New Data Reveals Alhambra as a Top Retail Hub in the U.S.
While shoppers across the San Gabriel Valley already know Alhambra as a retail destination, new data from Placer.ai shows just how busy the city’s shopping centers are.
While shoppers across the San Gabriel Valley already know Alhambra as a retail destination, new data from Placer.ai shows just how busy the city’s shopping centers are.
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.
At 7 N 3rd St, Fried Music is dedicated to helping musicians of all ages refine their skills and reach their full potential, specializing in classical music training. Fried Music helps students just beginning their musical journey to those preparing for advanced performances, tailoring instruction to meet students at their level and drive them to excellence.
The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with fellow San Gabriel Valley Chambers and the Small Business Development Center and Women’s Business Center at PCC, hosts the April BizBoost webinar titled The Basic Pillars of an Effective Marketing Plan on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 4pm via Zoom.
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 U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has awarded The Alhambra a performance score of 70, LEED Gold, the fourth LEED-EB (Existing Building) certification for the property. LEED certification identifies The…
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.
On February 27, 2026, Chinatown Service Center will host a Targeted Hiring Event at 711 W College St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 from 10AM-1PM. This event will feature employers looking to hire, on-site interviews, and a resume workshop.
Finding a safe and child friendly play space is difficult for parents in a large metropolitan area. Parks are often not within walking distance, and poor weather conditions can put a damper on outdoor activities. To counter this issue, on December 14, 2025, Sarah Del Rosario opened Little Dimples in Alhambra, giving parents a fun environment for the whole family to enjoy, come rain or shine.
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.