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SCE Hosts Workshops on Wildfire Recovery Compensation
Southern California Edison (SCE) has scheduled community workshops this month to review its proposed Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program, a voluntary claims process designed to provide payments and faster resolutions to individuals and businesses affected by the Eaton Fire. The draft program allows the public to weigh in on eligibility rules, valuation methods, and settlement details…
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South El Monte Highschool Technology Workshop Builds Parent Skills
South El Monte High School is hosting a new initiative called the Technology Workshop, a program designed to equip parents with digital skills to support their children’s education. Presented in Spanish, the sessions aim to bridge the gap between families and the growing use of technology in classrooms. The program is a collaboration between the…
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More Nutrition Education Coming to Schools
El Monte City School District (EMCSD) expands its Fresh Fruits & Vegetables programs to seven schools, providing additional nutrition education opportunities to more students across the district. This is all possible through a grant EMCSD received as part of the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) national Fresh Fruit and Vegetables program. The USDA awards…
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Credit Unions vs Banks: Key Differences
Residents of the San Gabriel Valley often have a choice to make when opening a checking account, applying for a loan, or seeking financial advice: join a credit union or work with a bank. Both institutions provide similar services, but their structure, goals, and benefits differ in ways that can directly affect customers. Understanding these…
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Single-Family Housing Starts Slide in August
Single-family housing starts dropped to a 13-month low in August, highlighting ongoing caution among builders despite earlier signs of recovery. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, overall housing starts fell 8.5 percent from July, posting a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.307 million units. Sharp decline across housing types The downturn was led by…
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Mobile Vaccine Clinic at Longo Toyota
Stray Paws Animal Haven is teaming up with Longo Toyota to bring a mobile vaccine clinic to El Monte, offering affordable care for cats and dogs in the community. The clinic will be held Saturday, September 28, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Longo Toyota, located at 3534 Peck Road. Affordable care for pets…
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Baldwin Park Updates Transit Services
Baldwin Park City Council on Sept. 17 approved a five-year transit services contract and unveiled a new micro transit service for weekends. The council cited a November 2024 transit study when agreeing to cut fixed-route fares from $1 to 50 cents while offering free rides to seniors and disabled residents. Weekday Fixed-Route Changes Under the…
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Housing Market Impact on Local Economy
The San Gabriel Valley economy is closely tied to the housing market, and recent shifts in construction and home prices are beginning to show their effects. With housing starts dipping in recent months, builders remain cautious, leading to fewer jobs in construction and slower growth in related industries. Construction slowdown affects jobs According to the…
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California Housing Market Sees Gradual Recovery
California’s housing market is expected to show modest growth over the next two years as lower mortgage rates and an improving affordability outlook bring stability to the state’s real estate sector. According to the latest projections, statewide sales of existing single-family homes will remain nearly unchanged in 2025, dipping just 0.1 percent to reach…
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California Home Sales Show Modest Uptick
California home sales edged slightly higher in August, signaling possible improvement for the housing market after months of slowing activity. Sales of existing single-family homes across the state climbed 0.9 percent from July to reach a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 264,240 units, according to the California Association of Realtors. Despite the modest month-over-month increase,…