Cantwell-Sacred Heart Students Begin School Year With iPad Technology
By Anne Donofrio-Holter
October 24, 2012 • 1,229 views
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By Anne Donofrio-Holter El Monte, CA -- Beginning this fall, all Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary High School (Montebello) freshmen and sophomores began using iPads instead of traditional textbooks. "I am so excited that we are the first Catholic high school in the San Gabriel Valley to implement this... Read more »
Lions Enjoy TheView… For Dinner
October 24, 2012 • 326 views
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El Monte, CA -Mt. View did what only two other teams have this season against El Monte. No, they didn’t beat them but they joined Covina and Arroyo as the only teams in 2012 to keep the Lions offense under 40-points. If this was the hiccup El Monte needed have before moving ahead with the... Read more »
El Monte High Students Support Fight Against Pediatric Cancer
By Anne Donofrio-Holter
October 24, 2012 • 444 views
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By Anne Donofrio-Holter El Monte, CA --El Monte High School students and staff dedicated the month of September to pediatric cancer awareness in honor of National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The highlight of the month’s activities was the naming of five-year old cancer patient Doryan... Read more »
Cesar Chavez historic National Monument
October 24, 2012 • 382 views
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Keene, CA --El Monte City Planning Commissioner Jerry Velasco, his friends Mike Gomez and David Damien Figueroa were invited by the White House and Vice President of the United Farm Workers, Dolores Huerta, to the Dedication Ceremony for the historic Cesar Chavez National Monument. On October... Read more »
El Monte Celebrates Past with Centennial Celebration
October 24, 2012 • 273 views
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El Monte, Ca – In honor of the City’s Centennial Anniversary, the El Monte community hosted a celebration of the City’s historical legacy at Arceo Park on Saturday, October 20th. The event featured local art from residents and local schoolchildren, live music and family entertainment,... Read more »
Senator Ed Hernandez visits the Central San Gabriel Valley WorkSource Center
October 17, 2012 • 316 views
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By Ken Rausch El Monte, CA --Last Tuesday, Senator Ed Hernandez met with the staff of the San Gabriel Valley WorkSource Center (SGVWC) and toured the facility. The SGVWC is operated by Goodwill Industries of Southern California and provides a valuable service to those seeking employment... Read more »
HOPE HOUSE WALKED THE WALK
October 17, 2012 • 314 views
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This past Saturday, October 13th, Hope House in El Monte hosted a 10K Walk through their local neighborhood to raise funds to support the expansion and development of five additional homes this year for the housing of children and adults with autism and other intellectual disabilities. The estimated... Read more »
4th Starbucks opens in El Monte
October 17, 2012 • 392 views
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To the excitement to many residents and businesses, a new Starbucks' drive-thru opened last Thursday on the corner of Santa Anita Ave. and Valley Blvd.In a traditional Ribbon Cutting Ceremony coordinated by the El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce, many dignitaries were on hand to join in the... Read more »
LEARN To Host Local “Lights On Afterschool!” Celebrations at Area Schools
By Anne Donofrio-Holter
October 17, 2012 • 470 views
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By Anne Donofrio-Holter El Monte, CA --In an effort to increase awareness of the benefits and effectiveness of afterschool programs in local schools, LEARN (Learning, Enrichment & Academic Resources Network) has selected Gidley Elementary, Columbia Elementary and Wilkerson Elementary Schools... Read more »
Lions Light up Rosemead
By Tim Peterson
October 17, 2012 • 391 views
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By Tim Peterson Rosemead, CA -Brandon Martinez threw six touchdown passes and ran for another to lead El Monte to a 50-34 win over Rosemead Friday night. Martinez spread the wealth throwing two touchdown passes each to Abel Barrajas, Josh Morales and Adolfo Sanchez. El Monte jumped out to a 36-14... Read more »
