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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
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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 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…