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01/30/2026

We’re still seeing homebuying activity about 22% below average across California. But with mortgage rates dipping and January housing data dropping soon, we could be at a turning point. Could 2026 be the year buyers come back strong?
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01/29/2026

Big news outta Pasadena 📚
Vroman’s—SoCal’s largest and oldest indie bookstore—has been holding it down since 1894.

Now? The building just sold for $15.5M… but the bookstore itself is still on the market.

Owner Joel Sheldon’s retiring, but he’s picky—in a good way. He’s not just cashing out. He wants a buyer who loves books, values the community, and wants to carry on the Vroman’s legacy.

And no, they’re not closing. A long-term lease means Vroman’s is staying on Colorado Blvd for the long haul.

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Credit: Vroman’s Bookstore

01/28/2026

Pomona just dropped a permanent rent control ordinance—5% max rent increase per year. No more CPI formula. This one’s locked in and includes eviction protections too.
Renters, landlords, investors… this one’s gonna impact everyone.
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01/19/2026

You know that sketchy-looking old building near Valley, between 6th & 7th in Alhambra? 👀
It’s not just abandoned — it’s the old Shorb Clinic, shut down in the ’90s. For years, it’s been an eyesore.

But now? It’s about to become Alhambra’s first-ever Community Center 🎉 backed by $25M in state funding thanks to Senator Susan Rubio & Assemblymember Mike Fong.

The new space will feature classrooms, fitness, meeting areas, outdoor patios — even a rooftop terrace with San Gabriel Mountain views. 🌄

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01/18/2026

UCLA Lawsuit: Pasadena Fights to Keep Bruins at Rose Bowl Through 2044

01/17/2026

Soup and salad lovers — this is your spot! 🥗🍲
Soup ’n Fresh in Chino Hills brings back the comfort of an all-you-can-eat salad bar, hot soup station, pastas, baked goods, and dessert
It’s cozy, it’s nostalgic, and yep… it’s worth the drive from SGV.
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01/16/2026

A massive data center plan in Monterey Park has been put on ice after huge community pushback. Locals are worried about pollution, utility hikes, and being left out of the convo. Developer’s hit pause—no new hearing date yet. This one’s heating up.

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01/15/2026

Arcadia’s most iconic steakhouse is going vertical.
The Derby is getting a full rebuild — and coming back as the heart of a massive mixed use project with 214 apartments, restaurants, rooftop pool, and community spaces.
It’s rare to see a project that keeps the character while leveling up the lifestyle. This one’s doing both. Construction wraps in 2027!
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01/14/2026

Big news for the SGV. After decades of waiting, LA County has finally broken ground on a new regional park — the first in 35 years.

In September 2025, construction officially began at the old Puente Hills landfill.

What’s coming: 140 acres of trails, bike skills park, environmental justice center, dog park, native landscaping, and a ton of community space.

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01/09/2026

San Dimas just took a big step toward smart growth with its Downtown Specific Plan! This new framework supports nearly 3,700 potential new homes near the new Metro A Line station — all while preserving the historic heart of downtown. New housing. New shops. More ways to live, work, and stroll. Exciting times ahead!

Credit: City of San Dimas

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