2026 San Gabriel Valley's Best Readers' Choice Awards

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2026SANGABRIELVALLEY’S READERS’CHOICE BESTWINNERS

AUTOMOTIVE

Accessories&Parts

.....Ed’s AutoParts

Body Shop DGCollisionCenter

CarWash ........................................................ BonitaCarWash

Dealership:Motorcycle(StreetBikes) Bert’sMegaMall

Dealership:MotorcycleOff-Road–ATV/UTV ....... Bert’sMegaMall

Dealership:NewCar LongoToyota

Dealership:NewTruck ....................................... ReynoldsGMC

Dealership:UsedCars&Trucks ReynoldsGMC

MotorcycleRepair&Service .........................DGCollisionCenter

Repair&Service(Chain) .............Tire ChoiceAutoServiceCenters

Repair&Service(Local) ............................AllCar Specialist,Inc. Tires&Rims .............................................TuckerTireCompany

TowCompany Jan’sTowingInc

EDUCATION

CareerCollege:NursingSchool ............... AzusaPacificUniversity

CareerCollege:Trade/SpecialtySchool ...PremiereCareerCollege

CatholicSchool ...................... BishopAmatMemorialHighSchool

CharterSchool .................................CaliforniaSchooloftheArts

ChristianSchool ....................................FoothillChristianSchool

CollegeExtensionProgram .......................PasadenaCityCollege

CommunityCollege CitrusCollege

CosmetologySchool ........................................... CitrusCollege

DanceStudio/School .....................................YG DanceStudio

ElementarySchool–Private ........................... ClairbournSchool

ElementarySchool–Public YnezElementarySchool

Four-YearCollege/University ................... AzusaPacificUniversity

Graduate/MBASchool AzusaPacificUniversity

HighSchool–Private ..................................DamienHigh School

HighSchool–Public .............................TempleCityHighSchool

MartialArts ............................. LogicBrazilianJiu-JitsuGlendora

MiddleSchool–Private ClairbournSchool

MiddleSchool–Public ...............Oak AvenueIntermediateSchool

MusicSchool GlendoraMusicandArtsSchool

OnlineSchool–Tie GlobalArtArcadia

OnlineSchool–Tie .............................Oak KnollVirtualAcademy

Preschool ............................TempleCityEarlyLearningAcademy

SchoolDistrict ........................... AlhambraUnifiedSchoolDistrict

Tutoring ....................................KumonMathandReadingCenter

FOOD&DRINK

AmericanCuisine ....................................Canyon CityBarbeque

ArgentineanCuisine .......................... MalbecArgentineanCuisine Barbecue ................................................Canyon CityBarbeque BrazilianCuisine ...................................Rio PicanhaSteakhouse Breakfast .....................................................Kara’sKornerDeli Brunch ...................................................Canyon CityBarbeque Buffet GoldenCorralBuffet&Grill Buffet .......................................................... HibachiGrillBuffet

Burger(Chain) In-N-OutBurger Burger(Local) .....................................................Pie‘n Burger Cajun/Creole ..............................................The DiveOysterBar Chicken ..................................................Canyon CityBarbeque ChineseCuisine ............................Town SentSeafoodRestaurant Deli ..................................................... SproutsFarmersMarket FastFood In-N-OutBurger FrenchCuisine–Tie ................................... LittleProvenceCafe FrenchCuisine–Tie MonsieurCrepeCafe GreekCuisine .....................................Grape LeafGreekKouzina HawaiianCuisine AlohaFoodFactory HealthFoodCuisine ........................................... StoneNutrition IndianCuisine .........................................Nir vanaIndianCuisine ItalianCuisine ...........................SpaghettiEddie’sCucinaItaliana JapaneseCuisine .........................................................Taisho KoreanCuisine ......................................YoungDongTofuHouse Margarita Max’sMexicanCuisine Martini .............................................. AldolinoItalianRestaurant MediterraneanCuisine ................................The DiplomatJunior MexicanRestaurant(Chain)–Tie ............. Max’sMexicanCuisine MexicanRestaurant(Chain)–Tie .......Pepe’sFinestMexicanFood MexicanRestaurant(Local) ......................................LaTolteca MiddleEasternCuisine–Tie HummusLabs MiddleEasternCuisine–Tie SaharaRestaurant NewRestaurant(approx.2yearsorless) CarbonTaqueria Pizza ..............................................................MonstrousPizza PokeRestaurant AlohausPokeBar SandwichShop .......................................Canyon CityBarbeque SeafoodRestaurant ..........................CapitalSeafoodRestaurant SpanishCuisine Ramon’sTacosyTapas SteakHouse ................................................ ArroyoChopHouse Sushi SproutsFarmersMarket

Sweets:BagelShop–Tie ........................... EinsteinBros.Bagels

Sweets:BagelShop–Tie EinsteinBros.Bagels

Sweets:Bakery ................................................... MoreSweets

2026SANGABRIELVALLEY’S READERS’CHOICEBESTWINNERS

FOOD&DRINK

Sweets:Dessert MoreSweets

Sweets:DonutShop ..........................................The DonutMan

Sweets:FrozenYogurt/IceCream ..Handel’sHomemadeIceCream ThaiCuisine ....................................................Satu ThaiBistro

VegetarianVegan ........................................ WhiteSpringsCafe VietnameseCuisine QuanNemNinhHoa

HEALTH&WELLNESS

Acupuncture ............................ LotusHealthandWellnessCenter

Audiologist .................................................SalomonAudiology

CannabisStore ...... SweetFlower–PasadenaCannabisDispensary

CBDRetailer/Store ..........................................RA HouseofCBD

Chiropractor AlignedWellness

CosmeticSurgeon ........ SasakiAdvancedAestheticMedicalCenter

CounselingCompany ................................................Mar yvale

DaySpa ................................... LotusHealthandWellnessCenter

Dentist ............................................................. VistasolDental

Dermatologist LotusHealthandWellnessCenter

EyewearStore ............................. LindenOptometry,AProf.Corp.

Fitness:BarreClasses Active7Fitness

Fitness:BootCamp AthleticsForAll Fitness:CrossFitTraining .................................. AthleticsForAll Fitness:HealthClub .................................Spin360 CoreFitness

Fitness:PersonalTrainer ..........................Spin360 CoreFitness

Fitness:PilatesStudio ....................... StudioSPilatesandFitness

Fitness:YogaStudio AthleticsForAll

HearingAidCompany .....................................Costco Wholesale Hospital EmanateHealthQueenoftheValleyHospital

HospitalGroup EmanateHealthQueenoftheValleyHospital

KneeCenter ............................. CongressOrthopaedicAssociates

LasikCenter KeckMedicineofUSC–USCRoskiEyeInstitute

Massage ................................. LotusHealthandWellnessCenter

MedicalGroup ........................................ StewartMedicalGroup

MedicalSpa SaintAesthetix

Nutritionist .............................................Spin360CoreFitness

Optometrist LindenOptometry,AProf.Corp.

OralSurgeon VistasolDental

Orthodontist ................................Ray OrthodonticsofMontebello

PediatricDentist LittleGrinsPediatricDentistry

Pediatrician .................................Dr. AnnemarieE.Fanselau,MD

Pharmacy .........................................................CVS Pharmacy

PhysicalTherapyCenter SelectPhysicalTherapy–Monrovia PlasticSurgeon ............ SasakiAdvancedAestheticMedicalCenter Podiatrist ..............................................YamauchiBryceKDPM

PrimaryCarePhysician ..................................ElizabethLee,MD

SeniorAssistedLivingCenter ......... RegencyGrandatWestCovina

SeniorIn-HomeCare VisitingAngelsSeniorHomeCareGlendora

SkinCare .......................................................... SaintAesthetix

UrgentCareFacility ..................................................... Optum WeightLossCenter ..................................Spin360CoreFitness

HOMEGOODS&SERVICES

AirConditioning/HeatingCompany ZachTaylorHeatingAndAir LLC

ApplianceRepair CovinaApplianceService ApplianceStore(Chain)–Tie BestBuy ApplianceStore(Chain)–Tie ...................................... BestBuy ApplianceStore(Local) ...............Appliances4LessCovinaOutlet AssistedLiving ...................................Monte VistaGroveHomes BathroomRemodeling ............................ SierraCustomKitchens

BuildingMaterials GanahlLumber BuildingMaterials ..........................................The HomeDepot CarpetCleaning ....................................Show CarpetSpecialties

Carpet/FlooringStore–Tie .....................A&M Carpets&Flooring Carpet/FlooringStore–Tie ....................Show CarpetSpecialties Contractor–Tie Contractors’Warehouse Contractor–Tie .................................... CrestwoodCommunities

DoorCompany .........................Vista WindowManufacturing,Inc. Electrician ........................................................Jet ElectricInc

Fences/Gates .................................................... StumpFence

FramingStore LincoCustomPictureFraming

FurnitureStoreChain–Tie ............ FurnitureofAmericaCalifornia

FurnitureStoreChain–Tie LivingSpaces

FurnitureStoreIndependent FurnitureofAmericaCalifornia

GarageDoorCompany–Tie GarageDoorRepairTheHomeService

GarageDoorCompany–Tie SuperiorGarageDoorInc

Glass&MirrorCompany–Tie ................. GlendoraGlass&Mirror

Glass&MirrorCompany–Tie SierraGlassAndMirrorInc

HardwareStore MissionAceHardware

HomeImprovementStore ................................The HomeDepot

HomeRemodeling SierraCustomKitchens

HVACContractor ......................... ZachTaylorHeatingAndAirLLC KitchenRemodeling SierraCustomKitchens

LandscapingService–Tie ArmstrongGardenCenters

LandscapingService–Tie ............................GagnierLandscape LandscapingService–Tie GardenViewLandscapeandPools

MattressStore ............................. BedtimeMattress&More,Inc.

Nursery/GardenCenter GlendoraGardensNursery

OutdoorLiving OutdoorElegancePatioDesignCenter

PaintStore–Tie ....................................... Dunn-EdwardsPaints PaintStore–Tie Sherwin-WilliamsPaintStore PestControlCompany .................... JanusPestManagement,Inc. Plumber/PlumbingCompany–Tie .GlendoraPlumbing&Heating Plumber/PlumbingCompany–Tie ....WesternRooter&Plumbing

Pool&SpaBuilder ............................. CarlosPools,Spas,Garden Pool&SpaBuilder ................................................ThePoolPro Pool&SpaServices ..............................................ThePoolPro

MATTRESSSTORE

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2026SANGABRIELVALLEY’S READERS’CHOICEBESTWINNERS

Pool&SpaStore ...................................................ThePoolPro

RealEstate:ActiveAdultLivingCommunity AdultLivingCenter

RealEstate:Agent JohnHartDinaDeFazio

RealEstate:ApartmentCommunity TeamLorgeRealEstateGroup: KellerWilliamsRealty

RealEstate:Company ..........TeamLorgeReal EstateGroup:Keller WilliamsRealty

RealEstate:EscrowCompany .......................FortuneEscrowInc

RealEstate:HomeInspectionCompany EliteGroupInspection Professionals

RealEstate:MortgageBroker SuperMortgageBros

RealEstate:NewHomeDeveloper CrestwoodCommunities

RealEstate:PropertyManagement ................ SadieLara,Realtor

RealEstate:RetirementCommunity SonaEBaghdassarian

RestorationServices(Water/FireDamage) ......WFGVenturesInc

Roofing ........................................................Dowd RoofingCo.

RooterCompany ...............................WesternRooter&Plumbing

SecurityScreensandDoors CaliforniaSecurityScreens,Inc.

