Lynn Leiro, 40, was diagnosed with leukemia in late 2023, just weeks after completing treatment for triple-negative breast cancer. After experiencing severe headaches and abnormal blood work, she sought specialized care at City of Hope, where she learned she had acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
On Saturday, April 18, more than 100 volunteers came together at three locations across Alhambra for a Day of Service cohosted by the Alhambra Chamber of Commerce and the City of Alhambra, dedicated to beautifying the city. Community members rolled up their sleeves to take part in trash cleanups, graffiti removal, and other projects that helped give back to the neighborhoods we all share.
On Friday, April 17, at the corner of Garfield and Alhambra, Scanlon Early Education Center celebrated its grand opening in the previous location of the AUSD district office, marking an exciting new chapter for early childhood education in the community. The new center expands access to specialized learning opportunities and support services for children with special needs, helping families connect with high-quality resources close to home.
Born on November 22, 1918 and graduating from Alhambra High School in 1935, Talmage Burke enrolled at USC where he eventually earned his law degree. Burke became involved in Alhambra politics when his father, Montivel Burke, was elected to Alhambra’s City Council in 1942. After serving as the Mayor, Burke’s father was later elected to the California State Assembly in 1944.
At the corner of Garfield and Commonwealth, The Garfield Center exemplifies the thriving business environment of Alhambra and what draws so many diverse businesses to expand or open right in the heart of Alhambra. Built in 1988, this medical/office condominium hosts a variety of stores and services throughout its three stories.
The City of Alhambra is proud to announce the launch of free, high-speed public Wi-Fi at all five Alhambra Parks and the Joslyn Center, bridging the digital divide and enhancing…
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.
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.
On January 31, UFC Gym celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting of their newest Alhambra location with the Alhambra Chamber of Commerce, marking the official debut of what has become the most pre-registered UFC Gym in the world. Hundreds of residents came out on opening day, packing the brand new three story gym to get a workout in, meet UFC fighters Carla Esparza and Forrest Griffin, take part in fighting demos, enter giveaways, and more.
Today, as part of a National Shutdown, Alhambra High School and Mark Keppel High School students walked out of school this afternoon to protest the actions of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE.
