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A young Cuban immigrant, bullied for being different

Jane Fernandez 3 Comments

Jane Fernandez moved from Cuba to Alhambra when she was 8 years old. That is when the bullying started that left an impact until today.

Map of Alhambra redevelopment zones along the Main Street corridior.

Development in Alhambra, post Redevelopment

Aaron Hagstrom Daniela Gerson 1 Comment

Just over a year ago, redevelopment agencies were shut down across the state. In Alhambra dire results were predicted. The outcome, so far, has been mixed.

The journey of Alhambra's trash | Illustration by Kelly Yamagishi

That’s rubbish: A tale of Alhambra’s trash

Erick Uribe 1 Comment

Where does our waste go once we dump it in the trash bin?

De Leon (second from right) kicking off a new soccer league in Los Angeles | Photo from Kevin de Leon Facebook page

Gun control, Cal Grants, and the Dodgers: A conversation with State Senator Kevin de Leon

Joe Soong

The State Senator who represents Alhambra talked to us about engaging minority populations, what he loves about Alhambra, and his thoughts on Opening Day at Dodgers' Stadium.

Illustration by Jee-Shaun Wang

Should I stay or should I go? An immigrant's dilemma

Alfred Dicioco 2 Comments

Alfred Dicioco moved from the Philippines when he was 15. Now an American college graduate, he is not sure if the greater opportunity is to stay in the U.S. or to move back to his native country.

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Summer/Fall Leisure Class Registration

May 06, 2013 8:00 AM - May 23, 2013 5:00 PM

San Gabriel Mountains Forever Leadership Academy Accepting Applications!

May 10, 2013 12:26 PM - Jun 01, 2013 12:00 PM

Care Packages to Help Local Senior Veterans Stay Safe

May 13, 2013 1:34 PM - May 27, 2013 1:34 PM

Business After Hours mixer

May 22, 2013 5:30 AM - 7:30 PM

Deambulatorio Art Exhibition

May 24, 2013 - Jun 23, 2013

Alhambra Farmers' Market

May 26, 2013 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Identity Multiculturalism Intimacy

May 31, 2013 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Pasadena Museum of California Art Music Festival

Jun 01, 2013 12:00 PM

Alhambra Farmers' Market

Jun 02, 2013 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Alhambra's First Friday: JUNE MUSIC

Jun 07, 2013 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Alhambra Farmers' Market

Jun 09, 2013 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Low Cost Pet Vaccination & Microchip Clinic

Jun 13, 2013 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

"Active Shooter" Simulated Training w/ Alhambra PD

Jun 14, 2013 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Alhambra Farmers' Market

Jun 16, 2013 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Alhambra Farmers' Market

Jun 23, 2013 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Alhambra Farmers' Market

Jun 30, 2013 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Alhambra Farmers' Market

Jul 07, 2013 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Alhambra Farmers' Market

Jul 14, 2013 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Alhambra Farmers' Market

Jul 21, 2013 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Alhambra Farmers' Market

Jul 28, 2013 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Deambulatorio Art Exhibition

May 24, 2013 - Jun 23, 2013

Deambulatorio Art Exhibition

May 24, 2013 - Jun 23, 2013

Alhambra Farmers' Market

May 26, 2013 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Alhambra Farmers' Market

Jun 02, 2013 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Alhambra Farmers' Market

Jun 09, 2013 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Alhambra Farmers' Market

Jun 16, 2013 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Alhambra Farmers' Market

Jun 23, 2013 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Alhambra Farmers' Market

Jun 30, 2013 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Alhambra Farmers' Market

Jul 07, 2013 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Alhambra Farmers' Market

Jul 14, 2013 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Alhambra Farmers' Market

Jul 21, 2013 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Alhambra Farmers' Market

Jul 28, 2013 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Flag at half-staff | Photo by Alfred Dicioco

Man killed in officer-involved shooting in Alhambra identified

Alfred Dicioco 2 Comments

UPDATE: The man killed in Friday morning's officer-involved shooting at the Alhambra Police Department was Alhambra resident Tony Nim.

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Photo by woodleywonderworks from Flickr

Residents warned not to wash cars on city streets

Jue Wang Nasrin Aboulhosn 1 Comment

Alhambra, Monterey Park, and Rosemead residents are not allowed to wash cars in front of their houses, World Journal reports, as the sewage system is directly connected to the ocean.

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Dim Sum from 888 Seafood Restaurant in Rosemead | Photo by °Florian from Flickr

Big rig carrying fruit crashes on 210; neighborhood kids from the 50s host a reunion in Rosemead

West SGV news from the Los Angeles Times, Pasadena Star-News, and South Pasadena Patch.

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The Huntington Library Botanical Gardens | Photo by Soraya S. from Flickr

San Marino police officer involved in motorcycle crash; San Gabriel apartment fire displaces six

West SGV news from ABC Local, Baldwin Park Patch, CBS Los Angeles, EGP News, Pasadena Star-News, San Gabriel Valley Tribune, and South Pasadena Patch.

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AUSD lockdown lifted, suspect apprehended

1 Comment

UPDATE: The lockdown on Alhambra schools has been lifted, according to Alhambra police. All AUSD schools were on lockdown after an anonymous caller threatened a "shoot up" at 8 a.m. in Monterey Park.

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Announcements

Monterey Park Farmers' Market @ Play Days Carnival, 5/17/13, 4-8pm

Jesse Chang

Monterey Park Farmers' Market joins the City's annual carnival "Play Days" this Friday from 4-8pm, 318 S. Ramona Ave, Monterey Park...

ACADEMY OF SPECIAL DREAMS FOUNDATION NOW FEATURES VIRTUAL 3-D ART GALLERY AND LIVE-STREAMING VIDEO AVAILABLE ONLINE

Michael Dergar

ACADEMY OF SPECIAL DREAMS FOUNDATION NOW FEATURES VIRTUAL 3-D ART GALLERY AND LIVE-STREAMING VIDEO AVAILABLE ONLINE More community news, disability...

Clean Air For Everyone in Alhambra Coalition Meeting, 5/30/13, 3:30pm

Kristine Glaze

Ever wondered why tobacco smoke is so irritating and suffocating when inhaled? It contains hydrogen cyanide that is also found in all gas...

San Gabriel Mountains Forever Leadership Academy Accepting Applications!

george sanchez

The San Gabriel Mountains Forever is recruiting – students to learn the process of a grassroots campaign; retirees to improve their...

CPAF Free Volunteer Interpreter Training

Bel Napatthorn Laoboonchai

Spring 2013 Volunteer Interpreter Training Who: Center...

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I noticed, M Payne, that you did not answer my question, only attempted to insult me. You have now failed on two levels. Going to try for...

City to send letters to "unbeautiful" houses

San Marino spells out in more detail what they want you to do in an R-1 zone, which makes up all of their residential zoning. Some of that...

City to send letters to "unbeautiful" houses

You sound unsuccessful. Go to San Marino and ask anyone there if they agree with me. There's a reason they live in San Marino and not...

City to send letters to "unbeautiful" houses

What happens if we get a "beautification notice" about having a dirty car?

Residents warned not to wash cars on city streets