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  • Wildfire Updates: Resources for Small Businesses & How You Can Help

    Wildfire Updates: Resources for Small Businesses & How You Can Help

    Friday, January 17 — Several AUSD employees and students have lost their homes in the ongoing Eaton Fire that started on Tuesday, January 7. The Greater Los Angeles Educational Foundation…

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  • Extreme Fire Conditions Forecast for Wednesday

    Extreme Fire Conditions Forecast for Wednesday

    Tuesday’s winds were weaker than expected, but the National Weather Service is now forecasting extreme fire conditions between 3 am and 3 pm on Wednesday. Peak gusts could reach between…

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  • Eaton Fire Updates: Alhambra Air Quality Drops,  AUSD Schools Closed Until Monday & More

    Eaton Fire Updates: Alhambra Air Quality Drops, AUSD Schools Closed Until Monday & More

    Air Quality With three major fires still blazing in the Los Angeles area, including the Eaton Fire in Altadena, at least five people have died while thousands of others have…

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  • Eaton Fire Updates: AUSD Closed & Trees Down in Alhambra

    Eaton Fire Updates: AUSD Closed & Trees Down in Alhambra

    A wildfire broke out Tuesday night in the hills above Altadena near Eaton Canyon, which has now spread to over 2,200 acres. Parts of Pasadena, eastern Glendale, La Cañada Flintridge,…

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  • Main Street Market Kicks Off New Monthly Artisan Flea Market in Alhambra

    Main Street Market Kicks Off New Monthly Artisan Flea Market in Alhambra

    The new Main Street Market, a monthly artisan, craft, and flea market, kicked off 2025 with a grand opening and ribbon cutting on Sunday, January 6. Over a dozen vendors…

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  • Arts & Culture Around Alhambra

    Arts & Culture Around Alhambra

    The Special Academy’s mission is to increase public awareness, recognition and appreciation of the creative talents of people with disabilities by providing opportunities that encourage, promote and showcase their artistic…

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  • Nucleus Shines Light on Illustrated Art

    Nucleus Shines Light on Illustrated Art

    If you’re walking down Main St. on a Saturday evening, you might see lines on the sidewalk of people waiting for tables at a Korean barbecue restaurant or outside the…

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  • Ohsweetea Brings A Refreshing Take on Boba to SGV

    Ohsweetea Brings A Refreshing Take on Boba to SGV

    Florence Hui is bringing a new, refreshing take on boba to the San Gabriel Valley. There’s no shortage of boba here, even specialty boba shops each with a unique lineup…

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  • Seen Health Offers Culturally Sensitive Senior Care in Alhambra

    Seen Health Offers Culturally Sensitive Senior Care in Alhambra

    Twin brothers Xing and Yang Su don’t just want their own grandparents to have quality health care, they want it for every senior.  “We were raised by our grandparents for…

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  • Hop, Skip, Jump, and Play at Little Dimples Playground

    Hop, Skip, Jump, and Play at Little Dimples Playground

    Sarah Del Rosario opened Little Dimples Playground in Montebello with nothing more than a dream and funds from selling her house. Starting a new business is always a gamble, but…

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  • Alhambra and Its Water

    Alhambra and Its Water

    “A man from the west will fight over three things: water, women, and gold, and usually in that order.” — United States Senator, Barry Goldwater. “Thousands have lived without love,…

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  • Mayor’s Corner: January 2025

    Mayor’s Corner: January 2025

    It is with immense honor and gratitude that I step into the role of Councilmember for District 4 and Mayor of Alhambra. My heart is full of appreciation, and I…

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  • Kick Off the Year of the Snake at the 2025 Alhambra Lunar New Year Festival

    Kick Off the Year of the Snake at the 2025 Alhambra Lunar New Year Festival

    The Alhambra Lunar New Year Festival is the biggest single-day festival in Southern California, returning to Downtown Alhambra on February 8 this year with new features and attractions. Bring your…

