At the October 27 Alhambra City Council Meeting, a motion was made and passed to adopt an ordinance restricting smoking in multi-unit housing, affecting buildings with 3+ conjoined units. Advocated for by the Alhambra Community Health Alliance, a community coalition led by staff from the Institute for Public Strategies (IPS), this ordinance has been the culmination of years of work from the Alhambra community.
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.
Walking down Main Street, Alhambra residents will notice that the formerly vacant bottom floor of 7 N 3rd St has sprung to life with a newly opened Fried Music. Beautiful music pours out into the neighborhood, and the large glass windows showcase musicians of all ages practicing together inside.
On Friday, December 19th, current Rose Princess Keiko Rakin visited the Alhambra Historical Society’s Story House to meet Barbara Beckley, a former Rose Princess and Alhambra High School alumna. Despite the 59-year gap between their election to the court, Rakin and Beckley bonded quickly by sharing their incredible experiences of representing their hometown.
On Monday, December 8, the Alhambra City Council held its annual reorganization meeting, marking a transition in city leadership. During the ceremony, Mayor Lee was recognized for her dedication and service over the past year, as the council formally appointed Jeff Maloney as the new mayor and Adele Andrade-Stadler as vice mayor.
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.
Over 35 years after Alhambra’s first Rose Queen and Court Luncheon, the Chamber of Commerce celebrated history on December 2 by honoring Alhambra High senior Keiko Rakin, the first Alhambra resident selected for the Rose Court. At this year’s annual luncheon, over 100 local Alhambra business leaders, elected officials, and community members gathered at Almansor Court to celebrate the Alhambra Chamber’s annual Rose Queen and Court Luncheon.
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.
Tomorrow on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 5:30PM, the Alhambra Police will be holding a candlelight vigil honoring the life, service, and sacrifice of Officer Sanders. This vigil will give the community a chance to come together in a moment of unity and remembrance.
Alhambra High School Alum Ke Huy Quan was recently selected to star in Disney’s animated movie Zootopia 2 opening at the Regal Edwards Alhambra Theater on November 26th. This long-awaited sequel (ten years in the making) features Quan as the voice of Gary De’Snake, a misunderstood Pit Viper.