SolarCompany ...................................Palm CoastSolarCleaning

Tile&Stone ............................................................Tile Depot

TreeService .............................................Nature’sTreeService

WindowCompany ................................... VistaWindows&Doors

WindowCoveringStore VistaWindows&Doors

LEGAL

AccidentAttorney LaraLawFirm

DUIAttorney ...............................EllisandEllis, AttorneysatLaw

EmploymentAttorney KillackeyLawOffices,APC

FamilyLawAttorney ...........DoyleAccident&InjuryAttorneys,APC

GeneralAttorney ........................................... EbinerLawOffice

ImmigrationAttorney JoseJordan&Associates,APLC

LegalServices ............................................... EbinerLawOffice

LivingTrustAttorney EbinerLawOffice

PersonalInjuryAttorney ..................................... LaraLawFirm

SHOPPING

BicycleShop ................................................IncycleSan Dimas

BookStore ................................................. Vroman’sBookstore

BridalShop SaintClarkBridalSuite

CameraStore ............................................PowellCameraShop

Clothing:Children’s–Tie Carter’s

Clothing:Children’s–Tie ............................................. Carter’s

Clothing:Men’s ...........................................................Macy’s

Clothing:ShoeStore CindyJaneBoutique

Clothing:Women’s ..................................... CindyJaneBoutique

ComputerRepair Di-NoComputersInc

EventTicketAgency ............................................ SharpSeating

FloralShop Wild&BloomsFloral

Grocery/Food:Health/Organic ...................... ReformationRefill

Grocery/Food:LocalorChain ...............................TraderJoe’s

Grocery/Food:SpecialtyStore ..............................TraderJoe’s Health/NutritionStore ................................... ReformationRefill JewelryStore .....................................................Y2KJewelers

LeatherRepair/Upholstery ................. Oscar’sUpholsteryStudio LimousineService .........................By ReferralOnlyLimoService Mailing&Packaging ..........................................TheUPS Store

Mobile/CellPhoneRepairShop .................ITech XpressPhone& ComputerRepair

Mobile/CellPhoneRetailStore .....................................Verizon NoveltyStore:Antiques/Collectibles ................. Helen’sAntiques

NoveltyStore:CoinShop–Tie CovinaCoin&Jewelry

NoveltyStore:CoinShop–Tie GoldKnoxJewelry&CoinExchange

NoveltyStore:Gift/BoutiqueShop LorisaGardens NoveltyStore:GoldStore GoldKnoxJewelry&CoinExchange NoveltyStore:PawnShop ...AVintageWalkAntiques&EstateSales NoveltyStore:ThriftStore .................New UntoOthersThriftStore PetStore–Tie ..........................................................PetSmart PetStore–Tie .................................................TotalFish&Pets RecyclingCenter–Tie ........................................Allan Company RecyclingCenter–Tie ...................................... FloresRecycling RetailMall/ShoppingCenter SantaAnitamall RetailOutletMall/ShoppingCenter .............The OutletByE.L.S. SportingGoodsStore–Tie DICK’SSportingGoods SportingGoodsStore–Tie DICK’SSportingGoods Vacuum&SewingMachineStore ...... BudgetVacuumandSewing Repair

WigStore .............................................. Lannie’sBeautySupply WineStore CocoVinoLosAngeles

SPECIALTYSERVICES

Beauty:BarberShop ................TropicanaGolfClub&Barbershop

Beauty:HairSalon ..........................................The CRAFTSalon Beauty:NailSalon ................................................LavishNails Caterer ...................................................Canyon CityBarbeque Cemetery ............................... OakdaleMortuary&MemorialPark ChamberofCommerce GlendoraChamberofCommerce DayCareCenter .........................MaryvaleEarlyEducationCenter

Financial:Accountant/AccountingService ....... RizeCreditUnion

Financial:AutoLoans LogixFederalCreditUnion

Financial:Bank(Chain) .......................... EnterpriseBank&Trust

Financial:Bank(Local) EnterpriseBank&Trust

Financial:CreditUnion(Chain) LogixFederalCreditUnion

Financial:CreditUnion(Local) .............. LogixFederalCreditUnion

Financial:HomeLoans LogixFederalCreditUnion

Financial:PlanningCompany ...........VosbergWealthManagement

Financial:RefinancingCompany LogixFederalCreditUnion

Financial:TaxPreparer ..........................WeickertAllisonJeterCo

Financial:WealthAdvisor/Planner ....... LogixFederalCreditUnion

PETBOARDING,PETTRAINER

HeavenlyPetResort 1733W.SanBernardinoRd,WestCovina,CA91790 (626)814-4445 heavenlypetresort.com

We’reincrediblyhonoredto bevotedBestPetBoarding& PetTrainerfortheSanGabriel Valley’sReadersChoiceand PetBoardingfortheInland Valley’sReadersChoice!

Withthreelocationstoserve you,HeavenlyPetResortis yourpetshomeawayfrom home.

HeavenlyPetResortisa placewhereyourpetwillfeel athomewhileyou’reaway. Whetheritiswhileyou’reon avacationoratworkforthe day,ourresortwillentertain andoccupyyourpetinyour absence.

Weofferawidevarietyof servicesfromboardingto grooming.Checkoutour menuforourfulllistof services.Inadditiontoour WestCovinalocation,we havetwootherlocationsto serveyou:5011EncinitaAve inTempleCityand913N. BensonAveinUpland.

Visitheavenlypetresort.com forphotos,services,pricing andhoursofoperation. CheckusoutonYelp andGoogle,andfind usonInstagramat heavenlypetresort.westcovina, heavenlypetresort_templecity andheavenlypetresort_upland.

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SPECIALTYSERVICES

InsuranceAgent/Company KirkWarnerInsuranceAgency

Mortuary/FuneralHome .............. Cabot&SonsFuneralDirectors

MovingCompany PinkTransferMoving&Storage

NonprofitOrganization ..............................................Mar yvale

OfficeCleaning–Tie BriteworksInc.

OfficeCleaning–Tie .............................................Tri MaidsInc

Pet–DogWalker .............................................TotalFish&Pets

PetBoarding–Tie ......................................HeavenlyPetResort

PetBoarding–Tie ...........................................TotalFish&Pets

PetClinic/Veterinary ..........................GlendoraPetCareCenter

PetGroomer AmericanPetResort&Spa

PetSitting .......................................................TotalFish&Pets

PetTrainer–Tie .........................................HeavenlyPetResort

PetTrainer–Tie .........................Sit MeansSitSanGabrielValley

Photographer DianaHendersonPhotography

SecurityCompany ..........................San MarinoSecuritySystems

StorageFacility PublicStorage

TattooShop ............................................ NiceGuyTattooStudio

TravelAgent/Agency–Tie AAAArcadiaInsuranceandMember Services

TravelAgent/Agency–Tie AAAPasadenaInsuranceandMember Services

Videography/Videographer OpenHouseFotoDroneServices

WebsiteDeveloper PureMediaMarketing

Workplace ................................................ Wild&BloomsFloral

THINGSTOGO&DO

Airport ...............................................San GabrielValleyAirport

AmusementPark .............................................. AdventurePark

ArtGallery NortonSimonMuseum

BanquetFacility ..................................... BanquetesGuadalajara Bingo GlendoraContinental

BowlingAlley ..................................................ChaparralLanes Casino(SouthernCalifornia) ................Yaamava’Resort&Casino Cigar/VaporBar CigarsByChivas CoffeeShop ....................................................... ClassicCoffee

ComedyClub ......................................................TheIce House CountryClub ........................................... GlendoraCountryClub

Craft/Microbrewery

AlostaBrewingCo.

Destination–Hotel ................The LanghamHuntington,Pasadena

Destination–Resort ..................................PacificPalmsResort

Destination–WeekendGetaway–Tie ..........PacificPalmsResort

Destination–WeekendGetaway–Tie ...TheLanghamHuntington, Pasadena

Diner–Tie ....................................................

Kara’sKornerDeli Diner–Tie ................................................................LeRoy’s Diner–Tie ................................................Twohey’sRestaurant FamilyRestaurant ...................................Canyon CityBarbeque Farmers’Market MonroviaFarmer’sMarket FineDining .............................................................The Derby FriendlyCityorDowntown–Tie ....................OldTown Monrovia FriendlyCityorDowntown–Tie GlendoraVillage

GastroPub ........................................................ StubbornMule

GolfCourse–Tie ArroyoSecoGolfCourse

GolfCourse–Tie GlenOaksGolfCourse GolfCourse–Tie .........................San DimasCanyonGolfCourse

HappyHour MarieCallender’s IceRink .........................................PasadenaIceSkatingCenter

KidsCamp–Tie GlobalArtArcadia KidsCamp–Tie KidspaceChildren’sMuseum

KidsEntertainment .............................Sky ZoneTrampolinePark

Live/PerformingArtsTheatre CharterOakHighSchool Museum NortonSimonMuseum

NightSpot/LiveEntertainment–Tie .......EdnaVeesPublicHouse NightSpot/LiveEntertainment–Tie ..........................TheMixx OutdoorDining ....................................... Ramon’sTacosyTapas OutdoorEntertainment SantaAnitaPark

PaintNight–Tie ..................................................Paint‘nParty PaintNight–Tie .......................... Salsas,Mole&MasRestaurant

RomanticRestaurant–Tie Bistro45

RomanticRestaurant–Tie LucaBellaFineFoods

SportsBar .................................................... Clearman’sGalley

WineTasting ................................................Azo VINOWineBar

Worship .................................................. SandalsChurchAzusa

AtIn-N-Out®,everyburger madeiscookedfreshtoorder. With100%purebeef,real Americancheese,andleafed lettuce,vine-ripeplump tomatoesstackedhighona freshlybakedbun. Andyourburgerdoesn’t

hitthegrilluntilyouask forit.Weevenusefreshcut potatoesforourFrenchfries, andmakeourshakesfrom realicecream.Afterall,we’re cookingforsomeonespecial, wearecookingforyou.

PERFORMINGARTS

CharterOakUnifiedSchoolDistrict 20240EastCienegaAve. Covina,CA91724 (626)966-8331 cousd.net

CharterOakUnifiedmay beasmalldistrict,butits performingartsprograms continuetomakeabig impact.CharterOakHigh School’stheaterprogram wasrecentlynamedBest PerformingArtsintheSan GabrielValleyReaders’ ChoiceAwards,reflectingthe strengthofaprogramthat givesstudentsthebestofboth worlds:aclose-knitschool communitywheretheyare knownandsupported,and high-levelopportunitiesto performonlocal,national, andinternationalstages. Thatfoundationbeginsearly. Studentsareintroduced tomusicinelementary schoolthroughchoir, introductoryinstruments, andexpandedlearning opportunities,allprovided atnocosttofamilies.As theygrow,studentscan continuedevelopingtheir talentsthroughband,choir, dance,theater,andother performancepathways. AtCharterOakHigh School,theartsarethriving. TheMarchingRegiment continuestostandoutas oneofSouthernCalifornia’s

premierprograms,known foritspowerfulsound, precision,andvisualartistry. TheAdvancedChoral Ensemblerecentlyperformed asthefeaturedchoiratthe NationalYouthChoirFestival atCarnegieHall,giving studentstheunforgettable experienceofsingingon oneoftheworld’smost celebratedstages.Theaterand dancearealsocentraltothe CharterOakartsexperience. Recentproductionsand showcases,including SpongeBobtheMusicaland WeAreFamily,reflectthe creativity,discipline,and heartstudentsbringtothe stage.Thissummer,Charter Oakstudentswilltakethat talentevenfarther,with 27studentstravelingto Scotlandtoperformatthe world-renownedEdinburgh FringeFestival.From firstnotesinelementary schooltoperformanceson internationalstages,Charter Oakprovesthatcreativity thriveswhenstudentsare known,supported,andgiven roomtoshine.Thatiswhat makesCharterOakfeellike home.

DOWNTOWN

GlendoraVillage/CityofGlendora 116EFoothillBlvd.,Glendora,CA91750 (626)852-5252 cityofglendora.gov

TheCityofGlendorais proudtocelebrateGlendora Villagebeingselectedasthe Readers’ChoiceforBest DowntownintheSanGabriel Valleyforthe15thyearin arow.Thiscontinuedrecognitionreflectsthelasting appealofadowntownthathas remainedtruetoitscharacter whilecontinuingtobringthe communitytogether.

Setagainstthefoothillsof theSanGabrielMountains,a strollalongthegumdroptreelinedsidewalksofGlendora Villageofferscharm,character, andsmall-townatmosphere thatmakestheCitysospecial. Visitorscanenjoylocalrestaurants,boutiques,salons,spas, professionalservices,outdoor dining,andinvitingpublic spaces,allwithinawalkable downtownsetting.Whether meetingfriendsforcoffee,

shoppinglocal,enjoying dinner,attendingacommunity event,orsimplytakinginthe peacefulVillageatmosphere, downtownGlendoraoffers somethingfamiliar,welcoming, andmemorable.

TheVillagecontinuesto welcomenewenergywhile preservingthequalitiesthat havemadeitafavoritefor generations.Newrestaurants areaddingtothedowntown experience,strengtheningan alreadyvibrantmixoflocal favoritesandgivingresidents andvisitorsevenmorereasons tospendtimeintheVillage. Downtownisalsoeasiertovisit withthenewMetroALine stationlessthanahalfmile awayfromdowntown.

