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Aug. 17 – Aug. 23

EDITOR’S PICK James Intveld Performance at the Arcadia Blues Club…

El Monte Examiner – 8/17/17

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Millennial-Only Cruises to Set Sail in 2018

“No cruise for you!” U by Uniworld restricts new…

Cat of the Week: Digit

She’s purr-fect! Want the purr-fect cat? Look no further!…

August 11 – August 17

EDITOR’S PICK Pasadena Convention Center (Aug. 12 & 13, located…

El Monte Examiner – 8/10/17

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News

LA County Wonder Women Fight for Inclusive Accommodations for Women in LAFD Stations

Wonder Women are everywhere; LA County Board Members proved that with the aid of a pop culture symbol Recently, Supervisor Janice Hahn donned a Wonder Woman headband…

July 11, 2017No CommentRead More

CAL FIRE Warns of Dangers as Holiday Weekend Approaches

Fireworks safety urged for this Fourth of July With the Fourth of July holiday quickly approaching, CAL FIRE is reminding everyone to do their part to prevent…

June 30, 2017No CommentRead More

Now’s a Good Time to Quit Smoking…

New tax rate on tobacco will cost 65 percent on wholesale price…your money will literally go up in smoke On July 1, 2017, the tax rate on tobacco…

June 28, 2017No CommentRead More

Education

Little Free Library Takes Us Back to a Kinder, Gentler America

By May S. Ruiz Whoever pronounces no one reads books anymore – the…

May 15, 2017No CommentRead More

May College Search Guide

By May S. Ruiz This is it – your children have reached the homestretch! Freshmen…

May 11, 2017No CommentRead More

The Importance of Tutoring for Accelerated Students

By Cliff Tyler It is a common misconception that accelerated students do not need…

April 13, 2017No CommentRead More

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Entertainment

El Monte Examiner Calendar: Nov. 24 – Nov. 30

Editor’s Pick: Enchanted: Forest of Light Enchanted: Forest of Light (Nov. 28 @ 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Descanso Gardens 1418 Descanso Drive) Descanso Gardens presents…

November 24, 2016No CommentRead More

For Good

By Darlene Papa, Lifeline for Pets My last article, “Not Good Enough?” was about the difficulty of getting easy special needs pets adopted. Now, I wish…

November 9, 2016No CommentRead More

For Good

By Darlene Papa, Lifeline for Pets My last article, “Not Good Enough?” was about the difficulty of getting easy special needs pets adopted. Now, I wish to…

November 9, 2016No CommentRead More

For Good

By Darlene Papa, Lifeline for Pets My last article, “Not Good Enough?” was about the difficulty of getting easy special needs pets adopted. Now, I wish to address…

November 9, 2016No CommentRead More

October Art Column (10/20/16 Issue)

By Jeff Davis The new Hawthorne Art Complex (“HAC”) is having an Open Studio party on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. There will be…

October 20, 2016No CommentRead More

Calendar: Sept. 1 to 7

EDITOR’S PICK: Barks and Books (Sept. 3 @ 11 a.m., Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road). Barks and Books is Pasadena Humane Society’s reading enrichment…

August 31, 2016No CommentRead More

Crime

Task Force Investigation Targets Leadership of MS-13

Three-year investigation of MS-13 leads to federal charges against 44 defendants Capping a nearly three-year investigation, federal, state and…

May 18, 2017No CommentRead More

Visa-Fraud Scheme Helped Chinese Fugitives Live in U.S., China Asks for Extradition

The FBI raided California Immigrant Investment Fund, LLC at the Hilton in San Gabriel last Wednesday, as well a home…

April 13, 2017No CommentRead More

3 Arrested, 3 Girls Rescued in Child Trafficking Ring

San Gabriel Police were running probation compliance checks at the New Century Inn Motel, on the 100 block of Las…

April 13, 2017No CommentRead More

Seniors Beware: That’s Not the Taxman on the Phone

As Tax Day nears, many seniors may get calls or emails from people identifying themselves as Internal Revenue Service or…

April 6, 2017No CommentRead More

Business

Small Business Committee Approves Rep. Chu Bill to Increase Small Business Investment

The House Small Business Committee completed a markup of a number of small business bills, including H.R. 2364, the Investing in Main Street Act introduced by…

June 22, 2017No Comment

Playing Catch-Up on Retirement

As you think ahead to retirement, do you ever worry that your savings nest egg may come up short? If so, you aren’t alone. Many Americans…

May 15, 2017No Comment

Health

Say Cheese! How What You Eat Affects Your Smile

Face it: We live in a selfie-centric society that, combined with our health-driven lifestyles, makes a smile more important today than it has been in…

August 31, 2016No Comment

How to Avoid Neck and Back Pain From Backpacks

If you’re like most parents, you remember sending your kindergartener off to school with a backpack bigger than they were. While your child may be…

August 31, 2016No Comment

Arts & Culture

August Art Column

By Jeff Davis Peter Alexander’s “Sculpture 1966 – 2016: A Career Survey” is on exhibit through Sept. 2 at the Parrasch Heijnen Gallery (1326 A.…

August 24, 2016No Comment

El Monte High School Award Winning Ceramics

El Monte High School (EMHS) is happy to report some great news about their Art program. Karen Peralta, an art student at El Monte High…

June 7, 2016No Comment

Sports

Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship Highlights: FMF Glen Helen National

The second round of the 2017 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship featured unpredictable competition at arguably the championship’s most dynamic and challenging venue. In the end,…

May 30, 2017No Comment

Thrills and Spills at Pomona NHRA Winternationals

Photos and Story By Ed Folven The sounds of revving engines and thunderous burnouts echoed through the valley at the Circle K NHRA Winternationals from Feb.…

February 14, 2017No Comment

Dining

Innis & Gunn Makes Its Mark on the US With a Beer Brewed With Truth Serum

Company Sends Samples to Leading Presidential Candidates By Terry Miller Sometimes – every once in a while – an email really garners extra attention from…

August 30, 2016No Comment

El Monte Police Officers Association’s Fourth of July Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser

The El Monte Police Officers’ Association and Auxiliary will host its annual Fourth of July Pancake Breakfast from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Monday, July…

June 27, 2016No Comment

Environment

Opinion: Environmental Extremism Is on the Wrong Side of History

By Andrew Langer Environmental activists have a new tactic: protesting outside shareholder meetings of major energy gas firms. In May, protestors gathered outside ExxonMobil’s annual meeting to…

August 10, 2016No Comment

City of El Monte Healthy Coordinating Council Hosts Opening of Community Garden

The City of El Monte Healthy Coordinating Council, in collaboration with local non-profit Day One and El Monte High School, is hosting the grand opening…

May 3, 2016No Comment

Obituaries

A Heavenly Departure for Wessie Mae Dillon (1924 – 2017)

Mother Wessie Mae Dillon went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at the age of 92 years, on Monday, April 17, at…

April 20, 2017No Comment

James R. Rucker

James R. Rucker was born on Nov. 7, 1986, the fourth of four children born to Katie Jefferson. His father, James Rucker Sr. and sister, Lisa Jefferson,…

February 24, 2016No Comment

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