SGV Up Close

05/29/2021

SGV Up Close is a retired project. It was one I took up while I lived in Monrovia, which I loved and was sad to leave some years back. I will leave this page active for a while longer as I had fond memories of running it - adding local news specific to the San Gabriel Valley.

03/07/2017

We know it's silly, but we couldn't resist. From the project.

Bike San Gabriel Valley - Google+

03/05/2017

This is happening in quite a few areas of the

Immigration lawyers are seeing a rise in clients duped by immigration “consultants” who claim to be legal experts. With President Trump’s harsh immigration policies striking fear among the undocumented, many are rushing to get legal advice from not so legal scammers. These scammers present themselve...

03/01/2017

Some new faces for may be the answer to city's problems.

Crime, homelessness and slow development of Azusa’s downtown are major problems current candidates need to address. Some feel that out with the old and in with the new might be the solution the City of Azusa needs to improve the city. The city’s current mayor is Joseph Rocha, who has held that offi...

02/25/2017

Hey SGV Community - let us know some of your favorite things to do around (Image source: wnyc.org)

02/24/2017

Driver plows into kids bedroom in area and takes off

The Driver is still on the run after crashing vehicle into West Puente Valley home. Two boys, ages 11 and 14, were asleep when a black Mercedes-Benz crashed into their bedroom. Luckily, the boys were not hurt in the crash. The home is near the intersection of Temple Avenue and Duff Avenue. Authoriti...

02/22/2017

is a city who understands the fabric of this country.

The City of Monterey Park takes a stand against Trump’s immigration policies. Although not officially calling itself a “sanctuary city,” Monterey Park’s City Council declared it would not cooperate with current federal immigration policies. In an interim resolution authored by Vice-Mayor Teresa Real...

02/22/2017

If your looking for a event in - check out the funzone.

Make it a family outing this weekend with the Family Fun Zone. Featuring an Infield full of activities for your little jockeys, from inflatable jumpers, face painting and carnival games to pony rides, a chance to meet Seabiscuit and the Santa Anita Playground, start making memories together at Santa...

02/19/2017

Thanks for the support and everyone whose us so far.

02/19/2017

Thanks to Laura Foxworthy for this rainy picture

Keeping You Connected To The San Gabriel Valley by SGV Up Close

02/17/2017

Great win for the girl team! Check out the game winning penalty block.

02/17/2017

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