Throughouttheyear, GlendoraVillagecomesalive throughsignatureevents

thathavebecomepartofthe City’sidentity.TheWineWalk, HalloweenWalk,Holiday Stroll,ChalkWalk,andother communitygatheringsbring residents,visitors,andbusinessestogether.

TheCityisalsoproudto recognizeanotherReaders’ Choicehonorthisyear. TheGlendoraSkateparkat FinkbinerParkbeingselected astheReaders’Choicefor FavoriteAmusementParkand FavoriteOutdoorEntertainmentintheSanGabrielValley. TheCityisproudtohavesuch greatoutdoorspacesforthe community.

Fromtheaward-winning GlendoraVillagetotreasured parksandrecreationspaces, Glendoracontinuestooffer placeswherepeoplecan gather,explore,andenjoythe

bestofcommunitylife.We inviteyoutovisitGlendora Village,supportlocalbusinesses,attendanupcoming event,andexperiencewhy GlendoraremainsthePrideof theFoothills.

MonstrousPizza 557N AzusaAve,Covina,CA91722

(626)339-2100 eatmpizza.com

AfterbeingvotedtheSan GabrielValley’sFavoritePizza threeyearsinarow,Monstrous Pizzahasofficiallyearned thetitleofBestPizzainthe SanGabrielValley,amajor milestonefortheCovinabasedrestaurantandtheteam behindit.

Theowners,whogrewup intheareaandgottheirstart workinginpizzaatDomino’s, havespentyearsbuilding MonstrousPizzaintoone oftheSGV’sgo-tospotsfor qualitypizza,takeoutand delivery.Withafocuson consistency,freshingredients andcustomerservice, MonstrousPizzahasbuilta loyalfollowingthroughout Covinaandthesurrounding communities.

WhatseparatesMonstrous Pizzaistheattentionto preparationandquality.Their doughismadefreshdailyand manyofthevegetablesand toppingsarecutandprepared in-house.Thecheeseisfreshly gratedin-houseratherthan usingprepackagedcheese. Customershavealsomade theirfresh,neverfrozenwings oneofthemosttalked-about menuitemsinthearea.

Beyondpizzaandwings, MonstrousPizzaoffersawide varietyofsubsandwiches, pastadishes,salads,appetizers andspecialtypizzasthat continuetokeepcustomers comingback.

Knownforfastservice, onlineordering,takeoutand delivery,MonstrousPizzahas

becomemorethanjustalocal pizzashop,ithasbecome atrustedpartoftheSan GabrielValleycommunity.This recognitionreflectsthehard

workoftheentirestaffandthe continuedsupportfromthe customerstheyproudlyserve everyday.

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ClairbournSchool 8400HuntingtonDrive, SanGabriel,CA (626)286-3108ext.172 clairbourn.org

ClairbournisaCAISandWASC-accredited independentschoolfor PreschoolthroughGrade8 students.Ithasbeenvoted theBestPrivateSchoolinthe SanGabrielValleysince2019.

Thisyear,weproudly celebrateourcentennial year—100yearsofshaping compassionate,curious, andthoughtfulleaders. Foracentury,Clairbourn hasbeenmorethana school.Itisahomerooted ineducationalexcellence, guidedbyoneprinciple: leadingandlearningwith heart.Weprovidestudents withtheopportunitiesthey needtobewell-roundedand academicallypreparedfor successintopprivatehigh

Inquiretoday!Tolearn moreabouthowClairbourn canprovideanexcellent educationforyourchild,visit www.clairbourn.orgorcall 626-286-3108. ELEMENTARYSCHOOL–PRIVATE,

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schools.Studentsaretaught tobecomestrongthinkers, effectivecommunicators,and caringhumanbeings.

Ourbeautiful,expansive 8-acrecampusfeaturesawide rangeofspecialtyfacilities, includingaswimmingpool, innovationlab,library,art studio,andmusicroom. Wearealsoexcitedtobe expandingwithabrandnewmiddleschoolbuilding, furtherenhancingour learningenvironmentfor yearstocome.

CLAIRBOURNSCHOOL ISPROUDOFOURGRADUATING EIGHTHGRADECLASS. Theyareadistinguishedgroupof “ScholarsandLeaderswithHeart.”

LogixFederalCreditUnion

180S.LakeAve,Pasadena,CA91101

(800)328-5328

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Forover89years,Logix FederalCreditUnionhas proudlyservedgenerations ofmemberswithastrong commitmenttomember service,value,andcommunity.

AtitsPasadenabranch,that dedicationisreflecteddaily throughpersonalizedservice andaward-winningfinancial solutions.Logixhasbeen recognizedbySanGabriel NewsGroupreadersasBest CreditUnion(chain/local), BestAutoLoan(lender),Best Accountant,andafavorite forHomeLoans,Financial Planning,andmore.

Asanot-for-profit cooperative,Logixisfocused ondeliveringexceptionalvalue andservicetoitsmembers,not shareholders.Membersbenefit fromcompetitiveratesonafull

rangeofproducts,including checkingandsavingsaccounts, autoandmortgageloans,and creditcards.

Witha“superior”financial strengthratingandmore than$9.8billioninassets,the creditunionoffersmembers mobileandonlinebanking, convenientaccesstoover 300,000surcharge-freeATMs nationwide,andanetworkof localbranches.

“Localresidentstrustus becausewe’reheretosupport theirpersonalandprofessional goals,”saidPasadenaBranch Manager,CarlosAlvarado.

“We’reproudtoprovidethe bestserviceandmember experienceandthrilledtobe voted‘best’intheSanGabriel Valley.”

Deeplyrootedinthe

community,thePasadenateam activelysupportslocalevents, includingservingaspresenting sponsoroftheSouthLake BusinessAssociation’s HolidayfestinDecember.

VisitLogixat180S.Lake Ave.inPasadenatoexperience smarterbankingdesigned aroundyou.

FederallyinsuredbyNCUA. LogixisanEqualHousing Lender.NMLSID503781. LogixFederalCreditUnionis notaffiliatedwiththeabovementionedorganizationandis aseparateentity.

Yaamava’Resort&Casino 777SanManuelBlvdS,Highland,CA9234 (909)864-5050 yamaava.com

Thepeakofluxury.San GabrielValleyTribune readershaveonceagainvoted Yaamava’Resort&Casinoat SanManuelasthebestcasino inSouthernCalifornia.

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AttheForbes4-StarThe PinesModernSteakhouse, expertchefspreparethefinest cutsofmeat,suchasWagyu beefandcertifiedKobebeef, pairedwithanextensive selectionofwinesandspirits. ThePinesisoneofonlytwo restaurantsintheInland EmpiretoearnAAA’sFourDiamondrating. Guestscanexperiencean intimateliveentertainment atthe2,500-seatYaamava’ Theaterwithtop-notch entertainerslikeKevinHart, JamesTaylorandMariah Carey.Upcomingartists includeChristinaAguilera,

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CanyonCityBBQ 347N.SanGabrielAve., AzusaCA91702 (626)815-4227 canyoncitybbq.com

WhenCanyonCityBBQ opened,thegoalwassimple: toservehonestfoodandgreat BBQ.Twenty-threeyearslater, thatmissionhasn’tchanged. Beingnamed“BestBBQ“in theSanGabrielValleyReaders’ ChoiceAwardfortheninth consecutiveyearisanhonor.

Whiletherecognitionistruly appreciated,weknowanaward isonlyasgoodasthelastmeal served.

Therealrewardisseeing thesamefamiliarfacesatthe tablesyearafteryear.The aimhasneverbeentobethe trendiestspotinthevalley;itis simplytobetheplacewhere

anyonecancountonsome greatBBQ,asolidburger,a heartysandwichandacold beer.Thisloyaltyisnevertaken forgranted.Tobechosenby thereadersamongsomany optionsistrulyhumbling.

Stickingtothebasics,our focushasremainedonslowsmokedBBQ:brisket,pulled pork,ribs,chicken,andour famousloadedspud.

Pairingthesewithour homemadesideslikemacand cheeseorcornbreadcompletes theexperience.Thesestaples representthestraightforward, reliablequalityourcustomers havecometoexpectforover twodecades.Thereisnodesire

tobefancy:thepriorityis simplyshowingupevery morning,tendingthepits,and stayingtruetothetraditions thatbuiltthisbusiness.

Thankyoutoeveryonewho tookthetimetovoteandfor thecontinuedsupportsince 2003.Itisapleasuretolook forwardtomanymoreyearsof honestfoodandgreatBBQ.

TOWCOMPANY

Jan’sTowing 1045W.KirkwallRoad, Azusa,CA91702 (626)914-1841 janstowing.com

Fornearly50years,Jan’s Towinghasproudlyserved theSanGabrielValleywith professionalism,reliability andastrongcommitmentto thecommunity.Foundedin 1979byJanQualkenbush, thecompanyhasgrowninto oneofSouthernCalifornia’s mostrespectedtowingand recoveryoperationsandisnow celebratingnineconsecutive yearsofbeingvotedtheSan GabrielValley’sBestTow Company.

Fromheavy-dutyrecoveries andpolicetowingservices totransportation,roadside assistance,specialtyequipment andweeklypublicauctions, Jan’sTowinghasbuiltits reputationonhonesty, experienceanddependable

service.Thecompany continuestosupportlocal lawenforcementagencies, communityevents,safety programsandorganizations throughouttheregion whileoperatingsomeof theindustry’stoprecovery equipmentandvehicles.

Beyondtowing,Janhas expandedhispassionfor motorsportsthroughJan’s Racing,nowenteringits secondseasonasanARCA Menardsteamowner.Based inGlendora,California,Jan’s Racingisbuildingalocal developmentalracingprogram featuringdriversRobbie KennealyandColeDenton. Theprogramfocuseson developingyoungtalentwhile proudlyrepresentingtheSan

600EFigAve.,Monrovia,CA91016 (626)359-3600 vistawindowmfg.com

Callustodayforafree consultation!

VistaWindows&Doorshas servedtheSanGabrielValley formorethan20years.We provideandinstallenergy efficientwindows,entrydoors andslidingglassdoorsinboth vinyl,fiberglassandwood materials.

Ourcustomersoftentellus thereasonthereasonthey choseVistaWindows&Doors isbecausetheytrustusforour greatpricing,qualityproducts &prefertoshoplocal.Our clientsfeelmorecomfortable knowingthattheyaredealing directlywiththeowners, PhillipandOlga.Home Consultationsarealwaysfree

andour5,000squarefoot showroomisopentothe publicMonday-Saturday.Walkinsalwayswelcome.

Ourteamtakespridein guidinghomeownersthrough everystepoftheprocess, fromproductselectiontofinal installation.Weworkwith top-qualitymanufacturers toensurelong-lasting performance,durability, andstylethatcomplements yourhome.Whetheryou’re replacingoutdatedwindowsor upgradingyourentryway,we focusondeliveringresultsthat enhancecurbappealwhile improvingcomfortandenergy efficiencyyear-round.

Weofferanincredible

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Jan’sTowinghasalsobecome knownforassistingatregional events,supportingfirst respondersandhelpinglocal businesseswithfleetservices.

Thecompany’scultureand commitmenttocustomercare continuetosetthestandard inthetowingindustry.Nearly fivedecadeslater,themission remainsthesame:servethe communitywithintegrity.

selectionofcustom-quality windowsanddoorsthatwill reduceyourheatingand coolingcostsandincreasethe

valueofyourhome.Please readourYelpandGoogle Reviewstoseewhatourclients havetosayaboutus.

(657)321-4000 sgv.csarts.net

CaliforniaSchooloftheArts –SanGabrielValley(CSArtsSGV)providesanunparalleled artsandacademiceducation inacreative,challenging andnurturingenvironment toadiversestudentbody passionateaboutthearts, preparingthemtoreachtheir highestpotential.Currently servingmorethan1,200 studentsingrades6-12,the publiccharterschooldraws studentsfromover80cities withinandoutsidetheSan GabrielValley.

CSArts-SGVisaplacefor aspiringyoungartiststorefine theirskillsandflourishinone ofthefourschoolsofstudy offered,including:Dance,

Fine&MediaArts,Music andTheatre.Inadditionto pre-professionalartstraining, theschooloffersarigorous college-preparatoryacademic programthatincludesa varietyofAdvancedPlacement andHonorscourses.

