Early Monday morning on June 22, starting at 3 AM, Alhambra residents and visitors lined up at 146 S. Palm Ave for their “One Love” — fried chicken from Raising Cane’s. With its new location near the intersection of S. Palm Ave and W. Commonwealth Ave, the Raising Cane’s team is committed to continuing to bring the quality the brand has become known for to the city.
The City of Alhambra is delighted to welcome back the annual Concerts and Movies in the Park series, bringing music, film, and unforgettable summer fun to the community! Throughout the months of July and August, guests can come to Alhambra Park to enjoy free entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights, adding exciting evenings to anyone’s summer memories.
As the summer season picks up, more people around Alhambra are getting outside and moving. For those looking for a running group that is consistent, welcoming, and easy to join, Renaissance in Motion is building something worth checking out.
The City of Alhambra has installed its first-ever speed humps on Marguerita Street as part of a new effort to slow traffic and improve neighborhood safety. The installation comes amid ongoing community concerns about speeding on residential streets and marks a major step in the city’s new traffic calming initiatives.
On May 6, the Alhambra and Monterey Park Rotary Club hosted the 27th Annual Peppy’s Heart Walk, which throughout the years has raised over $145,000 for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. At the core of the event of is Joe “Peppy” Sciarra, a centenarian who has spent much of his life serving Alhambra.
The City of Alhambra announced that it will host a town hall meeting to discuss its 710 Mobility Improvement Projects on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. The event will take place…
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.
