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.
Today, as part of a National Shutdown, Alhambra High School and Mark Keppel High School students walked out of school this afternoon to protest the actions of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE.
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.
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.