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  • Historical Society to Present “Alarming Alhambra: Investigating the Dark Side of Alhambra’s History”

    Historical Society to Present “Alarming Alhambra: Investigating the Dark Side of Alhambra’s History”

    Join Alhambra Historical Society at 7 pm on Thursday, January 23, at the Alhambra Masonic Center at 9 West Woodward Avenue, Alhambra, CA 91801 for a presentation entitled “Alarming Alhambra:…

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  • Soroptimists At Work Providing Women with Economic Empowerment Through Education

    Soroptimists At Work Providing Women with Economic Empowerment Through Education

    Soroptimist Camino Real Region held their 2024 Fall Workshop at Ramona Convent Secondary School on Saturday, November 2, 2024. Over 100 members from 23 clubs were present at the event,…

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  • Investing in Community Health and Wellness Through School Greening Projects

    Investing in Community Health and Wellness Through School Greening Projects

    The San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District recently approved a $50,000 grant to support a greening initiative at Fremont Elementary School in Alhambra. Led by Asian Pacific Islander Forward Movement…

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  • That Time It Snowed In Alhambra

    That Time It Snowed In Alhambra

    Alhambra is in the heart of sunny Southern California. We are used to clear days and blue skies. They are on display during the annual Rose Parade when much of…

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  • Local Sports News from AUSD High Schools

    Local Sports News from AUSD High Schools

    Girls Golf The Alhambra Girls Golf team made history claiming their first ever CIF Division 5 Championship held at Green River Golf Club in Corona on November 4.  The Varsity…

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  • Mary Poppins Jr. ‘Flies’ Into Early 20th Century London For Some Family Fun

    Mary Poppins Jr. ‘Flies’ Into Early 20th Century London For Some Family Fun

    Disney’s Mary Poppins JR. will be presented at Cathedral High School Theatre on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, January 23, 24, and 25, 2025, at 7 pm with a 2 pm…

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  • Making History Internationally: The Academy of Special Dreams Foundation Champions Inclusion and Mobility

    Making History Internationally: The Academy of Special Dreams Foundation Champions Inclusion and Mobility

    By Michael Dergar, Academy of Special Dreams Foundation Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico—In a groundbreaking event that will be remembered for years to come, the Academy of Special Dreams Foundation, alongside local…

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  • The Alhambra Kicks Off the Holiday Season with Santa Night

    The Alhambra Kicks Off the Holiday Season with Santa Night

    Content provided by The Alhambra. The Alhambra was transformed into an outdoor Winter Wonderland for Santa Night on December 5. Tenants and their families were treated to a stroll through…

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  • The 2025 Rose Queen and Court Visit Alhambra 

    The 2025 Rose Queen and Court Visit Alhambra 

    The Rose Court, a tradition dating back more than 100 years, consists of seven female high school seniors across the Pasadena Area Community College District who are selected as “Princesses”…

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  • Dodgers Fever Takes Over Alhambra 

    Dodgers Fever Takes Over Alhambra 

    This October, the Los Angeles Dodgers won their eighth Major League Baseball World Series championship in franchise history as they prevailed over the New York Yankees. Roars and cheers were…

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  • Graduation of Cal State LA’s Prison Graduation Initiative’s third cohort provides incarcerated students bachelor’s degrees in communication, ‘purpose in life’

    Graduation of Cal State LA’s Prison Graduation Initiative’s third cohort provides incarcerated students bachelor’s degrees in communication, ‘purpose in life’

    Eleven more students graduate from Cal State LA’s innovative program, which was founded in 2016 as the first in-person bachelor’s degree completion program for incarcerated students in California On his…

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  • Cal State LA program provides tax-preparation skills to students, millions of dollars to community

    Cal State LA program provides tax-preparation skills to students, millions of dollars to community

    About 80 Cal State LA students were responsible for infusing millions of dollars into the local economy earlier this year. The students, working through the Cal State LA’s Volunteer Income…

