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Chinese residents document a protest in Guangzhou. Free More News is working to make sure that these stories reach residents.

Free More News: Blogging for a better China

"For the past few years, I have worked by day in the California criminal justice system and by night editing Free More News, a news blog that defies Chinese censors."

Sunny Kim enjoys a stroll with her grandson two months after her liver transplant.

A new liver, a new life

Nasrin Aboulhosn 2 Comments

Sunny Kim received a liver transplant last year after undergoing treatment for cancer. Alhambra teams are raising funds for the 2013 Relay for Life, which raises awareness about the disease.

Illustration by Jee-Shaun Wang

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?

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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

Deambulatorio Art Exhibition

May 24, 2013 - Jun 23, 2013

Rubber Duck Races at Kidspace Children's Museum

May 25, 2013 11:00 AM - May 27, 2013 3:00 AM

Family Bizness Dance Workshop ft. Lawrence DeVera and Jay Chris Moore

May 25, 2013 4:30 PM - 7:45 PM

Alhambra Farmers' Market

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

Alhambra American Legion Post 139 Memorial Day ceremony

May 26, 2013 11:00 AM

Identity Multiculturalism Intimacy

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

2nd Annual Youth Research Symposium: Multicultural Voices of Environmental Justice in LA

Jun 01, 2013 8:00 AM - 2:00 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Alhambra Farmers' Market

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

Final week to apply for the Sam & Jackie Wong - Alhambra Source Scholarship

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Calling all high school seniors and college undergraduates from Alhambra! You are invited to apply for the first Sam & Jackie Wong-Alhambra Source Scholarship. First prize is $500 and publication.

Family of man police shot in Alhambra want to know why real bullets were used

Jue Wang 3 Comments

The father of Tony Nim, a 35-year-old Alhambra man who was shot dead at the Alhambra Police Department on May 17, says he was mentally ill, according to World Journal.

In The News

Foothill Transit in El Monte | Photo by Oran Viriyincy from Flickr

South Pas arson suspect's bail goes up to $2 million; special election to determine future of Monterey Park Fire Department

West SGV news from EGP News, the L.A. Times, Pasadena Star-News, San Marino Patch, South Pasadena Patch, Streetsblog L.A., World Journal, and Zócalo Public Square.

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Garfield Medical Center charges three times national average

Jue Wang 1 Comment

The U.S. federal Medicare program recently released a survey of the most expensive hospitals in the nation, and the Monterey Park hospital made the list.

Photo from the Alhambra Latino Association website

Alhambra Latino Association hosts Tijuana artists

The association is hosting Grupo Deambulatorio, an exhibition featuring Mexican art that celebrates identity, multiculturalism, and intimacy. Art will be on display May 24-June 23.

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Smoke-Free Alhambra Community Meeting on 5/30/13, 3:30pm

Kristine Glaze

Now that smoking is no longer allowed inside workplaces, restaurants and bars, how do we protect our health and the health of our family members from...

Climb Aboard the Magical History Tour to 1920s Alhambra

Michael Lawrence

Climb Aboard the Magical History Tour to 1920s Alhambra (...

Alhambra students win scholarships

At an annual ceremony held on May 9, the West San Gabriel Valley Association of REALTORS® awarded scholarships to talented and deserving seniors...

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...

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So he attacks an officer with a knife and they ask why a taser wasn't used? Let me answer very quickly. Police are trained to end the...

Family of man police shot in Alhambra want to know why real bullets were used

Speaks to my thoughts and experience as well. The difference is I haven't returned since I migrated. I've channeled my longing for the...

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

If you don't want the police to use deadly force on you, not threaten them with deadly force.

Family of man police shot in Alhambra want to know why real bullets were used

Wow, that's ridiculous. Good thing my entire family changed our preferred hospital. I guess I'll have to let everyone else know. The...

Garfield Medical Center charges three times national average