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.
The holiday season officially arrives in Downtown Alhambra on Friday, December 5th at 5:00 PM, as the community gathers for the beloved Annual Alhambra Tree Lighting Ceremony at Renaissance Plaza, located at 1 E. Main St. on the corner of Main St. and Garfield Ave. This cherished tradition brings families, neighbors, and friends together for an evening filled with festive cheer, joyful activities, and unforgettable holiday moments.
In 1924, The Valley Grand Building was completed on the north east corner of Valley and Garfield. It was the first building on the site of what was a wheat field the year before. Like many new buildings today, it featured businesses downstairs with apartments and office spaces on the second floor.
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.
The Alhambra Post Office, located at 10 W Bay State St., Alhambra CA 91802, hosted a ceremony on Friday, October 24, honoring 17 Letter Carriers who earned the prestigious National Safety Council Million Mile Award.
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…
A short stroll down Main Street will lead you to Three Fields Coffee, a vibrant and bustling cafe that has quickly become a downtown staple for many Alhambra residents.
The Downtown Alhambra Business Association proudly presents the 12th Annual Alhambra Pumpkin Run and Halloween Festival, scheduled for Sunday, October 26, in the heart of Downtown Alhambra. This popular community…
What started as a childhood hobby has blossomed into one of Alhambra’s most exciting new bakeries: The Wild Whisk, a sweet labor of love from Tracy Yen and her husband, Francisco Angel.