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  • City of Alhambra Unveils 2025 Rose Parade Float Design, Inspired by Local Student

    City of Alhambra Unveils 2025 Rose Parade Float Design, Inspired by Local Student

    The City of Alhambra is excited to announce its participation in the 2025 Tournament of Roses Parade, marking the city’s 96th consecutive year in this iconic celebration. This year’s parade…

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  • Alhambra Library to Host Interactive Event for New Vending Library and Locker of Things

    Alhambra Library to Host Interactive Event for New Vending Library and Locker of Things

    Get ready for a library experience like no other! The Alhambra community is invited to a free hands-on event on Tuesday, November 19, from 11 AM to 5 PM at…

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  • The Alhambra Holiday Gift Guide: Perfect Picks for Everyone on Your List!

    The Alhambra Holiday Gift Guide: Perfect Picks for Everyone on Your List!

    For years, Around Alhambra has helped make holiday shopping easy with our annual roundup of must-have items, all available right here in our community! This season, we invite you to…

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  • Meet Linda Lee: Alhambra’s Featured Artist for November

    Meet Linda Lee: Alhambra’s Featured Artist for November

    Each month, the City of Alhambra features a new artist’s exhibition at City Hall. These exhibitions highlight local artists in Los Angeles and in the San Gabriel Valley. In November,…

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  • Young Entrepreneurs Bootcamp Sets Up High School Students for Success in Alhambra

    Young Entrepreneurs Bootcamp Sets Up High School Students for Success in Alhambra

    The Alhambra’s Young Entrepreneurship Program kicked off on Saturday, October 26, with a day-long startup bootcamp followed by a pitch competition to select five aspiring high school students to achieve…

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  • Atherton Announces New CEO

    Atherton Announces New CEO

    Atherton — a dynamic, non-profit Christian senior living community located in Alhambra — has named Brett Meredith President/CEO, effective October 1. Brett succeeds Rev. J. Craig Statton, who retired on…

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  • Neighborhood Featured in 2004 Home Tour Identified As Potential Historic District

    Neighborhood Featured in 2004 Home Tour Identified As Potential Historic District

    Twenty years ago on November 7, 2004, Alhambra’s historic preservation movement was born with Alhambra Historical Society and Alhambra Preservation Group co-hosting Alhambra’s inaugural home tour in the northwest corner…

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  • Bethesda Repertory Theatre Brings Non-Profit Theater to Alhambra with My Brother’s Keeper

    Bethesda Repertory Theatre Brings Non-Profit Theater to Alhambra with My Brother’s Keeper

    Bethesda Repertory Theatre, named after the Angel of the Waters fountain in New York’s Central Park, is Alhambra’s newest and only theater company. The Angel of the Waters fountain is…

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  • The Vincent Price Art Museum Brings Together Students, Community, and Fine Art

    The Vincent Price Art Museum Brings Together Students, Community, and Fine Art

    Vincent Price might be a familiar name to Angelenos, with the famous actor’s involvement and philanthropy in the area stretching back decades. The Vincent Price Art Museum at East Los…

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  • Make Memories Instead of Waste

    Make Memories Instead of Waste

    The holiday season is a time for joy, togetherness and giving. It’s also a season with more shopping and waste, putting pressure on family budgets and recycling and trash carts….

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  • Third Places on the Rise in Alhambra

    Third Places on the Rise in Alhambra

    When you’re not at work or home, where do you go? That’s the question third places are trying to answer. The term “third places” was coined by sociologist Ray Oldenburg,…

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  • Cal State LA selected as county Vote Center for 2024 general election

    Cal State LA selected as county Vote Center for 2024 general election

    Cal State LA has been selected to serve as a Los Angeles County Vote Center in California’s November 5 General Election. Voters in Los Angeles County will be able to…

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  • Chamber View: Greeting the Season with Great Expectations

    Chamber View: Greeting the Season with Great Expectations

    It’s the most wonderful time of the year if YOU make it so! For many of our community members, the gift giving season is a time to express what others…

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  • Santa Arrives in Downtown Alhambra for the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

    Santa Arrives in Downtown Alhambra for the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

    Downtown Alhambra Business Association brings you free photos with Santa at their annual city Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, December 6 at the Renaissance Plaza at 1 E. Main St….