Forthefifthconsecutive year,100%ofCSArtsSGVgraduatingseniors whoappliedtoinstitutions ofhighereducationwere accepted,collectivelyreceiving morethan$12millionin offeredscholarships.Earlier thisyear,CSArts-SGV wasnamedaCalifornia DistinguishedSchoolbythe CaliforniaDepartmentof Educationandthe#1Best

CharterHighSchoolin CaliforniabyNiche. Prospectivefamiliesare encouragedtolearnmore aboutCSArts-SGVby attendingaPreviewDay.

FallPreviewDayswilltake placeOctober10,November 7andDecember5,2026. Registrationwillbeannounced soon.Formoreinformation, visitsgv.csarts.net.

IN-HOMECARE

VisitingAngelsSeniorHomeCare 131E.FoothillBlvd.,Glendora.CA91741 (626)852-3302

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Celebratingover25yearsof servicetoSanGabrielValley, VisitingAngelsGlendora andWhittierareproudto providequalityseniorhome caretoourlocalcommunities. Ourcompassionateand experiencedcaregiversgive youaccesstopersonalized careinthecomfortofyour ownhome.

Offeringjoyful companionship,assistance witheverydaytasks,andeven end-of-lifecare,ourexcellent teamofcareprofessionals wouldlovetoprovideyour familywiththelovingsupport youneed.

Contactustodayforano costconsultation,andfind outhowourteamofAngels canhelpyourlovedonestay comfortablyathome.

Prospectivestudentsandfamiliesareencouragedtolearnmoreabout

PacificPalmsResort 1IndustryHillsParkway,CityofIndustry,CA91744 (626)810-4455 pacificpalmsresort.com

It’snosurprisetoarea residentsthat“LA’sHilltop Hideaway,”PacificPalmsResort, garnersBestResort,Best WeekendGetawayandFavorite HotelinSanGabrielValley’s 2026ReadersChoiceAwards!

TheResortislocatedatthe “TopOfTheHill”intheCity OfIndustryandtrulyisan all-inclusiveluxury destination.Theviewsare spectacularandinclude theSanGabrielMountains andtwochampionshipgolf courses,TheIkeandThe Babe,recentlyvotedbestpublic coursesintheUSA. On-siteservicesalsoincludea LuxurySpaandSalonandRed Restaurant&Bar’sCalifornia Cuisine,alongwithmajestic views.Forbusinessandsocial

occasions,PacificPalmsResort features45,000squarefeetof InternationalAssociationof ConferenceCenters(IACC) certifiedconferencecenter indooreventspaceand outdoorpatios,gardensand courtyards. Thereisnoneedtotravel fartoexperienceallyou needforStaycations,special socialoccasionsandbusiness events.VisitourValley’s ownPacificPalmsResortto enjoytheReader’sChoice winnerforBestResortand WeekendGetawayandFavorite Hotel.Comerelaxinour newlyrenovatedandopen beautifulpool.ExperienceLA’s incomparablework-and-play Resortand…”TheJoyOf Surprise!”

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JohnHartRealEstate–DinaDeFazio 111NGlendoraAve,Glendora,CA91741 (949)697-0508 dinadefazio.com

IntheSanGabrielValley andthroughoutSouthern California,DinaDeFaziohas builtareputationfordeliveringathoughtful,elevated realestateexperiencebacked bystrategy,marketexpertise, andgenuineclientcare. ServingclientsacrosstheSan GabrielValley,LosAngeles County,OrangeCounty, SanDiegoCounty,andSan FernandoValleyandbeyond, Dinabringsoveradecadeof experiencehelpingbuyers, sellers,andinvestorsconfidentlynavigateeverystageof therealestatejourney.

Withabackgroundin advertising,marketing,and brandstrategy,Dinaapproacheseverylistingwitha creativeandhighlypersonalizedtouch.Fromstrategic marketingcampaigns tounderstandingbuyer behaviorandmarkettrends, sheknowshowtoposition propertiesformaximum exposureandstrongresults incompetitivemarkets.

Dinaisalsoknownfor successfullyguidingclients throughmorecomplex transactions,including probateandtrustsales,1031 exchanges,andinvestment properties.Hercalm,transparentapproachhelpsclients feelinformed,protected, andsupportedfromstartto finish.

Whetherworkingwith first-timebuyers,growing families,orexperienced investors,Dina’sfocusremains thesame:buildinglong-term relationshipsthrough trust,communication,and results.ASanGabrielValley Readers’ChoiceFavoriteReal EstateAgent,shecontinues toberecognizedforthe professionalism,integrity,and dedicationshebringstoevery clientexperience.

“Mygoalisn’tjusttoclosea transaction.It’stohelpmyclients buildrealwealthandlasting stabilitythroughrealestate.”— DinaDeFazio

READYTOMAKE AMOVE?

PERSONALINJURYATTORNEY,ACCIDENTATTORNEY

LaraLawFirm 135EValleyBlvd,Alhambra,CA91801 (626)872-6607

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LaraLawFirmbelievesthe secrettooursuccessissimple: ourclients.Unlikemassive nationalfirmsthatadvertise heavilyandthenpasscases toattorneysyouneverchose, LaraLawFirmworksdirectly withthepeoplewerepresent. Wearenottryingtobethe biggestlawfirm—westriveto beyourlawfirm.

Manylargefirmsoperate throughreferralnetworks, takingashareofattorneyfees whileanotherlawyerhandles thecase.AtLaraLawFirm, whenweacceptyourcase, wehandleitourselvesand treatitasapriorityfromstart tofinish.

Locatedrightherein theSanGabrielValley,we areproudtoserveour communitywithpersonalized representationfocusedon results,communication,and clientcare.Ourmissionis simple:putclientsfirstand guidethemfromvictimizedto victory.

LaraLawFirm—dedicated toourcommunityand committedtofightingforyou.

Wetrackyourpesthistory andseasonalpatternstotreat what’sactiveandprevent what’snext.

VotedSanGabrielValley’s Best—2023through2026. Thankyou!

Case Results in thelast6 months:

$4,000,000 settlementinwrongfuldeathcasebasedonsocialworkernegligence.

$1,000,000 settlementagainstDoorDashanditsdriver.

$300,000 settlementforinjuriesresultingfromconstructionsiteaccident.

$225,000 settlementoftwo-carcollision.

$175,000 settlementforinjuriesresultingfromtwo-carcollision.

$125,000 settlementforinjuriesresultingfromaslipandfallatarestaurant.

$100,000 settlementforinjuriesresultingfromatwo-carcollision.

INSURANCEAGENT/COMPANY

KirkWarnerInsuranceAgency 137N.GlendoraAvenue,Glendora,CA91741

(626)963-3244

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We’regratefulforyour support!

Weextendourheartfelt thankstoeveryonewho nominatedouragencyfor recognitionintheSanGabriel ValleyTribune.Yoursupport trulymeanstheworldtous.

Sinceopeningourdoors in1986asafamily-owned business,we’veproudlyserved theSanGabrielValley.Now inoursecondgeneration,we remaincommittedtohelping ourlocalcommunityfindthe righthealthcoverage,with astrongfocusonMedicare planningandguidance.

Aswecelebrate40yearsof servingourcommunity,our missionremainssimple:to matcheachclientwiththebest planfortheirneedsatthe

mostcompetitiverates—atno costtoyou.

Servingourlocalcommunity createsastrongsenseof accountability.Ourofficeis easytofindinthedowntown villagewherewelive,work, andraiseourfamily.It keepsusaccountableforthe guidanceweprovideandsets usapartfromagentsworking remotelyoroutofstate.

Healthcoveragedecisions canimpactyouformanyyears. Ourclientsvaluehavinga teamoffamiliarfacesthey knowandtrust.Wearehere foryounotjustatenrollment, butforthelongterm. “Weappreciateyour support.”

—KirkWarnerInsurance Agency

Bringingtheentirefamily toLindenOptometryhas beenaPasadenatradition since1956!MinglihEmily Linden,ODleadsastaffof 13DoctorsofOptometry, speakingeightlanguages, whoarethereserveyousix daysaweek. Theyprovidegentle andfuneyeexamsfor childrenages1yearand up,ano-chargeInfantsee® comprehensiveeye assessmentforinfants ages6to12months,and comprehensiveeyeexams withglaucomatestforadults. Withover10,000sunglasses andeyeglassesunderone roof,you’resuretofind apairthatexceedsyour expectations!Theyalsostock over20,000contactlenses,in dozensofcolorsandbrands,

soyoucanwearyournew contactshometoday,inmany cases. Mostvisioninsuranceis accepted,includingEyeMed® andVSP®,andtheyofferfree parkingbehindthebuilding. Appointmentrecommended forfastestservice.

MOBILE/CELLPHONEREPAIRSHOP

ITechXpressPhone&ComputerRepair 948E.ArrowHwy,Covina,CA,91724 (626)777-4747

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Formorethan15years, ITechXpressPhone& ComputerRepairhasproudly servedtheCovinaandSan GabrielValleycommunity withhonest,professional,and reliablerepairservices.We arehonoredtobevotedBest Mobile/CellPhoneRepair ShopandnamedaFavorite inComputerRepairinthe 2026SanGabrielValley’sBest Readers’ChoiceAwards.

AtITechXpress,we understandhowimportant yourphone,computer, tablet,orgamingconsole istoyourdailylife.Thatis whyourteamfocusesonfast turnaround,qualityparts, clearcommunication,and dependableservice.From crackediPhonescreens andchargingportissues

toMacBookrepairs,PC diagnostics,datarecovery, tabletrepairs,andgaming consoleservice,weworkhard toprovidesolutionscustomers cantrust.

Whatmakesusdifferentis ourcommitmenttodoingthe jobright.Wetakethetime toinspectdevicescarefully, explainrepairoptionsclearly, andstandbehindourwork. Whetheracustomerneedsa simplescreenreplacement, professionaldiagnosticservice, orhelprecoveringimportant data,ourgoalisalwaysthe same:providehigh-quality serviceatafairprice. Wearegratefultoourloyal customers,neighbors,andlocal communityfortheircontinued supportandforvotingforus. Thisrecognitionmeansalotto

ourentireteam,andwelook forwardtocontinuingtoserve theSanGabrielValleywiththe samecare,professionalism, anddedicationthathelped earnthisaward.

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iTechXpressPhone& ComputerRepair 948E.ArrowHwy,Covina,CA itechxpressinc.com

too.Forover30years,we haveperfectedourcleaning techniquesbylisteningto ourclients.Wearelicensed, bondedandinsuredand allstaffareW2employees. Thesecurityneedsofyour

personalresidenceareone ofthemostimportantfactors whencleaningyourvalued home.TriMaidsunderstands thateveryjobdeservesa personaltouch,andour workis100%guaranteed. Weworkhardtoexceedyour expectationstobetheonly homecleaningserviceyou willeverneed..

SCHOOLDISTRICT

AlhambraUnifiedSchoolDistrict 1515WestWestMissionRoad,Alhambra,CA91803 (626)943-3000 ausd.us

Theoutstandingwork happeningacrossAlhambra UnifiedSchoolDistrictschools continuestoearnrecognition throughouttheSanGabriel Valleyandbeyond.Forthe thirdyearinarow,AUSDhas beenvotedtheBestSchool DistrictandFavoriteWorkplaceintheSanGabrielValley, reflectingthededicationofits students,staff,andfamilies. Thatcommitmentisevident atRamonaSchool,recently namedaStateandNational SchoolstoWatchcampus. Thedesignation,awarded throughtheCaliforniaLeague ofMiddleSchoolsandthe NationalForumtoAccelerateMiddleGradesReform, recognizesmiddleschools thatdemonstrateacademic excellence,innovativeteaching,

andstrongsystemsthat supporttheacademic,social, andemotionaldevelopmentof youngadolescents.

AtRamona,thisworkis reflectedinastrongemphasis onProject-BasedLearning, wherestudentsengagein meaningful,real-worldexperienceswhilebuildingacademic andlifeskills.Theapproach promotescollaboration,critical thinking,andreal-world applicationofknowledge.

PrincipalDr.DebbieKotani shared,“Itistrulyanhonor forourschooltoreceiveboth stateandnationalrecognition. Thisachievementreflects thecollectivededicationand effortsofourstudents,staff, families,BoardandDistrict leadership,andcommunity partners.”

GOLDATALLTIMEHIGH

WEBUYARTDECO,VICTORIAN,VINTAGE, ANTIQUE&SIGNEDJEWELRY Tiffany,Cartier,VanCleef&Arpels,Harry Winston, DavidYurman,DavidWebb&more!

