Santa to Arrive in El Monte via Metrolink’s Holiday Toy Express

November 28, 2012 • 224 views
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Metrolink’s "Holiday Toy Express" will be pulling into El Monte’s Metrolink Station at Center Street and Railroad on Sunday, December 9th at 6:45 p.m.  On this magical evening Santa has traded in his sleigh for a Metrolink train decorated with over 50,000 beautiful holiday lights and displays. ... Read more »

POTRERO AVID STUDENTS ATTEND COLLEGE FAIR

November 28, 2012 • 114 views
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  By Shirley Burkhardt El Monte, CA -- Eighth graders in the Potrero School’s Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program recently attended the New Futuro College Fair at the Pasadena Convention Center.  Students had the opportunity to interact with college representatives as well... Read more »

Local Library News

November 21, 2012 • 257 views
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  Norwood Library Readers  Have Hidden Artistic Talent! Congratulations to Yahaira Dominguez, Wenting Zhang, Lina Cun, and Mable Truong for winning the local 33rd annual bookmark contest by Pentel Inc. and the County Library.  You now represent Norwood Library in the County-wide competition. ... Read more »

South El Monte High Students to Participate in Young Senators Program

November 21, 2012 • 314 views
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  By Anne Donofrio-Holter South El Monte, CA – California State Senator Ron Calderon (D-Montebello) has selected three South El Monte High School students, Carlos Ortega, Juliana Ortega and Ronnie Marie Soto, to participate in the Young Senators Program.  The program nurtures young leaders... Read more »

Kiwanis Honors Emperor Elementary Students Jakob McDonald, Brianna Chen, and Kayla Truong

November 21, 2012 • 1,227 views
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  Temple City, CA - The Kiwanis Club of Temple City honored Jakob McDonald, Brianna Chen, and Kayla Truong from Emperor Elementary School.  Pictured with the proud students is teacher, Mr. Greg Giangregorio. Jakob is 11 years old and in Mrs. Scanlan’s class.  He has a younger sister and enjoys... Read more »

Community Success Stories

November 21, 2012 • 324 views
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  By Sean Telles El Monte, Ca - El Monte, Ca - Community is more than just a nice idea, it is the essential roadmap between resources and needs. The following are three local examples showing the real-world impact and benefit from knowing the people in your valley. When Mid Valley News began... Read more »

HolidayFestivities at Temple City Park

November 21, 2012 • 112 views
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  Lights on Temple City - Children’s activities include sled runs (sleds provided), a snow play area, visits with Saint Nick at the Santa House, rides on the Holiday Express train, balloon art by Santa’s elves, and free take-home holiday crafts and cookies. Don’t miss your chance to take... Read more »

Events – November 21, 2012 Issue

November 21, 2012 • 118 views
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  San Gabriel Mission Plans Thanksgiving Mass San Gabriel Thursday November 22 A special Thanksgiving Day Eucharist Mass is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 22, at San Gabriel Mission’s Chapel of the Annunciation. The tri-lingual Eucharist will be in English, Spanish and Vietnamese languages... Read more »

Impact of State’s Prison Early Release Program (AB109) Subject of local press conference

November 21, 2012 • 364 views
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  El Monte, CA – On Thursday, November 15, 2012, on the lawn in front of El Monte City Hall a press conference was held by the Independent Cities Association to discuss the impacts of the Early Release Program (AB109) on 43 local cities and communities in Los Angeles County. Beginning in October... Read more »

Oak Receives Character Education Promising Practices Award

November 21, 2012 • 341 views
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  By Lynn Burkhardt Temple City, CA -- Every February for the past four years, Oak Avenue Intermediate School’s library is converted into a Museum of Tolerance. Oak’s Guidance Counselor, Lori Johnson, with the support of school administration and staff, has facilitated this event designed... Read more »