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Monterey Park man fatally struck by city work truck identified; less resources for Pasadena homeless this winter

NEWS ROUNDUP: West San Gabriel Valley news from Alhambra, San Gabriel, Rosemead, Monterey Park, South Pasadena, and Pasadena.

Where in Alhambra is this Taiwanese menu?

WHERE IS IT WEDNESDAY: Can you guess where in Alhambra this photo was taken?

Man accused of stabbing roommate in Rosemead; Pasadena officials hold Christmas tree burning demonstration

NEWS ROUNDUP: West San Gabriel Valley news from Alhambra, San Gabriel, Rosemead, Monterey Park, South Pasadena, and Pasadena.

Councilman Sham sworn in as Alhambra's new mayor, outlines goals for renovations and community outreach

Sham outlined Monday his goals for the next nine months: improve public safety, increase outreach to underserved communities, improve city infrastructure, and close the 710 Freeway gap.

Council halts permits for new e-cigarette retailers and tattoo parlors in Alhambra

The moratoriums will give the Alhambra Planning Commission time to study how other cities zone and regulate these types of businesses, according to City Attorney Joseph Montes.

On the agenda: Halting permits for new e-cigarette retailers and tattoo parlors in Alhambra

Alhambra City Council will discuss Monday ordinances that would stop the city from issuing permits to new electronic cigarette retailers and tattoo parlors in Alhambra until Oct. 9, 2014.

Elderly pedestrian struck by city truck in Monterey Park; man killed in big rig crash in Pasadena

NEWS ROUNDUP: West San Gabriel Valley news from Alhambra, San Gabriel, Rosemead, Monterey Park, South Pasadena, and Pasadena.

2 killed, 4 hurt in early-morning crashes on 210 Freeway in Pasadena; man convicted in Monterey Park double murder

NEWS ROUNDUP: West San Gabriel Valley news from Alhambra, San Gabriel, Rosemead, Monterey Park, South Pasadena, and Pasadena.

Chinese American health care center reopens in Alhambra

UnitedHealthcare reopened Tuesday its newly renovated Alhambra store. The center provides resources and information on Medicare and employer health plans for Chinese Americans.

Former Rosemead mayor pleads guilty to public corruption charges; reputed gang members face charges for carjacking, robbery, freeway chase

NEWS ROUNDUP: West San Gabriel Valley news from Alhambra, San Gabriel, Rosemead, Monterey Park, South Pasadena, and Pasadena.

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A First Generation College Freshman Has a Simple Plan to Avoid Student Debt: No Loans

Tiffany Aleman’s financial literacy formula means holding several jobs and getting scholarships.

Alhambra Pedestrian Collision Data Offers Some Surprises

The detailed breakdown of ages in pedestrian-involved collisions showed a wide range of ages in those involved.

Getting a College Degree Without Financial Literacy Is Possible…But Not Recommended

Four years at UC Santa Cruz taught me a lot about weekend meals of bananas and granola bars, risky side hustles and being $31,000 in debt. My experience is not unique.