in Alhambra as of Friday, August 1. For years, Alhambra residents have traveled to either Pasadena…
