Mayor’s Corner

By Mayor Adele Andrade-Stadler

What’s cool about Alhambra? We have three public high schools and one private in the City of Alhambra. I wish to take this opportunity to congratulate all the graduating seniors and their parents. Good luck on your new adventures and don't forget where you came from!

What’s cool about Alhambra!? The city of Alhambra offers fixed route Transit service 6 days a week, and the service connects you with your community destinations like our parks, shopping centers, restaurants, and public facilities. The fare is only 25 cents. It connects you with the Metrolink station and the MTA bus way at Cal State Los Angeles. All the buses or shuttles are fueled with clean burning compressed natural gas to reduce our air pollution. The shuttle vehicles are lift-equipped for the ease of our passengers with special needs. At the city council's June meeting we will have a ridership study report. I can think of other ways to use our shuttle, can you?

What’s cool about Alhambra? Our aquatics! We have recreational swim, lap swim, and swim lessons. Our six parks are open with Alhambra and Granada having pools, and we also have a free water playground for the young.

What's cool about Alhambra? We welcomed our newest restaurant, Burnt Belly, thanks to our community development director Andrew Ho and staff who recognized they needed a new home, inviting them to expand here in Alhambra. Please look for more businesses to pop up throughout summer.

What's cool about Alhambra? Our library has so many fun opportunities for children to learn about different cultures. Please also look for our mobile library to be visiting the parks where plenty of our children play. Stay cool (and hydrated!) Alhambra, and have a great summer!