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  • Downtown Alhambra Announces New Monthly Main Street Market

    Downtown Alhambra Announces New Monthly Main Street Market

    Downtown Alhambra Business Association will celebrate the Grand Opening of their first ever monthly Alhambra Main Street Market on Sunday, January 5th 2025. Main Street Market will be held every…

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  • Local Girl Scout Tackles Rugby Development After Olympic Success

    Local Girl Scout Tackles Rugby Development After Olympic Success

    The Olympic Games have sparked a surge of interest in women’s rugby, and Michaela Aston, a dedicated Alhambra Girl Scout, is capitalizing on this momentum. Michaela launched a Girl Scout…

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  • Ramona Students Explore Multimedia Careers at Chargers Career Pathways Panel

    Ramona Students Explore Multimedia Careers at Chargers Career Pathways Panel

    Ramona students had the unique opportunity to attend a Career Pathways Panel, where they engaged with multimedia professionals from the Los Angeles Chargers organization. The event took place at The…

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  • Real Estate Disclosures and “Caveat Emptor”

    Real Estate Disclosures and “Caveat Emptor”

    Not long ago the Latin term “caveat emptor” or “buyer beware” was the rule of practice that real estate buyers faced. Issues relating to the condition of the property, hazardous…

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  • Emmaus Lutheran School Launches New Student Band Program

    Emmaus Lutheran School Launches New Student Band Program

    Exciting things are happening at Emmaus Lutheran School and Preschool, where a brand-new band program is hitting all the right notes this year! Over 20 enthusiastic students have picked up…

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  • Taxpayers Advocate

    Taxpayers Advocate

    The Taxpayer Advocate Service is an independent organization within the IRS. Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) protects taxpayers’ rights by striving to ensure that all taxpayers are treated fairly and know and understand…

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  • How is Car Insurance Calculated?

    How is Car Insurance Calculated?

    How do car insurance companies determine rates? Car insurance rates are generally determined by assessing the amount of risk being insured by the policy. Risk is calculated by using the probability of a particular…

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  • The SGV Sound Studio Where Careers Are Made

    The SGV Sound Studio Where Careers Are Made

    A lot of young people grow up in Alhambra and then move away, but a few of us end up moving back to our hometown. One of these is Rick…

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  • Local Sports News from AUSD High Schools

    Local Sports News from AUSD High Schools

    Former AUSD Athletes Many former athletes from the three AUSD High Schools are continuing their athletic careers at local junior colleges. Alhambra’s Josh Soto and Oscar Andablo are playing football…

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  • Make This Holiday Season Water-Wise with SGVMWD Rebates

    Make This Holiday Season Water-Wise with SGVMWD Rebates

    As the holiday season approaches, it’s a great time to not only enjoy festive celebrations but also to think about ways to make your home more water-efficient. The San Gabriel…

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  • Alhambra Firefighters Protect Us and California

    Alhambra Firefighters Protect Us and California

    The summer of 2024 was a particularly bad season for forest fires in California. Tens of thousands of acres burned and millions of dollars of property damage was inflicted. It…

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  • Cal State LA Hosts Voter Fest 2024 to Engage Young Voters

    Cal State LA Hosts Voter Fest 2024 to Engage Young Voters

    Cal State LA’s Voter Fest 2024 is an exciting community event designed to engage young voters and historically underserved communities. Centered on the theme, “The Art of Civic Engagement,” the…

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  • Senator María Elena Durazo Shares Key Initiatives for Alhambra

    Senator María Elena Durazo Shares Key Initiatives for Alhambra

    Yesterday, California State Senator María Elena Durazo, who represents Alhambra as part of SD 26, spoke to community members about her work in the State Senate at the Alhambra Chamber’s…

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  • Granada Park Playground Closed for Renovations

    Granada Park Playground Closed for Renovations

    Starting Monday, October 7, sections of Granada Park at 2000 W Hellman Ave will be closed for renovations to the playground. According to the City of Alhambra, the playground and…

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  • Chamber View: Hope To See You Around Alhambra!