BUYINGALLBROKEN,OLD ANDNEWJEWELRY Allgold,platinum,sterlingsilverjewelry andsterlingsilverflatware

BUYINGVINTAGE&NEWWRIST WATCHES&POCKETWATCHES DesignerWatches-Rolex,PatekPhilippe, Jaeger-Lecoultre,AudemarsPiquet,Cartier, Omega,Vacheron&Constantin

BUYINGU.S.GOLD,SILVER&PLATINUMCOINS&U.S.PAPERMONEY ValuingandbuyingalltypesofoldU.S.papermoney.

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SuperintendentDenise JaramillonotedthatRamona’s recognitionreflectsthe broaderworkandaccomplishmentsacrossthedistrict.“We arefortunatetohavesomany outstandingschoolsinour district,andIamproudto shineaspecialspotlighton

oneofthem,”shesaid. Ramona’srecognitionreflects thecontinuedeffortsacross AUSDschoolstoprovide engaging,student-centered learningexperiencesthat preparestudentsforsuccessin schoolandbeyond.

GOLDSTORE,COINSHOP

GoldKnoxJewelry&CoinExchange 3556EFoothillBlvd,Pasadena,CA91107-2118 (909)794-2161 goldknoxjewelry.com

HereatGoldKnox,we arecommittedtoproviding thebestserviceswecanto ourclients.Ourdedicated consultantsarethemost knowledgeableand experiencedpersonnelto handleyourgold,silverand preciousmetals.

Asafamily-ownedcompany, weunderstandtheneedsof ourclientsandwillprovide friendlycustomerserviceand answerallofyourquestions. Theprocessisfast,easy,and confidential.Weguarantee theabsolutehighestpayout foryourgold!

Wearecashbuyersofall jewelry–gold,platinum,

diamonds,watches,coins, silverware,antiques,and collectibles.

Comeintodaysowecan helpturnyourgoldintocash!

F A V O R I FAVORI T E TE

BeingvotedaFavorite NursingSchoolreflects somethingdeeperthan recognition—itreflectstrust.

AtAmericanCareerCollege (ACC),nursingstudentsare supportedbyacommunity thatgenuinelycaresabout theirsuccess.Fromthefirst dayofclasstograduation, facultyandstaffarefocused oncreatingalearning experiencethatisengaging, hands-on,andbuiltaround realstudentneeds.

ACC’snursingprogram isdesignedtohelpstudents developpracticalskillswhile buildingconfidenceevery stepoftheway.Through hands-ontraining,supportive instruction,andreal-world

preparation,students areequippedtostepinto meaningfulrolesinhealthcare.

Directaccesstoexperienced instructors,alongwitha supportiveenvironment,helps studentsstaymotivatedandon trackthroughouttheirjourney.

Beingnameda“favorite”isn’t somethingthatcanbeclaimed —it’ssomethingthat’searned throughexperience.AtACC, thatexperienceisshaped byacommitmenttostudent support,qualitytraining,and helpingfuturenursesmove forwardwithpurpose.

Takethenextsteptowarda futureinnursingwithACC. VisitAmericanCareerCollege. edutolearnmore.

MUSIC LESSONS

Havethekidshome ALLSUMMERLONG?

Don’tgocrazy—StartMusicLessons!

Getthemofftheirphones,doingsomething productive,andkeepingtheirmindssharpfor nextschoolyear.

Mentiontheword“summer”andget$50OFF yourfirstmonthoflessons!

MUSICSCHOOL

GlendoraMusicandArtsSchool 123NGlendoraAve,GlendoraCA91740 (909)374-2856 GlendoraMusicAndArtsSchool.com

HiCommunity,thankyou forvotingGlendoraMusic andArtsSchoolthenumber onemusicschoolinthe SanGabrielValley.Weare honoredtocontinueserving familiesacrossGlendoraand Upland,andweareexcited toopenournewLaVerne

location.Sincereopeningin 2020,wehavegrowntoover 1,000students,continued winningcommunityand nationalawards,andremain committedtohelping studentsbuildconfidence, skill,andalifelonglovefor music.

OrangeCountyCampus VotedFavorite NursingSchool

F A V O R I FAVORI T E TE

BofAthanksSanGabrielValleyresidents andcommunities

BankofAmericaishonoredandhumbledtoberecognizedbythe SCNG’sReaders’ChoiceAwardsforourRosemeadfinancialcenter. OurRosemeadteammatesliveandworkinthecommunity,andweare dedicatedtomakingfinanciallivesbetterforourclientsintheareaby providingindustry-leadingservicesandexpertiseinmultiplelanguages thatreflectthemake-upoflocalhouseholdshere.

TheSanGabrielValleycontinuestobeasignificanteconomicand civichubintheSouthland,hometoadiversepopulationofresidents, smallbusinesses,andcommunityinstitutionsthatBofAhasservedfor 100years.

SanGabrielValleycommunitiessupporteachother,andthishumanity wasdemonstratedfollowinglastyear’sdevastatingfires.Wesaw firsthandhowneighborshelpedeachother–justasourimpactedclients andteammatesreliedonthecommunity,sodidimpactedclientsrelyon BankofAmericaduringthesechallengingtimes.

It’swhyBofAwascompelledtogotheextramiletohelpourregion recoverandrebuild.We’reproudtosharesomeofthemanywayswe becamefarmorethanabank–weareatrustedpartneraswecontinue torebuild,together.

Sincerely, ReynaBucaro,RosemeadFinancialCenterManager,BofA SusieTruong,SanGabrielValleyMarketLeader,BofA

TheBofARebuildSolution

Tohelpmorepeople affordtorebuildtheirhomes destroyedinthe2025fires, BankofAmericamadeits constructionandlotloan productswidelyavailable, anddevelopedtheBofA RebuildSolutionforqualified mortgageclients.The programincludesthreekey components:

•Extendedforbearanceof anadditionaltwoyears, providinghomeownerstime tonavigatetherebuilding processwithoutthepressure ofrestartingmortgage paymentsaftertheinitial12 monthsofforbearance;

•Arebuildlineofcreditthat becomesaccessibleonce insuranceproceedshave beenexhausted,providing acontinuedsourceoffunds duringhomeconstruction; and

•Interestratepreservation ontheexistingfirst

mortgage,maintainingthe original,lowerinterestrate throughouttherebuild period.

Businessandhousing resources

BankofAmericaprovided $10millioninzero-interest capitaltothreeCommunity DevelopmentFinancial Institutions(CDFIs)for ongoingbusinessandhousing recoveryneeds.

Additionally,BofAdirected $4.5millioninphilanthropic capitaltoSouthland nonprofitsfocusedonrecovery andrebuildingneeds,with$1 millionspecificallyforsmall businessrecovery.

Wealsoco-hostedasmall businessrecoverydaywith VisaandSCOREinAltadena forimpactedcompaniesand entrepreneursintheregion.

Nonprofitsupport

Asoneofthenation’slargest corporatephilanthropies, BankofAmericawentbeyond writingcheckstohelplocal nonprofitsbuildcapacityto helpwiththeevolvingneeds followingdisasters.Wehosted thoughtleadershipseminars, spokeatpanelsandprovided freeconsultationwithdonors, grant-makersandfoundations.

WiththeCalifornia CommunityFoundation,BofA alsoco-createdanewCivic LeadersCouncilthatconsists ofleadinglocalfoundations andbusinessleaderswho worktogethertocommunicate needsofsurvivorsand impactedcommunities,and sourcesolutionsinrealtime.

Forinformationaboutthe BofARebuildSolutionand overallreliefeffortsvisit: BofA.com/LARebuild

CREDITUNION,AUTOLOANS,HOMELOANS

F A V O R I FAVORI T E TE

FoothillCreditUnion BranchesinArcadia,Covina,GlendoraandUpland (626)445-0950 foothillcu.org

FoothillCreditUnionis afull-service,not-for-profit financialinstitutionthat hasproudlyservedtheSan GabrielValleysince1958. Withover30,000members, Foothilliscommittedto deliveringexceptionalservice andhelpingmembersachieve lifelongfinancialwellness.

Builtonasimplebeliefthat whenpeoplegrowtogether, communitiesthrive,ourroots rundeepwitheducators, healthcareworkers,andpublic servants—thepeoplewho carefor,teach,andsupport ourneighborhoodseveryday. Today,membershipextends evenfurther.Whetheryou workinlocalschools,hospitals,

cities,orsimplyliveinthe communitiesweserve,you’re eligibletojoin.

Beyondbanking,Foothill investsdeeplyinthepeople andorganizationsthat strengthenourneighborhoods. Fromfinancialliteracy programs,grants,and scholarshipstopartnerships withlocalnonprofits,Foothill supportscausesthatmakea meaningfulimpact.

Foothilloffersthesame productsandservicesasbig banks—withlowerfees, betterrates,andapeoplefirstapproach.Visitoneof ourbranchesorlearnmore online.FoothillCreditUnionis federallyinsuredbyNCUA.

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WarmuthLawOffice–ScottWarmuthA.P.C. 17700CastletonSt.#168,CityofIndustry,CA91748 (626)282-6868 Law888.com

We’reonyourside,allthe way.

Nowenteringourfifth decadeofservice,the WarmuthLawOfficehas adaptedtothechangingtimes —butthelevelofserviceand commitmenttoourclients remainsunchanged.We’reon yourside,alltheway!Our legalexpertswillmanage interactionswithinsurance companies,facilitatemedical treatmentandproperty repairs,andadvocateonyour behalf.

Wekeepourclients informedatalltimeswith honestcaseassessments. Thisidealattorney/client relationshipprovidesthe greatestchanceofobtaining themostappropriateoutcome

forourcases.

Itisourgoaltobring high-quality,affordablelegal servicestoasmanyCalifornia communitiesaspossible.We offercontingency-basedfees forourpersonalinjuryand workcompclients,requiring noupfrontorout-of-pocket costs.

Forpracticeareaswhich requirearetainer,westriveto provideexceptionalvalue.Our attorneysunderstandthatthe complexitiesofthelawcan beaninconvenienceforour clients,sowestrivetooffer alevelofservicethathelps alleviatefrustration.

Inadditiontoourofficein theCityofIndustry,wehave officesat801EValleyBlvd.in SanGabriel.

Familytraditionsbecameour legacy.TheKentfamilybegan itsstrong,time-testedtradition ofhome-buildingexcellence over70yearsago!

GreggKent,aChicago builderanddeveloper,came toLosAngelesinthe1940sto becomeabuildinginspector fortheCityofLosAngeles.In 1947,heandhiswife,Peggy, formedtheGreggP.Kent Corporation,whichmade itsnamebuildinghomesin theSanGabrielValleyand surroundingareas.

Brotherandsister,Mike KentandKittyKentGarvey, alongwiththeirspouses, DianeandMike,founded CrestWoodCommunitiesin 1978,andforover40years CrestWoodCommunitiesbuilt

itsnameontheunshakeable familytraditionofbuilding excellence. Thethirdgenerationof KentsandGarveysexcitedly joinedtheCrestWood Communitiesfounders beginningin1985.TerryKent, DanielandPatrickGarvey wereimmersedinthefamily traditionsearlyinlife.And nowthefourthgeneration, ChelsieKent,isjoiningthe familyjourneyoftraditionand sinceritytoensurethelegacy thatbegansevendecadesago willbealastingone. CrestWoodCommunitiesis proudlybuildingnewhome communitiesthroughout SouthernCalifornia.Tofind yournewhomevisitusatwww. CrestWoodCommunities.com

Family-ownedandoperated bythreegenerationssince 1954.EbinerLawOfficeis honoredtobevotedBest TrustAttorneyandBestLegal Services.With72yearsof experienceinprobate,estates, andtrusts,wearededicated toprotectingyourlegacyand yourlovedones’future.We areheretohelp:

•Protectheirsand beneficiariesinreceivingtheir inheritance

•Guidetrusteesand executorsinperformingtheir duties

•Ensurethewishesofthe deceasedarerespectedand followed

HelpingtheSanGabriel Valleyfor72years.

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SanGabrielValley’sFavoritesareamongthetop-rankedineach category.InadditiontoourBestOfwinners,theyrepresentawiderange oflocalpeople,places,productsandservicesthatarehighlypopular withourreaders.Fromfoodandentertainment,tofashion,fitnessand more,herearethisyear’sFavoritesasdeterminedbyourreaders.

