Government | Housing
Housing Assistance Program is Starting to Pay Out
The City of Alhambra has paid 50 families' first installment of coronavirus-related emergency housing aid, but the remaining 150 are still in various stages of processing.
Community Announcements
Administrator
Community | Government
Alhambra Council Approves Budget, OKs Ballot, Legal Challenge Agreement Detailed
City Council action on ballot measure paves way for legal challenge to be withdrawn. Strategic Planning Meeting is scheduled and Police Chief Vu is planning Town Hall on APD procedures.
New Normal
A “New Normal” Essay: A Conclusion
Alhambra High senior Max Tran reflects on how his time in quarantine has affected his outlook. In a short essay he speaks from the student's perspective, of unease, pressure and revelation.
Coronavirus | Health
The COVID-19 Pandemic Didn’t Go Away And County Now Adds Health Inequity to the Fight
County health officials have applied for a federal grant to help ease health inequities in neighborhoods of color. Ferrer thanks "everyone on the front lines to end racism and oppression."
Community
Alhambra Protests Death of George Floyd and in Support of Black Lives Matter
Alhambra held its own protest in support of justice and equality for Black lives. The protest was peaceful and overwhelmingly positive. In a predominantly Asian community, signage was also seen in Asian languages.
Community | Education
AUSD and Alhambra Police Announce Protocols for Drive-Up Graduation Events
The vehicular celebration events start June 4 and run through June 19 under strict public health guidelines. Violations of the guidelines risk cancellation of the entire program.
City | Government
Council Compromises on By-District Voting in Alhambra; OKs First Reading of Ballot
The city removed its objections to by-district voting in negotiations with Grassroots Alhambra, which sponsored the initiative. Other parts of the ordinance involve November's elections for council and school board seats.
Coronavirus | Health
Ferrer Calls Police Violence Against Blacks a Public Health Issue; Health Care Inequities
Curfew for L.A. County cities, including Alhambra, extended into Monday night. In Alhambra, Mayor Maza draws new list of names for federal COVID-19 housing aid.
Community | Education
AUSD Students Take Stand Against Racism, Bullying
The PSA video that came out last week has had unexpected resonance at this time of reflection, civil protest and unrest.
Community | Education | Video
Alhambra Source Salutes the AUSD Graduating Seniors of 2020: Today, Century and Independence
The Alhambra Source is proud to congratulate the graduating seniors from all five AUSD high schools.
