Born on November 22, 1918 and graduating from Alhambra High School in 1935, Talmage Burke enrolled at USC where he eventually earned his law degree. Burke became involved in Alhambra politics when his father, Montivel Burke, was elected to Alhambra’s City Council in 1942. After serving as the Mayor, Burke’s father was later elected to the California State Assembly in 1944.
The City of Alhambra is proud to announce the launch of free, high-speed public Wi-Fi at all five Alhambra Parks and the Joslyn Center, bridging the digital divide and enhancing…
The City of Alhambra is excited to bring back the 4th Annual Peeps and Pedals event, welcoming Spring with the Alhambra community. The free festival will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2026 from 9 a.m. through 12:30 p.m. at Alhambra Park.
On February 28, thousands of residents and visitors flocked to Downtown Alhambra to celebrate the Lunar New Year as the annual Alhambra Lunar New Year Festival, co-hosted by the Alhambra Chamber of Commerce and the city and one of the largest one day festivals held in Southern California, transformed Main Street into a vibrant hub of culture, food, and entertainment.
We are happy to invite all junior and senior students to a free Writing Workshop with LA Times Editor Steve Padilla and Dr. Gina Chávez. This workshop will guide students on how to answer essay prompts for college and scholarship applications.
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.
Congresswoman Judy Chu is seeking nominations for exceptional women to be honored at her Annual Congressional Women of the Year Awards Ceremony. If you know of an outstanding woman who deserves to be recognized for her contributions to the community, let her know!
On July 11, 2025, Madeleine Doerning, a longtime Alhambra educator and community member, passed away at the age of 95. Her life was a remarkable journey filled with love, adventure, generosity, and a tireless spirit of giving.
On February 7, 2026 from 10:00AM to 1:30PM, American Red Cross is offering free smoke alarm installations in partnership with StateFarm and FEMA. Alhambra residents can schedule a 30 minute appointment, at which volunteers will visit their house, install a free smoke alarm, and provide home fire safety information.
Assemblymember Mike Fong is now accepting nominations for the Women of Impact Awards, hosted by Assemblymember Mike Fong, to honor women in Assembly District 49 whose leadership, service, and dedication are making a meaningful difference in this community and beyond.