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Active7Fitness 1720SGrandAve. Glendora,CA91740 (855)500-3487 active7fitness.com

Active7Fitnessismore thanjustagym.Itisa communitybuiltonfaith, movement,encouragement, andconnection.Foundedby ownerTracyLopez,Active7 hasproudlybeeninbusiness forfouryears,servingthe communitywithawelcomingspacewherepeopleof allfitnesslevelscanwalk throughthedoorsandfeel liketheybelong.

Tracy’svisionhasalways beentocreateastudiothat feelsdifferentfromthetypicalgymexperience.Active7 offersawidevarietyofclasses,includingstrengthtraining,dancefitness,rebounding,Zumba,bootcamp,and specialcommunityevents. Everyclassisdesignedto helppeoplemovetheir bodies,buildconfidence,and

havefunwhiledoingit. WhatmakesActive7 trulyspecialistheteamof passionateinstructorswho eachbringtheirownenergy, style,andhearttothestudio. Together,theycreateanenvironmentthatismotivating, supportive,andfulloflife. Whethersomeoneisattendingtheirfirstclassorhas beenpartoftheActive7 familyforyears,theyaremet withencouragementand community.

ForTracy,Active7isnotjust abusiness.Itisacalling.Her goalistocontinuebuildinga placewherepeoplefeelseen, supported,andinspiredto becomestrongerinsideand out.Fouryearslater,Active7 continuestogrow,notjust asafitnessstudio,butasa family.

Active7Fitnessisanonmembershipfitnessstudiothatbelievesin faith,fitness,andcommunity.

Weofferawidevarietyofclassesandservices,including personaltraining,Zumba,strengthtraining,rebound fitness,dancefitness,bootcampstyleclasses,andmore.

Weprovidedsomethingforeveryfitnesslevel,every schedule,andeveryseasonoflife.

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WestCoastUniversity 1477S.ManchesterAve,Anaheim,CA92802 (877)505-4928 westcoastuniversity.edu

StudyataReaders’Choice Award–winninguniversity!

WestCoastUniversity hasdevelopedareputation forpreparingtomorrow’s nursing,healthcare,and businessprofessionalswith theknowledgeandskillsthey needtosucceed.We’reproud tohavebeenvotedaFavorite “CareerSchool–Trade School”intheSanGabriel ValleyTribune2026Readers’ ChoiceAwards. Learnmoreat WestCoastUniversity.edu!

DANCESTUDIO/SCHOOL

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ArteFlamencoDanceTheatre 216E.MainStreet,Alhambra,CA91801 (626)458-1234 clarita-arteflamenco.com

Areyoulookingtotry somethingnew?Can’tgetthe kidsofftheircellphones? Discoverthejoyofmovement atourdanceschool,where creativity,confidence,and culturecomealive.

WeofferBallet,Bellydance, FlamencoFolklorico,Hip Hop,Jazz,andTapforall agesandskilllevels.We’ve performedatTheDorothy ChandlerPavilion,TheDolby Theatreandthroughout SouthernCalifornia.

Joinustodayand experiencetheexcitement firsthand.Thankyouallfor yourvotes.

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Air-TroInc. 1630S.MyrtleAve.,MonroviaCA91016 (626)357-3535 airtro.com

Whokeepsyoucomfortable? Wedo!TheairprosatAir-Tro areheretomakesurethe airinyourhomeiscoolin thesummerandcozyinthe winter.

We’realsoyourindoor airqualityexperts,helping removevirusesandpollen fromyourhome,helpingto keepyourfamilysafeand healthy.

We’reyourexpertswhen itcomestoenergyefficiency, keepingexistingfurnacesand airconditionerstunedupand intopshape.

Wealsoofferthenewestand highestefficiencyequipment whenit’stimetoreplaceyour oldsystem.

Ifyouhavequestionsabout ductlessmini-splitsorvariablespeedcontrolstechnology,we

havetheanswers.We’vebeen servingthecommunityfor over50years,andarestilla local,familyownedbusiness withthreegenerationsof HVACexperienceatyour disposal.

Lookforourtrucksinyour neighborhoodorourwebsite onyourcellphone.We’reeasy tofindandquicktohelpout. Ifyou’relookingforthelatest photo-catalyticoxidization technologytoremovevolatile organicchemicals,orifyou needanewgasvalveinyour 1920sgravityfurnace,wehave youcovered.

CallAir-Troandget professionalcareforyour heatingandair.

Callusat(626)357-3535or visitourwebsiteatwww.airtro. comtofindoutmore.

LawOfficesofChristopherL.Hoglin,P.C 2135HuntingtonDriveSte.104 SanMarino,CA91108 (626)309-9977 craftonhills.edu

TheLawOfficesof ChristopherL.Hoglin,P.C. ishonoredtobenamed FavoriteFamilyLawAttorney intheSanGabrielValley ReadersChoiceawards. Thisrecognitionisespecially meaningfulbecauseitcomes fromthecommunityweare honoredtoserve.

Formanyfamilies,legal mattersinvolvingdivorce, custody,supportandother familylawissuescanbe amongthemostpersonal anddifficultmomentsin life.Ourfirmiscommitted toprovidingthoughtful guidance,strongadvocacy andcompassionatesupport everystepoftheway.

Wearedeeplygratefulto ourclientsandcommunity

fortheirtrustandsupport. Thankyouformakingusone ofyourcommunityfavorites.

CHARTERSCHOOL

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SanJoseCharterAcademy 2021W.AlwoodStreet, WestCovina,CA91790 (626)856-1693,ext.4000 sanjosecharteracademy.com

SanJoseCharterAcademy proudlyservesstudentsfrom TransitionalKindergarten through8thgradeinasafe, supportive,andacademically rigorousenvironment. Foundedin1998,SJCAhas spent28yearsbuildinga traditionofexcellencein WestCovinawhilepreparing studentstothriveinhigh school,college,andbeyond.

SJCAishonoredto berecognizedasa2025 CaliforniaDistinguished Schoolanda2024National BlueRibbonSchool.These prestigioushonorsreflect theschool’sstrongacademic programs,dedicatedstaff, andcommitmenttostudent success.

Withanenrollmentof morethan1,250students, SJCAoffersawell-rounded educationalexperience focusedonhighexpectations, characterdevelopment, andmeaningfulstudent engagement.Students attendschool184days eachyearwithanextended instructionaldaydesigned tomaximizelearning opportunitiesandsupport academicachievement.

Thisextendeddayprovides studentswithadditional timeforacademics, enrichment,andtargeted support.Inadditiontocore subjects,studentsreceive

instructioninvisualand performingarts,music,and physicaleducationfrom credentialedteachers.The schoolalsoemphasizes technologyintegration, providingstudentswith accesstodevicesanddigital learningtoolsthatsupport classroominstruction. Throughprograms focusedonleadership, characterdevelopment, andstudentwellness,SJCA workstosupportstudents academically,socially,and emotionallyastheyprepare forfuturesuccess.

SJCAalsoemphasizes strongpartnershipsbetween families,staff,andthe surroundingcommunity. Teacherscollaboratedaily toreviewstudentprogress, developintervention strategies,andcreate enrichmentopportunities thatsupportindividual learningneeds.Theschool alsooffersavarietyof programsthatpromote studentleadership,wellness, athletics,andvisualand performingarts,helping studentsbuildconfidence anddevelopskillsbeyondthe classroom.

AtSJCA,studentsare encouragedtogrow intoconfidentlearners, responsiblecitizens,and futureleaders.

DAYCARECENTER

Children’sCenteratCaltech 1200ECaliforniaBlvd. Pasadena,CA91125 ccc.caltech.edu

Since1972,theChildren’s CenteratCaltech(CCC)has becomeanationalleaderin STEMEarlyEducation.The CCCusesaconstructivist, play-basedapproachtoplan, developandimplement aninquiry-richcurriculum

throughthelensofSTEM. Ascommunityoutreach, theCCChostsprofessional developmentworkshops andsharesitsSTEM-based EarlyChildhoodEducation research.

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GlendoraUnifiedSchoolDistrict 500N.LoraineAve.,Glendora,CA91741 (626)963-1611 glendora.k12.ca.us

TheGlendoraUnified SchoolDistrict(GUSD) hasofferedtheverybestin educationsince1961and iscontinuouslyrecognized foritsaward-winning academics,arts,athletics,and activities.GUSDishometo anaccomplishedteamof educatorswholeadthewayin theapplicationofinnovative practicesandprograms.

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AtThinkTaxSolutionswe arehonoredtobevotedthe SanGabrielValley’sFavorite TaxPreparationCompany.

Fornearly20years,founder BrennonPloenzkeandour dedicatedteamhaveproudly deliveredpersonalized, white-glovetaxandfinancial servicesbuiltontrust,accuracy andlong-termrelationships.

Ourcomprehensive approachgoesbeyondtax season,offeringyear-round supportthathelpsclientsmake informedfinancialdecisions withclarityandconfidence.

Whetherworkingwith individuals,familiesor businessowners,wetailor everyengagementtoalign

withspecificgoalswhile identifyingopportunitiesfor savingsandgrowth.Ourteam stayscurrentwithevolving taxlawstoensureaccurate, proactiveguidance,andwe prideourselvesonresponsive communicationandaseamless clientexperience.

Fromstraightforwardreturns tomorecomplexfinancial situations,wearecommittedto deliveringthoughtful,reliable serviceeverystepoftheway.

Rootedinfamilyvalues andcommittedtohelping individualsandbusinesses succeed,wesincerelythankthe SanGabrielValleycommunity foritscontinuedsupportand confidenceinourteam.

SCHOOLDISTRICT

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WestCovinaUnifiedSchoolDistrict 1717W.MercedAvenue,WestCovina,CA91790 (626)939-4600 wcusd.org

TheWestCovinaUnified SchoolDistrict(WCUSD) offersinnovativeprograms andstate-of-the-artfacilitiesto ensureeverystudenthasaccess toaworld-classeducation.We remaincommittedtorelevant, future-focusedlearningthat preparesstudentsforcollege andcareersuccessthrough diversepathways,flexible courseoptions,andstrong academicsupportsystems. WCUSDcontinuesto expandopportunitiesfor studentstoexploretheir passionsandbuildreal-world skills.AtEdgewoodSchools, theAviationPathwayprovides studentswithhands-on experiencesthatcanlead toapilot’slicense,drone certification,andcollege credit.AtWestCovinaHigh School,thePerformingArts

Academyoffersprofessionalleveltrainingandperformance opportunitiesforstudents interestedinmusic,dance,and theater.

Studentsacrossthedistrict benefitfromawiderange ofprograms,including DualLanguageImmersion inSpanishandMandarin, theTK–12International Baccalaureatecontinuum, VisualandPerformingArts, speechanddebate,AVID,Mt. SACEarlyCollegeAcademy, CareerTechnicalEducation pathways,andmore.Advanced PlacementcoursesandAP Capstoneprovideadditional opportunitiesforrigorous academicgrowth.

Inaddition,WCUSDoffers comprehensivesupport forstudentsandfamilies, includingmentalwellness

services,familyresources, andexpandedlearning opportunities.Studentsalso learninmodern,innovative environments,withaccessto cutting-edgefacilitiesthat enhancebothacademicand extracurricularexperiences.

Enrollmentisnowopen forTKthrough12thgrade. BecomepartoftheWCUSD familyanddiscoveradistrict wherestudentsaresupported, challenged,andinspiredevery day.

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TyreLawGroup,PC

100S.CitrusAvenue,#101,Covina,91723

(626)858-9378

TyreLawGroup.com

Estateplanning:Thebasics Manynewclientsfirstcome intomyofficesayingthey “wantatrust.”Whatthose clientsdon’tknowisthata trustisjustoneofthefour essentialestateplanning documentsthatmostattorneys recommendtoensureallof theclient’s“basesarecovered.”

1.RevocableLivingTrust: Atrusthelpsyourestate avoidprobatecourt,atimeconsumingandlengthy process,andallowsyouto chooseyourbeneficiaries.

2.PouroverWill:Apourover willisacompaniondocument thatworkswiththetrust toensureyourwishesare followed.

3.DurablePowerof Attorney:Apowerofattorney specifieswhoyouwould

wanttomakefinancialand propertydecisionsforyouif incapacitatedanddictateswhat powersyougivetothatperson.

4.AdvanceHealthCare Directive:Ahealthcare directivespecifieswhoyou wouldwanttomakehealth andmedicaldecisionsforyou ifincapacitatedandspecifies whatpowersthatpersonhas (e.g.,Doyouwanttostayon lifesupport?Doyouwantto donateorgans?).