    Chamber View: Hope To See You Around Alhambra!

    By Maria Gao, Alhambra Chamber of Commerce President As the brand new board chair of the Alhambra Chamber of Commerce, I now have been given the honor of taking up…

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  • Celebrating Alhambra’s Culinary Charm

    Celebrating Alhambra’s Culinary Charm

    By Mayor Sasha Renée Pérez Hello fellow Alhambrans and friends, As your Mayor, there are countless reasons I’m proud to represent our vibrant city. But today, I want to shine…

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  • Tax Tips: Energy Credits

    Tax Tips: Energy Credits

    By Michael Aston, E.A.Alhambra Tax Center Energy Credits Homeowners who make improvements like replacing old doors and windows, installing solar panels, or upgrading a hot water heater may qualify for home…

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  • What You’re Missing About Their Kitchens and Careers: Five Restaurant Owners Share Their Passion

    What You’re Missing About Their Kitchens and Careers: Five Restaurant Owners Share Their Passion

    Aloha Food FactoryCassandra and Aaron Liu Q: What’s the story behind your restaurant opening?We got into the restaurant business because my fiance, Aaron, has a passion for home cooking and…

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  • Alhambra: You Deserve A Break Today

    Alhambra: You Deserve A Break Today

    By Gary Frueholz, Engel & Voelkers Real Estate “You deserve a break today” is one of the most successful and profitable slogans in the history of advertising. The catchphrase captured…

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  • World of Music Invites Students to Enjoy Learning and Performing

    World of Music Invites Students to Enjoy Learning and Performing

    Opening its doors in August, World of Music pays homage to Pedrini Music, a beloved music school in Alhambra that founder Ernesto Molina frequented in his youth. Today, the new…

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  • Happy Retirement, Rev. J. Craig Statton!

    Happy Retirement, Rev. J. Craig Statton!

    After 12 years of devoted service at Atherton, Rev. J. Craig Statton will retire as Chief Executive Officer on September 30, 2024. Atherton, a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) that…

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  • Soroptimsts Install 2024-2025 Board Of Officers

    Soroptimsts Install 2024-2025 Board Of Officers

    New President, Julie Carlson, receives Certificate of Congressional Recognition from U.S. Congresswoman Judy Chu (D-28). On June 19, 2024, Soroptimists of Alhambra, San Gabriel, San Marino conducted their 2024-2025 Board…

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  • Alhambra Farmers Market Celebrates 40 Years

    Alhambra Farmers Market Celebrates 40 Years

    By Nancy Liu, Editor Watermelons, bok choy, orchids, honey. These are just a few of the fresh farm goods you can find at the Alhambra Farmers Market on 2nd St…

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  • Alhambra High School Alum Keeps on Making Good

    Alhambra High School Alum Keeps on Making Good

    By Glenn Barnett In the May issue of Around Alhambra, mention was made of actor Ke Huy Quan as a ‘Distinguished Alumnae’ of Alhambra High School for winning an Academy…

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  • Boost Water Efficiency and Save with Free Smart Irrigation Retrofits This Fall

    Boost Water Efficiency and Save with Free Smart Irrigation Retrofits This Fall

    By Mark Paulson, President, Board of Directors and Steve Placido, Vice President, Board of Directors; San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District As the hot weather sticks around this summer, water…

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  • Alhambra Historical Society to Present “Swinging for the Fences — Alhambra’s Baseball Hall of Famer Ralph Kiner” on Sept 26

