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Temple City Measure A Grant Funds Park
Temple City officials have secured $335,000 in Measure A funding to advance the Sultana Park project, marking a key step toward expanding local green space and recreation access. The grant comes from the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District as part of a countywide allocation exceeding $78 million. Voters approved Measure A…
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Los Angeles County Market Shows Mixed Trends
The Los Angeles County housing market showed mixed signals in February 2026, with prices declining slightly while inventory and buyer activity presented uneven trends, according to a new report from the California Association of Realtors. The report found the median price for single-family detached homes reached $842,660 in February. That reflects a 4.2 percent drop…
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Federal Reserve Rate Decision Signals Inflation Risk
The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady at its latest meeting, citing rising inflation risks tied to escalating tensions in the Middle East. The decision reflects growing caution among policymakers as higher oil prices complicate the economic outlook. The move carries implications for housing markets in the San Gabriel Valley, where borrowing costs…
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Wildfire Rebuilding Bill Targets Tax Relief Clarity
Los Angeles County Assessor Jeff Prang is backing new state legislation aimed at protecting homeowners from unexpected property tax increases as they rebuild after recent wildfires. The proposal follows the destructive 2025 fires that damaged thousands of homes across Los Angeles County, including communities in Altadena and Pacific Palisades. The legislation seeks to clarify how…
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San Gabriel Valley Housing Market Shows Slowdown
The latest statewide housing report for the week ending March 21, 2026, shows cooling activity across California, with mixed signals for the San Gabriel Valley. Closed sales, pending deals, and new listings all declined week over week, pointing to slower momentum as spring approaches. The data, released by the California Association of Realtors, reflects shifting…
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Home Flipping Activity Slows Across San Gabriel Valley
Home flipping activity declined nationwide in 2025, reflecting lower investor returns and higher costs that are also shaping trends in the San Gabriel Valley. The slowdown comes as fewer properties are resold quickly for profit, signaling a shift in the region’s housing dynamics. New data from ATTOM shows 297,045 single-family homes and condos were flipped…
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Rio Hondo Math Academy Summer Program Opens
The Río Hondo Math Academy summer program will offer local students a chance to complete math coursework and earn credits during summer 2026. The program, hosted at Arroyo High School in El Monte, is open to students across the El Monte Union High School District. According to program materials, the Río Hondo Math Academy summer…
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Detective Armando “Mando” Santa Anna Leaves Lasting Legacy
For many in El Monte, the loss of Senior El Monte Police Detective Armando “Mando” Santa Anna feels deeply personal. His work was not distant. His work impacted the neighborhoods, schools, and everyday interactions across the city he called home. The El Monte Police Detective story he leaves behind reflects 24 years of steady service…
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Small Business Resiliency Fund Awards $3.6 Million
Los Angeles County officials announced more than $3.6 million in grants for 872 small businesses through the Small Business Resiliency Fund, expanding relief for companies affected by immigration enforcement disruptions. Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Hilda L. Solis and the County Department of Economic Opportunity revealed the second round of awards this week.…
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Consumer Inflation Holds Steady Before Oil Spike
U.S. consumer inflation remained steady in February, offering temporary stability in prices before rising energy costs linked to the developing conflict with Iran began pushing fuel markets higher. The latest Consumer Price Index report showed prices rising 0.3 percent in February compared with January. Over the past year, consumer prices increased 2.4 percent. Core inflation,…