Ingatheringinformation forafirstmeeting,Iasknew clientstobringinformationon thefollowingtwoaspects:

1.People:Information regardingthepeopleinvolved withyourestateplan— primarily,yourinformation, yourfamily’sinformation,your beneficiaries’information,and

informationregardingthe peoplewhowillbeincharge.

2.Things:Information regardingtheassetsyou own,suchasrealproperty, bankaccounts,investment accounts,insurance,annuities, retirementaccounts, timeshares,andbusiness interests. Althoughestateplanningis bynomeanssimple,withthis basicunderstandingofthe estateplanningdocuments, andtheinformationneededto begintheprocess,youarenow faraheadoftheaveragenew estateplanningclient.

PasadenaHumaneismore thanananimalshelter;we areacommunity-supported animalresourcecenter providingcompassionand careforallanimals.Since 1903,we’veofferedshelter, care,andnewbeginnings forvulnerableanimals,while alsohelpingpeoplekeepand

carefortheirpetsthrough serviceslikeareducedcost spay/neuterandvaccine clinic,apetfoodpantry, andananimalsupportcall center.Weremaincommitted tostrengtheningthe human-animalbondinour community.

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AlhambraEducationalFoundation 1603ChestnutStreet,Alhambra,CA91803 (626)943-3080 aef4kids.com

AbouttheAlhambra EducationalFoundation(AEF)

TheAlhambraEducational Foundation(AEF)isdedicated tosupportingandenriching theeducationalexperiencesof allstudentsintheAlhambra UnifiedSchoolDistrict (AUSD).GovernedbyaBoard ofDirectorsmadeupof parents,communitymembers, educators,andbusiness leaders,AEFhasbeenAUSD’s officialfundraisingpartner sinceitsfoundingin1993.

Todate,AEFhasdonated over$5.3milliontovital districtprograms,including TeacherMini-Grants,Student LeadershipSeminars,the AuthorsFestival,technology enhancements,musicand artsupport,Automated

ExternalDefibrillatorsfor everycampus.Since2005, AEFhasalsopartneredwith ReadingIsFundamental (RIF)todistributemorethan 40,000bookstoTK–3rdgrade students.

AEFoffersarobustK–8 SummerAcademywith engagingproficiencyand enrichmentcourses,aswellas aWASCandNCAA-accredited HighSchoolSummerProgram thatallowsstudentsingrades 9–12toearnacademiccredit.

WorkingcloselywithAUSD, AEFfundsprogramsthat makealastingimpact—from puttingbooksintothehandsof younglearnerstosupporting music,collegeandcareer counseling,theAll-District

Band’sappearanceinthe1989 and2020RoseParade,and outdoorsciencecampforevery 6thgrader.

AEF’smissionistoensure

thateveryAUSDstudent hasaccesstotheresources, opportunities,andeducation neededtothriveinschooland beyond.

HIGHSCHOOL–PUBLIC, SCHOOLDISTRICT

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CharterOakUnifiedSchoolDistrict 20240EastCienegaAve.,Covina,CA (626)966-8331 cousd.net

CharterOakUnifiedSchool Districtservesstudentsin Covina,Glendora,andSan Dimas.Witha130-yearlegacy, COUSDempowersstudents throughrobustSTEMand VisualandPerforming Artsprograms,mental healthsupport,andcollege partnerships.Through

innovativepathways,students canearnhighschooland collegecreditsimultaneously whilepreparingforfuture careers.Fromhands-on learningtowellnessinitiatives, COUSDpreparesstudentsto thriveinacademics,thearts, andlife.Learnmoreatwww. cousd.net.

REALESTATEAGENT

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CindyCarava (626)394-6400 cindycarava.com

Formorethansixyears, CindyCaravahasproudly beenrecognizedasoneof theSanGabrielValley’smost trustedandrespectedreal estateprofessionals—a reputationbuiltnotonlyon results,butonrelationships. ForCindyCarava,realestate hasneverbeensimplyabout properties—it’sabout peopleandrepresenting thecommunitiessheknows andloveswithintegrityand expertise.

AlifelongSanGabrielValley resident,Cindyoffersclients anunmatchedunderstanding ofthearea’smostsoughtafterneighborhoods,from LaCañadaFlintridgeand PasadenatoArcadia,Sierra MadreandGlendora.

Herdeep-rootedconnection

totheregion,combinedwith yearsofmarketexpertise, allowshertoprovideclients withthoughtfulguidance andahighlypersonalized experience.

Knownforher professionalism,strategic negotiationskills,andcalm, client-focusedapproach,Cindy hasbuiltareputationfor deliveringexceptionalresults whilemakingeventhemost complextransactionsfeel seamless.Herbusinessisbuilt largelythroughrepeatclients andreferrals—atestament tothetrustshecultivatesand thelevelofcaresheprovides throughouteverystageofthe process.

Fromluxuryestatesand familyhomestoinvestment opportunitiesanddownsizing

transitions,Cindyapproaches eachclientrelationshipwith discretion,attentiontodetail, andagenuinecommitmentto helpingpeopleachievetheir goals.

Clientsappreciatenot onlyCindy’sextensive marketknowledge,but alsothetrustednetworkof professionalsshebringsto everytransaction—from staginganddesignresources tocontractors,movers,and industryspecialists—ensuring aconcierge-levelexperience fromstarttofinish.

Passionateaboutthe communitiessheservesand deeplyinvestedinthesuccess ofherclients,Cindycontinues todistinguishherselfasoneof theSanGabrielValley’strusted namesinrealestate.

ServingtheSanGabriel Valleyandbeyondwith expertise,integrity,andheart.

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SellersElementarySchool 500N.LoraineAve.,Glendora,CA91741 (626)852-4574 sellersvikings.org

Sellersiscommittedto providingeverystudent asafe,rewarding,and rigorousenvironment.We worktogethertodevelop skill-basedfoundationsfora successfulfuture.ThePTA andfamiliesaresecond-tonone,providingsupportand enrichmenttoourstudents andstaffthroughavarietyof events;ourgardenprogram, greatartists,andSTEAM labs.Sellersstaffalsoprovides opportunitiesforstudent leadershipandpromotes

service,furtheringthe characterdevelopmentand involvementofallstudents.

427CodyRd.,SanDimas,CA91773

RepresentedBuyer Soldfor$4,250,000

5340ViaSevilla,YorbaLinda,CA92887

RepresentedBuyer Soldfor$1,575,000

844N.DarfieldAve.,Covina,CA91724

RepresentedSellerandBuyer Soldfor$865,000

2601SherwoodAve.,Fullerton,CA92831

RepresentedSeller Soldfor$990,000

1268IndianSprings,Glendora,CA91741

RepresentedSeller Soldfor$1,415,000

2156LasLunas,Pasadena,CA91107

RepresentedBuyer Soldfor$1,950,00

★★★★★ BuyerReview

Cindygoesaboveandbeyond!!MyhusbandandIfeltsosafe inherhandsaswenavigatedthe“first-timehomebuyer” process.Weneverfeltnervousorlostthankstoher.Sheisso knowledgeablebutalsoagreatcommunicator,takingspecial caretoexplaineverysinglepagewesigned.Sheisthedefinition ofaprofessional.WhenyouworkwithCindy,youKNOWyou’re gettingsomeoneinyourcorner.Sheisneverallowedtoretire becauseIneedhertobemyrealtorFORLIFE!

★★★★★ SellerReview

CindyCaravaistrulythegoldstandardforrealtors.Shehelped usbuyourhousein2016,andthensellitin2024.Standard expectationsforarealtorwouldincludekeepingthesellerupto dateonlisting,offers,andthesaleprocess.Cindydoesallofthis extremelywell,butshegoessomuchfurtherthan“standard.” Shehasaremarkableabilitytopriceahouseandpredicthow theofferswillcomein.Wetrustedheranditpaidoff!She repeatedlystatedherprimarygoal--whichwastogetusthebest dealpossible--andthenactedonit.Shestagedourhome,helped uswithreferralstohauljunk,cleanthehouse,etc.Herteamand hernetworkalldeserveanA+.Cindyisthebestinthemarket. NowIjusthavetogethertogetlicensedinmynewhomestate soshecanbebestinmarkethereandhelpusbuyanewplace!!

MEDICALGROUP,URGENTCARE

CastellanosFamilyPractice 234EastBadilloStreet,Covina,CA91723 (626)732-9232 covinadoctor.com

OurmissionatCastellanos FamilyPracticeistoprovide personalized,high-qualitycare. Wehavecreatedapracticethat webelieveinandchoosefor ourownfamilymembers.Each ofourprovidersarecertified bytheAmericanBoardof FamilyMedicineandcomes toourpracticewithyearsof experienceintheirareaof specialty.

Wearefirmbelieversin caringforwholehealth, andourall-starCareTeam Memberswillseetoitthat allpatientsarehealthyand well.Werecognizethatour patientsrelyonustoprovide thebestmedicalcareasa familypracticemedicalclinic

• AsthmaandCOPD

• Sportsphysicalsandclearance

• IVcocktailsforwellness

• Medicationinjections

• RespiratoryIllnesses

• BladderandUrinarySymptoms

• EarandEyeProblems

• MuscleAchesandPains

• Nausea,Diarrhea,Vomiting

• Pain(Back,Pelvic,Stomach)

• Hypertension

• StrepandSoreThroat

inCovina,andarededicated todeliveringcompassionate andoutstandingcareto eachindividualwhowalksin ourdoors.WealsoofferIV therapy.

CovinaUrgentCarewillbe relocatingto228EBadillo Streetonceconstructionis complete.Inthemeantime, CastellanosFamilyPracticewill provideurgentcareservices duringregularofficehours.

“Thecareandprofessionalism atCastellanosFamilyPracticeis secondtonone.Notonlywillthey dotheirjobbuttheywillgoabove andbeyondthattoensureyouget thecareyourequireandmore.” -JustinP.

• SkinRashes,Bruises,andBites

• FluandPneumonia

• Bronchitis

• SportsMedicine

• AllergiesandAsthma

• SprainsandStrains

• SportsPhysicals

• SuturingLacerations

• $75RapidCovidSwab

• Allergies&post-nasaldrip Sinusinfections

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• UpperRespiratoryInfection

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CypressHeating&AirConditioning,Inc 547S.LoraineAvenue,GlendoraCA91741 (626)963-9810;(909)592-6715

cypressair.com

Forover60years,Cypress Heating&Airhasbeenthe leadingfamily-ownedand operatedheatingandair conditioningcompanyin theSanGabrielValley.We arecommittedtodelivering exceptionalservicewiththe highestlevelofintegrity.

Itisimportanttousthat ourclientsstaycomfortable year-roundwhilesavingon energycostswithourexpert HVACservices!Wespecialize inrepairs,maintenance,and installationsofallHVAC systems,andwehelpyoulower yourenergybillswithEnergy Star-ratedequipment,rebate assistance,andweatherization

serviceslikeatticcleaning, insulation,andremoval.

Breatheeasierwithour indoorairqualitysolutions andproducts–aircleaners, airscrubbers,ductcleaning, andairqualitytesting–all tohelpmakeyourhomeor businesshealthierandmore comfortable.

Whetherit’sheating,cooling, orairquality,we’rehereto helpwithhonest,reliable serviceyoucancounton.

AtCypressHeating& Air,wenotonlyprioritize ourclientsbutalsosupport ouremployeesbyoffering

continuouseducation, guidance,andinspiration. Westrivetobeconsistent, genuine,andhelpfulto everyoneweinteractwith.

Thankyouforyoursupport andvotingusFavoriteHeating &AirConditioningCompany andFavoriteHVACcontractor.

SCHOOLDISTRICT

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AzusaUnifiedSchoolDistrict 546SCitrusAve., Azusa,CA91702

(626)967-6211 azusa.org

TheAzusaUnifiedSchool Districtishonoredtobevoted aFavoriteSchoolDistrictin theSanGabrielValleyfor thefifthconsecutiveyear. Thisrecognitionreflects ourdedicationtoinnovative studentprogramsandstrong social-emotionalsupports.

AUSDeducates,empowers, andadvocatesforallstudents bynurturingdiverselearning stylesandprovidingcollege andcareeropportunities.Our EarlyChildhoodEducation programsofferflexible part-dayorfull-dayoptions forchildrenstartingatage three.WealsoprovideSpanish andMandarinDualLanguage Immersionprograms. Musicandtheartsare centraltotheelementary experience.Elementary

studentsreceivegeneral musicinstructiontobuild foundationalskills.Beginning infourthgrade,students canparticipateinband, choir,andmariachi.Infifth grade,studentsmaychoose instrumentalbandorstrings, withstringstransitioningto orchestrainmiddleschool.