    Alhambra Historical Society to Present “Swinging for the Fences — Alhambra’s Baseball Hall of Famer Ralph Kiner” on Sept 26

    Join Alhambra Historical Society at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 26, 2024, as they present their fall program “Swinging for the Fences — Alhambra’s Baseball Hall of Famer Ralph Kiner.”…

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  • 11th Annual Alhambra Pumpkin Run & Halloween Festival is Coming to Downtown Alhambra

    11th Annual Alhambra Pumpkin Run & Halloween Festival is Coming to Downtown Alhambra

    Get ready, Alhambra! The Downtown Alhambra Business Association and the City of Alhambra are excited to present the 11th Annual Alhambra Pumpkin Run & Halloween Festival on Sunday, October 27,…

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  • Welcome to AroundAlhambra.org

    Welcome to AroundAlhambra.org

    Dear Readers of Around Alhambra, Welcome to the Around Alhambra website! We’re excited to bring Around Alhambra online and to share more news, events, and updates from our community with…

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  • Catalyst San Gabriel Valley Serves Youths, Families, and Schools in Need

    Catalyst San Gabriel Valley Serves Youths, Families, and Schools in Need

    Jesse Chang loves to create things. One of his more recent creations is the educational garden at Marguerita Elementary School, which he started along with members of the community through…

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  • San Gabriel Alumna Elected to International Volleyball Hall of Fame

    San Gabriel Alumna Elected to International Volleyball Hall of Fame

    By Terry Lawton Sue Lemaire was elected into the International Volleyball Hall of Fame in Holyoke, Massachusetts, with an upcoming induction on October 19.  Sue is a 1966 graduate of…

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  • Alhambra Historical Society Annual Meeting Highlights Museum Digitization Project

    Alhambra Historical Society Annual Meeting Highlights Museum Digitization Project

    By Joyce Amaro, Alhambra Historical Society On the evening of June 4, the Alhambra Historical Society met at the beautiful Iona Work Spaces (1500 West Alhambra Road, Alhambra, CA 91801)…

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  • All Around Town: ‘Mr. Alhambra’ Larry Stevens turns 100 this month

    All Around Town: ‘Mr. Alhambra’ Larry Stevens turns 100 this month

    By Glenn Barnett What are the qualifications to be Mr. Alhambra? Consider this. Larry Stevens was born in Alhambra in July of 1924. He was enrolled in the first kindergarten…

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  • 11th Annual Alhambra Pumpkin Run & Halloween Festival Is Coming To Downtown Alhambra

    11th Annual Alhambra Pumpkin Run & Halloween Festival Is Coming To Downtown Alhambra

    By the Downtown Alhambra Business Association Downtown Alhambra Business Association and the City of Alhambra proudly bring you the 11th Annual Alhambra Pumpkin Run 10K, 5K, and 1K, and the…

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  • Alhambra, City of Immigrants, Ratifies June 2024 as Immigrant Heritage Month Together With Dream Resource Center at Alhambra High 

    Alhambra, City of Immigrants, Ratifies June 2024 as Immigrant Heritage Month Together With Dream Resource Center at Alhambra High 

    As of 2022, 46.2% of Alhambra residents were born outside of the country — over three times the national average of 13.6%. Even within California, the state with the highest…

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  • How Does the San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District Help Alhambra?

    How Does the San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District Help Alhambra?

    By Mark Paulson, President, Board of Directors, Division I – Alhambra, San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District I’ve served on the board of directors for the San Gabriel Valley Municipal…

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  • Soroptimist Veronica Thee Service Awards Recognizes SGV Students for Outstanding Community Service

    Soroptimist Veronica Thee Service Awards Recognizes SGV Students for Outstanding Community Service

    Soroptimist of Alhambra, San Gabriel, and San Marino had their 2024 Veronica Thee Service Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, June 5, at the San Gabriel Hilton. Five high school senior girls…

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