Restaurant of the Week 3/23-3/29 The Dae-Mun
The Dae-Mun on Main Street is one of Alhambra’s newer Korean barbecue spots, bringing a more focused, polished approach to grilled meats and traditional flavors. The restaurant centers on quality…
Blog
Read More
Peeps and Pedals Combines Spring and Safety into One Fun Day for the Whole Family!
The City of Alhambra is excited to bring back the 4th Annual Peeps and Pedals event, welcoming Spring with the Alhambra community. The free festival will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2026 from 9 a.m. through 12:30 p.m. at Alhambra Park.
St Therese Carmelite School Competes in Catholic Junior High Academic Decathlon
St. Therese Carmelite School (STCS) participated for the first time in the Catholic Junior High Academic Decathlon on March 7, 2026. Four students represented the school in individual subject competitions: Jonah Choy (sixth grade) in Literature, Sara Hernandez (sixth grade) in Science, Madison Merino (sixth grade) in English, and Nathan Molina (eighth grade) in Math.
Restaurant of the Week 3/16-3/22 Bagel Exchange
Alhambra’s Bagel Exchange was started by Ryan Natividad, who had a background in trading stocks and cryptocurrencies. With the profits he earned from trading, Ryan decided to open a unique…
Malocclusion and Tooth Sensitivity
Can malocclusion cause tooth sensitivity?
Yes, crowded or misaligned teeth can cause tooth sensitivity, and they can also lead to more serious dental problems if not addressed.
How Crowded or Misaligned Teeth Cause Sensitivity
When teeth are crowded or the bite is uneven (a condition called Malocclusion), the forces from chewing are not distributed evenly across the teeth.
This can cause several issues:
The Ghosts of Alhambra’s Railroads
Alhambra draws much of its history and personality from having a railroad previously running through it. Prior to being placed into the “trench” along Mission Road in the 1970’s, the Southern Pacific railroad line ran at grade next to Mission and served one of the largest petro chemical equipment manufacturers in the world, the C. F. Braun Corporation at Fremont Avenue and Mission Road.
Restaurant of the Week 3/9-3/15 Xing Fu Tang
Xing Fu Tang leans into quality of ingredients first, creating a more refined approach to boba that delivers on both flavor and consistency.
Rooted in Taiwan, the shop centers its experience around freshness. Boba pearls are made throughout the day in an open kitchen, giving customers a front-row look at the process.
Lunar New Year Festival Brings Thousands to Downtown Alhambra
On February 28, thousands of residents and visitors flocked to Downtown Alhambra to celebrate the Lunar New Year as the annual Alhambra Lunar New Year Festival, co-hosted by the Alhambra Chamber of Commerce and the city and one of the largest one day festivals held in Southern California, transformed Main Street into a vibrant hub of culture, food, and entertainment.
The Basics of Long-Term Care
Aging is a fact of life and it comes with certain realities. While most of us probably don’t want to picture ourselves eventually needing help with daily activities, Americans turning 65 today have almost a 70 percent chance they will need some type of long-term care during their remaining years. As this type of care is not generally covered by private health insurance or Medicare, it’s important to create a strategy to help protect yourself and your family from the financial and emotional impact of a possible long-term care event.
Restaurant of the Week 3/2-3/8 Tacos Ensenada
Tacos Ensenada brings the flavors of Baja-style seafood tacos to Alhambra, focusing on crispy battered seafood, fresh toppings, and bright sauces. The menu centers on tacos popularized in coastal Baja California, where fried fish or shrimp is layered with shredded cabbage, crema, and salsa inside a warm tortilla. The balance of crunch, acidity, and richness defines the experience.