Middleschoolstudents explorefuturepathsinour CollegeandCareer-Ready labsandshowcasetheirtalents inart,videoproduction, andtheater.Atthehigh schoollevel,ourCareerand TechnicalEducationprogram featuresthreedistinguished NAFacademies:Medical, Engineering,andComputer Science.AUSDwasalso recentlyrecognizedwith theStateCDEModelDual

EnrollmentProgramAward. Throughdualenrollment, studentsearncollegecredit duringtheschooldayand cancompleteanAssociateof Artsdegreebeforehighschool graduation.

AUSDprovidescomprehensiveacademicandsocialemotionalsupportforevery

student.Ourcommitmentto wellnessincludeson-campus well-beingcentersatthe secondarylevel.Toensure academicsuccess,weprovide 24/7virtualtutoringandfree before-andafter-schoolcare forstudentsingradesTK-8. JointheAUSDcommunityand enrolltodayatazusa.org!

EDUCATING,EMPOWERING,&ADVOCATING

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CathayBankwasfounded inLosAngelesasthefirst commercialbanktoprovide financialservicestothe unservedChinesecommunity. Wearetheoldestoperating Americanbankfounded byChineseAmericansand wetakegreatprideinour Americanrootsandabilityto inspireconfidenceandenable dreams.Ourunwavering supportofourcommunityhas allowedustogrow,promote financialsecurity,andhelp fosterthevaluesoftrustand integrityinAmerica’sfinancial landscape.

“Ourfoundingprincipleis alwayswithusaswegoabout ourday-to-daybusiness,”said ChangM.Liu,CathayBank

President&CEO.“Those whocamebeforeuslaidthe groundworkandwecontinue tobuilduponthestrong relationshipswithclients throughcustomer-centric solutionsfocusingontheir successandthepositiveimpact onourcommunities.”

Since1962,CathayBankhas beengrowingalongsidethe communitiesweserve.Today, weoperateover60branches acrossninestatesinCalifornia, NewYork,Washington, Texas,Illinois,Massachusetts, Maryland,Nevada,andNew Jersey.Overseas,weoperate abranchinHongKong,and representativeofficesinTaipei, Shanghai,andBeijing.

CathayBankiscommitted tocontinuouslyenhancing itsservicesbyofferinga comprehensivebanking experienceandexploring thelatestdigitalbanking solutions.FromConsumer andCommercialLending toWealthManagementand InvestmentSolutions,Cathay Bankstrivestoexpandits reach,fostergrowth,and buildlasting,meaningful relationships.

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BohlerBuildersGroup (626)388-5564 bbgbuild.com

Thankyoufortrustingus withyourmostvaluableasset! We’rehonoredtobenamed yourfavoritecontractorand home/kitchen/bathroom remodelingcompany!

BohlerBuildersGroupis afull-servicedesign-build firminGlendora,offering aseamlessapproachto homebuildingwithourlocal architectsanddesigners.Our storybeganwithapassionfor creatingspacesthatreflect thelivesandvaluesofthe familieswholiveinthem—a passionfirstbroughtto nationalattentionduringour

timeonExtremeMakeover: HomeEdition.Attheheart ofourworkisacallingto helpfamiliesexpresstheir individualitythroughthe spacestheylivein.

ThroughouttheSanGabriel Valley,westrivetocreate meaningfulenvironments wherememoriesaremade.

BohlerBuildersGroupis committedtobringingthat visiontolife—withintegrity, artistry,andadeeprespectfor yourstory.

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LaSalleCollegePreparatory 3880EastSierraMadreBoulevard Pasadena,CA91107-1996 (626)351-8951 Lasallehs.org

Foundedin1956,LaSalle CollegePreparatoryisthe largestCatholiccoeducationalhighschoolserving thegreaterPasadenaarea. ThroughitsinnovativeCentersofInnovation,students engageinhands-onlearning acrossmedicalinnovation, cinematicarts,digitaldesign,

globalstudies,andlanguage exploration.Combinedwith rigorouscollegeprepacademics,award-winningarts, competitiveathletics,and service-learningopportunities,LaSalleempowers studentstolearn,serve,and leadasfutureglobalcitizens. Learnmoreatlasallehs.org.

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Pasadena’s Favorite Steakhouse

Weareproudtofeature28-daydry-aged steaksforunparalleledflavor.Inadditionto ourAmericanbeef,wealsoserveimported Japanesewagyubeef.Alexander’sSteakhouse takesprideinservingthefinestandmost luxuriousingredientsavailable.

STEAKHOUSE

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Alexander’sSteakhousePasadena 111NLosRoblesAvenue, Pasadena,91101 (626)486-1111 craftonhills.edu

Alexander’sSteakhouse Pasadenablendsamodern steakhouseexperience withrefinedJapaneseinspiredcuisine,exceptional hospitality,andanawardwinningwineprogram.

Knownforexpertlysourced steaks,seasonaltastingmenus, freshseafood,andelegant presentation,therestaurant hasbecomeadestinationfor memorablediningintheSan GabrielValley.

Fromspecialcelebrations toelevatedeveryday dinners,Alexander’s Steakhousecontinuesto deliveraluxuriousyet welcomingexperiencethat keepsguestsreturningfor exceptionalfood,service,and atmosphere.

Buildingonthis foundation,Alexander’s SteakhousePasadenaoffers asophisticatedinterpretation ofcontemporaryfinedining, wherepremiumingredients andmeticuloustechnique cometogetherinapolished,

upscalesetting.Themenu highlightsacarefullycurated selectionofsteaks,including CertifiedAngusBeefand highlysought-afterJapanese Wagyu,alongsideseasonal seafoodandinventivedishes thatreflectsubtleJapanese influence.Eachplateis craftedwithprecision, emphasizingbothflavorand visualpresentation.

Complementingthe culinaryprogramisan acclaimedwinelistfeaturing anextensiverangeofglobal selections,thoughtfully chosentoenhancethedining experience.

Therestaurant’selegant interior,pairedwithattentive andknowledgeableservice, createsanatmosphere thatfeelsbothrefinedand inviting.Whetherhostinga businessdinnerormarking aspecialoccasion,guestscan expectaconsistentlyelevated experiencethatreflectsthe restaurant’scommitment toquality,creativity,and hospitality.

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IntegrativeUrgentCare 148N.GrandAvenue,Glendora,CA91741 (626)594-0478

IntegrativeUrgentCare.com

IntegrativeUrgentCare (IUC)ishonoredtobe namedFavoriteUrgentCare inSanGabrielValleyfor the8thconsecutiveyear.It isatestamenttoourlongtimestaffthatcontinuesto providecompassionateand efficientcare.AtIUCwe havebeguntouseartificial

intelligencetobecomemore efficientandhelpformulate moreaccuratediagnosisand treatmentplans.Thisallows providerstospendmoretime withpatientsandlesstime onadministrativetasks.We continuetovalueIUC’srole inprovidingacutecarefor theSanGabrielcommunity.

SomeoftheservicesDr.Brownandhisskilledstaffprovideare:

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GlendoraHighSchool 1600E.FoothillBlvd.,Glendora,CA91741 (626)963-5731 glendorahigh.net

GlendoraHighSchoolis builtonstrongtraditionsof positiveculturerootedin connection,communication, andcommunity.Weare committedtoensuring everystudentfeelsseen, valued,andsupported. Ourdedicatedstafffosters aninclusiveenvironment wherestudentsgrow academicallyandpersonally. Withdiverseopportunities includingCulinaryArts, Aviation,Athletics,Visualand PerformingArts,andCareer TechnicalEducation,paired withhighexpectations,we cultivateaschoolclimate whereallstudentscanthrive andsucceed.

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Since2017,Ameduri Heating&AirConditioning hasproudlyservedGlendora andthegreaterSanGabriel Valleyasafamily-ownedand operatedHVACcompany builtontrust,integrity,and dependableservice.Founded byDerekAmeduri,the companywasestablishedwith asimplemission:toprovide amorepersonal,customerfocusedapproachtoheating andairconditioningservice. Specializinginboth residentialandcommercial HVAC,AmeduriAiroffers expertrepairs,preventative maintenance,andcomplete systeminstallationstailored toeachcustomer’sspecific

needs.Whetherresponding toaroutineservicecall, diagnosingarepair,or helpingplanafuture systemupgrade,theteam iscommittedtodelivering honestrecommendations, clearcommunication,upfront pricing,andreliablefollowthrough.

AtAmeduriAir,every projectishandledwith professionalism,respect,and attentiontodetail,creating asmoothandstress-free experiencefromstarttofinish. Freeestimatesarealways availablefornewsystem installationsandupgrades, withguidanceprovidedevery stepoftheway.

Morethanjustservicing equipment,AmeduriAiris dedicatedtobuildinglasting relationshipsthroughskilled

workmanship,honestservice, andyear-roundcomfortyou cancounton.

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HavensMalczynskiGrigolla,LLP 333W.FoothillBoulevard,Glendora,CA91741

(626)335-6884

GlendoraLaw.com

HMGLawisproudtohave earnedthevotesoftheSan GabrielValleyreaders.We’ve earnedthetrustofmany clientsintheSGVoverthe years,andwe’resogratefulto themforvotingforus.

Withover40yearsof combinedexperienceandroots firmlyplantedinSouthern California,wearededicated toourclientsandthe communitiesinwhichwework andlive.

MatthewP.Malczynskiisa highlyadeptlitigatorwitha diverselegalbackground.He startedoutasaninsurance defenseattorney,learningthe waysthatinsurancecompanies fightlawsuitsandclaims. Heuseshisvaluableinsider knowledgetodefendclaimants andhelpthemrecovermillions

ofdollarsincoverageand damages.Hisotherareasof expertiseincludeconstruction law,publicworkslaw,real estatelaw,personalinjury law,employmentlaw,and commerciallitigation.

DavidGrigollaisan experienced,knowledgeable attorneywhoprefersto negotiateasettlement agreementwhenitisinhis client’sbestinterests,butwill nothesitatetooffertenacious, effectiverepresentationinthe courtroom.Davidisafamily andprobatelawattorneywith awiderangeofsensitivelegal areas,includingguardianship andconservatorshipcases.

AttorneyLaurenGuccione workstirelesslytoprotect thelegaciesoffamiliesand individualsinCalifornia.

ReynoldsGMC 345NCitrusSt.,WestCovina,CA91791 (626)384-4448 reynolds1915.com

ForfamiliesacrosstheSan GabrielValley,buyingavehicle ismorethanatransaction— it’sarelationship.That’sthe philosophybehindReynolds GMC,adealershipthat hasspentmorethan110 yearsearningthetrustof generations.

Thisyear,thatcommitment wasrecognizedinabigway. ReynoldsGMCwasnamed BestNewTruckDealership andBestUsedCars&Trucks DealershipintheSanGabriel Valley,areflectionofbothits inventoryandthewayittreats customerslongafterthesale. Family-ownedandoperated sincethebeginning,Reynolds hasbuiltitsreputationon creatingapurchaseexperience thatfeelsstraightforward,

welcoming,andgenuinely helpful.Formanyshoppers thatmeanslesspressureand moreguidance,whether they’reupgradingtoanew GMCtruckorsearchingfora reliablepre-ownedvehicle.

Atatimewhencarbuying canfeelcomplicated,Reynolds leansintowhathasalways worked:competitivepricing pairedwithpersonalservice. Thegoalisn’tjusttosella vehicle,it’stohelpcustomers findtherightfitfortheir needsandbudget.

Thatapproachcontinuesto resonatewithlocalfamilies, manyofwhomreturnagain andagain,andsendtheir friendsandrelativesto ReynoldsGMC,too.

Whenitcomestoshielding yourassets,escapingthe cost,courttimeanddelaysof probate,andensuringthatall yourbelongingsandwealth aredistributedaccordingto

yourwishes,sheistheestate planningattorneyyouneed. Weareatruefull-servicelaw firm.Callustodayforafree assessmentofyourneeds.

Morethanacenturyin, Reynoldsremainsrootedin thesamevaluesitstartedwith: fairdeals,friendlyfaces,anda genuineappreciationforthe communityitserves.

TheReynoldsfamilyand staffextendtheirthankstothe customerswhohavemadethis milestonepossible..

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