The YWCA Pasadena-Foothill Valley Teams up with the Paul Mitchell School

by Crystal Hernandez
January 9, 2013 • 171 views
Filed under News, Schools, Showcase

  The YWCA Pasadena-Foothill Valley teamed up with the Paul Mitchell School of Pasadena to host their Annual Just for Girls Holiday Party at their facility on Friday, December 14, 2012.  The YWCA Pasadena has been hosting their Annual Holiday Party for over ten years and they have served over 500... Read more »

El Monte/South El Monte Emergency Resource Association Holiday Food and Toy Distribution

January 7, 2013 • 279 views
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The El Monte/South El Monte Emergency Resources Association (ERA) hosted their Annual Food and Toy Giveaway.  This year marks the 56th year for the Association providing Christmas baskets to the communities of El Monte and South El Monte. The event was coordinated by ERA Executive Director, Lillian... Read more »

Temple City Announces Winning Homes

January 7, 2013 • 154 views
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All winners were announced Monday, Dec. 17 and presented with a special recognition yard sign and gift bag by Mayor Vincent Yu and Parks and Recreation Commission Chair Nanette Fish. A driving map with addresses of the winners is available at City Hall and Live Oak Park Community Center. It can also... Read more »

El Monte Police Mid-Manager’s Association and El Monte Police Officer’s Association Bring the Joy and Gift of Christmas

By Ben Lowry
January 7, 2013 • 613 views
Filed under Cities, News, Showcase

Historically, the El Monte Police Mid-Manager’s Association (PMMA) has spent money during the holidays to buy gifts for fellow employee groups and fund a Christmas Luncheon.  While this has been enjoyable, the current economy has made life even tougher for the residents of our City.  A decision was... Read more »

El Monte Rotary Club Brings Christmas Joy to Magnolia Learning Center

December 26, 2012 • 509 views
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El Monte, CA –  As part of their holiday outreach, the El Monte Rotary Club provided lunch and Christmas gifts for students at the Magnolia Learning Center (MLC).  The festive holiday luncheon included a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus who arrived in an impressive 25’ sleigh.  The Rotarians,... Read more »

“900,000 and Counting”

December 26, 2012 • 138 views
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Our "Doubleheader" on Saturday was amazing! Over two-thousand volunteers, including celebrity guests, corporate sponsors and military personnel, gathered to work and to celebrate two more Operation Gratitude Milestones -- assembling the 900,000th Care Package and honoring a Service Member with special... Read more »

Christmas Cheer to Students at Cogswell and Miramonte Schools

Michele Earle
December 26, 2012 • 464 views
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EL MONTE, CA –Jolly, old St. Nick and his elves were welcomed with smiles, laughter, hugs and delight by students at Cogswell and Miramonte Schools in the Mountain View School District.  Santa’s visit was made possible by the employees of Avery-Dennison Office Products who showed the true spirit... Read more »

Gamblers Mark Opens Mooneyes X-Mas Party 2012

Andrew Paul Bettridge
December 19, 2012 • 367 views
Filed under Car Culture, Showcase, Shows

Straight out of El Monte comes Gamblers Mark, a hometown Rockabilly band, for the second year in a row has had the honor of being the opening band at 2012 Mooneyes X-Mas Party at Irwindale Speedway. From Gamblers Mark’s new song Dirty Needles to their hits of Rockahula Five-0 and First Cabin their... Read more »

Sharp International Cheer Competition at Mountain View High School

Andrew Paul Bettridge
December 19, 2012 • 895 views
Filed under Events, News, Showcase

Over the weekend on Saturday the Sharp International Cheer and Dance Competition hit Mountain View High School with many local squads. El Monte Extreme took 1st place in the Senior All Star and Individual Cheer Division. While the Jamz Nationals Champion El Monte High School took 1st place in Extra Large... Read more »

9K Racing Toys For Tots Meet

Andrew Paul Bettridge, Racing Reporter
December 19, 2012 • 263 views
Filed under Car Culture, Showcase, Shows

Sunday evening in West Covina at West Covina Heights 9K Racing along with AWOL and Jimmy Up hosted a Toys for Tots Charity Meet with free raffle with prizes provided by the 9K Racing, Megan Racing, OMG DRIFT, Boiling Point, VIS Carbon Fiber Products, and many more! Well over 100 toys were collect for... Read more »