The Other Side of Walmart

By Assemblymember Roger Hernandez
February 14, 2013 • 237 views
Filed under Cities, News

Recently, U.S. District Court Judge Christina Snyder from the Central District Court of California added Walmart as a defendant in a multi-class action lawsuit (Everardo Carrillo, et al. v. Schneider Logistics, Inc. et al., 2012 WL 4791614 (C.D. Cal.)) that has captured the attention of business and... Read more »

Crossing Dixieland ” The Sea Rebel “

• Dwain C. Crum •
February 14, 2013 • 2,294 views
Filed under Cities, News

  "There is no train today."  These were the words told to me, as I was about to leave New Orleans as I continued on my trip to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida to board the ship the Pacific Princess. Having traveled the 1,995 rail miles from Union Station in Los Angeles to New Orleans I was now confronted... Read more »

South El Monte High Student Awarded Scholarship

by Anne Donofrio-Holter
February 14, 2013 • 252 views
Filed under News, Schools

South El Monte High School senior Krisstal Martinez was one of two area students awarded a $30,000 inaugural Whittier Narrows Nature Center Association/Grace Holtz Memorial Scholarship.  The scholarships were established for high school seniors who will be pursuing a science major in college. According... Read more »

South El Monte, Mountain View High Bands Complete Successful Year

February 14, 2013 • 502 views
Filed under News, Schools, Showcase

South El Monte High School and Mountain View High School have both completed an extremely successful year of competitions when it comes to band, color guard and drill team. "The South El Monte High School Mighty Eagle Band, color guard and drill team completed their most successful season in school... Read more »

Chalk Talk

by Anne Donofrio-Holter
February 14, 2013 • 154 views
Filed under News, Schools

El Monte Union High School District Every Student, Every Minute, Every Day Chinese Delegation Visits El Monte - Rosemead Adult School Over 30 vocational and educational professionals and business managers from several Chinese cities and provinces paid a visit recently to the El Monte-Rosemead Adult... Read more »

Be a “Principal for a Day”

February 14, 2013 • 70 views
Filed under Events, News

Thursday, March 7, 2013 The day will start with coffee and donuts at 8:00 AM or so at the Chamber Office - then off to a high school from 9 :00 AM  to 11:30 AM - then back to the Chamber for a nice lunch at noon.This is a unique and rewarding event to showcase our excellent community high schools. Please... Read more »

San Gabriel Mission High School Hosts Red Cross Blood Drive

February 14, 2013 • 134 views
Filed under Events, News

On February 20, 2013, San Gabriel Mission High School is hosting a blood drive to help the American Red Cross. Students, faculty, staff, and local residents are all welcome to participate. This is a wonderful opportunity to become involved and give back to the community. The blood drive will take place... Read more »

Student’s Corner

By Ashley Lanuza
February 13, 2013 • 200 views
Filed under News, Schools

Living Your Life to the Fullest: NOW Hadiya Pendleton had a successful future in store for her. She was a member of a band who played for President Obama’s inauguration and was preparing to see the sparkling Parisian lights in a few months. According to the Chicago Tribune, she was always busy,... Read more »

Manufacturing and Production Job Fair

February 13, 2013 • 236 views
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WhiteWave Foods is hosting a Manufacturing and Production Job Fair March 13th at the City of Industry Expo Center, 16200 Temple Avenue, City of Industry. Interested Applicants can apply to the website www.dairymfgjobs.com or may visit the event from 7am to 3pm.  Positions include:  Production, Dockloaders... Read more »

SGVD 2013 Birthday Council & Crafts Festival

by Esthela Torres de Siegrist & Rita Cazares
February 13, 2013 • 145 views
Filed under Cities, News

El Monte Women's Club members made an impressive showing again at the Annual San Gabriel Valley District Women's Clubs' Birthday Council & Crafts Festival.  Held in the Santa Fe Springs Community Center every year, club members from throughout the region submit home-made crafts for judging in a... Read more »